HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984_03_21 Town Board Regular Minutes 074
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 21ST DAY
OF MARCH 1984 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM AND THE
AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE,
TOWN OF MAMARONECK.
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by
Supervisor Battalia at 7:35 P.M. in the Auditorium.
Present were the following, representing all members of the
Board:
Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia
Councilman Lee H. Bloom
Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke
Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone
Councilman Lawrence A. Lerman
Town Administrator, Stephen V. Altieri, was also present.
On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board immediately recess
into Executive Session in the Council Room
to discuss personnel metters.
The Board discussed Joint Sanitation Commission Personnel and
following the discussion, it was the consensus that the matter
should be referred to the Commission.
The Board then reviewed resumes of candidates for appointments
to the Committee on the Disabled, Human Rights Commission, and
the Zoning Board.
On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilwoman
Silverstone, the Executive Session was unanimously adjourned.
CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits
Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the location
of exits in the Auditorium as required by law for public gatherings.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at
8:25 P.M. in the Auditorium.
Present were the following, representing all members of the
Commission:
Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia
Commissioner Lee H. Bloom
Commissioner Thomas R. Amlicke
_ Commissioner Caroline Silverstone
' r' Commissioner Lawrence A. Lerman
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Also present were:
Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk
Carol A. Acocella, Deputy Town Clerk
. Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Steven M. Silverberg, Counsel to the Town
Gordon Albert, First Deputy Chief
P. Thomas Leddy, Highway Superintendent
William Paonessa, Building Inspector
1. Claims
Commissioner Lerman presented fire claims for authorization of
payment and following his notation about an adjustment to the
list of fire claims, and on his motion, which was 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 $ 3,465.00
Printcraft, Inc. 36.70
AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. 4.15
Con Edison 2.00
Con Edison 3.00
Con Edison 41.74
Dri-Chem Extinguisher Corp. 169.70
Dri-Chem Extinguisher Corp. 32.00
ESCO (Exterminating Services) 18.24
Group Health Insurance 146.64
New York Telephone Co. 9.00
Portronix, Inc. 305.50
Town of Mamaroneck Professional
Fire Fighters Association 102.18
Uniform Rental 25.96
Lieutenant Kenneth Valle 48.58
Chief Douglas Fletcher 80.00
Economy Uniforms 129.90
Dri-Chem Extinguisher Corp. 75.10
$ 4.695.39
2. Other Business
Nicholas Condro addressed the Board regarding the hiring of a
new fire fighter. Clarifications were made by the Administrator
and the Supervisor as to Mr. Condro's status on the existing
Westchester County Eligibility list for fire fighter.
Councilman Amlicke thanked the Administrator for the report he
had requested and continued to inquire about other businesses
that repair fire apparatus in the area. Excelsior's excellent
reputation and convenient location was emphasized.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Commission, on
motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Amlicke, it
was unanimously declared that this meeting be adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
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RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
At this time, on motion duly made and seconded, it was
unanimously resolved that the regular meeting be reconvened.
PUBLIC HEARING: Special Permit Application - Northville Gasoline
Station
On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman
Amlicke, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the public hearing be,
and is, hereby declared open.
The Town Clerk presented for the record the Affidavits of
Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing.
A brief discussion followed Building Inspector William
Poanessa's explanation of the purpose of the application which
is to alter the existing facilities at the Northville Gasoline
Station to provide for the sale of diesel fuel. Raymond
Muldowney, Area Supervisor for Northville, further elaborated
on the proposed plans.. Although the Supervisor stated, as
reported by the Police Chief, that there have been no major
traffic problems in the area of the gasoline station or
complaints from neighbors, not are any anticipated, both
Councilmen Amlicke and Bloom made references to the misleading
one-way sign on the property. Mr. Muldowney stated that he would
follow up on that metter.
-Since no one else wished to address the Board either in favor
or against the application, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone,
seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the public hearing be,
and it hereby is, declared closed.
Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman
Amlicke, the following resolution was unanimously adopted on a
roll-call vote:
Supervisor Dolores Battalia Aye
Councilman Lee Bloom Aye
Councilman Thomas Amlicke Aye
Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Aye
Councilman Lawrence Lerman Aye
Whereas, the Northville Gasoline Station has
submitted an application and accompanying plans
for alterations to the existing facilities to
provide for the sale of diesel fuel, located at
2515-17 Boston Post Road in the Town of Mamaroneck,
on the premises known as Block 504, Parcel 101
and 121 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of
Mamaroneck;
and
Whereas, a Public Hearing was duly called by this
Board for this meeting pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance;
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and
WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, and
application and finds that conditions and standards
required by the Zoning Ordinance for Special Permits
have been met;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that pursuant to the recommendations of
the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board, the application
of Northville Gasoline Station for the Special Permit
so as to allow the alterations to the existing facilities
to provide for the sale of diesel fuel located on
Boston Post Road, Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby granted.
The Building and Plumbing Inspector of the Town of
Mamaroneck is authorized to issue a Special Permit
for said alterations as shown on the plans accompanying
the application for the aforementioned changes,
provided that the proposed alterations conform in all
respects to the terms of the application and of the
Special Permit, and is in strict compliance with all
Codes of the Town of Mamaroneck.
PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Local Law No. 2-1984 - "Tax Exemptions
for Certain Improvements to Aid the Physically
Disabled"
On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke,
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 Counsel to the Town, Steven Silverberg,
to explain the purpose of considering enactment of this local law.
He explained the provisions and recommended the adoption of the
local law as did Councilmen Bloom and Lerman. Supervisor
Battalia referred to her discussion with Gerard Dapolito of
Murray Avenue and explained his views on this subject since he
could not attend this hearing because of his disability.
Thereupon, since there was no further discussion on this matter,
on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be,
and it hereby is, declared closed.
Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman
Lerman, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote
of the Board:
WHEREAS, this Town Board has met on this
It date, at the time and place specified in
the Notice of Public Hearing to consider
the adoption of Local Law No. 2-1984 and
has heard all persons desiring to be heard
theron;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby adopt
Local Law No. 2-1984 entitled "Tax Exemptions
for Certain Improvements to Aid the Physically
Disabled" and orders that said Local Law as
so adopted and herewith inserted be made a
part of the minutes of this meeting:
Section 1: PURPOSE
This local law is enacted for the purposes of
implementing Section 459 of the Real Property Tax Law of the
State of New York providing, under certain circumstances, for
the exemption from taxation for improvement to aid the physically
disabled.
Section 2: KINDS OF IMPROVEMENTS
(A) This local law shall apply to all improvements
which meet the criteria set forth hereinbelow, whether constructed
prior to the adoption of this local law or after the adoption of
this local law.
(B) Any improvement to real property used solely for
residential purposes as a one, two, or three family residence
shall be exempt from taxation to the extent of any increase in
value attributable to such improvement, if such improvement is
used for the purposes of facilitating and accommodating use and
accessibility of such real property by:
1. a resident-owner of the real property who
is physically disabled, or
2. a member of the resident-owner's household
III who is physically disabled if such member
resides in the real property.
Section 3: DISABLED PERSON:
For the purposes of this local law, a person shall be
deemed physcially disabled if:
(A) such individual shall submit to the assessor a
certified statement from a physician licensed to practice in the
State of New York on a form prescribed and made available by the
New York State Board of Equalization and Assessment which states
that the individual has a permanent physical impairment which
substantially limits one or more of such individual's major life
activities, or
(B) an individual submits a certificate from the State
Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped stating that
such individual is legally blind.
