HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991_03_20 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN BOARD AMID BOARD OF
FIRE COWaSSIONERS OF THE TOM OF
MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 20TH DAY
OF MARCH 1991 IN THE COURT ROOM OF
THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON
POST ROAD, MNMRONECK, NEW YORK
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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 Roan A to discuss Assessment
Administration and the LEIS document was, on motion duly made and
seconded, unanimously declared adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by
Supervisor Silverstone at 8:34 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
CALL TO ATTENTION
Supervisor Silverstone pointed out to those assembled the locations of
exits as required by law for public gatherings.
BOARD OF FIRE COPISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Silverstone at 8:36
p.m. in the Court Room.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner Caroline Silverstone
Commissioner Elaine Price
Commissioner John McGarr
cmmissioner Kathleen Tracy o mina
commissioner Paul Ryan
March 20, 1991
1. Fire Claims
Commissioner Price presented fire claims for authorization of
payment and upon 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 Comptrollerts Office:
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. $324.32
A. S.. A. P., Inc. 50.00
Brewev s Hardware 7.58
Clinton Kearney Door Co., Inc. 50.00
Lanier Worldwide, Inc. 427.35
Olson & Gordon Stationers, Inc. 5.99
Town of Mamaroneck Professional
Fire Fighters Association 94.32
960.45
There being no further business to coarse before this Commission, on
motion by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner McGarr, the
meeting was unanimously declared closed at 8:40 p.m.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
At this time the order of the Agenda was changed and item #2 under
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up.
2. Authorization - Renewal of Parking Violations Management
Agreement
The Town Administrator briefly detailed how Complus Data
Innovations provides the Town with a violations management
system, and he went on to field questions from Board members. At
this time a motion was made by Councilwoman Price, which was not
carried, and a somewhat lengthy discussion ensued with general
consensus being to table this matter for further research. This
item was held over to the next meeting.
At this time the order of the Agenda was resumed and Item #1 under
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up.
1. Authorization - Settlement of Small Claim Taxes and Assessment
Matters
Town Counsel, Steve Silverberg, explained that although the
assessment had been sustained, the Assessor felt the arbiter had
not considered all factors presented by the owner and that, based
upon data filed, a reduction is appropriate, and litigation of
article 78 counter productive. He went on to say that he had
worked out a settlement which was satisfactory to both the owner
and the Assessor.
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March 20, 1991
On motion by Councilwaanan Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
grants approval for reduction of
assessed valuation to $23,000 on
the single family hams located at
42 Country Road, Block 315 Lot 529.
3. Resolution - CmuRmity Development Block Grant Application
The Administrator reviewed, same discussion followed and, on
motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
URBAN COUNTY BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
LARC MONP MOTEL
WHEREAS, the Town Board has previously adopted a resolution
authorizing the preparation and submission of an Urban County
Block Grant Application; and
WHEREAS, the grant application seeks funding for costs
related to the construction of affordable housing at the site
of the former Larchmont Motel; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town to encourage
the construction of affordable housing to maintain diversity
in the cammmiity by providing housing opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck is applying for $700,000 in
Conmimity Block Grant funding to assist in the development of
affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, it is not econamically feasible to construct
affordable housing at the site without financial assistance
fram the Town; and
WHEREAS, in order to be eligible for Commmiity Block Grant
construction funds, a qualified not-for-profit corporation
must be established;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town shall contribute to the project an
amount equal to $420,000; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that this amount shall be contributed through an
in-kind reduction of the cost of the land at the time of
transfer to the not-for-profit owner/operator of the
affordable housing facility in the amount of $400,000 and in
the provision of in-kind staff services and fees in the
amount of $20,000 and the not-for-profit yet to be
established shall reduce the total development costs by
passing the value.of the write-down,of the_ land costs in the
amount of $400,000 to the project sponsor.
AYES: Ryan, O'Flinn, McGarr, -
Price, Silverstone
NAYES: None
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At this time the order of the Agenda was changed and items #7 and #8
under AFFAIRS OF TIE TOWN were taken up.
.7. Authorization - troller to Conduct nduct Tax Lien Sale
Comptroller, Carmine DeLuca, requested authorization to hold a
tax lien sale and, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes a Tax Lien Sale to be
held on Friday, May 24, 1991
beginning at 10:00 a.m.
8. Authorization - Collect Town and County Property Taxes
On motion by councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Deputy Receiver of
Taxes for the Town of Mamaroneck,
to collect 1991 State, County, Town
and Special District taxes and water
rents which become a lien on January
1, 1991;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that in accordance with
provisions of Section 500 of the
Westchester County Administrative
Code, the Deputy Receiver of Taxes
shall publish in the official
newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck,
the "Notice of Collection of State,
County, Town and Special District
Taxes and water rents;"
and be it further
RESOLVED, that in accordance with
the provisions of Section 550 of the
Westchester County Administrative
Code, the Town Board does hereby
direct the Deputy Receiver of Taxes
and Assessments to mail to each
taxpayer of the Town of Mamaroneck,
whose address is ]mown to said Deputy,
Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, a
tax bill for all taxes and water rents,
the expense thereof to be a Town charge.
