HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993_03_17 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK AND THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
HELD ON MARCH 17, 1993 IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN
CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
CONVENE REGULAR
MEETING
The meeting of thi Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Silverstone at 8:30 PM in
the Court Room of the Town Center.
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Present were the following members of the Board.
Supervisor
Caroline Silverstone
Councilwoman Elaine Price
Councilman John McGarr
Councilwoman Kathleen Tracy O,Flinn
Councilman Paul A. Ryan
Also present were:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Steven M. Silverberg, Town Counsel
Louis Santoro, Fire Chief
Michael Doherty, Deputy Fire Chief
CALL TO ATTENTION
Supervisor Silverstone pointed out to those assembled the locations of exits as required by
law for public gathprings.
PUBLIC HEARING - Increase in Parking Fines
The Supervisor requested a motion to open the Public Hearing on the proposed Increase in
Parking Fines and, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Price, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is
declared open.
The Deputy Town Clerk presented for the record the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of
the Notice of Hearing.
The Town Administrator, Stephen V. Altieri, stated that the Police Chief recommended
reviewing certain fees and fines for overnight parking and for parking in the wrong direction.
He said that at this time the fine between 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM is $5.00, which is low when
compared to other municipalities.
The Supervisor asked if anyone wished to comment in favor or in opposition to the proposed
change or if there were any questions.
Linda Harrington, Forest Avenue, Larchmont asked if the Town had projected the total
amount of revenue increase if the fine is raised and what if the Town had earmarked the
revenue increase to any particular project.
Supervisor Silverstone replied that fines are not levied on the basis of the amount of revenue
generated. The Town attempts to set fines that will act as a deterrent.,She explained that
during the budget process, the Police Chief asked for an additional person which would
enable the Police to better enforce laws that are difficult too oversee because off lack of
staffing. The Supervisor also noted that laws such as garage sale signs, trash and garbage
removal could be better enforced with an additional person and that the Police Chief
suggested that an increase to certain fines could generate the necessary funds for this
person. She continued that we had decided to put off the hiring of a new officer because it is
difficult to say how much this will raise.
March 17, 1993
On motion by Councilwoman O,Flinn, seconded.by Councilman McGarr, the Public Hearing
was unanimously declared closed;,,-`
Thereafter, on motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve
increasing the fine for overnight parking between the hours
of 3;00 AM and 6:00 AM from $5.00 to $10.00; and
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BE It FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board also increase the fine for
park/rig in the wrong direction from $5.00 to $10.00 as
follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 4-1993
This local law shall be known as „Amendment to Section 54-13.1 of the Code of the Town of
Mamaroneck Fines".
Section 1. Purpose
The purpose of this local law is to amend 54-13.1 to increase fines for certain violations of
the Town's parking regulations.
Section 2. Fines Increased
Sections 54-13:1 (A) (3) and (7) are hereby amended by increasing the fines set forth in
those sections from Five Dollars ($5) to Ten Dollars ($10).
Section 3. Effective Date
This local law shall take effect immediately.
Supervisor Silverstone introduced another item regarding parking, which was not on the
agenda, relative to parking overnight on the street. She stated that for various reasons such
as children coming home from college or unexpected company, residents find that they
require additional parking. She explained that residents now call the Police Department for
permission to leave cars on the street, which the Police Department feels is being abused..
She said that the Police Chief gave to the Traffic Committee a proposal which would require
residents visit the Police Department and request a temporary parking authorization rather
than calling. The Supervisor said that the resident would have to make the request in person
on a day to day basis for each night they wished to park'a car on the street.
A resident would be required to get a new authorization. The Supervisor stated that she
thought this would alleviate a problem with the overnight parking situation and it might help
to offset the increase in parking fines.
