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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997_02_26 Town Board Regular Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING -Wednesday, February 26, 1997 -Town Center Court Room -8:15 PM THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 7:00 PM into a Work Session to discuss the Larchmont Library Budget and adjourn into an Executive Session at 7:45 PM to discuss personnel. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING CONVENE WORK SESSION RECESS WORK SESSION CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION RECESS EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ATTENTION -Location of Exits BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Fire Report 3. Other Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Authorization -STOP-DWI Patrol Agreement-Westchester County 2. Referral - Coastal Zone Management Commission -Sewer District Extension - Laurel Manor Subdivision 3. Request for Temporary Sign Permits - a) Actionville/Hommocks School b) Lesco Turf Care Products 4. Adoption of Bond Resolution -Purchase of Equipment 5. Authorization - Use of Voting Machines-School District May 7, 1997 6. Salary Authorizations - Recreation -Ambulance District ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF SHEILA CRAIN Next regularly scheduled meetings - March 5, 1997 - March 19, 1997 Any physically handicapped person needing special assistance in order to attend the meeting should call the Town Administrator's office at 381-7810. February 26, 1997 THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1997 AT 8:15 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NY CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION The Work Session of the Town Board was duly opened at 7:00 PM in Conference Room A of the Town Center. The purpose of the Work Session was to discuss the Larchmont Library Budget and then adjourn into an Executive Session at 7:45 PM to discuss personnel. On motion duly made and seconded the Board adjourned at 8:15 PM to reconvene the regular meeting in the Court Room. 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 Councilman Paul A. Ryan Councilwoman Valerie M. O'Keeffe Councilman Barry Weprin Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner ALSO PRESENT: Patricia DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Charlene Indelicato, Town Attorney CALL TO ATTENTION Supervisor Price pointed out to those assembled the locations of exits as required by law for public gatherings. The Supervisor introduced Cora Rust, Chair of the Human Rights Commission. Mrs. Rust spoke about Sheila Crain a long time activist and member of the Commission. She said that she was a teacher, mother, and wonderful person, who had recently passed away, adding that the Commission and the community would miss her dearly. Supervisor Price and the Board members added their regrets, saying that she was a well-liked and respected individual and that they would be adjourning this meeting in her memory, adding their sympathy and best wishes to Sheila's family and friends. FEBRUARY 26, 1997 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Price at 8:29 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 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. $ 181.50 AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 210.00 Carquest of Larchmont 142.42 Cleaning Systems 164.30 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 143.75 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works Inc . 451.10 Gail's Inc. 5.20 Gall's Inc. 236.04 Gall's Inc. 685.74 Gellert& Rodner, Esq. 8741.38 Home Fair Camera 27.33 Pen Will Publishing Company 51.34 Pronto Printer 114.00 Tartaglione Consultants Corp. 1043.33 $12,197.43 2. FIRE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1997 The following report outlines responses to calls made during the month of JANUARY 1997. It summarizes the nature and origin of calls, the number of men responding and the total times spent at fire calls. NATURE OF CALLS: ORIGIN OF CALLS: GENERAL 18 FIRE PHONE 15 MINOR 13 TOWN POLICE 09 STILLS 02 LARCHMONT FD. 03 FALSE 06 COUNTY CONTROL 00 OUT OF TOWN 00 911 03 MONTHLY DRILL 01 OTHER 03 TOTAL 34 TOTAL 33 TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 34 TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 17 HOURS AND 19 MINUTES 2 i' FEBRUARY 26, 1997 There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner O'Keeffe, seconded by Commissioner Wittner,the Commission unanimously adjourned at 9:05 PM. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Authorization -STOP-DWI Patrol Agreement-Westchester County The Administrator said authorization is requested to execute the agreement with the County of Westchester to subsidize overtime for the Stop-DWI patrols. He said under the terms of the agreement the County will fund a maximum of$8,710 for extra overtime for DWI patrols. The form of agreement is generally the same as the 1996 agreement with the following changes, under the 1997 agreement subsidies will be reduced, and in 1996 a maximum of$15,000 was authorized for DWI patrols. Also, the funding cannot be applied for overtime incurred for the DWI training of officers, but since our officers have previously received certification for DWI enforcement, the change in the agreement has little effect. The recommendation is to authorize the execution of the agreement subject to comments of Counsel. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Agreement with the County of Westchester for the DWI Patrols for which the Town will be reimbursed $15,000; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the DWI Patrol Agreement on behalf of the Town. 2. Referral -Coastal Zone Management Commission - Sewer District Extension - Laurel Manor Subdivsion The Administrator explained that within the last month the Town Planning Board granted subdivision approval to the developers of the Laurel Manor subdivision located on Fenimore Road near the Village of Scarsdale border. The proposed subdivision is not currently within the Town of Mamaroneck Sewer District and therefore the developer must apply to the Town Board for an extension of the district. The approval of the Town Board is required before the applicant connects the subdivision sewers to the Town's existing sanitary system. He said that the developer had filed requesting the extension of the district. Town Law, Section 209, establishes the procedure for the expansion of a special improvement district: the developer bears all costs related to the extension of the district including preparation of maps and documents, engineering costs, and the cost of constructing new sewer mains. A public hearing by the Town Board is also a requirement for the extension of the district. The only action required of the Town Board at this time is to refer the matter to the Coastal Zone Management Commission. Pursuant to SEQR regulations, the extension of the sewer district is an Unlisted Action requiring the referral to CZMC. Upon completion of the required SEQR documents, the Town Board can set the public hearing for the extension. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was 3 FEBRUARY 26, 1997 unanimously, RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby refer this item to the Coastal Zone Management Commission for referral and comment. 