HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990_10_03 Town Board Regular Minutes 388
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN BOARD AMID BOARD OF
FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF
MUMRONECK, HELD ON THE 3RD DAY
OF OCTOBER 1990 IN THE COURT ROOM
OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON
POST ROAD, MNMR0k4ECK, NEW YORK
CONVENE REGULAR NEE 'IN:
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 litigation
was, on motion duly made and seconded, unanimously declared adjourned
into a Work Session at 7:35 p.m.
The Work Session held in Conference Roan A to discuss the Ethics Law
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
Councilman Stephen Chapin
Councilwoman Elaine Price
Councilman John McGarr
Councilwoman Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn
Also present were:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Amy Holtzer, (from Office of Town Counsel
Steven M. Silverberg)
Paulette Gabbriellini, Assistant to the
Town Administrator
CALL TO ATTENTION
Supervisor Silverstone pointed out to those assembled the locations of
exits as required by law for public gatherings.
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PRES UTATION - Eric Langeloh-County Commissioner of Transportation re:
Westchester County Airport
Supervisor Silverstone introduced Commissioner of Transportation, Eric
Langeloh, who had come to speak on behalf of the County with regard to
the Terminal Modernization Project, a proposal on the November ballot.
Mr. Langeloh explained that the proposal has been a subject of
discussion in Westchester for more than 25 years, and the primary
issue appears to be the size of a new terminal. He went on to say
that in November voters will have an opportunity to decide whether the
airport should be modernized and have a 41,000 square-foot terminal,
noting that currently there is a 50-year old quonset but from Guam of
approximately 10,500 square feet. Additionally, he stated, there are
three large trailors and an arrivals building, literally a large shed,
all amounting to about 14 to 15,000 square feet, meaning that the
current proposal is less than three times the size of the total square
footage that now exists. Mr. Langeloh mentioned that the Master Plan
commissioned by the County in 1980 suggested a 39,000 to 46,000 square
foot terminal , based on the fact that it would process about
one-quarter million passengers, yet in the past four years it has
processed 350,000 passengers. He reported that after four to five
years of discussion, the County presented a plan for a terminal of
51,000 squre feet and, following further debate over the past two
years, came up with a proposal for a terminal of 41,000 square feet.
In conclusion, he informed, that the proposal has been endorsed by
thirteen of the seventeen members of the Board of Legislators, by the
Westchester County Association, by the Executive Board and Board of
Directors of Westchester 2000, and by the Westchester County Aviation
Association.
Following discussion among the Board, with Mr. Langeloh fielding
questions, consensus of the Board was to disseminate and review all
information and, at the next Board meeting, vote either for, against,
or not to take a position at all.
PRESENTATION - Annual Report-Conservation Advisory Commission
Kevin Ryan, Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Commission presented
a brief report for 1989 on behalf of Steve Goldstein, 1989 Chairman,
noting that the budget was $47,762 and Mr. Goldstein did a complete
redirection of the CAC, setting up permanent subcommittees. Mr. Ryan
went on to explain the functions of each: the Open Space Committee,
which answers the primary mandate of the CAC, notably to look after
conservation areas of the three municipalties; the Education and
Legislation Committee; and the Recycling Committee. He gave the names
of the coammitte heads, staff, and their accomplishments during 1989.
He made mention that during 1990 the largest activity of the CAC was
_ the preparation of the Earth Day celebration that took place at the
Resservoir, with an estimated 7,000 people having attended.
Mr. Ryan stated that for 1990 they have refined the subcommittees so
that they are not permanent but are task forces or ad hoc committees,
which would exist only for as long as they are necessary. He
commented that two committees seemed appropriate: an earth-friendly
pesticides and fertilizers landscaping committee, chaired by Edward
Hindin; and an open space work plan committee chaired by Mike
Scheffler.
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ADJOUR1M PUBLIC HEARIM - Further Adjournment of Public Hearing on
Winged Foot Golf Club
On motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, the
Public Hearing was unanimously declared reopened. The Administrator
then explained that Mr. Maker, Attorney for Winged Foot had informed
the Town that they have recognized the fact that until the hydrologic
study is complete, the Town would probably be unable to vote upon its
application for relief from the moratorium, so they wish to reschedule
application to a Town Board Meeting in January.
At this time, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilwoman O'Fli.nn, the Public Hearing for exemption from the
Limited Development Moratorium by Winged Foot Golf Club was
unanimously adjourned to a Town Board Meeting in January 1991.
