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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN BOARD AMID BOARD OF
FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 18TH DAY
OF SEPTEMBER 1990 IN THE COURT ROOOM
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 Silverstone at 7:00 p.m., at which time the Board recessed
into Executive Session.
The Executive Session held in Conference Room A to discuss personnel
and the library contract was, on motion duly made and seconded,
unanimously declared adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
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
Councilwoman Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn
Councilman Stephen Chapin was not present since he was in London.
Also present were:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Steven M. Silverberg, Counsel to the Town
Paulette Gabbriellini, Assistant to the
Town Administrator
William McDermott, Fire Chief
CALL TO ATTENTION
Supervisor Silverstone pointed out to those assembled the locations
of exits as required by law for public gatherings.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Silverstone at 8:30
p.m. in the Court Ronan.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner Caroline Silverstone
Commissioner Elaine Price
Commissioner John McGarr
Commissioner Kathleen Tracy O,Flinn
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Commissioner Stephen Chapin was not present since he was in London.
1. In the absence of Commissioner Chapin, Town Administrator,
Stephen Altieri, presented fire claims for authorization of
payment and, on notion by Commissioner Price, 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 C m ptroller's Office:
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. $ 77.00
Fire chiefs Emergency Plan
of Westchester 125.00
Garfield-Wolar Electric Corp. 21.48
Multiplier Industries Corp. 217.07
NYNEX 9.00
Technical Electronics, Inc. 65.00
$514.55
There being no other business to cane before this Commission, on
motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner McGarr, the
meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
PRESENTATION - Westchester County Airport
County Legislator, Honorable Martin Rogowski
county Legislator, Martin Rogowski, spoke in opposition to the
County's proposal for a 41,000 square-foot terminal at Westchester
County Airport, noting that there has been a great deal of debate
about square footage and it is not really the issue. The real issue,
he stated, is what people wish the airport to be in terms of its
usage and number of flights, with established policies made. He
commented that at peak capacity the airport has never exceeded more
than 160 passengers per half hour, which would require an airport of
no more than 24,000 square feet, but his opposition is stating that
there are approximately 240 passengers per half hour and the airport
needs 41,000 square feet. Therefore, he concluded, should the
referendum in November ask the people whether they wish a new
terminal, they will of course respond overwhelmingly with a yes vote,
since no one favors the old quonset huts. He emphasized, however,
that the referendum should not ask about the need for a new terminal
but rather how big the size of a new terminal should be. He
mentioned that there is an entire master plan with 14 points that
have not even been touched upon insofar as airport expansion is
concerned, and that particular question is one of the 14.
Some discussion ensued, with Mr. Rogowski fielding questions from the
Board. The general consensus of the Board was to allow equal time to
Mr. O,Rourke to present his side, before they made a decision on what
proposal to support.
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AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
I. Appointment - Traffic Committee:
On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
appoints David Lobl of North
Chatsworth Avenue to the Traffic
Committee to fill an unexpired
tern ending in January 1991.
2. Adoption of Scoping Document -GEIS Country Club Properties
The Administrator updated the Board on what had already
transpired and what it must now address insofar as the Scoping
Document is concerned. Councilwoman O'Flinn stated that she
will vote against acceptance of this document since it is one
step toward the GEIS. On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded
by Councilman McGarr, with Councilwoman O'Flinn voting nay, it
was
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
adopts the FINAL SCOPING DOCUKWr
Draft Generic Environmental Impact
Statement for proposed CR District.
3. Authorization - Application New York State Youth Funding
The Administrator explained that the Town receives approximately
$11,000 from the State each year to subsidize our Youth Bureau
and must apply for these funds annually. On motion by
Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of
the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby
authorize the Town Supervisor to
execute the application for New
York State Youth Funding.
4. Budget Performance Report
The Town Administrator presented a Budget Performance report for
expenditures and revenues for the period of January through
August 1990, noting it is a departmental budget performance
report and explaining some of the aspects. He pointed out that
taking total expenditures to date and deducting capital funds
and expenses for tax liens, the actual operating expenditures
total $8,329,395, representing 64% of total appropriations,
which at this point in the year is a good level of expenditure.
