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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998_02_25 Town Board Regular Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA February 25, 1998 REGULAR MEETING -Wednesday, February 25, 1998 -Town Center Court Room - 8:15 PM THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 7:00 PM into a Work Session to review the proposed Larchmont Library Budget. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING CONVENE WORK SESSION RECESS WORK SESSION RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE ON PROPERTY REVALUATION PUBLIC HEARINGS 1) Food Related Retail Business Zoning 2) Bond Resolution - Garbage District 3) Installation of Stop Sign -Gatehouse Lane/ Marbourne Drive 4) Installation of Stop Sign - Gatehouse Lane/Old White Plains Road REPORT FROM WESTCHESTER COUNTY LEGISLATOR GEORGE LATIMER BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Fire Reports 3. Letter of Appreciation -Village of Pelham Manor Apartment Fire 4. Other Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Authorization -Transfer of Funds - Capital Projects 93-04 and 97-02 2. Authorization -Transfer of Funds - Leaf Removal - Gardens Lake 3. Authorization - Consulting Agreement-Town Plantings 4: Salary Authorizations - Recreation Dept. - Highway Department 5. 'Set Public Hearing -Additional Funding - Rye Lake Project ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Next regularly scheduled meetings - March 4, 1998 - March 18, 1998 Any physically handicapped person needing special assistance in order to attend the meeting should call the Town Administrator's office at 381-7810. FEBRUARY 25, 1998 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK AND THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS HELD ON , FEBRUARY 25, 1998 AT 8:15 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK PRESENT: Supervisor Elaine Price Councilman Paul A. Ryan Councilwoman Valerie M. O'Keeffe Councilman Barry Weprin Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner ALSO PRESENT: Carol A. Acocelia, Deputy Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Charlene Indelicato, Town Attorney CONVENE WORK SESSION The Board convened into a Work Session at 7:00 PM in Conference Room A of the Town , Center to review the proposed Larchmont Library Budget and at 7:45 PM met in Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations. 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. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE ON PROPERTY REVALUATION Supervisor Price gave a brief overview of what was happening in the State and at the County level of government regarding the reassessment proposal. She stated.that revaluation will not happen this year, which is an election year, but that the Town wants to begin the process as revaluation has not been done since 1968. Since 1990 the Town has lost$7 million from our assessment rolls. This issue is also one of fairness and she went on to explain how homeowners are being taxed based on the assessed value of homes which can produce unfair assessments for new homes. To have truly reflective taxation, there has to be a countywide revaluation performed. The Supervisor then went on to introduce five of the seven residents who have volunteered to serve on the Revaluation Committee and explained that they are being charged with the task of making this revaluation happen with Community education and support. She introduced the following and read their resumes: George P. Roniger, Chairman Thomas A. Christian (not present) Anne Hewitt McAndrews Robert N. Millar Richard M. Mumma Helen C. Langerfeld Maurice A. Nalven (not present) Supervisor Price stated that there would be two more appointments forthcoming and thanked Mayor Lanza and Mayor Lewy for their recommendations and input. C. FEBRUARY 25, 1998 At this time a break was taken in the meeting for the Town Administrator to meet with the Revaluation Committee and pass out information packets to them. ORDER OF AGENDA CHANGED Reconvene as Board of Fire Commissioners BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Price at 9:00 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 1. Fire Claims: Commissioner Ryan presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on motion of Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, 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. 44.50 AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 34.50 AAA Emergency Supply Co. ,Inc. 238.80 Accent Tile 425.54 AT &T Wireless 132.50 Bell Atlantic 428.42 Cleaning Systems 259.13 Con Edison 1018.80 Con Edison 2.00 Coyne Textile Service 243.40 Cleaning Systems 57.11 Dip In Car Wash 275.