Councilman Ryan said that the Traffic Committee was in favor of these changes. At this time
the Supervisor stated that if no one on the Board had any objections she would take a
motion authorizing the Police Department to implement the change in policy.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the
implementation of the procedure for granting overnight
parking exemptions as recommended by the Traffic
Committee and Police Chief; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Town residents must apply/n person to the
Police Department for authorization to park their car each
night on the street.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
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The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Silverstone at 8:40 PM in the Court Room.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner: Caroline Silverstone
Commissioner: Elaine Price
Commissioner: John McGarr
Commissioner: Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn
Commissioner: Paul Ryan
1. Fire Claims:
Commissioner O'Flinn presented fire claims for authorization of payment, and on her
motion, seconded by Commissioner Price, it was
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 as
amended:
Dri-Chem Fire Extinguisher Corp. $ 60.00
Dri-Chem Fire Extinguisher Corp. 900.00
ESCO 31.50
Forrest Hills 575.00
Galls, Inc. 149.82
Larchmont Auto Parts 30.77
Lawrence Heat& Power Corp. 134.03
Lawrence Heat& Power Corp. 1,192.43
NYNEX 9.00
Office Essentials, Inc. 69.53
Peter Perciasepe 168.00
Printwear Plus 1,126.00
RAD Oil Co., Inc. 325.73
Sign A Rama, USA 25.00
Vincent's Garage, Inc. 2,300.00
Mario Vitti Roofing &Siding 1,350.00
Westchester Joint Water Works 15,075.00
TOTAL 23,521.81
2. Authorization - Medical Examinations - Paid and Volunteer Firefighters
At this time the Supervisor called upon Frank Cioffi, volunteer firefighter to explain the
request for authorization for medical examinations. Mr. Cioffi stated that it is being
proposed to bring the Fire Department into compliance with OSHA regulations as it is
required that all firefighters wear self contained breathing apparatus (scoff packs) it is
necessary that they be medically certified as capable to perform their duties, therefore we
have a proposal before the Board to put into place a firefighter health and fitness program
for career staff and volunteers. He said that they are asking for funds for this proposal in the
amount of$16,000.
Commissioner Silverstone said she was glad that Fire Department found such a highly
respected local doctor, Dr. Thomas Landau, who is willing to give us a special price. Mr.
Altieri then explained that an authorization was needed to transfer funds in the amount of
$16,400 from the unreserved balance into an account for physical examinations in the Fire
Department budget, and that he would give the account number to the Clerk tomorrow.
On motion by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Price, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the transfer
of funds in the amount of$16,400 from the unreserved
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account SF 3410.4039 for physical examinations for paid
and volunteer fire fighters.
Commissioner Ryan stated that the Fire Department, especially Frank Cioffi as Safety
Officer, has spent a rgreat deal of time on this project and that it is very much appreciated by
this Board.
3. Other Business
At this time Chief Santoro informed the Commissioners that due to the past weekend's
weather conditions, the Fire Department had an organizational meeting Friday night with
paid and volunteer personnel and many members camped out in the fire house. He said that
communications went well with Deputy Highway Superintendent Shimon Gitlitz and the
Administrator said he wanted to thank everyone publicly.
Commissioner Silverstone stated that everyone on the Town staff, both volunteer and paid,
put out a lot of energy and did a fabulous job.
Commissioner Price stated that the Town had received a lot of compliments regarding,
Police, Fire and Highway personnel, especially people whose doors fire department knocked
on to notify of the danger.
Deputy Fire Chief Doherty noted that something should be said to Highway Department
about the fine job that they did, that he had driven all over the County and the Town was the
best plowed. -Commissioner Ryan agreed.
Commissioner Silverstone stated that Shimon Gitlitz, Deputy Highway Superintendent, said
every member of the highway staff put in 35 hours of overtime on the weekend. She said
that although she could appreciate how exhausting the job had to have been, the bill was
going to be daunting. Men that were directing the operation, namely Shimon and Steve
Altieri and a few others, don't get overtime pay and some of them worked 18 to 24 hours
without stopping.
The Town Administrator stated that someone that really should be thanked was CellularOne
who, on the Saturday morning of the storm called and donated six phones to Highway,
Police and Fire so that all emergency personnel could stay in contact.
Commissioner Silverstone suggested Mr. Altieri writs a letter of thanks.
