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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987_07_15 Town Board Regular Minutes 1 5 1987 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 15TH DAY OF JULY 1987 IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, 241 MAMARONECK, NEW YORK JUL. _- _ _ CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Deputy Supervisor Silverstone at 8:32 p.m. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Board: Deputy Supervisor Caroline Silverstone Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilman Lawrence Lerman Councilman Stephen Chapin Supervisor Dolores Battalia was not present at this meeting as she was out of the Country. 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 P. Thomas Leddy, Highway Superintendent George Dederian, Town Assessor CALL TO ATTENTION Deputy Supervisor Silverstone 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 Silverstone at 8 :37 p.m. in the Court Room. I Present were the following members of the Commission: ' Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Thomas A. Amlicke Commissioner Lawrence A. Lerman Commissioner Stephen C. Chapin Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia was not present at this meeting as she was out of the Country. IIIII 1. Fire Claims J14... 1 w 19 Commissioner Lerman presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department claims 242 as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller' s office: AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. $ 504 .09 AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. 2,664,00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. 516.00 Bernard Callahan 5.50 Con Edison 30.98 Consolidated Laundries, Inc. 31.00 Consolidated Laundries , Inc. 31.00 ESCO 23 .36 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 511 .56 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 410.73 Grant' s of Larchmont 130 .00 Highpoint Marketing Corp. 69.16 I.& T. Plumbing & Heating Co. , Inc. 560 .00 Mamaroneck Garage, Inc. 15.00 Mamaroneck Garage, Inc. 168 .26 Diane B. McBrayer 5 .50 Motorola, Inc. 3,087.50 Portronix 308.20 Rye Ford, Inc. 700 .80 Spiro-Wallach Co. , Inc. 74.95 Spiro-Wallach Co. , Inc. 300.15 Town of Mamaroneck Fire District 1 ,014.37 Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters Association 102.18 $11 ,264.29 2. Authorization - Excelsior Garage Purchase Order Town Administrator, Stephen Altieri, explained that the reasons for a purchase order for repairs to Ladder 19 were because the Underwriters Laboratories had issued to the Fire Department the results of its review and the conclusions of a report listing the necessary repairs in order to maintain certification. He explained the procedures department heads are to follow involving claims over $500 and stated that under General Municipal Law #103, purchases for materials and labor greater than $7,000 must be publicly bid but, he added, there is an alternative whereby. the Town Board could have been requested to adopt a resolution designating the required work to the fire apparatus as an emergency, thereby waiving bidding requirements, and since the Fire Department operates only one ladder truck, the emergency resolution is clearly justified. Commissioner Amlicke questioned whether Chief Perri was aware of the procedures, to which the Administrator responded that he was unsure although the Town' s purchasing procedures were submitted to all department heads in 1986. Town Counsel, Edward Lieberman stated that it be worded in 2 July 15, 1987 243 the resolution that this was an emergency type repair. Commissioner Chapin asked if we could have waited for the bidding process, to which the Administrator responded that it would have been difficult since detailed specs for bids would have taken 30 to 45 days and one of the problems was that they had only 90 days to make repairs. Commissioner Chapin also questioned the condition of the ladder truck and whether $12,000 was worth spending. William McDermott, Deputy Fire Chief, explained that the ladder is now in excellent shape and we have certification from the Underwriters Laboratories. Commissioner Lerman asked what the cost of replacing the ladder truck would be, to which the Fire Chief replied that it would be $275 ,000 . Commissioner Chapin stated that he wished to emphasize that in the future this decision be discussed and acted upon before and not after the fact. Commissioner Silverstone mentioned the fact that Excelsior Garage has rendered a bill for over $10 ,000 , the work has been done and has to be paid. On motion by Commissioner Lerman, seconded by Commissioner Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that because the Underwriters Laboratories, after review, issued a list of necessary repairs to Ladder #19 in order to maintain certification, this All Commission hereby authorizes payment to Excelsior Garage for repairs in the amount of $12,114.32 , performed on an emergency basis since the Fire Department of the Town operates only one ladder truck. 3. Other Business Commissioner Silverstone reported that she , together with Commissioner Amlicke, was honored to represent the Board of Fire Commissioners in dedicating the new Engine #37 at a wet-down party. 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. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING At this time, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that the regular meeting be reconvened. 