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10/02/07 - Town Board Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE TOWN BOARD October 2, 2007 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Eastchester held on October 2, 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
A. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING AND RECEIVING COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE 2008 HOUSING VOUCHER ANNUAL PLAN Councilman Cahalin offered a motion that was seconded by Councilwoman Ford to open the Public Hearing. An Affidavit of Publication of the Hearing Notice was received. On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried. There being no public comment, 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 Councilwoman Marcotte to approve the 2008 Housing Voucher Annual Plan. On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
A) APPOINTMENTS - LAKE ISLE ADVISORY BOARD Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilwoman Ford to approve the appointment of Mark Davis, 24 Ridge Road, Bronxville to the Lake Isle Advisory Board Committee effective October 3, 2007 - December 30, 2009. On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried. Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilwoman Marcotte to approve the appointment of Nicholas Saviano, 84 Howard Avenue, Eastchester to the Lake Isle Advisory Board Committee and to serve as Chairman, effective October 3, 2007 - December 30, 2009. On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried. Councilman Cahalin offered a motion that was seconded by Councilwoman Ford to approve the appointment of Brian Connolly, 180 Oakland Avenue, Eastchester to the Lake Isle Advisory Board Committee effective October 3, 2007 - December 30, 2009. On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
A) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 TOWN BOARD MEETING Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilman Cacciola to approve the Minutes of the September 18, 2007 Town Board meeting as prepared by Town Clerk Linda Doherty. On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
A) LAW DEPARTMENT
Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilwoman Ford to approve a RESOLUTION authorizing the settlement of a certiorari proceeding instituted by Seminara & Son Building Corp./Seminara & Sons Co., LLC affecting premises known as Section 34, Block 4, Lot 12 - 69 Rogers Street, a/k/a 70 Lime Kiln Road, Tuckahoe as follows:
Tuckahoe School Board Approved the Settlement TOTAL TOWN TAX REFUND $555.62 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 settlement of a certiorari proceeding instituted by 281 Scarsdale Corp. affecting premises known as Section 49, Block 5, Lot 1 - 281 Garth Road as follows:
Eastchester School Board Approved the Settlement *Previously Authorized for Bonding TAX REFUND $119,869.89 GARTH ROAD PARKING DISTRICT $ 9,717.51 TOTAL TOWN TAX REFUND $129,587.40* On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried. B) HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REPORT The construction of the sidewalk on Crawford Street in front of the Cottle School Field was completed during the beginning of September. Work under the 2007 Street Resurfacing Contract has commenced. This project is approximately 75% complete. Crews widened and created a cul-de-sac at the end of Pasadena Road in order to provide a turn around area for motorists. Highway crews created two new parkelets in the North End of Town. The first parklet is located at the corner of Ackerman Place and White Plains Road. The second parklet, created in honor of Dave DiRubba, is located at the corner of Ackerman Place and Dave DiRubba Way. The portion of the parking lot at Town Hall near the Police Department is being enlarged and repaired. Crews performed pothole maintenance as necessary, repaired and rebuilt catch basins. C) TOWN CLERK'S REPORT for August 2007 was received and filed.
A) MEMORANDUM FROM COMPTROLLER RE: BUDGET TRANSFERS Per a request from Comptroller Berg, Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilman Cahalin to approve the following Budget Transfers: Library From: Grounds Impmts - Planting L7410.409 $952.00 To: Building Maint. Supplies L7410.404 $952.00 From: Copy Machine Services L7410.445 $2500.00 Materials & Supplies L7410.401 $2500.00 On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried. B) MEMORANDUM FROM COMPTROLLER RE: INCREASE LIMIT UN-REIMBURSED MEDICAL EXPENSE The Town has been offering a pre-tax benefit to its employees since January 1, 2001, for un-reimbursed Medical Expenses. The plan is administered by POMCO. The program enables an employee to have tax savings on the amount of money that is un-reimbursed each year by their health and dental insurance. There is an extensive list of expenses that can qualify for reimbursement under this program. This is a great benefit since the employee will save Federal, State and Social Security taxes on, the amount set aside for un-reimbursed medical. The amount elected does not affect an employees earning for the Retirement System. Presently, the maximum employee contribution is $1,500.00. Comptroller Berg is proposing the maximum amount an employee can contribute be increased to 2,500.00 per year beginning in 2008, which will be deducted on a bi-weekly basis from their salary. Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilman Cahalin to authorize an increase to the maximum amount an employee can contribute to un-reimbursed medical expenses from $1500 to $2500 annually. On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
Per a request from Hector DiLeo, Superintendent of Highways, Councilman Cahalin offered a motion that was seconded by Councilman Cacciola to accept Dolph Rotfeld Engineering's proposal to provide Engineering Services for program Year 5 to comply with Stormwater Regulations for a cost not to exceed $10,000. On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried. D) MEMORANDUM FROM DIRECTOR OF PARKS, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS RE: AWARD OF TOWN HALL RENOVATIONS CONTRACT On Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at 11:00 a.m., the bids on the Town Hall Renovations Project were opened and read aloud in the Office of the Town Clerk. There were six (6) bidders, and all bid totals are listed below. The lowest responsible bidder is No. 6, Joseph Salvatore & Sons, 1187 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers - $490,000.00 for base bid; with alternate options A through E in the amount of $97,000.00; for a total of $587,000.00. Councilman Cacciola offered a motion that was seconded by Councilwoman Ford to approve a RESOLUTION that the Town Hall Renovations Contract be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Joseph Salvatore & Sons.
