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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981_12_16 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 16TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1981 IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. Supervisor Goldsmith called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. Present were the following 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 Thomas Patrick Leddy, Highway Superintendent APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of October 19, 1981 were presented and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS 1. Adoption of 1982 Budget Following Comptroller Carmine DeLuca's review of the changes made in the Budget since the public hearing, as outlined on the handout sheet annexed hereto, a discussion ensued during which comments and questions were addressed to the Board and clarifications made by Board members. Leonard Martin of Larchmont Acres asked about equipment repairs and replacements and recommended changes in the manner in which they are presented in the budget document to which members of the Board replied that his suggestion would only serve to lengthen an already cumbersome document if detailed any further. He further noted that the $30,000 item in the Fire District section should be excluded since it may influence negotiations. • Margaret Shultz of Alden Road posed questions about the energy study proposed for the Hommocks Ice Rink and Councilman Amlicke answered that Mr. Moses' firm previously did a study for the school distric- and outlined for her what is to be included in the study and subsequent report. Leonard Martin questioned the $1,500 item for Fire Inspector Part-Time and was advised by the Comptroller that the Fire Chief receives that for compensation as the Town Fire Inspector. At this time Caroline -1- Silverstone, Councilwoman-elect noted new State law requirements to take effect and was advised by Councilman Bloom that both the Building Inspector and the new Fire Chief meet the requirements, which led Otto Scheuble of Rock Ridge Road to comment on the Town's excellent fire rating status. Mr. Scheuble also made reference to the high cost of operating the Ice Rink and the expenses of the Volunteer Ambulance Corps building. Councilman Amlicke replied that the cost per citizen for recreation in this Town is one of the lowest in Westchester County and stated a good job has been done in keeping recreation costs down. At the conclusion of the discussion, Supervisor Goldsmith inquired of the Board's pleasure relative to the Budget document and thereupon, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, who thanked the Comptroller for all his hard work and good job done on the budget, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: WHEREAS, this Town Board has met on December 2nd at the time and place specified in the Notice of Public Hearing on the adoption of a Pre- liminary Budget for 1982 and has heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon; and WHEREAS, the Preliminary Budget as approved on November 4th has been modified as of this date; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby adopt such Preliminary Budget as modified as the Annual Budget of this Town for the fiscal year beginning on first (1st) day of January 1982, and that such budget as so adopted be entered in detail in the minutes of the Proceedings of this Town Board: (see following page) and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of this Town shall prepare and certify, in duplicate, copies of said Annual Budget as adopted by this Town Board, together with the estimates, if any, adopted pursuant to section 202-a, subdivision 2 of the Town Law, and deliver one (1) copy thereof to the Supervisor of this Town to be presented • by him to the County Board of Legislators of this County; and it is further RESOLVED, that for the fiscal year 1982 the sum hereinafter set forth in the attached budget be levied, assessed and collected upon the taxable properties in the Town of Mamaroneck outside of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaronreck (Part Town) , the properties of the several -2- S A 1982 BUDGET CHANGES BUDGET CODE NO. DESCRIPTION FROM TO INC.-(DEC.) IIIGENERAL FUND - GENERAL TOWN A7265.414 Energy Study pg. 35 -0- 3,800. INC. 3,800. aGENERAL FUND - PART TOWN B3120.201 Auto pg. 51 65,100. 68,400. 3,300. .207 Detective pg. 51 0_...' - 150. '= 150. .208 Office pg. 51 100. 500. 400. .209 Guns pg. 51 900. 500. (400.) .402 Building Maintenance pg.51 2,000. 7,000. 5,000. .423 Investigations pg. 52 200. 500. 300. INC. 8,750. FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING - GENERAL TOWN C7265.414 Energy Study pg. 77 -0- 3,800. INC. 3,800. FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING - PART TOWN CR3120.201 Auto pg. 80 45,000. 48,300. 3,300. .208 Office pg. 80 -0- 500. 500. III .209 Guns Pg. 80 -0- 500. 500. .402 Building Maintenance pg. 80 -0- 5,000. 5,000. INC. 9,300. "FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING - HIGHWAY III CR5130.202 Miscellaneous Equipment pg. 82 500. 5,500. 5,000. .422 Miscellaneous pg. 82 -0- 3,000. 3,000, INC. 8,000. GARBAGE DISTRICT SR8160.401 Disposal Operation pg. 94 578,195. 584,615. INC. 6,420. REVENUES - FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING ■ REVENUE CODE DESCRIPTION FROM TO INC.-(DEC.) Unexpended Balance General Town pg. 120 64,500. 68,300. 3,800. 41 CR4001 Federal Revenue pg. 120 11,700. 66,000. 54,300. Unexpended Balance Part Town pg. 121 90,000. 53,000. (35,700.) III _ INC. 22,400. III 4 -3- districts and the several parcels of taxable property, francise and assessments, and persons within the Town and within such special districts be extended on the tax roll of the Town of Mamaroneck against each of the several parcels affected by such assessments, or parts thereof; and it is further RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 654 of the Laws of 1927 as • amended, and the provisions of Article 12 of Chapter 61 of the Consolidated Laws, known as the Town Law, as amended, there be levied against the several lots and parcels of land contained upon the statement hereto annexed and marked "Exhibit A," the several sums set forth opposite each such parcel or lot of land on such statement as and for unpaid water charges due upon said lots or parcels, which said sums shall be placed in a separate column of the tax roll of the Town of Mamaroneck under the name "Water Rents." 