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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999_01_27 Town Board Regular Minutes REVISED TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING -Wednesday, January 27, 1999, Town Center Court Room, 8:15 PM. THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE AT 7:00 PM into an Executive Session to discuss personnel and adjourn at 7:45 into a Work Session to discuss Parking. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION RECESS EXECUTIVE SESSION CONVENE WORK SESSION RECESS WORK SESSION RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING PROCLAMATION - In Memory of Margie Strauss BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Other Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments - Board of Architectural Review 2. Designation of Official Newspaper 3. Authorization - Easement Agreement 4. Set Public Hearing - Senior Citizen Exemption 5. Authorization - Southeast Consortium Agreement 6. Authorization - Sale of Surplus Equipment 7. Report of Bids - Street Painting - Cleaning of Police Uniforms - Fuel Oil #2 8. Salary Authorizations - Police Department - Recreation ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN,COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF COUNCIL Next regularly scheduled meetings - February 10, 1999 February 24, 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 JANUARY 27, 1999 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: Patricia DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Charlene Indelicato, Town Attorney CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board convened into an Executive Session at 7:00 PM in Conference Room A of the Town Center to discuss personnel and adjourned at 7:45 PM into a Work Session to discuss parking. On motion duly made and seconded the Board adjourned at 8:15 PM to 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. PROCLAMATION The Supervisor introduced Margie Strauss' husband Charlie and daughter Barbara and then read the following proclamation: IN MEMORY OF MARGIE STRAUSS WHEREAS; that as Town Board Members of the Town of Mamaroneck, we record this expression of our profound sorrow at the death of MARGIE STRAUSS in the month of December in the year of 1998;and WHEREAS;MARGIE served the League of Women Voters on their Recreation Committee. MARGIE together with the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Superintendent initiated a recreation survey resulting in a community sailing program; and WHEREAS;she served as an active League of Women Voters member for more than five (5) decades;and January 27, 1999 WHEREAS;MARGIE as Director of the Life Center spearheaded the preservation, of open space and was instrumental in the Leatherstocking Trail, Hommocks Park and Premium Marsh being named as conservation areas;and WHEREAS;her clear judgment and wise advice were respected by all those associated with her and set a standard for all who came in contact with her. The memory of her kindly, lovable nature and high character will live in the hearts of her friends. RESOLVED, that we extend to her family our most heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be suitably endorsed, signed by the Supervisor and Town Board Members and sent to her family, to whom our deepest sympathy is extended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be affixed this 27"' day of January 1999. The Supervisor noted the new decor in the Court Room saying that the cut outs on the wall behind her were copies of the environmental signs that are located at the borders and/or entrances to the Town. She said the mural should be completed by the next meeting. Supervisor Price then announced that she would be resigning as Supervisor at the end of next month. She said that she had accepted the position offered to her by the County to run the Consumer Protection Agency. She added that she had mixed emotions since this job was wonderful and difficult to leave. She noted that Councilman Ryan as Deputy Supervisor would be assuming her position. The Council members all congratulated her. There then ensued a discussion on voting and Board vacancies and how it would work. The Attorney stated that the Board would vote for the new Supervisor and for the Councilman replacement. There was a question as to whether Councilman Ryan could vote for himself to become Supervisor to which the Attorney said he could, adding that they then would vote for his replacement. 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 Wittner 1. FIRE CLAIMS Commissioner O'Keeffe presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on Commissioner O'Keeffe's motion, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, it was 2 January 27, 1999 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. 150.90 AT &T Wireless 106.34 Carquest of Larchmont 59.07 Con Edison 529.86 Coyne Textile 66.17 Coyne Textile 196.41 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 1,927.34 Ikon Office Solutions 503.00 Joseph Caldararo 130.00 Looseleaf Law Pub., Inc. 18.70 M. Capocci 400.00 New Rochelle 277.40 Northern Janitorial Inc. 271.80 O.S.P. Fire Protection 80.00 Rickert Lock & Safe Co. 16.40 Quest Diagnostics 362.41 Rescue Technology, Inc. 1,050.00 Sound Shore 361.30 Sound Shore Pest Control 60.