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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981_03_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 MARCH 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 Stewart J. McMillan Councilwoman Charlotte P. Monsell Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilman Lee H. Bloom was 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 Supervisor Goldsmith acknowledged the presence of Mamaroneck Village Norman Rosenblum. At this time, the Supervisor changed the order of the agenda and took up ITEM #5 under NEW BUSINESS. 5. Request to Install Wood Burning Stove and All Fuel Metal Chimney - 62 Lookout Circle. The above noted request was presented and after the Board was assured that premiminaries had been approved, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby varies the regulations of the Building Code as permitted under Article V Chapter 14 Section 19 so as to permit the installation of a metal wood burning stove and exterior all fuel metal chimney as shown on the plans and in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, in the residence located at 62 Lookout Circle, Town of Mamaroneck. OLD BUSINESS 1. Recommendations - Addendum - Westchester Joint Water Works Following presentation of the communication from the Manager of the Westchester Joint Water Works and specific questions about the pro- jects by Councilman Amlicke, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Westchester Joint Water Works to install 180 lineal feet of 6-inch pipe on Prince Willows Lane from Old White Plains Road at an estimated cost of $18,000, said cost to be paid by the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it further -1- RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Westchester Joint Water Works to relocate Hydrant #2200 on Sherwood Drive at an estimated cost of $4,500. , said cost to be paid by the Town of Mamaroneck; and it is further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Westchester Joint Water Works to proceed with joint projects 81-J.1, 81-J.2, 81-J.3 and 81-J.4 as outlined in the 1981 Addendum to Report on Required Captial Improvements. 2. Application of Milton Berner re Sewer Connection Mr. Milton Berner presented his application to the Board, reviewed the history of the property and along with his building contractor described the proposed dwelling to be built on the property if a sewer connection is available. Town Engineer, Charles Elfreich presented his memorandum relative to the subject and noted that the lot would be unbuildable unless a sewer system could be put in. Some discussion followed relative to cost and the obligation thereof and the possibility of the future installation by the Town of a sewer system. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the request of Milton Berner to install a private sewer in the Town right-of-way on Old White Plains Road from the Town-Village of Mamaroneck boundary north approximately 600 feet along the easterly edge of the right-of-way at a cost to be borne by him; and it is. further RESOLVED, that the above is subject to terms and conditions to be worked out by Milton Berner and Town Attorney, James J. Johnston. 3. Contract re Sale of Property Adjacent to North Chatsworth Avenue (Set Date for Public Hearing) Following the Supervisor's reference to the above captioned matter and his notation that it would be in the best interest to have a pub- lic hearing as soon as possible, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck shall hold a public hearing at 8:15 P.M. on the 1st day of April, 1981 at the Weaver Street Fire House in said Town, to con- sider the private sale of Town-owned lands to Gar- field Housing Corp. These lands are bounded on the north by North Chatsworth Avenue, on the east by Jefferson Street, on the south by Madison Ave- nue, on the west by Garfield Street, and all of Garfield Street from Madison Avenue on the south to North Chatsworth Avenue on the north. This parcel is designated on the tax assessment maps of the Town of Mamaroneck as Parcel 299 Block 133; and it is further -2- RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the Town Law, the Town Clerk shall cause a Notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in The Daily Times, a paper of general circulation in said Town at least once on or before the 21st day of March 1981 NEW BUSINESS 1. Salary Authorizations - Recreation Pursuant to Mr. Kronenberger's memoranda, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Michael Yans, Senior Recreation Leader in the Spring Tennis Porgram be compensated at the rate of $10.00 per hour, effective March 10, 1981; and it is further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that LaRue Best, Recreation Attendant at the Memorial Park Tennis Courts be compensated at the rate of $3.00 per hour, effective March 23, 1981. 2. Recommendation - Appointment to Larchmont Library Board Councilwoman Monsell reviewed the qualifications of former Council- man Demaio and proposed his name for recommendation to the Larchmont Library Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy created by the resigna- tion of Harold Gores, and thereupon on Mrs. Monsell's motion, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby recommends to the Board of Trustees of the Larchmont Library the appointment of Harry B. DeMaio, 10 Sackett Drive, Town as a Trustee of that Board to fill an unexpired term of office ending May 1983. 