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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984_06_06 Town Board Regular Minutes 158 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON THE 6TH DAY OF JUNE 1984 IN THE ADMINISTRATOR'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 7:30 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, as well as County Legislator Diane Keane and all members of the Larchmont Village Board of Trustees. On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board will recess into Executive Session in the Administrator's Office to discuss matters relative to contract negotiations. The Town Board and Village Board members discussed with County Legislator Keane various aspects of the County's proposed takeover of the transfer station. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Executive Session at 8:20 P.M. 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 8:21 P.M. in the Auditorium. -1- 159 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 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 1. Claims Commissioner Silverstone presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on her motion, seconded by Commissioner Bloom, 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. $ 98.25 AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. 141.75 AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. 19.75 AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. 999.00. Dri-Chem Extinguisher 399.50 111 Dri-Chem Extinguisher 120.75 Dri-Chem Extinguisher 137.50 Dri-Chem Extinguisher 153.75 Con Edison 2.03 Con Edison 3.05 Excelsior Garage and Machine Works, Inc. 909.90 Exterminating Services Company 18.24 Multiplier 111.00 New York Telephone Company 9.00 New York Telephone Company 888.22 New York Telephone Company 65.38 Norco Electric Corp. 53.12 Portronix Corporation 314.90 Prof tech Stationers & Printers 15.20 RAD Oil Co. 394.44 Spiro-Wallach Co. , Inc. 64.20 Suburban Communications, Inc. 280.50 Town of Mamaroneck General Fund 10.80 Uniform Rental, Inc. 25.96 $5,236.19 2. Other Business IIICommissioner Silverstone asked the Town Administrator to prepare an analysis of the repairs to the beepers. -2- 160 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 8:25 P.M. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING At this time, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously resolved that the regular meeting be reconvened. PUBLIC HEARING: Bond Resolution - Fifth Avenue Sewer Project On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and it hereby is, declared open. The Town Administrator explained the purpose of the hearing and gave an update on the project. There were no questions or comments from anyone in the audience. Councilman Amlicke inquired as to the flow of traffic and any hazards which might exist and suggested several safety precaution methods which could be taken. Mr. Altieri enumerated procedures that are followed during the day and precautions taken in the evening. Thereupon, since there was no further discussion on the matter, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and it hereby is, declared closed. At this time no further action was taken pending receipt of the necessary Bond Resolution from the Bonding Attorney. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no minutes presented to the Board. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments a) Conservation Advisory Commission On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Robert Arbib of 226 Guion Drive, Village of Mamaroneck, be, and he is, appointed as a member of the Conservation Advisory Commission for a 2-year term of office -3-. 161 Councilman Amlicke spoke of special skills, such as a hydrologist, needed on the CAC and advised that there may be another vacancy to be filled. b) Larchmont-Mamaroneck Youth Council On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Roberta S. Ronan, 17 Dante Street, Town, be, and she hereby is, appointed as a member of the Larchmont- Mamaroneck Youth Council to serve at the pleasure of the Board. c) Council on the Arts Supervisor Battalia reminded the Board that the appointments being made this evening were an outgrowth of an invitation by the Mayor of the Village of Mamaroneck and the Chairman of the Village Council on the Arts, Gloria Landes, that the Town join in the Village's efforts and work together with the Village Council on the Arts as a joint Town-Village venture. She expressed the opinion that she was hopeful that this would be the beginning of one of many efforts to be undertaken as a joint Village of Mamaroneck/Town of Mamaroneck activity and hopefully this particular activity could be extended to a tri-municipal effort. Thereupon, on Supervisor Battalia's motion, which was seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Beverly and James Adams, 294 Murray Avenue, Town, be, and they hereby are, appointed as liaisons to the Mamaroneck Village Council on the Arts to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. On motion by Supervisor Battalia, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Stan Rubin, 75 Rockland Avenue, Town, be, and he hereby is, appointed as a liaison to the Village of Mamaroneck Council on the Arts to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Russ Sanjek, 16 Spruce Road, Town, be, and he hereby is, appointed as a liaison to the Village of Mamaroneck Council on the Arts to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. Supervisor Battalia reported that there will be no cost to the Town at present since funding for this program is channeled through the Village of Mamaroneck, and a determination will be made later in the year whether to continue with this joint venture. -4- 162- 2. Authorization - Execute Contract - NYS DOT - Faus Project Mr. Altieri discussed a letter with contracts that he received in reference to the resignalization project at Murray Avenue, Myrtle Blvd. , and Chatsworth Avenue and explained the project is to begin in the summer of 1984, the total cost of which is $281,000 with the Town's share being $16,860. The Board and members of the audience reviewed a map supplied to Mr. Altieri by DOT. Councilman Bloom stated that the contract was only for the design phase of the project and Counsel to the Town, Steven Silverberg, confirmed that fact. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, a Project for the reconstruction and upgraded signalization of Myrtle Boulevard at Chatsworth and Murray Avenues, in the Town of Mamaroneck, identified as PIN 8752.04 funded under a Federal Aid Highway Program as provided for in the applicable sections of Title 23, U.S. Code, as amended, calls for the costs for such project to be borne at the ratio of 75% Federal Funds and 25% State and/or local funds; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck desires to advance the above-subject project or portions of the project which is not on the State Highway System by contributing the local share of the costs of preliminary engineering and/or right-of-way incidental work, including the final design of the project or portions of the project not on the State Highway System; NOW, THEREFORE, the Mamaroneck Town Board, duly convened, does hereby RESOLVE, that the Town. of Mamaroneck approves of the above-subject project; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck shall provide 24% of the non-federal share of the costs of construction of the subject project or portions of the project not on the State Highway System, estimated to be $13,800.00, before such construction can be authorized; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board ,hereby authorizes the rizes t e Town of Mamaroneck to participate in the costs of preliminary engineering and/or right-of-way incidental work for the subject project or portions of the project not on the State Highway System; and it is further -5- 163 RESOLVED, that it be understood that this statement in no way diminishes the Town of Mamaroneck's rights under present procedures to review and comment upon specific stages of this project; and it is further RESOLVED, that this authorization shall commit the Town of Mamaroneck to an amount not to exceed $1,380.00 for the local share of preliminary engineering and/or right-of-way incidental work for the project, including final design of the project or portions of the project not on the State Highway System; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck be, and hereby is, authorized to execute all necessary agreements on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, with the New York State Department of Transportation approving of the above-subject project and providing for the Town of Mamaroneck's participation in the cost of the local share of the project at a total cost for preliminary engineering, including final design of the project, right-of-way incidental work, right-of-way acquisition, construction, construction supervision and inspection, and contract contingencies not to exceed $16,860.00. 3. Planning Board Recommendations - Special Permit Application - Meg-Ellis On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets June 20, 1984 as the date for a Public Hearing on the application of Meg-Ellis Corp. for Special Permit so as to allow automobile body repair and painting at 5 Fifth Avenue, an existing service station, garage and taxi office; 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. 4. Special Permit Application Northville Gas Station On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Special Permit application, requesting permission to sell cigarettes and candies, submitted for Northville Gasoline Station at 2215-2517 Boston Post Road, is hereby referred to the Planning Board for its study and recommendations and report back to the Town Board. -6- 164 5. Update - Town. Center Renovation Project Town Administrator, Stephen Altieri, explained that plans are moving ahead on schedule and that invitations to bid will be advertised for •at the end of July and will be accepted in September with construction to begin on October 1st. He further stated that financing of the project will be with five-year bond anticipation notes and long-term borrowing will be considered at a later date, and that a final decision will be made in ten days to two weeks on a temporary location to house Town Offices. Councilwoman Silverstone added that the semi-final design plans are being discussed with each department head to include any last minute changes and to assure optimum function in each department. She emphasized that changes will not be made after this month and that careful planning will help keep the project within budget. A neighbor of the Court House asked about the sale of the Court House property. He was informed that no action would take place until after the 1st of January 1985. Further clarification was made by Councilman Bloom relative to present zoning and that adequate notice of the sale will be given. Supervisor Battalia reassured members of the adjacent community that any discussion with respect to potential sale of this property would be discussed publicly at a Town Board Meeting. In addition, she advised that Councilman Lerman, Liaison to neighborhood organizations, would keep the Howell Park Association informed. Arthur Gasparini expressed the opinion that the Community was being excluded from the final design phases by comparison with the earlier involvement of study committees. Councilwoman Silverstone stated that both committees as well as all Community organizations were invited to the April 10th presentation which Mr. Gasparini missed. At that time plans were 95% complete, and since then, the work has been primarily handled by the architect's firm. She emphasized that the Committee would be meeting again and would continue to be involved in the project. 