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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980_11_19 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1980 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. Present were the following representing all members of the Board: Supervisor Leo Goldsmith, Jr. Councilman Lee H. Bloom Councilman Stewart J. McMillan Councilwoman Charlotte P. Monsell Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of October 1, 1980 were presented and on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, unan- imously approved as amended. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 1980 were presented and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, unanimously approved as amended. OLD BUSINESS 1. Planning Board Recommendation - Special Permit Application - Restaurant and Catering Business - (Set Date for Public Hearing) The Clerk presented the Planning Board's memorandum recommending approval with certain conditions of the above noted application and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that December 17, 1980 be set as the date for the public hearing on the request for Special Permit so as to allow the use of the Dandry Property at the corner of Harrison Drive and Palmer Avenue for a restaurant and catering service business; 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. 2. Report of Bids - 1981 Police Uniform Requirements The Police Chief's memorandum enumerating the bids received was presented and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, namely Universal Uniform Company, in the amount of $263.80. 3. Set Date for Public Hearing - Proposed Local Law No. 2-1980 Regulating the Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages The Supervisor noted that a date will not be set this evening since final form and wording of the proposed local law is not acceptable as yet to all members of the Board. c -1- 4. Approval of Bond Resolution - Purchase of Bucket Loader Pursuant to the Comptroller's explanation of the need for the bucket loader and the Board's previous approval of the bid thereof, the fol- lowing resolution was offered by Councilman Amlicke who moved its adiption, seconded by Councilman Bloom, to-wit: BOND RESOLUTION DATED NOVEMBER 19, 1980. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $41,100 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF A BUCKET LOADER FOR TOWN HIGHWAY PURPOSES. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The specific object or -purpose to be financed pursuant to this resolution is the pur- chase by the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester - County, New York, of a 1979 TCI bucket loader with accessory equipment for Town highway purposes. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of such specific object or purpose is $41,100, and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of $41,100 serial bonds of said Town hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific ob- ject or purpose is five years, pursuant to subdivision 28 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 to the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same re- spectively become due and payable. An annual appro- priation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property in said Town a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same be- come due and payable. 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: _.---- - -2- 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 sub- stantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adiption 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. IIINEW BUSINESS 1. Comptroller's Request - Authorization to Sell a 1978 Dodge Police Car Following. presentation of the Comptroller's memorandum, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, 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 on the sale of a 1978 Dodge Police Car. 2. Salary Authorizations - Recreation Upon presentation of the Superintendent of Recreation's memorandum, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment to the following persons at the rates and effective dates listed below: Michael Yans, Sr. Rec. Leader, Tennis, $8.00/hour, effective 11/9/80 Michael Chapparelli, Sr. Rec. Leader, Gymnastics, $20/hour effective 11/22/80 Barbara Ditz, Rec. Asst. , Gymnastics, $20/session, effective 11/22/80 Denise Haviland, Rec. Asst. , Gymnastics, $20/session effective 11-122/80 Lamil Watts, Rec. Asst. , Gymnastics, $20/session, effective 11/22/80 -3- 3. Application for Special Permit - Proposed Restaurant and Bar, 1262 Boston Post Road An application for a Special Permit for a Restaurant and Bar at the above mentioned address was submitted to the Board. Said application included the plans and specifications as well as a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Building Inspector, William Paonessa and upon motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Special Permit Application submitted for a proposed Restaurant and Bar to be located at 1262 Boston Post Road is hereby referred to the Planning Board for its study and recommendation and report back to the Town Board. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter, Milton Berner re Extension of Water Main - Old White Plains Road The above noted communication was presented by the Supervisor and fol- lowing some duscussion during which clarifications were made by the Town Engineer, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Council- man Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to advise Mr. Milton Berner that this Board cannot act affirm- atively on his request that the Town share in the cost of a water main extension on Old White Plains Road. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Resolution of Tribute - John Begansky Supervisor Goldsmith noted the impending retirement of John Begansky from the Highway Department and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, the resolution of appreciation, annexed hereto, was unanimously adopted. THE COUNCILMEN Mrs. Monsell 1. Announcement - Grand Opening of Larchmont-Mamaroneck Teen Center Councilwoman Monsell announced that a Grand Opening of the Larchmont- Mamaroneck Teen Center will be held on Sunday, November 23rd at 2:00 PM at the Hommocks School and urged everyone to attend. She further noted that a tour of the new facility will be conducted. Not on Agenda It was noted by Mr. Goldsmith that the contracts relative to cable tele- vision for this area have been completed and reminded everyone of the informational meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 25th in the Audi- torium of the Weaver Street Firehouse. -4- RESOLUTION OF TRIBUTE WHEREAS, John Begansky, a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Highway Department for the past twenty years, is retiring on the 31st day of December of this year. and WHEREAS, his loyalty to our community and its residents has been unfailingly demon- strated all of these years by the untiring performance of his duties always discharged with competence and diligence, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the members of this Council, do hereby unanimously adopt this resolution to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting in tribute to -- III John Begansky and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to him with our sincere appreciation and thanks for his outstanding service and very best wishes for the future. Leo Goldsmith, Jr. Supervisor For the Town Council Dated: November the 19th, 1980 Not on Agenda Mrs. Peggy Kahn inquired about the status of the discussion regarding sidewalks on Weaver Street and TOPICS in regards to straightening out Weaver Street. Councilwoman Monsell clarified the confusion regarding these matters and noted that the Police Commission would be taking this up and reporting back to this Board. Not on Agenda A prepared statement was read by Marie Wolf, President of the Larchmont League of Women Voters expressing their concern about hazards in con- nection with leaves and urged that the Highway Department develop and publicize a schedule of leaf pickup and the Police Department comply with the enforcement of present leaf regulations. Councilman Amlicke noted that the League's point was well taken and the matter would be discussed with the Highway Department. Not on Agenda Margaret Shultz made inquiry about a possible drainage problem at the Hommocks Field and Town Engineer, Charles Elfreich clarified her con- cerns and especially noted that lime and not salt was coming out of the field and further noted that the torrential rains had washed away most of the seeding that had been planted. Not Agenda Councilman Amlicke advised the Board of the need to increase the Town's paper recycling program efforts and recommended that the organization of block captains, as was done in the Village of Mamaroneck, and a publicity campaign be started to encourage more newspaper recycling. Not on Agenda Don Brown, a resident of the Larchmont Acres apartment complex addressed the Board relative to the parking situation in that area of Town and his various communications addressed to the Supervisor and Board which he stated had not been answered by the Supervisor or the Board. He was then informed that his communications had been on two previous town board meeting agendas, which he had been given notification of. He was further advised that the Board had taken up the matter in his ab- sence at the last meeting which was attended by a representative of Mr. Brown's. A great deal of discussion followed during which Mr. Brown denied he had applied for a handicapped parking permit and referred to his asthmatic condition. Supervisor Goldsmith advised Mr. Brown that the traffic commission, zoning board and owners of the Acres have al- ready begun to meet to discuss possible solutions to the parking delemma. Not on Agenda In answer to a query from Mrs. Silverstone regarding Parcel C and the Guadagnolo property, Supervisor Goldsmith answered that the Town does not presently know what the net profit from the sale of the property will be and if the appraisal is not satisfactory to the Town, a sale will not be made. - 5 - ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9 :35 p.m. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immedi- ately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Commissioner Bloom presented the fire claims for authorization of payment, 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. $ 725.09 Albertson Communications 66.40 Con Edison 19.09 Con Edison 2.09 Con Edison 3.14 Exterminating Services 12.87 Exxon Co. U.S.A. 478.00 Hampshire Country Club 3,840. 75 Larchmont Auto Parts 43.35 Lawrence Heat & Power 409. 79 Portronix Communications 292.50 Town of Mamaroneck Highway Fund 37. 76 Westchester Joint Water Works 7,900.00 $13,830.83 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:41 P.M. Town Clerk -6-