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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985_11_06 Town Board Regular Minutes 193 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 NOVEMBER 1985 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM AND THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING - BUDGET WORK SESSION The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Councilman Bloom at 7:35 p.m. in the Auditorium. Present were the following: Councilman Lee H. Bloom Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Lawrence A. Lerman Town Administrator Stephen. V. Altieri, Comptroller Carmine A. DeLuca, and Honora Dougherty, Director of the Larchmont Public Library were also present. Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia arrived while the meeting was in progress. The Town Board reviewed the proposed 1986/1987 Larchmont Library Budget. The Board felt that the Town should have greater input during preparation of the Library budget and will, therefore, request that the Library Board adjust their meeting schedule so as not to conflict with Town Board meeting schedules. At this time the meeting was moved to the Auditorium. 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. Present were the following: Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia Commissioner Lee H. Bloom Commissioner Thomas R. Amlicke Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Lawrence A. Lerman -1- 194 Also present were the following: 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 Lerman 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: AAA Emergency Supply $ 21.00 R.R. Brewers 27.03 Bernard J. Callahan, Fire Fighter 5.50 Bernard J. Callahan, Fire Fighter 122.00 Con Edison 2.03 Con Edison 3.05 Nicholas Condro, Fire Fighter 5.50 Consolidated Laundries 56.84 ESCO Exterminating Services 20.03 Excelsior Garage 672.85 Excelsior Garage 556.21 Excelsior Garage 110.00 Excelsior Garage 76.02 Larchmont Auto Parts 48.78 Larchmont Auto Parts 12.96 N. LaRussell 66.90 Maltese Signs 180.00 H. Newman 11.00 New York Telephone Co. 970.63 New York Telephone Co. 67.13 NYNEX Information Resources 9.00 Portronix Communications 314.90 RAD Oil Company 477.94 Rampo Fire Equipment 2,668.56 Jay Reynolds, Fire Fighter 11.00 Scarsdale Dodge 48.59 Town of Mamaroneck General Fund 6.50 Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters Assocation 102.18 Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters Association 153.27 Tri-State Tire Inc. 62.50 Tri-State Tire Inc. 86.10 Vincent's Garage Inc. 139.00 Erickson's Market 677.54 $7,792.54 2. Other Business Commissioner Bloom noted that he had received a letter from Ex-Chief Anthony Mirande relative to his son's status in the Fire Department. Commissioner Battalia stated that she had spoken to the Fire Council at their November 4th meeting and advised them that the matter would be taken up in an Executive Session since it is a personnel matter. -2- 195 3. Commissioner Bloom asked Commissioner Battalia if she had received a response to the letter he had written to Mayor Curnin regarding the Fire Department's annual picnic. Mrs. Battalia stated that a meeting will be arranged when Fire Chief Fletcher is available. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Lerman, it was unanimously declared that this meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING At this time, .on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that the Regular Meeting be reconvened. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Local Law - Tax Abatement for Rent-Controlled and Rent-Regulated Properties Occupied by Senior Citizens Counsel to the Town, Steven Silverberg explained the provisions of the proposed local law. Thereafter, 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 Clerk presented for the record the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing. Supervisor Battalia explained that first those in favor of the proposed local law would be heard and then those in opposition. At this time further explanations and clarifications were made by Board members about the provisions of the proposed law and their meaning for both senior citizen tenants and landlords. Questions were also answered from the audience with respect to --the low-income property tax abatement already available for senior citizens homeowners; rent-controlled. apartments; family income eligibility; this proposal's impact on overall Town taxes; the aid to the elderly that has been provided by the Community Services' discretionary fund; careful control to ensure that senior citizen tenants benefit and how the expense of major Capital improvements to apartments will be handled. On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and it hereby is, declared closed. -3- 196 Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: WHEREAS, this Town Board has met on this date, at the time and place specified in the Notice of Public Hearing to consider the adoption of proposed Local Law No. 13 and has heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby adopt Local Law No. 13 entitled "Tax Abatement for Rent Controlled and Rent Regulated Properties Occupied by Senior Citizens" and orders that said Local Law as adopted and herewith inserted, be made a part of the Minutes of this meeting: Local Law No. 13 of 1985 This local law shall be know as "Tax Abatement for Rent Controlled and Rent Regulated Properties Occupied by Senior Citizens." Section 1. Adoption of Real Property Law Section 467-b. : The Town of Mamaroneck hereby adopts the provisions of Section 467 7b. , as amended,_of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York. Hereinafter, there shall be provided tax abatement in rent regulated apartments where the combined income of members of the household containing senior citizens (sixty-two years of age or older) does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) and provided, that pursuant to Section 467-b. of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, the benefits of such abatement are passed on to such senior citizens. Section 2. Severability: Any provision of this local law which is declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction shall not affect any other provision of this local law. Section 3. Effective date: This local law shall become effective immediately. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The action on the August 14, 1985 Minutes was deferred to the next meeting since the Board members had not as yet had an opportunity to review them. -4- I 197 AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointment - Advisory Committee of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Cable TV Board of Control On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mary Anne Sullivan of 14 Glen Eagles Drive, Town, is hereby reappointed to a two-year term of office to the Advisory Committee of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Cable TV Board of Control. 2. Discussion - Direct Alarm Service Police Commissioner Dallas reviewed his memorandum which contained the history of direct alarm service and the reasons for considering the elimination of such service. Thereafter, Lieut. Paul Munch enumerated various types of alarm systems and presented a thorough explanation of the effect of the Police Department's move to the Town Center will have on those utilizing special leased telephone lines. Several residents posed questions to Lieut. Munch about various aspects of his presentation and he emphasized that the central station system is the one that is used the most and is quite effective. At this time, after some discussion, Supervisor Battalia suggested that another meeting be set up at some time other than that of a regular Town Board meeting, when all alarm user permit holders can be in attendance as well as representation from the telephone company and alarm companies. 3. Request for Authorization - Repairs re Hommocks Ice Rink A rather lengthy discussion followed the Administrator's explanation to the Board of the circumstances relative to the delay in the opening of the Ice Rink and the need to replace two (2) compressors to make the ice. Mr. Altieri presented the Board with several alternatives and reviewed the status of the five (5) compressors. He also advised of the necessity to comply with the law with respect to the bidding process. During the discussion, School Board Trustee John Ibelli stated that he would advise the School Board of the dilemna and request that they contribute toward the expenses for the compressors. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Council- woman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to prepare specific- ' ations and accept bids for two (2) compressors, which are used to make ice at the Hommocks Ice Rink. It was emphasized that the above decision in no way indicates how the Board will vote when the Ice Rink Committee presents its 'report on the future of the facility. -5- 4J V 4. Discussion - Proposed Uses-1986 Federal Revenue Sharing Funds The Administrator explained to the Board how and why the proposed uses of the above-noted funds were allocated, emphasizing the likelihood that the final payment of such funds will occur in 1986. After some discussion, the Board agreed to accept the proposal as submitted: FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING BUDGET 1986 FUND CODE AMOUNT General Fund A-7180-401 $ 70,000 - Hommocks Pool General Fund A-9730-6 50,000 - Town Center Debt General Fund A-9950-0 15,000 - Office Furniture TOTAL $135,000 5.. Update - Weaver Street Bridge Mr. Altieri explained that he, Councilman Amlicke, Police Commissioner Dallas and Lieut. Mahoney met with representatives of the County and State Department of Transportation (DOT) on October 24th and he stated that at that time they were advised that the railroad portion of the Weaver Street Bridge would be closed for six months. He added that they also learned that the portion over I-95 would be open to vehicular traffic for all but two weeks of the length of the project and that a temporary walkway for pedestrians will be maintained throughout the project. Councilman Amlicke reported on other aspects discussed at the meeting relative to the reasons for the closings and detour routes. In answer to Mr. Gasparini's query, it was explained that provisions for the Town's emergency vehicles is being worked out now. 6. Report of Bids - Sheldrake River Wall The Administrator explained that the bids received for the above-captioned project exceeded the cost estimated, reminded that a portion of the funding for the project is to be received from the Federal Emergency Managment Agency and requested that the bids be rejected. He then explained that since time was of the essence in order to obtain the FEMA funding, the recommendation of the Town's Consulting Engineer should be followed and described the proposed revised project in detail. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously • RESOLVED, that this Board hereby rejects the bids received from Micelli Excavating and Bradhurst Site Construction in the amounts of $98,000 and $92,888 respectively, for the reconstruction of the Sheldrake River Wall near Falls Road and Lakeside Drive; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Administrator to prepare specifications in order to rebid the revised retaining wall project. -6- 19,q 7. Authorization - Snow Removal Contract-County Roads On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute an agreement with the County of Westchester for snow and ice control on County roads located within the Unincorporated Area. • 8. Authorization - Advertise for and Accept Bids: a) Diesel Fuel e) Rental of Public Works b) Fuel Oil #2 Employees' Work Uniforms c) Cleaning of Police Uniforms f) Street and Parking Lot d) Police Summer and Winter Line Painting Uniforms On motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the : Town Administrator to prepare specifications and receive bids for the following items: a) Diesel Fuel b) Fuel Oil #2 c) Cleaning of Police Uniforms d) Police Summer and Winter Uniforms e) Rental of Public Works Employees' Work Uniforms f) Street and Parking Lot Line Painting 9. Salary Authorizations: a) Police Department On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Thelma Young, Office Assistant in the Police Department be compensated at an annual rate of $16,060.00, effective retroactive to October 28, 1985. b) Recreation On motion by Councilman Lerman, Seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1985 Town Budget, this Board hereby authorizes the following salary expenditures to the persons named on the list annexed hereto for the terms of employment and at the rate of compensation for each as set forth: -7- Zoo Martha Bonilla, Recreation Assistant, Open House, $10/session effective 11/8185. Othello Rollon, Recreation Assistant, Open House, $10/session effective 11/8/85. Francisco Crespo, Recreation Assistant, Oepn House, $10/session effective 11/8/85. Francisco Crespo, Recreation Assistant, Men's Basketball, $10/session effective retroactive • to 10/21/85. Othello Rollon, Recreation Assistant, Men's Basketball, $10/session effective 11/4/85. Keith Yizar, Sr...Recreation Leader, High School Basketball, $30/session effective retroactive to 10/11/85. Amy McGarry, Swim Instructor, Hommocks Pool, $12/ session effective retroactive to 10/12/85. Anne Treacy, Swim Instructor, Hommocks Pool, $12/ session effective retroactive to 10/12/85. Elizabeth White, Recreation Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $3/hour effective 11/1/85. Oliver Gill, Sr. Recreation Leader, Youth Hocky, $20.00/hour, effective 11/9/85. Alexander Fletcher, Sr. Recreation Leader, Youth Hockey, $20/hour effective 11/9/85. Donald Paglieri, Recreation Assistant, Youth Hockey, $11/hour effective 11/9/85. Arthur Morgan, Recreation Assistant, Youth Hockey, $11/hour effective 11/9/85. Kim Eaton, Recreation Assistant, Youth Hockey, $10/hour effective 11/9/85. Henry Margotta, Recreation Assistant, Youth Hockey, $10/hour effective 11/9/85. 10. Authorization - Open Accounts re Mobile Radio District Program On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Comptroller is hereby authorized to open two accounts entitled Tri-Municipal Radio District Checking Account and Investor Choice Account with the author- ized signatures of the Supervisor and/or Comptroller and Deputy Comptroller. -8- 201 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications to come before the Board. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications to come before the Board. • THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The regular reports of the Town Clerk were held over to the November 20th meeting. THE SUPERVISOR Reports Supervisor Battalia reported that she and Ruth Santos, Chairman of the Committee on Family and Youth would be meeting with John Branca of the County Youth Bureau on November 7th with respect to the loss of the funding for the youth advocate position. She stated that her remaining reports would be held over to the next meeting. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMAN AND THE COUNCILWOMAN Councilman Bloom had no reports to present, but he did advise the Board that he would be unable to attend the November 13th budget work session. Councilman Amlicke: a) asked that the recommendations of the Conservation Advisory Committee be on the agenda of the next meeting. b) expressed his congratulations to Supervisor Battalia and Councilwoman Silverstone on their re-election. Some discussion • followed relative to election results and discrepancies. Councilwoman Silverstone: a) reported on her meeting for the senior citizen tenants during which many discrepancies in the laws relative to heat, painting and alarms in common areas of the apartment buildings were discussed and referred to Counsel for follow-up. -9- 202 Councilman Lerman: a) referred to the invitation received by all Board members to attend on November 13th the Washingtonville Housing Alliance dinner which conflicts with the budget work session already scheduled. He asked that the time of the session be changed and it was agreed. b) asked the Administrator to see that the sneakers hanging from the wires on Weaver Street be removed. • At this time, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED; that this Board will recess into Executive Session in the Council Room to discuss litigation. Counsel discussed with the Board several litigation matters and thereafter, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 11:20 p.m. Town Administrator Town Clerk -10-