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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979_04_18 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON APRIL 18, 1979 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK (compiled on February 2, 2007 from the April 18, 1979 file) PRESENT: Supervisor Vandernoot Councilman Bloom Councilwoman Monsell Councilman McMillan Councilman DeMaio ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Mrs. Miller - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Aitchison .... Superintendent of Highways Mr. DeLuca, - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich Town Engineer NEW BUSINESS 1. Request for Use of Voting Machines -School District On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town allows the use of twelve voting machines for the annual school district election and budget vote, which will take place at the four elementary schools in the district on Wednesday, May 23, 1979, to be set up as follows: 3 Central School 3 Chatsworth Avenue School 3 Murray Avenue School 2 Mamaroneck Avenue School 1 to be used as a back up. 2. Salary Authorizations - Recreation In accordance with memoranda of April 5, 6, and 18, 1979 addressed to the Town Board by James Kronenberger, Superintendent of Recreation, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1979 Town Budget, this Board hereby authorizes the following persons to be compensated at the rate set forth and effective date as listed below: The following for the Spring Vacation Program at $300.00 each for the weeks of April 16 through April 20, 1979: Dennis Ahearn, Senior Recreation Leader Thomas Auchterlonie, Senior Recreation Leader Gale Crowley, Senior Recreation Leader Richard Owen, Senior Recreation Leader Wayne Pollak, Senior Recreation Leader April 18, 1979 Suzanne Ruttledge, Senior Recreation Leader Ford Winter, Senior Recreation Leader, Sandra Morley, Recreation Assistant The following for the Spring Vacation Program, $75.00 from April 16 through April 20, 1979: Sheryl Auchterlonie, Recreation Assistant Cindy Ferro, Recreation Assistant Michelle Parini, Recreation Assistant Wendy Werber, Recreation Assistant David Katz, Recreation Assistant, Spring Vacation Program, $5.00 per hour, effective April 16, 1979. 3. Authorization - Revocation of Vehicle Peddling License Supervisor Vandernoot commented on the recently issued peddler's license and referred to serious complaints from the Principal at the Murray Avenue School and the Co-Presidents of the Murray Avenue School P.T.A. The Supervisor commented on certain ways to handle this situation and enumerated them (placement of signs, that he keep moving every few minutes, etc.) Councilwoman Monsell commented on the safety hazards pointed out and, from her own experiences, there was enough to revoke the license. Some comments were made by Councilman DeMaio regarding inviting Mr. Bouras to come to the Town Board Meeting and be heard. Councilman McMillan agreed.. Councilman Bloom stated there were some legal problems involved and that safety issues occur wherever the truck stops and that the safety is the responsibility of the parents and the school. Attorney Johnston stated there is a definite right to put restrictions on the license and the right to be brought up to date on the matter. COMMUNICATIONS 1. NYS Dept. of Transportation Re: Petition of Beechmont Bus Service, Inc. Order of the Department of Transportation, by Thomas B. Tyree, Chief Administrative Law Judge, dated April 5, 1979, received by the Town of Mamaroneck on April 10, 1979: CERTIFIED that the public convenience and necessity requires renewal of the temporary certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of a bus line for the period hereinafter specified, over the streets, avenues and public places described in the appendix attached to and made part of the order adopted herein April 2, 1975 and it is ORDERED: 1. That the temporary certificate of public convenience and necessity granted herein April 2, 1975 to expire on April 6, 1979 be and it hereby is extended to April 6, 1980. 2 April 18, 1979 2. That in all other respects the terms and conditions of the order dated herein April 2, 1975 remain in full force and effect. 3. That this order shall become effective immediately. Other comments not found in notes (audiotape not in file). 2. Notice of Public Hearing - Larchmont Village Zoning Board A copy of the Public Notice can be found in the file of the Town Board Meeting of April 18, 1979. No comments no audiotape in the file. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Westchester Joint Water Works - 1978 Annual Report Supervisor Vandernoot commented it had been a successful year. However, as there was not as much water used, there was not as much money made with total dollars taken in being $72,654.00. This amount enabled the Town to pay the debt service. However, it may possibly operate at a deficit next year. See the file for the complete report of Maurice Singer & Company, Certified Public Accountants dated December 31, 1978. No audiotape in file. 2. Reappointment- Board of Review Supervisor Vandernoot recommended that Mr. B.J. Santoro be reappointed to the Board of Review. On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mr. B.J. Santoro be reappointed to the Board of Review of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a a term of office of five years, effective immediately and to terminate on March 19, 1984. 