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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988_02_24 Town Board Regular Minutes 038 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 24TH III DAY OF FEBRUARY 1988 IN THE COURT ROOM 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 Battalia at 6:30 p.m. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Board: I Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Stephen C. Chapin Councilwoman Elaine Price Councilman Henry Korn Also present were: Carol A. Acocella, Deputy Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator 1 Edward M. Lieberman, Counsel to the Town. Lillian Robustelli, Deputy Town Clerk Richard Tortorella, 1st Deputy Fire Chief William McDermott, 2nd Deputy Fire Chief Arthur Dallas, Police Commissioner The Town Clerk, Patricia DiCioccio, was not present at this meeting because of illness. On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that the Board recess into Executive Session in Conference Room A. Discussion ensued on matters of real property, litigation and contract negotiations. Thereafter, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Executive Session at 8 :25 p.m. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Battalia at 8:32 p.m. February 24, 1988 O39 CALL TO ATTENTION Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the location of exits as required by law for public gatherings. PUBLIC HEARINGS: - No Parking Here To Corner-Palmer Avenue at Mamaroneck High Entrance The Supervisor requested a motion to open the first public hearing, and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and it hereby is, declared open. The Deputy Town Clerk presented for the record the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing. The Supervisor asked if anyone cared to address the Board in support of this proposal, to which a resident, Annette Noe, responded that exiting the High School Parking lot is so hazardous that she would be very happy to see this passed. Councilwoman Silverstone mentioned that this has been considered for a number of weeks and the Traffic Committee had come up with the solution to this extremely hazardous situation. Supervisor Battalia then asked if anyone cared to address the Board in opposition, to which there was no response. On motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Price, the Public Hearing was unanimously declared closed. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, by virtue of the authority granted to it, does hereby establish the following traffic regulation: No parking shall be permitted on the following streets within the Town of Mamaroneck between the hours of 8: 00 a.m. and 5 :00 p.m. : South side of Palmer Avenue for a distance of 90 feet west of the High School driveway; and be it further I RESOLVED, that this regulation is subject to the provisions of the Traffic Regulations concerning snow emergency streets promulgated on December 14, 1970 by the Police Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck. February 24, 1988 Q • - No Parking Anytime-Rockland Avenue and Dundee Road and Avon Road and Winged Foot Drive Supervisor Battalia asked for a motion to open the second public hearing and on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and it hereby is, declared open The Deputy Town Clerk presented for the record the Affidavit of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing. The Supervisor asked if anyone wished to speak in favor, to which several residents of Rockland Avenue mentioned that they had spoken about this problem many times with concern about the view being blocked because of parking. Councilman Korn reassured them that this proposal should remedy their problem. Supervisor Battalia asked if anyone cared to address the Board in opposition. Councilman Chapin questioned where all the cars come from and the Administrator replied that many are from Badger Day Camp. The Supervisor asked if there were any other comments or questions and since there were none, she requested a motion to close. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, the Public Hearing was unanimously declared closed. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, by virtue of the authority granted to it, does hereby establish the following traffic regulation: No parking shall be permitted at any time on the following streets within the Town of Mamaroneck: Northern side of Rockland Avenue from the eastern side of its intersection with Winged Foot Drive for a distance of 360 feet southeast of said intersection; South side of Rockland Avenue, beginning at a point in the center of its intersection with Winged Foot Drive for a distance of 145 feet west of said point and 370 feet southeast of said point. -Installation of Stop Signs-Rockland Avenue and Dundee Road and Avon Road and Winged Foot Drive The Supervisor asked for a motion to open the public hearing and on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously February 24, 1988 041. RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and it hereby is, declared open. Supervisor Battalia asked if anyone cared to address the Board, either in favor or in opposition to this proposed change. Mrs. Jacobsen, a resident, asked for a brief explanation which was given by the Administrator. Mr. Wassman commended the Board on taking this action which he felt would prove to be a very successful method of avoiding accidents along Rockland Avenue, since it is essential at this time to avoid turning it into a speeding highway. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn, the Public Hearing was unanimously declared closed. On motion read by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, by virtue of the authority granted to it, does hereby amend Chapter 81 of the Mamaroneck Town Code to replace "YIELD" signs at the following inter- sections with "STOP" signs: Section 1. III 81-6 (b) (16) is hereby amended to read as follows: (16) Intersection of Avon Road with: (b) Dundee Road, (south side) both sides. Section 2 . 81-6 of the Mamaroneck Town Code is amended by adding thereto a new section, to be known as Sub-paragraph (69) to read as follows: (69) Intersection of the following streets with Rockland Avenue: (a) Avon Road (b) Winged Foot Drive Section 3. 