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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989_06_28 Town Board Regular Minutes 015 MINUTES OF THE REGUIJARMEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 28TH DAY III OF JUNE 1989 IN THE OOURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, NAMARONECK, NEW YORK CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Battalia at 8:15 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 III Eric S. Zaidins, Counsel to the Town William McDermott, 1st Deputy Fire Chief CALL TO ATTENTION Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the locations of exits as required by law for public gatherings. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 8:20 p.m. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia - Commissioner Caroline Silverstone III Commissioner Stephen C. Chapin Commissioner Elaine Price Commissioner John McGarr 1. Town Administrator, Stephen Altieri, presented fire claims for authorization and on motion by Commissioner Silverstone, seconded by Commissioner McGarr, it was unanimously 11.6 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. $ 500.75 AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 2,322.63 Baron, Lieutenant Raymond 80.10 Belcher Co. of New York, Inc. 395.39 Brewer, R.G. 192.16 Consolidated Uniform Service 10.91 ESCO 25.00 Imperial Bag & Paper Co., Inc. 179.32 Larchmont Auto Parts Dist., Inc. 37.07 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 148.58 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 428.61 Miller Scrap Iron & Metal Co. 100.00 NYNEX 9.00 Portronix 247.90 Rickert Lock & Safe Co. 55.70 Technical Electronics, Inc. 13.00 Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters Association 110.04 $4,856.16 2. Salary Authorization The Administrator explained that because of the retirement of Firefighter Henry Newman, a vacancy exists for which his office has canvassed the County eligibility list, interviews were held by the Fire Department, and the Fire Council is recommending the hiring of Mr. Andrew LaRocco. On motion by Commissioner McGarr, seconded by Commissioner Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Andrew H. LaRocco of the Village of Mamaroneck to the position of Firefighter for the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department, at an annual salary of $22,000, effective July 10, 1989. Following some discussion on Fire Department access to the Thruway, there being no further business to cane before this Commission, on motion by Commissioner Chapin, seconded by Commissioner Price, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 8:35 p.m. At this time, Supervisor Battalia acknowledged the presence of former Councilman Larry Lerman and former Councilman and Assemblyman John Peron. 2 June 28, 1989 017 Supervisor Battalia presented a plaque to Stephen Altieri in memory of his father, and announced that there are some new sugar maple trees placed in back of the Town Center as shade trees for the senior citizens, one of which has been dedicated to someone with a very close connection to this Town, Mr. Gino J. Altieri, beloved father of the Town Administrator, Stephen Altieri. The Administrator briefly thanked everyone, commenting that his father had become very active in public service toward the end of his career and held an unusual affection for the fact that he, his son, had chosen a career in public service, making this plaque so very special. The Supervisor announced that there is a new resident of the Town of Mamaroneck by the name of Sara Ann Chapin, who became a citizen on Saturday morning. She then extended congratulations to Councilman Chapin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 25th were unanimously approved. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 7th were unanimously approved. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointment - CAC Councilwoman Silverstone briefly explained that Jane Moss had resigned from the CAC and, since she was the representative from Larchmont Village, their Board unanimously proposed Sandy Feldman. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Sandy Feldman of Pryer Lane, Larchmont Village, to the Conservation Advisory Commission, to fill the unexpired teen of Jane Moss. 3 June 28, 1989 018 2. Consideration - FEIS Boston Post Road/Weaver Street Urban Renewal Following a brief discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the Final Environmental impact Statement as complete and _ -- - -- _ subject to a comment period which will terminate on July 11, 1989. 3. Authorization - Sewer Testing Agreement-County of Westchester The Administrator informed the Board that soon the Town will complete the two major sewer improvement projects mandated by the State DEC pursuant to the National Clean Water Act and, he noted that the next step is to identify and remove private sources of storm water infiltration through the use of a smoke testing procedure which would be provided by the DEC at no cost to the Town, with the exception of traffic diversion and enforcement of remediation of any private illegal conections. On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town administrator to execute the agreement with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to conduct a smoke testing procedure within the Town to determine and locate sources of storm water inflow into local sanitary sewers. 4. Authorization - Accept Bids-Police Department The Administrator briefly explained that the Police Commissioner's Office requested authorization to purchase a highly advanced night vision scope for the purpose of covert anti-crime surveillance during periods when normal vision is hampered. On motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to accept bids for a vision scope known as VARO AN/PVS4 Second Generation Starlight Scope. 4 019 June 28, 1989 5. Resolution - Legislation Warehousing of Vacant Units-Condo/Co-op Conversions Following a brief explanation by Councilwoman Silverstone and on her motion, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby supports the Governor's Program Bill 1989 - Attorney General's Legislative Program No. 295 Re: an act to amend the general business law, in relation to the computation of excessive vacancies in the conversion of residential property to cooperative or condominium ownership; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to send a copy of the resolution adopted by the the Town of Mamaroneck at its Regular Town Board Meeting of June 28, 1989 endorsing support. 6. Traffic Committee Recommendations 1. Intersection-Murray Ave./No. Chatsworth & Myrtle Blvd. Following sane discussion, this item was held over to the meeting of July 12th. 2. Parking East Side-Maple Hill Drive Following some discussion, on motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, the following resolution was adopted with Supervisor Battalia abstaining: WHEREAS, there is now an existing parking ban on the east side of Maple Hill Drive on Sundays between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m presumed necessary to prohibit excessive parking by those attending church services, and since the Traffic Traffic Committee has stated that parking is minimal and this ban should be lifted; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, by virtue of the authority granted to it, does hereby repeal the amendment to the Town Code under Chapter 81, Article II E. 5 June 28, 1989 cn 0 7. Update-Monroe Nursery School The Administrator outlined additional steps being taken at this time to further develop future use of the above-mentioned property on Weaver Street. He noted that the Recreation Department is finalizing types of programs to be offered and the effective date for such. He also noted that a job description for a caretaker is being drafted, which includes a small apartment ensuring security and custodial services for the building and grounds. He concluded that at the August 16th meeting the Board will be provided with a complete proposal for use of the facility, including cost schedules. He then fielded questions for the Board and some discussion followed. 