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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987_12_02 Town Board Regular Minutes DEC. 21987 351 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 2ND DAY OF DECEMBER 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 :30 pm in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Board: Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Lawrence Lerman Councilman Stephen C. Chapin Also present were: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Carol Acocella, Deputy Town Clerk Edward Lieberman, Counsel to the Town Carmine DeLuca, Town Comptroller P. Thomas Leddy, Highway Superintendent Richard Tortorella, 1st Deputy Fire Chief William, McDermott, 2nd Deputy Fire Chief Arthur Dallas, Police Commissioner RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Board recess into Executive Session in Conference Room A to discuss contracts and matters of the Police Department. 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 pm in the Court Room. CALL TO ATTENTION Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the location of exits as required by law for public gatherings. Dr-SA 2193' December 2, 1987 PRESENTATION -- Joint Town/Village Planning Group Supervisor Battalia stated that members of the Larchmont Village Board were joining us tonight to hear the presentation of the Joint Town/Village Planning Group. She introduced Joseph Shein, Chairman of the Planning Group, who commented that he was pleased to represent the Group. Mr. Shein said that the Planning Group had made a presentation of Phase I of the Master Plan about a year ago and that they have now completed Phase II. Mr. Shein concluded that the committee, consisting of 23 people, had worked diligently on the Master Plan and that he wished to thank them. He then introduced Dan Shuster and Allan Davis, the consulting team for Phase I and II. Mr. Shuster explained that Phase II was completed on schedule, and added that as part of Phase II they had studied the entire length of the Boston Post Road, running from the Village of Mamaroneck line to the City of New Rochelle line. He explained further that the study was to look at that entire corridor in terms of four basic areas: land use; traffic; parking; and aesthetics. He concluded that they had divided the overall study area into five smaller sections to represent what are really five distinct areas within the corridor, which dwelt on the problems and concerns within each. Mr. Shuster then advised that they would try to summarize the report the Board received and added that to begin with Allan Davis would explain the results of the traffic and parking studies and he would end with the land-use and design. Mr. Davis then presented some slides of those areas studied showing the recommended changes for both traffic flow and parking, followed by Mr. Shuster' s slides showing recommended changes to land-use and plantings. A lengthy discussion of the recommended changes ensued with Supervisor Battalia reporting that the Board voted at the last meeting to apply for Urban County funding for this project and that the Village of Larchmont had been asked to join the Town in application. She mentioned that the Board is fully committed to go forward with this project. The Supervisor stated additionally that Elaine Price, who is a present member of the Planning Group and a Councilperson-elect, would be asked to be the Board Liaison to the Planning Group. She also asked Councilman Amlicke to consider becoming a member of this group after his leaving the Board. Councilman Amlicke thanked the Planning Group for the wonderful job they did on this project, and also Mr. Shein, a very effective Chairman, whose leadership brought this to a very successful conclusion within a fairly short period of time. Supervisor Battalia suggested that the Planning Group, at the next meeting, put together for the Town Board what they feel are the appropriate tasks for them to undertake. She went on to thank the group and Mr. Shein for the exemplary job done on this monumental task. (The Phase II Report is on file in the Town Clerk' s office. ) 2 QEc: 2 19x7 December 2, 1987 353 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 9 :40 p.m.in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia Commissioner Thomas R. Amlicke Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Lawrence Lerman Commissioner Stephen C. Chapin 1. Fire Claims Commissioner Silverstone presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on her motion, seconded by Commissioner Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comp- trollers office: AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. $ 1 ,111.52 Brewer Communications, Inc. 10.00 Bernard J. Callahan 5.50 Bernard J. Callahan 5.50 Consolidated Laundries, Inc. 31.00 ESCO 23.36 Friscia' s Deli & Meats 717.49 Mamaroneck Garage 15.00 John E. Henry 71.08 William McDermott 26.68 Lt. W. Premuroso 18.00 Town Mam'k Professional Firefigthers Assoc. 