(See tax warrant on page 5)
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March 20, 1991
STATE OF NEW YORK ]
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ] SS:
TOWN OF MAMARONECK ]
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
To Carmine A. DeLuca, Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck in
said County:
You are hereby commanded pursuant to the provision of the Westchester
County Tax Law, Article 16, Chapter 852, Laws of 1948. as amended. and
also pursuant to resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
adopted March 20, 1991, by authority of Chapter 313 of Laws of 1934, to
receive and collect from the several persons named in the Assessment
Roll hereunto annexed and herewith delivered to you, together with
penalties prescribed by the Westchester County Tax Law, Article 16,
Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948, as amended, for the neglect to pay the
State, County, Town and Town District Taxes, charges for services and
exemptions removed after the levy thereof as follows:
Judicial and County Taxes - $22,613,925.02
Town and Town District Taxes - 9,439,200.00
Charges for Service - -0-
Exemptions removed - -0-
$32,053,125.02
And you are hereby directed to deposit to the credit of the Town of
Mamaroneck in the Bank of New York, County Trust Region, all of such
monies so collected by you by virtue of this warrant.
And you are further commanded to make and file with the undersigned,
the Supervisor of the Tom of Mamaroneck, as required by the
Westchester County Tax Law, Article 16, Chapter 852, Laws of 1948, as
amended, the reports provided for therein.
And you are further directed and commanded to proceed as directed and
authorized by said Westchester County Tax Law, Article 16, Chapter 852.
Laws of 1948, as amended.
And in case any person named in said Assessment Roll shall neglect or
refuse to pay his taxes or penalties (after giving the notices and
waiting the time as specified in said Act) you are hereby authorized to
collect the said taxes and penalties with the costs and charges of such
collections in the manner provided by the Westchester County Tax Law,
Article 16, Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948, as amended, and for so
doing this shall be your sufficient warrant.
Given under my hand and seal at the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester
County, New York, on the 20st day of March 1991.
CAROLINE SILVERSTONE, SUPERVISOR
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March 20, 1991
At this time the regular order of the Agenda was resumed and Item #4
under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up.
4. Set Public Hearing - Parking Ordinance-Murray Avenue
On motion by Councilwoman Orrlinn, seconded by Councilwoman
Price, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets April 3, 1991 as the date for
a Public Hearing on a proposed
local law to regulate the hours of
parking on Murray Avenue so as to
- allow for regular street cleaning;
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.
5. Authorization - Waiver of Fees-Monroe School
Following a brief explanation by the Administrator, on motion by
Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was
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unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
waives all building permit fees and
Planning Board fees required for
repairs and improvements to the
Monroe School in preparation of
a day care operation.
6. Authorization - Agreement for Spring Fling Carnival
The Administrator capsulized the terms and agreements and some
discussion ensued among the Board, after which, on motion by
Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to execute, on behalf of the Town,
the agreement with S&S Amusements,
Inc. to operate a "Spring Fling
Carnival" during the period from
March 30th through April 7th, 1991
at Hommocks Park Ice Rink.
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March 20, 1991
9. Request for Use of Voting Machines - Board of Education
The Town Clerk informed the Board that the School District has
requested use of 15 voting machines. A brief debate among the
Board occurred, after which time, on motion by Councilman McGarr,
seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
grants the request of the Mamaroneck
Union Free School District for use
of 15 voting machines during the
Annual School District Election and
Budget Vote to be held on Wednesday,
May 22, 1991 as follows:
4 Central School
3 Mamaroneck Avenue School
4 Chatsworth Avenue School
4 Murray Avenue School
10. Salary Authorization - Records Management
On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
appoints Carl Gard to work on
a part-time basis in records
management/organization for the
Town Clerk, effective 3/11/91
at $7.50/hour through the
Records Mangement Grant received
from New York State.
THE SUPERVISOR
Supervisor Silverstone commented that she had discussed with the
Comptroller the question of increasing the pension for older, pre
State pension police widows, who receive about $300.00 per month, an
amount which has not been raised in about 15 years and which is
embarrassing to think about. She asked the Board, together with
Carmine DeLuca, to follow up on this.
The Supervisor mentioned that she had received a letter from Phyllis
Wittner stating that New Rochelle has placed trees on its side of the
Post Road, Larchmont's Parks and Trees Committee is placing trees on
the Post Road to the Town line, but the small portion between both
which belongs to the Town has not been authorized to receive any
attention. She authorized Councilwoman O'Flinn, together with her
Beautification committee, to review this situation and return with
recommendations.
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March 20, 1991
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
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Councilwoman O'Flinn informed the Board that Bob Hexber of the DEC is
coming on April 2nd at 1:00 p.m. and will bring some Arbor Day posters
for distribution to people who participate during Beautification Day.
She noted that he will also outline the requirements for becoming a
tree city.
The Supervisor noted that Town Leddy is having a party on April 19th,
and that it would be a nice gesture for the Board to plant a tree in
his honor and announce it that night. She asked that the Board donate
whatever they wish toward the $100.00 needed and she would make up the
remainder.
TOWN CLERK REPORTS
The Town Clerk presented the Monthly Report of the Town Clerks Office
for the month of February 1991.
AWOURiWENr
There being no further business to cone before the Board, on motion by
Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman Ryan, the meeting was
unanimously declared adjourned in a work session to to complete
discussion of Assessment Administration and the GEIS document at 10:15
p.m.
Patricia A. 61Ci.occio
Town Clerk
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