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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984_06_27 Town Board Special Minutes 185 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON THE 27TH DAY OF JUNE 1984 IN THE SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE OF THE TOWN CENTER, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK The meeting was called to order at 7:20 P.M. by Supervisor Battalia Present were the following: Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia Councilman Lee H. Bloom Councilman Lawrence A. Lerman Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Also present: Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Steven M. Silverberg, Counsel The Board reviewed the memo of the Town Administrator requesting authorization to accept bids from moving contractors for the moving of the Town Offices. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone and seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to accept bids for the moving of the Town Offices. The Board discussed the proposed lease for the building located at Ward Avenue and Halstead Avenue. The Town Administrator and Counsel clarified various terms of the lease. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone and seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS the Town Board has approved a plan for renovation of the Town Center; and WHEREAS it is anticipated that construction will commence in late August or early September of 1984; and WHEREAS it is necessary that the Town Center be vacated during renovation and it will be III necessary to move substantial amounts of equipment and records, which will take a number of weeks; -1- 186 It is hereby RESOLVED that the Town Administrator is authorized to enter into a lease with Joseph H. Guzzetta and Don Guzzetta d/b/a Guzzetta for rental of a building known as 437 Ward Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York, for the period July 15, 1984 through July 14, 1985, for a total rental of $55,250.00 upon the terms and conditions set forth in the attached lease agreement. The.Board then discussed the proposed lease for the Community Services Department at 132 Larchmont Avenue. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone and seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the lease for the Public Housing Agency and it is further RESOLVED, that all related expenses be out of the Agency's administrative fees. Councilman Amlicke brought a letter from Ranald Sclater concerning the problem of parking near Elkan Road and the driveways on Palmer Avenue. The Town Administrator informed the Board that the Police Chief will be asked to develop a plan to remedy this situation. The Town Administrator estimated that this project would be completed in three to four weeks. Councilwoman Silverstone discussed a phone conversation with Henry Albert concerning the situation on Garit Lane whereby the road is too narrow when the cars are parked on both sides. The Board discussed the work being done by the Traffic Committee on this matter. The Town Board discussed the current parking located at the former Shell Station located on Myrtle Boulevard. The Supervisor requested that background material be put together on this matter. Councilman Amlicke brought up a. complaint of the L.I.F.E. Center on dumping in the Mamaroneck River. He reported that the CAC would be following up on this matter. Councilman Amlicke requested that authorization be given to authorize Bob Hohberg to take time off from the Pinebrook Project to investigate the funding contract with the State to determine if the above is possible. Councilwoman Silverstone submitted to the Board a letter from the School District having to do with a program for Special Education students. The Board discussed becoming involved in this program. -2- 18 If On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone and seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to draft a letter to the Mamaroneck School District on behalf of the Town Board that the Town will participate in the Special Education Project. On motion by Councilman Lerman and seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Deputy Supervisor Silverstone is authorized to attend the Westchester Joint Water Works meeting on July 10, 1984 as substitute for the Supervisor. On motion by Councilman Lerman and seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board will adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation, personnel, and lease negotiations. The Board discussed negotiations with the County relative to the proposed transfer station. Counsel updated the Board on the litigation involving Aqua Dredge and Lieutenant Perritano. There being no further matters to discuss, on motion by Council- woman Silverstone and seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the Executive Session was adjourned. The Town Board discussed the question of environmental review with respect to the proposed use of the Maxwell Avenue plant by Westchester County as a transfer station. The Town Board had declared itself Lead Agency for the purposes of reviewing the proposed transfer station. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone and seconded by Councilman Lerman, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Town Board, as lead agency, has made a determination of a positive declaration pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act that the proposed lease of the Joint Garbage Commission property located at Maxwell Avenue requires a draft Environmental Impact Statement, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Joint Garbage Commission is hereby requested to prepare a draft Environmental Impact Statement and submit same to the Town board of the Town of Mamaroneck at the earliest possible date. -3- 188 There being no further matters for discussion by the Town Board, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone and seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. lirRespectfully submitted Stephen V. Altieri Town Administrator -4-