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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985_02_06 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the location of exits in the Auditorium as required by law for public gatherings. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 8:19 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 Carmine DeLuca, Comptroller George Derderian, Assessor 1. Claims Commissioner Bloom 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: R.G. Brewer, Inc. $ 44.26 Nicholas Condro 21.95 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 103.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 463.75 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 19.1.50 Exterminating Services 20.03 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 379.35 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 1,607.87 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 102.28 L.D. Fletcher, Chief 20.00 Grant's of Larchmont 118.00 i -1- Leonard Newman Agency, Inc. 414.90 J. Levitan Bronx Corp. 839.68 Henri Newman, Fire Fighter 175.00 New York Telephone Company 1,009.66 New York Telephone Company 67.01 New Rochelle Water Company 134.13 Nynex Information Resources 9.00 Portronix Communications 4.00 William Premuroso, Fire Fighter 170.75 Proftech Stationers & Printers 7.12 RAD oil Co. 284.33 RAD Oil Co. 236.95 Mark M. Rappaport, Fire Fighter 4.50 Uniform Rental, Inc. 28.36 Westchester Joint Water Works 9,113.75 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 140.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 885.00 $16,595.13 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 8:25 P.M. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING At this time on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that the Regular Meeting be convened. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 23, 1985, were presented and action tabled to a subsequent-meeting. NOT ON AGENDA - Supervisor Battalia-Clarification of Litigation re Position of Police Commissioner Supervisor Battalia explained the circumstances surrounding the commencement of the Town's action against the Westchester County Personnel Office and specified in detail the steps leading up to said action. Town Administrator, Stephen-Altieri gave further clarifying specifics of the matter by describing the role of the Westchester County Personnel Office for the classification of positions in the public service in Westchester County. Further clarification of an Article 78 Proceeding was presented by Counsel to the Town, Steven Silverberg. Ralph Fisher, representing the Larchmont/Mamaroneck Civic Association addressed the Board asking questions about the litigation. Mr. Silverberg advised the Board that it would not be in the best interest of the Town to entertain questions that relate to this pending litigation. Walter Reed, representing the Civic Association, also asked questions relative to the litigation. -2- 392 AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals Councilman Bloom presented Mr. Mosher's qualifications and on his motion, which was heartily seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Peter D. Mosher of 17 North Chatsworth Avenue, Town, hereby is reappointed as a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Zoning Board of Appeals, to serve a five (5) year term of office, terminating on February 19, 1990. 2. Set Date for Public Hearings a) Veteran's Exemption Some discussion followed the Administrator's and the Assessor's explanation of administering the proposed legislation and upon their recommendations, on motion Councilman Lerman seconded Councilman A by by nci an mlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets February 27, 1985 as the date for a Public Hearing on a proposed local law in relation to the alternative veteran's exemption from real property taxation; and be it 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. b) State Building Code Mr. Silverberg advised the Board of the need to declare a negative environmental impact with respect to the adoption of a local law on the State Building Code. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the proposed new Building Code shall have no adverse environmental impact, it is therefore, RESOLVED, the Town Clerk is directed to file a negative environmental declaration with regard to the proposed building code. -3- 393 i c) Amend Local Law #1-1977 Thereafter, on motion t n by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets February 27, 1985 as the date for a Public Hearing on a proposed local law to amend Local Law No. 1-1977, Environmental Quality Review Law; and be it 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. d) Stop Sign On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets February 27, 1985 as. the date for a Public Hearing on a: proposed local law to amend Local Law No. 1-1965 by adding Subparagraph 66; and be it 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. 3. Discussion== Proposed Revision of Parking Regulations and Fees (Set Date for Public Hearing) A Somewhat extensive discussion of the above captioned topic followed the Administrator's explanation of the Traffic Committee's recommendations. Both Mr. Bloom and Mr. Altieri noted specifics of the recommendations and further discussion centered around how the 24-hour and overnight permits should be issued (grandfathering present procedure or establishing a new procedure) . Several Board members added other suggestions to the discussion which will be continued at the Public Hearing. Supervisor Battalia requested that the Administrator and Clerk conduct a survey of parking fees in surrounding communities and this information be provided to the Board prior to the Hearing date. She also requested that the procedure for issuance and renewal of permits be reviewed by the Town Clerk and Administrator and recommendations be to the Board. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets February 27, 1985 as the date for a Public Hearing on a proposed local law amending Chapter 54 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck with respect to parking lots; -4- i 4N and be it 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. Report of the Traffic Committee It was noted that this item had been taken up earlier on the Agenda. 5. Report on Hommocks Pool A rather extensive discussion followed the Administrator and Councilman Amlicke's review of the background on the renovation of the Hommocks Pool and the cost overruns then encountered; and the ultimate request by the School District for the Town to contribute to;the overages. There was some discussion relative to the overall Town/School sharing of facilities during which the Supervisor spoke of her meeting with the Town Administrator, the Recreation Superintendent, a member of the Recreation Commission, the School Board President, the Superintendent.. of Schools, Superintendent of Grounds for the School District and Paul McDevitt. It was unanimously decided that this discussion and any subsequent decision would be tabled until the March 6, Town Board Meeting and the Supervisor suggested that in the interim, Board members advise Councilman Amlicke and Mr. Altieri of any further information on which they wish to be enlightened with respect to this matter. 