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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987_10_21 Town Board Regular Minutes 322 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER 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 Thomas R. Amlicke Councilman Lawrence A. Lerman Councilman Stephen C. Chapin Also present were: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Carol A. Acocella, Deputy Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Edward Lieberman, Counsel to the Town Carmine DeLuca, Comptroller Arthur T. Dallas, Police Commissioner On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that the Board recess into Executive Session in Conference Room A. Discussion on matters of personnel was held and the Board then convened into a work session and held discussions on Strategic Planning and application to Urban County. Thereafter, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Executive Session at 8:25 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. CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the location of exits as required by law for public gatherings. -1- -- OCT. 2.7:ige7t 323 At this time the order of the agenda was changed and the Supervisor announced that item #8 under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN would be taken up. 8. Salary Authorizations - (a) Recreation Department (b) Police Department (c) Building Department (d) Senior Citizen Director (b) Police Department The Town Administrator stated that there_isccurrently-a vacancy for the position of Sargeant in the Police Department and called on Commissioner Dallas for his recommendation to the Board. The Commissioner requested salary authorization for the civil service promotion of Detective Robert Koziak to the rank of probationary sargeant of police at an annual salary of $39,320. He explained that this selection involved an extensive review of Koziak's performance, experience and abilities following two years service with the New York City Police Force, joining the Town in October of 1982. He added that Robert served in._uniform and in an undercover capacity where he was officially recognized for outstanding investigation in work against narcotic and criminal larceny experiences, and in 1986 he was assigned to the Detective Division where he performed with distinction and success in bringing justice to a major narcotics supplier operating within the Town. He added further that Robert is_ currently completing under- graduate work for a degree in accounting, that he and his wife, Maria, are homeowners in Hawthorne, New York where they raise two daughters. The Commissioner concluded by presenting Robert Koziak to the Council members and to the Supervisor, who then proceeded to swear him in as Sargeant. Commissioner Dallas then presented Officer Steven Cassiero and explained that following five years of service with the Westchester County Department of Corrections where he was a member of the elite tactical unit, he was-:appointed:i,to_the Town in March 1985, and in August of that year safely effected the sole apprehension of a nighttime. burglar. He added that Steven has constantly :demonstrated. sound -judgement,.._decisiveness, job enthusiasm and a high level of sophistication in technical and investigative skills, and is a graduate of the University of Baltimore, finishing third in his class at the Police Academy. The Commissioner concluded by added that Steven and his wife, Marie, are homeowners in Mamaroneck where they raise their daughter, Stephanie. At this time, Commissioner Dallas introduced the_following five officers appointed to the,Department_--in April of this year: Martin Pfeiffer, Dominic Forti, Jr. , Sabbatino Delango, Jason Lassiter and Linda Carozza. The Supervisor asked if any family members_were present to which the Commissioner responded yes. Councilwoman Silverstone commented that she wished to compliment the Commissioner on how well the officers were turned out and how snappy they looked in uniform, which was followed by applause. -_ Thereafter, on motion duly made and seconded the resolutions for appointments were unanimously passed. At this time the regular order of the agenda was resumed and the PUBLIC HEARING on parking restrictions was taken up. -2- OCT2 W 324 PUBLIC HEARING - Parking Restrictions-Daymon_:Terrace & Forest Avenue -Huguenot The Supervisor asked the Administrator to explain the nature of the first:public_ hearing. Mr. Altieri explained that during the summer months the Police Department worked with the PTA and Principal of Murray Avenue School with respect to providing safety for children walking to school from Weaver Street. He reported the problems and explained briefly the steps taken and and recommendations of the Traffic Committee. illAt this time, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearings_be, and _ they=hereby..are,-declared open. The Town Clerk presented for the record the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing. The Supervisor asked if anyone cared to address the Board, in favor or in opposition. Mrs. Gordon, a resident, asked why the "no parking" area would consist of four car lengths since the school community only requested three, and whether this was a recommendation of the Traffic Committee. Mr. Altieri responded that at the time the Traffic Committee was studying the proposal, the Police Department was also at the site and that they felt four lengths would be safer. Another resident asked how important the four spaces might be on an open-school night, to which Mrs. Siegel