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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980_01_23 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 23d DAY OF) JANUARY, 1980, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEA- VER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Leo Goldsmith, Jr. Councilman Lee H. Bloom Councilwoman Charlotte P. Monsell Councilman Thomas M. Amlicke Absent: Councilman Stewart J. McMillan Mr. McMillan was absent due to the recent death of his mother. Also Present: Mrs. Miller - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer Mr. Santoro - Acting Supt. of Highways APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Supervisor noted that the minutes of the December 19th, 1979 meeting would be put over to the next meeting for ap- proval when Mr. McMillan would be in attendance. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 8th, 1980 were presented, and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 1 . Recommendation of Planning Board re: Special Permit Application - Winged Foot Golf Club (Set Date for Public Hearing) A memorandum from the Planning Board recommending the approval of the Special Permit application submitted on behalf of Winged Foot Golf Club and a letter from the Club's General Manager requesting that the date of the Public Hearing thereon be set for February 20th were presented to the Council -- and thereupon on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously -1- RESOLVED, that February 20th, 1980 be set - as the date for the Public Hearing on the re- quest for Special Permit to allow the con- struction of a new metal storage building on the premises of the Winged Foot Golf Club; and it was further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to publish in The Daily Times, Notice of said Hearing as required by law. 2. Authorization to Sign Contract with Westchester County re: Youth Advocate Program Following presentation of the Comptroller's memorandum and the Town Attorney's assurance that he had perused the con- tract and found it to be in order, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Comptroller, Carmine A. DeLuca execute the contract with the County of Westchester relative to the Youth Service Project, namely the Youth Advocate Program for the Town of Mamaroneck/ Village of Larchmont. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Authorization - Renew Lease for Senior Center The Supervisor clarified the request made to the Council by the Comptroller relative to the renewal of the lease for the Senior Center, and thereupon on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the exercising of the option to extend the lease on the Addison Street Senior Citizen Center in accordance with the provisions of the lease. 2. Salary Authorizations a) Recreation Requests for authorization for salaries to be paid to certain persons employed by the Recreation Commission were sub- mitted to the Council. It was pointed out that the appropri- ations had been made, the salaries approved, and that the only action required by the Council was its approval of the payment to specified individuals. Whereupon, on a motion -2- by Councilwoman Monsell and seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that both Kristen and Mark Talgo, Skate Guards at the Hommocks Ice Rink, be paid at the rate of $2.20 per hour commencing on January 9th, 1980; and be it further RESOLVED, that Elinor Koppel, Skating Instructor at the Hommocks Ice Rink, be paid the sum of $10.00 per hour commen- cing on January 9th, 1980, and that John P. Whiting, Assistant Director of the Hommocks Ice Rink, be paid the sum of $5.00 per hour commencing on January 11th, 1980. b) Highway Upon presentation of the Acting Superintendent of High- ways requests for the following salary authorizations, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Charles Comblo, Jr. be hired as a laborer at an annual salary of $11 ,685. commencing on January 17th, 1980; and be it further RESOLVED, that Edward Rilley, Labor Foreman at an annual salary of $14,715. , be made Sewer Maintenance Foreman at an annual salary of $14,965. , effective January 17th, 1980. NOT ON AGENDA The Supervisor -- Supervisor Goldsmith digressed from the order of business on the agenda in order to explain that the delay in making various appointments and filling vacancies on certain Boards and Com- missions was due to the desire to obtain suggestions for pos- sible members from as broad as possible a geographic area of the Town. -3- Councilman Amlicke -- A further diversion from the agenda resulted when Mr. Amlicke, former Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Commission, brought to the Board's attention the fact that certain vacancies needed to be filled on that Commission. He stated that the Com- mission recommended the appointment of Robert Barrett as Chairman and that several members had expressed their willing- ness to continue to serve while