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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979_09_05 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1979 IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK (compiled on February 13, 2007 from the September 5, 1979 file) PRESENT: Supervisor Vandernoot Councilman Bloom Councilwoman Monsell - Councilman McMillan ABSENT: Councilman DeMaio ALSO PRESENT: Mrs. Miller Town Clerk Mr. Johnston Town Attorney Mr. DeLuca Comptroller Mr. Barasch Police Chief PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Local Law No. 3-1979 - Police Alarm Systems Councilwoman Monsell and Councilman Bloom made a motion to open the Public Hearing. Supervisor Vandernoot asked what the reasons were for the change and the need to enact a local law. Sergeant Munsch enlightened the Board on the reasons for needing to enact the local law, particularly in favor because of the numbers of false alarms the police department is experiencing. Dr. Alan Mason was generally in favor but against Section 5-4.2 B outlawing dialers and explained why. Dr. Sigonalfi explained to the Board that such a law would require a costly change in equipment in addition to the high costs of leasing the new required line. Councilman Bloom asked the Town Attorney if it would be possible to make a change in phasing in the new system and addressed a more pertinent question about the system. Councilman Bloom inquired about the amendment to local law unless an alternate means is available and people can adapt as amended. Councilman Bloom made a motion to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman McMillan. On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously, LOCAL LAW NO. 3 1979 A LOCAL LAW REGULATING AND CONTROLLING ALARM SYSTEMS WITHT-N THE UNINCORPORATED AREA,OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK. Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck as follows: Chapter 5 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby REPEALED and a new Chapter 5 is hereby enacted as follows: -- CHAPTER 5 - ALARM SYSTEMS -- 5-1 Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide regula- tions and standards applicable to alarm devices, alarm busi- nesses, alarm agents, and alarm users and to provide a sched- ule of charges applicable for false alarms transmitted through such alarm devices. 5-2 Definitions. For the purpose of this Chapter the following definitions shall apply: 5-2.1 Alarm Agent. Any person who is employed by any comer- . cial entity this is licensed hereunder as an Alarm Busi- ness whose activities include selling, leasing, install- ing, repairing, servicing, or maintaining in or on any building, place, or premises, any alarm device within the Town of Mamaroneck. 5-2.2 Alarm Business. Any business, firm, corporation, or other commercial entity which is in the business of selling, leasing, installing, repairing, servicing, or maintaining an alarm device or devices and performs such services within the Town of Mamaroneck. 5-2.3 Alarm Device. Any device which, when activated by an unauthorized entry, fire, smoke, or other emergency re- quiring Police Department or Fire Department response, . transmits a signal to the Alarm Indicator Panel at Po- lice Headquarters, or to a private Central Alarm Sta- tion and/or produces any audible or visual signal to which the Police Department or Fire Department is ex- pected to respond. Excluded from this definition and from the provisions of this Chapter are devices de- signed to alert the occupants of a building of an emer- gency condition therein and do not produce any audible or visual signal.which is perceptable outside of such building. Also excluded from this definition and the provisions of this Chapter are alarm devices installed in or on any motor vehicle. 5-2.4 Alarm Indicator Panel. Any device located within Po- lice Headquarters and monitored by police officers which indicates the status of each Direct Alarm as de- fined hereunder. 1 • 5-2.5 Alarm Review Board. The term "Alarm Review Board", as referred to herein, shall be defined as a com- mittee consisting of the following: the Town Super- visor, or his designee; the Police Chief, or his designee; and the Fire Chief, or his designee. 5-2.6 Alarm User. Any person or entity on whose premises an alarm device is installed in the Town of Mamaro- neck. 1 III 5-2.7 Central Alarm Station. Any private or commercial entity which receives signals from alarm devices within the Town of Mamaroneck and relays information pertaining to such alarm devices to Police Headquar- ters. 5-2.8 Dialer Alarm. A telephone interfaced device that automatically connects to Police or Fire Headquarters and transmits a recorded message to report an emergency condition requiring Police Department or Fire Depart- ment response. 5-2.9 Direct Alarm. Any alarm device which transmits a sig- nal or impulse over a leased telephone line to the Alarm Indicator Panel at Police Headquarters or to a private Central Alarm Station. 