102.18 $ 2, 137.31 There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by Commissioner Silverstone, seconded by Commissioner Amlicke, it was unanimously declared that this meeting be adjourn- ed at 9:50 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - 1988 Preliminary Budget Supervisor Battalia explained that copies of the Preliminary Budget were available to the public for review and asked for a motion to open the Public Hearing. On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and is hereby is, declared open. The Town Clerk presented for the record the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing. Supervisor Battalia asked that Mr. Altieri give the presentation to the Board. Mr. Altieri advised that in accordance with Town Law the Board is here this evening to hold a Public Hearing on the proposed annual 3 DEC. 2 10,07 December 2 , 1987 351 r budget for 1988 and would be required to adopt said budget by December 20th. He stated that on October 21st the Board received the tentative budget, representative of the needs of the operating departments of the Town Government, and that the preliminary budget differs from the tentative budget in that it incorporates those adjustments made by the Town Board and any appropriations decisions relating to outside activities and other programs besides operating departments funded by the Town. He summarized that the overall budget for 1988 is $11,147,245 , and that the budget will require a tax levy of $7,936,945 with revenues other than property taxes totaling $3,210 .300. He cited the tax rate as 101 .55 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation. Mr. Altieri explained further that because of an 64% increase in health insurance premiums the budget had to be increased by $250,000 and, he added, we have initiated a search for comparable alternatives, though our current labor agreements require that the Town provide the present plan, known as the Empire Plan. He remarked that in view of the extremely late notice by the Civil Service Commission, as well as the fact that we are currently negotiating labor contracts, it was really impossible for us to try to reduce the impact of the increase in premiums upon the 1988 budget. Mr. Altieri informed the Board that the salaries listed in the budget are 1987 figures, and that 1988 salaries will not be known until we complete labor negotiations. However, he added, we have made a provision for salary adjustments that may be negotiated and we have added three additional laborer positions in the Highway Department that became necessary after a review of our manpower requirements and the increased workload in that department. He noted that we have experienced much new construction within the Town adding street mileage as well as additional sewer and storm drains requiring maintenance, and that the increased number of homes will add to rubbish, metal and newspaper collection responsibilities. He also noted that the cost of the additional personnel including benefits will be approximately $70,000. He spoke of a major new addition to the debt service of $44,000 , representing debt payment required for the federally mandated sewer project, which is the first phase of a two-part program to eliminate sources of inflow and infiltration into the sanitary sewer system and to replace existing sewers. He went on to say that in 1988 we will also continue to purchase computer equipment under a previously authorized capital project. In conclusion, he stated, he has presented to the Board a comparison of the budget by breaking it down into four major categories: operating expenses, capital appropriations, debt service and interfund transfers, with the largest portion obviously being operating expenses which will increase by $656 ,000 in 1988. He emphasized that it is important to note that 40% of this increase is dedicated to one item, health insurance, a cost we are unable to control. Additionally, he pointed out that within the balance of the increase we have provided for new appropriations to rehabilitate sidewalks, increase street-cleaning capabilities, and better maintain the Town. Mr. Altieri, in final summation, concluded that all the above additions to our service delivery programs have been incorporated into a budget that has increased at about the same value as that of the consumer price index. Supervisor Battalia asked if anyone wished to speak on the budget, after which some discussion ensued. 4 )EC• 197 355 December 2, 1987 The Supervisor reiterated the problem that the Town and other communities are facing due to the enormous increase in health insurance premiums and noted that prior to this increase our budget was 2.9% and is now 6%. She remarked further that we, along with other communities, are looking into alternatives to the Empire Plan. Mr. Joseph Moran suggested that the Town cut back on levels of benefits employees receive. Councilwoman Silverstone replied that municipal employment salaries have traditionally been low but contracts are sweetened by offering extra benefits such as health insurance. Councilman Chapin stated that we are not just looking at the same health plan, we are obviously looking at many alternatives , including a give-back by employees and that eventually a solution will be found. At this time, Supervisor Battalia clarified the funding of the CAP program for tutoring, which would be a matching grant of $6,500 if they come up with 50% of the funds. The Supervisor also reported that she and Councilwoman Silverstone had met with representatives from Central School to discuss the placement of a traffic light on Palmer Avenue and she also commented that an increase in training and quality of traffic enforcers at the site was requested. Therefore, she concluded, the Board should consider placing two crossing guards at that location, one for the purpose of monitoring children walking to school and the other to serve as a traffic controller for vehicles entering and leaving the School, which would require hiring one additional crossing guard at an estimated cost of $5,800. Councilman Lerman reminded the Board that the Committee on the Disabled had a small budgetary request for printing costs and a TTY machine which, if acquired, would allow hearing impaired individuals to call the Town, that the cost of this machine is about $300 dollars and he asked that it be placed in the budget. On motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously agreed to close the public hearing on the budget. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman seconded by Councilman Amlicke it was unanimously: RESOLVED, that the additional school crossing guard and the TTY for the hearing impaired be included in the budget for a total amount of $6,000 . PUBLIC HEARING - Dumping Law Supervisor Battalia requested that Mr. Lieberman explain the purpose of the proposed dumping law. Mr. Lieberman explained that there is presently no law in the Town Code dealing with dumping on public property and the expense of cleaning up such areas. He further explained that he 5 356 December 2, 1987 was charged with the writing of this law to fill that gap, and he proceeded to explain the different sections of the law. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, 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 Notice of Hearing. Supervisor Battalia asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the proposed dumping law. The question was asked if there would be a reward system in the law for a person who turns in a dumper. Supervisor Battalia replied that there was a provision being made for a monetary reward to a person who reports someone dumping, mainly because it is difficult to enforce this law unless citizens jot down license plate numbers, so we are encouraging public participation. A gentleman asked if an individual caught dumping would be responsible for the fine or would it be his company. Mr. Lieberman replied that it would be the driver and then the company could hold him accountable. He added that the company would, in most instances, pay the fine anyway. Supervisor Battalia then asked if anyone wished to address the Board in opposition to this proposed law. There being no response, she asked if any Board members had questions. Councilman Amlicke asked Mr. Lieberman about the origins of the law, to which Mr. Lieberman responded that it was a model law which he had obtained and revised. Councilman Amlicke questioned the definition of garbage and the meaning of combustible materials and asked if it might not be better to have a broader definition. He also objected to the definition of street. A lengthy discussion followed on definitions, leaves left at curbs and/or dumped and the amounts of the fines. Councilman Chapin requested that leaves be specifically addressed within the law. Supervisor Battalia replied that when she asked that this law be written it was to alleviate the problem the Town was experiencing with illegal dumping, not to punish private homeowners who placed their leaves at the curb. Councilman Amlicke requested that the law be put over in order to further define certain aspects such as leaves, and the definitions of certain words. Supervisor Battalia suggested that the law be adopted and should further refinements or additions be warranted, it could be amended. The Supervisor then asked for a motion to close the hearing, and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, the Public Hearing was unanimously declared closed. Thereafter, the following resolution was offered by Councilman Amlicke, who moved for its adoption, seconded by Councilman Lerman, to-wit: RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be adjourned for further revisions and be sent out for another review. 6 357 December 2, 1987 The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Ayes: Lerman, Amlicke Nays: Chapin, Silverstone, Battalia The Resolution was thereupon not adopted. Thereafter, the following resolution was offered by Councilman Chapin, who moved for its adoption, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, to-wit: RESOLVED that the dumping law be adopted as amended. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Ayes: Chapin, Silverstone Battalia Nays: Lerman, Amlicke The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. LOCAL LAW NO. 6-1987 BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck as follows: The Town Code of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby amended by adding thereto a new chapter, entitled "Dumping Law" Section 1. Purposes The Town Board has become aware of a growing problem of the dumping of rubbish and discarded materials on various properties of the Town, including several park and recreation areas, thereby creating unsightly and hazardous conditions, and a drain on the resources of the Town for removal and cleanup of those areas. Section 2. Definitions As used in this law, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: TOWN - The Town of Mamaroneck outside of any Village which area is also known as the unincorporated area of the Town of Mamaroneck. GARBAGE - Putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food and materials such as paper, cardboard, wood, cloth, food cans, glass containers and bottles. REFUSE - All putrescible and non-putrescible solid wastes, except body wastes , including garbage, rubbish and ashes. 