Section 4: APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTION
Such an exemption shall be granted only upon submission
of an application by the owner or all of the owners of the real
property on a form prescribed and made available by the State
Board of Equalization and Assessment. The applicant shall file,
together with the appropriate certified statement of physical
disability or certificate of blindness, the said application which
must be completed and filed on or before the taxable status date
of the Town.
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Section 5: GRANTING OF EXEMPTION
The assessor of the Town, upon completion and
filing of the necessary application and certification
provided for in Section 4 above, shall make a determination
as to whether or not the improvement in question is necessary
to facilitate and accommodate the use and accessibility by
a resident who is physically disabled. Upon making such
determination of necessity, the assessor shall approve the
application and enter the taxable assessed value of the parcel
for which an exemption has been granted on the assessment
roll, with the amount of the exemption, as determined, to be
stated in a separate column.
Section 6: TERMINATION OF EXEMPTION
The exemption, once granted, shall continue on the
property until the improvement ceases to be necessary to
facilitate and accommodate the use and accessibility of the
property by the resident who is physically disabled for whom
such exemption has previously been granted, and it shall be
the duty of the owner or owners to notify the assessor or
such termination of necessity.
Section 7: SEVERABILITY
Should any portion of this local law be declared
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
declaration shall not affect the validity of any portion
of this local law not found to be invalid.
Section 8: EFFECTIVE DATE
This local law shall take effect immediately.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Special Meeting of March. 6, 1984, were
presented and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded
by Councilman Bloom, were unanimously approved.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 7, 1984, were
presented and tabled until the next meeting to give
Supervisor Battalia the opportunity to review said minutes.
The minutes of the Special Meeting of March 13, 1984, were
presented and on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by
Councilman Amlicke, were unanimously approved as corrected.
The minutes of the Special Meeting of March 15, 1984, were
presented and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by
Councilman Lerman, were unanimously approved as corrected by
those Board members in attendance at that meeting.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Resignations & Appointments
a) Human Rights Commission
On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman
Bloom, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints
Virginia Gunther of 21 Valley Road, Town,
as a member of the Town of Mamaroneck
Commission of Human Rights to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of
Dennis J. Kenny, said term to expire on
May 19, 1986,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints
Carmine J. Magazino of 134 Murray Avenue,
Town, as a member of the Town of Mamaroneck
Commission of Human Rights to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Stephen
K. Carr, said term to expire on May 19, 1984,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Mrs. Cora Rust of 515 Weaver
Street, Town, is hereby appointed Chairman
of the Town of Mamaroneck Commisssion of
Human Rights.
b) Zoning Board of Appeals
After Councilwoman Silverstone presented Anne McAndrews'
qualifications, Councilman Bloom expressed concern that he
did not know the person being considered to serve on one of
the Town's most important boards. Thereafter, on- motion by
Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman,
the following resolution was adopted by a majority vote of
the Board with Councilman Bloom abstaining;
RESOLVED, that Anne McAndrews of 13 Copley
Road, Town of Mamaroneck, hereby appointed
as a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Zoning
Board of Appeals to fill the vacancy caused
by Stephen K. Carr's resignation, said term
to expire on February 19, 1987.
Some discussion followed relative to Mr. Carr's service to the
Town and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman
Amlicke, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts with
regret the resignation of Stephen K. Carr as
a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Zoning
Board of Appeals, effective immediately,
and it is further
RESOLVED, that this Board's expressions of
appreciation for Mr. Carr's outstanding,
dedicated and manifold service to the Town
be conveyed to him, including his service on
the Human Rights Commission and his position
as Advisor to the Police Department.
