HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982_08_04 Town Board Regular Minutes 1.4`9
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD O
L ON
THE 4TH DAY OF AUGUST 1982 IN THE AUDITORIUM
OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF
MAMARONECK.
The meeting.;-was called to order at 8:15 P.M. by Deputy Supervisor
Lee H. Bloom.
Present were the following:
. Deputy Supervisor Lee H. Bloom
Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke
Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone
Supervisor Leo Goldsmith, Jr. and Councilman Stewart J. McMillan
were not in attendance at this meeting.
Also present were the following:
. Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk
James J. Johnston, Town Attorney
Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller
CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits
Deputy Supervisor Bloom at this time pointed out to those assembled
the location of the exits as required by law for public gatherings.
At this time the order of the agenda was changed and the matters
under the BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS were taken up.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1. Claims
Commissioner Bloom presented fire claims for authorization of payment
and on motion by Commissioner Silverstone, seconded by Commissioner
Amlicke, 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. $ 346.55
• AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. 41.25
Brewer's Hardware 71.00
Dakco Heating & Air Conditioning Corp. 28.75
Eich of Bedford 20.00
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 60.80
Deputy •Chief Douglas Fletcher 568.52
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I & T Plumbing & Heating Co. , Inc. 108.25
Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 232.81
Mid-Valley Petroleum Corp. 389.94
The New Rochelle Water Company 108.21
New York Telephone Company 49.98
New York Telephone Company 797.37
Tri-City Auto Parts 10.80
Tri-City Auto Parts 80.31
Westchester Joint Water Works 7,925.00
Exterminating Services 14..16
$ 10,853.70
2. Other. Business
a) Firefighters qualified re Mini-Attack #4
Commissioner Bloom presented the Fire Chief's memorandum advising
that Firefighters John Rock and Martin Ludecke have become qualified
on Mini-Attack #4 and congratulated them on behalf of the Commission.
b) 75th.Anniversary Commemorative Mugs
Fire Chief Shaw presented the Board members individually with mugs
purchased by the Volunteers commemorating their 75th Anniversary
and announced the celebration to be held on Saturday, September 11,
1982 at the Firehouse and invited all to attend and join in the
festivities.
ADJOURNMENT
IIIThere being no further business to come before the Commission,
on motion duly made and seconded, this meeting was declared
adjourned at 8:27 P.M.
NOT ON AGENDA
Deputy Supervisor Bloom announced that Supervisor Goldsmith was
home from the hospital and noted with pleasure that he looks good .
and is showing signs of progress.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: FULL-STOP SIGNS - Winged Foot Drive & Briar Dell Circle
Winged Foot Drive & Hidden Green Lane
Forest Avenue & Vine Road
Murray Avenue & Maple Hill Drive
On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman
Amlicke, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearings be and
they hereby are declared open.
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John Delehanty of 25 Winged Foot Drive, Stanley Kay of 1 Briar
Dell Circle, Bob Gibson of 22 Winged Foot Drive, Ben Winter of
4 Briar Dell Circle and Francisco Granados of 24 Winged Foot
Drive each spoke in favor of the full-stop signs, specifically
in the vicinity of their residences and cited incidents. of
speeding by non-residents of their area. Some discussion ensued
when Councilwoman Silverstone asked Police Commissioner Dolen to
put radar in that vicinity to put a stop to the speeding that
has come to light during this Hearing.
Some farther discussion took place relative to the other proposed
stop signs locations and those stop signs that fold down after
school hours.
Thereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by
Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be and
it hereby is declared closed.
