HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988_06_08 Town Board Regular Minutes 135
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF
FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN
OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 8TH
DAY OF JUNE 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 7:00 p.m. , at which time the Board recessed
into Executive Session in Conference Room A.
Following discussion on matters of personnel, litigation and real
estate, on motion duly made and seconded, the Executive Session
was 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:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Edward M. Lieberman, Counsel to the Town
Arthur Dallas, Police Commissioner
Richard Tortorella, Fire Chief
William McDermott, Deputy Fire Chief
CALL TO ATTENTION
Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the location of
exits as required by law for public gatherings.
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At this time Item #8 under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up for
Salary Authorizations - Police Department
At this time the Supervisor called upon Commissioner Dallas, who
requested a salary authorization for the promotion to sergeant of
Police Officer Raffaele J. Cerbone. The Commissioner enumerated
that Officer Cerbone was promoted from the Civil Service
Eligibility List #73-594-G subject to satisfactory completion of a
twelve-week probationary period, that his salary would be $39 ,340
annually, and that he would be filling the position vacated by
Sgt. Joel Greenstein through retirement in March.
The Supervisor then swore in Officer Cerbone and following
applause, the Commissioner gave a brief history of Sgt. Cerbone's
career, mentioning his award of the National Defense Service medal
while in the U.S. Coast Guard, and the amount of public
recognition received for illustrious police performance in the
Town. Sgt. Cerbone then introduced his family.
Thereafter, Commissioner Dallas requested salary authorization for
the promotion to Lieutenant of Sgt. Richard H. Rivera, taken from
the Civil Service Eligibility List #75-745A, subject to
satisfactory completion of a twelve-week probationary period, at a
salary of $43, 320 annually, filling the position vacated by Lt.
Robert Fuller through retirement in July 1987 .
The Supervisor swore in Sgt. Rivera, followed by Commissioner
Dallas ' brief explanation of what becoming a Lieutenant means and
how very qualified Lt. Rivera is, the fact that he scored highest
on the exam and especially the fact that he has been a recipient
of numerous awards, citations, letters of appreciation from police
chiefs and many residents, but most of all his deservedness of a
salute from his peers for superb work. Lt. Rivera then introduced
his family and some friends.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 9 :05
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. Fire Claims
Commissioner Korn presented fire claims for authorization of
payment and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Price, 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:
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Baron, Raymond A. $ 233.58
Caruso Film Service, Inc. 398 .79
ESCO 25. 00
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 1,705 .32
Henry, John E. 94. 08
I. & T. Plumbing & Heating Co. , Inc. 40.00
Maple Maintenance Co. 142. 00
NYNEX 9 .00
One Of A Kind Towing 60.00
RAD 326 .55
Technical Electronics, Inc. 150. 00
Technical Electronics, Inc. 130 .00
Town of Mamaroneck Professional
Fire Fighters Association 102 .18
Town & Village Roofing 75. 00
$3,491 .50
2 Report of Fire Department re: Direct Fire Alarms
At this time the Supervisor called upon Chief Tortorella, who
explained that all alarms now received by the Fire Department will
be received by a the 2100 phone number in order to have a flex
line to the Fire House because of the liabilities it incurs. The
Supervisor requested Chief Tortorella to submit a report at the
June 29th Town Board Meeting on how many people had direct alarms ,
how many disconnected, when, what services they are using and how
the school system alarm is being met, which is of primary concern.
There was a brief discussion on the mini-attack fire apparatus and
the consensus was that statistics are to be produced for the June
29th meeting. A great deal of discussion ensued on the cost since
$30, 000 was budgeted for this vehicle and the cost of $75, 000 is
more than was anticipated because of the sophistication of the
newer replacement vehicle. Chief Tortorella fielded many
questions from the Board concerning the mini-attack apparatus and
its capabilities and functions, as well as its services to the
Town and the present expenses and dangers caused by the constant
breakdown of the older apparatus which had been purchased in
1966 . Chief Tortorella also asked if there could be a survey done
on the Fire House building which is also in need of work and he
was asked to give an updated report on the needs of the Fire
Department.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Commission, on
motion by Commissioner Silverstone, seconded by Commissioner
Chapin, it was unanimously declared that this meeting be adjourned
at 9:35 p.m.
