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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981_11_04 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 4TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 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 James J. Johnston, Town Attorney Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller Charles R. Elfreich, Town Engineer PUBLIC HEARING: Reconstruction of Sanitary Sewers-Edgewood Avenue On motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be, and it hereby is, declared open. The Clerk then presented for the record the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing which had been posted in twenty (20) conspicuous places in the Unincorporated Area. Mrs. Wilson of Lafayette Road, Town, questioned the status of the Fifth Avenue sewers and the Town Engineer answered that those were the next project to be considered. Since no one else wished to address the Board on this matter, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this public hearing be, and it hereby is, declared closed. Pursuant to the Supervisor's query as to the Board's pleasure, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the proposal to reconstruct approximately 900 feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer laterals on Edgewood Avenue from Murray Avenue to North Chatsworth Avenue in and for Sewer District No. 1 at a maximum estimated cost of $145,000; -1- and be it further RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be, and he hereby is, authorized to obtain the necessary papers for the bonding of said project. NOT ON AGENDA At this time Councilman Bloom pointed out to all in attendance the • exact location of all exits as required by law for all public gatherings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of September 9, 1981 were presented and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, unanimously approved as submitted. Supervisor Goldsmith reminded all who might be interested that Dr. Mary English's compilation of old Town Board meeting minutes are available for perusal in both libraries and at the Town Offices. NOT ON AGENDA Dr. Leo Wilson's reading of his prepared statement, which was presented to the Clerk who was ordered to make it a part of the record of this meeting and to make copies available to Board members, precipitated a somewhat lengthy discussion relative to the traffic aspects and reassessment of the project proposed for the Guadagnolo and Town-owned properties. During the discussion and following Councilman Bloom's statements about the traffic aspects of projects being considered in the vicinity of the Larchmont Railroad Station and his suggestion that they be discussed with Larchmont Village and the Town as well as the State Department of Transportation, and on his motion which was seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to request on behalf of this Board that the N.Y.S. Department of Transportation conduct a traffic study in the vicinity of the Larchmont Railroad Station, giving consideration to the several projects being considered in that area. • Gerry Saunders of North Chatsworth Avenue asked about the status of the Supervisor's request to the Town Attorney to research one more the matter of the decision relative to the need for an environmental impact study by the Planning Board for the project being considered for the Town-owned property and the Guadagnolo property. The Supervisor reviewed the situation and told Mr. Sanders that the Attorney is continuing to recheck the matter and after some further discussion, Mr. Goldsmith noted that the matter could not continue to be discussed due to the fact that should the Town be subject to a lawsuit, he did not want any further statements to be on record. Mr. Johnston indicated in answer to Councilman Amlicke's question that he is continuing his investigation as requested and is referring to and studying other similar cases. -2- • Statement by Leo Wilson, President of the Larchmont Hills ric Association, to the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on rember 4, 1981. . I have lived on Lafayette Road for 2.2 years and am all too • ' niliar with my controversial neighbor, the recently-joined adagnolo-Thruway property. I do not intend to rehash or surnm- Lze the historical events in this area culminating in the aictment of the developer with whom Town officials •have been I gotiating for over 2 years. Instead, I would like to offer • D suggestions. First, a quote from The Daily Times of October 27, 1981: rter learning; today of the charges pending against Feder, ldsmith said We want to reassess the whole thing and go into pth. We don't Want to make a slap-dash decision. ' " The - rchmont Hills Civic Association agrees with and endorses the pervisor' s statement 100 per cent and sincerely hopes that e Supervisor and other Town officials will do exactly that. Second, while it is reassessing its position, the Town Auld also be considering other deep and sincere concerns of