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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991_03_06 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEER'n4G OF THE TOWN BOARD AMID BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MWMNECK, HELD ON THE 6TH DAY OF MARCH 1991 IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, NDNECK, NEW YORK CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Silverstone at 7:00 p.m., at which time the Board recessed into a Work Session. The Work Session held in Conference Room A to discuss an amendment to the Ethics Law, and a beautification project was, on motion duly made and seconded, unanimously declared adjourned into Executive Session. The Executive Session held in Conference Room A to discuss personnel was, on motion duly made and seconded, unanimously declared adjourned at 8:20 p.m. RECONVENE REGULAR M1MTING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Silverstone at 8:30 p.m. Present were the following members of the Board: Supervisor Caroline Silverstone Councilwoman Elaine Price Councilman John McGarr Councilwoman Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn Councilman Paul Ryan Also present were: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Steven M Silverberg, Town Counsel Paulette Gabbriellini, Assistant to the Town Administrator Louis Santoro, Deputy Fire Chief CALL TO ATTENTION Supervisor Silverstone pointed out to those assembled the locations of exits as required by law for public gatherings. March 6, 1991 PROCLAMATION Supervisor Silverstone called Edward Rilley-and his family together, read aloud and presented to him the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION i WBEREAS, ECWARD KILT EY is zet-l-ring retiring as General Foreman of the Town of Mamaroneck Highway Department; and WHM AS, for 30 years he has faithfully discharged his duties in plowing the snow, removing fall leaves, and otherwise keeping town roads safe and beautiful, and f WHEREAS, his dedication, dev4txon:;and 1"" ' oyalty to the Town residents has been rep &idu demonstrated by his untiring perfommanve x of'his duties; and WHEREAS, he has also served hisrunity as a Boy Strut Master of Troop{5, 9longtme=member of the American Legion Rest 90 and�ionorary member of the MAMAM Fire Department NCW, THEREFORE, BE IT RR§dt ED; - that I CaY'oline Silverstone, Supervisor of the Zbwn COf Mamaroneck do herby# Iaim Wednesday, Math 6, 1991 4� b ELWARD RTT,T,F'V DAY.;, throughout the Town of Mamaroneck and that the Town Board joins me in extending our deep appreciation, gratitude, and very best wishes and the hope that he and his lovely wife, Margaret, will enjoy many years of retirement together. Adopted by the 2bwn Council of the lbwn of Mamaroneck on the 6th day of March 1991. Caroline. Silverstone Su pezv isor 4bwn of Mamaroneck L I. 2 March 6, 1991 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Silverstone at 8:38 p.m. in the Court Roan Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Elaine Price Commissioner Tobn McGarr Commissioner Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn commissioner Paul Ryan 1. Fire Claims Commissioner Price presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on her motion, seconded by Commissioner McGarr, 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 Comptrollers Office: All Power Equipment Co. , Inc. $ 184.10 Coyne Textile Services F' 49.56 Doug's Glass Shop, Inc. 166.36 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 1,049.30 ESCO 27.25 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 7,096.91 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 321.92 Grant's of Larchmont 109.00 Gunderlach's, Inc. 76.20 Hills Signs 65.25 Imperial Bag & Paper Co. , Inc. 302.00 Lawrence Heat & Power 200.00 Multiplier Industries Corp. 61.81 NYNEX 9.00 Olson & Gordon 44.51 Pronto Printer 165.00 Rickert Lock & Safe Co. 73.40 Technical Electronics, Inc. 96.90 Westchester Rockland Newspaper, Inc. 98.16 $ 10,196.63 There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by commissioner McGarr, seconded by Commissioner O'Flinn, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 8:45 p.m. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Authorization - Legislative Member Contract The Administrator explained that the State had previously authorized a $10,000 member item grant for purchase of firefighting equipment and has, on an amended budget bill, mood the amt to $5000, reqdring a pow emtraot ag w@il. 3 z March 6, 1991 Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute the NEW YORK STATE DEPARmEnI' OF STATE PRQ7Ecr AGREEMP award n the Town of Mamaroneck, on behalf of the Town Fire Department, a $5,000 grant for purchase of firefighting equipment. 2. Annual Financial Report - Fiscal Year 1990 The Administrator presented the Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 1990 and went on to detail each of the three categories into which it had been broken down. Some discussion followed, with the Administrator fielding questions. Councilman McGarr thanked Administrator Stephen Altieri, and Comptroller Carmine DeLuca for putting this document together. 3. Authorization - Prepare Specifications and Accept Bids for Monroe School Renovations i The Administrator clarified and answered various questions posed by the Board. Some discussion followed, after which, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to prepare specifications and accept bids for renovation of the Monroe School. 