Thereafter, since no one else wished to be heard on the matter
of the proposed stop signs, on motion by Councilman Amlicke,
seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, the following resolution
was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board:
WHEREAS, it has been requested that Chapter 81
of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck be amended
so as to provide for the installation of Full-
Stop Signs at Winged Foot Drive and Briar Dell
Circle and Winged Foot Drive and Hidden Green
Lane; and permanent stop signs be installed at
Forest Avenue and Vine Road and Murray Avenue
and Maple Hill Drive;
and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing theron was duly held
before this Board on this date following publication
of the Notice of Hearing as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, at said Hearing all persons were given
an opportunity:..to be heard thereon;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that Chapter 81, Article II Section 6
of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck entitled
Traffic Regulations, as last amended by resolution
of this Board on March 15, 1978, is hereby further
amended so as to provide for the installation of
Full-Stop Signs on Winged Foot Drive going eastbound
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just before the intersection of Winged Foot Drive
and Briar Dell Circle in the Town of Mamaroneck;
and westbound just before the intersection of Winged
Foot Drive and Hidden Green Lane in the Town of
Mamaroneck;
and be it further
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RESOLVED, that permanent Full-Stop Signs be
installed east and west on Forest Avenue at
the intersection of Vine Road in the Town of
Mamaroneck; and north and south on Murray Avenue
at the intersection of Maple Hill Drive in the
Town of Mamaroneck;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to post and publish this resolution
as required by law.
OLD BUSINESS
At this time the Deputy Supervisor took up Item #2.
2. Resolution - Town Administrator
Mr. Bloom referred to the previous announcement regarding the hiring
of Stephen Altieri as Town Administrator and noted that both
Mr. Altieri and the Town Attorney have met with Westchester County
personnel officials and it has been agreed that it is not necessary
to adopt a local law relative to the position. He further stated
that the advice from the County is to establish the position which
should be exempt from civil service status, and set forth the
duties which will be reviewed by the County.
The Deputy Supervisor also stated that, if necessary, the resolution
can be modified..at a later date.
Thereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by
Councilman Amlicke, the following resolution as presented by
the Deputy Supervisor was adopted by unanimous vote:
WHEREAS, The Town Board, in accordance with the recommendation
of the Town Manager Committee Report, at its regular
meeting on August 5th, 1981 adopted a resolution by
majority vote creating the position of Administrator
in the Town of Mamaroneck and authorizing the Supervisor
to take such steps as necessary to establish the position
and determine the best qualified person to fill it,
and
WHEREAS, After reviewing a substantial number of applications
for the position received in response to the advertise-
ment in the International City Managers Association
Newsletter, a letter enclosing pertinent information
about the Town-the background of the decision to have
an Administrator-and relevant criteria, was sent to
the most qualified applicants, requesting those still
interested to arrange for interviews in accordance
with the directions set forth therein,
and
WHEREAS, The Deputy Supervisor, pursuant to resolution adopted
by the Town Board in Executive Session on May 19th,
1982 following its completion of the interviews,
offered the position of Town Administrator who, without
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curtailing, diminishing or transferring the powers
of any elected Town Official, would be responsible
for the overall administration of the property and
afairs of the Town to a Mr. Stephen V. Altieri,
2 Drake Road, Scarsdale,N.Y.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that Stephen V. Altieri be and he hereby is appointed
Administrator of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for
an indefinite term of office effective as of September
6th, 1982, at the pleasure of the Board and at a salary
to be fixed by the said Board,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Administrator shall perform all the duties
now and hereafter conferred or imposed upon the
position by law and directed by the Supervisor and
Town Board and shall have all powers and perform all
duties necessarily implied or incidental thereto among
such powers and duties but not by way of limitation;
1. Act as confidential advisor and administrative
assistant to the Supervisor and Town Board in
connection with the conduct of Town affairs.
2. Coordinate and regulate the operations, practices
and carrying out of policies of and in all depart-
ments and check appropriate discharge of responsi-
bilities and duties imposed on department heads,
officers and employees by Federal and State law,
Local Law and resolution or by orders of the Town
Board, Police Commission, Planning Board, Recrea-
tion Commission, Conservation Advisory Commission and
Fresh Water Wetlands Commission and Board of Fire
Commissioners.
3. Under the general supervision of the Supervisor,
prepare and submit to the Town Board a tentative
budget, together with a message describing its
important features, and administer the adopted
budget.
4. Recommend to the Supervisor the appointment,
compensation, separation and/or disciplinary
measures of such officers and employees as the
Town Board shall determine and authorize as
necessary for the proper administration of the
affairs of the Town.
