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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF
FIRE COMMIISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 15TH DAY
OF NOVEMBER 1989 IN THE COURT ROOM
OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON
POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by
Supervisor Battalia at 7:00 p.m., at which time the Board recessed
into a Budget Work Session.
The Budget Work Session was held in Conference Roan A, after which
time, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously declared
adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR =PING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order at 8:30
p.m. in the Court Roan
Present were the following members of the Board:
Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia
Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone
Councilwoman Elaine Price
Councilman John McGarr
Councilman Stephen Chapin was unable to be present at the meeting.
Also present were:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Paulette Gabbriellini, Assistant to
the Administrator
Eric S. Zaidins, Counsel to the Town
Carmine DeLuca, Comptroller
Richard Tortorella, Fire Chief
William McDermott, 1st Deputy Fire Chief
CALL TO ANON
Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the locations of
exits as required by law for public gatherings.
Supervisor Battalia explained that the Public Hearing on the
Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption would not be held tonight due to
a clerical error which failed to have the Notice published on time.
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PRESENTATION - Burton Meighan
Town Historian g
The Supervisor called on Burton Meighan, who presented his final
report as Historian of the Town of Mamaroneck, noting that he has
held this post since 1979 when he was 79 years of age, but does not
now possess the feisty vigor of his eighties and, therefore, with a
tinge of reluctance, makes way for a younger and more active
successor.
PROCLAMATION - Town Historian - Burton Meighan
Supervisor Battalia asked Mr. Meighan to introduce his family, and
presented him with the following proclamation: i
JDH£REA$,_ DURZON C. M£IGHAN having given gratuitouslg of - !,r?- -- —
his time anA efforts for a Aerate since he was
appointeb as town Historian at the goung age
of 79; anA
WHEREAS, he has committed his life to a career in law,
which he has practiced for over half a centurg;
anh
WHEREAS, he is trulg one of the communitg's chiluren having
been born in Mamaroneck in 1900; ana
WHEREAS, DURC(N C. MEIG#tAN ties":this communitg to our
historic past having been activelg involveo
in the horse anfi wagon anf'`trolleg car hags; anf
WHEREAS, in his quiet, but consistent wag, he has serve]) the
public over his lifetime ''a rare qualitg which his
chilfiren, granAchilfren,"frienfs=rant business
associates aII ,afmire;=anf
WHEREAS, this "Gentleman"'has been instrumental in both
the living `anf forming of the values in Our town;
anf
WHEREAS, he is much aumiref for his abilitg` to he a walking
historg book.
N(0MM tH£REF DR£, BE It R£SOCVED
that I, Dolores A. l3attalia, supervisor of the town
of Mamaroneck fl'herebg proclaim' Mefnesfag,
November 15, 1989
DURI(ON C. M£IGHAN DA1g
throughout the town of Mamaroneck anh urge all
resifents to join with me anh the town Doarf to
honor, recognize anf thank BURTON C. M£IGHAN for
his extraorfinarg service renferef to cur town.
44� ,,Y IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set mg hanf
anh cause)) the seal of the town of Mamaroneck
to be affixef this 15th as of November 1989.
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Sv0 Dolores A. Battalia, supervisor
.� < town of Mamaroneck
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At this time the order of the agenda was changed and item No. 1
under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up.
II 1. Appointment - Town Historian
Supervisor Battalia called on Gloria Pritts, who briefly
addressed the Board and commented on how honored she was to
become Historian of the Town and the Village of Mamaroneck as
well. She added that she would like to see the Historians of
the past honored by the Town, since records go back to the
1690/s. She mentioned also that the Mamaroneck Village
Historical Society on Wednesday, November 29th, is having an
historical program on 100 years of the this building which was
the high school, that everyone is invited, and that it will be
taped for cable.
The Supervisor then, upon recommendation of Burton Meighan,
requested a motion to appoint Gloria Poccia Pritts as new Town
Historian. On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by
Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
appoints Gloria Poccia Pritts of
the Village of Mamaroneck as
Town Historian, to fulfill the
vacancy created by the resignation
of Burton C. Meighan.
At this time the regular order of the agenda was resumed.
PUBLIC BEARINGS - Amendment to Chapter 51 - Noise Regulation
- Installation of Stop Signs-Falls Road and
Lakeside Drive
Supervisor Battalia asked that the Public Hearing on the
installation of STOP signs be taken up first and, on motion by
Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman John McGarr, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing
be, and hereby is declared open.
