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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985_01_09 Town Board Regular Minutes 360 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS. OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON THE 9TH DAY OF JANUARY 1985 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM AND THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Battalia at 6:15 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 Town Administrator Stephen V. Altieri and Counsel to the Town Steven M. Silverberg were also present. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board will recess into Executive Session in the Council Room to discuss matters of personnel and litigation. The Town Board reviewed candidates for various appointments at the organization meeting. The Counsel to the Town reviewed matters of litigation. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Executive Session at 7:25 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 7:30 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 -1- et 0 n Also present were: Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Steven M. Silverberg, Counsel to the Town P. Thomas Leddy, Highway Superintendent Ill1. Claims Commissioner Amlicke presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on his motion, 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: A T & T $ 70.51 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 159.25 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 121.40 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 186.00 Excelsior Garage 1,679.92 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 467.00 New York Telephone Company 67.01 New York Telephone Company 955.98 NYNEX Information Resources 9.00 Sirlin, Sirlin & Nolletti 36.38 Spiro-Wallach 324.70 Town of Mamaroneck Pro Firefighters Assn. 110.04 Village Ford, Inc. 9.45 Village Ford, Inc. 28.05 Westchester Joint Water Works 57.81 $4,282.50 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 7:35 P.M. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that the Regular Meeting be reconvened. -2- 36 PUBLIC HEARING: Lease of Maxwell Avenue Joint Garbage Commission Facility as Transfer Station-Draft Environmental Impact Statement Supervisor Battalia explained that because she is a Commissioner of the Joint Sanitation Commission which is the Applicant for the proposed transfer station, it would be a conflict for her to take part in this Hearing and therefore, she asked Deputy Supervisor Silverstone to preside. At this time on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, 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. The Deputy Supervisor acknowledged the presence of Legislator Diane Keane and Charles Miles, representing Westchester County, neither of whom wished to address the. Board on the matter. The presence of Larchmont Village Trustees Nan Forger and Paul Kean was also acknowledged. The Following items were entered into the record of this Hearing: - Memorandum submitted by the C.A.C. Chairman on the Draft E.I.S. - Letter dated January 9, 1985 submitted by Jane Bilus Gould, Attorney representing Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Powers. - Communication dated January 9, 1985 submitted by Mayor Robert Funicello and Village Manager Joseph P. Fraioli, on behalf of the Village of Mamaroneck. The following persons addressed the Board during the very lengthy Public Hearing: Ralph and Bea Powers, 33 Maxwell Avenue, Town Walter Webber, Superintendent of Public Works, Mamaroneck Village Kathy Siconolfi, 51 North Chatsworth Avenue, Town James Staudt, Attorney, Joint Sanitation Commission Paul Newman, Foreman, Joint Garbage Commission Dr. Leo Wilson, 15 Lafayette Road, Town Mayor Robert Funicello, Village of Mamaroneck Richard Mari, Larchmont Acres, Town Dr. C. Alan Mason, Chairman, C.A.C. Fred Kellogg, Superintendent of the Joint Garbage Commission The major issues raised during the Public Hearing were air and water pollution, noise, littering and traffic. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the Public Hearing was unanimously declared closed. During the discussion that followed, it was decided that written comments would be accepted until January 22nd and further discussion and a decision on the matter would take at the January 23rd Town Board meeting. -3- 363 ORGANIZATION MATTERS Appointments of: On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that William Paonessa is hereby III appointed to the position of Building and Plumbing Inspector for the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it further RESOLVED, that Carmine A. DeLuca is appointed as the Comptroller and Director of Finance for the balance of the unexpired term ending December 31, 1985; and be it further RESOLVED, that Carmine A. DeLuca is appointed as the Receiver of Taxes for the balance of the unexpired term ending December 31, 1985; and be it further RESOLVED, that Patrick Thomas Leddy is appointed as the Superintendent of Highways for the balance of the unexpired term ending December 31, 1985; and be it further III RESOLVED, that William Zimmermann is hereby appointed to the position of Superintendent of Recreation for the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it further RESOLVED, that Carol A. Acocella be, and she hereby is, appointed Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics for the term of office of one year commencing January 1, 1985 and terminating on December 31, 1985, without additional salary compensation. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck established the Office of Town Engineer; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck is desirous of providing for an alternate means of retaining engineering services for the Town of Mamaroneck; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT -4- 364 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby abolishes the office of Town Engineer for the Town of Mamaroneck. On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Lerman, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck has abolished the office of Town Engineer and the Town Law of the State of New York, Section 20 Subdivision 2 (b) provides that where there is no office of Town Engineer, the Town may employ engineers to give professional service and advice; RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby retains the firm of Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. , 2 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains, N.Y. 10602, to provide professional service and advice, as engineers to the Town of Mamaroneck and to sign all documents required by law, ordinance, rule or regulation to be signed by the Town Engineer subject to such requirements as may be provided for as preconditions to the signing of said documents by the engineer. On motiom by Councilman Lerman seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia and Councilman Lee H. Bloom be, and they hereby are, appointed Trustees of the Police Pension Fund of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1985; and be it further RESOLVED, that Carmine A. DeLuca be, and he hereby is, appointed Treasurer of the Police Pension Fund of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1985. On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Ralph Condro be, and he hereby is, appointed a Civil Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck with powers and duties in civil actions and proceedings as provided for in Town Law Section 20 (1) for a term of office of one year commencing on January 1, 1985 and terminating on December 31, 1985. -5- 365, On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Frank Comblo be, and he hereby is, appointed a Civil Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck with powers and duties in civil actions and proceedings as provided for in Town Law Section 20 (1) for a term of office of one year commencing on January 1, 1985 and terminating on December 31, 1985. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Stephen Cassiero be, and he hereby is, appointed a Civil Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck with powers and duties in civil actions and proceedings as provided for in Town Law Section 20 (1) for a term of office of one year commencing on January 1, 1984 and terminating on December 31, 1985. On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Marianne McElhinney be, and she hereby is, appointed a Civil Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck with powers and duties in civil actions and proceedings as provided for in Town Law Section 20 (1) for a term of office of one year commencing on January 1, 1985. The Supervisor announced the appointment of Paulette Gabbriellini as Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor. She announced that Judi Ross would be leaving to work for Senator Oppenheimer. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the salary for Paulette Gabbriellini, the Supervisor's appointment as Confidential Secretary be, and hereby is, fixed at the rate of $16,500. per annum. On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that David Klein, Dennis Kenny, H. David Willey, Carol Gristina and Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator are hereby appointed as members of the Board of Ethics, to serve for a term of office of one year, effective January 1, 1985 and terminating on December 31, 1985; -6- 1 NW and it is further RESOLVED, that David Klein be, and he hereby is, appointed Chairman of the Board of Ethics for the year 1985. On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Douglas MacDonald is hereby reappointed to the Board of Review for the term ending December 31, 1989. The matter of an appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals was tabled to a subsequent meeting. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that F. Peter O'Hara of 61 Vine Road, Town, is appointed to the Joint Town-Village Planning Group to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. • III On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Carol Scharff of 25 Pryer Manor Road, Town, is appointed to the Joint Town-Village Planning Group to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Daniel Greenbaum of 4 Boulder Brae Lane, Town, is appointed to the Joint Town-Village Planning Group to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. Supervisor Battalia announced the Board's desire to begin planning for the Town's 325th Anniversary celebration and noted that a III committee for said purpose is to be formed with former Town supervisors serving as honorary chairmen. Therefore, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously -7- 367 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints the following individuals to serve on the 325th Anniversary Committee for the Town of Mamaroneck: Hon. George D. Burchell, Hon. Christine Helwig, Hon. Joseph Vandernoot, Hon. Leo Goldsmith as Honorary Chairman; and James and Beverly Adams, Mary Carlson, Roberta Semer, Maryann Sulivan, Burton Meighan, Phillip Reisman, Missy Eagan Wey, Grace Huntley Pugh, Marlene Kolbert, Judy Zern, Judith Spikes, Lisa Rey, Alton Tobey, Joseph Hopkins, Milo Dalbey, Gloria Poccia Pritts, Sheila Crain, Charles and Kay Pangburn. It was noted that Jackie Albert and Bill Vlasic have offered to lend their expertise to the Committee. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that regular meetings of the Town Board be held at 8:15 P.M. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month except the month of January whereby the meetings will be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays and during the months of July and August during which months meetings will be held only on the first Wednesday of each month in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse; and be it further RESOLVED, that said meetings, dates and places may be changed at the pleasure of the Board upon adequate notice being given. On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that The Daily Times be, and it hereby is, designated as the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing legal notices during 1985. On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously • RESOLVED, that the following Banks and Trust Companies are hereby designated as depositories for funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1985 to be continued in their present status: The Bank of New York County Trust Region, Mamaroneck National Bank of Westchester, Larchmont . Citibank, .NA, Mamaroneck Barclays Bank, Mamaroneck Sound Federal Savings and Loan Association, Mamaroneck -8- .108 and be it further RESOLVED, that all authority heretofore granted to withdraw funds from, and to draw checks, drafts and other orders upon the Town of Mamaroneck accounts maintained at the aforesaid banks hereby is rescinded and revoked and hereafter such withdrawals, checks, and drafts and other orders shall be authorized when signed by signature or facsimile signature by Dolores A. Battalia, Supervisor, and Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller; or by Dolores A. Battalia, Supervisor, and Genevieve F. Soriano, Deputy Comptroller; and be it further RESOLVED, that all withdrawals, checks, drafts and other orders relative to the Community Services Discretionary Fund located at the Bank of New York shall be authorized when signed by the signatures of Elaine N. Samuels, ,Director or Community Services and Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Special Meeting of September 12, 1984 were presented and, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Bloom, were unanimously approved. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 3, 1984 were presented and tabled for action at a subsequent meeting. The minutes of the Special Meeting of October 30, 1984 were presented and, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, were unanimously approved. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 1984 were presented and, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, were unanimously approved as corrected. The minutes of the Special Meeting of December 15, 1984 were presented and, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Bloom, were unanimously approved. The minutes of the Special Meeting of December 28, 1984, were presented and, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, were unanimously approved. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Discussion and Authorization - Submission-Community Block Grant application The Town Administrator reviewed the reasons and steps taken relative to the application to be submitted jointly with the Village of Larchmont and thanked Dr. Mason for his assistance. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously -9- RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the application of the Town of Mamaroneck for Community Block Grant Funding for flood control projects at the Larchmont Reservoir and along the Sheldrake River basin; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby designated as the Urban County liaison with the County of Westchester. 2. Request to Rent Parking Meters - Burbank Realty Some discussion followed presentation of the above-captioned request and thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to enter into an agreement with Burbank Associates, Inc. , 2097 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, for the rental of parking meters in Lot #1 and those on Vine Street and Depot Way on Thursday, February 14, 1985. 3. Authorization - Continued Participation in Westchester County Purchasing Program On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the continued participation by the Town of Mamaroneck in the Westchester County Municipal Purchasing Program for the period January 1, 1985 to December 31, 1985. 4. Set Date for Public Hearing - Proposed Local Law-Admin. Portion -NYS Building Code 5. Set Date for Public Hearing - Proposed Local Law-Amendment to Local Law #1-1977. Both of the above matters were tabled to a subsequent meeting. 6. Salary Authorizations - Recreation On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Anne Brenner, Elizabeth Irwin, Barry Ross, Lynda Jones, Ed Bender and John Quinlan, Alternate Lifeguards at the Hommocks Pool, be compensated at the rate of $3.35 per hour, effective retroactive to December 20, 1984; -10- 3470 and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Dennis Ahearn, Senior Recreation Leader at the Teen Center, be compensated at the rate of $6,000 per annum, effective January 1, 1985; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that James McNearny, Assistant Recreation Leader at the Teen Center, be compensated at the rate of $10.00 per hour, effective January 1, 1985; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Richard Rella and Dean Reben, Substitute Assistant Recreation Leaders at the Teen Center, be compensated at the rate of $10.00 per hour, effective January 1, 1985; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Eleanor Smith and Suzanne Elson, Recreation Attendants at the Teen Center, be compensated at the rate of $7.50 per hour, effective January 1, 1985; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Margaret O'Neill, Sharon Ladrek and Darleen Jackson, Recreation Attendants at the Teen Center, be compensated at the rate of $6.00, effective January 1, 1985; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Alana Kelton, Recreation Attendant in the Figure Skating Program, be compensated at the rate of $10.00 per - hour, effective January 1, 1985; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Jenny O'Hara, Swim Instructor at the Hommocks Pool, replacing Peter Treacy, be compensated at the rate of $12.00 per season, effective January 12, 1985. 