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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 . -1- - - 150 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. -2- 151 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 • 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 -3- 152 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 -4- 153 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. -5- 154 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 -6- 155 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. -7- 156 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. -8- I 57 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 P g 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 -9- 15& 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: -10- 1 59 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 III 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 III 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 -11- I 160 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. NOT ON AGENDA i 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. -12- 161 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 -13- 162 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. -14- # 83 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 -15-