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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981_04_01 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 1ST DAY OF APRIL 1981 IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:1t P.M. III 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 Also present were the following: Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk James J. Johnston, Town Attorney Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller Charles R. Elfreich, Town Engineer P. T. Leddy, Conservation Director Joseph V. Santoro, Acting Highway Superintendent PUBLIC HEARING: Contract re Sale of Property Adjacent to North Chatsworth Avenue III On motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Clerk then presented the Affidavits of Publication and Posting • of the Notice of Hearing for the record. George Forbes, Attorney for the proposed purchaser, spoke in favor, referring to the proposed purchase price of $850,000. , his client's plans for the land and emphasized the future benefit to the Town through taxes. Supervisor Goldsmith reviewed the history of the property including the Town's acquisition from the County, the Town's negotiations with the County relative to the reverter clause, the Town's desire to get the property back on the tax rolls, the decision relative to a pro- posed purchase price and the appraised value of the property and how that figure was determined. The following persons addressed the Board in the lengthy discussion that followed: Ed Gasthalter, Lafayette Road Henry Korngold, 6 Lafayette Road Caroline Silverstone, representing the Larchmont League of Women Voters Arthur Gasparini, representing the Property Owners Association Leo Wilson, Lafayette Road . David Tulchin, Lafayette Road Joel Rothenberg, Normandy Road Margaret Schultz, representing the Larchmont League of Women Voters -1- Richard Murphy, Larchmont Village Al Carmella, 1 Washington Square Ted Brown, 5 Lafayette Road Robert Dallon, Huguenot Drive Mayor Martin Quigley, Village of Larchmont Marie Wolf, President of the Larchmont League of Women Voters The following topics were discussed during this public hearing: 1. the proposed plans for luxury high rise apartments and its impact on the environment and the school system; 2. the fact that the tentative plans are not a part of the agreement to be reached by the Town and the proposed purchaser, since, as outlined by the Town Attorney, the purchaser will have to obtain certain approvals before proceeding with his plans; 3. clarification of the concern about the ownership of Parcel C; 4. the affect of the proposed plans on the already serious flooding problem in that area; 5. clarification about the appraisals that were made on the property; and 6. concern about the already congested traffic situation in Larchmont Village, and the possible impact on their parks and recreation facilities. Several times during the discussion when the subject of specifics rel- ative to the proposed plans for the land was referred to, Supervisor Goldsmith emphasized that was not a part of tonight's hearing since those plans were not a consition of the sale. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. At this time, Councilman Bloom reviewed the legend of the Guadagnola property, the problems involved in the development of that land and re- iterated the Town Board's desire for the best use that can be made of that property and the property adjacent and the subject of tonight's hearing. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Council- woman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck enter into a contract with Garfield Housing Corp. for the sale of its lands lying and situated between North Chatsworth Avenue on the North, Jefferson Street on the East, Madison Avenue on the South and Garfield Street on the West. The sale is to include all of the Town's right, title and interest in and to Garfield Street from Madison Avenue on the South to North Chatsworth Avenue on the North. These lands are designated as Block 133, Parcel 299 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town. The purchase price is $850,000. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of March 4, 1981 were presented and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, unanimously approved as submitted. -2- OLD BUSINESS 1. Appointments or Reappointments a) Board of Ethics On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following persons are hereby reappointed members of the Board of Ethics, to serve for a term of office of one year, effective immediately and terminating on December 31, 1981: Thomas E. White Richard J. Creedy Mrs. Pierce McCreary Martin J. Waters, Jr. and it was further RESOLVED, that Joseph V. Santoro be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve for a term of office of one year, effective immediately and terminating on December 31, 1981; and it was further RESOLVED, that Thomas E. White be and he hereby is appointed Chairman of the Board of Ethics for the year 1981. b) Commission of Human Rights Pursuant to the recommendation'for the reappointments, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Martin Weinraub, 12, Dimitri Place, Dennis J. Kenny, 83 Lookout Circle and Mrs. Barbara King, 24 Lafayette Road, all Town, be and they hereby are reappointed members of the Commission of Human Rights of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve until the termination of their terms on May 19, 1983; and it was further RESOLVED, that Stephen K. Carr, 9 Myrtle Boulevard, Peter Fousek, 21 York Road and Mrs. Felicia Gossman, 7 Daymont Terrace, all Town, be and they hereby are reappointed members of the Commission of Human Rights of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve until the termina- tion of their terms on May 19, 1984. and it was further RESOLVED, that each of the reappointed persons be notified accordingly. Not on Agenda c) Bicycle Safety Committee In accordance with Councilwoman Monsell's recommendations and on her motion which was seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mrs. Mary Raegner, 7 Birch Road and Mrs. Katherine Denenberg, 20 Valley Road, -3- both Town, be and they hereby