c) Committee on the Disabled
Supervisor Battalia spoke of her desire for this Town Board to
create a nine-member committee on the Disabled to help identify
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the disabled in the Community, catalogue facilities in the
Community which need to be adapted to the needs of the
disabled and make recommendations to the Board for meeting
the needs of the disabled. Thereafter, following present-
ation of various persons for appointment to said committee,
on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman
Amlicke, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby
create a Committee on the Disabled which
shall consist of nine (9) members,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the following persons be,
and they hereby are, appointed to the Town
of Mamaroneck Committee on the Disabled to
serve at the pleasure of the Town Board:
Geraldine R. Moran, 3 Daymon Terrace, Town
Kathleen Kopa, 423C Larchmont Acres, Town
Ronald S. Friedman, Ph.D. , 6 Country Lane, Town
Jerome A. Gristina, M.D. , 26 Glen Eagles Drive, Town-
Clement A. DeFelice, 40 East Brookside Drive, Town
Nancy McGarr, 36 Kane Avenue, Larchmont Village
Elizabeth Colb, 12 Stafford Place, Larchmont Village
Elizabeth A. DiFiore, 79 Cooper Lane, Town
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Ronald A. Friedman is hereby
appointed Chairman of the Town of Mamaroneck
Committee on the Disabled.
2. Authorization - Tax Lien Sale
Following clarification by the Administrator and Counsel
relative to the difference between a tax lien sale and an In Rem
proceeding, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by
Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
a Tax Lien Sale be held on Friday, May 25,
1984, at 10:00 A.M. for the 1983 Town and
County Taxes and the 1983-84 School Taxes.
3. Authorization - Westchester Joint Water Works - Capital
Projects
A brief discussion followed Mr. Altieri's explanation of the
projects being considered, and thereafter on motion by Councilwoman
Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the Westchester Joint Water Works to
conduct joint and local improvements in
the Town of Mamaroneck for 1984 in accordance
with the report on recommended capital
improvements submitted by the Westchester
Joint Water Works.
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4. Salary Authorization - School Crossing Guard
On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman
Bloom, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the Town Administrator to hire John
Caggiano of Larchmont Acres as School
Crossing Guard at a per diem rate of $26.00
per day;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that such hiring to be conditioned
upon Mr. Caggiano successfully passing a
physical examination.
5. Authorization re Garfield Project
Steven Silverberg reviewed the circumstances relative to the
signing of the Plat last year and stated that since revisions
have been made, a new Plat has been created which must now be
signed by Supervisor Battalia. Further clarifications were
made by Joel Sachs, representing Garfield Housing Corporation,
who also thanked present and former Board members, especially
former Supervisor Leo Goldsmith and Councilwoman Silverstone
for their efforts over a long period of time and for many
long hours at a time to help bring about an agreement
acceptable to Garfield Housing and the neighbors of the
subject property for the good of the Town of Mamaroneck.
Some discussion followed with respect to the proposed changes
to Jefferson Street and the possibility of some temporary
repairs to Garfield Street. The Supervisor stated that she
would look into what could be done relative to Garfield Street
at a minimal cost.
Councilman Bloom remarked that it also should be clearly
understood that the Town Board, in authorizing the Supervisor
to sign the subdivision Plat prior to its submission to the
County Department of Health for approval, is in no way
expressing approval or disapproval of the application to
which the Plat relates. He added further that in no way does
it supersede the authority and responsibility of either the
Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Appeals to review and
determine the disposition of the application as provided by
laws of the State of New York.
Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by
Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town
of Mamaroneck is hereby authorized to sign
a certain Plat of the Subdivision Map of
Garfield Housing, dated July 30, 1981, as
an owner of the property contained in such
Ill Subdivision Plat and solely 'for the purpose
of submitting the Plat to the Westchester
County Health Department for review of an
application for a permit;
and it is further
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RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town
of Mamaroneck is authorized to execute an
application to the Westchester County
Commissioner of Health solely for the
purpose of submission of the application
to the Westchester County Commissioner of
Health pursuant to the provisions of
Article 3 of the Sanitary Code of the County
of Westchester. Such application and
signature on behalf of the Supervisor of
the Town of Mamaroneck shall not constitute
an acceptance by the Town of Mamaroneck of
any responsibility with regard to the
construction or maintenance of any water, sewer,
or drainage on the property in question, and
such signature may only be made with the condition
that a copy of this Resolution is attached to the
application;
and it is further
RESOLVED, the Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck
is authorized to sign a petition as owner of
Block 133, Parcel 299, which abuts Garfield Street„
which petition requests that the Superintendent
of Highways discontinue that portion of Garfield
Street abutting this Town-owned property.