There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by
Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner McGarr, the meeting was unanimously
declared closed at 8:50 PM.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
At this time the order of the agenda was changed and item #3 under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
was taken up.
3. Authorization - Fenbrook Subdivision - Maintenance Bond
At this time the Supervisor introduced William Maker, Jr. who represents the Fenbrook
developers. Mr. Maker said that the developers had a bond posted on behalf of the Town for
over a year as required by Town law for Planning Board subdivision approval', and that late
lest year he asked the Administrator if he would have the staff of the Town look at the
improvements to make sure none had deteriorated during that 12 month period.
He stated that since it was inspected and he was told that all was in order, it was now
appropriate for the bond to be cancelled. He explained that the procedure for doing so under
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Town law is to first have this Board approve the concept of releasing the Bond and directing
the developer to appear before the Planning Board which will hold a public hearing on the
topic and then there can be a formal resolution from the Planning Board which would be
sent to the bonding company.
Mr. Maker said that he had prepared a proposed resolution for the Town Attorney's office to
review and that if acceptable that the Board approve. The Supervisor replied that she had
discussed this with the Town Attorney and the resolution was fine.
Councilwoman Price said that it was a long time coming, and on her motion, seconded by
Councilwoman O,Flinn, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
RELEASE OF THE PERFORMANCE/MAINTENANCE BOND
FOR THE STREETS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE FENBROOK SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, on July 18, 1990 the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck resolved to take title to the streets and the
public improvements located within the Fenbrook
subdivision subject to two conditions;
WHEREAS, the two conditions contained in the Town Board's
resolution have been met; and
WHEREAS, the streets and the public improvements within
the Fenbrook subdivision have been completed and
maintained to the satisfaction of the consulting engineer to
the Town, the Building Department and the Town Highway
Department, and
WHEREAS, to insure that the streets and the public
improvements had been built properly, the developer,
Fenbrook Associates Limited Partners, posted a
performance/maintenance bond,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that; the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck hereby approves of the cancellation of the
performance bond posted by Fenbrook Associates Limited
Partners but that the bond not be cancelled until the Planning
Board of the Town of Mamaroneck (a) conducts a public
hearing at which the issue discussed will be the propriety of
canceling this bond and (b) decides after the public hearing
is completed, that the cancellation of the bond is appropriate.
At this time the regular order of the Agenda was resumed and Item #1 under AFFAIRS OF
THE TOWN was taken up.
1. Nomination -Westchester County Environmental Management Council
Mr. Altieri informed the Board that a letter was received from the County Executive indicating
that as a result of the resignation of Kevin Ryan as chairman of the CAC, and the
replacement of him by Louise Perez, the County requires a formal nomination of her from the
Town Board to serve two years on the County Council
Therefore, on motion by Councilwoman O,Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Louis Perez as
the Town of Mamaroneck representative to serve on the
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Westchester County Environmental Management Council for
two years, said term ending in February, 1995.
2. Set Date - Public Hearings -Surface, Water, Erosion & Sediment Control Law
Councilwomen Price moved that the Town Board declare itself lead agency for this unlisted
action and to refer it to the Coastal Zone Management Commission.
On motion by Councilwomen Price, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets March 31, 1993 as
the date for a Public Hearing on the proposed amendments
to the Surface, Water, Erosion and Sediment Control law; and
RE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is
authorized to publish in an official newspaper of the Town,
the Notice of said Hearing as required by law.
Set Date - Public Hearing - Board of Architectural Review Law Amendment
Town Counsel, Nancy Rudolph said the reason for the judgement is that from time to time it
has been difficult to have a full board present for meetings which can impact on the
effectiveness of the BAR. Therefore, it is necessary to appoint an alternate member who will
serve in the absence of one of the regular members. The alternate would not have the power
to vote, except in an absence or if a member excused themselves.
On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets March 31, 1993 as
the date for a Public Hearing on the proposed amendments
to the Board of Architectural Review Law; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is
authorized to publish in an official of the Town, the Notice of
said Hearing as required by law.