3 244 July 15, 1987 PUBLIC HEARING - Parking-North Chatsworth and Murray Avenues Administrator Altieri reported that the Traffic Committee had received inquiries from the Murray Avenue and North Chatsworth Area residents asking that we disband overnight parking in order to accomodate an increased need, and that the hearing tonight was to discuss changes which would allow overnight parking between 3 :00 a.m. and 6 :00 a.m. on North Chatsworth Avenue and Murray Avenue. The other matter for discussion tonight, he added, was three-hour parking at these same locations since commuters utilize these spaces for all-day parking and the feeling was that it would be better to provide three-hour parking to eliminate the problem. On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and it hereby is , declared open. The Town Clerk presented for the record the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notices of Hearing. The Deputy Supervisor asked if anyone wished to speak in favor. James Berliner of 14 North Chatsworth Avenue, spoke - - in favor, noting the loss of parking spaces in the area of 16 North Chatsworth Avenue and the possible eviction of some tenants who park there, and making mention of the help the Town has given in that situation. He also added that, with respect to 14 North Chatsworth, they are strongly in favor of new regulations. Councilman Amlicke stated that the Traffic Commission gave a great deal of thought to this problem, which has become so overwhelming that the only way to help would be to permit overnight parking. He questioned number 21. of the regulations listed below and further discussion followed,. with the wording being changed and the regulations being entered into the record of this Hearing. RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, by virtue of the authority granted to it, does hereby establish the following traffic regulation: No parking to be allowed on any streets within the Town of Mamaroneck between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. except as follows: (1-17, See resolution of Town Board dated May 2, 1984) 18. East side of North Chatsworth Avenue, north of Jefferson Street, along Memorial Park; 19. West side of North Chatsworth Avenue between Jefferson Street and Washington Square; 20. West side of North Chatsworth Avenue between . _ Washington Square and Myrtle Boulevard; 21 . East side of Murray Avenue beginning at the point where parking is currently permitted and ending at the northern boundary of the Murray Avenue Bridge; 4 245 July 15, 1987 22. West side of Murray Avenue beginning at a point approximately 150 feet from the intersection of Murray Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard to the northern boundary of the Murray Avenue Bridge; and be it further RESOLVED, that this regulation is subject to the provisions of the Traffic Regulations concerning snow emergency streets promulgated on December 14 , 1970 by the Police Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck. The Deputy Supervisor then asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. Councilman Chapin queried as to how many overnight spaces would be provided, to which Mr. Berliner responded that the Police Commissioner had this information and it would be about 50 spaces. Councilman Chapin also asked if this would create a problem with snow removal, to which Highway Superintendent, Thomas Leddy responded that it would not be as clean a job as in the past. The Administrator stated that the regulations would be subject to the provisions of the Traffic Regulations concerning snow emergency streets. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the Public Hearing on overnight parking was unanimously declared closed. On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public --- ---- Hearing be, and it hereby is , declared open. The Deputy Supervisor asked if there were any comments on the three-hour parking, either for or against. No one had any comments and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, the Public Hearing was unanimously declared closed On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, by virtue of the authority granted to it, does hereby establish the following traffic regulations : Three hour parking shall be allowed on the following streets within the Town of Mamaroneck between the hours of 8 :00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. : East side of North Chatsworth Avenue, north of Jefferson Street, along Memorial Park; West side of North Chatsworth Avenue between Jefferson Street and Washington Square; West side of North Chatsworth Avenue between Washington Square and Myrtle Boulevard; 5 246 July 15, 1987 East side of Murray Avenue beginning at the point where parking is currently permitted and ending at the northern boundary of the Murray Avenue Bridge; 111 West side of Murray Avenue beginning at a point approximately 150 feet from the intersection of Murray Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard to the northern boundary of the Murray Avenue Bridge; and be it further RESOLVED, that this regulation is subject to the provisions of the Traffic Regulations concerning snow emergency streets promulgated on December 14, 1970 by the Police Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Certiorari Settlements IIIa) Carlshire Tenants, Inc. Mr. Dederian, Assessor for the Town, explained that the property that has filed for tax reduction for the years 1983 through 1986 , is a cooperative building and negotiated on a settlement amounting to a 4% reduction for each of the four years. He recommended that the Board authorize the Town Attorney to settle the