6. Authorization - Collect 1984 State, County, Town and Special
District Taxes
III On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman
Amlicke, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the Deputy Receiver of Taxes of the Town of
Mamaroneck to collect the 1984 State, County,
Town, and Special District taxes and the water
rents which become a lien on January 1, 1984,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions
of Section 500 of the Westchester County
Administrative Code, The Daily Times, the
official newspaper published in the Village and
the Town of Mamaroneck., is hereby designated as
the newspaper in which the Deputy Receiver of
Taxes and Assessments shall publish the "Notice
of the Collection of State, County, Town, and
Special District Taxes and water rents";
and be it further
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions
of Section 550 of the Westchester County
Administrative Code, the Town Board does hereby
direct the Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments
to mail to each taxpayer of the Town of Mamaroneck,
whose address is known to said Deputy Receiver of
Taxes and Assessments, a tax bill for all taxes
and water rents, the expense thereof to be a Town
charge.
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7. Report re Westchester County Solid Waste Plan
Thereafter, the Administrator reported that the County of
Westchester wishes to operate the Town's transfer facility and
he elaborated on the technical aspects of the proposal as
outlined in his report to the Town Board. He emphasized that ,
the proposal is for the County to assume responsibility for
the operation of the Maxwell Avenue transfer station and is a
two to three year temporary plan until an appropriate location
is found. Supervisor Battalia stated that the savings to the
Town from this proposal would be approximately $160,000 would
reduce employees by three and would enhance the operation and
appearance of our Town Yard.
Councilman Amlicke stressed that the Town include in the
agreement that the Thruway be used by the trucks instead of
local streets.
Patricia Latona suggested that the priority of the Murray/
Myrtle/North Chatsworth signalization project be the subject
of negotiation relative to this possible takeover.
Questions were asked by Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Gasparini and Mr. Kaplan
which were answered by the Town Administrator.
Concern was expressed about a possible E.I.S. and Councilman
Bloom asked Mr. Silverberg to look into who would be designated
as lead agency.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
IIIThere were no written communications to come before this Board.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Harold Klein re Sewerage Project
Harold Klein advised the Board that he had finally received a
letter from the County relative to his long-standing sewerage
problem. He stated that the letter advised that work would
begin in the Fall of 1987, admitting that the sewer did need
rehabilitation.
Supervisor Battalia stated that she has contacted Legislator
Diane Keane on this matter and Councilwoman Silverstone stated
that she would like to write to Commissioner Borghard and ask
about the two-year postponement and ascertain what assurances
will be given to prevent any future postponement. She hopes
that this would help to get the project done prior to 1987.
THE SUPERVISOR
III Reports
a) Supervisor Battalia stated that all Town Board Meetings will
be held in the Town Center beginning April 4, 1984.
b) The Supervisor congratulated the winners of the Larchmont-
Mamaroneck Village elections. She acknowledged.and
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applauded the service of Mayor Quigley, Mr. McCarthy and
Mr. Bastian.
c) Supervisor Battalia announced the appointment of Joseph
Fisch, Special Advisor to the Town Police Department.
d) Mrs. Battalia stated that Larchmont Village Attorney,
James Staudt and Town Counsel Steven Silverberg are
studying the criteria of the Joint Planning Committee
with respect to its functioning solely in an advisory
capacity on projects that will have a future impact on
both Communities.
Councilman Bloom clarified the original purpose of the
Group which was to advise on long-range planning, but a
conflict arose with respect to service by those persons
presently serving on Commissions and Boards in both
municipalities.
