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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995_05_17 Town Board Regular Minutes REVISED TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING -Wednesday, May 17, 1995 -Town Center- Court Room - 8:15 PM THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 7:00 PM into a Work Session to discuss the Hommocks Ice Rink and Firehouse renovations and adjourn at 8:00 PM into an Executive Session to discuss personnel. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING RECESS INTO WORK SESSION ADJOURN WORK SESSION CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION RECESS EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits RECOGNITION OF MAMARONECK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL BOARD OF FIRE 1. Fire Claims 2. Other Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments - Planning - Library Board of Trustees - Examining Board of Plumbers • 2. Discussion - 1995 Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant 3. Discussion - Joint Study of Police Department Consolidation 4. Authorization - Settlement of Insurance 5. Authorization -Addendum Rollerdome Agreement 6. Authorization - Payment Schedule - Early Beginnings Learning Center 7. Salary Authorization - Police Department - Recreation - Building Department - Conservation - Town Center -Administrator/Supervisor's Office Next regularly scheduled meetings - June 7, 1995 - June 21, 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 ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1995 AT 8:15 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NY CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION The Work Session of the Town Board was duly opened at 7:00 PM in Conference Room A of the Town Center. The purpose of the Work Session was to discuss the Hommocks Ice Rink and Firehouse renovations. The Board then recessed into an Executive Session at 8:00 PM to discuss personnel. On motion duly made and seconded the Board adjourned the Executive Session. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Price at 8:25 PM. PRESENT: Supervisor: Elaine Price Councilwoman: Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn Councilman Paul A. Ryan Councilman: Barry Weprin L The Supervisor said that Councilwoman O'Keeffe would be arriving late because she was attending an event at her son's school. Also Present: Patricia A. 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. PRESENTATION of Certificates of Appreciation - Mamaroneck High School Students The Supervisor invited the students up and Councilwoman O'Flinn explained that they had participated, on a volunteer basis, in cleaning, pruning and generally maintaining the Town conservation areas. She added that they had done a exemplary job. Supervisor Price then introduced Dan Borsody, Hillary Washington,,and Josh Gleason, who were all present. She also read and gave them the certificates, adding her thanks for their efforts on behalf of the Town. She also said that she had certificates for the following students, who had also participated: Evie Tochterman Emma Stuart-Tietelbaum Margie Donovan 1 5/17/95 Allison Albeck Haan Hua Chua Not on Agenda Supervisor Price said that our Police sponsored d DARE program would be having a graduation ceremony on June 7th and since she and the Board members were scheduled to attend,the regular Town Board meeting scheduled for that night would have to be reset. After a discussion, on motion of Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously RESOLVED,that the Town Board does hereby schedule their regular meetings for June to be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the Month, rather than on first and third Wednesdays; said meeting shall be held on June 14 and June 28, 1995. The Supervisor then announced that there would be a tree dedication ceremony this Friday in memory of those officers that have departed. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Price at 8:41 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: Barry Weprin 1. Fire Claims: Commissioner O'Flinn presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on her motion, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, 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 VENDOR I AMOUNT AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. $ 3,520.80 Cellular One 245.65 Coming MetPath 89.00 Coyne Textile Service 62.61 Lyben 33.45 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 1,955.68 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 54.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 4,512.00 Galls Inc. 514.93 Galls Inc. 612.01 Larchmont Auto Parts Dist., Fire 25.30 Lawrence Heat& Power Corp 191.52 Neotronics of N.A., Inc. 462.63 NYNEX 9.00 2 5/17/95 Pronto Printer 284.00 Thomas K. Landau 180.00 Town of Mamaroneck Professional 306.54 Total A $13,059.12 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (Table B) I VENDOR I AMOUNT I ALB &Son's Mechanical.Contractors $ 40,293.00 B & L Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. 