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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998_05_20 Town Board Regular Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING -Wednesday, May 20, 1998 -Town Center Court Room - 8:15 PM THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 6:00 PM into an Executive Session to discuss personnel and certioraris and then at 7:OO PM into a Work Session to discuss the Monroe School Building. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING, CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION RECESS EXECUTIVE SESSION CONVENE WORK SESSION RECESS WORK SESSION RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits PROCLAMATION - Former Supervisor Joseph F. Vandernoot - Former Lieutenant, Town of Mamaroneck Police Department, Christopher Loveley PUBLIC HEARING -Alternative Veterans Exemption - Cooperative Apartments BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Other Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments - Larchmont Library Board -Tree Commission - Recreation Commission 2. Approval of Certioraris 3. Authorization - Sale of Surplus Equipment 4. Salary Authorization - Recreation ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Next regularly scheduled meetings -June 3, 1998 -June 17, 1998 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 MAY 20, 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 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 CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board convened into an Executive Session at 6:00 PM in Conference Room A of the Town Center to discuss personnel and certiorari and then into a Work Session at 7:00 PM to discuss the Monroe School Building. On motion duly made and seconded the Board adjourned at 8:15 PM to reconvene the regular meeting in the Court Room. CALL TO ORDER The Regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Price at 8:20 PM, who then pointed out the location of exits. PROCLAMATIONS: Former Supervisor Joseph F. Vandernoot -this was held over for next meeting Former Lieutenant Town of Mamaroneck Police Department, Christopher Loveley Supervisor Price introduced Chris Lovely, and requested that he join her up front where she then read him the following: PROCLAMATION CHRISTOPHER LOVELEY WHEREAS, having served the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department for more than thirty- three (33) years; and WHEREAS, having faithfully discharged his duties in the capacity of Patrolman, Motorcycle Officer, Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Lieutenant and Acting Chief; and WHEREAS, Christopher Loveley has exemplified the finest tradition in police work, having consistently demonstrated an outstanding work ethic, unwavering loyalty to the Town of Mamaroneck and a standard of integrity and honor that has reflected well on the Town and its Police Department; a standard that will not diminish in time or in the minds of all who know him; and WHEREAS, on April 19, 1998 the Police Emerald Society of Westchester honored Christopher Loveley with the Distinguished Service Award for 1998 for his many accomplishments. IN WITNESS WHEREOF; I have set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be affixed this 20th day of May 1998. MAY 20, 1998 She then asked all the members of the Police Department to introduce themselves. The members present were: Marty Pfeffier, John Infelice, Bob Ashley, Paul Degenhardt, Jerry McCarthy, and members of the Emerald Society. PUBLIC HEARING -Alternative Veterans Exemption - Cooperative Apartments The notice of public hearing was entered into the record: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, May 20,1998 at 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 "Alternative Veterans Exemption, Cooperative Apartments". The Administrator explained that this amendment to the law would allow veterans who live in cooperative apartments and who meet the requirements set by law to receive a property tax exemption which was never given to cooperative owners before. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Weprin, the hearing was declared open. The Supervisor asked if anyone wished to speak against or in favor of the law. No one spoke. Councilman Ryan asked if the exemption was allowed for the widows of veterans. The Administrator replied that it would, if New York State allowed it in their law. Then on motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following local law was unanimously adopted: LOCAL LAW NO. 7 - 1998 A Local Law to amend Article VI of the Town Code of the Town of Mamaroneck in relation to the Alternative Veterans Exemption by adding Section 195-28 Cooperative Apartments. Section 1. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to provide veterans who reside in cooperative apartments and who meet the requirements set forth in New York State Real Property Tax Law Section 458-a with the real property tax exemption provided for in Subdivision "6" of that Section. Section 2. Cooperative Apartments: Article VI of the Town Code of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby amended to add the following section: Section 195-28 Cooperative Apartments -As set forth pursuant to Section 458-a (6) of the New York'State Real Property, title to that portion of the real property owned by a cooperative apartment corporation in which a tenant-stockholder resides and which is represented by his or her share or shares of stock in such cooperation determined by its total outstanding stock of the corporation, including that owned by the corporation, shall be deemed vested in such tenant - stockholder. That proportion of the assessment of such real property owned by the cooperative apartment corporation determined by the relationship of such real property vested in such tenant - stockholder to such property owned by such cooperative apartment corporation in which such tenant - stockholder resides shall be subject to exemption from taxation pursuant to Section 458- a (6) of the New York State Real Property Tax Law and any exemption so granted shall be credited against the assessed valuation of such real property; the reduction in real property taxes realized thereby shall be credited by the cooperative apartment corporation against the amount of such taxes otherwise payable by or chargeable to such tenant- stockholder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a tenant- stockholder who resides in a dwelling that is subject to the provisions of Articles Two, Four, Five or Eleven of the New York State Private Housing Finance Law shall not be eligible for an exemption pursuant to this Article. Section 3. Severability: Should any provision of this Local Law be decided invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this Local Law which may be implemented without the invalid or unconstitutional provision. 2 MAY 20, 1998 Section 4. Effective Date: This Local Law shall take effect immediately and shall apply to assessment rolls prepared on the basis of taxable status dates occurring on or after January 1, 1998. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Price at 8:50 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 Wittner presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on Councilwoman Wittner'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. $440.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 210.75 AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 117.50 AT&T 10.91 AT &T Capital 99.81 AT &T Wireless 93.05 Bell Atlantic 436.39 Car Quest 65.15 Cleaning Systems 172.14 Comfort Zone Heating &Air 187.50 Con Edison 259.07 Excelsior Garage & Machine 116.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine 364.90 Giacomo Service Center Inc. 35.00 Home Fair Camera 21.89 Lucent Tech 45.85 Mallory-Kotzen Tire Co. 87.50 Michael Liverzani 32.00 Mount Vernon Iron Works 835.00 Multilplier 168.76 Nick Condro 400.00 Poland Spring 58.12 Redwood Nursery 164.00 R.G. Brewer 1.42 Rickert Lock& Safe Co. 170.95 R & L Consulting 144.62 Roberts 25.00 Sound Shore 103.40 Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters 220.08 United Water New Rochelle 193.35 Westchester Elevator 170.00 Mortelli Inc. 3900.00 $ 9,350.00 There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Ryan the Commission unanimously adjourned at 8:55 PM. 3 MAY 20, 1998 AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments - Larchmont Library Board - Tree Commission - Recreation Commission Councilwoman Wittner explained that the reason that Christine Battalia was up for appointment again s soon was because she had originally been put on to fill an unexpired term, then on her motion seconde by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby reappoint Christine Battalia as a member of the Larchmont Library Board for a five year term ending May 2003. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby reappoint Irma Volk and Nancy Sterbenz, to one year terms on the Tree Commission, said term expiring May 1999. Councilwoman Wittner noted that an inventory of trees was being done by these volunteers and she wanted to thank them. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby reappoint Terry Rainaldi to a 7 year term on the Recreation Commission, said term expiring May 2005. At this point of the meeting Councilman Weprin had to leave on business. 