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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982_12_01 Town Board Regular Minutes • • 210 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER 1982 IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, .TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL _T0 ATTENTION - Location of Exits Deputy Supervisor Bloom at this time pointed out to those assembled the location of exits as required by law for public gatherings. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Bloom at 7:30 P.M. Present were the following: Commissioner Lee H. Bloom Commissioner Stewart J. McMillan Commissioner Thomas R. Amlicke Commissioner Caroline Silverstone • Commissioner Leo Goldsmith, Jr. was in the hospital following surgery and was not in attendance at this meeting. Also present were the following: Dorothy S. .Miller, Town Clerk James J. Johnston, Town Attorney Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller Charles R. Elfreich, Town Engineer James Kronenberger, Recreation Superintendent P. Thomas Leddy, Highway Superintendent 1. . Claims Commissioner Bloom presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on motion by Commissioner McMillan, 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 authorized by the Comptroller's office: Airwick-Hudson Valley, Inc. $ 59:00 New York Telephone 8.00 Portronix Communications, Inc. 3.50 Postmaster, Mamaroneck, N.Y. 20.00 Town of. Mamaroneck Highway Fund 25.29 - Town of Mamaroneck Professional Firefighters Association 165.06 $280. 85 -1- 211 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, this meeting was declared adjourned at 7:35 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Present were the following: Deputy Supervisor Lee H. Bloom Councilman Stewart J. McMillan Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Supervisor Leo Goldsmith, Jr. was in the hospital following surgery and was not in attendance at this meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 3, 1982 were presented and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, unanimously approved as corrected. PUBLIC HEARING: Establishing a Meter Zone - Vine Street and Station Way. On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Town Clerk presented the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing as required by law. Deputy Supervisor Bloom confirmed the legality of the proposed installation of the meters following Councilman McMillan's query. Councilwoman Silverstone explained that Lot #1 is almost full every day which indicates that more space is needed and indicated that cars parked'along Station Way and Vine Street would not pose a traffic hazard from her own personal observations of the area, and concluded that installing more meters certainly would be worth trying. Councilman Amlicke expressed concern about congestion and the expense of the additional meters. Following further clarifications and since no one else wished to speak in favor of or against the proposal, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstoneci. seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. Upon query by Deputy Supervisor Bloom as to the Board's pleasure on this matter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously -2- p1.2 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the plan submitted at the regular meeting of November 3, 1982, this Board hereby amends the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck, Chapter 81, Article 111, Section 27 by adding Paragraph 4 which establishes a parking meter zone on the west side of Station Way between Myrtle_Boulevard and Vine Street and the south side of Vine Street between Station Way and Myrtle Boulevard; and be it further RESOLVED, that meters previously removed from Parking Lot #1 be installed by High- way Department personnel; and be it further RESOLVED, that the permanency of said meters is conditioned upon review of the overall situation eight (8) weeks after installation and a final determination by this Board in early March 1983. OLD BUSINESS 1. Magnetti Circle The Administrator's memorandum was presented and Councilwoman Silverstone noted that she had looked at the site and all seemed to be in order. Dr. Zarembo addressed the Board once again asking the Board to consider the concerns he has expressed and showed various photographs of the site. Deputy Supervisor Bloom clarified the normal procedure relative to acceptance of streets and prior approvals by the Planning Board which was emphasized have already been given relative to;:this site. Mr. Bloom then noted that since he had not been in attendance at the last Board meeting, he wished to review the matter before- voting and thereupon, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the matter of the acceptance of Magnetti Circle as a public street in the Town of Mamaroneck be tabled until the first meeting in January 1983. Not on Agenda - In Rem Proceeding re Delinquent Taxes The Town Attorney answered Councilwoman Silverstone's query about the status of the above noted proceeding by stating that Mr. Herbert Litt has been contacted and is going forth. NEW BUSINESS . . Salary Authorizations - Recreation On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously -3- 213 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of salary to Edward Clinton, Emergency Medical Technician at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink, at the rate of $4.00 per hour, effective December 3, 1982; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of salary to Dineen Delgardo, Recreation Assistant at the Hommocks Ice Rink, replacing Lisa Condro, at the rate of $2.75 per hour, effective November 26, 1982; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of salary to Joseph Montanaro, Rec- reation Assistant at the Hommocks Ice Rink, at the rate of $2.75 per hour, effective Decem- ber 22, 1982. 2. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Various Items On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Comptroller is hereby authorized to obtain bids for the following items for the 1983 calendar year: #2 Fuel/ Oil, Diesel Fuel, Police Summer and Winter Uniforms and Cleaning of Police Uniforms; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby:-.authorizes the publication in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of said Notice of Invitation to Bid on the above items. 3. Engineer's Report - Informal Proposals for Roof Repair - Town Center Some discussion followed the presentation of the Engineer's mem- orandum during which Councilman Amlicke expressed concern about the big difference in the proposals and wanted to know something about the reputation of the company submitting the low bid. Ad- ministrator Stephen Altieri clarified the amount of work to be done on the roof and on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommendation of the Town Engineer, this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, namely Adelphi Home Improvement Company for roof repairs at 740 West Boston Post Road which houses the Town Offices in the amount of $3,275.00; and be it further -4- 214 RESOLVED, that the acceptance is subject to the submission by the Town Engineer of background information on the Adelphi Home Improvement Company. 4. Clerk's Request - Resolution - Records Retention and Disposition Schedule On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck that Records Retention and Disposition Schedule No. 19-TC-1 issued pursuant to Part 185, Title 8 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules, and Regulations of the State of New York and containing minimum legal retention periods for town records, is hereby adopted for use by the Town Clerk of this Town; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the:disposition.of records in accordance with the minimum legal retention periods set forth in Records Retention and Diaposi- tion Schedule No. 19-TC-1; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to furnish a certified copy of this Resolution to the Commissioner of Ed- ucation. The Administrator was asked to look into the preservation of the record books in the Town Clerk's safe as brought to the Board's attention by Arthur Gasparini. 5, Approval of Lease - Mamaroneck Village Senior Center A brief discussion followed Councilwoman Silverstone's questions about provisions for removal of snow and ice and month to month leasing, and on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Lease Agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Mamaroneck Village Senior Center c/o the Village of Mamaroneck for rental of space in the Mamaroneck Town Hall at 740 West Boston Post Road; and be it further RESOLVED, that said Lease Agreement is subject to continued negotiations and the approval of the Village of Mamaroneck. -5- 1 V Trustee Beth Hofstedter addressed the Board briefly, thanking them for their cooperation and announced the Open House to be held at the new Senior Citizen Center on Sunday, December 5th from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Not on Agenda - Ralph Fisher - Utilization of 740 West Boston Post Road At this time Ralph Fisher, Board Chairman of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Property Owners Association read a prepared statement, which was pre- sented to the Board and made a part of the record of this meeting. The statement focused on whether or not the Town Police Department and Town Justice Court would be located in the building at 740 West Boston Post Road and asked for a public airing of the matter. Deputy Supervisor Bloom noted that there has been some concern about the Police Department being in the Village of Mamaroneck some distance from certain parts of the Unincorporated Area and noted that the matter will be a part of the Report to be issued by the Committee Studying Uses of the Town Center and when said report is completed, it is to be the subject of a public discussion. Arthur Gasparini asked if plans are being drawn for a new building over the parking lot on Myrtle Boulevard and some discussion followed during which Deputy Supervisor -Bloom answered that someone has submitted to the Supervisor a proposal to construct a new building for town offices and purchase the present Town Center at 740 West Boston Post Road, but emphasized that no commitment has been made nor did he know the name of the developer. Councilwoman Silverstone noted that the Committee would meet on:'Tuesday, December 7th at 8:00 P.M. in the Supervisor's Office at 740 West Boston Post Road and would be reviewing renovations, etc. at that time. 6. Authorization - One Signature on Town Checks Temporarily The Comptroller's memorandum was presented and Mr. Bloom explained that the Town's checkwriter was stolen while out of the Town offices for repair and as a result of the theft, this Board needs to authorize Carmine A. DeLuca's signature until a new signature plate can be obtained. Thereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board, until further notice, hereby authorizes that the sole signature or facsimile signature of Comptroller, Carmine A. DeLuca be affixed to all checks issued by the Town of Mamaroneck. THE DEPUTY SUPERVISOR Reports Deputy Supervisor Bloom advised that Anthony Gagliardi has acted as the Town's insurance agent for a long period of time with Knox, Lent and Tucker, but that he has changed agencies, and since all premiums are paid until July of 1983 at which time bids will be taken and since continuing to have Mr. Gagliardi as our agent will assure continuity of service, approval is necessary to change our insurance to Leonard Newman Agency, Inc. Councilwoman Silverstone noted that she had spoken to Mr. Gagliardi as well as to Mr. Lent and is sure Knox, Lent and Tucker can continue to handle appropri- ately our insurance affairs. -6- 216 Mr. McMillan noted his respect for Mr. Silverstone's opinion and stated that the Town has always received satisfactory results from Mr. Gagliardi and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the following resolution was adopted by majority vote of the Board with Councilwoman Silverstone voting against the