HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991_09_25 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES.OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF
FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 25TH DAY
OF SEPTEMBER 1991 IN THE COURT ROOM
OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST POST
ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by
Supervisor Silverstone at 7:10 p.m., at which time the Board recessed
into a Work Session.
The Work Session held in Conference Room A to discuss affordable
housing was, on motion duly made and seconded, unanimously declared
adjourned into Executive Session at 7:35 p.m.
The Executive Session held in Conference Room A to discuss personnel
and litigation was, on motion duly made and seconded, unanimously
declared adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEE'T'ING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by
Supervisor Silverstone at 8:25 p.m.
Present were the following members of the Board:
Supervisor Caroline Silverstone
Councilwoman Elaine Price
Councilman John McGarr
j 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
Michael A. Acocella, Jr., Fire Chief
CALL TO ATTENTION
Supervisor Silverstone pointed out to those assembled the locations of
exits as required by law for public gatherings.
REPORT - Affordable Housing Task Force - Status of Larchmont Motel
Project
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David Bogdanoff, a former member of the Westchester County Affordable
Housing Task Force submitted the status report of the Larchmont Motel
Project together with Affordable Housing Task Force members Mary Joyce
Beringer, David Frankel, Norma Jacobson, Mary Carlson and Joel
Negrin. Councilwoman Price also read a letter from Eugene Grant, a
member of the Task Force who was unable to attend and submitted his
an personal report. The final ooncenm of the Task force was that
the most feasible way to proceed is to set up a Community Development
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Agency which would arrange financing through the Town-Is bonding
capacity, have the building erected at a fixed price by a dependable
contractor and managed by a professional real estate firm.
A great deal of discussion ensued among the members of the Town Board,
the members of the Affordable Housing Task Force and Town Residents
Paul Donahue, Irving Scharf and Valerie O'Keefe.
BOARD OF FIRE CCMSSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Silvertone at 10:05
p.m. in the Court Roam.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
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Commissioner Caroline Silverstone
Commissioner Elaine Price
Commissioner John McGarr
Commissioner Kathleen Tracy O,Flinn
Commissioner Paul Ryan
1. Fire Claims
commissioner O•Flinn 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 Comptroller's Office:
August Electrical Service $ 128.00
August Electrical Service 114.00
Brewers Hardware 52.42
Business & Institutional Furniture Co. 236.45
Doherty, Michael E. 533.10
Dri.-Chem Extinguisher Co. 66.75
Dri-Chan Extinguisher Co. 608.75
Garofalo, Diane 55.73
Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 415.25
Lawrence Heag & Power Corp. 133.88
Multiplier Industries Corp. 126.88
NYNEX 9.00
Perciasepe, Peter R. 375.00
Perciasepe, Peter R. 375.00
Premxroso, William 50.00
Town of Mamaroneck Prof. Fire Fighters Assoc. 110.04
Reliance Insurance Co. 1,422.69
Wescon Tire & Automotive Center, Inc. 106.24
$4,919.18
There being no further business to carne before this Commission, on
motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, the
meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - Amendment to the Tree Preservation Law
- Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
- No Parking Here to Corner-Blossom Terrace and
Palmer Avenue
- Stop Sign-Marbourne Drive at Stonewall Lane
- Stop Sign-Stratford Road at Oakdale Road
- No Parking-E. Brookside Drive between E. Hickory
Grove Drive and Briarcliff Road and W. Brookside
Drive between Clover St. and W. Hickory Grove
Drive.
PUBLIC SING - Amendment to the Tree Preservation Law
The Supervisor asked for a motion to open the Public Hearing on a
proposed local law amending Local Law No. 10-1985 with regard to tree
preservation, and on motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by
Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing
be, and hereby is declared open.
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Administrator, the Supervisor asked if anyone wished to comment either
in favor of or in opposition to it. There were no comments offered
from the audience but Councilwoman O'Flinn spoke briefly in favor of
the proposed amendment. The Supervisor then asked for a motion to
close the Hearing and on motion by Councilwoman O/Flinn, seconded by
Councilman McGarr, the Public Hearing was unanimously declared closed.
Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman
O'Flinn, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
IOCAL LAW NO. 8 1991
A local law to amend Local Law No. 10 - 1985, Tree Preservation.
1. The purpose of this amendment to Local Law No. 10-1985 is
to modify the makeup of the Tree Preservation Commission.
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2. Tree Preservation Commission, Section 76 A-3 shall be
amended to read as follows:
(A) The Town Board shall create a Tree Preservation
Commission which shall consist of the Environmental
Coordinator, Building Inspector, and the chairperson
of the Conservation Advisory Commission or a member of
the Commission designated by the chairperson of the
Conservation Advisory Commission.
3. Effective date: This local law shall become effective
immediately.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was
duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
j Caroline Silverstone VOTING aye
Elaine Price VOTING aye
John McGarr VOTING aye
Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn VOTING aye
Paul Ryan —VOTIW Ue
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
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PUBLIC HEARING - Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
This Public Hearing was held over to the meeting of October 9th.
