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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987_05_06 Town Board Regular Minutes 192 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 6th DAY OF MAY, 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 7:00 p.m. in the Court Room.. 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, real estate, contracts and litigation matters. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Amlicke , seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Executive Session at 8 :26 p.m. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was reconvened by Supervisor Battalia at 8 :30 p.m. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Board: Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Lawrence A. Lerman Councilman Stephen C. Chapin Also present were : Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Carol A. Acocella, Deputy Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Edward M. Lieberman, Counsel to the Town William Zimmermann, Recreation Superintendent Richard Tortorella, 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. 19 .0 May 6, 1987 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The Board of Fire Commissioners was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 8 :35 p.m. in the Court Room. 1 . FIRE CLAIMS Commissioner Amlicke presented the fire claims for authorization of payment and, on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Silverstone, 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 Raymond A. Aaron 5.50 All Power Equipment Co. 46 .35 All Power Equipment, Co. 46. 35 Caruso Film 20 .00 Electronic & Mechanical Services Co. 615. 00 Fire Protection Publications 10.00 High Point Marketing Corp. 208 .79 Suburban Communications, Inc. 117.00 Westchester Joint Water Works 11,152. 00 Total $ 12 ,394 .19 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 :32 p.m. PRESENTATION Ice Rink Supervisor Battalia announced that this item would be held until 9 :00 p.m. when Mr. Ruggiero would be arriving. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1 . Appointments to Conservation Advisory Commission Supervisor Battalia stated that two positions were open on the Conservation Advisory Commission. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously -2- 194 May 6 , 1987 RESOLVED, that James Santos of Rockingstone Avenue be, and hereby is reappointed to the Conservation Advisory Commission for a two-year term of office, expiring December 31, 1988; and be it further RESOLVED, that Irma Volk of Country Club Drive be, and hereby is appointed to the ' Conservation Advisory Commission for a two-year term, expiring December 31, 1988 ; and be it further RESOLVED, that Irma Volk is hereby recommended as Town designate to the Environmental Council. 2 . APPOINTMENT - Recreation Commission On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Richard J. Conlan, of Myrtle Blvd. , Larchmont be, and hereby is, reappointed as a member of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck for a five-year term of office expiring May, 1992 . 3 . SEWER CONNECTION AGREEMENT - Village of Scarsdale In accordance with the Town Board' s request at the last meeting, Administrator Altieri noted that certain changes were made to the proposed agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Scarsdale to provide sanitary sewer services to eight proposed dwellings in the Village. Following several questions by the members of the Board, Administrator Altieri explained that the agreement was now in order and he recommended that the Board authorize the Supervisor to execute same. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, the following agreement was unanimously adopted and the Supervisor authorized to execute same: THIS AGREEMENT, made the day of , 1987, by and between the TOWN/VILLAGE OF SCARSDALE, Westchester County, New York, -3- 195 May 6 , 1987 . hereinafter referred to as the "FIRST PARTY" ; the TOWN OF MAMARONECK, Westchester County, New York, • hereinafter referred to as the "SECOND PARTY" ; and RONALD H. PARLATO and DOMINICK BARZELATTO residing at . 95 Plain Avenue, New Rochelle, New York, 10804 , hereinafter referred to as the "THIRD PARTY" . W I T N E S S E T H: . WHEREAS, the THIRD PARTY is the owner of real property situated in the Town/Village of Scarsdale which is more particularly described in Exhibit A annexed. hereto and made a part hereof, hereinafter referred to as "THE PROPERTY" ; and WHEREAS, THIRD PARTY is seeking to develop the property by the maintenance and erection of eight single-family dwellings on the said property; and _ WHEREAS, said dwellings will be situate in the Town/Village of Scarsdale, which would find it most difficult to provide sanitary sewage services to said residences when constructed; and WHEREAS, the SECOND PARTY presently maintains a sanitary sewage line in the vicinity of the property of THIRD PARTY on Stonewall Lane; and WHEREAS, it is proposed that SECOND PARTY permit THIRD PARTY to connect up to the eight dwellings to be erected on the property to its sanitary sewer line; and WHEREAS, it is therefore proposed that the sanitary sewage generated from said houses to be developed upon the property will connect into the sanitary sewer facilities of the SECOND PARTY; and WHEREAS , the Town/Village Board of Trustees of the FIRST PARTY, after examination and investigation, is of the opinion that the SECOND PARTY has adequate facilities for the furnishing of such sanitary sewage services to the proposed subdivision, . NOW, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows : FIRST: The SECOND PARTY will permit THIRD PARTY to connect to its sanitary, sewer main on Stonewall Lane for up to eight residences to be constructed on the property . II SECOND: The THIRD PARTY, in developing this sub- division, shall construct a sewer pump station and install all sanitary sewage lines and connections . in compliance with the requirements of the SECOND PARTY 'S Consulting Engineer and shall comply in • -4- 196 May 6 , 19,8 7 all respects with any and all other specifications of the FIRST PARTY and SECOND PARTY. Should there be any difference between said specifications, II THIRD PARTY will comply with the more stringent specifications. THIRD: The FIRST PARTY shall maintain the pump station and sewer main connecting the pump station and the sewer main on Stonewall Lane. It is understood that the SECOND PARTY is to provide only the sewer main, and the FIRST PARTY will hold harmless , defend and indemnify the SECOND PARTY for any claims arising out of a failure or malfunction of the sewer pump station and/or any of the lines connecting into the SECOND PARTY' S sanitary sewer main. FOURTH: The FIRST PARTY will pay to the SECOND PARTY an agreed upon annual fee, which fee shall be an annual fee for each home, up to eight, which connects to the SECOND PARTY'S sanitary sewer line. Said sum shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100) per home for the first year of this AGREEMENT. In each succeeding year, the rate per home shall be adjusted by the percentage increase in the Town Sewer District Tax Rate as published in the Town of Mamaroneck Budget, applicable to any year or portion thereof, during which sanitary sewer services are provided to the property. FIFTH: This AGREEMENT shall continue in full force and effect for a period of ninety-nine (99) years from the date of this agreement and shall be automatically renewed for similar successive periods unless the FIRST PARTY agrees to provide an alternate means of sewage disposal for the property. SIXTH: It is the intention of the SECOND PARTY to maintain its present level of sanitary sewer services as agreed herein, insofar as it is practicable to do so; however, nothing herein contained shall be construed to require the SECOND PARTY to maintain its present level of personnel, equipment and apparatus with respect to the provision of sanitary sewer services. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the FIRST PARTY and SECOND PARTY have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed by their duly authorized officials and their corporate seals to be affixed hereto; and the THIRD PARTY has caused this AGREEMENT to be duly executed the day and year specified above. TOWN/VILLAGE OF SCARSDALE TOWN OF MAMARONECK II By: By: RONALD H. PARLATO DOMINICK BARZEL"ATTO -5- 197 May 6 , 1987 4 . DISCUSSION - New York State Revenue Sharing The State Revenue Sharing appropriations will be • IIdistributed by means of specified new legislation to be enacted in 1987 , explained Administrator Altieri, adding that there was no agreed-upon formula for the _distribution of the 1. 023 billion dollars appropriated and no monies would be received until a distribution formula was enacted. The Association of Towns is asking the Towns to adopt a - . resolution endorsing that new money be added to the stipend and that they extend the current formula until a new one can be formulated. He ' said unless Towns pressure the State Senate and' Assembly for these measures as soon as possible, there won' t be any checks mailed until an agreed upon formula is enacted. On motion of Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby urge our State Senate and Assembly to put an extension on the present formula until a new agree- ment can be reached; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there be a new money added to the present capped amount and a formula which will return a fairer class share for towns. 5 . DISCUSSION - Metal Recycling County of Westchester Mr. Altieri explained that the County of Westchester Board of Legislators adopted a resolution a week ago recommending that the County Executive and County Department of Public Works immediately begin investigating the establishment of a centralized metal recycling center that be made available . to the communities in the county. Mr. Altieri added that the resolution is advisory and not a mandate. At this time the regular order of the Agenda was changed and PRESENTATION - Hommocks Ice Rink was taken up. PRESENTATION - HOMMOCKS ICE RINK Councilman Lerman explained tht about two years ago the Recreation Commission presented a report to the Town . Council that pointed out the fact that the Hommocks Ice Rink was in a critical state of disrepair and that a - decision needed to be made concerning renovation of the -6- 198 May 6 , 1987 rink. The Town Board, at that point, requested that a committee be set up to look at what should be done with the faiclity. Dominck Ruggierio chaired this committee, a consultant was hired to study the rink and the requirements of the Town, and this culminated in a presentation that Mr. Ruggierio made four months ago. Mr. Ruggierio pointed out, at the time, the fact that the rink should be renovated and gave different alternatives to accomplishing this task. Subsequently, certain specific options were studied by the committee and tonight Mr. Ruggerio is here to present the findings of the study. An economic analysis of alternate ice rink configurations , prepared by Thomas Birdzell, and a brief engineering analysis regarding energy usage together with building operating costs, prepared by James John Romeo, was presented to the Board for their review by Dom Ruggierio, who explained that the members of the Ice Rink Study Committee reviewed several alternatives for the existing facility. They now have four alternatives that are feasible. Mr. Ruggierio added that when he last appeared before the Town Board he had requested that people with some expertise in this field contact him to work on the study. An excellent group was formed, all of whom worked diligently with the data received from the consultant and they have come up with four alternative solutions. The first alternative would take the existing ice rink, use the building we have now for the zamboni as the facility for the ice-making facility. We could possibly put in some locker rooms depending on how the building is laid out, build a one-story surface building on the opposite side of the existing building, replace the existing slab with a concrete slab on the outside to support bleachers and a sand base to support the rink itself. The estimated cost is $940 ,000 . 00 , which includes a new bubble. The cost per year, over a twenty year period, would be $47 , 000 . 00 . The second alternative is the same as the first, except that we would put a second story on the facility building, designated for open purpose use, which, hopefully, would develop into a teen center for year-round use. The cost of that would be $1 , 015 ,000 .00 . The cost per year would be $58 , 000 . 00 . The third alternative would be to erect a permanent building over the facility, which would house the ice rink and which would be a two-floor building. The estimated cost would be 1, 800. 000 .00 or $96, 000 . 00 per year. The fourth alternative is the permanent ice rink with a concrete slab and a floor for multi-purpose use. The estimated cost would be 2 , 500 , 000 . 00 , the cost per year $168 ,000 .00 . Mr. Ruggierio mentioned that a proposal had been made by the group to try fundraising which would help to offset a portion of the cost. The goal would be $1 ,000 , 000 . 00 . The estimated cost for the Town would be $1, 500 , 000 . 00 , the cost per year for the Town would be $66 ,000 . 00 . -7- • 199- • May 6 , 1987 • Mr. Lee Bloom questioned the expected life of the new bubble, to which Mr. Ruggierio responded that it would last approximately fifteen to twenty years. Councilman Lerman commented that of all the options presented, particularly the first two, the possibility would not preclude putting up a permanent structure sometime in the future without having to undo the piles. Mr. Ruggierio agreed with Councilman Lerman in that alternatives one and two could be looked at as building blocks for the future. A great deal of discussion ensued on the different alternatives and costs, with Mr. Ruggierio fielding questions from the Board and from the following residents : Ms. Miriam Gold, Stuyvesant Avenue; Mr. Robert Hirschorn, Beverly Place; Mr. Par Garin, Vine Road; Mr. Dennis Schwager, Virginia Place; Mr. Michael Feller, Beach Avenue. • Mr. Ruggierio stated that after two years of intensive • study he recommends that the Board consider alternative two, which would renovate the ice rink and give us a facility for the teens . Supervisor Battalia thanked Mr. Ruggierio and his committee for their diligence and expertise and hopefully, she added, they would continue to lend their time to our community. She then asked if any of the Board members wished to speak on the matter. Councilman Amlicke questioned Mr. Ruggierio on whether the committe had considered a twelve-month facility, which could be available for other purposes during summer months, to which Mr Ruggierio replied that it would be necessary to put in a concrete slab with a heating mat to use it that way. Councilwoman Silverstone stated that she was much impressed by the study, report and findings of the committee and further, it appears that because of the good services of Bill Zimmerman, we are very close to breaking even on the . ice rink this year. She also raised a question on the life expectancy of the Zamboni, to which Mr. Ruggierio replied that they could expect a life span of at least fifteen years. Councilman Amlicke stated that he did not at first think an economically feasible plan could be found, but that Bill Zimmerman deserved a pat on the back for turning the economic picture at the rink around and, he added, we should form a committee to see about fundraising to help offset the cost of a new facility. • Councilman Lerman stated that he thought the ice rink has been and will be •very important to our community and that the second alternative.- is reasonable and something the community can . afford. If we accomplish on thing tonight, - he added, it should be a clear statement that we are going to have an ice rink and that we are going to build a • - facility. • -8- • 200 May 6 , 1987 Supervisor Battalia commented that she would like to see the Board consider the cost, our responsibility for other recreational facilities, and the residents who feel we are not serving their recreational needs. Also, she added, we should ask Counsel to look into what entity could be charged with raising funds. . Councilman Amlicke moved that authorization be given for the continued use of the ice rink, which was seconded by Councilman Chapin and unanimously adopted. Councilman Lerman replied that he would like to see the Board come to a decision tonight. . Supervisor Battalia recommended that the Board meet with the Recreation Commission and the Town Administrator on the implementation of alternative two. Mr. Ruggierio noted that this issue has been thrown around for two years now and there should not be further delay. Supervisor Battalia remarked that the second floor use was proposed for multi-purposes and must be studied for the needs of the whole community in general. At this time the regular order of the Agenda was resumed and Item 6 under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up. 6 . DISCUSSION - Westchester County Solid Waste Contract Some discussion followed regarding the service life of these vehicles and on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: BECAUSE of unresolved questions raised by the special investigation into ,the contract between Westchester County and the private carters of solid waste, just completed by Judge Lawrence Martin; and BECAUSE of the Gannett series regarding Westchester County's contracts with private carters who appear to have formed a monopoly and who have been implicated as connected to organized crime; and BECAUSE District Attorney Carl A. Vergari has not taken action to date; and BECAUSE the health and welfare of all citizens of Westchester is dependent on reliable removal and disposal of solid waste; and -9- 20 / May 6 , 1987 BECAUSE the cost of removal and disposal of solid waste is growing at an alarming rate and has already become a burden to taxpayers; and BECAUSE the ability to dispose of commercially produced solid waste dependably and economically is crucial to the health of business in our community and all Westchester; and BECAUSE the shadow of suspicion has been cast across a major portion of Westchester County government and this suspicion needs to be resolved in order to restore confidence in the system; AND, with no intent to prejudge or make a presumption of guilt or innocence, the Town Council of the Town of Mamaroneck supports the Gannett editorial of February 15, 1987 and the recent request of Assemblymen Tocci and Brodsky that New York Attorney General Robert Abrams launch an investigation concerning Westchester County' s contracts with private carters. 7 . AUTHORIZATION - Bond Resolutions Administrator Altieri stated that two Bond Resolutions were before the Board for their consideration; one in the amount of $85,000 for the purchase of a 20-yard refuse packer and the other in the amount of $113,500 for the purchase of a 1987 Mack Dump Truck and a 1987 Dresser-Hough Payloader. Following some discussion and on recommendation by Mr. Altieri, the following resolutions were moved for adoption by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Chapin and unanimously adopted: BOND RESOLUTION DATED MAY 6, 1987 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $85 ,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER ' COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY PART OF THE COST OF THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES OF REFUSE AND GARBAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK -10- , 202 May 6 , 1987 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $85,000 SERIAL BONDS OF 'THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTICHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY PART OF THE COST OF THE INCREASE AND IMPRGJEMENT OF THE FACILITIES OF REFUSE AND GARBAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTiCHESTR COUNTY, NEW YORK WHEREAS, pursuant to proceedings heretofore duly had and taken in accordance with the provisions of • Section 202-b of the Town Law, and more particularly an order dated May 6, 1987, said Town Board has determined it to be in the public interest to increase and improve the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 at a maximum estimated cost of $90,000; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide funding for such 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 increase and improvement of the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, consisting of the purchase of one 20 yard refuse packer including incidental expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued $85,000 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 such specific object or purpose is $90,000 and that the plan for the financing thereof is as follows: a. by the issuance of the $85,000 serial bonds of said Town authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. Further details pertaining to said bonds will be prescribed in a further resolution or resolutions of this Town Board; and - Ill . b. by the trade in of a used truck valued at $5,000. Section 3 It is hereby determined that . the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose if - five years, pursuant to' subdivision 29 of paragraph a 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 not exceed five years. 20 1 Vii , : i iii 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 Supervisor, 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 respectively 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, III and an action, suit an 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. This resolution which takes effect intiediately shall be published in full in The Daily Times, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. BOND RESOLUTION DATED May 6, 1987 • . A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $113,500 . SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF E ))UIPMEIfi' FOR USE OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT IN AND FOR . SAID TOWN. . BE IS 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 the cost of the purchase of a 1987 Mack Dump Truck and a 1987 Dresser–Hough Model 520B Payloader for the use of the Highway Department in and for the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, there are hereby authorized .to be issued $113,500 serial bonds of - said Town .pursuant to the provisions of_the Local r:_nce Lard. • . . . _.2— 204, • 1987 • Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is $113,500, and that the plan for the financing thereof shall consist of the issuance of the $113,500 serial bonds of said Town authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. Ill Further details concerning said bonds will be prescribed in a further resolution or resolutions of this Town Board. section 3. It' is hereby determined that • the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is five years, pursuant to subdivision 28 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 not exceed five years. Section 4. Subject of the provisions of • the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation ofthe issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, 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 respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the princi- pal 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 if 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_ -13- 205 May 6, 1987 • Section 7. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Daily Times, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81. 00 of the Local Finance Law. 8 . TRANSFER OF FUNDS - TOWN CENTER Capital Projects #84-1 and #84-2 It was indicated by Administrator Altieri that in the previous report submitted to the Board, payments which had been made to contractors for portions of the retained percentages of work previously completed in accordance with plans and specifications for the Town Center Project were omitted. Therefore, the Administrator stated, it was necessary to transfer funds to use as final payments for completed work, and to release retained percentages when all work has been completed and, in addition, he requested that funds be transferred for the payment of real estate commissions. On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby • authorizes transfer of funds in the amount of $104 ,000 for Capital Projects #84-1 and #84-2; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes transfer of funds in the amount of $3 ,760 as the payment of real estate commissions to Burbank Realty for the Third Floor lease agreement with Doern Appraisals; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to transfer funds in the amount of $7 , 818 .62, from the Town' s contingency account, as. commission to Burbank Associates, Inc. on the executed leases for Radio Expenditure Reports and Peter Nekos/John Mabe. At this time , the Administrator reported that 'the Town was, currently negotiating with an - . advertising agency for..the rental of the majority . of- 2 ,700 square feet of - space on - the third -floor. He noted -that it may take time before the Town and- ad agency reach an agreement, and proposed .that the Town close out all existing contracts - and when an agreement is- reached, bid s,;) cifications for tenant improvements could be prepared and the 'remainder Of third-floor space be utilized as a• records center for the Town and a .tri.-.nunicipal microfilming. center. • -14- 206 May 6 , 1987 9. Acknowledgement of Tree Donation . . It was announced by Councilwoman Silverstone that at the Arbor Day ceremony held on May 1st at the Town Center, the following donations were made: A white birch tree was donated, as well as a linden tree at the Weaver and .Palmer traffic divider, "in memory of our departed brothers" by the Town of Mamaroneck P.B.A. ; A crimson king tree in Memorial Park was donated by Mr. & Mrs. Jack Weitz "in loving memory of Kurt Hiles; " A weeping cherry in Memorial Park was donated by Mr. & Mrs. James Gross "in memory of Helen Gross. " • Dedicated to Cliff Emanuelson, conservationist, a blue spruce in the Hommocks conservation area as a retirement gift from Town employees; A linden tree at the Town Center was donated by Fred Kahn "in loving memory of Gerta Kahn. " In addition, Councilwoman Silverstone stated, the Garden Club donated two trees which were being planted near fPinebrook Drive and which really sets us on our way to the Town being a Tree City and, she added, she would like this III Board to accept these donations formally and to make them a part of the minutes . 10 . AUTHORIZATION - Town Administrator to Attend Conference On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Town Administrator, Steven V. Altieri, in connection with his attendance at the New York State Managers Converence i,n Lake Placid, New York from May 19 - 22 , 1987 . . 11 . Organization of Bi-Centennial Committee I. Supervisor Battalia requested an update from - - ' Counci:lman Amlicke , . wh_o responded that he had sent letters burt had not yet received any . . answers and he will be following up on this. 715 . 207 May 6, 1987 12 . Salary Organizations - Recreation Department III II On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1987 Town Budget, this Board hereby. authorizes salaries to the following: Melvyn B. Siegel, Adult & Youth Tennis Instrucjtor, $21. 00/hour, effective 5/14/88; Kathleen Keogh, Sailing Instructor, $4 . 25/hour, effective 5/18/87; Megan Wilson, Sailing Instructor, $4 . 25/hour, effective 5/18/87; David Sheridan, Alternate Key Attendant, $3 . 25/hour, effective 5/1/87. APPROVAL OF MINUTES II The minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 18 , 1987 were presented and tabled until the next meeting because of a missing item. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 1, 1987 were presented and held over until the next meeting because of lack of time to read them for approval. THE SUPERVISOR Reports Supervisor Battalia reported that included in packets for the Board wer comments by Councilwoman Silverstone regarding CAC concerns on the litter law. She suggested the Board schedule a work session prior to the next meeting and made reference to five pending local laws, advising each Board member to do homework so they may be able to give some direction. She also requested recommendations from Counsel as to what should take priority. in this regard. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS , There were no written communiations to come before the Board at this time. -16- 208 May 6, 1987 ORAL COMMUNIATIONS Judie Martin of Larchmont Acres read a statement III to the effect that she had requested a release of her testimony to special counsel during the investigation of the Police Commissioner, under the Freedom of Information Law, from the Town Administrator and has had no response to this request to date. E. Robert Wassman of 15 Campbell Lane inquired about the changes in the new election district, to which the Town Clerk responded that although new lists were received, they were in error. She went on to state that they have since been corrected and notices will go out in May but that notifications are handled by the Board of Elections. Supervisor Battalia suggested that Carol Gristina and Mr. Wassman contact the Board of Election Commissioners. ADJOURNMENT III Thereafter, Councilman Lerman moved to adjourn the meeting in memory of David Heiman, an 18 year old resident who had been struck and killed in a auto accident in Albany. He expressed personal condolences as well as condolences from the entire Board. This motion was seconded by Councilman Amlicke and the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Patricia A. DiCioccio Town' Clerk -17-