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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977_01_05 Town Board Regular Minutes 1 1-5-77 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JANUARY 5, 1977, IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Vandernoot Councilman Bloom Councilman McMillan Councilman DeMaio Councilman Perone Absent: None Also Present: Mrs. Miller - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Aitchison - Superintendent of Highways Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer Mr. Leddy - Conservation Director Guests: Conservation Advisory Commission Members SWEARING IN - COUNCILMAN JOHN M. PERONE Supervisor Vandernoot presented the first order of business on tonight's agenda and introduced Councilman Perone and noted that Mr. Perone is about to begin his first term as an elected Town Councilman. The Supervisor then recessed the meeting and the Town Clerk ad- ministered the Oath of Office to Mr. Perone. After being sworn in, John Perone thanked the residents for the support given to him and listed the following priority items he hoped to tackle during this year: a new home for the Volunteer Ambulance Corps, the Guadagnola property dispute, flood control, the Hommocks Ice Rink deficit, specifications regarding solar energy devices, town manager form of government and parking for apartment dwellers. In closing, Councilman Perone thanked the other members of the Board for the help rendered throughout the past year. The Supervisor then declared the meeting reconvened. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - RETIRED MEMBERS - C.A.C. Mr. Vandernoot stated that this item on the agenda had been postponed several times in as many months for one reason or another and that the Board is extremely pleased to finally have the opportunity to do so. A Councilman Bloom recounted some of the accomplishments of Mrs. -1- 2 1-5-77 Mary Ann Johnson and Mrs. Martha Munzer, both original members of the Conservation Advisory Commission, who retired last year. Upon being presented with the honorarium plaque by Councilman Bloom, Mrs. Johnson pointed out that it had been a privilege to serve her community, adding that she had worked with many outstanding people. Following the presentation of her plaque by Councilman Bloom, Mrs. Munzer also noted that it was a pleasure to serve this community where so much progress has been made in the realm of conservation. Councilman Bloom ended by stating that although these women are retired, this community is still benefiting, since both are still quite busy in the community with their activities including environmental work in the local schools and the Life Center. Conservation Advisory Commission a) Resignations Letters addressed to Thomas Amlicke, Chairman of C.A.C. by Sarah Kennelley and Wallace Irwin, Jr. , tendering their resignations as members of the Conservation Advisory Commission were herewith presented by Councilman Bloom and ordered received and filed. The Supervisor and members of the Board expressed their regret and paid tribute to both Mrs. Kennelley and Mr. Irwin for their contributions to the Commission, and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board with regret accepts the resignations of Mrs. Sarah Kennelley and Mr. Wallace Irwin, Jr. from the Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Commission, and expresses to them its thanks and appreciation for the contributions rendered during their as- sociation with this Commission; and be it further RESOLVED, that letters be directed to Mrs. Kennelley and Mr. Irwin expressing the Board's sentiments. b) Appointments Following the Board's acceptance of the aforesaid resignations, Councilman Bloom, on recommendation of the C.A.C. and Village of Larchmont, presented the resumes and qualifications of Mrs. Vivienne Brauman and Mr. Harold Weitzner, and on his motion, which he offered with pleasure, and which was seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously -2- 1-3 5-77 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mrs. Vivienne M. Brauman, 11 Briarcliff Road, Town a member of the Town of Mama- roneck Conservation Advisory Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resigna- tion of Mrs. Sarah Kennelley and to serve 1 for the unexpired portion of her term of office or until December 31, 1977; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mr. Harold Weitzner, 10 Cedar Avenue, Larchmont a member of the Town of Mamaro- neck Conservation Advisory Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resigna- tion of Mr. Wallace Irwin, Jr. and to serve for the unexpired portion of his term of office or until December 31, 1977; and be it further RESOLVED, that both Mrs. Brauman and Mr. Weitzner be notified of their appoint- ments with an expression of the Board's thanks for their willingness to serve. c) Reappointments For the information of those present, Councilman Bloom briefly reviewed the qualifications so aptly fitting Mr. James Gunsalus, Mrs. Eleanor Fredston and Mr. Robert Hohberg for their reappoint- "' and