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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983_07_13 Town Board Regular Minutes 358 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 13TH DAY OF JULY 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 representing all members of the Commission: 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 Mary Ann Diehr, Deputy Town Clerk James J. Johnston, Town Attorney Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator III Charles S. Baumblatt, Police Chief Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller George Derderian, Assessor Charles R. Elfreich, Town Engineer 1. Claims Commissioner Bloom presented the fire claims for authorization of payment and on his motion, which was 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: -1- • 360 At this time "the Supervisor changed the order of the agenda and recognized the Assessor, George Derderian, and t ook up Item #1 under NEW BUSINESS . . Certiorari Settlement - .Alan K. & Joyce L. Zimmerman d/b/a Hoyt Avenue Realty Company vs. Town of Mamaroneck • ' Following presentation of the Assessor's recommendation, on motion by Councilman McMillan seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the terms recommended by the Assessor, this Board hereby authorizes the settlement of certiorari proceeding - Alan K. and Joyce L. Zimmerman d/b/a Hoyt Avenue Realty Company vs. Town of Mamaroneck for the tax years 1979 through • 1982. REPORT OF SUPERVISOR re Police Department Supervisor Goldsmith reported on various aspects of the Police Department including equipment maintenance, organizational changes, etc. and commended the Chief on his Department. Councilwoman Silverstone asked questions about the excessive overtime and the Chief replied it was due to several men being out on extended sick leave. She also asked about the reinstatement of the second youth officer and was advised it was delayed also due to the shortage of manpower. Councilman Amlicke asked about the letter from Ruth Santos questioning the temporary status of the second youth officer and Supervisor Goldsmith stated that he had written to Mrs. Santos apprising her of the fact..that the position was not temporary. • APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 14, 1982 were presented and after some discussion regarding amendments and corrections, it was unanimously agreed that the changes would be typed and distributed to the Board members for review and presentation at the next meeting. • The minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 18, 1983 were presented and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, were unanimously conditionally approved by all, except Councilman McMillan, who could not vote since he was not in attendance at this meeting. The approval was conditioned upon the rewriting of the resolution relative to the Budget Committee to reflect the Board's intentions, with the assistance of Supervisor Goldsmith and the correction of other noted errors. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 1, 1983 were presented and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman McMillan, were unanimously approved by all, as amended, except Councilman Bloom, who could not vote since he was not in attendance at that meeting. The minutes of the Special Meeting of June 14, 1983 were presented and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, were unanimously approved. -3- ' 1 PRESENTATION OF HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPH It was noted that since Mr. Rene Simon who had framed the picture was not at this meeting, the photograph could not be presented. Supervisor Goldsmith recognized the presence of Burton Meighan, the Town Historian, who addressed the Board and suggested that the picture have an explanatory plaque attached and that he would be happy to provide the wording for such a plaque. ii it OLD BUSINESS 1. Report of Bids - Police Leather Jackets On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications for police leather jackets, namely New England Uniform, at a unit price of $180.00 per jacket; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with New England Uniform for police leather jackets. 2. Town Clerk's Recommendation - Rate of Pay-Election Inspectors On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby adopts the recommendation of the Town Clerk to set the hourly rate for part-time election inspectors at $4.70 per hour; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets the rate of pay for election inspectors who work a complete day at $80.00 per diem; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets $7.00 as the additional amount to be paid to that election inspector who serves as the Chairman of each Primary, Local Registration and General Election. -4- 362 3. Dedication - Town Owned Land Situated in Mamaroneck Village at Harbor Island On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that the following land: Block 923 Lot 29 - Being all that lot, plot or parcel of land lying, and situated in the Town of and Village of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, being Dock Lot 52, as shown on a map entitled, "Orienta Shore Hills, property of the Rushmore Realty Corporation, situated in the Village and Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York," made by John Farley, Civil Engineer, October 1906, and filed in the County Clerk's Office, Division of Land Records, formerly Register's Office, on December 3rd, 1906, as map number 1680, is formally dedicated by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck for parks and recreational use on this 13th day of July 1983. 