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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986_10_15 Town Board Regular Minutes 493 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOOT OF MAMA ONECK, HELD ON THE 15th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1986 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM AND THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Battalia at 7:30 P.M. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Board: Supervisor Dolores. A. Battalia Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke • Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Lawrence A. Lerman Councilman Stephen C. Chapin On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board recess into Executive Session in the Conference Room to discuss personnel matters. . Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Executive Session at 8:30 P.M. CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits At this time, Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the location of exits as required by law for public gatherings. Also present were: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Steven M. Silverberg, Town Counsel P. Thomas Leddy, Supt. of Highways William V. Zimmermann, Supt. of Recreation Dom Ruggiero, Chairman, Honmocks Ice Rink Gordon Albert, Fire Chief William McDermott, Deputy Fire Chief Elaine Price, Chairwoman, Zoning Board of Appeals Jean A. Marra, Recording Secretary 494 October 15, 1986 At this time, Police Commissioner Arthur Dallas, addressed the Board, introduced Police Sergeant Michael Nardelli and highlighted his achievements and qualifications. Thereafter, Sgt. Nardelli was duly sworn in by Supervisor Battalia and congratulations were extended by the staff and members of the Board. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS On motion by Commissioner Amlicke, seconded by Commissioner Chapin, the meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 8:35 P.M. in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia Commissioner Thomas R. Amlicke Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Lawrence A. Lerman Commissioner Stephen C. Chapin 1. FIRE CLAIMS Commissioner Chapin presented the following 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 Co., Inc. $ 41.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 76.44 Portronix Communications, Inc. 7.00 State Line Fire & Safety Inc. 25.90 $ 150.34 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by Commissioner Lerman, seconded by Commissioner Amlicke, it was unanimously declared that this meeting be adjourned at 9:40 P.M. - 2 - 495 October 15, 1986 PRESENTATION - LARCHMONT LIBRARY COMPUTER SYSTEM Ms. Dougherty, Director of the Larchmont Library and Mr. Coughlin, Trustee of the Larchmont Library Board, gave-a presentation regarding their desire for the computerization of the library system. After several questions from the III Board, Mr. Coughlin explained that the system would provide a modern, up-to-date, efficient system at a cost of approximately $11,000 a terminal and that five terminals were being proposed. Ms. Dougherty stated that approximately 24 to 26 of the libraries were signed up for the system but that there would have to be 100% involvement in order to launch the project. She added that the cost for the system would be reflected in next year's budget. A speaker questioned if the new equipment could be operated by anyone to which Ms. Dougherty replied that. a person would probably require a little help in using it for the first time. Supervisor Battalia then thanked Ms. Dougherty and Mr. Coughlin for their informative presentation. III PROCLAMATION - COAST WEEK Supervisor Battalia announced that a week in October has been designated as Coast Week and, on motion by Council- woman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously resolved that the following Proclamation be adopted: WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck has a varied coastline of rocky shores, sandy beaches, productive estuaries and salt marshes, small harbors, tidal flats, and rock ledges; and WHEREAS, the coast has provided us with a rich scenic, economic, recreational, cultural and historic heritage; and WHEREAS, we recognize that preservation of the delicate ecological balance within the coastal zone requires constant vigilance and effort; and WHEREAS, the Town is aware of multiple factors that threaten the preservation of our coastal zone for present and future generations; and WHEREAS, we are committed to the wise management of our coastline so as to assure its preservation; - 3 - 496 October 15, 1986 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the week of October 13th through the 20th, 1986 be proclaimed COAST WEEK throughout the Town of Mamaroneck, and all citizens are urged to take cogni- zance of this event and to participate fittingly in its observance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be affixed this 13th day of October, 1986. /s/ Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia Town of Mamaroneck PROCLAMATION - UNITED NATIONS WEEK Lee Bloom, Former Town Councilman and President of the Scarsdale/Hartsdale Westchester Shore Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America, stated that the UN Flag, which was donated to the Town some years ago, would be flown in Memorial Park in honor of UN Week and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Council- woman Silverstone, it was unanimously resolved that the following Proclamation be adopted: WHEREAS, the United Nations General Assembly, in 1947, adopted a resolution sponsored by the United States proclaim- ing that 24 October "shall henceforth be officially called United Nations Day' and shall be devoted to making known to the peoples of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations"; and WHEREAS, the observance of United Nations Day provides an opportunity for an appraisement of the UN system, namely: - how the principles of the United Nations Charter embody basic American values; - how the UN works - how the UN can be made to work better - how United States participation in the UN can further the interests of both the United States and the world. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, - 4 - 497 October 15, 1986 that I, Dolores A. Battalia, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, do hereby proclaim October 24, 1986 UNITED NATIONS DAY III in the Town of Mamaroneck and urge all citizens to participate in programs and activities designed to foster an under- standing of the potential of the UN through promoting world peace and well being. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be affixed this 15th day of October, 1986. /s/ Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia Town of Mamaroneck AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. DISCUSSION - TEEN CENTER III Ms. Benita Marks stated that the children were here to voice their opinions as to the need for a teen center in the Town of Mamaroneck and Supervisor Battalia asked for comments from the youngsters. Laura Halliday stated that there was no place for high school students to go on the weekends or in the evenings and that if the Town had a place it would be used by everyone. Paul Faust, a high school senior, pointed out that the police throw them out of the parks at night because of the noise they make and it either forces them to spend money by going to a movie or to go someplace where they shouldn't be. He added that the kids needed a place to go where they felt comfortable. Joey Faust offered that many of the students don't drive and they can't get to other places and that a place in the Town would be easy to get to. Tor Heins expressed his concern over "lack of things to do" in the Town and that kinds could be found just walking around with nothing to do. He urged the Board to consider such a center. David Senter stated that since there is not much to do in the Town, it could lead kids to drink especially when they see their parents drinking. - 5 - 498 October 15, 1986 Lorraine Pannel explained that she went to private high school and that a center would help her meet other young people from the community. Josh Friedman pointed out that there were a communication problem between the community and the kids and that a center would be a way of discussing it. Lauri Hughes stressed that there was a problem because of no place to go and that kids would resort to drugs and- alcohol but that if there were a place for kids to go and have a good time without alcohol or drugs, it would be beneficial to everyone. Laura Babbot stated that if more people realized this problem, it would bring their attention to what was going on and the need for a center. Julia Troy said the students needed social activities to meet friends and a center would be a place for them to go with their friends. Carol Brodin stated that a center would be a good step in making Larchmont and Mamaroneck a safer place to live and that it would help kids stop bad habits. Mr. Peter Weiss questioned how he, as an adult, could get involved with this, to which the Superintendent of Recreation, William Zimmermann, stated that this was a start and a good first step. He added that a liaison would be a good step also. Stanley Schwager indicated that he worked at the Hommocks Pool and that if the kids had more involvement it would help. Bill Porchin stated that he sees people walking around the parks and getting in trouble with the police and a public facility would give them a place to go. Scott Barkham said it would be a good facility for all ages and that when the kids grew up, other kids could use it. Danny Schwager stated that a center would help prevent drinking and also be a safe place. Laura Halliday said it would be a place to go and she would not have to lie to her parents about her going there. - 6 - 49 October 15, 1986 John, a high school student, asked what the next step would be in trying to do something to which Mr-.Ruggiero, Chairman of the Hommocks Ice Rink, stated that an evaluation of the ice rink was being done and one of the proposals being considered was a year-round facility. He added that there would be meetings and he would like to have the youngsters attend them. Supervisor Battalia indicated that the Board members were wearing two hats: one as parents and the other as their Town leaders and she then explained-what- the Board had been working on. s Battalia alia added that the Town -had out g aY Youth Council comprised of nine adults and she suggested that be changed to include young people and also noted that a variety of recreational programs already existed, but perhaps they needed to be redesigned to accommodate a wider range of young people. Supervisor Battalia thanked the youngsters for their input and welcomed them back again. She stated that they were a most impressive group of young people and that she was proud of them. Councilman Amlicke stated that the Hommocks Ice Rink Committee was meeting on Thursday, October 16th at 7:30 and suggested that the young people attend it. Councilwoman Silverstone stated that most of the Recreation Department's budget of $135,000 was geared for the young people and suggested that the students come and evaluate the programs in order to let the Board know what was wrong with them and what programs they wanted instead. Supervisor Battalia offered that the only stumbling block in building this type of facility was the price — about three million dollars. After some further discussion, Supervisor Battalia stated that Councilman Lerman would work with the Recreation Commission, Mr. Zimmermann would be in touch with the students and that she would be in touch with the high school and that some meeting dates and times would be arranged with the student representatives. Mrs. Marks thanked the Board members for their time in listening to what the children had to say. 2. APPOINTNE T TO CABLE BOARD OF CONTROL ADVISORY COMMI'rrJ Councilman Amlicke recommended the reappointment of Lester Brown to the Cable TV Committee and, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously - 7 - 500 October 15, 1986 RESOLVED, that Lester Brown of 1-31 North Chatsworth Avenue, Town of Mamaroneck be, and he hereby is, reappointed for a two-year term as a member of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Cable TV Board of Control Advisory Committee. 