on his motion, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that James Gunsalus, Eleanor Fredston and Robert Hohberg are hereby reappointed members of the Town of Mama- roneck Conservation Advisory Commission to serve for a term of office of three years effective January 1, 1977 and ter- minating December 31, 1979; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Board's thanks be con- veyed to them for their willingness to continue to serve and for their interest and past productivity. An item further down on the agenda and relevant to the above was taken up at this time with the unanimous approval of the Board. IIIFRESHWATER WETLANDS COMMISSION Appointments (5) Following Councilman Bloom's review of the need for the creation -3- 4 1-5-77 • and organization of the above captioned Commission and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to Local Law No. 1-1976 Freshwater Wetlands Pro- tection, the following five persons are hereby appointed members of the Freshwater Wetlands Commission, to serve as outlined in the Local Law and specified below: Thomas R. Amlicke (1 year) December 31, 1977 James R. Gunsalus (2 years) December 31, 1978 Jacques Dubouchet (3 years) December 31, 1979 Mary Ann Johnson (4 years) December 31, 1980 Eleanor Fredston (5 years) December 31, 1981 Not on Agenda Mrs. Nancy Hartford reported for the information of those present that the Joint Garbage Commission had collected on this date over 50 tons of wastepaper (which is the usual amount collected per month). She continued by noting that on this first collection of the new schedule, the savings could amount to as much as $2,500.00 for the residents of the Town and Village of Larchmont since the paper will be sold for $25.00 per ton and the cost of $20.00 per ton for carting the over 50 tons of paper to the Croton landfill will be saved. Councilman Bloom thought it appropriate to take this time to express his personal appreciation to the Conservation Advisory Commission for their many contributions to the community, but most especially their input into the above noted recycling effort and Supervisor Vandernoot added the sentiments of the entire Board. At this time the meeting was returned to the regular order of business. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of December 15, 1976 were pre- sented and on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council- man Bloom, approved as submitted. ORGANIZATION MATTERS FOR 1977 The Supervisor presented the organization matters as set forth on the agenda: Adoption of Resolutions-- 1. Appointment of Town Official (until September 30, 1977) On motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously -4- 5 1-5-77 RESOLVED, that George Mellersten be and he hereby is appointed Assessor for the Town of Mamaroneck to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Neal Doyle, effective immediately and terminating on September 30, 1977. 2. Appointing a. Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Deputy Comptroller On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the re- commendation of the Comptroller, Mr. Ray- mond Bingman be and he hereby is appoint- ed the Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Miss Genevieve Soriano, Deputy Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck, to so serve with- out additional salary for the year 1977. b. Deputy Town Clerk & Registrar of Vital Statistics On motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the re- commendation of the Town Clerk, Mrs. Diane B. Renta be and she hereby is appointed Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics to serve without additional salary for the year 1977. c. Trustees - Police Pension Fund On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Supervisor Joseph F. Van- dernoot and Councilman Harry B. DeMaio be and they hereby are appointed Trustees of the Police Pension Fund of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1977. d. Treasurer - Police Pension Fund On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mr. Carmine DeLuca be and he hereby is appointed Treasurer of the Police Pension Fund of the Town of Mama- roneck for the year 1977. e. Civil Officers On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously -5- 6 1-5-77 RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are reappointed Civil Officers of the Town of Mamaroneck with the powers and duties of Constables in civil actions and proceedings only as provided in Section 20, la of the Town Law; said persons to serve without sal- ary for a term of one year, starting III January 1, 1977 and terminating December 31, 1977: Frank Comblo 225 Highview Street Mamaroneck, New York Ralph Condro 300 Richbell Road Mamaroneck, New York Dominick Faillace 1421 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, New York Peter J. Reale 975 Louise Avenue Mamaroneck, New York 3. Approval of Supervisor's Appointments-- On motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Supervisor's appointment of Mrs. Lavenia Brewer as his Executive Assistant and