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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988_08_17 Town Board Special Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 17TH DAY OF AUGUST 1988 IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK 177 CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Battalia at 7:30 p.m. , at which time the Board recessed into Executive Session in Conference Room A. On motion duly made and seconded, the Executive Session was adjourned at 8 :30 p.m. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Battalia at 8:30 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 Richard Tortorella, Fire Chief William McDermott, Deputy Fire Chief Steven Silverberg was present to serve as Counsel to the Town in the absence of Edward Lieberman. CALL TO ATTENTION Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the location of exits as required by law for public gatherings. August 17, 1988 178 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 8:37 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 Silverstone presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on her motion, 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: _AAA ,Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. $ 173.20 AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. 1,189.00 All Power Equip. Co. 68.70 Belcher Co. of New York, Inc. 273.94 , Campbell Supply Co. , Inc. 52.84 Nicholas P. Condro 5.50 ESCO 25.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 382.40 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 964.26 John P. Garofalo 5.50 Walter T. Hattwer 8.74 Imperial Bag & Paper Co. 159.03 I. & T. Plumbing & Htg. Co. , Inc. 49.90 Larchmont Auto Parts Dist. , Inc. 17.99- Larchmont Auto Parts Dist. , Inc. 4.73 New England Uniform Co. 2,256.00 Leonard Newman Agency 1,638.00 New Rochelle Water Co. 140.23 Portronix 308.20 Ralphs Electric of Mamaroneck 530.00 The State Insurance Fund 251.35 Standard Fusee Corporation 96.72 Tom Straudt 940.00 Technical Electronics, Inc. 357.00 Town of .Mamaroneck Prof. Fire Fighters Assoc. 153.27 Willkie Farr & Gallagher 325.00 $ 10,376.50 2 August 17, 1988 179 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by Commissioner Korn, seconded by Commissioner Silverstone, it was unanimously declared that this meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes were deferred until later in the meeting. PRESENTATION - Board of Ethics The Supervisor introduced David Willey, Chairman of the Board of Ethics, and mentioned that the Town is delighted to receive this presentation and is very proud of what the Board of Ethics has accomplished within the past three years. Mr. Willey reported that the Committee had recently met with Counsel to the Commission on Integrity in Government who is working on a new State Ethics Law which would carry into a municipality level, and he was impressed by the fact that we have been sending to all Town employees a copy of our Ethics Law with a request that they certify it. He stated further that this legislation carries with it the fundamental principles which were established in the State law and which changes the role of the Ethics Committee. He defined this role, at present, as one that is mainly passive, deliberating upon request of Town Board or employees, whereas the proposed new law would give local ethics boards the responsibility to review disclosure statements and associate matters, with results to be given to the Town Board. He expressed some concern that the legislation could result in an ethics bureaucracy although it was, on the whole, quite proficient. Mr. Willey then fielded questions from members of the Board and the Supervisor asked him how he felt about the new functional role. He responded that he did not feel the Committee could act as a tribunal although the new law suggests that they be trained to do this. Councilwoman Silverstone commented that, when they discussed this law, one of the disturbing facts was that all of the disclosure statements would be made public, and it was the general concensus that while elected officials and paid Department people should be prepared to have their disclosure statements made public, people who volunteer may be reluctant to take those jobs if their personal life is made public. She questioned whether those disclosure statment could just remain with the Ethics Board unless at some point there was reason not to. Supervisor Battalia then asked the Board to consider amending the Town code to allow the Board of Ethics to assume that functional role now and be able to review disclosure statements of the Town Board. She noted that the Board of Ethics respresents the public and this Community should know that someone is overseeing the 3 August 17, 1988 180 disclosure statements of its elected officials. Mr. Willey responded that the Ethics Board would be happy to share in this project and the drawing up of an amendment. At this time the Supervisor thanked Mr. Willey and all the members of his Board for their good work in updating and reflecting the concerns of the Community as to just how the government should conduct itself, as well as its employees and all the elected people. Councilwoman Silverstone, liaison to the Board of Ethics stated that she had drafted a letter commenting on this proposed law and would review it with Chairman Willey. PRESENTATION - Gardens Lake Restoration The Administrator reported that as per the agreement with T.P.A. Associates of Connecticut to work