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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980_09_03 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1980 IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. Present were the following: Councilman Lee H. Bloom Councilman Stewart J. McMillan Councilwoman Charlotte P. Monsell Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Supervisor Leo Goldsmith, Jr. was expected to arrive late. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of July 2, 1980 were presented, and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, unanimously approved as submitted. NOT ON AGENDA - Assemblyman Perone re the Coastal Zone Management Act Assemblyman John M. Perone addressed the Board regarding the Coastal Zone Management Act and referred to a meeting held earlier this day. He stressed the importance of managing the future development of the sound shore and preserving the environmental and recreational ' assets through the acquisition of federal monies and further stated that since New Rochelle has presented their plan which includes Premium Point, it would be advantageous for the Town to work in conjunction with New Rochelle to develop plans. Mrs. Elinor Fredston, a member of the Town's Conservation Advisory Commission, who had been in attendance at the meeting referred to, further commented on the matter and requested a letter writing campaign to urge the passage of the Coastal Zone Management Act. Following the discussion, the Board requested that the C.A.C. join with the neighboring communities in formulating plans and report back to this Board. PUBLIC HEARING: Increase of Income Limit for Partial Exemption for Senior Citizens On motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be, and it hereby is, declared open. The Clerk then presented for the record the Affidavit of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing. -1- A brief discussion ensued during which Councilman Bloom spoke on the background of the matter before th Board and Assemblyman Perone spoke in favor of the increase. Since no on wished to speak against the increase, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be, and it hereby is, delcared closed. Thereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A PARTIAL EXEMPTION FROM TOWN TAXES, OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY CERTAIN PERSONS WITH LIMITED INCOME WHO ARE SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OR OVER. Be it Enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck as follows: SECTION 1. Pursuant to the provisions of Section four hundred sixty-seven of the Real Property Tax Law, as amended, the purpose of this resolution is to grant a partial exemption from taxation to the extent of fifty per centum of the assessed valuation of the real property which is owned by certain persons with limited income who are sixty-five years of age or over, meeting the requirements set forth in such section as amended. SECTION 2. Real property owned by persons sixty-five years of age or over shall be exempt from Town taxes, except district taxes, to the extent of fifty per centum of the assessed valuation, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner or all of the owners must file an application annually in the Assessor's Office of the Town in which real property is located. Applications must be filed in the Assessor's Office on or before the taxable status date of the Town Assessment Roll which is June 1, 1981. b. The income of the owner or the combined income of the owners must not exceed $9,200.00, from all sources as set forth in such section four hundred sixty seven, for, the twelve consecutive months prior to the date that the application is filed. Where title is vested in either the husband or wife, the combined income may not exceed such sum. c. Title to the property must be vested in the owner, or, if more than one, in all the owners for at least twenty-four consecutive months prior to the date that the application is filed. d. The property must be used exclusively for residential purposes, be occupied in whole or in part, by the owners and constitute the legal residence of the owners. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately after its adoption, and shall be applicable to Town taxes, except district taxes, for the year nineteen hundred eighty-one and for subsequent years; and be it further -2- RESOLVED, that this resolution shall apply to the assessment roll prepared on the basis of taxable status occurring on June 1, 1981 and to all succeeding rolls prepared on the basis of their applicable taxable status dates; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby authorized and directed to post and publish this resolution as required by law. OLD BUSINESS 1. Approval - Bond Resolution-Purchase of Three Dump Trucks Pursuant to Councilman Bloom's explanation of the need for the dump trucks and the Board's previous approval of the bids thereof, the following resolution was offered by Councilman McMillan who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, to wit: BOND RESOLUTION DATED SEPTEMBER 3, 1980. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $100,400 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY A PART OF THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF DUMP TRUCKS FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1: The class of objects or purposes to be financed, in part, pursuant to this resolution is the purchase by the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, of 1981 GMC Dump Trucks to be used for Town highway purposes. Section 2.. The maximum estimated cost of such class of objects or purposes is $106,400, and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of $100,400 serial bonds of said Town, hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law, with the balance, in the amount of $6,000, to be provided by a trade-in of three used 1968 trucks. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is five years, pursuant to subdivision 29 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will not exceed five years. Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Town, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. -3- Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 7. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Daily Times, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Lee H. Bloom VOTING Aye Stewart J. McMillan VOTING Aye Charlotte P. Monsell VOTING Aye Thomas R. Amlicke VOTING Aye Leo Goldsmith, Jr. VOTING Aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 2. Planning Board's Recommendation re Special Permit Application - Lux Car Care (Set date for Public Hearing) The clerk presented the memorandum from the Planning Board recommending approval with certain conditions of the above-noted application and on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that October 1, 1980 be set as the date for the public hearing on the request for Special Permit so as to allow the construction of an addition to Lux Car Care Ltd. , 2434 Boston Post Road; and it is. further -4- RESOLVED, that the Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized to publish in The Daily Times, the Notice of said hearing as required by law. III NEW BUSINESS 1. Salary Authorizations - Recreation Pursuant to presentation of the Recreation Superintendent's memoranda, IIIon motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Kevin Kelleher, Recreation Attendant, Hommocks Pool, be compensated at the rate of $2.25 per hour, effective August 11, 1980, replacing Jonathan Zierk; and it was further RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes payment to the following Hommocks Pool employees at the rates and effective dates as listed below: Thomas Auchterlonie, Asst. Dir. , $4,500.00 per annum, effective 9/2/80; Sheri Auchterlonie, Rec. Attd. , $2.25/hour effective III 8/25 to 9/2/80; Dawn Owen, Rec. Attd. , $2.25/hour effective 8/16 to 8/24/80; David Hughes, Rec. Attd. , $2.25/hour effective 9/2/80; Kevin Kelleher, Rec. Attd. , $2.25/hour effective 9/2/80; Beth Macri, Rec. Attd. , $2.25/hour effective 8/27/80; Beth Reilly, Rec. Attd. , $2.25/hour effective 9/2/80; Beth Schwartz, Rec. Attd. , $2.25/hour effective 9/2/80; Sheri Auchterlonie, Lifeguard, $3.00/hour effective 9/2/80; Ann Brennan, Lifeguard, $3.00/hour effective 9/2/80; Michael Ferro, Lifeguard, $3.00/hour effective 9/2/80; Laura LaMagna, Lifeguard, $3.00/hour effective 9/2/80; Dawn Owen, Oifeguard, $3.00/hour effective 8/25/80; Adam Pack, Lifeguard, $3.00/hour effective 8/29/80; Maureen Quinlan, Lifeguard, $3.00/hour effective 8/26/80; Mary Treacy, Lifeguard, $3.00/hour effective 9/2/80; Jon Zierk, Lifeguard, $3.00/hour effective 8/26/80. NOT ON AGENDA - Hommocks Pool Directors-1980 Salary Adjustment III Councilman Bloom reiterated the discussion and action taken at this Board's last meeting relative to the above-noted matter and clarified their request along with Dick Owen. Following a brief discussion, on motion by Councilman Bloom and seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to pay the Hommocks Pool Directors in accordance with their letter of August 19, 1980, 63% of their annual salary between July 1st and December 31st. -5- NOT ON AGENDA - Hommocks Field A lengthy discussion followed the query of Margaret Shultz concerning the Hommocks Field. Clarifications were made by Town Engineer, Charles Elfreich and Dick Owen, who is not only a Hommocks School physical education teacher, but also a member of the Larchmont Village Recreation Commission. Charles Pound, President of Aqua Dredge, Inc. addressed the Board and apologized for the failure to meet the deadline and noted the problem with a sub-contractor. He did, however, express his pleasure about the fact that the field upon completion will be in a much better condition than its former state. It was further noted that the soccer league will use Flint Park to play this fall. • 2. Request to Install Metal Fireplace & Chimney - 2 Acorn Lane The above-noted request was presented and after the Board was assured that all preliminary steps and approvals as to design and otherwise had been approved, a motion was made by Councilman McMillan and seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby varies the requirements of Article XII Section 14-62 as permitted under Article V Section 14-19 of the Building Code so as to permit theinstallation of the metal heat-circulating fireplace and chimney as shown on the plans and in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, in the residence located at 2 Acorn Lane, Town of Mamaroneck. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter, Request for Rental of Parking Spaces - Lot #3 The above-noted letter was presented and following some clarifications and discussion, it was suggested the Clerk offer Mr. Snyder of Nylantic Freight Lines, Inc. , spaces for daytime parking in Lot #2 and advise him of the reason why his firm's employees could not rent spaces in Lot #3. NOT ON AGENDA - Elinor Fredston re Helicopter Mrs. Fredston raised the point that the helicopter was still landing • after the application had been withdrawn. Some discussion followed and in the absence of both the Supervisor and Town Attorney, it was suggested that a letter be sent to Mr. Charlap and Mr. Amlicke asked that the report relative to this subject from the Town Attorney be received for discussion at the next meeting. -6- NOT ON AGENDA - Larchmont League of Women Voters re Town Hall Site Marie Wolf, President of the League, read a prepared statement expressing the League's concern that the property earmarked in the Town's Master Plan for a municipal complex had been sold and the pressing problem of a location for a Town complex has not been solved. Although the League urged the formation of a committee to find a solution to the problem, it was noted that committees do not always come up with the best solutions. • THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented the Report of the Town Clerk's Office for the month of August 1980 and the Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of August 1980. NOT ON AGENDA - Announcement-Larchmont Junior Soccer League Councilman McMillan announced that the Larchmont Junior Soccer League will kick off its Fall Soccer Program on Saturday, September 6th at 8:45 a.m. in Flint Park and extended an invitation for all to attend. NOT ON AGENDA - Insurance Audit Councilman Amlicke referred to a memorandum received from the Comptroller relative to an insurance audit and following a brief discussion, the Comptroller was asked to thoroughly investigate further before the Board is asked to make a decision on any proposals. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:27 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. -7- 1. Claims Thereafter, Commissioner Bloom presented the fire claims for authorization of payment, and 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: Albertson Communications, Inc. $ 57.50 Alert-All 97.85 R.G. Brewer, Inc. 16.56 Con Edison 2.00 Con Edison 3.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 144.25 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 752.97 Exterminating Services Co. 12.87 Exxon Co. , U.S.A. 514.03 I & T Plumbing & Heating Company, Inc. 167.76 Larchmont Hardware 3.80 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 160.81 New York Telephone 23.97 New York Telephone 522.91 Dep. Chief Richard Shaw 21.57 Westchester Joint Water Works 7,900.00 Westec Systems 150.00 $10,551.85 2. Other Business Commissioner Bloom then presented the Fire Report for the month of July 1980. NOT ON AGENDA Supervisor's Report re Water Supply Upon Supervisor Goldsmith's arrival at the meeting, he reported on the most recent meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Westchester Joint Water Works and noted that the water supply for this area is very low due to our long dry spell and although we are not at a crucial point as yet, he urged all residents to conserve water and do not run water unnecessarily. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:37 p.m. Town Clerk -8- MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 1ST DAY OF OCTOBER 1980 IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. Present were the following: • Supervisor Leo Goldsmith, Jr. Councilman Lee H. Bloom Councilwoman Charlotte P. Monsell Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilman Stewart J. McMillan was not in attendance at this meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of August 6, 1980 were presented and on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, unan- imously approved with corrections. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 3, 1980 were presented and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, unanimously approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING: Special Permit Application - Lux Car Care Ltd. On motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Clerk then presented for the record the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing. A brief discussion ensued during which Mr. Abrahams, the Applicant, addressed the Board and reviewed his plans and apprised the Board of his previous illness which prohibited him from following through on his plans following this Board's approval of his request in 1977. Since no one spoke in opposition to the application, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, Lux Car Care Ltd. has submitted an application and accompanying plans for the construction of additions to the existing car wash building located at 2434 Boston Post Road in the Town of Mamaroneck, known as Block 502 Parcel 326 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the said application and plans are subject to a Special Permit pursuant to - Article X, Chapter 89 Sections 48-52 of the Zongin Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck; (1) and WHEREAS, the application has been duly referred to the Planning Board for study and recommendations; and III WHEREAS, the applicant has received a variance from the Zoning Board to construct the additions; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly called by this Board for this meeting pursuant to the aforesaid Section of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans, specifications and application and finds the conditions and standards required by the Zoning Ordinance for Special Permits have been met; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the recommend- ations of the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board, the application of Lux Car Care Ltd. for a Special Permit so as to allow the construction of additions to the existing car wash building located at 2434 Boston Post Road, Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby granted and the Building and Plumbing In- spector of the Town of Mamaroneck is Authorized to issue a Special Permit for the construction of additions to the existing car wash building as shown on the plans accompanying the application for the operation of a car wash, provided that the proposed construction conforms in all respects to the terms of the application and of the Special Permit; and