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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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;
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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:
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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
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consolidation of districts would reduce the Town's expenses by
approximately $3,000, noting that she has spoken to both._the
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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
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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 .
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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.
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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.
Town Clerk
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