THIS TIME AN ITEM WAS BROUGHT UP THAT WAS NOT ON THE AGENDA.
Mapping - Erosion and Sediment Control Law
Mr. Altieri stated that the Town had issued requests for proposals for the development of
maps to be used in connection with the Erosion and Sediment Control law and that requests
had been received which he is now reviewing. He said that his recommendations would be
given to the Board on March 31. He stated that sane of the vendors expressed concern that
if the weather improves and trees begin to bloom, the pictures would not be completed
accurately because of blockage by foliage.
Mr. Altieri requested the Board to consider authorization to proceed with the photographing
by plane before the onset of warm weather. He explained that once the fly over was
completed the photographs would become the property of the Town, which means we could
have one contractor do the fly over and another do the mapping. He then summed up that
what he was proposing was for the Board to authorize an expenditure of no more than $4,900
to complete the fly over and the authorization would be subject to the Town Attorney
approving a formal agreement between the Town and the contractor that is eventually
selected.
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On motion-by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
expenditure of an amount not to exceed $4,900 to photograph
Town lands for the purpose of mapping; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the
Administrator to sign a contract for the fly over after review
and approval of the contract by the Town Attorney.
4. Request Use of Voting Machines - Board of Education
The Deputy Town Clerk informed the Board that the School District has requested use of 15
voting machines for the School District election on May 19th.
On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants the request of the
Mamaroneck Union Free School District for use of 15 voting
machines during the annual School District Election and
Budget Vote to be held on Wednesday, May 19, 1993.
5. Authorization -.Tax Lien Sale
The Town Administrator on behalf of the Comptroller requested authorization to hold a tax
lien sale for those taxes which were still unpaid.
On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes a Tax Lien
Sale to be held on Thursday, May 20, 1993 at 10:00 AM in the
Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck.
6. Authorization - Collection of Town and County Taxes
On motion by Councilman O,Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Deputy
Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Mamaroneck, to collect
1993 State, County, Town and Special District taxes and
water rents which become a lien on January 1, 1993; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that in accordance with provisions of Section
500 of the Westchester County Administrative Code, the
Deputy Receiver of Taxes shall.publish in the official
newspapers of the Town of Mamaroneck, the ,"Notice of
Collection of State, County, Tow and Special District Taxes
and water rents"; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of
Section 550 of the Westchester County Administrative
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Code, the Town Board does hereby direct the Deputy
Receiver of Taxes and Assessments to mail to each taxpayer
of the Town of Mamaroneck, whose address is known to said
Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, a tax bill for all
taxes and water rents, the expense thereof to be a Town
charge.
STATE OF NEW YORK ]
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ] SS:
TOWN OF MAMARONECK ]
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
To Carmine A. DeLuca. Receiver of Taxes of%he Town of Mamaroneck in said County:
You are hereby commanded pursuant to the provision of the Westchester County Tax Law,
Article 16: Chapter 852, Laws of 1948. as amended, and also pursuant to resolution of the
Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck adopted March 17, 1993, by authority of Chapter
313 of Laws of 1934. to receive and collect from the several persons named in the
Assessment Roll hereunto annexed and herewith delivered to you. together with penalties
prescribed by the Westchester County Tax Law Article 16, Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948,
as amended, for the neglect to pay the State, County, Town and Town District Taxes charges
for services and exemptions removed after the levy thereof as follows:
Judicial and County Taxes $20,255,438.38
Town and Town District Taxes 10,779,905.00
Charges for Service 0.00
Exemptions removed 4,572.09
Water arrears 0.00
$31,039,915.47
And you are hereby directed to deposit to the credit of the Town of Mamaroneck in the Bank
of New York, County Trust Region. all of such monies so collected by you by virtue of this
warrant.
And you are further commanded to make and file with the undersigned, the Supervisor of the
Town of Mamaroneck. as required by the Westchester County Tax Law, Article 16. Chapter
852;Laws oz 1948, as amended, the reports provided for therein.
And you are further directed and commanded to proceed as directed and authorized by said
Westchester County Tax Law, Article 16. Chapter 852. Laws of 1948, as amended.
