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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988_02_03 Town Board Regular Minutes 029 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 1988 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 Bord was called to order by Supervisor Battalia at 6 :30 p.m. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Board Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Stephen C. Chapin Councilwoman Elaine Price Councilman Henry Korn Also present were: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Edward M. Lieberman, Counsel to the Town P. Thomas Leddy, Highway Superintendent WORK SESSION - Strategic Planning At this time the Board recessed to Conference Room A of the Town Center for the purpose of discussing strategic planning. 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 contract negotiations and sale of property. Thereafter, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Executive Session at 8: 15 p.m. RECONVENE REGULR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Battalia at 8:20 p.m. in the Court Room. 029 CALL TO ATTENTION Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the location of exits as required by law for public gatherings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of November 18, 1987, December 2, 1987 and December 16, 1987 were presented and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, y S verstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, were unanimously approved as corrected. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 8 :45 p.m. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Stephen C. Chapin Commissioner Elaine Price Commissioner Henry Korn 1. Fire Claims Commissioner Korn presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Silverstone, 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 Comptroller' s office: AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. $ 502.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. 111.;00 Caruso's Film Service 23.55 Brewers 31.10 Brewers 50.68 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 124.75 Forrest Hills 795.00 Halpin Fire Equip. , Inc. 658.07 Larchmont Auto Parts Dist. , Inc. 85.00 Larchmont Auto Parts Dist. , Inc. 12.90 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 1,032.56 New Rochelle Water Co. 140.23 Portronix 5.00 Proftech 20.80 Michael J. Acocella 150.00 Highpoint Marketing Corp. 31.20 Larchmont Auto Parts Dist. , Inc. 33.00 William McDermott 26.76 William McDermott 81.92 Multiplier Industries Corp. • 250.00 New England Uniform 430.00 NYNEX 9.00 Proftech 14.69 Spiro-Wallach Co. , Inc. 58.00 -Richard J. Tortorella 77.76 Town of Mamaroneck Prof. Fire Fighters Assoc. 102.18 $ 4,857.15 2 February 3, 1988 03D There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously declared that this meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1 . Appointments - Planning Board On recommendation by Councilwoman Price and on her motion, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Jim Romeo of 4 South Ridge Road, is hereby appointed to the Planning Board to serve out the unexpired term of Mary Carlson who has resigned. 2. Authorization - Gardens Lake Dredging The Supervisor commended the Town Administrator, Steve Altieri, for a job well done and asked if he was making the presentation tonight. Mr. Altieri briefly reviewed the three alternatives discussed at the previous meeting, including cost analysis, advantages and disadvantages of each alternative. He went on to state that having studied this project for almost one year and reviewing all the issues addressed, it has been recommended that the trenching alternative should be chosen for this project. He enumerated that this alternative provides the greatest amount of flexibility and insures that the project may continue one it begins, it provides a guaranteed site, is less sensitive to the weather allowing completion in the shortest period of time, the material has proved to be environmentally acceptable and finally, this alternative is the least expensive. Thereafter, a somewhat lengthy discussion ensued on the three alternatives, with a decision that the project should begin at this time and not be postponed any longer. On motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilman Korn, it was unanimously agreed that Alternative one take place and a site for hauling of the material be sought so that should it become impossible, Alternative two can be enacted. At this time, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to begin the projects, and to enter into agreement with Malcolm Pirnie, Engineers, to handle surveys, permits and related work at a cost of $23,000. 3 February 3, 1988 031 3. Traffic Committee Recommendations The Administrator explained that the Traffic Committee had studied the area of Palmer Avenue and the High School Exit and recommended that a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER ordinance be established at this location. The Administrator advised that the Traffic Committee had investigated the matter of automobiles parked on Rockland Avenue near the Badger Day Camp where there is a slight hill and vehicles traveling in either direction are unable to see oncoming traffic, which requires crossing the double yellow line while passing the parked vehicles. Mr. Altieri noted that the inability to see oncoming traffic at the crest of the hill on Rockland Avenue near Badger Day Camp, combined with having parked vehicles on either side of Rockland Avenue, creates a potentially dangerous situation, and the Traffic Committee has recommended that parking be prohibited at all times on Rockland Avenue near the Badger Day Camp. Thereafter, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets February 24, 1988 as the date for a Public Hearing on a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER ordinance for the area of Palmer Avenue and the Mamaroneck High School Exit; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets February 24, 1988 as the date for a Public Hearing on prohibiting parking at all times on Rockland Avenue near the Badger Day Camp; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized to publish in The Daily Times, the Notice of said Hearing as required by law. At this time the Administrator mentioned that the Traffic Committee also recommended changing the YIELD signs at the intersection of Avon and Dundee, as well as Winged Foot and Rockland to STOP signs. On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets February 24, 1988 as the date for a Public Hearing to amend Local Law 1-1965 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck, Chapter 81-7 which designates YIELD signs at the intersection of Avon Road and Dundee Road, and at the intersection of Winged Foot Drive and Rockland Avenue, to be designated as STOP signs; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is authorized to publish in The Daily Times, the Notice of said Hearing as required by law. 4 February 3, 1988 4. Authorization - Collective Bargaining Agreement-United Firefighters Association The Administrator explained that a three-year contract running from January 1, 1988 through December 31, 1990 contained a 5 1/2% increase for 1988, a 5% increase for 1989, a 5% increase for 1990 and specified that Lieutenants would receive an additional $500 to their base salary and that the probationary period would be changed from 26 weeks to 52 weeks. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the United Firefighters Association. 5. Authorization - Waiver of Building Permit Fees The Administrator stated that at the last Town Board Meeting, the Board had authorized the award of contracts TA-88-1 for an addition to the VAC building and Contract TA-88-2 for renovation of the third-floor office space at the Town Center, and according to New York State Building Codes as well as to maintain better records of construction, contractors for these projects are to submit building permit applications. Mr. Altieri recommended, however, that the fees for these permits be waived in view of the fact that this construction is being performed for the Town. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby waives the fees for the necessary building permits for Contract TA-88-1, Addition to VAC building and for Contract TA-88-2, Renovation of third-floor office space. 6 . Discussion of Land Trust Some discussion ensued on recommendations of the Supervisor that a land trust fund be established in order to purchase available land sites for use by the Town 7 . Authorization - Bond Resolution Inflow and Infiltration Project The Administrator explained that work has begun under Contract TA-87-6 and it is therefore necessary to borrow funds for payment due the consulting engineers and the contractor. Thereafter, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby authorizes the Town's bonding counsel to prepare appropriate resolutions for the borrowing of funds for Contract #TA-87-6 Inflow and Infiltration correction. The total project will be 5 February 3, 1988 033 $1,200,000 which is broken down as follows: Construction Bid - - - - $ 899,788 Engineering Services - - 192,000 Contingency 108 ,212 TOTAL $1,200,000 At this time the order of the agenda was changed and the Adnministrator presented a proposal to the Board for a resolution. The Administrator proposed the use of Form LJ-1, used by the County for procedures of salary authorizations, promotions, new hiring and transfers, explaining that the form provides quite a bit of information relating to the employee and would streamline the system which presently is creating too much paperwork. He made note that once the Board had approved a salary authorization, for instance, the form would then be transmitted to the Comptroller's office and they could then program the salary. Thereafter, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that the Personnel Transaction Form -Local Jurisdictions be adopted for use by the Town. At this time the regular order of the agenda was resumed and Item #8 under AFFAIRS OF THE tOWN was taken up. III8. Salary Authorizations - School Crossing Guard - Recreation - Highway The Administrator requested approval for the hiring of two laborers for the Highway Department to replace those promoted at the last Board Meeting and on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the hiring of Alberto Cirillo to the position of Laborer in the Highway Department at an annual salary of $17,500; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the hiring of Chris Baviello to the position of Laborer in the Highway Department at an annual salary of $17,500 . Mr. Altieri noted that the Police Department had requested the hiring of a substitute school crossing guard to be used in the event of a shortage or absence and, on motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the hiring of Fortunato Tallevi to the position of substitute School Crossing Guard for the Police Department at a salary of $31/per diem. 6 February 3, 1988 Q 4 Pursuant to a memo from William Zimmermann, Superintendent of Recreation, and on motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1988 Town Budget, authorization is hereby granted for payment of salary to the following: Jane Wiendenhoft, Assistant Coach, Hommocks Pool, $5.00/hour, effective 1/19/88; Bill Korchin, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $3.50/hour effective 1/29/88 9 . Establish Capital Project as follows: a) Police Vehicles and Administration Vehicles b) Addition to VAC Building As per memo from the office of the Administrator, on motion by Councilman Korn, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the use of funds in the amount of $66,000 toward the purchase of four police vehicles and one administration vehicle, all of which has been appropriated into the 1988 budget; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the use of funds in the amount of $60,000 to be used for the addition to the Volunteer Ambulance Corps building, which has been appropriated into the 1988 budget. 10. Designation of Delegate to Association of Towns Annual Meeting On motion by Supervisor Battalia, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Town Clerk, Patricia DiCioccio, be designated to attend the Annual Business Sessions of the Association of Towns of the State of New York Annual Meeting, to be held in New York City, on February 17, 1988 and to cast the vote of the Town of Mamaroneck pursuant to Section 6 of Article III of the Constitution and By-Laws of said Association of Towns. 7 February 3, 1988 0 PROCLAMATIONS - American History Month - Black History Month Supervisor Battalia presented a Proclamation for American History Month, which was read by Councilwoman Price and is entered into these minutes on page 9. Supervisor Battalia presented a Proclamation for Black History Month, which was read by the Town Clerk and is entered into these minutes on page 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no written or oral communications to come before the Board at this time. THE TOWN CLERK Reports The Town Clerk submitted the Monthly Report of the Town Clerk's office IIIfor the Month of January 1988. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Town Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned in memory of Mr. Ferris Faulkner, husband of Mary Ellen Faulkner of the Town Staff, at 11 :15 p.m. Town Clerk Patricia A. DiCioccio 1 8 February 3, 1988 0'40 Pr). (-NIG\ j C.) 6a f\r'\ 9 r . February 3, 1988 I 1 1 çr \ <\ A A a----\--\ r I I 10