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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983_08_03 Town Board Regular Minutes 384 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 3RD DAY OF AUGUST 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 Thomas R. Amlicke Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Stewart J. McMillan was not in attendance at this meeting. Also present were the following: Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk Mary Ann Diehr, Deputy Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator P.T. Leddy, Highway Superintendent 1. Claims During Commissioner Bloom's presentation of the fire claims for authorization of payment, Commissioner Amlicke questioned the cost of the painting of the firehouse and explanations were made by Administrator Stephen Altieri and Commissioner Bloom. Commissioner Silverstone asked about the replacement of the wall light fixtures in the Auditorium, and Mr. Altieri replied that has been discussed with the Fire Chief who will look into the cost and report back to the Administrator. Thereafter on Commissioner Bloom's motion, which was 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 Comptroller's office: AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. $ 46.38 Con Edison 3.00 Cori Edison 44.45 Con Edison 2.00 Con Edison 2.03 Con Edison 46.55 Con Edison 3.05 Excelsior Garage and Machine Works, Inc. 225.00 Fire Chiefs Emergency Plan of Westchester County. 75.00 -1- 385 Home Fair $ 17.94 I & T Plumbing 80.95 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 1,099.00 McGovern, Connelly & Davidson, Attorneys 681.07 New York Telephone Co. 867.23 New Rochelle Water Co. 118.61 New York Telephone Co. 63.94 John Pappalardo 900.00 John Pappalardo 1,750.00 John Pappalardo/Peter Haviland 1,750.00 John Pappalardo/Peter Haviland 2,000.00 Portronix Communications, Inc. 916.50 Portronix :Communications, Inc. 6.15 RAD Oil Co. , Inc. 417.09 Chief Richard Shaw 533.61 Spiro-Wallach Co. , Inc. 252.00 Tri-City Auto Parts 109.76 Town of Mamaroneck Highway Fund 18.71' Uniform Rental, Inc. 13.43 Village Paint Supply 1,475.85 Westchester Joint Water Works 7,925.00 $21,444.30 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before. this 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. The Supervisor acknowledged the presence of County Legislator Diane Keane. 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 July 14, 1982 were presented and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, were unanimously approved by all, except Supervisor Goldsmith who was not in attendance at that meeting. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 18, 1982 were presented and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, were unanimously approved by all as corrected. I .. -2- 386 The minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 1, 1983 were presented and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, were unanimously approved by all as corrected, except Councilman Bloom, who could not vote since he was not in attendance at that meeting. The minutes of the Special Meeting of July 13, 1983 were presented and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, were unanimously approved by all as amended. OLD BUSINESS 1. Appointments: Traffic Committee Cable TV Board of Control Budget Committee Supervisor Goldsmith noted that resumes are still coming in and would like for all of them to be considered before appointments are made. Therefore, the matter of appointments was tabled until the next regular meeting. 2. Dedication of Parklands and Conservation Areas Councilman Amlicke expressed his pleasure that all maps and other necessary items have been compiled and asked the Engineer to explain them. A short recess was called while Board members and others from the audience studied the maps. Following that Councilman Amlicke explained the need to check further on a few matters - mainly the matter to use one of the dedicated areas for composting - and whether parking lot use and playing field use could still apply if the area were dedicated. Because of the great importance of these issues, it was unanimously decided that the matter would be tabled until the next regular meeting so that all possible problems can be thoroughly explored. 3. Authorization - Execute Bus Stop Shelter Agreement Councilman Amlicke reported that he had observed a local bus shelter and agreed that the advertisements do not necessarily make the shelters unsightly and thereupon, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, this Board has previously participated in the Westchester County Bus Stop Program; and WHEREAS, this Board would like to continue its participation in said Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the agreement between the Westchester County Department of Transportation and the Town of Mamaroneck. -3- 387 4. Consideration of Ordinance re Rock Ridge Road A petition relative to a restrictive ordinance for Rock Ridge Road, signed by most of the residents of Rock Ridge Road, was presented and accepted by the Town Board and made a part of the record of this meeting. In addition to comments and clarifications by Board members, the following persons addressed the Board relative to the matter of truck III traffic on Rock Ridge Road: William Roehr, 21 Rock Ridge Road Mrs. Mary Anger, 23 Rock Ridge Road George O'Brien, Project Supervisor William Eng, 27 Rock Ridge Road Ben Kubasik, Forest Avenue Harvey Singer, 10 Rock Ridge Road Elaine Price, 4 Rock Ridge Road Dolores Battalia, Knollwood Drive The various matters discussed on the captioned subject were: Clarification and emphasis by the Supervisor of what a restrictive ordinance would mean to the residents of Rock Ridge Road The amount of tonnage to be considered