2. Resolution - Contract re Purchase of School-Town Center The Supervisor announced that the contract relative to the above- captioned subject is not quite ready for signing since a few more items have yet to be worked out. He noted further that the contract is to be subject to an engineering report excluding the roof and window problems which are known factors already. Councilman Bloom stated that some items were put in that were not discussed during negotiations, but have been negotiated out. Supervisor Goldsmith added that the School District will be permitted to continue its sprinkler system for the football field, electricity for the football scoreboard, will remove twenty-one (21) window air conditioners and pay for any repairs necessary after said removal and will share in the cost of the engineering study of the building. In answer to a query, the Supervisor stated that the contract will be available for public scrutiny upon completion and asked for the Board's pleasure on this matter. On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, the following resolution was adopted by majority vote of the Board with • Councilwoman Monsell casting a negative vote: RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized to sign the contract of sale between Mamaroneck Union Free School District and the Town of Mamaroneck so as to acquire the building and lands upon which it rests situated at 740 West Boston Post Road in the Village of Mamaroneck, New York -4- for the sum of $962,500.00 when said contract is put into form satisfactory to the Supervisor; and it is further RESOLVED, that the foregoing is subject to an impending engineering report; and it is further RESOLVED, that the foregoing is subject to a permissive referendum. Councilwoman Monsell stated that she voted against the sale to be consistent with per previous statements on this matter since she does not believe this is the ideal way to solve the Town's office space problems. 3. Report for Bids - Cleaning of Police Uniforms Pursuant to Police Chief's memorandum and the explanation that other bidders had not complied with procedures, on motion by Councilwoman Monsell, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bids of the lowest legitimate bidder, namely Excelsior Cleaners, in the amounts of $.75 each for uniform shirts, $1.70 each for uniform trousers, and $1.80 each for uniform blouses. 4. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Front Wheel Loader Following presentation of the Highway Superintendent's memorandum and the notation that the specifications are being prepared by Mr. Leddy, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilwoman Monsell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the publication in the official newspaper, The Daily Times, of a Notice of Invitation to bid on one Front Wheel Loader. • NOT ON AGENDA Leonard Martin asked for an explanation of the dredging study situation and noted his attendance at a recent Larchmont Village Board of Trustee's meeting at which this matter was discussed. Supervisor Goldsmith explained that the Sound Shore Communities are sharing with the County the cost of the study, but that the Town Attorney has advised this Board after researching the subject, that the Town owns no land to be affected by the study and therefore is limited by law in making a contribution to the study. -5- NEW BUSINESS 1. Comptroller's Request - Authorization for Blanket Resolution re Budget Transfers and Necessary Journal Entries to Close 1981 Books Following presentation of the Comptroller's memorandum, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to make all transfers of funds within the 1981 budget necessary to close out • the books for the end of the fiscal' : , year 1981. Clarification of the second portion of Mr. DeLuca's memorandum was requested by Councilman.Amlicke and the Comptroller explained that the amounts totaled approximately $406.00 and were incurred by a recently closed restaurant for police escort service, two persons involved in automobile accidents with Town police vehicles who had no collision insurance and Felix Construction Corporation for barriers and noted the efforts of his office to collect. During the discussion that followed, concern was expressed and it was advised that this type of thing not be a precedent setter and on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that thie Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to cancel the debts amounting to approximately $300.00 as outlined by the Comptroller relative to the debt incurred by the now defunct restaurant for police escort service and the repairs to the Town police vehicles; and it is further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby refuses to authorize the cancellation of the $106.00 debt owed to the Town by Felix Construction Corp and orders that all necessary means be exercised to collect said debt. 2. Salary Authorizations - Recreation Pursuant to presentation of the Recreation Superintendent's memoranda, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Daniel Purcell, Emergency Medical Technician. (part-time substitute) at the Hommocks Ice Rink be compensated at the rate of $4.00 per hour effective December 18, 1981; and it is further RESOLVED, that Lance Wachenheim, Skate Guard at the Hommocks Ice Rink be compensated at the rate of $2.75 per hour effective December 18, 1981; and it is further -6- RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Zoe Holgate, Recreation Attendant at the Hommocks Ice Rink be compensated at the rate of $2.75 per hour effective December 16, 1981. 