also complies with the conditions set forth below: 1. that the applicant provide sufficient drainage to keep the water off the surrounding properties; 2. that whenever the applicant completes the construction of the additions to _ the_building, he resurface the lot and paint the building. and it was further RESOLVED, that the within permision is granted upon the condition that a Building Permit be obtained within a period of three (3) months from the date of adoption of this resolution; that construction be started within a period of six (6) months from the date of the issuance of said Building Permit, and completed within a period of one (1) year from the date of issuance of the Permit. (2) OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion - Preservation of Town Records Supervisor Goldsmith referred to his previous presentation of this matter and noted Mr. Johnston's follow-up. Following some discussion relative to location of- storage facilities, expenditures for same and the microfilming of said records, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, ' seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to investigate further a location to store historic town records and the cost thereof in order to prevent further deterioration of the records now stored in the safe at the Town Clerk's Office. 2. Discussion - Helicopter Ordinance A great deal of discussion followed presentation of a proposed local law relative to helicopters and other aircraft. Both Councilwoman Monsell and Councilman Bloom questioned the wording of the paragraph regarding emergency landings. During the discussion Arthur Fredston cited various dates and times of the operation of Mr. Charlap's helicopter and reference was made to the enforcement of such a law. Pursuant to the Supervisor's query as to whether this Board wished to proceed with the law, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that October 15, 1980 be set as the date for a public hearing so as to allow this Board to consider the adoption of proposed Local Law No. 1-1980 relative to helicopters and other aircraft; and it was further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to publish in The Daily Times, the Notice of said hearing as required by law. 3. Decision - Open Container Law During the discussion of the above noted subject, Councilwoman Monsell noted her desire for this Board to go forward with such a law and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fiumara, the owners of 2445 Boston Post Road advised of a troublesome problem with youths in the area of Dillon Road and Boston Post Road. Following the °discussion, it was unanimously ordered that the Town Attorney draft a suitable law and report back to the Board in order that a date for public hearing be set. 4. Approval - Capital Notes Renewals Pursuant to the Comptroller's clarification, the following resolutions were offered by Councilwoman Monsell who moved their adoption, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, to wit: CAPITAL RENEWAL NOTE RESOLUTION DATED OCTOBER 1, 1980 (3) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A $10,000 CAPITAL NOTE OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTIALLY RENEWING A CAPITAL NOTE HERETOFORE ISSUED TO PAY THE COST OF THE RECONSTRUCT- ION OF CERTAIN STORM DRAINS. WHEREAS, pursuant to .a bond resolution dated October 3, 1979, duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York on said date, and purusant to a captial note certificate of the Supervisor of said Town, dated November 15, 1979, a $20,000 capital note of said Town, numbered 1, dated November 15, 1979 and maturing November 14, 1980, was duly issued to pay the cost of the reconstruction of certain storm drains; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the issuance of a $10,000 capital note of said Town for the purpose of partially renewing such outstanding note; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the purpose of partially renewing the aforesaid capital note, there is hereby authorized to be issued a $10,000 capital note of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, pursuant to the Local Finance Law. Section 2. Such capital note shall be sold at private sale and all further powers in connection with the details and sale thereof are hereby delegated to the Supervisor in accordance with the Local Finance Law. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the specific object or purpose to be financed, in part, by the issuance of the aforesaid capital note, is forty years, pursuant to subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such note as the same respectively become due and payable. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Leo Goldsmith, Jr. VOTING Aye Lee H. Bloom VOTING Aye Charlotte P. Monsell VOTING Aye Thomas R. Amlicke VOTING Aye Steward J. McMillan VOTING Absent The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. (4) CAPITAL RENEWAL NOTE RESOLUTION DATED OCTOBER 1, 1980 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN $11,750. CAPITAL NOTE OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTIALLY RENEW- ING A CAPITAL NOTE HERETOFORE ISSUED TO PAY THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF A DUMP TRUCK. WHEREAS, pursuant to a bond resolution dated September 5, 1979, duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, on said date, and pursuant to a capital note certificate of the Super- visor of said Town, dated November 21, 1979, a $23,500 capital note of said Town, numbered 1, dated November 21, 1979 and maturing November 19, 1980, was duly issued to pay the cost of the purchase of a dump truck; and . WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the issuance of an $11,750 capital note of said Town for the purpose of partially renewing such outstanding note; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the purpose of partially renewing the aforesaid capital note, there is hereby authorized to be issued an $11,750 capital note of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, pursuant to the Local Finance Law. Section 2. Such capital note shall be sold at private sale and all further powers in connection with the details and sale thereof are hereby delegated to the Supervisor in accordance with the Local Finance Law. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the specific object or purpose to be financed, in part, by the issuance of the aforesaid capital note, is five years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such note as the same respectively become due and payable. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Leo Goldsmith, Jr. VOTING Aye Lee H. Bloom VOTING Aye Charlotte P. Monsell VOTING Aye Thomas R. Amlicke VOTING Aye Stewart J. McMillan VOTING Absent The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. (5) NEW BUSINESS 1. Adoption of Budget Calendar Pursuant to presentation of the Budget Calendar for 1981, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby adopts the Ill following Budget Calendar for the 1981 Budget: 10/15 Public Hearing - Proposed Uses of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds 10/30 File Tentative Budget with Town Clerk 11/5 Clerk submits Tentative Budget to Town Board 11/19 Set Date for Public Hearing 12/3 Public Hearing on Preliminary Budget and F.R.S. 12/17 Adoption of Budget and it was further RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held by this Board at its next regular meeting of Wed- nesday, October 15, 1980 in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering the proposed uses of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds during the budget year 1981; and it was further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, the Notice of said hearing as required by law. 2. Salary Authorizations: a) Recreation Upon presentation of the Superintendent of Recreation's memoranda, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, this this Board authorizes payment to the following at the rates and effective dates as listed below: Brad Reilly, Rec. Attendant, Hommocks Tennis Courts, $2.50 per hour, effective 9/13/80 Nick Paine, Rec. Attendant, Memorial Park Tennis Courts, $2.50 per hour, effective 9/5/80, replacing George Lee Douglas Treasurer, Rec. Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $2.25 per hour, effective 9/15/80 Phillip Johansen, Rec. Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $2.25.,per hour, effective 9/12/80 b) Intermediate Account Clerk & Stenographer Pursuant to the memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Clerk, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it (6) was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the payment of an annual salary of $12,040.00 to Clara Tracy, Deputy Town Clerk, who has success- fully passed the Civil Service examination title of Intermediate Account Clerk and Stenographer, effective October 2, 1980 and who will continue to act as Deputy Town Clerk without additional compensation. c) Not on Agenda - School Crossing Guard Police Chief Barasch's memorandum was presented and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Charles Studwell, 412 Munro Avenue, Mamaroneck Village be engaged as a substitute School Guard at the rate of $20.00 per day and will be called. upon to work in the absence of any regular school guard. 3. Authorization to Advertise for Bids: a) Fuel Oil Upon presentation of the Comptroller's memorandum, on motion by Council- woman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes publication in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of a Notice of Invitation to Bid for Fuel Oil. b) Uniform Rental Pursuant to the Comptroller's memorandum, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes publication in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of a Notice of Invitation to Bid for Uniform Rental. 4. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Sanitary Sewer & Storm Drain Improvements Town Engineer Charles Elfreich advised the Board that he was withdraw- ing his memorandum on advice of the Town-Attorney until a more form- alized petition is received from the residents of Old White Plains Road and a date is set for a public hearing relative to sewer district improvements. 5. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Highway Equipment A lengthy discussion followed the presentation of the Engineer's memorandum with clarifications being made by the Comptroller, the (7) Engineer and the Acting Highway Superintendent, and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the publication in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of a Notice of Invitation to Bid for a bucket loader and accessory equipment. 6. Authorization - Supervisor to Sign Police and Fire Contracts Supervisor Goldsmith stated that he has completed negotiations with the Town Police Benevolent Association and the Town Professional Firefighters Association and noted that the Firemen's Contract is finalized for two years with increases of 7% for 1980 and 8% for 1981. He further noted that the Policemen's Contract remains essentially the same except for salaries and a reopener clause in the second year on all items except salaries which will increase 8% for both 1980 and 1981. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the two-year contracts with the Town of Mamaroneck Police Benevolent Association and the Town of Mamaroneck Professional Firefighters Association. Not on Agenda Several residents of Murdock Woods addressed the Board requesting that more frequent police patrols and/or a call box be instituted in their area noting the recent increase of robberies. Some discussion followed and the Supervisor stated this matter should be taken up with the Police Department and referred them to Chief Barasch. Not on Agenda A great deal of discussion followed Councilman Amlicke's presentation of Assessor George Derderian' memorandum relative to his attendance at an annual New York State Assessor's Association meeting in Monticello and the reimbursement of the expenses thereof. Councilwoman Monsell noted for the record that in the future such a request should include, before approval is given, an estimated cost, specific details, justif- ication for attendance, a brochure if available and an explanation of the benefit to the Community and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authroizes Assessor George Derderian's attendance at the Annual Meeting of the New York State Assessor's Association in Monticello at a cost not to ex- ceed $200.00 COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter, Convention II N.Y. The Letter of thanks addressed to the Board by Debra J. Pritzker, President of Convention II N.Y. was presented and ordered received and filed. (8) THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Report of the Town Clerk's Office for the month of August 1980 and the Second Quarterly Auditor's Report of the General Fund of the Westchester Joint Water Works (ending June 30, 1980) were presented by the Town Clerk. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Proclamation - Youth Month The Supervisor presented the aforementioned proclamation and on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, the Super- visor was authorized to issue the proclamation annexed hereto. 2. Announcement - Preservation Program Supervisor Goldsmith announced that a meeting regarding the Preservation Program (Residential and Commercial Rehabilitation) by the Urban County Community Development Program will be held on Thursday, October 9, 1980 at 8:00 P.M. in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse. Not on Agenda David Pravda of 22 Salem Drive addressed the Board and inquired of the status of calbe television for this area and clarifications were made by Councilman Bloom and Supervisor Goldsmith. Not on Agenda Councilwoman Monsell noted that numerous meetings have been held by the Budget Committee who now wish to meet with the Town Board. It was unan- imously agreed that a meeting be held on Tuesday, October 7th in the Supervisor's Office. Not on Agenda On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby designated the week of October 19th - 25th as U.N. Week and October 24th as U.N. Day (35th Anniversary of the United Nations) and orders the U.N. flags be flown to mark the observance. Not on Agenda Councilman Amlicke reviewed Larchmont Village Engineer Fred Kellogg's request presented at this Board's eeting of May 21, 1980 and reported that he has investigated and found no pollution problem for the East Creek and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously (9) PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, We, who serve, are merely a conduit from our history to our future, and WHEREAS, the future of our community rests with our youth and WHEREAS, We look forward to passing such future into the capable hands of our youth, NOW, THEREFORE, I, Leo Goldsmith, Jr. , Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, do hereby proclaim the month of November as YOUTH MONTH in the Town of Mamaroneck. RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the connection by the Village of Larchmont of a drain from the American Legion Parking lot to the Town's East Creek drain subject to the con- ditions recommended by the town Engineer and agreed to by the Village of Larchmont. Not on Agenda Following Councilman Amlicke's query, Comptroller Carmine DeLuca in- formed the Board that he and Arthur Gasparini agreed after thorough investigation that Leahy Consultants provide an excellent service and on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to sign an agreement with Leahy Con- sultants for an audit of the Town's insurance policies in accordance with his memorandum to the Board of August 19, 1980. THE COUNCILMEN Mr. McMillan 1. Appointment to N.G.C. Board of Directors Due to Councilman McMillan's absence, the above captioned matter will be held over to the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:42 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 authorization of pay- ment, and 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: AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. $ 5,196.25 American Insurance Association 80.00 Brewer Hardware 25.72 Con Edison 2.00 (10) Con Edison 3.00 Con Edison 23.30 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 256.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 5,127.92 Exterminating Services Corp. 12.87 Exxon Company USA 382.40 Larchmont Auto Parts Dist. , Inc. 95.21 Larchmont Hardware 7. 79 New York Telephone Co. 25.69 New York Telephone Co. 596.48 Portronix Communications, Inc. 861.00 Portroniz Communications, Inc. 26.25 Robert's Department Store 870.35 Town of Mamaroneck Highway Fund I g y nd ( tem III) 413.95 Paul Wade 85.00 $14,091.18 Commissioner Bloom reiterated his previous request for specific infor- mation on the overall record of expenditures for repairs of fire equipment. 2. Other Business Commissioner Bloom announced that the Town of Mamaroneck Volunteer Firemen will hold their annual inspection at the Weaver Street Firehouse on Friday, October 3rd at 6:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:48 P.M. Town Clerk (11)