case. Councilman Chapin asked what the annual loss of tax revenue would be to the Town and Mr. Dederian answered that it would be $6,000 but not just to the Town as this amount included school taxes. Councilman Lerman pointed out the fact that condos and co-ops are not assessed in relation to their market value but rather to what they would bring in terms of income if they were rental units. He gave an example of 110 units assessed at $5,000 per unit where a home would be assessed at three times that amount, and noted that the community loses in terms of taxes by the way the law is applied to condos and co-ops. He also mentioned that this reduction is borne by other members of the community, but they have not yet been successful in getting legislators to look at this in a different way. He explained that as more places become condo and co-op, tax assessments are very small and incomes to municipalities seriously hampered. Mr. Dederian reported that when they become condo or co-op, he checks the general rent rate and begins from there. Councilman Chapin stated that he believed it was some formula determined by law and passed on the assessor' s estimates. 6 247 July 15, 1987 Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the terms recommended by the Town Assessor, this Board hereby authorizes the settlement of certiorari proceeding - Carlshire Tenants, inc. vs. Town of Mamaroneck for assessment years 1983-1986 . b) Orienta Beach Club Mr. Dederian, the Town Assessor, outlined the assessments for the years 1985 through 1986 based upon a zoning change by the Village of Mamaroneck from residential to marine recreation. This change, he explained, has reduced the marketability of the Club and diminished its market value and, therefore, he recommended the Board authorize a reduction in the assessment for 1985-1986 in the amount of $39,500 for each year. On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the terms recommended by the Town Assessor, this Board hereby authorizes the settlement of certiorari proceeding - Orienta Beach Club vs. Town of Mamaroneck for assessment years 1985-1986. 2. Resolution - Authorization for Sale of Court House Property The Town Administrator reported that the Town Attorney had conducted an auction and the highest bid was received from Saul Rueda for $365 ,000 .00. He explained that under the requirements of auction, the bidder had to submit a 10% deposit and sign an agreement to purchase the property by the end of the business day, to which Mr. Rueda had complied. The next step is for the Board to authorize execution of contract to sale, calling for a closing in 60 days subject to permissive referendum, meaning that the Town must wait 30 days before implementing the sale during which period a petition could be filed. Counsel to the Town, Edward Lieberman, explained that the deposit received is nonrefundable except on the condition of permissive referundum and if the Board moves to authorize tonight, it is not really the contract that is subject to permissive referendum but the Board' s resolution authorizing the sale at the 7 248 July 15, 1987 $365,000.00. The only way out of the contract is the Board' s disapproval or, if approved tonight, the filing of the petition within thirty days for permissive referendum and the ultimate rejection at permissive referendum. In the event a permissive referendum is called for then the Town' s 60-day period shall be extended accordingly. The Deputy Supervisor asked how many signatures were required to which Counsel stated that he believed that 5% of the gubernatorial election. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilman Amlicke and with Deputy Supervisor Silverstone in agreement, and Councilman Lerman opposed, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck has relocated its Court House operations previously located at 1201 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, New York (Sec. 4 , Block 401 , Lot 122 on the Town of Mamaroneck Tax Map) , to the Town Center Building; and, WHEREAS, title to said property is currently in the Town of Mamaroneck; and, WHEREAS, said property is no longer necessary for municipal purposes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a Resolution subject to Permissive Referendum adopted at the April 22, 1987 meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, the Town Administrator was authorized to proceed with the sale of said property, at a price no less than that established by appraisal, which appraisal ultimately established an upset price of $240,000.00; and WHEREAS, at a public auction conducted. on July 13 , 1987 an offer to purchase said Court House property for $365,000 .00 was received from Saul Rueda; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor be, and hereby is, authorized to enter into a Contract of Sale of the Court House property, designated as Sec. 4, Block 401, Lot 122 on the Tax Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, with Saul Rueda, according to the terms and conditions of the Offer to Purchase executed by Saul Rueda on July 13, 1987 . 