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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996_10_02 Town Board Regular Minutes A. TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING-Wednesday, October 2, 1996-Town Center Court Room- 8:15 PM THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 6:45 PM in an Executive Session to discuss Certioraris, Easement Agreement and personnel. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION RECESS EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ATTENTION-Location of Exits PROCLAMATION- United Nations Week BOARD OF FIRE.COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Other Fire Department Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Set Public Hearings -No Parking Ordinance Forest Ave./Weaver St. - Community Development Block Grant Application - Amendment to Site Plan Law -Refuse Collection Truck 2. Resolution-Environmental Protection Fund Grant-Hommocks Field 3. Approval of Certioraris 4. Authorization-WJWW Project A-1131 Replacement of Water Main South Road Bridge 5 Authorization-Retainer Agreement - Certioraris n 6. Authorization-Agreement Parking Lot#4 7. Authorization-Project#96-06 -Road Resurfacing 8. Authorization-Authorization to Establish Capital Projects 9. Salary Authorizations-Recreation -Part-time employees -Management and Non-union - Community Services ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Next regularly scheduled meetings-October 16, 1996 -November 6, 1996 Any physically handicapped person needing special assistance in order to attend the meeting should call the Town Administrator's office at 381-7810. i MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK AND THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS HELD ON OCTOBER 2, 1996 AT 8:15 PM IN.THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK NEW YORK 10543 PRESENT: Supervisor: Elaine Price Councilman Paul A. Ryan Councilwoman Valerie M. O'Keeffe Councilman Barry Weprin Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner ALSO PRESENT: Patricia DiCioccio, Town Clerk Steven V. Altieri, Town Administrator Charlene Indelicato, Town Attorney CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board convened into an Executive Session at 7:00 PM in Conference Room A of the Town Center to discuss Certioraris, An Easement Agreement and personnel. On motion duly made and seconded the Board adjourned at 8:35 PM to the Court Room to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. CALL TO ORDER The Regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Price at 8:35 PM, who then pointed out the location of exits. PROCLAMATION - United Nations Week Supervisor Price introduced former Councilman Lee Bloom who read the following statement: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT. SOME FACTS ABOUT THE UNITED NATIONS The United Nations is today, more than ever, engaged in service to all the world nations and peoples. But with the Organization in its 51st year,'its ability to function is hampered by financial problems. Unless Member States act quickly to pay their debts to the Organization in full--a total of $2.9 billion as of 1 September 1996 g the UN will be in severe straits by the end of the year. It is clear that this situation stems in part from widespread public misunderstandings about what the UN really is--and does. Consider These Facts: The budget for the UN's core functions g the Secretariat operations in New York, Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna and rive Regional Commissions--is$1.3 1 October 2, 1996 billion a year. This is about 4 per cent of New York City's annual budget-- and nearly a billion dollars less than the yearly cost of Tokyo's Fire Department It is$3.7 billion less than the annual budget of New York's State University system. The USA's share of the UN's regular budget is $321 million a year -- the equivalent of$1.24 per American. The UN has no army. Governments voluntarily supply troops and other personnel to halt conflicts that threaten peace and security. The USA and other Member States on the Security Council-not the Secretary-General decide when and where to deploy peace-keeping troops. The New York Headquarters of the UN requires the services of 4,831 people. The Swedish capital of Stockholm, by contras4 has 60,000 municipal employees. 