33,255.00 Bisceglia Brothers Co. 18,450.00 Cucinell Electric Co., Inc. 37,530.00 Call A Head 150.00 Frank&Ann Auricchio 7,000.00 Suburban Carting 500.00 Sullivan Architects 4,363.60 William's/Scottsman 303.00 Total B $141,844.60 TOTAL A $13,059.12 TOTAL B $141.844.60 GRAND TOTAL $154,903.72 There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner O'Flinn, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, the Commission unanimously adjourned at 8:50 PM. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments- Planning Board - Library Board of Trustees -Examining Board of Plumbers Supervisor Price said that she wanted to nominate Alan Mason to fill this position on the Planning Board. She said that he would be a valuable addition because of his involvement in the creation of our environmental laws, also because he has a long history in the Town giving him a good background on the problems we face; and also because he has an engineering background as well. The Supervisor noted that Dr. Mason had agreed to act as a liaison to the Coastal Zone Management Commission until a replacement could be found. On motion of Supervisor Price, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Alan Mason, 482 Weaver Street, to the Planning Board, said term expiring on July, 1999. Library Board of Trustees Reappointments. On motion of Supervisor Price, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby reappoint Jack Coughlin and Ted Eisler as Trustees of the Larchmont Library Board for a term of 5 years. 3 5/17/95 Board of Plumbers New Member On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Joe Longo, 313 Delancey Avenue, as a member of the Board of Plumbers for a term to expire on December 1995. 2. Discussion - 1995 Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant The Town Administrator stated that the Town had been selected as one of twenty local governments statewide to receive a grant in the amount of$35,000 from the Department of Environmental Conservation to apply towards the purchase of a jet sewer cleaner. He reminded the Board that they had authorized the purchase of a sewer vacuum truck last year, and that it is used frequently and has worked out well. He explained that the purchase of the jet sewer cleaner had been delayed pending the outcome of the grant submission. Mr. Altieri explained that the grant had been offered as part of the Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants program sponsored by the DEC, and that Phyllis Winner and Eve Nudleman had prepared the application. He added that the cost of the sewer cleaner was $50,000 and that the Town would have to pay the difference in cost, and he was therefore preparing information to that end and would report back to the Board. 3. Discussion -Joint Study of Police Department Consolidation This item was held over. 4. Authorization - Settlement of Insurance The Administrator requested authorization for an insurance claim in the amount of$1,000.00 to Lamoth Frederick, who had suffered damage to his garage and basement caused by a water main break on May 14, 1994.. He said that the claim had been settled by Coregis Insurance Company in the total amount of$6,381.41, of which 70%was to be paid by Westchester Joint Water Works, $1000.00 by the Town and $914.12 by the insurance company. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of $1000.00 to Lamoth Frederick, 182 Hickory Grove Drive, in settlement of a claim for damages caused by a water main break on May 14, 1994. I 5. Authorization - Addendum Rollerdome Agreement Mr. Altieri said that the principles of Rollerdome had asked if the Town would consider an addendum to the agreement which would alleviate concern by outlining guidelines should the Town wish to negotiate on rental when capital improvements at the rink are implemented. In answer to some questions, the Administrator noted that the improvements were for the air conditioning system and/or the parking lot. 4 5/17/95 Councilwoman O'Flinn said that she though it premature to be changing an agreement that could expire at the end of this year. The Town Attorney, Mr. Silverberg said that he saw no problem with approving the amendment as its not an obligation, but a show of good faith. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby a pp rove the addendum to the license agreement dated May 11, 1995 between the Town of Mamaroneck and Thomas J. Mele, Rocco Sollecito, , Charles Cestaro, and Joseph Saraco, (Rollerdome) providing for the negotiation of license fees in consideration of capital improvements to air conditioning and the resurfacing of the parking lot. Ayes: Weprin, Ryan, Price Nays: None Abstain: O'Flinn Absent: O'Keeffe Councilwoman O'Flinn explained that she was abstaining because she was not sure if this was a good way to show good faith. The Supervisor then took the agenda out of order noting that the Payment Schedule for the Early Beginnings Learning Center was something that should await Councilwoman O'Keeffe arrival. 