Con- fidential Secretary for the year 1977. Following Supervisor Vandernoot's presentation of a letter ad- dressed to him by Victor J. Kriss under date of November 1, 1976 tendering his resignation from the Examining Board of Plumbers which was herewith ordered filed for the record and his review of the qualifications of Paul Rigano, Jr. to fill the vacancy, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Victor J. Kriss, as one of the original members of the Town of Mamaroneck Examining Board of Plumbers and expresses to him its thanks and appreciation for his more than 40 years of dedicated service to this com- munity; and be it further III RESOLVED, that a letter be directed to Mr. Kriss expressing the Board's sentiments; and be it further — -6- 7 1-5-77 RESOLVED, that this Board also hereby approves the following Supervisor's appointments: Paul Rigano, Jr. to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Victor J. Kriss and Councilman Stewart Mc- Millan, members of the Examining Board of Plumbers for a 1-year term of office, effective immediately and terminating on December 31, 1977. 4. BOARD OF ETHICS Resignation Reappointments (4) Councilman Bloom took this opportunity to give a brief overview of the above noted. Board and presented the letter addressed to the Supervisor by R. Stuart Armstrong under date of January 3, 1977, tendering his resignation, and on his motion in which he expressed the Board's appreciation of Mr. Armstrong's service, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts with regret the resignation of R. Stuart Armstrong from the Town of Mamaroneck Board of Ethics and expresses to him its appreciation of his service; and be it further 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, 1977: William T. Aitchison Richard J. Creedy Mrs. Pierce McCreary Martin J. Waters, Jr. FRESHWATER WETLANDS COMMISSION Appointments (5) This item was taken up earlier in the meeting. 5. Designation of-- a. Town Board Meeting Dates On motion by Councilman Perone and seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously -7- 8 1-5-77 RESOLVED, that regular meetings of this Board be held at 8:15 P.M. in the Council Room or Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mama- roneck, on the first and third Wednesday of each month with the exception of the months of June, July, August and Septem- ber when the Board shall sit only on the first Wednesday of the month. b. Official Newspaper On motion by Councilman Perone and seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that "The Daily Times" be and it hereby is designated as the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing legal notices during 1977. At this time the Supervisor expressed, for the record, the Board's thanks and appreciation for the splendid coverage given to Town Board Meetings during the past year. c. Depositories of Funds and Bank Signatures On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Banks and Trust Companies are hereby designated as depositories for funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1977, and that the escrow agreements between these banks and the Town of Mamaroneck presently in effect shall be continued: The Bank of New York County Trust Region 242 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, New York Barclays Bank of New York 213 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, New York National Bank of Westchester Chatsworth Avenue Larchmont, New York Marine Midland Bank of Southeastern New York 1043 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York II/_ and be it further ___ -8- 9 1-5-77 RESOLVED, that all authority heretofore granted to withdraw funds from, and to draw checks, drafts and other orders upon the Town of Mamaroneck accounts maintained at the followin g hereby banks hereb is rescinded and revoked and hereafter such withdrawals, checks, drafts and other orders shall be authorized when signed by signature or fac- simile signature by Joseph F. Vandernoot, III Supervisor, and Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller; or by Joseph F. Vandernoot, Supervisor and Genevieve F. Soriano, Deputy Comptroller: The Bank of New York County Trust Region Barclays Bank of New York The National Bank of Westchester Marine Midland Bank of Southeastern New York 6. Approval of Contracts with: a. Westchester Shore Humane Society On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the contract between the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. and the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1977 totaling $11,220.00, as provided for in the 1977 budget subject to approval by the Town III Attorney. Supervisor Vandernoot stated he would look into the alternative ways of seizing and impounding dogs as suggested by the Town Attorney. b. Larchmont Public Library On motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute the contract for the year 1977 between the Town of Mama- roneck, Village of Larchmont, and the Larch- mont Public Library in the amount of $145,320.00 as provided in the 1977 budget. c. Volunteer