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Home My WebLink About1980_04_16 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 16th DAY OF APRIL, 1980, IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor' called the meeting to order at 8:15 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of April 2nd, 1980 were presented and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, unanimously approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 1 . Recommendation of Planning Board - Request from Lester Philip Glass Associates re Connection to Rock Ridge Road Following Supervisor Goldsmith's presentation of the Plan- ning Board's memorandum of April 10th, 1980, Mr. Gerry Glaser of 19 Rock Ridge Road, Town, addressed the Board on behalf of the residents of that street. Mr. Glaser re- ferred specifically to the six recommendations made by the Planning Board and a lengthy discussion ensued when he ur- ged the Board to authorize the installation of a gate at the Town-Village boundary. Mr. Glass addressed the Board and reiterated his position as the Architect for the project, and noted that the devel- opers were willing to discuss and work out any appropriate solutions. -1- II At the conclusion of the discussion, it was noted that no action would be taken by this Board tonight since all requested re- ports have not as yet been received. 2. Recommendation of Planning Board - re Special Permit Application to Alter Existing Building for Service and Repair - of Automobiles - 178 Myrtle Boulevard (Set Date for Public Hearing) A memorandum from the Planning Board was presented to the Town Board recommending the approval of the Special Permit application submitted on behalf of the 178 Myrtle Boulevard Corporation, and thereupon on motion by Councilwoman Mon- sell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that May 7th, 1980 be set as the date for the Public Hearing on the request for Special Permit so as to allow the use of the former Gas Station for the Service and Re- pair of automobiles at 178 Myrtle Boulevard; and it was further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to publish in The Daily Times, the Notice of said Hearing as required bylaw. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Salary Authorizations a) Recreation At this time the request for authorization for salaries to be paid to certain persons employed by the Recreation Commission was presented, and thereupon on a motion by Councilwoman Monsell, who asked that the effective dates be included in the requests, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that David Katz, Recreation At- tendant at the Memorial Park Tennis Courts, be paid at the rate of $2.50 per hour, effec- tive April 5th, 1980; and it was further RESOLVED, that Vivian Lawrence, Recrea- tion Assistant, Recreation Office, be paid at the rate of $3.25 per hour, effective April 14th, 1980. -2- and it was further RESOLVED, that Karen Savage, Recreation Assistant, Gymnastics Program, be paid at the rate of $5.00 per hour, effective April 12th, 1980. b) Real Property Appraiser (Assessor's Office) Following presentation of the Assessor's memorandum and some discussion precipitated by Mrs. Berlin's query about that Office, on a motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Mc- Millan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes the hiring of Barbara Chase as Real Property Appraiser, Job Group XA in the Assessor's Office, at an annual salary of $14,550.00, effective April 7th, 1980. NOT ON AGENDA Authorization - Tax Lien Sale At this time, the Comptroller presented his memorandum re- questing authorization to hold a Tax Lien Sale, and thereupon on a motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Council- man Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- , izes that a Tax Lien Sale be held on Friday, May 23rd, 1980, at 10:00 a.m. for the 1979 Town and County Taxes and the 1979-1980 School Taxes. The Supervisor -- I Supervisor Goldsmith, at this time, announced that due to sev- eral personnel matters to be taken up by the Board, an Execu- tive Session would be convened at the conclusion of this meeting. 2. Application - Paul Charlap re Helicopter Landing The Supervisor recognized Mr. Hunter Meighan, Counsel for Mr. Charlap, and Mr. Dan S. Natchez, Technical Consultant. Both Mr. Meighan and Mr. Natchez addressed the Board, re- ferring to the memorandum previously submitted clarifying the proposed operation, matters relative to safety and noise, and as well Mr. Charlap's plan to make the heliocopter avail- able to the community for emergency use. -3- II Several of Mr. Charlap's neighbors who were at the meeting addressed the Board, some speaking in favor of his applica- tion and others speaking against his ro osal and Mamaro- neck neck Village Police Chief Louis Librieri, who was also at- tending the meeting, answered questions posed by Council- woman Monsell relative to another helicopter landing which was located in the Village a few years ago. A rather lengthy discussion then took place and at its conclusion