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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983_09_14 Town Board Regular Minutes 394 . MINUTES OF THE TOWN BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, AND THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 14TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1983 IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting was called to _order by Supervisor Goldsmith at 7:15 P.M. and immediately thereafter, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board will recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Present were the following representing all members of the Board: Supervisor Leo Goldsmith, -Jr. Councilman Lee H. Bloom Coumcilman Stewart J. McMillan Councilman Thomas. R. Amlicke Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator was also present. During the Executive Session, the members of the Board discussed the IIIreappointment of the Assessor and reviewed the resumes and arrived at a consensus of various candidates for appointments to boards, commissions and committees of the Town. Thereafter, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously decided to adjourn the Executive Session at 8:15 P.M. and reconvene in the Auditorium for the regular meetings of the Fire Commission and Town Board. 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 8:20 P.M. . Present were the following representing all members of the Board: Commissioner Leo Goldsmith, Jr. III Commissioner Lee H. Bloom Commissioner Stewart J. McMillan Commissioner Thomas R. Amlicke Commissioner Caroline Silverstone -1- • 3114 5 Also present were the following: Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk James J. Johnston, Torn Attorney' Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller 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 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. $ 186.73 Aldian Rent-alls Inc. . 278.00 Con Edison 3.05 Con Edison 2.03 Con Edison 37.27 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. • 140.30 Excelsior Garage. &.:Machine Works, Inc.777.20 Forrest Hills 625.00 Larchmont Auto Parts 1.42 Larchmont Auto Parts • 2.63 N. LaRussell 79.00 Leonard Newman Agency, Inc. 80.35 Monte Press 50.00 New Rochelle Dodge 398.80 New York Telephone • 9.00 New York Telephone 866.10 New York Telephone 63.94 , Portronix Communications, Inc. 251.71 Portronix Communications, Inc. 2.75 Suburban Communications, Inc. 24.00 Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire. Fighters Association. Lcl. 898 110.04 .Tri-City Auto Parts 54.00 Uniform Rental, Inc. 41.39 $4,084.71 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, this meeting was declared adjourned at 8:25 P.M. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING • - The regular meeting of the Town Board was reconvened immediately upon the adjournment of the meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners. -2- 396 POLICE AWARDS CEREMONY Prior to the actual presentation of the awards, Supervisor Goldsmith spoke of the importance of the role of the police officer to the community in his capacity as the guardian of our lives and property, often putting his own life in jeopardy while performing his duties. Police Chief Blaumblatt explained the meaning of each class of citations and the certificates of merit. At this time Supervisor Goldsmith explained the importance of this occasion and stated that ha would give it the full attention it deserves and proceeded to enumerate the exact nature and circumstances for which the following commendations were made: Class "B" Citation- Police Combat Cross Detective Sergeant Robert Fuller Class _"C" Citation - Excellent Police Duty Detective Sergeant Robert Fuller Detective Joseph Passafume Detective Arthur.:LeViness Sergeant Paul Munch Sergeant Joel Greenstein Sergeant Paul Adamo Patrolman Richard Rivera Patrolman John Pfoh Patrolman Paul Degenhardt Patrolman Raffaele Cerbone Patrolman Robert Koziak Certificate of Merit Detective Peter Gerardi Detective Michael Nardelli Detective James Pyrch Sergeant Paul Munch Sergeant Joel Greenstein Patrolman Robert Knox Patrolman Frank..DeVico Patrolman Anthony Gerace PRESENTATION OF REPORT by PLANNED EXPANSION GROUP re TOWN CENTER Kenneth Narva of Planned Expansion Group appeared before the Board and explained and summarized his firm's report relative to the renovation of the Town Center at 740 West Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck Village. During the lengthy discussion that ensued, Mr. Narva fielded questions from both the Town Board members and persons from the audience. He further explained the reasons his firm is recommending why the Town should consider going on to Phase III consisting of schematic drawings, a site plan and alternatives for the arrangement of the building. Thereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the Report of Planned Expansion Group, Inc. for Phases=I and II of the Town Center renovation project; -3- 1 and it is further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Planned Expansion Group, Inc. to proceed with the completion of Phase III in accord- ance with the proposal as sub- mitted by Planned Expansion Group, III Inc. at a cost not to exceed $40,000. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Special Meeting of July 26, 1983 were presented and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, were unanimously approved as corrected by all, except Councilman McMillan, who was not in attendance at that meeting. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 3, 1983 were presented and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, were unanimously approved as corrected by all, except Councilman McMillan, who was not in attendance at that meeting. OLD BUSINESS 1. Appointment: Traffic Committee On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously III RESOLVED, that Martin F. Zavell, 62 Maple Hill Drive, Town be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee. Appointment: Cable TV Advisory Committee On motion by_:Councilman Bloom, seconded by Counwilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Phyllis Rossheim, 305 Rockingstone Avenue, Town be and she hereby is appointed to the Tri-Municipal Cable TV Advisory Committee. Appointment: Citizen Budget Committee On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously . RESOLVED, that Eric J. Showers, 23 Willow Avenue, Larchmont Village, be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Citizen Budget. Committee. • -4- 3R8 Reappointments: Citizen2Budget Committee On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Arthur .Gasparini, 189 Hickory Grove Drive, Town; Leonard Martin, 416C Larchmont Acres, Town; Annette Noe, 59 Maple Hill Drive, Town; Carol Seltzer, 17 Mohegan Road, Town; and Charlotte Monsell, 808 Fairway 1 III Place, Mamafoneck Village, be and they hereby are reappointed as members of the Town of Mamaroneck Citizen Budget Committee:. Appointment: Conservation Advisory Commission On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilmam Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Archie A. Messenger, 56 Prospect. Avenue, Larchmont Village::as a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory., Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Robert C. Barrett, to serve . fora term of office expiring on December 31, 1984. IIIAppointment: Coastal Zone Management On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Howard McMichael, Jr. , . 14 South Drive, Town as the second member of the Town of Mamaroneck Coastal. Zone Management Committee. Appointments: Joint Advisory Planning Committee On motion by ,Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Christine K. Helwig, 1 Seton Road, Town and Burton C. Meighan, Chatsworth Gardens Apartments, Town, be and they hereby are appointed as members - of the Joint Advisory. Planning Committee to Study Future Development of Properties' in the Unincorporated Area and Village of Larchmont. 2. Recommendation of Planning Board re Special Permit Application - Winged Foot Golf Club (Set Date for Public Hearing) -5- 399 On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets October 5, 1983 as the date for a public hearing on the appli- cation for special permit so as to allow construction of additions to the Winged Foot Golf Club House and Help's Quarters and Storage Building; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town; Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to publish in The Daily Times, the Notice of said hearing as required by law. 3. Dedication of Parklands and Conservation Areas .Following notation that the concerns raised at the last meeting have been looked into and found not to create a problem relative to the 'dedication, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously .RESOLVED, that Memorial Park, Larchmont Gardens Lake, Hommocks Fields, Sheldrake River Trails, Leatherstocking Trail, Hommocks Conservation Area and Premium River Conservation Area, in accordance with their repective descriptions, are formally dedicated by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck for parks and recreational use on this 14th day of September, 1983. 4. Consideration of Litter Law Comments relative to the proposed law and its current status were made by the Town Administrator and Joseph DeSalvo, Chairman of the Litter Task Force and since the draft had been submitted to the Board -members for their review, the matter was tabled for consideration at the next meeting. 5. Update - Hommocks Field Town Administrator Stephen V. Altieri reported that the contractor was asked on May 19, 1983 to stop all work on the field and that town employees have now completed the job which now shows significant:::.new germination. He further noted that a meeting with Aqua Dredge and their Attorney would be held at the town offices next week to attempt to resolve this matter. Councilman Amlicke added with delight that nearly 90% coverage has been obtained on the field and that he hopes for complete coverage by October and that all three fields can be ready for playing by next year. 6. Release of Retained Percentages: Ferndale Sanitary Sewer Project Masonry Restoration - Town Center -6- 4QO Following notation that the bonds are to be submitted upon the Town Board's approval, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously • RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the acceptance of a Maintenance Bond on Contract No. 82-1 Ferndale Sanitary Sewer, in lieu of the 10% retained percentage, to be submitted by Manny Equipment Company subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the acceptance of a Maintenance Bond on Contract No. 83-2 Masonry Restoration at Town Center, in lieu of the 10% retained percentage to be submitted by Amistar Contracting Company, subject to approval by the Town Attorney. 