5. Under the general supervision of the Supervisor,
purchase or approve purchases of supplies,
materials and equipment for the Town and its
separate boards and commissions. In cases in
which bids are required, he recommends selection
of successful bidder to the Town Board for its
approval.
6. Undertake research and submit to the Supervisor
and Town Board reports upon and recommendations
regarding the state of the property and affairs
of the Town, as he may deem appropriate or as the
Supervisor and/or Town Board may request.
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7. Recommend modern personnel practices including
productivity incentives for each appointive
office and position in Town service and be
responsible for the collective bargaining
process.
8. Attend, unless excused by the Supervisor, all
meetings of the Town Board with the right to
take part in any discussion but having no vote.
The Administrator shall receive notice of all
such meetings.
9. Maintain liaison and represent the Town Board
in contacts with political subdivisions, State
and Federal officials and agencies.
10. Keep knowledgeable of State and Federal aid
programs; evaluate and report to the Town
Board feasibility of obtaining public grants
in aid and assist in making applications under
Federal and State aid programs.
11. Report annually to the Town Board regarding
the activities of the several departments,
commissions and administrative units of the
Town concerning their administration and performance.
Some discussion followed about various aspects of Mr. Altieri's
responsibilities and a time period for review of the position
with Leonard Martin, Jim Dolen and Ralph Fisher taking part in
the discussion.
Thereafter, as proposed by Deputy Supervisor Bloom, on motion by
Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator of the
Town of Mamaroneck be compensated at the rate of
$28,000 per annum, effective September 6, 1982.
1. Change Date of September Meeting
Pursuant to various reasons cited, on motion by Councilman Amlicke,
seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby changes the
date of the next regular meeting from
September 1, 1982 to September 15, 1982.
The possibility of the meeting being held at the Town Center was
briefly discussed.
3. Engineer's Request - Release of Retained Percentage - Bilotta
Construction - Edgewood Avenue Sewer Project
In answer to Councilman Amlicke's query, Mr. Elfreich and Mr. Bloom
clarified the purposes of a maintenance bond and thereupon, on motion
by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was
unanimously
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the acceptance of a Maintenance Bond submitted
by Bilotta Construction Corp. on Contract
No. 81-3 - Edgewood Avenue Sanitary Sewer -
' in the proper amount to cover the 10%
retained percentage, subject to the review
and approval of the Town Attorney.
4. Set Date for Public Hearings: No Parking and Limited Parking
Regulations
On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby fixes the
date of September 15, 1983 for holding public
hearings for the purpose of considering limit-
ing parking on Valley Road and. Lester Place on
Thursdays and Fridays for the purpose of street
cleaning; prohibiting parking on certain portions
of Palmer Avenue and Garit Lane; and permitting
overnight parking on Garit Lane;
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.
5. Request for Authorization to Advertise for Bids: 740 West Boston
Post Road - Replacement of Windows, Upgrading of Fire Alarm
System, Repainting of Exterior of Building
Pursuant to the Engineer's request, on motion by Councilwoman
Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the
Town Engineer to obtain bids for the following
items essential at 740 West Boston Post. Road:
window replacement and repainting and water-
proofing exposed exterior brick and stone;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer is authorized
to solicit informal proposals for furnishing
and installing fire detection and fire alarm
equipment.
NOT ON AGENDA
Deputy Supervisor Bloom re Lease-Back Sale
Deputy Supervisor Bloom reported that inquiries have been received
from three different sources regarding the Town's interest in
selling the building at 740 West Boston Post Road in the Village
of Mamaroneck and entering into a lease-back arrangement. He
then referred to portions of the New York State Tax Law and the
benefits of that type of arrangement, one being the Town would
not bear the rehabilitation costs for the building. He added that
after closing with the School Board, the Town will examine and
consider any such offers.
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Following a brief discussion, Councilwoman Silverstone noted that
such an idea requires a great deal of study and anaylsis to determine
if this would be beneficial to the Town and stated expert help would
be required in such a determination.