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AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Appointment - Human Rights Commission
On recommendation by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Helga Bendix of
6 Harmony Drive, is hereby
reappointed to the Commission
of Human Rights to serve for
a period of three years, ending
June 8, 1991;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Sheryl Dicker
of 255 Barnard Road, is hereby
reappointed to the Commission
of Human Rights to serve for
a period of three years, ending
June 8, 1991;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Mary McDonald of
58 Brookside Drive, is hereby
reappointed to the Commission
of Human Rights to serve for
a period of three years, ending
June 8, 1991.
At this time the Supervisor announced that trustees are being
selected to the Larchmont Library, three from the Village of
Larchmont and two from the Unincorporated Area and to please
contact either her or Councilman Chapin, who is the liaison_to the
Library Board.
2. Resolution - Handicapped Parking in Lot #3
The Administrator explained that the Traffic Committee, at
its last meeting, considered a recommendation to establish
handicapped parking in Lot #3 and. after canvassing permit
holders to determine the number of renewals, it was found
that there would be three residents not renewing permits,
thereby establishing three vacancies. He went on to say that
however, there being no overwhelming request for handicapped
spaces, only one space was recommended at this time.
Following some discussion regarding the particular spot
chosen as the handicapped parking space, it was decided to
refer this item once again to the Traffic Committee.
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3. Authorization - Easement Agreement-16 North Chatsworth Avenue
The Administrator outlined the requests of the Cooperative
Association of 16 North Chatsworth Avenue as to the placement
of four dumpsters at the dead end of Jefferson Street
northeast of Chatsworth Avenue on Town-owned land and the
fact that after review by various departments there appears
to be no practical difficulty in granting an easement. After
some brief discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone,
seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Supervisor to
execute the Easement Agreement
between the Town of Mamaroneck and
the owners of certain real property
known as the Cooperative Association
of 16 North Chatsworth Avenue,
allowing the placement of four
fenced-in dumpsters at the dead end
of Jefferson Street.
4. Authorization - CSEA Horizon Dental Plan
After a brief explanation by the Administrator pursuant to
his memo outlining the negotiated settlement between the Town
and the CSEA dental plan and the fact that it had been
reviewed by counsel, on his recommendation and on motion by
Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to execute the agreement between
the Town of Mamaroneck and the
CSEA Employee Benefit Fund for the
CSEA Horizon Dental Plan.
5. Authorization - Transfer of Funds-Hommocks Pool Improvements
Pursuant to a memorandum by the Town Administrator and after
a brief recounting of the purposes for use of the monies
budgeted for improvements on the Hommocks Pool and the
surrounding areas, the Administrator mentioned that the
available funds were insufficient and $8, 000 is necessary for
work related to the iron fence and the installation of the
new chain link fence at the pool. After a brief discussion,
on motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Price,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes a transfer of $8,000
from the unexpended balance of
the General Town Budget to cover
expenses at the Hommocks Pool area.
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6 . Set Dates for Public Hearing - Stop Sign Edgewood Avenue &
Preston Street
- Extension of Sewer District
- Mechanical Amusement Devices
- Amendment-Freshwater Wetland
Law
After explanations by the Administrator and Mr. William Maker
and some discussion by the Board, on motion by Councilwoman
Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets June 29th as the date for a
Public Hearing to consider the
recommendation of the Traffic
Committee for installation of a
stop sign at the intersection of
Edgewood Avenue and Preston Street;
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and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets 'June 29th as the date for a
Public Hearing to consider the
request of Dr. and Mrs. Miclat
that the sewer district be extended
to include their home located at
the intersection of Fenimore and
Winding Brook Road;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets June 29th as the date for a
Public Hearing to consider an
amendment to the 1986 Local Law
entitled MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT
DEVICES;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets June 29th as the date for a
Public Hearing to consider an
amendment to the Fresh Water
Wetlands and Water Course Law to
change administrative responsibility
for receipt and processing of
applications to the Building/
Engineering Department;
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.