7. Not on Agenda - Harold Klein re Continuing Surcharging Problems__; - Valley Stream Road Mr. Klein addressed the Board and submitted to the Town.Clerk copies of correspondence relative to the problems he previously discussed at a Town Board meeting in April 1983. He reviewed his actions in trying to get officials in the County of Westchester to proceed to alleviate the surcharging problems and requested that the Supervisor write to Commissioner Borghard in the Department of Environmental Facilities and Mr. Goldsmith replied that he would be glad to do that. 8. Not on Agenda - Dr. Leo Wilson re Fifth Avenue Sewer Discussion took place among the Board members and Dr. Wilson relative to the Fifth Avenue sewer project with both Joel Sachs, representing Garfield Housing and Dr. Wilson speaking in favor and another resident speaking in opposition based on the County's failure to commit to the improvement of the New Rochelle Pump Station. After further discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Engineer to complete specifications and advertise and receive bids for the re- construction of the Fifth Avenue sewer line. County Legislator Diane Keane advised that although the 1984 County budget has already been made up, she feels it may be possible to get a commitment for inclusion of the pump station's upgrading in 1985. At this time the order of the a was agenda changed and the item on the g g agenda under Councilman McMillan was taken up. Councilman McMillan 1. Indemnification of Officers and Employees -7- 401 Councilman McMillan proposed a resolution relative to. the above captioned matter a copy of which he submitted to the Board members. A great deal of discussion followed and many questions were raised from Board members and persons in the audience. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman McMillan and unanimously seconded by both Councilman Amlicke and Councilwoman Silverstone, who added an amendment to the proposed resolution, the following resolution was adopted by majority vote with both Supervisor Goldsmith and Councilman Bloom abstaining from the vote since they are defendants in the pending litigation: WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, Leo Goldsmith, Jr. , Lee H. Bloom, Allen L. Thompson, James W. Dolen, Joseph Sussen, Jr. , Charles S. Baumblatt, and Robert M. Barasch are Defendants =. in Civil Action 83 CIV. 4291 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and WHEREAS, the Plaintiff, Ralph Perritano, in such action claims substantial damages and substantial costs of defending such action will incurred by the Defendants, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby finds that notwithstanding the allegations of the Plaintiff in said Civil Action 83 CIV. 4291, that all of the above Defendants and each of them, in our opinion and'' based upon investigation of the evidence that is presently available, acted in good faith and in their official capacities in all matters relevant to • the complaint; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck undertakes to indemnify and save harm- less the Defendants and each of them for reasonable attorneys' fees and litigation expenses incurred by them in defense of said Civil Action, and for the amount of any judgment obtained against them or any of them to the extent permitted by the laws of the State of New York, including but not limited. to Town Law, Section 116 (2) and Town Law, Section 65, or the amount of any settlement of said action provided such settlement is first approved by the Board; and be it further provided that should the Court determine that any individual acted in other than good faith or not within his capacity or should a subsequent Board make either determination based upon the. evidence then available as it relates to any individual, then it is the intention of this Board that' a sub-. sequent Board would rescind this resolution against any individual who is found by a -8- 402 Court or the Board to have acted other than in good faith or not within his capacity and furthermore we would direct that that Board, at their discretion, subject to the above, recoup any amount paid in counsel fees, other expenses or for damages; and be it further RESOLVED, that each defendant review this resolution and indicate in a proper fashion his comprehension of the facts contained therein; and be it further RESOLVED, that the retention of the firm of Stillman, Friedman and Shaw of 521 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10017 as special counsel to represent the Town of Mamaroneck in said action and