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.
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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: _.---- -
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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