81-7 of the Mamaroneck Town Code is amended by repealing 81-7 (B) , (6) , (9) , & (13) , thereof. Section 4. This act shall take effect immediately APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Town Board minutes of January 20th and Februry 3rd were held over to the next meeting due to the Town Clerk' s absence. February 24, 1988 042 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 9 :12 p.m. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Stephen C. Chapin Commissioner Elaine Price Commissioner Henry Korn 1. Commissioner Korn presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Silverstone, 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. $1,653 .63 Acocella, Michael J. 75.00 Airwick Professional Products 95.10 All Power Equipment Co. 50.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 1,186 .00 Henry, John E. 67.50 Interstate Fire & Safety Equip. Co. 450.00 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 131.91 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 905.48 McDermott, William 124 .36 Leonard Newman Agency, L.P. 463.70 Portronix 308.20 Senate Electronics, Inc. 164.27 Town of Mamaroneck Prof. Fire Fighters Association 102.18 Louis N. Santoro 24.95 $5,802.28 There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously declared that this meeting be adjourned at 9 :25 p.m. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Request of New York Hospital-Establishment of Community Residence, 994 Old White Plains Road Supervisor Battalia gave a brief explanation of how the Westchester Division of New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center had planned to establish a group home for eleven mentally ill adults at 994 Old White Plains Road. The Supervisor went on to say that the Board had duly considered all information from the Hospital, from the Office of Mental Health, neighbors, counsel for the neighbors, Town staff information and diligent study by individual Board members as 04 February 24, 1988 well as herself. She then asked if anyone cared to address the matter, to which Councilman Korn made a motion that the Board reject the proposal under the Padavan Law. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone and it was unanimously rejected by the Board under the Padavan Law, which allows a municipality to reject a group home proposal on the grounds that it would result in overconcentration of similar faciliies and alter the character of the area. At this time the Supervisor spoke about two unrelated items that the Town had supposedly not dealt with, water and sewer, which had been brought to her attention. She mentioned that since she has been Supervisor, she has been unaware of any request that the Town deal with the sewer district and, if there is a request, she asked that it please be brought to her attention. She also mentioned that there was a serious water problem on Deerfield Lane which was brought to her attention a few years ago and that she had worked diligently to get the County Board of Health in there. She added that the situation was regularly monitored by the Westchester Joint Water Works, and that a request for engineering proposals to obtain direct water service in there were sent to several individuals and attorneys. This, she noted, was approximately two years ago and there has been no response. She concluded that if anyone is interested in pursuing either of these two issues to please let the Board know. 2 . Authorization - Improvements Intersection, Murray Avenue, Myrtle Boulevard and North Chatsworth Avenue The Town Administrator gave a brief history and review of the problems at Murray/Myrtle/North Chatsworth, and explained that the Traffic Committee has worked in conjunction with Allan Davis, Traffic Consultant, to determine the improvements necessary to alleviate the problems and has submitted a report for the Board to review. A very detailed explanation was given by Mr. Ryan of the Traffic Committee, followed by a great deal of discussion, and questions were fielded by Mr. Ryan and Mr. Altieri. Various suggestions and changes were offered, and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts the report of the Traffic Consultant and the recommendations of the Traffic Committee, and grants authorization to begin said improvements. February 24, 1988 044 3. Hommocks Recreation Complex-Designation of Lead Agency The Administrator informed the Board that the Hommocks Ice Rink and Pool project will be going for bid and that it is necessary under the State Environmental Quality Review Act for certain actions to be taken in reference to the project. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board, since it will review bids and authorize construction of the Hommocks Recreation Complex Project, hereby declares itself as Lead Agency; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Board as Lead Agency, hereby designates this project as a Type 1 action and, as per SEQR, refers such to the Coastal Zone Management Commission, 4. Authorization - Tax Mapping Agreement A memo from the Administrator explained that Town governments within the State of New York have been mandated by the New York State Board of Equalization and Assessment to revise their individual tax maps to be in compliance with 9NYCRR189 and regulations of the Real Property Tax Law. The Administrator reported that the Town has begun the process of interviewing mapping contractors to assist in this endeavor and proposals were received from seven firms. He recommended the James W. Sewall Company of Old Town, Maine, which has an excellent reputation and has submitted the lowest price for this project. Some discussion ensued and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute the agreement with Sewall Company of 147 Center Street, Old Town, Maine, in the amount of $30,000 for the purpose of bringing existing Town tax maps into compliance with 9NYCRR189 as mandated by the State of New York Board of Equalization and Assessment. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously February 24, 1988 045 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the transfer of funds in the amount of $30,000 to be used for the purpose of bringing existing Town tax maps into compliance with 9NYCRR189 as mandated by the State. 5. Discussion - Feasibility Study Alternate Leaf Composting Site The Administrator briefly summarized that a study conducted by Malcolm Pirnie on an alternate leaf composting site, at the corner of Old White Plains Road and Rockridge Road, parallel to the New England Thruway, does not appear to be suitable for leaf composting. After a brief discussion, the Town Administrator was authorized to seek other methods of disposal that may be available and to report back to the Board. 