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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983_02_16 Town Board Regular Minutes P57 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 16TH 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. At this time the Supervisor noted that the recent snowfall had helped the water shortage situation. 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 Thomas R. Amlicke Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Stewart J. McMillan was not in attendance at this meeting. IIIIII 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 1. Claims Commissioner Bloom presented fire claims for authorization of payment and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner 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 Comptrollers office: Brewer Hardware $ 28.88 Con-Edison 3.00 Con-Edison 2.00 III Dri-Chemical Extinguisher Co. 93.75 Dri-Chemical Extinguisher Co. 187.50 Excelsior Garage & Machine I Works , 32.36 Lawrence Fuel 655.20 Lawrence Fuel 1,677.44 Mid-Valley Petroleum 463.53 New York Telephone 8.00 $3,151.66 -1- 2. Other Business Commissioner Bloom presented the Fire Report for the month of January 1983. Commissioner Goldsmith announced that the Town Center had been placed at the disposal of the victims who had lost their homes and possessions due to the tragic fire on Mamaroneck Avenue in Mamaroneck Village, but the building was not used. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, this meeting was declared adjourned at 8:22 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 Lee H. Bloom Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Councilman Stewart J. McMillan was not in attendance at this meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 2, 1983 were presented and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, unanimously approved as corrected. OLD BUSINESS 1. Approval of Westchester Joint Water Works Improvement Projects Councilman Bloom advised that the Administrator's explanatory memorandum had answered his question about the projects and there- upon, on his motion which was seconded by Councilman Amlicke, who stated that he too was satisfied with the explanation, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Westchester Joint Water Works, this Board hereby approves the following joint improvements as per the Addendum on Required Capital Imrpovements for 1983: Project 83-J.1 at an estimated cost to the Town of $36,550. -2- • 259 On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Westchester Joint Water Works, this Board hereby approves the following local improvements as per the Addendum on Required Capital Improvements for 1983: Project 83-2.2 at an estimated cost to the Town of $21,500. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval - Renewal of Lease Agreement-Center for Continuing Education On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the renewal of Lease Agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Center for Continuing Education for rental of space in the Mamaroneck Town Hall at 740 West Boston Post Road for the period March through May 1983. 2. Salary Authorizations - Recreation Councilman Amlicke noted that this program is usually held during the Spring vacation, but due to the uncertainty of the use of the pool, this year it will be a Winter vacation program which is self-supporting and will not be held without sufficient registration. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment to the following persons, at the rates indicated for their participation in the Winter Vacation Program beginning February 22nd and ending February 25, 1983 during the hours of 9:00 A.M. to Noon each day: Dennis Ahearn, Sr. Rec. Leader-$240 per week Michael Chiapparelli, Sr. Rec. Leader-$240 per week Gail Crowley, Sr. Rec. Leader-$240 per week Wayne Pollack, Sr. Rec. Leader-$240 per week Ford Winter, Sr. Rec. Leader-$240 per week Jeanne Pollack, Rec. Assistant-$90 per week Leonard Medico, Rec. Assistant-$60 per week Beth Reilly, Rec. Assistant-$60 per week Brad Reilly, Rec. Assistant-$60 per week Kim Zierk, Rec. Assistant-$60 per week 3. Reappointment - Zoning Board Councilman Bloom noted Mr. Hardesty's valuable service to the Town and on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the following resolution was adopted by majority vote with Councilwoman Silverstone abstaining from the vote: RESOLVED, that Egbert Hardesty be, and he hereby is, reappointed as a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Zoning Board of Appeals, to serve a five (5) year term of office, terminating on February 19, 1988. -3- 260 Councilwoman Silverstone explained that she abstained from voting on the above resolution because she is opposed to the continuing policy of an unlimited number of terms on Boards and Commissions and favors a limit of two terms. A brief discussion ensued during which Supervisor Goldsmith, Councilman Bloom, and Thomas Nealon commented. Councilwoman Silverstone ended the discussion by stating that expiring terms should be announced each year and the public should be advised to send resumes to the Supervisor's office indicating their area of expertise and expressing on which