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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993_05_19 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF THE TOWN BOARD HELD BY THE TOWN BOARD OF N THE OWN CENTER, 740 W BOST 93 ON POST AT 8:15 PM ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK 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: Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Steven M. Silverberg, Town Counsel Carol A. Acocella, Deputy Town Clerk Councilwoman Price was not in attendance for the Executive Session. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Silverstone at 7:00 PM into a Executive Session in Conference Room A to discuss personnel. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Silverstone at 8:25 PM. CALL TO ATTENTION, Supervisor Silverstone pointed out to those assembled the locations of exits as required by law for public gatherings. PROCLAMATION -Claudia Ng The Supervisor said that Ms. Ng was leaving the Town employ for her new job in the County of Westchester, she read the following proclamation from the Village of Larchmont. IN APPRECIATION WHEREAS, Claudia Ng has served as Environmental Coordinator from January 1987 to May 1993; and WHEREAS, Claudia has been a wonderful friend and collaborator in every environmental issue both in the Village of Larchmont and in the larger tri- municipal area; and WHEREAS, Claudia has kept our Village Board informed, has educated our residents and worked tirelessly to further the goal of a better world which is more environmentally correct; and May 19, 1993 WHEREAS, Claudia has been a vital link in bringing about our curbside recycling program, where our participation is amongst the highest in the county; and WHEREAS, Claudia has worked in innumerable areas and with innumerable environmental boards, committees and organizations; and WHEREAS, Claudia has always been encouraging, knowledgeable, wonderful and a real asset to our community. , NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, I Cheryl W. Lewy, Mayor of the Village of Larchmont would like to thank Claudia Ng for her.outstanding service to the Village of Larchmont, to inform her she will be greatly missed and to wish her well in her new position with the County of Westchester. Cheryl W. Lewy, Mayor She then read the Proclamation from the Town Board into the record (at end of the minutes) PRESENTATION - New York State DEC Tree Inventory Program The Supervisor introduced Jeff Wiegert from Department of Environmental Conservation regarding the Tree Inventory Program. Mr.Wiegert thanked Councilwoman O'Flinn for her help in putting together this program and for finding volunteers to help in this effort. He said the inventory was performed by 26 volunteers who took over 240 hours to complete the task, he listed their names on the acknowledgement. He said his department was contacted in 1992 by the Town to help in conducting a strbet by street tree inventory, consisting of trees the Town was responsible for. This allowed the Town to have an overview of the number and location of trees under their care. He said a workshop was conducted for the volunteers and actual data was obtained beginning September 14 through the 25, 1992. There were 48 miles of streets and a total of 4,787 trees identified. He said there was a copy of the data collected in the report, which identified species, pruning, disease or insect problems, condition of sidewalks if heaving had occurred, utility line obstructions, and dead or hazardous trees, a copy of which was given to the Town. Mr. Wiegert then outlined the major species. The Board discussed the findings and thanked the him for his presentation and assistance in accomplishing the inventory. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Silverstone at 8:55 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 Ryan, it was 2 May 19, 1993 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: AAA Emergency $ 87.50 Coyne Textile Service 40.15 Dri-Chem Ext. Corp. 410.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 402.72 Galls, Inc. 140.88 Gals, Inc. 245.41 Larchmont Auto Parts. 73.91 Mobile Comm. 33.78 NYNEX 9.00 Office Essentials, Inc. 55.32 Rad Oil Co., Inc. 395.39 Robert's 985.00 Louis Santoro. 39.99 Sutphen East Corp. 82.95 Town of Mamaroneck Prof. Firefighters 110.04 Assoc. Westcon Tire &Auto Center, Inc. 2258.80 Capital Projects John P. Sullivan 1400.00 TOTAL 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 9:050 PM. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments There were no appointments at this meeting. The Supervisor said there were openings on Boards and Committees and asked anyone who wished to volunteer to serve to please send her a resume. 2. Authorization -Cemetery Maintenance Agreement- New Rochelle Guidance Center The Administrator in a communication said he had given a copy of the proposed agreement to the Board which provided for the maintenance of nine cemeteries for which the Town is responsible. The period covered is from May through November in 1993 at a price of$4500 that will be paid in four equal installments. On motion of Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the contract agreement with New Rochelle Guidance Center in the amount of$4500 for them to provide cemetery maintenance at our nine cemeteries during May through November 1993; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 3 May 19, 1993 3. Authorization -Traffic Consultant Agreement Mr. Altieri explained that approval was necessary to enter into an agreement with Allan Davis Associates for them to provide a schematic to improve the sight line at the intersection of Murray and Echo Avenues. is Committee meeting$750 mittee g alternative possile schemes, $500 for attendance at th e June 151h Traffic $500 for any additional meeting which they may have to attend. After discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the agreement with Allan Davis Associates, Inc. of Norwalk, Connecticut for them to prepare two schematics for the Murray Avenue and Echo Avenue Intersection at a cost of$750.00, and $500 for their attendance at the Traffic Committee meeting and for any subsequent meetings. BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 4. Set Public Hearings -Garbage District- Purchase of Refuse -Collection Vehicle - No Parking Zone - Burton Road The Administrator said the Board had approved the expenditure for a refuse truck in the 1993 budget. It will cost$87,000 and will require the borrowing of funds through bond anticipation notes, which requires the setting of a public hearing. On motion of Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for Public Hearing to borrow$87,000 for a refuse collection vehicle for June 2, 1993; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and hereby is authorized to publish the legal notice of Public Hearings in an official newspaper of the Town. No Parking - Burton Road The Traffic Committee has recommended this to the Town Board for consideration, a public hearing is necessary to consider placement of the stop sign on Burton Road. On motion of Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for Public Hearing for a Stop Sign on Burton Road for June 2, 1993; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and hereby is authorized to publish the legal notice of Public Hearings in an official newspaper of the Town. 4 May 19, 1993 5. Discussion - MetroNorth Commuter Railroad Letter There was a communication from Metro-North Commuter Railroad asking for suggestions on ways to improve service or the schedule. The Supervisor said a flyer would be prepared and passed on to commuters requesting their input. 6. Salary Authorizations -Comptroller's Office - Recreation Department Senior Account Clerk-Comptroller's Office Salary authorization was requested for the appointment of a senior account clerk in the Comptroller's Office to replace Vivian Lawrence who was retiring. There was then a discussion on whether these positions should be replaced automatically, and the Board members wanted to have a job description prepared to justify the approval. On motion of Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the appointment of Susan Russell as Senior Account Clerk at a salary of$32,090. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Ryan- Aye O'Flinn Aye McGarr- Nay Price- Nay Silverstone- Aye The motion carried. Intermediate Account Clerk- Recreation Department On motion of Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the appointment of Dorothy Puleo as Intermediate Account Clerk in the Recreation Department at a salary of$28,100. Recreation Salaries On motion of Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the as provided for in the 1993 Town Budget, the Town Board authorizes the payment of salary to the following: Jack Schroeder, Park Laborer, $6.00 per hour, effective 5124193. Nancy Sadlier, Tennis Pro, $24.00 per hour, retroactive to 4/26193. Sarah Lanza, Alternate Women's Fitness, $20.00 per session, retroactive to 4122193. ADJOURNMENT 5 May 19, 1993 On motion made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously adjourned into Executive Session at 9:35 PM. Submitted by: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk G ADocumentsWi n utes\1993mi nfl05-19-93.last.doc 6