8. Update - Hammocks Ice Rink Restoration The Town Administrator updated the Board on the Hammocks Ice Rink Reconstruction Project and noted the current status of the following: all old equipment and appurtenances were removed and sold for $20,000; all contracts have been executed and insurance certificates and bonds are being finalized; a preliminary meeting with contractors to discuss schedule, coordination and administrative procedures has been held; installation of foundation piles was completed on June 23rd; the excavation and foundation contractor mobilized on site and has removed significant portions of existing curbing; and final shop drawings have been approved for the pre-engineered building. 9. Set Public Hearing - Sewer Use Ordinance On motion by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets July 12, 1989 as the date for a Public Hearing on the proposed sewer use ordinance; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is authorized to publish in an official newspaper of the Town, Notice of said hearing as required by law. 10. Set Public Hearing - Amend Local SEAR Law On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously 6 June 28, 1989 021 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets July 12, 1989 as the date for a Public Hearing on the proposed amendment to the Town's local SEQR law; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is authorized to publish in an official newspaper of the Town, Notice of said Hearing as required by law. 11. Salary Authorizations - Highway Department - Conservation - Recreation The Administrator reported that there is an opening in the Highway Department, as well as two summer positions in both Highway and Conservation. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mr. Peter J. Bonito of Cabot Road to the position of Laborer in the Highway Department at an annual salary of $18,200, effective as of June 19th; and be it further RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1989 Town Budget, authorization is hereby granted for payment of salaries to the following: Patrick Curley, Highway Laborer, $7.00/hour, effective 6/20/89; Laura Spaccavento, Conservation Laborer, $4.50/hour, effective 6/20/89. Pursuant to a memorandum from William Zimmermann, Superintendent or Recreation, on motion by Councilwoman Silvertone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1989 Town Budget, authorization is hereby granted for payment of salaries to the following: 7 June 28, 1989 ® CENTRAL PLAYGROUND i NAME POSITION TOTAL SALARY Michael Chiapparelli Director $2,800.00 Denise Gacio Assistant Director $1 ,750.00 Keith Fairey Unit Leader $1 ,008.00 III Doreen Chiapparelli Unit Leader $1 ,170.00 Amy Hanson Specialist $1 ,204.00 Heather Battally Specialist $ 450.00 Suzanne Shaker ' Senior Counselor $1 ,02.0.00 Thelma Corbett Counselor $ 960.00 Gilian Goldman Counselor $ 900.00 Kristin Langelotti Counselor $ 840.00 Debby Kruszewski Counselor $ 840.00 Michelle Curran Counselor $ 840.00 Daneen Payne Counselor $ 870.00 Danielle Tessier Counselor $ 870.00 Claire Kane Counselor $ 870.00 Molly McGinnity Counselor (2 day) $ 450.00 Josh Dornfest Counselor $ 900.00 Marion Zaretzky Counselor $1 ,140.00 Maurizia Bellatone Counselor $1 ,020.00 Pete Sestito Counselor $ 780.00 ' Brendan Coffey Counselor $ 810.00 , Anthony Delguercio Counselor $ 810.00 Erica Laurel Counselor $ 750.00 Renee Hyler Counselor $ 870.00 Melanie Walsh Counselor $ 780.00 Claire Williams Counselor $ 672.00 III MAMARONECK AVENUE PRE SCHOOL Joyce Guimares Director $1 ,680.00 Kathleen Manera Assistant Director $1 ,190.00 Jody David Unit Leader $ 942.00 Adrienne Massi Unit Leader $ 942.00 Jason Dean Counselor $ 390.00 Jennifer Walsh Counselor $ 390.00 Aron Lewis Counselor $ 420.00 Joe Rinaldi Counselor $ 390.00 Frank Maresca Counselor $ 390.00 Desiree Guimares Counselor $ 510.00 Deidre Maloney Counselor $ 600.00 Mimi Glassman Counselor $ 600.00 Molly McGinnity Counselor $ 510.00 CHATSWORTH AVENUE PRES SCHOOL Karen Morrissey Director $1 ,470.00 Ruth English Assistant Director $1 ,099.00 Angela Laforte Unit Leader $ 972.00 Elizabeth Lewison Counselor $ 420.00 Caroline Mulcahy Counselor $ 450.00 Cathy Korchin Counselor $ 480.00 Marta Tripicchio Counselor $ 390.00 Meghan Flynn Counselor $ 420.00 Kathleen Trezza Counselor $ 