3. Request for Temporary Sign Permits a) Actionville/Hommocks School b) Lesco Turf Care Products Judy Silverstein appeared on behalf of the Actionville Program and their sign request, which was for placement by the Actionville Liaison Committee of the Hommocks School 5th and 6th grade classes of signs to advertise a special fund-raising event. She said that the sign to be erected is one single-sided 3 ft. x 4 ft. sign, colors are painted verdigris (greenish blue)with black and white lettering as described in the letter the Town Board has received to be placed at Weaver Street and the Boston Post Road adjacent to the current Hommocks School ground sign. They further requested permission to erect a double-sided 3 ft. x 4 ft. sign similar to the first, to be located on the island at the northwest corner of the Weaver Street and Palmer Avenue intersections. The event is scheduled for March 15-16, a Saturday and Sunday, and they would ask that the signs be put up on or about the first of March continually to the date of the event. Councilwoman Wiftner thought it important that the name 'Actionville' be on the signs. The Supervisor agreed that it would be a good idea as well as help to further advertise who the event was helping. Thereafter, on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wiftner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the signs as requested by Actionville with the one proviso that the Name 'Actionville' be added to said signs. Lesco Turf Care Products Request for Sign Mr. Altieri said that Timothy G. Cullinan, Manager of Lesco's facility at 5 Fifth Avenue, was requesting temporary signage for Lesco's Grand Opening. The period for displaying the temporary signage is from March 7 through March 17, 1997. Included in the request are three signs: one, a 2 ft. x 8 ft. banner, a copy of which was distributed to Board members showing that the temporary signs are to be located on the upper left front of the building centered over the middle garage door. They are also asking for two temporary metal signs approximately 2 ft. square, which are to be located in the planters at each side of the front of the building. The owner, Mr. Auricchio, is in the process of submitting exterior remodeling drawings including sign criteria to be used by all three tenants who are or will soon be taking occupancy. There was a discussion regarding current signs and it was pointed out that they would be taken down. On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, 4 FEBRUARY 26, 1997 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the request for temporary Grand Opening Signs as requested by Lesco Turf Care Products for 10 days. 4. Adoption of Bond Resolution - Purchase of Equipment Mr Altieri said that this item was for the purchase of trucks as approved at a prior meeting of the Board members, in the amount of$53,000. Thereafter the following Bond Resolution was unanimously adopted. 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 February 26, 1997, at 8:15 PM. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Price and upon roll being called, the following were PRESENT: Supervisor Elaine Price Councilman Paul Ryan Councilwoman Valerie Moore O Keeffe Councilman Barry Weprin Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner ABSENT: None The following resolution was offered by Councilman Weprin who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Ryan, to-wit: BOND RESOLUTION DATED FEBRUARY 26, 1997. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $53,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF TRUCKS OF AND FOR SAID TOWN. WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital project hereinafter described, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, have been performed; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1 For the class of objects or purposes of paying the cost of the purchase of trucks for construction, maintenance and snow removal purposes, the cost of each of which exceeds $15,000, of and for the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, including incidental equipment, including snow plows and incidental expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued $53,000 serial bonds of said Town, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of such class 5 FEBRUARY 26, 1997 of objects or purposes is $53,000, and that the plan:for the financing thereof is by the issuance of the $53,000 serial bonds of said Town authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. e that the period of probable usefulness of the Section 3. It is hereby determined p p aforesaid class of objects or purposes is ten years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law,the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such.terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 5. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Town a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. . Section 6. Such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the Supervisor and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be 9 P imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the Town Clerk. Section 7. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as the Supervisor shall deem best for the interests of the Town; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, the Supervisor shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the Supervisor shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 8. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the Town by the facsimile signature of its Supervisor, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the Town), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the Supervisor. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the Town not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph C of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 5200 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine. Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2 Other than as specified in this 6 FEBRUARY 26, 1997 resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 10. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with,and an action suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 11. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in full in THE DAILY TIMES,the official newspaper,together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 12. This resolution is adopted subject to permissive referendum in accordance with Section 35.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call 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 resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 5. Authorization - Use of Voting Machines -School District May 7, 1997 The Town Clerk said that the Annual School District Election and Budget Vote for the Mamaroneck Union Free School District will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 1997, and they are requesting use of 15 voting machines for distribution as follows: 4 Central School 3 Mamaroneck Avenue School 4 Chatsworth Avenue School 4 Murray Avenue School On motion of Councilwoman Winner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the request for the use of 15 voting machine for the May 7, 1997 School District elections. 7 FEBRUARY 26, 1997 6. Salary Authorizations -Recreation -Ambulance District Recreation On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Michael Portanda, Life Guard Hommocks Pool, $7.50/hour, effective 2/26197. Anthony Fatato, Life Guard, Hommocks Pool, $8/hour, effective 2126197. Robert Blaufarb, Pool Manager, Hommocks Pool, $12/hour, effective 2/26197. Heather Waters, Life Guard, Early Morning Swim Program, $39 1session, effective 2/26/97. Ambulance District A request from Ed McCormick was received asking for a salary authorization for Mark Ballantyne to be hired as a per diem paramedic at the probationary rate of$15.00 per hour effective February 5, 1997. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to Mark Ballantyne to be hired as a per diem paramedic at the probationary rate of$15.00 per hour effective February 5, 1997. ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor said that the next Board meetings would be held on March 5 and 19, 1997. She then requested a motion and reminded everyone that the Adjournment would be in memory of Sheila Crane. Then, on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the meeting was unanimously adjourned in Sheila Crain's memory. Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk C:\MSOFFICE\WINWORD1MIn197minf%02-26x.doc 8 I