53,589 people work in the entire UN system worldwide, which includes the Secretariat and 25 other organizations such as UNICEF, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Three times as many people work for McDonald's, while Disney World and Disneyland employ 50,000. Eighty per cent of the work of the UN system is devoted to helping developing countries build the capacity to help themselves. This includes promoting and protecting democracy and human rights;saving children from starvation and disease;providing relief assistance to refugees and disaster victims; countering global crime, drugs and disease.;and assisting countries devastated by war and the long-term threat of land- mines. The United Nations and its Funds and Programs- UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA and WFP--have $4.6 billion a year to spend on economic and social development, which is used to assist countries in such areas as population policies, children, agriculture, food distribution, etc. This is thu equivalent of 80 cents per human being. In 1994, the world's governments spent about $778 billion in military expenditures-the equivalent of$134 per human being. The total cost of all UN peace-keeping operations in 199S.-in the former Yugoslavia and 13 other places-- was$3 billion. This is less than the combined budgets of New York City's Police, Fire and Corrections Departments. It is the equivalent of 1.1 per cent of the US military budget . and less than 0.3 percent of worldwide military spending. The overall peace-keeping budget is forecast to.shrink by half in 1996, largely because of the end of most operations in the former Yugoslavia. Until the US Congress unilaterally reduced the American share of peace- keeping expenses to 25 per cent, Washington had agreed to pay a higher share, close to.31 per cent of the yearly total, or about $1 billion a year in 1995 - less than one-half of I per cent of the annual US military budget. The US share for 1996 is expected to decline by 50 per cent, to $500 million. Member States share the risks of maintaining.peace and security. Since 1945, nearly 1,300 UN peace-keepers have died in the performance of their duties. Less than 3 per cent were Americans. Under the supervision of an American, Joseph E. Connor, the Under- Secretary-General for Administration and Management, the UN Secretariat operates on a zero-growth basis. The$2.6 billion budget for the next two years-- $1.3 billion a year--represents over$250 million in savings, which will be achieved through efficiency gains and the elimination of 1,000 staff positions-- 10 per cent of the Secretariat Ten per cent of the UN Secretariat staff has already been cut since 1988, and restructuring and streamlining continue. One of the Secretary General's first actions after taking office in 1992 was to cut top posts by 25 per cent. Tough new standards have been set for staff performance. UN staff members have about one-third of their salaries deducted in lieu of taxes. October 2, 1996 A special UN investigative unit--the Office of Internal Oversight, established in 1994--is aggressively pursuing its mandate to eliminate waste and corruption. The total operating expenses for the entire UN system-including the World Bank, IMF, and all the UN funds, programs, and specialized agencies come to $18.2 billion a year. This is less than the annual revenue of a major corporation like Dow Chemical, which took in more than $20 billion in 1994. The top seven contributors to the UN are the USA (25%);Japan (15:4%); Germany(9%);France(6.4%);;the United 1(ingdom'(5.3%);Italy(5.1%);and Russia (4.4%). Collectively, they account for more than 66% of the regular UN budget The United States of America, whose citizens hold more UN Secretariat jobs than any other Member State, as well as the top posts at UNICEF, the United Nations Development Program, the World Bank, the World Food Program, the Universal Postal Union, and the World Intellectual Property Organization owes more in unpaid assessments than any other Member State: $1.6 billion. Of the $396 million in procurements approved by the UN Secretariat in New York in.1995, American companies got 47 per cent of the business,.or$197 million. For every dollar that the USA contributed in 1995 to the New York- based United Nations Development Program, American companies got back more than $2 in UNDP procurement orders. The UN, its agencies and diplomatic and consular corps contribute$3.2 billion a year to the economy of the New York City area alone, according to Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani. That has generated 30,600 jobs, yielding$1.2 billion in annual earnings. The Board members all thanked him . BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Price at 8:25-PM in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner: Elaine Price Commissioner: Paul A. Ryan Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe Commissioner: Barry Weprin Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner 1. Fire Claims: Commissioner Ryan presented fire claims-for authorization of payment, thereafter on Commissioner Ryan's .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: AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. $ 10.00 AT& T Capital . 110.18 Cleaning Systems 112.50 Cleaning Systems 110.34 Coyne Textile Service 126.79 October 2, 1996 Dri Chem Extinguisher Co. 599.00 Dri Chem Extinguisher Co. 114.00. Everson Ross Co. 424.92 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 10,496.30 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 472.40 Forest Hills 770.00 Metro Com North 249.00 Nick Condro 490.00 Poland Spring. 58.23 Sound Shore Pest Control 50.00 Town of Mamaroneck Prof. Fire Fighters 330.12 $ 14,5 3-71 2. Other Fire Department Business Commissioner Price announced that the Annual Inspection at the equipment and men would take place at the Fire House on the 4th of October, beginning with a reception, then a small parade with all of us, which will be followed by dinner at Bonnie Briar Country Club. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner O'Keeffe; seconded by Commissioner Ryan, the Commission unanimously adjourned at 8:52 PM. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Set Public Hearings - No Parking Ordinance Forest Ave./Weaver St. -Community Development Block Grant Application -Amendment to Site Plan Law - Refuse Collection Truck No Parking Law- Forest Ave at Weaver St. The Administrator said that the Traffic Committee has recommended that a "No Parking Here to Corner" law be established on the'east side of Forest Ave. between Weaver St. and the bridge over'the Sheldrake River. During the school year cars park on the east and west side of the street, creating a bottleneck. At those times of the year when there is snow piled on the sides of the*street, the problem.increases. Also, children use the sidewalk to walk to the Murray Ave. School.' The recommendation of the committee is as a result of an inquiry by Linda Harrington of Sheldrake Ave. If you agree with the recommendation, a public hearing can beset for the next Town Board meeting and Counsel will be drafting the local law. On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman_Wittner, it was unanimously: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for Public Hearing on the Amending the No Parking•Law on Forest Ave at Weaver Street for October 16, 1996; 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 October 2, 1996 1997 Community Development.Block Grant Mr. Altien said since the Town is a member of the Westchester Urban County Consortium, we are eligible for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) offered from the federal government and administered by the County government. In the past the Town has received grants for flood control, ADA improvements for the firehouse, and the Hommocks Park Apartments. For this grant cycle, the recommendation to the Board is to apply for funding to complete the sidewalks on the Boston Post Road. The areas to be completed would be: in front of the Hornmocks Park Apartments, between Dunkin Donuts and the Village of Mamaroneck line, and between Edwards Shopping Center and the Village of Mamaroneck line. Also, the grant funds will be sought for the gateway signage program proposed for the Boston Post Road. The estimated cost is.$175,000. The Town's master plan and the urban renewal zone plan contemplated the reconstruction of sidewalks along the Boston Post Road as-part of a face lift for the area. Requirements of the grant program include a formal public heating on the proposed grant application. He said the application is due to the County on November 1, 1996, therefore if the Board would like to proceed with the application, the hearing must be held on October 16, 1996. On motion. of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set.the date for Public Hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Application for.October 16, 1996; 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 Amendment to Site Plan Law After a brief discussion, it was decided that it was not necessary to hold a public hearing on this matter. Refuse Collection Truck The Administrator said that it would be necessary to hold a public hearing on the purchase of a Refuse Collection Truck. He recommended that it be held at the next meeting and said that he had the papers prepared by the Bonding Counsel, which specifies that the.cost for the vehicle is $105,000 and that the hearing beheld on October 16, 1996. The following was duly adopted. . 52461-385P At a regular meeting of the Town Board of-the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York,,held at the Town Hall, in Mamaroneck, New York, in said Town, on*the 2nd day of October, 1996, at 8:15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time. PRESENT: Elaine Price Supervisor Paul A. Ryan Councilman Valerie M. O'Keeffe Councilwoman . Barry Weprin Councilman Phyllis Wiftner Councilwoman October 2, 1996 In the Matter of the Increase and Improvement of the Facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 PUBLIC INTEREST of the Town of!Mamaroneck, Westchester ORDER County, New York WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, has duly caused to be prepared a map, plan and report including an estimate of cost, pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law, and to the increase and improvement of the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 in said Town, consisting the purchase of a 1997 25 yard Mack Collection Truck, including incidental expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of$105,000; and WHEREAS, at a meeting of said Town Board duly called and held on October 2. 