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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996_12_18 Town Board Regular Minutes REVISED TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REVISED REGULAR MEETING-Wednesday, December 18, 1996- Court Room - 8:15 PM THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 7:00 PM into a Work Session to discuss contracts. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING RECESS IN WORK SESSION RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING HOLIDAY RECEPTION - 7:45 PM- Goose Pate Prominently Featured- FROM FRANCE OF COURSE! CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits WESTCHESTER COUNTY UPDATE - Legislator George Latimer BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Report of Bids Contract TA96-10 -Aerial Tower Ladder 3. Fire Department Monthly Report-November, 1996 4. Certification of Fire Department Elections AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Adoption of 1997 Town Budget 2. Appointment- Board of Architectural Review 3. Set Public Hearing - Filming Law 4. Resolution- Community Development Block Grant 5. Authorization- Prisoner Transportation Agreement-Westchester County 6. Authorization- Inter-agency Agreement- Southeast Consortium 7. Authorization- Lease Renewal - Southeast Consortium 8. Authorization Closing of Financial Records 12/31/96 9. Salary Authorization - Recreation 10. Authorization- Transfer of Funds - Hommocks Pool RESOLUTION-Norman Rockwell Day ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Next regularly scheduled meetings -January 8, 1997 -January 15, 1997 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 DECEMBER 18, 1996 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK, 10543 PRESENT: Supervisor Elaine Price Councilman Paul Ryan Councilwoman Valerie O'Keeffe Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner ABSENT: Councilman Barry Weprin ALSO PRESENT: Stephen Altieri, Town Administrator Charlene Indelicato, Town Attorney Patricia DiCioccio, Town Clerk CONVENE WORK SESSION The Board convened into a Work Session at 7:00 PM in Conference Room of the Town Center to discuss the adoption of the budget and the Food Establishment Moratorium Study and Contracts. On motion duly made and seconded the Board adjourned at 7:45 PM to the Holiday reception. HOLIDAY RECEPTION - 7:45 PM -Goose Pate Prominently Featured - FROM FRANCE OF COURSEI CALL TO ORDER - The Regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Price at 8:30 PM, who pointed out the exits. WESTCHESTER COUNTY UPDATE - Legislator George Latimer 1. Budget- He said the County budget would have a net 2% decrease, which all of the legislators had worked hard to achieve. 2. A resolution had been adopted in favor of a state grant to make available funds towards the clean water act. 3. It appeared that County Executive O'Rourke would veto the creation of a "sewer authority." Supervisor Price said that the Report by Bennett Kiellson was very technical on the creation of the sewer district, but that the figures were over ten years old. She wanted to know if a new study was done what the timeline would be. December 18,1996 Mr. Latimer said probably between 12 to 16 months, but felt a new study was necessary so that there be no gaps. Ernie Odierna questioned Mr. Latimer about what was being done by the County regarding the upcoming US Open. There was then a discussion on the necessary parking and traffic patterns when the golf tournament comes to Winged Foot Golf Club. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Price at 8:45 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: Phyllis Wittner ABSENT: Commissioner: Barry Weprin 1. Fire Claims: Commissioner Wittner 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. $ 353.10 Alb & Sons 147.70 Coyne Textile Service 263.97 Printwear Plus -237.60 Printwear Plus 975.00 Rescue Technology Inc. 300.00 R. G. Brewer, Inc. , 131.97 Town of.Mamaroneck Prof. 220.08 Town of Mam'k Fire Department 375.00 $3,004.42 R. G. Brewer 8.51 Another$8.51 was added to original total, there was a.question on the total for R.G. Brewer, the total claim being $140.48 not $131.97, which would add $8.51 to the total. 