7 December 2, 1987 358 RUBBISH - Non-putrescible solid wastes, excluding ashes, consisting of both combustible and non- combustible wastes, such as yard clippings , metals, wood, glass, bedding, crockery, shopping carts, automobiles or parts thereof and similar materials. PERSON - any person, employee, servant, agent, firm, partnership, association, company or organization or entity of any kind. PUBLIC PLACE - Includes parking areas, rights of way, parks, trails, grounds or other public areas. SIDEWALK - The area between the property line and the street. STREET - Includes any public street, roadway, high- way, lane or alleyway. SS 3. No person shall deposit, throw, cast, lay or suffer or permit any other person to deposit, throw, cast or lay any waste, litter, rubbish, refuse, garbage or discarded matter of any type on any street, sidewalk or public place in the Town. SS 4. No person shall abandon or discard or cause or suffer any other person to abandon or discard any article or thing, including but not limited to shopping carts or shopping wagons, baskets, crates, boxes, cartons, yard supplies, automobiles or parts thereof, machinery or equipment, rubbish, refuse or garbage in III any street, sidewalk or public place in the Town. SS 5. No person, being the owner, driver or manager of an automobile or other vehicle and no owner of any receptacle shall deposit, scatter, blow, drop, spill or permit to be deposited, scattered, blown, dropped or spilled any dirt, gravel, sand, clay, loam, stone or building rubbish or materials, shavings, rubbish, litter, waste materials, automobiles or parts thereof, machinery, refuse or garbage therefrom upon any street, sidewalk or public place in the Town. SS 6. Violations and Penalties A. Any person violating any of the provisions of this law as the same may be from time to time amended, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year or by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars, ($1,000 .00) or both. B. Additional Penalties • (1) Violation of this law shall subject the offend- er, for each offense to a civil penalty as II follows: (a) For the first offense, Five Hundred Dollars ($500. ) , or twice the cost of the Town of clearing way the offensive materials, whichever is greater. (b) For a second offense, Seven Hundred-fifty Dollars ($750. ) , or twice the cost to the Town of clearing away the offensive mater- ials, whichever is greater. 8 359 December 2, 1987 (c) For a third and subsequent offenses, One Thousand Dollars ($1,000 . ) , or twice the cost to the Town of clearing away the offensive materials, whichever is greater. C. Each day or part thereof that such violation shall continue shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct violation of the provisions of this law and shall render the offender liable for a separate penalty for each such violation. SS 7. Severability The declaration of any portion of this law by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid shall not invalidate the portion of this law not so declared to be invalid, and the remainder of this law shall remain in full force and effect. SS 8. Effective Date This local Law shall become effective immediately. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Authorization - Engineering Agreement Sewer Rehabilitation Mr. Altieri explained that the Town must initiate the major rehabilitation portion of the federally required sewer project to eliminate sources of inflow and infiltration into the sanitary sewer system and, within this portion, will be constructing a sewer pump station and force main in the area of Baldwin Avenue. Also, he added, we will be replacing a sewer main on Harmon Drive, requiring a separate agreement with another engineering firm. He explained further that the Board has before them the proposed agreement between the Town and O'Brien and Gere, who are proposing an upset price of $232,365 with a total profit of $26,992. He concluded that the estimated cost of construction for the pump station and force main is 2.3 million dollars, and the proposed fee for services by O'Brien and Gere falls within an acceptable range as a percentage of construction costs. Councilman Amlicke asked how we can know that the fee is a reasonable amount to be charged, to which Mr. Altieri replied that it is an upset ceiling price and we may not have to pay the full value of the contract, it could be less but the EPA requires that an upset price be established, meaning that this is their estimate of what the total value of the contract would be. Following some discussion on the project, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to enter into agreement with the Firm of 9 360 December 2, 1987 O'Brien and Gere for construction phase services for the Baldwin Avenue pump station and force main for a total upset price of $232,365. 2. Feasibility Study - Alternate Leaf Composting Site Mr. Altieri explained that earlier this year a meeting had been held between representatives of the Town and Village of Mamaroneck to discuss the potential for establishing an alternate leaf composting site in view of the fact that a federal housing project may be erected on the present site on Taylors Lane. Therefore, we sought alternatives within the area and have identified a site we would like to evaluate. The Village and Town Boards had previously authorized Malcolm Pirnie to prepare a scope of a feasibility study for an alternate site near the New York Thruway in the Village of Mamaroneck Mr. Altieri noted that the site in question is four acres and Malcolm Pirnie will study whether it could be made into a composting site at a reasonable cost and if it would accommodate all of the leaves from the Town and Village. He also noted that since there is rock on the site, the feasibility study will incorporate total blasting that may be required and total rock removal, assuming the entrance and exit would be from Rock Ridge Road in the Village. He reported that they have been asked to establish a drainage program, define any closing costs for the Taylors Lane site, such as DEC requirements and to develop a preliminary construction plan and cost of construction. He clarified that essentially the feasibility study as proposed, for which the Village of Mamaroneck has already authorized for $5,600 . , 40% of the total cost of $14,000. , we would need to authorize the expenditure of $8,400. , 60% of the cost. Councilwoman Silverstone asked if guarantees would be built into the agreement with the Village of Mamaroneck that this compost site will continue as such, to which Mr. Altieri replied that this would be a contingency in the contract. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to enter into an agreement with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. , for the preparation of a feasibility study to evaluate a site for a leaf composting facility to be operated jointly by the Town and Village of Mamaroneck; and be it further RESOLVED that the total estimated cost of the study is $14,000. of which the Town of Mamaroneck' s share is $8 ,400. 10 361 December 2, 1987 3. Authorization - Westchester Joint Water Works Capital Project A-983 Mr. Altieri explained that WJWW would like to construct a 16" water main on Anderson Hill Road in the Town of Harrison for the purpose of selling additional water to the New York American Water Company of Port Chester. He informed that WJWW presently sells to this company, and they have requested that WJWW sell them an additional one million gallons a day. Mr. Altieri explained further that WJWW through it participating communities would pay for the installation of the water main and over a twenty-year period the NY American Water Co. would reimburse the WJWW for the capital expenditure to install the water main at an interest rate of 8 1/2 percent, thereby covering the cost. He went on to say that the reimbursement to WJWW would be a revenue distributed back to the participating communities and that the actual cost of the project is estimated to be $204,400. Additionally, he stated, they would be required to pay for water transmitted throughout the main, one million gallons per day would result in a gross annual revenue of $131,000. Therefore, he concluded, Westchester Joint Water Works is seeking the Town' s approval of this project so that a contract may be awarded for construction, both the Town of Harrison and Village of Mamaroneck have already approved the project. Councilman Amlicke questioned whether this project would be a drain on the water resources within our community. Supervisor Battalia responded that we have a virtual right to draw an unlimited amount of water, and in time of drought we may cease sale of that water. She emphasized that the wholesale sale of water generates a great deal of revenue and keeps our community from having a greater tax rate, and also that our water rates are low in comparison to what some communities pay. A discussion ensued on water rates and water availability. On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby authorizes Westchester Joint Water Works to con- struct a 16" water main on Anderson Hill Road in the Town of Harrison, such water main to cost a total of $204,400. The Town of Mamaroneck share to be $41 ,698. ; and be it further RESOLVED that the Town Board also authorizes the transfer of funds for said capital project A-983. 4. Traffic Committee Recommendations Mr. Altieri stated that the Traffic Committee had discussed at its meeting the exit onto Palmer Avenue from the west high school parking lot, which is dangerous due to visual 11 36' December 2, 1987 obstruction caused by cars parked on Palmer Avenue right to the edge of the exit. He advised that the committee recommends, and the Town Police Department concurs, a "no parking here to corner" ordinance be established between 8 :00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. , the limited hours of restriction to preserve as many parking spaces as possible for overnight parking. He concluded that if the Board so wishes a public hearing could be set to discuss changes to the ordinance. The Board discussed the ramifications of giving up parking spots in that area, with a decision to send the recommendation back to the traffic committee for further study. The Board also recommended that Town officials meet with the State Department of Transportation to study possible improvements to the Palmer and Weaver intersection, which hopefully would help alleviate traffic through Howell Park. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to meet with the State Department of Transportation to discuss possible changes to the intersection on Weaver Street and Palmer Avenue. At this time the order of the Agenda was changed and the Board took up item No. 6 under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN. 6 . Discussion - Request for Extension of Time Proposed Community Residential Facility Supervisor Battalia explained that the Town had received notice on November 15th that Search for Change had located a site on Moran Place in which they wished to have a community residential facility, and shortly thereafter, held a public information meeting at which time representatives of the agency proposing the site answered questions and made public the details of their proposal. She added that, at the time, a number of people in attendance requested that the Board consider seeking an extension of time, December 28th being