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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984_05_16 Town Board Regular Minutes 138 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE TOWN' BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON THE 16TH DAY OF MAY 1984 IN THE SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE AND THE AUDITORIUM OF THE TOWN CENTER, VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Battalia at 7:45 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 Lerman Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator and Steven M. Silverberg, Counsel to the Town were also present. On motion by.Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board will recess into Executive Session in the Supervisor's Office to discuss matters relative to personnel and litigation Herbert Litt, In Rem Attorney for the Town, appeared before the Board to present an update on the current In Rem litigation. On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the recommendation of In Rem Counsel to have Garfield Housing Corp. purchase tax liens on the Guadagnolo Property in the amount of $849,000 and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to execute the assignment of such liens. The Board then discussed matters of personnel. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Executive Session at 8:23 P.M. -1- 139 CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the location of exits 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 Commissioner Lawrence A. Lerman 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 P. Thomas Leddy, Superintendent of Highways 1. Claims Commissioner Amlicke presented fire claims for authorization of payment 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 Co. , Inc. $ 75.00 Brewer's Hardware 21.03 Con Edison 39.42 Dri-Chem Extinguisher 224.00 Group Health Inc. 183.30 Home Fair 65.96 Micro Bio-Medics, Inc. 134.92 New York Telephone Co. 1,194.94 Portronix Communications, Inc. 314.90 Proftech Commercial Stationers 41.11 Proftech Commercial Stationers 51.28 RAD Oil 491.27 Robert's 2,283.45 Suburban Communications, Inc. 99.90 Town of Mamaroneck General Fund 61.20 Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters Association 153.27 $5,434.95 -2- 140 2. Designation - Fire Training Officer In accordance with information provided to the Board by the Town Administrator, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Lt. Kenneth Valle be appointed Fire Training Officer in the Town's Fire Training Program at an annual differential rate of $750.00. 3. Resolution: Membership - Volunteer Fire Departments (Assembly #9601 - Senate #2758) Following some discussion during which Guy Parisi, representing Assemblyman John Perone and Commissioner Bloom clarified for the Board the intent of the bills, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby supports Assembly Bill #9601 and Senate Bill #2758 with respect to amending town law in relation to non-resident membership in a volunteer fire company. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by Commissioner Silverstone, seconded by Commissioner Bloom, it was unanimously declared that this meeting be adjourned at 8:35 P.M. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING At this time, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that the regular meeting be reconvened. PRESENTATION - LARCHMONT-MAMARONECK NARCOTICS GUIDANCE COUNCIL Dr. Barbara Pearson, Director of the Community Counseling Center presented an overview of the center, explaining all aspects of the operation of the center, specifying the high quality of the all professional staff. She cited several cases of youngsters helped by the staff and noted that they come from all parts of the tri- municipal areas and how they happen to get to the center. Alan Scott, Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Guidance Center reviewed the programs from inception in the 1960's and noted that Dr. Pearson is resigning after ten years. Mr. Scott gave statistics, related how funds are obtained and paid out. After the very impressive presentation, both Mr. Scott and Dr. Pearson fielded questions from the Board members and the audience and appealed for additional funding from the Town, assuring they would submit the proper documentation as requested. -3- 141 APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 18, 1984 were presented and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, were unanimously approved. The minutes of the Special Meeting of May 2, 1984 were presented and on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Bloom, were unanimously approved. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2, 1984 were presented and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, were unanimously approved as corrected. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Reappointments and Appointments: a) Recreation Commission On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Thomas Reca of 14 Wagon Wheel Road, Town, representing Village of Mamaroneck be, and he hereby is, appointed a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission, to serve a term of office of five (5) years, terminating on May 20, 1989; and be it further RESOLVED, that Benedicta Schwager of 3 Virginia Place, Village of Larchmont be, and she hereby is, appointed a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs. Mary Anne Keane and terminating on May 20, 1985. b) Commission of Human Rights On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Cora Rust of 515 Weaver Street, Town, be, and she hereby is, reappointed a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Commission of Human Rights to serve a term of office of three (3) years, terminating on May 19, 1987; and be it further RESOLVED, that Carmine Magazino of 134 Murray Avenue, Town, be, and he hereby is, reappointed a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Commission of Human Rights to serve a term of three (3) years, terminating on May 19, 1987; and be it further -4- 142 RESOLVED, that Peter Fousek of 21 York Road, Town, be, and he hereby is, reappointed a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Commission of Human Rights to serve a term of office of three (3) years, terminating on May 19, 1987. c) Larchmont Library Board of Trustees On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously. RESOLVED, that this Board hereby recommends to the Board of Trustees of the Larchmont Library the reappointment of John M. Coughlin of 35 Byron Lane, Town, for a term of office of five (5) years as a Trustee of that Board. d) Conservation Advisory Commission This matter was tabled to the next meeting. e) Tenants Council Pursuant to Supervisor Battalia's recommendation, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that, pursuant to the resolution adopted by this Board on April 18, 1984, re-establishing a Town of Mamaroneck Tenants Council, this Board hereby appoints the following persons to said council: Patricia H. Mucci, 16 North Chatsworth Avenue Town, and Mary Palermo, 422B Larchmont Acres Town. f) Larchmont-Mamaroneck Youth Council On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Anne Willey Kelleher of 108 Hickory Grove Drive, Town, be, and she hereby is, appointed as a member of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Youth Council, effective immediately and to serve at the pleasure of the Board. 2. Designation - Emergency Override Codes After due consideration to this matter which had been discussed at previous Board meetings and Councilman Bloom's reminder that U.A. Columbia will train two designated persons from each of the tri-municipal areas, on his motion which was seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints the Supervisor and Town Administrator as those persons authorized to implement the Emergency Override Codes. -5- 143 3. Report of Bids - Highway Department Materials Pursuant to the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the lowest responsible bidder meeting III specifications for black top in place namely Peckham Materials, Inc. in the amount of $51.60 per ton and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Peckham Materials, Inc. for black top in place; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications for various sizes of trap rock, namely Peckham Materials, Inc. in the amounts of $11.00 for (3/4 - FOB) , $10.75 for (12 - FOB) and $9.85 for (Item 4 - FOB) ; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications for trailer loads of 45 cubic yards of washed sand, namely Montauk Sand and Gravel, Inc. in the amount of $6.75 per cubic yard; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Montauk Sand and Gravel, Inc. for trailer loads of 45 cubic yards of washed sand. 4. Salary Authorization: a) Assessor's Office Pursuant to clarification by the Town Administrator, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to appoint Eleanor Tuzzolino to the position of Assessment Clerk, effective May 17, 1984, at an annual salary of $16,150. ll On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to appoint Joyce Coupe to the position of Temporary Assessment Clerk for the period ending December 31, 1984 at an annual salary of $18,490. -6- 14.4 b) Recreation On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Timothy Kinkead, Tennis Attendant and Margaret O'Neill, Substitute Tennis Attendant at Memorial Park be compensated at the rate of $3.00 and $4.00 per hour respectively, effective retroactive to May 5, 1984; and be it further RESOLVED, that the following persons be compensated at the rates and effective dates as shown below: *Mary Peet, Assistant Director, Sailing, $6.00 per hour, effective 5/15/84. Caroline Forsman, Recreation Assistant, Sailing, $3.75 per hour, effective 5/29/84. Kathleen Keil, Recreation Assistant, Sailing, $3.50 per hour, effective 5/29/84. Peter Manion, Recreation Assistant, Sailing, $3.50 per hour, effective 5/29/84. Amy Peet, Recreation Assistant, Sailing, $3.25 per hour, effective 5/29/84. *Mary Peet will be assisting in boat preparation. 5. Authorization - Amended Coastal Zone Management Contract On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the First Amendatory Agreement to Waterfront Revitalization Program Development Agreement between the New York State Department of State and the Town of Mamaroneck. 6. Authorization - Membership in Association of Human Rights Commissions Following some discussion relative to the benefits of joining the above captioned organization, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of $35.00 for the Town of Mamaroneck's Commission of Human Rights ' membership in the Association of Local Human Rights Commissions of New York State. 