6. Acknowledgement - Receipt of Traffic Study - Automobile Club of
New York, Inc. re Parking on Weaver Street
Deputy Supervisor Bloom acknowledged receipt of the above captioned
Traffic Report in response to the Supervisor's request earlier this
year. Councilwoman Silverstone noted that although parking on Weaver
Street in relation to improving safety at the intersection of the
Post Road and Weaver Street is high priority for the Town, State
officials have advised that funds will not be available until 1983.
Deputy Supervisor Bloom enumerated the recommendations of the
Automobile Club of New York,. Inc. regarding "No Parking" and added
that the Engineer and Polio=Chief concur with the report except
to add 2:00 to 4:00 afternoon hours.
Thereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by
Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Deputy Supervisor be
and he hereby is authorized to convey the
Town's thanks for their comprehensive
report to the Automobile Club of New York,
Inc; send a copy of the report to Dr.
Maurice Serling, Veterinarian with his place
of business on Weaver Street; provide the
Board of Education with a copy of the report;
and notify the residents in the area that this
Board intends to hold an informal hearing
relative to the possible restriction of
parking on Weaver' Street from Plymouth Road
to the Boston Post 'Road.
NOT ON AGENDA
Ralph Fisher re Committee to Study Alternative Structures of a
Police Commission
Ralph Fisher, Chairman of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Property Owners
Association read his letter regarding the work of the above noted
Committee and the Chairman's denial of his Association's request
to meet with the Committee. Some discussion ensued during
which Mr. Bloom advised that the Committee is hard at work and
has met individually with the Town Board members in late July
advising the Board their work would not be completed by September;
Councilwoman Silverstone reiterated her suggestion to expand
the Committee to include representation from the Property Owners
Association and she added that she had written to the Chairman of
the Committee, Joseph Vandernoot, asking him to reconsider the
P.O.A. 's request to meet with his Committee; Tom Nealon, Town
Democratic Chairman proposed that a public hearing be held on
the matter when the Committee completes its study; and Walter
Lowman commented on the governance of the police department and
was urged by Councilwoman Silverstone to put his opinions into
writing and forward to Mr. Vandernoot.
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Request for Funds and Use of Pool - Day Camp - Martin Luther
King Center
Background information and clarifications about the program and
its need were given by the Town Clerk, Mrs. Gloria Allen and Mrs.
Beverly Brewer-Villa. It was emphasized that only the use of the
pool will be required with no extra town staff required and during
the discussion that followed, suggestions were offered as to how
to obtain the needed funds, one of which was to approach the
Property Owners Association. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman
Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the use of the Hommocks Pool by the children
in the Washingtonville Coalition Summer Day
Camp;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board grants that group's
request for funds and allocates $200.00 to the
program.
2. Resolution - Authorization to Collect School Taxes
On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman
Amlicke, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town
of Mamaroneck, in accordance with Section . _
550a of the Westchester County Tax Act,
being Article 16 of the Westchester County
Administrative Code as amended by Chapter
386 of the Laws of 1962, does hereby
authorize the Comptroller of the Town of
Mamaroneck to accept from any taxpayer two
partial payments in equal installments for
or on account of school taxes and apply
such payments on account thereof, and
that he shall accept payment of said
school taxes in full at the discretion
of the taxpayer, or as stated in two
partial payments, with the first install-
ment being due and payable in the month
of September and the second being due and
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payable in the month of January following,
provided that no installment may be paid
unless the first installment of current
school taxes, including interest and
penalty, shall have been paid or is
paid at the same time. If the second
partial payment is received during the
month of January, no interest or penalty
shall be charged against the second partial
payment;
and be it further
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RESOLVED, that as provided in said statute,
unless the first partial payment is received
during the month of September and the second
partial payment is received during the month
of January, the penalty provided for payment
of school taxes as set forth in Section 543
shall be applicable as follows:
First Installment
September No Penalty
October 2%
November 5%
December & January 7%
February & March 10%
April & thereafter up
to date of sale 12%
Second Installment
February & March 10%
April to date of sale 12%
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the first installment shall be
due and payable and become a lien on the taxable
property of the school district on September 1st,
1982 and the second installment on January 1st,
1983;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, the Comptroller and
the Assessor shall prepare a suitable form.,af_tax
receipt, to be presented_ at the expense of the Town;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 551 of Chapter
386 of the Laws of 1962, a statement concerning
the tax information be printed, and the Comptroller
shall mail with each receipt for taxes a printed
copy of such statement;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect
immediately.
