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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988_04_06 Town Board Regular Minutes 075 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF II FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 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 Deputy Supervisor Silverstone at 8:15 p.m. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Board: Deputy Supervisor Caroline Silverstone Councilman Stephen C. Chapin Councilwoman Elaine Price Councilman Henry Korn Also present were: III Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Edward M. Lieberman, Counsel to the Town Richard Tortorella, Fire Chief Louis Santoro, 2nd Deputy Fire Chief Supervisor Battalia was not present at this meeting because she was in California celebrating the birth of her new grandson. Congratulations Dolores! CALL TO ATTENTION Deputy Supervisor Silverstone pointed out to those assembled the location of exits as required by law for public gatherings. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Silverstone at 8:20 p.m. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Stephen C. Chapin Commissioner Elaine Price Commissioner Henry Korn 076 April 6, 1988 1. Commissioner Silverstone presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on motion by Commissioner Korn, seconded by Commissioner Chapin, 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: Richard C. Baumblatt $ 5.50 Brewer' s 22.17 Nick Condro 175. 99 ESCO 25.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 1,387 .72 General Electric Company 2,448.30 Lawrence Heat & Power Corporation 753.49 William McDermott 60.00 National Fire Protection Association 292.50 Portronix 308.20 The State Insurance Fund 18,468 .20 $23,946 .08 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 8:32 p.m. IIIPUBLIC HEARING - Sign Ordinance Variance-Presidential Housing On motion by Deputy Supervisor Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and it hereby is, declared open. The Town Clerk presented for the record the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing. Acting Supervisor Silverstone called upon Town Counsel Edward Lieberman, who explained that a request for a variance of the Sign Ordinance would permit erection of three signs having an area of 250 square feet each, to advertise condominium units for sale at 35 North Chatsworth Avenue, where usually the Ordinance allows only signs having a total of 6 square feet. He then stated that Joel Sachs would make a presentation. Mr. Sachs requested a variance of three signs measuring 10 feet by 24 feet each to be used for approximately one year. He added that this was necessary for prospective buyers who are unable to locate the building, and that the signs are unobtrusive. Some discussion followed after which, on motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilman Chapin, the Public Hearing was unanimously declared closed. On suggestion by Councilman Chapin and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Korn, with Councilwoman Price voting nay, it was RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants a variance from Article V -2- 077 April 6 , 1988 Section 14 - 32 (A) (2) of the Building Code permitting erection of one 10 foot by 24 foot sign on Madison Avenue for a period of six months, and two 5 foot by 12 foot signs on North Chatsworth Avenue and Jefferson Street for six months. I AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointment - Traffic Committee On recommendation and motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this board hereby appoints Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn of 14 Homer Avenue, Town, to the Traffic Committee, to serve at the pleasure of the Board. 2. Request - Larchmont Library Ill The Town Administrator presented a letter from Larchmont' s Mayor Miriam Curnin concerning construction of a handicap ramp at the Library at a cost of $25,00, including shrubbery, and noted that a grant of $7,500 was received from the State but additional funding of the the remaining $17,500 is necessary before the Village of Larchmont can proceed. He recounted for those unaware that expenses of the Library are shared with Larchmont Village on a 60/40% ratio with the Town contributing 60%. Some discussion followed and it was decided to hold this item over to the next meeting. 3. Report of Bids - TA-88-7-Dump Truck As per memo from the Town Administrator, on motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby awards Contract TA-88-7 to furnish III to the Town one 35 GVW Dump Truck at a cost of $47,983.00 to Willow Motors of Port Chester, New York, as the lowest responsible bidder; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Town Administrator to enter into contract with Willow Motors for purchase of this vehicle. -3- 078 April 6, 1988 4 . Authorization - Westchester Joint Water Works-1988 Capital Project A brief discussion followed Mr. Altieri' s explanation of projects being considered and, thereafter, on motion by II Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Westchester Joint Water Works Capital Program for 1988, which consists of Category I in the amount of $653,000, Category III in the amount of $44,600 and the local projects which will improve local transmission system in the amount of $165,000. 5. Authorization - Cemetery Maintenance Agreement The Town Administrator explained the agreement between the Town and Guidance Center Industries and discussion followed concerning changes in Section B. On motion by Councilman Korn for twice monthly services for May, June, July and August at an additional $300, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously III RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator Y to enter into agreement with Guidance Center Industries of New Rochelle, New York for the maintenance of Town Cemeteries. at a total cost of $5,500. 6. Salary Authorization - Recreation - Conservation Pursuant to a memo from Town Administrator, Stephen Altieri, On motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Barbara Cleary to the position of part-time Clerk in the Conservation Department at an hourly rate of $8.00, 0 effective April 7, 1988 . Pursuant to a memo from Superintendent of Recreation, William Zimmermann, on motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilman Chapin, 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: -4- 079 April 6, 1988 Lester Wauchop, Recreation Attendant, Memorial Park, $7.00 per hour, effective retroactive to 3/29/88; II — Thomas Kirchoff, Recreation Attendant, Memorial Park/Central, $5.00 per hour, effective retroactive to 3/30/88; David Paterno, Recreation Attendant, Memorial Park/Central, $5.00 per hour, effective retroactive to 3/30/88;. Hommocks Pool Director, Managers and Alternate Managers, Early Morning Swim Program, $25. 00 per session, effective retroactive 3/7/88; Hommocks Lifeguards and Alternate Lifeguards, Early Morning Swim Program, $10.00 per session, effective retroactive to 3/7/88 . The Administrator explained that funding was provided in the 1988 Town Budget for the position of Recreation Supervisor. On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Rosanne Saracino to the position of Recreation Supervisor at an annual salary of $26,350 effective April 25, 1988. 7. Authorization - Establish Capital Project 88-4-Gardens Lake The Administrator informed the Board that the Gardens Lake dredging project will soon begin and is is necessary to prepare the appropriate capital budget account. After brief discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to establish Capital Project #88-4 for the dredging of Gardens Lake employing the best method of financing available. 1 8 . Authorization - Transfer of Funds-Gardens Lake Dredging On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes a transfer of $220,000 into the Capital Budget Account 88-4 for use in the Gardens Lake dredging project. -5-. 080 April 6, 1988 9. Request for Use of Voting Machine - Mamaroneck High School Pursuant to a request from the Mamaroneck Board of Education, on motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the use of fifteen voting machines for the Annual District Vote and Election being held by the Mamaroneck Board of Education on Wednesday, May 25th as follows: Central School 4 machines; Mamaroneck Avenue 3 machines; Chatsworth Avenue 4 machines; Murray Avenue 4 machines. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications to come before the Board at this time. IIIORAL COMMUNICATIONS A resident of Highridge Road stated that he was frustrated that although he had attended the meeting on Local Law #1-1988 , he had gone out and purchased a dial at a cost of about $150.00, only to find out when he received a copy of the law that dials would be phased out within a year. He strongly suggested that when delivering any new law, the Town have a draft copy at the meeting for the public to view and raise questions about. to which the Town Clerk responded that there is a copy available at the Public Hearing for review. THE TOWN CLERK Reports The Town Clerk submitted the Monthly Report for the Town Clerk' s Office for the months of February and March 1988 . REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilman Chapin remarked that he would like to see the water fountain at Myrtle Park turned on earlier in the season. -6- 08! April 6 , 1988 ADJOURNMENT Deputy Supervisor Silverstone requested a motion to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss matters of litigation and on motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilman Korn, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk -7-