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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_07_07 Town Board Minutes (2) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON JULY 7, 2004 AT 8:15 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 Councilwoman Judith A. Myers Councilman Ernest C. Odierna Councilwoman Nancy Seligson ALSO PRESENT: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O’Keeffe at 8:25 PM. She then pointed out the location of exits. The Supervisor said the Board had convened into a Work Session to discuss The Section 8 Housing Program, to review water rates, to discuss code enforcement legislation and traffic at Murray Avenue School. The Board then convened into an Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O’Keeffe and on motion of Commissioner Seligson, seconded by Commissioner Myers, 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: Judith A. Myers Commissioner: Ernest C. Odierna Commissioner: Nancy Seligson 1. Fire Claims Commissioner Seligson presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on motion of Commissioner Seligson, 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 as amended: AAA Emergency Supply Co. $51.25 AAA Emergency Supply Co. 339.80 AAA Emergency Supply Co. 161.70 American Gun & Uniform Supply 237.90 AT&T 40.50 Avaya 51.89 July 7, 2004 B&D Electric 66.00 Con Edison 2.00 Corsis Tire 311.80 Cygnus Expositions 1,400.00 Giacomo Service Center 37.00 lOS Capital 159.00 J&J Barish 74.88 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 137.01 New York State 340.00 Nextel 171.18 Poland Spring Water Company 102.76 Pitt Stop Auto Parts 521.40 Poland Spring Water Company 37.05 Rye Ford/Subaru 81.78 TCD 220.00 Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department 750.00 Verizon 282.55 Verizon 53.56 W.S. Darley & Co. 134.20 Westchester Joint Water Works 89.48 TOTAL $5,854.69 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye Commissioner Wittner said she missed the Fire Council Meeting because even th though the 5 of July was a holiday, they met anyway. Mr. Altieri said the VAC reconstruction is going much quicker than anticipated. The doors and windows are in and the inside roughing is now being done, expecting a September completion date. Commissioner Seligson said the Village of Mamaroneck Firemen’s Parade this year coincided with the opening of the Carnival, which was fun and well attended. Representatives from the New York City Fire Department led the parade with one of their own trucks. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Myers, the Commission unanimously adjourned. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Resolution – Cable Television. Councilwoman Myers said the Cable TV Board of Control was asking each of the communities to adopt the proposed resolution which was given out in the Board packet. She then read the resolution saying it would allow for the rate increase. On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, the Town Board, based on the 2 July 7, 2004 recommendation of the Larchmont/Mamaroneck Cable TV Board of Control, adopted a resolution setting cable television rates for basic service pursuant to FCC Form 1240 dated March 1, 2003 and ordering Cablevision to pay refunds for overcharges, and reduce rates and take other steps as provided further therein; and WHEREAS, based on further information from Cablevision, the Larchmont/Mamaroneck Board of Control has determined that, as a matter of compromise the Order adopted on February 26, 2004 by their resolution should be modified in the manner set forth below, for reasons set forth in that letter dated June 14, 2004 from Miller & Van Eaton, P.L.L.C., counsel to the Board, and that letter dated June 22, 2004 from the accounting firm of Ashpaugh and Sculco, CPA’s PLC, consultant to the Board of Control. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck that: Section 1: The ORDER OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK SETTING CABLE TELEVISION RATES FOR BASIC SERVICE PURSUANT TO FCC FORM 1240 DATED MARCH 1, 2003 adopted by Resolution dated February 26, 2004 of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby amended as follows: Cablevision’s “Maximum Permitted Rates Excluding 5% Franchise Fee: set out in paragraph 6 of the Order shall be increased from $8.66 to $8.9748 and Cablevision’s “Maximum Permitted Rates With 5% Franchise Fee” shall be increased from $9.11 to $9.44. Section 2: Paragraph 8 of the Order shall be read to apply to the Order as amended and does not require refunds if Cablevision charged subscribers less than the maximum permitted rate as amended. Section 3: Paragraph 9 shall be of no further force and effect. Section 4: This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its approval by the Town Board. Section 5: This resolution shall be released to the public and to Cablevision, and a public notice shall be published stating that this resolution has been