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02/16/07 Town Board Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE TOWN BOARD
February 6, 2007
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Eastchester held on February 6, 2007, at 8:00 p.m., at the Town Hall, Eastchester, New York.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
Present: Supervisor Anthony Colavita
Councilman Rocco Cacciola
Councilman Michael Cahalin
Councilwoman Vicki Ford
Councilwoman Sheila Marcotte
Town Clerk Linda Doherty
Comptroller Ann Marie Berg
Town Attorney John Sarcone
Supervisor Colavita presented Marion Anderson, Executive Director of Family & Community Services, with a grant of $7761 for the Eastchester Child Development Center.
Steve Huvane and Patrick Murtagh, representing the Eastchester Irish American Social Club, Inc. invited residents to attend the 3rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The 2007 Grand Marshall will be John Fogerty. On behalf of the Committee, Supervisor Colavita, the Town Board and the many sponsors and supporters were thanked for making last year's parade a success and a promise was made that the 2007 parade will be larger and grander.
A. LOCAL LAW 1-2007 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF LOCAL LAW KNOWN AS THE STREET AND SIDEWALK LAW OF THE TOWN OF EASTCHESTER IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE TOWN OF EASTCHESTER
Supervisor Colavita stated the proposed amendment to the Sidewalk and Street Excavation Law would require applicants to provide proof of Worker's Compensation and automobile insurance. Councilman Cacciola offered a motion that was seconded by Councilwoman Marcotte to open the Public Hearing.
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
David Levy spoke in favor of the amendment and suggested that certification requirements be imposed on all tradesmen working in Town.
Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilwoman Ford to close the Public Hearing.
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilman Cacciola to adopt Local Law 1-2007 to amend Local Law 4-1979 known as The Street and Sidewalk Excavation Law.
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
Note to the reader: During the First Opportunity to Address the Board, residents are asked to limit their comments to Agenda Items. Frequently, a clarification or general question concerning an Agenda Item is requested. To benefit of the reader, the clarifications and additional information regarding a given Agenda Item will be included at the point when the Item is considered and discussed by the Town Board. There were no public comments in favor or opposition to an Agenda Item.
A) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 16, 2007 TOWN BOARD MEETING
Councilman Cacciola offered a motion that was seconded by Councilwoman Marcotte to approve the Minutes of the January 16, 2007 Town Board Meeting as prepared by Town Clerk Linda Doherty.
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
A) POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
The Town Board reviewed and received for filing the reports for January 2007: Parking Summonses, Citation Activity Report, Patrol Activity Report, Traffic Accident Report, the Summary of Accounts and the Detective Report.
B) LAW DEPARTMENT
Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilman Cahalin to approve a RESOLUTION authorizing the Supervisor to execute and deliver a Facilities Lease Agreement made between the Town of Eastchester and Concordia College for the use of Concordia College's facilities for the Town's “Sundays Alive” program.
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilman Cacciola to approve a RESOLUTION authorizing the settlement of a claim by Celestino Marcoccia against the Town of Eastchester in the amount of $1,551.57 for damages sustained to Mr. Marcoccia's automobile due to the alleged negligence by the Town of Eastchester Highway Department.
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilman Cacciola to approve a RESOLUTION authorizing the setting of a recreation fee for 85 Tuckahoe Avenue (North Lot) Section 71, Block 1, Lot 21 in the amount of $35,000.00.
Supervisor Colavita reported that the existing lot contains a multi-family house with four-apartments. In the process of obtaining the subdivision the applicant volunteered to convert the four apartment rental to a three apartment rental and to make cosmetic upgrades which will cost the applicant more than $10,000.
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilwoman Marcotte to approve a RESOLUTION authorizing the Supervisor to execute and deliver a Utility Agreement between the Town of Eastchester and Verizon in connection with the Town Center Project.
