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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979_10_03 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD OCTOBER3, 1979, IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Vandernoot Councilman Bloom Councilman DeMaio Councilwoman Monsell Absexit� . Councilman McMillan Also Present: Mrs. Miller - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Barasch - Chief of Police Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of October 18, 1978 were presented and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Supervisor Vandernoot, approved as submitted. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 1 , 1978 were presented and on motion by Councilman DeMaio, sec- onded by Councilman Bloom, approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Local Law No. 4 - 1979 New Schedule of Fees for Licensing Dogs On motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Clerk presented the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing for the record. Supervisor Vander- ' noot reviewed the new State Law which increases the statu- tory fees to be received by the State, thus causing the Town to increase the total fee paid to the Clerk, and the Clerk also called to attention the new category of neutered and unneutered males. • -1- Caroline Silverstone, 22 Glenn Road, Town, addressed the Board in favor of the increase, and since no one wished to speak in opposition, on motion by Councilman Bloom, sec- onded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. And thereupon, on motion b y Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: WHEREAS, this Town Board has met on this date, at the time and place specified in the Notice of Public Hearing, to con- sider the adoption of Local Law No. 4 - 1979 - New Schedule of Fees for Licens- ing Dogs - and has heard all persons de- siring to be heard thereon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby adopt Local Law No. 4 - 1979 - entitled "To Create a New Schedule of Fees for Licensing Dogs", and that such Local Law as so adopted and herein stated be made a part of the minutes of this meeting: 1 . Each dog harbored in the Town of Mamaroneck must be licensed to a specific adult applicant. 2. Each applicant shall pay the Town Clerk of the Town of Mamaroneck at the time of making the licensing application the following fees: (a) Five Dollar's ($5.00) license fee for each neutered male or each spayed fe- male dog; (b) Ten Dollars ($10.00) license .fee for unneutered male or unspayed female dog. 3. This Local Law shall take effect im- mediately-upon;filing in the office of the Secretary of State. 4. The Town Board, upon adoption of this Local Law, hereby rescinds in its entirety Local Law No. 1 - 1978, adopted on November 1 , 1978. and be it further -2- RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish in the official news- paper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, Notice of the adoption of the aforesaid Local Law and to post same on the Town Clerk's Bulletin Board as re- quired by law. NOT ON AGENDA Discussion re Group Homes With the unanimous consent of the Board, Supervisor Vander- noot interrupted the order of business and acknowledged the presence of a delegation from the Howell Park Association. He reviewed the matter of the search for a Group Home for the Retarded, including the appointment of the Site Search Com- mittee, and the results of the search to date including all of the homes under consideration. A very lengthy discussion fol- lowed during which the following persons addressed the Board and the Supervisor either clarified their statements of ans- wered their questions. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hines, 1281 Palmer Avenue, Town Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hoffman, Jr. , 69 Carleon Avenue, .Town Mr. Frank Taylor, 12 Carleon Avenue, Town Mrs. F. M. Brookfield, 60 Carleon Avenue, Town Mr. Thomas Amlicke, 60 Maple Hill Drive, Town Mr. Steven Lowy, 1261 Palmer Avenue, Town At the close of the discussion, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously so ordered that the Supervisor, on behalf of the Board, be authorized to write a letter to the State voicing all of the feelings and concerns expressed this evening. OLD BUSINESS 1 . Acceptance of Laurel Avenue Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Engineer under date of September 28, 1979, herewith pre- sented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Coun- cilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman- Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts as a public street or highway of the Town of Mamaroneck the street known as Laurel Ave- nue (0.03) located in the Subdivision known as Laurel Avenue Extension shown on Map No. 19041 filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Westchester