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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982_03_03 Town Board Regular Minutes Ogg MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 3RD DAY OF MARCH 1982 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. The meeting was called to order by Councilman J. McMillan at 8:15 P.M. Present were the following: Councilman Stewart J. McMillan Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Supervisor Leo Goldsmith, Jr. and Councilman Lee H. Bloom were 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 Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller Patrick Thomas Leddy, Highway Superintendent • Councilman McMillan at this time pointed out to those assembled the location of the exits as required by law for public gatherings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The presentation of the minutes of the regular meeting of Decem- ber 2, 1981 was deferred to a subsequent meeting since there was not a quorum of those present at that meeting in attendance to take action on that set of minutes. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 1982 were pre- sented and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, unanimously approved. At this time, Councilman McMillan changed the order of the agenda and took up Item No. 4 under OLD BUSINESS. 4. Special Permit Application - Proposed Nursery School Larchmont Acres The Clerk presented the letter addressed to her by the Attorney for the Applicant and following a brief discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously -1- 0 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets March 17, 1982 as the date for a public hearing on the request for Special Permit so as to allow the use as a proposed Nur- sery School at Larchmont Acres; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to publish in The Daily Times, the Notice of said hearing as required by law. OLD BUSINESS 1 . Report - Update - Town Administrator Councilman McMillan noted that he had hoped to be in consultation with the Supervisor on this matter in order to report at this meet- ing, but with the Supervisor's return to the hospital, that meeting did not take place. Councilwoman Silverstone reported on her follow-up and stated that the advertisement appeared in the International City Manage- ment Association's Newsletter and noted that most of the appli- cants replied in October and November 1981 and noted further that as had been suggested by Margaret Shultz, she spoke to the Administrator in Dobbs Ferry. Councilwoman Silverstone also referred to her brief review of the approximately forty applica- tions that had been received and recommended a revised plan for screening in view of the time span since October. Councilman McMillan once again briefly reviewed the sequence of events since last July when the vote was taken by the Board and the mandate given to the Supervisor and emphasized that the matter will be on the agenda for the next meeting and a more de- finitive report will be given. Arthur Gasparini referred to the last meeting and the discussion on this matter and stated he had looked back in the July minutes relative to what the Supervisor had been authorized to do. Carol Beach of Myrtle Boulevard voiced her concern about the lack of stated criteria and felt the Board needed to be more spe- cific in advertising especially about salary and other items par- ticular to this community. Mr. McMillan reiterated his earlier statements and noted his own discussions about the matter with Mr. Tooley, Village Man- ager in Scarsdale, on several occasions. -2- 0.18 2. Report - Update - Status of District Attorney's Investigation - Town Police Matter Councilman McMillan briefly reviewed the subject of the matter and repeated the statement given about the above matter and stated that due to the Supervisor's illness a progress report is not available this evening. Councilwoman Silverstone announced that Stephen Carr, Advi- sor to the Board of Police Commissioners, had an appointment at the District Attorney's Office on Thursday morning, March the 4th. Mrs. Silverstone at this time reported on her visit of today to Police Headquarters and noted that seven (7) windows had been replaced, a metal door in the basement had been replaced, and that this work had been done without following the bidding pro- cedure. She further noted that she was delighted the work had been completed because it was so badly needed. It was noted that the new Police Commissioner was anxious to get the re- pairs done, but was not aware of the rules and regulations. She went on to say that more work has yet to be accomplished at Headquarters and suggested that bids be called for on interior and outside trim painting of the building and asked the Engineer to look at the situation and set up specifications for the job. Mrs. Silverstone also referred to the torn carpeting in the hallway which is also very worn From the center hallway back to the locker room and wondered about the condition underneath. The Engineer was asked to include that in his specifications. The inspection conducted last year in which violations were found by the Department of Labor was reported on also by Mrs. Silverstone. 3. Report - Update - Survey of Intersection Weaver Street and Boston. Post Road Councilman McMillan reported that a letter had been received today from Richard Newhouse of the Automobile Club of New York, Inc. who had been asked by the Supervisor to aid us in the decision making about the traffic problems in that area and noted that My-. Newhouse has met with representatives of the Police Department and asked for certain information about the traffic patterns of the intersection. Councilwoman Silverstone noted that she has asked for assis- tance from the P.T.A. in obtaining that information and once the weather cooperates, surveys will be conducted. She once again noted the meeting to be held with :State and local officials on the matter on Friday, March 5th. Both she and Councilman Amlicke agreed that once all this information is gathered, a public meeting should be held and neighbors invited to give their input. -3- 0419 4. Special Permit Application - Proposed Nursery School Larchmont Acres This item was taken up earlier in the meeting and the date of March 17th set for a public hearing. 