Supervisor Colavita explained that this is necessary to proceed with the plans to have the utility wires relocated underground. The poles to be removed are those on Mill Road from Michael Frey Drive to White Plains Road and on Fisher Avenue to Hillside Place. In addition, the utility wires that are to be relocated on White Plains Road are those between the area 10 yards south of the Mill Road intersection to Crest Avenue.
Supervisor Colavita reported that now once the utility agreement is signed the State DOT is prepared to approve the plans for the Town Center.
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilwoman Ford to approve a RESOLUTION authorizing the Supervisor to execute and deliver a Utility Agreement between the Town of Eastchester and Cablevision of Southern Westchester, Inc. in connection with the Town Center Project.
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
Highway crews salted the roadways on January 19th & January 25th to alleviate slippery conditions. With very little snowfall, overtime expense for the month of January was minimal.
Highway crews constructed and painted approximately fifty new barricades. We continue to paint our new barricades lime green instead of orange to increase visibility.
During January crews were assigned “as needed” to pickup Christmas Trees, brown bags and branches.
A collapse in the sewer line on Wilmot Road at the intersection of Lyons Road required emergency repair. Peter Landi, Inc. was contracted and replaced approximately five linear feet of sewer line.
Manpower was assigned as needed to assist with the Haindl Field project.
The lack of snow in January enabled crews to continue the clean up of parking lots, islands and right-of-ways.
Acocella contracting installed sidewalks and curbs at the Parklets on Garth Road, Wilmot Road & New Rochelle Road.
Although precipitation has been minimal, pothole repair is always ongoing. Due to mild weather, we are still able to obtain hot asphalt from the plant enabling us to perform quick, permanent pothole repairs.
A) MEMORANDUM FROM COMPTROLLER RE: BUDGET TRANSFERS/REVISIONS
Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilman Cahalin to approve a resolution to approve the following Budget Transfers:
Elections
From: Contractual Services (A1450.450) $8460.00
TO: Moving & Storage (A1450.463) $8460.00
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
B) MEMORANDUM FROM COMPTROLLER RE: 2006 YEAR END BUDGET TRANSFERS
Per a request from Comptroller Berg, Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilman Cahalin to approve a resolution to approve the 2006 Year End Budget Transfers. (available in the Town Clerk's Office)
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
C) MEMORANDUM FROM COMPTROLLER RE: PROCUREMENT POLICY
Comptroller Berg prepared and presented for Town Board approval a Procurement Policy that updates the procedures and policies employed by the Town in one document. The proposed policy does not substantively change the current practices. There are changes to the requirements for price quotes and associated dollar thresholds, as established by law for bids.
(Policy available in the Town Clerk's Office)
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
D). MEMORANDUM FROM COMPTROLLER RE: LIBRARY DIRECTOR
On August 1, 2006 Catherine Mc Dowell requested and was granted a leave of absence until November 13, 2006. On November 2, 2006 her situation had not improved enough for her to return to her position as Library Director. It is her desire to request an additional leave of absence. The leave would be unpaid and would extend until August 13, 2007 (extended six (6) months).
Per a request from Comptroller Berg, Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilman Cacciola to approve a Resolution to:
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
E) MEMORANDUM FROM HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RE: AWARDING OF MATERIALS FOR IMPROVEMENTS - TOWN CENTER PROJECT
On Monday, January 22, 2007, at 11:00 a.m., the sole bid to provide Granite Curb, Cobble Block Curb, Cast Stone Planters, Frames and Grates and Pull Boxes for the Town Center Project was opened and read aloud in the Office of the Town Clerk.