8 249 July 15, 1987 Mr. Gasparini, 189 Hickory Grove Drive, asked if these funds would be used toward the cost of renovating the Town Center, to which the Deputy Supervisor responded that whenever property is sold the money goes into a General Fund. Mr. Gasparini voiced his concern about some sort of accounting of this money and the Town Administrator explained that there were several alternatives, one of which was to take the monies and retire that much of the Town Center debt, or another to apply it to a general fund for the purpose of offsetting increases in expenses, and yet another would be for the Town Board to establish a capital reserve fund for land acquisition and monies would go into that fund and earn interest, and each alternative needs it own analysis. Mr. Gasparini stated that his only interest was in seeing the bottom line cost of the Town Center after selling the Police Department and the Court House properties. The Deputy Supervisor advised him that there may be a report on the net cost within the next two or three meetings. 3. Authorization - Armour Subdivision As per a memorandum from the Town Administrator explaining that the Planning Board granted final subdivision approval for a three-lot subdivision located in the Murdock Woods section of the Town, and upon motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Deputy Supervisor to execute the agreement Armour and the Town of Mamaroneck, dated June 26, 1987. 4 . Discussion - Federal Flood Control Projects Pursuant to the Administrator' s memorandum explaining that in 1977 the Army Corps of Engineers issued a feasibility report for flood control projects in the Mamaroneck River and Sheldrake River basins, and had proposed construction of a cement flume at a point beginning near Rockland Avenue and ending near the falls at Hickory Grove Drive, the Administrator explained there was opposition at the time and subsequently the project was removed from the federally designated project list. However, Mr. Altieri added, it has been redesignated effective and at a meeting on July 8th with the Army Corps and the State DEC, it was again proposed. He stated that, when asked if a masonry flume or gabion flume (a wire structure filled with stone) would be considered, they would not 9 250' July 15, 1987 consider these alternatives since they would not meet the water flow standards set by the Army Corps and thus would not be eligible for federal funding. He went on to say that the Town' s share would be $420,000 and it must now be determined whether the Town is interested in proceeding with this project in order that engineering design funds could be appropriated in the 1988 federal budget which is effective October 1, 1987, construction taking place two to three years after. Councilman Amlicke stated that in 1977 a concrete flume was so strongly opposed by the CAC and the residents of the area that even if it were free, he would vote against it. Deputy Commissioner Silverstone commented that it does not even cover the same distance as the original plan and appears to be on private property. Having done so much to alleviate flooding, she added, she did not know if we really need this. Since the Army Corps has said no to dredging the Duck Pond, she concluded, she felt uncertain as to whether they can offer what is needed and she agrees with Councilman Amlicke. Councilman Lerman suggested "speaking to property owners in that area to give them an opportunity to reject. Deputy Commissioner Silverstone suggested informing the CAC and CZM. Councilman Chapin stated that, although he is not enthused about this project, he feels it should be discussed. The Administrator stated that residents could be notified and if it appears that a public hearing is warranted, it could be put on the agenda. He concluded that the project could just be dropped if there is too much opposition to it. 5. Authorization - Execution of Consent Order- Inflow/Infiltration The Administrator referred to the inflow/infiltration corrections proposed by the DEC and the fact that Counsel had some problems with the consent order which he would ask him to explain before requesting authorization to execute. Counsel Lieberman commented on the changes, stating that we had very limited bargaining power with the State and, although he had been told by attorneys in other communities not even to bother, since we had delayed so long he sent proposed changes and they were all, surprisingly enough, adopted. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the Stipulated Order on Consent for the Mamaroneck Sewer District Inflow/Infiltration project with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. 10 251. July 15, 1987 6. Set Public Hearing - Bond Resolution-I/I Project The Administrator reported that on July 9th bids for the Inflow/Infiltration project were opened and they are currently being reviewed by our engineering III consultants who will make recommendations to the Board by August. However, he added, pursuant to local financial law, it is necessary for the Town Board to set a public hearing for the purpose of considering the borrowing of funds for any work completed within a special improvement district. Thereafter, the following resolution was offered by Councilman Amlicke who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Chapin, to wit: RESOLUTION DATED JULY 17, 1987 . A RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES OF SEWER DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, has duly caused to be prepared a plan and estimate of cost relating to the increase and improvement of Sewer District No. 1 within said Town, consisting of the construction of an inflow and infiltration project for the punpot on lom intrm g whe r into w a ansd a sanitary 11/ sewer system at a maximum estimated cost of $1,401,431; and WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of such capital project, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, have been performed; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing on the question of