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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981_02_18 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1981 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. Present were the following: Supervisor Leo Goldsmith, Jr. Councilman Lee H. Bloom Councilwoman Charlotte P. Monsell Councilmen Stewart J. McMillan and Thomas R. Amlicke were not in attendance at this meeting. Also present were the following: Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk James J. Johnston„ Town Attorney Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller Charles R. Elfreich, Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of January 21, 1981 were presented and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, unanimously approved as submitted. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 4, 1981 were presented but consideration was deferred to the next meeting because a quorum of those in attendance at said meeting was necessary for approval. OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion - Beverage Container Deposit Legislation Councilwoman Monsell suggested that since Mr. Amlicke was not in attendance, the above-captioned discussion should be deferred to the next meeting. William Crist addressed the Board expressing his feeling that the matter was not one to be acted upon by this Board. Both Supervisor Goldsmith and Councilman Bloom advised Mr. Crist that since the matter relates to litter and affects the people within this Board's jurisdiction, it is within our purview to engage in legitimate discussion and within our realm to pass on to those responsible for enacting legislation, our opinions on such matters. 2. Discussion - Request for Support-The Fenimore Players, Inc. The Supervisor noted that he had discussed the above matter with Mr. Kronenberger, Recreation Superintendent, who advised him that it was not a matter for his Commission to handle. John E. Pyron of 219 Rockingstone Avenue, Town, a member of the Fenimore Players, -1- informed the Board that his group's prime needs are storage and rehearsal space and/or help in locating same. Some discussion followed in which a few suggestions were offered and the Supervisor noted that the Town could help as a catalyst. NEW BUSINESS 1. Salary Authorizations: a) Recreation • b) Community Beautification Pursuant to presentation of Mr. Kronenberger's memorandum and that of P.T. Leddy, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Marie Vazquez, Recreation Assistant for Ice Skating Instructions at the Hommocks Ice Rink be compensated at the rate of $2.50 per hour, effective February 1, 1981; and it was further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Robin A. Keck, Intermediate Typist, part-time, be compensated at the rate of $3.00 per hour, for approximately 15 hours per week, effective January 28, 1981, replacing Esther Holton. NOT ON AGENDA Some discussion followed the Supervisor's statements concerning attempts to find new space for the Town offices. Mr. Goldsmith noted that the search has been limited since the Board is looking toward consolidating the administrative offices with the Town Court and the Police Department; and with that thought in mind he proposed a resolution which has been drafted by the Town Attorney, which if passed, is to be forwarded to our State representatives for introduction into the State Legislature. Mr. Goldsmith emphasized this should not be taken as an indication that any site has been selected, but merely to enlarge the area in which the search can be made. He gave a history of the discussions that had taken place with various departments in Albany in order to dispel the confusion concerning the possibility of having the Court and particularly the Police Headquarters within a Village, even that portion of a village within a town. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck respectfully requests that its representatives in the State Legis- lature introduce legislation so as to permit the Town offices, the Town Police Department and the Justice Court of the Town of Mamaroneck to be located in those portions of the Villages of Mamaroneck and Larchmont which lie within the boundaries of the Town of Mamaroneck; -2- and it was further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be, and he hereby is authorized to forward said resolution to Senator Joseph Pisani and Assemblyman John Perone. III2. Request - Summer Theatre Deficit, 1980 The Comptroller's letter relative to the above-captioned was III presented and following a brief discussion in which it was noted that fewer students participated and fewer persons attended the show, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the allocation of $569.43 (1/3 of the $1,708.30 deficit) to the Larchmont- Mamaroneck Summer Musical Theatre to help pay the deficit incurred during the Summer of 1980. 3. Request - Bank Signatures - Town of Mamaroneck Public Housing Agency Pursuant to presentation of Mrs. Samuel's memorandum, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes ill interfund transfer of monies for the Town of Mamaroneck Public Housing Agency checking and savings accounts, or any other banking business, with Sound Federal Savings and Loan Association of Mamaroneck when signed by the signature or facsimile signature of either Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller or Elaine N. Samuels, Administrator, Town of Mamaroneck Public Housing Agency. 