BOARD OF FIRE OOMNLLSSIONERS
The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Silverstone at 9:20
p.m. in the Court Room.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
commissioner Caroline Silverstone
commissioner Stephen Chapin
Commissioner Elaine Price
Commissioner John McGarr
Commissioner Kathleen Tracy O,Flinn
Commissioner McGarr presented fire claims for authorization of payment
and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Price, 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:
The following claims have been submitted to the Comptroller's Office for
payment for the Town of Mamaroneck Fire -Department and have been certified
to by Chief McDermott
All County Appliance Service $ 127.50
I & T Plumbing and Heating Co. , Inc. 45.00
Rickert Lock & Safe Co. 7.29
Olson & Gordon 188.00
Brewers Hardware 16.03
Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire
Fighters Association 102.18
110.04
Dri-Chem Extinguisher Cow 38.00
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works'I:- 838.54
Consolidated Uniform Service Y' 31.32
Larchmont Auto Parts..Dist ` 45.39
Portronix Communications Inc. 247.90
10.00
Excelsior Garage, Machine 'Works, Inc. 46.00 '
Lawrence Heat & "Router Corp. 254.00
All Power Equipment Co 265.55
-- $-2,372.74
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There being no further business to come before this Commission, on
motion by commissioner McGarr, seconded by Commissioner Chapin, the
meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Appointments - Coastal Zone Management Commission
On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Chapin,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
re-appoints Phyllis Wittner to the
Coastal Zone Management Commission
for a three-year tents to expire in
August 1993; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
re-appoints Phyllis Wittner to
Chair the Coastal Zone Management
Commission for a one-year tern to
expire in August 1991; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
re-appoints Dr. C. Alan Mason to the
Coastal zone Management commission
for a three-year term to expire in
August 1993.
2. Authorization - settlement of Certiorari
Following explanation by the Town Administrator, on motion by
Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was
unanimously -
RESOLVED, that in accordance with
the terns recommended by the Town
Assessor, this Board hereby
authorizes settlement of certiorari
proceeding - Harborview Condominiums,
Block 916 Lots 1.1 through 1.61,
vs. Town of Mamaroneck for reduction
of assessment years 1987 through 1989
in the amount of $161,708.
At this time the order of the Agenda was changed and Item No. 4 under
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up.
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4. Authorization - Retention of Appraiser re: Certioraris
Following a brief explanation by the Administrator, on motion by
Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Administrator to
execute the agreement with David
J. Stamper for appraisal services
with regard to Hampshire Country
Club in an amount not to exceed
$15,000.
At this time the regular order of the Agenda was resumed and Item No.
3 under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up.
3. Set Date for Public Hearing - Amendment to Tree Preservation Law
Following discussion among the Board, on motion by Councilwoman
Price, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets November 28, 1990 as the
date for a Public Hearing on a
proposed amendment Section 76A
of the Tree Preservation Law;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be
amd she hereby is authorized to
publish in an official newspaper
of the Town, Notice of said
Hearing as required by law.
5. Authorization - Historical Plaque-Weaver Street and Palmer Avenue
Following a brief explanation by the Supervisor, on motion by
Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the placement of an
appropriate plaque in the area of
the Town of Mamaroneck Park at
the corner of Weaver Street and
Palmer Avenue, which would be
funded by Burton C. Meighan, and
would note the historic origin.
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6. Update - Larchmont Motel
Town Administrator, Stephen Altieri, stated that six proposals
were submitted, each outlining the type of facility, method of
financing and other aspects. He mentioned that a subcommittee of
the Affordable Housing Task Force has been established to
preliminarily review the proposals, with the intention of
reducing this to two or three developers to be interviewed for
further consideration. He emphasized that soon the Board will
have to make a decision as to which developer to move forward
with, so that applications to the County community development
block grant funds and to the State Housing Finance Authority can
be submitted on time. He noted, in conclusion, that the
subcommittee, consisting of David Bogdanoff, Carleton Dukess and
he, would present reca mendations to the Housing Task Force
during the latter part of October or early November.
7. Update - Laurel Avenue Property
Supervisor Silverstone informed the Board that the County
Executive has forwarded legislation to the County Board asking
for transfer of the Laurel Avenue land to the Town, and the
procedure should take take six to eight weeks to complete. She
mentioned also that she had, in August, walked through the Laurel
Avenue neighborhood and talked with some of the residents, and
that Habitat for Humanity had a meeting last week at the
Mamaroneck Methodist Church and invited the residents, who were
able to ask further questions. She noted also that Habitat is
having another meeting with the Laurel Avenue residents on this
Friday night. She reported further that a criteria has been
settled on for ownership of the house to be built, with the owner
being either a Town resident or someone who works or volunteers
for Town government. Additionally, she stated, the family should
earn approximately $35,000 and put in 500 hours of "sweat equitri
together, on this house or other current Habitat projects, in
order to qualify. The Supervisor noted, in conclusion, that
currently application forms are being circulated around the Town,
and that Habitat is inviting anyone who is interested to join
their organization and work on their selection, building, or
publicity committees, and be very much a part of this process.