7. Authorization - Westchester Joint Water Works-Project A-924 Following the Administrator's explanation, on motion by Councilman Bloom and seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Westchester Joint Water Works is hereby authorized to expend an additional amount of $233.00 for Project A-924. -11- 1- 8. Authorization to Advertise for and Accept Bids-Police Uniforms On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to advertise for and accept bids for Police Uniforms for the summer_ and winter 1985 calendar year; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the publication in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of said Notice of Invitation to Bid. 9. Notice of Annual Meeting - Association of Towns Designation of Delegate and Alternate On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Supervisor Battalia be, and she hereby is, named as delegate to attend the Annual Business Session of the Assoc- iation of Towns of the State of New York to be held in New York City on February 20, 1985, and cast a vote of said Town of Mamaroneck, pursuant to the By-Laws and Consitiution of said Association; and be it further RESOLVED, that Councilman Bloom hereby is named as alternate delegate to the aforesaid business session. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications nor did anyone wish to address the Board. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented the report of the Town Clerk's Office for the month of December 1984 and the reports of the Building Inspector's Office for the month of December 1984 and the 1984 Annual Report. -12- 31 2. THE SUPERVISOR Reports Supervisor Battalia reported: a) that the Substance Abuse Community-wide Forum is definitely scheduled for January 24th at 7:45 P.M. in the Large Group Instruction Room of the Hommocks School, noting further that it will also be telecast over the local cable access station. b) that County representatives have been invited to the meeting of January 23rd to make a presentation of infiltration and inflow of the local sewer system and how to correct such problems and the Clerk was asked to notify appropriate residents and groups of this presentation. c) on the joint meeting of the Town Board and the Recreation Commission held on January 7th at which time a Committee was appointed to study the future of the Ice Rink. d) that she and Councilwoman Silverstone spoke at the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Civic Association's forum where the Supervisor spoke on the position of Police Commissioner and Mrs. Silverstone on the Town Center renovation. e) on the formation of sub-committees comprised of Board members to increase efficiency of handling Town's affairs and to minimize the number of full meetings of the Board which were required last year. She designated Councilman Bloom and Councilwoman Silverstone to serve on the Legislation Committee. They will review all pending legislation and legislative proposals and make recommendation to the full Board. Councilman Amlicke and Councilman Lerman will serve on the Public Safety and Public Works Committee to review and address matters of concern, and to recommend formal proposals to address them. She advised further that she and the Administrator will work with the Financial Advisory Committee on a Finance Committee concerning all aspects of the Town's finances. Councilman Bloom reported on his attendance at the Cable TV Board of Control meeting held on January 8th. Councilman Amlicke reported: a) briefly on his request relative to the traffic problem at the intersection of Weaver Street and West Garden Road and asked if the Traffic Committee had addressed this matter. Some discussion followed during which Mr. Amlicke was advised of the status of the matter which involves the shrubbery and trees on the corner property. b) on his request to the C.A.C. with respect to the Wetlands Act and asked Dr. Mason about the status of the updating of that Act. -13- i 373 c) briefly on his request that this Board move forward on the enactment of the litter law. Some discussion followed with clarification by Counsel. d) on information he received with respect to the transportation of nuclear waste. Some discussion followed with the Supervisor updating the Board on the matter of the transportation of all hazardous wastes and her discussions with County and State legislators and other concerned municipal officials. She advised that as the result of said dialogue, arrangements have been made for state police escorts along the proposed routes. Councilwoman Silverstone reported: a) on her recent tour of the Town Center and the status of the renovation work. She noted that the Administrator will present a detailed report at the next meeting. b) her discussion with Tenants Council members in regard to the fire at Larchmont Acres and the suggestion that something be included in the Town Code for each apartment to have s smoke detector. Councilman Lerman reported: a) on the condition of the area at the foot of Falls Road. The Administrator gave a detailed explanation of the III corrective measures to be taken as a result of his meeting with County personnel on this date. b) the question of a stop sign at Sheldrake and Rockland and asked the Administrator to look into the matter of whether or not authorization has been previously given for said installation. c) on the Coastal Zone Management Committee's redrafting of its revitalization proposal which must be presented to both the Town and Larchmont Village Boards for the require- ment of the Draft E.I.S. He than asked Counsel to review their proposal with a mind toward the type of legislation to be enacted. At this time Supervisor Battalia asked the Town Clerk to add to each agenda the dates of the next two ensuing Town Board meetings. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board will immediately at 10:40 P.M. recess into Executive Session in the Council Room to discuss matters of personnel. -14- 1 1 1 1 374 The Board discussed matters of personnel pertaining to the police department. On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Executive Session. 1 IIIADJOURNMENT 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 11:00 P.M. Administrator Town Clerk -15-