3. Appointments to Bicycle Safety Committee Councilwoman Monsell requested that the appointments be deferred to a subsequent meeting since those persons under consideration had not yet replied as to their willingness to serve. 4. Authorization to Collect 1981 State, County, Town and Special District Taxes Pursuant to the request of the Receiver of Taxes for authorization to collect the 1981 taxes and publish and post the necessary Notice thereof, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Deputy Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck to collect the 1981 State, County, Town and Special District taxes and the water rents which become a lien on January 1, 1981, -3- and it is further RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 500 of the Westchester County Admin- istrative Code, The Daily Times, the official newspaper published in the Village and the Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby designated as the news- paper in which the Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments shall publish the "Notice of the Collection of State, County, Town and Special District Taxes and water rents"; and it is further RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 550 of the Westchester County Asminis- trative Code, the Town Board does hereby direct the Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments to mail to each taxpayer of the Town of Mamaroneck, whose address is known to said Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, a tax bill for all taxes and water rents, the expense thereof to be a Town charge. 5. Request to Install Wood Burning Stove and All Fuel Metal. Chimney 62 Lookout Circle This matter was taken up earlier in the meeting. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter, Pawel Rafalski re Change of Mailing Address (from New Rochelle to Larchmont) Mr. Pawell Rafalski addressed the Board and advised them of his problem and after some discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to write to the Manager/Post Master in Mt. Vernon on behalf of this Board in support of Mr. Rafalski's request for a change of postal address from New Rochelle to Larchmont. NOT ON AGENDA Supervisor Goldsmith made reference to the Award Ceremony held on March 5th relative to commendations to police officers and cited the expenses thereof. Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, who stated that she hoped this kind of ceremony would continue, seconded III by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board wuthorizes that expenses in the amount of $126.00 incurred for the Awards Ceremony on March 5, 1981 be paid out of Police Department funds. THE TOWN ATTORNEY Mr. Johnston requested that the Board set a date for public hearing on the -4- proposed local law relative to mechanical amusement devices. Council- woman Monsell made a motion that a public hearing be set for April 1st, but her motion was not carried since no one seconded her motion. Some discussion followed in which it was noted that not all members had re- ceived copies of the drafted legislation. The matter was deferred to a subsequent meeting and the Clerk was asked to see that copies are dis- tributed to the Board. NOT ON AGENDA Supervisor Goldsmith presented a letter from George Forbes, Attorney for 2C Caterers, requesting a three month expension of the time within which to comply with the conditions of the special permit granted at the regular meeting of December 17, 1980. After some discussion, on motion by Council- man McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the request of 2C Caterers for a three month ex- tension to June 17, 1981 of the special per- mit granted for a restaurant and catering business on December 17, 1980. THE COUNCILMAN Mr. Amlicke 1. Beautification Day - Glass Bottle Recycling Councilman Amlicke presented Mr. Kellogg's recommendation to encourage glass recycling and noted that it had been adopted by the Village of Larchmont. He referred to the last time this matter was before this Board and stated that the reservations about the payout and possible truck loads have been considered and the recommendations are to limit to Unincorporated Area and Village of Larchmont residents and to further limit to the number of bottles' that can be counted in one day. Follow- ing a brief discussion, on Councilman Amlicke's motion which was seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Unincorporated Area and Village of Larchmont residents be paid lc for each glass bottle turned into the recycling center at the Town Yard on Saturday, April 16, 1981, limited to the number that can be counted in one day, said expense to be borne by the Joint Garbage Commission. Councilwoman Monsell asked Trustee Rosenblum to take up this matter for similar action by his Board for the Mamaroneck Village Recycling Center. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 9:19 P.M. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon adjournment of the Town Board meeting. -5- 1. Claims In the absence of Commissioner Bloom, Commissioner McMillan 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. , Inc. $ 42.50 B & C Smith Inc. 217.42 Exxon Co. , USA 525.35 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 158.62 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 1,413.14 Anthony N. Librandi 22.50 Office Essentials, Inc. 16.80 Deputy Chief Richard Shaw 21.59 Town of Mamaroneck Highway Fund 59.64 $2,477.56 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:18 P.M. Town Clerk -6-