600.00 Mary McConney Counselor $ 540.00 Deidre Dillion Counselor $ 420.00 8 I , -------T--- -- _ 023 ------ - - ------ -- June 28, 1989 MURRAY AVENUE PRE SCHOOL - - Betsy Brakenhoff Director $1 ,505.00 Carole Telesco Assistant Director $1 ,190.00 Bonnie Jackson Unit Leader $ 762.00 Eric Kaplan Counselor $ 450.00 Debra Carter Counselor $ 540.00 Christine Grubet Counselor $ 390.00 John Chianese Counselor $ 390.00 Karen Obermeier Counselor $ 480.00 Lianne Zarnowski Counselor $ 390.00 . Jeanna Pollaro Counselor $ 392.00 Anastasia Trainor Counselor $ 420.00 Felicia Franklin Counselor $ 600.00 MUSIC WORKSHOP Perry Martin Director $1 ,950.00 Richard Williams Specialist $ 725.00 Debbie Moran Specialist $ 725.00 ' Donna Elaine Specialist $ 725.00 Christopher Cullen Specialist $ 725.00 Jeanne Peale Specialist . -- $ 725.00 Philip Greiss Specialist $ 725.00 Rosemary Castellano Specialist $ 425.00 Michael DeJesus Specialist $ 325.00 Georgann Torina Specialist $ 325.00 FAMILY\1FITNESS Harry Peterson Director $ 500.00 Suzanne Ladin, Office Aide, $6.50 per hour, effective retroactive 6/19/89. Bonnie Jackson, Central Tennis Court Attendant, $7.50 per hour, effective 6/24/89. Suzanne Elson, Volleyball Program, $35.00 per session, effective 7/5/89. HOMMOCKS POOL NAME POSITION SALARY Dean Reban Pool Manager $12.50 per hour Michael Edelstein Pool Manager $11 .50 per hour Alex Perucci Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour John.Teller Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour Wayne Pollack Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour Lois Codispoti Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour Laura Purcell Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour I Christine Murtaugh Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour Sarah Moore Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour Dan Fehlberg Pool Manager $11 .00 per hour Pam Rosenberg Pool Manager $ 9.00 per hour Greg Johanson Pool Manager $ 9.00 per hour Greg Johanson Lifeguard $ 8.75 per hour Carrie Reilly Lifeguard $ 6.75 per hour IIIJennie Stratis Lifeguard $ 6.25 per hour* Gary Metz Lifeguard $ 6.50 per hour Kristin Carnochan Lifeguard $ 6.00 per hour Hilary Barrows Lifeguard $ 6.00 per hour Patty Lee Lifeguard $ 6.00 per hour Maria Francella Lifeguard $ 5.50 per hour ' Craig Rocchio Lifeguard $ 5.50 per hour Chriccv Chou-let Lifeguard $ 5.50 per hour 9 June 28, 1989 2 , ®!. _ . Leslie Hill Key Attendant $ 4.75 per hour Faith Lind Taylor __ Key Attendant $ 4.50 per hour Jennie Galligani Key Attendant $ 4.00 per hour Bob Walsh Key Attendant $ 4.25 per hour John DeMatas Key Attendant $ 4.00 per hour John Baker Key Attendant $ 4.00 per hour IDan Fehlberg Alternate $ 8.00 per hour Fuzanne Ladin Alternate $ 7.00 per hour lebra Carter Alternate $ 5.50 per hour Julie Ivanyi Alternate $ 5.25 per hour David Scherer Alternate $ 5.00 per hour Joe Ulmer Alternate $ 5.00 per hour Faith-Lind Taylor Alternate $ 5.50 per hour David Sheridan Alternate $ 5.00 per hour Maureen Montesano Alternate $ 5.00 per hour Anne Marie Joyce Alternate $ 5.50 per hour Kelly Reyelt Alternate $ 5.00 per hour Megan Kelleher Alternate $ 5.00 per hour Emi Matsubara Alternate $ 5.00 per hour Greg Grusby Alternate $ 5.00 per hour Noreen Hart Alternate $ 5.00 per hour *Salary will need to adjusted when certification is completed. IIIHUMMOCKS POOL Page II Jeremy•Petrosino Alternate $ 5.00 per hour Tanaya Howard Alternate $ 5.00 per hour Andy Kiernan Alternate $ 5.00 per hour Ken Bulow Alternate $ 5.00 per hour Matt,Gryzlo Alternate $ 5.00 per hour Coleen Carroll Alternate $ 5.00 per hour Kate Nealon Alternate $ 5.00 per hour Bryan Cartin Alternate $ 4.00 per hour Don Guzzetta Alternate $ 4.00 per hour Geri Trezza Alternate $ 4.00 per hour Dean Vivolo Alternate $ 4.00 per hour Justin Lind Alternate $ 4.00 per hour Chris Vaughn Alternate $ 4.00 per hour Robin Rosenberg Alternate $ 4.00 per hour All staff for pool maintenance at $10.00 per hour. All girls on staff as pool matron @ $5.00 per hour. `-All permanent guards as alternate key attendants @ $5.00 per hour. All staff as swim lesson instructors @ $20.00 per hour. ALL SALARIES EFFECTIVE JUNE 24, 1989. 