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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983_02_02 Town Board Regular Minutes 250 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY 1983 IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL 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 Lee H. Bloom Commissioner Stewart J. McMillan Commissioner Thomas R. Amlicke Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Also present were the following: Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk James J. Johnston, Town Attorney Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller George Derderian, Assessor P.T. Leddy, Highway Superintendent 1. Claims Commissioner Bloom presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner McMillan 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: N. LaRussell $ 375.00 N. LaRussell 168.00 New Rochelle Water Co. 108.21 New York Telephone Co. 819.37 New York Telephone co. 51.89 Westchester Joint Water Works 7,925.00 $9,447.47 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. -1- 251 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 Lee H. Bloom Councilman Stewart J. McMillan Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 5, 1983 were presented and, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, unanimously approved as corrected. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 1983 were presented and, on motion by councilwoman Silverstone seconded by Councilman Amlicke, unanimously approved as corrected. Both Councilwoman Silverstone and Councilman Amlicke noted that the minutes were excellent. OLD BUSINESS 1. Authorization - Sale of Sailboat and Trailer The Town Administrator explained that the trailer could not be used to transport any of the present Town-owned boats and that after advertising there still remains only the one bidder. Thereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED,: that authorization is hereby given to the Superintendent of Recreation for the sale of one (1) Mobjack Sailboat and Trailer for a price of $472.69 plus sales tax of $27.31. 2. Approval - W.J.W.W. - Water Improvement Projects Following some discussion during which it was determined further clarification was needed, this matter was tabled until the next meeting. NOT ON AGENDA At this time Supervisor Goldsmith advised that the Town is facing a serious situation with respect to a water shortage and explained that the projected level is below the previous shortage and the lack of snow is a factor. He further emphasized that it is a terribly serious situation and that everything possible must be done now to conserve water, and urged full cooperation. -2- 252 3. Authorization - Supervisor to execute P.B.A. Contract Councilman Bloom explained that the settlement of the Police Contract is as the result of binding arbitration, and further clarifications about the dollar amounts in the contract were made by the Supervisor and Comptroller. Leonard Martin requested that future Budget Committees be provided with copies of contracts while working on budgets. ill Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED,. that the Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized to sign the three-year contract with the Town of Mamaroneck Police Benevolent Assoc- iation. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Proposed Certiorari Settlements - a) Mortimer Furtsch vs. Town b) Viohl & Co. vs. Town Following his query, Councilman Amlicke was advised that the Town would be the least affected monetarily in these settlements and the Board was assured by the Assessor and the Town Attorney that there would be one more to come before the Board between now and April. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously III RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the settlement of certiorari proceeding, in accordance with the terms submitted to this Board by the Assessor, - Mortimer Furtsch vs. Town of Mamaroneck for the tax years 1978/79 through 1982/83. and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the settlement of certiorari proceeding, in accordance with the terms submitted to this Board by the Assessor, - Viohl & Company vs. Town of Mamaroneck for the tax years 1978/79 through 1982/83. 2. Salary Authorization - Recreation On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Emily Lowenthal, who will be replacing Kim Reale for two weeks as Skating Instructor at the Hommocks Ice Rink, be compensated at the rate of $10.00 per hour, effective January 26, 1983. -3- 253 3. Authorization - Larchmont Little League-Use of Cargill Park Supervisor Goldsmith explained that the request before this Board is only for the use of the Park since the upkeep is the responsibility of the School District and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the use of Cargill Park by the Larchmont Little League. Councilwoman Silverstone asked if there is a formal agreement with the School Board about the upkeep of Cargill Park and noted this is something to be discussed with them. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Clerk presented the Reports of the Building Inspector and Town Clerk's Office for the month of January 1983. At this time the order of the agenda was changed. THE COUNCILMEN AND COUNCILWOMAN Reports Councilman Amlicke 1. Report - Update on Hommocks Pool Councilman Amlicke reported on the meeting of the Pool Committee he attended along with the Administrator and Engineer and School district officials. He stated that he was not sure at this point when the pool will close - whether to being repairs now and chance it not being ready for summer use or - leave it open now throughout the summer and close down after Labor Day and begin repairs at that time. He described the device to be installed to aid the handicapped in getting in and out of the pool, the pressure check of the main drain and the possible inspection of the main drain that will be done by T.V. camera and explained that reconstruction of the deck will eliminate the need to dismantle the deck in the future to check on the functioning of the