Councilman McGarr and Supervisor Silverstone commended the
accomplishments of the Comptroller's office on the excellent
financial management system and their hours of work in
computerizing the system.
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5. Update - Tax Collection Proceedings
Town Counsel, Steve Silverberg, gave the Board an update on the
proceedings to collect taxes in arrears, noting that thus far
they have collected approximately $20,000 in outstanding taxes,
with promises of an additional $80,000 in payment by the end of
this month. He noted that when the initial contact period is
complete, he would commence preparation of summonses and keep
the Board apprised.
6. Update - 1990 Census
Paulette Gabbriellini, Assistant to the Administrator spoke,
noting the census counts are still considered partial and may
change upon completion of processing. She stated that in
January the estimated total housing units for the Town were
4,399 but, after her challenge, this figure was increased to
4,530. She went on to say that the census statistics show 216
vacant housing units and although this number seems high, vacant
housing units may not be challenged. She reported the total
Population for the unincorporated area as 11,168, down by 1,260
from the 1980 census, with total Town population at 27,489, of
which 6,114 are from the Village of Larchmont and 10,107 are
from the Village of Mamaroneck portion which lies within the
Town. She mentioned that municipalities are also not permitted
to challenge total figures, but she is submitting necessary
postcensus review response forms to challenge the number of
units in an effort to pick up the 76 she has documented. She
concluded that the Bureau will review these discrepancies and
will release final census counts for the Town in early 1991.
Ms. Gabbriellini then responded to questions from the Board.
7. Resolution Re: Parking Meters-Lot 1
The Town Clerk explained that since restoration of the commuter
parking lot is near completion, with parking meters to be
reinstalled, this may be an appropriate time to increase fees
from 25 cents for three hours to 25 cents for two hours. She
noted that New York State has now imposed a sales tax of 5-3/4%
on the revenues from parking meter fees. Following some
discussion among the Board, with responses from the Clerk, on
motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of
the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby
authorize the increase of parking
meter fees from 25 cents for three
hours to 25 cents for two hours.
8. Resolution Re: Consolidating Districts for Registration
Following explanation by the Town Clerk, on motion by Councilman
McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman Price, 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 districts:
Village of Mamaroneck, Village of
Larchmont and Town of Mamaroneck;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that registration days
be held on Thursday, October 11,
1990 frcm 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
and Saturday, October 13, 1990 from
1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Town
Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road,
Mamaroneck, New York.
9. Salary Authorization - Recreation
Pursuant to memo from Superintendent of Recreation, William
Zimmermann, on motion by Councilwcman Price, seconded by
Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that as provided for in
the 1990 Town Budget, authorization
is hereby granted for payment of
salary to James Murphy, Lifeguard,
Hammocks Pool, $7.00 per hour,
effective 9/19/90.
TOWN CLERK
The Clerk presented the Monthly Report for the Town Clerks Office
for the month of August 1990.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 8, 1990 were approved
with two corrections; the minutes of the special meeting of July 25,
1990 were approved; the minutes of the regular meeting of July 18,
1990 were approved as changed; the minutes of the regular meeting of
June 21, 1990 were aproved; the minutes of June 6, 1990 were held
over.
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REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilman McGarr asked about an update on provision for day-care at
Monroe. Paulette Gabbriellini spoke on the status thus far. A brief
discussion ensued, with Ms. Gabbriellini and the Administrator
responding to questions from the Board.
AWOURidMENr
At this time, Supervisor Silverstone stated that she wished to
adjourn this meeting in memory of Barbara Chasse, a fonner Deputy
Assessor for the Town, who left to became Assessor of Rye Brook, and
who has just passed away at age 45. Thereafter, on motion by
Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, the meeting was
unanimously declared, in memory of Barbara Chase, adjourned into
Executive Session to discuss a matter of personnel at 9:50 p.m.
Patricia A. DiCioccio
Town Clerk
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