5-2.10 False Alarm. Any alarm activation to which Police or Fire Department personnel respond which is not the result of an unauthorized entry, fire, smoke or other emergency. 5-2.11 Intentional False Alarm. Any False Alarm as defined herein which is intentionally activated by any person. 5-2.12 Licensing Authority. The Town Clerk of the Town of Mamaroneck. 5-2.13 Local Alarm. Any alarm device which is not connected to the Alarm Indicator Panel at Police Headquarters but which, when activated, causes an audible or visual III signal perceptable to persons on the outside of the prem- ises within which said alarm device is installed. 5-2.14 Malfunction. A deficiency or other failure of an alarm device which results in a false alarm but which is not attributable to any fault or negligence on the part of the alarm device user. 5-3 License Required. 5-3.1 Authority of Grant Licenses, Permits and Identifica- tion Cards. a. The Licensing Authority is hereby authorized to grant a revocable license, upon the approval of the Chief of Police, to any Alarm Business as defined within this Chapter. III • b. The Licensing Authority is hereby authorized to grant a revocable license and identification card,upon the approval of the Chief of Police, to any Alarm Agent as defined within this Chapter. c. The Licensing Authority is hereby authorized to grant a revocable permit, upon the approval of the Chief of Police, to any Alarm User as defined within this Chapter. 5-3.2 Application for Licenses, Permits and Identification Cards. a. All Alarm Businesses, as defined within this Chap- ter, who desire to conduct such business within the Town of Mamaroneck, shall apply to the Licens- ing Authority for an Alarm Business License on a form designated by the Licensing Authority. Such Alarm Business License shall be valid for a one year period, on a calendar year basis, expiring on December 31 of each year. Notwithstanding this provision, a licensed Alarm Business may conduct such business through January 31 of the year follow- ing the expiration of the Alarm Business License. b. Each person desiring to be an Alarm Agent in the Town of Mamaroneck, before acting as such an Alarm Agent, shall apply to the Licensing Authority for a Alarm Agent License on a form designated by the Licensing Authority. Such Alarm Agent License shall be valid for a one year period, on a calen- dar year basis, expiring on December 31 of each year. Notwithstanding this provision, a licensed Alarm Agent may act as such an agent through Jan- uary 31 of the year following the expiration of the Alarm Agent License. c. Any property owner or lessee of property in the Town of Mamaroneck having on his or her premises an alarm device shall apply to the Licensing Authority for a Alarm User Permit on a form desig- nated by the Licensing Authority. Such Alarm User Permit is non-transferable. 5-3.3 License and Permit Fees. Annual license and permit fees shall be non-refundable and based upon the follow- ing schedule: • a. Alarm Business License $ 100.00 per calendar year or part b. Alarm Agent License $ 25.00 per calendar year or part c. Alarm User Permit No charge 5-3.4 Violations. a. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, busi- ness, or commercial entity to operate, sell, lease, install, repair, service or maintain a Alarm Device as defined in this Chapter without first having ob- tained a license as provided in this Chapter. 5-3.5 Denial, Suspension or Revocation of License or Permit and Disconnection of Alarm Systems. a. The Alarm Review Board may require the denial, sus- pension or revocation of any license or permit and/ or the disconnection of any alarm connected to the Alarm Indicator Panel when deemed necessary for vi- olation of any of the provisions of this Chapter, or the violation of any standards or regulations promulgated by the Licensing Authority pursuant to this Chapter. b. Any license, permit, or identification card issued pursuant to this Chapter shall be surrendered im- mediately upon suspension or revocation by the Alarm Review Board. It shall be a misdemeanor to fail to surrender such license, permit or identification card which has been suspended or revoked as herein provided. c. Written notice of decisions of the Alarm Review Board shall be given to persons affected thereby. Any person or persons, jointly or severally, ag- grieved by any decision of the Alarm Review Board may have the decision reviewed by a Special Term of the Supreme Court in the manner provided by Article seventy-eight of the Civil Practice Law . and Rules provided the proceeding is commenced within thirty days after the filing of the deci- sion in the office of the Town Clerk. Costs shall not be allowed against the Alarm Review Board un- less it shall appear to the Court that it acted with gross negligence or in bad faith or with mal- ice in making the decision appealed from. 5-4 General Provisions. 