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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980_03_12 Town Board Special Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD- OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 12TH DAY OF MARCH, 1980, IN THE SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE AT 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:00 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. Kronenberger - Supt. of Recreation THE SUPERVISOR -- The Supervisor noted that this meeting was being held pursuant to Notice and stated that the purpose was to give consideration to matters involving the Hammocks Pool. He gave a short in- troduction to the meeting in which he pointed out the facts and factors that had brought the meeting to order, and stated the following: "The Pool had suffered damage in that certain of the fascia had fallen and the School Board had gone into the matter of repairs, engaging various experts in connection therewith. It was pro- jected that the repair work would last through the Spring and Summer seasons. Because of the Council's concern for the residents of the community and because of the feeling that it would be desirable if in any way possible for the residents to have the opportunity to swim during the summer, the thought had arisen that the repairs to the Pool might take part in two stages. The first stage would be one in which the fascia would be removed and a temporary covering put up and the Pool opened for swimming. This could take place, according to estimates, by June or some date about the middle of June. The Pool could then be open for use by the citizens of the Town through the Summer season and through Labor Day, at which time the sec- ond stage of repair would take place, which would take about a month during which the Pool would be closed, opening again early in October." -1- kt was estimated by Mr. Spool of Weidlinger Associates, the" experts engaged by the School Board, that the additional cost for the opening and closing of the Pool would be up to$45,000. It seemed to be the consensus of the members of the Council that this would be desirable. However, it was unfortunately found that there were no funds in the Town Budget and no funds available to the Town out of which the $45,000. would be paid. Additionally, there was some question about whether it really would cost the full $45,000. in order to use the two stage approach. A great many thoughts were expressed, not only by the mem- bers of the Council, but also by residents present. Revenue Sharing and bonding were discussed and these were found not to be feasible. For example, the Revenue Sharing is not a sure thing and so far as bonding is concerned, this is not per- missible because the Town is not the owner of the Pool property. After some discussion, the Supervisor suggested the possibility that the Town might be able to borrow from the School Board the amount required to pay for the additional stage up to the $45,000. and then repay it to the Board of Education out of the Budget in the following year. It could then be included in the Budget for that year. With this thought in mind, the Council took a short recess while the Supervisor went to speak with the members of the Board of Education, who were meeting in another part of the building. After his discussion with the Board of Education, it agreed to the suggestion. Upon Super- visor Goldsmith's return, the Council meeting resumed and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Mc- Millan, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, damage befell the Hommocks Pool when a panel fell from the Pool's enclosure; and WHEREAS, following inspection the Pool was closed and has remained closed since October 9th, 1979; and WHEREAS, Weidlinger Associates was en- gaged by the Board of Education to do a de- tailed analysis to determine the extent of the problem and alternative remedies; and WHEREAS, it was reported that, if the plans for repair were carried out, the Hommocks Pool would have to remain closed all through the Spring and Summer seasons and into the Fall; -2- and WHEREAS, further investigation by the Town Council revealed the possibility that, with ad- ded cost, it would be possible to carry out a "two stage repair" which could result in the Pool being opened for citizen participation from the middle of June through Labor Day; and WHEREAS, it was estimated that the addi- tional cost of the two stage repair rather than one stage, would be possibly up to $45,000.; and WHEREAS, it seemed desirable that the Town Council give consideration to spending up to $45,000. in order to provide the citizens of the Town with swimming facilities during the period of the year when such facilities are most needed and most enjoyed; and WHEREAS, a Special Meeting of this Board was duly set for this date and the matter was discussed and a proposal made to the School Board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck commit itself to the School Board of Mamaroneck School District #1 to include in the Town •Budget,for 1981 a sum not in excess of $45,000. , plus the cost to the School Board of financing this amount from the time it is required for the work until it is paid over by the Town, equal to, as far as it may be accurately determined, the difference between the cost of performing the necessary repair work at the Hommocks Pool in two stages rather than one, in order to permit the Pool to be open for Town recreational use dur- ing the months of July and August and through Labor Day; and it was further RESOLVED, that the essence of the contract for such work is to provide for completion of Stage 1 by the end of the school season in June 1980 so that the Pool is ready for use by that time; -3- and it was further RESOLVED, that this Board recommends that the Superintendent of Recreation re- view with the Recreation Commission the refunding of the unused portion of the an- nual permit fee and devise a plan by which permit holders would be encouraged to waive the rebate. ADJOURNMENT Thereafter, with the business having been taken care of, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Town Clerk -4--