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7. Update - Davids Island Project
Councilwoman Silverstone informed the Board about recently
held meetings and commitments made, as well as concerns by
interested parties, and mentioned that some letter writing to
both the Coast Guard and the Secretary of State has been
organized. Councilwoman Price added that some very important
regulatory agencies have come out with strong concerns
against the project as proposed, namely the County Planning
Department which has sent a thirteen-page documentation of
the inadequacies of the Draft Environmental Statement, also
the Department of State has come out with such strong
concerns that they are asking for additional tests to be done
on Long Island Sound. Councilwoman Price concluded that
there are six environmental groups organizing and going to
Albany and a petition and letter-writing drive in New
Rochelle with an attempt to attain at least 10,000
signatures, as well as a great deal of newspaper coverage
over the project as proposed.
At this time the Supervisor reported that she has a notice
that Xanadu Properties has made application for work permits
for protection of waters, title wetlands and State pollutant
discharges into the nation's systems under water quality
certifications in connection with their proposal to develop
an on-site sewage treatment plant. She requested that the
Board adopt a resolution authorizing the Town Attorney to
send a letter to the commissioner requesting that a public
hearing be held in the geographic area where the project is
to be proposed and that they make available a copy of the
application somewhere within that same general area, where
there are six concerned communities, not just in New Paltz.
On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Korn,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Town
board of the town of mamaroneck that
the Town Counsel be and hereby is
directed to contact the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation
to state the position of the Town that
its consideration of a pending application
No. 3-5510-161-1-0, on behalf of Xanadu
Properties Associates, the developer
of the Davids Island proposed project,
is premature in that neither the
Department of State nor the Coast Guard
have issued a Certificate of Consistency
or a determination of adequacy of the
developer' s Draft Environmental Impact
Statement; or, should the Coast Guard
determine to proceed on said application,
to demand that a Public Hearing be held
on said application at a location in
the vicinity of the proposed project;
and, further, that copies of the
application be forwarded to use and
made available in the Sound Shore area
for inspection by the public and concerned
officials.
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8. Salary Authorizations - Police Department
- Highway Department & Conservation
- Administrator' s Office
- Management & Non-Union Personnel
- Recreation
Police Department authorizations were taken care of at the
beginning of the Town Board Meeting. The Administrator
detailed the salary authorization needed for two interns, one
in the Building Department and one in the Administrator' s
Office, three summer employees in the Highway Department, and
the pool staff. He also clarified that salary authorizations
were needed for management and non-union personnel for fiscal
1988 with all but two being retroactive to January 1, 1988 .
Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, 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:
Deborah A. Lawler, Engineering Aide, Summer
$6/hour, effective 6/6/88;
Jonathan Hafetz, Administrative Intern, Summer
II/ $6 .50/hour, effective 6/1/88;
Matthew Burke, Adam Hausman and Joseph Byrne,
Highway Laborers , Summer, $5/hour,
effective 6/13/88;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that as provided
•4 for in the 1988 Town Budget,
authorization is hereby granted
for payment of salaries to the
following individuals in the
Recreation Department:
NAME POSITION SALARY
•
Dean Reben Pool Manager $12.50 per hour
Michael Edelstein Pool Manager $11.00 per hour
Alex Perucci Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour
Debbie Reda Alternate Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour
John Teller Alternate Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour
Wayne Pollock Alternate Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour
Lois Codispoti Alternate Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour
Laura Purcell Alternate Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour
Christine Murtaugh Alternate Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour
John Sardos Alternate Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour
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Gregory Johanson Head Lifeguard $6.75 per hour
Carrie Reilly Lifeguard $5.25 per hour
Gary Metz Lifeguard $5.00 per hour
Jennie Stratis Lifeguard $4.75 per hour
Kyle Owen Lifeguard $4.75 per hour
' Hilary Barrows Lifeguard $4.50 per hour
Patty Lee Lifeguard $4.50 per hour
Anne Marie Joyce Lifeguard $4.25 per hour
Kristin Carnochan Lifeguard $4.25 per hour
David Judice Key Attendant $3.95 per hour
Craig Rocchip Key Attendant $3.50 per hour
Maria Francella Key Attendant $3.50 per hour
Leslie Hill Key Attendant $3.50 per hour
Noreen Hart Key Attendant $3.50 per hour
Pam Rosenberg Alternate Lifeguard $5.00 per hour
Kim Healy Alternate Lifeguard $4.25 per hour
Chrissy Shoulet Alternate Lifeguard $4.25 per hour
Perin Tingley Alternate Lifeguard $4.25 per hour
Marianne Bailliet Alternate Lifeguard $4.25 per hour
Kristin Rainaldi Alternate Lifeguard $4.00 per hour
Robin Rosenberg Alternate Lifeguard $4.00 per hour:
Genise Latona
Tom Kirkpatrick
Alternate Lifeguard $4.00 per hour
Alternate Lifeguard $4.00 per hour
Doug Berkowitz Alternate Lifeguard $4.00 per hour
Craig Rocchio Alternate Lifeguard $4.00 per hour
Bill Korchin Alternate Lifeguard $4.00 per hour
Craig -Kaufman Alternate Lifeguard $4.00 per hour
Eileen Wood Alternate Key Attendant $4.10 per hour
Mickey Ruggerio Alternate Key Attendant $3.80 per hour
Andrea Parnell Alternate Key Attendant $3.65 per hour
Kim Papachristou Alternate Key Attendant $3.65 per hour
Kathy Trezza Alternate Key Attendant $3.50 per hour
David Sheridan Alternate Key Attendant $3.50 per hour
Mitchell Ross Alternate Key Attendant $3.50 per hour
Matt Gryzlo Alternate Key Attendant $3.50 per hour
Faith Lind Alternate Key Attendant $3.50 per hour
Bob Walsh Alternate Key Attendant $3.50 per hour
Christine Murtaugh Head Swim Coach $4,200.00 TOTAL
Robert Parinelli Diving Coach $2,000.00 TOTAL
Pam Rosenberg Assistant Swim Coach $1 ,750.00 TOTAL
All lifeguards and alternate lifeguards as alternate key attendants @ $3.50 per hour.
All staff authorized for pool maintenance work @ $4.50 per hour.
All girls on staff authorized as pool matron @ $4.25 per hour.
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and be it further
RESOLVED, that as provided
for in the 1988 ,Town Budget,
authorization is hereby granted
for salary increases to the
following management and
non-union personnel:
Carmine DeLuca, Comptroller, $42 ,000
Patrick Leddy, Highway Superintendent, $51,000
Bill Zimmermann, Recreation Superintendent, $44,400
*Helen Mohan, Dir. Community Services, $27,500
Arthur Dallas, Police Commissioner, $55 ,000
Clara Tracy, Secretary, $27,300
Edward Riley, General Foreman, $32.700
*P. Gabbriellini, Asst. to Administrator, $25, 000
School Guards $33 .00/day
Patsy Camarella, Custodian, $11,000
Claudia Ng, Administrative Intern, $21 ,000
Wm. Jakubowski, Building Inspector, $43,000 -
Grace Rozzi, part-time, Court, $7.00/hour
Alice Dematte, part-time, $8 .75/hour
*Effective May 1, 1988 , all others effective retroactive
to January 1, 1988 .
