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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988_11_02 Town Board Minutes 25 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER 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. in the Court Room, at which time the Board recessed into a Budget Work Session. The Work Session was held in Conference Room A to discuss the Town Budget after which, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously declared adjourned at 8 :15 p.m. CONVENE 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 John McGarr Also present were: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Edward M. Lieberman, Town Counsel 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. • BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 8 :30 p.m. in the Court Room. November 2, 1988 25 ! Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Stephen C. Chapin Commissioner Elaine Price Commissioner John McGarr 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: Consolidated Laundries $ 20.68 ESCO 25.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 44. 00 Friscia' s Deli & Meats 745 .60 Sam Garofalo 4.29 John E. Henry 129.50 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 106.38 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 375 .00 Anthony F. Librandi 96.00 NYNEX 9.00 Pronto Printer 61.00 Hampshire Country Club 3,640.25 $5,256.70 One fire claim in the amount of $400.00 to Frank Claps for plantings about the flag pole was excepted from authorized payment until further information was secured. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Chapin, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 8: 45 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Deferred until later in the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - Mechanical Amusement Device Law The above-noted Hearing, as stated on the Agenda, was adjourned to the meeting of November 16, 1988 . 2 November 2, 1988 255 AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments - Coastal Zone Management Commission - Planning Board Ths Supervisor explained that there is a need to appoint someone to the unexpired term of Norman Cannon on the Planning Board and suggested that Norma Jacobsen, who had been appointed to CZM at the last meeting, be instead appointed to the Planning Board because she is an attorney with a great deal of experience in environmental law. She reported that at the next meeting there would be some resumes for the Coastal Zone Management Commission and that the Chairmanship has now shifted to the Town. Councilwoman Silverstone reported that a person from Larchmont Village will be needed for the Conservation Advisory Commission. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby reappoints Howard McMichael, Jr. of South Drive, Town, to the Coastal Zone Management Commission for a term of three years. At this time, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Norma Jacobsen of Washington Square to the Town Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of Norman Cannon to July 6, 1993 . 2. Transfer of Funds - Hommocks Ice Rink The Administrator explained that appropriations were made for an estimated cost of approximately $12,000 to refurbish and rebuild the Zamboni ice machine and the recently completed project amounted to $15, 870. On motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, this board hereby authorizes a transfer of funds in the amount of $3.900 to cover the remaining cost of the Hommocks Ice Rink Project. 3 November 2 , 1988 256 3 . Authorization tb Accept Bids - Fuel Oil #2 - Diesel Fuel - Cleaning of Police Uniforms - Street Painting - Police Uniforms-summer/winter Pursuant to a memo from the Comptroller, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Administrator to prepare specifications and receive bids for the following items: Fuel Oil #2 Diesel Fuel Cleaning of Police Uniforms Police Summer and Winter Uniforms Street and Parking Lot Line Painting 4. Authorization - Establishing Capital Project 88-6 This item was taken off the Agenda. 