HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991_01_02 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN BOARD AMID BOARD OF
FIRE OOMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF
MAMAPDRECK, HELD ON THE 21ND DAY
OF JANUARY 1991 IN THE COURT ROOM
OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON
POST ROAD, NNECK, NEW YORK
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Deputy
Supervisor Elaine Price at 7:45 p.m., at which time the Board recessed
into a Work Session.
The Work Session held in Conference Ronan A to discuss proposed
amendments to the Tree Preservation Law was, on motion duly made and
seconded, unanimously declared adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Deputy
Supervisor Elaine Price at 8:27 p.m. in the Court Ronan.
Present were the following members of the Board:
Deputy Supervisor Elaine Price
Councilman John McGarr
Councilwoman Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn
Councilman Paul Ryan
Supervisor Caroline Silverstone was on vacation at this time.
Also present were:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Steven V. Silverberg, Counsel to the Town
Louis Santoro, Deputy Fire Chief
CALL TO ATTENTION
Deputy Supervisor Price pointed out to those assembled the locations
of exits as required by law for public gatherings.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1-W The Meeting was called to order by Deputy Supervisor Price at 8:30
p.m. in the Court Room.
Present were the following members of the Commission
commissioner Elaine Price
Commissioner John McGarr
Commissioner Kathleen Tracy O,Flinn
commissioner Paul Ryan
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1. Fire Claims - None
At this time the order of the Agenda was changed and Item #3
under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up as Other Business under
the BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
2. Other Business
The Administrator explained that the contract between the Town
and the Professional Fire Fighters Association had expired as of
December 31, 1990, and that a Stipulation of Agreement had been
reached. He then went on to enumerate the several changes to be
made in the successor agreement to the contract. Thereafter, on
motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
ratifies the STIPULATION OF
AGREEMENP between the Town of
Mamaroneck and the Professional
Fire Fighters Association of the
Town of Mamaroneck made and
entered into on the 18th day of
December 1990.
There being no further business to crane before this Cc mtission, on
motion by Commissioner McGarr, seconded by Ccaâ–ºmiissioner O,Flinn, the
meeting was unanimously declared closed at 8:35 p.m.
At this time Deputy Supervisor Elaine Price welcomed the newest Town
Board member, Paul Ryan, to his first meeting.
ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
APPOINTMENTS OF: Board of Architectural Review, Chairman
Board of Ethics
Civil Officers
Conservation Advisory Camm_ission
Traffic Committee
Trustees - Police Pension Fund
Treasurer - Police Pension Fund
Board of Architectural Review
On motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
appoints E. Robert Wassman of
Campbell Lane as Chairman of the
Board of Architectural Review for
a tern of office terminating
December 31, 1993.
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Board of Ethics:
On motion by Councilwoman OIFlinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that H. David Willey
of Glenn Road is hereby reappointed
as a member of the Board of Ethics
for a tear of office effective
January 1, 1991 and terminating
December 31, 1991;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that David Willey is
hereby reappointed as Chairman of the
Board of Ethics for the year 1991;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Carol Gristina of
Glen Eagles Drive is hereby
reappointed as a member of the Board
of Ethics for a tear of office
effective January 1, 1991 and
terminating December 31, 1991;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Anna Reisman of
Edgewood Avenue is hereby reappointed
as a member of the Board of Ethics
for a tern of office effective
January 1, 1991 and terminating
December 31, 1991;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Diane Recio of
Holly Place is hereby reappointed
as a member of the Board of
Ethics for a tern of office
effective January 1, 1991 and
terminating December 31, 1991;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that John Herz of Weaver
Street is hereby reappointed as a
member of the Board of Ethics for
a term of office effective January
1, 1991 and terminating December 31,
1991.
Civil Officers:
On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman OIFlinn, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Jay Reynolds of
Blossom Terrace is hereby reappointed
as Civil Officer of the Town of
Mamaroneck to serve a terns_ of office
effective January 1, 1991 and
terminating on December 31, 1991;
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and be it further
RESOLVED, that Joseph Mitchell of
Fenimore Road is hereby reappointed
as Civil Officer of the Town of
Mamaroneck to serve a tern of
office effective January 1, 1991
and terminating December 31, 1991;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Daniel Tutolo of
New Street is hereby reappointed
as Civil Officer of the Town of
Mamaroneck to serve a tern of
office effective January 1, 1991
and terminating December 31, 1991.
Conservation Advisory commission - deferred to next meeting.
Traffic Committee:
On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O-*Flinn, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that David Lobl of
North Chatsworth Avenue is
hereby reappointed as a member of
the Traffic Committee, to serve a
tern of office of three. years,
effective January 1, 1991 and
terminating on December 31, 1994.
Police Pension Fund - Trustees:
On motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman Paul Ryan,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Caroline Silverstone
and John McGarr be, and hereby are
appointed Trustees of the Police
Pension Fund of the Town of
Mamaroneck for the year 1991.
Police Pension Fund - Treasurer:
On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Carmine A. DeLuca be,
and hereby is appointed Treasurer
of the Police Pension Fund of the
Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1991.