3. Salary Authorizations - Recreation
On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
payment to the following persons for the
positions and at the rates and effective
dates as listed below:
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1 Compensation Effective
Name Position Rate Date ,
Elizabeth Irwin Lifeguard $3.25_ per .hr. 7/19/82
Hommocks Pool
Robin Selig Lifeguard $3.25 per hr. 7/19/82
Hommocks Pool
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Douglas Treasurer Lifeguard $3.25 per hr. 7/19/82
Hommocks Pool
Germaine Cuff Recreation Attendant $2.75 per hr. 7/19/82
Hommocks Pool
Mary Halpin Recreation Attendant $2.75 per hr. 7/19/82
Hommocks Pool
John Quinlan Recreation Attendant $2.75 per hr. 7/19/82
Hommocks Pool
Ira Spool Recreation Attendant $2.75 per hr. 7/19/82
Hommocks Pool
Paul Treacy Recreation Attendant $2.75 per hr. 7/19/82
Hommocks Pool
Vivian Lawrence Recreation Attendant $6.00 per hr. 7/22/82
Hommocks Pool
Concession Stand
Claudia Ng Recreation Attendant $3.00 per hr. 7/31/82
Hommocks Pool
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Concession Stand
Councilwoman Silverstone questioned the Pool Director taking
vacation during the height of the season and Councilman Amlicke
explained that there are five (5) directors who divide the time
spent at the Pool.
4. Comptroller's Request - Authorization to Initiate Foreclosure
Proceedings
Mr. Bloom presented the Comptroller's request and referred to
discussions on this subject at previous Town Board meetings.
The Deputy Supervisor then read the letter from Frank Guadagnola's
Attorney, Frank H. Connelly, Jr. , who requested deferred action
on foreclosure proceedings for his client in light of the proposed
Garfield Housing project and then reiterated that this Board has
no intention of influencing any decisions relative to said project.
In answer to questions, the Town Attorney and the Comptroller
clarified the actions necessary relative to foreclosure proceedings.
Ernest Costa, a delinquent taxpayer added to the discussion
illdescribing his own situation.
III Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by
Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that action on the Comptroller's
request for authorization to institute fore-
closure proceedings on certain properties in
the Town of Mamaroneck, be deferred _until the
September 15th Town Board Meeting.
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5. Preparation for Records Room
Councilwoman Silverstone spoke of old wet records stored at the
Town Yard, the need to establish a records room in the Town Center
for the orderly storage of said records and the research of the
cost to establish such a records room. Thereupon, on motion by
Coulcilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the
expenditure of $100.00 for materials to refurbish
(paint and assemble shelving) the room on the ground
floor of the Town Center to be established as the
Town Center Records Room.
6. Leather Jackets - Police Department
Some discussion followed the presentation of Police Commissioner
Dolen's memorandum requesting authorization to advertise for bids
on twenty-eight (28) new leather jackets. Comments made during
the discussion were relative to: Item not being included in
the Police Department budget; whether payment could be made in
1983; the possibility of raising morale of the police department
by purchasing the jackets as requested and those addressing the
Board were Leonard and Judie Martin, Dolores Battalia, Walter
Lowman and Margaret Shultz.
Councilwoman Silverstone requested more detailed information
before such authorization is given and further substantiating
information relative to the life of such jackets, age of each
and the reason why twenty-eight (28) must be purchased at one
time. The matter was deferred to a subsequent meeting.
7. Purchase of Carpeting for Police Headquarters
Councilwoman Silverstone asked that the decision made during an
Executive Session held on July 14th be taken up at this public
meeting and, therefore, on her motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the expenditure of funds for the purchase of
carpeting for the Police Headquarters.