7. Authorization - Reimbursement of Expenses-Human Rights Commission Members Pursuant to some discussion with respect to reimbursement of out- of-pocket expenses for volunteers when attending Town-related -7- 145 conferences, etc. and the recommendation by Counsel that the Administrator review submission of expenses, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that various members of the Commission of Human Rights be reimbursed for reasonable expenses for .transportation and registration incurred with respect to their attendance at the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Association of Local Human Rights Commissions of New York State to be held on May 18 and 19, 1984, in Nanuet, New York, subject to review and approval of submitted expenses by the Administrator. Supervisor Battalia suggested that prior to budget preparation, each liaison discuss this matter with their individual Boards, Commissions, etc. 8. Resolution - Larchmont Reservoir Property-Abatement of Taxes. As per the request of the Larchmont Village Attorney, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be, and she hereby is, authorized to enter into an agreement on behalf of the Town, whereby the Town taxes on the property owned by the Village of Larchmont and commonly referred to as the "Reservoir Property" be abated, for the year 1985, as to that portion of the property not used for private residential purposes, upon the condition that the character of use of said property be unchanged; and it is further RESOLVED, that with respect to that portion of the premises now occupied as a residence, that the tax thereon be abated for the year 1985, insofar as Town taxes are concerned, provided that no payments will be made by any person, firm or corporation for the right to occupy said premises. 9. Authorization - Membership-Municipal Law Resource Center Following some discussion during which Supervisor Battalia recommended that the Board approve said membership and Councilman Amlicke suggested that it be done on a year's trial basis and the Town Counsel enumerated why it would be worthwhile to join, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to the recommendation of the Counsel to the Town, this Board hereby joins the Municipal Law Resource Center which is affiliated with the Pace Law School; -8- 146 and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the expenditure of $750.00 per annum for said service; and be it further RESOLVED, that said membership be reviewed and evaluated after a period of one year. 10. Authorization - Overtime-Police Department Quite a lengthy discussion followed the Administrator's present- ation of information about the U.S. Open Golf Tournament to be held at Winged Foot Golf Club from June 11th through 17th. The main focus of the discussion was relative to the traffic problems that could be created since it is anticipated that between 15,000 and 30,000 spectators will attend the tournament. The matter of overtime pay for Town police manning traffic and the need to prohibit parking on various streets was also discussed. It was noted by both Councilmen Lerman and Amlicke, after being advised of the meeting held by the Supervisor and Administrator with the Club Manager and the Chairman of the Tournament, that since this is a profit-making venture, more should be contributed by Winged Foot toward the cost of manning the traffic. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was adopted by majority vote of the Board, with Councilman Lerman and Amlicke abstaining from the vote: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds for overtime pay for police department employees for traffic control during the U.S. Open Golf Tournament at the Winged Foot Golf Club from June 11th through June 17th. • Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommendation of the Town Administrator, this Board approves the prohibition of parking between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. beginning June 11th through June 17th on those streets listed below: Old White Plains Road from the Village line to Griffin Avenue. Fenimore Road from the Village line to Cornell Street. Griffin Avenue from Grand Boulevard to Old White Plains Road. All Streets in Murdock Woods. Rockland Avenue from the Village line to Weaver Street. The entire lengths and both sides of the following streets: -9- 147 0 Winged Foot Drive Dudley Lane Avon Road Bruce Road Briar Dell Circle Glen Lane Hidden Green Lane Country Road Durham Road Leatherstocking Lane Larch Lane Poccia Circle Mohegan Road Carriage House Lane South Ridge Road Stonewall Lane Beresford Lane Prince Willow Lane Lancia Lane Deerfield Lane Oxford Road Wellhouse Lane Dundee Road Wagon Wheel Road Ridgeway Road Doris Lane Country Club Drive Winding Brook Drive York Road and it is further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that provision be made for the towing of vehicles parked illegally on the above listed streets. 11. Designation of Alternate - Westchester Joint Water Works Board Meetings On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone be, and she hereby is, designated alternate to attend the Westchester Joint Water Works Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 29th at 3:00 P.M. in Supervisor Battalia's place. 