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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988_09_27 Town Board Minutes 229 September 27, 1988 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON THE 27TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1988 IN CONFERENCE ROOM A AND THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, IIINEW YORK CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING Supervisor Battalia called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. in Conference Room A. Present were the following members of the Board: Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Stephen C. Chapin Councilwoman Elaine Price Also present were: Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Edward Lieberman, Counsel to the Town III On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Board hereby adjourns into Executive Session. Following discussion on matters of litigation, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, the Executive Session was unanimously adjourned at 8 :20 p.m. RECONVENE SPECIAL MEETING The Supervisor called the special meeting to order in the Court Room at 8 :30 p.m. Present were the following members of the Board: Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Stephen C. Chapin Councilwoman Elaine Price Also present were: Carol A. Acocella, Deputy Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator September 27, 1988 230 CALL TO ATTENTION Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the location of exits as required by law for public gatherings. The Supervisor noted ted that David Klein, Mayor Curnin, Nan Forger, Paul Kean, Bob Wassman and members of John McGarr's family were among those present tonight. She then mentioned that the Board sets certain criteria and qualifications which they feel should be met by the individual they would appoint. She stated that they felt strongly that the Village of Larchmont does not have representation on the Town Board and if it were possible they would seek a candidate from the Village. They also felt it should be someone who has experience in government and has also exhibited a very strong commitment to this community and the people in it. Supervisor Battalia then commented that she was delighted to report that they found someone who they believe, in fact, far exceeds their expectations and qualifications. She then recommended and placed in nomination John D. McGarr of Kane Avenue, Larchmont who, she added, with his wife Nancy have been residents of the Town for ten years and whose joint list of community activities is impressive. The Supervisor emphasized the fact that John McGarr has had involvement with government, having served for the past six years on the Village of Larchmont budget committte and chairing it III for four of the six. The Supervisor then moved by resolution to the nomination' and appointment of John McGarr to fill the unexpired term of Councilman Korn. Councilman Chapin stated that he enthusastically seconded this motion which was unanimously resolved on a roll-call vote. Thereafter, Mr. McGarr proceeded to introduce his family members and he was then sworn in by Judge Klein. At this time Mayor Miriam Curnin of Larchmont commended the research committee on a very wise choice, noting that she also was pleased that they had sought to specifically look for a resident of Larchmont Village and to consider Larchmont's needs. She recounted John McGarr' s long experience on budget preparation and his knowledge of how things work, adding that he has been involved in bi-municipal concerns and is thus familiar with the Town which makes him an additonal asset to the Board. She spoke of his tremendous integrity and his dedication of more than 110%, noting again the Board's very wise decision in their choice. Bob Wassman than thanked the Supervisor for the courtesy extended to him to participate in this selection and offering him the opportunity for suggestions. He commented that the Town could not be better served by anyone other than the candidate selected and he thought it to be a great addition to have someone from Larchmont Village, particularly someone with his experience in budgeting and government and he welcomed him to the Board. John McGarr thanked everyone for the kind words and opportunity to serve on the Council and mentioned that during his previous years 2 r September 27, 1988 L in the Village he has come to realize that many problems are joint Town/Village problems which can be better resolved by working together. He went on to say that he realizes the need to deliver a high quality of service and is looking forward to the future with the Town Board. There being no further business to come before the Town Board, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Chapin, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 8 :45 p.m. to a work session in Conference Room A. The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 9: 05 p.m. and indicated that the purpose of this work session was to discuss and update on a variety of matters. 1 . Emergency Response Plan g Y P The Town Administrator and Police Commissioner presented to the Board a first draft of an emergency response plan to establish a coordinated response to large-scale emergencies which may occur within the Town. They noted that the next step would be to have the plan presented to the Fire Department and Volunteer Ambulance Corps for their review and comments. 2. Gardens Lake Dredging The Town Administrator updated the Board on the status of the project and informed them that he was continuing work on an alternate disposal site for the dredged materials. 3. Audit of Financial Statement Councilwoman Price requested certain information regarding the audit of fiscal 1987 as prepared by the Town's auditors, Bennett Kielson. The Administrator stated that he would prepare a response to the audit to clarify the Town's questions. 4 . Mini Attack Pumper - Fire Department The Board inquired as to whether forms to local State respresentatives had been submitted for funding of the pumper, to which the Administrator responded that he would be contacting both our local State Senator and Assemblyman. There being no further business to come before the Town Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the Special Meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Town Administrator Stephen V. Altieri 3