the increase and improvement of the facilities of Sewer District No. 1 in the matter described above, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, concerning the same, in accordance with the provisions of Section 202-b of the Town Law; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, as follows: /Ill Section 1. A public hearing will be held at the Town Center Court Room, in Mamaroneck, New York, in said Town, on the 26th day of August 1987, at 8 :30 o'clock p.m. , Prevailing Time, on the question of the increase and improvement of the facilities of Sewer District No. 1 within the Town of Mamaroneck, 11 252 July 15, 1987 Westcheser County, New York in the manner described in the preambles hereof, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, concerning the same, and to take such action thereon as is required or authorized by law. Section 2. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing hereinafter provided to be published once in The Daily Times, the newspaper hereby designated as the official newspaper for this purpose, and also to cause a copy thereof to be posted on the sign board of the Town, such publication and posting to be made not less than ten, nor more than twenty, days before the date designated for the hearing. Section 3 . The notice of public hearing shall be in substantially the following form. Section 4. This Order shall take effect immediately. The question of the adoption of the foregoing Order was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Thomas R. Amlicke VOTING aye Caroline Silverstone VOTING aye Lawrence A. Lerman VOTING aye Stephen C. Chapin VOTING aye The Order was thereupon declared duly adopted. NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time, Deputy Commissioner Silverstone mentioned changes of dates for the Town Board meetings of August and September. On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby changes the date of its August meeting so that the August meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 1987; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby changes the date of its first meeting in September so that it will be held on Wednesday, September 9 , 1987; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby changes the date of its second meeting in September so that it will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 1987. 12 253 July 15, 1987 At this time the order of the Agenda was changed and Items #9 and #8. under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN were taken up. 9. Partition of Lots - Fenbrook Subdivision William Maker, Jr. , stated that the reasons for requesting the partition of two lots, 16 and 17 of the Fenbrook Subdivision to basically to comply with side yard variance set backs of the Town Zoning Ordinance. Deputy Commissioner Silverstone asked the Administrator if there was a fee for this, to which Mr. Altieri responded that there was not. Councilman Chapin then stated that it seemed as if the Town were doing this quite a bit lately and questioned how much work the Town has and whether we should charge a fee for this service. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Chapin, the following resolution was adopted with Councilman Amlicke voting nay: WHEREAS, an application has been made to apportion Lot 17 on the subdivision map entitled "Subdivision Map prepared for Fenbrook Associates situate in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York" made by Aristotle Bournazos, P.C. on June 25, 1985 and filed in the Office of the County Clerk of the County of Westchester, Division of Land Records on January 10, 1986 as Map No. 22175 ("the MAP) between the owners of Lots 16 and 17 as shown on the MAP; and WHEREAS, it appears that the apportionment involves only a 2 foot wide strip but is necessary in order for the house which will be constructed on Lot 16 to conform to the side yard requirements of the zoning ordinance; and WHEREAS, a resolution by this Board is required in order to amend the Town's tax assessment map to reflect this partition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck that: the partition of Lot 17 as shown on the MAP whereby Elizabeth A. McMillan will convey to Ronald Forcino all of her right, title and interest in that portion of Lot 17 lying north of the proposed boundary line shown on the annexed survey made by Aristotle Bournazos, P.C. be and the same hereby is approved; 13 254 July 15, 1987 and it is further RESOLVED, that the Assessor of the Town's Tax Assessment Map reflect this partition upon presentation to him of a copy of the deed whereby title is conveyed. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was put to a vote, which resulted as follows: Thomas Amlicke VOTING nay Stephen Chapin VOTING aye Lawrence Lerman VOTING aye Caroline Silverstone VOTING aye The resolution thereupon was declared duly adopted. 