MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2007 AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE COURTROOM AT VILLAGE HALL, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
PRESENT: Mayor Philip Trifiletti
Trustees Thomas A. Murphy
Toni Pergola Ryan
John M. Hofstetter
Anthony Fava
Village Manager Leonard M. Verrastro
Deputy Village Attorney Joseph Messina
Police Department Chief Ed Flynn
Clerk-Treasurer Agostino A. Fusco
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
A group of young men approached the Board asking if it is possible to build a skate park somewhere in the Village. Mr. Doug Brown, who is opening a skate shop in Mamaroneck appeared stating that he would fund the park if the Village would allow use of some of their land. Trustee Ryan informed the young men that this has been discussed previously at the Parks & Recreation Board and that this would be the best place for this group to start this dialogue. The Board suggested that they attend their next meeting. It was discussed whether or not this would be a supervised park. Mr. Brown stated that they would prefer it be run as a basketball court is, with no direct supervision. There are three parks in New York City and one in Stamford Connecticut run this way. There are signs posted notifying the skaters that they are skating at their own
risk. These young men now skateboard in the streets.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2007
(REVISED)
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Ryan:
RESOLVED that the minutes submitted to the Board are hereby approved.
Ayes: Fava, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Trifiletti
Nays: None
2. AUDIT OF BILLS
Clerk-Treasurer Fusco pointed out two unusual expenses for Flood Erosion Expense Control in the amounts of $12,997 and $56,940. Village Manager Verrastro informed the Board that these expenses will be reimbursed by FEMA. Trustee Ryan asked what the emergency repair on the EMS Building entailed. Mr. Verrastro stated that the wiring and circuit breakers were very old and new service was installed. Trustee Ryan also asked about a $13,365.00 BFJ expense. Mr. Verrastro informed her that this was for the Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht FEIS and several reports they provided as a result of that. This will be billed back to the client.
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Fava:
RESOLVED that the Abstract of Audited Vouchers listed below, copy being filed with the Village Clerk, be and the same are hereby ordered paid:
General Fund $ 526,033.95
Capital Fund 64,524.91
Mamaroneck Health Center 202.29
Disability Insurance 1,149.12
Guarantee & Bid Deposit 9,500.00
$ 612,189.00
Ayes: Fava, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Trifiletti
Nays: None
3. OLD BUSINESS
NOT ON AGENDA – Trustee Ryan informed the Board that there was correspondence received by a neighborhood group and also the Flood Committee that she believes should be brought to the attention of the Board. It is a report from the Department of the Army stating that some of the previous studies done by the Army Corps in the 1950s, 60s and 80s are going to be revisited and a revaluation effort will be done on Mamaroneck and the Sheldrake, separate from the other communities that are going to have recognizant studies done. Mr. Manford Furman appeared to discuss the bridge at Valley Place and Anita Lane. He has pictures that he will bring to the next meeting. He stated that the Halstead Avenue bridge got clogged because the Valley Place bridge got clogged and it bottle-necked. He asked the Board to start at Columbus Park and proceed
downstream to see what is there. Mayor Trifiletti informed Mr. Furman that the firm of Leonard Jackson has been hired to study the Valley Place and Anita Lane site.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. R.P.T.L. SECTION 520, SUB(1) TAX EXEMPTIONS (1-6)
1. On motion of Trustee Hofstetter, seconded by Trustee Fava:
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2007 the assessment on property known as Section 4, Block 65B, Lot(s) 269, 270 contained an exemption in the sum of $358.00; and
WHEREAS, on said date, said property was sold to Antonio Leone and Gina Leone, persons who are not entitled to said exemption; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to levy a tax on property designated above from August 10, 2007;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 520, Sub (1) of the Real Property Tax Law, there is hereby levied on property known as Section 4, Block 65B, Lot(s) 269, 270 the following taxes:
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1st Half
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2nd Half
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TOTAL
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Village
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28.83
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46.69
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75.52
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Library
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2.21
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3.57
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5.78
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31.04
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50.26
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81.30
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Ayes: Fava, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Trifiletti
Nays: None
2. On motion of Trustee Hofstetter, seconded by Trustee Fava:
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2007 the assessment on property known as Section 4, Block 73, Lot(s) 17-19, 5B, 6C, contained an exemption in the sum of $5,000.00; and
WHEREAS, on said date, said property was sold to Alexandre Zyngier and Stacia Hachem, persons who are not entitled to said exemption; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to levy a tax on property designated above from August 28, 2007;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 520, Sub (1) of the Real Property Tax Law, there is hereby levied on property known as Section 4, Block 73, Lot(s) 17-19, 5B, 6C the following taxes:
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1st Half
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2nd Half
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TOTAL
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Village
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358.53
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652.11
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990.63
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Library
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25.89
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49.87
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75.76
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364.42
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701.98
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1,066.40
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Ayes: Fava, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Trifiletti
Nays: None
3. On motion of Trustee Hofstetter, seconded by Trustee Fava:
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2007 the assessment on property known as Section 9, Block 25, Lot(s) 16, contained an exemption in the sum of $358.00; and
WHEREAS, on said date, said property was sold to Maria Karsou, persons who are not entitled to said exemption; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to levy a tax on property designated above from August 3, 2007;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 520, Sub (1) of the Real Property Tax Law, there is hereby levied on property known as Section 9, Block 25, Lot(s) 16 the following taxes:
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1st Half
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2nd Half
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TOTAL
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Village
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30.62
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46.69
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77.31
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Library
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2.34
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49.87
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75.76
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32.96
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50.26
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83.22
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Ayes: Fava, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Trifiletti
Nays: None
4. On motion of Trustee Hofstetter, seconded by Trustee Fava:
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2007 the assessment on property known as Section 4, Block 55, Lot(s) 1B, 23B, 24B, contained an exemption in the sum of $598.00; and
WHEREAS, on said date, said property was sold to Brian A. Wichern and Julie Wichern persons who are not entitled to said exemption; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to levy a tax on property designated above from July 11, 2007;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 520, Sub (1) of the Real Property Tax Law, there is hereby levied on property known as Section 4, Block 55, Lot(s) 1B, 12B, 24B the following taxes:
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1st Half
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2nd Half
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TOTAL
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Village
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60.94
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77.99
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138.94
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Library
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4.66
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5.96
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10.62
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65.60
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83.96
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149.56
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Ayes: Fava, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Trifiletti
Nays: None
5. On motion of Trustee Hofstetter, seconded by Trustee Fava:
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2007 the assessment on property known as Section 9, Block 72B, Lot(s) 14-4, contained an exemption in the sum of $358.00; and
WHEREAS, on said date, said property was sold to Irwin R. Cohen and Sheila T. Cohen, persons who are not entitled to said exemption; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to levy a tax on property designated above from July 24, 2007;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 520, Sub (1) of the Real Property Tax Law, there is hereby levied on property known as Section 9, Block 72B, Lot(s) 14-4 the following taxes:
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1st Half
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2nd Half
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TOTAL
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Village
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33.17
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46.69
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79.86
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Library
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2.54
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3.57
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6.11
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35.70
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50.26
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85.97
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Ayes: Fava, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Trifiletti
Nays: None
6. On motion of Trustee Hofstetter, seconded by Trustee Fava:
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2007 the assessment on property known as Section 8, Block 8, Lot(s) 27,28 contained an exemption in the sum of $358.00; and
WHEREAS, on said date, said property was sold to Laura Garcia, persons who are not entitled to said exemption; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to levy a tax on property designated above from March 5, 2007;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 520, Sub (1) of the Real Property Tax Law, there is hereby levied on property known as Section 8, Block 8, Lot(s) 27, 28 the following taxes:
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1st Half
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2nd Half
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TOTAL
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Village
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69.14
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46.69
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115.83
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Library
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5.29
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3.57
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8.86
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74.43
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50.26
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124.69
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Ayes: Fava, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Trifiletti
Nays: None
B. 2007 HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT APPLICATION – ELIGIBLE PROJECT
Village Manager Verrastro informed the Board that an application with Letter of Intent was sent to the NY State Emergency Management Office and upon receiving a positive response from them, the next step is preparing the grant application for Eligible Project DR-NY-1692-4110, to improve hydraulic efficiency for both the Sheldrake and Mamaroneck Rivers. Mr. Verrastro is requesting authorization from the Board to enter into an agreement with Hazard Mitigation Consultants, LLC for which funding has been provided in the adopted budget as part of the Village Manager’s contract service line. The fee for this service is $3,000 and both he and the Assistant Village Manager believe this is a fair fee for this service.
On motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Fava:
RESOLVED, Village Manager Leonard Verrastro is hereby authorized to sign an agreement with Hazard Mitigation Consultants, LLC, 227 Young Place, Tuckahoe, NY, on behalf of the Village for Consultant Services in preparing a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application in the amount of $3,000.00. The agreement is on file with the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office.
Ayes: Fava, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Trifiletti
Nays: None
C. SALARY INCREASE – ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTOR
Village Manager Verrastro informed the Board that as the Building Inspector, Richard Carroll has retired and the Assistant Building Inspector, Rob Melillo has picked up a lot of the work of the Building Inspector, it was discussed at a prior Executive Session to increase Mr. Melillo’s salary to $60,100.00.
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Ryan:
RESOLVED that effective October 1, 2007, the salary for the position of Assistant Building Inspector be and is hereby increased to $60,100.00, nunc pro tunc.
Ayes: Fava, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Trifiletti
Nays: None
D. CHANGE OF COUNSEL
Village Manager Verrastro stated that the Board asked him to speak with Chris Fusco with Callahan and Fusco regarding taking over the pending proceeding In the Matter of Nora Lucas v. The Village of Mamaroneck, et. al, in place of Joseph C. Messina, Esq. This resolution authorizes the Village Manager to execute this Substitution of Counsel. Trustee Fava asked why the Board has decided to substitute counsel. Trustee Murphy stated that as Mr. Fusco is handling another Zoning Board matter for the Village, he believes it would be good to have the same attorney handle both and it is important that the Board decide who handles what litigation and lastly, Mr. Fusco charges less.
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Hofstetter:
RESOLVED that the Village Manager be and is hereby authorized to execute a Substitution of Counsel, on behalf of the Village, in connection with a pending New York State Court Article 78 Proceeding, entitled In the Matter of Nora Lucas v. The Village of Mamaroneck, et al., filed under Index No. 07-13033. This substitution will retain Callahan & Fusco, LLC as attorneys for the Village in the place of Joseph C. Messina, Esq.
Ayes: Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy
Nays: Fava, Trifiletti
E. CAPITAL FUND AUTHORIZATION – VOLUNTEER FIREHOUSE
The Fire Department has requested that funds be appropriated in the Capital Projects Fund in order to bid the replacement of the heating/air-conditioning system at the Volunteers Firehouse, 643 Mamaroneck Avenue, which was destroyed in the April 15th Flood. The General Foreman has estimated that the cost for the heating/ac unit, engineering, carpentry, roofing, and installation of a larger gas main, if needed, be $85,000. Approximately 50% of this cost should be reimbursable by FEMA.
Chief Barry Casterella appeared and informed the Board that the steam pipes have cracked and the second boiler has gone under water. He and the Village Manager spoke about and are going to move all the mechanicals out of the area that could possibly flood.
On motion of Trustee Fava, seconded by Trustee Ryan:
RESOLVED that funds in the amount of $85,000 be appropriated in the Capital Projects Fund for the replacement of the heating/air-conditioning unit at Volunteers Firehouse and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the financing for the above project will be provided by the future adoption of the required bond resolution.
Ayes: Fava, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Trifiletti
Nays: None
F. TRAFFIC COMMISSION – APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH MAZZULLO/MEMBER
Joseph Mazzullo has volunteered to fill the open position at the Traffic Commission.
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Fava:
RESOLVED that Joseph Mazzullo be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Board of Traffic Commissioners, to fill an unexpired term of two years, such term to expire December 2009.