On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
A) CHANGING DATE OF NOVEMBER 6, 2007 TOWN BOARD MEETING Due to the fact that Election Day falls on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, Supervisor Colavita offered a motion that was seconded by Councilwoman Marcotte to approve changing the November 6, 2007 Town Board Meeting to Wednesday, November 7, 2007. On the roll call, all voted "AYE." Motion carried.
Councilwoman Ford announced the completion of the Bronx River Watershed Management Plan detailing the progress that has been made to date as well as details of engineering projects that are planned. Mrs. Ford explained that the area, including the Parkway, serves as a drainage basin during storms. For that reason, guard rails will soon be installed to prevent vehicles from entering the Parkway during heavy rains. Councilman Cacciola reminded the public of the Eastchester High School Homecoming Football game at Haindl Field on October 12th. Councilwoman Marcotte announced that there will be ample flu shots provided for distribution and no appointments will be required for distribution to residents. There will be several opportunities for residents to receive the free vaccine including at the Lake Isle Nutrition Center on October 23rd and 29th from 10-2 and the Tuckahoe Community Center on November 1st and 19th. Collections for the Friends of the Library book sale will begin on October 9th. The sale will be held October 19th -22nd. Councilwoman Marcotte announced the Columbus Day Carnival being held at Lake Isle from Thursday, October 4th through Sunday, October 7th, including fireworks on Saturday night at 9:00 p.m. Councilman Cahalin reported that over 150 students had recently registered for the Teen Scene Program and the fall programs are being scheduled. Mr. Cahalin reported that he had attended the Lake Isle Advisory Board Meeting and reported to the entire Town Board the concerns by some members of one of the companies that had submitted a RFP for the Tennis Bubble Project. Supervisor Colavita announced that the Senior Programs & Services Office would soon be introducing a program from which residents 60 years of age and older will have the opportunity to purchase tickets that can be redeemed with Crestwood Taxi. The tickets will be sold at a discounted rate, providing seniors using the taxi service with a discounted rate. The Town Board will consider the program and discuss the detail of the program at a future Town Board Meeting. Supervisor Colavita announced the formation of `lacrosse night' at Haindl Field. Each Wednesday evening during the fall students are provided with the opportunity for open lacrosse play within the following age groups: 5th & 6th grade, 7th & 8th grade and High School. In closing Supervisor Colavita indicated that the tree planting season had concluded. While the Town will continue to receive requests for trees, they will not be planted until the spring.
Peter DeFelice reviewed the Town Board action concerning the Haindl Field project dating from 2002 to 2006. The Town issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) to install `bubbles' over the tennis courts at Lake Isle to provide the membership with winter tennis. Two proposals were received and are being reviewed by the Town Board and the Town Attorney's Office. Although the matter was not on the Agenda for consideration, some twenty members of Lake Isle attended the Town Board Meeting. Several spoke in favor of Tennis Pro Kela Simunyola and the `tennis family' atmosphere that has been created since his arrival. All agreed that the success of the tennis program and of the tennis teams at Eastchester, Bronxville and Tuckahoe Schools are a direct result of the teaching of Mr. Simunyola and his staff. Speaking in support of the Tennis Pro were Judy McCann, Lillian Young, Nancy Davis, Nick Ceronto and Darrell Smith. Dave Irwin discussed his concerns regarding the impact the indoor tennis season would have in shortening the length of the outdoor season. Mark Davis, member of the Lake Isle Advisory Committee, and Paul Fienstein voiced their `strong concern' over SportsTime, one of the companies that had submitted a RFP. They suggested that many of the tennis program membership would not participate in the winter tennis program at Lake Isle if Sport Time managed it. Their concern represented a consensus of those attending the meeting. Councilman Cacciola stated that the Town Board is currently reviewing their options, that is, each of the RFPs and the third option of reissuing a request for proposal. Councilwoman Marcotte stated that the Town Board is not in a rush to accept one of the proposals and has the option to reject both and start over by incorporating the concerns into the specs of the program. Supervisor Colavita stated that the Town “has never considered replacing Kela and (we) recognize his contribution to the success of the tennis program.” Further, Supervisor Colavita clarified that it would be at the discretion of the Town to determine the length of the indoor vs. the outdoor season. Supervisor Colavita stated that there is a need for winter tennis in the Town of Eastchester. In addition, the Town is responsible for exploring opportunities to increase the revenues at the club in order to benefit all users. The Town Board will continue to review the proposals and will meet with the Lake Isle Advisory Board to discuss. There being no further comment, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Linda Doherty Town Clerk 7 Created by ldoherty. Last modified 2007-10-17 11:01:03. |