are appointed to serve on the Town-wide Bicycle Safety Committee, to represent the Unincorporated Area and to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. Not on Agenda - Property Owners Association's Recommendation III re Purchase of Annex Building Richard Murphy, Vice-President of the Larchmont Mamaroneck Property Owners Association presented a prepared statement recommending that the Town purchase the building from the School District in which the Town Offices are now located. Supervisor Goldsmith noted that an appraisal is pres- ently being conducted diligently to see if it is feasible for the Town to make such a purchase, and he also gave a detailed explanation of his previous and ongoing discussions and communications relative to whether or not the Police Department and Justice Court can be house in that same building. Not on Agenda - Conditions at former Tale of Whale Restaurant Mr. Murphy also referred to the unsightly condition at the restaurant named above and the Supervisor answered that situation has already been referred to the Building Inspector and Joint Garbage Commission for a solution. 2. Refund - Taxes re Larchmont Reservoir III The Comptroller presented his memorandum to the Board and some discussion ensued as to the amount to be reimbursed and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that there be credited to the Village of Larchmont the amount shown as due from the Village of Larchmont as taxes applicable solely to the Town, for Town taxes on that portion of the reservoir property not used for residential purposes. I NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization - Foreclosure Proceedings The Comptroller's memorandum was presented and a great deal of discussion followed and thereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Coun- cilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to institute foreclosure proceedings within the next 30 days as he deems appropriate in connection with the properties upon which taxes III are delinquent as set forth on the listing sub- mitted to this meeting. 2. Engineer's Request - Authorization to Solicit Proposals for Test Borings ----- Town Engineer Charles Elfreich presented his memorandum and clarified what wii be accomplished by the test borings and in accordance with -4- his request, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Engineer to solocit proposals for test borings for the subsurface exploration of sanitary sewers on Fifth Avenue and for flood control of the Sheldrake River and report back to the Board. 3. Authorization - Tax Lien Sale In accordance with the Comptroller's request, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that a Tax Lien Sale be held on Friday, May 22, 1981 at 10:00 A.M. for the 1980 Town and County Taxes and the 1980-81 School Taxes. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented the Report of the Town Clerk's Office for the month of March 1981 and the Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of March 1981. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Report re Amend Town Law —Location of Town Police and Justice Court This item was covered earlier in the meeting when Mr. Murphy presented the recommendation of the Property Owners Association. NOT ON AGENDA THE TOWN ATTORNEY re Draft of Proposed Local Law #2-1981 - Mechanical Amusement Devices Mr. Johnson asked the Board if they were ready to set a date for public hearing on the above captioned subject and a great deal of discussion followed in which Councilwoman Monsell noted her objection to a pro- vision in the proposed law and Councilman McMillan questioned the need for such a law. Roger Sirlin addressed the Board relative to this mat- ter on behalf of his clients, the owners of Cook's Restaurant and noted the problem with enforcement of a similar law in the Village of Mamaroneck. Supervisor Goldsmith asked Mr. Sirlin, whose clients have mechanical a- musement devices in their establishment, for his imput on this matter and he replied that he would provide the the Board with a memorandum. No further action was taken since it was evident that the Board was not ready to set a date for public hearing. THE COUNCILMAN Mr. Amlicke 1. Joint Gargage Commission Trailers -5- Councilman Amlicke recommended that a review of the overhauling and maintaining of the trailers be undertaken and made reference to their present condition. It was suggested that his recommendation be made to the Garbage Commission so that a survey relative to costs can be conducted. 2. Repairs at Larchmont Reservoir Councilman Amlicke reported that the necessary repairs on the Larchmont Reservoir have been completed and was done in 3-1/2 days with four men from both Larchmont Village and the Town accomplishing the job. 3. Followup to Bob Hohberg's Report on the Premium Marsh Councilman Amlicke referred to the recommendations noted at the end of Mr. Hohberg's report and asked that sources of funding for those recom- mendations be sought. Supervisor Goldsmith replied that he has already communicated with Robert Barrett, Chairman of the C.A.C. and requested him to explore such sources. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:23 P.M. 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 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: B & C Smith, Inc. $ 32.35 Con Edison 28.72 Con Edison 2.00 Con Edison 3.00 Garfield-Wolar 98.88 Garfield-Wolar 83.53 Elgene Chemicals, Inc. 501.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 26.60 - Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 169.42 Exterminating Services Corp. 12.87 General Tire Service 124.01 I & T Plumbing and Heating, Inc. 85.85 New York Telephone Co. 657.38 New York Telephone Co. 31.20 Uniform Rental, Inc. 188.36 Westchester Joint Water Works 39.82 $2,084.99 -6- 2. Authorization - Sale of 1973 LTD II Ford Following presentation of the Comptroller's memorandum and his explan- ation that the car is an old fire chief's car which is slated to be replaced, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission 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 1973 LTD II Ford car. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:26 P.M. Town Clerk -7-