others had indicated their inability to continue. And thereupon, on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Robert C. Barrett be and he hereby is appointed Chairman of the Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Com- mission; and it was further RESOLVED, that Eleanor Fredston, James Gunsalus and Robert P. Hohberg be and they hereby are reappointed as members of the said Commission, to serve for a term of of- fice of two years, effective immediately and terminating on December 31st, 1981; and it was further RESOLVED, that the Board's thanks be con- veyed to them for their willingness to con- tinue to serve and for their interest and past productivity. Councilman Bloom -- Mr. Bloom noted the Board's intention to reinstate the Committee to study and submit recommendations on the Town Manager Form of Government - and advised the Council that former Councilman DeMaio was willing to serve on that Committee. Councilwoman Monsell -- Mrs. Monsell questioned the Town Engineer about the status of the new specifications for the Sheldrake River Project and in- quired when the bids would be requested. Mr. Elf reich ex- plained that the specifications were being prepared and that bidd- ing would probably take place some time in March which would put the project only slightly behind schedule. Councilman Amlicke -- Mr. Amlicke called to the Board's attention a recent amendment to the Town Law relating to solar energy which was referred to the Town Attorney for consideration. -4- The Town Attorney -- Mr. Johnston reported to the Council the receipt of a Third Party Complaint filing against the Town, Board of Educa- tion, and Little Harbor Sound Association in the matter of Aqua Dredge, Inc. against Philip Lagana & Son, Inc. He further stated that he had been in contact with the School Board Attorney and would report further to this Board at a later date. ADJOURNMENT In Memoriam to Frank M . Gagliardi There being no further business to come before the Council, and following the Supervisor's expressions of respect for Mr. Frank M. Gagliardi, it was, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, unanimously RESOLVED, that this meeting stands adjourned at 8:46 p.m. in affectionate memory of Frank M. Gagliardi; and it was further RESOLVED, that the resolution annexed hereto be spread upon the minutes of this meeting as a public and permanent tribute to him and forwarded to Mrs. Gagliardi with the Council's heartfelt sympathy. (Resolution on page 6) -5- I-n Memoriam Whereas , Frank M. Gagliardi, a prominent Westchester lawyer and Larchmont resident for the past seventy of his ninety years, died on January 9th, 1980, and Whereas , Mr. Gagliardi, a member of Clark, Gagliardi and Miller, a White Plains law firm formed in 1907, known throughout this community and the County for his sharp legal mind and inexhaustable energy, was at his office daily until one month ago, and Whereas , we are grateful that the fine traditions he established which are indelibly printed on the history of our com- munity will continue through the wonderful members of his family, Now , Therefore , Be It R es o l v e d , that this Board, the staff, and all of our residents express their sense of tremendous loss and grief at his passing, and their deep appreciation and grati- tude for the fine things he did that meant so much to so many, and be it further R es o l v e d , that this meeting, convened in regular session this 23d day of January, 1980, stands adjourned in re- spect to and in honor of his memory, and that this resolution be entered upon its minutes as a perm- anent and lasting tribute to --- Frank M . Gagliardi and conveyed to Mrs. Gagliardi and her family with heart-felt sympathy and condolences at this sorrowful time. Leo Goldsmith , Jr . Supervisor Dated : January the 23d , 1980 . -6- 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 presentation of the Fire claims for authorization of pay- ment by Commissioner Bloom and following clarifications of certain items therein, on his motion, seconded by Commis- sioner 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 $ 937.50 1 ,064.40 P. Alleva 961 .29 Brewer Hardware 8.79 Con Edison 25.22 Dri-Chem Extinguisher 920.40 825.70 Excelsior Garage 197.55 Exterminating Services 11 .75 Steven Falter 13.40 Grants Florist 178.75 I & T Plumbing 290. 1 5 Larchmont Auto Parts 48.43 N. LaRussell 1 ,280.00 " 60.00 Edward Lasus, Inc. 175.00 Lawrence Heat & Power 1 ,015.54 It 132.62 Anthony Librandi 285.95 Chris Murphy 2,599.00 New York Telephone 24.44 " 611 .60 Office Essentials 19.85 Ralph's Electric 219.00 Deputy Chief Shaw 17.68 Signacon Controls, Inc. 63.00 Westchester Joint Water Works 47.01 $ 12,034.02 OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Bloom announced that the "wetdown" of the new Pumper would be on Saturday, February 9th. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business-to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Town Clerk -7-