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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985_11_20 Town Board Minutes 203 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1985 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM AND THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Battalia at 7:00 p.m. Present were the following: i Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia Councilman Lee H. Bloom Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Lawrence A. Lerman was not in attendance at this meeting. Town Administrator Stephen V. Altieri and Counsel to the Town, Steven M. Silverberg, were also present. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board will recess into Executive Session in the Council Room to discuss matters of personnel. At this time, Fire Chief Fletcher, First Deputy Gordon Albert and Second Deputy John Perri joined the Town Board to discuss a matter with respect to volunteer fire personnel. The Board will discuss this matter further at a later date. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Executive Session. Upon resumption of the Budget Work Session, the entire Village of Larchmont Board of Trustees and Beth Hoffstetter and Archie Gianunzio of the Village of Mamaroneck Board of Trustees joined the Town Board to discuss the Town of Mamaroneck's tentative Town-wide 1986 budget. The Town Administrator presented to members of all three Boards a summary of the 1986 tentative budget and highlighted specifics of expenditures and revenues. There was discussion as to the allocation of certain Town-wide expenses into the part-Town portion of the budget. The Town Administrator stated he would investigate with the State Comptroller's Office the feasibility of such allocations. A -1- 204 committee with representation of each Board was formed to further investigate the allocation of Town-wide expenses. The committee members are: Lee H. Bloom, Town of Mamaroneck; James Anderson, Village of Larchmont; Archie Gianunzio, Village of Mamaroneck. The Town Administrator will also work with the committee on this matter. The meeting was then moved to the Auditorium. I CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the location of exits as required by law for public gatherings. I PRESENTATION - Conservation Advisory Commission Conservation Advisory Commissioner Susan Amlicke, with the help of visual aides, presented the Commission's recommendations with respect to recycling. She pointed out past and present statistics regarding the Town's recycling program as well as the problems of solid waste disposal. Mrs. Amlicke then enumerated the Commission's proposals as follows: a) that there be more consistent recycling record keeping; b) that someone monitor the overall recycling program on a regular basis for improved operation and collection; and c) that the Town mandate newspaper recycling. The recommendations also included the request that Cliff Emanuelson, Town Conservation Consultant, be involved more in the overall program. At this time, Mrs. Amlicke referred to the information contained in the "Fact Sheet" noting the savings produced over a ten-year period due to newspaper, glass and leaf recycling and those places already conducting mandatory recycling. Some discussion ensued during which it was discussed and agreed by the C.A.C. that the ultimate responsibility for the recycling program should remain with the Joint Sanitation Commission; that the program should remain at the Town Yard; and that more creative educational publicity would benefit the recycling efforts. Another item brought up in the discussion related to ordinances from other Communities and the enforcement thereof. Ben Larkey, Recycling L. Coordinator for the County of Westchester agreed with the Commission's recommendation for mandatory newspaper recycling and emphasized the caliber of program conducted in the Town. The following requests were made with respect to the presentation; that the C.A.C. provide the Town Counsel with copies of model recycling ordinances, that Mr. Emanuelson work at least another half day, that a job description of Mr. Emanuelson's position be drafted and made available to Mayor Curnin and that this presentation be made to Larchmont and Mamaroneck Village Boards of Trustees for their consideration. Supervisor Battalia emphasized that the Village of Larchmont must concur with the Town since the Mayor is one of the two Sanitation Commissioners. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 9:45 p.m. in the Auditorium. Present were the following: Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia Commissioner Lee H. Bloom Commissioner Thomas R. Amlicke Commissioner Caroline Silverstone -2- 205 Commissioner Lawrence A. Lerman was not in attendance at this meeting. Alco present were the following: Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk Carol A. Acocella, Deputy Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator - Steven M. Silverberg, Counsel to the Town P. Thomas Leddy, Highway Superintendent Clifford Emanuelson, Consultant 1. Claims In the absence of Commissioner Lerman, the Town Administrator, Mr. Altieri enumerated the fire claims for authorization of payment and on motion by Commissioner Silverstone, seconded by Commissioner ' Bloom, it was unanimously 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: R. G. Brewers, Inc. $ 5.36 Con Edison 2.01 Con Edison 2.03 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 1,573.10 Group Health Inc. 247.41 Hampshire Country Club 3,766.50 IBM Corp. 26.84 Franklin Cleaners 606.45 Portronix Communications 314.90 Lieutenant William Premuroso 157.32 Portronix Communications 7.00 New Rochelle Water Company 135.84 Shore Line Oil Company, Inc. 141.92 Town of Mamaroneck Highway Fund 11.59 Tri-City Auto Parts 53.95 Westchester Joint Water Works 9,113.75 $16,165.97 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Silverstone, it was unanimously declared that this meeting be adjourned at 9:48 p.m. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 14, 1985 were presented and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, were unanimously approved as corrected. Action on the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 11, 1985 was tabled until the meeting of December 4, 1985. -3- i 206 AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN At this time the order of the Agenda was changed and item #3 was taken up. �I 3. Larchmont Reservoir - Planting Plan Larchmont Village Mayor Curnin questioned why the above-captioned item was on the Town Board's Agenda since the .matter had not come before her Village Board, the owner of said property. Councilman Amlicke explained that the matter was merely being presented for the Town Board's information. Therefore, there was no further discussion of this matter. The regular order of the Agenda was resumed and item #1 was taken up. 1. Report of Bids - Sheldrake River Wall The Administrator explained that the reason for re-bidding on the above-captioned project was due to the fact that the bids received previously exceeded the estimated budget amount. He described the original project as well as the scaled down version. Thereafter he recommended that the Board accept the bid of the lowest responsible bidder and also requested authorization to appropriate funds for this project until said funds are received. Some discussion followed Councilwoman Silverstone's queries with respect to the project being on private property during which clarifications were made by Mr. Altieri and Councilman Bloom. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby awards the contract for the reconstruction of the Sheldrake River Wall to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the Town's plans and specific- ations, namely Bradhurst Site Construction at a total cost of $38,444; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Bradhurst Site Construction of Valhalla, New York for the reconstruction of the Sheldrake River Wall; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the appropriation of funds to implement this project since the portion of the funds that will be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency have not yet been received. -4- 2107 2. Authorization - Prepare Specifications and Accept Bids - Relocation Services On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Town Administrator to prepare specific- ations and advertise for and receive bids for relocation services relative to moving Town departments to the newly renovated Town Center. 4. Salary Authorization - Recreation On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Stephen Savino, Senior Recreation Leader in the Figure Skating Program, be compensated at a total salary of $5,760.00 for the season, effective retroactive to November 9, 1985; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Janet Millar, Recreation Assistant of the Murray Avenue Pre. School, be compensated at the rate of $45.00 per week, effective retroactive to July 1, 1985 for six (6) weeks. I WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications to come before the Board. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications to come before the Board. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented the report of the Town Clerk's office for the month of October 1985. The Supervisor inquired as to the status of the outstanding minutes and stated that the Board would have to have them at the next meeting. -5- 20 THE SUPERVISOR Reports Supervisor Battalia reported: a) that she and the Town Administrator were invited to attend a meeting on Friday, November 22nd at the Westchester County Offices to go over the Town's flooding application. She noted that the 'benefits of the flood control device at the reservoir has certainly had an impact on the Village of Mamaroneck since there was no flooding in the Washingtonville area at all during the most recent hurricane. b) that the Substance Abuse Task Force met on Tuesday, November 19th and has completed its mailing relative to Safe Homes and noted that said mailing has generated a great deal of positive responses. She also stated that plans are being formulated for a Substance Abuse Awareness Forum to be held in April of 1986. c) on her attendance, along with Mr. Altieri, at a meeting in White Plains relative to the reevaluation of the Youth Advocate position for another year's funding. She further stated that they did not get a positive response and were advised to write to the Departments of Social Services and Office of Youth Services as well as our State Legislators. d) that although the situation with respect to the drought is much better, it is important for everyone to be reminded that all drought restrictions are still in force. Councilman Bloom: a) thanked the Town Administrator for his continued pressure on the State Department of Transportation and stated that he had noticed a bit of construction beginning at the Murray/Myrtle/ North Chatsworth intersection. b) reported on the Human Rights Commission Meeting which was held on November 18th at which time Supervisor Battalia joined the group in a discussion on housing for the homeless. He further stated that the Commission will probably sponsor, along with the Commissions in the two Villages, an open informational meeting sometime early in 1986. Councilman Amlicke: a) asked the Town Administrator to report on the status of the Hommocks Ice Rink study, and Mr. Altieri responded that several proposals had been received from consultants and that a meeting would be held to review those proposals in order that a recommendation be made to the Town Board. b) advised the Board that he has now heard from all concerned such as the School Board and both Villages and that all agreed that the Tri—Municipal Bicycle Safety Committee be terminated. -6- i 209 Councilwoman Silverstone: a) reported that it has been decided to put off construction at Myrtle Park until the Spring of 1986. She also stated that the new tennis 'court should be ready by Memorial Day and that the playground area and rest rooms will be renovated in the early Spring. At this time Supervisor Battalia asked the Board's approval for her to request that either County Legislator Keane or some other County representative make a presentation at this Board's next meeting with respect to the County's proposed 1986 Budget. The Board agreed with her proposal. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board will recess into Executive Session in the Council Room to ,discuss matters of personnel and litigation. The Town Administrator presented to the Board information relating to a proposed retirement option for certain elegible employees of the Town. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously '',resolved to adjourn the Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT i There being no further business to come before the Board, at the request of Supervisor Battalia, on motion by Councilman Bloom and seconded by Councilman Amlicke, this meeting was declared adjourned at 11:10 p.m. in respect to the memory of Joseph Markowitz, Counselor at the Mamaroneck High School, with the following resolution spread upon the minutes of this meeting as a public and permanent tribute to him: i (see next page) Town Administrator i Town Clerk -7- i I 210 I IN MEMORIAM i i WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck learned with deep sadness of the death of Joseph Markowitz Teacher and Guidance Counselor in the Mamaroneck School System for 34 years; and WHEREAS, Joe Markowitz, through his compassion and dedication, was an invaluable educator of and advisor to students; and WHEREAS, as a good friend to all in the Community, Joe's most memorable service was as a Counselor for the Greater Mamaroneck Community Action Program, Youth Director at the Larchmont Temple and Co-Chairman of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Narcotics Guidance Council; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT - RESOLVED, that we, the members of this Board, together with all of our residents express our sincere admiration of him and our deep sorrow at his passing; and be it further RESOLVED, that we convey to Mrs. Markowitz and the members of his family our sense of loss and grief; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the Minutes of this Meeting as a public and permanent tribute to him -- and that this Meeting convene in regular session this 20th day of November 1985 be adjourned in respect to his memory. -8-