1996, an order was duly adopted by it and entered in the minutes specifying that the said Board would meet to consider the increase and improvement of the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 in said Town at a maximum estimated cost of$105,000 and to hear all persons interested in.the subject thereof concerning the same at the Town Center, in Mamaroneck, in said Town, on the 16th day of October, 1996, at 8:15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time; and WHEREAS, the said order duly certified by the Town Clerk was duly published and posted as required by law, to-wit: a duly certified copy thereof was published in the official newspaper of this Town, on October 5, 1996, and a copy of such order was posted on September 27. 1996, on the signboard-maintained by the Town Clerk of the Town of Mamaroneck, pursuant to Section 30, subdivision 6 of the Town Law; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held-at the time and place set forth in said notice, at which all persons desiring to be heard were duly heard; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, by the Town Board'of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. Upon the evidence given at the aforesaid public hearing, it is hereby found and determined that it is in the public interest to increase and improve the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, consisting of the purchase of a 1997 25 yard Mack Collection Truck, including incidental expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $105,000. - Section 2. This order shall take effect immediately. The question of the adoption of the foregoing order was duly put to a vote on roll, which resulted as follows: Councilwoman Wittner VOTING AYE Councilman Weprin VOTING AYE Councilwoman O'Keeffe VOTING AYE Councilman Ryan VOTING AYE Supervisor Price VOTING AYE The order was thereupon declared duly adopted. October 2, 1996 2. Resolution - Environmental Protection Fund Grant Hommocks Field Mr. Altieri reported that recently the Town was informed.that grants would be received by the State Department of Parks under the 1993 Environmental Protection Act for parks projects. We have therefore submitted a grant application for funds to renovate the Hommocks Fields. We have applied for the maximum grant available, which is $100,000. A requirement of the application-is a resolution of endorsement by the Town Board. He had attached is a draft resolution to the board packet based upon the model provided by the State. Following a brief discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the below resolution was unanimously adopted: Whereas, the Town of Mamaroneck is applying to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation,`and Historic Preservation for grant under the Environmental Protection Fund, Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation Law section 3.09 (B), for a park project located on Hommocks Road, a site within the jurisdiction of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck; and, NOW THEREFORE be it RESOLVED that Stephen V. Altieri, as Town Administrator of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby authorized and directed to file and application for funds from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in accordance with the provisions of Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement with'the State for such financial assistance to the Town for the Carpino- Steffans Fields Project Item No..6 -was taken out of order- 6. Authorization.-Agreement Parking Lot#4 The Administrator explained that because of construction by the state around the Larchmont train station area, he had contacted Jack Coughlin regarding his making available 27 spaces in.his lot. The agreement would contains a provision that in exchange for the use, the Town would in return restripe the.lot and provide tow away services. The agreement would begin November Istlo May 31, 1997. WHEREAS, State construction has-caused a lack of parking in the area of the Larchmont train station; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has agreed with the Coughlin group for Lot 4 at 178-Myrtle Boulevard for temporary parking in return for restriping of the lot and removal of illegally parked cars; and WHEREAS, approximately 27 spaces would be available for the period of time starting November 1, 1996 through May 31, 1997 on a monthly basis;.and WHEREAS. The Town will issue a monthly permit for approximately 27 spaces at of$50 per month including. sales tax;. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT . RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to enter into an October 2, 1996 agreement with the Coughlin Group as outlined above; and BE IT FURTHER .RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is authorized to issue a permit on a monthly basis for a fee of$50.00. per month including sales , tax. 3. Approval of Certioraris A communication was received from George Derderian, the Town Consultant on Certiorari matters reporting that the appeals of a number of properties have been scheduled for trial. A description of each property, a copy.of the tax map and an explanation of the proposed settlement was attached. There then ensued a rather lengthy discussion regarding the impact of not reassessing and the increasing umbers of certiorari being filed and its effect on the tax roll. 9 9 On motion of Councilman Ryan,.seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following Certiorari were unanimously approved for settlement, Bonnie Briar Country Club, Inc., Net Lessee 808 Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck Block 225, Parcel 1, Block 201, Parcel 19 Assessment: Parcel 1 - $565,300 Parcel 19 -$41,100 Total: $606,400 Years Under Appeal: 1992, 1993, 1994& 1995 The settlement of this appeal was based on an appraisal of the property made by Eugene Albert, MAI and the 1991 decision of the appeal of the assessment of the New Country Club of Garden City against the County of Nassau. Mr. Albert had prepared an appraisal of Bonnie Briar for the Town in an unrelated matter. The value of the appraisal when applied to the New York State Equalization for the Town indicated the property to be over assessed. The Nassau decision held that a country club, for the purposes of real property assessment, must be valued as a golf.course and not as vacant and available for subdivision. T he decision has been the basis of assessing the 33 other private golf courses in Nassau County. The local courts have indicated they will follow the Nassau decision when deciding appeals of all golf courses. Based on the above, the following settlement was negotiated: Year Assessment Reduced to Amount of Reduction 1992 $565,300 $474,350 . $90,950 (15% of total) 1993 $565,300 $474,350 $90.950 (15% of total). 1994 $565,300 $474,350 $90,950 (15% of total) 1995 $565,300 $474,350 $90,950 (15% of total) BI 201 -19 No change The above settlement represents a loss in taxes to the Town of approximately $46,800. (Total $363,800 x Average rate of$128.67) Orienta Gardens Owners, Inc. 955 Boston Post Road, Village of Mamaroneck Block 921, Lot 24 Assessment:'$183,000 Years Under Appeal: 1991 through.1995 This property consists of 101 living units in a cooperative garden apartment complex located on Boston Post Road and Old Boston Post Road. The legal rents that can be charged for the units were used in estimating a gross income for the property. Typical expenses were deducted from the gross rents and the net income was capitalized into a value for each year under appeal. October 2, 1996 The following settlement was agreed to: Year Assessment Reduced to Amount of Reduction 1991 $183,000 $161, 000 $22,000 (12%) 1992 $183,000 $164,500 $18,500 (10%) 1993 $183,000 $163,000 $20,000 (11%) 1994 $183,000 $170,500 $12,500 (7%) 1995 $183,000 $179,000 $ 4,000 (2%) This settlement was approved by the Village of Mamaroneck. The loss in-taxes to the Town is $750 Mamaroneck Gardens Richbell Road and Palmer Avenue Town &Village of Mamaroneck Block 408, Lot 290 Assessment: $106,000 Block 918, Lot 1 Assessment: $302,000 Years Under Appeal: 1994 & 1995 Total: $408,000 This is a garden apartment complex containing 267 living units and built in 1948. The property is located at the corner of Richbell Road and Palmer Avenue:28.45% of the property is situated in the Town and.71.55% in the Village. An appraisal of the entire property was-provided by the owners with the Town and Village assessments apportioned. The values of the property were negotiated and the following was agreed to: Year Assessment Reduced to Amount of Reduction 1994 $4081000 $366,300 $41,700 (10%) 1995 $408,000 $371,500 $36,500 ( 9%) The Village of Mamaroneck has approved their portion of the settlement. The loss in taxes to the Town is approximately $3,700 Larchmont Palmer Owners, Inc. 1299 Palmer Avenue, Town of Mamaroneck Block 401, Lot 1 Assessment: $361,000 Years Under Appeal: 1991 through-1996 This property is located on the north side of Palmer Avenue at the Village of Larchmont line and 1100 feet west of Weaver Street. The site has 225 feet of frontage and contains 2.3 acres. The improvement is a three story and basement apartment building which is brick and was built in 1962. It contains 110 living units which