commented that the school couuuunity had strived for a balance between safety for the children and not losing more spaces than necessary, but that the loss of any space III would impact more during the day, mainly at pick-up time, than during the evening. Another resident stated that though there is a severe traffic problem and every space taken away adds to it, the interest of safety is the priority, although forty feet seems unnecessary. Councilwoman Silverstone then suggested thirty feet, and advised that if this proposal goes back to the Traffic Committee it would be in__early.November, it would not get back to this Board until late November, and with publishing regulations and the ten-day notice requirement for public hearings, probably would not be heard again until December and, she emphasized, this is an immediate. safety problem. Everyone seemed to agree on this and the Supervisor asked if there were any further questions. She then asked if anyone cared to second Councilwoman Silverstone's proposal of thirty feet, which was seconded by Councilman Lerman and was then unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town • of Mamaroneck, by virtue of the authority granted to it, does hereby establish the following regulation: No Parking shall be permitted on the west side of Daymon Terrace for a distance of thirty feet south of the corner of Forest Avenue and Daymon Terrace; III 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 Supervisor then asked the Administrator to explain the nature of the second public hearing concerning three-hour parking on -3- -,OCR - - f 325 Huguenot Drive. Mr. Altieri explained the concern by residents over all-day parking by commuters, the review of the Traffic Committee and Police Department and their recommendations. The Supervisor then asked if anyone wished to address either in favor or opposition. There being no comments, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously III RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town ' : . of Mamaroneck, by virtue of the authority granted to it, does hereby establish the • following regulation: Three Hour Parking shall be allowed on the following street. within.__the_Town of Mamaroneck between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday with the exception of holidays: Huguenot Drive; . 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. • Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the Public Hearing was declared closed. III AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments - Cable TV Advisory Committee - Site Selection Committee Councilman Amlicke stated that as liaison to the Cable TV Board of Control, he felt that Mary Anne Sullivan, who has been a member of the Advisory Committee since its inception, has done such an excellent job and in that capacity she should be reappointed. On Councilman Amlicke's motion, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mary Ann Sullivan,df 24 Glen Eagles Drive, Town, be reappointed to a two-year term on the Advisory Committee to the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Cable TV Board of Control. Thereafter, on motion by Supervisor Battalia, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Eleanor Katz of 52 Moran Place, Village of Larchmont, be appointed to the Site Selection Committee. -4- 326 2. Submission of Tentative Budget - 1988 The Town Administrator reported that the tentative budget for fiscal 1988 reflects the requirements of the Town's operating departments to continue current levels of service, the budget as proposed, also incorporates recommendations for increasing certain services and programs. He added that during the next several weeks the Town will be holding III public work sessions with outside agencies and Town departments and that an overview of the 1988 budget calls for a total of $10,899,825, which is an increase of $52Q,000 over 1987. He added further that after the application of revenues and unreserved funds the net tax levy will be $7,694,525 which is an increase of $275,760 and that the required tax rates under this budget for the General Town will be $5.40, an increase of .25c and the rate for Part Town will be $98.45, an increase of $2.55. He also explained that all salaries listed are 1987 salaries and the Town's three collective bargaining periods will expire on December 31, 1987 and by the end of this month negotiations with the three bargaining units will have begun but, however, there is a provision for salary adjustments that may be negotiated. He concluded that the only portion missing from the tentative budget is the 1988 capital project which is still under review, and after recommendations of the CZM, the Board will receive toward the end of November the preliminary budget, at which time there will be more detail. Councilwoman Silverstone asked how the budget was prepared and Mr. Altieri responded that it was typed on the computer. Councilwoman Silverstone commented that she felt the Town Clerk should be issued a purple heart for bravery_for_ . introducing the first budget on the computer. She congratulated Pat DiCioccio and added that a telegram should be sent to Mr. Gasparini to let him know. Thereafter, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby acknowledge the presentation of the Tentative Budget and approves it as the Preliminary Budget of this Town for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of January 1988, the itemized statement of estimated revenues and expenditures hereto attached and made a part of this resolution; and be it further RESOLVED, that such Preliminary Budget shall be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk where it shall be available for inspection by any interested persons, at all reasonable hours. 