on the restoration of the Gardens Lake, they have prepared a conceptual plan which they will present tonight and should the Board have any suggestions or changes, they can be incorporated into the concept with the next step being to finalize the plan and affix to it a budget although this contract would not be awarded until 1989 and the work done in late spring. At this time David Davies introduced himself as a landscape designer with T.P.A. Design Group of New Haven and introduced his assistant, Diane Kellogg. He then explained that they had performed a site analysis of the area and made note of existing vegetation, waterfall, wildlife, proximity to the Thruway as well as noise, and they also familiarized themselves with dredging being conducted before the restoration project. From this analysis, together with drawings, they presented a rough conceptual plan on how they envision proposed improvements to the Park after completion of dredging. He then proceeded to itemize each highlighted area and explain the restoring in detail, with emphasis on retaining the character of the area. During this time a great deal of discussion ensued with a question and answer period, feedback to Mr. Davies from board members and interested residents, and his note of intention to return in approximately one month. PRESENTATION - Phase I-Sidewalk Study The Administrator introduced Jonathan Hafetz, a resident of the Town and summer intern and then gave a brief overview on the phases of this study, mentioning that he decided to have Jon and some staff people do the study, though it may take longer they have the talent to prepare the study. He advised that the phase of future sidewalks may be done later and the one assumption was that III the sidewalk network in the Town would best serve the school children in the Community and was based upon the school census. Subsequent to this phase, he explained, it was best to view the current inventory of sidewalks and their conditions, estimate cost of necessary repairs, add this to Jon's study and prepare a budget as part of an annual capital improvement plan projected over several years. He then called upon Jon to present his study. 4 August 17, 1988 181 Jon Hafetz spoke of the importance of sidewalks as part of a public road system for the Town which provides a safe way of transportation for many people of all ages though this study deals mainly with elementary school children. He noted that 71 percent attend public elementary school and live within the school district. He explained that he took into account the flow of traffic, student population and distances from schools , where sidewalks were most needed and should be built, though the demographics may make it impossible and maybe not aesthetically pleasing so perhaps residents should be consulted. He mentioned that he did not consider conditions of existing sidewalks which is in the next phase of the study and that this report is mainly theoretical. Using charts and maps, he proceeded to recommend the following areas using colors to indicate the order as top priority, priority, urgent, not urgent but still important. Within the Murray Avenue School district, he cited Rockland Avenue as top priority since it is a dangerous, winding road, with more than 80 students using it to travel to Murray Avenue School, and Forest, Edgewood, Colonial and Bryson Avenues also as top priority. He also cited Vine Road as far as Glen Eagles and mentioned the very perplexing problem of Weaver Street and Rouken Glen. Mr. Hafetz informed the Board that 20 percent of school children live within the Central School District and travel on Weaver Street, Palmer Avenue, Post Road and Myrtle Boulevard which already have sidewalks, but cited Hickory Grove Drive to Rockland Avenue as top priority. Within the Mamaroneck Avenue School District, he commented, there are about 100 students, but the new homes being built on Fenimore Road, Saxon Glen, Old White Plains Road, Durham Road, Bruce Road, Gatehouse Lane will increase the number of students and sidewalks should be considered for the future. He also spoke of the Harrison Drive, Iselin Terrace, Shadow Lane and Rockwood Drive area lying within the Chatsworth Avenue School District and remarked that there were small numbers and any construction should be undertaken by the Village. He reported that Dillon Road already has sidewalks and Pryer Manor Road could use sidewalks but it is not urgent. He stated that, like the Mamaroneck Avenue School, the Chatsworth Avenue School does not lie within the Town, the Chatsworth Avenue School is in the Village of Larchmont and the Mamaroneck Avenue School is in the Village of Mamaroneck. He concluded that basically those were the four districts studied for the analysis as well as the 9 percent of children attending private schools in and out of the area. Jon Hafetz then fielded questions from the Board and received compliments for doing such an excellent job of assessing these problems. Councilwoman Price suggested that his study be used also by the P.T.A. and Traffic Committee for input. Supervisor Battalia asked for the one uppermost recommendation he would give as needing immediate attention, to which he responded that it would be Rockland Avenue. Further discussion ensued with agreement to have the second phase follow up. 5 August 17, 1988 182 AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Proposed Easement Agreement - Mt. Pleasant Avenue The administrator explained that in order to construct and maintain condominiums on a lot located immediately adjacent to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery a fifteen foot easement is required, and in consideration for the easement the developer has agreed to repair or replace the existing retaining wall along the boundary between the Cemetery and his property. Councilman Chapin was concerned about the aestethics of a new development hanging over the Cemetery as well as emphasizing that the easement read specifically "stone wall" since this is an old historic Cemetery. The Supervisor suggested calling Burton Meighan, Town Historian, to reconfirm their interest in having this done, and this matter was held over to the next meeting. 