2. Report of Bids - Contract TA-96-10 -Aerial Tower Ladder This matter was held over. 2 December 18,1996 3. Fire Report- Month of November 1996 Commissioner Wittner read the monthly report of activity from the Month of November: FIRE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF November 1996: NATURE OF CALLS: GENERAL 22 MINOR 15 STILLS 02 FALSE 10 OUT OF TOWN 00 MONTHLY DRILL 01 TOTAL: 40 ORIGIN OF CALLS: FIRE PHONE 19 TOWN POLICE 10 LARCHMONT FD. 03 COUNTY CONTROL 04 911 02 Other 01 TOTAL: 39 4. Certification of Fire Department Elections Commissioner Price read the following: Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department OFFICERS ROSTER FOR 1996 Chief Chief Frank J. Cioffl 1st Deputy Chief 1st Deputy Chief Michael J. Acocella 2nd Deputy Chief .2nd Deputy Chief Michael A. Liverzani Captain Ladder 19 Captain Ladder 19 Joseph Mitchell Captain Engine 51 Captain Engine 51 Chris Marcon Captain Engine 36 Captain.Engine 36 Mark Baumblatt Captain Engine 37 Captain Engine 37 Edward J. Ladin 1st Lieutenant Ladder 19 1st Lieutenant Ladder 19 Marc Burrell 1st Lieutenant Engine 51 1st Lieutenant Engine 51 Richard Tortorella 1st Lieutenant Engine 36 1st Lieutenant Engine 36 Louis N. Santoro 1st Lieutenant Engine 37 1st Lieutenant Engine 37 David Commender 2nd Lieutenant Ladder 19 2nd Lieutenant Ladder 19 2nd Lieutenant Engine 51 2nd Lieutenant Engine 51 Kenny Cavanaugh 2nd Lieutenant Engine 36 2nd Lieutenant Engine 36 Richard Payne 2nd Lieutenant Engine 37 2nd Lieutenant Engine 37 Robert Blaufarb Wardens 2 Years 1 Year Ladder 19 William McDermott J. Carcano Engine 51 Peter Liverzani M. A. Acocella, Jr. Engine 36 L. Santoro Engine 37 Jeffery Wilson A. Wilson Secretaries Ladder 19 Sal Gugiara Engine 51 David Cremins Engine 36 Ted Hecht Engine 37 Scan McCarthy Sergeants at Arms 3 December 18,1996 Ladder 1-9 Norman Wilson Engine 51 Richard Tortorella Engine 36 James Murray Engine 37 Alan Wilson Department Officers Secretary - Louis Santoro Financial Secretary- Bob Degen Treasurer Sean McCarthy Sergeant at Arms Robert Blaufarb Attorney at Law James Carcano Esq. Surgeon Dr. Thomas Landau Chaplain Msgr. Boyd Father Bob On motion of Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner O'Keeffe, the above named officers were unanimously accepted and ratified by the Board of Fire Commissioners. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the Commission unanimously adjourned at 8:55 PM. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Adoption of the 1997 Budget The Administrator spoke on the revisions, and said that in total the Board had reduced the preliminary budget by 1.8 million dollars leaving a tax increase of 3.8%. That represents a 5.75 increase per$1000 assessment in the Unincorporated area. Councilwoman O'Keeffe said that she was satisfied that the budget has been revised down to the bottom line, and is as low as it is possible without cutting or changing the level of service. She added that Certiorari filings are eroding the tax base. We are mandated'to provide services like fire and safety. Councilman Ryan said that its a constant concern to keep tax dollars low, while maintaining operations. Its not a business and under present law isn't able to be run as a business, the state has mandates the Town must follow, the federal government imposes their regulations also, which comes at a cost. He said that he is liaison to Recreation and has advocated to that Commission a fee base structure that pays for the services. The Supervisor said that this budget was well-constructed, certiorari, are a real problem, and reassessment needs to be done on a county wide basis. We have solid numbers in the budget which reflect realistic cost, i.e.: snow removal, we were one of the few municipalities that did not have to borrow funds to pay for plowing during this snow-filled season. She thanked the Administrator and Comptroller, and said that the Board would continue to look at cost reductions wherever possible. Especially in consolidation of services, sidewalks will become an assessed cost for the homeowner at a 60/40 split, we will support fee-based services, and will challenge the equalization rate. We have a double A bond rating because we are fiscally conservative. She said that she had proposed a study be done to compare what we do vs. other communities. She said there was constant monitoring the overtime within the fire and police departments, all of which adds up to a fiscally conservative budget, which is reflected in this budget. Councilman Weprin entered the meeting at this point- it was 8:55 PM. Thereafter on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously 4 a G1 L co 0R I V o .o ALLOWANCE FOR d ESTIMATED UNEXPENDED UNCOLLECTED TAX E m FUND AND DISTRICT APPROPRIATIONS REVENUES BALANCE TAXES LEVY d � o � c v d GENERAL FUND - G.T. 5,468,970 3,243,220 325;000 - 1,900,750 c .o V m 3 c � H E w m GENERAL FUND - P.T. 6,060,620 1,137,800 225,000 - 4,697,820 m cc c c HIGHWAY FUND 2,348,525 128,500 125,000 - 2,095,025 72 ca m ►- o L cc ;) FIRE DISTRICT 1,714,555 5,000 0 - 1,709,555 a m o cLL cc STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT . 119,405 0 0 - 119,405 R E AMBULANCE DISTRICT 559,405 290,000 0 - 269,405 c 3 w a GARBAGE DISTRICT 1,108,000 2,400 0 - 1,105,600 � o � 'cam j cc c o y SEWER DISTRICT 258,000 2,000 20,000 - 236,000 J AC CL cu O .0 c a W '� a c WATER DISTRICT 380,000 290,000 90,000 - 0 of DEBT SERVICE FUND 75,000 0 75,000 - 0 ~ cc. TOTAL _ 18,092,480 5,098,920 860,000 12,133,560 ASSESSMENT ROLL- 1996/1997 COMPARISON OF TAX RATE AND ASSESSMENT H TOWN OF MAMARONECK 69,525,932 1996 1997 (Unincorporated Area) General Fund-T.W. 160,818,347 157,747,542 co" VILLAGE OF LARCHMONT 38,552,080 General Fund-T.O. 70,655,641 69,525,932 ` Highway Fund 70,655,641 69,525,932 VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK 49,669,530 Fire District 71,714,024 70,562,937 Street Lighting District 71,714,024 70,562,937 v TOTAL TAXABLE VALUE 157,747,542 Ambulance District 163,182,979 160,059,103 O . (Town Wide) Garbage District 71,714,024 70,562,937 Sewer District 66,838,323 65,977,136 Water District 71,714,024 70,562,937 EXEMPTIONS PARTIALLY EXEMPT PROPERTY 1,527,845 1996 1997 (Section 458,R.P.T.L.) Estimated Estimated Increase Decrease PARTIALLY EXEMPT PROPERTY 781,801 General Fund-T.W. 12.05 12.05 (Section 467,R.P.T.L.) General Fund-T.O. 65.65 67.55 1.90 Highway Fund 28.25 30.15 1.90 PARTIALLY EXEMPT PROPERTY 1,500 Fire District 23.25 24.20 .95 (Section 460,R.P.T.L.) Street Lighting District 1.65 1.70 .05 Ambulance District 1.25 1.70 .45 Garbage District 15.15 15.65 .50 SUMMARY Sewer District 3.55 3.55 Water District - - TOTAL TAXABLE VALUE 157,747,542 TOTAL 150.80 156.55 5.75 VETERANS EXEMPTIONS 1,527,845 OLD-AGE EXEMPTIONS 781,801 SUMMARY BY AREA CLERGY EXEMPTIONS 1,500 Village of Mamaroneck 12.05 Ambulance District 1.25 WHOLLY EXEMPT PROPERTY 26,245,767 Village of Larchmont 12.05 Unincorporated Area 150.80 TOTAL 186,304,455 December 18,1996 2. Appointment- Board of Architectural Review This appointment was held over. 3. Set Public Hearing - Filming Law The Administrator said that the purpose of this law was to control the activities of those of film or video tape within our area to not interfere with the daily lives of our residents or to allow for safe passage on our streets. He said there were times during filming when the trucks that are bringing in the equipment would block the street totally. This law would allow for permits which would require that they follow criteria as set out by said law. It was suggested that the notice of the public hearing be given to LMC/TV for them to post and notify more people of the hearing. On motion of Councilwoman Wiftner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for Public Hearing on the Filming and Videotaping Law for January 8, 1997 at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as possible; 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 4. Resolution - Community Development Block Grant Mr. Altieri said at a previous meeting the Board had adopted a resolution of support for our CDBG application. We have been advised by the County that the resolution must be revised to reflect our share of the project, which is 50% of the project cost, not to exceed $165,000. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the following resolution was unanimously approved: WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck is applying to the Westchester County Department of Planning for a grant under the United States Homing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program, for a project on Boston Post 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 an application for funds from the Westchester County Department of Planning in accordance with the provisions of Title I of the United States Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement with the County for such financial assistance to the Town for the Boston Post Road Sidewalk Replacement Program; and 7 December 18,1996 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town shall contribute 50% of the cost of the project to a maximum of$165,000. i5. Authorization - Prisoner Transportation Agreement-Westchester County The Administrator requested authorization to execute this agreement on behalf of the Town. The County of Westchester reimburses the Town for the cost of transporting prisoners to the County prison in Valhalla. Fees paid to the Town have been increased from $95 to $100 per trip in the first year of the agreement, and will be increased to $105 in year two. Reimbursement shall continue to be provided for prisoner meals and police overtime if the total trip time.exceeds two hours. Subject to comments of counsel, it is recommended that the agreement be approved. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Prisoner Transportation Agreement that reimburses the Town $100 per trip for year one, and $105 per trip for the second year, with the provision should the trip time exceed two hours overtime will be reimbursed to the Town; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 6. Authorization - Inter-agency Agreement- Southeast Consortium Authorization was requested by the Administrator to execute the agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Southeast Consortium. The Town is a member of the consortium which is made up of nine municipalities in the southern portion of Westchester County. On behalf of the communities the Consortium provides specialized recreational programming and services for disabled individuals. The role of the Consortium has become particularly critical in the last year or two because of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. As a provider of programming for disabled individuals they assure our compliance with components of the act. The Town's contribution to the consortium in 1997 is $14,007 and is appropriated in the 1997 budget. Each member's contribution is calculated on the basis of population. Our contribution is budgeted in the Townwide budget and includes the two villages except for the Rye Neck section of Mamaroneck Village. Subject to comments from Counsel, it is recommended that the Board approve the agreement. On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Agreement with Southeast Consortium for$14,007, which outlines they provide specialized recreational programming and services for disabled individuals; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 8 December 18,1996 7. Authorization - Lease Renewal -Southeast Consortium The Administrator said currently the Consortium is a tenant on the first floor of the Town Center building. It is our intention to conduct a relocation of the Recreation Dept. and Town Clerk's Office-on the first floor. The relocation is required by a growing need for file space and operating space. To accomplish this,the Southeast Consortium must be moved to the third floor of the building. Relocation to the third floor will result in a reduction of space for the consortium and a requirement to install certain fixtures in the space. We have therefore negotiated a new five-year agreement with the consortium that would be effective January 1, 1997. To occupy the smaller space on the third floor, the Consortium cannot use standard desks. To occupy the smaller space on the third floor, the Consortium cannot use standard desks. They will be required to construct at their expense a built in workstation system estimated to cost $5,500. Therefore, we have tentatively agreed to have the rent payments in 1997 commence on April of 1997 in consideration of this expense. The Town will repaint the space and install new carpeting. He said Counsel had prepared the lease agreement, it was recommended that the Town Board authorize'the lease renewal. Councilwoman O'Keeffe questioned the need for the Town to reimburse their expenses for the desks. And questioned when the lights would be changed in the court room, since we would be doing reconstruction, they should be used to redo these lights. The Administrator said he would look into it. On motion of Councilwoman Wiftner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Agreement with Southeast Consortium as follows: The Consortium will rent 790 sq. ft. of office space and 144 sq. ft. of closet space, the office space shall be $15.411sq. ft and $9.00 for closet space; In total the consortium will pay rent in the amount of$1,122 per month; RENT: In each of the next four years of the lease the per sq. ft. rate shall be increased by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for the New York-Northem New Jersey Area, as published by the U. S. Dept. Of Labor in October of each year; We agree to have the rent payments in 1997 commence on April of 1997 in consideration of for construction new desks at a cost estimated to be $5500; It is agreed the Town will repaint the space and install new carpeting; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 