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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993_01_06 Town Board Regular Minutes January 6, 1993 N32MTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 6th DAY OF JANUARY 1993 IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK - CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Deputy Supervisor Elaine Price at 7:45 p.m., at which time the Board recessed into a Work Session. The Work Session held in Conference Room A to discuss proposed amendments to the Tree Preservation Law was, on motion duly made and seconded, unanimously declared adjourned at 8:20 p.m. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Deputy Supervisor Elaine Price at 8:27 p.m. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Board: Deputy Supervisor Elaine Price Councilman John McGarr Councilwoman Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn Councilman Paul Ryan Supervisor Caroline Silverstone was on vacation at this time. Also present were: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Steven V. Silverberg, Counsel to the Town Louis Santoro, Fire Chief CALL TO ATTENTION Deputy Supervisor Price pointed out to those assembled the locations of exits as required by law for public gatherings. BOARD OF FIRE COMMIISSIONERS The Meeting was called to order by Deputy Supervisor Price at 8:30 p.m. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission i commissioner Elaine Price Commissioner John McGarr Commissioner Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn Commissioner Paul Ryan January 6, 1993 1. Fire Claims - None At this time the order of the Agenda was changed and Item #3 under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up as Other Business under the BOARD OF FIRE COMNaSSIONERS. There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by Commissioner McGarr, seconded by Commissioner O'Flinn, the meeting was unanimously declared closed at 8:35 p.m. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS APPOnMUNTS OF: Board of Architectural Review, Chairman Board of Ethics Civil Officers Conservation Advisory Commission Traffic Committee Trustees - Police Pension Fund Treasurer - Police Pension Fund Board of Architectural Review On motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints E. Robert Wassman of Campbell Lane as Chairman of the Board of Architectural Review for a term of office terminating December 31, 1993. Board of Ethics: On motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that H. David Willey of Glenn Road is hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Ethics for a term of office effective January 1, 1993 and terminating December 31, 1993; and be it further RESOLVED, that David Willey is hereby reappointed as Chairman of the Board of Ethics for the year 1993; and be it further 2 January 6, 1993 RESOLVED, that Carol Gristina of Glen Eagles Drive is hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Ethics for a term of office effective January 1, 1993 and terminating December 31, 1993; and be it further RESOLVED, that Anna Reisman of Edgewood Avenue is hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Ethics for a terns of office effective January 1, 1993 and terminating December 31, 1993; and be it further RESOLVED, that Diane Recio of Holly Place is hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Ethics for a term of office effective January 1, 1993 and terminating December 31, 1993; and be it further RESOLVED, that John Herz of Weaver Street is hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Ethics for a term of office effective January 1, 1993 and terminating December 31, 1992. Civil Officers: On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Jay Reynolds of Blossom Terrace is hereby reappointed as Civil Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office effective January 1, 1993 and terminating on December 31, 1993; and be it further RESOLVED, that Joseph Mitchell of Fenimore Road is hereby reappointed as Civil Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office effective January 1, 1993 and terminating December 31, 1993; and be it further RESOLVED, that Daniel Tutolo of New Street is hereby reappointed as Civil Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office effective January 1, 1993 and terminating December 31, 1993. 3 January 6, 1993 Conservation Advisory Commission - deferred to next meeting. Traffic Committee: On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that David Lobl of North Chatsworth Avenue is hereby reappointed as a. member of the Traffic Committee, to serve a term of office of three years, effective January 1, 1993 and terminating on December 31, 1995. Police Pension Fund - Trustees: On motion by Councilwoman O,Flinn, seconded by Councilman Paul Ryan, it was unanimously RE,SOLVE'D, that Caroline Silverstone and John McGarr be, and hereby are appointed Trustees of the Police Pension Fund of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1993. Police Pension Fund - Treasurer: On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O,Flinn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Carmine A. DeLuca be, and hereby is appointed Treasurer of the Police Pension Fund of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1993. DESIGNATION OF: Town Board Meetings Official Newspapers Depositories of Funds and Bank Signatures Town Board Meetings On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Regular Meetings of the Town Board will be held in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, at 8:15 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month except during the months of July and August when only one meeting in each of these two months will be held, each on the date to be specified; 4 January 6, 1993 and be it further RESOLVED, that said meetings, dates and places may be changed at the pleasure of the Town Board upon adequate notice being given. Official Newspapers: On motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that The Daily Times and The Soundview News be, and hereby are designated as the official newspapers of the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing legal notices during 1993. Depositories of Funds and Bank Signatures On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following banks and trust companies are hereby designated as depositiories for funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1993 to be continued in their present status: The Bank of New York County Trust Region, Mamaroneck; The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., Larchmont; Barclays Bank of New York, Mamaroneck; Marine Midland Bank, Mamaroneck; Sound Federal Savings and Loan Association, Mamaroneck; and Chemical Bank, New Rochelle; and be it further RESOLVED, that all authority heretofore granted to withdraw funds from, and to draw checks, drafts and other orders upon the Town of Mamaroneck accounts maintained at the aforesaid banks hereby is rescinded and revoked and hereafter such withdrawals checks, drafts and other orders shall be authorized when signed by signature or facsimile signature of the Town Supervisor or Deputy Town Supervisor and Comptroller, or Deputy Receiver of Taxes/Deputy Comptroller; 5 January 6, 1993 and be it further RESOLVED, that all withdrawals, checks, drafts and other orders relative to