DESIGNRTION OF: Town Board Meetings
Official Newspapers
Depositories of Funds and Bank Signatures
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Town Board Meetings
On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Regular Meetings
of the Town Board will be held in
the court Room of the Town Center,
740 West Boston Post Road,
Mamaroneck, at 8:15 p.m. on the
first and third Wednesdays of each
month except during the months of
July and August when only one
meeting in each of these two months
will be held, each on the date to
be specified;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said meetings, dates
and places may be changed at the
pleasure of the Town Board upon
adequate notice being given.
Official Newspapers:
On motion by councilwoman O,Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that The Daily Times and
The Soundview News be, and hereby
are designated as the official
newspapers of the Town of Mamaroneck
for the purpose of publishing legal
notices during 1991.
Depositories of Funds and Bank Signatures
On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following banks
and trust companies are hereby
designated as depositiories for
funds of the Town of Mamaroneck
for the year 1991 to be continued
in their present status:
The Bank of New York County Trust
Region, Mamaroneck;
The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.,
Larchmont;
Barclays Bank of New York,
Mamaroneck;
Marine Midland Bank, Mamaroneck;
Sound Federal Savings and Loan
Association, Mamaroneck; and
Chemical Bank, New Rochelle;
and be it further
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RESOLVED, that all authority
heretofore granted to withdraw
funds from, and to draw checks,
drafts and other orders upon the
Town of Mamaroneck accounts
maintained at the aforesaid banks
hereby is rescinded and revoked
and hereafter such withdrawals
checks, drafts and other orders
shall be authorized when signed by
signature or facsimile signature
of the Town Supervisor or Deputy
Town Supervisor and Comptroller, or
Deputy Receiver of Taxes/Deputy
Comptroller;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that all withdrawals,
checks, drafts and other orders
relative to the Community Services
Discretionary Fund located at the
Bank of New York shall be authorized
when signed by the signatures of
Helen Mohan, Director of community
Services, and Stephen V. Altieri,
Town Administrator.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Set Public Hearing - Amendment to Tree Preservation Law
Following Town Counsel, Steven Silverberg's explanation of the
necessity for holding a public hearing, on motion by Councilman
McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets February 6, 1991 as the date
for a Public Hearing on a proposed
amendment to the Tree Preservation
Law in order to clarify its purpose
and intent, and provide exceptions
under appropriate circumstances;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be,
and she hereby is authorized to
publish in an official newspaper
of the Notice of said Hearing as
required by law.
2. Update - Town Projects - a) Graffiti-Weaver Street Bridge
b) Sheldrake River Bank Stabilization,
c) Premium River Dredging
d) Strategic Planning Work Session
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a) Graffiti - Weaver Street Bridge - Deputy Supervisor Price
cmiwnted that all the graffiti has been removed by the State,
and that there is a special treatment which, hopefully, will
allow further defacing to be removed in a less onerous manner.
She thanked Lillian Robustelli, especially, for her perseverance
in dealing with the State and emphasized that it is now the
responsibility of the Town to maintain its upkeep.
b) Sheldrake River Bank Stabilization - The Deputy Supervisor
reported that a few years ago the Town had instituted several
projects along the Sheldrake River, one of which was this
project, nearing completion, which would stabilize its banks and
support several strategic areas using dry walls. She noted that
this would prevent further erosion in the Sheldrake and thereby
decrease siltation into the Duck Pond. She added that it also
creates effective screening to act as a buffer in minimizing
problems with traffic along the river banks as has occurred in
recent years.
c) Premium River Dredging - The Town Administrator reported that
at this time the process of obtaining permits is being carried
out, noting that a Tidal Wetlands permit is needed, and noting
also that about four weeks ago we were informed that a special
permit is required because the State is taking the position that
the Town is re-introducing water into Long Island Sound at the
point where the silted material is placed into the barges. He
stated that our argument is that the water in the Premium River
came from the Sound, but because of some of the recent instances
in New York City by barges, they have taken the position that we
require this permit. He concluded that a meeting with the
County, State and Malcolm Pirnie, the Towns Engineers, is being
scheduled in order to review an alternate method for dealing with
the effluent that will not require this special permit, and the
goal is to have the project go to bid by February 1st, subject to
the permitting process.
The Deputy Supervisor mentioned that an informational meeting,
possibily on January 29th, is being scheduled for the Premium
Marsh Association, which includes many neighbors within the
immediate area. She noted that it will be at the home of John
Sand, whose house is impacted by the dredging project and, when
the date is confirmed, the newspapers and public will be
notified, and hydrologists from Malcolm Pirnie and other
specialists will answer specific questions about the topography
and ecology of the area, as well as the actual project itself.
d) Strategic Planning Work Session - Deputy Supervisor Price
reported that for the past several years, beginning with
Supervisor Battalia, the Town has held strategic 5-year planning
sessions which are about to begin once again. She noted that the
first will be held on January 26th at 9:30 a.m., that everyone is
invited to attend these Saturday meetings, and that notices will
be sent out.