The Town Clerk presented for the record the Affidavits of
Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing.
The Town Administrator explained and, afterward, Supervisor
II Battalia asked if anyone wished to speak on behalf of the proposed
STOP sign installation or in opposition. There being no response,
she requested a motion to close the hearing and, on motion by
Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McGarr, the Public
Hearing was unanimously declared closed.
Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilwoman Silverstone, the following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
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WHEREAS, the Town Board of the
Town of Mamaroneck has held a
Public Hearing on Wednesday,
November 15, 1989 to consider an
amendment to Chapter 81 (Vehicle
and Traffic) of the Code of the
Town of Mamaroneck with respect
to erecting STOP signs at the
intersections of Falls Road and
Lakeside Drive;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the following
intersections are hereby designated
pursuant to Section 1660(a) of the
Vehicle and Traffic Law as a "STOP
intersection," and STOP signs shall
conform in all respects with the
provision of Section 1682 and 1683
of the Vehicle and Traffic Law and
hereby ordered posted.
Add Section 81-6(73) on the Southeast
and Northwest corners of Lakeside
Drive at the intersection of Falls
Road.
This Local Law shall take effect
immediately upon compliance with
11 Section 1682 and 1683 of the Vehicle
and Traffic Law.
Supervisor Battalia asked for a motion to open the public hearing
on a proposed amendment to Chapter 51 with regard to noise
regulation, and on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing
be, and hereby is declared open.
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The Town Clerk presented for the record the Affidavits of
Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing.
Town Counsel, Eric Zaidins, explained the nature of the proposed
amendment, noting specifically that this amendment is to change
permitted hours of operation of domestic power tools and equipment
to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays; to limit the number of certain types of
domestic power tools and equipment that may be used at any one site
at one time; and to amend the penalties for offenses.
III The Supervisor asked if anyone wished to address the Board in favor
or in opposition. Andrew Watson of Oakdale Road questioned how the
particular hours were arrived at, noting that in sane instances it
could incur added expense for people who hire workers. A great
I deal of discussion ensued among the Board and some of the
residents. Councilwoman Price stated that she had received a call
from a resident, Frank Claps, who could not be here tonight and had
wished to address the Board on this subject and asked if the
passage of this ordinance could be delayed until he could comment.
Following further discussion, the final consensus among the Board
was to adjourn this hearing until the Scarsdale ordinance could be
studied in order to clear up same very significant points.
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Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously resolved that this Public
Hearing be adjourned to the Town Board Meeting of December 6th.
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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The Meeting was called to order by Cciiiissioner Battalia at 9:10
p.m in the Court Room.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia
Commissioner Caroline Silverstone
Commissioner Elaine Price
Commissioner John McGarr
1. Commissioner Price presented fire claims for authorization of
payment and on her motion, seconded by Commissioner
Silverstone, 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:
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. $ 169.90
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 114.00
Consolidated Uniform Service 69.30
ESOO 25.00
Friscia's Deli & Meats 840.67
Imperial Bag & Paper Co., Inc. 222.67
Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 133.97
Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 36.16
Mamaroneck Garage, Inc. 38.00
NYNEX 9.00
Town of Mamaroneck Professional
Fire Fighters Association 110.04
$1,768.71
There being no further business to came before this Commission, on
motion by Commissioner Silverstone, seconded by Commissioner
McGarr, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Item 1 Appointment - Town Historian was taken up earlier in
the meeting.
2. Re-Notice Public Hearing - Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption
On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwomman
Silverstone, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets December 6, 1989 at 8:15 p.m.
as the date for a Public Hearing
on the proposed Alternative
III Veterans Tax Exemption;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be,
and she hereby is authorized to
publish in an official newspaper
of the Town of Mamaroneck, the
Notice of said Hearing as required
by law.
3. Authorization - Financial Management/Personnel Administration
Computer System
Councilman McGarr stated that because he is employed by IBM,
he would have to abstain frcmm any vote on this item.
The Town Administrator briefly summarized the operations of
the Town that have been computerized within the past three
years and noted that the 1990 budget proposes to complete the
computerization of all departments with the exception of the
Highway and Public Works Department. He went on to state that
for 1990 the greatest level of computerization being proposed
is that of financial management and personnel administration.