the Community Services Discretionary Fund located'at the Bank of New York shall be authorized when signed by the signatures of Helen Mohan, Director of Community Services, and Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Set Public Hearing - Amendment to Tree Preservation Law Following Town Counsel, Steven Silverberg's explanation of the necessity for holding a public hearing, on motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby - sets February 6, 1993 as the date for a Public Hearing on a proposed amendment to the Tree Preservation Law in order to clarify its purpose and intent, and provide exceptions under appropriate circumstances; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is authorized to publish in an official newspaper of the Notice of said Hearing as required by law. 2. Update - Town Projects - a) Graffiti-Weaver Street Bridge b) Sheldrake River Bank Stabilization c) Premium River Dredging d) Strategic Planning Work Session a) Graffiti - Weaver Street Bridcte - Deputy Supervisor Price commented that all the graffiti has been removed by the State, and that there is a special treatment which, hopefully, will allow further defacing to be removed in a less onerous manner. She thanked Lillian Robustelli, especially, for her perseverance in dealing with the State and emphasized that it is now the responsibility of the Town to maintain its upkeep. b) Sheldrake River Bank Stabilization - The Deputy Supervisor reported that a few years ago the Town had instituted several projects along the Sheldrake River, one of which was this project, nearing completion, which would stabilize its banks and support several strategic areas using dry walls. She noted that this would prevent further erosion in the Sheldrake and thereby decrease siltation into the Duck Pond. She added that it also creates effective screening to act as a buffer in minimizing problems with traffic along the river banks as has occurred in recent years. 6 January 6, 1993 C) Premium River Dredging - The Town Administrator reported that at this time the process of obtaining permits is being carried out, noting that a Tidal Wetlands permit is needed, and noting also that about four weeks ago we were informed that a special Permit is required because the State is taking the position that the Town is re-introducing water into Long Island Sound at the point where the silted material is placed into the barges. He stated that our argument is that the water in the Premium River came from the Sound, but because of some of the recent instances in New York city by barges, they have taken the position that we require this permit. He concluded that a meeting with the county, State and Malcolm Pirnie, the Towns Engineers, is being scheduled in order to review an alternate method for dealing with the effluent that will not require this special permit, and the goal is to have the project go to bid by February 1st, subject to the permitting process. The Deputy Supervisor mentioned that an informational meeting, possibily on January 29th, is being scheduled for the Premium Marsh Association, which includes many neighbors within the immediate area. She noted that it will be at the home of John Sand, whose house is impacted by the dredging project and, when the date is confirmed, the newspapers and public will be notified, and hydrologists from Malcolm Pirnie and other specialists will answer specific questions about the topography and ecology of the area, as well as the actual project itself. d) Strategic Planning Work Session - Deputy Supervisor Price reported that for the past several years, beginning with Supervisor Battalia, the Town has held strategic 5-year planning sessions which are about to begin once again. She noted that the first will be held on January 26th at 9:30 a.m., that everyone is invited to attend these Saturday meetings, and that notices will be sent out. Item No. 3. under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN, Ratification - Stipulation of Agreement-Town of Mamaroneck Firefighters, Association - was taken up earlier during the meeting of the BOARD OF FIRE MEMISSIONERS. 4. Request of Tri-Municipal cable Commission re: Retention of Administrator Following explanation by the Town Administrator, on motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute approval to retain Mr. Joseph P. Fraioli as Administrator of the Larchmont-Mamroneck Cable TV Board of Control for a period of one year. 5. Authorization Maintenance Agreement - Baldwin Avenue Pumping Station 7 January 6, 1993 Following the Administrator-'s update and some discussion among the Board and residents, on motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute the Agreement for Non- professional Services between the Town and OBG Operations, Inc. in connection with the Baldwin Avenue Pumping Station maintenance for a period of one year, in the amount of $4,200 as appropriated in the 1993 budget. 6. Authorization Agreement - Westchester Shore Humane Society The Administrator explained, a motion was made by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan and it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator . to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town and Westchester Shore Humane Society for dog control within the Towns Unincorporated Area for the year 1993. 7. Salary Authorization - School Crossing Guard - Recreation On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of salary to James Filancia of Fourth Street, Mamaroneck Village, as a substitute school crossing guard, in the amount of $37.00 per day. On motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1993 Town Budget, authorization is hereby granted for payment of salaries to the following: Maureen Montesano, Alternative Lifeguard, $5.00/hour, effective 12/28/93; Christy Pollak, Lifeguard, $5.00/hour, effective 12/18/93. 8 January 6, 1993 THE SUPERVISOR Deputy Supervisor Price explained that at the time of the next Town Board Meeting there is a celebration commemorating Martin Luther King, which is to be held at the Emelin Theatre, and for that reason the Board would like to change the meeting to the following week. On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby changes the date of the Regular Meeting of the Town Board from Wednesday, January 16, 1993 to Wednesday, January 23, 1993. Councilwoman O'Flinn noted that the Martin Luther Ring program at the Emelin begins at 7:45 p.m. and that it is open to all residents of the Town. Deputy Supervisor Price mentioned that this is the fourth year it has taken place and that it is a very moving ceremony, which takes a lot of hard work. She urged everyone to attend. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The Town Clerk commented that in looking through Town Board Minutes of the Civil War period to see what impact it had upon the Town, she was astonished to find that not even one word was mentioned by the Town Boards, in spite of the fact that so many of the people involved came from within this area. TOWN CLERK The Town Clerk submitted the Building & Plumbing Report for the month of December 1993. ADJOURIZP There being no further business to come before this Board, on motion ,by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned into Executive Session to discuss the proposed Letter of Intent at 9:35 p.m. Patricia A. DiCiocc' Town Clerk 9