PUBLIC BEARING - No Parking Here to Corner - Blossom Terrace and
Palmer Avenue
The Administrator briefly explained and the Supervisor asked for a
motion to open the Hearing. On motion by Councilwoman O,Flinn,
seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing
be, and it hereby is declared open.
Some discussion ensued among the Board and members of the Traffic
Committee, after which the Supervisor asked if anyone wished to speak
in favor of or in opposition to the proposed local law. There being
no comments, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman
McGarr, the Public Hearing was unanimously declared closed.
Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman O,Flinn, seconded by Councilman
McGarr, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
LOCAL LAW 9 1991
This local law shall regulate parking at the northeast corner of .
Blossom Terrace.
1. Parking shall be prohibited at the northeast corner of
Blossom Terrace at its intersection with Palmer Avenue for
a distance of forty feet from that corner and there shall be
erected a 'Wo Parking from Here to Corner1 sign at a point
forty feet from the northeast corner of Blossom Terrace at
its intersection with Palmer Avenue.
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2. This local law shall take effect immediately.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put
to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
Caroline Silverstone VOTING aye
Elaine Price VOTING we
John McGarr VOTING We
Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn VOTING aye
Paul Ryan —VOTING aye
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING - Stop Sign - Marbourne Drive at Stonewall Lane
The Administrator briefly updated this proposed local law and the
Supervisor asked for a motion to open the Hearing. On motion by
Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing
be, and hereby is declared open.
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At this time Supervisor Silverstone asked if anyone wished to comment
in favor of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. Soave
discussion ensued with Councilman McGarr questionning the necessity of
placing this particular Stop sign. There being no further comments,
on motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilwoman Price, the
Public Hearing was unanimously declared closed.
Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman
Ryan, the following resolution was adopted with Councilman McGarr in
opposition:
IACAL LAW 11 1991
This local law requires installation of a Stop sign at Oakdale
Road and Stratford Road.
1. A Stop sign shall be placed on the east side of Stratford
Road at its intersection with Oakdale Road.
2. This local law shall take effect immediately.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put
to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
Caroline Silverstone VOTING aye
Elaine Price VOTiNG aye
John McGarr VOTING nay
Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn VOTING aye
Paul Ryan -VarING aye
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
PUBLIC HEAF4G - No Parking - E. Brookside Drive between E. Hickory
Grove Drive and Briarcliff Road, and W. Brookside
Drive between Clover Street and W. Hickory Grove
Drive.
The Supervisor asked for a motion to open the Hearing and on motion by
Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing
be, and hereby is declared open.
The Supervisor asked for comments in favor of or in opposition to the
proposed local law, which led to a somewhat lengthy discussion of the
pros and cons resulting in the Public Hearing being held over to the
meeting of October 23rd.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Appointments - Coastal Zone Management Commission
- Human Rights Commission
On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Richard Young of Bonnie
Briar Lane be reappointed to the
Coastal Zone Management Commission for
a tear expiring September 1993;
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j and be it further
RESOLVED, that Howard McMichael, Jr.
of South Drive be reappointed to the
Coastal Zone Management Commission for
a term expiring September 1993;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Phyllis Wittner of
Pheasant Run be reappointed as Chair of
the Coastal Zone Management commission
for a tern expiring September 1993.
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On motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Sheila Crain of France
Place be reappointed to the Commission
of Human Rights for a tern expiring
June 1994.
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2. Bonding Resolutions - Monroe Nursery School
- Pryer Manor Bridge
Monroe Nursery. School - This item was held over to the next
meeting of the Town Board.
Pryer Manor Bridge - On motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded
by Councilman McGarr, the following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
BOND RESOLUTION DATED SEPTEMBER 5, 1991:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $210,000 SERIAL BONDS OF
THE TOWN OF NNECR, COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE
COST OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PRYER MANOR BRIDGE IN AMID FOR
SAID TOWN.
WHEREAS, all conditions prcedent to the financing of the capital
project hereinafter described, including compliance with the
provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, have
been performed; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such
capital project; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, as follows:
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Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost
of the reconstruction of the Pryer Manor Bridge in and for the
Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, there are
hereby authorized to be issued $210,000 serial bonds of said Town
pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated
costof the aforesaid specific object or purpose is $210,000 and
that the plan for the financing thereof shall consist of the
issuance of the $210,000 serial bonds of said Town authorized to
be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. Further details
concerning said bonds will be prescribed in a further resolution
or resolutions of this Town Board.
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Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable
usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is twenty
years, pursuant to subdivison 10 of paragraph a of Section 11.00
of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that
the maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed
five years.
Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law,
the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond
anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of
the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such
otes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal
officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and content,
and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said
Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance
Law.
Section 5. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to
the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations
as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the
principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and
payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the
taxable real property in said Town a tax sufficient to pay the
principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become
due and payable.
Section 6. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation
notes may be contested only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose
for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at
the date of publication of this resolution are not
substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is
commenced within twenty djays after the date of such publication,
or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the
provisions of the Constitution.