He introduced the proposal of the IBM Appication System/400,
noting that IBM is the hardware primarily available through a
New York State purchasing contract allowing a 35-40% discount,
making other computer hardware non-competitive. The
Administrator further explained that this proposal would
computerize the general ledger accounting, the purchasing
system, budget preparation and budget processing and just
about all activities of the Comptrollers office, as well as
same aspects of personnel administration. He stated that the
total expenditure for this proposal is $146,842.00, which
would cover hardware, software, a five-year maintenance
program and training of the Tawn staff on the use of the
system. Mr. Altieri added that purchase of this system would
be done through the use of a statutory note, which is a
ten-year debt instrument portioned for each year.
The Administrator mentioned that the representative frown IBM,
Lee Dayton and Ed Brown from DB Systems, who acts as our
consultant and was involved in determining the software
package best suited for the Town, are both present to answer
any questions. He concluded that the financial management
package offered meets the requirements of the New York State
Division of Audit and Control, with whom the Town must file a
variety of reports.
Following a brief question/answer period, On motion by
Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwanan Price, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to execute agreements with IBM
for New World Systems Financial
Management System IBM Application
System/400.
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4. Resolution - Establish Service Charge (Returned Checks)
The Administrator explained that the Comptroller had
identified that the New York State Legislature, under Chapter
203 of the 1989 Laws has authorized local governments to
impose, by resolution, a service charge for those checks
returned by depository banks due to insufficient funds.
The Town Comptroller, Carmine DeLuca, responded to questions
frcan the Board and, following same discussion, on motion by
Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board
of the Town of Mamaroneck, by
virtue of its power does hereby
institute a charge of $15.00 for
any check received by the Town and
returned by depository banks due
to insufficient funds.
5. Report of Bids - a) Night Vision Scope
b) Leaf Disposal
Following explanation by the Administrator, on motion by
Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
awards Contract TA-89-8 to
Professional Security Systems,
Inc. of Larchmont, New York as
the lowest responsible bidder to
furnish a Night Vision Scope in
the amount of $5,595.00 to the
Town of Mamaroneck.
The Administrator reviewed and updated the situation on leaf
disposal and explained the options. On motion by Councilwoman
Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
awards Contract TA-89-9 to
Earthgro Compost Service of
Lebanon, Connecticut as the
lowest responsible bidder to
furnish transportation and disposal
of leaves at the rate of $7.06/yard
loose and $8.43/yard compacted.
6. Salary Authorization - Highway Department
Recreation
On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman
McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
appoints David Paterno of Mamaroneck,
seasonal Laborer at $7.00 per hour,
retroactive to November 7, 1989.
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On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman .
McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that as provided for in
the 1989 Town Budget, authorization
ii 'hereby granted-for payment of
salary to the following:
HOMMOCKS PARK ICE RINK
Robert Lunde, Manager-, $13.00/hour, effective 11/18/89.
Robert Singletary, Manager, $10.00/hour, effective 11/18/89.
Timothy Codispoti , Manager, $10.00/hour, effective 11/18/89.
Al Guimaraes, Skate Guard, $7.00/hour, effective 11/22/89.
Mario Castano, Skate Guard, $7.00/hour, effective 11/22/89.
Jack Schroeder, Skate Guard, $5.00/hour, effective 11/22/89.
Ruth Ortiz, Skate Guard (weekends) , $7.00/hour, effective 11/22/89.
Holly Matturro, Skate Guard (weekends) , $7.00/hour, effective 11 /22/89.
Robert Thaule, Skate Guard (Sundays & holidays) , $7.00/hour, effective 11/5/89.
Lee Rearigc Skate Room Attendant, $8.00/hour, effective 11 /22/89.
Kirby Finn, Skate Room Attendant, $6.00/hour, effective 11/22/89.
Bill McGuire, First Aid Attendant, $8.00/hour, effective 11 /22/89.
Doug Barron, First Aid Attendant, $7.00/hour, effective 11/22/89.
Cindy Badolato, First Aid Attendant, $7.00/hour, effective 11/22/89.
Al Wallen, Custodian, $9.00/hour, effective 11/5/89.
Jeremiah Riggans, Custodian, $7.00/hour, effective 11/10/89.
Michael Curtin, Alternate Skate Guards, $5.00/hour, effective 11/22/89.
John Schroeder, Alternate Skate- Guard, $5.00/hour, effective 11/22/89.
YOUTH HOCKEY - -_ - -
Alexander Fletcher, Instructor, $24.00/hour, effective 11/1 /89.
Oliver Gill , Instructor, $24.00/hour, effective 11/1/89.
Kim Eaton, Instructor, $14.00/hour, effective 11/8/89.