County, New York- Division of Land Records, on January 28, 1977; and be it further -3- RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to return to Mr. Carducci .a Savings Bank Pass Book in the amount of $5,000. which had been ac- cepted in lieu of a bond. 2. Set Date for Public Hearing - Special Permit Application - Proposed New Car Agency Supervisor Vandernoot presented a memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Planning Board under date of September 19, 1979, herewith ordered received and Filed, recommending approval of the application and stated that it was in order for this Board to set a date for a Public Hearing. Thereupon on motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby fixes the date of October 17, 1979, for holding a Public Hearing on the request for a Special Permit to allow the premises at 2155 Palmer Avenue, Town, to be used for the service and repair of motor ve- hicles sold by the proposed new car agency; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamar- oneck, The Daily Times, the Notice of said hearing as required by law. 3. Authorization - Capital Notes for Reconstruction of Storm Drains - Bonnie Way Pursuant to the Supervisor's review of the project, the follow- ing resolution was offered by Councilman Bloom, who moved. its adoption, and seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, to-wit: CAPITAL NOTE RESOLUTION DATED OCTOBER 3, 1979. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $20,000 CAPITAL NOTES OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WEST- CHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN STORM DRAINS. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamar- oneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1 . The specific object or purpose to be financed pur- suant to this resolution is the reconstruction by the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, of storm drains on Bonnie Way in and for said Town. -4- Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of such specific object or purpose is $20,000. , and the plan for financing thereof- consists of the issuance of $20,000. capital notes of said Town, hereby au- thorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Fi- nance Law. All further powers in connection with the details and sale of said capital notes are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fis- cal officer of said Town. Section 3. It is hereby determined. that the period of probable usefulness of the.aforesaid specific object or pur- pose is forty years, pursuant to subdivision 4 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 irre- vocably 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 Harry B. DeMaio -Voting - Aye Charlotte P. Monsell -Voting - Aye Stewart J. McMillan -Voting - Absent The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 4. Set Date for Public Hearing - Zoning Upon discussing the advisability of a Hearing on the Clark Report, merely on the proposals of RT-A zoning, it was unanimously agreed by the Board to postpone the holding of a Public Hearing until such time as the Report in full can be heard. NEW BUSINESS NOT ON AGENDA Changes in Police Department Pursuant to memoranda addressed to the Board by the Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners under date of October 3, 1979, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, and following some discussion in which clarifications were made by Police Chief Barasch, on motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously -5- RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes the following changes in the Police De- partment as approved by the Board of Police Commissioners: The appointment of Detective Paul Adamo to Sergeant, effective October 1 1 , 1979, to be compensated at the rate of $22,375.00 per annum. The appointment of Patrolman Louis Mosiello to Sergeant, effective October 1 1 , 1979, to be compensated at the rate of $22,375.00 per annum. The appointment of Patrolman Michael Nar- delli to Detective, effective October 1 1 , 1979, to be compensated at the rate of $21 ,270.00 per annum. 1 . Authorization - Replacement of Valves Kenilworth Road The Supervisor presented a communication from John G. Hock, Manager of the Westchester Joint Water Works, which was here- with ordered received and filed, and thereupon following some discussion relative to the benefits from the valves to the Unin- corporated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes the Westchester Joint Water Works to install two 24" Butterfly Valves on the exist- ing 24" transmission main which extends along Kenilworth Road in the Town of Harri- son, and delivers water to all three munici- palities from the Kenilworth Tank. The Town of Mamaroneck's share of said Project A-865 is estimated to be $4,775.00. and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to confirmation that the valves would benefit the Town of Mamaroneck. 