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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992_03_04 Town Board Regular Minutes i MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AMID THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMIISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF NIAMARONECK HELD ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAKE 1992 IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CEDER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NY. i CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Silverstone at 6:30 pm, at which time on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned into an Executive Session to discuss I the Trustees fram the Village of Larchwnt contract negotiations for the L/M Joint Sanitation Commission. Both Boards then adjourned into a Work Session at 7:15 to discuss with the Larclmont Library Board the Library budget. Present were the following members of the Board: Supervisor Caroline Silverstone Councilwoman Elaine Price Councilman John McGarr Councilwoman Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn Councilman Paul A. Ryan Also present were: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Steven M. Silverberg, Town Counsel Carmine DeLuca, Comptroller I,archmont Board Members attending were: Cheryl Lewy, Mayor Judy O'Gorman, Trustee Kenneth Bialo, Trustee Marion White, Trustee Also Present from Larchmont was: I James Staudt, Village Attorney I Members of the Library Board were also in attendance. Joan Faulkner gave an overview of the proposed budget, informing the Board that except for salaries and mandated items, there was no increase to the budget. The board then discussed the CD Rout system and its cost, Ms. Faulkner estimating that it would cost $3,000 apiece with one being bought from this budget. Ms. Faulkner explained that circulation was up, which is cc mmon during economic downturns. She said that readership had increase tremendously, and that in general people were using the library more, which puts more of a demand on our resources. There then was a lively discussion on all aspects of the budget. i I March 4, 1992 The Work Session on motion made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, was unanimously declared adjourned at 8:10 pm. RECOWENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Silverstone at 8:20 pm in the Court Rom. CALL TO ATTENTION Supervisor Silverstone pointed out to those assembled the locations of exits as required by law for public gatherings. BOARD OF FIRE CONMISSIONER.S The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Silverstone at 9:15 pm. in the Court Rom. i Present were the following members of the Commission: I Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Elaine Price Commissioner John McGarr Commissioner Kathleen Tracy O'Flirm Commissioner Paul A. Ryan 1. Fire Claims Commissioner Price presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on her motion, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, 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 Canptroller's Office: Brewers Hardware $ 12.04 Dri-Chen Extinguisher Co. 743.45 ESCO 31.50 Excelsior Garage 6,085.87 Forest Hills 900.00 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp 647.46 Motorola 98.00 Northville 312.37 Portronix Cammnications 3,911.60 Pronto Printer 116.00 Repp, Michael, Jr. 123.00 $12,980.69 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 8:35.pm. i 1 I I I March 4, 1992 AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN. L. Appointments: - Zoning Board of Appeals - Board of Ethics Councilwoman OrFlinn said she had received a resume from Thomas Rent who had volunteered to serve on the Board of Ethics, therefore on motion of Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was tmanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Thomas J. R. Kent, 731 Forest Avenue as a member of the Board of Ethics for the remaining term, said tern expiring December 1992. Zoning Board of Appeals On motion of Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby reappoint Thomas Gunther, 9 Orchard Road as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals or a tern of five years, said tern expiring February 1997. 2. Set Date for Public Hearing - One Way on Rouken Glen The Administrator said that the Traffic Committee at the behest of local residents, had considered changing traffic patterns at the entrance to Rouken Glen. He said that it was recommended by the Traffic Committee that the northwest spur of East Drive at the intersection with Murray Avenue be made a one way street, allowing traffic to travel in a southwesterly direction and at its intersection with Murray Avenue, this would allow traffic to travel in a southeasterly direction. On motion of Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously I RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set April 1, 1992 as the date to hold the Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law designating East Drive as a one way street at the entrance to Rouken Glen; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is authorized to have the legal notice of Public Hearing published in a official newspaper of the Town and that the Notice also be posted on the Clerk/s official Bulletin Board 2 March 4, 1992 3. Discussion - Murray Avenue Truck Study Allan Davis, whose firm had prepared the Murray Avenue Truck Study, presented the Board members with the highlights of the report. The Board questioned him on certain aspects of it. Mr. Silverberg suggested that the Board accept the document and then open the floor to discussion. On motion made by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby accept the Murray Avenue Truck Study as prepared and presented by Allan Davis Associates, Inc. Ken McCartney, 163 Murray Avenue, said that he had counted 76 trucks go past his house during a fairly short span of time, and that it was becoming a real nuisance, in addition to being unsafe. A resident said that the 25 mph speed limit was not being enforced, and that the police should stop the trucks to see where they are I oing, because he believed that Murray was being used as a cut through. Michael Carr, 263 Murray, said that the street is in terrible condition, paving has not been done, other than patching as long as he could remember. Jack Coughlin said that the street had not been paved for even longer than that, as a long time resident, I cant remember the last time it liad been paved. A resident stated that the character of the road was being inundated, where most residential district average 500 cars, we average 5000, and wanted to know