its 3idents not only of nearby Larchmont Hills and the apartment uses on the opposite side but also the more distant. Pinebrook Premium Point areas. Whether 6-story, 9-story or anything in tween, we all have serious concerns about the impact of a new artment building on alto traffic and pedestrian safety, on re hazards, on the sewers, the water table and the underground reams. Only a comprehensive and unbiased study by reputable . oerts .can determine what the problems really are and what has to • considered in the building plans to avoid an adverse effect on neighborhood , its residents and their property values. Whatever is built on the Guadagnolo-Thruway site, without :stion, will be the biggest edifice in this Town in many years L it will be here for a long, long time, surely longer than It of the people in this auditorium tonight. Would it not be isible for the Town Board to follow the prudent advice of its )ervisor to reassess the whole thing and not make a slap-dash :ision? • OLD BUSINESS 1. Resolution - Authorization to Bond Cost of Reconstruction of Highway Garage Roof The Following resolution was offered by Councilman Bloom, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Amlicke to-wit: -3- BOND RESOLUTION DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1981. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE TOWN HIGHWAY GARAGE BUILDING. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The specific object or purpose to be financed pursuant to this resolution is the reconstruction of the • roof of the Town highway garage building of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, located at Maxwell Street in the Village of Larchmont, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 4-a of Section 142 of the Highway Law. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of such specific object or purpose is $100,000, and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of $100,000 serial bonds of said Town, hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is five years, pursuant to subdivision 12(a) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will not exceed five years. Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. The principal of and_ interest on such bonds shall be payable in the first instance from amounts assessed, levied and collected from the several lots and parcels of land in said Town outside of any Village in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, but if not paid from such source all the taxable real property within said Town shall be subject to the levy of ad valorem taxes to pay such principal and interest. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and. an..action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. -4- Section 7. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Daily Times, the official newspaper newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to vote on roll-call, which resulted as follows: Leo Goldsmith, Jr. VOTING Aye Lee H. Bloom VOTING Aye • Charlotte P. Monsell VOTING Aye Thomas R. Amlicke VOTING Aye Stewart J. McMillan VOTING Aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 2. Authorization - Continued Participation in the Municipal Purchasing Program Pursuant to Mr. DeLuca's statement that it would be good for the Town to continue its participation, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the continued participation by the Town of Mamaroneck in the Westchester County Municipal Purchasing Program for the period January 1, 1982 to December 31, 1982. 3. Report of Bids: a) Diesel Fuel The Comptroller's memorandum enumerating the bids received was presented and on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, namely Lawrence Heat and Power, in the amount of 1.069 per gallon. b) Fuel Oil #2 • The Comptroller's memorandum enumerating the bids received was presented and 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 Lawrence Heat and Power, in the amount of 1.067 per gallon. c) Street and Parking Lot Painting Pursuant to Mr. DeLuca's memorandum in which the bids were enumerated, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously -5- RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, namely M & M Striping, in the amount of .050 and .029 per lineal foot. NOT ON AGENDA Mrs. Caroline Silverstone asked about the status of the purchase of the School-Town Center and the bonding relative to that purchase. Supervisor Goldsmith answered that he had recently spoken about the matter to Paul McDevitt and Hunter Meighan and had been advised that the contract was nearly finished and would be delivered to the Town Attorney for his perusal. Arthur Gasparini asked about the special permit application for the expansion to Cook's Restaurant and was advised that the continuance of the hearing was being deferred to the next meeting since the recommendation from the State Transportation had not yet been received. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of 1982 Tentative Budget - (Departmental Requests) Some discussion followed the submission by the Town Clerk of the Departmental Requests that compose the tentative 1982 budget. It was noted that the document would be available for perusal at the Town Clerk's office. The Board indicated that work would be continuing on the budget, but it presently calls for a 7% increase for Unincorporated Area residents and a 27% decrease for Larchmont and Mamaroneck Village residents. Comptroller Carmine DeLuca stated that he would try to have copies available to the public in about two weeks. Following some further specifics about the budget figures, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby acknowledge the presentation of the Tentative Budget and approves it as the Preliminary Budget of this Town for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of January 1982, the itemized statement of estimated revenues and expenditures hereto attached and made a part of this resolution; and be it further • RESOLVED, that such Preliminary Budget shall be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk, where it shall be available for inspection by any interested persons at all reasonable hours. (see following page) -6- ____ TOWN OF MAILIA.RONECK ANNUAL BUDGET •• 1982 UNEXPENDED APPROPRIATIONS REVENUES TAX FUNDS BALANCE LEVY GENERAL FUND: 9 1 To Wide /2 4,IP- 3 135- c?"--9-5 -)-10 . °O..4 • z? ' 1111 tga ' . ./1;.:57 (-, ,_-.=, -2.. `; Federal Revenue. Shari_ng - Tot la Wide. on Outside __?2z /,1--/_-;-.'''.. Tw 46-24 C-1 .--.:i --- . Villages i , - Federal Revenue • Sharing - Towa Outside •7. :.-J j ,z-.-) ,,,,,/796 • 67300 ......_ 0 ______ .,, . _ - HIGIRAY FUND: - c''I/ / , Items I, II, /5 I, -?;::::5- J\-1. 7'1:1 "./ '* / - ..... III, IV and V Federal Reveou Sharing Highway Item III ..--i- -f ../0.3 i I SPECIAL DISTRICTS: -• Garbage - . -- — 9cfeji ... ,-.,7:',Ire,0,:_,"i /6-.Z.:)Z.J a ■.:(0 4:),..e:"...-0+C- Water ..‘ / - - Street Lighting / z.-9,-?'-1-1' •-• .--- -..-..... — • ./,:Y*7 .;), 75- • , .. Ser.:7er , .....,--- ..-::::._!" , ...f? / ..--t .'.-I A.--5."")(-) 11:;'.C.,-:)el 71,121 42 ...■4"7.' Fire • 73 3 'O --- c..... ......... - 7---J7 ..7.c..:-.) '..,- TOT!,i. 75o - /.5e0 ,5..?6 YG 6 50.3 . / , ..• „. . .;- — / ,-_-,--13.„-:: 4.,...";;•5 -,-/7,7:./ ,..7,--,c......,:.] 0 ./,-4.- c-- .-- c..7-67fi /27 ;5/ ,......., 6--7 I •- .. ., 2 ,- ."; .., „.. , .,. ..."J / .;,, i, /'{ ,. .._ -7- 2. Salary Authorizations: a) Recreation Pursuant to presentation of the Recreation Superintendent's memo and Councilman Amlicke's review of those to be employed at the Ice Rink, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following salary expenditures to the persons named on the list below, for the positions, • effective dates and at the rate of compensation for each as set forth: NAME POSITION RATE EFFECTIVE Terry Palma Rec;:.ASsiS.taflt. $ .3,50 per hr. 11/11/81 Ruth Powell Rec. Assistant $ 2.75 per hr. 11/11/81 Kevin Gabriele Rec. Assistant $ 2.75 per hr. 11/11/81 Michael Roxbury Rec. Assistant $ 2.75 per hr. 11/11/81 Betsey Moss Rec. Assistant $ 2.75 per hr. 11/11/81 Joann Ciota E.M.T. $ 3.75 per hr. 11/11/81 YOUTH HOCKEY Sandy Fletcher Sr. Rec. Leader $10.00 per hr. 11/14/81 Cliff Gill Sr. Rec. Leader $10.00 per hr. 11/14/81 Art Morgan Sr. Rec. Leader $10.00 per hr. 11/14/81 III Chris Talgo Sr. Rec. Leader $10.00 per hr. 11/14/81 Mike Chapparelli Sr. Rec. Leader $10.00 per hr. 11/14/81 Marc Mastrangelo Sr. Rec. Leader $10.00 per hr. 11/14/81 Don Paglieri Sr. Rec. Leader $ .9.00 per hr. 11/14/81 Henry Margotta Sr. Rec. Leader $ .9.'00 per hr. 11/14/81 K. Eaton Sr. Rec. Leader $ 9.00 per hr. 11/14/81 Timothy:uRonan Rec. Assistant $ 3.00 per hr. 11/14/81 Daniel Ronan Rec. Assistant $ 3.00 per hr. 11/14/81 Richard Gill Rec. Assistant $ 3.00 per hr. 11/14/81 Brad Reilly Rec. Assistant $ 3.00 per hr. 11/14/81 Geoffrey Phillips Rec. Assistant $ 3.00 per hr. 11/14/81 FIGURE SKATING Barbara Schmitt Sr. Rec. Leader $20.00 per hr. 11/13/81 Cherry Low Sr. Rec. Leader $10.00 per hr. 11/13/81 Elinor Kopel Sr. Rec. Leader $10.00 per hr. 11/13/81 Susan Stark Sr. Rec. Leader $10.00 per hr. 11/13/81 Susan Hatem Sr. Rec. Leader $10.00 per hr. 11/13/81 III Cathy Cafiero Sr. Rec. Leader $10.00 per hr. 11/13/81 Lorraine Nelson Sr. Rec. Leader $10.00 per hr. 11/13/81 Mark Nelson Sr. Rec. Leader $10.00 per hr. 11/13/81 Karen Jacobs Jr. Instructor $ 7.00 per hr. 11/13/81 Melanie Becker Jr. Instructor $ 6.00 per hr. 11/13/81 Russell Wolff Rec. Assistant $ 2.75 per hr. 11/13/81 Amy Friedman Rec. Assistant $ 2.75 per hr. 11/13/81 Marie Schiraldi Rec. Assistant $ 2.75 per hr. 11/13/81 Emily Speckman Rec. Assistant $ 2.75 per hr. . 