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 110.50 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 12.00 Gall's Inc. 12.98 Hills Signs 189.40 Ken Jones 200.00 Lab Safety Inc. 17.57 Lawrence Heat& Power Corp. 167.40 Loose-leaf Law Pub., Inc. 15.50 Lucent Technologies 45.85 Michael Liverzani 312.90 Metrocom 136.50 Metrocom 192.50 Multiplier Co. 123.55 New England Uniform Company 72.00 NFPA Fulfillment Center 66.35 Pronto Printer 64.00 Pronto Printer 80.00 Quest Diagnostics 173.08 Sound Shore 139.95 J &J Barish 397.00 2 FEBRUARY 25, 1998 J &JB r' a ish 96.00 United Water New Rochelle 191.71 Westchester Elevator 170.00 $ 6,1464.44 The following two items were removed from approval of claims: Rickert Lock &Safe Co. 560.00 Rickert Lock&Safe Co. 566.60 2. Fire Reports The following report outlines responses to calls made during the months of December 1997 and January 1998. It summarizes the nature and origin of calls, the number of men responding and the total times'spent at fire calls. December 1997 NATURE OF CALLS: ORIGIN OF CALLS: GENERAL 29 FIRE PHONE 16 MINOR 17 TOWN POLICE 14 STILLS 02 LARCHMONT FD 06 FALSE 12 COUNTY CONTROL 04 OUT OF TOWN 02 911 05 MONTHLY DRILL 01 OTHER 03 TOTAL 49 TOTAL 48 TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 623 TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 26 HOURS AND 25 MINUTES RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY FRANK J. CIOFFI, CHIEF January 1998 NATURE OF CALLS: ORIGIN OF CALLS: GENERAL 29 FIRE PHONE 17 MINOR 14 TOWN POLICE 10 STILLS 00 LARCHMONT FD. 05 FALSE 12 COUNTY CONTROL 05 OUT OF TOWN 02 911 04 MONTHLY DRILL 01 OTHER 02 TOTAL 44 TOTAL 43 TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 507 TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 17 HOURS AND 58 MINUTES RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL J. ACOCELLA, CHIEF Supervisor Price read a letter she received from Pelham Manor. She said that she was proud to know that the Town Fire Department set an excellent example of mutual aid. LETTER OF APPRECIATION 3 FEBRUARY 25, 1998 VILLAGE OF PELHAM MANOR APARTMENT FIRE February 12, 1998 Honorable Elaine M. Price Supervisor, Town of Mamaroneck 740 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Dear Supervisor Price: Early Friday morning, the Biltmore Apartments on Boston Post Road in Pelham Manor had a devastating fire. Our chief put out a call for mutual aid virtually upon arrival at the scene. Over 14 fire companies came to our assistance to help put out what became a 5 alarm fire. Miraculously, all of the residents were safely evacuated and no one was seriously hurt. Mamaroneck responded quickly and decisively to our call. Your company and equipment arrived early and stayed with us during the 8+ hour fight. No one has a greater appreciation for the consistent, dedicated(and unsung) efforts of all the firefighters on hand. Had it not been for your speedy response, the damage would have been greater and perhaps we might have had personal injuries of much greater consequence. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the residents of our village, I thank you for your generous support of our firefighting efforts on that day. It is, indeed, reassuring to know that we have such good neighbors upon whom we may rely in times of emergency. Sincerely, Ferdinand S. Spucci, Mayor Pelham Manor On motion of Commissioner O'Keeffe, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, it was resolved to close as a Board of Fire Commissioners and reopen the regular meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1) Food Related Retail Business Zoning 2) Installation of Stop Sign - Marbourne Drive/Gate House Lane 3) Installation of Stop Sign -Gate House Lane/Old White Plains Road 4) Bond Resolution -Garbage District 5) Bond Resolution -Water District PUBLIC HEARING - Food Related Retail Business Zoning The following notice of Public Hearing was officially placed into the record: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to consider the adoption of a Revised Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance entitled "Retail Food Establishments". 4 FEBRUARY 25, 1998 The purpose of the Local Law is to amend Chapter 240 (Zoning Ordinance of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck as it relates to food-related retail establishments and the hours of operation of all retail uses in the Town of Mamaroneck. On motion by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Ryan the public hearing was unanimously declared opened. Supervisor Price asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or against the proposed changes. There being no response, the Supervisor explained that the hearing would be adjourned to the next Board meeting because she had received calls from people who wished to review the documents prepared by Ferrandino &Associates concerning this matter. She then introduced Vincent Ferrandino who gave an overview of the final amended report on the food-related retail regulations. He explained that the Planning Board and Zoning Board as well as the Town Board had reviewed and made comment on this document. He also mentioned co-branding by stores. Any new co-branded fast-food establishment would be required to apply for a special permit. Those co-branded fast-food establishments would require a use variance. Hours of operation for all new retail stores would be 6:00 AM to midnight. Supervisor Price added that there would be no drive thru restaurants and convenience stores, deli's or fast food restaurants could not be within 300 feet of each. The Town Attorney stated that also included in the proposed amendment to this segment of the zoning law were sections that change certain hours of operation. However, those establishments that don't conform will be grandfathered in. At this time the Supervisor requested a motion to continue the public hearing and on motion by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Ryan, this hearing was adjourned to March 4, 1998. PUBLIC HEARING -Installation of Stop Sig n Gate House Lane/ Mar bourne Drive The following notice of Public Hearing was officially placed into the record: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to consider the adoption of a proposed Local Law entitled "Stop