recirculating system, because access will be provided to the recirculation system. A rather lengthy discussion followed; mostly in relation to whether or not the Town will give assent to the Agreement proposed by the School Board, and finally after each Board member had voiced his or her opinion and Mr. Gasparini reminded them that the residents will pay either way, through their Town or School taxes, on III motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously -4- 254 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes sharing the cost of repairing the Hommocks Pool with the Mamaroneck Union Free School District by expending up to one-half of $473,000.00, provided the Town has equal say in the decision making relative to said repairs; and be it further RESOLVED, that said expenditure is to be made over a four-year period; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Town Board will pay no interest on the cost of the repairs and will not share in any reimbursements made available as the result of the School District's application to the State. NOT ON AGENDA Leonard Martin referred to a point previously raised by Councilman Amlicke in a report relative to Metro-North and the mechanical sensor proposed for use in checking train wheels and was advised by Mr. Amlicke that the plan did not work and cannot be used. Leonard Martin asked about the Administrator's report covering the points raised by the Budget Committee and was advised by Councilman Bloom that the report has been completed and submitted I to the Town Board. He further noted it will be the subject of a work session and put into proper form. Councilwoman Silverstone 1. Town Hall Study Committee Councilwoman Silverstone stated that the report of the Study Committee has been drafted and the Committee wishes to discuss it with the Town Board at the next meeting. After it was decided that the discussion would be held at the February 16th meeting, Mrs. Silverstone stated she would so advise her committee and asked the Clerk to include it on the agenda. NOT ON AGENDA Proposed Office Building Complex in Village of Mamaroneck Gary Hirschberg, President of the Glen Rock Estates Association, once again thanked Supervisor Goldsmith and Councilwoman Silverstone for their attendance and support at the meetings in Mamaroneck Village. He than appealed to the Town Board to request that the County Soil and Water Conservation District first object to the Village of Mamaroneck Planning Board's findings and then request that an Environmental Impact Study be made. Mr. Hirschberg emphasized that that County agency's report about flooding had been ignored by the Village and some discussion followed about the realities of flooding problems on Fenimore Road. -5- 255 Supervisor Goldsmith made it clear that he does not nor will he share in some of the characterization statements made at the Village Zoning Board meeting and Councilwoman Silverstone advised that this Board does not wish to imply approval or disapproval of the proposal but wants only to see that proper procedures are followed. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Supervisor Leo Goldsmith and Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone be, and they hereby are, authorized to contact the Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District to urge the District to review its findings regarding drainage and runoff for 800 Fenimore Road in the Village of Mamaroneck and, based on their review, request that an Environmental Impact Statement be prepared, if they deem it necessary. On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be, and he hereby is, authorized to ascertain if this Town Board has the legal right, as a neighboring municipal governing body, to request that an Environmental Impact Statement be prepared. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Proclamation - February 6-12 - Scouting Anniversary Week The Supervisor presented the aforementioned proclamation and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the Supervisor was unanimously authorized to issue the proclamation annexed hereto. 2. Report re Liaison to Library Board Supervisor Goldsmith asked that this matter be tabled until he has had an opportunity to discuss it further with the Village of Larchmont. NOT ON AGENDA Councilman Amlicke reminded the Board that he had an item to be dis- cussed in Executive Session relative to contract negotiation and thereupon ,on his motion seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board will meet in Executive Session immediately following the adjournment of this meeting to discuss the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Commission labor contract. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:36 P.M. Town Clerk -6- 256 WHEREAS, the success of Scouting for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Explorers depends on our community organizations; and WHEREAS, there are 14 churches and synagogues, schools and parent-teacher associations, service and fraternal clubs, and other community organizations that have been chartered in our area by the Boy Scouts of America to use the Scouting program; and WHEREAS, the volunteer leaders selected by these chartered organizations are performing an .outstanding service for boys and young men and women; and WHEREAS, the Westchester-Putnam Council of the Boy Scouts of America and its corps of dedicated volunteer leaders are providing necessary support to the leaders in the Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops and Explorer Posts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Leo Goldsmith, Jr. extend sincere appreciation to our community organizations that use the Scouting program and to their volunteer leaders; y and be it further RESOLVED, that I proclaim the week of February 6th to 12th as SCOUTING ANNIVERSARY WEEK and urge our citizens to join with me in expressing appreciation to the community organizations and their volunteer Scouting leaders for bringing the Spirit of Scouting to our young people. Leo Goldsmith, Jr. Supervisor Dated: February the 2nd, 1983. -7-