2. Approval of Certiorari Supervisor Price read the Certiorari applications and noted the impact of each of the reductions On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the following Certiorari settlements were unanimously approved: Angela Spinelli, Richard Spinelli and Diane L. Schoenacher 335 Mt. Pleasant Avenue Block 907 Lot 82.1 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1994 11,100 7,000 4,100 37% 1995 11,100 7,000 4,100 37% 1996 11,100 7,000 4,100 37% The subject property is a two-family home which has an active easement in favor of the adjourning property owner to the rear. It sold in August of 1993 for$90,000. The Assessor has negotiated a settlement of$17,000 which currently equalizes to $170,316. The loss to the Town in taxes is approximately $15.00. Antonio Corvino and Filomena Corvino 726 Old White Plains Road Block 832 Lot 334 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 4 MAY 20, 1998 1995 23,200 15,000 9,200 35% 1996 23,200 15,000 9,200 35% The subject property is a mixed use land, two-story wood frame building with a partial basement. The property sold in 1995 for$255,000. The Assessor negotiated a settlement of$15,000 which currently equalizes to $298,211. The loss to the Town in taxes is approximately $113.00. Salvatore DeRose, Stephen DeRose and Michael DeRose 118-120 Mamaroneck Avenue Block 913 Lot 242 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1996 20,000 12,000 9,000 40% i The subject property is a one- and three-story mixed use building with two stores and two apartments which sold in February of 1996 for$225,000. The Assessor negotiated an assessment of$12,000 which currently equalizes to $238,569. The loss to the Town in taxes is approximately $110.00. Amerigo Martinelli and Maria Martinelli 28 Madison Street Block 819 Lot 84 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1995 15,800 14,000 1,800 11% 1996 15,800 14,000 1,800 11% The subject property is a four-family and two-family home situated on a single tax lot which is not sub-dividable There is no on-site parking. Income analysis indicates a value of$225,000. The Assessor negotiated an assessment of$14,000 which currently equalizes to $278,330 The loss to the Town in taxes is approximately $24.00. Rose Barbieri 619-621 Mamaroneck Avenue Block 822 Lot 246 (Village of Mamaroneck) The subject property is a seven-family, three-story stone structure with a full basement, with a total square footage of 4,464. The building is old and the units are very small. Based on the income analysis submitted and the condition of the building, the assessor recommended an assessment of$14,500 which currently equalizes to $288,270. Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1996 16,200 14,500 1,700 10% The loss to the Town in taxes is approximately $23.00. Trustees of the Chmelecki Trust 406-418 Boston Post Road Block 915 Lot 42 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1996 45,900 31,500 14,400 31% 1997 45,900 31,500 14,400 31% The subject property is a mixed use structure including auto repair/gas station, restaurant, retail and residential. The appraisal submitted for the years under review indicate a FMV of$530,000. The Assessor has negotiated an assessment to $31,500 which currently equalizes to $626,243. The loss to the Town in taxes is approximately $198.00. 5 MAY 20, 1998 Harry Spadaro 829 Hall Street Block 920 Lot 312 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1995 14,700 12,000 2,700 18% 1996 14,700 12,000 2,700 18% The subject property is a one- and two-story wood frame two-family residence, Income and market analysis indicate assessment reduction. The assessment of$14,700 would be reduced to $12,000 which currently equalizes to $291,971. The loss to the Town in taxes is approximately $37.00. Richard and Harry Spadaro 829 West Boston Post Road Block 920 Lot 502.1 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1995 16,500 13,500 3,000 18% 1996 16,500 13,500 3,000 18% The subject property is a three-family residence which is fully leased. Income analysis and market indicators indicate assessment reduction. The assessment of$16,500 is recommended to be reduced to $13,500 which currently equalizes to $328,467. The loss to the Town in taxes is approximately $11.00 MCJ Associates 517 Fayette Avenue Block 830 Lot 232 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1996 24,000 20,000 4,000 16% The subject property is a one and two-story industrial building containing 7,436 SF. The property is currently fully leased. Income analysis results in a valuation of$285,000. The original assessment is $24,000. The Assessor has agreed to lower it to $20,000, which currently equalizes to $397,614. The property is located in a flood zone. The loss to the Town in taxes is approximately $55.00. Joseph Spadaro 136-138 Mamaroneck Avenue Block 829 Lot 33 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1995 12,700 11,250 1,450 11% 1996 12,700 11,250 1,450 11% The subject property is a one-story structure containing two retail storefronts. The property is currently fully leased, although historically, ft has experienced high vacancy. Income analysis results in a valuation of$200,000. The Assessor has negotiated a reduction to $11,250 which currently equalizes to $223,658. The loss to the Town