11/13/81 -8- Margaret Shultz suggested to the Board that season passes be made available for the Ice Rink and some discussion followed during which Mrs. Silverstone agreed and noted they could be purchased in advance at the Recreation office. Councilman Amlicke stated that he would take the matter up with the Recreation Commission. b) Highway Department Following presentation of the Highway Superintendent's memorandum, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously • RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Richard N. Germani and Steven R. Brown, Laborers, be compensated at the rate of $3.50 per hour, effective November 5, 1981, said persons being hired on a temporary basis for leaf pick-up through December 18, 1981. c) Highway Department Promotions Pursuant to Mr. Leddy's memorandum, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Richard Haviland, Heavy Duty Motor Equipment Operator, be compensated at the rate of $16,200 per annum, effective November 5, 1981; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Charles F. Comblo, Jr. , Motor Equipment Operator, be compensated at the rate of $14,480 per annum, effective November 5, 1981. 3. Authorization to Advertise - Bids for Police Winter Uniforms and Uniform Cleaning Upon presentation of the Comptroller's memorandum, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes publication in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of a Notice of Invitation to Bid for Police Winter Uniforms and Uniform Cleaning. • THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented the Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector's Office for the month of October 1981. She further reported to the Board that the recanvass of the voting machines will take place on Monday, November 11th by representatives of the County Board of Elections at 9:00 a.m. and gave a progress report on the guarding of the machines until the recanvass is completed. -9- THE SUPERVISOR The Supervisor stated that he had no reports to be presented at this time. THE COUNCILMEN IIIMr. 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 Amlicke, 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 4 Locust Avenue in the Village of Larchmont. • 4 Locust Avenue Larchmont • • REPORT OF TAX DEPARTMENT - • Apt ortioP Tt°nt in accordance with Paragraph "Fifth", Sectcon 557 of the jag tcc e;tr.r County> Adninistra tive Lode (chapter 852 of the Laws r 1948 as amended) requested on property carried on. the Assessment Roll of 1981-82 taxes of ' 1982 REASON: Survey dated March 12, 1980 filed with the Village of Larchmont • DEPAP.T2 E2 Tt 7 P.F.CO'• `i."2:D\1 10N. . That the property carried on the Assessmev Roil of 1981-82 taxes -of 1982 . . AS FOLLOWS • : Block - . Parcel '•Owner' . . • • Land Improvement Total- . - . ..407 - . 91 Morton Davidson & W . 6,600 . 29,900 36,500 • BE -APPORTIONED AS FOLLOWS: • - - .707 91.1 Morton Davidson & W ? 2,900 9,200 - 12,100 707 91.2 " 3,700 20,700 24,400(7 \ ' ' , • . . . s ASSESSOR ACTION OF THE TOWN BOARD: • Dated: Nov. 4, 1982 - . At a meeting of the Town Board held me. roregoing petition was GY0,Rtia,, ? (Granted or Rejected) ' CERTIFIED FROM TEE MINUTES • . .= -10- NOT ON AGENDA Councilman Bloom noted that it is unfortunate and serious that no represenatation will forthcoming on this Board from the Village of Mamaroneck and that he wished to at a subsequent meeting propose that a liaison committee be formed so that the Village of Mamaroneck could continue to have a voice and assure adequate communication between the Town and it would include the Village of Larchmont. He asked the other Board members to give this idea some consideration. Councilman Bloom also reviewed the Town's participation in the Co-op Conversion Program and elaborated somewhat about the law and its • effectiveness and ensured that the senior citizens of this Community are protected. Mrs. Monsell Councilwoman Monsell recognized and welcomed the presence of Mrs. Beverly Brewer-Villa, Director of the Mamaroneck Community Action Program. She also referred to Elaine Samuels' informational memorandum about the proposed formation of a widow and widowers group and urged anyone who wished to become involved in this project to contact Mrs. Samuels at the Town Offices. Mr. Amlicke Councilman Amlicke questioned the Town Engineer about the gas heaters he had proposed should be purchased. Some discussion followed Mr. Elfreich's explanation and Mr. Gasparini questioned the pollution aspects. The matter of guarantees and warranties was also a part of the discussion as well as an explanation of the O.S.H.A. Thereupon. on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that subject to the Town Engineer's further investigation of of guarantees and warranties, this Board hereby authorizes the purchase of a Waste Oil Incinerator for use at the Town Garage in order that a savings of fuel costs can be realized. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion • duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:27 p.m. -11- BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting and Commissioner Bloom stated that although there was no business to come before the Commission, he wished to announce that the Fire Department's 75th Anniversary is forthcoming and that he would be talking about plans for that celebration in the near future. Thereupon, on his motion which duly seconded, the meeting was • declared adjourned at 9:28 p.m. Town Clerk • -12-