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 457.85 Lucent Technologies 50.15 Westchester Elevator 170.00 Total $ 7,245.10 2. Other Business Commissioner Price said that the Installation Dinner at the Weaver Street Fire House was one of the best parties she had ever attended. She said that they had set up the main room to looked like a French bistro, and had cooked all the food themselves. It was wonderful. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner O'Keeffe, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the Commission unanimously voted to adjourn. Supervisor Price then introduced George Latimer, County Legislator and Chair of the Legislature. Mr. Latimer told her how happy he was that she was joining the County staff. He said that he knew of no one who works harder or was more dedicated than Elaine. Her leadership on Bonnie Briar, Hommocks Park Apartments and other projects has been incredibly astute and thorough. The Supervisor thanked him. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointment- Board of Architectural Review Supervisor Price recommended Sue Ellen Commender for the open position on the Board of Architectural Review. She said that Ms. Commender did part-time work on behalf of the Town and is a member of the Beautification Committee which she will resign when appointed to this position. She will also recuse herself when Town matters are before the BAR. 3 January 27, 1999 On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that Sue Ellen Commender, 2 Dante Street, is hereby appointed as a member of the Board of Architectural Review of the Town of Mamaroneck to fill the unexpired term of Lucian Leone who has resigned. This term will expire December 1999. The Supervisor said that Ms. Commender will help to bring stronger communication between the Town and businesses, which is especially important because two new stores would be opening shortly: 1-800-Flowers and Chinese Buffet. 2. Designation of Official Newspaper Irving Scharf, said that he had heard the discussion of this matter at the previous Board meeting and wanted to suggest that high school students be approached to have them put together a community newspaper. He said that the "Journal News" could be asked to insert the student newspaper. Supervisor Price responded that the issue could be brought to the Youth Council for discussion and that Judy Myers, a member of the Youth Council, who is here tonight, see what could be started. Councilman Weprin reiterated his disappointment with the Journal News. He said the local coverage has been depleted. He has cancelled his subscription and wanted to express the Town's concern about the lack of local coverage. He said that the Soundview News has been excellent on local coverage, but had disappointing editorial policies. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the "Journal News" and the "Soundview News" be, and they hereby are, designated the official newspapers of the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing legal notices during 1999. 3. Authorization - Easement Agreement The Administrator explained that this was an Easement agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and Roger and Susan Marcon of 10 Sackett Circle. The Marcon's had recently purchased the home and in the course of clearing title a discrepancy was found between the actual conditions at the home and our building department records. In our records, the driveway to the home is shown exiting onto Weaver Street, however, the driveway actually exits onto Sackett Circle. In the front of the home, on Sackett Circle, the Town has an existing easement for a storm drainage pipe. The driveway has exited onto Sackett Circle for many years and we cannot track down the reason for the discrepancy. Having the driveway on Sackett Circle is clearly preferable considering the traffic on Weaver Street. Therefore, the Building Inspector has issued a certificate of compliance for the current driveway location. The Board must however amend the easement agreement to reflect the existence of the driveway. He said the easement has been reviewed by the Town Attorney, and is found to be in order. Authorization is requested to execute the easement agreement. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: 4 January 27, 1999 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the amended Easement Agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and Roger and Susan Marcon of 10 Sackett Circle, Larchmont, New York, 10538 located within the Town of Mamaroneck; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 4. Set Public Hearing -Senior Citizen Exemption Mr. Altieri said that previously, this Board adopted legislation that extended to Cooperative Owners the benefits of the Veterans tax exemption. Now the County has adopted under section 467 -Senior Citizens tenant stockholders of cooperative apartments are eligible to apply for county tax purposes. Since the Town has to apply the exemption for County tax purposes, the Assessor recommends that the Town adopt this legislation as well. He said that he had given the Board a breakdown of the income limitations for the exemption and that the Town Attorney is now .drafting proposed legislation for the Board's review. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set'the date for Public Hearing on the amendment to Local Law 7-1998 of the Town Code of Mamaroneck for February 10, 1999, at 8:15 PM; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and hereby is authorized to publish the legal notice of Public Hearing in an official newspaper of the Town. 5. Authorization -South East Consortium Agreement The Town Administrator explained that the 1999 Inter-Agency Agreement with South East Consortium requires Town board approval subject to any modifications made by the Town. This agreement is pursuant to the approved 1999 budget payment schedule of services. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the 1999 Inter-Agency Agreement with South East Consortium for Special Services, Inc; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 5 January 27, 1999 6. Authorization -Sale of Surplus Equipment The Administrator explained that the authorization would enable him to offer the below listed equipment for sale to Town employees or allow for disposal should there be no interest in the equipment. He said most of the computer equipment was quite old. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the sale of the following surplus computer equipment: TOWN POLICE COMPUTER SURPLUS EQUIPMENT KEYBOARDS: MAKE MODEL SERIAL# IBM M 2574298 IBM M 8341615 IBM M 2573894 IBM M 014219C IBM M 0013933 IBM M 1264905 IBM M 1427683 IBM M 079170C IBM M 0315370 IBM M 8070305 IBM M 0236680 MONITORS: IBM 8513001 72-0815555 IBM 8515021 23-PW431 IBM 8513001 72-0737452 IBM 8503001 72-0388178 IBM 8515021 23-KM363 IBM 8503001 72-0919922 IBM 8504001 23-1003133 IBM 8513001 23-DYXC8 IBM 8503001 72-0147908 IBM 8513001 72-W001233 GATEWAY 2000 LX1451 TB1894609096 HARD DRIVES: IBM PERSONAL SYSTEMS 2 MODEL 50 TYPE 8550-021 72-8208355 IBM PERSONAL SYSTEMS 2 MODEL 30 TYPE.8530-E21 23-7107701 IBM PERSONAL SYSTEMS 2 MODEL 30 TYPE.8580-111 72-6037095 IBM PERSONAL SYSTEMS 2 MODEL 30 TYPE 8530-E2 1 23-7107659 IBM PERSONAL SYSTEMS 2 MODEL 30 TYPE 8530-021 23-1452550 IBM PERSONAL SYSTEMS 2 MODEL 30 TYPE 8530-E41 23-AGWB6 IBM PERSONAL SYSTEMS 2 MODEL 30 TYPE 8530-E21 23-1452747 IBM PERSONAL SYSTEMS 2 MODEL 30 TYPE 8530-021 72-1081922 IBM PERSONAL SYSTEMS 2 MODEL 30 TYPE 8530-021 72-1055002 MISC. EQUIPMENT: MAYNSTREAM TAPE BACKUP SYSTEM MODEL 600SERIAL#458509 MOUNTAIN FILESAFE TAPE SERIES 7150 MODEL 01-07003-07 SERIAL#F57T089598 MONITORS: MAKE MODEL SERIAL# IBM 8513 23ZFN84 IBM 9524 2319185 IBM 8503 720757611 IBM 5151 0027222 6 January 27, 1999 IBM 8504 231003132 HARD DRIVES: IBM PERSONAL SYSTEMS 2 TYPE 8530 23-9668900 IBM PERSONAL SYSTEMS 2 TYPE 8570 23-9183400 IBM PERSONAL SYSTEMS TYPE 330466DX2 23-PVH73 IBM PERSONAL SYSTEMS TYPE AT 87-664321 KEYBOARD: 530100270 7. Report of Bids -Street Painting -Cleaning of Police Uniforms - Fuel Oil #2 The Administrator said that the Bids had been publicly opened and read for the following items: street painting, cleaning of police uniforms, and Fuel Oil #2. The recommendation to the Town Board is that the above contracts be awarded to lowest responsible bidders. Street Painting On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize that the contract for street painting be awarded to M &S Striping, who submitted the only bid for$.06 per foot(reflectorized paint) and $.02 per foot(non-reflectorized paint); and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the Town. Cleaning Police Uniforms On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize that the contract for cleaning of police uniforms be awarded to Flamingo Cleaners, who submitted the lowest responsible bid for$5.25 per uniform in 1999 and $5.45 in 2000; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the Town. Fuel Oil #2 On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize that the contract for fuel oil #2 be awarded to Valley Oil Company, who submitted the lowest responsible bid at$.5445 per gallon; and 7 January 27, 1999 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the Town. Below is a listing of the bids received: Street Painting: M &S Striping $.06 per foot - reflectorized paint $.02 per foot- non-reflectorized paint Cleaning of Police Uniforms: Flamingo Cleaners $5.25 for 1999 $5.45 for 2000 Embassy Cleaners $5.58 for 1999 and 2000 Fuel Oil #2: Valley Oil Company $.5445 per gallon Lawrence Oil Company $.5500 per gallon 8. Salary Authorizations - Police Department - Recreation POLICE DEPARTMENT A communication was received from the Police Chief requesting salary authorization for Michael Atkins as Probationary Police Officer, who was replacing Nelson Flores, who had been promoted to the Detective Division and Brendan Ward who also was replacing a vacant position as Probationary Police Officer. Both Officers were selected from candidates on the Westchester County Department of Personnel eligible list for the position of police officer. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the appointment of Michael Atkins, to the position of Probationary Police Officer at the annual salary of$35,478, effective January 21, 1999; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the appointment of Brendan Ward, to the position of Probationary Police Officer at the annual salary of$35,478, effective January 21, 1999 RECREATION On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1999 Town Budget, authority is hereby given for the payment of salary to the following: 8 January 27, 1999 Irwin Davidson. Alternate Supervisor, Men's Basketball Program, $55/session, effective 1/25/99. Patrick McLaughlin, Alternate Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $5.50/hour, retroactive to 1/13/99 Kim Rosenthal, Alternate Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $6/hour, effective retroactive to 1/12/99. Heather Waters, Lifeguard, Early Morning Swim, $39/session, effective retroactive to 1/11/99. Cynthia Ausiello, Lifeguard, Early Morning Swim, $39/session, effective retroactive to 1/11/99. Josie Blanckmeister, Head Swim Instructor, $18 1hour, effective 1/1 7/99. Jeff Santorsola, Swim Instructor, $14.50/hour, effective 1/17/99. Joseph P. Shanley, Assistant Youth Hockey Instructor, $6.25/hour, effective retroactive to 1/2/99. Item Added to Agenda - Designation of Delegate to Association of Towns meeting The Supervisor said that since she was resigning her position it would be more appropriate to send another delegate to the Association of Towns' meeting. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner as its delegate to the Association of Towns' meeting to be held February 14 through 17, 1999 in New York City. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Bill O'Gorman, a Town resident, complained about snow trucks driving through his neighborhood at a high rate of speed. The Supervisor suggested that the Police be called and if the exact time is noted it will help to determine who was driving. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Supervisor Price read the following letter from Ernie Odierna, President of the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association. Dear Elaine: Sorry I can't be here in person tonight, but a trade show in Washington, D. C. has me out of town for a few days. It is with mixed emotions that I learned of your decision to accept a position as Head of our County Consumers Affairs Department. Our loss here is also our gain there, so if you are pleased with the opportunity to serve the residents in a new capacity, then we should all come out ahead. All of us from the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association wish you the best of luck with your new challenges. Before you go however, a few problems which we thought had been corrected some time ago, seem to have cropped up again. 9 January 27, 1999 The street light on Myrtle Blvd. opposite Carls; at the foot of the ramp to the Metro North parking lot is now, and has been for the past month, out again. The snow removal and salting during and after the last snow and ice storm last January 14th, 15th, and 16th left a lot to be desired, at least in the Gardens area-It took about 14 hours, from when the precipitation ended, before we saw the first real salting truck on High Ridge Road, and on the other nearby local streets. Hilly streets in the community should, where at all possible, especially on "work"days, get an early plowing and/or salting, so residents who need to can get out and get to work. Similar treatment for the evening return home commute should also be priorities. Many of our L.G.C.A. board members also let us know that sidewalk clearing of snow and ice was practically non-existent in the community for days after the storm ended, with no evidence of any enforcement efforts. While this storm may have been particularly difficult with its rain, freezing rain, thawing and re- freezing cycles, early post storm action by residents, or the people they contract with for snow removal services, would have mitigated a bad and dangerous situation. Perhaps in your next newsletter, if there is one, or a special note to residents, you can remind everyone of their obligation to get the snow and ice off the sidewalks in a timely fashion. Just think, in a few weeks you'll be able to look out at the snow, and simply enjoy it, not see the piles of inappropriately placed garbage or recycling materials, the street lights that are out or any of the other myriad of, minor to some but major to others, suburban problems. Remembering, hopefully fondly, where you're from, the place where most of the "real'consumers were geese, we trust and expect your involvement in the "Town"and it's affairs will continue for many more mutually enjoyable years. Thanks for all your help in the past and genuine concern about the Town and all its residents. Yours truly, Ernie Odierna Pres. Larchmont Gardens Civic Association The Administrator responded that sanders were out but Highridge would have been one of the last plowed, but not 14 hours later. Supervisor said that the street light near Carl's would be fixed. Mr. Altieri said that he had received calls about the color of the water in the brook turning emerald green. He said that it was being caused by dye testing of the storm drains being performed by New York State, which were not harmful. He said that the Town had not been notified in advance that the testing was to be done. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM into an Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation. Submitted by: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk C:WISOffice\Winword\MINUTES\99minf\01-27-99x.doc 10