Silvio Ferraro, Instructor, $14.00/hour, effective 11/8/89.
Michael Chiaparelli , Instructor, $14.00/hour, effective 11/8/89.
David Doherty, Instructor, $13.00/hour, effective 11/8/89.
Mark Forzaglia, Instructor, $13.00/hour, effective 11/8/89.
Douglas Treasurer, Instructor, $11 .00/hour, effective 11/8/89.
Michael Ferro, Instructor, $10.00/hour, effective 11/08/89.
Dustin Brady, Assistant Instructor, $4.75/hour, effective 11/18/89.
Jody Gill , Assistant Instructor, $4.75/hour, effective 11/18/89.
Andrew Hirschhorn, Assistant Instructor, $4.50/hour, effective 11/18/89.
Allison Keane, Assistant Instructor, $4.50/hour, effective 11 /18/89.
5 Elliott -Rubenzhal , Assistant Instructor, $4.50/hour, effective 11/18/89.
Steven Forzaglia, Junior Assistant. Instructor, $3.50/hour, effective 11/18/89.
FIGURE SKATING -
Stephen Savino, Director, Total Salary for Season $6,550.00, effective 10/28/89.
Julie Savino Friedman, Senior Instructor, $30.00/hour, effective 11/19/89. •
Tracy Savino, Senior Instructor (alternate) , $30.00/hour, effective 11/19/89.
Leslie Friedman, Senior Instructor, $30.00/hour, effective 11/19/89.
_ Penny Doyle, Senior Instructor, $30.00/hour, effective 11 /19/89.
Kathy Byrd, Senior Instructor, $30.00/hour, effective 11/19/89.
Ann Marie Neto, Junior Instructor, $22.00/hour, effective 11/19/89.
Juli Vozik, Junior Instructor, $22.00/hour, effective 11/19/89.
Diana Moore, Junior Instructor, $22.00/hour, effective 11/19/89.
Heidi Kaplan, Junior Instructor, $22.00/hour, effective 11/19/89.
Chris Rendiro, Senior Skating Instructor, $30.00/hour, effective 11/19/89.
Kamey Healey, Senior Instructor, $30.00/hour, effective 11/19/89.
Jeanne Jung, Senior Instructor, $30.00/hour, effective 11/19/89.
'Nicole DiRaimondo, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool , $5.00/hour, effective 11/1/89.
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Margaret O'Neill , Cashier, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $10.00/hour, effective 11/22/,
KenHarriott,_First Aid Attendant, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $7.00/hour, effective'
11/22/89.
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7. Authorization - Initiate Legal Proceedings-Delinquent
Taxpayers
Following explanation by Town Counsel, Eric Zaidins, on motion
III by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town
of Mamaroneck has found that there
are taxes or local assessments levied
or assessed upon or against certain
properties of various persons,
copartnerships and corporations, with
fees, penalties, additions and
expenses, which are and remain unpaid;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby
directed by this Board, to maintain an
action in the name of the Town against
all owner or owners of such properties
for the amount of such tax, penalties,
interest, fees, additions and expenses
remaining unpaid and uncollected for
I more than one (1) year upon or against
the property of the following persons,
copartnerships or coporations, public
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or private, liable for such tax or
assessment, or the representatives of
such person, copartnership or corporation
public or private:
Jacqueline Shannon Block 122 Lot 410
California Associates Block 202 Lot 110
Mahlon Beakes Block 206 Lot 129
Peter & Irene Nickles Block 330 Lot 227
Lorenzo & Felicetta Vallario Block 402 Lot 325
John Isbister Block 608 Lot 511
Larchmont Nurseries, Inc. Block 702 Lot 51
Michael Carchietta Block 813 Lot 41
Leon & Natalie Der Calousdian Block 830 Lot 17
E.G. Simuro, Inc. Block 830 Lot 103
Adrienne Bedell Hull Block 833 Lot 445
Block 833 Lot 460
Block 833 Lot 465
Block 833 Lot 470
Block 833 Lot 475
Henry Weiss Block 910 Lot 84
in the Supreme Court of the Ninth
Judicial District, with like effect
as in civil actions generally under
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the Civil Practice Law and Rules with
the right to institute supplementary
proceedings upon such judgment
irrespective of the amount of the
judgement recovered.
