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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987_09_09 Town Board Regular Minutes SEP. £ 1987 285 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1987 IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK. IIICONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting, of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Battalia at 8:30 p.m. Present were the following, representing all members of the Board: Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke • Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Lawrence Lerman Councilman Stephen Chapin Also present were: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Carol A. Acocella, Deputy Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Edward Lieberman, Counsel to the Town P. Thomas Leddy, Highway Superintendent • CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits III Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the location of exits as required by law for public gatherings. Supervisor Battalia opened the meeting by announcing that there were no Fire Claims to be presented tonight, they would be presented at the meeting of the 15th. She also stated that the Minutes would be held over until the next meeting. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments - Site Selection Committee Supervisor Battalia suggested organizing a committee of seven members with one designated as acting chairperson, and all to serve at the pleasure of the Board. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilwoman Silverston, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a Committee of seven members III be made up as a Site Selection Committee, with Helga Bendix, 6 Harmony Drive, Town, hereby appointed as acting Chairperson, to serve at the pleasure of the Board. On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Robert Lee, 6 Orsini Drive, Town, is hereby appointed as a member of the Site Selection Committee, to serve at the pleasure of the Board. -1- SEP. 9 198° 286 On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Dr. Marianne Makman, 19 Stoneyside Drive, Town, is hereby appointed as a member of the Site Selection Committee, to serve at the pleasure of the Board. On motion by Supervisor Battalia, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Monsignor Boyd, Sts. John & Paul Church, Town, is hereby appointed as a member of the Site Selection Committee, to serve at the pleasure of the Board. Supervisor Battalia stated that she had spoken to Ann Geary, who was too busy at this time to serve and, she added, since the Committee needs,.one:.more member, it might be a good idea to focus on the Larchmont Hills area. 2. Discussion of Final Disposition - Federal.,Revenue_ Sharing_ ands Town Administrator, Stephen Altieri, explained that federal revenue sharing funds had been eliminated, and that a requirement had been established whereby any recipient municipality must, at a public meeting, decide and discuss the nature of expenditure of remaining funds. He reported that there was approximately $133,000 in the funds when the 1986 budget was prepared, of which the Board had approved spending $75,000 for computerization of Town Departments, thereby leaving a balance of $58,000. He then explained further that there are two projects for which to consider using the_ federal revenue sharing funds, the first would be to authorize preparation and specifications of bids for the extension of the VAC building and, the second, the revisions to the tax map, mandated by the New York State Division of Equalization and Assessment. Mr. Altieri concluded with an explanation of how the fund was appropriated in the 1987 budget. Councilman Amlicke asked what the timetable was for using the funds, to which the Administrator responded that it ended in fiscal 1988. Further discussion followed by members of the Board relating to tax mapping, VAC, and money allocated to the computer projects. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby allocates $50,000 of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the extension of the Volunteer Ambulance Corps Headquarters on Weaver Street and _ authorizes the Town Administrator to appropriate such in the 1988 Town Budget. 3. Authorization - Capital Project 86-5 (Data Processing) The Administrator reported that in 1986 $45,000 was appropriated for initiating computerization within the Town, the second phase in 1987 had an appropriated amount of $75,000 of which -2- SEP. 9 1987 287 it is requested that the Board authorize the transfer of funds from the Federal Revenue Sharing accounts to Capital Project #86-5. He explained how the second phase would be related to financial operations, purchasing, budget prepa- ration, personnel administration and general training of the Town staff in word processing. He concluded that phase two could be complete by mid 1988 and, depending on funds, phase three could begin in late 1988. Supervisor Battalia stated that she planned to ask the Administrator to put together a display for the Town Board with the Assessor's Office, and to arrange for consultants and the Management Advisory Committee to give the Board an update of where we are and what we have done. Therefore, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to transfer funds from the Federal Revenue Sharing accounts as appropriated in the 1987 budget to Capital Project #86-5. 4. Authorization - IMA County of Westchester-New Rochelle Sewer District The Administrator outlined the revisions of the Intermunicipal agreement with the County,with respect to funding for sewer work to be completed within the New Rochelle Sewer District. Counsel Lieberman reported on one change that was not reflected in the revised memo. Councilman Amlicke pointed out that a line had been dropped from one of the pages. Some further discussion ensued and thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute the Intermunicipal agreement with the County of Westchester (IMA) , as amended, with respect to funding for work within the New Rochelle Sewer District. 