3. SUBMISSION - 1987 TENTATIVE BUDGET Administrator Altieri presented the Board members and the Town Clerk with a copy of the 1987 Tentative Budget and briefly described its contents as well as items that were to be filled in at a later date and stated it could be reviewed by interested persons at. the-Town Clerk's Office Monday through Friday, during normal working hours. _ He added that a Public Hearing on the budget was scheduled to be held on December 4th. 4. AUTHORIZATION - EASEMENT AGREEMENT - CON ED Administrator Altieri stated that an easement agreement, proposed by Con Edison, was submitted to the CL M Commission and at the Planning Board meeting of October 8, 1986, a Fresh Water Wetland Permit was issued allowing the installation of a natural gas main to the Fenbrook Subdivision, and he recommended that the Town Board grant the easement and, on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, with Councilman Amlicke abstaining, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be, and she hereby is, authorized to sign said Easement Agreement for Con Edison. (Said Easement Agreement is attached hereto as Page 8-A.) 5. ADOPTION OF TOWN CENTER USE POLICY Administrator Altieri stated that because of the many requests received for the use of the Town Center, that he has prepared an application form to be used for such requests and recommended the Board's approval of it. After several questions from the members of the Board concerning insurance coverage and certain restrictions being placed on permitted activities, Supervisor Battalia suggested that each Board member write down their sug- gestions and comments and that it would be discussed again at either the October 22nd or October 29th Budget Hearing meetings. - 8 - EASEMENT GRANT THE UNDERSIGNED, Ovrn of Mamaroneck • R85-5126.— ,y,,,,ie;ro../ —pet:idingat, a New Yorl4'Corporation having its principal place of business at The Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York:10543 , as Grantor, hereby in consideration of the sum of One ($1.00) Dollar in hand paid, and for other good and valuable consideration, grants • unto the Grantee, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., a New York corporation having its principal place of business at 4 Irving Place, New York 3, N. Y., to have and to hold the same unto the Grantee, and its successors and assigns forever, the perpetual easement, right and authority to construct, erect, repair, alter, replace, i . operate, maintain and remove gas and electric distributing lines, service connections, mains and facilities and appurtenances generally, including but not limited to pipes, fix- ' cures, poles, conduits, manholes and duct lines, together with wires, cables and terminal boxes in, upon, along, over, under, through and across the premises of the.Grantor as . Follows: ALL that lot, plot, piece or parcel of land, situated, lying and being. in the Town of Mamaroneck, County of West- chester and State of New York known as Parcel "A",. as shown on a certain map entitled "Subdivision Map of burdock Woods- f:r Section 5", situated in the Town of Mamaroneck, County of' Westchester and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Westchester, Division of Land Records on June 24, 1963 as Map No. 13725, as described in deed recorded in said County in Liber 6518 of conveyances at Page No. 495, and also subject to the provisions described in Schedule "A' annexed hereto and made a part hereof. • • Said facilities and appurtenances of the Grantee,shall be and remain at all times its exclusive property with the perpetual right to its agents, servants and employees at . • any time and.from time to time to have access thereto for all said purposes, upon condi- tion that the Grantee, shall restore ( PRhisls�r.S ) to hood and proper condition. • This casement shall run with the land. • IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor{IIHAvE }caused this grant of casement to be duly executed this day of , 19 • • Witnessed by: BY ffime i'm • Town of Mamaroneck Town Center, 740 West (SEAL) Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York 10543 • 8—A SCHEDULE "A" "Grantor shall not in any way permit interference with, or encroach- ment upon, the easement rights and privileges granted to Grantees, and II Grantor agrees to notify Grantees in writing in advance of any possible i! interference or obstruction to said rights and privileges for the purpose `•I of obtaining Grantee's prior written consent to proposed construction, installation of landscaping in the vicinity of the easement. The Grantees reserve the right to disapprove any landscaping, development plan, 1p. installation or construction whatsoever on or near the facilities and ii appurtenances installed pursuant to the easement which in the reasonable , opinion of any Grantee may interfere with or adversely affect the effi- : cient operation of any installation facility or equipment belonging to any II of the Grantees hereunder. 