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TOWN OF MAMARONECK
TOWN BOARD AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - Wednesday, November 15, 1995, Town Center, Court Room - 8:15
PM
THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 7:00 PM in an Executive Session to discuss
certiorari settlements and adjourn at 7:30 PM into a Work Session to discuss
amendment for zoning ordinance.
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
CONVENE WORK SESSION
RECESS WORK SESSION
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1. Fire Claims
2. Authorization - Grant contract firehouse renovation
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Appointments - Ethics Committee
- Larchmont/Mamaroneck Cable TV Board
2. Authorization - Certiorari settlements
3. Set public hearing - Senior citizen real property exemption
4. Metro North strike plan
5. Authorization - Transfer of funds - Capital projects
6. - Salary Authorizations - -Ambulance District
- Recreation
-Administrative Intern
7. Discussion - Information Bulletin Board
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8. Settlement of Insurance Claim
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Next regularly scheduled meetings - December 6, 1995
- December 20, 1995
Any physically handicapped person needing special assistance in order to attend the
meeting should call the Town Administrator's office at 381-7810.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND THE BOARD
OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD
ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1995 AT 8:15 PM IN THE COURT
ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD,
MAMARONECK, NY
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 Board discussed certiorari settlements. Then on
motion and second they convened the Work Session was to discuss pending
amendments to the zoning ordinance, and then on motion duly made and seconded the
Board, which was then adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Price at 8:15
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.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Price at 8:20 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
November 15, 1995
1. Fire Claims:
Commissioner Ryan presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on his
motion, seconded by Commissioner Weprin 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. $ 102.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 346.50
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 71.50
Atlas Chair Rental 210.00
AT& T Wireless 258.78
AT& T 457.00
Bonnie Briar Country Club 6570.00
Business 6 Institutional Furniture co. 783.00
Business 6 Institutional Furniture co. 405.91
Cleaning Systems 335.02
Con Edison 1040.86
Corning Metpath 134.90
Coyne Textile Service 150.22
Drl-Chem Extinguisher 857.00
Electrolux 449 95
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 56.00
Home Fair Camera 105.92
Larchmont Auto Parts Dist., Inc. '-�"~....._........�..._.,..,,..._.�.,..�.. •••~•~'.-°130.19
Loose-leaf Law Publications 14.41
L.W. Bills 2225.00
Metrocom North 2039.25
Michael J. Acocella 266.83
Mount Vernon iron Works, Inc. 265.00
National Business Furniture 1057.80
NYNEX 380.94
NYNEX 36.68
Poland Spring 38.45
Rickert Lock& Safe co. 51.55
Sears-Atlanta Commercial Credit
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Sound Shore 1450.00
Staples 23.56
Staples 101.15
Tiso Appliances 375.00
Town of Mam'k Prof Fire Fighters Assoc. 330.12
John Protano, Tilesetter 2125.00.
William Premurso 101.94
GRAND TOTAL 23,364.88
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2. Other Business -
The Supervisor explained that there would be a food drive conducted by our fire
department and that the collection was at the firehouse, and all donations could be
dropped off there, she had received communications from Bob Degen.
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3. Update -Storm
The Administrator reported t
that all power had been returned, firemen, highway, p olice
worked all weekend noting that they had provided emergency service to a child on life
support who relied on electrical power.
Mr. Altieri said that because of storm, leaf collection was not on schedule, but should
return to normal by the end of next week, with all leaves being picked up by end of
December.
4. Authorization -Grant Contract Firehouse Renovation
The Administrator requested that the Board approve a Grant Contract in the amount of
$15,520 from the State toward the firehouse renovations.
On motion of Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner O'Flinn, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town
Administrator to execute on behalf of the Town the Grant Contract
with the State of New York which provides $15,250.00 in funds
toward the Weaver Street Firehouse Renovation Project, which is
known as Town of Mamaroneck Fire District#1.
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 8:40 PM.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Appointments -Board of Ethics
-Cable TV Advisory Committee
Supervisor Price said that she was delighted to announce that Chris Helwig, a former
Town Supervisor, who all held in great esteem had agreed to serve as a member on the
Board of Ethics.
After everyone added their comments, on motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded
by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Chris
Helwig as a member of the Board of Ethics in the Town said
appointment to begin immediately and the term shall expire
December 31, 1995.
CABLE TV Appointment
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby reappoint Maryanne
Sullivan as a member of the Cable TV Advisory Board for a term of
two years to expire November 1997.
2. Authorization -Certiorari Settlements
This item was held over because George Dederian, Consultant on Certiorari was unable
to attend this meeting
3. Set Public Hearing - Senior Citizen Real Property Exemption
Mr. Altieri explained that this item appears periodically when the state raises its
guidelines or income levels for eligibility. He said that adoption is by Local Law and a
date for the Public Hearing would have to be set. The board members discussed the
available dates.