12. Set Date for Public Hearing - Increase and Improve Sewer District No. 1 In the matter of the increase and improvement of the facilities of Sewer District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, the tollowing resolution was adopted unanimously: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, has duly caused to be prepared a map, plan and estimate of cost for the increase and improvement of the facilities of Sewer District No. 1 in said Town, consisting of the reconstruction of approximately 750 feet of 12-inch sanitary sewer pipe along Fifth Avenue, including appurtenant facilities and incidental improvements, as more fully described in the aforesaid map, plan and estimate of cost, at a maximum estimated cost of $323,500; WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing on the question of increasing and improving the facilities of Sewer District No. 1 in the manner described above, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, concerning the same, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 629 of the -10- 148 Laws of 1939, as amended by Chapter 710 of the Laws of 1943; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: III Section 1. A public hearing will be held at the Auditorium of the Town Center, G 740 West Boston Post Road, in Mamaroneck Village, New York, in said Town, on June 6, 1984, at 8:15 o'clock P.M. , Prevailing Time, on the question of increasing and improving the facilities of Sewer District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, in the manner described in the preambles hereof, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, concerning the same, and to take such action thereon as is required or authorized by law. Section 2. The Town Clerk is hereby author- ized and directed to cause a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing to be published once in The Daily Times, the official newspaper, and also to cause a copy therof to be posted on the sign board of the Town, such publication and posting to be made not less than ten, nor more than twenty, days before the date designated for the public hearing. Section 3. The notice of public hearing shall be in substantially the following form: • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York will meet at the Auditorium of the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, in Mamaroneck, New York, at 8:15 o'clock P.M. , Prevailing Time, on June 6, 1984, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing in relation to an increase and improvement of the facilities of Sewer District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, consisting of the reconstruction of approximately 750 feet of 12-inch sanitary sewer pipe along Fifth Avenue, including appurtenant facilities and incidental improvements, at a maximum estimated cost of $323,500. At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the subject matter thereof. Dated: Mamaroneck, New York May 17, 1984. IIIBY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK -11- 11 49 Section 4. This order shall take effect immediately. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to vote on roll call which resulted as follows: Dolores A. Battalia VOTING Aye Lee H. Bloom VOTING Aye Thomas R. Amlicke VOTING Aye Caroline Silverstone VOTING Aye Lawrence A. Lerman VOTING Aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 13. Set Date for Public Hearing - Amended Overnight Parking Ordinance Counsel to the Town, Steven Silverberg, explained the need for a public hearing on the above captioned and, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets June 6, 1984 as the date for a Public Hearing on the amended overnight parking ordinance; and it is 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. PRESENTATION: County Sales Tax Proposals Councilwoman Silverstone reviewed the proposals as presented by members of the County Legislature and expressed her concern about the manner in which the increased revenues would be raised and distributed to the various municipalities, with greatest benefit to the City of Yonkers. During the discussion that followed County Legislator Diane Keane stated she was in attendance this evening to hear the Town's views since she also had reservations about the proposed plan. Mrs. Keane noted that in her opinion the County should not become involved in revenue sharing, which could lead to involvement in other matters more appropriately handled by the State. Each of the Board members expressed his or her views on the subject, noting their concern for local merchants and whether the Town should share in the cities' problems or whether the plan would really help the cities. It was the consensus of this Board that none of the proposed plans had been well developed and the Board declined to support them. -12- 130 PROCLAMATION - Tri-Municipal Bicycle Safety Awareness Day The above captioned proclamation was presented and, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the Supervisor was authorized to issue said proclamation. P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck recognizes that bicycle safety is of paramount importance to the residents of this community, especially its youth; . and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck promotes all aspects of bicycle safety; and WHEREAS, because of the concern for said safety, this Board recently formally established the Tri-Municipal Bicycle Safety Committee to recommend and implement safety measures and procedures; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board proclaims June 6, 1984 as Tri-Municipal Bicycle Safety Awareness Day in the Town of Mamaroneck and urges its citizens to strictly adhere to appropriate laws and bicycle safety practices. Dolores A. Battalia, Supervisor For the Town Board Town of Mamaroneck Dated: May 16, 1984 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications to come before the Board. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There was no one in the audience who wished to address the Board. -13- 151 THE TOWN CLERK The Town Clerk presented the following reports: Report of the Town Clerk's Office for the month of April 1984. Annual Report of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department for the Year 1983. IIIReport of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of April 1984. Annual Financial Report of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year ending December 31, 1983, which has already been filed with the State Comptroller. THE SUPERVISOR Supervisor Battalia reported on the following: a) the supportive and enthusiastic manner with which this community greeted those traveling through the area carrying the Olympic Torch. b) a meeting held on May 9th hosted by the three municipalities with representation of twenty elected officials and members of various public safety organizations, during which it was decided that a meeting would be set up with officials from Brookhaven. c) conference being hosted by Senator D'Amato to be held on 1 III May 23rd and 24th in Washington, D.C. which she will be attending with Mayor Oppenheimer where she will be meeting with federal officials. d) upcoming Memorial Day parades to be held in Larchmont Village on Sunday, May 27th and Monday, May 28th in Mamaroneck Village. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN and THE COUNCILWOMAN Councilman Bloom reported on the following: 1) the request of the D.A.R. last fall to have the monument in Memorial Park refurbished and asked that the matter be given consideration in light of--can it be done?, at what cost?, any danger of damage to the integrity? 2) that he will be speaking at Salisbury, Connecticut on June 21st, early morning and may not be in attendance at the June 20th meeting. ' Ill 3) Chamber of Commerce Dinner to be held on June 23rd and next meeting of Larchmont Library Board on June 27th. -14- 152 Councilman Amlicke reported on the following: 1) the most recent meeting of the Tri-Municipal Bicycle Safety Committee. 2) the C.A.C. 's preparation of a layout (with the help of the Town Engineer) of a composting area near Old White Plains Road which will be viewed with an eye toward deciding if the site will be appropriate for composting. 3) funds provided by the Friends of the Reservoir last year for certain improvements at the Reservoir which are being contributed again this year for some town-wide work as well as work at the Reservoir. 4) meetings held with Larchmont Village during which a joint board was set up relative to the maintenance of all playing fields. He noted that after much effort, the project fell through and he then referred to Supervisor Battalia's letter to Mayor Curnin in which it seemed that the Town was being committed to $8,150. Some discussion followed with explanation by the Supervisor about the Cornell Extension Project's recommendation that the fields be used alternately and since this has not been done, it was felt that the Village's request for a one-time appropriation, not a maintenance agreement, should be honored. Councilman Amlicke questioned.whether the Board had authorized such an appropriation and the discussion turned to the overuse of the Larchmont fields while Hommocks field was unplayable. It was decided that the matter would be tabled until a subsequent meeting, when more information will be available on the subject. Councilwoman Silverstone reported on the following: 1) the seminar on municipal building contracts which she attended at Pace University. 2) a communication she received relative to allowing a special reduction in recreation fees for senior citizens and noted that she will pass that suggestion along to the Recreation Commission. 3) the status of the bill introduced in the State Legislature relative to raising the drinking age, noting there is no chance of passage this year. 4) the fact that she will be investigating the question of the Town becoming a Tree City. 5) the problem of Mr. Loewentheil's fulfillment of his agreement with the Town relative to the gateway between his property and Rock Ridge Road. Councilman Lerman reported on the following: 1) the second meeting of the Committee on the Disabled on May 14th which waq attended by the Recreation Superintendent. He stated that group has started their assessment of facilities, are finding it difficult to ascertain who and where the disabled are located and that they have found that the age group between 21 and 65 are getting the least attention. -15- 153 2) that he has met with the Howell Park Association and as the Town's liaison to the neighborhood associations, will be meeting with them again, and any other group interested in having him attend their meeting. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board will immediately recess into Executive Session in the Supervisor's Office to discuss matters relative to litigation. The Board discussed litigation with Counsel Silverberg relative to legal fees with respect to the Perritano matter. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT Since there was no further business to come before this Board, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously resolved that this meeting be adjourned at 12:15 A.M. on May 17, 1984. Town Clerk Dorothy Miller Town Administrator Stephen V. Altieri -16- L