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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979_12_05 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD DECEMBER 5th, 1979, IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE- HOUSE, 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 De Maio Councilwoman Monsell Absent: Councilman McMillan Also Present: Mrs. Miller - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Aitchison - Superintendent of Highways Mr. Barasch - Chief of Police Mr. Leddy - Conservation Director Mr. Kronenberger - Recreation Superintendent Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer Mr. Emanuelson - Environmental Consultant Mr. De Luca - Comptroller PUBLIC HEARING - 1980 Preliminary Budget & Proposed Use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds On motion by Councilman De Maio, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Town Clerk presented the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing as required by law which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Supervisor Vandernoot reviewed the changes in the items listed for spending under Federal Revenue Sharing Funds which precipitated some discussion relative to the possible discontinuation of those funds in October of 1980, and it was noted that as the result of that, the funds were being expended conservatively with some being held for possible use in 1981 . And thereupon since no one else wished to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to the spending of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, on a motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman De Maio, it was unanimously -1- RESOLVED, that the portion of the Hearing relative to Federal Revenue Sharing Funds be and it hereby is declared closed. Whereupon on a motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board with the members in atten- dance voting aye: WHEREAS, this Town Board has met on this date at the time and place specified in the No- tice of Public Hearing on the Proposed Uses of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds and has heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does here- by approve the Preliminary Schedule of Spending of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of $128,925.00 for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of January 1980 with the itemized statement of expen- ditures attached hereto and made a part of this resolution. At this time, as had been expressed earlier by Councilwoman Monsell, Supervisor Vandernoot thanked the members of the Citizens Budget Committee for their imput. Councilman De- Maio joined the others in expressing their appreciation to the Committee but noted that although it was indeed helpful, it in no way lessened the Town Board's responsibility for the Budget. And thereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman De Maio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the portion of the Hearing relative to the 1980 Preliminary Budget be and it hereby is declared open. The Clerk noted that the same Affidavits presented earlier were to be received and filed for this portion of the Hearing. Mrs. Marie Wolf, President of the Larchmont League of Wo- men Voters, read a prepared statement which was herewith ordered received and filed as part of the record of this Hearing, and the following persons also addressed the Board. Mrs. Caroline Silverstone Mr. Ralph Fisher Mrs. Mary Carlson Mrs. Margaret Shultz Mrs. Marie Wolf Mr. Irving Scharf -2- • The following matters then were discussed with clarifications being made by Department Heads, the Comptroller, and the members of the Board: 1 . Increase in Library Budget 2. Items in the Assessor's Budget 3. The Larchmont Junior Soccer League's request for additional monies 4. The request of the Westchester Joint Water Works for an increase in Fire Hydrant Rental Fees 5. Revenue projections for the Hommocks Pool and the matter of the present clos- ing of the Pool due to structural prob- lems; also, the Town's imput into the repairs of the Pool 6. Teen Center appropriations 7. Professional development in Police Budget 8. The Fee Schedule differential at the Ice Rink for residents and non- residents 9. The matter of automotive repairs for Town owned vehicles 10. The matter of part-time assistance for the Town Clerk at Board meetings 11 . Interest rates on bonding At the close of the discussion relative to the 1980 Budget, Coun- cilman Bloom thanked Brian Tumulty for his recent articles in the newspaper covering various aspects of the Budget - and there- upon on his motion, which was seconded by Councilwoman Mon- sell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Hearing be and it hereby is declared closed;. and be it further RESOLVED, that action t mE the Budget be de- ferred until the next meeting of the Board so as to afford the members thereof time for further study and consideration of the sugges- tions and recommendations presented this evening. In addition to thanking those present for their imput in the Budget discussion, the Supervisor noted that the Paper Recycling Pro- gram continued to go well and expressed the Board's thanks to the residents of the Town for their present and continued partici- pation in the program. OLD BUSINESS 1 . Request for Release of Retained Percentage Contract 79-4 Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer under date of November 28th, 1979 herewith -3- presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Coun- cilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this board hereby author- izes the acceptance of a Maintenance Bond on Contract 79-4 - Storm Drain Improve- ments - Bonnie Way in the amount of $1 ,344.30 in lieu of the 10% retained per- centage to Manny Equipment Co. , Inc. as approved by the Town Attorney. 2. Request for Release of Retained Percentage Contract 78-8 In accordance with memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer under date of December 5th, 1979 here- with presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman De Maio, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes the acceptance of a Maintenance Bond on Contract 78-8 in the amount of$2,643.44 in lieu of the 10% retained percentage to Joseph Carducci, Inc. for the storm drain improvements on Jason Lane as approved by the Town Attorney. 3. Report on Bids for: a) Police Uniforms A memorandum addressed to the Town Board by Robert M. Barasch, Police Chief, under date of November 30th, 1979 enumerating the bids and recommending award to the low bidder was herewith presented and ordered received and filed, and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom and seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, namely Universal Uniform Company, in the amount of $157.00. b) Cleaning of Police Uniforms The above noted memorandum also covered this item and on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman De Maio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the only bidder, namely Excelsior Cleaners in the following amounts: -4- Uniform shirts - $ .65 each Uniform trousers - 1 .50 each Uniform blouses - 1 .80 each Uniform leather jackets - 16.50 each 4. Resolution - Recommendation of Traffic Commission re Parking - Boston Post Road Supervisor Vandernoot referred to the Board's last meeting and presented the above noted recommendation adopted by the Town's Traffic Commission, and thereupon on a motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to the reso- lution adopted by the Traffic Commis- sion, this Board hereby approves its recommendation to prohibit parking on the North Side of the Boston Post Road for a distance of 145 feet West of Alden Road and 31 5 feet East of Alden Road, and also to prohibit parking on the South Side of the Boston Post Road from the Village of Larchmont line to Weaver Street. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Authorization - Continuance of Westchester County Municipal Purchasing Program Pursuant to the presentation of a letter addressed to the Comp- troller under date of November 27th, 1979 herewith ordered re- ceived and filed, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman De Maio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town of Mamaroneck's continued participa- tion in the Westchester County Municipal Pur- chasing Program beginning January 1st, 1980 and ending December 31st, 1980. 2. Salary Authorizations - Recreation Upon presentation of memoranda addressed to the Board by Mr. Kronenberger under dates of November 29th and 30th, 1979 herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, 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 as listed below: -5- Compensation Effective Name Position Rate 'Date Jacob Gottfried Skating Instructor $10.00 per hr. 11/9/79 Hommocks Ice Rink John Teller, Sr. Recreation Leader 24.00 per 12/15/79 Basketball Program session David Vaughn, Sr. Sr. Rec. Leader 24.00 per 12/8/79 Basketball Program session Michael Sudano Sr. Rec. Leader 24.00 per 12/8/79 Basketball Program session Howard Jordan Rec. Assistant 3.00 per hr. 12/8/79 Basketball Program Ben Pacewicz Rec. Assistant 3.00 per hr. 12/8/79 Basketball Program Ramon Rama Rec. Assistant 2.50 per hr. 12/8/79 Basketball Program David Vaughn, Jr. Rec. Assistant 2.50 per hr. 12/8/79 Basketball Program 3. Authorization - Increase Hydrant Rentals Westchester Joint Water Works Supervisor Vandernoot presented a memorandum addressed to the Westchester Joint Water Works Board of Trustees under date of November 30th, 1979 herewith ordered received and filed, and thereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom, who noted that this had been discussed earlier in the meeting during the Budget Hear- ing, seconded by Councilman De Maio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Westchester Joint Water Works, this Board hereby authorizes that Hydrant Ren- tal Rates be increased to the $25.00 per quarter level in the Unincorporated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck. COMMUNICATIONS 1 . Statement of Canvass - November 6th, 1979 General Election The Clerk presented the above captioned Statement which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. -6- 2.. Notices of Public Hearings - New Rochelle City The above captioned Notices were herewith presented and ordered received and filed. 3. Notice of Public Hearing - Village of Mamaroneck The above-mentioned Notice was presented and herewith ordered received and filed with the notation that the items to be covered were of no real concern to the Town of Mamaroneck. 4. Letter, Otto Scheuble Supervisor Vandernoot acknowledged receipt of a letter addressed to the Town Board by Otto Scheuble under date of December 3rd, 1979 which was herewith ordered filed as part of the record of this meeting with the Supervisor noting that since the Certiorari referred to in said letter was presently in litigation, the Board could not comment. A great deal of discussion then followed with clarifications being made to Mr. Scheuble by Councilman Bloom, after which on a motion duly made and seconded, it was unani- mously so ordered that the Town Attorney arrange to meet with Mr. Scheuble in order to work out a compromise settlement. THE TOWN CLERK 1 . Regular Reports The Clerk presented the Report of the Building and Plumbing In- spector for the month of November 1979 which was herewith or- dered received and filed. NOT ON AGENDA 1 . Change of Dates for January 1980 Town Board Meetings Councilman Bloom noted that for various reasons it would be appropriate for the Board to change the dates of the Town Board meetings in January 1980, and thereupon on a motion by Council- man De Maio, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unan- imously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby changes the dates of the two regular meetings in Jan- uary 1980 from Wednesday, January 2nd, 1980 to Tuesday, January 8th, 1980 - and from Wednesday, January 16th, 1980 to Wednesday,. January 23rd, 1980. -7- NOT ON AGENDA The Town Attorney 1 . Teck Realty Company Certiorari Mr. Johnston stated that he was in receipt of a memorandum, from the Town Assessor, George Derderian, regarding the above captioned matter and pursuant to his request, on mo- tion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman De Maio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Town Assessor, this Board hereby au- thorizes the Town Attorney to enter into negotiations to settle the Teck Realty Com- pany Certiorari. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come`before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:15 p.m. , to reconvene on December 19th, 1979. 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 • Pursuant to the memorandum addressed to the Commission by the Deputy Comptroller under date of December 5th, 1979, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, 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: Albertson Communications, Inc. $ 1 , 106.30 Coyne Industrial Laundries, Inc. 66.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works Inc. 481 .22 Exterminating Division 11 .75 Franklin Cleaners 330.25 General Tire Service 53.63 International Map Company 157.50 Larchmont Auto Parts Dist. , Inc. 35.02 -8- New York Telephone Co. $ 410.02 New York Telephone Co. 19.94 Portronix Communications, Inc. 258.00 Signacon Controls, Inc. 302.25 Village of Larchmont 107.00 $, 3,338.88 2. Reports There were no reports to come before the Commission. 3. Other Business a) New Traffic Control System Some discussion followed Commissioner Bloom's and Deputy Fire Chief Tortorella's announcement about the new Traffic Con- trol System almost in complete operation near the Firehouse. b) Communication from Fire Chief Commissioner Bloom presented a com- munication from Fire Chief Condro, dated December 4th, 1979 herewith ordered re- ceived and filed, and thereupon on his mo- tion, seconded by Commissioner Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes Stephen Cassiero and William McDermott, who have been trained and ap- proved, to act as Emergency Drivers for Engine 36; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Commission herewith thanks and congratulates the heretofore men- tioned Volunteer Firemen. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:22 p.m. , to reconvene on December 19th, 1979. Town Clerk -9-