Intersection - Marbourne Drive and Gate House Lane". On motion by Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Ryan the Public Hearing was declared opened. Councilwoman Wittner, liaison to the Traffic Committee said that the Committee had inspected the site and had made this recommendation for a stop sign at Marbourne Drive and Gate House Lane. Supervisor Price asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of or against this stop sign. There being no comment, the hearing was closed on motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, with a second from Councilman Ryan. On motion by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following local law was unanimously adopted: LOCAL LAW NO. 2 - 1998 5 FEBRUARY 25, 1998 This Local Law shall be know as "Stop Intersection - Marbourne Drive and Gate House Lane." Section 1 - Purpose To regulate the traffic on Marbourne Drive by placing a stop sign on Marbourne Drive where it intersects with Gate House Lane. Section 2 - Regulation of Traffic on Marbourne Drive Vehicles shall be required to come to a full stop on Marbourne Drive where it intersects wEth Gate House Lane. Section 3 -Sims to be Erected' Appropriate signs shall be erected at the comer of Marbourne Drive where it intersects with Gate House Lane. Section 4 -Severability: Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of the Local Law which may be implemented without the invalid or unconstitutional provision. Section 5 - Effective Date: This Local Law shall take effect immediately. PUBLIC HEARING - Installation of Stop Sign - Gate House Lane/Old White Plains Road The following notice of Public Hearing was officially placed into the record: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to consider the adoption of a proposed Local Law entitled "Stop Intersection - Gate House Lane and Old White Plains Road". The purpose of the Local Law is to regulate traffic on Gate House Lane by placing a Stop Sign on Gate House Lane where it intersects with Old White Plains Road. On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe the Public Hearing was declared opened. Councilwoman Wittner, liaison to the Traffic Committee explained that the Committee had inspected the site and were recommending placement of a stop sign at Gate House Lane and Old White Plains Road. Supervisor Price asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of or against this stop sign. There being no comment, the hearing was closed on motion by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner. The Supervisor noted that the signs should be up in two weeks. Then on motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following local law was unanimously adopted: LOCAL LAW NO. 3 - 1998 6 L FEBRUARY 25, 1998 This Local Law shall be know as "Stop Intersection - Gate House Lane and Old White Plains Road." Section 1 - Purpose To regulate the traffic on Gate House Lane by placing a stop sign on Gate House Lane where it intersects with Old White Plains Road. Section 2 - Regulation of Traffic on Gate House Lane Vehicles shall be required to come to a full stop on Gate House Lane where it intersects with Old White Plains Road. Section 3 - Signs to be Erected: Appropriate signs shall be erected at the comer of Gate House Lane where it intersects with Old White Plains Road. Section 4 -Severability: Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of the Local Law which may be implemented without the invalid or unconstitutional provision. Section 5 - Effective Date This Local Law shall take effect immediately. PUBLIC HEARING - Bond Resolution -Water District The following notice of Public Hearing was officially placed into the record: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, will meet at the Town Hall, in Mamaroneck, New York, in said Town, on the 25th day of February, 1998, at 8:15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing for the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of the increase and improvement' of the facilities of Water District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, within said Town, to pay the Water District's share of the cost of the acquisition of approximately 39.19 acres of land, Block 961, Lot 2, on the east side of Purchase Street in the Town of Harrison, for construction thereon of a new water filtration plant for the Westchester County Joint Water Works, including incidental expenses in connection therewith. The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid increase and improvement of the facilities of Water District No. 1 in said Town is $ 875,000. Said project has been determined to be an Unlisted Action for purposes of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder which it is anticipated will be determined, on or prior to the date of the public hearing, will not result in any significant environmental effects. At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the subject matter thereof. Dated: Mamaroneck, New York February 14, 1998 This Public Hearing was postponed at the request of Westchester Joint Water Works. 