6. Salary Authorizations a) Recreation On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Timothy Irwin, Recreation Assistant at the Central Tennis Courts, replacing Jeremy Goldstein, be compensated at the rate of $3.00 per hour, effective retro- active to May 19, 1984; and be it further RESOLVED, that Ed Bender, Lifeguard at Hommocks Pool, replacing Paul Treacy, be compensated at the rete of $3.25 per hour, effective retroactive to June 1, 1984; -7- 16 and be it further RESOLVED, that Greg Johanson, key attendant at Hommocks Pool, replacing Mitchell Bombey, be compensated at the rate of $2.75 per hour, effective May 29, 1984; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby amends the resolution adopted at the May 16th meeting and authorizes that Amy Peet, Recreation Assistant in the Sailing Program, be compensated at the rate of $3.50 per hour, effective June 1, 1984; and be it further RESOLVED, that Chris Wells, Barry Ross, Jenny O'Hara, Jon Schwartz, Lifeguards at the Hommocks Pool, be compensated at the rate of $3.25 per hour, effective June 1, 1984. b) Conservation (Community Beautification) On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the hiring of David Carlson and James Sarfaty, Community Beautification seasonal laborers at the rate of $3.50 per hour for an eight hour day, effective June 11, 1984 and terminating August 10, 1984. c) Conservation (Reservoir) On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, the following resolution was adopted by majority vote with Councilman Amlicke abstaining since his son's salary was being authorized. RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment to the following persons as Seasonal Workers in the Cleanup and Maintenance Program at the Larchmont Reservoir Property and in the Conservation areas, at the rates and lengths of time indicated; said program to run from June 18 to August 17, 1984: Michael Nowicki, 9 weeks, $4.25 per hour; Thomas R. Amlicke, Jr. , 6 weeks, $3.75 per hour; and Claudia Ng, 8 weeks, $3.75 per hour. d) Salary Authorization - Highway Department On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Michael Mirabella, assistant to Ben Seagraves, be compensated at the rate of $4.00 per hour effective June 7, 1984. -8- 166 7. Request of Committee on Family and Youth - Endorsement SAFE RIDES Program Councilman Lerman advised that the ro ram will begin in P g g September 1984, and he elaborated on the set up and named those involved. Councilman Bloom stated that he thought the group was soliciting funds and asked Councilman Lerman to look into whether they would like monetary support from the Town. On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby endorses the SAFE RIDES Program which is being sponsored by the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth. 8, Authorization - Ruth Green Fields At Councilman Amlicke's request the above matter was tabled until Tom Leddy could be present and more information distributed to the Board members. 9. Assessor's Request - Additional Appraiser Fees Town Administrator, Stephen Altieri, reviewed the above captioned matter with clarifications by the Counsel to the Town, Steven Silverberg. During the discussion Supervisor Battalia asked that the record show that she did not participate in any of the discussion nor would she participate in the vote because she may have a potential conflict. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, a majority vote of the Board, with Supervisor Battalia abstaining, adopted the following resolution: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to appropriate $6,000 for the purpose of appraisals relating to certiorari matters, namely A & P vs. Town of Mamaroneck and Village of Mamaroneck; and The Moorings Condominium vs. Town of Mamaroneck and Village of Mamaroneck. 10. Resolution - Change Dates of July and August Town Board Meetings On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby changes the date of the meeting in July 1984 from Wednegc ay;,,:July 4;_to!_Wednesday, July 11th; and it is further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby changes the date of the meeting in August 1984 from Wednesday, August 1st to Wednesday, August 8th. -9- 18 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications to come before this Board. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Dr. Leo Wilson presented a prepared statement which was made part of the record of this meeting relative to illegal sanitary sewer connections in the Town. A great deal of discussion followed during which Supervisor Battalia advised Dr. Wilson that the Town had already begun to investigate this problem. She advised Dr. Wilson that a meeting had taken place at which the Supervisor, the Town Engineer, the Town Administrator, County Legislator Keane and a number of County officials were present, and at that meeting the Town Engineer was requested to begin to prepare a report showing the location of the sewer connections which were causing inflow problems. The Supervisor advised that she had requested County Legislator Keane to pursue alternate forms of possible funding by the County and further asked her to contact Assemblyman Perone to see if provisions could be made in his proposed flood control legislation in connection with funding for these particular projects. The Administrator added that the County has advised that the Town does not meet the priority criteria for funding. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented the report of the Town Clerk's Office for the month of May. THE SUPERVISOR Reports Supervisor Battalia reported on the following: a) that a term of office will expire on the Planning Board in July and there are openings on the Tenants Council. She urged that resumes be submitted. b) that the Town Board was discussing the entire issue of land use development and was exploring the possibility of creating a Board of Architectural Review as well as the possible expansion of the membership of the Zoning and Planning Boards. She invited members of the community interested in serving on any of these Boards to submit resumes to her office. c) the meeting with the officials of Brookhaven Laboratories arranged by Congressman Ottinger where she received first-hand information relative to the transportation of the spent fuel rods, as well as a comprehensive tour of the Brookhaven facility. She announced that Brookhaven had offered to train Town fire and other safety personnel at no cost to the municipality, with respect to the andnling of these materials in the event of an emergency. She also noted that the Department of Energy has now -10- 168 agreed to notify the State in anticipation of the shipments. However, the State has not yet received permission to notify the local police departments as to when the shipments will be made; and added that the State was most anxious that the localities be notified. She stated further that she had participated in