issued and is available for review, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 76.936(b). The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 3 July 7, 2004 2. Report of Bids – TA-04-08 – Furnishing/Delivering One Dump Body/Plow Hitch/Snow Plow Mr. Altieri said this contract provides for the purchase of a dump body and accessories to be attached to the truck chassis which was previously purchased. The company with the lowest bid was Trius, Incorporated with a bid of $41,862. He recommended the Board award them the contract. The only bid received was from: Trius, Incorporated, 458 Johnson Avenue PO Box 158, Bohemia, NY $41,862.00 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the bid TA-04-08, for furnishing and delivering one dump body, plow hitch and snow plow to Trius Incorporated, who submitted the lowest responsible bid of $41,862.00; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the Town. 3. Authorization – Reconstruction of Police Kiosk. The Administrator explained the original estimate to reconstruct the kiosk was over $75,000. The new estimate is $39,900. He said the kiosk is used by the police, and the Town Clerk voiced interest in having some of her licensing available there. After a discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was unanimously Resolved, that the Town Board finds that the adoption of the proposed reconstruction of the Police Kiosk is hereby declared to be a Type II action, which will constitute an Unlisted Action with No Impact under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). On motion of Councilman Odierna, Seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to appropriate the following funds from the General Fund (Part Town Surplus) of $39, 900.00 for the Reconstruction of the Police Kiosk and adjust the Part Town Fund Project and Account #A16204012 (Building and Ground Repairs and Maintenance). The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye 4. Authorization – Hudson River Valley Greenway Grant Councilwoman Seligson said the Town was the recipient of this $12,000 grant for improving the trail and to help create the 16 mile trail. This will allow for consistent signage and for mapping to be done by the County of Westchester who 4 July 7, 2004 are providing in kind services. This was the largest grant given this year by New York State Greenway. On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said grant contract for the Greenway Trail Project on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 5. Salary Authorizations a) Conservation b) Highway Department c) Court Clerk d) Recreation Conservation A communication was received from Elizabeth Paul, Environmental Coordinator, regarding additional salary authorizations and changes in the Summer Conservation Corps. Andrew Sanders’ position as Crew Leader needs to be filled as he had left for an internship. She requested the position be filled by Brian Padgett at a salary of $9.00 an hour. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the appointment of Brian Padgett as crew leader of the Summer Conservation Corps at a rate of $9.00 per hours beginning June 21, 2004 to August 20, 2004; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the appointment of Richard Scudder as a crew member of the corps at a rate of $8.50 per hour beginning July 6 through August 20, 2004. Highway Department On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the appointment of Anthony P. Reggina as a laborer in the Highway Department effective July 12, 2004 at an annual salary of $34,615. Court Clerk – Summer Intern On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the appointment of Kaneesha Hamlet as summer clerical support in the Court Clerk’s office from June 28, 2004 through August 20, 2004 at an hourly rate of $8.50. 5 July 7, 2004 Recreation RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2003 Town Budget the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: CENTRAL PRE SCHOOL Laura DeRiggi Counselor $105/week Stacy Fudge Counselor $152/week Christa Glielmi Counselor $145/week Michelle Miyashita Counselor $145/week Carol Nardozzi Counselor $145/week Nicole Spano Counselor $145/week Patricia Scerno Counselor $145/week HOMMOCKS PLAYGROUND Daniel Ballone Counselor $220/week Tyra Barsdale Counselor $238/week Andrea Bogyo Counselor $180/week Dion Burke Counselor $242/week Dwayne Dunlop Counselor *$300/week Kem-Mark Escoffery Counselor $225/week Kayla Farley Counselor $170/week Christina Hall Counselor $275/week Gabrielle Mason Counselor $185/week Richard Ortiz Counselor $180/week Ashley Poretto Counselor $200/week Jessica Richardson Counselor $180/week Corey Smalls Counselor $215/week Willie Smith Counselor $210/week Robert Spedafeno Counselor $180/week Danielle Vitti Counselor $205/week Margaret Walts Counselor $328/week Jayron Whitted Counselor $185/week Deborah William Counselor $180/week Melissa Yaccino Counselor $185/week Judith Yunis Counselor $230/week Christopher Hartnett Lifeguard *$9.25/hour *Denotes a change in salary MONROE PRE SCHOOL Valda Black Counselor $125/week Rona Mamish Counselor $160/week Amos Margulies Counselor $149/week Pia Castillo Counselor $125/week Jeffrey Quiros Counselor $155/week MUSIC WORKSHOP Ross Mueller Assistant Instructor $1,100/Total Yoon Sun Choi Instructor $2,050/Total HOMMOCKS POOL Cindy Coppola Manager $19.25/hour CPO $19.25/hour Manger/CPO $19.75/hour Lifeguard – Early Morning Swim $39.00/sess. Mary Colleary Lifeguard $ 9.00/hour Svetlaha Karapetova Lifeguard – Early Morning Swim $25.00/sess. 6 July 7, 2004 Tamara Muscarell Lifeguard – Early Morning Swim $30.00/sess. Peter Hooke Lifeguard $10.50/hour Amanda Sperber Lifeguard $ 9.00/hour John Keenan Manager $16.50/hour Wayne Pollak CPO $15.00/hour Patrick Saporito Key Attendant $ 7.50/hour Jen Fatato Manager $16.50/hour Melissa Weaver Bubble Babies Instructor $17.50/sess. Amy Ciraco Lifeguard $10.50/hour Jamie Valentinetti Lifeguard $ 7.75/hour Jennifer Moynihan Lifeguard $ 9.00/hour Robert Wittich Mushroom Pool Supervisor $ 9.00/hour Maggie Stein Lifeguard $ 8.00/hour Toni Dahlgren Key Attendant $ 9.50/hour Barbara Mendes Matron $10.00/hour Jessica Enstrom Key Attendant $ 8.25/hour Cliff Shapiro Swim Instructor $17.50/hour Mary Colleary Swim Instructor $17.50/hour Amy Ciraco Lifeguard $10.25/hour Sabrina Bieloski M.S.C. Coach $6,000/Total (6/24 – 8/13) Alex Franco M.S.C. Assistant Coach $2,500/Total (6/24 – 8/13) TENNIS INSTRUCTION Tim Kuklis Director – Tennis Camp $25.00/hour Instructor - Tennis Camp $17.00/hour Instructor - Match Play $13.00/hour Evan Brown Instructor $15.00/hour Paulo Silva Instructor $15.00/hour David Still Instructor $10.00/hour Cole Boskey Instructor $10.00/hour Marc Raifman Instructor $11.00/hour Eli Cohn Instructor – Tennis Camp $16.00/hour Instructor – Match Play $13.00/hour ADDED ITEM 6. Change of meeting Dates for the Month of September On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby change the regular meeting dates for September from September 1 and 15 to September 8, and September 22, 2004. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye The Administrator said the schedule for the Town Recycling Center is changed because of construction and it would be closed Saturday, July 24, and Saturday, August 1, 2004 and from July 6-August 2. All organic material must be bagged. The Center would be open July 10 & 17. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ruth Campanelli said everyone seems to be talking about the speeding on West & East Brookside Drive and also about the condition of the sidewalks and how could 7 July 7, 2004 the Town look at reducing the speed limit. She said there is also an issue with the duck pond. Its condition is so bad. The Administrator said the County just put a sediment bid out for a basin so nothing can happen at the pond before September. Supervisor O’Keeffe said there is nothing scheduled regarding sidewalks before 2008. There are some areas in the Town whose sidewalks have not been done in years. Councilwoman Wittner added she had received a call from Bob Martin, Director of the Environmental Center, regarding the fire department trucks spraying water which then disturbs sediment and small fish at Goodliffe Pond at the Larchmont Reservoir. REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilman Odierna said the concerts at Memorial Park would be starting next Monday. There will be food provided from the restaurant, Plates, for a small charge. Councilwoman Wittner said they all had attended a wonderful barbeque at the Senior Center. Councilwoman Myers said there will be an Elvis impersonator on Monday, July t,h 19 , and a musical variety show on July 26; they all are at 7:00 PM. She reported attending the Traffic Committee Meeting on June 29, where they discussed congestion around Murray Avenue School and recommended leaving a crosswalk across Bryson Street and to put in a blinking signal at Homer and Murray. There will continue to be zero tolerance around the school by police for parking, speeding and other traffic infractions. There was a discussion on the role of the school crossing guards with it being noted they are to cross pedestrians, not to direct traffic. The Supervisor said she noticed caretakers are walking children right in the middle of streets instead of on the sidewalks. She said the parents need to talk with them to stay on the sidewalk. Annual Report was well done and informative, a credit to Mary Stanton. Copies are available in the Supervisor’s and Town Clerk’s offices. Councilwoman Myers said a survey has been sent to residents and it would be helpful to have everyone answer it. Councilwoman Seligson said happy summer to all. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the meeting was unanimously adjourned into at 9:55 PM. Submitted by _________________________________ Patricia A. 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