HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991_02_20 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF
FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 20TH DAY
OF FEBRUARY 1991 IN THE COURT ROOM
OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON
`^ POST ROAD, NECK, 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 Roan A to discuss personnel,
contract negotiations and litigation was, on motion duly made and
seconded, unanimously declared adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by
Supervisor Silverstone at 8:40 p.m.
Present were the following members of the Board:
Supervisor Caroline Silverstone
Councilwoman Elaine Price
Councilman John McGarr
Councilman Paul Ryan
Councilwoman Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn was not present as she was away on
vacation.
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
Michael Acocella, Fire Chief
Louis Santoro, Deputy Fire Chief
CALL TO ATTENTION
Supervisor Silverstone pointed out to those assembled the locations of
exits as required by law for public gatherings.
February 20, 1991
BOARD OF FIRE COM IISSIOMM
The meeting was called to order by commissioner Silverstone at 8:42
p.m. in the Court Roam.
Present were the following members of the Commission
Commissioner Caroline Silverstone
Commissioner Elaine Price
Commissioner John McGarr
Commissioner Paul Ryan
Commissioner Kathleen Tracy O,Flinn was not present as she was away on
vacation.
1. Fire Claims
The Town Administrator presented fire claims for authorization of
payment and on motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by
Commissioner Ryan, 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 Comptroller's Office:
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. $ 571.12
Acocella, Michael J. 300.00
_ - - Brewers Hardware 27.00
Brewers Hardware 44.17
I & T Plumbing & Heating Corp. 2,950.00
Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 1,690.91
Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 142.91
National Fire Protection Association 312.75
New Rochelle Water Company 148.86
Olson & Gordon 24.99
Olson& Gordon 104.14
Standard Fusee Corp. 157.32
Sterling Contractors 335.00
$6,809.17
There being no further business to cane before this Commission, on
motion by commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, the
meeting was unanimously declared closed at 8:46 p.m.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Appointment - Planning Board
The Supervisor stated that Mr. Freeman is an environmental lawyer
and noted his background, after which, on motion by Councilman
Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
appoints David J. Freeman of
Glen Eagles Drive to the Town
of Mamaroneck Planning Board to
fulfil the term of office vacated
by Steven Goldstein to expire in
July 19966
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2. Resolution - Westchester County Sales Tax Proposal
Supervisor Silverstone announced that the question of the
Westchester County Sales Tax proposal, which the Board briefly
dealt with last year, has cane up again, and that she has been
asked to accompany a group of supervisors and mayors to Albany to
lobby for passage of the sales tax proposal. She commented that
this proposal has taken on a new urgency in view of the fact that
the Governor has proposed deep cuts in state revenue sharing to
communities and it does not appear that they will be restored.
She went on to say that it seems the best way to restore the
revenue without raising property taxes or making deep cuts in
services is through this proposal. She then asked the Board for
their views and feedback on the County Sales Tax proposal.
Councilwoman Price mentioned that she had voted against this
issue last year and her concerns remain and in some ways have
increased. She does not believe that the County has cut as they
should have, and she feels the State budget is catastrophic.
Therefore, she added, though she still has problem with this
proposal, she knows it is the only effective way to raise revenue
to some degree right now. She went on to say that any other
restructuring of government and plans our State Assemblymen may
have is going to take time and we do not have that kind of time
since we are faced with a six million dollar gap in the State
budget. She concluded that she will support the sales tax,
although she has reservations, since it is the only avenue open
to us but she continues to object to the methods by which the
county and state accomplish things.
Councilman McGarr stated that last year when this issue came up
he supported the increase in the tax, the logic at that time was
that the County had gotten the message that they had fiscal
problems to deal with and were beginning to make some progress,
and while the budget for this year had sane ups and dawns in the
process, they have gotten the message that they have to deal with
it. He went on to say that he also saw the possibility of state
cuts when last year State aid was flat and the outlook was that
it might drop. He noted that last year one of the actions taken
by the State was a great reduction of retirement funding, which
when viewed this year was not a sustainable equation, so that
somewhere down the road there will have to be dramatic increases
from localities to get that fund back to the level it should be
at. Councilman McGarr added that the sales tax would help to
reduce some of the pressure on property tax and get some tax
revenue from consumers who are not taxpayers within Westchester
County. He noted also that the sales tax is not applied to
foods, people on fixed incomes would see relief in their property
tax only. He concluded that he still has questions with regard
to how set the terns of distribution are and wonders if the
County could suddenly come back with perhaps another split, since
he is supporting the split as in last years document. The
Supervisor responded that they will need further assurance that
the sharing formula is "set in stone" and the County cannot
decide they need a little more.