in all matters arising from it, is hereby authorized and ratified; and be it further RESOLVED, that Stillman, Friedman and Shaw be and they hereby are, authorized to commence such action as may be necessary or required to obtain a judicial determination of the liability of International Surplus Lines Insurance Company under Town of Mamaroneck Public Officers Liability Policy GP25060, arising from said Civil Action 83 CIV. 4291; and be it further RESOLVED, that the foregoing undertaking to indemnify the Defendants in said action shall become effective upon the giving of the required Public Notice and the lapse of a thirty-day period of time after adoption as is specified for a Permissive Referendum. Councilwoman Silverstone stated that she wanted the amendment added because she was concerned that the resolution did not include any limitations on hourly rates or total cost for the five separate law firms that have been retained. NEW BUSINESS 1. Appointment - Assessor The Board did not address the matter of appointment of the Assessor. 2. Request for Certiorari Settlements: a) S.L.A. Realty Corp. (aka Larchmont Acres East) versus Town of Mamaroneck On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously -9- 403 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the terms recommended by the Assessor, this Board hereby authorizes the settlement of certiorari proceeding - S.L.A. Realty Corp. (a/k/a Larchmont Acres East) vs. Town of Mamaroneck for assessment years 1979 through 1983. b) Palmer Terrace Cooperatives vs. Town of Mamaroneck The Town Attorney clarified for the Board the change in the number of years due to the exclusion of 1977 and thereafter, 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 - Palmer Terrace Cooperatives vs. .Town of Mamaroneck - for assessment years 1978 through 1982. 3. Letter, Bernard Sloan re Tennis Acknowledgement was made of receipt of the letter written by Bernard Sloan relative to Town tennis facilities. Mr. Sloan addressed the Board and further explained the contents of his letter and during a long discussion that followed, he requested the Board to consider increasing the number of tennis courts and to better maintain the existing facilities. The Supervisor, in response to Mr. Sloan, stated that resurfacing of the Myrtle Boulevard tennis courts was being considered for 1984 and that three additional courts would soon be made available at the Central School. Several other residents urged the installation of additional courts as well as asking that lights be installed at the Central School tennis courts. Nancy Hartford, Chairman of the Town Recreation Commission also addressed the Board in answer to several of Mr. Sloan's statements. Councilman Amlicke also answered some of Mr. Sloan's concerns and explained the potential for future tennis courts within the Unincorporated Area as soon as certain matters can be cleared up relative to the proposed site. 4. Report of Traffic Committee A brief discussion followed the Board's review of the, items in the Traffic Committee's report and the following actions were taken: a) Parking on Fenimore Road On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that. this Board hereby accepts the recommendation of the Traffic Committee to install additional no parking signs on Fenimore Road from the Town/Village of Mamaroneck border to Avon Road -10- 404 H) Stop Sign - Hidden.Green Lane and Briar Dell Circle On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the recommendation of the Traffic Committee to not install stop signs at the intersection of Hidden Green Lane and Winged Foot Drive and Briar Dell Circle and Winged Foot Drive. . e) Establishment of School Bus Zone - Murray Avenue School On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Wednesday, October 5, 1983 as the date to hold a public hearing to consider the creation of a no parking zone on Daymon Terrace to provide for school bus parking at the Murray Avenue School. d) Creation of Left-turn Lane on Chatsworth Avenue Movement of Existing Barrier on Madison Avenue On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this. Board hereby accepts the recommendation of the Traffic Committee to create a left turn lane on the west side of North Chatsworth Avenue to provide access to the proposed Garfield Housing project; and be it further RESOLVED, that this' Board hereby also accepts the recommendation of the Trafficc1Committee to allow the Developer of the proposed project to move the barrier located on Madison Avenue to provide for the egress of vehicles from the. proposed Garfield Housing project, pursuant to the plans sub- mitted by Garfield Housing Inc. to the Traffic Committee. 5) Rockland Avenue re Truck Traffic - Set Date for Public Hearing The Board members discussed the current situation relative to truck traffic on Rockland Avenue and based upon the success of the Town's temporary restriction, as reported by the Town .Adminisgrator, it was decided that a more permanent action should be taken and therefore, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this B'bard hereby sets October 19, 1983 as the date to hold a public hearing relative to the consideration of adopting an ordinance to prohibit through trucking on Rockland Avenue; -11- I Stephen Altieri, Town Administrator stated that the wording of the proposed ordinance will be provided at the October 5th meeting. 