S. Update - Parking Lot and Sidewalk Projects
The Administrator briefly explained that the Parking Lot is
essentially complete, with pavement, storm drains and lights
installed. He remarked that only new signs, directing people to
the Station and to permanent or commuter parking areas, need to
be installed, and that in terns of the sidewalk, about 50% is
restored and the balance of the project should be complete by
early November. He advised also that the entire paving project,
with all contemplated roads and the rear portion of the Honmbocks
Ice Rink, have been repaved as scheduled. Mr. Altieri informed
the Board that leaf pickup should begin in about two weeks.
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9. Authorization - Accept Bids for Parking Meters
Following a brief explanation by the Administrator, on motion by
Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was
- unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Administrator to
prepare specifications and accept
bids for the purchase of parking
meters for Parking Lot No. 1 as
part of the overall restoration
project under the originally
appropriated 1990 budget.
At this time, an item not on the Agenda was taken up.
Authorization - Sheldrake River Embankment Stabilization
Project TA-90-11
Following clarification by the Administrator, on motion by
Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was
imanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Administrator to
prepare specifications and accept
bids for the Sheldrake River
Embankment Stabilization Project
TA-90-11 as appropriated in the
1990 budget.
10. Salary Authorization - Recreation
On motion by Councilwoman OIFlinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr,
it was unanimously .
RESOLVED, that as provided for in
r the 1990 Town Budget, authority
is hereby granted for payment of
salary to the following:
William Reilly, Men's Basketball , $55.00/session, effective October 15, 1990.
Kenneth Demas, Men 's Basketball (alternate), $55.00/session, effective October 15, 1990.
Suzanne Elson, Volleyball , $45.00/session, effective November 28, 1990.
Raymond Yang, Water Polo, $50.00/session, effective October 10, 1990.
Raymond Yang, Semi Private Swim Lessons, $30.00/hour, effective October 20, 1990.
Cathy Cilento, Women 's Fitness, $55.00/session, effective October 4, 1990.
Cindy Owen, Women 's Fitness, $35.00/se,s-sion, effective October 4, 1990.
Dean Reben, Open House, $45.00/session4,effective October 19, 1990.
Richard Rella, Open House, $45.00/sessi6n; eff•ective, October 19 1990.
Debbie Kruszewski , Open House, $15 X00/s-.-e ion` � effect" ve October 19, 1990.
Julia Gacio, Teen Center, $10.00/ho'ur,'�effecfi,ve October 15, 1990.
Peggy Sol l azzo, Teen Center, $1000°/hour=;= effecti"x October 15, 1990.
Christine Murtau h, Swim Lessons 2 , a .
9 �.�,�$_5.00/hour, ,�e�ffeeti=ve November 4, 1990.
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Robert Singeltary; Assistant Ri`nkg Manager;= $1,1."00/hour, effective October 5, 1990.
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Eric Gunaslus, Assistant Rink—Mana'ger; -$10.00/hour, ef.fectiwe October 5, 1990.
John Von Johnson, Assistant;Rink Manager, $10.00/hour,..effective October 5, 1990.
Joe Paterno, Skate Guard, $;7 °00%hour;' effective October.`-5, 1990.
Dennis Lunde, Jr. , Skate Guard, {$6.00/hour, effective October 5, 1990.
Joe Idoni , Skate Guard, $6.0'01-iour5 'effective October 5, `,1990.
Jack Schroeder, Skate Guard, $600'/hour, effective October 5, 1990.
Bill Collins, Head Skate Guard, $8:00/hour, effective,'Oct'ober 5, 1990.
Al Wallen, Custodian, HommockstIce',Rink, $9.00/hour -effective October 5, 1990.
Jerimah Riggans, Custodian, Hominocks Ice Rink, $7:100/hour;, effective October 5, 1990.
Bill McGuire, Sr. First Aide Attendant- Hommocks Lce--R-i- k', $8.00/hour, effective 10/5/90.
Kriby Finn, Skate Room Attendant, $6:00/hour, effective October 5, 1990.
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11. Change Date of Second November Town Board Meeting
On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
changes the date of the second
November Town Board meeting from
Wednesday, November 21st to the
following Wednesday, November 28th.
APPROVAL OF MU=S - June 6, 1990
- September 5, 1990
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 6, 1990 were approved as
corrected and amended. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
September 5, 1990 were approved.
ADJOUI2EMENP
There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by
Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, the meeting,
unanimously declared adjourned in memory of Howard Finn, then convened
into Executive Session.
Patricia A. DiCioccio
Town Clerk
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