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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988_03_02 Town Board Regular Minutes 050 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH 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, at which time the Town Board recessed into a work session. A work session for strategic planning took place in Conference Room A, after which, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously declared that the work session be adjourned at 8 :20 p.m. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Battalia at 8 :25 p.m. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Board: Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Stephen C. Chapin Councilwoman Elaine Price Councilman Henry Korn Also present were: Lillian Robustelli, Deputy Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Richard Tortorella, Fire Chief William McDermott, Deputy Fire Chief Edward M. Lieberman, Counsel to the Town arrived at 8: 50 p.m. CALL TO ATTENTION Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the location of exits as required by law for public gatherings. 05' March 2, 1988 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Price, the minutes of January 20, 1988 were unnanimously approved with changes. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn, the minutes of February 3, 1988 were unanimously approved. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, the minutes of January 6, 1988 were unanimously approved with changes. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments - a) Human Rights Commission b) Coastal Zone Management Commission c) Recreation a) Human Rights Commission On recommendation by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mary McDonald of 58 Brookside Drive, Town, to the Human Rights Commission. b) Coastal Zone Management Commission On recommendation by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Richard Young of Bonnie Briar Lane, Town, to the Coastal Zone Management Commission. c) Recreation Commission On recommendation by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints James Drucker of 4 Falls Road, Town, to the Recreation Commission. 2. Authorization - Lease Agreements-Felix Equities Industries The Administrator explained that the Board had, at the last meeting, expressed some concerns relative to timing, and impact upon the neighbors. He reported that two alternatives had been discussed with Felix Equities, the first that they install a 12 foot high stockade fence in the exact location of the proposed berm, the second that they 2 05?' March 2, 1988 complete improvements by May 30th, and should they fail to meet this deadline they terminate property rights or pay the Town $45,000. Mr. Altieri noted that he has learned that Felix Equities are doing both the Weaver Street bridge and the County sewer relocation project and as part of the sewer relocation they will be excavating trenches and will have clean soil which will have to be stored. He stated that Felix preferred to temporarily store the soil on the site for a period of three to five days, or it would have to be stored on the street. At this point a discussion ensued, with the Administrator fielding questions from the Board after which, on motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Price, the Board unanimously RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute the Lease Agreement with Felix Equities, Inc. after certain specific changes have been agreed upon. At this time the order of the Agenda was changed and Councilwoman _ Price proceeded to read the following proclamation: PROCCAMAEION co WHEREAS, mAR1g CARLSON has demonstrated autstanding rnmmitment spanning two decades, as a volunteer fur the Lnwn of Illamarnneck; and WH£R£A$, fARLJ CARLSON has ronsistentlg dedicated her pruf.essianal expertise to improving the qualitg of life in the Iuwn of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, Il1ARJ CARLSON has devoted considerable time, energg, intellect, and cnncern to planning and Land use issues and has served as an nut- standing member of the Enwn1s Planning Board for 14 gears; and wH£R£AS, MARg CARCSUN has performed all endeavors and tasks with unerring patience, uncommon civilitg and unfailing gaud will. NOW THEREFORE BE II RESOLVED that the Mamarnnerh`Iuwn Cnuncil graiefullg acknowledges and deeplg appreciates all of mARJ CARLSON'S efforts and accnmplishinents through her mang gears of service to the Town of Mamaroneck. BE II FURLrH£RMOR£ RESOLVED, that a can of this prnclamatinn be spread an the official recnrds of the town of Mamaroneck and a cnpa thereof he presented to MARg OAIRLSON `-3 March 2, 1988 053 March 2, 1988 Mary Carlson thanked the Board for the gold-sealed proclamation and mentioned that she had not expected such an