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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992_11_18 Town Board Regular Minutes i MINUTES OF THE BUDGET WORK SESSION, REGULAR MEETING, OF THE TOWN BOARD AND THE BOARD OF FIRE COMA SSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF M2WNECK HELD ON THE 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1992 IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MN1ARONECK, NY. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Silverstone at 6:00 pm, at which time on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned into a Budget Work Session to discuss changes and to meet with community groups. The Budget Work Session, on motion made by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGarr, was unanimously declared adjourned at 8:25 pa. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Silverstone at 8:30 pm, in the Court Roam. Present were the following members of the Board: Supervisor Caroline Silverstone. Councilwoman Elaine Price Councilman John McGarr Councilwoman Kathleen Tracy OIF�linn Councilman Paul A. Ryan Also present were: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Steven M. Silverberg, Town Counsel Louis Santoro, Fire chief CALL TO ATTENTION Supervisor Silverstone pointed out to those assembled the locations of exits as required by law for public gatherings. PUBLIC HEARING -Parking Ordinance - Forest Avenue On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGarr, the hearing was opened. The Administrator explained that this problem of parking had been brought to the attention of the Traffic Committee, who said that because of the school and heavy traffic, this parking prohibition should help, and also to allow emergency vehicles access if necessary. i November 18, 1992 The Supervisor asked those who wished to speak in favor of law to now do so. Mary Lou Biaco said that she was very much in favor. Richard Benanatti, Murray Avenue resident, said that he also favored passage and showed pictures to the Board members illustrating the congestion. The Supervisor then asked if there was anyone in opposition to the law. When no one came forward, on motion made and seconded by Councilmen McGarr and Ryan, the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby adopt Local Law No. ?-1992 as follows: Local Law No. - 1992 his Local Law shall be known as I'M Parking on Forest Avenuem" and provides as follows: Section 1. Purpose: The purpose of this local law is to prohibit parking on the north and south sides of Forest Avenue between Murray and Weaver Street. Section 2. Parking Restrictions: Parking shall be prohibited on the north and south sides of Forest Avenue between Murray and Weaver Street. Section 3 Signs to be Erected: Proper signs shall be erected designating the restrictions provided for in this local law. Section 4. Penalties: A violation of this local law shall be a violation, subject to a fine as may be set from time to time by resolution of the Town Board with regard to all no parking laws in the Town. Section S. Severability: Should any provision of this local law be declared invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction such declaration shall not invalidate any other provision of this local law. Section 6. Effective Date: This local law shall take effect immediately. 2 I i i i November 18, 1992 PRESENTATION - Bob Hochberg, Chair - Conservation Advisory Commission Mr. Hochberg explained that the CAC was a tri-municipal body serving the Town Mamaroneck and the Villages of Mamaroneck and Larchmont, and that he was here to file the official report for the year 1990 through 1991. He said that he wanted to highlight the projects that the CAC had been involved in during the past year, some of which are ongoing. He reported that on the Conservation Areas, the CAC had put together a work plan in 1989 that was updated in the fall 1990, which the CAC: reported to the Town Board by memo, and we also inspected the Leatherstocking Trail in 1991. Premium Conservation Area - it was recommended by the CAC that consideration be given to putting up tow-away signs, until it was decided to narrow the entranceway - better defining it as an entrance. He said that in addition, the pot-hole ridden dirt road had been filled in with gravel and poles were placed with fill, not necessarily as recommended by CAC, but soon to more closely be put in as specified and that reconstruction of the boardwalk be accomplished over a three year period. Hammocks Conservation Area - He reported that the illegal dumping had been stopped by installing poles and a looked chain - and because of a inquiry on the boundary between the Conservation Area and the Soccer Field, the CAC will look into establishing a boundary in 1992. Mr. Hochberg updated the Board on the projects handled by the CAC this past year such as the summer interns cleaning the Conservation areas; Environmental Gardening; Store Drain stenciling; Environmental Events; The review of the proposed laws of the Town; as well as many topics that were discussed by the CAC but not undertaken by them. The Board thanked him for his report and for the work the CAC has done on behalf of the Town. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments - Cable TV Board Councilman Ryan said that he had been reminded that the tern of Bill Littauer, the Town of Mamaroneck representative on the Cable TV Board was ending and that he would like to recommend his reappointment. Therefore, on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby reappoint William Littauer, as a member of the Cable TV Board of Control for a tern of two years, said tern expiring November 1994. 2. Award of Contract TA-92-3 - Removal of Asbestos Mr. Altieri reported that this contract is for the removal of asbestos from the Larchmont Motel building, which is required prior 3 I November 18, 1992 to the final demolition; the funding for this being provided by a Community Development Block Grant. He said that the following bids were received: Position Contractor Total Bid Low Capital Safety Company $34,200 Bidder Garfield, NJ 2nd DOBCO, Inc 35,910 West Patterson, NJ 3rd Fiber Control 42,800 Wantagh, NY 4th ECO Environment Group 68,538 Pelham, NY 5th North Shore Environment Solutions 73,590 Glen Cove, NY Mr. Altieri recommended that the contract be awarded to Capital Safety Company as the lowest responsible bidder. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board, on recommendation of the Town Administrator, does hereby award the Contract TA-92-3, to Capital Safety Company, as the lowest responsible bidder, at a cost of $34,200 for them to remove asbestos at the Larchmont Motel Site, said cost to be paid by the funds received from the Community Block Grant; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to execute and sign the contract on behalf of the Town with Capital Safety Company- The Administrator advised the Board that the contractor must provide a notice to the State Labor Department ten days prior to the commencement of the asbestos removal, therefore the Town can anticipate that the work will begin at the end of November. 3. Authorization - Pre-Construction Activities Affordable Housing Project The Administrator said that the Town Board is required to proceed with the following pre-construction activities at the Motel site: A. Award Bid for the Construction of Site Fence B. Authorization for Survey Services C. Authorization to Erect a Construction Sign A. Construction of Site Fence - He said that Tri-Tech had received the bids and recommended that the contract be awarded to Future Fence Company, the lowest responsible bidder at $7,272, which is funded by the Community Block Grant. 4 i I I I November 18, 1992 The Bids were: Future Fence Company - 7,272.00 Westchester Fence Inc. - $11,200.00 Certified Fence Corp - $ 8,875.00 Zepco Fence Inc - $14,150.00 Following a discussion on timing and the aesthetics of the fence, on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board, on recommendation from the Tri-Tech Group, do hereby award the contract for the erection of a construction fence at the motel site to Future Fence Company of Mamaroneck, as the lowest responsible bidder at $7,272, said cost to be funded the Community Block Grant; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to sign and execute the contract of fencing with Future Fence Company on behalf of the Town. B. Authorization - Survey Services - The Administrator said that various survey services would be needed for the erection of the fence as well as for preparation for the final plans and drawings of the Housing Development, therefore authorization if requested to expend an amount not to exceed $4,500 for survey services. He said that the construction manager would be obtaining the price quotes and that the funds would be from the Community Development Block Grant. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of not more than $4,500 for survey services at the Motel Site, price quotes to be obtained by the Construction Manager and that this will be funded through the Commuiity Development Grant; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator be and is hereby.authorized to execute the contract for the survey services. C. Authorization for Construction Sign - Mr. Altieri said that it will be necessary to erect a construction sign at the Motel Site, the purpose of which is to provide information regarding the development, in addition, it is a requirement of the community Development Block Grant that certain language be on the construction sign. He requested that authorization be granted to expend an amount not to exceed $2,000, of which $850 would be funded by the Coamriunity Development Block Grant. After a brief dialogue regarding what would be required on the sign, as well as how it would look and the placement of it; on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman MUM, it was unanimously, 5 I I November 18, 1992 RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of not more than $2,000 for a sign to be erected at the Motel Site, $850 of the cost of the sign shall be paid by the funds from the Community Development Block Grant; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator be and is hereby authorized to execute and contract that