in taxes is approximately $20.00. Giovanni Vozza and Rosa Vozza 24 Madison Street Block 819 Lot 81 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 6 MAY 20, 1998 1995 14,500 11,500 3,000 20% 1996 14,500 11,500 3,000 20% The subject property is a two-story three family wood frame building with a full basement. It sold in 1995 for$255,000.00. The Assessor has negotiated an assessment of$11,500 which currently equalizes to $279,805. The loss to the Town in taxes is approximately $41.00. Joseph Spadaro 899 Port Drive Block 946 Lot 341 Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1995 29,100 25,000 4,100 14% 1996 29,100 25,000 4,100 14% The subject property is a split-level single family residence containing 2,300 square feet of living area with a full furnished basement on a waterfront lot. The property is adjacent to an apartment building which holds an easement in favor of the tenants of the apartment building. The property has no docking facilities. It has been and is currently leased. The income analysis supports a value of$385,000. The Assessor has negotiated a settlement of$25,000.00 which currently equalized to $608,272.00. The loss to the Town in taxes is approximately $15. Victor Borsari 431 Center Avenue Block 830 Lot 45 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1996 21,200 15,000 6,200 29% The subject property is a four-family and a two-family residence located on one lot, with a common heating plant. Income valuation indicates a value of$165,000.00, The Assessor has negotiated a settlement for$15,000.00 which currently equalizes to $298,211.00. The loss to the Town in taxes is.approximately $23.00. Paul Torre and Frances Torre 7 Madison Avenue, Larchmont, NY Block 132 Lot 463 Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1995 17,500 14,500 3,000 17% 1996 17,500 14,500 3,000 17% The subject property is one-story restaurant with a full basement containing 1,606 square feet of gross building area. Market and income valuation support a deduction which equates to $180/SF. The Assessor has negotiated a settlement of$14,500 which currently equalizes to $288,270. The loss to the Town in taxes is approximately $431.00. Angelo's Service Station 744 Old White Plains Road Block 832 Lot 566 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1995 20,000 16,500 3,500 17% 1996 20,000 16,500 3,500 17% 7 MAY 20, 1998 The subject property is a one-story garage/auto body shop containing 3,200 square feet. The property is owner occupied. The income valuation indicates a value of$250,000. The Assessor negotiated an assessment of$16,500 which currently equalizes to $328,032. The loss to the Town in taxes is approximately $13.00. 1225 Fulton Ave. Corp. 419-433 Mamaroneck Avenue Block 901 Lot 131 Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1995 48,100 40,100 8,000 16.5% 1996 48,100 40,100 8,000 16.5% 1997 48,100 40,100 8,000 16.5% 1998 48,100 40,100 8,000 16.5% Certiorari were filed for the years 1990-1997. Settlements were negotiated for the years 1990- 1994 with George Derderian for approximately $25,000.00 in reduction. The 1995 settlement was a reduction of$8,000.00 in assessed value which the income and expense statement support. In fact, since the equalization rate dropped to 4.27% in 1997, 1997 reduction should be about $14,000.00. Through the negotiation efforts of Ross Valenza, petitioner's attorney has agreed to withdraw the 1990-1994 cases and reduce 1995-1998 by $8,000.00 for each year, The Town would refund approximately $400.00. The loss to the Town in taxes would be approximately $ 110.00 245 Halstead Corp. 245-251 Halstead Avenue Block 901 Lot 350 Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1996 20,500 17,000 3,500 17% 1997 20,500 17,000 3,500 17% The petitioner filed an appraisal and requested an assessment of$14,000 based on a market value of$280,000. The property is improved with two stores, Movie Barn and Napa Auto on Halstead Avenue. The appraiser relied on sales and income-The Assessor estimated the value at $350,000 with a proposed assessment of$11,000. The Town would refund approximately $96.00. The loss to the Town in taxes would be approximately $48,00, Brit-Ian Realty (Peter Jaskow) 420 Mt. Pleasant Avenue Block 902 Lot 562 Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1992 38,100 25,000 13,100 34% 1993 38,100 25,000 13,100 34% 1994 38,100 25,000 13,100 34% 1995 38,100 25,000 13,100 34% 1996 38,100 18,000 20,100 52% 1997 38,100 18,000 20,100 52% This property sold in 1986 for$490,000.00 and again in 1996 for$355,00.00. After the purchase in 1986, an environmental issue was found which caused a loss in value over the years. The petitioner has agreed to $25,000.00 for the years 1992-1995 and an assessment of$18,000.00 for 1996-1997 based on the sale price of$355,000.00. Since our equalization rate has dropped from 5% to 4.27% in 1997, the $18,000.00 reflects