Councilman Ryan coammmented that fiscal responsibility on the state
and county level are terrible and vulnerable, and that school
districts are being squeezed. He added that while we certainly
need the money at the local grass roots level, he hates
reggressive taxes that impact on middle and lower income groups
more, and prefers to see user taxes which affect poor people
less. However, he noted, he has to go along with this since he
does not see an alternative at this time, but if this does happen
he hepee th @r® will canetr�.n ® on the county and state
government so that monies will filter down to where needed.
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Following some further discussion among the Board, on motion by
Councilman McGarr, seconded.by Councilwoman Price, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION
'SALES TAX AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, Towns and Villages in Westchester
County are severely restricted in their revenue
base, with real property tax as their main
source of revenue constantly rising and putting
a disproportionate burden on the already high
cost of housing; and
WHEREAS, The County Executive and Board of
Legislators are advocating distribution of the
major part of a new sales tax levy to the Towns,
Villages and School Districts;
NOW FORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck in concert
with other Villages and Towns in the Westchester
County Municipal Officials Association hereby
petition the Legislature of New York State to
amend Article 29, 1262B of the Tax Law, entitled
"Disposition of Revenue from Sales and Use Taxes
Imposed by Westchester County", to change the
permissive distribution of sales tax revenues
to:
County .50
Towns, Cities, Villages .75
Schools .25
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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to State Assembyman Ron Tocci, State
Senator Suzi Oppenheimer, and to County
Legislator Diane Keane; asking them to lend our
support to the County Executives proposal; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that notification of our action be
forwarded to the Administrative Assistant of
WCh3OA, and to the news media of this district
Ayes: Ryan, McGarr,
Price, Silverstone
Nays: None
r+tatr of ?Arco Murk Absent: O,Flinn
Tauuty of Weiitr4eStrr 6A.:
0awn of iamuranrrk S
I do hereby certify that I have compared the annexed Resolution xith the original on file in
my office, and that the same is a true and correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of the
said original Resolution, which was duly passed by the Town Board of the Town of Mainaro-
neck, a quorum being present, on ....................February•.2.0 1g91
IN \\'ITNESS \\+IERE0I-, 1 have hel-CLIMO Set my hand and aITi.xed the Corporate Seal
of said Town of Mamaroneck, this .:`::..'::`......day of ...�...... . ...... t9.(..�..
Town Clerk
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3. Authorization - Westchester Joint Water Works - 1991 Capital
Improvement Program
Mr. John Hoch gave a breakdown on the capital improvements
proposed by the Westchester Joint Water Works for 1991 and the
costs shared by municipalities. He then fielded questions from
the Board. on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes capital improvements
as proposed by the Westchester
Joint Water Works for 1991 in
the amount of $339,100 as the
Towns share which is inclusive
of $28 ,210 carried over for yet
to be received billings for 1990.
4. Authorization - Habitat for Humanity
Following a brief explanation by the Town Administrator, on
motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Supervisor
to execute the Agreement to
transfer, and subsequently deed
certain property on Laurel Avenue
subject to permissive referendum.
At this time the regular order of the Agenda was changed and an
unlisted item Authorization - Certiorari Settlements was taken up.
Authorization - Settlement of Certiorari
The Administrator briefly clarified the certiorari settlements
and on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Ryan,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that in accordance with
the terms recommended by Assessor
for the Town, George Derderian,
this Board hereby authorizes the
settlement of certiorari proceeding
-Hampshire Country Club vs. Town of
Mamaroneck for assessment years
1986 through 1990 on the 18 hole
golf course located in the Town;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that in accordance with
the terns recommended by Assessor
for the Town, George Derderian,
this Board hereby authorizes the
settlement of certiorari proceeding
-Gram oil Corporation vs. Town of
Mamaroneck for assessment years
1987 Hugh 1990 on 280 Weal BeftM
Post Road, Block 914, Parcel 32;
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and be it further
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the
terns recommended by Assessor for the
Town, George Derderian, this Board
hereby authorizes the settlement of
certiorari proceeding-Kaufman Carpet
Empire, Inc. vs. Town of Mamaroneck for
assessment years 1985 through 1990 on
301 Mamaroneck Avenue, Block 906, Parcel 41;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that in accordancw with the
terms recommended by Assessor for the
Town, George Derderian, this Board
hereby authorizes the settlement of
certiorari proceeding-Palmer Terrace
Cooperative, Inc. vs. Town of Mamaroneck
for assessment years 1984 through 1988.
5. Authorization - Memorandum of Understanding New York State
Unified Court System-office of Management Support
The Administrator advised the Board that the Town Justice Court
had been selected to participate in a program offered by the
State to encourage automation in Town and Villge Courts. on
motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to execute the MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING governing the use of
microcomputer equipment provided to
Town and Village Justice Courts.
