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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981_07_01 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR. MEETINGS OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 1ST DAY OF JULY 1981 IN THE AUDITORIUM 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 Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilman Stewart J. McMillan was not in attendance at this meeting. Also present were the following: Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk Clara Tracy, Deputy Town Clerk Carmine DeLuca, Comptroller Charles Elfreich, Town Engineer George Derderian, Assessor APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting-May 20, 1981 The minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 1981 were presented and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, unanimously approved with corrections. NOT ON AGENDA - Supervisor re Cable T.V. Company Merger Supervisor Goldsmith announced that the merger approved at this Board's May 20th meeting had not taken place and the Board would be receiving a communication from U.A. Colombia requesting approval of another proposed merger. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report of Bids - Engine Testing Equipment The Town Engineer's memorandum enumerating the bids was presented and following some discussion in which the Engineer was requested to verify the conditions of the manufacturer's guarantee, and some suggestions relative to sharing this equipment with the other communities, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, namely Franz Tractor, in the amount of $7,590.00 for gasoline engine and exhaust testing equipment subject to the verification by the Town Engineer that the guarantee is by the manufacturer. -1- 2. Not on Agenda - Report of Engineer-Hommocks Field The Town Clerk presented the Engineer's memorandum and Supervisor Goldsmith noted his disappointment that things have not progressed better relative to the condition of the field and asked that the Engineer stay on top of the situation. Councilman Amlicke expressed an interest in attending any future meetings to be held with Mr. Pound and the Engineer answered that he would be so advised. III 3. Not on Agenda - Report of Town Clerk-Approval of Waiver - Polling Places Accessibility Mrs. Miller presented the letter from the Board of Elections granting approval of the request for waiver of accessibility to the handi- capped requirement for twelve polling places in the Town of Mamaroneck. She further advised the Board of the letter to be forwarded to each handicapped and elderly person advising them of the alternatives. The Supervisor recommended that radio publicity be used also. ■ NEW BUSINESS 1. Report - William Reilly, Family & Youth Advocate Mr. Reilly discussed the report he had submitted to the Board and outlined some of the highlights which included the Substance Abuse Forum and elaborated on the problems of children of single parents and working parents; community education which inlcuded his work in conjunction with other community agencies in setting III up the handbook of community resources and related that 80% of his time has been spent with the young people and 20% with the community and adults. The Supervisor and Mrs. Monsell thanked Mr. Reilly for a comprehensive report and the superb job he had done. At Councilwoman Monsell's request Mr. Reilly noted that 250 students had participated in the Teen Center on the average of 15 - 20 each afternoon and on Saturday nights, noting that different students participate in different kinds of activities. He stated that a mailing would be going out to the present 250 members and all sixth graders coming to the Hommocks School and further noted the center would be open this summer and hoped the newspaper would print the schedule. 2. Reappointment - Planning Board Supervisor Goldsmith related that Mr. Blair wished to continue his service on the Planning Board and Councilman Bloom noted his service with Mr. Blair on. that Board on his motion, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously IIIRESOLVED, that G. Norman Blair of 269 Murray. Avenue, Town, be and he hereby is, reappointed a member and III Chairman of the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board, to serve for a term of office of 5 years, effective as of July 7, 1981 and terminating July 6, 1986; and it is further Resolved, that Mr. Blair be notified accordingly. -2- 3. Application for Special Permit for Cook's Restaurant - Melron Amusement Corp. (Refer to Planning Board) The above-referenced application for additions to Cook's Restaurant was submitted to the Board and following some discussion during which the Town Attorney was requested to provide the Planning Board with an opinion on the effect of the action already taken by the Zoning Board on this application, on Illmotion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom,: it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Special Permit submitted for construction of • additions to Cook's Restaurant is hereby referred to the Planning Board for its study and recommendations and report back to the Town Board, said referral to include the Town Attorney's opinion of the affect on this application of the action already taken by the Zoning Board. 4. Acceptance - C.A.C. 1980 Annual Report Councilman Amlicke stated that the report was up to its usual high standard and highly recommended its approval and Supervisor Goldsmith thanked the Conservation Advisory Commission for their diligence and expertise. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the Annual Report of the Conservation Advisory Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1980 with a vote of thanks and appreciation to the Chairman and all members of the Commission. NOT ON AGENDA - Recreation Salary Authorizations Following the presentation of the Recreation Superintendent's memorandum some discussion ensued after Councilman Amlicke noted the Recreation Commission had not taken up the second item, and thereupon the authorizations were voted on separately. On motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Keelin O'Sullivan, • Recreation Assistant for five weeks during the summer be compensated at $95.00 as a replacement for one of the instructors at the Special Edication Camp due to an injury. On motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Albert Gulia, Recreation Attendant to assist the Maintenance Man, Ken Paterno, in the upkeep and cleaning of the area at -3- the Hommocks Pool Terrace, Jason Lane Park and the Hommocks Tennis Courts be compensated at the rate of $3.00 subject to the decision of Councilman Amlicke upon his investigation and review of the need for Mr. Gulia's services. NOT ON AGENDA - Councilwoman Monsell re Local Law No. 2-1981 ® Mrs. Monsell proposed that the local law which the Board has been considering for some time be set down for public hearing and following some discussion relative to the wording in Subsection 13, on her motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby fixes August 5, 1981 as the date for holding a public hearing on the proposed local law no. 2-1981 relative to the possession and operation of mechanical amusement devices; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized to publish in The Daily Times, the Notice of said hearing as required by law. THE TOWN ATTORNEY Request to Settle Certiorari In the absence of the Town Attorney, Assessor George Derderian addressed the Board relative to Monterey Realty Company versus the Town of Mamaroneck and brought the Board up to date on this matter. Following a great deal of discussion and Mr. Derderian's notation that he was under no pressure to settle this case, although he felt there was a favorable settlement, Councilman Bloom wished the Board to have a chance for further study of this matter and it was unanimously agreed this matter would be taken up at the next meeting. NOT ON AGENDA Mr. Otto Scheuble submitted letters to the Town Clerk for distribution to the Board members for inclusion on the agenda of the next meeting. NOT ON AGENDA - Set Date for Public Hearing-Additional Federal Revenue Sharing Funds Pursuant to the request by the Comptroller, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held by this Board at its next regular meeting of Wednesday, August 5, 1981 for the purpose of considering the proposed uses of additional Federal Revenue Sharing Funds; -4- and it is further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, the Notice of said hearing as required by law. I III 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 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. $ 15.75 Raymond Baron 90.06 Con Edison 30.81 Con Edison 3.00 Con Edison 2.00 Economy Uniforms 2,383.25 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 867.55 Exterminating Services Co. 14.16 Fire Chiefs Emergency Plan of Westchester County 75.00 Garfield-Wolar Electrical Corp. 195.00 Village of Larchmont 196.92 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 775.21 James A. Laverty 236.98 Mid-Valley Petroleum 493.20 • Henry Newman 121.00 New York Telephone Co. 31.20 New York Telephone Co. 672.85 Portronix Communications, Inc. 117.75 Chief Richard Shaw 445.98 Uniform Rental, Inc. 47.92 Westchester Joint Water Works 44.85 $6,860.44 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion-duly-made -and-seconded,__the__meeting_was_declared__adjonrned_ at 9:30 p.m. Town Clerk -5-