4. Authorization -Town Police Detectives Attendance at Fire/Arson Investigation Courses Supervisor Goldsmith presented the Police Chief's memorandum and on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board herby authorizes that expenses in the amount of $310.00 be • paid for Detective Michael Nardelli's and Detective Sgt. Robert Fuller's attendance at Fire/Arson Investigation III Courses at the Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls, New York from May 11 to May 22, 1981. -3- 1 5. Assessor's Request - Correction of Assessment Roll Upon presentation of the Assessor's request, the Board requested further details and verification of the error and the matter was deferred to a subsequent meeting pending receipt of the request information from the Assessor. III 6. Assessor's Request q st - Authorization to Settle Certiorari The Supervisor asked the Town Attorney to explain the details of the Assessor's memorandum and Mr. Johnston noted that the Theatre has • been losing money for several years and that he as the Town Attorney concurs with Mr. Derderian. Thereupon. on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in the matter of the reduction in assessment from $47,800. to $44.800. for United Artists Theater in Larchmont (Block 602 Parcel 392) , this Board hereby approves the settle- ment suggested by the Assessor for the years 1969 through 1973; and it was further RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be, and he hereby is, authorized to take the necessary steps to arrange for the settlement. III 7. Request for Use of Voting Machines - Mamaroneck Board of Education The Town Clerk presented the request of the School Board District Clerk and on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants the request of the Mamaroneck Board of Education District Clerk for the use of four (4) voting machines to be used for a special school district vote on Wednesday, March 25, 1981. COMMUNICATIONS Letter, Michael S. Buchsbaum re Commendation-Detective Girardi Supervisor Goldsmith deferred any discussion of the above-captioned III letter because he wished to contact the writer and obtain further details and noted that he will offer an explanation at a subsequent meeting. III THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented the Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of January 1981. -4- I THE SUPERVISOR Proclamation - Designation of March as Red Cross Month The Supervisor presented the aforementioned proclamation and on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, who was delighted to second as the former Chairman of the Larchmont Chapter, the Supervisor was unanimously authorized to issue the proclamation annexed hereto. REPORTS - Councilman and Councilwoman Councilman Bloom presented a letter written by a 78 year old resident who wished help in getting senior citizen rates established with Leon's Taxi. It was unanimously agreed that a copy of Mr. Bunora's letter be forwarded to the taxi company and the Village of Larchmont. Councilwoman Monsell announced that the Conservation Advisory Commission will be sponsoring a Water Conservation Seminar on Thursday, February 26th at the Weaver Street Firehouse at 8:00 p.m. NOT ON AGENDA Comptroller Carmine DeLuca advised the Board of the current situation relative to the lease for the Senior Citizen Center and noted the landlord's request for an increase in the monthly rent. On motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the exercising of the option to extend the lease on the Addison Street Senior Citizen Center on a month-to-month basis for $1100. per month with a 60 day cancellation notice, subject to the adoption of a similar resolution by the Village of Larchmont. NOT ON AGENDA John Kane inquired of the Board's intention relative to the old fire engine sitting in the parking lot since the acquisition of the new engine. The Comptroller advised Mr. Kane that the engine has been advertised for sale. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. -5- 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 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: Albertson Communications, Inc. $ 129.65 B & C Smith, Inc. 38.60 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 12.00 Exterminating Services Corp. 12.87 Con Edison 29.92 Town of Mamaroneck Hwy Fund 59.33 Con Edison 3.00 Con Edison 2.00 Anthony N. Librandi 31.45 AAA Emergency Supply Co. ,Inc. 310.32 Westchester Joint Water Works 7,925.00 New York Telephone Co. 26.56 New York Telephone Co. 571.91 Portronix Communications, Inc. 11.25 Portronix Communications, Inc. 916.50 $10,080.36 2. Other Business Mrs. Shultz inquired about the status of the beepers and Commissioner Bloom was pleased to inform her that good reports have been received about them and that the horn is being used less and less. NOT ON AGENDA Supervisor Goldsmith stated that it was his intention to bring up the matter of the contract being negotiated with Mr. Feder, but in a call from Mr. Feder's attorney a request was made that this matter be put off until all items are fully agreed upon. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Fire Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:58 p.m. Town Clerk -6-