honor since she has enjoyed working with the Town very much and is looking forward to more challenges. The Supervisor noted that Mary Carlson would be putting together proposals for joint planning. Supervisor Battalia then designated a Supervisor' s Task Force consisting of Councilwoman Silverstone, Councilwoman Price and Mary Carlson to look into housing. At this time the order of the Agenda was resumed and Item #3 under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up. 3 Set Public Hearing - Traffic Matters a) No Parking-Leafy Lane b) Install Stop Sign Intersection of North Chatsworth Avenue and Echo Lane c) Install Stop Sign North Chatsworth Avenue and Birch Road On recommendation of the Traffic Committee and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets March 16, 1988 as the date for a Public Hearing to consider an amendment to Chapter 81 of the Mamaroneck Town Code to prohibit parking on Leafy Lane between 6 :00 and 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday except holidays; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets March 16 , 1988 as the date for a Public Hearing to consider an amendment to Chapter 81 of the Mamaroneck Town Code by adding thereto a new section to be known as Sub-paragraph (70) to install STOP signs at the Intersections of . North Chatsworth Avene and Echo Lane and North Chatsworth Avenue and Birch Road; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized to publish in The Daily Times, the Notices of said Hearings as required by law. 4 March 2, 1988 054 4. Set Public Hearing Dates - Sewer Projects The Administrator advised that projects funded through a special improvement district require a public hearing although they require a consent order from the State Department of Environmental Conservation. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets March 16, 1988 as the date for a Public Hearing in relation to the purchase and installation of a gravity sewer, and the construction of a sanitary sewage pump station on Baldwin Avenue, for an aggregate maximum estimated cost of $1,600,000, such project being determined as a Type II Action for purposes of the State Environmental Review Act which will not result in any significant environmental effects; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized to publish in The Daily Times the notice of said Hearing as required by law. 5. Salary Authorizations - a) Highway Department b) Recreation a) Highway Department On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Michael Lynch to the position of Laborer at an annual salary of $17,500, effective March 7, 1988. b) Recreation Pursuant to a memo from Superintendent of Recreation, William Zimmermann and on motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1988 Town Budget, authorization is hereby granted for payment of salaries to the following individuals: 5 March 2, 1988 NAME POSITION SALARY' Dean Reben Pool Manager $10.50 per hour Mike Edelstein Pool Manager $ 9.00 per hour Deborah Reda Pool Manager $ 9.00 per hour John Teller Pool Manager $ 9.00 per hour Cindy Boss Pool Manager $ 9.00 per hour III Lois Codispoti Pool Manager $ 9.00 per hour ` Christine Murtaugh Pool Manager $ 7.00 per hour Wayne Pollak Pool Manager $10.00 per hour Laura Purcell Pool Manager $ 9.00 per hour Carrie Reilly Lifeguard $ 5.00 per hour Gary Metz Lifeguard $ 4.75 per hour Jennie Stratis Lifeguard $ 4.50 per hour Kyle Owen Lifeguard $ 4.50 per hour Hilary Barrows Lifeguard •:$ 4.25 per hour Kim Healey Lifeguard $ 4.25 per hour Mariane Balliet Lifeguard $ 4.00 per hour Perin Tingley Lifeguard $ 4.00 per hour Maggie OHara Lifeguard $ 4.00 per hour Joanne Gill Lifeguard $ 4.00 per hour John Dindas Key Attendant $ 4.10 per hour David Judice Key Attendant $ 3.80 per hour Mickey Ruggerio Key Attendant $ 3.80 per hour Kim Papachristou Key Attendant $ 3.65 per hour Patty Lee Key Attendant $ 3.65 per hour ' Andrea Parnell Key Attendant $ 3.65 per hour Anne-Marie Joyce Key Attendant $ 3.65 per hour Dan Schwager Alternate Lifeguard $ 4.50 per hour Liz White Alternate Lifeguard $ 4.25 per hour ill III Chrissy Shoulet Alternate Lifeguard $ 4.25 per hour Bill Korchin Alternate Lifeguard $ 4.00 per hour Genise Latona Alternate Lifeguard $ 4.00 per hour Doug Berkowitz Alternate Lifeguard $ 4.00 per hour Tom Kirkpatrick Alternate Lifeguard $ 4.00 per hour Kristin Rainaldi Alternate Lifeguard $ 4.00 per hour Greg Johanson Alternate Lifeguard $ 6.00 per hour --.Lynn Stern Alternate Lifeguard $ 5.00 per hour Maiya Strenger Alternate Lifeguard $ 4.00 per hour Kathleen Trezza Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.50 per hour John Lamagna Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.50 per hour David Sheridan --Alternate $ 3.50 per hour Mitchell Ross Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.50 