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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994_04_20 Town Board Regular Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING-Wednesday,April 20, 1994 - Town Center, Court Room- 8:15 PM THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE AT 7:00 PM into an Executive Session to discuss personnel and certiorari. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ATTENTION -Location of Exits BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Firehouse Renovation Update 3. Authorization- Removal of Underground Tanks 4. Other Business WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF THE SUPERVISOR REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments - Beautification Committee 2. Discussion-Request of NYNEX- Installation of Equipment Vault 3. Set Public Hearing -No Parking Here to Corner-Edgewater Place 4. Report on 1994 Winter Storms 5. Settlement of Certioraris - 6. Salary Authorizations -Recreation -Part Time Clerk- Records Management Clerk -Ambulance District Next regularly scheduled meetings -May 4, 1994 -May 18, 1994 REVISED TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 20, 1994 THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 7:00 PM into an Executive Session to discuss personnel and certiorari. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ATTENTION -Location of Exits BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Firehouse Renovation Update 3. Authorization -Removal of Underground Tanks 4. Other Business WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF THE SUPERVISOR REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments-Beautification Committee 2. Discussion -Request of NYNEX-Installation of Equipment Vault 3. Set Public Hearing -No Parking Here To Corner-Edgewater Place 4. Report an 1994 Winter Storms 5. Settlement of Certioraris 6. Salary Authorizations-Recreation -Part Time Clerk-Record-s Management Clerk -Ambulance District Next regularly scheduled meetings-May 4, 1994 -May 18, 1994 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL A0,1994 AT 8:15 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Price at 7:00 9 9 Y p p.m., at which time on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned into Executive Session in Conference Room A to discuss the certiorari and personnel matters.. The Executive Session was declared adjourned with no actions taken at 8:25 PM. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Price at 8:30 PM. Present were the following members of the Board: Supervisor: Elaine Price Councilwoman: Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn Councilman: Paul A. Ryan Councilwoman: Valerie M. O'Keeffe Councilman: Barry Weprin Also present were: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Steven M. Silverberg, Town Counsel CALL TO ATTENTION Supervisor Price pointed out to those assembled the locations of exits as required by law for public gatherings. IIBOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Price at 8:31 pm in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner: Elaine Price Commissioner: Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn Commissioner: Paul A. Ryan Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe Commissioner: Barry Weprin • April 20, 1994 1. Fire Claims Commissioner Ryan presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner O'Keeffe, 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: OPERATING FUND AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. $ 1,256.21 Brewers Hardware 50.17 Cellular One 179.44 Coyne Textile Services 53.59 Dri-Chem Fire Extinguishers 137.00 Eaton Financial Corp 147.16 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 2,948.86 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 558.60 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 299.29 J & J Barish 358.42 Industrial Medicine Assoc. 150.00 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 431.03 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 645.17 Max Goldman, Inc. 51.48 Metpath 111.75 New England Uniform 988.00 NYNEX 9.00 O.S.P. Fire Protection 376.00 Print Wear Plus 910.00 Sterling Contractors 1,350.00 Sterling Contractors 1850.00 Town of Mamaroneck Professional 102.18 Westchester Joint Water Works 15,120.00 701.20 Total $28,784.55 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Peekskill Paint & Hardware Inc. 51.43 84.15 129.46 1,095.22 153.65 1,650.00 $ 3,163.91 Grand Total $ 31,948.46 2. Other Business Commissioner O'Keeffe stated that she had heard that there were volunteer firemen that were being paid to do work at the firehouse, and that it was her belief that there should be a separation between the two. She added that there should be a policy set on this. The Supervisor said that the Zoning Board would be meeting next week on the matter of the buffer zone at the firehouse and the reduction in parking spaces, she concluded saying that the zoning meeting would probably be the final meeting where the parking will be discussed. 