3. Appointments- Budget Committee Supervisor Vandernoot commented that the Budget Committee now has a complete makeup. He enumerated the names with Councilman Bloom as liaison to the Committee with the aims of the Board being spelled out by the Board and the Committee. The members of the Budget Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck as of April 16, 1979 are as follows: Dale F. Bizily Arthur Gasparini Ronald G. Keelan Angelo Rigano Caroline Silverstone Paula Willey THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Bloom 1. Appointment- Conservation Advisory Commission Councilman Bloom noted the recommendation from the Conservation Advisory Commission in their letter dated April 10, 1979. Councilman Bloom noted that Mrs. Warren T. Warnecke, who is to replace Mr. Jack Burke, has been active in issues related to conservation and the environment. On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it is unanimously RESOLVED, that Mrs. Mildred L. Warnecke be appointed as a member of the Conservation Advisory Commission of the Town of 3 April 18, 1979 Mamaroneck to serve for a term of office of two years, effective immediately and ending on December 31, 1980. 2. Reappointments- Human Rights Commission On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mrs. O.W. Battalia, Mr. Lionel P. Marks, and Mr. Robert M. Riley be reappointed as members of the Commission of Human Rights effective immediately and ending on May 19, 1982. Councilman DeMaio 1. Recommendation - Reappointment to Library Board Councilman DeMaio made a recommendation that Mr. John M. Coughlin be re- appointed to the Library Board. The final approval and appointment will be made by the Village of Larchmont Board for a full five year term. Motion made by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that Mr. John M. Couglin of 35 Byron Lane, Larchmont, NY be reappointed to the Library Board for a full five year term. This recommendation will be forwarded to the Honorable Maurice L. Noyer, Mayor of the Village of Larchmont. Councilman DeMaio noted that the Larcmont Library Report is out. He proceeded to enumerate the highlights. Not on Agenda Councilman McMillan received a call from Councilwoman Monsell regarding the Summer Music Workshop and problems involved in using the Mamaroneck High School. There is a need to raise $3,000.00. Councilman McMillan suggested that this Board allocate 1/4 or$750.00 to them, subject to the Town Administrator researching the feasibility of this contribution and matching contributions from the Villages and the school. Supervisor Vandernoot asked if there was another way to handle this. If Carmine can find the money, the amount can be taken out of a Town ... charge. There followed some discussion regarding the need for the $3,000.00 and whether the Town can give $2,000.00 as a general Town-wide charge subject to approval of the Town Administrator and approval of the Comptroller. Not on Agenda -Town Attorney 1. A motion was granted to dismiss the Moralito case (Cortlandt). 2. Follow up from the last meeting regarding the Town Manager and whether it was possible to give him some power. This would require a mandatory referendum. The Town administrator enlightened the Board on how this is done in Batavia, New York. Councilman Bloom asked if there are any risks or penalties in holding the referendum. The Town Attorney stated the Town cannot necessarily hold permissive but mandatory referendum some...with... from Assemblyman Perone. 4 April 18, 1979 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:11 p.m. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Claims Pursuant to a memorandum addressed to the Honorable Town Board from Genevieve F. Soriano, Deputy Comptroller, dated April 18, 1979, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by ..., it was unanimously, RESOLVED, to pay the following claims: Con Edison of N.Y. 26.83 Exterminating Services Co. ..10.78 Lou Giacomo Arco Service Ctr. 10.50 Lawrence Heat & Power 553.82 Anthony N. Librandi 40.00 Town & Village Roofing 40.00 $ 681.93 2. Reports Fire Report for the month of March, 1979: Nature of Calls: General 3 Minor 4 Still 10 False 5 Monthly Drill 1 Total Calls 23 Origin of Calls: Fire Phone 13 Town Police 7 Larchmont P.D. 0 Flex Alarm . 2 Other 1 Total Calls 23 Number of Men Responding 353 Total Hours Responding to Calls 8 Hrs. 44 Mins. 3. Other Business No other business. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:12 p.m. Transcribed on February 6, 2007 Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk For Dorothy Miller Town Clerk 5