2. Authorization - Computer Software Agreement-Police Department The Administrator reported that a proposal describing the functional specifications of software best suiting the needs of the Police Department for computerization of records and activities was given by Coastal Computer Systems. He described this system as allowing police officers to spend less time in the office preparing reports and lend more time to patrol. He added that it would allow for a better analysis of activity data and improve maintenance of police records systems, and noted that sufficient funds are available for this purchase within the Town' s Capital Budget for computer equipment. Some discussion followed, after which, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Administrator to execute the agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and Coastal Computer Systems of Long Beach, New York, to supply and install the software package compatible to the IBM Systems 2-80 Series for use by the Town Police Department. 3. Authorization - Collect School Taxes On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously 6 August 17, 1988 183 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, in accordance with Section 550a of the Westchester County Tax Act, being Article 16 of the Wetchester County Administrative Code as amended by Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962, does hereby authorize the Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck to accept from any taxpayer two partial payments in equal installments for or on account of school taxes and apply such payments on account thereof, and that he shall accept payment of said school taxes in full at the discretion of the taxpayer, or as stated in two partial payments, with the first installment being due and payable in the month of September and the second being due and payable in the month of January following, provided that no installment may be paid unless the first installment of current school taxes, including interest and penalty, shall have been paid or is paid at the same time. If the second partial payment is received during the month of January, no interest or penalty shall be charged against the second partial payment; and be it further RESOLVED, that as provided in said statute, unless the first partial payment is received during the month of September and the second partial payment is received during the month of January, the penalty provided for payment of school taxes as set forth in Section 543 shall be applicable as follows: First Installment September No Penalty October 2% November 5% December & January 7% February & March 10% April & thereafter up to date of sale 12% Second Installment February & March 10% April to date of sale 12% and be it further RESOLVED, that the first installment shall be due and payable and become a lien on the taxable property of the school district 7 August 17, 1988 184 on September 1st, 1988 and the second installment on January 1st, 1989; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, the Comptroller and the Assessor shall prepare a suitable form of tax receipt to be presented at the expense of the Town; and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 551 of Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962,. a statement concerning the tax information be printed, and the Comptroller shall mail with each receipt for taxes a printed copy of such statement; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. III 4. Report of Bids - Claw Bucket - Gardens Lake Dredging The Administrator updated information concerning the claw bucket, some discussion followed and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby awards contract TA-88-12 to the only responsible bidder, Trius, Inc. to furnish and deliver one claw bucket at a total price of $15,781; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute a contract with Trius, Inc. for this item. The Administrator recounted the opening of bids held earlier today for dredging of the Gardens Lake, discussion followed, and on motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby awards contract TA-88-14 to Steven P. Connolly, Inc. , the 8 August 17, 1988 185 lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications for dredging of the Gardens Lake in the amount of $231,600.00, subject to filing of the appropriate performance bonds and insurance certificates; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to enter into agreement for this work upon completion of reference checking. 