'I I The provisions of this easement shall be deemed covenants running with 11 the land. The obligations of the Grantor set forth hereinabove shall bind I! 1' Grantor's heirs or successors, agents, employees, and assigns forever ii and the rights and privilege of the Grantees set forth hereinabove shall II enure to the benefit of the Grantees, their successors and assigns, for- ever. " II "Grantor shall be barred from asserting any claim that Grantees' rights or privileges under this easement have been changed or modified in any way unless such claim is 1) evidenced by a writing, signed by Grantees 11 after this easement was signed, 2) it is in recordable form, and 3) such writing actually purports to amend, change or modify this easement, the benefits of Grantees, or the burdens of Grantor hereunder. I • ii I 8-A-1 503 October 15, 1986 6. AUTHORIZATION - MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT - GENERAL FUND Following Administrator Altieri's presentation, and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby granted for the Town Comptroller to open an account entitled "General Fund Money Market Account" with the Chemical Bank in New Rochelle. 7. AUTHORIZATION - SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE STATE AID APPLICATIONS Administrator Altieri stated that in order for the Town to receive annual State Aid, it was necessary to file an application for it, and on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be, and she hereby is, authorized to execute said State Aid application for annual funding in the amount of approximately $5,000. 8. SENIOR CITIZEN EXEMPTION INCOME LIMITS Supervisor Battalia recommended that the Board adopt the increase of the maximum income exemption eligibility level for senior citizens and, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Lerman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the maximum income exemption eligibility level for senior citizens be, and it hereby is, raised from $13,500 to $15,024 to be effective June 1, 1987 for the Town of Mamaroneck. 9. SALARY AUTHORIZATION ' Ill Conservation Dept. Administrator Altieri requested that salary authorization be approved for Thomas Balsamo to work at the Recycling Center in the Town Yard and, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously - 9 - 50 4 October 15, 1986 RESOLVED, that Thomas Balsamo be, and he hereby is, hired to work at the Recycling Center on Saturdays at an hourly rate of $4.50, retroactive to October 4, 1986. I Ill Recreation Department Administrator Altieri submitted a memo for salary authorization from William V. Zimmermann, Superintendent of Recreation, and on motion by Councilman Lerman, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1986 Town Budget, this Board hereby authorizes the hiring of the following individuals, effective October 17, 1986, at the salaries so stated: Richard Rella, Director, Open House, $35/session; Dean Reben, Senior Recreation Leader, Open House, $35/session; Jim Grieco, Senior Recreation Leader, Open House, $30/session; Kim Healy, Recreation Assistant, Open House, $12/session; and Edward Clinton, Hommocks Ice Rink, Set-up, $6/hour, effective retroactive to October 1, 1986. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Action on the Minutes of September 17, 1986 was tabled until the next meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications to come before the Town Board at this time. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS At this time, Mr. Calmer- questioned why private outside counsel was hired rather than using Town Counsel concerning the Police Department investigation; to which Supervisor Battalia replied that Mr. Lieberman was retained because of his expertise in personnel matters and also to insure complete impartiality. - 10 - 5®5 October 15, 1986 Mr. Canner then commented on the lack of coverage regarding local matters in the Daily Times; to which Supervisor Battalia recommended that individual citizens voice their concerns directly to the newspaper. Mr. Wassman questioned the condition of the Old Court House and stated that it should be maintained; to which Super- visor Battalia explained that the Highway' Dept. would be doing the maintenance work on the property that is to be leased by the Little School effective November 1st. A speaker then inquired if the Noise Ordinance was in effect, to which Supervisor Battalia replied that it was. He then stated that a leaf blower had been operating extremely early in the morning and nothing was done about it; to which. Supervisor Battalia stated that perhaps no one had registered a complaint. Mr. Wassman then suggested that a 1% fee of the costs for new construction be set aside for the beautification of the buildings and also to benefit the Council of the Arts; to which Supervisor Battalia stated that the Town does collect a recreational fee from developers and that they were having on-going discussions with a gallery regarding taking on a display of art throughout the Town Center. REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK Patricia DiCioccio, the Town Clerk, presented the Building Department Report for the month of September, 1986. THE SUPERVISOR Reports 1. The Supervisor stated that the Westchester County Department of Health was sponsoring a Household Chemical Cleanup Day for homeowners and tenants on Saturday, October 18th, at the New Rochelle Wastewater Treatment Plant. - 11 - 50 October 15, 1986 REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilman Amlicke reported: 1. inquired about a letter from the Hommocks School PTA to the Town requesting police protection (from the occupants of the Larchmont Motel) for the students at the school in the early morning and mid afternoon. Supervisor Battalia explained that since this was school property, a meeting had been scheduled with the school administration which the PTA concurred was the appropriate course of action. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 10:35 P.M. in order to recess into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk /j - 12 -