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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983_01_19 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY 1983 IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. IIICALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits Supervisor Goldsmith 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 Goldsmith at 8:15 P.M. Present were the following: Commissioner Leo Goldsmith, Jr. Commissioner Stewart J. McMillan Commissioner Thomas R. Amlicke Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Lee H. Bloom was out of town and unable to attend this meeting. Also present were the following: Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk III James J. Johnston, Town Attorney Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller Charles R. Elfreich, Town Engineer P. Thomas Leddy, Highway Superintendent 1. Claims Commissioner McMillan 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. $ 26.90 Gordon H. Albert, 2nd Deputy Chief 7.77 Con Edison 48.26 If If 3.00 II If 2.00 Home Fair Linens 150.25 Portronix Communications,Inc. 228.00 Signacon Controls,Inc. 150.00 $ 616.18 -1- 240 2. Administrator's Report re Excelsior Garage Mr. Altieri explained about the concern expressed at last meeting about liability for repairs to Engine #36. He reported on his discussions with Excelsior who advised him that the initial repairs were the Town's responsibility in the amount of $5,173.24 and that the subsequent repairs, as the result of the engine being sent to Penske Power in Lodi, New Jersey, will be paid by Excelsior in the amount of $3,331.00. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, this meeting was declared adjourned at 8:18 P.M. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING 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: Supervisor Leo Goldsmith,Jr. Councilman Stewart J. McMillan Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Lee H. Bloom was out of town and unable to attend this meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no minutes presented to the Board. OLD BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Petition - Friends of the Reservoir The Supervisor acknowledged the presence of former Supervisor Christine Helwig, Honorary Chairman of Friends, who in turn introduced the President of the Friends, James Johnson. Mr. Johnson addressed the Board and presented, as had been done at the Larchmont Village Board meeting on January 17th, petitions concerning the Larchmont Reservoir Property, with over 1500 Larchmont Village and Unincorporated Area residents' signatures. Supervisor Goldsmith thanked them with the hope that the property will in future times be, as they request, for the enjoyment of the entire community. 2. Reports of Bids:a) #2 Fuel Oil; Diesel Fuel; Cleaning of Police Uniforms; and Complete Police Uniforms. On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifica- tions for #2 fuel oil, namely Lawrence Heat & Power in the amount of $1.0050 per gallon; -2- 241 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Lawrence Heat & Power for #2 fuel oil. and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifica- tions for diesel fuel, namely Lawrence Heat & Power in the amount of $1.0330 per gallon: • and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Lawrence Heat & Power for diesel fuel. and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifica- tions for cleaning police uniforms, (trousers, blouses and shirts) , namely, Excelsior Cleaners, in the amount of $4.35; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Excelsior Cleaners for cleaning police uniforms (trousers, blouses and shirts) . and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications for police uniforms, namely, New England Uniform Co. , in the amount of $272.40; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with New England Uniform Co. for police uniforms. 3. Report of Bids - Fire Alarm System for Town Center The Town Engineer presented his report of bids and explained that he will act as the general contractor, meaning he would be the coordina- tor of the project, which is the main reason for the breakdown of the bids into three parts. He further noted that smoke and/or heat detectors are to be placed in various parts of the building and that the alarm will sound at the Mamaroneck Village Fire Department as it does now. There- upon, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications for Fire Alarm Equipment, namely, Fire Systems Inc. , in the amount of $1,695.00; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Fire Systems Inc. -3- 242 and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bids of the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifica- tions for the Installation of Fire Alarm Equipment, namely S. J. Lagani Electric Co. ,Inc. , in the amount of $24.50 for Labor and $35.00 for Supervision; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with S. J. Lagani Electric Co. ,Inc. for Installation of Fire Alarm Equipment. and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bids of the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifica- tions for electrical hardware, namely, Garfield Wolar Electrical Corp. , in the amount of approximately $900.00; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Garfield Wolar Electri- cal Corp. for electrical hardware. 4. Approval - Larchmont Library Contract Following presentation of the above referenced contract and reference to the discussion on this matter at the previous meeting, some further discussion ensued during which Councilman Amlicke strongly urged that the Library Board make a formal presentation to this Board before their budget is finalized and Councilwoman Silverstone agreed and added that a sitting member of this Board should serve on the Library Board and volunteered to do so for more responsive Town representation. There- upon, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman McMillan, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Town Board has expressed its concern over increased expenditures in support of the operation of the Larchmont Public Library; and WHEREAS, the Town Board requests a better understanding of the budget and operation of the Larchmont Library; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board in preparation of its 1984 budget will request that the Larchmont Library Board of Trustees make a formal presentation of its proposed budget; and be it further RESOLVED that this Board requests of the Larchmont Village Board of Trustees that one of the Town's current Board members serve as a voting member of the Larchmont Library Board of Trustees. Thereafter, following the Supervisor's query as to the Board's pleasure on the contract, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously -4- 243 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and the Town Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to execute the contract for the year 1983 between the Town of Mamaroneck, Village of Larchmont and the Larchmont Public Library as provided for in the 1983 budget. S. Planning Board's Recommendation re: Dr. Serling's Request for Change of Zoning. Supervisor Goldsmith referred to his discussions with Dr. Serling, noting that it is possible that the application may not have been submitted to the correct municipal body and may be withdrawn and asked that no action be taken tonight and that this matter be tabled. Not on Agenda 6. Councilwoman Silverstone - Report - Town Center Study Committee At this time in answer to Ralph Fisher's question, Councilwoman Silver- stone reported that the above referenced Committee held its final meeting on January 18th and asked her to convey to the Town Board that the con- sensus of the Committee is that all town services (except the fire department and VAC) be moved into the Town Center and since time is of the essence, asked that as soon as possible after receipt of the Committee's written report, the Town Board meet with the Committee. She noted also that the Committee recommends that the Town Board seek proposals from architectural firms relating to how best the police and court could be moved into the building and the estimated cost of such a move. Councilman McMillan asked if the Committee's thoughts are that the architects look at other aspects of the building besides the Police and Court accommodations and Councilwoman Silverstone answered in the affirmative noting the possibility of shifting offices. Councilman Amlicke referred to the meeting of the Committee at which the Police Chief and Police Commission spoke and asked how the Committee came to the conclusion to move the Police Department into the Town Center, and reiterated his desire to see the Police and Fire Departments share a communications system and both be housed in the Weaver Street Fire- house. Councilwoman Silverstone further stated that several members of the committee emphasized that the necessary renovations could be financed through the sale of the present court house and police sta- tion properties and that the issue of location and mileage was not inherent. Councilwoman Silverstone also referred to Town of Rye's Town Hall with police department housed there being situated in the Village of Port Chester for a number of years without any problems. Not on Agenda 7. Richard Murphy re Removal of Plumbing Fixtures from Town Center Mr. Murphy referred to his October 1982 letter to the Supervisor about the captioned matter and inquired as to the present status. Super- visor Goldsmith related his back and forth communications and discussions with the school district's administrative staff and their attorney Hunter Meighan who handled the sale of the building, and noted that he has most recently been advised that he must speak to the President of the School Board whom he has been unable to reach, but will follow thru . Mr. Murphy thanked him for the update and advised he too would continue to pursue the matter. -5- 244 Not on Agenda 8. Gary Hirschberg re: Proposed Office Building Complex in Village of Mamaroneck On behalf of the Glen Rock Estates Association and Mamaroneck Village residents on Highview & Baldwin, Gary Hirschberg thanked Supervisor Goldsmith and Councilwoman Silverstone for attending Mamaroneck Village Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board meetings and asked for the Town's continued support by attending the February 3rd meeting of Zoning Board. After some discussion and Supervisor Goldsmith's statement that he has made the Town's position clear by both his appearance and by correspondence and also his site visit with the Mamaroneck Village Mayor, and Councilwoman Silverstone's statement that more pressure needs to be put on the Mamaroneck Village Planning Board relative to the requirement of an Environmental Impact Statement, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to convey to the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board that the Town Board does not object to the Planning Board's intervening in the matter of the office complex proposal to be located in the Village of Mamaroneck, in support of the Town and its resident's concerns. Cathy Siconolfi addressed the Board and noted her dismay that local citizens have had to take the Town to Court and stated she_felt the developer for the Garfield project is being given opportunities not afforded to others. Carmine Magazino agreed with Mrs. Siconolfi and urged the Town Board to take a stand and enter the case by filing an amicus brief and praised the citizens who instituted the law suit. Supervisor Goldsmith advised that since the matter is in litigation, he could not comment. Councilman McMillan commented that it is inappropriate for the Town Board to disucss the case and the Town Attorney advised that the Planning & Zoning Boards are our agents. Following further comments by Marshall Kaplan who noted his displeasure about suing the Town, it was once again reiterated that the discussion could not continue since the Board could not comment. NEW BUSINESS 1. Salary Authorizations: a) Recreation On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of salary to Elizabeth Irwin, Recreation Assistant, Swim Lessons at the Hommocks Pool, replacing Laura LaMagna, at the rate of $12.00 per session, effective January 15, 1983. . -6- 245 b) Substitute School Crossing Guard On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the hiring of Andja (Angie) Sarac of 1134 Palmer Avenue, Town for the position of Substitute School Guard, and be compensated at the rate of $21.00 per day, effective January 20, 1983. c) Custodian On motion by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the hiring of Vito Charles Gareri of 629 Third Street, Mamaroneck Village, for the position of Custodian for the Town Center, and be compensated at the annual rate of $14,000.00, effective January 24, 1983. 