a value of$420,000.00. The Town would refund approximately $1,200 00. The loss to the Town in taxes would be approximate $277.00 Union Savings Bank &Trust Co. (Dime Savings) 8 MAY 20, 1998 101-109 Mamaroneck Avenue Block 912 Lot 32 Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1995 91,850 65,000 26,850 29% 1996 91,850 65,000 26,850 29% 1997 91,850 65,000 26,850 29% 1998 91,850 60,000 31,850 34% The petitioner agreed on the value of the property at$1,200,000 based on rents of$22.50 per sq. ft. on the main floor and $10.00 per sq. ft. in the basement. Expenses were estimated at 15 %. This produced an net revenue of$169,000.00. Using a cap rate of 14%, the value is $1,208,000. The assessor used a cap rate of 13.5%, producing a value of$1,250,000.00. Using the equalization rate of 5% as average for 1995 and 1996, the assessment should be approximately $62,500.00 for these years. Using current equalization rate of 4.27% for 1997, the assessment for the year should be $53,200. The Assessor proposed a reduction to $65,000.00 for 1995, 1996 and 1997 and an assessment of$60,000.00 for 1998. The Town would refund approximately $ 1,460,00. The loss to the Town in taxes would be approximately $440. John Fanizza, Jr. and Jane Mohapp 362 Mamaroneck Ave. Block 907 Lot 191 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1996 17,000 14,000 3,000 17% 1997 17,000 14,000 3,000 17% The subject property is a one-story retail building consisting of 1,769 sq. ft. The petitioner filed an appraisal and requested an assessment of$12,000 based on a value of$275,000. The Assessor estimated the value at $280,000 and proposed an assessment of$14,000. The subject property is a one-story retail building consisting of 1,769 sq. ft. The petitioner filed an appraisal and requested an assessment of$12,000 based on a value of$275,000. The Assessor estimated the value at $280,000 and proposed an assessment of$14,000. The Town would refund approximately $78.00. The loss to the Town in taxes would be $41.43. Limelda Corp. 619 Center Avenue Block 829 Lot 33 Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1994 32,000 21,000 11,000 34% The 1995 certiorari case was settled by George Derderian at $21,000.00, however, 1994 was left open. Ross Valenza, after a review of the files, proposed a settlement for 1994 in the same amount. The Town would refund approximately $140.00. The loss to the Town in taxes is approximately $42.00. Marpa Realty Corp. 437-441 Mamaroneck Ave. Block 901 Lot 126 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1996 25,100 15,500 9,600 38% 1997 25,100 15,500 9,600 38% The'subject property is a retail location consisting of a 50' X,60' building on a 50' X 60' lot, built in 1925. The petitioner filed an appraisal using comparable sales, and income and expense resulting in a value of$275,000 with an assessment of$13,750. After reviewing the appraisal, 9 MAY 20, 1998 the Assessor estimated the value at $31,000 with an assessed value of$15,500. The Town would refund approximately $ 250.00. The loss to the Town in taxes would be approximately $132.57. Vincent Paniccia 425 Center Avenue Block 830 Lot 63 Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1993 24,800 18,000 6,800 27% 1994 24,800 . 18,000 6,800 27% 1995 24,800 18,000 6,800 27% 1996 24,800 18,000 6,800 27% 1997 24,800 18,000 6,800 27% The building is a small warehouse of less than 3,000 sq. ft., on less than 25 acres of land. The current assessment reflects a value of$500,000.00 for 1993 through 1996 and $575 000.00 for 9 , 1997. After considering income and expense estimates, the building was valued by the Assessor at $360,000.00. The proposed settlement is for$18,000.00 for 1993 through 1997. The Town would refund approximately $442.00. The loss in taxes to the Town is approximately $73.56. 'Peter Parente 600 W. Boston Post Road Block 916 Lot 177 Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1996 44,600 31,000 13,600 30% 1997 44,600 31,000 13,600 30% The site is a gas station. The appraisal placed a value on the property with improvements of $518,000 and requested an assessment of$25,900. After negotiations, the Assessor proposed $31,000 based on a value of$620,000. The Town would refund approximately $350.00. The loss to the Town in taxes would be approximately $187.50. S&R Realty Co. 631 and 635 Mamaroneck Avenue Block 829 Lots 18 and 13 Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1996 38,100 33,200 4,900 13% 1997 38,100 33,200 4,900 13% The property has two (2) buildings, an auto body shop in one and a four family house with a small office for the body shop. The appraisal filed by the petitioner values the property at $625,000 with an assessment of$31,500. The Assessor negotiated a settlement of$33,200. The Town would refund approximately $125.00. The loss to the Town in taxes would be approximately $67.00. James and Michael Serena 341-347 Mamaroneck