5-4.1 Town Assumes No Responsibility for Such Systems. a. Notwithstanding the payment of any fee and/or the issuance of any permit or license as herein re- quired, the Police Department, Fire Department, and the Town of Mamaroneck shall be under no ob- ligation whatsoever concerning the adequacy, the operation or maintenance of the alarm device so installed or of the operation of maintenance of the Alarm Indicator Panel at Police Headquarters, and the Town of Mamaroneck and its authorized agents hereby assume no liability whatsoever for • any failure of any such alarm device or the Alarm Indicator Panel or for failure to respond to any such alarms or for any act of omission or com- mission as a result of any such alarm,- device or system. 5-4.2 Specific Equipment Required and/or Prohibited. a. Notwithstanding sections 5-4.2b, c, and d of this Chapter, the Alarm Review Board may promulgate regulations and standards applicable to the equip- ment used in any and all Alarm Devices utilized by any Alarm Business, Alarm Agent or Alarm User in the Town of Mamaroneck. b. Effective June 1, 1980, no person shall use, cause or permit to be used any Dialer Alarm as defined within this Chapter, unless an alternate line or means of telephone verification, by the Police Department, is provided. c. Effective June 1, 1980, no Alarm Device, as de- fined within this Chapter, which is equipped with an audible signal perceptable to the outside of the premises in which it is installed, shall be operated unless it has been equipped with a device which will silence such audible signal within 20 minutes from the time of its associated alarm de- vice's activation. d. Effective June 1, 1980 all Direct Alarms, as de- fined within this Chapter, shall be equipped with a device which will delay the transmission of a alarm signal or impulse to the Alarm Indicator Panel or the Central Alarm Station for a period of 30 seconds from the time of its associated activation. 5-4.3 Removal of Unlawful Equipment. The Alarm Review Board, whenever aware of the existence or use of any alarm device which is not operated in .accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, or which does not meet standards for such alarm devices as set pursuant to Section 5-4.2a of this Chapter, may order the dis- connection of such alarm device from the Alarm Indica- tor Panel at Police Headquarters and it shall be un- lawful to disobey such an order. • 5-4.4 False Alarms. Any owner or lessee of property having an alarm device or system of devices on his or its premises and any user of any services or equipment • furnished by a licensee under this Chapter, shall pay to the Town of Mamaroneck, upon demand, a charge for each and every false alarm, as defined within this Chapter, to which Police Department or Fire Department personnel responds, in each calendar year, as follows: First False Alarm no charge - warning only • 5 2-4 False Alarms $ 15.00 each occurrence 5-6 False Alarms $ 30.00 each occurrence Additional False Alarms $ 50.00 each occurrence More than five false alarms in any calendar year may constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of an alarm user's permit and disconnection of such alarm device from the Alarm Indicator Panel at Police Headquarters as determined by the Alarm Review Board. Any Alarm User charged with a false alarm penalty as prescribed herein may appeal such charge or penalty in writing within 10 days after receipt of the notice of such penalty and may appear before the Alarm Review Board at a place and time selected by the Board. False alarm penalties or charges may be waived only by order of the Alarm Review Board. All penalties as prescribed herein shall be collected and recorded by the Licensing Authority and remitted to the Town Comptroller. Failure to pay a false alarm charge or penalty as .prescribed shall subject such alarm user to the disconnection of his alarm device from the Alarm Indicator Panel, if applicable, and to the suspension or revocation of his Alarm User Permit as determined by the Alarm Review Board. 5-4.5 Intentional False Alarms. Any person who intentionally causes a false alarm as described within this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. 5-4.6 Change of Location of Alarm Indicator Panel. If the location of the Alarm Indicator Panel should be changed at any time, the Town of Mamaroneck shall not be re- sponsible for any expense incurred by the alarm users., alarm businesses, or alarm agents for moving or re- connecting such systems or devices to the relocated Alarm Indicator Panel or for the moving or reinstalla- tion of the Alarm Indicator Panel itself. 5-4.7 Location of Equipment. The Alarm Review Board is here- by authorized to prescribe- the location and manner of installation of all cabinets, accessories, connections and equipment of an approved Direct Alarm within Police or Fire Headquarters so as to be readily accessible to police or fire officials. 5-5 Special Provisions. 