particular Board or Commission they wish to serve. NOT ON AGENDA Supervisor announced that a vacancy exists on the three-member Traffic Commission and explained that the function of that group, in addition to hearing complaints relative to traffic, is to make recommendations to the Town Board on anything beneficial to traffic flow and look at traffic and parking problems in terms of how to alleviate them. NOT ON AGENDA Richard Murphy asked about the status of the situation relative to the removal of certain plumbing fixtures from the Town Center. Supervisor Goldsmith gave an update on the matter since it was last discussed at the January 19th Town Board meeting and advised Mr. Murphy that he had spoken to Mrs. Kolbert, President of the School Board who followed through with Mr. Gardner, Superintendent of Grounds for the School District. Mr. Gardner looked at the area from where the items were missing and met with the Town Administrator. He further stated that three choices have been given to the School District relative to the replacement; therefore the matter is now in their hands. At this time the order of the agenda was changed. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Authorization - Supervisor to Sign Linen Print of Town-Owned Lands to be Conveyed to Garfield Housing Corp. Questions were raised as to whether the Board should grant authorization to the Supervisor, on behalf of the Town as owner, to sign the linen print of the area involved in the proposed Garfield construction of an apartment building. Several Board members were uncertain as to whether the pending lawsuit, Cardoza, et al vs. Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board, et al, precludes Board action. In the ensuing lengthy discussion, ilk the legal positions in opposition were presented, in the main, by Mr. Robert Cammer and the legal positions in favor of the signing were presented by Mr. Joel Sachs. Numerous other persons spoke in opposition: Marshall Kaplan, Horace Cardoza, Carl Leichtner, Mark Medoff, Kathleen Siconolfi, Henry Korngold, Heidi Apt, Morton Goldstein, Adele Goldstein, and Lee Ryan. Mr. Frank Connelly, attorney for Frank Guadagnola Spoke on behalf of his -4- client. At the end of the discussion, the Supervisor asked whether anyone cared to offer a motion authorizing the signing of the linen print and no such motion was offered. The discussion turned toward whether or not this matter should be referred to the Court for advice, after motions were made but failed due to the lack of a second. Both Mr. Connelly and Town Attorney, James Johnston advised that the courts will not offer advisory comments, but will review decisions already made. Thereafter, upon motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board directs the Supervisor not to execute the linen print presented. NOT ON AGENDA Paul Kalos, Chairman of the Planning Board addressed the Board and requested authorization be given for expending funds for retaining additional counsel so that the Town Board and the Planning Board could have separate counsel and added that a different attorney be appointed to represent the Planning Board in the present litigation. Some discussion ensued during which Councilwoman Silverstone referred to her informal suggestion to the Board that the Planning Board have separate.counsel to advise them, in particular someone with expertise in the SEQR law. Councilman Bloom added that this matter may need to be examined if the Planning Board Chairman seeks to avoid conflict of interest between the Town Board and the Planning Board. Upon query by the Supervisor as to the Board's pleasure, it was decided that the Supervisor would look into the matter and report back to the Board. DISCUSSION - Report of Town Center Study Committee Rene Simon, noting the lateness of the hour, asked that the above- captioned discussion be tabled to the next meeting to give time for a complete and in-depth discussion and Councilwoman Silverstone agreed that adequate time is required for a fair discussion, and the Clerk was instructed to put this item on the agenda for the March 2nd meeting. THE COUNCILMEN AND COUNCILWOMAN Reports Councilwoman Silverstone 1. Proposal - Submission of Annual Reports by Boards and Commissions Councilwoman Silverstone presented her proposal and was advised to go forth and work with the Administrator on its implementation. Councilman Amlicke 1. Hommocks Field - Calling of Bond Councilman Amlicke asked the Attorney to give an update on the situation of calling of the bond relative to Hommocks Field. -5- 262 Mr. Johnston advised that he had received a letter from Aetna Insurance indicating that in contacting Mr. Pound they were assured that a cleanup would be done in the spring. Mr. Johnston further noted that he had advised Aetna that this would be totally unacceptable and that he would continue to follow through on the matter and report to the Board. NOT ON AGENDA Leonard Martin asked when the first public meeting of the Police Commission would be held. He was advised that a determination would be made after the Police Chief returns from vacation in early March. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 11:01 P.M. Town Clerk -6-