5. Discussion - CZM Plan-Sheldrake River The Supervisor explained that with the County sewer project drawing to a close, this may be the time to discuss the Coastal Zone Management' s plan for the Sheldrake River since the Town would like to do additional work. She noted that there are very knowledgeable people looking at the Duck Pond right now and suggested they also look at the Brook which is aesthetically a continuation of the Pond and should be coordinated. Councilwoman Silverstone noted that if there is work to be done in terms of cleaning the stream bed, re-enforcing the banks, cutting down any young saplings , perhaps a portion of this cleanup between the paving and brook can be done before the landscaping. Councilman Chapin agreed with Councilwoman Silverstone that grooming should take place first before the aesthetics of landscaping are begun. The Administrator felt this should be put on hold since the Army Corp of Engineers is looking at the new flow data as a result of our control of the reservoir and has been asked to consider an alternative to the flume for flood control. A great deal of discussion followed with the consensus that the Army Corp of Engineers should be finished by year end and in the meantime design can begin and Gary Trachman can take a look at the CZM recommendations. The Board then authorized the Administrator to have TPA Associates look over landscaping and Malcolm Pirnie look over flood control. • 4 November 2, 1988 257 6 . Discussion - Parking Permit Spaces-Lot 1 Councilwoman Silverstone commented that the Clerk had informed her of forty-eight residents awaiting permits to park in the commuter lot and, she added, it seems unreasonable to keep Town residents waiting when we allow people from other Towns to park in the lot at meters. She suggested authorizing the removal of enough meter heads to fill the current need with the timing being such that it would coincide with completion of work being done by the Thruway Authority on sound barriers. She explained that in the study done by Allan Davis on the Master Plan update, he recommended that the Town move more toward permits and away from meter heads so that this may be in line with his recommendations. She noted that the study he is now doing is in terms of design, hopefully, to accomodate more cars by redesigning to allow more spaces for smaller cars. Councilman Chapin agreed but questioned whether this reduction of meter space from 148 to 100 would leave enough spaces for some community members who are not full time users of Metro North and he pointed out that the use of decal parking as done by Larchmont Village on the platform area, may be another alternative. The Town Clerk informed the Board that part of the reason there is such a long waiting list and that she did not oversell this year was because they were anticipating the sewer work and knew there would be a problem and she did not want to compound that problem. She added that she felt it would be a good idea to remove the meters now, but also to consider decals for residents to use the meters at a nominal fee, after the lot has been redone physically and we know how many spaces there will be. Councilman Chapin stated that his concern was for those residents using meters that may be unable to find needed spaces because of this reduction. He added that he felt no special obligation to provide spaces to members of other communities until the obligation to Town residents is met first. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes removal of 50 meter heads and the issuance of permits on a pro-rated sales basis depending upon completion time of the sewer project. 5 November 2, 1988 258 7. Salary Authorizations - Recreation - Highway Department Pursuant to a memo from Superintendent of Recreation, William Zimmermann and on motion by Councilman Chapin, 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: David Dougherty, Rink Installer, Hommocks Ice Rink $20.00 per hour, effective 10/21/88; Jeremiah Riggins, Custodian/Rink Installer, Hommocks Rink, $6.50 per hour, effective retroactive to 10/11/88; Sarah Moore, Diving Instructor, Hommocks Pool, $25.00 per hour, effective retroactive to 10/25/88; Patrick McCain, Alternate Recreation Leader, Men' s Fitness , $30. 00 per session, effective 10/31/88; J. Bradford Reilly, Alternate Recreation Leader, Men' s Fitness , $30.00 per session, effective 10/31/88; Colleen Carroll, Alternate Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $4.00 per hour, effective 10/31/88; Meg O'Neill, Alternate Cashier, Hommocks Ice Rink, $9.00 per hour, effective 10/31/88 . Following explanation by the Administrator, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the appointment of Rocco Nigro of Prospect Avenue, Mamaroneck Village, to the position of Laborer in the Town Highway Department, at an annual salary of $17,500 , effective 11/7/88 ; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the appointment of Robert O'Connor of Fifth Avenue, Town, to the position of Laborer in the Town Highway Department, at an annual salary of $17,500, effective 11/7/88. 6 259 November 2, 1988 APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 7 , 1988 were presented and unanimously approved with a correction. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 22, 1988 were presented and unanimously approved. The Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 27, 1988 were presented and approved as amended. The Minutes of the the Special Meeting of September 27, 1988 were presented and approved with additions. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 5 , 1988 were presented and approved with corrections. PROCLAMATION - Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) The Supervisor stated that Services will be held on the 9th at St. John' s Episcopal Church and the 10th at Westchester Jewish Center for the 50th anniversary of Kristallnacht, and she proclaimed both as official days of commemoration to urge and commend teaching of mutual tolerance, understanding and respect for humanity so as to prevent any recurrence of that tragic and fatal event, to which Councilwoman Silverstone moved for adoption of the following Proclamation, seconded by Councilwoman Price and unanimously declared in favor by all: (see Proclamation on next page) 7 2n November 2 , 1988 i rEINEMEASWIROMMEIMENZUMMINEWEINKNEMIAGMEN4DERDEMMICEMOZWIRMISIM iPROCCA AEIGN 1 11 REREA$, Kristallnacht, (Ehe Night of Broken Glass) in Nazi Germang 111 1/i anu Austria Ieu to the culmination of the first perinb of persecution of the Jewish people, a periou markeu hg legal 1 ., uisenfranchisement, social segregation, pressureu emigration, . anu sgstematic exclusion from economic life; 11 IMBEREA$, Kristallnacht was a pogrom in the trauition of a lang European 1 ,, I history of violent antisemitism; anu a igHEREA5, This pogrom was not spun'hanenus or even mob birecteb, but instigateu 1\I hg the state of GermangF with �th full cooperation of these who were IP sworn to protecth!he< pnwerlcs's�giant the weak; ant I JHEREA$, Kristallnacht� c to the dezith of 36 mews; the arrest anu Iueportation of 30,,000 Jeus`-to concentration camps; the setting afire of sgnagngugs; the looting of 7000 Jewish shops anu husinessesnu ' fine of one billion mks Ievieu upon the I ' 07- � 111 11 victims the ewish communitg; and VA P 1 qa ii IwHEREA$, Kristallnacne signalleu the beginning of the seconb periou of 1 it 3 Jewish persecution. officiallg Oirectikviolence anu muruer 1 that culminatiA in the "Final Soluiian" "" the uestruction of the 1 11 European Jewish Communitg, anu th liquivation of 6,000,000 IJews - 11 million of whom were chilAren in the worst example 11 11 of inhuman heastialitg known to man; 11 li BE It RESOLVED EHAE I, Dolores A. Battalia, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck $ uesignate November 9-10, 1988 as an official bag of commemoration 11 1 anu memorg for the 50th anniversarg of Kristallnacht, anb urge anu commenu the teaching of mutual tolerance, unuerstanuing anu respect for humanitg so as to prevent ang recurrence of that >vj ��c( tragic anu fatal event. \- .;=-% , -c3- 1' 4.Q0-1-t9-1—C-1---1 a , 4a fizei-c4,_______ i . ' ,` Dolores A. Battalia, Supervisor J' Town of Mamaroneck , 8 November 2, 1988 261 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications to come before the Board at this time. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A resident commented that she has been approached by people who live near her and some who do not, about the Weaver Street Bridge reconstructionwho feel they have not had any report in six months and wished to know what is happening. Supervisor Battalia informed her that it is set to open on November 19th, and the Administrator told her that for further information she should contact Mr. Al Bauman at the DOT and that completion of this project is due early next year. Another resident stated that he heard rumors that the Larchmont Motel is to be closed to the homeless and asked whether this was true or not, to which no one had any knowledge and were unable to respond. Councilwoman Silverstone mentioned that last night there had been a meeting on the homeless and every chair was filled, people actually scouted out extra chairs and were standing five or six deep in each doorway. She questioned how capacity was arrived at, if occupancy of more than 90 persons is dangerous and unlawful and with every chair filled, the count totals 84 which is clearly over capacity. She also wondered if there is any way of expanding the capacity or if all four doors could be opened with extra chairs placed in the outside waiting area, and whether the sound system carried there. Discussion followed concerning this matter. Councilwoman Silverstone also stated that she has heard complaints that people seated in back of the room could not hear the Board and asked if the maybe the microphones could be extended closer to the Board. THE SUPERVISOR No Report REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL No Reports ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned into Executive Session and Budget Work Session at 9 :30 p.m. Town Clerk Patricia A. DiCioccio 9