a cable television program with Lt. Governor Del Bello and representatives of the State Police and State Department of Transportation on the general issue of transportation of hazardous waste. Mrs. Battalia noted that she is somewhat reassured with respect to the particular shipments from Brookhaven that the entire issue of the transportation of hazardous waste through the roadways of our community is of very great concern. d) two conferences for local officials which she attended: one conducted by the Public Administration Department of Pace University, and the other conducted by Senator D'Amato and held in Washington, D.C. e) changes made in personnel at the Joint Sanitation Commission and asked for comments in that regard. f) County takeover of the Maxwell Street transfer site, noting that negotiations are still ongoing with the County with proposed plans to be finalized in the next two weeks. g) that last week she and.Mayor Curnin had installed 60, Community Service representatives, adding that this Town is very fortunate to have local citizens who undertake such efforts. Councilman Lerman stated that he had no reports to present to the Board at this time. Councilwoman Silverstone reported on the following: a) the proposed development of Cherry Lawn Farm property along Weaver Street, noting that there is no question that there will be a severe impact on both traffic and water flow in the Town of Mamaroneck. She asked that Mr. Altieri request that the Town be put on the listing for notification of all phases of development of the Cherry Lawn property. b) that she met with the Garden Club in reference to the island at Weaver and Murray and that planters have been installed by Tom Leddy and the highway department personnel. c) meeting with the Joint Coordinating Committee. She stated that as a result of this meeting, a letter will be going out to those groups that use the playing fields in Town, two villages and school property, inviting them to attend an arena scheduling for use of all the fields in the fall, said scheduling to be organized by Bill Zimmerman, will be the beginning of a formal method of fairly sharing the fields and allowing time for maintenance. II/ d) attendance as liaison to Joint Planning Group and noted that, concerning maintenance of the tunnel under the thruway and railroad tracks, this is Larchmont's responsibility in exchange for revenues for parking on the deck. -11- • 1R9 e) that in an attempt to alleviate overnight parking problems in the Chatsworth-Murray area, it may be possible to use the commuter parking lot and this will be discussed with the Administrator and Clerk. f) luncheon she attended at the Rotary Club where she accepted the donation for the manning of the bus which takes the senior citizens to medical appointments. She added that she would like to commend the Rotary Club and have that statement made a part of the record of this meeting. Councilman Amlicke reported on the following: a) his thanks to Tom Leddy for installing the planter at the Weaver Street/Murray Avenue intersection, which project Mr. Amlicke initiated. b) his attendance at the most recent Joint Planning Group's progress and spoke of the C.A.C. 's natural resources inventory map which will be delivered to the Assessor's Office for their review and revision showing areas of potential development, noting that this inventory, as revised, will be delivered to the Joint Planning Group for its use. c) his letter to the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Summer Theatre Group and his suggestion to them that the Group submit a formal application to the Recreation Commission for funding and submit a budget. d) that on June 7 he had three meetings to cover and asked if it would be possible to arrange meetings so as not to conflict. Supervisor Battalia suggested a calendar might be kept such as that maintained by Larchmont Village. e) the good suggestion made concerning painting of lines on Richbell Road and asked if the matter had been referred to„- the Traffic Committee. f) his desire to have reactivation of the letter law. Counsel to the Town noted that Suffern in Rockland County is working on the same item and he has requested a copy of same. g) that he could not interpret the financial report from the Certified Public Accountants and asked that the report be explained to the Board members. Councilman Bloom reported on the following: a) that he agreed with Councilman Amlicke regarding multiple meeting schedules and announced that the Traffic Committee would be holding a meeting on June 6th, Human Rights Commission on June 11th and Traffic Committee on June 18th. He stated that the Library Board presentation will be made at the first Town Board meeting in October. b) that Susan Amlicke was formally honored as a recipient • of a Westchester County volunteer recognition award and formally expressed his appreciation to her from the Town and all members of the Town Board. -12- 170 c) that the wall on Falls Road is deteriorating and that a request has been made for Federal funds which may be forth- coming, and that in the meantime the Town Engineer and Highway Department are trying to obtain informal estimates on the repairing of the wall as well as alternatives to a wall. d) concern of the condition of the brook and lake, the problems of which are stemming from chemical treatment of the Bayberry Pool and also some discharging of sewerage. He noted that the County as well as Bayberry has been notified. e) that the Board of Review will convene at the Town Center in the Assessor's Office on Tuesday, June 19th for Grievance Day. f) the meeting on June 5th of the Cable TV Board of Control and elaborated on the hiring of a new coordinator for the Access Center and the problems encountered with the present person's limited availability. g) that he will not be in attendance at the June 20th Town Board meeting. Supervisor Battalia announced that the Board will hold an agenda work session during a Special Meeting on June 13th at 7:15 P.M. at the Town Center. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Board, on motion duly made and seconded, this meeting was declared adjourned at 10:28 P.M. Dorothy Miller Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri Town Administrator -13-