And in case any person named in said Assessment Roll shall neglect or refuse to pay his
taxes or penalties (after giving the notices and waiting the time as specified in said Act) you
are hereby authorized to collect the said taxes and penalties with the costs and charges of
such collections in the manner provided by the Westchester County Tax Law, Article 16,
Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948, as amended, and for so doing this shall be your sufficient
warrant.
Given under my hand and seal at the Town of Mamaroneck.Westchester County, New York.
on the 17th day of March 1993.
7. Authorization -Consultant's Agreement- Performance Appraisal Agreement
Mr. Altieri explained that a comparison and compensation study for management and non-
union personnel was conducted and that the report is complete and formal presentation will
be made to the Board by Pace University and James Rocco Associates on March 31, 1993.
He went on to say that the performance evaluation system would review each department
head and non-union personnel annually and that the review would become part of salary
considerations each year. He stated that the Board has two agreements, which have been
reviewed by Town Counsel, to proceed with the plan and the total of the two contracts would
not exceed $4,000. He noted that this expenditure is for James Rocco Associates to meet
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with department heads here as well as,his office where they will hold training sessions with
department heads on the use of this system. When completed it will be used for all Town
employees. He said that the recommendation of Jim Rocco is to move forward with
management and non-union personnel first, then at a later date include others.
The Supervisor said that it sounds like a lot of work to which Mr. Altieri agreed, but that it
creates a set of objectives each year for the Board and his office to follow and also gives
direction to the individual departments setting in place a formal appraisal system which is
done on a regular basis in the private sector and now becoming very popular in local
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government.
The Supervisor then asked Councilman McGarr and Ryan that since they had worked very
closely with Mr. Rocco did they have any comments on this project. Councilman McGarr
stated that it was a big step and very important to staff to identify what their responsibilities
are.
Councilman Ryan stated that this was adding a degree of professionalism to our entire staff
and•although the professionalism had always been there, the means of judging the
performance of the staff had not. Therefore, in the past when we have been given a list of
recommendations for pay increases for non-union and management we had nothing to base
increases on . He said we need to have an objective way to judge performance and this is the
means by which to accomplish that and, we are extremely pleased with results and process
that went into this plan.
Town Counsel pointed out that there were changes that were made to the original contract
which had been incorporated and given to the Town Board members prior to this meeting.
On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
expenditure of no more than $4,000 to retain James Rocco
Associates and Pace University; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED,that this Board hereby authorizes the
Administrator to execute the contract with Jams Rocco
Associates and Pace University in an amount not to exceed
$4,000.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Paul Kalos, 44 Colonial Avenue, Larchmont read a statement on behalf of the Bonnie Briar
Country Club explaining the Club wants to make its position known in the community, that in
a recent newspaper article, the headline was misleading, "Club Sues Mamaroneck" requires
direct public comment.
"First we would like to emphasize that the developer does not and cannot speak for the
entire ownership of the property. The developer owns 58%, of Bonnie Briar syndicate, which
owns the lands and facilities. Bonnie Briar Country Club leases the property from the
syndicate corporation and owns the remaining 42% of the syndicate stock. The Club,
therefore, speaks not only as lessee of the property, but also from a strong minority stock
position in the owner corporation. The Club membership currently is composed of 325
family and individual members, many of whom live in the Town of Mamaroneck. Most of the
remaining members live in surrounding communities. We vote locally, pay local taxes, send
our children to the local schools. We are greatly concerned about the environmental
questions, including flooding and traffic congestion as well as the added burden on the
school system of allowing a major housing project on Club grounds.
We the Club, have neither threatened nor sued the Town. We are not consulted by the
developers, we do not endorse the developers tactics. We want the Town Board and the
community at large to recognize this significant difference between Bonnie Briar Country
Club and the developer."
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The Supervisor thanked him and then asked if anyone else would like to address the Board.
Cathy Cunningham of the Larchmont Acres,asked what the time limit is for snow removal on
sidewalks after a snow storm.