8. Authorization - Engineering Services Agreement-Gardens Lake Town Administrator, Stephen Altieri, informed the Board that Malcolm Pirnie had given the Town a proposal for providing engineering services, permitting design, evaluation of bids, and preparation of specifications to which he had several questions and some changes. He added that he has not yet received the revised proposals and therefore asked that the Board defer this item until the. August 26th meeting. At this time the regular order of the Agenda was resumed and Item #7 under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up. The Administrator mentioned that over the last two or three years a significant amount of land use legislation has been adopted to protect our environment and ensure the proper development of land within the Town. He than requested Claudia Ng, who has spent a great deal of time putting these procedures together, to explain. She explained that in order for applications to be appropriately reviewed, the staff has been working on planning procedures and rules that set time frames and explain which departments are responsible for review of which applictions. Basically, III she added, it outlines a time schedule and delegates duties so that local agencies and applicants understand ahead of time what is required of them and when, thereby eliminating any unnecessary delays which may result from deadline miscalculations. By clarifying the steps involved, confusion and frustration are reduced, thereby expediting the process. 14 255 July 15 , 1987 Deputy Supervisor Silverstone asked what form of publication would be used, to which Claudia responded that it would be in the form of a manual for use by the staff as well as being given, to applicants, who will then have a better understanding of the procedures. At present, she added, applicants are very surprised at the length of time a procedure could entail. Claudia explained further that the Planning Board will not willingly make themselves a lead agency until they hear what the Zoning Board would like to do, so they will be contacted for their viewpoint, as well as the attorney, and will review it and decide, under SEQR laws who is the more P qualified to be lead agency. She concluded that the designation is more of a recommendation, the lead agency will have to confirm themselves, if the Planning Board is lead agency they will have to officially state so at their meeting. Councilwoman Silverstone asked if the Planning and Zoning Boards had a chance to see the draft, to which Claudia replied that the Planning Board has already given approval, and that she had reported to both the CAC and CZM. Councilwoman Silverstone stated that Claudia had done a tremendous job and, on motion by Councilman Amlicke that the Board adopt subject to revisions, seconded by Councilman Lerman it was unanimously approved. PI10 Authorization - Westchester Water Works Pursuant to a memo from the Town Administrator, which explained that the Board had previously authorized the Westchester Joint Water Works to proceed with a joint Project at a cost of $3,960 as the Town's share, a letter from Mr. John Hock, Manager of the WJWW was introduced. The letter explained that due to unanticipated costs of materials plus the long lead time for delivery, which delayed the bidding procedure, the revised cost of the Town' s share would be $4,950. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment in the amount of $4,950.00 as the 19% cost of the Town' s share toward Project A-964 6" Pressure Regulator - Timber Trail, to Westchester Joint Water Works. This revised amount III would replace the previously authorized amount of $3,960 .00 as necessitated by increased costs. 15 256 July 15, 1987 At this time the Deputy Supervisor informed the Board of the need of a resolution designating her as an alternate to attend a meeting of the Westchester Joint Water Works, and on motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone is hereby appointed to act in Supervisor Battalia's place and in her stead at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Westchester Joint Water Works to be held at 1625 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York, on Tuesday, July 21, 1987, with full powers to vote pursuant to Section 6124 of the Unconsolidated Laws of the State of New York. 11. Salary Authorization - Summer Employees The Administrator submitted a list of employees chosen to work for the summer, and for which budget funds had already been appropriated. On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Chapin, with Councilman Amlicke abstaining since his son was on the list, it was RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1987 Town Budget, authorization is hereby granted for salaries to the individuals listed below: Conservation Department: James Amlicke, Laborer, $4.00/hr. , beginning 6/24/87; Kristen Treuman, Laborer, $4.00/hr. , beginning 6/24/87; Matt Burke, Laborer, $4.50/hr. , beginning 6/26/87; Highway Department: Joseph Byrne, Laborer, $4.50/hr. , beginning 6/24/87; Building & Plumbing Department: Valerie DeLieto, Clerk Typist, $4.50/hr. , beginning 6/22/87; Caretaker, Michael Orchanian, $4 .50/hr. 16 257 July 15, 1987 12. Salary Authorization - Recreation As per memo from William Zimmermann, Superintendent of Recreation, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1987 Town Budget, authorization is hereby granted for payment of salary to the following: MURRAY PRE SCHOOL Nancy Perucci Director 7 weeks $1 ,365.00 (total ) Carole Telesco Ass't. Director 6 weeks $ 675.00 (total ) Heidi Klein Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 70.00/week . Shelia Lennon Rec. Assistant 6 .weeks $ 60.00/week Bill Snyder Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 45.00/week Megan Winshester Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 45.00/week Courtney O'Neill Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 70.00/week Pamela Lynch Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 45.00/week Alison Hart Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 45.00/week ' Bob Walsh Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 45.00/week MUSIC WORKSHOP . III Perry Martin Director 6 weeks $1 ,850.00 (total ) Alexandra