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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 JULY 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 7:45 p.m. in the Court Room, at which time
the Board recessed into Executive Session.
The Executive Session was held in Conference Room A to discuss
matters of personnel after which, on motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously declared adjourned at 8 :15 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by
Supervisor Battalia at 8:20 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, Town Counsel
Richard Tortorella, Fire Chief
William McDermott, 1st 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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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 8 :25
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 Price presented fire claims for authorization of
payment and on her motion, seconded by Councilman 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:
All Power Equipment Co. $ 37.50
All Power Equipment Co. 7.95
Brewers 82.40
Clinton-Kearney Door Co. 35.00
I. & T. Plumbing & Heating Co. , Inc. 80.00
Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 153.18
Technical Electronics 65.00
Town of Mamaroneck Professional
Fire Fighters Association 102.18
Tri-City Auto Parts 65.72
$628.93
2. Adoption of Rules and Regulations - Paid Staff
The Supervisor asked Chief Tortorella and members of the
Board if there were any questions or comments, to which there
were none, and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone,
seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
adopts the RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR THE PAID PERSONNEL OF THE TOWN
OF MAMARONECK FIRE DEPARTMENT
as presented and approved by the
Fire Council as of July 20, 1988 .
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3. Other Business
Supervisor Battalia mentioned to the Fire Chief the fact that
the Board has been pleased about receiving fire reports and
suggested making this a practice at the regular Commission
meeting, to which the Chief agreed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Commission, on
motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it
was unanimously declared that this meeting be adjourned at 8 :40
p.m.
ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING - Mechanical Amusement Devices
The Supervisor stated that this hearing was a reconvening of the
adjourned Public Hearing of June 29th and asked for a motion to
open. On motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman
Silverstone, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing
be, and hereby is declared open.
The Town clerk presented for the record the Affidavits of
Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing.
At this time Supervisor Battalia asked if anyone wished to address
the Board. Mr. Roger Sirlin requested that his letter to the
Supervisor dated July 5th, 1988 , be made a part of the public
record. He went on to say that he had met yesterday with Mr.
Lieberman, Town Counsel, to deal with his client, Mr. Ronald
Geitler, one of the two owners of Cook' s Restaurant. He added
that it was his understanding, after speaking with Mr. Lieberman,
that there were some typographical errors within the proposed
document that had been released to him, and assuming they had been
corrected, he wished to go into his letter directly.- He remarked
that he was fully concerned about the pragmatic problem of how the
license is being posted and cited concerns about Section 47-8 (a)
through (e) . Mr. Lieberman clarified some of these concerns and
some discussion followed with Mr. Melvin Geitler fielding
questions for the Board about the amount of machines, hours of use
and by whom.
The Supervisor asked if anyone else cared to comment and Mr.
Ronald Geitler stated that he and his brother purchased Cooks in
1980 and that they try to run an establishment to be proud of. He
emphasized that his children work in Cooks as birthday party
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waitresses, that security is always provided, the place is kept as
clean and wholesome as possible in an environment to be proud of,
they provide free children' s shows to the Town of Mamaroneck,
sponsor and belong to the Chambers of Commerce of both Larchmont
and Mamaroneck, and support Little League and soccer teams. He
concluded that they are very community-minded citizens as well as
residents and he would never have his wife and children work where
it is unsafe in any way and, he noted, he feels as if the Town
views them as doing something very wrong and bad.
The Supervisor informed Mr. Geitler that Cooks is not being
singled out for any unique scrutiny or implied criticisms, but the
fact is that it has the largest number of machines in Town. She
explained that machines are beginning to appear throughout the
Town and it has been suggested that they draft amendments to a law
which has been on the books since 1981 and have it updated to deal
with 1988 . She advised that the community generally has strong
feelings about these types of games and the activity that would
flow from congregation, just by virtue of the fact that they are
machines and, she clarified, this is what is being addressed in
view of the fact that the community has cited a need for
legislation. She stated that the Town would be happy to work with
those representing Cooks since it is in the best interests of the
Town to have legislation that would not be the subject of major
litigation. However, Supervisor Battalia concluded, the Board
must rely on Counsel's recommendations, the best interests of the
community and their consciences, to draft what is appropriate.
