HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990_11_28 Town Board Regular Minutes 4.15
MIN= OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN BOARD AMID BOARD OF
FIRE CO=SSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF
MWMNECK, HELD ON THE 28TH DAY
OF NOVEMBER 1990 IN THE COURT I400M
OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON
POST ROAD, MAM?WNECK, NEW YORK
CONVENE 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
Councilwoman Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn
Councilman John McGarr was unable to be present since he was out of
Town on business.
Also present were:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Steven M. Silverberg, Town Counsel
Paulette Gabbriellini, Assistant to
the Town Administrator
William McDenwtt, Fire Chief
CALL TO ATTENTION
Supervisor Silverstone pointed out to those assembled the locations
of exits as required by law for public gatherings.
PRESENTATION - Safe Rides
Ari Makridakris and Mary Serphos, Senior Representatives from
Mamaroneck High School, gave a brief explanation of Safe Rides, which
has been in existence for seven years and has approximately 120
members. They urged people to become involved, noting that Safe
Rides is in operation every Friday and Saturday evening from 10:00
p.m. to 2:00 a.m.. Both then responded to questions from the Town
Board and pointed out how their members have helped spread their
ideas throughout other communities.
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PUBLIC HEARINGG - Amendment to Tree Preservation Law
The Supervisor asked for a motion to open the Public Hearing on the
amendment to the Tree Preservation Law, and on motion by Councilwoman
OfFlinn, seconded by Councilwoman Price, 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.
Town Counsel, Steven Silverberg briefly explained that this law
allows payment of a fee in lieu of full replacement of all trees on a
site where planting will not further the purposes and intent of the
Law.
Supervisor Silverstone asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of or
in opposition to this amendment to the Tree Preservation Law. No one
commented. She then asked if anyone on the Board wished to comment.
Councilwoman Price stated that she felt it wise to leave discretion
to the Tree Cmmnission. There being no further comments, the
Supervisor asked for a motion to close and on motion by Councilwoman
Price, seconded by Councilman Chapin, the Public Hearing was
unanimously declared closed.
.Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
IDCAL LAW #6-1990 TREE PRESERVATION
Section 1. Purpose: The purpose of this local law is to amend Local Law
#10 of 1985 entitled "Tree Preservation" for the purpose of allowing
discretion to the Tree Commission to allow the payment of a fee in lieu
of full replacement of all trees on a site where the planting of
replacement trees will not further the purposes and intent of the Tree
Preservation Law.
Section 2 - Amendment: Local law #10 of 1985 "Tree Preservation" is
hereby amended as follows:
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§76A-3 shall be amended by adding a Sub-paragraph (C) which shall read as
follows:
The Town Board shall create a Tree Fund Account to be used as a
depository for funds collected. When the Tree Commission determines
that replacement trees are not required (as provided in §§76A - 5(B) )
the funds to be collected in lieu of planting trees shall be
deposited in the Tree Fund Account. Funds placed in the Tree Fund
Account may only be used for the planting of trees on Town-controlled
lands .or at Town facilities.
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§76A-5B shall be amended to read:
The applicant shall submit plans showing existing and proposed
contours at two-foot intervals on a map or plan at a scale no smaller
than one (1) inch equalling fifty (50) feet. Where trees are to be
removed or destroyed, existing trees, specifying types and sizes,
shall be shown and the reasons for removing or destroying said trees
shall be set forth. The plans shall provide for new trees to be
planted and shall specify their location and type to replace the
existing trees in kind. When by vote of a majority of the members of
the Tree Commission, the Tree Commission determines that the planting
on available areas of a site will not further the purposes and intent
of this local law, the Tree Commission may allow, in lieu of
planting, the payment of a fee of Two Hundred-fifty Dollars ($250)
per tree which funds shall be placed in a Town Tree Fund. Under no
circumstances may the payment of a fee in lieu of tree replacement be
substituted for more than fifty percent (50%) of the required
replacement trees for any one site. The acceptance of the fee in
lieu of replacement trees may be allowed at any time after the
approval of a Tree Removal Permit and before the return of the
performance bond, unless special conditions are imposed pursuant to
§76A-5-1. When the existing trees are so large and mature that they
cannot be replaced, the Tree Preservation Commission may require the
planting of multiple trees instead.
§3 Severability: The validity of any Section, Clause, Sentence or
Provision of this local law shall not affect the validity of any part of
this local law which- can be given effect without the invalid part or
parts
§4. Effective Date: This local law shall become effective immediately.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Silverstone at 8:40
p.m. in the Court Room.
Present were the following members of the Commission
Commissioner Caroline Silverstone
Commissioner Stephen Chapin
Commissioner Elaine Price
Commissioner Kathleen Tracy O,Flinn
Commissioner John McGarr was unable to attend since he was away on
business.
