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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983_12_07 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF ' 463 THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON THE 7TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1983, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM AND AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. IIICONVENE REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Goldsmith at 7:15 P.M. in the Council Room. 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. Town Administrator Stephen V. Altieri was also present. On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board immediately adjourn into Executive Session to discuss matters of personnel. Management and non-union personnel were discussed for purposes of salary adjustments for 1984. III Thereafter, on motion duly made and seconded, it was agreed to adjourn the Executive Session at 8:13 P.M. 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. in the auditorium. Present were the following: Commissioner Leo Goldsmith, Jr. Commissioner Lee H. Bloom Commissioner Thomas R. Amlicke 1 Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner Stewart J. McMillan was not in attendance at this meeting. Also present were the following: Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk III James J. Johnston, Town Attorney Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller Charles R. Elfreich, Town Engineer P. Thomas Leddy, Highway Superintendent William V. Zimmerman, Recreation Superintendent -1- 464 1. Claims Commissioner Bloom presented the fire claims for authorization of pay- ment, and on his motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Silver- stone, 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. $ 17.00 If 869.80 Con Edison 2.95 Brewer Hardware 110.46 Columbia Business Systems, Inc. 33.25 Con Edison 2.00 James Dixon 150.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher 18.00 Economy Uniforms 1,486.35 Erickson's 518.69 Excelsior Garage 2,918.93 Forrest Hills 778.00 Joseph Garofalo 175.00 I & T Plumbing. 38.75 Larchmont Chrysler-Plymouth 66.05 N. LaRussel 401.40 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 209.05 Leonard Newman Agency, Inc. 6,226.45 Rheam of Larchmont 15.36 New Rochelle Water Co. 118.61 New York Telephone Co. _65.38 " " 884.97 II If 9.00 Portronix Communications 2.75 RAD Oil 422.48 Uniform Rental, Inc. 25.97 $15,566.65 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Commission, on mo- tion duly made and seconded, this meeting was declared adjourned at 8:23 P.M. At this time Supervisor Goldsmith acknowledged the presence of Super- visor Elect Dolores Battalia, Councilman Elect Lawrence Lerman, and former Larchmont Village Trustee Archie Messinger. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Special Meeting of November 7, 1983, were presented, and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silver- stone, were unanimously approved as corrected. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 16, 1983, were presented and on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, were unanimously approved. -2- 465 The minutes of the Special Meeting of November 23, 1983, were presented, and action was deferred to the next meeting to give all Board members an opportunity to peruse that set. DISCUSSION - Rock Ridge Road The Supervisor reviewed the numerous discussions and the agreement reached regarding the construction of condominiums at the end of Rock Ridge Road. While using the blackboard to illustrate, he also spoke of the most recent matter to come up relative to that project, namely the need to dig up the street for a gas line connection to the condo- miniums. During the lengthy discussion that ensued: William Roehr, a resident of Rock Ridge Road addressed the Board, re- ferring once more to the developer, Mr. Loewentheil's failure to meet various terms of the agreement and enumerated them. The matter of when the permanent barrier would be installed, with the developer noting the fence has been ordered and could be ready for installation next week and explained the problem with Con Edison and the plans for installing the gas line. Question to the developer as to when the discussions with Con Edison relative to the installation of the gas line by way of Rock Ridge Road began and why the Town was not advised of the situation which was answered by the developer that he did not think it was necessary to advise the Town and explained that it was found not feasible to bring in the utilities by way of Old Post Road in Mamaroneck Village. Comments relative to the inconveniences that were incurred on their street were made by other residents of the street, namely Mr. and Mrs. Glaser, Mrs. Elaine Price and Mrs. Eng. All Board members individually advised Mr. Loewentheil that all in his power should have been done to meet the commitment made, and each noted their difficulty in trusting his work from all that has taken place. Councilwoman Silverstone requested that money be put in escrow to be assured that all terms of the agreement are met. Request by Mr. Roehr that a written report be obtained from represen- tatives of Con Edison specifically in relation to the connection of the gas line, explaining their reasons for connecting by way of Rock Ridge Road. Explanation by the Town Engineer of his discussions with Con Edison and the plans on file in his office and the request for a street open- ing