Cordova Rec. Assistant 5 weeks $ 35.00/week Carol Tempesta Rec. Assistant 5 weeks $ 50.00/week Richard Williams Rec. Assistant 5 weeks $ 95.00/week Debbie Moran Rec. Assistant 5 weeks $ 95.00/week Jean Peale Rec. Assistant 5 weeks $ 95.00/week Jennifer Sylvia Rec. Assistant 5 weeks $ 80.00/week Christopher Cullen Rec. Assistant 5 weeks $ 75.00/week Erin Graham Rec. Assistant 5 weeks $ 47.50/week FAMILY FITNESS Gerald Hartie . Sr. Rec. Leader 6 weeks $ 15.00/hour TEEN CENTER Denise Gacio Rec. Assistant $ 7.00/hour Nora Hansen Rec. Assistant $ 7.00/hour Margaret O'Neill Rec. Assistant $ 8.00/hour Keith Fairey Rec. Assistant $ 4.50/hour PARK MAINTENANCE David Paterno Aide $ 4.00/hour John Walsh Aide $ 4.50/hour 17 258 July 15, 1987 CENTRAL PLAYGROUND -III Michael Chiapparelli Director 7 weeks $2,600.00 (total ) Margaret O'Neill Asst: Director 7 weeks $1 ,375.00 (total ) Nora Hansen Unit Leader 6 weeks $ 185.00/week Denise Gacio Art Specialist 6 weeks $ 165.00/week Keith Fairey Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 131 .00/week Monica Parnell Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 131 .00/week John Walsh Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 131 .00/week Kathleen Trezza Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ :;131 .00/week Patrick Curley Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 116.00/week Jennifer MCue Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 149.00/week Eileen Woods Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 145.00/week Ruth Silver Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 135:00/week Jean Marie Grubert Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 100.00/week J.P. Tomasetti Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 1.16.00/week Ebony Riggans Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 100.00/week Gilian Goldman Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 100.00/week Gregory Price Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 125.00/week Stephen Carbone Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 100.00/week Edgar Abreau Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 100.00/week John Dapolite Rec. Assistant 5 weeks $ 116.00/week IIICHATSWORTH PRE SCHOOL Debra Cunningham Director 7 weeks $1 ,330.00 (total ) Elizabeth Horton Ass't. Director 6 weeks $ 675.00 (total ) David Sheridan Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 60.00/week Jenny Rosenstrach Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 60.00/week Sonia Schoenholtz Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 60.00/week Marianne Bellino Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 60.00/week Brett Fajen Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 60.00/week Josh Dornfest Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 45.00/week Genise Latona Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 45.00/week _ Eric Bogner Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 55.00/week Meg Chianese Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 45.00/week Daisy Kline Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 45.00/week CENTRAL PRE SCHOOL Betsy Brackenhoff Directory 7 weeks $1 ,330.00 (total ) Claire Sullivan Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 70.00/week Joe Paldino Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 60.00/week Joe Langelotti Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 60.00/week lilt Kristen Flynn Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 60.00/week Debbie Carter Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 60.00/week John Radding Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 45.00/week Kirby Finn Rec. Assistant 6 weeks $ 50.00/week 18 259 July 15, 1987 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications to come before the Board at this time. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A Town resident, Howard Sloane, asked if, since Item #8 was postponed until August 26th, there would be a copy of a draft authorization prior to that meeting, to which Mr. Altieri responded that a contract is not made available until the Town Board enters into it, and that on July 28 CZMC will have a presentation by the engineering firm on the proposed dredging. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented the Report of the Building and Plumbing Department for the month of June, and also the Report of the Clerk's Office for the month of June. REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilman Lerman mentioned that during the discussion about dredging at the Gardens Lake, a member of the Community pointed out that there was a shopping cart in the Lake, and he asked whether it was still there and if so, could we please have it removed. Councilman Amlicke stated that letters were sent to Supreme Court Justices asking if they would serve on our Bicentennial Committee. He added that the time has come for the Town to coordinate with the Village of Larchmont, who has already established a committee and, he said, he assumed that we were going to add people to that committee. The Administrator replied that he would check on the applications and put this on the agenda for the next Board meeting. Councilman Amlicke reported that at a meeting of the Friends of the Reservoir, Jim Johnson stated that the Village of Larchmont had given approval to remove trees from the dam. He explained further that former counsel was extremely concerned that the Town do any work at the dam, and it was emphasized that this approval was just to remove shrubs and trees