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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987_05_20 Town Board Regular Minutes 209 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 20TH DAY OF MAY 1987 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 8:00 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 Carmine DeLuca, Comptroller Edward M. Lieberman, Counsel to the Town William Zimmermann, Superintendent of Recreation P. Thomas Leddy, Highway Superintendent 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 8:25 p.m. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Thomas R. Amlicke Commissioner Lawrence A. Lerman Commissioner Stephen C. Chapin 1. Fire Claims Commissioner Amlicke presented the fire claims and suggested that two claims, Excelsior Garage for $1,666.50 and I. & T. Plumbing and Heating for $560.00, be held over to the next meeting since -1- MAY 20 1997 210 the Fire Chief was not present to explain the charges. He then presented the remainder of the fire claims 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 Fire Chief John Perri and audited by III the Comptroller's office: AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. $ 21.50 AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. 152.24 Con Edison 31.08 Connecticut General Life 14.90 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 58.00 Electronic & Mechanical _ _ , Services Co. 220.80 ESCO - 23.36 E.T. Communications, Inc. 165.00 Garfield-Wolar Elec. Corp. 32.89 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 104.04 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 603.47 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 374.91 Larchmont Auto Parts Dist. 42.53 New Rochelle Water Co. 141.54 Portronix 4.00 Portronix 308.20 RAD 264.97 Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters Association 102.18 Tri-City Auto Parts 11.34 $ 2,676.95 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by Commissioner Amlieke; §econded by Commissioner Silverstone it was unanimously declared that this meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING At this time, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that the regular meeting be reconvened. PUBLIC HEARING - Parking Fines The Town Clerk presented for the record the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Public Hearing. III On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and it hereby is, declared open Supervisor Battalia asked if anyone wished to address the Board in favor or in opposition. -2- ti1'i f Fr 'J 1c917 8 211 Judie Martin, Larchmont Acres, addressed the Board in regard to inadequate parking for residents on Richbell Road, and added that there is a huge dumpster taking up three spaces, a motor home and school buses parked on Richbell Road. She stated that residents who park in the circle at the Acres to unload groceries receive parking tickets and that the situation increases hard- ship on residents who do not own homes and have no driveways in which to park. The Supervisor reminded Mrs. Martin of all the overnight parking the Town has created for tenants in the last three years within the Acres area. Councilman Lerman asked about the possibility of a law being passed on the parking of commercial vehicles on public streets and Councilman Amlicke commented that he hoped the new Town Attorney could look into it and finalize some legislation. Supervisor Battalia added that there was a question of how much flexibility we had in determining what kinds of vehicles may park on public streets. She also informed Mrs. Martin that overnight parking fines were not being raised. Councilwoman Silverstone mentioned the many problems over the years in parking at the Larchmont Acres, especially in the circle and she felt perhaps it may be wise to have the fire department reassess the emergency situation and find out what is necessary for emergency use. Supervisor Battalia suggested that we refer this matter to the Traffic Committee and also have them look into having some spaces reserved for short-term parking to unload groceries, children, etc. Since no one else wished to address the matter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and it hereby is, declared closed. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Amlicke, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: WHEREAS, this Town Board has met on this date, at the time and place specified in the Notice of Public Hearing to consider the adoption of proposed Local Law No. 5-1987, and has heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby adopt Local Law No. 5-1987 entitled PARKING FINES, and orders that said Local Law as adopted and herewith inserted, be made a part of the minutes of this meeting. TOWN OF MAMARONECK LOCAL LAW NO. 5-1987 A Local Law Entitled PARKING FINES BE IT ENACTED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, as follows: A local law to amend Chapters 54 and 81 of the Town Code of the Town of Mamaroneck to set parking fines and to provide for penalties for late payment of parking fines. -3- MAY 2 0 1987 212 1. Purpose: A. To create a schedule of fines for parking infractions within the Town of Mamaroneck. B. To establish penalties for late payment of fines to cover administrative costs created by substantial delays in payment. 2. Section 54-13 and Chapter 81 are amended as follows: A. Fines are established as follows: 1. OVERTIME AT METER: Ten ($10) Dollars 2. PARKING IN PERMIT AREA WITHOUT A PERMIT: Ten ($10) Dollars. 3. PARKING WHERE PROHIBITED BETWEEN 3:00 A.M. AND 6:00 A.M. : Five ($5) Dollars. 4. BLOCKING FIRE HYDRANT: Twenty-five ($25) Dollars. 5. PARKING IN FIRE LANE or FIRE CIRCLE: Twenty-five ($25) Dollars. 6. BLOCKING DRIVEWAY: Fifteen ($15) Dollars. 7. PARKING IN WRONG DIRECTION: Five ($5) Dollars. 8. PARKING ON SIDEWALK: Fifteen ($15) Dollars. 9. ABANDONING A VEHICLE: Twenty-five ($25) Dollars. 10. PARKING WITHOUT PLATES: Twenty-five ($25) Dollars. 11. PARKING WITH MOTOR RUNNING: Twenty-five (25) Dollars. 12. PARKING IN ZONE MARKED "NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER": Fifteen ($15) Dollars. 13. PARKING IN BUS STOP: Fifteen ($15) Dollars. 14. PARKING IN HANDICAPPED SPACE: Fifty ($50) Dollars. 15. PARKING WITH INVALID INSPECTION: Twenty ($20) Dollars. 16. PARKING WITH INVALID REGISTRATION: Twenty- five ($25) Dollars. 17. DOUBLE PARKING: Twenty-five ($25) Dollars. 18. ALL OTHER PARKING INFRACTIONS: Ten ($10) Dollars. B. The above amounts are base fines. All violators who fail to pay the base fine within thirty days of the issuance of a summons will be subject to the following penalties: 1. If paid after thirty (30) days but before sixty (60) days of summons being issued: double the original fine. 2. If paid after sixty (60) days but before ninety (90) days of summons being issued: double of provision B-#1. 3. If paid after ninety (90) days of summons being issued: double of provision B-#2. 3. Repealer: All previous laws, ordinances and regulations providing a schedule for fines are hereby repealed. -4- MAY' 20198? 213 4. Severability: Should any provision of this local law be determined illegal or unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, then such determination shall not affect any other provision of this local law. 5. Effective Date: This local law shall become effective immediately upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State in accordance with the Municipal Home Rule Law. PRESENTATION - CAC-1986 Annual Report Supervisor Battalia introduced Mr. Robert Komitor, Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Commission, who stated that this was his first presentation of an annual report and that it has been a banner year for environmental protection within the Town and the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck. He reported on the passing of the new local waterfront law and stated that one of the important developments this year was the establishment of the CZMC (Coastal Zone Management Commission) and that together they are coordinating functions in order to strengthen time and 1 effort put into environmental protection. He explained the activities in overseeing environmental projects in other communities that adjoin our areas and which could impact our environment, specifically the problem of siltata.:onn developed with Cherry Lawn housing in New Rochelle and with respect to the Jay property development, Davids Island project and the Clay Housing project oil spill. Mr. Komitor commented on the excellent year with recycling of glass, paper and metals, although a problem may exist if we lose the Taylors Lane site for leaf composting. He then introduced Gloria Allen who, he stated, has done a spectacular job. She spoke about how the area has been redesigned so that all glass, newspapers and metals are in one spot. She also told about the effort to promote recycling by.making people more aware and, through the L.I.F.E. Center, she devised a program for elementary schools, also through libraries and through Cable T.V. Mr. Komitor concluded that they now have a fully functioning CAC with wonderful new members possessing a cross section of expertise, although the loss of Cliff Emanuelson was the loss of an incredible resource since he had helped the Town for over twenty-two years and will be very missed. He also mentioned Claudia Ng who has so far done a wonderful job and is carrying on in the spirit of Cliff. Councilman Amlicke stated that the recycling site was being maintained terribly during weekdays and that the person the Commission has hired for Saturday has to spend the first hour just cleaning up. The Supervisor asked Mr. Leddy if there have been any complaints to which.Mr. Leddy answered no. Supervisor Battalia thanked Mr. Komitor and his members for their ill fine work and thereafter, a motion was made by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone to accept the CAC-1987 Annual Report. PRESENTATION - Recreation Department-Summer Programs Mr. William Zimmermann, Superintendent of Recreation thanked the Board for allowing him to address everyone on the course of the summer activities and stated that the Summer 87 Activities brochure 1 -5- NI-V 2<.) 1987 214 was mailed to all residents and that he was pleased with their responses to a recent Recreation Department survey which will help for short-term as well as long-term direction of activities and services. He further stated that pool and`tennis,_permits would go on sale beginning June 9th and he highlighted the Department's planned events for the coming season, including - - Just-For-Fun Trips & Special Events as well as the 2nd Annual Anniversary Run of a 3.26 mile race. Councilman Lerman commented that the recreational activities have improved each year spanning from tots to senior citizens and that the Superintendent of Recreation was doing a marvelous job. He offered his congratulations to Mr. Zimmermann and the Commission. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments a) Community Counseling Center Councilman Chapin submitted for approval Mr. Paul Kean, an attorney very active in Community affairs and, upon his motion seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Paul Kean, 8 Concord Avenue, Village of Larchmont be, and he hereby is appointed to the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center Board of Directors. b) Commission of Human Rights On motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Cora Rust of 515 Weaver Street, Town, be, and she hereby is reappointed as Chairman of the Town of Mamaroneck Commission of Human Rights to serve a term of office of three (3) years, terminating on May 20, 1990; and be it further RESOLVED, that Carmine Magazino of 134 Murray Avenue, Town, be, and he hereby- is reappointed a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Commission of Human Rights to serve a term of office of three (3) years, terminating on May 20, 1990; illand be it further RESOLVED, that Peter Fousek of 21 York Road, Town, be, and he hereby is reappointed a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Commission of Human Rights 'to serve a term of office of three (3) years, terminating on May 20, 1990. -6- MAY 2 u 1987 215 2. Resolution - Extension of Sewer Main-Old Road Subdivision Pursuant to a memorandum from Town Administrator, Stephen Altieri, explaining the need for approval of the extension of the water system to serve the Old Road Subdivision of approximately 1,000 feet of new 8" ductile iron pipe and, upon motion by Councilman Lerman seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Westchester Joint Water Works to extend the water system to service the Old Road Subdivision; and be it further RESOLVED, that such extension will be constructed by the developer of the Old Road Subdivision at no cost to the Town of Mamaroneck or to the Westchester Joint Water Works. 3. Aiithorization - Sale of Surplus Equipment A memorandum for sale of equipment was submitted by the Town Administrator and Supervisor Battalia explained that this was the result of a 1987 capital improvement. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby declares the equipment listed below as surplus; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Town Administrator to publish appropriate notices and place said surplus equipment for sale. 1 - WAYNE SWEEPER 3 Wheel-1978 ID #993AH1456 1 - G.M.C. DUMP TRUCK 5 cy.-1970 ID #HM70AZ149332 1 - CHEVROLET NOVA 2 Door-1975 ID #IX27H5T164605 1 - GRAN FURY PLYMOUTH 4 Door-1983 ID #ZP3BB2646DR187880 1 - PLYMOUTH VOLARE 4 Door-1980 ID #HLH41GAF182741 1 - DODGE POLICE CAR #5 1984 ID #1B3BG2641EX601444 1 - DODGE POLICE CAR #15 1984 ID #1B3BG2643EX601445 -7- MAY 2 0 1987 216 4. Authorization - Police Uniforms - Cleaning of Police Uniforms Pursuant to a memorandum by Comptroller, Carmine DeLuca and after explanation by him, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Chapin and subject to approval by the Police Department, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the lowest possible bidder, Lou Temco Uniforms, Inc. to supply uniforms to the Police Department at the cost of $189.15 per uniform; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the lowest responsible bidder, Excelsior Cleaners for the cleaning of police uniforms at the rate of $5.30 per uniform. 5. Organization - Bicentennial Committee Supervisor Battalia informed the Board that she had received a letter from the Village of Larchmont stating that they would be pleased to make a joint effort with the Town and they will be sponsoring the first event on September 20th, and they already have a commission in place. Councilman Amlicke read a letter from Mayor Paul Noto of the Village of Mamaroneck advising that they have established a bicentennial committee and that the Town may send a representative to their meetings and also participate in any events. Councilman Amlicke stated that we are down to the Unincorporated Area and the Village of Larchmont so that we must establish a joint bicentennial committee and appoint people to it. Supervisor Battalia commented that the Village of Larchmont has a list of appointees, and she suggested having Supreme Court Justices who reside in the Community. Councilman Amlicke added that application has to be sent to the State for designation as a bicentennial commission. Town Counsel, Mr. Liebermann, suggested that all Justices be contacted so that no one is left out. Councilman Amlicke was appointed as liaison to the bicentennial commission. 6. Resolution - Substitute at WJWW Meeting On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Councilwoman Silverstone be, and she hereby is, designated as an alternate to attend the Westchester Joint Water Works Board Meeting of May 1987 in Supervisor Battalia's place. -8- MAY 2 0 1987 217 7. Resolution - Authorization to Submit Grant Application Councilman Lerman explained that application for the Grant is an attempt to receive some funding through the State for the ice rink. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby authorize William Zimmermann, Superintendent of Recreation, to submit a grant application for Title 9 - Environmental Quality Bond Act Funds. 8. Salary Authorizations - Intern/Clerical Assistant Recreation a) Intern/Clerical Assistant Pursuant to a memorandum from Town Administrator, Stephen Altieri, explaining the need for a summer college intern to complete certain projects and assist with backlog of. clerical work and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to appoint Susan Schlom to serve in the position of Intern/Clerical Assistant effective immediately at a salary of $5.00 per hour. b) Recreation Pursuant to a memorandum from William Zimmermann, Superintendent of Recreation,and as provided for in the 1987 Town Budget, on motion by Councilman Lerman seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Suzie Ladin, Office Temporary, be compensated at $5.00/ hour, effective May 20, 1987, replacing Joelle Healy; and be it further RESOLVED, that John Stanger, Sailing Instructor, be compensated at $4.00/ hour, effective May 26, 1987. = WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications to come before the Board. -9- MAY 2 0 9387 218 ORAL COMMUNCIATIONS There was no one in attendance who wished to address the Board. THE TOWN CLERK III Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented the Reports of the Town Clerk's Office and the Building and Plumbing Department for the month of April 1987. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 18, 1987 were presented and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, were unanimously approved as amended. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 1, 1987 were presented and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, were unanimously approved as amended. The minutes of a Special Meeting of April 22, 1987 were presented and held over until the next meeting. The minutes of the,Regular_Meeting of April 28, 1987 were presented and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman were unanimously approved. THE SUPERVISOR Reports Supervisor Battalia reported that last Wednesday she and the Administrator participated in Live Talk, a Cable T.V. show. She noted that only young people called in, primarily with questions on Davids Island and on recreation and, she added, it was arranged for Cable to do a spot on the Agenda prior to each Town Board Meeting. Councilman Lerman asked if we could get local Cable to run a billboard on recreation programs. REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilman Amlicke stated that the Library Board Meeting would be held on June 10th. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Town Board, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk -10-