2 April 20, 1994 3. Authorization - Removal of Underground Tanks Mr. Altieri said that as part of the renovation at the firehouse, it would be necessary to remove underground tanks, one with a capacity to hold 550 gallons of gasoline and one 2000 gallons of fuel oil. He continued that the Construction Manager had received proposals for the tank removal, the lowest of which was from ATS, Inc. for$3,100. The Administrator said that it may be necessary under DEC regulations to remove any soil surrounding the tanks which may contain petroleum products, so the ATS proposal entails also a cost estimate of$230 per ton for the removal of between one and ten tons, and $190 per ton thereafter. He requested approval. On motion of Commissioner O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby awards the contract to remove a gasoline tank and a fuel oil tank at the Weaver Street firehouse, as well as any soil that is mandated to be removed; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the cost of this be for a base fee of$3,100 for removal of the tanks, and $230 per ton for soil removal up to ten tons and $190 per ton thereafter. There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion duly made a seconded the meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The Supervisor said that she had received four or five letters regarding the Country Club Study which thanked the Town Board for our vote to rezone the property. She also said that Saturday, June 4th would be storm drain stencil day, and volunteers would be needed. Councilwoman O'Flinn said that there also would be training prior to volunteers beginning the stenciling project. She reported that Beautification Day, which was last Saturday, had a good turnout of volunteers, and that some of the groups went out on Sunday and Monday because of the weather on Saturday, and she added that wanted to thank everyone that had joined in this effort. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments - Beautification Committee Supervisor Price said that this would be held over. 2. Discussion - Request of NYNEX- Installation of Equipment Vault 3 April 20, 1994 The Supervisor asked if the representative from NYNEX was here. Mr. Bill Strecker, an engineer for. NYNEX said that he was here to answer any questions regarding this installation. He was asked to tell us more precisely what this installation entailed. Mr. Strecker said that this equipment vault would house a installation for fiber optic cable, which would give this area a better sound on there phones as well enable other enhancements as in computers. He said that the area would be landscaped and he said there was an offer of$8,000 for an easement that NYNEX would be willing to pay. The Board members all questioned him in depth regarding emfs, the size of the vault, the aesthetics, and the use of alternative sites. The Supervisor suggested that Mr. Strecker work with the Town Administrator to locate a different site, as this one on Murray Avenue had problems that may not be easily overcome. 3. Set Public Hearing - No Parking Here to Corner- Edgewater Place The Administrator explained that the Traffic Committee had recommended the establishment of a No Parking Here to Corner sign at the intersection of Dillon Road and Edgewater Place, which would give cars exiting Edgewater onto Dillon a clearer view. He recommended we set the public hearing. On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set May 4, 1994 as the date for public hearing on the matter of a No Parking Here to Corner sign at the intersection of Edgewater Place and Dillon Road; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish the notice of public hearing in an official newspaper of the Town. 4. Report on the 1994 Winter Storms The Administrator reported that the Town Highway Department was called out on seventeen separate occasions to remove snow and control ice on our streets and sidewalks. He said that during the period beginning January 1st through March 31st, which is 90 days, 56 of those days were committed to snow and ice removal. Mr. Altieri then added that the cost so far was $137,137 with a few bills still outstanding, and that the 1994 budget allotted $61,500 toward snow removal. He said that he was pleased with the performance of the equipment and the men during a difficult to say the least, winter. 