4. Dedication of Parklands and Conservation Areas Councilman Amlicke made a motion to dedicate Memorial Park, Larchmont Gardens Lake, Hommocks Fields, Sheldrake River Trails, Leatherstocking Trail, Hommocks Conservation Area and Premium River Conservation Area for parkland purposes, which failed due to the lack of a second. A brief discussion then ensued and Councilwoman Silverstone stated that she would feel more comfortable if this matter were deferred until the next meeting so that the Board members can have a chance to study the maps and descriptions of the properties enumerated above and the Administrator was asked to provide such to the Board. 5. Approval of Recommendation - Proposals re Town Insurance On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was uananimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the recommendation of the Town's Insurance Consultant, Risk Planning Group, to accept the proposal for providing insurance submitted by the Leonard Newman Agency, Inc. , in accordance with the Town's specifications. Both Councilman McMillan and Councilwoman Silverstone individually commended Mr. Altieri for doing a thorough job and saving the Town a considerable amount of money. Councilwoman Silverstone also commended the Budget Study Committee for recommending that the Town insurance policies be put out to bid and pointed out that she had asked the Committee to study that matter. -5- I . 363 6. Update - Tri-Municipal Litter Law The Town Administrator reported that as directed by the P Y Board, a meeting was held with Joseph DeSalvo, William Paonessa and James Johnston. Some discussion ensued during which Mr. Johnston advised the Board that the law cannot be passed as presently written; Councilwoman Silverstone asked for some idea of the proposed cost of enforcement; Councilman Bloom spoke of the list he prepared of the Town's existing laws that would have to be deleted or changed upon enactment of this new litter law and Councilman Amlicke emphasized that the matter of enforcement is written into the law and urged that the Town move ahead with the finalization of the law, which was so directed by the Board at the end of the discussion. Once again the order of the agenda was changed and Item #5 under NEW BUSINESS was taken up. 5. Request - Larchmont-Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth Mrs. Constabile, Co-chairman of the above noted organization presented the two-part request, asking that the Town contribute funds toward the new after school care program for children and also asking that the Town be the agency to receive and disburse funds expected to be received from the County of Westchester's Division of Youth. Following some discussion during which Mr. Altieri was asked to contact the County for their approval of this proposal, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that conditioned upon the approval of the County of Westchester's Division of Youth, the Town of Mamaroneck shall act as the agent to receive and disburse funds received from the County for the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth's pilot project, The Children's Corner, an after school care program for children to be held at Central School. The discussion then turned to the other part of the request and the Committee's Chairmen were asked to submit some budgetary information for this Board's consideration in arriving at a decision relative to the request. At this time the meeting returned to the regular order of the agenda. OLD BUSINESS 7. Announcement re Resignation - Traffic Committee Supervisor Goldsmith announced Mr. Thompson's inability to serve on the Committee and asked for resumes to fill that vacancy. Some discussion followed about the next meeting of the Traffic Committee, the date of which will be arranged by the Administrator. -6- 364 8. Appointment - Cable TV Board of Control The Supervisor reminded that a vacancy exists on the above noted Board and asked that resumes be submitted to the Town Office so that vacancy can be filled. 9. Appointments - Budget Committee It was noted that all current members of the Budget Committee have expressed a willingness to continue serving except Ronald Keelan and therefore resumes will also be accepted for the vacancy on that Committee. Supervisor Goldsmith urged the submission of resumes so that these appointments as well as those previously mentioned can be made at the Board's next meeting in August. 10. Update - Hommocks Field The Administrator reported that rehabilitation work has been completed by the Town Highway personnel and some discussion followed on how next to proceed. It was unanimously decided that after observation has been made on the results of the work done by the Highway Department, the Town Attorney would write to Aqua Dredge and Aetna Insurance relative to the Town's reimbursement for the work completed. 11. Cable TV Franchise Fees - Larchmont Resolution Councilman Bloom provided background material relative to the cable television franchise fees and recommended that the Town go along with the request that the fees, subject to an allowance for taxes and insurance costs, be turned over for public access use. He also requested that the Town Attorney be authorized to give a recommendation on how this matter can be resolved. Thereupon, following further clarifications in a dialogue between Mr. Bloom and Mr. Goldsmith, on Councilman Bloom's motion which was seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby commits the Town of Mamaroneck's share of the franchise fees received to date for the purpose of public access, less any taxes that may need to be refunded and less any costs for liability insurance yet to be determined; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be, and he hereby is, authorized to research the matter and give an opinion and recommendation on how best the matter of U.A. Columbia's entitlements can be resolved. I i -7- I , .765 NOT ON AGENDA - Perritano Litigation Leonard Martin and Councilwoman Silverstone queried the Supervisor about specifics of Lt. Perritano's civil rights law suit and Supervisor Goldsmith noted that certain aspects of the case could be discussed, but others could not. Councilwoman Silverstone requested that a report be made at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Certiorari Settlement - Alan K. & Joyce L. Zimmerman d/b/a Hoyt Avenue Realty Company vs. Town of Mamaroneck This matter was taken up and approval p pp given earlier in the meeting. 