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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987_01_07 Town Board Regular Minutes 064 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 7th DAY OF JANUARY, 1987 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM AND 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. Present were the following members of the Board: Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilman Lawrence A. Lerman Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone and Councilman Stephen C. Chapin were not in attendance at this meeting. On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board recess into Executive Session in the Conference Room to discuss personnel matters. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Executive Session at 8:33 P.M. CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled, the location of exits as required by law for public gatherings. Also present were: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Steven M. Silverberg, Town Counsel Jean A. Marra, Recording Secretary o January 7, 1987 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES No action was taken on the Minutes of November 19, 1986 or December 3, 1986. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS On motion by Commissioner Amlicke, seconded by Commissioner Lerman, the meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 8:38 P.M. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia Commissioner Thomas R. Amlicke Commissioner Lawrence A. Lerman Commissioner Caroline Silverstone and Commissioner Stephen C. Chapin were not in attentance at this meeting. 1. FIRE CLAIMS Commissioner Amlicke presented the following fire claims for authorization of payment and, on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department claims as approved by Fire Chief John Perri and audited by the Comptroller's Office: AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. $ 61.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 87.00 Brewer's 119.00 ESCO 21.73 Kenny's Floor Covering Center 254.36 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 1,129.82 NYNEX 9.00 Post Road Electric Motor 185.00 RAD 262.79 Spiro-Wallach Co., Inc. 271.42 Village of Scarsdale - Water Dept. 304.00 Vincent's Garage 39.00, Total $2,744.12 - 2 - January 7, 1987 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by Commissioner Amlicke, seconded by Commissioner Lerman, it was unanimously declared that this meeting be adjourned at 8:41 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION (Edersheim) The Town Clerk presented the posting of notice of the Public Hearing and, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the public hearing was declared open. Donald Mazin, the attorney for Mr. and Mrs. M. Edersheim of 862 Fenimore Road, Town of Mamaroneck, addressed the Board regarding the proposed sewer extension. Attorney Silverberg inquired as to who reviewed the proposal and Administrator Altieri replied that Gary B. Trachtman of the Malcolm Pirnie firm had reviewed it. There being no further questions or comments to come before the Board, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and it hereby is, declared closed. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Amlicke and seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Section L of Sewer District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck, be extended as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the southerly line of Fenimore Road, which point is located the following courses from the point of curvature of the 20 foot radius curb return from Durham road in the southerly line of said Fenimore Road; 1. On a curve to the right having a radius of 380.00 feet in a general westerly direction, a distance of 63.56 feet; 2. On a curve to the right having a radius of 1130.00 feet in a general westerly direction a distance of 70.94 feet to a point which is the northwesterly corner of lands of Edward Manousoff (Liber 7852, Page 703); - 3 - 037 January 7, 1987 • 3 . On a curve to the right having a radius of 1130 . 00 feet in a general westerly direction a distance of 80 . 0 feet, (more or less ) , to the westerly limits of Section I of Sewer District One of the Town of Mamaroneck , which point in the southerly' line of Fenimore Road 'is the BEGINNING POINT for the parcel herein described. THENCE and around the ,parcel herein described the following courses : north 66° 17 ' East 82 feet , (more or less ) , to the northerly line of Fenimore Road; THENCE along the northerly line of Fenimore Road on a curve to the right having a radius of 1050 . 00 feet in a general westerly direction, a distance of 70 . 0 feet , more or less ; THENCE on a curve to the left having a radius of 1689 . 50 feet in .a general westerly direction, a distance of 135 . 00 feet to a point; THENCE on a curve to the left having a .radius . of 1689 . 50 feet in a general westerly direction, a distance of 164 .21 feet to a point ; • THENCE north 43°-50 ' -50 " west and continuing along the northerly line of Fenimore Road and around the parcel herein described a distance of 47 .99 feet. to a point; THENCE north 430-50 '-50 " west 101 . 68 feet to a point; THENCE north 43°-50 '-50 " west 8 feet , (more or less ) , to a point in the northerly line of Fenimore Road, which point is also the northwesterly corner of the parcel herein described ; 'THENCE south' ` 35°-04 '-40 " . west and through the bed of Fenimore . Road a . distance of 83 feet, (more or less ) , to a point in the southerly line of Fenimore Road, which point is also the northwesterly corner . of lands bf Claire Edersheim (Liber 7751 , Page 298Y; . • • THENCE along :the westerly boundary of the . parcel herein described, . which • land is also' the westerly boundary of lands of Claire Edersheim, south 35°-04 '-40 " west a distance of 280 .46 feet; • • THENCE along the southwesterly line of Edersheim and the parcel herein described south 19°-14 '-30 " east a distance of 359 .00 feet to a point which is the southeasterly corner of said lands of ,Claire Edersheim; THENCE north 35°-01 '-31" east a distance of 225 . 