7 FEBRUARY 25, 1998 PUBLIC HEARING - Bond Resolution - Garbage District The following notice of Public Hearing was officially placed into the record: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, will meet at the Town Center, in Mamaroneck, New York, in said Town, on the 25th day of February, 1998, at 8:15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing for the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of the increase and improvement of the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, within said Town, consisting of the purchase of 25 yard refuse packers Mack Model No. E-7 with a Leach Model 2RII-25 refuse body, including incidental equipment and expenses in connection therewith. The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid increase and improvement of the facilities of the Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 in said Town is $230,000. At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the subject matter thereof. On motion by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner the Public Hearing was declared opened. Supervisor Price asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of or against this bonding resolution. The Town Administrator, Stephen Altieri explained that the contract had been previously awarded and now a public hearing was being held for the actual borrowing of$230,000 to purchase two 25 yard refuse packer trucks. Councilwoman O'Keeffe asked if the new trucks would have the same problem as the old one with the loud squeaking brakes. Mr. Altieri answered that any truck would have that problem and that it was the brake pads and the new materials being used for the brake pads that cause the noise not the truck itself. Councilman Ryan asked if there were a lot of complaints and Mr. Altieri replied that there were many calls and it had been decided to change the pads more often. BOND RESOLUTION DATED February 25, 1998. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $230,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES OF REFUSE AND GARBAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 IN SAID TOWN. WHEREAS, pursuant to the proceedings heretofore duly had and taken in accordance with the provisions of Section 202-b of the Town Law, and more particularly an order dated February 4, 1998, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, has determined it to be in the public interest to increase and improvement of the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. I in said Town, at a maximum estimated cost of$230,000; and WHEREAS, said capital project, as proposed, has been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which as provided by law will not have a significant effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital project; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: 8 FEBRUARY 25, 1998 Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of the increase and improvement of the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, consisting of the purchase of a 25 yard refuse packers Mack Model No. E-7 with a Leach Model 2RI125 refuse body, including incidental equipment and expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued $230,000 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 said specific object or purpose is $230,000, and that the plan for the financing of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is by the issuance of the $230,000 serial bonds of said Town authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is fifteen 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. 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 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 he shall deem best for the interests of the Town; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he 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 iri 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 52.00 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. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 9 FEBRUARY 25, 1998 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 10. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Sections 1.150 -2. Other than as specified in this 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 11. This resolution which takes effect immediately shall be published 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. 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 AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Authorization -Transfer of Funds Capital Projects #93-04 and #97-02 The Town Administrator explained that authorization is requested for the Comptroller to transfer$880.00 from Fire District Surplus to project#93-04 Reconstruction of Fire Headquarters. The project is now completed and can be closed out. On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Comptroller to transfer$880.00 from the Fire District Surplus - project 93-04 - Reconstruction of Fire Headquarters - Fund No. SF-9950.0 to Fund No. H-3410-5003. Mr. Altieri also requested authorization to transfer$100,000 from 1998 appropriations in the General Fund Part-Town to Capital Project#97-02 - Purchase of Police Vehicles. On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Comptroller is hereby authorized to transfer $100,000 from 1998 appropriations B-9950-0 in the Part-Town General Fund to Capital Project 97-02 - Purchase of Police Vehicles - Fund No. H-3120-5003. 