6. Referral to Planning Board - Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Following Mr. Silverberg's explanation of what is being set forth in the amendment, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance providing for notice to the County of Westchester for certain actions is referred to the Planning Board in accordance with Chapter 89 Section 80 of the Zoning Ordinance. 7. Authorization to Sell Boats - Recreation Department Mr. Altieri reminded the Board that two Rhodes-19 Sailboats were donated to the Town in 1984 which left the Town with two surplus sailboats. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following sailboats, 18' Lippincott Lightning #9945 and 18' Lippincott Lightning #9946 are hereby considered surplus equipment; -5- .nom and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to advertise for the sale of such boats. 8. Salary Authorizations - Recreation The Town Administrator advised the Board that Dennis Ahearn has resigned from the Teen Center and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that. James McNerney, Senior Recreation Leader at the Teen Center, replacing Dennis Ahearn, be compensated at the rate of $80.00 per week, effective retroactive January 30, 1985; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Gerald Hartie, Assistant Recreation Leader at the Teen Center, replacing James McNerney, be compensated at the rate of $10.00 per hour, effective February 6, 1985. 9. Report of Bid - Purchase Police Uniforms The administrator presented the resume of bids and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications for Police Uniforms (consisting of: summer trousers, hat, winter trousers, long-sleeve shirts (blue or white) , and short-sleeeve shirts (blue or white) ) , namely Standard Law Enforcement Supply Company in the amount of $191.80; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Standard Law Enforcement Supply Company for furnishing and delivering police uniforms. 10. Designation of Alternate to Westchester Joint Water Works Board Meeting On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone is hereby appointed to act in Supervior Battalia's place and in her stead 'at a regular meeting of tthe Board of Trustees of the Westchester Joint Water Works to be held at 1625 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York on Monday, February 11, 1985 with full powers to vote pursuant to Section 6124 of the Unconsolidated Laws of the State of New York. -6- 1396 11. Resolution - Change Date of Second Regular Meeting in February On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby changes the date of its second meeting in February so that the next regular meeting of the Town Board will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 1985. 12. Request for Use of Voting Machines - Larchmont and Mamaroneck Villages On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants the requests of Larchmont Village for the use of eight (8) voting machines and Mamaroneck Village for the use of seventeen (17) voting machines to be used in the Annual Village Elections of March 19, 1985. NOT ON AGENDA Administrator Update - Fuel Oil Bids Mr. Altieri presented his memorandum on the discussion held at the previous Town Board Meeting with respect to the above captioned topic and explained to the Board in detail his follow up- on the matter. He pointed out that the most. cost effective means of purchasing fuel oil and providing service to the oil burner units have been utilized. PROCLAMATIONS a) International Year of Youth Following Councilman Bloom's presentation of said Proclamation and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the following was issued on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck (it was stated that the same Proclamation was being presented to both Larchmont and Mamaroneck Village Boards for their consideration) : (see page 8) b) Scouting Anniversary Week The Supervisor announced that this is traditionally Boy Scout Week and the occasion of their 75th Anniversary and asked that the Board join her in so proclaiming. Following Councilman Amlicke's presentation of said Proclamation an on his motion seconded by Councilman Lerman, the following was issued: (see page 9) -7- n�7�a'T P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS the future of our community and of our nation depends upon the knowledge, the dedication, the strength and the faith we instill in our children and which they instill in coming generation; and WHEREAS the peoples of the one-hundred and fifty-nine member nations of the United Nations are observing the year 1985 as the International Year of Youth; and WHEREAS in every land special plans, programs and goals have been established to emphasize the importance of youth to the future of our planet; and WHEREAS it is the solemn obligation of family and community to provide to their youth, by teaching, guidance, example, understanding and love, the knowledge, strength and faith they need to undertake responsibility for the future of our nation; and WHEREAS in our community as in many parts of the United States there is increasing prevalence of alcohol and chemical substance abuse among both adults and teen age youth which seriously affects physical and mental health, safety and ability to perform effectively in all endeavors, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that throughout the Village of Larchmont, the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck, the year 1985 be observed as INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF YOUTH and be it further RESOLVED that the Village Boards of Trustees and the Town Board, all elected and appointed officials, all volunteer agencies and committees, and all professional employees of these municipalities and agencies, devote themselves with renewed vigor and determination during 1985 to a coordinated program of planning, research, education and implementation of activities which will impress on citizens of all ages the dangers of alcohol and chemical substance abuse, teach moderation, and provide alter- natives to offset the appeal of alcohol and drugs, such as desired planned activities and facilities, attention to and interest in the concerns and ideas of our youthful citizens, and understanding as demonstrated by our official and personal actions. Adopted by the Town Board, Town of Mamaroneck on this 6th day of February 1985. Supervisor -8-