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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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;
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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