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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980_02_06 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD? OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1980, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:1'5 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Goldsmith --- Councilman Bloom Councilman McMillan Councilwoman Monsell Councilman Amlicke Absent: None 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 minutes of the regular meeting of January 23d, 1980, were presented, and following notation of various typegra- phical errors, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, were unanimously approved. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 19th, 1979, were then presented, and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, approved as submitted with the Supervisor and Councilman Amlicke abstaining from voting since they were not members of the Board at the time of that meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Request for Use of Voting Machines Mamaroneck and Larchmont Villages The requests of both Larchmont and Mamaroneck Villages for the use of voting machines for the Annual Village Elections on March 18th were presented for the Council's action. Some discussion followed during which Assemblyman Perone spoke about the Legislature's impending actions relative to the un- usual situation of the Village Election and the Town Primary �1_ Election being one week apart and further clarifications were made by the Supervisor and Town Clerk, and thereupon on a motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Council hereby grants the requests of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck for the use of 24 voting ma- chines for the Annual Village Elections on March 18th, 1980. 2. Appointments - Larchmont-Mamaroneck Narcotics Guidance Council Following Councilman McMillan's review of James E. Vaugh's and John Berry's backgrounds, on his motion, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Council hereby appoints James E. Vaughn and John Berry to serve as members of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Nar- cotics Guidance Council, to be effective im- mediately since both of the Villages have al- ready approved the said appointments. 3. Westchester Joint Water Works - Request for Contribution in connection with relocation of Hydrant #2079 Supervisor Goldsmith reviewed the situation relative to an automobile accident in which Hydrant #2079 was knocked over and part of the financial expenses incurred in its restoration were charged to the driver. He further stated that he had re- ferred the matter to the Town Attorney to be looked into and also that he had spoken to the Manager of the Westchester Joint Water Works. Whereupon after some further clarifica- tion by the Attorney, it was noted that no action needed to be taken by the Council. 4. Authorization - Compensation to Charles F. Kane (Unused Vacation Time) The Supervisor presented a memorandum addressed to the Council by the Comptroller, and thereupon following some discussion, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Council hereby authorizes the payment to Charles F. Kane of compensation for unused vaca- tion time in the amount of $1 ,239.60 for 20 days in 1979 and $1 ,859.40 for 30 days in 1980. -2- 5_ Salary Authorizations - Highway & Recreation Highway -- Acting Highway Superintendent Joseph Santoro presented his memorandum relative to a change in salary and position for one of the Highway employees, and thereupon on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it- was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Council hereby authorizes the promotion of Joseph Paterno to the position of Labor Foreman at the annual rate of $14,715. , effective as of January 31st, 1980. Recreation -- The Clerk submitted to the Council the Superintendent of Rec- reation's memorandum requesting authorization for salary to be paid to a certain person employed by the Recreation Com- mission , and thereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom, sec- onded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Bernier Decime, Custodian at the Hommocks Ice Rink, be paid the sum of $4.00 per hour commencing February 4th, 1980, and temporarily replacing Beresford Walker. 6. Authorization for Disposition of Old Records Pursuant to the Clerk's memorandum and her explanation,-of:;_the reasons for requesting the disposition of records referred to therein, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Council- man Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to execute the necessary form and forward it to the State Education Department for the Commissioner's consent to dispose of certain old and outdated records presently being stored at the Town Yard pur- suant to the provisions of Section 65-b of the Public- Officers Law, and to dispose of such records in-accordance with such consent if obtained. NOT ON AGENDA Reappointment - Zoning Board of Appeals At this time Supervisor Goldsmith called to the Board's attention the impending expiration of the term of office of Laurence Bodkin on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Councilman Bloom reviewed -3- Mr. Bodkin's very satisfactory tenure on that Board and with pleasure recommended his reappointment. Where- upon, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby re- appoints Mr. Aaurence G. Bodkin, Jr. of 9 Homer Avenue, Town, as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to serve for a five-year term, effective February 20th, 1980, and terminating on February 19th, 1985; and it was further RESOLVED, that Mr. Bodkin be notified of the Board's thanks for his past service to the community and its appreciation for his willingness to continue to serve in this very important post. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Clerk presented the Report of the Town Clerk's Office for the month of January 1980-and noted that it had been a busy month with over $14,000. in fees collected during that month. NOT ON AGENDA The Town Attorney -- Upon the Town Attorney's request for authorization to nego- tiate a Certiorari matter and because of the confidential na- ture of the matter, it was unanimously ordered that the remainder of the agenda be followed and that the Board re- cess into executive session to discuss the matter brought up by the Town Attorney. The Supervisor -- At this time, the Supervisor publicly expressed his appre- ciation for the cooperation given to him by all of the Depart- ment Heads at the Town Offices and the speed that his requests have been complied with. -4- RECESS OF TOWN BOARD MEETING On motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this meeting is hereby recessed at 9:08 p.m. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the recessment of the Town Board meeting. 1 . Claims Commissioner Bloom presented the Fire claims for authoriza- tion of payment, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Commissioner McMillan, 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: B. & C. Smith, Inc. $ 61 .25 General Tire Service 200.60 Portronix Communications, Inc. 261 .00 Wilkie, Farr & Gallagher 100.00 $ 622.85 2. Other Business Although Commissioner Bloom reported that there was no other business, he did announce once again that the Wetdown of the new Pumper would be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 9th, at the Firehouse and invited the public to attend. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:14 p.m. . -5- ECONVENING OF TOWN BOARD MEETING On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously ordered that the Town Board meeting, recessed at 9:08 p.m. , convene in executive session to discuss with the Town Attorney the highly confidential Certiorari matter, and thereafter reconvene in pub- lic session in order to take any necessary action in public. At this time copies of Mr. Johnston's confidential memorandum were discussed thoroughly by the members of the Board with Mr. Johnston answering questions and clarifying the matter. At the conclusion of this discussion and upon return of the meeting to a public session, on a motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to settle the Cer- tiorari matter of the Orienta Gardens Com- pany in a manner fixing the assessment for the years specified at amounts not less than those set forth in the Town Attorney's con- fidential memorandum to the Board; and it was further RESOLVED, that upon the conslusion of this matter, the confidential memorandum will be affixed to the minutes of this meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared ad- journed at 9:41 p.m. Town Clerk -6-