per hour Debbie Logan Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.50 per hour Matt Gryzlo Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.50 per hour Kristin Carnochan Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.50 per hour Faith Lind Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.50 per hour Robin Rosenberg Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.50 per hour All lifeguards and alternate lifeguards as alternate key attendants at $ 3.50 per hour Lifeguard and lifeguard alternates as swim instructors $12.00/session All guards as assistant swim coaches $ 5.00/per hour John Flint Skate Guard $ 5.00 per hour Martina Dvorak Skate Instructor $10.50 per hour Dawn Cassera - Skate Instructor $10.50 per hour -6- O 5 March 2, 1988 6. Report of Bids-Baldwin Avenue Gravity Sewer Contract TA88-4 The Administrator announced that the State Department of Environmental Conservation has given an okay to award the contract since under the Consent Order the Town must issue a notice to proceed by March 20, 1988 in order to receive funding. He noted that the award would have to be granted subject to the Public Hearing of March 16, 1988. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby awards Contract #TA-88-4 for the installation of a gravity sewer on Baldwin Avenue to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, namely Micelli Excavation Company of New Rochelle, New York, in the amount of $72,190, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said contract, subject to the Public Hearing of March 16, 1988. 7. Request for Change of Polling Place The Supervisor mentioned that she had spoken with the Town Clerk, who was unable to be present tonight, and she had requested that this item be held over to the March 16th meeting. At this time the order of the Agenda was changed and Item #9 under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up. 9. Authorization - Land Mark Designation The Supervisor informed the Board of a request by the Mamaroneck Village Historical Society, headed by Grace Pugh, that the Mamaroneck Town Center Building be designated as a Landmark site. Some discussion followed during which it was represented that Landmark Designation would not impose any limitations on the right of the Town to renovate the premises, and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts the designation of the Mamaroneck Town Center Building as a Landmark Site, 7 057 March 2, 1988 10. Authorization - Prepare Specifications and Accept Bids-Sand, Stone and Paving After some clarification by the Administrator and a brief discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to prepare specifications and advertise for bids for sand, stone and for the re-paving of certain streets. At this time the order of the Agenda was resumed and item #8 under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up. 8. Discussion - Griffen Avenue Sidewalk Founder of the Mamaroneck Town/Scarsdale Schools Neighborhood Association, Jane Meryll-Laysky reviewed the situation, explaining that after nearly a year of lobbying Scarsdale and Mamaroneck Town officials for a footpath along Griffen Avenue, a wood-chip path was installed last summer which has turned into a mess. She concluded that the Scarsdale Board of Trustees approved a plan to pave the path for the mile from Murdock to Mamaroneck Road along Griffen Avenue based on the condition that the Town split the expense estimated at $43,000. Another Scarsdale resident, Holly Gershuny told the Board it was difficult to walk on the wood path because it was rutted and wood chips had disintegrated or washed away, and that the Quaker Ridge School PTA supports this effort as well as the residents of about 200 homes in the Quaker Ridge area. The Supervisor advised that funds for this were not included in the 1988 budget, but she had spoken with the Mayor of Scarsdale and, if the Board agreed to approve this proposal, Scasdale would begin the work and allow Mamaroneck Town to pay its share of $21,600 through the 1989 budget. After some discussion, Councilwoman Silverstone moved to approve the proposal with a commitment to budget the amount in 1989 . This motion was seconded by Councilman Korn, and it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby enters into agreement with the Village of Scarsdale to share half the cost of $43,000 for the paving of Griffen Avenue, with the Village paying the full cost in 1988, and the Town making a commitment for its share to be budgeted and repaid to Scarsdale in 1989. 8 05R March 2, 1988 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no written or oral communiations to come before the Board at this time. THE SUPERVISOR Reports The Supervisor inquired as to whether everyone would be able to attend the meeting of March 16th. REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilwoman Price mentioned that chances of receiving monies from the State for the Post Road beautification are slim, since there are requests for more important uses than beautification. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Town Board, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 9 :20 p.m. and the Board convened into Executive Session to discuss matters of litigation. Deputy Town Clerk Lillian Robustelli 9 059 P I STATEMENT OF THE TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF MAMARONECK March 7, 1988 The Town of Mamaroneck has been aggressive in responding to the crisis of homelessness in Westchester County. As part of our all out efforts, we have managed to find permanent housing for over seventy families in the past four years. With respect to the Larchmont Motel, our objective has always been two pronged: 1. To protect the health, safety and welfare of the community at large and especially our young people. 2. To accept our fair share of responsibilities for the homeless and helped to make their lives better. We have fought successfully for support services for motel residents. We have found them homes and jobs and assisted them in re-establishing their lives. However, drug activity at the motel is threatening the very existence of motel residents already facing wretched living conditions. IIIThis morning you have heard Commissioner Dallas detail the extent of crack and other drug related activities at the motel. You may have recently read that the number of calls for aid from the motel have decreased by 50%. Well, the real fact of the matter is that the focus on the motel by our police department has increased dramatically in the past year and a half. As a result of police efforts there have been 25 drug related felony arrests at the Larchmont Motel since January 1987. The evidence indicates that exposure to the manufacture, sale, and use of crack is part of the fabric of life at the Larchmont Motel and unfortunately crack activities ignite violence. We have asked you to come here today because we are convinced that the Larchmont Motel has become a time bomb which is rapidly approaching the detonation point. We are frightened that one or more of the 43 children presently forced to call this facility home will be caught in the inevitable explosion. And we must not forget that Hammocks School, our Town's recreational complex, (including the Ice Rink and Pool) as well as Flint Park are just foot-steps away from this scene of potential tragedy. III Based on what has transpired over these last fourteen months, we are demanding that the Governor, the County Executive, the District Attorney, our Congressman and our United States Senators take the following steps: nsA 1. There must be aggressive, expeditious prosecution of those arrested for drug activities. 2. In connection with the most recent arrests, the office of District Attorney should immediately investigate the possibility of welfare fraud at the motel. 3. At present, there are twenty-seven rooms occupied by DSS clients at the Larchmont Motel. The County must commit that there will be no additional placements made at the Larchmont Motel. 4. The State must refuse to fund reimbursement to the County for any more placements at the Larchmont Motel. 5. During the course of the next sixty days, the remaining DSS residents must be relocated. We pledge to work hand in hand with DSS to find homes for those people as we have done in the past. 6. Either the County or the State Police must place a uniformed armed police presence at the motel on around the clock schedule for the next sixty days. 7. The County Executive must launch his recently announced welfare fraud investigation program at the Larchmont Motel. There is more than sufficient evidence on hand to aggressively pursue such a course of action. Our efforts will not stop with the press announcement this morning. Prior to your arrival, we requested appointments with each of the individuals named or referred to above. We have also scheduled a meeting for Wednesday morning at 9:00 A.M. in these offices with our community leaders to enlist their support in our efforts. While this community can be counted upon to assist individuals and families in crisis, we can not and will not tolerate the wholesaling and retailing of crack at the motel. Let it be clearly understood, we will not stop our efforts until we have destroyed this base of operation for crack dealers and insured that the Larchmont Motel is off-limits for all drug dealers. We cannot do this until we get the full cooperation of the State and County governments. The safety of our children, as well as the families of the Motel, cannot be insured without their help in eliminating this growing menace to our community.