in the proposed ordinance. Whether or not the trucks are being escorted up and down Rock Ridge Road A proposed sign relative to the truck escort Possible future problems relative to through traffic on Rock Ridge Road Communications between the Town Attorney and the Developer IIIThe building of the new access road to the project site Thereafter, following the discussion about the need to hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby changes the date of the regular meeting in September from September 7th to September 14th, 1983. Further discussion clarified the need to hold the public hearing before the September meeting and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Wednesday, August 17, 1983 as the date for a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, to be held at 8:00 P.M. in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse; and it was further RESOLVED, that at said Special Meeting III a public hearing will be held in order to consider amending Chapter 81 so as to consider adding a new paragraph; and it was further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to publish said Notice of Public Hearing in the official newspaper of the Town, The Daily Times, as required by law. -4- 388 NOT ON AGENDA 1. Fifth Avenue Sewer Dr : Leo Wilson, President of the Larchmont Hills Civic Association addressed the Board relative to the ongoing problem of the Fifth Avenue sewer line which backsLup during rain storms and the added problem of illegal connections. He requested the Board to resolve this matter. County Legislator Diane Keane discussed this matter with the Board and advised that the County could upgrade its New Rochelle pump station in order to help alleviate the problems being incurred. She further advised that the Town should initiate discussions with the County on this subject. Gilda Kaplan, Patricia Latona, Dr. Alan Mason and another resident addressed the Board on this matter, emphasizing the problems of the illegal connections which add to the existing problems of backups. Joel Sachs, representing Garfield Housing Corp. and Councilwoman Silverstone commented on the Town's Environmental Impact Statement relative to the proposed Garfield Project. The Town Engineer, Charles Elfreich described the condition of the existing sewer lines, spoke of the recommended size for reconstruction and advised that the proposed cost could be between $250,000 :and, $400,000. Each of the Board members agreed that the reconstruction of the sewer is necessary, but added that' further consideration must be given to how such a costly project would be funded and Supervisor Goldsmith stated that he will proceed immediately to initiate discussion with the County on this matter and asked the Engineer to prepare a cost estimate. NEW BUSINESS 1. Application for Special Permit - Winged Foot Golf Club re Construction of Additions On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Special Permit application submitted for Winged Foot Golf Club on Fenimore Road is hereby referred to the Planning Board for its study and recommendations and report back to the Town Board with comments relative to the dimensions of the proposal. 2. Salary Authorizations - Recreation / On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Joseph Alfano, Recreation Attendant at the Hommocks Tennis Courts be compensated at the rate of $2.65 per hour, effective July 16, 1983; -5- 399 and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Leonard Medico, Recreation Assistant at the Co Op Day Camp, replacing Scott Leius, be compensated $450.00 in total, effective June 27, 1983. 3. Authorization - Collect School Taxes On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone and seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, in accordance with Section 550a of the Westchester County Tax Act, being Article 16 of the Westchester County Administra- tive Code as amended by Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962, does hereby authorize the Comptroller of the Town of. Mamaroneck to accept from any taxpayer two partial payments in equal installments for or on account of school taxes and apply such payments on account thereof, and that he shall accept payment of said school taxes in full at the discretion of the taxpayer, or as stated in two partial payments, with the first in- stallment being due and payable in the month of September and the second being due and payable in the month of January following, provided that no installment may be paid unless the first in- stallment of current school taxes, including interest and penalty, shall have been paid or is paid at the same time. If the second partial payment is received during the month of January, no interest or penalty shall be charged against the second partial payment; and be it further RESOLVED, that as provided in said statute, unless the first partial- - payment is received during the month of September and the second partial payment is received during the month of January, the penalty provided for payment of school taxes as set forth in Section 543 shall be applicable as follows: -6- 390 First Installment September No Penalty October 2% November 5% December & January 7% February & March 10% April & thereafter up to date of sale 12% Second Installment February and March 10% April to date of sale 12% and be it further RESOLVED, that the first installment shall be due and payable and become a lien on the taxable property of the school district on September 1st, 1983 and the second installment on January 1st, 1984; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, the Comptroller and the Assessor shall prepare a suitable form of tax receipt, to be presented at the expense of the Town; and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 551 of Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962, a statement concerning the ._ tax information be printed, and the Comptroller shall mail with each receipt for taxes a printed copy of such statement; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. 