2. Salary Authorizations - Recreation In accordance with memoranda of September 10th, 25th, and Octo- ber 1st, 1979, addressed to the Town Board by the Superintendent of Recreation, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously -6- 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: Nick Paine, Recreation Attendant, Hommocks Tennis Courts, $2.50 per hour, effective 9/8/79, replacing Daniel Lord. TENNIS CLINIC Michael Yans, Sr. Rec. Leader, $8.00 per hr. , effective 10/16/79. Judy Allinson, Rec. Assistant, $5.00 per hr. , ef- fective 10/16/79. Julie Tighe, Rec. Assistant, $3.00 per hr. , effec- tive 10/20/79. WOMEN'S PHYSICAL FITNESS Cathy Cilento, Sr. Rec. Leader, $20.00 per session, effective 10/10/79. Cindy Owen, Rec. Assistant, $9.00 per session, ef- fective 10/10/79. Barbara Reilly, Rec. Assistant, $9.00 per session, effective 10/10/79. OPEN HOUSE Larry Armstrong, Rec. Assistant, $30.00 per ses- sion, effective 10/12/79. Richard Owen, Rec. Assistant, $30.00 per session, effective 10/12/79. Dean Reban, Rec. Assistant, $30.00 per session, ef- fective 10/12/79. Richard Rella, Rec. Assistant, $30.00 per session, effective 10/12/79. Nancy Neumeister, Rec. Assistant, $3.00 per hr. , effective 10/12/79. SPECIAL EDUCATION Mercedes Yans, Sr. Rec. Leader, $20.00 per session, effective 10/6/79. -7- Robert Lunde, Rec. Assistant, Installation of Hommocks Ice Rink, $2.50 per hr. Daniel Purcell, Rec. Assistant, Installation of Hommocks Ice Rink, $2.50 per hr. COMMUNICATIONS 1 . Letter re Storm Clean-up Supervisor Vandernoot presented a copy of a letter addressed to Mr. Aitchison by Edward J. Fontana under date of Septem- ber 10th, 1979, commending him and his Department on the removal of the vast amount of fallen foliage which accumulated during the storm of September 6th. 2. Letter re Conrail Some discussion followed Supervisor Vandernoot's acknowl- edgement of receipt of a letter addressed to him by Doug Fais under date of September 19th, 1979 relative to the problems with the commuter trains and noted that he had spoken to a representative of the MTA who assured him the problem would be alleviated. The letter was ordered filed and on motion unan- imously made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that Councilman Lee H . Bloom is hereby appointed to the Conrail Committee. • NOT ON AGENDA - Mrs. Mary Carlson A brief discussion was precipitated by Mary Carlson's refer- ence to a new bus route through the Unincorporated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck. 3. Report - Inventory of Highway Machinery, Tools and Equipment A copy of the above captioned Report by the Highway Super- intendent was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. NOT ON AGENDA 4. Letter - Caroline Silverstone Mr. Vandernoot acknowledged receipt of a letter addressed to him by Caroline Silverstone under date of September 28th, 1979, which was ordered filed. -8- THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Clerk presented the following reports which were here- with ordered received and filed: Reports of the Town Clerk for the months of August and September 1979. Reports of the Building and Plumb- ing Inspector for the months of August and September 1979. THE SUPERVISOR 1 . Proclamation - Volunteer Recognition Week Supervisor Vandernoot made reference to the ceremony held tonight prior to the Town Board meeting and with the unanimous consent of the Board, the following proclamation was issued. (see next page for Proclamation) -9- R R O C L A M A T I O N W h e r e as , The Town of Mamaroneck recognizes the vital role its volunteers play in making and keeping our community a good place in which to live, and Whereas , they, through their generous contribution of time and energy, provide those ser- vices so essential to the comfort and well- being of the many who need them, and Whereas , to commemorate appropriately the work of our volunteers and their tireless ef- forts, the Town of Mamaroneck has des- ignated the week of October 3rd, 1979 as -- Volunteer Recognition Week Now , Therefore , I, Joseph F. Vandernoot, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, do hereby honor and acclaim all those who have made it possible to establish and develop such • programs in the Town -- and urge all of our citizens who can to participate in the continuance of these invaluable services. Joseph F . Vandernoot Supervisor For the Town Board Dated : October the 3rd , 1979 . -10- 2. Announcement - Budget Calendar Supervisor Vandernoot presented for the record the following budget calendar schedule relative to the 1980 Town Budget adoption process and explained that it was in order for the Board to set a date-for the first of two Public Hearings rela- tive to Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, and thereupon on a motion by Counsilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be held by this Board at its next regular meet- ing on Wednesday, October 17, 1979, in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering the proposed uses of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds during the Budget Yeat 1980; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and she here- by is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, the Notice of said Hearing as required by law Calendar -- 10/17 Public Hearing - Proposed Use Federal Revenue Sharing Funds 10/30 File Tenative Budget with Town Clerk 11/7 Clerk submits Tenative Budget to Town Board 11/21 Set Date for Public Hearing 12/5 Public Hearing on Preliminary Budget and Federal Revenue Sharing Funds 12/19 Adoption of Budget 3. Report - TOPICS Study Supervisor Vandernoot acknowledged receipt of the first portion of the above captioned study and reviewed the recently held meet- ing and reiterated the various recommendations by Brown & As- sociates which excluded the Boston Post Road. Some discussion followed in which it was noted that increased lighting on the Bos- ton Post Road will be recommended to TOPICS. Councilman De- Maio asked the Town Engineer to look into ways to increase park- ing spaces in the Town lots, more specifically by rearranging the lot with spaces for small cars and large cars being denoted. .1,1,_ 4. Second Quarterly Report - Westchester Joint Water Works The above captioned Report was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record. 5. Firefighters' Contract The Supervisor reported for informational purposes that the Contract has been signed following negotiations with the Fire- fighters' Union. THE COUNCILMEN Mr. McMillan 1 . Announcement - Public Hearing re Cable TV In the absence of Mr. McMillan, Supervisor Vandernoot an- nounced that the above referenced Hearing will be held on Thursday, October 4, 1979 at St. Augustine's Auditorium on Larchmont Avenue at 8 p.m. Mrs. Monsell 1 . Report - Family & Youth Advocate Councilwoman Monsell complimented the Screening Committee's diligent work in seeking and interviewing applicants for the Youth Advocate position and noted that an announcement will be made at the next meeting of the Screening Committee's choice and will include an outline of what will be expected of that per- son during the first year. 2. Opening - Parents' Center Mrs. Monsell further noted the coming opening of the Parents' Center at the Westchester Jewish Center. NOT ON AGENDA Mr. Thomas Amlicke re Larchmont Reservoir Mr. Amlicke, Chairman of the Town's Conservation Advisory. Commission and also Chairman of the County's Environmental Management Council, reported that his Council was asked by the County Executive to study the situation relative to the Larchmont Reservoir and stated that he felt a decision would be forthcoming from Mr. Del Bello. -12- ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, following Supervisor Vandernoot's tribute to Sergeant William O'Rorke, who, he noted, was a conscientious and effective Policeman who was looking forward to his retire- ment, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Coun- cilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this meeting, to reconvene • on October 17, 1979, was declared adjourned at 11 :21 p.m. in memory of Sergeant William O'Rorke of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department; and it was further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor address a letter to Mrs. O'Rorke expressing the Board's appreciation of her husband's dedicated ser- vice to the Town and conveying its deepest sympathy and condolences to her along with its best wishes for the future. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1 . Claims Upon Commissioner Bloom's presentation of the Fire claims for authorization of payment, on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Monsell, 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. $ 159.65 Albertson Communications 60.00 B & C Smith, Inc. 4.50 Brewer's 13.92 Chief Ralph Condro 199.66 Con Edison 19. 13 Dri-Chem Extinguisher 163.00 n » rt 142.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine 171 .42 Exterminating Services 11 .75 General Tire Service 233. 12 N. La Russell 172.50 -13_- Micro-Bio-Medics, Inc. $ 13.70 " 11 " 155.34 New York Telephone 19.94 11 " 410.03 Office Essentials 13.37 Peter Perciasepe, Jr. 60.47 Department Chief R. Shaw 158.75 " " 15.40 Town & Village Roofing 1 ,040.00 Westchester Rockland Newspaper 49.92 $ 3,287..57 2. Reports There were no reports to come before the Commission. 3. Other Business There was no other business to come before the Commission. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Fire Corn- mission, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 11 :22 p.m. , to reconvene on October 17, 1979. Town Clerk -11.4-