2, Appointment - Board of Directors - Narcotics Guidance Council Councilman McMillan presented Dr. Rosenthal's qualifications and moved that her appointment be approved, which was seconded by Councilman Amlicke, and it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth R. Rosenthal, 85 Colonial Avenue, Town, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Narcotics Guidance Council to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of James Vaughn: and be it further RESOLVED, that the above is subject to a similar resolution being adopted by the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck. 3. Request - Hory Chevrolet,Inc. re: Modification to Improvements to Boston Post Road and Weaver Street. Following some discussion and clarifications about Hory's request, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Town Board will request the New York State Department of Transportation to reconsider its plan concerning the curb cut on the Weaver Street side of Hory Chevrolet, with the thought of narrowing same, rather than eliminating it. -7- - 246 4. Notice of Annual Meeting - Association of Towns Designation of Delegate and Alternate The Notice of the Annual Meeting of the Associationof Towns was pre- sented and the Town Clerk advised that the schedule of meetings is forthcoming and motion by Councilman McMillian, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Leo Goldsmith,Jr. be and he hereby is named as delegate to attend the Annual Business Session of the Association of Towns of the State of New York, to be held in New York City on February 23, 1983 and to cast the vote of said Town of Mamaroneck pursuant to the By-Laws and Constitution of said Associa- rion: and be it further RESOLVED, that Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone hereby is named as alternate delegate to the aforesaid Business Session. 5. Approval of Lease Agreement - Arch Photo Co. ,Inc. Mr. Altieri explained that Arch Photo Company has been contacted by the Westchester Private Industry Council and New York State Department of Labor through its office of Employment and Training to hold classes for the training of photocopier Technicians from January 20th through September 1983. Arch Photo Company wants to rent space at the Town's Center at a monthly rental of $400.00. Thereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Lease Agreementbetween the Town of Mamaroneck and the Arch Photo Co. , Inc. for rental of space in the Mamaroneck Town Hall at 740 West Boston Post Road and authorizes the executing of said lease. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Clerk presented the Annual Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the year 1982. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Proclamation - February - American History Month The Supervisor presented the aforementioned- proclamation and on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council Amlicke, the Supervisor was unanimously authorized to issue the proclamation annexed hereto. -8- 247 WHEREAS, The Congress of the United States by Joint Resolution has designated February as American History Month, and WHEREAS, it is in part through the study of American History that we can honor our debt to the wisdom, faith and sacrifice of those who became before us, and WHEREAS, it is in part through study and appreciation of our American Heritage that we can preserve , our freedom and independence for future genera- tions, and WHEREAS, in commemoration of the birthdays of two stalwart American patriots and Presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, the Daughters of the American Revolution are sponsoring February as American History Month throughout our Nation, NOW,THEREFORE, I, Leo Goldsmith, Jr. , Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck of the State of New York, do hereby proclaim the month of February, 1983, as -- III American History Month in the Town of Mamroneck. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be affixed this 19th day of January in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty- three, and of the Independence of the United States of America. Leo Goldsmith,Jr. Supervisor For the Town Council Dated: January the 19th, 1983 -9- 248 2. Honorary Resolution - Retiree Ralph W. Robins On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the Resolution of Tribute annexed hereto, was adopted: THE COUNCILMEN and COUNCILWOMAN Councilman Amlicke followed up on his report at the last meeting relative to the dedication of the town's conservation areas and parklands and noted that the matter is moving foward and that input will be requested from the Conservation Advisory Commission to be sure the resolutions are complete and nothing has been overlooked. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to draft the resolutions covering the dedication of each of the Town's conservation areas and parklands. Councilwoman Silverstone suggested that a public informational meeting be scheduled to inform the public on this matter. Not on Agenda Mrs. Dolores Battalia inquired as to when this Board would meet as the Police Commission and was advised by Supervisor Goldsmith that a meeting had been held on January 13th with the former Police Commission relative to the transition of responsibilities and other police department related matters. He further stated that although it has not been decided definitely as yet, it is likely that, except for personnel matters that could not be discussed in public, the meetings of the Police Commission would probably be held in similar fashion to the Fire Commission. Councilman Amlicke commented that it may be necessary to hold another meeting with the former Police Commissioners. Mrs. Battalia also asked about the police contract negotiations and was advised that the Arbitrator's findings were, for the most part, against the Town. Not on Agenda Some discussion took place among the Board members relative to scheduling an Executive Session before or after the February 2nd meeting to cover items such as labor negotiations, the financing of the repairs to the Hommocks Pool and matters relative to the Sanitation Commission. It was decided to wait until the February 2nd meeting to set it up since it seemed likely that it would be scheduled immediately following that meeting, due to various calendar conflicts. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Town Clerk -10- 249 WHEREAS, Ralph W. Robins, a life-long resident of Mamaroneck, served the Town as Foreman of the Park Department from 1959 until its abolishment in 1977, and WHEREAS, Mr. Robins who then continued to serve the Town as a member of its Highway Depart- "' will retire on February 1st of 1983, and WHEREAS, his loyalty and efficient exemplary service coupled with his unique knowledge of the development and preservation of our Parks have contributed greatly to the beauty of our community and to the pleasure of its residents throughout all of these years, NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT Resolved, that we, the members of this Board, do hereby adopt this resolution to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting as a public and permanent tribute to -- Ralph W. Robins and be it further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to him with the deep appreciation, gratitude and very best wishes of this Board, the staff, and all of the residents whom he has served with such rare diligence and distinction Leo Goldsmith,Jr. Supervisor For the Town Council Dated: January the 19th, 1983 -11-