She then recommended that the Board adjourn the Hearing until
August to allow the opportunity for further comments and asked if
anyone else cared to address the Board.
A resident suggested working with the management of Cooks to aid
some group the kids are interested in, such as SADD, Students
Against Drunk Driving, maybe in sponsoring some sort of tournament
or something to give a healthier approach to all of this. Mr.
Geitler advised that they see no problem in working this sort of
program with any group in the community and mentioned that they
are already involved with some community groups.
At this time, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn
the Public Hearing to the next meeting of September 7, 1988 .
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Appointments -. Planning Board
- Human Rights Commission
The Supervisor stated that the appointment to the Planning
Board would be held over to the next meeting. Councilwoman
Silverstone commented that through a long-term oversight the
Board had failed to reappoint Judi Martin and, upon her
motion, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
reappoints Judi Martin as a
member of the Human Rights
Commission to serve out the
balance of her term to May 1989.
2. Authorization - Leaf Composting Agreement
The Town Administrator updated and explained the problems
which will be occuring this fall with leaf composting and
then fielded some question from the Board. On motion by
Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to enter into an agreement with
Lopane Nurseries & Sons, Inc. of
Weaver Street, Scarsdale, for the
hauling of processed leaf material
at a cost of $6,900 to be paid
upon completion;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that authorization is
hereby granted to transfer funds
necessary for this agreement.
3. Report of Bids - Street Resurfacing
- Refurbishment of Zamboni Ice Machine
On motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Price,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
awards Contract TA-88-11 to ELQ
Industries of Mamaroneck, New
York as the lowest responsible
bidder for asphaltic concrete
in the amount of: wedge $49. 95/ton;
1-1/2" at $4.20/ square yard;
2" at $5.55/square yard;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to enter into contract with ELQ
Industries for the resurfacing of
various roads within the Town.
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On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman
Chapin, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
awards Contract TA-88-13 to J
and C Zamboni Service of Gladstone,
New Jersey as the only responsible
bidder, in the amount of $16 ,000
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to enter into contract with J and
C Zamboni Service to rebuild the
Town zamboni pursuant to Town
specifications.
4. Authorization - Construction Manager-Hommocks Ice Rink
The Town Administrator gave a brief explanation on the costs
of rehabilitation of the Ice Rink at $58 ,000 to complete the
project plus certain reimbursable expenses, and explained
further that if it is found after the feasibility study that
the project cannot be completed, the fee would be $10,000.
Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded
by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to retain the firm of York/Hunter
Construction Management/Consulting
to act as construction manager for
a feasibility study of the Hommocks
Ice Rink in the amount of $10 ,000.
5. Authorization - Establishing Capital Project 88-6
Pursuant to a memo from the Town Administrator and upon his
explanation, on motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by
Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the establishment of
II Capital Project 88-6 for the
Hommocks Ice Rink Rehabilitation
with $35,000 drawn from the Town' s
unexpended balance of the General
Fund and the remainder borrowed on
a bond anticipation note.
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6. Set Public Hearing - Sign Ordinance
Following some discussion on the above-mentioned topic and
the importance of the Building Inspector's presence at the
Public Hearing, on motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by
Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets September 7, 1988 as the
date for a Public Hearing on a
proposed sign ordinance;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is
hereby authorized to publish in
The Daily Times, the notice of
said hearing as required by law.
7. Salary Authorization - Recreation
- Engineering Department
- Town Clerk's Office
The Administrator clarified questions raised at the previous
meeting concerning summer volleyball instruction by advising
the Board that the $30 .00 amount was for a period of three
hours and therefore the hourly rate was $10.00. On motion by
Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes payment of $30.00 per
session to Susan Elson for
summer volleyball instruction
Pursuant to a memo from Superintendent of Recreation, William
Zimmermann and on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by
Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that as provided for in
the 1988 Town Budget, authorization
is hereby granted for payment of
salaries to the following:
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REPLACEMENTS
Doreen Chiapparelli , Unit Leader, Central Playground, $175.00 per week, 6 weeks ,
replacing Nora Hanson.
IIIBrian Dillon, Counselor, Central Playground, $130.00 per week, 6 weeks , replacing
Jennifer McCue.
