MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COURTROOM AT VILLAGE HALL, MAMARONECK NEW YORK.
PRESENT: Mayor-Elect Kathleen Savolt
Trustee-Elect Randi Robinowitz
Trustees Thomas A. Murphy
Toni Pergola Ryan
John M. Hofstetter
Village Manager Leonard M. Verrastro
Interim Village Attorney Steven M. Silverberg
Police Chief Edward Flynn
Clerk-Treasurer Agostino A. Fusco
ABSENT: None
SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR AND TRUSTEE
Mayor Kathleen Savolt was sworn in by Judge Richard Lanza.
Mayor Savolt stated, "Thank you all for the support I received during my campaign. I will try my best to work for all of the residents and for the good of the Village of Mamaroneck. "I look forward to beginning the work of the Village." Mayor Savolt also thanked her husband for his tremendous support during the process.
Trustee Randi Robinowitz was sworn in by Judge Richard Lanza.
Trustee Robinowitz stated, "This was an incredible experience. Being out campaigning showed me that there was a real desire for change and since the election people have responded very favorably." Trustee Robinowitz also thanked her husband and their two sons for all of their support during the campaigning process.
A wine and cheese reception will follow at the conclusion of the meeting.
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY MAYOR & TRUSTEE OF THE POLICE PENSION FUND
Mayor Savolt appointed Trustee Murphy as Deputy Mayor and Trustee of the Police Pension Fund.
MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMMITTEE
Pursuant to the Village’s Sexual Harassment Policy, the Mayor shall annually appoint one (1) member of the Village Board and three (3) department heads and/or Supervisors, one of which shall be from the Police Department and one from the Department of Public Works.
Mayor Savolt appointed the following members to the Sexual Harassment Committee:
Village Board Member - Mayor Savolt
Police Department – Lt. Chris Leahey
Department of Public Works - Tony Iacovelli
Department Head - Rosanne Saracino
APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE PROSECUTOR
On nomination of Mayor Savolt:
RESOLVED, that Joseph Notaro be and he hereby is appointed Village Prosecutor to the Village of Mamaroneck, to serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority, at a compensation to be fixed by the Board of Trustees.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL
On nomination of Mayor Savolt:
RESOLVED, that Silverberg & Zalantis be and hereby is appointed Special Counsel to the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Mamaroneck, to serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority, at a compensation to be fixed by the Board of Trustees.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM VILLAGE ATTORNEY
On nomination of Mayor Savolt:
RESOLVED, that Silverberg & Zalantis be and hereby is appointed Interim Village Attorney for the Village of Mamaroneck, to serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority, until permanent Village Attorney is hired by the Board of Trustees at a compensation to be fixed by the Board of Trustees.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Hofstetter:
RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck hereby authorizes the Clerk-Treasurer to execute the agreement between the Village of Mamaroneck and the firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P. as the Village’s Bond Counsel to handle all bond issues and Bond Anticipation Notes.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
AUTHORIZATION FOR FIDELITY BONDS FOR EMPLOYEES
On motion of Trustee Hofstetter, seconded by Trustee Ryan:
RESOLVED, that Crime and Fidelity Bonds as examined by the Board of Trustees, be executed to the Village and filed with the Village Clerk for the following officers and employees:
Clerk-Treasurer 110,000
Deputy Treasurer 60,000
Deputy Clerk 35,000
Mayor 35,000
Court Clerks 20,000 each
Village Justices 10,000 each
Village Marshalls 10,000 each
Treasurer-Police Pension Fund 10,000
All other employees, including volunteers, while employed by the Village 10,000
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES
On motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Robinowitz:
RESOLVED that J. P. Morgan Chase Bank, Wachovia Bank, and Commerce Bank, be and they hereby are designated as depositories for the Village funds for the ensuing official year.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
DESIGNATION OF SIGNATURES
On motion of Trustee Robinowitz, seconded by Trustee Murphy:
RESOLVED that the Clerk-Treasurer shall inform the depositories for Village funds, that the following combinations of signatures on any Village of Mamaroneck checks are authorized.