are in good condition. The building was originally constructed as a rental development and converted to cooperative ownership in 1984. The rents that can be charged in the property are all subject to ETPA regulations.. The owners provided an appraisal of the property which used the Income Capitalization Approach. The actual rents on sponsor owned units were analyzed and the maximum rents being received were applied to any vacant units. The actual expenses were presented for the years under appeal. These expenses were reduced to arrive at expenses typical (economic)for this type property.. The net income was then capitalized into a value for each year. Based on the appraisal, the property.was estimated to be over-assessed by 50% in 1991, 45% in 1992, 45% in 1993, 41% in 1994, 39% in 1995 and 37% in 1996. In negotiating the following settlement, the income was increased and the expenses were reduced. The vacancy allowance in the appraisal was just 1% and was maintained. The resulting values were negotiated and the following settlement was agreed to, subject to your approval: Year Assessment Reduced to Amount of Reduction 1991 $361,000 $223,500. $137,500 (38%) October 2, 1996 1992 $3611000 $241,000 $120,000 (32%) 1993 $361,000- $241,000 $120,000 (32% ) 1994 $361,000 $256,000 $105,000 (29%) 1995 $361,000 $263,500 $ 97,500 (27%) 1996 $361,000 $271,000 $ 90,000 (25%) The loss in taxes to the Town is $84,400 i Garden Homes Management Corp. 151 Fenimore Road, Village of Mamaroneck Assessment: $225,000 Years Under Appeal: 1991 through 1995 This.property is located at the northeast comer of Fenimore Road and-Livingston Avenue in the Village of Mamaroneck. It has 145 feet of frontage on Fenimore Road and 220 feet on Livingston Avenue and contains an area of 40,000 square feet. It is improved with a masonry garden apartment complex of 86 units. The building was constructed"in 1926 and falls under rent control guidelines. It is in fair condition. A capitalization of-the legal rents which could be charged for the units resulted in the following settlements: Year Assessment Reduced to Amount of Reduction 1991 $225,000 $164,650 $60,350 (26%) 1992 $225,000 $177,850 $47,150 (21%) 1993 $2250000 $181,150 $43,850 (19%) 1994 $2251000 $185,700 $39,300 (17%) 1995 $225,000 $192,000 $33,000 (14%) This settlement has been approved by the Village. The loss in taxes to the Town is $2,600 Roneck Associates, Inc. 426-438 Mamaroneck Avenue, Village of Mamaroneck 907141 Assessment: $56,000 Year Under Appeal: 1991 This property is located on the west side of Mamaroneck Avenue 90 feet from the comer of Mt. Pleasant Avenue. The site has 80 feet of frontage on Mamaroneck Avenue and an area of 7,500 square feet.. The improvement consists of a two story store and office building which was constructed in 1927. An appeal was filed on the 1991 assessment by the owners. There was no appeal in 1992 and the property sold in February 11, 1993 for$500,000. The property in 1991 was in very poor condition and had a number of vacancies resulting in an income of just $75,300 and expenses, not including taxes of$129,675. A copy of the closing statement from the 1993 was requested from the pettioner and proved the sale to be an arms-length transaction. The purchase price was-used as the basis of the negotiations. Year Assessment Reduced to Amount of Reduction 1992 $56,000 $39,200 $16,800 (30% ) The reduced assessment indicates a full value of$784,000 for the 1991 year. The Village has approved this settlement. The loss in taxes to the Town is $170 THE ABOVE CASE WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD AT MEETING OF SEPT 18th- The following years were settled with the new owner, Frank Longitano. Year Assessment Reduced to Amount of Reduction 1993 $57,000 $43,000 $14,000 (24% ) 1994 $57,000 $43,000 $14,000 (24% ) 1995 $57,000 Appeal withdrawn October 2, 1996 The loss in taxes to the Town is $300. The Village has approved this settlement Silver New York Realty-Corp. 2365 East Boston Post Road Village of Larchmont Block 701 Lot 33.1 Assessment: $95,000 . Years Under appeal: 1993 through 1996 This property is located on the south side of Boston Post Road between Dean Place and Lorenzen Road. It has 100 feet of frontage and contains an area of 10,900 square feet. The land is improved with a two level masonry office building which contains approximately 17,956 square feet. The owners have provided an appraisal of the property which states the names of the tenants, the gross income, expenses and net income for the years under appeal. The rents range from a low of 13.00 per square foot to a high of$19.50 (reduced to $13.00 for the 1996 year). The building has a history of high vacancies from 1993 to present. (4,257 square feet, or 23.71%) The appraisal was prepared by the firm of McGrath, Basciani MAI's, and indicates reductions in the assessment