5. Comptroller's Request - Authorization to Bond Purchase of Front End Loader Pursuant to the Comptroller's memorandum, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to obtain the necessary papers in order to bond the purchase of the Front End Loader as follows: Front End Loader - $79,974.00 Bonding Costs - 1 ,226.00 $81 ,200.00 NOT ON AGENDA - Second Engineering Opinion re: Pool Problems Councilman Amlicke referred to this Board's last meeting and the concerns expressed at that time about the above captioned matter and noted his disucssions thereafter with John Ibelli of the School Board. Councilman Amlicke further stated that he indicated the Town's desire to get a second opinion to M'-. Ibelli and offered him names of firms; and thereupon on his mo- tion, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that, in conjunction with the School Board, a second engineering study and opinion be obtained relative to the water leakage problem at the Horn- mocks Pool and reported back to the School Board and Town Board as quickly as possible at a cost of approximately $2,000. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Proclamation - Employ the Older Worker Week March 14 - 20, 1982 Pursuant to the memorandum from the County of Westchester, with the unanimous consent of the Board, the following proc- lamation was issued: -4- PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck is participating in a national effort to promote employment opportunities for older workers and to focus the attention of employers and employer organizations on the older worker as a great resource; and WHEREAS, those who employ older workers have attested to the older workers' stability, productivity, reliability, sense of responsibility and loyalty, serious attitudes toward work, willingness to learn, and their steady work habits; and WHEREAS, unemployed older workers face artificially constructed barriers to employment, especially that of age discrimination and societal attitudes which bar them from the labor market; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck is committed to develop- ing, improving and expanding opportunities for a better life for all its citizens; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck can testify to the contribution of older workers to its own work force and to the community; and. WHEREAS, the tide of national economic pressures is forcing older workers to return to and remain in the labor force; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby proclaim the week of March 14-20, 1982 as Employ the Older Worker Week in the Town of Mamaroneck and calls upon employers to unite with it in recognizing the value of older workers and to promote employment opportunities for older workers. Lee H. Bloom Deputy Supervisor For the Town Board Dated: March 3, 1982 -5- "4' 2. Salary Authorization - Part-time Intermediate Typist Following presentation of Mr. Leddy's memorandum and in- accordance with his request, following Councilman Amlicke's statement that the request was based on merit and that Mrs. Imperato who also works in the Village of Larchmont already receives that amount there, on his motion, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes an increase in pay from $4.00 to $5.00 per hour for Mrs. Elizabeth M. Imperato, Intermediate Typist - part-time, in the Conservation Depart- ment, effective February 18, 1982. 3. Resolution - Permits for Work Within the County Road Area Following presentation of the letter from the Westchester County Department of Public Works, on motion by Council- woman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of this Board: WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 605 of the Laws of 1941 , revised as of June 5, 1961 , the Commis- sioner of Public Works of Westchester County with the ap- proval of the Board of Supervisors and the County Executive of Westchester, has prescribed rules, regulations, safe- guards, specifications and conditions for the protection, re- construction, maintenance, or restoration of any County Road or portion thereof, and for the protection and safety of the traveling public thereon during any operations of recon- struction, maintenance or restoration of such County Road or portion thereof, and WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations require any person, firm,corporation, improvement district, or mu- nicipality doing any work upon any County Road to obtain a written permit from the Commissioner of Public Works and to deposit a certified check made payable to the order of the County of Westchester in an amount computed by the extent of the proposed work, and WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations provide that any city, village, town public improvement district, or other municipality may, in lieu of making the said mentioned deposit, file with the Commissioner of Public Works a certi- fied copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Governing Board of such municipality guaranteeing faithful performance by the said municipality of all the terms, covenants and conditions as set forth in the permit, which resolution shall be effective for permits issued during the remainder of the calendar year after adoption, and -6- 042 WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, from time to time, is required to do work within the County Road area for which a written permit from the Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester County is required, and for which a certified check deposit is required, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby guarantee faithful performance of all the terms, agree- ments, covenants and conditions of each and every written per- mit as referred to herein issued by the Commissioner of Pub- lic Works of Westchester County and that this guarantee of faithful performance shall be applicable to all such written permits issued during the calendar year, January 1 , 1982 through December 31 , 1982. NOT ON AGENDA - Larchmont Village's New Commuter Parking Regulations - Effect on Town Parking Lot Margaret Shultz asked questions about the new law the Village of Larchmont is contemplating relative to assessing a fee for a decal in order to park at the Village meters. The Town Clerk related her discussion with the Village Clerk about the matter and Councilman McMillan stated he would talk to Mayor Quigley about the situation. COMMUNICATIONS 1 . Letter, Edward F. X. Ryan, Jr. Re: Commuter Parking Lot #1 Receipt and filing of Mr. Ryan's letter was noted by the Town Clerk and she also indicated that he was not the only one to bring the problem to the attention of her office. The Clerk at this time made reference to her recent postcard survey of. the permit holders' use of the Lot, and the Clerk's reluctance to sell more permits than spaces available. Councilwoman Silverstone advised of her rides through the lot and her notation of many empty permit parking spots and sug- gested that the Clerk issue a few new permits each month and see what happens; and she then further suggested that the two of them, the Clerk and she,-get together and review the entire parking situation. Olt/ THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Clerk presented the Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of February, 1982; the Report of the Town Clerk's Office for the month of February, 1982; the Annual Report of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Larchmont- Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission for the year ending December 31 , 1981 ; and an instruction letter from the Westchester County Board of Elections relative to the special election of March 30th and the preparation thereof. She also reported on the receipt of the Notice to be posted on the offi- cial Bulletin Board outside of the Town Clerk's Office rela- tive to the creation of Refuse Disposal District #1 , which she stated had been so posted. THE COUNCILMEN Mrs. Silverstone 1 . Report - Meeting re Refuse Disposal District # 1 Councilwoman Silverstone reported that she attended a meeting in White Plains relative to the above captioned subject on Feb- ruary 26th. She advised that the purpose in creating the refuse disposal district is to lessen the financing of garbage disposal and urged that everyone vote in favor on March 30th. Mr. Amlicke 1 . Designation - March as Recycling Awareness Month Councilman Amlicke spoke about the Conservation Advisory Com- mission's suggestion that some friendly competition relative to recycling be sponsored between the Town, Larchmont Village and Mamaroneck Village by comparing tonage of paper collected throughout the month with the thought of some type of award be- ing made to the winner, and in the hope that it would further spark continued and greater participation in recycling. And thereupon on his motion, which was seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby designates the month of March as Recycling Awareness Month in order to make residents more aware of the com- munity's recycling efforts. -8- 044 2. Problem re Garbage Trailers Councilman Amlicke brought to the Board's attention the constant breaking down of the most recently purchased garbage trailers and suggested that remuneration through the courts be sought regarding these defective trailers and asked the Town Attorney to check on the matter and report back to the Board. 3. Meeting re Dredging - March 4, 1982 County Office Building Councilman Amlicke referred to a notice of a meeting to be held on March 4th at 2:00 p.m. relative to the Corps of En- gineers' approval of the dredging project for Western Long Island Sound and asked the Town Engineer to attend the meeting on behalf of the Town. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was ad- journed at 9:20 p.m. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- vened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1 . Claims Commissioner McMillan presented the Fire claims for authorization of payment and on motion by Commissioner Amlicke, seconded by CommIssi,oner 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. $ 534.90 New York Telephone Co. 832.83 Ti 11 34.70 Town of Mamaroneck General Fund 51 .40 Uniform Rental, Inc. 27.02 n n 2.7.02 ($.13;507):87 -9- O3 2. Town Engineer's Report - Salvage Companies and Ward LaFrance Pumper A special thanks was extended to Commissioner Amlicke for requesting a deferment in accepting the bid on the old Fire Engine after Mr. Elfreich's oral report and presentation of the letter from Quirk Motor Service, Inc. offering $700.00 for the Fumper. Thereupon, with pleasure,upon Commis- sioner Amlicke's motion, seconded by Commissioner Sil- verstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby accepts the offer of $700.00 from Quirk Motor Service, Inc. of Rye, New York for the Ward LaFrance Pumper and authorizes the sale of said vehicle to that Company. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Commis- sion, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was de- clared adjourned at 9:25 p.m. I Town Clerk I -10-