Drawn on General Fund, Capital Fund, Police Pension Fund, Trust & Agency Endowment & Gift Funds, Water Fund, and Clerk-Treasurer Accounts Payable Account:
Kathleen Savolt, Mayor or Thomas Murphy, Deputy Mayor
AND
Agostino A. Fusco, Clerk-Treasurer or Carol Popick, Deputy Treasurer
Drawn on Payroll Account, Petty Cash Account, Trust and Agency Insurance Deduction, Trust
& Agency Group Disability, Trust & Agency Fund State Retirement Systems, Trust & Agency Guarantee & Bid Deposits, and Money Market Accounts:
Only that of Agostino A. Fusco, Clerk-Treasurer or
Carol Popick, Deputy Treasurer
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
The Journal News, The Soundview News
and The Sound and Town Report
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Hofstetter:
RESOLVED that The Journal News, The Soundview News and The Sound and Town Report be and are hereby designated as the official newspapers of the Village of Mamaroneck for the ensuing official year.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the representatives of The Journal News, The Soundview News and The Sound and Town Report be authorized to attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees with representatives being granted the right in its sole discretion to use any and all information learned during the course of such meetings as it and it alone may deem proper.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
DESIGNATION OF MEETING NIGHTS OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
On motion of Trustee Hofstetter, seconded by Trustee Ryan:
RESOLVED that the second and fourth Mondays of each and every month be designated as the Regular Meeting Nights of the Board of Trustees, such meetings to commence at 7:30 p.m. in the courtroom at Village Hall.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
WRITTEN INVESTMENT POLICY
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Robinowitz:
WHEREAS, the Board of trustees adopted a Written Investment Policy in May of 1993 in accordance with Section 39 of the General Municipal Law; and
WHEREAS, Section 39 requires that the Investment Policy be reviewed at least annually; and
WHEREAS, the Clerk-Treasurer has updated the Written Investment Policy for our review;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Investment Policy is hereby adopted for the Village of Mamaroneck:
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
PROCUREMENT POLICY
On motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Robinowitz:
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees adopted a Procurement Policy in January of 1992 in accordance with Section 103 of the General Municipal Law; and
WHEREAS, Section 103 requires that the Procurement Policy be reviewed at least annually; and
WHEREAS, the Clerk-Treasurer has provided the current Procurement Policy for our review;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Procurement Policy is hereby continued in effect for the Village of Mamaroneck as contained in Chapter 61 of the Village Code:
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
BOARD OF APPEALS (VILLAGE LAW 7-712 & CHAPTER 342-VILLAGE CODE)
FIVE YEARS - 5 MEMBERS
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Hofstetter:
RESOLVED that Robin A. Kramer be and she hereby is appointed a member of
the Board of Appeals for a term of five years, such term to expire December 2012.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (CHAPTER 6-VILLAGE CODE) 3 YEARS - FIVE MEMBERS
On motion of Trustee Robinowitz, seconded by Mayor Savolt:
RESOLVED that Leonard Violi be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Board of Architectural Review for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Trustee Robinowitz, seconded by Trustee Ryan:
RESOLVED that Frank Young be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Board of Architectural Review for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Trustee Robinowitz, seconded by Trustee Murphy:
RESOLVED that Doo Ho Lee be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Board of Architectural Review for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
BOARD OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONERS (CHAPTER 72-VILLAGE CODE) 3 YEARS- 7 MEMBERS
On motion of Mayor Savolt, seconded by Trustee Murphy:
RESOLVED that Radames Brendolan be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Board of Traffic Commissioners, as Fire Department liaison, for a term of one year, such term to expire December 2008.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Trustee Hofstetter, seconded by Trustee Ryan:
RESOLVED that Carlo Reca be and he hereby is appointed Member of the Board of Traffic Commissioners for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Mayor Savolt:
RESOLVED that Myron Tannenbaum be and he hereby is appointed Member of the Board of Traffic Commissioners for an unexpired term of two years, such term to expire December 2009.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Robinowitz:
RESOLVED that Myron Tannenbaum be and he hereby is appointed CHAIRMAN of the Board of Traffic Commissioners for a term of two years, such term to expire December 2009.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
BUDGET COMMITTEE (EST. BY RESOLUTION 5/29/90 - 3 YEARS) 7 MEMBERS
On motion of Trustee Hofstetter, seconded by Trustee Ryan:
RESOLVED that Craig Casterella be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Budget Committee for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Trustee Robinowitz, seconded by Mayor Savolt:
RESOLVED that Mindy Gibson be and she hereby is appointed a member of the Budget Committee for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Hofstetter:
RESOLVED that Brian Furlong be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Budget Committee to fill an unexpired term, such term to expire December 2009.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
COMMITTEE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (Established by Resolution 4/22/02) 3 YEARS - 7 MEMBERS
On motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Robinowitz:
RESOLVED that Elsa Puerto-Rubin be and she hereby is appointed a member of the Committee for the Environment for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Mayor Savolt, seconded by Trustee Hofstetter:
RESOLVED that Kathryn Hearst be and she hereby is appointed a member of the Committee for the Environment for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Ryan:
RESOLVED that Sarah Robbins Evans be and she hereby is appointed a member of the Committee for the Environment for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
COUNCIL OF THE ARTS (CHAPTER 16 - VILLAGE CODE) 3 YEARS 7 MEMBERS
On motion of Trustee Robinowitz, seconded by Trustee Ryan:
RESOLVED that Phyllis Gutterman be and she hereby is appointed a member of the Council of the Arts for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Robinowitz:
RESOLVED that Lisa Hamm Greenawalt be and she hereby is appointed a member of the Council of the Arts for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
HARBOR AND COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION – CHAPTER 240 ADOPTED 6/14/04, VILLAGE CODE) 3 YEAR TERMS – 7 MEMBERS
On motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Mayor Savolt:
RESOLVED that Anthony Weiner be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Harbor & Coastal Zone Management Commission for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Trustee Robinowitz, seconded by Mayor Savolt:
RESOLVED that Daniel Gallagher be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Harbor & Coastal Zone Management Commission for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Trustee Hofstetter, seconded by Trustee Murphy:
RESOLVED that Steven Goldstein be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Harbor & Coastal Zone Management Commission for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
* NO APPOINTMENTS MADE IN THE PAST FEW YEARES – NO QUORUM
CURRENTLY ONLY ONE MEMBER SERVING ON THE COMMITTEE
LANDMARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CHAPTER 218 VILLAGE CODE) 3 YEARS – 7 MEMBERS
*NO APPOINTMENTS MADE
MAMARONECK AVENUE TASK FORCE COMMITTEE - BY RESOLUTION 5/9/94
3 YEARS - MEMBERSHIP INCREASED BY RESOLUTION 11/10/97 - 7 MEMBERS
On motion of Mayor Savolt, seconded by Trustee Robinowitz:
RESOLVED that Rose Silvestro be and she hereby is appointed a member of the Mamaroneck Avenue Task Force Committee for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Robinowitz:
RESOLVED that Saidur Dawn be and he/she hereby is appointed a member of the Mamaroneck Avenue Task Force Committee for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Trustee Robinowitz, seconded by Trustee Hofstetter:
RESOLVED that Ali Shibah be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Mamaroneck Avenue Task Force Committee for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
PLANNING BOARD (VILLAGE LAW 7-718) 5 YEARS - 5 MEMBERS
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Hofstetter:
RESOLVED that Lee Wexler be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Planning Board for a term of five years, such term to expire December 2012.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION (ESTABLISHED 4-26-76 - RESOLUTION) 3 YEARS - 9 MEMBERS
On motion of Mayor Savolt, seconded by Trustee Ryan:
RESOLVED that Manny Enes be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Murphy:
RESOLVED that Steven Scarangella be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
On motion of Trustee Robinowitz, seconded by Trustee Hofstetter:
RESOLVED that Rosanne Aresty be and she hereby is appointed a member of the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