4. Consideration of Amending Ordinance - Chapter 6, Animals Supervisor Goldsmith advised the Board of the inquiry by a resident of the Town living in the Murdock Woods section relative to the above captioned matter. He then asked the Board to think about whether or not they wished to consider making any changes in the law as it currently reads. Councilman Amlicke requested copies of the communications relative to this matter. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented her recommendations to the Board relative to the consolidation of election districts for the September 13th Conservative Primary Election. Mrs. Miller further stated that the -7- 3q1 consolidation of districts would reduce the Town's expenses by approximately $3,000, noting that she has spoken to both._the __ County and State Boards of Election and had been given different interpretations of the election law regarding consolidating districts. Supervisor Goldsmith advised the Clerk at this time to continue to explore any means of reducing costs and Councilwoman Silverstone added that the use of paper ballots should be included in her explorations. III The Town Clerk also stated that she had received a communication about the change of ownership of the apartment building where the 11th election district is housed. She further noted with pleasure that the new owner, William Cassin, through W.C. Realty had informed her that the office at Chatsworth Gardens Apartments could still be used as a polling place and at no charge. REPORTS OF THE SUPERVISOR 1. Perritano (.Litigation The Supervisor reported that an extension has been granted until , September 6, 1983 for the defendants to answer the complaint in the Perritano litigation. James Dolen, former Police Commissioner, addressed the Board and questioned the delay on the part of the insurance company in deciding upon the reimbursement of legal expenses to the defendants in the litigation. Some discussion ensued and Councilwoman Silverstone noted that because the Town is also named in the suit, she would like to be updated from time to time on matters relative to this. litigation. IIIJames Dolen commented further about volunteers on various Town boards,' commissions and committees being protected and reassured in this kind of situation. Some discussion and dialogue followed about the representation by Counsel of various persons named in the suit and the posture taken by the insurance company. 2. Proclamation - Peace and '-:independence Day - September 3, 1983 On motion duly made and seconded, the Supervisor was authorized to issue the Proclamation annexed hereto. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN and THE COUNCILWOMAN 1. Tennis Courts at Central School Councilman Amlicke noted that the resurfacing of the Central School tennis courts should be ready in time for Town permit holders to begin using once the Bubble goes up over the Hommocks courts to accommodate the children at Hommocks School in early September. He asked the IIIAdministrator to make sure the fencing is lined up. 2. Larchmont Reservoir Property Councilman Amlicke informed the Board that the response to the Town's offer to purchase the Larchmont Reservoir is pending the sale of the two New Rochelle lots. Supervisor Goldsmith advised that he had recently written to Mayor Quigley on that subject. Mr. Amlicke was -8- 392 A PROCLAMATION Whereas , The 200th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Paris is September 3rd, 1983, a most signif- icant event in the history of our Nation, and Whereas , The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution promotes the celebration of all patriotic anniversaries, and Whereas , On this date in 1783 the American Peace Commis- sioners, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay, signed a Definitive Treaty of Peace with David Hartley, the representative of King George the Third of Great Britain in the City of Paris, and Whereas , The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution perpetuates the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Inde- pendence, and Whereas , On that same day these American patriots witnes- sed the signing of another treaty between Great Britain and our allies France and Spain at Versailles, and Whereas , The Definitive Treaty of Peace established the sovereignty of the United States and added vastter- ritory to the new nation, thus bringing the blessings of liberty and freedom to all its citizens, Now , Therefore , I, Leo Goldsmith, Jr. , Supervisor of the Town of. Mamaroneck, do hereby proclaim September the 3rd, 1983, as --- Peace And Independence Day • Leo G ldsmith , Jl Sup rvisor For the Town Council . Dated : August the 3rd , 1983 . 39v advised that the forgiveness of taxes on the house at the reservoir property was part of the stipulation... previously acted upon. 3. Hommocks Pool Councilman Amlicke announced that the Hommocks Pool would close '_ III immediately-after Labor Day and noted that the materials for the repairs have already been received. I 4. Joint Planning Advisory Committee Councilman Amlicke asked that the Joint Planning Advisory Committee's finalization of members be put on the agenda of the September 14th meeting. Councilman Bloom 1. Weaver Street and Post Road Councilman Bloom announced that the Weaver Street and Post Road intersection project is underway. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Board, on motion IIIduly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 11:24 P.M. 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