2. Reappointment - Planning Board On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Warner Pyne, Jr. of 10 Oakdale Road, Town, be and he hereby is, reappointed a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board, to serve a five-year term of office, effective immediately and terminating on July 6, 1988; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to convey this Board's appreciation of Mr. Pyne's past service and that he is willing to continue serving in such an important post. 3. Authorization - Execute Bus Stop Shelter Agreement Following a brief discussion about the appearance of the bus shelters and the control of the advertisements thereon, it was unanimously agreed that this matter be deferred until the next meeting. 4. Proposal re Telephones at Town Center The Supervisor presented the Administrator's very comprehensive report on the above captioned matter and on motion by Council- woman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the Administrator's recommendation and authorizes him to instruct American Bell, Inc. to install telephones and other related equipment in accordance with their proposal. -8- p 5. Request - Larchmont-Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth Action was taken on this matter earlier in the meeting. 6. Salary Authorizations - Recreation On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that James McNeary and John Teller, Temporary Pool Directors, be compensated at the rate of $9.00 per hour, effective June 29, 1983; and be it further RESOLVED, that Joe Pampel, Lifeguard at Hommocks Pool, replacing Germaine Cuff, be compensated at $3.25 per hour, and James Reese, Key Attendant at Hommocks Pool, replacing Barry Ross, be compensated at $2.75 per hour, both effective July 1, 1983; and be it further RESOLVED, that Anne Brenner, Matron at Hommocks Pool, be compensated at $4.50 per hour effective July 16, 1983; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that the following substitutes be compensated at the rates and for the terms of employment as listed: Germaine Cuff, Lifeguard or Key Attendant, $3.25 (guard) $2.75 (key attendant) , effective 7/15/83; Laura LaMagna, Lifeguard or Key Attendant, $3.25 (guard) $2.75 (key attendant) effective 7/15/83; Ed Bender, Lifeguard or Key Attendant, $3.25 (guard) $2.75 (key attendant) effective 7/15/83; Linda Jones, Lifeguard or Key Attendant, $3.25 (guard) $2.75 (key attendant) effective 7/15/83; Gary Owen, Lifeguard or Key Attendant, $3.25 (guard) $2.75 (key attendant) effective 7/15/83; Thea Kumme, Lifeguard or Key Attendant, $3.25 (guard) $2.75 (key attendant) effective 7/15/83; and be it further -9- Wea RESOLVED, that Eric Ricci, Recreation Assistant at the Central Playground, replacing John Carr, be compensated at the rate of $75.00 per week, effective July 5, 1983; and be it further RESOLVED, that James Nealon, Recreation Assistant at the Chatsworth Pre-School, I III replacing Kathleen O'Toole, be compensated at the rate of $38.00 per week, and David Sinopoli, Recreation Assistant at the Chatsworth Pre-School, replacing Kathy Jo Tamagna, be compensated at the rate of $38.00 per week, both effective July 5, 1983; and be it further RESOLVED, that Harry Peterson, Recreation Assistant, Fitness, substituting for Jerry Trezza, be compensated at the rate of $10.00 per hour, effective July 11, 1983. 7. Mamaroneck School District Early Installation of Hommocks Bubble Some discussion followed presentation of the Administrator's memorandum on the above noted matter relative to the condition of the tennis courts at Hommocks and Central School and the problem of physical education facilities for the Hommocks School students with the pool, field and gymnasium being unavailable temporarily. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the request of the Mamaroneck School District to install the air structure over the Hommocks tennis courts in September 1983; and it is further RESOLVED, that the above is conditioned upon the School District's acceptance of the conditions as stipulated in the Administrator's July 8, 1983 memorandum relative to security, supervision, insurance and electrical costs as well as the condition that the School District make available the use of the tennis courts at Central School by Town tennis permit holders. 8. Authorization to Retain Auditors Following presentation of the Comptroller's memorandum , on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the lowest reponsible bidder for auditing services for the years 1982, 1983 and 1984, namely Bennett, Kielson and Company in the amounts of $8,500 for 1982, $8,500 for 1983 and $9,000 for 1984; -10- 383 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Bennett, Kielson and Company for auditing services. TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented the Reports of the Building and Plumbing Inspector and the Town Clerk's Office for the month of June 1983. She also reported that the County Election Commissions have waived the "accessibility to the handicapped" requirement for certain polling places. She further noted that efforts will be made to contact those voters affected to offer permanent absentee ballot status or advise that they can vote at another convenient district. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN AND THE COUNCILWOMAN Councilwoman Silverstone 1. Sewer Problem-Valley Stream Road Mrs. Silverstone noted that she has been in touch with Harold Klein and they both are having problems contacting the proper authorities in the County relative to the surcharging on Valley Stream Road and added she will continue to pursue this matter. 2. Councilwoman Silverstone reported that plans for the renovation are progressing and the matter may be ready for consideration at the next Town Board meeting. Councilman Amlicke 1. Coastal Zone Management Committee Mr. Amlicke expressed hopes that the Committee's formulation can be finalized at the next meeting. 2. Maintenance of Soccer Fields Councilman Amlicke noted that a report will be forthcoming at the next meeting relative to a meeting that will be held on the above captioned matter. 3. Report re New System-Garbage Pickup Problems Councilman Amlicke outlined the new procedures for handling problems and complaints regarding garbage pickup, especially missed pickups. -11- 369 Councilman Bloom 1. Additonal Comment re Missed Garbage Pickup Councilman Bloom related a humorous story about a resident who had reported many missed pickups and how the sanitation worker had to ring the bell early one morning because the garbage was locked in the garage. III 2. Litter at Railroad Station Councilman Bloom reported that he had spoken to Ina Meyers about the supply of outdated U.S.A. Today newspapers littering the Larchmont Railroad Station and that the piles of newspapers have been removed. NOT ON AGENDA 1. Problems of Safety, etc. on Rock Ridge Road Due to Construction of Condominiums in Mamaroneck Village Complaints relative to safety, noise, dust and actions of drivers of heavy equipment trucks were brought to the attention of the Board by Bill Roehr, Mary Anger, Jerry Glaser and other residents of Rock Ridge Road. George O'Brien, Project Manager at the construction site also addressed the Board indicating that attempts are being made to better control the situation. The following were discussed at length: handwritten memo to Town Board from the Town Planning Board; cars and trucks backing up and down the street (Rock Ridge Road) ; possibility of instituting a court case (temporary injunction) ; III suggestion to adopt ordinance limiting certain traffic on Rock Ridge Road; building of new road from Mamaroneck Village. Those taking part in the lengthy discussion along with the residents of Rock Ridge Road, Mr. O'Brien and Board members were the Town Engineer, Town Attorney, Town Administrator, Ben Kubasik and Lawrence Lerman. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator and Town Attorney to meet with the Developer and/or his Attorney to discuss the existing problems on Rock Ridge Road relative to construction of the condo- miniums to be situated in the Village of Mamaroneck; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Attorney and Administrator are also authorized to investigate the feasibility of preparing an action for an injunction and/or an ordinance banning truck IIItraffic on Rock Ridge Road. III2. Set Executive Session Upon the notation that it is necessary to hold an Executive Session, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that an immediate Executive Session be held to discuss personnel. -12- 30 CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION Thereafter, the Town Board recessed into Executive Session at 10:50 P.M. All members of the Board were present as well as the Administrator. During the Session the matter of advertising for the new Town Attorney was discussed and the consensus was that law firms be contacted and an advertisement be placed in the Sunday New York Times, Gannett Newspapers and the Law Journal. Further discussion took place relative to salary information for the position of Recreation Superintendent. Thereupon, on motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously decided to adjourn the Executive Session at 11:40 P.M. and reconvene the regular meeting of the Town Board. ADJOURNMENT - In Memoriam-Victor J. Kriss There being no further business to come before this Board, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, this meeting was declared adjourned at 11:42 P.M. in respect to the memory of -- VICTOR J. KRISS --with the annexed resolution spread upon the minutes of this meeting as a public tribute to the man who so ably served this community. Town Clerk -13- 3'71 IN MEMORIAM ' I WHEREAS, Victor J. Kriss, a resident of the Town of Mamaroneck for over fifty years died on March the 25th, 1983; and WHEREAS, Mr. Kriss had served the Town as a member of and as Chairman of the Examining Board of Plumbers for more than forty years when he tendered his resignation on November the 1st of 1976; and • WHEREAS, the extraordinary quality and integrity of his work on this Board year in and year out exemplified his dedication to the Town and all of its residents whom he served so long and so well; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council, all of our elected and appointed Officials and the staff, as well as the residents of the entire Town which he served with such deep and. untiring devotion, pay homage to a fine gentleman; and be it further RESOLVED, that this expression of our deep sense of sympathy and sorrow be conveyed to the members of his family; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution by entered upon the minutes of this meeting in public and permanent tribute to -- VICTOR J. KRISS --and that this meeting, convened in regular session this 13th day of July 1983, stands adjourned in honor of and in respect to his memory. Leo Goldsmith, Jr. Supervisor For the Town Council Dated: July the 13th, 1983. -14-