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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995_04_05 Town Board Regular Minutes REVISED TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING -Wednesday, April 5, 1995 -Town Center- Court Room - 8:15 PM THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 6:30 PM into an Executive Session to discuss personnel and lease agreements. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits PUBLIC HEARINGS - Restrictions on Outdoor Power Tools and Gasoline Powered Blowers - Parking Restrictions, Senate Place and Daymon Terrace ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Other Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Authorization -Ambulance District Board 2. Authorization - Renewal of Lease Agreement- South East Consortium 3. Authorization - Renewal of Retainer Agreement- Rains and Pogrebin 4. Authorization Retainer Agreement- George Derderian, Appraisal Consultant 5. Authorization - Renewal of Lease Agreement- Moviefone 6. Ratification - Stipulation of Agreement -Town of Mamaroneck PBA 7. Authorization - Supplementary Agreement- Holdsworth Associates 8. Authorization - Payment of Insurance Claims 9. Salary Authorizations - Recreation - Part Time Personnel 10. Ratification - Lease Agreement- LMJSC/NYNEX Next regularly scheduled meetings -April 19, 1995 - May 3, 1995 Any physically handicapped person needing special assistance in order to attend the meeting should call the Town Administrator's office at 381-7810. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1995 AT 8:15 PM IN THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NY PRESENT: Supervisor: Elaine Price Councilwoman: Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn Councilman: Paul A. Ryan Councilwoman: Valerie M. O'Keeffe Councilman: Barry Weprin CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive Session of the Town Board was duly opened at 7:00 PM in Conference Room A of the Town Center. The purpose of the Session was to discuss personnel and lease agreements, and then on motion duly made and seconded the Board adjourned at 8:15 PM to the Court Room to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. s CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Price at 8:30 PM. PRESENT: Supervisor: Elaine Price Councilwoman Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn Councilman Paul A. Ryan Councilwoman Valerie M. O'Keeffe Councilman Barry Weprin Also Present: Patricia DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Steven M. Silverberg, Town Attorney CALL TO ATTENTION Supervisor Price pointed out to those assembled the locations of exits as required by law for public gatherings. PUBLIC HEARING - Restrictions on Outdoor Power Tools and Gasoline Powered Blowers - Parking Restrictions, Senate Place and Daymon Terrace Because there were changes to be made to both these proposed laws, the Board decided to defer these two public hearings to the April 19,1995 meeting. April 5, 1995 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Price at 8:30 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 Commissioner Ryan presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on his motion, seconded by Commissioner O'Flinn 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. 1381.20 AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 83.85 AT&T 138.90 Cellular One 12.01 Clemens Industries 157.00 Coughlin Group 581.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher CO 330.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher CO 270.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher CO 745.00 Everson Ross 113.35 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 1268.06 Frank J. Cioffi 1599.99 Galls 168.84 Larchmont Auto Parts Dist., Inc. 62.49 Larchmont Auto Parts Dist., Inc. 8.94 Lawrence Heat& Power Corp. 233.00 New England Uniform 994.00 OSP Fire Protection 218.50 Poland Spring 122.07 Radio Shack 5.16 Sound Shore Fire Protection 508.56 Sound Shore Fire Protection 31.00 Soundview Chevrolet 19.74 Town of Mam'k Professional 204.36 Westchester Joint Water Works 6.63 Westchester Joint Water Works 121.62 Total A 9385.27 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Cucinell Electric Co., Inc. 34695.00 Federal Rent a Fence 983.20 NYNEX 170.29 NYNEX 58.71 Riverdale.Bolt& Supply Co. 46.97 Tartaglione Consultants 13826.67 Tartaglione Consultants 1980.00 Total B 51760.84 2 April 5, 1995 Total A 9385.27 Total B 51760.84 GRAND TOTAL _ 61146.11] There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, the Commission unanimously adjourned at 8:35 PM. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointment-Ambulance District Board The Administrator said that this appointment is necessary to replace Frank Cioffi on the Board. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Joe Russo, 34 Vanderburgh Avenue, Larchmont, is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy on the Ambulance District Board, said term to begin immediately. 2. Authorization -Renewal of Lease Agreement- Southeast Consortium Mr. Altieri outlined the lease agreement as follows: three (3) percent increase in each of the next two (2)years which raises the rent to $17,959 in 1995 and $18,497 in 1996; all other terms are the same. On motion of Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the lease extension for Southeast Consortium for the years 1995 and 1996 at a rental of$17,959 and $18,497 respectively; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 3. Renewal of Agreement- Rains & Pogrebin No paperwork On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the renewal of the Retainer Agreement with Rains and Pogrebin is hereby approved; and 3 April 5, 1995 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 4. Authorization - Retainer Agreement-George Derderian, Appraisal Consultant IThe Administrator said that this agreement would continue to retain Mr. Derderian as the Town's consultant for property appraisals and certioraris. He reported that the terms called for a yearly amount of$54,000, which would cover 490 hours of service. After a discussion, on motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the renewal of the Retainer Agreement with George Derderian be and is hereby approved for his services as Consultant for property appraisals and Certioraris; and ■ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mr. Derderian shall be paid $54,000 for his services in 12 monthly installments of$4,500 in return for 490 hours of service; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. I 5. Authorization-Renewal of Lease Agreement- Moviefone The Administrator said that in 1993 the Town had entered in a lease agreement with Moviefone for the rental of 36 