6) Marbourne Meadows' Request re Letter of Credit The Town Board was asked to consider the request of Marbourne Meadows to accept a letter of credit in lieu of a subdivision bond for the proposed Marbourne Meadows Subdivision and following the discussion relative to the advantages of such a letter of credit, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board will accept, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney, a letter of Credit for the Marbourne Meadows Subdivision in lieu of a subdivision bond. Councilman McMillan abstained from voting since his law firm has been involved with Marbourne Meadows. 7) Authorization - Supervisor to Execute the Contract with N.Y.S. Dept. of State re Coastal Zone Management On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the New York State Department of State relative to funding for the Town's Coastal Zone Management program. 8) Authorization - Supervisor to Execute N.Y.S. Division of Youth Project Application On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the Youth Service and Recreation Project Application for submission to the New York State Youth Commission requesting State Aid. 9) Authorization - Purchase Law Books and Office Furniture re Town Attorney On . motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to purchase the law books and office furniture necessary to furnish the Town Attorney's Office located in the Town Center at a total cost of $4,000. -12- 406 10) New Senior Citizen Tax Exemption Legislation - Set Date for Public Hearing On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held on Wednesday, October 5, 1983 at 8:15 P.M. in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck to consider the adoption of a resolution enabling the Town of Mamaroneck to grant a partial exemption from Town taxes, except District taxes, to the extent of 50 percent of the assessed valuation of the real property owned by certain persons _ with limited income who are sixty-five years of age or over, pursuant to the provisions of Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law, as amended by Chapter 991 of the Laws of 1983, provided such persons meet the requirements set forth in said Section 467 as so amended; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, Notice of such Hearing as required by law. 11) Salary Authorizations: a) Recreation On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Richard Martinson, Recreation Attendant at Memorial Park be compensated at the rate of $2.65 per hour, from August 8, 1983 to August 14, 1983, replacing Robert Burlinson; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Steven Gryzlo, Recreation Attendant at Memorial Park, replacing. Richard Martinson, be compensated at the rate of $2.65 per hour, from August 15, 1983 to September 5, 1983; Illand be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Kathleen Keogh, '` Recreation Assistant in the Sailing Program replacing John Paolucci, be compensated at the rate of $3.20 per hour, effective August 15, 1983; -13- 407 and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Agnes Mendoza, Recreation Attendant at the . .. Hommocks Pool, replacing Martin Waters, be compensated at the rate of $2.75 per hour, effective August 24, 1983; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Cathy Cilento, • Recreation Assistant, Women's Physical Fitness, be compensated at the rate of $30:00 per session, effective October 3, 1983; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Cindy Owen, Recreation Assistant, Women's' Physical _Fitness, be compensated at the rate of $20.00 per session, effective October 3, 1983. b) Highway Department On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously • RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Alan Casterella, • Laborer, Category Al Step 1, be compensated at the rate of $15,665. per annum, effective September 26, 1983, subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period. c) Police Department On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously • . RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes establishing an additional school crossing guard position at the rate of $25.00 per diem. d) Town Center On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that :this Board hereby authorizes that Thomas Russell, Custodian at the T own Center and Town Court be compensated at the rate of $14,500 per annum effective October 1, 1983. • -14- • 408 WHEREAS, Peter G. Moore, a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck since April 7th, 1976, has tendered his resignation from this Board; and WHEREAS, during the years he has served on this Board, he has been of immeasurable assistance in all matters and affairs before the Board due to his particular knowledge and exceptional expertise; and WHEREAS, he has served the Town and all of its residents with diligence and unqualified integrity and has given the kind of dedicated