of an average of 40%. The following settlement has been negotiated: Year Assessment Reduced to Amount of Reduction 1993 $951000 $71,600 $23,400 (24%) 1994 $95,000 $71,600 $23,400 (24%) 1995 $951000 $71,600 $23,400 (24%) 1996 $95,000 $71,600 $23,400 (24%) The loss in taxes to the Village is approximately $15,700 The loss to the Town is $1,200 4. Authorization -WJWW Project A-1131 Replacement of Water Main South Road Bridge A letter was received from John Hock, with a copy of the Plan, Estimate and Data for the above referenced project. This project was approved by our Board of Trustees at the meeting held September 10, 1996. This will be a joint project, and due to the urgency of the need to complete the project before the Thruway is reopened to traffic, we respectfully request that this matter be included as an item on the agenda of your next Town Board meeting. The Plan,.Estimate and Data for A-1131 -Replacement of a portion of the 16" water main crossing 1-95 at South Road Bridge, Town of Harrison will cost a total of$33,000, and the Town's share of the cost is $7,300. The Board discussed the location of the project, then on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by.Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby approve replacement of approximately 90 feet of 16 inch water main crossing the northbound roadway of Interstate-95 at South Road Bridge in Town/Village of Harrison, Project A- 1131 of Westchester Water Works; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the apportionment of said costs in the amount of$7,300.00 for the Town-of Mamaroneck.- October 2, 1996 5 Authorization - Retainer Agreement-Certioraris This matter was held over. 7. Authorization - Project#96-06 - Road Resurfacing There was no paperwork on this subject, but the Town Administrator explained that he wanted to carry over to next year's budget, $50,000 for resurfacing. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve that $50,000 earmarked for road resurfacing in the present budget be carried over into the 1997 budget. 8. Authorization -Authorization to Establish Capital Projects The Administrator requested authorization for the following actions regarding capital projects: Premium Marsh -Capital Project#90-03 - Increase the project in the amount of$25,000 to reflect the monies received from the Village of Larchmont. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve that the Town Administrator establish Capital Project#90-3, to increase the Premium Marsh Project in the amount of$25,000. Ice Rink Alteration -Capital Project#96-7 -Authorization to transfer funds in the amount of $30,000 from account #T-109 - Ice Rink Trust Fund to capital project#96-7 On motion of Councilwoman Winner, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Administrator to transfer funds in the amount of$30,000 from Account No. T-109 (Ice Rink Trust Fund)to Capital Project#96-7 - Ice Rink Alteration Project. 9. Salary Authorizations - Recreation =Part-time employees - Management and Non-union - Community Services - Recreation On motion made by Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to: October 2, 1996 Jim Distler, Alt. Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $10.50 1hour, retroactive to 9125/96 Kevin Lawless, Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $11/hour, retroactive to 9125/96. Jeremiah Riggans, Alt. Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $10 1hour, retroactive to 9125196. Brian Ritz, Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $11.50 1hour, retroactive to 9/25196. Robert Ritz, Alt. Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $10 1hour, retroactive to 9/25196. Daniel Smith, Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $10.50/hour, retroactive to 9/25/96. Joanne Schroeder, Cashier, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $10 1hour, retroactive to 9125196. Sarah Lanza, Alt. Cashier, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $10 1hour, retroactive to 9125196. Linda Leva, Cashier, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $101hour, retroactive to 9125196. Gina Tunno, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $8.75 1hour, retroactive to 9/25196. Bobby Lunde, Head Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $8 1hour, retroactive to 9/25196. Ron Cardillo, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $6.50 1hour, retroactive to 9125196. Ditter Barron, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $6.50 1hour, retroactive to 9125196. James Schroeder, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $6.50/hour, retroactive to 9/25196. Louis Martinez, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $5.50 1hour, retroactive to 9125196. Kymberly Rosenthai, Alternate Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $5/hour, retroactive to 9/25/96. Lisa Monaco, Skate Room