5-5.1 Severability. If any part or parts of this Chapter are for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Chapter. 6 • 5-6 Penalties for Violations of this Chapter. 5-6.1 Except as provided in sections 5-3.4 and 5-4.5 of this Chapter, any failure to obey any provision of this Chapter or failure to obey an order of the Alarm Review Board, pursuant to this Chapter, shall constitute a violation punishable by a fine of up to $ 250.00 for each and every violation. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. . 5-7 Effective Date. This local law shall take effect January 1, 1980 upon filing with the Secretary of State. • 7 OLD BUSINESS 1. Opening of Bids - Storm Drain Improvements - Bonnie Way a. Manny $16,505.00 b. Joe Hare $21,915.00 c. Joseph Arducci $22,950.00 d. Bilotta Const. Corp. $24,425.00 e. Joken Developing Corp. $31,300.00 Bids to be reviewed by the Town Engineer, Town Attorney and the Comptroller. Motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, subject to the Comptroller's authorization, to go forth with bonding for $20,000.00 Supervisor Vandernoot pointed out the Memo dated September 5, 1979 to the Town Board from Mr. Charles R. Elfreich, P.E., Town Engineer respectfully requesting that a 20% contingency be added to the apparent low bid for bonding. 2. Approval - Installation of Valve - Larchmont Reservoir Under year one of the Urban Co. contract, a sensor was recommended but proved too costly. There has already been approved by the Village of Mamaroneck the installation of this valve at a cost of $8,250.47 to replace the present valve which is old and could possibly malfunction. On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom it was unanimously authorized to install a new valve with the Urban Co. funds. 3. Resolution - Urge Westchester County to Purchase Larchmont Reservoir Supervisor Vandernoot noted that there were many recommendations to keep the Larchmont Reservoir as open lands. Legislator Keane had already been contacted in addition to a letter sent to the County Executive. On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously resolved to adopt a resolution (copy is not in file). Councilman Bloom thanked the County Legislator. 4. Authorization - Supervisor to Amend Agreement with Little Harbor Sound Association Supervisor Vandernoot gave the background up to the present status of the dredging taking place at Hommocks and the entire sprinkler system needing to be replaced. A motion was made by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell to adopt an amendment. It was unanimously agreed that, Section 1 of the Agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck, Aqua Dredge and the Little Harbor Sound Civic Improvement Association is amended to read as follows: The work will be scheduled to be completed to assure that the athletic fields will be available for school and recreational use by June 1, 1980. All practical efforts to expedite complete drying of the area will be undertaken as soon as possible. 5. Bond Resolution - Purchase of Dump Truck Supervisor Vandernoot accepted the bids on the purchase of the dump truck. He stated the funds will be borrowed in the form of a capital note. Motion made by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The specific object or purpose to be financed pursuant to this resolution is the purchase by the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, of a dump truck for maintaining physical public betterments in and for said Town. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of such specific object or purpose is $23,500, and the plan for the financing thereof consists of the issuance of $23,500 capital notes of said Town, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law. All further powers in connection with the details and sale of said capital notes are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of said Town. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probably usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is five years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such notes as the same respectively become due and payable. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Joseph F. Vandernoot Voting Aye Lee H. Bloom Voting Aye Stewart J. McMillan Voting Aye Charlotte P. Monsell Voting Aye Harry B. DeMaio Voting Aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 6. ERA Fund Request to Canvass A letter dated August 17, 1979 from Susan F. Libow, Canvass Director, was read. The letter requested that the National Women's Political Caucus be granted permission to canvass in the unincorporated portion of the Town of Mamaroneck in order to distribute Equal Rights Amendment information. The letter set out specific guidelines the NWPC would adhere to. Per the responding letter to Susan Libow from Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk, dated September 14, 1979, the request was considered and the Board granted approval to canvass in accordance with the guidelines set out. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request to Install Metal Chimney for Wood Burning Stove - 1158 Old White Plains Road • Supervisor Vandernoot referred to a letter dated August 29, 1979 from Mr. William Paonessa, Building and Plumbing Inspector, regarding the above-noted application. On motion by Councilman Bloom, Seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, to approve the application for the installation of a metal chimney for a wood burning stove at the Izard residence at 1158 Old White Plains Road. 2. Application for Special Permit - Proposed New Car Agency - 2155 Palmer Avenue Supervisor Vandernoot referred to a letter dated August 30, 1979 from Mr. William Paonessa, Building and Plumbing Inspector, regarding the above-noted application. On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously, RESOLVED to refer this application to the Planning Board for review and report back to the Town Board prior to a Public Hearing. 3. Salary Authorizations - Recreation Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by James W. Kronenberger, Superintendent of Recreation, dated August 6, 1979, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the salary of Daniel Lord, Hommocks Tennis Courts, at $2.50/hour, replacing Anthony Rock. Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by James W. Kronenberger, Superintendent of Recreation, dated August 22, 1979, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the salary of Anne Davidson, Kevin Knobloch, Laura Lamagna, Dawn Owen, Adam Pack, Roy Perciasepe, Joann Quinlan, Bill Treasurer, John Zierk as Life Guards at the Hommocks Pool, at $2.50 per hour. It is further, RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the salary of Sheri Auchterlonie, Linda Doherty, Mary Tracey, Ed Bender, Mike Ferro and Douglas Treasurer as Recreation Attendants at the Hommocks Pool, at $2.25 per hour. 4. Appointment of Dog Enumerator- 1980 Dog Licenses Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk, dated September 5, 1979, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the hiring of David Vaughn, 311A Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, as Dog Enumerator for the dog licensing year 1980, to be compensated at the rate of 75 cents per dog as per Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, Section 123, Subdivision c. 5. Approval of Polling Places and Authorization of Publication of Notices for Registration and General Election On motion by Councilman Bloom, Seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED to approve the polling places as follows: Mamaroneck Village Hall (Village of Mamaroneck) in the Court Room, Mt. Pleasant and Prospect Avenues, Mamaroneck, NY - Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 17, 22, 23 and 27. Larchmont Village Hall (Village of Larchmont) in the Court Room, Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont, NY - Districts 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 26. Weaver Street Firehouse (Unincorporated Area) Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue, Larchmont, NY - Districts 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24 and 25. 6. Set Date for Public Hearing - Local Law No. 4-1979 - Schedule of Dog Licensing Fees Pursuant to a memorandum addressed to the Board by Dorothy.S. Miller, Town Clerk, dated September 5, 1979, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, to set the date of hold a Public Hearing on October 3, 1979 to discuss a local law creating a new schedule of fees for dog licensing. Not On Agenda Mr. Scharf questinoed the Board members about an article that had appeared in the newspaper regarding the removal of rent control. Supervisor Vandernoot clarified the situation (no comments in file). THE TOWN CLERK Town Clerk's Office - July 1979 Building Inspector's Office - July 1979 THE SUPERVISOR 1. Announcement - Recognition of Volunteerism Supervisor Vandernoot commented regarding Elaine Samuels and stated that due recognition must be given to volunteers regarding elderly and this should be done prior to the October 3'd meeting. 2. Report Re: Marx Property Supervisor Vandernoot gave some background regarding this property. It is to be a 47-home subdivision that has been approved. Westchester Heights Corp. has negotiated a contract to buy the property from Marbourne Associates. In lieu of a portion of land set aside for recreation in this subdivision, which is customary, the Town has requested $50,000 in cash to be used exclusively for recreational facilities in the subdivision area. The money must be received prior to a building permit being issued. 3. Report Re: TOPICS Program Supervisor Vandernoot commented he had received the voluminous report entitled Traffic Operations Program to Increase Capacity and Safety prepared by Browne & Associates and prepared for New York State Department of Transportation. The document sets out recommendations after review of the Town Zoning Ordinance. 