10 June 28, 1989 025 12. Authorization - Capital Project-Purchase of Monroe Nursery School On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby establishes Capital Project 89-2 (Purchase of Monroe Nursery School) in the amount of $626,000.00; and be it further RESOLVED, that authorization is granted to transfer funds from the Capital Reserve Land Acquisition Fund to the Capital Fund Checking Account in the amount of $375,791.49 plus, with the balance of monies to be transferred in 1990-1991. 13. Home Rule Request - Police Retirement The Administrator reported there is State legislation allowing credit time lost during a lay-off period to be bought back by Police Officers and, he noted, a home rule request by a Town Police Officer would have no financial impact on the Town but must be done through special legislation through the Senate and Assembly. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, this Town Board heretofore requested our legislators in the State Legislature to introduce legislation allowing Frank Occhiogrosso to purchase certain retroactive service credit; and WHEREAS, Bills in response to this -— request have been introduced in the Assembly and Senate, numbered A.4199-B and S.2903-B, respectively; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck: III The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file the appropriate Home Rule Request for the Assembly and Senate Bills numbered A.2553-B and S.1538-A respectively. 11 June 28, 1989 PROCLAMATION - Sam Ackerman Day Councilwoman Silverstone gave a brief synopsis of Sam Ackennan's span of time in Larchmont over the past quarter century and his many accomplishments on behalf of senior citizens. PROCCAMAZION WHEREAS, SAM ACKERMAN came to £archmont from Tu dor Oita in 1970 and Joined the Carchmont-Mamaroneck Senior Center in 1974 to help abhor people, AND 3DH£R£AS, he organized the Senior Citizen fund raising efforts raising $5,000.00 far the Valunteer Ambulance Carps, AND WH£R£A$, Sam also directed the £archmont effort to get 10% ftiscounts fur senior citizens, AND _ WHEREAS, he arranged mang interesting and amusing programs for the Senior Center, and is now greatlg missed because he is residing in the Dumont Masonic-Hame AND WHEREAS, Sam Ackerman will celebrate his 100th birthtag on June 21, 1989. NOW, EH£R£FOR£, BE Ii RESOLVED. that I, Dolores A. 8attalia, supervisor of the fawn of Mamaroneck, New Bork, an now declare June 21, 1989, to be $AM ACKERMAN DA11 throughout the town of Mamaroneck. ..A,7 g ; T Adopted bg the town supervisor .yam , �?' fiaZa(...; 106440."7'► :' Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia £own of Mamaroneck bwM 12 June 28, 1989 X97 REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilwoman Price stated that there will be a group of young people working throughout the community on certain projects for the Conservation Department, and if one should happen to see them, they should make them feel welcome and show appreciation for all the hard work they are performing for our benefit. Councilwoman Silverstone reported that there is a vacancy on the Conservation Advisory Commission from the Village of Mamaroneck, and that she has contacted Mayor Noto and asked him to provide a recommendation. Councilwoman Silverstone also mentioned how smoothly the Year of the Family is going, and noted that both Chambers of Commerce have agreed to restore the Halloween window painting. Councilman McGarr requested a report from the Town Administrator on the status of funds expended since the 1989 Town budget's adoption one half year ago. THE SUPERVISOR Supervisor Battelle asked the Board members to check. their calendars and be sure about the dates for the July and August meetings. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Dr. Alan Mason reported on events at the Reservoir and discussions of a meeting he attended with three members of the Larchmont Village Board and Friends of the Reservoir, and noted that he will be attending another meeting on July 10th. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman Price, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk 13