Section 7. The bond resolution dated April 4, 1990 and duly
adopted by this Town Board on said date, authorizing the issuance
of $127,000 serial bonds for the aforesaid specific object or
purpose is hereby superseded and recinded.
Section 8. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be
published in full in The Daily Times, together with a notice of
the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section
81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
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Section 9. This resolution is adopted subject to permissive
referendum in accordance with Section 35.00 of the Local Finance
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The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
put to a vote on roll call which resulted as follows:
Paul Ryan VOTING aye
Kathleen Tracy O-*Flinn VOTING aye
John McGarr _VOTING We
Elaine Price VOTING aye
Caroline Silverstone VOTING aye
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
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3. Amendment to Surplus Equipment List
Following a brief explanation by the Administrator, on motion by
Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
declares the following as surplus
and authorizes the Town Administrator
to implement the sale of such:
1. 1983 Ford Van (brown) VIN: 1FDEE14G6DHB43025 - $1,500;
2. 1985 Chevrolet (gray) VIN: 2GIAW10RXF1140251 - $1,000;
3. 1986 Honda (blue) VIN: JHN9M434GS048223 - $4,500.
4. Authorization - John Richbell Plaque
The Supervisor explained that the Town has been asked to share
one third of the cost of a bronze plaque to commemorate the
purchase of Mamaroneck by John Richbell on September 23, 1661
from Chief Wappaquewum of the Siwanoy Indians. On motion by
Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the amount of $125.00
as its one-third share, together
with the Village of Mamaroneck and
the Mamaroneck Historical Society,
of the cost of a bronze plaque
commemorating the purchase of
Mamaroneck by John Richbell which
will be placed at the corner of
Mamaroneck Avenue and Boston Post
Road this fall.
5. Authorization - Transfer of Funds-Capital Project
The Administrator reminded the Board that these monies were
appropriated in the budget for purchase of police and
recreational vehicles. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman
McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town comptroller to
transfer $13,000 from the Gen
Fund-GT and $60,000 from the Gen
Fund-P.T. as appropriated for
Project #91-1 Purchase of Vehicles.
6. Request - Consolidation of Registration Districts
Following a brief clarification by the Town clerk, on motion by
Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was
unanimously
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby
approves and authorizes the Town
clerk to consolidate voter registration
into three (3) districts: Village of
Mamaroneck, Village of Larchmont and
Town of Mamaroneck;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that registration days will
be held on Thursday, October 19, 1991
from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and
Saturday, October 12, 1991 from 1:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Town Center
Court Room, 740 West Boston Post
Road, Mamaroneck, New York.
7. Authorization - Ice Rink Refrigeration Service Contract
The Administrator advised the Board that a renewal agreement
identical to that of last year is necessary for the opening of
the ice rink soon. on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to execute the agreement with
Mountain Refrigeration of Cornwall-
- on-Hudson for maintenance of the
refrigeration at Hoatmocks Park
Ice Rink.
8. Salary Authorization - Recreation
Per menorandann from the Superintendent of Recreation, on motion
by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that as provided for in
the 1990 Town Budget, authorization
is hereby granted for payment of
salaries to the following:
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Jennifer Walsh, Alternate Rey Attendant, Hammocks
Pool, $4.50/hour, effective 9/15/91;
Terry Thompson, Alternate Key Attendane, Hoatmaocks
Pool, $4.50/hour, effective 9/15/91.
At this time Supervisor Silverstone commented that she received
notice about the first half of funding from the State Archives and
Recordings Administration in the amount of $24,000. She went on to
congratulate the Town Clerk for her effort in procuring this grant.
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APPROVAL OF MnXITES - July 31, 1991 (Special Meeting)
- August 14, 1991
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The minutes of a Special Meeting of July 31, 1991 and those of the
Regular Meeting of August 14, 1991 were approved.
WRITTEN CQMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COHMUNI=ONS
The Supervisor read a letter received from a resident thanking Police
Officers Degenhardt and Libertella for their prompt response, tact and
kindness in helping her family deal with a problem. She went on to
read another letter from a resident commending three officers for
their efficiency, kindness, understanding and sympathy in helping with
a death in the family. Supervisor Silverstone noted that these men
were Sgt. Occhiogrosso, Officer DeLango and Officer Pfeiffer.
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
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Councilman Ryan reported that there is a negotiating committee put
together to formulate an agreement with UACC and they are now seeking
an attorney to represent them during these negotiations. He noted
also that the Cable TV Association of New York and one of the cable
companies have been trying to dissuade the New York State Cable
Commission to change their rules in midstream and stop giving minimal
revenues to Town organizations like LMC-TV.
Councilman McGarr noted that the Recreation Booklets have been sent in
the mail to Town residents.
Councilwoman O'Flinn briefly reminded everyone of the Larchmont
Centennial and the Emelin Street Fair.
Councilwoman Price mentioned that the symposium on the nitrogen cap
has been tentatively set for October 15th from 1:00p.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
with the Long Island Task Force, DEC, and Westchester County officials
and legislators.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, onmotion by
Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman Price, the meeting was
unanimously adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Patric Dicioccio
Town Clerk
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