Mr. Altieri answered that 24 hours after completion of the store, but only on public
sidewalks. She then asked about sidewalks on Richbell Road, to which he answered that
they were public. She then stated that they had not been shoveled.
Ms. Cunningham asked if the March 31st meeting was going to be held as the first meeting in
April, and the Supervisor replied that it was supposed to be, but as it turns out there will be a
Special Town Board Meeting on April 7, 1993, which is not listed on the agenda Supervisor
Silverstone said the purpose of the April 7th meeting was to have a full presentation of the
plans for the Weaver Street Firehouse.
The Supervisor noted that a major portion of the Agenda on March 31st would be a report by
the Administrator to the Village of Larchmont Trustees and Town of Mamaroneck Counsel on
the recycling program and it would be an opportunity to review the entire program and make
any changes that might be necessary.
The Supervisor stated that she had a report for the month of February from the Building
department. She stated that it was a very hard working department.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 4, 1992
Minutes were held over till the next meeting as Board members did not have time to read
them.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL
Councilman Ryan reported that a file of letters and complaints had been compiled from
citizens of the Town on the switch-over to the new improved cable system by TCI. In
response to all the complaints received, the cable TV Board of Control, consisting of himself,
Trustees Rogers and Bialo of the two villages will be holding a public meeting on March 29th
at the Emelin Theater at 8:00 PM urged all who have any complaints, comments or
compliments to please attend. He expected that Ira Birnbaum, Vice President and General
Manager of TCI will be in attendance. He then read the Public Notice.
Councilwoman O,Flinn reported the results of the tree inventory would be ready soon which
was conducted during the Fall. With this information, the Town will be in a better position to
determine the tree management needs over the years. She went on to say that she and the
DEC were working on completing the report.
Councilwoman Price urged residents to writs a letter to the Senate on the Wicks law which is
now being introduced and the debate will soon begin. She explained that the Wicks law
mandates that school districts and municipalities be subject to bid by more than one prime
contractor, at least four in projects over$50,000. It has been estimated that it adds
approximately 20% to the total on construction projects. With the firehouse renovation,
Hommocks Park Apartments-and,the Library expansion, our communities have a lot of
public projects that are subject to the Wicks Law. She said that she has already written.
Supervisor Silverstone said that if Councilwoman Price would word a resolution, she would
be glad to write on behalf of Board. Councilwoman Price urged taxpayers to write to Suzi
Oppenheimer and Ron Tocci.
Councilman Ryan said that there was a construction bond issue before the voters in the last
November election for$8 million and when you think that the Wicks Law adds to a public
project at 20% of that bond issue, you are talking about the gross national product of sane
countries. He felt it was definitely time to repeal.
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Councilman Price went on to say that with revenue sharing decreasing and local
municipalities having to pick up a lot of state mandated costs, becomes difficult in terms of
affordable housing and other public projects.
Councilman Ryan said that as long as people are writing and Councilwoman Price
mentioned mandated programs, that the State likes to mandate to municipalities and school
districts the things that they must do, and they had cut the revenue sharing, making the
districts and the government pay for these programs. T here was a bill before the State
legislature last year that what the State mandates, the State shall pay for which was defeated
and, but again the burden comes on the local cities, so again if you want to add to your letter
on the Wicks Law, please add something about State mandates which should be paid for by
the State.
Supervisor Silverstone closed by congratulating Trustees Marian White and Ken Bialo in the
Village of Larchmont for their successful election efforts and Mayor Paul Noto and Trustee
Walter Rogers in the Village of Mamaroneck for their success, as well as Judge Harvey
Brown in the Village of Larchmont.
Councilman Ryan Added his congratulations to Trustees Bialo and Rogers serving with him
on the Cable TV Board of Control. He said that it would be difficult to continue if they both
had left in this stage of negotiations. "All politics aside„ I am selfishly happy that they were
reelected" he added.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
declared adjourn at 9:30 PIN.
Recorded by:
Carol A. Acocella
Deputy Town Clerk
Submitted by:
Pa - DiCioccio
Town Clerk
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