26. TREE COMMITTEE (VILLAGE LAW 1-1998/ADOPTED BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1-25-88) 3 YEARS - 5 MEMBERS
On motion of Trustee Murphy, seconded by Trustee Ryan:
RESOLVED that Stuart Tiekert be and he/she hereby is appointed a member of the Tree Committee for a term of three years, such term to expire December 2010.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
HARBOR ISLAND MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTION COMMITTEE (1)
* NO APPOINTMENT MADE
APPOINTMENT TO CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMITTEE
On motion of Mayor Savolt, seconded by Trustee Ryan:
RESOLVED that Michael Witsch be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Larchmont- Mamaroneck Cable TV Advisory Committee for a term of two years, such term to expire December 2009.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
2025 COMMITTEE RESOLUTION
On motion of Mayor Savolt, seconded by Trustee Murphy:
WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck has retained the services of Buckhurst Fish & Jacquemart, Inc. (BFJ) to assist the Village in the preparation of a Comprehensive Plan Update, and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Board of Trustees to provide for ongoing community participation in the updating and planning process; and
IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby creates the 2025 Committee, which shall consist of the following members:
Robert Galvin
Leonard Aubrey
Robert Gunsher
Salvador Behar
Robert Hassler
Douglas Capasso
Alison Iavarone
Rocky Cipriano
John Knoetgen
Liz Covington
Tony Lividini
Laura Cruz Colon
Edward Pomeranz
Gregg DeAngelis
Luis Quiros
Doris Dickerson
Norma Riffel
Manny Enes
Ralph Ruocco
Doris Erdman
Lois Fenton
Nancy Wasserman
Jane Grusby
Lee Wexler
Andy Spatz
Whose Chairperson shall be Robert Galvin; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Committee be directed by the Board of Trustees to work with BFJ to ensure maximum community participation and to endeavor to enlist the participation of all interested residents and organizations in the Comprehensive Plan updating process; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the term of office of the members of the Committee shall be until March 31, 2008, or earlier termination of the Committee by the Village Board.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
FLOOD COMMITTEE RESOLUTION
On the motion of Mayor Savolt, seconded by Trustee Hofstetter:
RESOLVED that the 7-member Citizens Flood Committee formed by the Board of Trustees on 6/25/2007 be reconstituted for the purpose of Assisting the Village of Mamaroneck in identifying potential solutions to flooding, educating residents on flooding and safeguards, searching for grants as well as hosting public meetings on flooding and flood mitigation.
That it be renamed the Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee
And that the following persons are, and are hereby appointed, members of said Committee for the following terms, or until the work of the committee is complete, whichever comes first:
Andrew Spatz term to expire Dec 2008
Benedict Salanitro term to expire Dec 2009
Cindy Goldstein term to expire Dec 2010
George Schieferdecker term to expire Dec 2010
Ian Daly term to expire Dec 2009
Leigh Bass term to expire Dec 2008
Paul Ryan term to expire Dec 2010
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST, IF ANY
The following extract from the GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW was read into the records:
GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW
Section 803. Disclosure of Interest
1. Any municipal officer or employee who has, will have or later acquires an interest in any actual or proposed contract with the municipality of which he is an officer or employee, shall publicly disclose the nature and extent of such interest in writing to the governing body thereof as soon as he has knowledge of such actual or prospective interest. Such written disclosure shall be made part of and set forth in the official record of the proceedings of such body. Once disclosure has been made by an officer or employee with respect to an interest in a contract with a particular person, firm, corporation or association, no further disclosures need be made by such officer or employee with respect to additional contracts with the same party during the remainder of the fiscal year.
There was no disclosure of interest by anyone at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion of Trustee Ryan, seconded by Trustee Murphy:
RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees convene into Executive Session to discuss personnel.
Ayes: Robinowitz, Hofstetter, Ryan, Murphy, Savolt
Nays: None
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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