3. Resignation - Zoning Board-Laurence G. Bodkin, Jr. A letter submitted by Laurence Bodkin tendering his resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals was presented and following expressions of gratitude for Mr. Bodkin's dedicated service to this Community, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Laurence G. Bodkin, Jr. from the Town of Mamaroneck Zoning Board of Appeals effective immediately; and it is further RESOLVED, that the sentiments of this Board for his dedicated service be expressed in writing to Mr. Bodkin. Caroline Silverstone asked what qualifications were necessary to serve on the Zoning Board and was advised that residency in the Unincorporated Area is required, knowledge of the Community and zoning laws, the ability to be objective and to display partial judgement and since Mr. Bodkin was a lawyer, it would be a good idea to replace him with another lawyer. NOT ON AGENDA - Comptroller's Request re Bonding of Purchase of School-Town Center Following Mr. DeLuca'a oral request, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be, and he hereby is, authorized to take steps to obtain the necessary papers from the Bonding Attorney in order to bond the purchase from the School District of the School-Town Center located at 740 West Boston Post Road in the Village of Mamaroneck. COMMUNICATIONS Letter, Peter R. Perciasepe, Jr. re Commendation to Highway Superintendant The above-captioned letter was read by the Town Clerk and Mr. Perciasepe was thanked for taking the time to write such a letter. -7- NOT ON AGENDA At this time Supervisor Goldsmith told Mrs. Monsell that he will always remember her attitude toward the word "Councilwoman" since she did not think it was a proper term and further stated that she will be missed on the Board and that he loved working with her. He wished her good luck and lots of pleasant moments with the new arrival to her family. Mrs. Monsell then thanked the Supervisor and her other colleagues on the Board for their advice and friendship during her tenure on this Board. She further thanked the residents of this Town for giving her the opportunity to serve them and hoped her service had been of benefit to the Community. She indicated also that this Community was blessed with so many qualified people acting in both paid and volunteer capacities and hoped that would continue. She then offered her best wishes to Caroline Silverstone who had been elected to the Board in the November General Election. Councilman Bloom told Mrs. Monsell that it had been a pleasure having her on the Board and praised her acoomplishments while on the Board, saying that she had performed with lots of energy, intelligence and a a cheerful manner. Councilman McMillan echoed the sentiments of his colleagues and told Mrs. Monsell that she surely would be missed. Councilman Amlicke added what a fine job Mrs. Monsell had done as a Councilwoman and told her she would be greatly missed and asked her to consider returning to politics again in the foreseeable future. Town Clerk, Dorothy Miller, advised Mrs. Monsell that it had been planned that a gift from the Town Office staff was to be presented to her tonight, but due to the holiday season, it was delayed at the engraver's and was an expression from the staff in appreciation of the many times she had given advice and shown concern. The Town Attorney, James Johnston, expressed to Mrs. Monsell his gratitude for being so helpful and stated that she had worked with the best interests of her constituents in mind. THE COUNCILMEN Mr. Amlicke 1. Councilman Amlicke presented a letter from the Conservation Advisory Commission which indicated that the present composting arrangment at Taylors Lane in Mamaroneck Village could be in jeopardy since the Village is considering proposals for the development of that property. He noted that the Premium • Conservation area is to be studied as a possible new site for composting and asked that his recommendation that a more detailed feasibility study be done and thereupon on his motion which was seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Engineer to study the feasibility of the Premium Conservation area being used as a site for composting. -8- 2. When Councilman Amlicke asked if the painting of the lines in the various streets throughout the Town was absolutely necessary, he was referred to the Traffic Commission. Councilman McMillan gave a very brief report of a recent meeting of the Cable T.V. Control Board and noted that efforts to obtain IIIan access center are continuing. NOT ON AGENDA Meeting re Boston Post Road Traffic Problems In answer to a query from Margaret Shultz relative to the meeting of December 11th, she was advised that many reasons were given for the many accidents along the Post Road with lighting being amont them. The Supervisor enumerated who was in attendance and what was discussed such as the character of the Boston Post Road and how the character changes as one goes from one Community to another. It was indicated at the meeting that the State will conduct a rather intensive study taking into consideration all suggestions made and then relate to the individual Community officials. He noted that some recommendations relative to the Town were to eliminate parking across from Hory Chevrolet and change the contour of the intersection of Weaver Street and the Post Road. The Supervisor stated that the Town would continue to be in touch with State officials on this matter. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion unanimously made and seconded, this meeting was declared adjourned at 9:45 p.m. with the annexed resolution of appreciation and tribute to Charlotte P. Monsell, Councilwoman, spread upon the minutes of this meeting. 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 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: -9- AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. $ 386.00 Brewers Hardware 59.08 Con-Edison 28.25 Exterminating Division 14.16 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 359.43 Larchmont Auto Distributors, Inc. 38.40 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 225.23 Lawrence.Heat & Power Corp. 726.39 Mid-Valley Petroleum Corp. 556.20 Portronix Communications 14.25 Portronix Communications 215.50 $2.622,89 2. There was no other business to come before this Commission. ADJOURNMENT - In Memoriam - George Mills, Sr. There being no further business to come before this Commission and following expressions of respect and appreciation of Mr. Mill's long-time dedicated service to this Town and the notation that he was 94 years of age at the time of his death and that he had started with the Fire Department when hand-drawn hoses were used, later replaced by horse-drawn vehicles, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, this meeting was unanimously declared adjourned in memory of George Mills, Sr. , former Town of Mamaroneck Volunteer Fireman, at 9:50 p.m. Town Clerk -10-