Ayes: Fava, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Trifiletti
Nays: None
On motion of Mayor Trifiletti, seconded by Trustee Murphy:
RESOLVED that Radames Brendolan be and is hereby appointed Chairman of the Traffic Commissioners, for a term of one year, such term to expire December 2008.
Ayes: Fava, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Trifiletti
Nays: None
G. BAR – APPOINTMENT OF ANDREW SPATZ/MEMBER
Andrew Spatz has volunteered to fill the open potion at the Board of Architectural Review.
On motion of Trustee Fava, seconded by Trustee Murphy:
RESOLVED that Andrew Spatz be and is hereby appointed a member of the Board of Architectural Review, to fill an unexpired term of two years, such term to expire December 2009.
Ayes: Fava, Trifiletti
Nays: Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy
H. RESOLUTION – OPPOSITION OF FAA PROPOSAL
Village Manager Verrastro stated that the Town of Rye has adopted a Resolution in support of the opposition of the FAA’s proposal to expand flight plans and reroute planes operating in and to the Westchester County Airport over Westchester and Rockland Counties and the Town of Rye. The Town is asking for the Village’s support of this Resolution.
Trustee Murphy asked that if we support this, will this affect the routing plan at LaGuardia. The Board agreed to table this and ask Mr. Dan Lagani to take a look at this as they do not want it to negatively impact the Village if this would change LaGuardia Airport’s flight plan.
I. BUDGET AMENDMENT $8,500 LEGISLATIVE GRANT AWARDS
This is a grant that has been approved by the NYS Assembly for the purchase of military combat helmets for night vision response by the SWAT Team.
On motion of Trustee Fava, seconded by Trustee Ryan:
RESOLVED that the following budget amendment to increase the respective budgetary accounts be and is hereby adopted:
A3120.220 Police Department Equipment $8,500.00
A0300.03840 State Aid Public Safety $8,500.00
Ayes: Fava, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Trifiletti
Nays: None
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS OF VILLAGE MANAGER
A. FILE FOR THE RECORD – AGREEMENT WITH HAZARD MITIGATION CONSULTANTS LLC.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS OF THE CLERK-TREASURER
A. FILE FOR THE RECORD – POST SALE SUMMARY OF VILLAGE’S ISSUANCE
OF $7,107,200 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT SERIAL BONDS
B. FILE FOR THE RECORD – COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM DEPUTY COMMISSIONER/WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD RE:
MAMARONECK BEACH AND YACHT CLUB FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT STATEMENT
C. FILE FOR THE RECORD – CORRESPONDENCE FROM CARTER LEDYARD
& MILBURN, ATTORNEY FOR SHORE ACRES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION REGARDING PREPARATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL EIS
Trustee Murphy informed residents that the Planning Board is in the process of adopting findings on Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club. These findings do not approve what was originally planned, but for 10 seasonal housing units inside the clubhouse. The buildings on the outside were disallowed by the Planning Board. He confirmed that all of the seasonal housing units will be in the Clubhouse and there will be no additional freestanding buildings built for this purpose.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY
Deputy Village Attorney Messina reported that as a result of a directive of the Board he has negotiated a settlement with Suburban Carting in accordance with the terms that were previously approved by this Board; one of which was the public forum held a few weeks ago. In conjunction with the settlement of the nuisance lawsuit by the Village of Mamaroneck against Suburban, they have agreed to discontinue with prejudice the Article 78 proceeding they have against the Zoning Board. Mr. Messina has received copies of both agreements and also the stipulation of discontinuance on the Zoning Board action. He reviewed this with the Zoning Board and they have authorized the stipulation of discontinuance, leaving just this Board to sign off on both documents. Mr. Messina stated that a resolution authorizing Mr. Verrastro to sign on behalf of the
Village needs to be passed at this meeting.
On motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Hofstetter:
RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck authorizes the Village Manager, Leonard M. Verrastro to sign the Stipulation of Settlement on the first action and the Stipulation of Discontinuance on the second action.