4. Announcement - Discussion - Draft Report on Rezoning Supervisor Vandernoot noted receipt of the draft report from Clarke's Associates. A report has also been sent to the Zoning and Planning boards. A report will be made available to all Board members. 5. Proclamation - Constitution Week Supervisor Vandernoot made the following Proclamation, Whereas, September 17, 1979 marks the one hundred ninety- second anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the United States of America, And Whereas, The Constitution established by, and for the people, places a great responsibility on each American to understand the Constitution, the rights and immunities it guarantees as well as the duties it requires of each individual, And Whearas, To commemorate appropriately the work of our forefathers and the valiant efforts of each succeeding generation to preserve our heritage of freedom, the Congress of the United States has designated September the. 17th of each year as Citizenship Day, and the week beginning September 17th of each year as Constitution Week, Now, Therefore, I, Joseph F. Vandernoot, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, do hereby call upon the people of our community to display the flag of the United States during Constitution Week, September 17th through September 23, 1979 - and to participate in ceremonies designed to show the significance of United States citizenship and the reciprocal rights and duties flowing from the Constitution. 6. Letter, District Attorney's Office. Re: Mr. Elfreich Supervisor Vandernoot commented regarding a previous report that had appeared in the newspaper regarding the above-noted situation. The Supervisor also acknowledged receipt of a letter dated September 4, 1979, addressed to him, from the District Attorney's office of the County of Westchester. Supervisor Vandernoot noted the letter exonerated Mr. Elfreich. .. The letter stated, "After careful review of the allegations referred to this office by the Town of Mamaroneck Town Board and other matters brought to our attention by James J. Johnston, Town Attorney of the Town of Mamaroneck, it has been determined that there is insufficient evidence to proceed with any criminal prosecution regarding the activities of Mr. Elfreich." 7. Not on Agenda - Telephone The New York Telephone Company removed the public telephone for non use from the Court House. The company made a thorough investigation and decided on a location across the street from the Court House for installation of a public telephone. There were comments urging New York Telephone to keep the telephone inside the Court House with all Board members in agreement. THE COUNCILMEN Councilwoman Monsell 1. Report Re: Family and Youth Councilwoman Monsell reported there was a response to and for the Youth Advocate. A decision will be probably be made by the next meeting. 2. Report Re: Youth Council Councilwoman Monsell announced a dance will be held at the Mamaroneck High School on September 15, 1979 for 9th through 12th grades. Town Attorney (Not on Agenda) The Town Attorney requested authorization to settle certiorari Morgan Brothers Manhattan Storage. On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously, RESOLVED to authorize a settlement of the certiorari of Morgan Brothers Manhattan Storage. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:56 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 September 5, 1979, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, to pay the following claims: AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 292.15 B & C Smith, Inc. .106.90 Con Edison 15.84 Coyne Industrial Laundries 22.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 291.57 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 836.86 Exterminating Services Co. 11.75 Exxon Co. 278.40 Charles Greenblatt, Inc. 15.73 I & T Plumbing and Heating Co. 30.00 Larchmont Auto Parts Dist., Inc. 55.77 The Larchmont Print, Inc. 17.50 Edward Lasus 54.00 New York Telephone Co. 19.94 New York Telephone Co. 403.14 Roberts 837.00 Roberts 1,089.75 Village of Scarsdale 308.00 Westchester Joint Water Works 5,118.75 $9,605.05 2. Reports Fire Report for the month of July, 1979: Nature of Calls: General 10 Minor 1 Still 10 False 3 Monthly Drill 1 Total Calls 25 Origin of Calls: Fire Phone 14 Town Police 5 Larchmont P.D. 3 Flex Alarm 2 Other 1 Total Calls 25 Number of Men Responding 415 Total Hours Responding to Calls 11 Hrs. 56 Mins. Fire Report for the month of August, 1979: Nature of Calls: General 13 Minor 3 Still 3 False 2 Monthly Drill 1 Total Calls 22 Origin of Calls: Fire Phone 13 Town Police 2 Larchmont P.D. 5 Flex Alarm 0 Other 2 Total Calls 22 Number of Men Responding 486 Total Hours Responding to Calls 8 Hrs. 58 Mins. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:58 p.m. Transcribed on March 13, 2007 Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk • For Dorothy Miller Town Clerk