The Supervisor asked each Board member to draft a job
description for service on this Joint Planning Committee
and asked Councilwoman Silverstone to coordinate and to
contact the Village of Mamaroneck on this matter.
e) The Supervisor announced that art works by Mamaroneck High
School students are on display in her office at the Town
Center.
f) She also announced that she will be taping a radio show on
WVOX.
g) Mrs. Battalia proudly announced that arrangements are being
made for the Olympic Torch to be passed through the Town on
May 8, 1984.
h) The Supervisor noted that copies of Department of State
pocket guides on Open Government are available at the Town
Center as are copies of a resource book- "When the Going
Gets Touch" which was put together by youngsters in Rye Neck
and Mamaroneck High Schools. She further stated that various
other pamphlets and booklets are being distributed from her
office.
REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN and THE COUNCILWOMAN
Councilman Bloom reported that he would attend the following:
1) the organization meeting of the newly appointed Board of
Ethics on March 22, 1984.
2) the meeting of the Library Board on March 28, 1984.
3) the 60th anniversary celebration of the V.F.W. on Sunday,
March 25, 1984.
Councilman Amlicke reported on the following:
1) the upcoming C.A.C. meeting to be held on Thursday, March
21, 1984.
2) the upcoming Metro-North Council meeting scheduled for
Thursday, March 29, 1984.
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3) his attendance at the Bicycle Safety Committee's upcoming
meeting.
4) the suggestion that a flower garden be planted at the
intersection of Weaver Street and Murray Avenue, to
which Supervisor Battalia suggested that the Garden
Club will probably undertake that project.
Councilwoman Silverstone reported on the following:
1) her attendance at the most recent Recreation Commission
meeting and announced that the no refund policy for
pool permits is still in effect. She further noted
that through the efforts of the Administrator, the
Recreation Superintendent and the Chairman of the
Recreation Commission, a family fee has been
established through the end of June.
on a matter also relating to the Recreation Commission
meeting, Mrs. Silverstone stated that an hour-by-hour,
day-by-day survey of pool use will be conducted with
an eye toward determining the highest demant periods
to ultimately make more time available.
in further reference to the Recreation Commission, she
stated that the energy study has never been forthcoming
and the Consultant was sent a letter advising that his
services are no longer required after receiving the
$1,000 retainer fee out of a total $5,000 fee.
Mrs. Silverstone noted that an opening is impending
on the Recreation Commission and that she would be
grateful for suggestions of persons willing to serve.
2) a pending bill in the State Legislature - McCabe-Donovan
Bill - which will enable school districts and communities
to enter into inter-municipal agreements to provide
services. The bill also will provide for the study of
such projects with State funding attached relative to
the agreements and their implementation.
3) that the meeting of the Town Center Study Committee
was cancelled and will be rescheduled. She noted
further that many suggestions are being offered relative
to the financing of the renovation project.
4) that only one bid was received for the proposal to buy
a bus for senior citizen transportation and that it
was slightly over the $20,000 funded amount.
5) her attendance at Assemblyman Perone's public hearing
to be held on flood control at which she intends to
testify on behalf of the Town and intends to express
her concern about flooding problems in the Town.
Councilman Lerman reported on the following:
1) his attendance at the March 14th Larchmont-Mamaroneck
Youth Council meeting and noted their frustrating year
due to the gymnasium floor problem at the Hommocks School, but
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hopes for the implementation of various new programs
to get started, one of which will be the Magnet
Program to draw Rye Neck students to the Hommocks
Program. He noted that there was some concern about
proper insurance coverage which was clarified by the
Administrator stating the students from Rye Neck would
be covered under the Town's insurance.
2) his intention to attend the next Town Zoning Board of
Appeals meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 28, 1984.
ADJOURNMENT
Thereafter, there being no further business to come before
the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting
was declared adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
Town Clerk
Town Administrator
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