5. Settlement of Certiorari The Town Administrator said that he had distributed the papers on the proposed settlements as outlined and recommended by our appraisal consultant, George Derderian. The Supervisor said that the first one is 1918 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, and requested a motion. On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, 4 Il - April 20, 1994 1918 PALMER AVENUE, LARCHMONT BLOCK 606, LOT 404 B.Z. DEE & P.D. MENDES 1992 & 1993 ASSESSMENT YEARS RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the settlement of certiorari as recommended by our Consultant, George Derderian, on the property known as 1918 Palmer Avenue, owned by B. Z. Dee & P. D. Mendes as follows: INDICATED YEAR ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT REDUCTION 1992 $37,500 $26,250 $11,250 30% 1993 $37,500 $26,250 $11,250 30% VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK 800-805 W BOSTON POST ROAD BLOCK 920, LOT 486 ANTHON ARDITI (HARBOR REALTY) On motion of Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the settlement of certiorari as recommended by our Consultant, George Derderian, on the property known as 800-805 W. Boston Post Road, Village of Mamaroneck, Block 920, Lot 486k, owned by Anthon Arditi (Harbor Realty) as follows: INDICATED YEAR ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT REDUCTION 1990 $44,000 $27,000 $17,000 38% 1991 $44,000 $26,000 $18,000 40% 1992 $44,000 $24,000 $20,000 45% 1993. $44,000 $24,000 $20,000 45% THE MOORINGS CONDOMINIUMS 149 FENIMORE ROAD VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK BLOCK 914, LOT 215-224 On motion of Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the settlement of certiorari as recommended by our Consultant, George Derderian, on the property known as 149 Fenimore Road, Village of Mamaroneck, Block 914, Lots 215-224, The Mooring Condominiums, as follows: INDICATED 5 1 April 20, 1994 YEAR ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT REDUCTION. 1992 $106,100 $74,100 $32,000 30% 1993 $106,100 $74,000 $32,000 30% LARCHMONT REALTY CORP. 1921-1927 PALMER AVENUE VILLAGE OF LARCHMONT BLOCK 602, LOT 804 On motion of Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the settlement of certiorari as recommended by our Consultant, George Derderian, on the property owned by Larchmont Realty Corp., known as 1921-1927 Palmer Avenue, Village of Larchmont, Block 602, lot 804, as follows: INDICATED YEAR ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT REDUCTION 1991 $54,000 $42,400 $11,600 . 21.5% 1992 $54,000 $46,500 $ 7,500 13.8% 1993 $54,000 $45,900 $ 8,100 15.0% Eleven Alden Tenants Corporation 11 Alden Road Town of Mamaroneck Block 409, Lot 131 On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the settlement of certiorari as recommended by our Consultant, George Derderian, on the property owned by Eleven Alden Tenants Corporation, known as 11 Alden Road, Town of Mamaroneck, Block 409, Lot 131, as follows: INDICATED YEAR ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT REDUCTION 1990 $253,000 $126,500 $126,500 50% 1991 $253,000 $126,500 $126,500 50% 1992 $253,000 $126,500 $126,500 _ 50% 1993 $253,000 $126,500 $126,500 50% 6. Salary Authorizations - Recreation - Part Time Records Clerk -Ambulance District 6 April 20, 1994 On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, as provided for in the 1994 Town Budget, authority is hereby requested for the payment of salary to the following: Brian Donegan, Life Guard, Hommocks Pool, $6/hr, retroactive to 4/11/94. Michael Lyons, Life Guard, Hommocks Pool, $6/hr. retroactive to 4/13/94. Part Time Records Clerk Town Clerk's Office The Town Clerk was requesting the salary authorization again for this position, as the last records clerk had resigned, and she reminded the Board that this position was funded totally through the State Records grant. On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the payment of salary to Frances Fusco, as a Records Clerk, part time, at a rate of$8.50 per hour, effective April 21, 1994. Ambulance District Councilman Ryan said that the Ambulance District Advisory Committee has been looking for a person to fill the position of District Administrator, and after evaluating many candidates, they had decided to recommend the appointment of Paul Clarke of Stamford, who has extensive experience in the emergency medical service, and I would like to offer his name for this position. Therefore on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the payment of salary to Paul G. Clarke, as the District Administrator for the Ambulance District, at a yearly rate of pay of$15,000, for which he will work 20 hours per week. The Supervisor asked if there was any other business. Councilwoman O'Keeffe said that she wondered if we couldn't pass a resolution requesting the County to put the repaving of Murray Avenue on the top of their to do list, safety should be a concern. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to executive session to discuss personnel matters at 10:25 PM. Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk 7