The sole bid was submitted by ELQ Industries, Incorporated, of 567 Fifth Avenue, New Rochelle, New York 10801 for the total amount of $29,900. Below is a summary of items and quantities to be purchased:
Item No. Description Unit Qty Cost
609.02M Granite Curb M. 100 $ 6,510
W609.0210M Cobble Block Curb M. 650 $ 7,850
W615.9981M Small Cast Stone Planter EA. 2 $ 1,035
W615.9982M Medium Cast Stone Planter EA. 2 $ 1,480
W615.9983M Large Cast Stone Planter EA. 2 $ 1,885
655.0101M Frames & Grates (Castings) SM 3 $ 3,140
680.510501M Pull Box - Rectangular EA 15 $ 8,000
650 X 450 mm Reinf. Conc.
Total - $29,900
Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilman Cahalin to award the contract to provide Granite Curb, Cobble Block Curb, Cast Stone Planters, Frames and Grates and Pull Boxes for the Town Center Project as per contract specifications to ELQ Industries for the total amount of $29,900.
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
F) MEMORANDUM FROM DIRECTOR OF PARKS, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS RE: PERMISSION TO RE-BID - TOWN HALL RENOVATIONS
Per a request from Joe Luciano, Director of Parks, Buildings & Grounds, Councilman Cacciola offered a motion that was seconded by Councilwoman Marcotte to authorize the re-bid for renovations and improvements to Town Hall. Supervisor Colavita reviewed the list of items to be bid:
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
G) MEMORANDUM FROM SUPERINTENDENT RECREATION & PARKS RE: EASTCHESTER/TUCKAHOE SCHOOL DISTRICTS - REQUEST TO USE LAKE ISLE GOLF COURSE
Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilman Cacciola to allow the golf team at the Tuckahoe and Eastchester High Schools use of the Lake Isle Golf Course for their interscholastic play. The school golf season begins at the end of March and finishes June 1st. All practices and matches will be played weekdays after school.
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
H) MEMORANDUM FROM SUPERVISOR RE: CDBG - GAZEBO PARK
Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilwoman Marcotte to provide authorization to the Supervisor to sign an agreement with Westchester County to accept funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Gazebo Park Improvement Project in the amount of $66,663.00.
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
Councilwoman Ford explained that solar panels were to be installed on the shelter trailer to insure that the batteries and generator remain charged.
The wooded area on Siwanoy Blvd designated as `The Forest' has been cleared of weed trees and debris and will is ready for spring at which time woodland plantings will be made.
In closing, Mrs. Ford announced that several nine-minute educational video segments are being produced to increase awareness of appropriate use of handicap parking areas and other related issues.
Councilman Cacciola reported that the Sports Council had met to discuss field usage and to make the assignments to the various youth leagues and the school districts.
Councilwoman Marcotte announced that the Library would be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents Day.
Mrs. Marcotte announced EVAC's 55th Anniversary Casino Night to be held on March 31st.
In closing Mrs. Marcotte announced that the NYS Public Service Commission had approved the Verizon Franchise Agreement and recommended that residents review information on the new FIOS service.
Supervisor Colavita and Councilman Cahalin extended congratulations to Tuckahoe's John D'Arco on being named NYS Football Coach of the Year.
Councilman Cahalin congratulated the participants of the Eastchester Jazzco performance.
David Levy asked for an update on the disciplinary hearing regarding Superintendent of Highways Bonhag. Supervisor Colavita responded that the hearing had been concluded and explained that the Hearing Officer's recommendation to the Town Board would be forthcoming.
Fred Moses requested an update on the Town Center project and suggested that a presentation on the project be made to the public.
Supervisor Colavita explained that the project had been discussed at many public forums and would continue to be discussed throughout the project. With regard to a question about the funding of the project, Supervisor Colavita reviewed the grants that had been obtained to offset the local cost of the project. Specifically, $750,000 of Federal funding obtained by Congresswoman Lowey, $250,000 in CBDG funding via Westchester County (not including an additional $66,000 authorized during the meeting) and a traffic light grant that is currently being considered.
In addition, Mrs. Marcotte announced the upcoming Town Center Committee workshop meeting to be held on February 13th at 7:30.
There being no further public business, the meeting was adjourned with a moment of silence in memory of Fred DeCarlo, Sr.
Minutes Prepared By;
Linda Doherty
Town Clerk
February 6, 2007
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