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8. Bond Resolution - Larchmont Motel
The Administrator commented that pursuant to Local Finance
III Law, whenever a municipality draws funds, it must adopt a
resolution, and though the final purchase price of the
Larchmont Motel has not yet been agreed upon, the resolution
merely authorizes issuance not to exceed the amount indicated
in the resolution, and it requires affirmative vote of at
least four members of the Council to be considered valid. He
noted that the Town Clerk is then required to print the
resolution and purchase an appropriate notice within ten days
of its adoption.
Thereafter, on motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by
Councilwoman Silverstone, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
BOND RESOLUTION DATED NOVEMBER 15, 1989.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,740,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF THE TOWN OF NANARONIDCK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK,
TO PAY PART OF THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF A PARCEL OF
APPROXIMATELY 1.78 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF
BOSTON POST ROAD AND IKOMMOCKS ROAD, AND THE BUILDING LOCATED
THEREON.
WHEREAS, by Stipulation of Settlement dated July 24, 1989, the
Town of Mamaroneck, C. Mayone Corp., doing business as the
Larchmont Motel, and the County of Westchester, agreed that
the Town of Mamaroneck would acquire a parcel of approximately
1.79 acres of land located on the corner of Boston Post Road
and Hammocks Road, including the building located thereon
currently being used as a 53 unit motel and owned by C. Mayon
Corp. and being commonly known as the Larchmont Motel; and
WHEREAS, said Town has agreed to acquire said property,
including the so-called Larchmont Motel, after having received
numerous complaints regarding said property, having recognized
a significant and disproportionate amount of crime at said
property, including significant documented drug traffic, after
having recognized the close proximity of said Larchmont Motel
to an elementar school and that the activities at said
Larchmont Motel constitute a potential danger to the health
and safety of the young children attending said elementary
school, and after having found that said Larchmont Motel is a
substantial drain upon police and other municipal services;
and
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WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the acquisition of said
parcel, including the building located thereon, including
compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental
Quality Review Act, have been performed; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize funding for that
acquisition;
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 of purpose of paying part
of the cost of the acquisition of the parcel of land and the
building located thereon described in the preambles hereof, in
III accordance with the Stipulation of Settlement described in the
preambles hereof, said land and building to be used for such
purposes as shall be determined by this Town Board in a
further resolution or resolutions of the Town Board, there are
hereby authorized to be issued $2,740,000 serial bonds of the
Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, pursuant to
the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated
cost of such specific of object or purpose is $2,900,000, and
that the plan for the financing thereof is as follows:
a) By the issuance of the $2,740,000 serial bonds
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; and
b) By the expenditure of $160,000 current funds of said
Town, previously expended therefor. Pursuant to
Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law, such current
funds shall constitute the down payment required by
Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of
III probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or
purposes is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 21(a) of
paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is
hereby further determined that the maximum 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
notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal
officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, foam and
contents, 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.
III 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 days after the date of such
publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the
provisions of the Constitution.
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Section 7. 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 fonu provided in
Ill Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 8. This resolution is adopted subject to permissive
referendum in accordance with Section 35.00 of the Local
Finance Law.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution wars
duly put to a vote on roll call which resulted as follows:
Dolores A. Battalia_VCTING aye .
Caroline Silverstone VOTING aye
Elaine Price VOTING aye
John McGarr VOTING aye
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
9. Resolution- County Tax
Supervisor Battalia stated that she heard the County Executive
has submitted his budget and the lowest tax increase would be
18%, the highest at 52% imposed upon the Village of Scarsdale,
and the calculated increase for the Town of Mamaroneck is
42%. She requested adoption of a resolution requesting the
County Legislator to verify this and, if it is the case, to
vote against the budget. She added that she does not think
this Comlmuiity can sustain a 42% increase in County Tax, which
was raised 13% last year and 15% the year before. She noted
that our tax is considerably higher than most communities.
Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilman McGarr, the following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, the County Executive has
submitted a Westchester County
Budget with a proposed tax increase
to the Town of Mamaroneck in the
amount of 42%; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck has
had an increase in Westchester
County Taxes of 13% last year and
15% the year before, causing it to
be unable to sustain an additional
42% increase this year;
N7W, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of
The Town of Mamaroneck hereby
requests that its County Legislator
for the 7th Legislative District
vote against this enormous County
Tax increase to the Town of
Mamaroneck for the year 1990.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
III There were no written or oral communications to come before the
Board at this time.
ADIOURNMEWI
There being no further business to came before the Board, on motion
by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, the
meeting was unanimously declared adjourned into a Budget Work
Session at 9:50 p.m.
Patricia A. DiCioccio
Town Clerk
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