2. Authorization -Transfer of Funds Removal of Leaves -Gardens Lake 10 FEBRUARY 25, 1998 Mr. Altieri explained that there has been an accumulation of leaves and branches in the Gardens-Lake that must be removed. He said that he had been working on finding the simplest and cheapest method of removing this material from the lake and that through the Aqua Dredge Company, we have located a small paddle driven boat with a backhoe type mechanism that will remove the material and place it on the shore of the lake. The Town will rent the equipment and an operator for approximately three weeks with the intent that Highway Department personnel will remove the material from the lake. He said that the cost to rent the equipment for this period will be $35,000 or approximately $2,300 per day. Authorization is requested to transfer funds in the amount of$35,000 from the General Town General Fund to budget account A8510.4289 - Community Beautification. Councilwoman O'Keeff e suggested that the Town look into having the residents along the Brook use biodegradable bags to put leaves into, which would help alleviate the problem of leaves in the lake. She added that we of course would have to ask the residents cooperation to bag leaves. She also requested the Administrator to see if any new techniques had been established. On motion of Councilwoman Wiftner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Comptroller is hereby authorized to transfer $35,000 from General Town General Fund No A-9950-0 to Fund No. A8510.4289 -Community Beautification. 3. Authorization - Consulting Agreement Town Plantings Mr. Altieri explained that the attached proposal is from Sue Ellen Commender to oversee our annual planting program. The purpose of the agreement will be to retain someone who is a professional to supervise the Highway Department employees who plant along our road medians, and islands. In addition an annual maintenance plan will be developed for the future use of the Highway Department. Therefore, only part of this contract will be a recurring expense for the Town. The hourly fee proposed is $40 with a maximum set amount of$3,040. If this acceptable to the Board, authorization would be necessary to execute an agreement for these services. Supervisor Price stated that Sue Ellen Commender is a member of the Town's Beautification Committee and that she is glad that Sue Ellen is willing to work for the Town. On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Agreement hire Sue Ellen Commender to oversee plantings in the Town and to help develop an annual maintenance schedule for the plants at a cost of$40 per hour, maximum expenditure not to exceed $3040.00. BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 4. Salary Authorizations - Recreation Department - Highway Department The Town Administrator stated that since 1990 Jill Fisher has served as a Recreation Supervisor in the Recreation Department, in that time Jill has been asked to assume more and more responsibility. When Roseanne Saracino left the department Bill Zimmermann 11 FEBRUARY 25, 1998 instituted a reorganization of the department that placed Jill in charge of the Town's aquatic programs and she already was responsible for the Town's summer programs. In our estimation Jill has performed very well, he said, and because of her performance, Jill was placed as the acting head of the department in Bill Zimmerman's absence. Jill has successfully passed the civil service exam for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Recreation. We would like to promote Jill to this title to recognize her efforts and reflect the added responsibilities placed upon her. Jill's current salary is $46,085 which is in Job Group 10A of the CSEA collective bargaining agreement. The proposal is to place this title in Job group 11 at a salary of$49,255. Councilman Ryan stated that he was very impressed with Jill and that she is very qualified for the position. Therefore on motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to Jill Fisher in the amount of$49,255.00, for her services as Assistant Superintendent of Recreation. Highway Department Mr. Altieri stated that authorization is requested to hire James Guinee as a laborer in the Highway Department at an annual salary of$25,600. James will replace Tony Colontonio who was promoted to mechanic in October 1997. On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to James Guinee, in the amount of$25,600, for his services as a laborer in the Highway Department effective March 2, 1998. ITEM NOT ON AGENDA Report From Westchester County Legislator George Latimer At this time County Legislator George Latimer appeared before the Board to update everyone about what is going on in the County. He said he was continuing the practice of having office hours downstairs in the Senior Center and appreciated the residents who visited. He went on to say that this was the beginning of his seventh year, and many of the issues talked about when he started are still being talked about now. He said that the County was still discussing the sewer problem and its related costs. The County government had meetings of the Public Works Committee and that the Town Administrator favored having a direct role and input into the final decisions regarding the work. The bottom line is that he hopes to have the County move quickly and he will have an update in 90 days. Concerning revaluation in the Town and on the County level, Mr. Latimer had discussions with colleagues and he is not sure if this is going to be the year for a Countywide program . The new County Executive does not favor a program with classification in it. The position in the State, at least in the Assembly is the State will not pass revaluation unless there is classification in it. He passed out the 1998 Joint Legislative Package from the Executive Branch and County Board of Legislators. He said that many issues do not have