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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982_11_17 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 17TH DAY. OF NOVEMBER 1982 IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Goldsmith at 8:15 P.M. Present were the following: Supervisor Leo Goldsmith, Jr. Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilmen Lee H. Bloom and Stewart J. McMillan were not in attendance at this meeting. Also present were the following: Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk Mary Ann Diehr, Deputy Town Clerk James J. Johnston, Town Attorney Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Charles R. Elfreich, Town Engineer CALL TO-ATTENTION - Location of Exits Supervisor Goldsmith at this time pointed out to those assembled the location of the exits as required by law for public gatherings. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Claims Commissioner Goldsmith presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on his motion, seconded by Councilwoman 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: General Electric Company $1,500.00 Con Edison 37.54 Exterminating Services Corp. 14.16 Centre Auto Repair 350.00 Chief Richard Shaw 3.65 Norco Electric Corp. . 367.26 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 216.93 -1- I _ 203 Sound Distributing Corp. 468.75 American Insurance Association 160.00 New York Telephone Co. 8.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. 29.30 185.00 " 58.75 $3,399.34 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, this meeting was declared adjourned at 8:20 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Board of Fire Commissioners' meeting. Present were the following: Supervisor Leo Goldsmith, Jr. Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilmen Lee H. Bloom and Stewart J. McMillan were not in attendance at this meeting. Not on Agenda At this time Supervisor Goldsmith announced that he would be hospitalized after Thanksgiving and subsequently operated on and that after ten days in the hospital, would be recuperating and working from his home for awhile. He then expressed his tremendous gratitude to all those who have wished him well. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 20, 1982 were presented and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, unanimously approved as corrected. OLD BUSINESS 1. Set Date for Public Hearing - Meters - Vine Street & Station Way In relation to the plan that had been submitted to the Board at the last Town Board meeting, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously -2- 204 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets December 1, 1982 as the date for holding a public hearing to consider amending the Town Code relative to establishing a parking meter zone on Station Way and Vine Street; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to publish in The Daily Times,_ the Notice of said hearing as required by law. 2. Approval of Leases - a) Shumiatcher School of Music, Inc. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Lease Agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Shumiatcher School of Music, Inc. for rental of space in the Mamaroneck Town Hall at 740 West Boston Post Road. 3. Approval of Leases - b) Southeast Consortium On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman „ Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Lease Agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Southeast Consortium for rental of space in the Mamaroneck Town Hall at 740 West Boston Post Road. At this time Councilwoman Silverstone announced that a meeting of the Committee Studying Uses of Town Hall would be held on Tuesday, December 7th at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Room. 4. Approval of Lease Agreement with Mamaroneck Union Free School District re Cable T.V. Access Center On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Lease Agreement between the Larchmont- Mamaroneck Cable T.V. Board of Control and the Mamaroneck Union Free School District regarding use of the Public Access Center at Mamaroneck High School; -3- 205 and be it further RESOLVED, that Joseph P. Fraioli, Administrator of the Cable T.V. Board of Control be and he hereby is authorized to execute said agreement. Not On Agenda 5. In Rem Proceeding re Delinquent Taxes In answer to a question from Councilwoman Silverstone, the Town Attorney was instructed to begin working with Mr. Herbert Litt on the In Rem Proceeding. Not on Agenda 6. Supervisor - Commendation to. Five Officers Supervisor Goldsmith stated that he wished to publicly announce his actions immediately after learning of former Chief Barasch's guilty plea, noting that he had felt it best not to comment during the investigation. The Supervisor went on to say that he went to Police Headquarters to express his thanks to the men for bringing the matter forward. Unfortunately, he noted, only one was available at that time, but he was able to talk to three of them a few days later and expressed his sentiments and told them a plan_should be devised to permit ready communications without upsetting the normal chain of command. He, ended by saying that he would be meeting with them again since there no longer is the restraint of an investigation. Councilwoman Silverstone added her commendations to the five men for their courage. Not on Agenda 7. Approval - Firefighters Contract On the Supervisor's recommendation, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck Professional Firefighters for a three-year period commencing January 1, 1982 and terminating December 31, 1984 and including an 8% raise for 1982, 71/2% for 1983 and 7% for 1984; and be it further -4- II 206 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute said Agreement. Not on Agenda 8. Approval - Senior Community Employment Services Project On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board approves the Agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and County of Westchester for the Senior Community Employment Services Project and authorized the execution of same which begins October 1, 1982 and