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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984_05_09 Town Board Special Minutes 136 MINUTES OF THE .SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 9TH DAY OF MAY 1984 IN THE SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE OF THE TOWN CENTER, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK The meeting was called to order at 6:41 P.M. by Supervisor Battalia. Present were the following: Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Lee Bloom Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Counsel Lee Hoffman Councilman Larry Lerman arrived later The Supervisor advised the members of the Board that she had arranged for Mr. Herbert Litt to meet with the Board to advise them of the status of the pending In Rem proceedings. In addition, the Assessor wished to meet with the Board to discuss pending certiorari settlements. On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was resolved that an Executive Session would be held at 7:30 P.M. next Wednesday, May 16th immediately prior to our regular monthly Town Board meeting. The designation of a training officer was discussed. In addition, the Supervisor advised the Board that the Fire Council is seeking support of the Town Board in connection with pending legislation regarding membership by non-residents in volunteer fire depart- ments. The particular legislation would permit an increase from 30-35% of non-residents in volunteer fire departments. The Supervisor then advised. the Board that openings existed on the following Boards and Commissions: Library Board of Trustees, Tenants' Council, Human Rights Commission, and Youth Council. She also advised the Board that an opening remains for. over a year on the Conservation Advisory Council. This position is one which should be filled by a resident from the Village of Mamaroneck. It was agreed that these openings should be placed on the agenda. Councilman Bloom advised the Board that the Chairman of the Human Rights Commission had requested approval for the payment of membership fee in the New York State Human Rights Association. It was requested that this item also be placed on the agenda. Councilman Bloom also advised the Board that Mrs. Cora Rust was requesting that the Board approve reimbursement for attendance by the members of the Human Rights Commission at the Annual Conference and meeting of the Association. There ensued a general discussion on the issue of expenses for volunteers. Lee Hoffman advised the Board that the reimbursement of expenses for volunteers was proper provided it was previously authorized by -1- 137 the Board, and that in each instance a resolution would be required. This item, too, will be on the agenda for the next meeting. Supervisor Battalia announced that on May 21st at the Mount Pleasant Town Hall at 3 P.M. , the Westchester Association of Town Supervisors will meet to vote on the County Sales Tax Proposal. It was agreed that a presentation of the various sales tax proposals would be made by Councilwoman Silverstone at the next Town Council Meeting. Councilman Bloom recommended that the Board consider appointing the Supervisor and the Town Administrator in connection with the Cable Television Emergency Override. There then followed a discussion on the Joint Planning Committee. It was agreed by all present that this committee should be charged with the responsibility to look into the development of a new joint master plan for the Town and the Village of Larchmont. The Town Attorney, Steve Silverberg, should confer with the Village Attorney so that the work of this committee can begin. The Supervisor asked board members to consider suggestions for making appointments to this committee. The Supervisor advised the Board that James Staudt, Attorney for the Village of Larchmont, has requested that the Council pass a resolution with regard to the abatement of taxes on the Reservoir property. He has requested that the language be the same as that of the 1983 Resolution. It was agreed that this item would be placed on the agenda. The Supervisor then reported on the requestes of Counsel for the Town that the Town of Mamaroneck join the Municipal Resource Center at Pace University. Counsel Hoffman discussed the benefits of membership of which the Supervisor supported. This proposal will be placed on the agenda. The Supervisor then updated the Board on the U.S. Open situation at Winged Foot Golf Club. She advised the Board that there would be a need to appropriate funds for police overtime and recommended that this item also be placed on the agenda. The Supervisor announced that a meeting of the Joint Sanitation Commission be held on Friday, May 11th at 8:30 to discuss a personnel matter. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Caroline Silverstone Councilwoman Larry Lerman Councilman -2-