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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF
FIRE COMbIISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF
I MAMATh HECK, HELD ON THE 4TH DAY
OF OCTOBER 1989 IN THE COURT ROOM
III OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON
POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
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CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by
Supervisor Battalia at 7:30 p.m., at which time the Board recessed
into Executive Session.
The Executive Session was held in Conference Room A to discuss
matters of personnel, after which time, on motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously declared adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by
Supervisor Battalia at 8:20 p.m. in the Court Room
I Present were the following members of the Board:
Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia
Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone
Councilman Stephen C. Chapin
Councilman John McGarr
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j Councilwoanan Elaine Price was unable to be present due to her
required attendance at a Back-To-School night for her daughter.
Also present were:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Paulette Gabbriellini, Assistant to
i the Administrator
j Eric S. Zaidins, •Counsel to the Town
Arthur Dallas, Police Commissioner
William McDermott, 1st Deputy Fire Chief
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CALL TO AlurENTION
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Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the locations of
exits as required by law for public gatherings.
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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
III The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 8:25
p.m. in the Court Roan.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia
Commissioner Caroline Silverstone
Commissioner Stephen C. Chapin
Commissioner John McGarr
1. Commissioner McGarr presented fire claims for authorization of
payment and on his motion, seconded by Councilwoman
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. $ 246.66
Larchmont Auto Parts Dist., Inc. 43.24
Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 303.21
William McDermott 18.69
Mamaroneck Glass Company 55.00
New England Uniform 1,492.70
Portronix 247.90
Rickert Lock & Safe Company 1.32
$2,408.72
There being no further business to cone before this Commission, on
motion by Commissioner McGarr, seconded by Commissioner Chapin, the
meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 6, 1989 were
presented and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by
Councilman McGarr, were unanimously approved with one change.
III AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Set Public Hearing - Amendment Flood Damage Prevention Law
On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman
McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets October 25, 1989 as the date
for a Public Hearing on a proposed
amendment to the Flood Damage
Prevention Law;
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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.
2. Set Public Hearing - Installation of Stop Signs at Doris Road
and Doris Lane at the Intersection of Prince Willow Lane
On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman
Chapin, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets October 25, 1989 as the date
for a Public Hearing on a proposed
installation of Stop Signs at Doris
Road and Doris Lane at the Intersection
of Prince Willow Lane;
and be it furthter
RESOLVED, that he 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.
1 3. Authorization - Ice Rink/Pool Concession Agreement
Following explanation by the Administrator and some discussion
by the Board, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded
by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to enter into agreement, subject
to certain amendments, with John
Chevalier of Rock Ridge Road, Town,
for the purpose of operating a
concession stand located at the
Hb muocks Ice Rink.
4. Authorization - License Agreement-Monroe Nursery School
The Administrator reported on the agreement and fielded some
questions from the Board. Councilwoman Silverstone then
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congratulated the selection committee and Paulette
Gabbriellini in particular for the tremendous job of choosing
an employee and working out this agreement. The Supervisor
also expressed thanks after which time, on motion by
Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Administrator to
enter into agreement with Jason
Lassiter of Peekskill, New York
to inhabit living quarters on
the second floor of the premises
known as 685 Weaver Street in
consideration for maintenance
services rendered.
5. Adoption of Operating Protocol for Larchmont Reservoir Valve
Following explanation by the Administrator, on motion by
Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
adopts the following operating
protocol for the Larchmont
Reservoir Valve:
1. Normal Automatic Target is Freeboard 042 inches.
2. An extended period of unsettled weather such a
northeasterly flow or an occluded front which
cause the normal west to east flow to became
east to west should be responded to by changing
Automatic Target to 050 inches.
3. A report of Heavy and Widespread Thunderstorms
in the area of a forecast of possible urban
and small stream flooding (a FIAOD WATCH as
used by NOAA) in the New York Metropolitan
Area should be responded to by setting the
Automatic Target to 060 inches.
4. A FLOOD WARNING as used by NOAA which indicates
that urban and small stream flooding is
probable or reports of extreme rainfall
such as more than an inch per hour in the
Metropolitan Area should be responded to with
an automatic target setting of 070 inches.
5. A TROPICAL STORM WARNING for the New York
Metropolitan Area should be responded to
with an Automatic Target setting of 100 inches.
6. A HURRICANE WARNING (as used by NOAA) for the
New York Metropolitan Area should be responded
to with an Automatic Target setting of 150 inches.
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This is a scheme of graduated responses which
should preclude the need to go from 042 inches
to 070 inches in one step. Normal (042) inches
should be reset when the storm has passed and a
westerly wind flow has been established.
j REQUIRED NOTIFICATION VALVE PROTOCOL
Stage 2. -- No notification required-lowering
at discretion of operating staff.