terminates June 30, 1983. Not on Agenda 9. Coastal Zone Management Application Following the Supervisor's explanation, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the submission of a Coastal Zone Management application to the New York State Department of State and approves the joint cooperation effort with the Village of Larchmont regarding said project. The Town Administrator advised that state representatives will review the application and provide the Town and Village with more detailed information and spoke of the help given to him, relative to information to be included on the application, by Dr. Mason, Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Commission. NEW BUSINESS 1. Salary Authorization - Recreation On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that James McNearney, Sr. Recreation Leader in the Basketball Program be compensated at the rate of $30.00 per session, effective November 19, 1982; that Suzi Hoffman and Kevin Gabriele, both Recreation Attendants at the Hommocks Ice Rink be compensated at the rate of $2.75 per hour, -5- • 20`! effective November 11, 1982 and that Lisa Condro, Recreation Assistant at the Hommocks Ice Rink be compensated at the rate of $3.50, effective November 11, 1982 2. Approval of Agreement - Snow Removal - State Roads On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the Agreement with the County of Westchester for the removal of snow and ice on certain designated State Roads within the Unincorporated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck at a reimbursement rate up to a maximum of $4,000.00 for the 1982-1983 winter season. 3. Engineer's Request - Approval - Sanitary Sewer Connection As recommended by the Town Engineer who explained that the developer, needs the approval of the Town before obtaining approval from the Village of Mamaroneck, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the request for the installation of a private sanitary sewer in Old White Plains Road and the tying into a manhole ! near the Town/Village line for Block 315 Lot 235. 4. Engineer's Request - Acceptance of Street - Magnetti Circle A great deal of discussion followed the presentation of. the Engineer's memorandum with Dr. and Mrs. Zarembo, who live in close proximity to the above captioned street objecting to the acceptance and requesting that it remain private. Thereupon, on motion 1)31 Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby tables for further study the matter of accepting Magnetti Circle as a public street until the next regular meeting of December 1st and requests a recommendation from the Town Traffic Commission. -6- 268 THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Clerk presented the Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of October 1982 and the report of the Town Clerk's Office for the month of October 1982. • THE COUNCILMEN AND COUNCILWOMAN Reports 1. Problems - Conrail and M.T.A. Councilman Amlicke spoke of the most recent problems Larchmont commuters are encountering and asked the Board to pass a resolution protesting such problems and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, the following resolution was adopted, to-wit: WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon the M.T.A. to provide an adequate number of trains;:to meet the demands of the commuters; and WHEREAS, such service should be provided in a clean and orderly manner; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby protests the actions of Conrail and the Metropolitan Transit Authority in its cancellation of the 8:17 A.M. train: from Larchmont to Grand Central Station; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Town Board protests the unsanitary condition in which the trains are being maintained. Councilman Amlicke asked that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to Senator Pisani, Assemblyman Perone and Peter Stengel of Commuter North. 2. Hommocks Field - Bond Councilman Amlicke asked about the status relative to calling the bond, a matter which has been discussed at many meetings, and asked for clarification of the. Engineer's letter to Aqua Dredge, Inc. dated November 8th. The Engineer explained his letter does not interfere with the calling of the bond and Mr. Johnston advised that the bond has been called and Aetna Insurance Company wishes to meet with him. Mr. Amlicke expressed his desire to attend such a :meeting. -7- • 209 3. Hommocks Pool - Preliminary Design Phase Report Councilman Amlcke reported that the report has been reviewed and that he has sent a letter to School Board member John Ibelli__ noting those items that need more detail and indicating the Town's desire to go forward with the construction. He also noted in his letter that a ramp or elevator system should be constructed for the handicapped. Not on Agenda 1. C.A.C. Chairman's Presentation of Report Dr. Mason presented to the Board a copy of the Conservation Advisory Commission's letter and report to the Town Board with respect to the Planning Board and the Garfield Housing Project. A rather lengthy discussion followed during which many members of the audience addressed the Board protesting the vote taken by the Planning Board and requesting the Town Board to delay any action by the Zoning Board until the action taken by the Planning Board is straightened out and also for the Town Board to reconsider its decision to sell the land to Garfield. Former Supervisor Christine Helwig-expressed concern about the loss of public parkland in the Garfield Housing plan and concern for the future of conservation areas and other parklands acquired during her administration. Supervisor Goldsmith clarified some comments made during the discussion and referred to his discussion with the Planning Board Chairman and said he will look into some of the points brought up tonight. Not on Agenda 1. Mrs. Lieblein - Overnight Parking - Palmer Avenue Mrs. Lieblein addressed the Board relative to the problem encountered by the residents of 1299 Palmer Avenue and was advised to bring the matter to the attention of the Traffic Commission. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Town Clerk -8-