proposal: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby designates the Leonard Newman Agency, Inc. as the Town of Mamaroneck Broker of Record on all matters pertaining to insurance effective immediately and terminating July 1, 1983 at which time bids for the Town's insurance will be solicited. THE COUNCILMEN AND COUNCILWOMAN Reports Councilwoman Silverstone 1. Early Bar Closing Councilwoman Silverstone tabled her report on the above noted subject to a subsequent meeting. Councilman Amlicke 1. Litter Task Force Meeting Councilman Amlicke announced that a meeting of the Litter Task Force Committee would be held at the Weaver Street Firehouse on Thursday, December 2nd at 8:00 P.M. He further noted the purpose of the meet- ing is to finalize the proposed litter law before submission to the three municipal Boards. Dr. and Mrs. Zarembo asked about the existing law regarding litter, dumping, etc. and following clarification of the present laws, they were referred to the Town Police and/or the Building Inspector re- garding any violations. At this time Eugene Magnetti, President of Magnetti Enterprises, Inc. who arrived late, inquired as to the status of the acceptance of Magnetti Circle and expressed concern for his bond and was ad- vised the matter was deferred to the January 5, 1983 meeting. 2.. Bond - Hommocks Field Councilman Amlicke inquired into the progress of the calling of the bond and the Town Attorney advised the matter can be moved along and a meeting set up with the insurance company once a list of items needed to be done to the Field and a cost estimate are received from Mr. Leddy and Mr. Elfreich, who were asked to make up a list as soon as possible. Not on Agenda - Mrs. Siconolfi re Town's Contract withCGarfield Housing Mrs. Siconolfi asked for follow-up on the Supervisor's discussion with Counsel for Garfield Housing as was discussed at the November 17th board meeting and was advised that the Supervisor would have to answer upon his return after recuperating from surgery. -7- 21 `7 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1983 Preliminary Budget and Proposed Uses of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearings be and they hereby are declared open. The Town Clerk presented the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearings as required by law. The proposed spending of federal revenue sharing funds for 1983 was reviewed and it was noted that no changes had been made since the first public hearing held on October 20th, and on motion by Council- man Amlicke;.-..seconded,by_:.Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the portion of the hearing relative to federal revenue sharing funds be and it hereby is declared closed. On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman McMillan, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, with all members in attendance voting aye: WHEREAS, this Town Board has met on this date at the time and place specified in the Notice of Public Hearing on the Pro- posed Uses of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds and has heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby approve the Preliminary Schedule of Spending of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of $170,000 for the fiscal year begin- ning on the first day of January 1983. The itemized statement of expenditures is hereto attached and made a part of this resolution. At this time Mrs. Able addressed and thanked the Board for the early pool opening:•:and noted the time is being well utilized. Arthur Gasparini who served as Chairman of the Citizens Budget Committee presented their findings and recommendations relative to consolidation of services and purchasing for all Town properties and procedural changes. Deputy Supervisor Bloom noted that the budget document had been put together with _the help of the Budget Committee and thanked them for their input and thorough and devoted considerations and asked the Administrator to prepare a report responding to each point raised by the Committee. Questions and comments were posed by the follow- ing with answers being given by the Comptroller, Administrator and members of the Board: Suzanne Carpenter, President of the Larchmont League of Women Voters questioned where the funds were shown for renovations to the Town Center. Mary Carlson spoke about the capital budget. When asked about the Town's total indebtedness, the Comptroller answered close to four (4) million dollars including interest. -8- 218 Richard Murphy commented on the need to renovate and paint the Fire- house. Leonard Martin commented that since funds are being expended relative to soccer, the Town should be allowed to see their books and ascertain how their funds are expended. Mrs. Siconolfi asked where in the budget it is shown the loss due to unpaid taxes. Ronald Keelan noted that since the Town contributes funds to various organizations, their actual expenses, budgets or books should bd scrutinized by the Town. When it was asked what the Town bonding rating was, it was noted that it is AA. Thomas Nealon, Town DemocraticL.Party Chairman asked if an increase for election inspectors was included in the budget. Mrs. Carlson was advised that the contribution is to the Larchmont- Mamaroneck Senior Citizens and only space is contributed to the Mamaroneck Seniors, and it was further clarified to Richard Murphy that the Town will not be contributing to the cost of Larchmont Village's purchase of St. Augustine's building. Carol Seltzer was advised that the cost of medical insurance item has increased because premium costs are up. Dolores Battalia and Leonard Martin questioned the expense for au- diting the Town's books. On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is closed; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board1hereby defers action on the budget until the next meeting so as to give time for further study and con- sideration to the recommendations and suggestions made during this hearing before adopting said budget. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Town Clerk -9-