Ayes: Fava, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Trifiletti
Nays: None
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS OF POLICE CHIEF
9. MINUTES – COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
A. TREE COMMITTEE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 MEETING
B. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF JULY 26, 2007 REGULAR MEETING
C. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF JULY 31, 2007 REGULAR MEETING
10. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Ms. Doris Green, a Howard Avenue Resident appeared to ask why residents of this street are being publically ridiculed by other residents. She believes that this is because most residents are minorities. Mayor Trifiletti informed Ms. Green that the homes in question on Howard Avenue have been investigated by the code enforcement officer and everything was done in accordance with the Village Code.
Marisol Thurman is a commuter and found out that as of today, the Mamaroneck train station is closed. This concerns her. She called the MTA and they informed her that the building is up for bid and that the type of business to go there is up to the Village. She is asking the Board to be very mindful of what goes in that building; to insure that the building is protected. Mayor Trifiletti informed Ms. Thurman that he and the Village Manager met with the MTA recently and there is a proposal to put in a restaurant and office space above. The building will be restored, will be brought back to its former beauty and will be brought up to Code. As this building is on the National Register as a Landmark, it is protected.
Ms. Natasha Cherney addressed the Board apologizing to anyone on Howard Avenue she may have insulted. If her comments were regarding impervious surfaces being created, where none were there before the flood, even with an apology, she restates her disapproval of this practice. She is angry that the Village does not have an ordinance in place prohibiting the pavement of properties. Trustee Murphy informed Ms. Cherney that there is only a portion of your property that is allowed to be paved. She believes that the Code should be changed as to what can be done in the flood plain. Mayor Trifiletti assured Ms. Cherney that the work done on Howard Avenue was done according to Code.
Mr. Ron Trucchio appeared as a member of a newly formed not for profit organization, We Also Have Rights, to submit a petition signed primarily by residents and businesses in Washingtonville. The petition states that the residents and businesses in Washingtonville are suffering, in light of the flood, day laborers, litter on the streets and sidewalks and over crowding. As a result, the quality of life in Washingtonville is in decline. He cited examples of commercial vehicles driving through and parking where it is illegal. He and the signers of the petition asked for increased police patrol, both in cars and on bicycle, stronger building code enforcement, improved landscape and flood control. He has pictures of trash in the streets and overcrowding and police and eye witness reports on public urination and bottles being thrown from windows.
He believes there needs to be a comprehensive plan to address these issues and believes it begins with an increase of police patrol and action. He stated that Trustees Ryan, Murphy and Hofstetter have signed agreements that have hurt this area; the accusations of police corruption, the accusations that police officers harassed individuals and approval of the Consent Decree in regard to the day laborer case. He invited any and all of the Trustees to meet with this organization. He also mentioned that business owners feel neglected as the Street Fair and the Task Force stop at the Train Station. Trustee Ryan mentioned that there was discussion during the budgeting process to have someone pick up the garbage on Mamaroneck Avenue in that area. She did not know what came of those discussions. The Police Chief wants to address the concerns of the neighbors and would like to attend a meeting along with his bicycle police.
Marianne Ybarra appeared to ask about the condemnation of 129 New Street and when it will be taken down as she has a possible buyer for her property, which is next door. Mayor Trifiletti informed her that he spoke with the building department and they are scheduled to meet with the owner of 129 New Street to finalize how it is coming down and the impact on the surrounding buildings. He should have answers by tomorrow.
Maureen Zaccagnino informed the Board that she did make complaints regarding Howard Avenue. She asked the Mayor why he allowed Ms. Green to rant and rave about racial issues, which have nothing to do with the problem. The Mayor stated that he believes that everyone understands it is not a racial issue that she and others are concerned about the dissipation of water in the flood zone. He also stated that he explained to Ms. Green that he had the Building Department look at what was done on Howard Avenue and according to the Building Department it was done according to Code. The Mayor suggested a meeting be set up with Ms. Green, Ms. Cherney, Ms. Zaccagnino, Reverend Taylor and himself. Ms. Zaccagnino thought this a good idea. Ms. Zaccagnino also mentioned that the Hudson Valley Bank site will be reviewed at the next Planning Board Meeting.