5. Adoption of 1988 Budget Calendar Following presentation of the 1988 Budget Calendar, some discussion ensued and the Supervisor suggested scheduling one night to be spent just with Town Departments.in .view=of the amount of time spent with outside agencies. Councilman Amlicke requested a list of outside agencies with their requests in advance. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby formally adopts the following Budget Calendar for the 1988 Town Budget: -3- SEP. 9 1987 288 August 27th Issue work papers to Department Heads September 27th Receive back working papers from Department Heads October 21st Presentation tentative budget to Board October 28th Public Work Session - Outside Agencies November 4th Public Work Session - Town Departments November 12th Public Work Session — Town Departments November 18th Public Work Session -- Capital & Operating budget reviews December 2nd Public Hearing on the Budget December 16th 1988 Budget Adoption 6. Salary Authorizations - a) Comptroller's Office, b) Highway Department, c).`_Recreation a) Pursuant to the Administrator's memo reporting the need for a replacement for the vacancy caused by the retirement of Rose Soper from the Comptroller's Office, on motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to hire Peggy Nero of Larchmont, for the position of entry-level Financial Record Keeping Clerk/Typist as per eligibility list #85-004 issued by the County of Westchester Personnel Office, at an annual salary of $17,895 effective September 14, 1987. b) Pursuant to the Administrator's memo concerning a vacancy in the position of Heavy Motor Equipment Operator and on recommendation of the Highway Superintendent, Mr. Leddy, it was requested the Mr. Lawrence Lancia be promoted from laborer to that position based upon the results of his performance test. Councilman Amlicke questioned who would be replacing Mr. Lancia to which Mr. Altieri replied that the Highway Department is short on personnel but they are recruiting for that position. Councilman Amlicke suggested moving as quickly as possible. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mr. Lawrence Lancia be promoted from laborer to the position of Heavy Motor Equipment Operator, with an increase of salary to $24,535. c) Pursuant to a memo from the Superintendent of Recreation, William Zimmermann, authorizing recreation salaries, Councilwoman Silverstone asked how old the pool managers are. The Administrator stated that they were in their upper twenties. Councilman Chapin asked why there are such discrepancies in salary, to which Mr. Altieri responded that some are managers and a higher rate of pay is required. Councilman Lerman stated that some are teachers within our school system. Councilman Chapin stated that he felt the Board always seemed to rubber stamp recreation salary authorizations and maybe the qualifications should be checked. -4- SEP. 9 1987 289 Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1987 Town Budget, this Board hereby , authorizes payment of -salary to the - following: ill -- NAME POSITION SALARY Dean Reben Pool Manager $9.50 per hour Michael Edelstein Pool Manager $9.00 per hour DeborahReda Pool Manager $9.00 per hour John Teller Alternate Pool Manager $9.00 per hour Cindy Boss Alternate Pool Manager $9.00 per hour Lois Codispoti Alternate Pool Manager $9.00 per hour Patty Caruso Alternate Pool Manager $9.00 per hour Christine Murtaugh Alternate Pool Manager $7.00 per hour Carrie Reilly Lifeguard $4.10 per hour Gary Metz Lifeguard $3.95 per hour Jenny Stratis Lifeguard $3.80 per hour Kyle Owen Lifeguard $3.80 per hour Hilary Barrows Lifeguard $3.65 per hour Marianne Bailliet Lifeguard $3.50 per hour Maggie .O' Hara Lifeguard $3.50 per hour Kim Healy Lifeguard $3.65 per hour John Dindas Recreation Attendant $3.65 per hour David Judice Recreation Attendant $3.45 per hour Mickey Ruggerio Recreation Attendant $3.45 per hour Kim Papachristou Recreation Attendant $3.35 per. hour Patty Lee Recreation Attendant $3.35 per hour III Andrea Parnell Recreation Attendant $3.35 per hour Ann Marie Joyce Recreation Attendant $3.35 per hour Dan Schwager Alternate Lifeguard $3.80 per hour Liz White Alternate Lifeguard $3.65 per hour Chrissy Sh.oulet Alternate Lifeguard $3.65 per hour Jenny Bruder Alternate Lifeguard $3.50 per hour - Bill Korchin Alternate Lifeguard $3.50 per hour Kathy Trezza Alternate Recreation Attendant $3.25 per hour John Lamagna Alternate Recreation Attendant $3.25 per hour David Sheridan Alternate Recreation Attendant $3.25 per hour Mitchell Ross Alternate Recreation Attendant $3.25 per hour Kim Fajen Alternate Recreation Attendant $3.25 per hour Debbie Logan Alternate Recreation Attendant $3.25 per hour Matt Gryzlo Alternate Recreation Attendant $3.25 per hour Kristin Carnochar Alternate Recreation Attendant $3.25 per hour Faith Lind Alternate Recreation Attendant $3.25 per hour Robin Rosenberg Alternate Recreation Attendant $3.25 per hour All lifeguards and alternate lifeguards as Alternate Recreation Attendants @ $3.25 per hour Entire staff and alternates as Swim Instructors $12.00/hour r I -5- SEP. 9 1987 290 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications to come before the Board at this time. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No one in attendance wished to speak at this time. THE TOWN CLERK No Reports THE SUPERVISOR At this point, Supervisor Battalia stated that the Board did not get into the work session on capital projects and, since a number of projects would take place next year, they would now adjourn into the work session and then adjourn into Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations. She then asked Jr. Alan Mason where the automated valve proposal stands at the present time. Dr. Mason answered that he has met with the Village of Larchmont Reservoir Committee and they are very favorable to the proposal but as far as the Village of Mamaroneck is concerned, he did not have a firm commitment_.to go before them. ADJOURNMENT Thereafter, there being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned . at 9:05 p.m. Patricia A.: .DCioccio Town Clerk -6- i