On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for the
public hearing for the Senior Citizen Real Property Exemption for
December 6, 1995 at 8:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible;
and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to public the
legal notice of public hearing in a official newspaper in the Town.
4. Metro North Strike Plan
Mr. Altieri reported that there might be a strike by Metro-North workers which would
necessitate contingency plans for our commuter parking lot#1. He said that by allowing
nonparkers in the lot Metro-North would then schedule twenty buses to transport
commuters to the city. The Administrator stated that the plan would allow for the
residency requirements for the lot be waived, that the meters would be available to the
general public for a daily fee of$4.00 and the buses would be located at the Larchmont
station between the hours of 6:00 am to 9:00 am and again 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. , which
would take the commuters to and from the Pelham Bay Park subway station.
5. Authorization -Transfer of Funds -Capital Projects
The Administrator requested the Comptroller be authorized to transfer$16,400 in funds,
said funds being excess revenue received from the New York State Division of Real
Estate Services for computerizing the assessment roll. He added that the funds would
be put into the computer equipment capital project fund for future purchases. Following
a brief discussion,
On motion of Councilman, Ryan, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
` Transfer of Funds from account A-9950 to H-1997.4.1680.5003. in
the amount of$16,500 which represents excess revenue received
from the New York State Division of Real Estate Services and said
funds to be transferred to the computer equipment capital project.
6. Salary Authorizations- Ambulance District
- Recreation
- Administrator's Office
Ambulance District
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to Mark Baumblatt and Matthew Deutsch in the
amount of$15 an hour for their services as paramedics in the
Ambulance District effective November 15, 1995.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ON MOTION OF COUNCILWOMAN O'KEEFFE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN RYAN, IT
WAS UNANIMOUSLY,
RESOLVED,THAT AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE 1995 TOWN BUDGET,THE TOWN
BOARD DOES HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF SALARY TO THE FOLLOWING:
• Michael Chiapparelli, Program Director, Youth Hockey, $3,250/season,
effective 11/11/95.
John Corning, Assistant Program Director,• Youth Hockey, $2,250/season,
effective 11/11/95 .
Greg Kavanagh, Instructor, Youth Hockey, $11/hour, effective 11/11/95.
' Dan Culhane, Instructor, Youth Hockey, $10/hour, effective 11/1//95.
Bob Boraczek, Instructor, Youth Hockey, $10/hour, effective 11/11/95.
Dennis Lunde, Instructor, Youth Hockey, $12/hour, effective 11/11/95 .
Art Bruno, Instructor, Youth Hockey, $14/hour, effective. 11/11/95 .
Michael Chiapparelli, Alternate Instructor, Youth Hockey, $14/hour, effective ,
11/11/95.
Brian Quinn, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey, $5.75/hour, effective
11/11/95.
Erin Webler, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey, $5.75/hour, effective
11/11/95.
Wendy Korotkin, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey, $5.75/hour, effective
11/11/95.
Ernie Ricketts, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey, $5.75/hour, effective
11/11/95.
Scott Forzaglia, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey, $5.50/hour, effective
11/11/95.
Jerimah Riggans, Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $9 .50/hour, effect
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Administrative Intern
The Administrator said that he was requesting authorization to hire Jeffrey Stonehill as
an administrative intern in his office to help on OSHA compliance and in developing a
program budget as well as other projects.
On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to Jeffrey Stonehill as an administrative intern
for approximately 12 hours per week at the rate of$8.50 per hour
effective November 6, 1995.
7. Discussion Information Bulletin Board
Councilwoman O'Keeffe said that she had asked for this item to be put on the agenda,
and that she recommended a bulletin board be created along the lines of the one in
Larchmont Village which had public notices of events, meetings, etc. She added that the
Kiosk site might be a good location for the Board. There then ensued further discussion
and it was requested that the Administrator look into the matter and report back at a later
date.
8. Settlement of Insurance Claim
Authorization is requested to pay Mrs. Helen Szabol of 81 Hickory Grove Drive, $1,200
for damage to her house's siding molding and gutter. On August 3, 1995 the Town's
sidewalk contractor's concrete truck backed into Mrs. Szabol's driveway and pulled
down cable wires which in turn cut through the siding, molding and gutter, our share of
the claim to be paid is $1200.
On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was
unanimously, `
RESOLVED, that authorization is given to pay Mrs. Helen
Szabol of 81 Hickory Grove Drive, $1,200 for damage to her
house's siding molding and gutter.
Adjourn into exec session to discuss personnel
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board adjourned into executive session to discuss
pending personnel at 10:25 PM.
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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