1987 1988 Net Change III Total Appropriations 10,379,115 10,899,825 520,710 Net Tax Levy* 7,418,765 7,694,525 275,760 Required Tax Rates General Town 5.15 5.40 .25 Part Town 95.90 98.45 2.55 *Net tax levy is that amount to be collected through property taxes after application of other revenues and reserve funds. -5- 327 3. Authorization - Transfer of Funds-Study of Bonnie Briar Property A memorandum from the Town Administrator reported that the Board had received a scope .of_study for the Bonnie Briar property and the matter was deferred from the last Board meeting since a price cost of the study had not been obtained. The Administrator advised that since that time he had spoken with Dan Shuster, who indicated that the cost of this study would be $9,000 and that a resolution was required to transfer funds in this amount. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to transfer funds in the amount of $9,000 from the unexpended balance for the purpose of conducting a study of all Country Club properties. 4. Authorization- Cooperative Agreement-Urban County Program Pursuant to a memo from the Administrator explaining that in past years the Town has participated in the Urban County program which involves the distribution of Federal Community Development Funds for projects meeting certain criteria as set by the Federal Government and the County of Westchester, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the Urban County Cooperative Agreement between the County of Westchester and the Town of Mamaroneck, in order to participate in the Urban County program for 1988. 5.. Resolution - Westchester Joint Water Works - Fire Hydrants Mr. Altieri explained that the Westchester Joint Water Works, in order to improve fire protection service, began a program of upgrading the fire hydrant system from the older four-inch feed to a six-inch feed which is known to be a more efficient system of feeding from the water main to the hydrant. He concluded that in the past this improvement was made when an existing hydrant was defective and each time an older fire hydrant was upgraded, the Water Works would have to go before the Board to seek approval and, since this became cumbersome and time-consuming, they are seeking a blanket approval to expend up to $3,000 when they wish to replace a hydrant using the older feed system. On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Administrator to execute approval for an expenditure of up to $3,000 for the upgrading of fire hydrants within the Town of Mamaroneck by the Westchester Joint Water Works. -6- OCT. 2 1 19 323- 6. Authorization for Use of Town Center-Larchmont Historical Society The Administrator introduced a proposed letter of agreement between the Town and the Larchmont Historical Society for their use of space on the third floor as was previously discussed and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into agreement with the Larchmont Historical Society for use of certain space on the third floor of the Town Center as per the conditions as outlined below: (1) The Society will maintain the premises in a clean and orderly manner; (2) The Society will assist the Town with the storage and cataloguing of its old Town records; (3) The Society will maintain a revolving display of historical artifacts at a location or locations to be determined by the Town; (4) Utilities and services to the premises shall be provided for by the Town of Mamaroneck; (5) The Society shall maintain fire, casualty and liability insurance on the premises to be occupied hereunder and will hold the Town, its agents, servants, employees and guests harmless: and..will_indemnify and defend the Town, its agents, servants, employees and guests for any and all accidents, damages or claims which shall occur as a result of the Society's occupation and operation of the premises described herein. The Town shall be named as co-insured on any and all certificates of insurance to be carried by the society; and (6) The occupancy being granted herein shall be subject to the right of the Town or the Society to terminate said occupancy upon 150 days notice of intention to terminate to the other party, said notice to be given in writing. -7- I `nt? 329 7. Bond Resolution - Inflow and Infiltration Project The following resolution was offered by Councilwoman Silverstone who moved for its adoption, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, to-wit: BOND RESOLUTION DATED OCTOBER 21, 1987. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,401,431 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN INFLOW AND INFILTRATION PROJECT FOR SEWER DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK. WHEREAS, pursuant to proceedings heretofore duly had and taken in accordance with the provisions of Section 202-b of the Town • Law, and more particularly an order dated October 21, 1987, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, has determined it be in the public interest to increase and improve the facilities of Sewer District No. 1 at a maximum estimated cost of $1,401,431; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide funding for such project; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,. Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of the increase and improvement of the facilities of Sewer District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, consisting of the construction of an inflow and infiltration project for the purpose of eliminating the inflow and infiltration of storm water into a sanitary sewer system for Sewer District No. 1, there are hereby authorized to be issued $1,401,431 serial bonds of said Town pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of such specific object or purpose is $1,401,431 and that the plan for the financing thereof shall consist of the issuance of the $1,401,431 serial bonds of said Town authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. Further details pertaining to said bonds will be prescribed in a further resolution or resolutions of this Town Board; and Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is forty years, pursuant to subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. -8- 0 gigrt 3'30 Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 5. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. Section 6. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be _ complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 7. This resolution which takes effect immediately shall be published in full in The Daily Times, the official newspaper, together with the notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Dolores A. Battalia VOTING aye Caroline Silverstone VOTING aye Thomas R. Amlicke VOTING aye Lawrence A. Lerman VOTING aye Stephen C. Chapin VOTING aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. -9- 331 At this time the order of the Agenda was changed and an added item was taken up. Added Item - Authorization to open money market account. Upon request by Comptroller Carmine DeLuca for authorization to open a money market account with Marine Midland Bank for the general fund, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby authorize the Town Comptroller to open a General Fund Savings Account at Marine Midland Bank with the authorized signatures of the Supervisor, Comptroller and any combination of the Deputy Supervisor, Deputy Comptroller and Assistant to the Comptroller; and be it further RESOLVED, that hereafter all deposits and withdrawals shall be authorized when signed by signature or facsimile signature of any combination of the above. At this time the regular order of the Agenda was resumed and Item #8 under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was again taken up. 8. Salary Authorizations - (a) Recreation Department (b) Police Department (taken up earlier) (c) Building Department (d) Senior Citizen Director (a) Recreation Department Pursuant to a memo from William Zimmermann, Superintendent of Recreation and 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: Richard Rella, Sr. Recreation Leader,. Open House, $35.00/session, retroactive to 10/16/87; Dean Reban, Sr. Recreation Leader, Open House, $35.00/session, retroactive to 10/16/87; James Grieco, Sr. Recreation Leader, Open House, $30.00/session, retroactive to 10/16/87; Faith Lind, Recreation Assistant, Open House, $12.00/session, retroactive 10/16/87; All pool personnel, Assistant Swim Team Coaches, $5.00/hour; Ralph Powers, Rink Installation/Skate Guard, $4.00/hour, effective retroactive to 10/16/87. -10- 1967 332 (b) Police Department (This item was taken up earlier in the meeting) (c) Building Department Pursuant to a memo from the Administrator reporting that two years ago the Board authorized an appropriation for hiring an Assistant Building Inspector, but that the availability of someone was significantly reduced by a high level of building activity within the County, on motion by Councilwoman i woman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin. it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to appoint Richard Carroll of Mamaroneck, to the position of Assistant Building Inspector at an annual salary of $28,200. (d) Senior Citizen Director A memo from the Administrator explained that over the last six to eight months there has been concern over activity and vitality of the Larchmont Senior Center program and Elaine Samuels, prior to her retirement, felt the time had come for the Town and Village of Larchmont to consider hiring a part-time person to direct the Senior Center program each and every day. The Director would be in attendance from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and would be responsible for seeing to the day-to-day needs of the program, establishment of new programs and working with the Senior Council for input on program development. Mr. Altieri reported that the annual salary would be $10,000 and the Town would pay 60% and the Village of Larchmont 40%, the 60/40 formula for cost apportionment for the Director's salary being identical to the apportionment of all other costs relating to the senior program. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to appoint Ann Frimmet to the position of Part-time Director of the Senior Center, at an annual salary of $10,000, 60% of which will be paid by the Town and 40% to by paid by the Village of Larchmont. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications to come before the Board at this time, and no one wished to address the Board at this time. -11- s2 1• 333 THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk submitted the Report of the Clerk's Office for the month of September. THE SUPERVISOR No Report REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL No Reports ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Town Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:50 P.m. Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk -12-