6. Authorization - Stipulation of Agreement-CSEA
The Administrator described the three-year agreement and on
motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to execute, on behalf of the Town,
the renewed collective bargaining
agreement with the Civil Service
Employees Association.
7. Authorization - Consulting Agreement-Ferrandino and Associates
On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator to
wmte the eanmdting apedn t With
Ferrandino and Associates for completion
of the GEIS.
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8 Resolution - Town of Mamaroneck Public Housing Agency
The Administrator advised the Board that each year the Federal
approves the administrative plan submitted by the
Public Housing Agency and this year it is requiring that a
threshold be established, which he and Helen Mohan thought best
to establish rather low for the reason that should we embark on
expenditures for other housing purposes, such should be brought
to the attention of the Town Board. On motion by Councilman
McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck
Public Housing Agency shall not expend
from its operating reserves account
any amount exceeding the threshold of
$500 for other housing purposes without
the prior approval of the Mamaroneck
Town Board.
9. Establishment of Beautification Trust Fund
The Administrator explained that Councilwoman O,Flinn has been
working on certain projects to be implemented with the Town and
the Beautification Committee will seek donations to assist in the
cos, for which a trust fund must be established. On motion by
Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
approves the establishment of an
account entitled "Beautification
Trust Fund."
10. Request - School Speed Limit at Sts. John & Paul, Weaver Street
Councilwoman Price briefly explained that although it is easy
enough to put up a school zone sign or children crossing sign,
when it comes to speed limit signs, this meets a different
criteria and the DOT must look at the site after a formal written
request has been made. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Ryan,
seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes Councilwoman Price to
write to the State DOT asking for
a school speed limit on Weaver
Street in the vicinity of Sts.
John & Paul School.
11. Request - Recreation Camdssion-Installation of Plaque at the
Honmocks Ice Rink
The Supervisor explained that The Honanocks Ice Rink Association
has coarse before the Recreation Commission indicating a desire to
mount plaques at the Rink recognizing those who have played a
critical rola in its rmovation. on motion by Counoilwa m
Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
approves the request of The
Hammocks Ice Rink Association
with regard to mounting of plaques
honoring those who have played a
role in its renovation;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
approves the request of The
Honm:ocks Ice Rink Association
to have a plaque made in honor
of Mr. Howard Finn for his
contributions to the Ice Rink
and Town recreation programs.
12. Salary Authorizations - conservation
- Recreation
On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by councilman Ryan, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes payment of $8.50 per
hour to Christa Diels of Rye to
work part-time in the Conservation
Department.
On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that as provided for in
the 1991 Town Budget, authorization
is hereby granted for payment of
salaries to the following:
Carrie Reilly, Alternate Cashier, Hammocks Ice Rink,
$8/hour, effective retroactive to 2/1/91;
Susan Silo, Alternate Cashier, Ham miks Ice Rink,
$8/hour, effective retroactive to 2/1/91;
Pina Fontecchio, Alternate Skate Room Attendant,
Hcnmx cks Ice Rink, $5/hour, effective
retroactive to 2/1/91
Diana Moore, Skating Instructor, Hcnmocks Ice Rink,
$30/hour, retroactive to 1/29/91;
Steve Pelletier, Coach, Youth Hockey, $10/hour,
effective retroactive 1/30/91.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Thane war® no written or oral emmieation to owa before the Hoard
at this time.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 4, 1990 Special Meeting
- January 23, 1991 Regular Meeting
- January 26, 1991 Special Meeting
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 23, 1991, and those of
the Special Meetings of December 4, 1990 and January 26, 1991 were
approved as is.
TOWN CLERK
Reports
The Town Clerk presented the Report of the Building & Plumbing
Department as well as the Report of the Office of the Town Clerk for
the month of January 1991.
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilman McGarr reported that at the Recreation Committee meeting,
it was the second meeting in a row where a group came to ask for more
ice time, but it becomes difficult to allocate ice time since people
are using it more and more.
Councilwoman Price reported that the BAR had its first meeting, which
went very well, and will be meeting again tomorrow night.
Supervisor Silverstone reported that the urban renewal questions
concerning the affordable housing has been forwarded to the Planning
Board and they, at their meeting, have scheduled a Public Hearing on
that issue for March 13th. She also reported that there is one more
meeting scheduled to do strategic planning, which will be held on
Saturday, March 2nd from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
AWOURNMENP
There being no further business to came before the Board, on motion by
Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Price, the meeting was
unanimously declared adjourned into Executive Session to finish
discussion of the proposed contract with a possible daycare provider
for the Monroe Nursery School situation.
Patricia A. DiCioccio
Town Clerk
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