Stage 3. -- Notification to Town Administrator
by operating staff. Notification to
Highway Superintendent by operating staff.
Notification to Mayor, Village of Larchmont
and Supervisor, Town of Mamaroneck by
Town Administrator.
Stage 6. -- Notification to Mayor, Village of
Larchmont and Supervisor, Town of Mamaroneck
by Town Administrator.
6. Update - Hommocks Ice Rink
The Administrator informed the Board that since the update of
September 20th the building side panels have been received and
are being installed, the utilities will be completed on
Columbus Day and electrical wiring has been completed in the
1 Ice Rink service building. He went on to say that the
partition in the new service building is substantially
complete with windows installed in a portion of it, and that
new lighting for the ice rink building has been installed. He
added further that piping in the ice rink is now being
installed and will be tested in approximately three weeks, the
final course of paving has been installed in the portion of
the building surrounding the ice rink area, and construction
has begun on partitions in the old service building. He
concluded that the HVAC duct work is complete in the new
service building, with delivery of mechanical equipment due,
and that the cost to date is $1,436,522.50.
7. Salary Authorizations - Police
- Recreation
- Community Services
Commissioner Dallas introduced George Valentzas as the new
candidate for the Police Department and gave a brief update on
his background and experience, and noting that he will fill
the vacancy created by the recent retirement of Police Officer
Carmine Catapano. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Chapin,
seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
appoints George Valentzas of
Harrison, New York to the position
of Probationary Police Officer at
an annual rate of $23,000 on a
transfer basis from his current
civil service status as Police
j Officer in the City of New Rochelle,
New York, effective October 9, 1989.
At this time Supervisor Battalia swore in George Valentzas and
congratulated him.
At this time, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded
by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that as provided for
in the 1989 Town Budget,
authorization is hereby granted
for the payment of salary to the
following:
Richard Rella, Senior Recreation Leader., Open House, $45/session, effective 10/13/89.
Dean 'Reben, Senior Recreation Leader, Open House, $45/session, effective 10/13/89.
James Grieco, Recreation'-Leader, Open House, $35/session, effective 10/13/89.
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Nancy Russo, Recreation Assistant, Open House, $15/session, effective 10/13/89.
Cathy Cilento, Senior Recreation Leader, Women's Fitness, $55/session, effective 10/5/89.
Cindy Owen, Recreation Leader, Women' Fitness, $45/session, effective 10/5/89.
Suzanne Elson, Senior Recreation Leader, Teen Center Volleyball Progr°am, '$45/session,
effective 11/29/89.
William Reilly, Senior Recreation Leader, Men Physical Fitness I & II, $55/session,
effective 10/16/89.
Christine Murtaugh, Swim Instructor, $25/hour, effective retroactive 10/1/89.
Peggy Sollazzo, Recreation Leader, Teen Center, $9.50/hour, effective 10/16/89.
Eleanor Smith, Recreation Leader, Teen Center, $9.50/hour, effective 10/16/89.
Julie Gacio Recreation Leader, Teen Center, $9.50/hour, effective 10/16/89.
Sarah Moore, Diving Instructor, $25/hour, effective 10/10/89. s"
L. Raymond Yang, Winter Swim Coach, $4,500/season, effective 10/5/89.
' Molly McGinnity., Alternate Key, Hommocks Pool , $4/hour, effective 10/1/89.
Danielle Tessier, Alternate Key, Hommocks Pool , $4/hour, effective 10/1/89.
Following explanation by the Administrator, on motion by
Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Board hereby
appoints Irene Cassaro/Casino
of Barry Avenue, Village of
Mamaroneck as a provisional
Office Assistant in the
Community Services Department,
at an annual salary of $19,770,
effective October 10th in
accordance with Section 65 of
Civil Service Law.
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8. Authorization - Consolidating Registration
Following a brief explanation by the Town Clerk, on motion by
Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of
the Town of Mamaroneck hereby
approves and authorizes the Town
Clerk to consolidate voter
registration into three districts:
Village of Mamaroneck, Village of
Larchmont and Town of Mamaroneck;
and
be it further
RESOLVED, that registration days
be held on Saturday, October 7,
1989 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.;
and on Thursday, October 12, 1989
fran from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at the Town Center, 740 West
Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New
York.
9. Resolution re: Record Disposition
Following explanation by the Town Clerk, on motion by
Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is
hereby authorized by the Town
Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
to dispose of all records that
are reviewed and designated to
be in that category deemed
"Disposable" pursuant to Article
57-A of the Arts and Cultural
Affairs Law;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is
hereby authorized to send a copy
of this resolution to the State
of New York Education Department,
State Archives and Records
Administration, requesting
permission to dispose of those
records which the Town Clerk has
designated "Disposable" as
aforestated.