it was spe- cifically noted that, in view of the fact that the matter of Mr. Charlap's application relative to a helicopter landing at his home at 215 Hommocks Road was on this meeting's agenda only for informational purposes, no action would be taken at this time. Whereupon, it was then unanimously so ordered that the matter be deferred until the next meeting at which time the Board would decide whether the application would be referred to the Planning Board. THE TOWN CLERK reports: The Clerk presented the following re Report of the Town Clerk for the month of March 1980. The Annual Report of Fire District No. 1 for the year ending December 31st, 1979. The Annual Report of the Supervisor for the year end- ing December 31st, 1979. THE COUNCILMEN Mr. Bloom -- II 1 . Apportionments Councilman Bloom submitted to the Board three reports with respect to apportionments, as annexed hereto, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the recommendation by the Assessor's Office in the form annexed hereto, be and it hereby is in all •respects- approved relative to the property located at the rear of Prince Willows Lane, Town; and it was further RESOLVED, that the recommendation by the Assessor's Office in the form annexed hereto, be and it hereby is in all respects approved relative to the property located at 417 Center Avenue in Mamaroneck Village; -4- , • REAR PRINCE WILLOW LANE , - REPORT OF TAX DEPARTMENT Apportionment in accordance with Paragraph "Fifth", Section 557 of the Westchester County IAdministrative Code (Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948 as amended) requested on property carried, on the Assessment Roll of 1979 taxes of - - 1980. REASON: Sale Subdivision - Deed dated: 8/22/79 - Liber 7494 Page 618" FILED 'MAP #RO. 20060 10/11 /79 DEPARTMENTAL RECODATION That the property carried on the Assessment Roll of 1979 taxes of 1980 " TO BE APPORTIONED: LAM INiP TOTAL BLOCK PARCEL OWNER _____I IMP , 66 ^ Marbourne Meadows $721400 - $727400 Ass'n. TO BE APPORTIONED AS FOLLOWS: . TAL BLOCK PARCEL. . OWNER LAND IMP.. TO- 334 . , 1 . Marbourne Meadows - $1600 $16 00 600 $1600 334 2 +r 1600 •-• It 1600 1600•334 I 1600 ••• • 1600 334 . ,t It . 1600 - • 1600 334 6 ++ 1600 -_ .6 33 ii 1600 - • .1600 334 ! 8 +, • 1600 - . . 1600 334 . .9 „ 1600 . - . . 1.600 � 334 .1 � �► � 1600 - - - 1600... 33 II . 11 n 1600 - 1600 12 1600 1600 33, „ 33`x' ++ 1?3 00 •• - 1400 4 . 13 14 " 1400 . 334 II 1400 - 11+00 33'+ 15. +� 1400 - 1400 331 16 ,f 1400 - . • T400 - , 33 ; 18 7 ++ 1400 1)+00 334 19 1'400 - . . . . 1'400 3341 19 - n 1400 1400 - 4 334 20 +1 . . 1400 - 1400 33 21 1 . . 1.400 33 1400 . _ 1400 it. 22 i+ 1400 334 23 - 1400 41 . - 24 It 1400 33 „ - .. 1400 25 1400 1400 334 26 • 11 1400 - 1:400 it - 100 334 28 . 1;• +400 - . 1400 334 +, ,r � 1400 334. 29 ` , C/ , . ' , ASSESSOR ACTION, OF THE TOWN BOARD: Dated: IIIAt a meeting of the Town Board ha2dthe foregoing petition was , (Granted or Rejected)• - CERTIFIED FROM THE MINUTES - TOWN CLERK • , 1 REAR PRINCE WILLOW LANE (2) I REPORT OF TAX DEPARTMENT Apportionment in accordance with Paragraph "Fifth", Section 557 of the Westchester County . Administrative Code (Chapter 852 of the Law- of 1948 as amended) requested on property carried on the Assessment Roll of -1979 taxes of - 1980 REASON SALE SUBDIVISION DEED DATED: 8/22/79 Liber 7494 Page 618 1 ; L_ 1 DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION: . • That the property carried on the Assessment Roll of 1979 taxes of 1980 - CONTINUED: BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND IMP. - TOTAL 334 30 Marbourne Mdws .Ass 'n. $1400 - • $1400 334 31 n il+oo -- 11+oo 334 32 11 11+00 tl+oo• 334 • 33 11 1 1+oo - - 11+oo 334, 34 n 11+00 11+oo 334 35 11 11+oo - 1400 331+ 36 il 11+oo - 11-Foo 334 37 11 11+00 11+00 334 ' 38 U 11+oo ilfoo 334 : 39 11 1 LFoo 11+oo - • 334 40 u . 11+00 - 1400 334 ' 1+1 u 1400 1400 , u ' 34 3 I 42 11�00 - 1400• 334 1 - 4, 3 u 1400 • 11�00 334 1 44 n 11+00 - 11±00 111 334 ; 45 n 11+00 11±00 331+ 1 1+6 n 11±oo 1 LFoo 334 47 11 114-oo 11+oo 334, , 1+8 11 11-Foo - 11+0o 33i+ 49 U il+oo 11+oo 331+ 50 n 11+00 .. - 11+oo . - . . ASSESSOR ACTION OF THE TOWN BOARD: Dated: At a meeting of the Town Board held the toregoing petition was (Granted or Rejected) CERTIFIED. FROM THE MINUTES • - . 1 . TOWN CLERK i . 41/ Center Avenue Mamaroneck . • REPORT OF TAX DEPARTMENT Apportionment in accordance with Paragraph "Fifth", Section 557 of the Westchester County' Administrative Code (Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948 as amended) requested 1NOPr°2 erty carrledlon the Assessment Roll of 1979-1980 taxes of REASON: SALE DEED DATED March 19th, 1980 Liber 7623 Page 234 DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION: That the property carried taxes of arried on the Assessment Roll of 1979-1980 1980 _ . TO BE APPORTIONED: BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND BUILDING . TOTAL 830 71 Samuel A. Etre 10,800 - 14,700 25,500 • . _ APPORTIONED TO _ BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND BUILDING TOTAL II/ 830 75 