7. Salary Authorizations - Police Department Mr. Altieri explained that the Police Chief had requested that Lt. Robert Koziak be appointed as the Executive Officer of the Department and as such he would receive a pay differential in the amount of$2500. He said that the Chief had pointed out that one of the advantages of designating an Executive officer would be the alleviation of any confusion as to who is in charge should the Police Chief be absent. On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the salary differential payment for Lt. Robert Koziak in the amount of$2,500.00 in payment for his appointment to Executive Officer. Recreation Department On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following as provided for in the 1995 Recreation Budget: Aaron Mollaghan, Alt key Attendant, Hommocks, $4.75/hr, effective to 5/12/95 Catherine Archibald, Alt Life Guard, Hommocks, $5.50/hr, retroactive to 5/1/95 5 5/17/95 Chris Nelalon, Alt Life Guard, Hommocks, $5.50/hr, retroactive to 5/8/95 Elizabeth Farah, Life Guard, Hommocks, $6/hr, effective 5/12/95 Catherine Dee, Tennis Instructor, $15/hr, retroactive to 4/27/95 Nancy Sadlier, Tennis Instructor, $20/hr, retroactive to 4/27/95 Piertro Martini, Tennis Instructor, $17/hr, retroactive to 4/27/95 John Greene, Tennis Instructor, $15/hr, retroactive to 4/27/95 Building Maintenance Part-Time It was explained that this appointment replaces Jim Morris who is now working full time. On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the salary authorization for Brian Welsh as a part-time caretaker in building maintenance, effective 5/22/95 at an rate of$7.50 per hour. Conservation Office Summer Conservation Workers Authorization was requested to hire part-time summer help to clean and maintain the conservation areas, noting that they would be paid $6.50 per hour. On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the salary authorization for part-time help in the Conservation Department to clean and maintain conservation areas at a rate of$6.50 per hour to the following: Anthony Silvestri Joshua Gleason Alissa Farber Horst Stohrer Building Department Asst. Building Inspector Mr.'Altieri said that this authorization was for the hiring a new Assistant Building Inspector to replace Michele Bonsteel who had resigned. On motion of Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the salary authorization for William J. Gerety as Asst. Building Y Plumbing Inspector effective 6/1/95 at a yearly salary of$27,670. Administrator- Supervisor's Office Typist- Receptionist Part-Time On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously, 6 5/17/95 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the salary authorization for Susan Vanderslice effective 5/15/95 as a part-time typist- receptionist in the Administrator& Supervisor's office at an hourly rate of $10.00 per hour. 6. Authorization - Payment Schedule - Early Beginnings Learning Center The Administrator said that a payment schedule had been drawn outlining the schedule of payments of back rent in the amount of$13,900, which requires the Center to stay current on rent payments required under the lease agreement and in addition pay $500 per month between May and August of 1995. He added that In September 1995 the back rent payments would increase to $1000. And continue to April of 1996, the final payment to be made in May of 1996 in the amount of$1670. John Perone, and Edward Clarke both questioned certain aspects of the agreement, with Mr. Clarke emphasizing his wish to sell the property, and Mr. Perone saying that a default paragraph should be added that would enable the removal of tenant without going to court. Supervisor Price suggested that the Board discuss this in executive session, and on motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilman Ryan, the Board adjourned into Executive Session at 9:45 PM to discuss lease negotiations, inviting Ms. Washington to join them. 9:55 PM the regular meeting was called back to order and it was noted that a 15 day written notice to quit had been added to the agreement. Michelle Washington, Director of the School, thanked the Board for their support and patience. Following a lengthy discussion, On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously, On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the payment schedule as modified to include a paragraph that provides for 15 day written notice to the tenant to remove should there be a default in payments. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, who requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Susan Merola Spencer, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:12 PM. Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk 7