Trustee Murphy informed her that the drive-thru has been taken off their plans.
Mr. Ian Daly appeared before the Board informing them that he recently heard about porous pavement and asphalt and that it is competitively priced to impervious pavement and asphalt. He asked the Board that if this is true, why the Village does not pass an ordinance requiring the use of impervious pavement. He also believes that the Village should set an example and only use this in their street surfacing. He asked if this has been considered. Village Manager Verrastro stated that he has not heard of this product, but will look into it. Mr. Daly also mentioned debris remaining in the river from the flood and the Mayor informed him that this is being cleaned up, but there are a lot of spots to be done and it can be a slow process. Trustee Ryan informed Mr. Daly that the Building Department does suggest that pervious surfaces be used whenever
possible.
Mr. Carlo Reca appeared to ask the Board to rethink all of the paving that is going on in the Village. The recent work takes the streets, curbs and sidewalks into consideration. On Melbourne, the sidewalks were not addressed. The sidewalks were also not addressed on Hillside and Jefferson Avenues. He asked that this be looked at. He cannot understand why things in the Village take so long. He is promised things and they do not happen. He was also at the Board Meeting when the plants were put in at Columbus Park and asked the Board at that time who was going to maintain it. He was told that the Village would and "here we are years later replanting what was already there because it could not be maintained". Mr. Reca suggests using trap rock similar to what is used at the thruway for erosion purposes instead of these plantings. Also,
the new plantings at the West Basin are not being maintained. Mr. Verrastro informed Mr. Reca that this is the county’s responsibility and that he has contacted the county’s planning department. Mr. Reca stated there are six dead trees in Harbor Island Park that have been there for years. Mr. Verrastro suggested Mr. Reca contact his office regarding these issues and that three of these trees are on county property and the Village cannot remove them. Mr. Reca has requested more garbage cans be put at the Harbor especially during the softball season.
Ms. Cherney appeared again to inform the Board that pervious pavement cannot be put on hills. It also cannot be put down and left. It needs maintenance and has to be vacuumed. There are vehicles that need to be purchased or contractors hired to maintain it. She also informed the Board that there is a process in which your asphalt driveway can be broken up on site and mixed with another material turning it into a dry well. Therefore it goes from being a detriment to helping the flooding situation.
Mr. Glenn Tippit appeared to ask for an update on Taylors Lane. Mr. Verrastro informed him that there is a meeting scheduled with Rob Yamuder, the DEC and the County of Westchester for later this week to see if one of the proposals is okay with the county. The next step is to get the site stabilized so that the Village can put in more playing fields. Another issue he has is people moving in and out of apartments/homes in the middle of the night. He asked if it is possible to pass a law that prohibits moving in or out of a home during certain hours. Deputy Village Attorney Messina stated that there are noise and work ordinances in place, and if any one sees or hears this, they should call the police.
Mayor Trifiletti announced that Dr. Anna Yeung Chung, along with some of her students, will appear at their next meeting to present to the Board their continued study on Harbor Island and Guion Creek. Last fall the Board asked them to look at Guion Creek. They have been testing there as well as at the harbor. Hopefully they will have some test results.
Trustee Murphy commended Fire Chief Casterella and the entire Volunteer Fire Company for their response to the Central School Fire today and for making him feel at ease when they spoke as Trustee Murphy’s child is at the school.
Trustee Hofstetter asked the Clerk-Treasurer how often we contract with the auditors and how long those contracts are for. Mr. Fusco informed him that the contract is for five years and there are two years remaining. Trustee Hofstetter asked to see a copy of the contract.
Trustee Ryan announced an E Waste Day in Mamaroneck, which will be the first ever in New York State. This is being conducted by the Committee for the Environment, along with the county, and will take place on Saturday, October 20th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is to recycle electronic equipment safely. This is all electrical appliances except for "white waste", which are large kitchen appliances. The flyer for this event will be distributed throughout the Village and will be posted on the Village website.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
PREPARED BY: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
SALLY J. ROBERTS, AGOSTINO A. FUSCO,
SECRETARY CLERK-TREASURER
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