from the lower dam. However, he added, Wally Irwin has stated that this was a fairly substantial project and since there has been a deterioration of the spill way, it would involve reconstruction at the dam. He 19 260 July 15, 1987 concluded that this was one of several projects considered at the CZM meeting of the previous night as a potential item to lay before the State of New York and, though it was good news from the Village there are other pieces to put into place. ill Councilman Amlicke mentioned briefly that the Traffic Committee meeting was held on Jul 13 and on the g July recommendations of this Board, a member will contact the Board of Directors of Larchmont Acres West concerning three unloading spaces for short-term parking, and will request that the Police and Fire Departments be contacted for establishing these parking zones. Councilman Amlicke explained that he was informed at the meeting of the Library Board that there was a surplus amount of $66,000 and outstanding expenses were $25,000 , leaving $41,000 which will be returned to the Town and the Village of Larchmont. He also made mention of the fact that specifications were being drawn up for a handicapped ramp at the Library and for painting of the inside and outside of the building. Councilman Amlicke mentioned that the interesting part of Phase 2 just recently completed by the Joint Planning Group was the beautification project for the Boston Post Road. The Deputy Supervisor asked when the Board would get input on Phase 2, to which Councilman Amlicke stated that he was unsure but assumed it would be sometime in September. Concerning the Burglar Alarm Committee, Councilman Amlicke asked where we were at this point, to which Mr. Altieri stated that he had received no bids the second time around and when firms were contacted they claimed that there was no assurance of profitability. He added that we can either purchase equipment ourselves or remain with the current system. Both Councilmen Amlicke and Chapin agreed that the Committee should meet at least one more time since the members had spent a great deal of time on this project. Councilman Lerman stated that he heard that Mr. & Mrs. Gasparini will be leaving our Community soon and he believed that this was their last Board meeting and, he quoted, "I, for one, will miss you, as well as members of the Board and past members of the Board. We liked your good questions and most of all your devotion and dedication to this Community, and we wish you the best. " Mr. Gasparini then responded by saying that he appreciated Councilman Lerman's kind words and that he had come here this evening because he did not want anyone to think he was just folding his tent and leaving, he has a great deal of love for this Community where he has lived for the past 34 years. Mr. Gasparini concluded that the Community deeply appreciates all that the Board is doing, the long hours involved, and they respect you for it. Deputy Supervisor Silverstone informed that there was an opening on the Planning Board due to the fact that Mary Carlson has completed two full terms and that a replacement 20 26+ July 15, 1987 is being sought. She added that there is also an opening on the Urban County Advisory Group, which calls for some devotion and means keeping up to date with whatever Urban County funding that may come along, and where we may be able to apply for projects. II Councilman Chapin stated that with respect to the Gardens Lake dredging, residents of the Hommocks Road area should be notified since they are also going to be affected with this debris being buried in an area adjacent to their homes. He then proposed that some sort of informational session be held where they can express their concerns. The Deputy Supervisor responded that at the meeting of the CZMC on the 28th, the residents of the Hommocks Road area will be notified and have the opportunity to express their concerns. Mr. Altieri added that Malcolm Pirnie will make a. presentation to the CZM and they will receive a report prior to the meeting and will be asked to comment on this report as prepared by Malcolm Pirnie. He added further that he thought this would be more of a working session and that perhaps there should be a separate meeting for the Hommocks Road residents with Gary Trachtman making another presentation. Councilman Chapin questioned when this project would take place if there was any idea of the time limits. The Administrator replied that the process of permits will take about five months and in order to enter into the permitting process there must be some preliminary designs. We have, he concluded, sent a copy to the Soil and Water Board for their review, we are trying to set up an informal meeting with the DEC to obtain any of their concerns, the CZM will be heard on the 28th, and the CAC will have the same opportunity, so we are shooting for construction in the Spring of 1988. Elaine Price, 4 Rockridge Road, asked Mr. Altieri if, of the alternatives that had been suggested, there would be any way of getting a cost analysis to the CAC and CZM so they can compare. Mr. Altieri responded that of the alternatives raised, some disadvantages were not just quantitative but also qualitative so there are not only cost factors involved, the serious problems with some alternatives have caused us to eliminate them. At this time, there being no further business to come before this Board, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the meeting was declared adjourned IIIat 10 :45 p.m. Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk 21