Sara Kleban, Counselor, Murray Pre School , $55.00 per week, 6 weeks, replacing
Allison Hart.
Michelle Williams , Counselor, Murray Pre School , $55.00 per week, 6 weeks , replacing
David Hafetz.
Aimee Leddy, Counselor, Murray Pre School , $55.00 per week, 6 weeks , replacing ,
Caitlin Ryan.
Caroline Mulcahy, Larchmont Avenue Pre School , Counselor, $55.00 per weeks ,
' replacing Jim McCue.
Rebecca Kleban, Tennis Attendant, $5.00 per hour, effective retroactive to 7/8/88,
replacing Tom Kirchoff,
NEW EMPLOYEES
Karen Koerner, Counselor, Central Playground, $128.00 per week, 6 weeks.
Deidre McCarthy, Counselor, Central Playground, $128.00 per week, 6 weeks.
Cherie Roberts , Counselor, Central Playground, $128.00 per week, 6 weeks. ,
Brian Bergin, Counselor, Central Playground, $130.00 per week, 6 weeks.
Margaret O'Neill , Recreation Leader, Teen Center, $9.00 per hour, effective 7/8/88.
Keith Fairey, Recreation Assistant, Teen Center, $6.00 per hour, effective 7/8/88.
Steve Carbone, Recreation Assistant, Teen Center, $5.00 per hour, effective 7/8/88.
Denise Gacio, Recreation Assistant, Teen Center, $7.00 per hour, effective 7/8/88.
David Paterno, Maintenance, $5.00 per hour, effective 7/11/88.
IIIHarry Peterson, Recreation Leader, Summer Physical Fitness , $62.50 per week, 6 weeks.
Marie Francella, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool , $4.00 per hour, effective retroactive to 6/25/88.
Noreen Hart, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool , $4.00 per hour, effective retroactive to 6/25/88.
Steven Finkelstein, Tennis Attendant, $5.00/hour, effective retroactive to 7/13/88.
John Schroder, Maintenance, Hommocks Pool , $4.50/hour, effective retroactive to 7/13/88.
Susie Ladin, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool , $5.00/ hour, effective 7/16/88.
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Following a brief description of both the job and candidate,
on motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman
Price, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
appoints Shimon Gitlitz to the
provisional position of Junior
Civil Engineer, at an annual
salary of $27 ,130 ,00, effective
August 29, 1988.
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Following explanation by the Town Administrator, on motion by
Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes payment of salary to
Valerie DeLieto as Junior Clerk
summer, at $5. 00/hourly, effective
7/5/88;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes payment of salary to
Matthew Ray, Highway Laborer,
summer, at $4.50/hourly,
effective 7/5/88 .
Upon request of the Town Administrator, on motion by
Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the salary of $8.75 per
hour be increased to $9.00 per hour
for typing of Minutes in the office
of the Town Clerk.
WRITTEN COMMUNCIATIONS
There were no written communications to come before the Board at
this time.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A resident, Mr. Hood, asked about costs of security on the Weaver
Street Bridge crossing and wished to know if the Town was on
budget with the projected amount and what effort was implemented
for support money outside the Town. The Supervisor replied that
there was no support given by the State but because the DOT
finally implemented the traffic control recommendations of Chief
Keresey and Commissioner Dallas, the traffic impact was less
severe and the traffic flow better than anticipated. He then
asked about the truck the Fire Department is interested in and was
informed by the Supervisor that this item will again be on the
agenda, that the Fire Department will place this item in its 1989
budget, and at that point the Town will seek funding from the
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TOWN CLERK REPORTS
The Town Clerk presented the Monthly Report of the Town Clerk' s
office for the month of June 1988 as well as the Building and
Plumbing Report for June 1988.
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilwoman Price recommended that a formal request be made of
the Planning Board to study Phase I and Phase II of the Master
Plan update in relation to philosophy, policies and procedures,
for the purpose of making recommendations as to zoning amendments
necessary to effectuate these policies and procedures. Councilman
Korn made a motion on this formal request which was seconded by
Councilwoman Silverstone and unanimously declared.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, on
motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilman Korn, the
meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 10:00 p.m. at which
time the Board reconvened into Executive Session to discuss real
property and litigation.
Town Clerk
Patricia A. DiCioccio
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