8. Authorization -Closing of Financial Records - December 31, 1996 A request for authorization to make all the necessary Journal entries and budget transfers to close out the books for the year ending December 31, 1996'was received from the Town Comptroller On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wiftner, it was unanimously 9 December 18,1996 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Comptroller to close the financial records and make all necessary transfer of funds for the year ending December 31', 1996 as follows: Capital Projects (All Completed) Project No. Description Amount 96-1 Traffic Signals $ 2,116.75 91-02 Resurfacing 5,719.00 96-02 Reconstruction of Wall 2,378.50 ,96-05 Reconstruction of sidewalks 5,625.13 92-05 Various Highway equipment 927.50 94-05 Purchase of Compressor 5,432.00 93-01 Purchase of Garbage Irk 2,904.00 94-02 Purchase of Garbage Truck 982.00 I• 9. Salary Authorization - Recreation On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was . RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1996 Town Budget, the Town Board of the Town of.Mamaroneck does hereby authorize the payment of salaries as follows: Kendra Langelotti, Key Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $5.25/hour, retroactive to 11114/96. Patrick Romano,.Alternate Director, Men's Basketball, $55 1session, retroactive to 12/2196. ADDED ITEM: 10. Authorization - Transfer of Funds - Hommocks Pool The Administrator reminded the Board that excess revenue was to be used to finance a portion of the construction cost of the pool and the debt service. Authorization is necessary to transfer the funds in the amount of$82,000. He added that as of year end the Town will have available funds of$262,530 for project expenses, and in 1997 the Board will be asked to consider a bond resolution to borrow the balance of the funds-necessary to complete the project. Following a brief discussion, on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the transfer of excess funds in the amount of$82,000 from General•Town Revenue Accounts to Capital Project#94-8. RESOLUTION - Norman Rockwell Day Supervisor Price read the Proclamation in honor.of Norman Rockwell Day (added to end of minutes) and announced that there would be a program on Dec 19th in his honor sponsored by the Westchester County Historical Society. 10 December 18,1996 ADDEDITEM Change of Meeting Dates: There was a discussion regarding Martin Luther King Day, and it was decided to change the Board meeting date from January 15 to January 22, to allow us to attend the program at the Emelin theater. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby change the date for their regular meeting from January 15, 1996 to January 22, 1996. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ernie Odierna commented on the notifications of garbage pickup working fairly well. He suggested that the purpose of any local law be included on the agenda that is sent out. Bill O'Gorman wished everyone a happy holiday. ADJOURNMENT Supervisor Price sent out her best wishes for healthy, safe and happy holidays. The Board joined her in sending good wishes. Then on motion made and seconded the Board adjourned to next year. Respectfully submitted, Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk K:1Newm i ns.bku plmins1 96Now\12-9611ast112-18-96.last.doc CAMSOfficelWi nwordlnewlPrinttin Ill2-18-96.last.doc 11 Proclamation /sate//a Messina WHEREAS, The Town of Mamaroneck is especially enriched by AU the Town contributions which Senior Citizens make in all aspects of our community; and WHEREAS ISABELLA MESSINA has been been a devoted volunteer for over twenty years serving our community; and WHEREAS' she has discovered the personal rewards that come from voluntary service, and has dev,loped a life-long commitment that enriches the lives of all who come . tact with her. NOW THEREFORE, BE R . (' RESOLV a ne h ice, Supervisor, and the r Fr members of the Town Co =` � � � rah oy Mamaroneck hereby congratulate and extend . is es to Isabella Messina for her outstanding achievemen ecipient of this y is Senior Citizen Hall of Fame Award, an aw : ,- hich is voted up, y her peers. IN WITNESS WHEREO . I hx ereunto set -d d and caused the seal of the Town of a :oneck to wed this 18th day of December 1996. A2 Elaine P i Su isor � P Paul A.Ryan.,Iffouncijmaq Valertrtt! Keeffe, C ncilwoman .Barry AC Weprin,C uncilman Phyllis inner, Councilwoman Attested to by: 2amde-a.a Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk