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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987_06_17 Town Board Regular Minutes JUN. 1 7 1987 230 r- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 17TH DAY OF JUNE 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 7:00 p.m. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Board: Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Lawrence A. Lerman Councilman Stephen Chapin Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke was not in attendance at this meeting. Also present were: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Carol A. Acocella, Deputy Town Clerk Edward Lieberman, Counsel to the Town Carmine DeLuca, Comptroller Arthur T. Dallas, Police Commissioner Charles S. Baumblatt, Police Chief Richard Tortorella, 1st Deputy Fire Chief III William McDermott, 2nd Deputy Fire Chief Town Administrator, Stephen V. Altieri was not in attendance at this meeting. On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that the Board recess into Executive Session in Conference Room A. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to write a letter to the Fire Council in response to their letter, which was received by the Supervisor and directed to the Board of Fire Commissioners. On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Executive Session at 7:15 p.m. On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that the Board recess into a Work Session to discuss pending legislation. After discussion and on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Work Session at 8:15 p.m. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Battalia at 8:35 p.m. in the Court Room. -1- 'JUN. 1 `j M7 231 CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the location of exits as required by law for public gatherings. POLICE AWARD CEREMONY Supervisor Battalia introduced Commissioner Dallas who stated that this ceremony has been long awaited. He mentioned that the awards of the last three years are for seventeen members of the Police Department and he then proceeded .to_name_and make a statement about each of the recipients while_Supervisor._Battalia presented the certificates of Departmental Recognition. DEPARTMENTAL RECOGNITION CEREMONY Officer Stephen Cassiero One Class 'C' Citation Officer Frank J. Occhiogrosso One Class 'C' Citation Officer Matthew J. Wilson Two Class 'C' Citations Officer Adam Libertella One Certificate of Merit Officer Raffaele J. Cerbone Two Certificates of Merit One Class 'C' Citation Officer William P. Degenhardt One Class 'C' Citation Officer Pasquale Pellegrino One Class 'C' Citation Officer Michael T. Graziano One Class 'C' Citation Officer Anthony Gerace One Class 'B' Citation One Class 'C' Citation Officer Robert J. Hutcheon One Class 'C' Citation Detective Robert Koziak One Certificate of Merit Detective Robert Reynolds One Class 'B' Citation Two Certificates of Merit Sargeant John P. Pfoh Two Certificates of Merit One Class 'C' Citation Sargeant Richard Rivera One Certificate of Merit One Class 'C' Citation Sargeant Joel M. Greenstein One Certificate of Merit Three Class 'C' Citations Sargeant Paul P. Adama One Class 'C' Citation Lieutenant Paul A. Munch One Certificate of Merit One Class 'C' Citation BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The-meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 9:20 p.m. Present were the following representing all members of the Commission: Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Lawrence A. Lerman Commissioner Stephen Chapin -2- JUN. 1 7 1987 232 Commissioner Thomas R. Amlicke was not in attendance at the Board of Fire Commissioners' meeting. Commissioner Chapin presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby III 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. $ 165.00 R. G. Brewers 65.25 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 38.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 1,666.50 Forrest Hills 390.00 Interstate Fire & Safety Equipment Co. , Inc. 613.80 Interstate Fire & Safety Equipment Co. , Inc. 19.00 Larchmont Auto Parts Dist. , Inc. 23.21 Larchmont Auto Parts-Dist. , Inc. 14.79 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 108.08 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 414.19 New England Uniform 219.80 New England Uniform 23.00 Portronix 10.00 Portronix 308.20 Suburban Communications, Inc. 265.00 Suburban Communications, Inc. 60.00 Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters Association 102.18 Wescon Tire & Automotive Center 91.98 $4,597.98 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by Commissioner Lerman, seconded by Commissioner Silverstone, it was unanimously declared that this meeting be adjourned at 9:30 p.m. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Request for Endorsement - Emergency 911 Number Supervisor Battalia stated that the Town Board had received a request for Town endorsement of the County E911 project from the County Executive although there was no information with respect to cost to the County or to municipalities. She III then asked County Legislator Diane Keane, who was in attendance at the meeting, if she wished to make any comments. Mrs. Keane advised that she had brought Terry Schwartzman who has considerable knowledge in this area and has been in touch with Councilwoman Silverstone who has attended meetings and advised the Board. Councilwoman Silverstone responded that the basic_:.911 system is familiar to many and is now in use in simplified form'_in New Rochelle and White Plains. She then proceeded to provide -3- JUN. 1 ' 5997 233 some background information, explaining that the E911 project would enable anyone, anywhere in Westchester to dial 911 to reach police, fire or emergency medical aid. She explained further the difference between E (enhanced) 911 and basic 911 is that when you dial 911 with the new system, the person answering would have a TV screen which would immediately show the name and address of who is calling and, she went on to say, she highly recommended endorsing this concept but was unsure as to how many principal answering points should be installed. She noted that the proposal from the County Executive is for 52 points, one for each municipality plus. Counsel to the Town, Ed Lieberman, commented that he had studied this project very closely and would endorse what Councilwoman Silverstone had explained, and added that — - when someone calls E 911, not only will a dispatcher have the name and address of the caller but there would also be listed three agencies, police, fire and medical service that have jurisdiction for that address. Right now, he -_ _ _: informed the Board, there are 47 providers of medical emergency service and probably as many or more fire departments and police departments and, although most people may know the name and number of police, the ratio drops for fire and drops again for emergency medical service and this does not even address the number of people traveling or at a work place, very few people know what jurisdiction they happen to be in. The idea, he concluded, is to decrease response time and E911 is basically a dumb circuit, doing nothing more than displaying information that will decrease response time. Supervisor Battalia asked if either Fire Chief wished to comment,. to which Chief McDermott responded that as far as fire service is concerned they want 911, as the Sound Shore chiefs would prefer one central dispatch since they feel it is more efficient. Further discussion ensued and the general consensus was that, although the concept was exciting and the Town is interested, there are still too many unknown facts remaining. Thereafter, Supervisor Battalia advised that she is in favor of the concept but since no information as to costs or as to who would pay them and no basis of comparison from places where the system is in use were made available, and no alternative number of answering stations was suggested, she felt that more information should be requested before a decision is made. Councilman Lerman suggested the Town send a letter to the County Executive stating that we would be interested in learning more about the E911 system before being asked to endorse it and on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby support the concept of E911, but not the regional sectioning of the service. Further, we urge that more inform- ation be provided by the County Executive on the proposal of E911 so that a better evaluation can be made by this Board. Ayes: Chapin, Lerman, Silverstone, Battalia Nays: None Absent: Amlicke -4- 0. 1 '7 1981 2. Authorization - Agreement-Blasland & Bouck for I/I Correction 23 4 Supervisor Battalia stated that the above-mentioned item was previously on the agenda and in addition to the memo from the Town Administrator responding to the Board's questions very adequately, there is also a letter of evaluation from Malcolm Pirnie, the Town's consulting engineers, which was requested by Councilman Amlicke with regards to fees. III Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute- the agreement with the engineering firm of Blasland and - - Bouck to provide services for the federally mandated sewer inflow and infiltration correction project to begin in September for the fixed fee of $25,894.00. 3. Authorization to Execute Agreement - Architectural Services -Ice Rink Supervisor Battalia explained to all present exactly what was being requested of the Board tonight, namely architectural fees in connection with renovations of the Hommocks Ice Rink and construction of an accessory structure. Councilman Lerman then gave an update on the Ice Rink study, explaining how, after two years of study precipitated by the Recreation Commission's suggestion to close the Rink because of deterioration, 111 a point was reached about one month. ago by the Town Board endorsing the concept of major renovation. He described how this renovation would replace the ice surfacw with a sand base rink, add new dasher boards, new refrigeration equipment, new deck surrounding the rink itself on piles, a new bubble, and a service building of two stories and approximately 5,000 square feet. Councilman Lerman told how the first level area would serve the rink and the second level would provide recreational space for the community, the latter motivated by continual requests to add additional space for use, particularly for teenagers. The Board endorsed these proposals, he added, feeling it would put together needs of the community in a financial package that would be in the realm of affordability for the community in the amount of $1.1 million dollars, of which the $89,500 for architectural fees is included. Afterward, some discussion and questions ensued among the Board and a few residents of the community as well as the Superintendent or Recreation, William Zimmermann. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby --- the Town Administrator to enter into contract with the RBA Group of Morristown, New Jersey, to provide architectural and. engineering services for proposed renovation and reconstruction of the Hommocks Ice Rink as well as construction of an adjacent two-story service building. -5- JUN. 1 7 1987 235 4. Establishment of Price and Method of Sale - Court House Property 5. Authorization to Administrator to Implement Sale of Court House Property Supervisor Battalia reported that the Board recently adopted a resolution to sell the Court House property as III well as the surrounding immediate property and, therefore, engaged in two appraisals, one by the Town Assessor and the other by Doern Appraisals. She added that documentation for fair market value was submitted to the Board who now has to adopt an upset price. Some discussion followed with Mr. Peter Perciasepe and Councilman Lerman against selling one of the last pieces of large property in a Town that is land poor. Also speaking, Mr. Arthur Gasparini and some residents of Howell Park who were for the sale but wanted assurance that residential zoning would be preserved. Supervisor Battalia then asked if she had a motion to establish an upset price of $240,000. Motion was made by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin with Councilman Lerman abstaining because he was against selling. Supervisor Battalia stated that she also needed a resolution authorizing the Town Administrator to auction, motion made by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, Councilman Lerman abstaining. Councilman Lerman, at this point stated that although Councilman Amlicke could not be present tonight he had sent in his opinion in that he viewed $240,000 as too low for an upset price. Thereafter, since motions had been duly made and seconded, it was by vote of 3 to 1 RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby agrees to sell the former Town Court House and some property surrounding the building at Weaver Street and Palmer Avenue for a minimum upset price of $240,000; and it is_further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to advertise open houses for prospective purchasers from 9:00 a.m. to noon on June 27, July 1, 8, and 11, or by special appointment with an open bid public auction to be held on July 13, in the Court Room of the Town Center; and it is further - Ill RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes publication in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of all necessary said notices.pertaining to._sale-o.f the .aforementioned_proper.ty.._. -6- JUN. 1 ( 1987 236 6. Authorization - Capital Project-Westchester Joint Water Works Pursuant to a memorandum from Town Administrator, Stephen Altieri, with an attached request from the Westchester r Joint=Water Works (WJWW) for authorization of a joint capital improvement project which was not included in the original capital improvement plan for 1987, on motion V by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW) to install 480 feet of 8 inch water pipe on Westchester Avenue in the Town of Harrison, at an estimated cost of $75,000 of which the Town's share would be approximately $15,000. 7. Report of Tax Lien Sale The following report of the 1987 Tax Lien Sale was submitted by Raymond Bingman, Deputy Comptroller: At the Tax Lien Sale of May 22, 1987, 98 liens were sold. The breakdown is: 1986 Town & County $ 45,829.98 1986-87 School (Mamaroneck) 185,167.13 1986-87 School (Scarsdale) 7,903.37 Advertising 294.00 Penalties 28,668.07 Total Tax Liens $267,862.55 The Town of Mamaroneck purchased all but one of these liens. 8. Schedule Public Hearing - Parking Ordinance-North Chatsworth Avenue and Murray Avenue Supervisor Battalia mentioned that she had received a letter . from Mr.Bet1izLex.: who is concerned about expiration of the moratorium on parking and has explored with Counsel the adoption of an ordinance. However, she explained, a local law cannot be adopted until it is published and a public hearing is held, but in the meantime she would meet with the Co-op Board to see about making some temporary accommodations :for :the parking -problems. .Thereafter,:.on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets July 15, 1987 as the date for a Public Hearing on a parking ordinance for North Chatsworth Avenue and Murray Avenue; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized to publish in The Daily Times, the Notice of said Hearing as required by law. —7— „�j n��enaant 3.55 per. hour • W pachrj Key Attendant 3.35 per hour Kim Papachristou uuulce Patty Lee Key Attendant 3.25 per hour JUN. 1 7 1987 Christine Murtaugh Head Swim Coach (season rate $4,000)$400.00 per week Anne Treacy Ass't Coach (season rate $2,000) $200.00 per week Pam Rosenberg . Ass't Coach (season rate $1 ,500) -$150.00 per week Anne Treacy Alternate Guard $ 4.40 per hour Dan Schwager Alternate Guard $ 3.80 per hour Liz White Alternate Guard $ 3.65 per hour ' Chrissy Shoulet Alternate Guard $ 3.65 per hour Buill Korchin Alternate Guard $ 3.50 per hour Marianne Balliet Alternate Guard $ 3.50 per hour Jenny Bruder Alternate Guard $ 3.50 per hour Maggie Ohara Alternate Guard $ 3.50 per hour Pam Rosenberg Alternate Guard $ 3.50 per hour Patty Lee Alternate Guard $ 3.50 per hour Kathy Trezza Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.25 per hour John LaMagna Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.25 per hour David Sheridan Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.25 per. hour - Mirchell Ross Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.25 per hour Kim Fajen Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.25 per hour Debbie Logan Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.25 per hour Matt Gryzlo Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.25 per hour Kristin Carnochan Alternate Key Attendant $ 3.25 per hour Ken Benet Sailing Instructor, retroactive $ 3.50 per hour 5/26/87 All Staff authorized for pool maintenance work at $ 4.00. All guards authorized as alternate key attendants at $3.25. All girls on staff authorized as pool matron at $4.00. Effective date Saturday, June 20, 1987. . " Deborah Carter Office Aide, retroactive $ 4.00 per hour 5/22/87 11. Resolution Authorizing Home Rule Request re: Deputy Town Clerk . Counsel to the Town, Ed Lieberman, explained that a long-term employee of the Town had been appointed as Deputy Town Clerk but resides in an outside:.area of the Village- of: Mamaroneck. He explained further that an opinion was requested of the State Comptroller which was returned emphasizing that the Deputy Town Clerk must reside within the Town and the only way around this is that a home rule request be sent to the State Legislature for a statute waiving residency requirements for that position. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that a home rule request be sent to the State Legislature for a statute waiving residency requirement for the position of Deputy Town Clerk. -9- JUN. 1 7 1987 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications to come before the Board. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Frey explained that he lives in the Village of Mamaroneck and is unable to get a tennis permit for Memorial Park because he is a non-resident of the Town. He stated that he feels that he is a Town resident and is entitled to use the same recreational facilities as Town residents. Supervisor Battalia advised him that a decision was made to build tennis courts at Memorial Park with Unincorporated funds and whether or not this was carried out legally or correctly she did not have the answer and since not all records of the Town are up to date, this was being researched for him. _She added further that he had been advised to appear before the Recreation Commission with the suggestion that they adopt a different policy, because they are able to do that. Mr. Frey responded that he preferred to await documentation and would like Counsel to check whether or not the Town has the legal right to set up tennis courts with Unincorporated Area funds for use only by Unincorporated Area residents, and if his research proved correct, he would not have to go to the Recreation Commission. Councilman Lerman commented that Mr. Frey raises various issues, one being the issue of pick and choose as a resident of the Village or Town, and questioned if he would gladly have his tax levy increased to play at Memorial Park. Mr. Lerman informed him that there are many functions that the Unincorporated Area isolates from both Villages in the budget that are just for the Town, outside Village costs, because we hear time and time again from various other Village residents that they do not want to pay for something because it is only for the Town. Supervisor Battalia reiterated that while this is being researched, she suggests he go to the Recreation Commission because when someone attends in person it is much more effective. Councilwoman Silverstone stated that the Court House property was purchased with only Unincorporated Area funds and questioned where the funds would go when it was sold. Supervisor Battalia replied that the funds have to go Town wide to which Councilwoman Silverstone responded that she would be quite ds,tzeased`;if this is true since these funds really belong to the Unincorporated Area. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Amlicke had requested that the minutes of May 6 be held over to the next meeting. The minutes of April 22, which had previously been held over were presented and approved on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin and by unanimous decision. -10- `UUN. 1 7 19B7 240 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously resolved that this meeting be adjourned at 11:05 p.m. III Supervisor Battalia stated that she would like to offer her congratulations to the Class of 1987. 1 III Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk III • -11-