may be required in regard to this sign. 4. Resolution of Endorsement - Housing Authority Fund Grant The Administrator said that the proposed resolution given to the Board members be adopted, said resolution being a requirement for applying for the Housing Implementation Fund Grant. On motion of Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously, WHEREAS, The Town of Mamaroneck has identified the need for affordable housing opportunities; and WHEREAS, Such housing opportunities are critical to maintaining a balanced population; and WHEREAS, The construction of affordable housing will not be possible for the target population without financial assistance; and WHEREAS, Westchester County has established a goal of assisting in the creation of affordable housing through the Housing Implementation Fund; MW THMUNIORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby request funding in the amount of $185,000 to assist with infrastructure costs associated with the construction of a fifty four unit rental housing development in the Town of Mamaroneck 5. Authorization - Construction er - Affordable Manag Housing Mr. Altieri requested the Boards approval to make an advance payment in the amount of $10,800 for work performed to date by the Tri-Tech Group, who are serving as the Construction Managers for the Town's Affordable Housing Project on the Motel site. He said the payment amount would be reimbursed by the Housing Authority when the bonds for construction are issued. On motion of Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, 6 I November 18, 1992 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby authorize the advance payment of $10,800 to the Tri-Tech Group, Construction Managers at the Motel site, for work performed to date, said payment to be reimbursed to the Town when bonds are issued for the construction of the housing. 6. Authorization - Sale of Surplus Equipment The Town Administrator said that there was a trailer which is no longer of any use to the Town and that he recommends that it be declared surplus, and that he be authorized to advertise it for sale by sealed bid, saying the value was about $200 to $400. On motion of Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby declare the 1968 Trailer, ID *A145521, as surplus equipment; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Administrator is authorized to advertise said trailer for sale by sealed bid. 7. Salary Authorizations - Recreation On motion of Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O,Flinn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1992 Town Budget, the Town Board does authorize the payment of salary to the following: Dan Ronan, Youth Hockey Instructor, $10/hr, retroactive to 11/7/92. Irwin Friedman, Youth Hockey Instructor, $10/hr, retroactive to 11/7/92. David Macri, Youth Hockey Instructor, $10/hr, retroactive to 11/7/92. John Ronan, Youth Hockey Instructor, $10/hr, retroactive to 11/7/92. James Thompson, Youth Hockey Instructor, $11/hr, retroactive to 11/7/92. Arthur Bruno, Youth Hockey Instructor, $14/hr, retroactive to 11/7/92. Steve Pellitier, Alt. Youth Hockey Instructor, $14/hr, retroactive to 11/7/92. 7 i November 18, 1992 Michael Chiapparelli, A1t.Youth Hockey Instructor, $14/hr, retroactive to- 11/7/92. Stephanie Zalewski, Alternate Cashier, Hcnmtocks Park Ice Rink, $8.50/hr, effective 11/18/92 Joanne Schroeder, Alternate Cashier, Hummocks Park Ice Rink, $8.50/hr, effective 11/18/92 Jason Torre, Alternate Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $6/hr, effective 11/18/92 BOARD OF FIRE COM aSSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Silverstone at 9:20 pm in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Elaine Price Commissioner John McGarr Commissioner Kathleen Tracy O,Flinn 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 Comptrollers Office: l AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. $ 847.50 Dri Chan Extinguisher Co. 111.35 Dri Chen Extinguisher Co. 231.00 Dri Chem Extinguisher Co. 349.64 Dri Chen Extinguisher Co. 330.00 Dri Chen Extinguisher Co. 234.00 Larchmont Auto Parts 239.76 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp 412.80 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp 158.18 Mamaroneck Glass & Mirror 110.00 Metropolitan of Cr., Inc. 173.70 Motorola Inc. 80.00 Motorola Inc. 252.50 Motorola Communication 1,530.00 NYNEX 9.00 Olson & Gordon Stationers, Inc. 99.79 R. G. Brewer Inc. 161.98 8 November 18, 1992 R. G. Brewer Inc. 131.39 Town of MamIk Fire Department 375.00 Town of MamIk Professional Firefighters, Assoc. 110.04 W. S. Darley & Co. 64.03 $ 6,011.66 There being no further business to came before this Omission, on motion by Ccumissioner McGarr, seconded by Ca missioner O•Flinn, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 9:31.pm. TOWN CLERK REPORTS The Town Clerk filed the monthly report from the Building Department for the Month of October 1992. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion made and seconded, it was unanimously adjourned to a Budget Work Session at 9:35 pan. Respectfully submitted, Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk 9