6. Authorization - Lease Agreement-Felix Industries The Administrator informed the Board that Felix Equities, Inc. has been awarded contracts by the State and County for both reconstruction of the Weaver Street Bridge and installation of a new sanitary sewer along East and West Brookside Drive. He noted further that Felix Equities has been looking for a site to store three construction trailers, small trucks and equipment, and has requested use of the property behind the former Courthouse for approximately eighteen months. Discussion ensued and the Administrator fielded questions from the Board regarding this matter. The Board then requested the Administrator to have some changes made in the lease agreement and this matter was deferred until the meeting of March 2nd. 7. Intermunicipal Agreement - Village of Larchmont Labor Relations Services The Administrator explained briefly that this agreement with the Village of Larchmont was for the purpose of providing labor relation services for contracts due to expire on May 31st for the Police, Fire and CSEA. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that it hereby adopts the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Village of Larchmont, the Town of Mamaroneck and the Town Administrator Stephen V. Altieri for the purpose of negotiating collective bargaining agreements for the Police, Fire and CSEA. February 24, 1988 048 8. Consideration of Request - Town of Harrison The Board members discussed a letter received from Mr. Pat V. Angarano, Town Supervisor, explaining how the United States Post Office had at a closed-door session in Washington made a decision to purchase properties at the County Airport site to place a postal facility with absolutely no discussion with the Town of Harrison and no public meetings in the Community to discuss any issues associated with this transfer of operation. The Board then agreed to go on record as being strongly g g s rongly opposed to the "big brother" method used by the United States Postal Authorities in selecting a site in Harrison to relocate a postal facility. 9. Authorization - Prepare Specifications and Accept Bids a) Dump Truck b) Spreader c) Street Sweeping Services d) Pick Up Trucks The Administrator explained that the Town' s 1988 schedule included replacement of one 35,000 GVM Dump Truck and one Material Spreader as well as two four-wheel drive Pickup Trucks, at a cost of approximately $96,000 of funds borrowed on five-year bond anticipation notes. On motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to prepare and accept bids on one 35,000 1 GVM Dump Truck, one Material Spreader; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to prepare and accepts bids for street sweeping services; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby granted authorization to implement purchases through a New York State participating contract for two four-wheel drive Pickup Trucks. I 10. Salary Authorizations The Administrator reported that the 1988 budget provided for two positions for the maintenance of the Town Center, building superintendent and caretaker. He informed the Board that the February 24, 1988 047- current caretaker, Thomas Russell (Corky) , has successfully completed the civil service requirements for the title of building superintendent, which would assume administrative as well as current labor tasks. He noted that Michael Orchanian has been assisting as an hourly employee and has applied for the position of caretaker. la Thereafter, on motion of Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Thomas R. Russell (Corky) is hereby appointed to the position of Superintendent of Buildings, at an annual salary of $22,550, effective 2/25/88; and be it further RESOLVED, that Michael Orchanian is hereby appointed to the position of Caretaker, at an annual salary of $16,410, effective 3/2/88 . • 11. Pursuant to a written request from the Westchester County Chapter of the Red Cross and after a brief discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants authorization for the Red Cross flag to be flown during the month of March, traditionally Red Cross Month, in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the American Red Cross 12. Transfer of Easement - County of Westchester As per explanation by the Town Administrator, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, the following resolution was unanimously adopted by the Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck is undertaking to make certain improvements and corrections to its sanitary sewer system and; WHEREAS, one of the improvements III in said project is the construction of a sanitry sewer pump station and force main and; 048 February 24, 1988 WHEREAS, the County of Westchester currently owns easement rights in and across certain properties in the project area known more particularly as Section 3 Block 125 Lots 465, 384, 457 & 372, which easement rights the County does not now use or require and; WHEREAS, it has been determined that the preferred route of the proposed force main would utilize the County' s easement area; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck hereby requests of the County of Westchester that said County transfer its rights in and for said easement to the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of the construction of the force main in connection with its sanitary sewer system. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications to come before the Board at this time. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No one wished to address the Board at this time. THE SUPERVISOR Reports Supervisor Battalia commented that she would hold her report concerning recycling until copies are sent to the CAC, to which the Administrator responded that the CAC meeting was being held on February 25th. REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL There were no reports to be given at this time. 0119 February 24, 1988 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the Supervisor and members of the Board extended their wishes for speedy recovery to the Pat, our Town Clerk, and unanimously declared the meeting adjourned at 10 :15 p.m. Carol A. Acocella Deputy Town Clerk