service that is rare and indeed difficult to replace, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council, on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, expresses its deep appreciation to Peter G. Moore and thanks for his singular service and the many contributions he has made to our community, and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to him. Leo Goldsmith, Jr. Supervisor For the Town Council Dated: September 14th, 1983 -15- I 1109 WHEREAS, On September 30th, 1983, James W. Kronenberger will retire as Superintendent of Recreation of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, for twenty-seven years he has helped provide the Town with various recreational activities; and WHEREAS, he was instrumental in originating programs that have benefitted children and adults and have provided us with many of the privileges that we associate with life in our community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council, on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, expresses its deep appreciation to James W. Kronenberger and its gratitude for the great services that he has provided to so many; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution be presented to him with the best wishes of the Council, the staff, and all residents of the Town. Leo Goldsmith, Jr. Supervisor For the Town Council Dated: September 14, 1983 -16- A 10 Mr. Altieri advised that Thomas Russell will be filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the present custodian at the Town Center and will also take care of the needs at the Town Court. 12) Resignation - Zoning Board - Peter G. Moore The letter in which Peter G. Moore tendered his resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals was presented and on motion by all members of the Board and seconded by all members, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board with deep regret accepts the resignation of Peter G. Moore from the Zoning Board of Appeals and authorizes that a resolution of tribute be spread upon the minutes of this meeting. 13) Resignation - Town Superintendent of Recreation The letter in which James W. Kronenberger tendered his resignation as Superintendent of Recreation for the Town of Mamaroneck was presented and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, who noted Jim's 27 years of yeoman service to this community, seconded by. Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board with deep regret accepts the resignation of James W. Kronenberger as Superintendent of Recreation for the Town of Mamaroneck for the last 27 years and authorizes that a resolution of tribute be spread upon the minutes of this meeting. Councilman Bloom asked the Daily Times reporter to give prominent space to the Town's request for a replacement on the Zoning Board, preferably an Architect who must live in the Unincorporated Area. THE TOWN CLERK _ Regular Reports The Clerk presented the Reports of the Building Inspector-and the Town Clerk's Office for the month of August 1983. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Proclamation - Constitution Week As requested by. the Larchmont Chapter NSDAR, on motion duly made and seconded, the Supervisor was authorized to issue the proclamation annexed hereto. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN and THE COUNCILWOMAN Councilman Amlicke 1. Handicapped - Access to Larchmont Library -17- • 411 Councilman Amlicke noted a request made to him by a resident of the Unincorporated Area relative to the installation oa a ramp to provide access by the handicapped to thel.Larchmont Library. •He stated further that "since the Town contributes considerably to the expenses of the Library, the Supervisor was asked to pass that request along to the Boardoof Directors of the library for their favorable consideration. 2. Request - Residents of Parkland Avenue Councilman Amlicke presented the request of the residents on Parkland " Avenue near Dillon Road for referral to the Traffic Committee for their consideration of a no parking sign for Tuesday or Friday for street cleaning purposes. 3. Maintenance of Playing Fields Councilman Amlicke asked the Administrator to contact Miriam Curnin • in order to set up a meeting for discussing the amount of monies to be appropriated for the maintenance of playing fields. 4. Bus Stop - Myrtle Boulevard • Councilman Amlicke referred to the letters that have been received in opposition to the County's designation of the place for the bus stop on Myrtle Boulevard. After a brief discussion, the Administrator • . advised that the way in which to resolve the matter is for the County • to be requested to move the sign already installed and for the Town Illto suggest a more appropriate location. Councilman Bloom 1. Cable TV Franchise Fees Councilman Bloom referred to his discussion and communication with Assemblyman Perone relative to the introduction of legislation to amend the section of the Real Property Tax Law dealing with offsetting against franchise fees for cable television for real property taxes. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 12:54 A.M. on. September 15, 1983 Town Clerk -18-