Ave. Block 906 Lot 13 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1996 31,300 21,500 10,300 33% 1997 31,300 21,500 10,300 33% The subject property is a retail building approximately 3,700 sq. ft. The petitioner filed an appraisal and requested an assessment of$16,250 based on a value of$325,000. After review, 10 MAY 20, 1998 the Assessor estimated the value at $420,000 with an assessment of$21,000. The Town would refund approximately $ 275.00. The loss to the Town in taxes would be approximately $142.24. Springdale Ice Co. 314 Center Avenue Block$24 Lot 198 Year Assessment Reduced to Amt of Reduction 1994 32,500 20,000 12,500 38% 1995 32,500 20,000 12,500 38% 1996 32,500 20,000 12,500 38% 1997 32,500 20,000 12,500 38% 1998 32,500 16,000 16,500 60% The industrial property which is approximately 21,000 sq. ft. is in a severe state of disrepair. Petitioner plans to demolish the building. The current assessment is $32,500.00. The proposed assessment is $20,000.00 for 1994-1997 and a reduction to $16,000.00 for 1998. The reduced assessment indicates $375,000.00 for 1998. The Town would refund approximately $ 850.00. The loss in taxes is approximately $227.86. Councilwoman Wittner pointed out that in addition to the reduction amounts each applicant will also receive a refund. 3. Authorization - Sale of Surplus Equipment The Administrator said that over the last several years we have upgraded our computers, monitors, and printers to keep up with the new technology and expand our computer systems. We have therefore accumulated older equipment which should now be removed from our inventories. At this time there are six printers, four monitors and six older generation computers which can be sold. Our plan would be to set minimum bids for the equipment and sell them to the highest bidder. The market for old computer equipment is not flourishing so we will probably use a less formal procedure and in some cases negotiate with potential bidders. Authorization is therefore requested to sell the Town's inventory of surplus computer equipment. Ernie Odierna suggested that the equipment either be given or bought for nominal amounts by employees. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby declare the following equipment as surplus and authorize it be sold: six printers, four monitors and six older generation computers 4. Salary Authorization - Recreation On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1998 Town Budget that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Jessica Kellogg, Office Aid, $8.50 per hour, effective retroactive to May 6, 1998. Kathryn Brannigan Alternate Key Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $6.00 per hour, effective retroactive to May 6, 1998. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 11 MAY 20, 1998 Ernie Odierna asked what the recycling schedule would be for the Memorial Holiday. Mr. Altieri answered that no recyclables would be picked up. Mr. Odierna said that he had received complaints regarding the resurfacing on Forest Avenue. The Administrator said he would look into it but that Con Ed had been doing work in that area. Ernie also reminded everyone about the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association fair being held on Saturday, May 30 from 11 AM to 3 PM on Windsor Street, saying everyone was invited. SUPERVISOR REPORTS Supervisor Price said that specifications for new curbing were being prepared. She said that she had spoken with a representative from the Thruway Authority who confirmed that the summer of 1999 was a realistic time frame for the sound barriers to be constructed. She added that the wood fence at Larchmont Plaza across from the park and apartments is going precisely where we had wanted it to go and it should make a difference, and she would be sending letters to the residents of the apartments in that area. She said the County had met with the DEC to work out some of the issues regarding upgrading of sewers, and that a letter had been sent requesting that the Town be allowed to give input on the matter. She announced that there would be a party for Joe Vandernoot celebrating his 90th birthday, in St. Augustine's Auditorium from 1 PM to 3 PM. She sent him best wishes, saying that he was a person with a love of community, who had given great service to our Town. The Supervisor then requested a motion to set the dates of the meetings for the summer. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for regular meetings of the Board for the summer to July 15, 1998 and August 12, 1998 at 8:15 PM. ADJOURNMENT Supervisor requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Frank Comblo who had died during the week. Thereafter on motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 PM in memory of Frank Comblo. Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk C:\MSOFFICE\WINWORD\Minutes\98MINF\5-20x.doc 12