9. Referral to Town Planning Board - Proposed Zoning Change
Rock Ridge Road
The Administrator commented that when the Town Board adopted
the Coastal Zone Management Plan, zoning within the coastal
boundaries and waterfront of the Sound between Hommocks Road
and the Mamaroneck Village/Town line was zoned as R30. He
explained that residents of Rock Ridge Road, previously in an
R7 .5 zone are now within the R30 zone and all have submitted
a petition to be zoned again to an R7.5 since they are
concerned about an adverse effect upon their properties.
Thereafter, oh motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded
by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
recognizes the request of the
residents of Rock Ridge Road for
a change in zoning classification
from R-30 to R-7.5 and formally
refers this request to the Town
Planning Board for comment.
At this time Councilwoman Silverstone asked the Administrator if
there was any report on the fence on Rock Ridge Road. The
Administrator stated that he had sent the Village Manager of the
Village of Mamaroneck a letter indicating that the Fairway Green
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Development was in violation of the original site plan subdivision
conditions. He noted that they have removed a portion of 'the gate
at the Town/Village border and also changed some of the original
screening. He added that this has been referred to the Village
Building Department for enforcement and he is awaiting notice from
the Village that the developer has complied.
10. Request of Traffic Committee Re: Parking Lot #1
Mr. Edward F. X. Ryan addressed the Board with regard to the
parking lot on Myrtle Boulevard and the conditions of this
lot and remarked that someone will be hurt unless there is
some serious repair. Some discussion followed and it was
noted that it was to be repaved after the sewer project. Mr.
Ryan asked about the copies of Phase I and Councilwoman Price
stated that she would see that the Traffic Committee received
copies of Phase I before their next meeting.
10. Discussion - Letter from Senator Spano re: Community
Residences
The Supervisor recounted that Senator Spano has recommended
and is proposing certain amendments to the Site Selection
Board, many as a result of communications from the Town to
the Senator and he needs a resolution of support from this
Board as well as encouragement. Thereafter, on motion by
Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the
Town of Mamaroneck does hereby endorse
and urge the passage of legislation
introduced by Senator Nicholas Spano
for the revision of the following:
Reduction in the maximum size of a
community residence permiotted in a
single-family zoned areas from 14 to
10 beds. (S.8214)
Establishment of a Community Residence
Information Services Program (CRISP) in
each County to act as a clearinghouse
on location of existing community
residences. (S.8216)
Mandate that any residential facility
proposed for development by OMH or
OMEDD must meet the requirements of
the New York State Uniform Fire
Prevention and Building Code. (S. 8212)
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Require that the Sponsoring agency
notify the municipality of any proposed
increase in bed capacity of an existing
community residence. (S.8215)
Place Neighborhood Advisory Committees
into statute. (S.8213)
Mandate training of hearing officers
who act on behalf of the Commissioner
during Site Selection proceedings.
(S.8211)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written or oral communications to come before the
Board at this time.
The Supervisor
Reports
The Supervisor reminded the Board that there was a special meeting
being held on the morning of June 16th at 8 :00 a.m. and not to
forget the meeting date set for the feasibility study to which the
Board was invited.
Supervisor Battalia mentioned that at the Town Board Meeting of
June 29th she would set a date for the August meeting so all
should check vacation schedules. She noted that the July meeting
was set for July 20th.
THE TOWN CLERK
Reports
The Town Clerk presented the Monthly Report of the Town Clerk' s
Office for the month of June 1988 .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilwoman Silverstone mentioned that her name be removed from
the list of Board members at the April 20 meeting since she was
away at the time and did not attend this meeting, and on motion
duly made and seconded the minutes of April 6, 1988 , april 20,
1988 and May 4, 1988 were unanimously approved.
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REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
There were no reports to give at this time.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Town Board, on
motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin,
the meeting was unanimously -declared adjourned at 11:00 p.m. and
the Board convened into Executive Session to discuss matters of
personnel and litigation.
Town Clerk
Patricia A. DiCioccio
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