This matter precipitated some discussion with Ralt Fisher disagreeing
with the action taken relative to the carpeting purchase. Councilwoman
Silverstone invited Mr. Fisher to attend the next meeing of the
Committee Studying Uses of the Town Center.
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8. Thomas F. Nealon, III re Police Matter
Following presentation to the Board of a letter by Mr. Nealon,
Leonard and Judie Martin and Walter Lowman urged that an answer
be given at this time, generating expanded discussion about
various matters even though Deputy Supervisor Bloom advised that
other business has yet to be taken up this evening.
Councilwoman Silverstone stated that in the light of action taken
in relation to the former Police Chief, the citizenry should be
applauded for their persistance in this matter which has paid
off and added that she will do all in her power to see that
history does not repeat itself. She further stated that hopefully
a conclusion will come from the Committee studying alternative
ways to govern the police department that will satisfy everyone.
The Deputy Supervisor expressed his pleasure to Councilwoman
Silverstone that she has joined her colleagues on the Board in
their feelings and attempts to alleviate the problem in the
police department and stated further that a number of actions
have been taken already to improve situations in the police
department.
THE TOWN CLERK
Regular Reports
The. Clerk presented the report of the Building Inspector for the
month of July 1982.
REPORTS - DEPUTY SUPERVISOR
1. Appointment of Budget Committee
Pursuant to Deputy Supervisor Bloom's recommendation, on motion
by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints
Arthur Gasparini, Ronald Keelan, Leonard
Martin, Charlotte Monsell and Annette Noe
as members of the Citizen Budget Committee,
the Chairman of which will be determined
at a later date.
2. Establishment of a Capital Reserve Fund
Deputy Supervisor Bloom spoke specifically of Supervisor Goldsmith's
desire "to donate the salary he has been receiving during his many
months of illness - 50% toward something relating to the Larchmont
Reservoir and 50% toward some other aspect of Town affairs. The
Deputy Supervisor noted there may be other residents of the Town
who wish to contribute to Town projects normally paid for by tax-
payers. He further noted the idea has been thoroughly investigated
by the Town Attorney and that the Town could receive such gifts and
donors could take Federal and State Tax deductions for them, and
thereupon, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman
Silverstone, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that pursuant to Deputy Supervisor
Bloom's recommendations, this Board hereby
approves the establishment of a capital
reserve fund, for donations and contributions
for Town projects.
REPORTS - COUNCILMEN AND COUNCILWOMAN
Councilman Amlicke
1. Appointment - C.A.C.
Following Councilman Amlicke's presentation of James Santos'
qualifications and his expertise in energy saving proposals,
on his motion, which was seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that James P. Santos of 223
Rockingstone Avenue, Town be and he
hereby is appointed a member of the
Town of Mamaroneck Conservation
Advisory Commission to fill the unexpired
term of office of Robert Barrett which
terminates on December 31, 1982.
2. Paper Recycling
Councilman Amlicke reported that the Town's paper recycling programs
must be reorganized since the Clevepak Company which has been
buying our paper has gone bankrupt and thus far efforts to find
another company willing to accept mixed paper have failed. He
then announced that starting next Wednesday only clean newspaper
will be accepted.
3. Bond re Hommocks Field
Pursuant to Councilman Amlicke's review of the situation relative
to Aqua Dredge, Mr. Pound and the Hommocks Field, on motion by
Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes that
an immediate meeting with Mr. Charles Pound
of Aqua Dredge Company and other Town officials
be held relative to resolving the matter of
Hommocks Field;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that if the necessary cooperation
to resolve the said matter if futile, author-
"' is hereby given to call the bond
posted with the Town by Aqua Dredge at the
start of the dredging project.
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4. Hommocks Pool
Councilman Amlicke gave a brief report on the status of the Hommocks
Pool which is now open with the hopes it will remain so for the
remainder of the summer. He noted that it is hoped that the request
for earlier opening of the pool in the evening can become a reality
after the pool is repaired and described some of the problems such
as: replacement of the recirculating system, replacement of the
filter system and upgrading of the heating system.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this Board, on motion
duly made and seconded, this meeting was unanimously declared
adjourned at 11:23 P.M.
Town Clerk
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