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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996_11_06 Town Board Regular Minutes FINAL TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING-Wednesday,November 6, 1996-Town Center Court Room- 8:15 PM THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 6:45 PM into an Executive Session to discuss contracts and adjourn into a Work Session at 7:15 PM to discuss the filming law. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION RECESS 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- State of New York 3. Other Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments-Larchmont/Mamaroneck Cable TV Advisory Committee- William Littauer 2. Report of Bids- Contract TA-96-9 3. Authorization-WJWW Project A-1134 4. Salary Authorizations- Recreation Department -Engineering Department -Management and Non-Union Salaries 5. Set Public Hearing- Temp. Mora on the Establishment of New Rood-Related Retail Uses ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL d Next regularly scheduled meetings-November 20, 1996 ' -December 4, 1996 Any physically handicapped person needing special assistance in order to attend the meeting should call the Town Administrator's office at 381-7810. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK AND THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 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 Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner ABSENT: Councilman Barry Weprin 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 6:45 PM to discuss contracts and adjourn into a Work Session at 7:15 PM to discuss the filming law. On motion duly made and seconded the Board adjourned at 8:30 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 8:30 PM, who then pointed out the location of exits. The Supervisor said that the American Society of Highway Superintendents had presented an certificate of outstanding service to our own Benny DiSotta. She introduced Benny and invited him up to receive the award. Mr. DiSotta thanked her. She then acknowledged the presence of Shimon Gitlitz, Highway Superintendent, Mr. Jakobosky, our Building Inspector, and Shimon's father,'who was here visiting from Israel. Also Shimon's two sons. All the members of the Board and the Supervisor congratulated Mr. DiSotta. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments - Larchmont/Mamaroneck Cable TV Advisory Committee -William Littauer Councilman Ryan said that he had received the resignation of Mary Anne Sullivan, who had been a member since its inception. He thanked her for her fine service to the community. He then moved to reappoint William Littauer, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, 1 November 6, 1996 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby reappoint William Littauer, 6 Knollwood Drive to the Larchmont/ Mamaroneck Cable TV Board effective immediately and expiring November 1998. 2. Report of Bids -Contract TA-96-9 -Hommocks Ice Rink Addition The Administrator reported that on October 16, bids had been opened for the construction of the addition to the Ice Rink facility. The addition would add two locker rooms to the rink as well as additional storage. The original estimate for the project was from $80,000 to $100,000. The actual bids are all above that estimate. He said that contractors are in general quite busy right now which tends to drive up prices, and that the foundation requirements for the installation of piles also drove the price up. He recommended that the bids be rejected and then said that we should go on with the installation of the piles separately. Right now the contractor for the pool project in on site installing piles for the pool. We spoke with him and he gave us a quote of$16,800, which according to our architect is a competitive price. By completing the piles we can eliminate this work from the bid specification. Meanwhile alternative methods of construction the addition are being reviewed to reduce the overall cost. Funding for the piles is available in the Ice Rink Trust fund should the board accept the recommendation to proceed with the installation. A transfer of funds would be necessary. The board discussed the costs, the necessity of the locker rooms, commenting on the awkwardness and the possibility of how to best lower the cost. Then on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby reject all bids received for the Ice Rink Project; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to transfer funds from the Ice Rink Trust Fund in the amount of$16,800 to Capital Project#94-08 for-the purpose of installing piles for the foundation of the addition to the Ice Rink. Added item Set Public Hearing - Moratorium on Food Establishments The Supervisor said that the intent of.this moratorium is to allow the Town to review this section of the zoning ordinance to define the appropriate uses and define our definitions for restaurants, fast food establishments and such.' Therefore the Town Board finds and determines that the current business district and service business district defining food related retail uses iri the area, and the lack of any regulation regarding time parameters for commercial establishments is inadequate. The Town will hold a public hearing to set a temporary moratorium on expansion, addition, and/or extension of all food related retail establishments. The Board member then discuss the time table for the hearing and it was decided to hold it at the first meeting in December. It was also noted that the County Planning Department be sent a copy of the hearing notice. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously 2 November 6, 1996 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for the Public Hearing on the Temporary Moratorium for Food Related Establishments for December 4, 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 3. Authorization -WJWW Project A-1134 The Administrator said that authorization was being requested by Westchester Joint Water Works for funding to upgrade the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. The system will improve the control and monitoring of the treatment plants, pumping facilities and storage tanks. It would also eliminate most of the telephone leased lines used for transmission of data between facilities, which has been a continuing problem. It will additionally, monitor the system and be controlled from the Mamaroneck office. The total cost is $152,100 of which the Town's share is $33,600. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman'O'Keeffe, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the expenditure of$33,600 for the purchase of the SCADA System at Westchester Joint Water Works - Project A-1134, the total cost is $152,100, the Town's percentage of that cost is set at 22,10/6. Councilman Weprin came into the meeting at this point -8:55 PM. 4. Salary Authorizations - Recreation Department - Engineering Department - Management and Non-Union Salaries - Recreation Department 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 authorize the payment of salaries as follows: James Egan, Alternate Life Guard, $71hour, effective 10/18/96. Susan Vail, Alternate Life Guard, $7/hour, effective 10118/96. Rory O'Flaherty, Alternate Life Guard, $6.75 1hour, effective 10118196. Michael Chiapparelli, Director, Youth Hockey, $3,450/season, effective 1119196. John Corning, Assistant Director, Youth Hockey, $2,450/season, effective 11/9196. Jeanne Pollak, Head Coach, Mamaroneck Swim Club, $6,000/season, retroactive to 10121196. Mike Eggers, Assistant Coach, Mamaroneck Swim Club, $2,7221season, retroactive to 0/21196. Sarah Lanza, Instructor, Fitness Programs, $40/session, effective retroactive to 10/2/96. 3 November 6, 1996 - Engineering Department The Town Administrator said.authorization is requested to hire David Goessl as the Town's Jr. Civil,Engineer'effective 11/14196 at an annual salary of$27,385. Mr. Goessl will replace Paul Bernabe, Jr. Engineering Aide, who resigned in August for a job in the private sector. Mr. Goessl, a 1995 graduate of SUNY Buffalo in Civil Engineering, was first on the County Jr. Civil Engineer eligibility list. He will split his time working with Bill Jakubowski and Shimon Gitlitz on various projects in the building and highway/engineering departments. His responsibilities will include updating maps, field inspections of paving, sidewalks, etc., drafting and tracing sewers, storm drains, surveying and construction materials inspection and preparing preliminary drawings of plans and tables. On motion made by Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town'of Mamaroneck does hereby authorize the payment of salary to David Goessl, in the amount of$27,385 annually for his services as Jr. Engineer in the Building and Highway Department, effective October 14, 1996. - Management and Non-Union Salaries On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby authorize the increased payment of salary to the following: Stephen Altieri $88,760 Town Administrator Richard Rivera 82,000 Police Chief Carmine DeLuca 63,390 Comptroller William Zimmermann 67,875 Recreation Supt. William Jakubowski 64,155 Building Inspector Ross Valenza 48,240 Assessor Kathy Kopa 42,765 Dir. Community Services Shimon Gitlitz 61,850 Supt. of Highways Michael Orchanian 35,000 Building Superintendent 4 November 6, 1996 Bemardo DiSotto 47,600 General Foreman Paulette Gabbriellini 41,240 Ass't to Town Administrator Eve Bocca 321060 Environmental Coordinator Lillian Robustelli 37,685 Secretary to Town Supervisor Kathy Graham 36,325 Secretary to Police Chief Robert Lunde 40,360 Ice Rink Manager Ed McCormack 20,300 Ambulance District Admin SUPERVISOR REPORTS Supervisor Price said that the Environmental Bond Act had been passed. We will need to lobby the County for support regarding funding for the sewers, which will cost millions to redo. Councilwoman O'Keeffe said she had received a call from County Executive O'Rourke's office asking for her input on what she thought were serious issues facing local governments. She told them that sewer repair costs were one of the biggest problems. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr O'Gorman reported that a new sidewalk had been installed in his area, and the contractor had done a fabulous job, while being courteous and thorough. The Supervisor announced that the Budget Work Session scheduled for 7:45 AM, November 13, is cancelled. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Price at 9:25 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 Winner 5 November 6, 1996 1. Fire Claims: Commissioner Weprin presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on Commissioner Weprin's 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: AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 163.80 AT& T Capital AT & T Wireless 110.18 AT & T Capital AT & T Wireless 100.61 Bonnie Briar Country Club 5,760.00 C.A. Turner Co., Inc. 468.47 Chief Fire Prevention 75.00 Cleaning Systems 204.90 Corning Clinical Labs 81.05 Coyne Textile Service 119.94 Dri-Chem Extinguisher 495.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher 119.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 1104.50 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 58.00 J &J Barish . 8.68 MetroCom North 36.00 M S L Refrigeration 91.25 Multiplier 60.81 Nautilus Diner 259.00 - Poland Spring 51.84 R.G. Brewer, Inc. 95.32 State Line Fire & Safety, Inc. 59.80 Town Of Mamaroneck Prof. Fire Fighters 220.08 $ 9,843.23 NYNEX (ADDED at meeting) 432.59 Revised Total $ 275.82 2. Authorization r Grant Contract-State of New York Mr. Altieri explained that Assemblyman Tocci had procured a grant for the th purchase of fire equipment in the amount of$5000. In order for the Town to receive the money, a contract must be executed by the Town. He requested authorization to do so. On motion of Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Assemblyman Tocci's office has applied for a grant for the purchase of fire rescue equipment in the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, said grant has been awarded from the State of New York in the amount of$5,000.00; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for the member item grant on behalf of the Town. 6 November 6, 1996 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 9:50 PM. Irving Scharf said that he had heard that Paul Feiner, Supervisor in Greenburgh would be holding a meeting on revaluation and thinks that someone from the Town should attend. We should keep pushing the issue. Supervisor Price said that the issue is moot now on the State level, the Governor vetoed it. She added that the Town had attended all the meetings on revaluation, that the Town Administrator had worked hard on this. Councilman Ryan said that it is a County Law, so they would be holding the meetings and hearings. But that Mr. Scharf should continue to argue with the State. Ernie Odierna introduced himself and told us that leaves are falling, which causes people to cross the double lines in the center of the street to avoid the leaf piles. He thought it was a dangerous situation and.should be monitored. Mr. Altieri informed him that residents are constantly reminded not to put leaves in the street or gutters. Ernie asked if the Town ever checks the water quality in our community, since there are lots of people who are nuts. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following letter regarding parking on Myrtle Boulevard was entered into the record. July 29, 1996 54 Myrtle Blvd. Larchmon4 N.Y. 10538 Mr. Stephen Altieri Town Administrator 740 W. Boston Post Rd. Mamaroneck, N.Y. 10543 Dear Mr. Altieri, I am a recent homeowner in the Town of Mamaroneck, located at 54 Myrtle Blvd. Several days ago I visited the Mamaroneck Building Department and spoke to.a gentlemen there about a frustrating problem I am having at this residence. My house is small and I have neither a garage nor a driveway to park my automobile(s). The small strip of property located between the wall at the front-of my property and the street curb belongs to the Town. It seems the previous owner of this house and myself have had no alternative but to park on this small strip of property. That, in and of itself, prevents no problem. The problem lies in the fact that, since the day I closed on this house, some of my surrounding neighbors and their visitors are parking in front of my house. On numerous occasions, when.1 return to my house, I have no place to park,. whereas they are occupying this small strip of land. I need not tell you how frustrating and upsetting this situation has become. The gentlemen I spoke to in the Building Department advised me to contact you, and said that in cases of this sort, an exclusive right-to-park. easement might be issued by the town. 1 truly hope this can apply in my case as it would certainly remedy my problem. I have enclosed a copy of my recent survey so-as to help with the identification of my property. My tax ID number is 1-23-58. 1 will gladly furnish any additional information or documentation to help with this request 7 November 6, 1996 1 would greatly appreciate, Mr. Altied your attention in this matter as I am not aware of any other option(s) available to me. I thank you and look forward to a resolution of my problem. Joseph T. Capone Jr. The Administrator said he would look into the matter and ask the Traffic Committee for their input. ADJOURNMENT On motion made and seconded the Board adjourned their meeting at 9:55 PM. Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk C:%MS0fficeXWi nword%new%961ast%I 1-96 111-06-96.lastf.doc 8