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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980_11_25 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 25TH 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: III Supervisor Leo Goldsmith, Jr. Councilman Lee H. Bloom Councilman Stewart J. McMillan: Councilwoman Charlotte P. Monsell • Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor at 9:30 P.M. and he noted that this meeting was being held pursuant to notice and stated that the purpose was to give consideration to the entering into of a contract between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, on the one hand, and UA-Columbia ..Cablevision of Westchester, Inc. , on the other hand. Reference was made to the public informational meeting which had taken place immediately prior to the within meeting and on motion by Council- man McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck in cooperation with and subject to the approval of the Village of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont hereby authorizes Supervisor Leo Goldsmith, Jr. to execute the franchise agreement with United Artists Columbis Cable- vision of Westchester, Inc. subject to re- vision of language. Thereafter, with the business having been taken care of, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:40 P.M. III Town Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER 1980 IN THE AUDITORIUM 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 At this time the Supervisor changed the order of the agenda and took up NEW BUSINESS. 1. Salary Authorizations: a) Recreation Upon presentation of the Superintendent of Recreation's memoranda, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment to the following persons at the rates and effective dates as listed below: Matthew DiRuzza, E.M.T. , Hommocks Ice Rink, $3.00/hour, effective 11/11/80, replacing Daniel Purcell Michael Carr, Rec. Attendant, Hommocks Ice Rink, $2.50/hour effective 11/11/80, replacing Paul Blossy Caroline Schombert, Rec. Attendant, Hommocks Ice Rink,. $2.50/hour, effective 11/16/80, replacing Margaret O'Neill Donna M. LaMagna, Rec. Assistant, Men's Basketball & Women's Physical Fitness, $3.00/hour, effective 11/24/80 substituting for Dawn Perri. b) Highway Department Pursuant to the Acting Highway Superintendent's memorandum, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that John W. Phillipson be engaged as a laborer in the Highway Department at an annual salary of $12,500. , effective December 4, 1980. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented the Report of the Town Clerk's Office for the month of November 1980 and the Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of November 1980. -1- PUBLIC HEARING: 1981 Preliminary Budget and Proposed Uses of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds On motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded. by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is delcared open. The Town Clerk presented the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing as required by law. Assemblyman Perone spoke relative to state revenue sharing and noted the Governor's non-consistency in allocations since the Town will probably be getting the same allocation as last year. Since no one else wished to be heard regarding the spending of federal revenue sharing funds, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the portion of the hearing relative to federal revenue sharing funds be and it hereby is declared closed. On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, with the members in attendance voting aye: WHEREAS, this Town Board has met on this date at the time and place specified in the Notice of Public Hearing on the Proposed Uses of Fed- eral Revenue Sharing Funds and has heard all persons desisting to be heard thereon; NOT, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby approve the Preliminary Schedule of Spending of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of $170,000. for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of January 1981. The itemized statement of expenitures is hereto attached and made a part of this resolution. At this time Mr. Arthur Gasparini of the Citizens Budget Committee addressed the Board on behalf of that group and read a prepared state- ment which has been made a part of the record of this meeting. Carol Seltzer addressed the Board on behalf of the Larchmont League of Women Voters and read a prepared statement which was also made a part of the record of this meeting. Ralph Fisher of the Property Owners Association questioned the Board about earned interes t on school tax collections and clarifications were made by the Comptroller, the Supervisor and Councilman Bloom. Mr. Fisher further suggested that a item be included in the budget relative to the expenses incurred in collecting taxes which sparked a discussion about the matter. Caroline Silverstone inquired about the Library Board's budget. -2- Councilman Bloom, following a reference to the matter, clarified the use of monies solicited by the Police Fire, VAC and the Life Center. Some discussion also took place relative to purchasing and turning over cars. The Comptroller explained the new policy to take effect January 1st by Departments to avoid overexpenditures of budget items. The Supervisor explained the Board's reason for the addition of a person in the Assessor's Office. Councilwoman Monsell expressed her thanks to Arthur Gasparini and the Budget Committee and was joined in that sentiment by the rest of the Board. On motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is closed; and it was further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby defers action on the budget until the next meeting so as to give time for further study and consideration to the 1981 Budget. Not on Agenda Supervisor Goldsmith made reference to the tragedy in Italy relative to the recent earthquake and urged all to help in whatever way they can. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:37 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 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: Albertson Communications, Inc. $ 899.20 B & C Smith, Inc. 35.36 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works Inc. 429.09 - " 753.90 E. Lasus 86.00 Portronix Communications, Inc. 285. 75 $ 2,489.30 -3- 2. Reports There were no reports to come before the Commission. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Fire Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Town Clerk -4-