square feet on the third floor of the Town Center. He said that this renewal called for the payment of$1,320 a year for continued use of the space. On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the renewal of the Lease with Moviefone for 36 square feet of space on the third floor of the Town Center for a yearly fee of$1,320 is hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. III 6. Ratification -Stipulation of Agreement-Town of Mamaroneck PBA On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby ratify the agreement between the Town and the Town of Mamaroneck Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (PBA) 4 April 5, 1995 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 7. Authorization Supplementary Agreement- Holdsworth Associates The Town Administrator informed the Board that Holdsworth Associates is responsible for providing ambulance district billing services, and that this matter had been deferred to clarify questions. He said that the Town Attorney had prepared a memo that explaining that clarification with.Holdsworth Associates that all bills that are referred for phase 1 and phase 2 collection will not be subject to the eleven (11) percent fee, which is currently charge by Holdsworth on all bills that are collectedwithin the first.90 days, and that the only fees that shall apply are those fees listed in the Addendum Agreement. There then ensued a lengthy discussion regarding billing practices. On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby approve the Addendum Agreement with Holdsworth Associates in respect to the fees to be charged; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 8. Authorization - Payment of Insurance Claims A communication was received from the Assistant to the Administrator, Paulette Gabbriellini requesting approval of insurance claims against the Town for Giacomo vs. Town in the amount$10,000; and Hoffman vs. Town for$6,742.34 On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby approve the $10,000 settlement of Claim -Giacomo vs. Town in full settlement for property damages sustained in August 1989 caused by overflowing of drains and catch basins at his residence at 93 Madison Avenue; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board also approves the $6,742.34 settlement of claim - Hoffman vs. Town - in full settlement for damages incurred to an automobile involved in an accident with a Town vehicle on February 21, 1991 on Carleon Avenue; said settlement was reached by a Arbitration committee which is binding by agreement. Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 5 April 5, 1995 9. Salary Authorizations -Part-Time Personnel -Recreation The Administrator said this item was to make a salary adjustment to part-time personnel. He said that there had been no increase to this group in 1994 and that anyone hire in 1995 was not earmarked for an increase. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously, I RESOLVED,.that this Board does hereby approve the salary - increases as follows: Hourly rate 1993 Salary Proposed 1995 Grace Rozzi Clerk - COURT $ 8.95 $9.50 Pat Tuzzolino Clerk- ASSESSOR 10.00 10.25 Toni Tartaglia Clerk - ASSESSOR 10.00 10.25 Peter Perciasepe Fire Inspector 9.70 10.25 Peter Chido Clerk - HIGHWAY 8.95 9.50 Regina Partridge Clerk - SUPERVISOR/ ADMINISTRATOR 10.00 10.25 Lillian Sten Clerk- SUPERVISOR/ ADMINISTRATOR 9.00 9.25 Evelyn Bevilacqua Clerk - COMPTROLLER 10.00 10.00 Thomas Cappello Laborer- HIGHWAY 9.00 10.00 Daily rate . 1993 Salary School Crossing Guards $43.00 $46.00 I-- On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, Recreation Salaries RESOLVED, as provided for in the 1995 Town Budget, the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: 6 April 5, 1995 Nicholas Brindel, Alternate Attendant, Memorial Park Tennis Courts, $9/hour, effective 4/1/95 . Gina Tunno, Alternate Attendant, Tennis Courts, $7 .75/hour, effective 4/1/95 . Anthony Ilardi, Alternate Attendant, Tennis Courts, $8/hour, effective 4/1/95 . Rebecca Ritchie, Alternate Life Guard, Hommocks Pool, $6/hour, effective 5/2/95 . Chrissie Vaughn, Alternate Life Guard, Hommocks Pool, $5 .75/hour, effective 4/1/95 . Robert Wittich, Jr. , Alternate Life Guard, Hommocks Pool, $6/hour, effective 6/1/95 . Shannan Faulkner, Alternate Key Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $4 . 75/hour, effective 4/1/95 . Amy Schaeffer, Alternate Key Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $4.75/hour, effective Andrew Phillips, Alternate Key Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $4 . 75 per hour, effective 4/1/95 . Courtney Harmer, Alternate Key Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $4 .75 per . hour, effective 5/7/95 . Letizia Severino, Alternate Skate Room Attendant, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $5/hour, effective retroactive to 3/18/95 . 10..Ratification -Lease Agreement- LMJSC/NYNEX III RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby approve the lease agreement between the Larchmont/ Mamaroneck Joint Sanitation Commission and NYNEX which will allow NYNEX to install a cellular telephone antenna on the incinerator smoke stack at Maxwell Avenue; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the lease agreement shall include the following provisions: 1 . The initial term of the lease is for a period of five years. NYNEX shall be entitled to extend the term for an additional five year period. There is also a provision for two additional five year terms. 2. During the initial term of the lease, NYNEX will pay to the Commission rent in the amount of $27,000 per year. During the extension term of the lease, the rent is increased to $29 ,700. There are then provisions for increasing the lease amount should additional extension terms be approved. 3 . NYNEX shall provide to the Commission funds in the amount of $15,200 which is to be divided . equally between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village .of Larchmont for the purchase of two-way radio equipment. NYNEX will assume responsibility for the cost of installation of the radio equipment at the site. 7 April 5, 1995 The Supervisor announced that the next board meetings would be held on April 19, 1995 and May 3, 19955 and that everyone who wished to attend was welcome. Mr. Odiema asked if there was to be changes to the original plans of the firehouse; questioned whether people were to be told of the change in the schedule for the pickup garbage because of Easter,to which the Administrator affirmed there would be notification. IADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board adjourned into executive session to discuss pending litigation at 10:25 PM. Patricia A. 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