direct municipal effect, but a few in the package should be of some interest to the Town. 12 FEBRUARY 25, 1998 He reported: The County would be conducting parks and open space study. There is a lot of debate about mutual aid in fire service. The biggest problem is with Yonkers and Rye Brook, who want to take those problems and bring them to every department in the County. In talking with Chiefs in surrounding communities, the main issue is with Rye Brook, but there are concerns coming out of Yonkers; our Sound Shore departments work very well together. There is some movement to get an antenna on the Winged Foot water tower which would help in dispatching fire departments along the Sound Shore. He stated that he did provide Council members with the Budget in Brief and hoped that they had an opportunity to look at it. The Budget passed and is now in force. Moved County Board of Legislators meetings to at night, and formed Citizen Sub Committees so that individuals can participate. Reopened hot line 285-2424. New program called Municipal Partners which invites chief elected officer of each municipality to open County Board meetings with a review of issues at hand in that municipality and how they relate to County government. Program called Chairman Pro Tem. In the history of the Board they never shared the ability to Chair a meeting among members of the Legislature. Now it would be shared with both parties. Supervisor Price thanked George Latimer for coming and returned to the regular order of the Town Board meeting. 5. Set Public Hearing - Borrowing of Funds -Water District- Rye Lake Project This item was held over. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following letters were placed on the record by the Supervisor: December 19, 1997 Chief Richie Rivera Mamaroneck Police Department 740 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York 10543 Re: Frank Dellacamera Shield 107 Dear Mr. Rivera: I want to take a moment to pay the Mamaroneck Police Department a compliment. I have had the opportunity and pleasure to meet Officer Frank Dellacamera in the Mamaroneck Town Court. I would like to advise the police department that I have never met an officer as compassionate and concerned as Mr. Dellacamera. He is the warmest officer I have met in a very long time. He was very willing(openly) to help out in any way he could. He left such a great impression when I met him that I really wanted to commend the police department for having such a wonderful person working for the community. 13 FEBRUARY 25, 1998 The Mamaroneck Police Department should really feel privileged to have such a wonderful person on their staff. He is just great. Hope he stays with you for a very long time because the Lord knows, we could definitely use more officers like him around. Thank you for your time. Cathy Pizzonia 18 Hillside Drive New Fairfield, CT. 06812 December 23,1997 Town of Mamaroneck Police Department Town Center Mamaroneck, New York 10543 Attn: Chief Richard Rivera Dear Chief Rivera, On behalf of the McAuliffe Family I would like to extend my deepest thanks for the courteous and professional assistance afforded us at our time of our sorrow. Please extend our personal gratitude to Officer Adam Libertella and the department for their comfort and support. Best wishes to all for healthy and happy New Year. Sincerely, Mrs. Carol Fuller SUPERVISOR REPORTS Supervisor Price reported on two pepper spray demonstrations held last night, one at 7:30 PM went on for two hours. She was extremely pleased with response and Police Department will be holding them again. She announced a benefit to be held for John Fox one of our police officers who is ill. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS William O'Gorman stated that On the Town, the Town newsletter was very informative. He also questioned dates of the STAR program. He was told that June 1 is the actual date. April 1 is the Town's deadline, but that applications would be accepted until June 1. He said that people are very confused about this program. He also said that there was an increase in the dog population in his area. Will speak more about it at next meeting. Supervisor Price explained that the STAR program was available to everyone not just Seniors. Very few understand what is happening. Supervisor Price reported that she went to a meeting with Steve Altieri, Valerie O'Keeffe, and Patrick Cunningham. They all went to meet with representatives from the Thruway Authority concerning Sound Barriers. They had been joined by Ron Tocci and Steve Otis. She said that they made a presentation with sound recordings they had taken. The Thruway Authority had asked for a month which is up on March 7. Assemblyman Tocci is working with the Speaker of the Assembly Silver to'get some money and they are waiting 14 FEBRUARY 25, 1998 to hear back. Assemblyman Tocci seemed optimistic and promised he will keep us posted. Supervisor then described how tests were taken behind the sound barriers and how the noise was equivalent to tractor driven leaf blowers. Mr. O'Gorman said that the sound barriers have made a definite improvement. Further discussion followed between Board members and Michelle Halpern regarding health hazards involving the Thruway. Adjournment On motion made by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 PM. Carol A. Acocella Deputy Town Clerk C:1M S O F F I C E1W I N W O R D%M i nl98 m i n f12-2 5x.d o c C:\MSO FFI CE1WI N WORD\Mi n\98 MIN F12-25x.page2.doc 15