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10. Report of Bids - 50f Aerial Tower Truck
IIIFollowing a brief explanation by the Administrator, on motion
by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the award of contract
TA--89-6 to Teco, Inc. of Fort
Wayne, Indiana as the lowest,
responsible bidder, to furnish
and deliver to the Town of
Mamaroneck one 50 Foot Aerial
Tower Truck in the amount of
$61,809;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to execute an agreement with
Teco, Inc. for furnishing the
50 Foot Aerial Tower Truck.
IIIPROCITION - United Nations Week-October 22-28, 1989
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Supervisor Battelle announced that the week of October 22nd through
28th will celebrate the 44th birthday of the United Nations and she
presented the following proclamation:
(see page 9)
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written or oral communications to cane before the
Board at this time.
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilwoman Silverstone reported that the Recycling Task Force has
been meeting almost weekly and is moving along at a rapid pace.
III She noted that they will be coming out, within the next few weeks,
with a proposed law to make newspaper recycling mandatory. She
added that the Town has hired an advertising agency to prepare a
booklet for mailing to local residents in the Town and both
Villages. She meted that in order to pay for this booklet, as
well as post cards, signs, logos and various other types of
literature, they will be using the combined grants which the
Village of Mamaroneck and the Joint Village of Larchmont/Town of
Mamaroneck Sanitation Commission were able to gain from various
agencies in the amount of about $40,000. A brief discussion
followed, with Councilwoman Silverstone fielding questions from
Board members and residents.
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PROCLAMATION
UHEREA$, the United Nations is celebrating its fortg-
fourth hirthdag this Rear; and
3DH£REAs, the important efforts of the United Nations in the
field of Human Rights, especiallg the Rights of
Children, require the full support of bath government
and peoples of our world; and
JUHEREA$, the United states has a special opportunitg to take
leadership within the United Nations for the furtherance
of the principles and goals of the world organisation,
particularlg in the area of Children's Rights; and
WHERE A$, this gear is the thirtieth anniversarg of the Declaration
of the Rights of the Child and the tenth anniversarg of the
International Bear of the Child, which offers an appropriate
opportunitg to seek greater protection for children through
an international Convention or the Rights of the Child; and
JHEREA$, all Americans are called uponbg the President of the
United states of America..to reflect upon and participate
in programs and-activities '"celebrating the fortg-fourth
anniversarg of;the. United Nations-`and focusing on the
Rights of Children. t. ti
NOW, THEREFORE, BE It RE$OLUED,
III that I, Dolores A. Battalia, $upervisor of the Town of
Mamaroneck, New Bork, do herebg proclaim that
October:23, 1989 to October 27, 1989..be observed as
UNITED NATIMNs MEEK
in the town'uf Mamaroneck and urge "all citizens to
participate in programs and activities designed to
foster an understanding of the potential of the
United Nations towards promoting world peace and well
being.
IN u)ITNE$$ WHEREOF, I have hereunto set mg hand and caused
the s;..al of the town of Mamaroneck to be affixed this
4th bag of October 1989.
t i 7J�ttyy4,c •
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t,., supervisor, Dolores A. Battalia
44L1r,./Apv Town of Mamaroneck
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THE SUPERVISOR
I III Supervisor Battalia announced that on October 15th at 2:00 p.m.
there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the bridge on the Duck
Pond, and that the neighbors are organizing a block party to
coincide.
The Supervisor stated that if anyone may have read in tonight's
newspaper that there will be a hearing on Davids Island, it is not
a Coast Guard re-opening of the hearing on Davids Island but a
Coast Guard subcommittee of the House of Representatives who were
scheduled to hold hearings here on Long Island Sound and have made
a decision to hold it specifically on Davids Island. She noted
further that the Town and Villages of Larchmont and Pelham formally
retained counsel to represent them, and the Regional Minimal
decided that because of the really aggressive stance of the three
communities, they and representatives of the developer should came
to a meeting, argue their points and then a determination can be
made as to the re-opening of the hearing. This, she concluded, was
the vehicle chosen as a direct result of the endeavors of the three
communities through the Sound Shore Coalition. She urged all of
the community to attend and make their comments known. She noted
that at that time the Coast Guard will detail the nature of the
proposal as it stands now. She noted that federal procedure, much
different from that of the state, is an almost insurmountable
burden and you have to offer expert testimony. Some discussion
ensued among the Board and residents.
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TOWN CLERK MONTHLY REPORTS
The Town Clerk submitted the report of the Building and Plumbing
Department for the month of August 1989 and the report of the Town
Clerk's Office for the month of September 1989.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion
by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McGarr, the
meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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Patricia A. DiCioccio
Town Clerk
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