4. Recommendations of Traffic Committee - Parking Lots #2 & #3 The Administrator briefly outlined the recommendations of the Traffic Committee, and same discussion ensued among the Board and the Town Clerk. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman O,Flinn, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby adopts the recommendations of the Traffic Committee with regard to twenty additional spaces of eight- hour parking meters in Parking Lot #2, and with regard to replacement of the existing twenty-six twelve hour meters in Parking Lot #3 by a mix of two, three and four hour parking meters. 4 March 6, 1991 5. Adoption - Administrative Manual The Supervisor mentioned that the Administrative Manual containing necessary corrections was delivered to the Board. A review by Board members entailed with respect to certain items, - after which, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by councilman McGarr, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the Administrative Manual as amended. 6. Resolution Re: Home Rule Request The Administrator reported that State legislation has allowed credit time, lost during a lay-off, to be bought back by police officers. He noted that a hoarse-rule request by Officer Frank Occhiogrosso in June 1989 seems to have been lost in Albany and must therefore be adopted again. Thereafter, on motion by councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, this Town Board heretofore requested our legislators in the State Legislature to introduce legislation allowing Frank Occhiogrosso to purchase certain retroactive service credit; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck that the Town clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file the appropriate Hoarse Rule Request for the Assembly Bill numbered A.1732. AYES: Ryan, O'Flinn, McGarr, Price Silverstone NAYS: None 7. Authorization - Computer Software Agreement-Recreation Dept. The Administrator informed the Board that SPORTSLOG would install and train appropriate Recreation Department personnel in use of the software. A brief discussion ensued during which Town counsel pointed out that other firms were solicited but SPORTSLOG is the only authorized dealer for this package in this part of the United States. Supervisor Silverstone requested that this fact be included for the record. On motion by councilman McGarr, seconded by councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute the agreement with SPORTSLOG of Westport, CT in the amount of $8,455. as appropriated in the Towns 2992 d @iW projeet fid. 5 March 6, 1991 At this time the regular order of the Agenda was changed and a new item was taken up. Set Date for Public Hearing - Amendment to Ethics Law On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets April 3, 1991 as the date for a Public Hearing on a proposed amendment to the Ethics Law; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is authorized to publish in an official newspaper of the Town, the Notice of said Hearing as required by law. At this time the regular order of the Agenda was resumed and item #8 under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up. 8. Salary Authorization - Recreation On motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1991 Town Budget, authorization is hereby granted for payment of salary to Martin Finn, Skate Room Attendant, Hammocks Ice Rink, $6/hour, effective retroactive to 2/17/91. Phyllis Wittner, Chairman of the Coastal Zone Management commission, presented the Annual Report of the Coastal Zone Management Commission to be filed with the Town. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 6, 1991 were approved. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 20, 1991 were approved with several changes. 6 March 6, 1991 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Deputy Fire Chief, Louis Santoro, reported that on Sunday evening while Engine 36 was being backed into the Fire House, the brake system failed. He stated that it is now in the Fire House, the mechanic has taken a look at it and the Chief will be advised as to the status of the truck when he returns from vacation. He then responded to some questions by Councilwoman Price on expenditures for the new Engine 37. The Deputy Fire Chief also informed the Board that the Chiefs car was involved in an accident but that no one was injured, and that he will be very pleased when the Chief returns. REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilman McGarr informed the Board that the Recreation Committee would be increasing fees for the simmer programs. Councilwoman Price commented that the proposal by the Affordable Housing Task force has been seen by the CZM out of courtesy, and though it has not yet been formally approved, they think it is a great proposal. ADJOURNNRE At this time the Supervisor commented on hearing of the death of a former Town Councilman by the name of Ray Faiola, who served in the early 19701s, and she asked that they adjourn in his memory. On motion by Councilwoman O,Flinn, seconded by Councilman Ryan, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned, in memory of Ray Faiola, into Executive Session to conclude discussion of personnel, and into a work session to conclude discussion of a beautification project. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk 7