1. Fire Claims
Commissioner O,Flinn presented fire claims for authorization of
payment and upon her motion, seconded by Commissioner Chapin, it
was unanimously
Resolved, that this Commission
hereby authorizes payment of the
following Fire Deparbuent claims
as approved by the Fire Chief and
audited by the Comptroller's Office:
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Coastal Oil $ 366.49
Dri-Chem Extinguisher Corp. 954.00
ESCO 25.00
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 1,258.09
Robert Fatizzi 11.00
Grainger 6.86
Imperial Bag & Paper Co., Inc. 263.40
Industrial Fire & Safety Equip. Co., Inc. 316.00
Larchmont Auto Parts Dist., Inc. 157.98
Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 562.99
Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 424.32
NYNEX 9.00
NYNEX 9.00
Olson & Gordon 126.75
Portronix 247.90
Prof tech 19.41
State Line Fire & Safety, Inc. 140.00
State Line Fire &`Safety, Inc. 2,978.00
Town of Mamaroneck-Prof. Fire Fighters Assoc. 102.18
$ 7,978.37
2. Other Business
Fire Chief, William McDenwtt, informed the Board that the
emergency generator is broken and would cost approximately
$9,000 to fix. Some discussion ensued among the Board, with the
Chief fielding questions. General consensus was to explore
solutions immediately and defer this item to the next meeting,
which is only one week away, on December 5th.
There being no further business to coarse before this Commission, on
motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Cmmuissioner O,Flinn, the
meeting was unanimously declared closed at 8:55 p.m.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
I. Authorization - Westchester Joint Water Works Project A-1018
Following a brief explanation by the Administrator, on motion by
Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to increase the amount of the total
cost for the Westchester Joint Water
Works Project #A1018 by $5,175, as
the Towns share for the Halstead
Avenue to Harrison Avenue Water
Main Joint Project.
2. The owner of the Post Way Diner and Larchmont Diner explained
his plans for the grand opening of the Post Way Diner and
answered questions addressed by the Board. Thereafter, on
motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman Chapin,
it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
approves the application by the
Post Way Diner to display streamers
and buntings for a "Grand Opening.',
On motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman
O,Flinn, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
approves the application of Larchont
Way Diner to display streamers during
the grand opening of Post Way Diner.
On motion by Councilwoman OIFlinn, seconded by Councilwoman
Price and Supervisor Silverstone, opposed by Councilman Chapin
who felt the owner should be extended the additional week he
requested, it was
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
approves application by the owner
for "Grand Opening" of the Post
Way Diner and joint grand opening
celebration by the Larchmont Diner
for a period of 15 days as specified
under Section 14-29 C(4) of Town Law.
3. Set Public Hearing - Parking Ordinance Murray Avenue
On motion by Councilwoman OIFlinn, seconded by Councilwoman
Price, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets December 19, 1990 as the
date for a Public Hearing on a
proposed parking ordinance to
restrict parking on that portion
of Murray Avenue between Myrtle
Boulevard and Leafy Lane on
Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
noon for purposes of street cleaning;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be,
and she hereby is authorized to
publish in an official newspaper
of the Town, Notice of said
hearing as required by law.
4. Set Public Hearing - Amend Local Law 2-1985-Senior Citizen Tax
Exemption
On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman
OIFlinn, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets December 19, 1990 as the
date for a Public Hearing on a
proposed amendment to Local Law
#2-1985 increasing income level
eligibility for senior citizen
property tax exemption as per
recent State authorization;
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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, the Notice of said
Hearing as required by law.
5. Authorization - Amendment Urban County Cooperation Agreement
Following an update by the Administrator and some discussion
among the Board, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
amends the Urban County Cooperation
Agreement as mandated by the Federal
Housing and Urban Development Agency.
6. Authorization - Open Money Market Account-Public Housing Agency
Pursuant to memo by the Town Administrator, on motion by
Councilwoman Price, seconded by CouncilwomanO'Flinn, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes that Federal monies for
the operation of the Public Housing
Agency, generally totaling $180,000,
be deposited in a money market
account with the Dime Savings Bank
in Mamaroneck to serve as an
additional depository for the
administrative fees.
7. Authorization - Replacement Fee-Parking Permits
Following a brief explanation by the Town Clerk, on motion by
Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was
unanimously
sly
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes a charge of $5.00 as
a parking permit replacement fee.
8. Authorization - Creation of Parking Lot #4
The Town Clerk explained that the Coughlin Parking Lot is near
completion and will be available for parking to Town residents.
On motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilwoman
Price, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
designates the Coughlin lot as Town
Parking Lot #4 and authorizes the sale
of parking permits for Lot #4 between
7:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
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9. Salary Authorizations - Recreation
On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman
O'Flinn, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
appoints Robert Lunde, Jr. of
Ferndale Place, to the position
of Maintenance Mechanic/Ice Rink
Manager, at a salary of $28,500
annually, effective Dec. 1, 1990;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
appoints Jill C. Fisher of
Patterson, New York to a 6-month
position as Administrative Intern
in the Recreation Department at
an annual salary of $28.500,
effective December 17, 1990 and
terminating on May 1, 1991.
Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that as provided for in
the 1990 Town Budget, authorization
is hereby granted for payment of
salaries to the following:
Isaacson, James, Youth Hockey Referee, $10/hour, effective 11/23/90.
Ferro., Michael, Youth Hockey Referee, $11/hour, effective 11/23/90/
Asch, Lopi, Youth Hockey Assistant, $4.25/hour, retroactive to 11/17/90.
Melamed, Douglas, Lifeguard, $5/hour, effective 11/24/90.
DeRaffele, Frank, Skate Room Attendant, $7/hour, effective 11/23/90.
Schoeder, John, Skate Guard, $7/hour, effective 11/23/90.
Dillon, Deidre, Hockey Time Keeper, $4.25/hour, effective 11/23/90.
10. Resignation - Stephen Chapin
The Supervisor called on Councilman Stephen Chapin, who read his
letter of resignation, citing his employment responsibilities in
a newly formed bank which make it impossible for him to devote
sufficient time and energy to Town affairs. Councilman Chapin
also went on to say that he is not a quitter and happens to like
1 this job a great deal, but he is forced to resign as Councilman
since he has recently become involved in a start-up of a special
purpose commercial bank, with 75 world wide, and work for three
times that many. He emphasized that with commitment to this new
venture and his three children who were beginning to know him as
"the guy who drives on weekends," he felt it was necessary. He
commented that while he enjoyed his job as Councilman for its
ability to get him out of his narrow world of finance and its
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opportunity to offer him a positive impact on his community, he
no longer has the hours required to do the job well. He thanked
former Supervisor Dolores Battalia for getting him involved in
the Town Board process, Supervisor Silverstone, the other Board
members and several Town employees.
Supervisor Silverstone replied that it is a very sad moment in
seeing Councilman Chapin leave, noting that he will be missed
and expressing great sympathy for his wife and children since
she is well aware of his not being home very much. She
commented that she accepts his resignation with some displeasure
but with understanding. The other Board members commented on
how much he will be missed and invited him to attend meetings if
and when he can..
APPROVAL OF MINU'T'ES
The Minutes of the Special Meeting of October 30, 1990 were approved.
PROCLAMATION - Joseph_P. Passafume Retirement
- The Supervisor issued the following in honor of Joseph Passafume:
3AI{EREA1, having served the *lawn of 11amaroreck as a polio - —
officer from 22 October 1970 to 22 October 1990;
WHEREA1 , having faithfully hischarge.d his duties in the
capacity of Patrnlirian? Detective, $ertgeant and
f,ieutenant; ank'"�nmm4�%dEr of Detectives; and
rye�
MHEREA9, having been ,t on1`a offxver in the history of the
Down of mamaruneck` tin re sue the fltedal of Honor;
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WHEREAS, having f%r uu�tandinl� Service on
twentyx�iztna �tcsions ashE recipient of
dEparim�,:t�aly io:tur awards; ,.
NEON,.IHEREFORE, y?3E_.Z� RE�UG�VED, that the town Board of the
town off?Mamaroneck, New Bork herehIl extends to
its yiYctESt appreciation for, the; Attstardiny
service`-he provided the lawn of
ffiamaroneclz and wishes him ttte every hest for a
happy ait� successful future
BE It FUREHER RU OJWED, ''that a copy of Ibis resolution be
spread upolt t.he'tofficial recar,4s of the lawn of
mama runeck-,end, hat a copy be suitably presented
to him.
I WIZNE $ UIEREOF, x have set ma hand and caused the seal
of the town of Mamaroneck, State of,, New Bork, to be affixed
this 21st day of November, 1990. ,:• -- --- - --- ----
Caroline 5ilverstone 4upErvisor
lawn of Diamaronectz
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THE TOWN CLERK
The Town Clerk submitted the Monthly Report of the Town Clerks
Office for the month of October 1990.
WRITTEN CQNIIK=C=ONS
ORAL C0bJMfJNICATIONS
Mrs. Glaser asked when and where she could receive copies of the Town
Budget, to which the Administrator responded that the Tentative
Budget is available at the Town Clerkrs Office and the
Administrator,rs Office and that the Preliminary Budget will be
available on Monday afternoon, with the Preliminary Budget being
presented at the December 5th meeting. Some discussion ensued
concerning availability and the Board assured that they would see
that she received a copy. Mrs. Glaser then gave brief comments on
how she feels about the Town Budget and rising taxes, and asked
questions to which the Board members responded.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Board, on motion
by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, the meeting
was unanimously declared adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Patricia A. bbcioc6io
Town Clerk
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