Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981_04_15 Town Board Regular Minutes • MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 15TH DAY OF APRIL 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 Councilman Stewart J. McMillan Councilwoman Charlotte P. Monsell Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 1981 were presented and on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman McMillan, unanimously approved as submitted. Councilman Bloom abstained from voting since he was not in attendance at this meeting. OLD BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Report by the Town Manager Study Committee Lauren M. Miralia, Chairman of the above-captioned committee presented each Board member with a copy of the report and gave an oral synopsis of the report. Mr. Miralia emphasized that his committee was unanimous in its decision to recommend to the Board that a professional administrator be sought at the earliest opportunity and that a selection committee be appointed to interview, screen and recommend qualified persons for the position. He further stated that this position is expected to be a Town-wide charge and, although they recommend it be a charge only to the Unincorporated Area, the committee could find no way to make this possible since the Administrator S would not have any powers of the Town Board transferred to him, thus the suggestion that the decision not go to a referendum of the elect- orate. Mr. Miralia went on to say that the group was conscious of the current spending opposition and this was a complicated and difficult report to make orally, and for determination of meaning one should refer to the written report. Recommendation was that the administrator serve the Supervisor; and this be tried for a period of two (2) years and be reviewed annually; and that the salary be between $22,000. and $35,000. , depending on qualifications. At the conclusion of Mr. Miralia's presentation, and after some questions, the Supervisor thanked him and the other members of the Committee for their diligent work and advised that the Board would study the report. -1- • 2. Petition - Old White Plains Road Residents-Extension of Sewer Districts The Town Engineer, Charles Elfreich, presented his memorandum along with the petition of the residents of Old White Plains Road and recommended that the Board authorize the extension of the sanitary sewers and set a date for public hearing. Following some discussion and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Engineer, the Town Attorney, and the Comptroller . to investigate and study the matter of the extension of the sewer district as petitioned by certain residents of Old White Plains Road as to its feasibility and report back to this Board. 3. Assemblyman Perone's Request - Resolution re Location of Town Offices Supervisor Goldsmith referred to the communication from Assemblyman Perone in furtherance to previous action taken by this Board in which the Supervisor was authorized to communicate with Senator Pisani and Assemblyman Perone relative to the question of the location of Town offices, and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom and seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized to forward letters to Assemblyman James W. McCabe, Chairman of the Local Governments Committee in the Assembly and also to Assembly Speaker Stanley Fink, requesting legislation allowing a town to have its court and police department inside a village within that town. NEW BUSINESS 1. Salary Authorizations: a) Community Beautification Pursuant to presentation to Mr. Leddy's memorandum, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Elizabeth M. Imperato, Intermediate Typist, part-time, be compensated at the rate of $4.00 per hour, effective April 2, 1981, replacing Robin Keck and working approximately 10 hours per week. b) Recreation Some discussion followed the presentation of Mr. Kronenberger's memorandum relative to the effective date of compensation for Kim Reale, and on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously -2- RESOLVED, that subject to the determination by the Recreation Superintendent that Kim Reale had worked prior to the closing of the Ice Rink, this Board hereby authorizes that Kim Reale, Figure Skating Instructor, Hommocks Ice Rink be compensated at the rate of $10.00 per hour, effective January 1, 1981; and it was further • RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Richard Mullen and Peter Seroka, Recreation Assistants in the Lacrosse Program be compensated at the rate of $5.00 per hour effective March 30, 1981. 2. Request - Board of Education-Use of Voting Machines Pursuant to presentation of the request of the School Board District Clerk, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants the request of the Board of Education District Clerk for the use of fifteen (15) voting machines to be used in the Annual School District Election and Budget Vote of May 20, 1981. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Clerk presented the 1980 Annual Report of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department and the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Resolution adopted by the Town Board at its meeting of April 1, 1981 relative to the approval of the contract for the sale of the property adjacent to North Chatsworth Avenue which is subject to a permissive referendum. THE COUNCILMEN Mr. Bloom • Apportionment Councilman Bloom submitted to the Board a report with respect to an apportionment, as annexed hereto, and on his motion, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Assessor's Office in the form annexed hereto, be and it hereby is, in all respects approved relative to the property located at 68 Cooper Lane in the Unincorporated Area. -3- 68 Cooper Lane Larchmont REPORT OF TAX DEPARTMENT Apportionment _in accordance with Paragraph "Fifth", Section 557 of the Westchester County . Administrative Code (Chapter 852 of the..Laws of 1948 as amended) requested on property carried on the Assessment Roll of 1980-1981 taxes of 1981 REASON: Survey Map 9/23/80 DEPARTMENTAL.RECOM ENDATION: That the property carried on the Assessment Roll of 1980-1981 taxes of 1981 ( School Taxes) AS FOLLOWS: • BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND IMPROVE. TOTAL 217 455 Muriel C. Ross $11,700. $12,100. $23,800. BE APPORTIONED AS FOLLOWS: • BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND IMPROVE. TOTAL 217 455.1 Muriel C. Ross $7,500 $12,100. $19,600. 217 455.2 Muriel C. Ross $4,200 $4,200. S 'SOR ACTION OF THE TOWN BOARD: Dated: At a meeting of the Town Board held the foregoing petition was 1111 (Granted or Rejected) CERTIFIED FROM THE MINUTES TOWN CLERK -4- Mr. McMillan Presentation of the CATV Sharing Agreement Councilman McMillan reviewed the events relative to obtaining cable television in this tri-municipal area and enumerated the provisions in the agreement among the three municipalities. He noted that the agreement has already been signed by the Village of Larchmont, but not by the Village of Mamaroneck. A great deal of discussion followed his presentation of the agreement and following some comments by the Supervisor and Councilman McMillan's recommendation that this Board approve the agreement, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the tri-municipal cable television sharing agreement, subject to technical and language changes to be finalized by George Forbes and approved by the Town Attorney, James J. Johnston, said wording not to change any of the original meaning of the agreement. NOT ON AGENDA Communication from Roger Sirlin re Proposed Local Law - Mechanical Amusement Devices Supervisor Goldsmith presented the communication received from Roger Sirlin in answer to the request made at the last meeting of this Board. The Supervisor queried the Board as to their desire to adopt such a law and asked for the purpose to be served by passing the law. Councilwoman Monsell expressed her desire to get a law passed and noted that she would be willing to work with the Town Attorney on the wording, since she feels that some control and regulations should be imposed through a law. Councilman McMillan expressed his feelings of uncertainty about legislating in that area and noted it would be hard to do without limiting hours of operation, numbers of people congregating, noise, etc. No further action was taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:26 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 payment and on his motion, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously -5- 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. $ 196.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. 95.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. 10.50 B & C Smith, Inc. 68.08 Con Edison 2.00 Con Edison 3.00 Con Edison 24.77 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 224.14 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 140.75 Exterminating Services Corp. 12.87 N. LaRussell 50.95 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 1,460.23 Portronix Communications, Inc. 3.75 Portronix Communications, Inc. 916.50 New Rochelle Water Company 90.78 Town of Mamaroneck Highway Fund 46.01 $3,345.33 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:28 p.m. Town Clerk -6-