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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999_02_24 Town Board Regular Minutes EVISED TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING -Wednesday, February 24, 1999 -Town Center Court Room - 8:30 PM RECEPTION -7:00 PM FOR OUTGOING SUPERVISOR ELAINE PRICE THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE REGULAR MEETING -8:30 PM Appointment of Town Board member CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits PUBLIC-HEARING -Amendment to Erosion and Sediment Control Law (The purpose of this amendment is to clearly delineate the person or persons required on the signature block of a proposed erosion control plan.) BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Other Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Reappointment- Zoning Board 2. Appointment-Ambulance Board 3. Tree Removal Application - 6 Salem Drive 4. Report of Bids - Contract TA99-2 - Used Payloader 5. Salary Authorization - Recreation 6 scussion Larking Lot;#1 (ADDED TO AGENDA) .m ssi APPROVAL OF MINUTES -January 6, 1999 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Next regularly scheduled meetings - March 3, 1999 - March 17, 1999 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 FEBRUARY 24, 1999 AT 8:15 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK RECEPTION at 7:00 PM for outgoing Supervisor Elaine Price who was appointed to the position of Westchester County Director of the Consumer Protection Agency effective March 1, 1999. Supervisor Price received proclamations and thanks from Mayor Lanza, Village of Mamaroneck, Mayor Lewy, Village of Larchmont, State Senator Suzi Oppenheimer and many others. Deputy Supervisor Paul Ryan read the following proclamation from the Town: PROCLAMATION ELAINE PRICE WHEREAS, Supervisor Elaine Price has unselfishly devoted her time, energy and efforts in the betterment of our community and its citizens; and WHEREAS, Town and Village residents recognized her value and elected her as Councilwoman in 1988 through 1993 and Supervisor from 1994 to 1999; and WHEREAS, Elaine has made significant contributions to Town government initiatives such as being the Westchester County Executive's point person with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for Sewer and Infrastructure Repairs, Westchester County Municipal Officials Association-Head of Task Force for Sewer and Infrastructure, County Executive's Appointee to Westchester County Advisory Board-Non-Point Source Pollution; Westchester County Affordable Housing Panel; and WHEREAS, she initiated the Hommocks Pool Complex, assisted in creating the Tri- municipal Human Rights Commission; developed the Hommocks Park Apartments, detailed legislation and environmental oversight for creation of the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Zone for Winged Foot and Bonnie Briar Golf courses, spearheaded zoning legislation for the Town Business District, re- -zoning of Country Club properties, oversight of the Town of Mamaroneck renovation of the Weaver Street Fire House, initiated planning studies for the Myrtle Boulevard/Madison Avenue; and WHEREAS, during her twelve (12) year commitment as Councilwoman and then as Supervisor of the entire Town of Mamaroneck, Elaine Price has distinguished herself by her dedication and hard work in a variety of other ways to maintain the quality of life and to preserve and enhance the Town of Mamaroneck's natural and man-made assets. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Mamaroneck on behalf of its citizens, hereby proclaim Wednesday, February 24, 1999 as ELAINE PRICE DAY throughout the Town of Mamaroneck and urge all residents to join with us to honor, recognize and thank Elaine for her many years of dedication and wish her well in her new position as Director of Consumer Protection. IN WITNESS WHEREOF; I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be affixed this 24th day of February 1999. February 24, 1999 PRESENT: Supervisor Elaine Price 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 The Town Clerk reported that she had received the resignation of Paul A. Ryan as Councilman, effective February 23, 1999. The Board convened at 8:30 PM to vote on the appointment of a Town Board member to replace Councilman Ryan. On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously passed the following resolution: WHEREAS, Councilman Paul A. Ryan, has resigned his position as Councilman on the Town Board effective February 23, 1999; and WHEREAS, said position was scheduled to expire December 31, 2001, WHEREAS, the person replacing the resigned position would do so until the next general Town election to be held November 1999 for the unexpired term; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Judith Myers, is hereby appointed as a member of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck to fill the vacated seat of Paul A. Ryan, for a term expiring December 31, 1999. The Supervisor introduced Judy, her husband Ira Schwartz, and her children Amanda and Scott. Ms. Myers was then sworn in by the Town Clerk. Supervisor Price said that Councilwoman Myers has been an active member of the community, serving as a member of the tri-municipal Human Rights Commission, was a coordinator of the Safe Rides program. Councilwoman Wittner added that Judy is also a member of the Town's Traffic Force Committee and the L-M Summit and was a co- president of the Murray Avenue School PTA, and was publicity and public relations Chairperson for the Mamaroneck School District Centennial. Councilwoman O'Keeffe said that she was grateful to have the opportunity to work with Councilwoman Myers. All the members of the Board then added their thanks and appreciation to Councilwoman Myers. Supervisor Price then left the meeting. Deputy Supervisor Ryan then came up to the podium. 2 February 24, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The Regular meeting of the Town Board was then called to order by Deputy Supervisor Ryan at 9:15 PM, who then pointed out the location of exits. PRESENT: Deputy Supervisor Paul A. Ryan Councilwoman Valerie M. O'Keeffe Councilman Barry Weprin Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner Councilwoman Judith Myers Public Hearing -Amendment to Erosion and Sediment Control Law On motion duly made and seconded the Public Hearing was opened. The Attorney explained that the purpose of the amendment was to clearly designate required signature on erosion control plans. Deputy Supervisor Ryan asked if there was anyone who wished to speak on this matter. Nancy Seligson, Co-Chair of the Coastal Zone Management Commission stated that changing the law to include the word "architect" was not a good idea, it should instead be changed to "New York Certified Architect and/or Certified Erosion Control Specialist." Councilwoman O'Keeffe asked if there was a defined erosion specialist certification, to which Ms. Seligson said there was. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the hearing was closed and on the same motion and second the local law was unanimously adopted. Then following discussion on whether there would be a need to republish the notice on the amendment because of the change to what was originally published, it was decided to rescind the approval until the Attorney could check the necessity of renoticing the law. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe Commissioner: Barry Weprin Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner Commissioner: Judith Myers 1. FIRE CLAIMS Commissioner Weprin presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on his motion, 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: AA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 40.00 AT&T Wireless 104.16 AT&T Long Distance 1.72 Bell Atlantic 496.88 Brewer Hardware 207.38 3 Cleaning Systems 202.56 February 24, 1999 Con Edison 4.06 Con Edison Gas 1125.86 Coyne Textile 64.91 Giacomo Service Center Inc. 791.55 J &J Barish Electrical Supply 64.90 J &J Barish Electrical Supply 161.52 Larchmont Car Quest 8.98 Lucent Technologies 50.15 Newcourt Leasing Corporation 99.81 Newcourt Leasing Corporation 99.81 Sound Shore Pest Control 60.00 Tony's Nurseries 192.06 Westchester Elevator 170.00 Total 3,946.31 There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion duly made and seconded the Commission unanimously adjourned. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Reappointment -Zoning Board On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that Rene Simon, is hereby reappointed as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck, said 5 year term to expire February 2004. 2. Appointment-Ambulance Board Mr. Altieri said that Christina Madonia has resigned as the delegate from the Mamaroneck EMS, therefore Lewis Liebert's name has been submitted by that Board for your approval as the new voting member. On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that Lewis C. Liebert, 203 Woodbrook Road, White Plains, New York, is hereby appointed as a member of the Ambulance District Board of the Town of Mamaroneck to fill the unexpired term of Christina Madonia who has resigned. 3. Tree Removal Application - 6 Salem Drive Steve Altieri explained that the new owners of 6 Salem Drive are requesting to remove three White Pine trees having diameters of approximately 12 inches, 4 feet above grade, which currently lie within the Town "right-of-way". The owners feel that the trees as they currently exist present a potential security problem in not being able to see the front of the house from Salem Drive. Currently the trees are enmeshed with telephone, television and power lines that run along Salem Drive. White Pine can grow up to 18 inches per year, which would require a potentially dangerous trimming/maintenance program. Also, 4 February 24, 1999 the-branch configuration of White Pine lends itself to easy climbing by children, who would have the potential to gain access to existing power cables. This approval would allow the permission to removal the trees. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby approve the application made by Mr. & Mrs Annex, 6 Salem Drive to remove three White Pines that are currently located on the Town right-of-way at no expense to the Town. 4. Report of Bids Contract TA-99-2 - Used Payloader The Administrator.said that today, bids had been publicly opened and read for the purchase of a used payloader pursuant to our specifications. The bid received was for a 1995 Caterpillar Model IT 28 loader with accessories as described in our specifications. John Rodriquez of Tony's Nursery is the current owner of the machine. The net cost to the Town will be $80,000 after the trade in of our 1980 Caterpillar Payloader. With approximately 400 hours of use since 1995, the machine is in excellent condition. In 1995 the purchase value of the machine was $123,000. Its current estimated book value is $85,000 -$90,000 depending upon options on the machine and additional accessories. To finance the purchase of the machine, the recommendation is to transfer funds from the unreserved balance of the Highway Fund into the capital project fund. He recommended that the Town Board authorize the contract and purchase of the machine. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize that Contract TA-99-2 for the purchase of a used Payloader be awarded to John Rodriquez of Tony's Nursery for a net cost of$80,000 after trading in our current loader; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that there be a transfer of funds in the above amount from the unreserved balance of the Highway Fund into the Capital Project Fund; and . BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the Town. 5. Salary Authorization - Recreation On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1999 Town Budget that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: James Schroeder, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $7/hour, effective retroactive to 2/3/99. Joseph Rodriguez, Life Guard, Hommocks Pool, $9/hour, effective 2/24/99. 5 February 24, 1999 The following item was added to the agenda: 6. Discussion - Permit parking on Baldwin Avenue The Town Clerk advised the Board that the parking spaces on Baldwin Avenue would now be needed for use by Town residents who are requesting spaces in our commuter lot which is full. She informed them that since Larchmont has reopened its new lot many of our Town residents who in the past had used the lot, were being turned away and had no place else to park. Following discussion it was decided to make 10 spaces available for commuters that are residents of the Town. Thereafter, on motion of Councilwoman Wiftner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the use of the first 10 parking spaces located on Baldwin Avenue for use of Town residents at a cost of$25.00 per month. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -January 6, 1999 On motion of Councilwoman Wiftner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the meeting of January 6, 1999, as amended. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ernie Odierna congratulated Deputy Supervisor Ryan on his new position. He then commented on the new garbage schedule and how many residents did not realize that garbage was not going to be picked up because of the Monday holiday schedule. He also said that he was very much in favor of the new procedure. He said that the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association would be holding its Spring Bazaar May 15th and that many music groups had been invited. The Deputy Supervisor reported that the new Sanitation Commission brochures would be sent out this week. TOWN CLERK REPORTS The Town Clerk said that she had received the resignation of Elaine Price as Town Supervisor effective February 25, 1999. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilwoman O'Keeffe moved that the second meeting in March be moved to March 24th, seconded by Councilwoman Wiftner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby move the regular meeting scheduled for March 17, 1999 to March 24, 1999. 6 February 24, 1999 ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Winner the meeting was adjourned into Executive Session to discuss litigation. Submitted by: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk C:1MSOfficelWi nword%M I N UTES199m i nf102-24-99x.doc 7