00 feet to a ' !Point. ' in. the easterly line of lands of Edersheim, which point ;is also the southwesterly corner of lands of David Levere (Liber 8603, Page .207 ) ; • THENCE along , the southerly: line of lands of David Levere south '37°-44 '-12 " east 190 .09 feet to a point in the westerly line. of lands of Edward Manousoff as hereinbef.ore referred to; THENCE through lands' of the said David Levere north 28°-01 '-35 " east a distance of 200 feet more or less to the southerly line of Fenimore Road and the point and place of beginning. • • - 4 - O8 January 7, 1987 At this time, Supervisor Battalia stated that since two Board members were not present, many of the scheduled appointments would be held over until the next meeting. ORGANIZATION MATTERS - APPOINTMENTS OF: Trustees - Police Pension Fund Treasurer - Police Pension Fund Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics Deputy Town Clerk Police Pension Fund: On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Dolores A. Battalia and Carmine A. DeLuca be, and they hereby are, appointed Trustees of the Police Pension Fund of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1987; and be it further RESOLVED, that Carmine A. DeLuca be, and he hereby is, appointed Treasurer of the Police Pension Fund of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1987. Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics: On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Carol A. Acocella be, and she hereby is, appointed as Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics for a one-year term of office commencing January 1, 1987 and terminating on December 31, 1987, without additional salary compensation; and be it further RESOLVED, that Lillian Robustelli be, and she hereby is, appointed as Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics for a one-year term of office commencing January 1, 1987 and terminating on December 31, 1987, without additional salary compensation. - 5 - January 7, 1987 Deputy Town Clerk: On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously II RESCUED, that in accordance with the recommendation of the Town Clerk, Carol A. Acocella be, and she hereby is, appointed as Deputy Town Clerk, to be compensated at the annual rate of $21,290. APPROVAL OF SUPERVISOR'S APPOINTMENTS: Deputy Supervisor: Pursuant to the recommendation of the Town Supervisor, Caroline Silverstone is hereby appointed as Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve in the absence of the Town Supervisor. III DESIGNATION OF: Town Board Meetings Official Newspaper Depositories of Funds Bank Signatures Town Board Meetings: On motion of Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Town Board will be held in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, at 8:15 P.M. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month except during the months of July and August, during which months meetings will be held on July 15, 1987 and August 12, 1987; and be it further RESOLVED, that said meetings, dates and places may be changed at the pleasure of the Board upon adequate notice being given. - 6 - 00 January 7, 1987 Official Newspaper After some discussion regarding the designation of two Official Newspapers, and upon the request of Councilman Amlicke, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that The Daily Times and the Soundview News be, and they hereby are, designated as the Official Newspapers of the Town of Mamaroneck. Depositories of Funds: On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following banks and trust companies are hereby designated as depositories for funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1987 to be continued in their present status: The Bank of New York - County Trust Region, Mamaroneck; The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., Larchmont; Barclays Bank of New York, Mamaroneck; Sound Federal Savings and Loan Association, Mamaroneck; and The Chemical Bank, New Rochelle. Bank Signatures: On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that all authority heretofore granted to withdraw funds from, and to draw checks, drafts and other orders upon the Town of Mamaroneck accounts, maintained at the aforesaid banks, hereby is rescinded and revoked and hereafter such withdrawals, checks, drafts and other orders shall be authorized when signed by signature or facsimile signature of the Town Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor and Comptroller, or Deputy Comptroller, or Assistant to the Comptroller; and be it further RESOLVED, that all withdrawals, checks, drafts and other orders relative to the Community Services Discretionary Fund, located at the Bank of New York, shall be authorized when signed by the signatures of Elaine N. Samuels, Director of Community Services, and Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator. - 7 - 071 January 7, 1987 AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. APPOINTMENT - TOWN PROSECUTOR Supervisor Battelle stated that the appointment of a Town Prosecutor would be put over to the next meeting of the Town Board. 2. AUTHORIZATION - WESTCHESTER SHORE HUMANE SOCIETY CONTRACT Councilman Amlicke requested that this matter be put over to the next Town Board meeting in order to allow time for Administrator Altieri to obtain information regarding the number of stray animals that are being picked up by the Humane Society. 3. AUTHORIZATION - DEPUTY TOWN CLERK SIGNATURE On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Carol A. Acocella be, and she hereby is, authorized to sign on the Town Clerk's checking account with the Bank of New York, Mamaroneck, New York. 4. AUTHORIZATION - ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGES Administrator Altieri stated that, in January of 1985, the Federal Census Bureau had requested various states to establish election districts which coincided with certain geographical boundary lines and the Board of Elections then contacted the various municipalities requesting them to change their election maps accordingly. At this time, the revised election district map was presented and Mr. Altieri explained the changes that were made and he indicated that District 24 was split into a new District 28. The Town Clerk stated that in the southeasterly portion of the Town, it was difficult to establish a boundary line because that area is over water. Councilman Amlicke questioned the purpose of the changes to which Administrator Altieri explained that the changes were mandated by the New York State Board of Elections in order help the Federal Government conduct their census. - 8 - 072 January 7, 1987 Councilman Lerman asked how many people would be affected by the changes, to which Ms. DiCioccio said approximately 900 people would be affected and she added that the Board of Elections would be responsible for notifying those affected by the changes. Mr. Robert Wassman stated that he was disturbed about this matter being presented this evening because those changes should have been discussed further but the meetings he was scheduled to attend were cancelled. Supervisor Battalia apologized to Mr. Wassman stating that apparently there was a communication breakdown. She added that the changes that were made were primarily made for the convenience of the voters; their goal was to disrupt as few voters as possible. Councilman Amlicke offered that it was very unfortunate Mr. Wassman did not have the opportunity to view his opinions on this matter before this evening. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a map entitled, "Map of Election Districts, Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York" and dated July 3, 1946, revised on March 15, 1986, be and it hereby is adopted as the Official Election District Map of the Town of Mamaroneck. 5. SALARY AUTHORIZATION - Recreation Dept. Administrator Altieri submitted a memo for salary authori- zation from William V. Zimmermann, the Superintendent of Recreation, and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1987 Town Budget, this Board hereby authorizes the hiring of the following individual at the salary so stated: Kimberly Fajen, Alternate Recreation Attendant, Hommocks Pool, at the rate of $3.25/hour, effective 1/8/87. 6. SALARY AUTHORIZATION - Conservation/Planning Administrator Altieri announced that the position to be established to assist the Conservation Advisory Commission, the Coastal Zone Management Commission and the Planning Board was previously discussed and he then recommended that Claudia Ng be hired to fill that position. - 9 - January 7, 1987 Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Claudia Ng be, and she hereby is, hired as an Administrative Intern for Conservation/Planning to be compensated at an annual salary of $18,000, effective January 8, 1987. WRITTEN CONMUNICATIONS There were no written communications to come before the Town Board at this time. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A speaker stated that he was very concerned about the safety and welfare of the children in the area in view of the numerous arrests which were recently made at the Larchmont Motel. He added that he felt it would be in the best interest of the Town to close the motel. Supervisor Battalia stated that a complete report regarding this matter has been requested from the Police Department. She added that, unfortunately, the number of people who required housing has increased drastically and there were no visible alternatives. She further stated that the motel has been observed and monitored very closely for a long period of time. The speaker inquired if the people who resided at the Larchmont Motel were screened first to which the Supervisor replied that they were not and she then suggested that everyone write or call County Legislator Diane Keane to express their concerns about the situation at the motel. Attorney Silverberg answered several more questions from the speaker concerning legalities in the operation of the motel, and the speaker then thanked the Board for their input. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports Since the Town Clerk was not feeling well, her reports will be presented at the next meeting. - 10 - Q7•# January 7, 1987 THE SUPERVISOR Reports 1. Supervisor Battalia stated that she met with Mayors Noto and Curnin to discuss the Tri-Municipal Cooperation which would entail such items as the III sharing of services by the three municipalities and also to set an agenda for future joint ventures. She added that another meeting was scheduled to be held in approximately six weeks. 2. The Supervisor mentioned briefly that the CZM Grants which the Town applied for were approved. She added that more information will be presented at a later date. REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilman Amlicke reported: 1. Requested that the Administrator contact the Larchmont Library Board of Trustees in order to ascertain when the library contract would be in finalized form so it could be signed. 2. Reported on the deplorable conditions which still III existed at the Larchmont railroad tunnel and he was adamant that the Town's share toward the fencing and gates not be paid until the Village eliminated the water and drainage problems. Administor Altieri stated that MTA painted the tunnel a dark brown in order to cover the graffiti and it would be repainted in a light beige and also that the gates were installed but not locked as yet. He added that no monies have exchanged hands to date. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 9:55 P.M. IIIPatricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk /j - 11 -