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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982_01_20 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 20TH DAY OF JANUARY 1982 .IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. Supervisor Goldsmith called the meeting to order at 8:15 P.M. Present were the following: Supervisor Leo Goldsmith, Jr. Councilman Stewart J. McMillan Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Lee H. Bloom was not in attendance at this meeting. Also present were the following: Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk James J. Johnston, Town Attorney Charles R. Elfreich, Town Engineer Patrick Thomas Leddy, Highway Superintendent Supervisor Goldsmith at this time pointed out to those assembled the location of the exits as required by law for public gatherings. OLD BUSINESS 1. Recommendation to State Transportation Department - Prohibit Parking on Weaver Street from Plymouth Road to Boston Post Road Supervisor Goldsmith reviewed the reasons for the recommendation and referred to some of the past near misses and tragedies and this Board's hopes in the future for the area to be made safer especially for children going to and from school. He spoke about a meeting recently held and attended by local officials, Assemblyman Perone and representatives from the Department of Transportation . during which this subject was discussed when the State_indicated__ they would not act unless the recommendation came from the govern- mental body of the community and stated that is the reason for this discussion tonight. He further stated that several recommendations have been suggested: prohibit parking from Plymouth Road to the Post Road, prohibit parking only during the hours the students are trav- eling to and from school or leave situation as it is now. George Forbes, Attorney, representing Dr. Serling, local Veterinarian with a practice on Weaver Street in the area to be affected, asked for a full and impartial and independent survey of the area and Dr. Serling added that his employees do not park on the street but his customers do. Councilwoman Silverstone related that her own children travel along Weaver Street on bicycles to and from school, emphasized that it is difficult enough to maneuver without cars parked along the way, but they must move out and around the parked cars and into traffic. She added that prohibition of parking would be within the Town's best interest. Mrs. Shultz noted that she does not park her car on the street in front of Dr. Serling's office for safety reasons although he is her pet's vet. -1- 012 some further discussion followed relative to cars parked in front of the veterinarian's office, movement of the crosswalk from the corner, suggestion of a crosswalk bridge and emphasis on having a full and not a piecemeal study of the area done. Mr. Forbes requested copies of all correspondence relative to this subject. Councilman Amlicke suggested that all homeowners in the area be notified as well as the businesses to get their input on the matter. Supervisor Goldsmith stated that he would follow through on all _ suggestions made here tonight and will contact the Automobile Club of New York and the matter will be back on the agenda of a subsequent meeting when further information is received. 2. Report of Bids - Front End Loader Mr. Leddy's memorandum was presented and a discussion ensued as to the reasons for requesting acceptance of the. high bidder and the Highway Superintendent stated that because of H.O. Penn's machine's durability and they were the only ones to comply with all specifi- cations and also that they would last longer with less repairs than the other machines. Arthur Nelkin of Mohegan Road, Town, supported Mr. Leddy's statements because of his business knowledge of the different type of machines. Following questions and answers between the Board members and Mr. Leddy with comments by the Town Engineer who noted the requirement to send the reasons for not accepting the low bid to the County. On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby defers action on the acceptance of bids received for the front end loader until a detailed report from the Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer is received outlining the differences in the bids. NEW BUSINESS 1. Salary Authorizations - Recreation Following presentation of the Recreation Superintendent's memorandum, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Lisa Siegel, Recreation Assistant at the Hommocks Ice Rink be compensated at the rate. of $2.75 per hour, effective January 13, 1982, replacing Zoe Holgate. 2. Agreement - Snow Removal - State Roads 1981-1982 Winter Season Pursuant to the communication and its enclosures addressed to the Town Clerk, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is III authorized to sign the agreement with the County of Westchester for the removal of snow and ice on certain designated State Roads within the Unincorp- orated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck at a reim- bursement rate not to exceed $4,000 for the 1981-1982 winter season. -2- 013 3. Request for Use of Voting Machines - Larchmont Village The. Town Clerk presented the request and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants the request of the Village of Larchmont for the use of nine (9) voting machines to be used in the Annual Village Election of March 16, 1982. 4. Comptroller's Request - Authorization to Pay Grievance Judgement re Paper Pick-up by Highway Employees The Comptroller's memorandum was presented and clarifications were made by the Town Attorney and Councilman Amlicke as to the need to pay this judgement. It was explained that when the sanitation men did not pick up paper on holiday weeks, highway men did the pick-up and the money represents a differential in pay for that job. It was further noted that the highway employees stated that it was in their contract to be paid the $10.00 increase, the Town disagreed, the matter was taken to arbitration and the arbitrator decided in favor of the high- way employees. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board, in accordance with the grievance judgement relative to paper pick- up by the Highway employees, hereby authorizes the Comptroller to make a total payment of $1,150.00 to certain highway employees. 5. Request to Install Solid Fuel Burning Appliance and Metal. Chimney - 19 Leatherstocking Lane The above noted request was presented. During the discussion, Mr. Teper advised the Board he wished to enhance and improve the heating system in his home in light of the high oil bills and Councilwoman Silverstone noted that it is important to write the new law as soon as possible due to the many applications coming before this Board. After the Board was assured that preliminaries had been approved, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby varies the regulations of the Building Code as permitted under Article V, Chapter 14, Section 14-19 so as to permit the installation of a "0" clear- ance metal fireplace and metal chimney as shown on the plans and in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, in the resi- dence located at 19 Leatherstocking Lane, Town of Mamaroneck. • 6. Resolution - Approving Agreement for Expenditure of Highway Monies Following presentation of Highway Superintendent's memorandum, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 284 of Highway Law, this Board agrees -3- • O! 4 that highway monies be expended in accordance with the Agreement to Spend Town Highway Funds, a copy of which is annexed hereto. 7. Authorization - Reimbursement of Expenses - Town Clerk's Attendance at State and County Meetings of Clerks The Clerk presented her memorandum and after a brief discussion, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the reimbursement of expenses not to exceed $25.00 to the Town Clerk for her attendance at N.Y.S. Association of Town Clerks in Binghamton on January 21, 1982 and a meeting with the County Clerk in Elmsford on January 26, 1982. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Clerk presented the Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector's Office for the year 1981 and the Affidavit of Publication of the Bond Resolution adopted on January 6, 1982. NOT ON AGENDA Arthur Nelkin related to the Board the problems he has had with his car being broken into five times in the last five years at the Town commuter parking Lot #1. He noted his car has been broken into even after the installation of an alarm on his car to which there was no response by Town police. He described the types of vandalism taking place and felt professionals with easy access to the thruway for get- away were the culprits, noting further that no arrests have ever been made in connection with these thefts. Suggestion was made for a higher fence separating the Town land from the Thruway, but it was noted that the fence does not belong to the Town and provision is made for the easy ingress and egress by emergency vehicles. Mr. Nelkin stated that he had spoken to the Chief of Police about the matter and was sorry the Chief was not in attendance at this meeting and urged the Board to do something about the situation. Several suggestions were made by members of the audience who realized that it is a dif- ficult situation, but noted there must be a solution. The Supervisor agreed to take up the matter with the police. THE COUNCILMEN Mr. Amlicke Councilman Amlicke reported that at the last meeting of the Recre- ation Commission, consideration was given to a special swim hour at the Hommocks Pool and decided to send out a mailing to all pool per- mit holders and after responses are received, further consideration will be given, keeping in mind the number interested in the extended hour and the cost for additional wages, custodial fee and utilities. He added that the proposed time will be from 6 - 7 p.m. The discussion followed turned to the last time special extended hours were made available and how the number of users dwindled from many to a very few. Mr. Amlicke stated that more information will be forthcoming. -4- 015 NOT ON AGENDA Following Supervisor Goldsmith's presentation of the Larchmont Library Contract, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and Town Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to execute the contract for the year 1982 between the Town of Mamaroneck, Village of Larchmont and the Larchmont Public Library as provided for in the 1982 budget, the amount of $226,780. being the Town's share. NOT ON AGENDA Following Mr. Scheuble's request for the Board to consider his assess- ment and some discussion, it was agreed that Councilmen Bloom and Amlicke would at a convenient time for all concerned, meet with Mr. Scheuble to explain the Board's position in this matter. NOT ON AGENDA In answer to Mr. Gasparini's query, Supervisor Goldsmith stated that he had visited the District Attorney's Office as a follow-up to the investigation of the Town Police Matter, but was unable to see either Mr. Vergari or Mr. Fleming because neither was in due to bad weather. NOT ON AGENDA A brief discussion ensued following Mr. Gasparini questioning of the situation with the oil burner. The Supervisor gave an update on the burner and the Town Engineer gave further information relative to the metal asbestos flu to go through the roof of the highway garage, which is the manner in which the burner will be vented. NOT ON AGENDA Mrs. Mary Carlson thanked the highway department for the excellent job of clearing snow on the Chatsworth Avenue Bridge for pedestrian walk- ing. Councilman Amlicke asked if the same kind of job could be done on the Weaver Street bridge. NOT ON AGENDA Thomas Nealon as Chairman of the Committee on Family and Youth re- quested that the gymnasium space be made available for youth activ- ities when the Town purchases the School-Town Center. He was advised by the Supervisor to put his request into writing to be considered at the proper time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:58 P.M. -5- 016 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Commissioner McMillan presented the 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: Con Edison $33.25 Portronix Communications, Inc. 3.75 Portronix Communications, Inc. 916.50 $953.50 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:59 P.M. Town Clerk -6-