the last day to decide on this site, as the State mandates that decisions must be made within 40 days. Supervisor Battalia explained further that the Site Selection Committee is of the opinion that they will be unable to complete their tasks in the appointed period of time, because we did lose Thanksgiving week and we do have Hanukkah, Christmas and New Years coming. She concluded that the Town Attorney discussed the procedure for seeking an extension and she had received information that if an extension is granted it is usually granted toward the end of the allotted period so this Board should therefore have two calendars set in the event an extension is not granted we will then be in a position to meet their time frame 12 363 December 2 , 1987 Councilman Lerman remarked that after having listened to what the neighbors had to say, he felt more time was needed for the Site Selection Committee to have the involvement necessary in order to complete the study, which the Board should have before reaching any decision and he agreed upon requesting an extension. After a lengthy discussion, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Attorney to imple- ment the procedure necessary to apply for an extension of time in which a decision must be made on the group-home site at 56 Moran Place. Supervisor Battalia requested that the Board also put aside a date in December in the event that the extension is not granted, and it was the consensus of the Board that December 22nd be the date that the Board would meet. At this time the regular order of the agenda was resumed and item #5 under AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN was taken up. 5. Discussion - Memo from County Legislator Galef - Re: Refuse District # 1 Supervisor Battalia informed the Board that there will be a public hearing on an increase in fees in the refuse district, but the information is sketchy and she believes we should have received other notice and more information from someone who heads up the district. Councilwoman Silverstone replied that the charging of fees seemed disproportionate and should be protested. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously decided to protest this increase and request that more information be received. 7. Salary Authorization - Recreation Pursuant to a memo from William Zimmerman, Superintendent of Recreation, on motion of Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously, 13 December 2, 1987 364 RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1987 Town Budget, payment of salary is authorized to the following: Margaret O'Neill, Alternate Cashier, Hommocks Ice Rink, $9/hr, effective retroactive to 11/20/87. Jerimiah Riggins, Custodian Hommocks Ice Rink, $6/hr, effective retroactive to 11/20/87. Genise Latona, Alternate Key Person, Hommocks Pool, $3.25/hr, effective 12/2/87. Douglas Berkowitz , Alternate Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $3.50/hr, effective 12/2/87. Arthur Morgan, Alternate Recreation Assistant, Youth Hockey, $12/hr, effective retroactive to 11/21/87. James Isaccson, Recreation Assistant, Youth Hockey, $3.50/hr effective 12/5/87. Dustin Brady, Recreation Assistant, Youth Hockey, $3.50/hr, effective 12/5/87. Debbie Wood, Recreation Assistant, Teen Center, $25/session, effective 12/5/87. William Treacy, Recreation Assistant, Teen Center, $25/session, effective 12/5/87. Greg Smith, Recreation Assistant, Friday Night Baseball, $30/session, effective 12/5/87. Gregory Johanson, Alternate Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $5.15/hr, effective 12/2/87. Lynn Stern, Alternate Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $5.00/hr, effective 12/2/87. Alan McLeod, Recreation Assistant, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $3.50/hr, effective 12/4/87. Melanie Becker, Alternate Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $5/hr, effective 12/5/87 . Supervisor Battalia informed the Board that OASIS is temporarily ceasing operation and moved that the Board thank Benita Marks and her committee for the tremendous effort they put forth on the program, seconded by Councilman Lerman the resolution was unanimously approved. 14 365 December 2, 1987 PROCLAMATION Freedom Sunday for Soviet Jewry WHEREAS, Thousands of Jews who live in the Soviet Union are denied the basic human right to be reunited with their families abroad, or to practice their religion and perpetuate their cultural traditions freely in the USSR; and WHEREAS, A summit meeting of historic significance between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev will take place beginning December 7, 1987 at which the subject of human rights will be discussed along with arms control; and WHEREAS, Tens of thousands of concerned Americans will gather in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, December 6th to demonstrate their support for Soviet Jewry's right to freedom, and to encourage the Soviet Leader to show that "glasnost" is more than a slogan by eliminating all barriers to such freedom. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Dolores A. Battalia, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, do hereby declare Sunday, December 6, 1987, as FREEDOM SUNDAY FOR SOVIET JEWS! DOLORES A. BATTALIA SUPERVISOR, TOWN OF MAMARONECK ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Chapin, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 11:55 p.m. at which time the Town Board adjourned into Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to personnel. Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk 15