Item No. 3. under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN, Ratification - Stipulation of
Agree=ment-Town of Mamaroneck Firefighters, Association - was taken up
earlier during the meeting of the BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
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4. Request of Tri-Municipal Cable Commission re: Retention of
Administrator
Following explanation by the Town Administrator, on motion by
Councilwoman O-*Flinn, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Supervisor to
execute approval to retain Mr. Joseph
P. Fraioli as Administrator of the
Larchmont-Mamaroneck Cable TV Board
of Control for a period of one year.
S. Authorization Maintenance Agreement - Baldwin Avenue Pumping
Station
Following the Administrator's update and some discussion among
the Board and residents, on motion by Councilwoman O,Flinn,
seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to execute the Agreement for Non-
professional Services between the
Town and OBG Operations, Inc. in
connection with the Baldwin Avenue
Pumping Station maintenance for
a period of one year, in the amount
of $4,200 as appropriated in the
1991 budget.
6. Authorization Agreement - Westchester Shore Humane Society
The Administrator explained, a motion was made by Councilman
McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan and it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to execute the agreement on behalf
of the Town and Westchester Shore
Humane Society for dog control
within the Towns Unincorporated
Area for the year 1991.
7. Authorization - Larchmont Motel Development
The Deputy Supervisor stated that the Affordable Housing Task
Force has worked many months in trying to come to grips with
development of the Larchmont Motel and about two weeks ago they
designated a preferred builder, notably PER,/BAR Realty
Corporation of Elmsford. She added that they were chosen because
of their cost effective package for the community, their being a
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Westchester based group, and their sophistication in the myriad
processes of applying for funding grants and, she noted, they are
working, together with the Town, on a Letter of Intent.
Thereafter, on motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by
Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes a Special Meeting to be
scheduled for Wednesday, January 9,
1991 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Center
to consider authorization to enter
into a Letter of Intent with PER,/BAR
Realty Corporation for development
of the Larchmont Motel property.
S. Salary Authorization - School Crossing Guard
- Recreation
On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes payment of salary to
James Filancia of Fourth Street,
Mamaroneck Village, as a substitute
school crossing guard, in the
amount of $37.00 per day.
On motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman Ryan,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that as provided for in
the 1991 Town Budget, authorization
is hereby granted for payment of
salaries to the following:
Maureen Montesano, Alternative Lifeguard,
$5.00/hour, effective 12/28/90;
Christy Pollak, Lifeguard, $5.00/hour,
effective 12/18/90.
THE SUPERVISOR
Deputy Supervisor Price explained that at the time of the next Town
Board Meeting there is a celebration conanemorating Martin Luther Ring,
which is to be held at the Emelin Theatre, and for that reason the
Board would like to change the meeting to the following week. On
motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
changes the date of the Regular
Meeting of the Town Board from
Wednesday, January 16, 1991 to
Wednesday, January 23, 1991.
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Councilwoman O,Flinn noted that the Martin Luther King program at
the Emelin begins at 7:45 p.m. and that it is open to all
residents of the Town. Deputy Supervisor Price mentioned that
this is the fourth year it has taken place and that it is a very
moving ceremony, which takes a lot of hard work. She urged
everyone to attend.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Mylis Ruipar, a Town resident, asked for permission to pass out a
written communication, and then addressed the Board with regard to the
crisis in the Persian Gulf, noting that when a nation goes to war the
people of that nation should be committed to the men and women who
will be dying. He felt that a grass roots movement of Town Hall
meetings throughout the nation, with people debating the issues at the
same time as representatives on the floor of Congress, would serve to
remind us and the world that democracy is the best foam of government
of all those that have been tried. He then proposed the calling of a
Special Town meeting to discuss and debate the Persian Gulf crisis.
the Deputy Supervisor stated that in order to effectively accomplish
these debates, there must be knowledgeable speakers, in military or
foreign affairs. She commented that Congresswoman Nita Lowey, who is
going to be having a series of Town meetings all around Westchester,
mentioned the Persian Gulf Crisis as one of the issues, noting that
this meeting is scheduled for February 10th at 5:00 p.m. here at the
Town Center. She stated further that the League of Women Voters may
also be able to hold a special forum, with the Towns assistance, but
you must have the speakers in order to draw people.
Annette Noe, a resident and member of the League of Women Voters,
suggested that Congresswoman Nita Lowey get together with the League
and work it out as one package. Deputy Supervisor Price assured Mr.
Ruipar that she would try to work something out and would be in touch
with him.
The Town Clerk commented that in looking through Town Board Minutes of
the Civil War period to see what impact it had upon the Town, she was
astonished to find that not even one word was mentioned by the Town
Boards, in spite of the fact that so many of the people involved came
from within this area. Further discussion ensued among the Board and
Mr. Ruipar.
TOWN CLERK
The Town Clerk submitted the Building & Plumbing Report for the month
of December 1990.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to cane before this Board, on motion
by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan, the meeting was
unanimously declared adjourned into Executive Session to discuss the
proposed Letter of Intent at 9:35 p.m.
Patricia A. DiCioccio
Town Clerk
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