E.L.Q. Ind, Inc. 8,000 14,700 22,700 830 71 Samuel A: Etre 2,800 ---- -2,800 . • • /x..) I ASSESSOR • ACTION OF THE TOWN BOARD: Dated- , 3/ /4, !e5 At a meeting of the Town Board held..the oregoing petition was Aelle-634--) ranted or Rejected) ' CERTIFIED FROM THE MINUTES TOWN CLERK 1134 Palmer Avenue Larchmont, New York • • REPORT OF TAX DEPARTMENT - Apportionment in accordance with Paragraph "Fifth", Section 557 of the Westchester County Administrative.Code (Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948 as amended) requested on property carried on the Assessment Roll of 1979-1980 taxes of 1980 III REASON: SUBDIVISION MAP DATED MARCH 25th 1980 DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION That the property carried on the Assessment Roll of 1979-1980 taxes of 1980 TO BE APPORTIONED: BLOCK PARCEL ` OWNER LAND IMPROVE TOTAL 406 335 Marko Sarac 6,700 3.,900. - .10,600 APPORTIONED TO BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND IMPROVE TOTAL --_ 406 343 Marko Sarac 3,400 3,900 7,300 406 335 Marko Sarac 3,300 3,300 ASSESSOR ACTION OF THE TOWN BOARD: Dated: %r� J'° At a meeting of the Town Board held the foregoing petition was 'ranted or Rejected) CERTIFIED FROM THE MINUTES TOWN EPS 1 and it was further RESOLVED, that the recommendation by the Assessor's Office in the form annexed hereto, be and it hereby is in all respects approved relati ve to the property located at 1134 Palmer Avenue, Town. NOT ON AGENDA The Town Attorney -- Information - Aqua Dredge v. Lagana and Esposito v. Town Mr. Johnston reported on two matters which had previously been brought to the Board's attention and advised that the Third Party Complaint against the Town in the case of Aqua Dredge v. Laguana had been dismissed in Supreme Court. He further advised that in the matter of the case of Esposito v. the Town, the Town had made a motion to dismiss, and that, following several adjournments, subsequently the Sum- mons and Complaint was withdrawn. Councilman Amlicke -- Conservation Advisory Commission Meeting, The Mamaroneck Swim Club and Hommocks Field Some discussion followed Mr. Amlicke's announcement about the Conservation Advisory Commission's meeting relative to litter to be held on Thursday evening, April 24th, at the Wea- ver Street Firehouse. Mr. Amlicke further noted that he was bringing up the matter of the Mamaroneck Swim Cl'u'b the hope that the newspaper would give coverage to the fact that there would be a Coach and Swim Team this summer as had been assured by Mr. Kronenberger. Some further dis- cussion also followed Mr. Amlicke's presentation of a memo- randum from Mr. Leddy relative to the Hommocks Field. Councilman Bloom -- Town Manager Study Committee For informational purposes, Mr. Bloom reported that the Town Manager Study Committee had met informally with a small at- tendance but that it had requested imput from the two Villages and had stated that it would not meet without such representation. Whereupon, it was unanimously so ordered that the Supervisor meet with the two Mayors relative to the appointment of persons to serve on the said Committee. -5- Councilwoman Monsell -- Certiorari Proceedings and Town Attorney Mrs. Monsell spoke about the manner in which the certiorari proceedings are handled and complimented the Town Attorney for his role in such proceedings. The Supervisor -- Various Matters Mr. Goldsmith brought several matters to the Board's atten- tion. He first noted that following discussions with Legislator Diane Keane, he would be appearing before the County Board of Legislators on April 24th relative to the Parcel C property. Secondly, he requested the Board to be prepared to make a decision relative to the tax waiver on the Larchmont Reservoir property at the next meeting. This precipitated a brief discus- ; sion with Councilman Amlicke commenting on the information he had received from the Assessor. Thirdly, upon the Super- visor advising the Board of his concern about not hearing fur- ther from Mr. Spool or School Officials regarding the Pool,. it was unanimously so ordered that the Supervisor contact Engineer Edward White who would speak with Mr. Spool and act on the Town's behalf and make a report to the Town Board relative to the repairs to the Hornmocks Pool. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared ad- journed at 10:50 p.m. 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 Commissioner Bloom presented the Fire claims for authoriza- tion of payment, and thereupon 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: -6- AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. $ 84. 19- 1 ,000.00 Airkem Westchester, Inc. 68.50 Albertson Communications, Inc. 58.65 Bender Building Materials 46.20 Brewer Hardware 76.76 Con Edison 25.26 2.00 " 2.00 3.00 " 3.00 Elgene Chemicals, Inc. 195.00 Knox, Lent & Tucker, Inc. 603.00 Lawrence Heat & Power 1 ,602.64 New York Telephone Co. 23.97 532. 17 S &-S Power Equipment Co. 161 .65 $ 4;487.99 2. Other Business There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared ad- journed at 10:53 p.m. Town Clerk -7-