Attendant, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $5 1hour, retroactive to 9/25/96. Michael Carlson, Skate Room Attendant, Hommocks Park Ice.Rink, $5/hour, retroactive to 9125196. Mark Ballantyne, E.M.T., Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $7.75 1hour, retroactive to 9/25196. Stephanie Zalewski, E.M.T., Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $8 1hour, retroactive to 9125/96. Brendan Collins, E.M.T., Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $7.50 1hour, retroactive to 9125/96. Jeremiah Riggans, Custodian, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $8 1hour, retroactive to.9/25196. Alana Kelton, Skating School Director, $9,000/season, effective 9130196. Debra Rowan, Figure Skating Instructor, $16/class, effective 9/30/96. Diana Moore, Figure Skating Instructor, $16/class, effective 9130/96. Amy DeNicola, Figure Skating Instructor, $16/class, effective 9130196. Dorothy Crowley, Figure Skating Instructor, $16/class, effective 9/30196. Ann Marie Simone, Figure Skating Instructor, $16/class, effective 9/30/96. Diane Morris, Figure Skating Instructor, $16/class, effective 9130196. Kami Netri, Figure Skating Instructor, $16 1class, effective 9130/96. Penny Doyle, Figure Skating Instructor, $16/class, effective 9/30/96. Rebecca King, Figure Skating Instructor, $16/class, effective 9130/96. Amy Schliftman, Figure Skating Instructor, $15/class, effective 9/30196. Sheryl McSherry, Figure Skating Instructor, $15/class, effective 9/30196. Catherine Bonne, Figure Skating Instructor, $15/class, effective 9/30196. Julie Wasserman, Figure Skating Instructor, $15 1cla55, effective 9/30/96. Teresa Aiello, Figure Skating Instructor, $15/class, effective 9130196. Judith Wolf, Figure Skating Instructor, $16/class, effective 9130/96. William Reilly, Program Director, Men's Basketball, $55/session, effective 10117196. Cathy Cilento, Program Director, Women's Fitness, $55/session, effective 1013196. Suzanne Elson, Program Director, Volleyball, $55 1session, effective 12/1196. -Part-time employees On motion made by Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilman.Ryan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Board does hereby authorize the increase of salary to: Employment Current Proposed Employee Dept. Date Salary Salary Grace Kozzi Court 11110/86 $9.50 $9.75 Toni Tartaglia Hghway/Bldg 4111/94 . $10..50 $1015 Peter Perciaseppe 'Fire Insp 2/25/87 $10.25 $10.50 Peter Chido Highway 117188 $9.50 $9.75 -Bldg Lillian Sten Supervisor 6/20194. $9.25 $9.50 October 2, 1996 Administrator Evelyn Bevicacqua Comptroller 1015194 $10.00 $10.25 Brian Welsh Custodian 5/22/95 $10.00 $10.25 Thomas Capello Highway/ 3123/92 $10.00 $10.25 Pkg Meters Colette Macon Supervisor/ 8122196 $10.50 Patsy Cammella Custodian 4111160 $14,050 $14,550 School Crossing Guards Police Various $46/day $49/day - Management and Non-union No Paperwork and the matter was held over. -Community Services Authorization was requested to hire Helen Mohan as a part-time Senior Citizen Outreach Worker effective 10115196 at an hourly rate of$10. Mrs. Mohan's salary will not be funded by the Town but through the Section 8 Housing Program. Mrs. Mohan will work 11:30 to 3:30, 4 days a week at the Senior Center. On motion made by Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Board does hereby approve the salary. of Helen Mohan as a part-time Senior Citizen Outreach Worker effective October 15, 1996 at an hourly rate of$10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ernie Odierna said that at his association meeting he had heard many complaints about the condition of the Finast lot. The Supervisor informed him that there was a change in management at the store in May, and that the Building Inspector had issued a summons, and would be issuing a report on its condition. Alan Mason reported that there was a problem with the phones and cables at the reservoir. He had called and spoken to NYNEX representatives, but they have yet to do anything. The Administrator said he would contact them and get back to Mr. Mason. SUPERVISOR REPORTS Supervisor Price said that because of the slurs being written on homes in the area, there would be increased surveillance by our police department. She said that its a shame that October 2, 1996 this could happen in any community and its even more insulting just before holy days which has caused a media frenzy. She said the next regularly scheduled meetings would be on October 16, 1996 and November 6, 1996 ADJOURNMENT On motion made and seconded the Board adjourned their meeting in memory of Pat Tuzzolino, who was a long time Town employee, who had died this past week. And in memory of Donald Marsh's mother. Our sincere sympathy goes out to Donald on his loss and to Pat's family. Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk F:W I I m i n s1P ri ntfi n I\10-02-96.1 astf.d oc