permit. Thereafter, since all members of the Board were in strong agreement that certain assurances were necessary, it was agreed that the Town Administrator, Town Engineer, and Councilwoman Silverstone would fol- low up on the matter by reviewing the Con Edison plans for the in- stallation of the utility lines; contacting representatives of Con Edison to obtain the facts about how gas pressure and/or interruption will affect the residents of Rock Ridge Road and for how long; ascer- taining whether or not access to homes will be affected; ascertaining how many of the condominiums will be serviced by the connection by way of Rock Ridge Road, and then evaluate the situation relative to the issuance of the street opening permit. -3- . • 46 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1984 Preliminary Budget and Proposed Uses of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Town Clerk presented for the record the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing. Mr. Altieri reviewed the two and one-half page letter in the front of the budget document prepared by himself and the Comptroller. Councilman Bloom noted that the preliminary budget can be reduced and/or increased before final adoption and that all recommendations and sugges- tions made tonight will be considered. Arthur Gasparini, who has served as the Chairman of the Citizens Budget Committee, presented his Committee's findings and recommendations, not- ing their reflection on the present budget figures versus the 1984 figures and congratulated the Town Administrator. He also noted, with pleasure, certain changes that have been made in relation to purchas- ing and the capital budget. Supervisor Goldsmith expressed the Board's appreciation to the commit- tee and reiterated that all suggestions and recommendations will be considered. Mary Joyce Beringer, president of the Larchmont League of Women Voters, presented the following prepared statement: "The Larchmont League of Women Voters has once again examined the budget with concern for the specifics and broader budgetary implications. The first concern in the timing of the release of this budget. It was not available until last Friday. Five days is not sufficient time for an in-depth study and allows only time for a cursory study. For this reason, we once again strongly urge that the Budget Review Committee's recommendations be sought and considered in formation of the budget prior to presentation to the Council. We urge the Budget com- mittee work all year on the existing budget with in-depth study of the departments and an eye toward accountability and the following years budget. We suggest the committee start with the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan, an im- portant aspect of long-range planning. We understand why there is not money in the budget for the law suits which are pending, however, we feel that some- where this should be included in case insurance does not cover the cost. Also, not included are funds for the reno- vation of the Town Center. We know that these have been left out because final estimates and a plan have not been formulated. However, no matter the route taken, the Town will have a home and monies will be needed. At present, there are the consultant fees which are needed to pay for the information used a basis for making these decisions. We feel the Council should include funds for long-range planning. There are many areas which need a great deal of study in the future. One is Recreation, the programs provided and their revenues. Another is benefits for all employees especially as labor contracts are negotiated and adopted." -4- 467 Archie Messenger of Larchmont Village asked for an explanation of a long list of items outlined in the budget, some of which were surplus monies, capital expenditures, why certain items in Town wide rather than in part Town, increase in election costs, etc. At this time, Dr. Boris addressed the Board requesting financial as- sistance for The Children's Corner, an after school program at Central School and answered specific questions about the program. Marie Wolf, Sanford Bell, Ralph Fisher, Rene Simon, and Leonard Martin also posed questions relative to items in the budget such as interfund transfers, gas usage and repairs to Town cars, surplus money last year and this year, reserve money for Town Center renovations, interest on earnings, study of telephone costs, Town Center expenses (maintenance) , and maintenance of police cars. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be and it hereby is closed; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby defers action on the budget until the next meeting so as to give considera- tion to the recommendations and suggestions made during this Hearing before adopting said budget. NEW BUSINESS 1. Set Date for Public Hearing - Parking Limitation - Parkland Avenue After a brief discussion, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets January 18, 1984, as the date for a Public Hearing to consider amending Chapter 81 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck relative to limiting the parking on Parkland Avenue for the purposes of street clean- ing; 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. 