if a sign could be put up reminding drivers of the speed limit, and that the area was not to be used as a shortcut. Valerie O'Keefe said that the lines on Maple Hill Drive are all faded and unclear and that there are many ruts that need filling, especially at the intersection of Maple Hill and Murray. Joseph Floyd, Murray Avenue, read a list of the trucks that he had observed using Murray as a thoroughfare. He listed the trucks: Eamon, Suburban, Collins, Premium Landscaping, Seagrams Liquors, Grand Union, New car carriers, armored carrier trucks, as well trucks with no printed names on them. �. Levine said last night the noise from the traffic was appalling and that the Board would have to take some action. The road needs to be repaved. Supervisor Silverstone said that since Murray Avenue was a County road, they would have to be solicited to repave and she suggested that a contingent be put together to pressure them to repave. She also offered the services our new County Legislator, George Latimer, who might be able to help. There then followed a long discussion on the truck problem and the study. It was decided by the Board to table this until the April 22, 1992 meeting. 3 i March 4, 1992 4. Authorization - Ice Rink Trust Fund Mr. Altieri said that the Town Recreation Commission had requested the Town Board to adopt a resolution approving the establishment of an Ice Rink Trust Fund which would be used exclusively for the Ice Rink. He said that the Comptroller had recommended that the account be opened with the Bank of New York. On motion of Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the opening of an account to be known as the "Ice Rink Trust Fund, the funds to be used exclusively for the Ice Rink; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that on recommendation made by the Town Comptroller the Ice Rink Trust Fund account shall be opened at the Bank of New York. 5. Authorization - Installation of Fire Hydrant - Vine Street The Administrator said that he had received a communication from John Hoch, Manager of WJWW, about the installation of a 611 water main on Vine Street, and he said that WJWW was recommending the installation of a fire hydrant on Vine Street to improve fire protection in the area. He said that Mr. Hoch said that the installation cost is already included in the previously approved Capital Improvement Project. Councilwoman Price asked where the exact placement would be of the Hydrant and suggested that the placement not be at the end near the park. After a brief deliberation, on motion of Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the installation of a fire hydrant on Vine Street with the understanding that there be no expenditures of monies other than those already approved for WW local capital project; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the fire hydrant not be placed at the end of Vine Street close to the park. 6. Authorization - WJWW - Water Billing Surcharge The Supervisor said that as she had previously reported, the City of New York was levying a surcharge on water usage on a per capita basis. She said that as outlined in the communication from John Hoch, the rec4amnendation is that WJWW be authorized to apply an excess per capita water usage surcharge to residential water bills, which would help recoup the $15o,000 reduction in net earnings caused by the New York City surcharge. 4 March 4, 1992 Supervisor Silverstone said that Mr. Hoch had recommended, and she agreed, to a billing plan that would impose a surcharge to the September quarterly bills, and to the July, August and September monthly bills. She said summer is the high usage time, and it was proposed that the surcharge amount be nineteen cents per hundred cubic feet, which when calculated out with average usage, recovers about $31,400, which will cover the Towns share of the City,s surcharge. The Board held a brief discussion, questioning the amount that a typical resident would have to pay for the surcharge The Supervisor answered that it be about $3.80. I On motion of Councilwoman OIFlinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck authorizes Westchester Joint Water Works to institute the recovery of excess per capita usage charge of nineteen cents (19) per hundred cubic feet of water effective as of June 1992. 7. Resolution - Amend Town Fee Schedule The Board decided to table this to the next meeting. 8. Resolution Re: Hoare Rule Request - Affordable Housing Town of Mamaroneck Mr. Silverberg said to set up the structure of the Affordable Housing project it would be necessary to adopt a home rule request to appoint a Housing Authority to take action on the various decisions to be made and to be the authority to oversee the project. After discussion on motion of Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Town Counsel to prepare the necessary Hoare Rule Request for the implementation of the Affordable Housing Project, said document to be forwarded by him to the State in as timely a fashion as feasible. 9. Salary Authorization - Police Department Pursuant to the memo from Police Chief Munch, on motion of Councilwoman OIFlinn, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, authorization is hereby granted by the Town Board for payment of salary as provided for in the 1992 Town Budget, to Gerald C. McCarthy, who has been hired for the position of Police Officer, at an annual rate of $30,330, effective March 19, 1992. 5 March 4, 1992 Item not on agenda 10. Authorization - Retainer Agreement - Davids Island Councilwoman Price said that with the proposed development of Davids Island facing us, she had spoken with member of our Board, the Mayors fram the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck about the joint hiring of Counsel to help in the fight. She said that the Village of Larchmont had camuitted to be part of the agreement to obtain Counsel,, and that she had spoken with Steve Silverberg, who said that he was interested in the issue, so she therefore was requesting that the Board approve an agreement to retain Counsel at a capped amount of $5,000. The Board talked about the development and which cammunities had shown an interest in joining us in retaining Counsel. On motion of Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was tu�animously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the expenditure of no more than $5000 to retain Steven M. Silverberg, to serve as Counsel on the Davids Island issue. AWOURIWM: On motion duly made and seconded the meeting was adjourned into Executive Session to discuss possible litigation at 10:15 pen. Respectfully submitted, ��Z Patricia DiCioccio Town Clerk 6 i