5. Authorization - Long Island Task Force The Administrator gave an update about the creation of the Mamaroneck Sewer District Task Force and its study of the Long Island Sound. He went on to say that the Task Force attributes pollution of Mamaroneck Harbor to two primary sources, the first, inefficiencies in the sanitary sewer system, the second, urban storm water runoff. He then commented that Congressman DioGuardi has requested each member of the Task Force to participate in the work plan and express their intent to the Federal EPA. He mentioned the cost of $635,000 of which the Federal government will provide $515,000 and the balance provided by participating agencies or through in-kind services. The Administrator suggested that since the Town has compiled a great deal of information on water quality in the Sheldrake River basin and Mamaroneck River basin leading to Mamaroneck Harbor, this information be considered the Town' s contribution. Supervisor Battalia advised the Board of a meeting she, Deputy Supervisor Silverstone and Mr. Altieri attended, also Mayor Noto and Legislator Keane, but no other elected people representing governments. She also said that staff people made presentations, including the people apparently awarded contracts by the EPA, and a letter was distributed on which to sign on, with the language such that such that it would require the Town to comply with every regulation they have come up with and take every corrected measure. The Supervisor stated that there is concern about why, while we are all in the middle of our sewer projects, they would want to move ahead and estimate what the impact and corrective results of the projects would be when completed since they could wait six months until projects are complete, especially since all have done studies to date via the CAC, Harbor study, satellite study and way study. She noted also that Larchmont Village was not included in the Task Force since they do not have runoff into the Harbor but they would like also to be considered. 9 August 17, 1988 186 Councilwoman Price remarked that she cannot understand where this Task Force has been for the past six years or where they think the Town has been since, she noted, $600, 000 to do a study which, in effect, is identifying non-point pollution sources is something the State mandated us to do six years ago in our Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, and mandated us not just to identify but to come up with solutions for. She mentioned that through our Coastal Zone Managment Commission, which oversees every application that has any impact on the Sound, on critical environmental areas or on wetlands, that is what we are doing, so that we do have a great deal of data and expertise and it seems there is a bureaucratic overlay, with another study that is mimicking, in the very least, all that we have done. She emphasized that the ultimate concern is bacteria and while we are sitting with a primary sewer treatment plant that has raw sewage going out into the sound, 50% of solids are being filtered out in the way stream, raw sewage which creates a lot of bacteria. She emphasized further that until that issue is addressed, it is embarrassing to have primary treatment in our stressed Long Island Sound, , every single dollar should be used to upgrade that treatment plant and not in another study exactly as that which we have been working on for six years. Following further discussion, it was decided by unanimous agreement that this matter be referred to the CZM for comment prior to the meeting of the Sewer Task Force, and also that smoke tests be completed as soon as possible. 6. Adoption - 1989 Budget Calendar The Administrator presented the 1989 Budget Calendar and proposed a change in format since in the past, three previous years of data was shown for expended funds and each year conditions change, with no certainty this data provides any benefit during budget preparation. He then proposed showing the prior year' s actual expenditures, what the Board adopted in the following year' s budget, the budget presented by him as budget officer, then the preliminary budget, and the final adopted budget. He explained that the reason for this format is because it will become more of a working document for all concerned and will eventually be comuputerized. He then fielded some question from the Board, after which time on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the change of format with relation to how the budget is presented; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby formally adopts the following Budget Calendar for the 1989 Town Budget: 10 S"2 187 August 17, 1988 PRELIMINARY BUDGET CALENDAR - 1989 BUDGET August 18th Issue work papers to Department Heads September 28th Receive back work papers from Department Heads October 19th Presentation - Tentative Budget to Board by Budget Officer 1 October 26th Public Work Session - Outside Agencies November 2nd Public Work Session - Outside Agencies November 9th Public Work Session - Town Departments November 16th Public Work Session - Capital and Operating budget reviews December 7th Public Hearing on the Budget December 20th 1989 Budget Adoption 7. Authorization - Snow Removal Contract-County Roads IIIOn motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute an agreement with the County of Westchester for snow removal on County roads within the Town. 8. Resolution - Leaf Composting County Parklands Supervisor Battalia explained that there is a bill to amend the Westchester County Administrative Code in relation to the use of parks for the composting of organic yard waste for which we are asked to pass a resolution urging our representatives in Albany to effect its passage. Following a great deal of discussion, with the general agreement to support this legislation but with with regular reexamination of sites and continual exploration of alternative locations, Councilwoman Price volunteered to compose a letter listing II the Town's concerns. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously 11 August 17, 1988 188 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, at the Regular Meeting of the Town Board, II held on August 17th, 1988 hereby adopted a home rule resolution on a bill currently in the New York State Assembly entitled S.8645 (Spano) / A.11772 (Tocci) , "AN ACT to amend the Westchester County Administrative Code in relation to the use of parks for the composting of organic yard waste. " 9. Bond Resolution - Hommocks Ice Rink The Administrator detailed the expenditures covered by this bond resolution, after which, on motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Price, the following resolution was unanimously adopted, to-wit: BOND RESOLUTION DATED AUGUST 17, 1988. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $315, 000 SERIAL BONDS AND THE APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF $35,000 MONIES OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE HOMMOCKS ICE RINK OF SAID TOWN. WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital project hereinafter described, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, have been performed; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying part of the cost of the reconstruction of the Hommocks Ice Rink in and for the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, there are hereby authorized to be issued $315, 000 serial bonds of said Town, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid reconstruction is $350,000, and thus the plan for the financing thereof shall be as follows: a. By the issuance of the $315,000 serial bonds of said Town authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond 12 189 August 17, 1988 resolution. Further details concerning said bonds will be prescribed in afurther resolution or resolutions of this Town Board; and b. By the expenditure of $35,000 current funds of said Town, which funds are hereby appropriated therefor. Said current funds shall constitute the down payment required by Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the specific object or prupose is fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 19 (c) of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supevisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 5. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respecitively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. Section 6. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 7. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in full in The Daily Times , together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 8. This resolution is adopted subject to permissive referendum in accordance with Section 35.00 of the Local Finance Law. 13 190 August 17, 1988 The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call which resulted as follows: Dolores A. Battalia VOTING Aye Caroline Silverstone VOTING Aye Stephen C. Chapin VOTING Aye Elaine Price VOTING Aye Henry Korn VOTING Aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 10. Salary Authorizations - Town Administrator - Recreation Pursuant to an Executive Session held on July 20th to discuss the Administrator' s performance and salary for fiscal 1988, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1988 Town Budget, authorization is hereby granted for $58 ,000 as salary to the Town Administrator, effective January 1, 1988. Pursuant to a memo from William Zimmermann, Superintendent of Recreation, 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 salary to the following: Haracio Mariano, Tennis Attendant, $6.50 per hour, effective retroactive to 8/11/88, replacing Gina Rocos; Seth Schimmel, Tennis Attendant, $6.50 per hour, effective retroactive to 8/11/88, replacing Steven Finkelstein; John Pollack, Tennis Attendant, change in salary from $3.75 to $4.50 per hour, effective 8/10/88; Jack Schroeder, Alternate Key Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $3.50 per hour, effective 8/18/88. 11. Resolution - Change Date of Town Board Meeting to Sept. 22nd The Supervisor announced that the September 21st Board Meeting date falls on Yom Kippur. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously 14 August 17, 1988 191 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby changes the date for the second September Town Board Meeting from September 21st to September 22nd. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS At this time the Supervisor addressed a resident in response to the update of Town Board Minutes which, she explained, are submitted in draft form to the Board who do not always have time to approve them during the Meetings, especially if there are many Presentations or Public Hearings being held. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications to come before the Board at this time. THE TOWN CLERK The Town Clerk submitted the Monthly Report of the Town Clerk' s Office as well as the Building & Plumbing Report for the month of July 1988 . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Town Board, on motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Price, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 11:15 p.m. at which time the Board convened into Executive Session to discuss a matter of litigation. Town Clerk Patricia A. DiCioccio 15