2. Agreement - Reimbursement - Transportation of Prisoners On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor and the Town Attorney to execute an agreement with the Westchester County Office of Criminal Justice Planning for the round-trip transportation of prisoners between the Town and the Westchester County Department of Correction. -5- 48 3. Authorization to Advertise for and Accept Bids: a) Street and Parking Lot Painting b) Diesel Fuel c) Fuel Oil #2 d) Rental of Work Uniforms - Highway and Recreation Departments e) Police Summer and Winter Uniforms f) Cleaning of Police Uniforms g) Office Supplies Following Mr. Altieri's explanation in answer to Mr. Gasparini's question regarding using County and State contracts for the fuel oil, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Comptroller is hereby authorized to advertise for and accept bids for the following items for the 1984 calendar year: Street and Parking Lot Painting, #2 Fuel Oil, Diesel Fuel, Police Summer and Winter Uniforms, Cleaning of Police Uniforms, Rental of Work Uniforms for Highway and Recreation Departments, and Office Supplies; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the pub- lication in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of said Notice of Invitation to Bid on the above items. 4. Resolution - Federal Dredging Project in Milton Harbor, Rye Pursuant to Supervisor Goldsmith's notation about the recommendation by Mrs. Fredston, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Coun- cilman Amlicke, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, an environmentally safe and an economically viable open water disposal site for dredged materials from the Sound Shore harbors of Westchester County is essential to the future recreational and commer- cial needs of Westchester County; and WHEREAS, the Western Long Island Site III (WLIS III) has been found to be an environmentally safe disposal site and since its reopening in 1982 there has been no de- terioration in the water quality in the area; and WHEREAS, the lack of a designated regional open water disposal site in Western Long Island Sound would lead to the closure of recreational and navigable channels in the harbors and rivers along the Westchester Sound Shore; and WHEREAS, the Army Corps of Engineers is requesting an amended permit for maintenance dredging in Milton Har- bor, Rye, at a considerable savings; -6- 4R9 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck supports the amended proposal of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, to perform Federal maintenance dredging in Milton Harbor, Rye, with the disposal of the dredged material in WLIS III, provided extensive monitoring of all dredged spoils be continued and that an overall management plan for Long Island Sound be developed, including a list of priorities of what should be accomplished. 5. Proposal - Friends of the Hommocks Ice Rink The Recreation Superintendent described the proposal, and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the acceptance of the proposal of the Friends of the Hommocks Ice Rink for the installation of fencing around the ice rink for the protection of hockey players and spectators, subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Recreation and the Town Ad- ministrator. 6. Approval - Proposal re Filming Commercial at Hommocks Ice Rink Since no further information had been received by the Superintendent of Recreation, William Zimmerman, no action was necessary on this matter. Not on Agenda 7. Salary Authorizations - Recreation On motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Tami Connolly and Russell Wolff, Recreation Assistants at the Hommocks Ice Rink, be compensated at the rate of $3.00 per hour, effective November 18, 1983. and be it further RESOLVED, that Edward Clinton, Robert Lunde, and Steven Iarocci, Custodians at Hommocks Ice Rink, who are replacing Bernier Decimes due to illness, be compensated at the rate of $5.00 per hour, ef- fective December 1, 1983; and be it further RESOLVED, that Margaret O'Neill, Recreation As- sistant in the Basketball Program, be compensated at the rate of $4.00 per hour, effective January 3, 1984. and be it further RESOLVED, that Peter Manion, Recreation Attendant at the Hommocks Ice Rink replacing Julian Moore, be compensated at the rate of $3.00 per hour, effective December 2, 1983. -7- 470 THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented the reports of the Building Inspector and the Town Clerk's Office for the month of November, 1983. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN AND THE COUNCILWOMAN Mrs. Silverstone 1. Meetings - Budget Work Session and Meeting with Architects Councilwoman Silverstone expressed the need for another budget work session which would include presentation of budgets from groups re- ceiving financial assistance from the Town, and thereupon, on her motion which was seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board will hold a public budget work session on Saturday, December 17, 1983, in the Supervisor's Office at the Town Center at 8:30 A.M. ; and be it further RESOLVED, that various groups that receive financial assistance from the Town be invited to present their budgets if they have not already been received. Councilwoman Silverstone also spoke of the need to meet with Planned Expansion, and it was unanimously decided that their presentation would be included in the agenda of the December 19th Town Board meeting. Mr. Amlicke 1. Status of Lawsuit - Aqua Dredge In answer to Councilman Amlicke's query, he was advised that Aqua Dredge, Inc. , has sued the Town. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Board, on motion duly made and seconded, this meeting was declared adjourned at 11:29 P.M. Town Clerk -8-