Ambulance Corps The Supervisor referred to the above noted contract as a "new venture" and called to attention the absolutely essential ser- vice of V.A.C. especially after the discontinuance of the New Rochelle Hospital ambulance service. He further referred to the Board's continuing study of the Corps need for a better facility, since the one they now occupy is less than adequate. Councilman Bloom noted the Town's limit by law in aiding V.A.C. __ -9- 10 1-5-77 and urged all residents to give generously during their annual fund raising drive since the $9,000. being funded by the Town and the $6,000. by the Village of Larchmont will not come close to meeting their expenses and on motion by Councilman Perone, which Councilman Bloom seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the contract be- tween the Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1977 in the amount of $9,000. OLD BUSINESS 1. Resolution - Urban County Agreement Mr. Vandernoot recalled the Board's decision one year ago to enter into a contract to become a part of an Urban County Council and as a result, the Town has been allotted $20,000. to install a sensor valve in the Larchmont Reservoir and noted that in order to con- tinue in the Consortium, resolutions exactly like those passed last year must again be adopted. Thereupon the following resolutions were offered by Councilman Perone, who moved their adoption, seconded by Councilman Bloom, to-wit: RESOLUTION DATED JANUARY 5, 1977 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF UNDERTAKING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM .PURSUANT TO THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974. WHEREAS, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of the United States is authorized, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, to make grants to states and other units of general local govern- ment to help finance Community Development Pro- grams; and Whereas, Section 99-h of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York grants to any municipal corporation the power, either individually or jointly with one or more other municipal corpor- ations, to apply for, accept and expend funds made available by the Federal government, either directly or through the state, pursuant to the provisions of any Federal law which is not inconsistent with the statutes or constitution of this state, in order to administer, conduct or participate with the Federal government in programs relating to the general wel- fare of the inhabitants of such municipal corporation; and -10- 11 1-5-77 WHEREAS, the Community Development Act of 1974 and any "Eligible Activities" there- under are not inconsistent with the statutes or Constitution of the State; and WHEREAS, a number of municipalities have requested Westchester's participation, and the County of Westchester has determined that it is desirable and in the public in- terest that it make application for Community Development Block Grant funds as an Urban County; and WHEREAS, participation by the County of West- chester as an Urban County in the Community Development Program requires that the Town of Mamaroneck and the County of Westchester cooper- ate in undertaking, or assisting in undertaking, essential community development and housing activities, specifically those activities author- ized by statutes enacted pursuant to Article 18 of the New York State Constitution; and WHEREAS, this Board deems it to be in the public interest for the Town of Mamaroneck to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the County of West- chester for the aforesaid purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute a Cooperation Agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the County of Westchester for the purposes of undertaking a Community Development Program pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The foregoing resolution was adopted upon roll call as follows: Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 URBAN COUNTY - COOPERATION AGREEMENT This Cooperation Agreement entered into this 5th day of January, 1977 between the County of Westchester (County) and Town of Mamaroneck (Cooperating Municipality) WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the County may qualify as an applicant under the Housing and Community Development Act 1974 by entering into cooperation agreements with -11- 12 1-5-77 municipalities having a combined population of at least two hundred thousand which agree to undertake essential community development and housing assistance activities pursuant to said Act; and WHEREAS, on January 5, 1977 the governing body of the Cooperating Municipality adopted a resolution authorizing the execution of a Cooperation Agreement for the purposes speci- fied herein; and WHEREAS, the Board of Legislators of West- chester County will adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of a Cooperation Agreement for the purposes specified herein; and NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE COOPERATING MUNICIPALITY AS FOLLOWS: 1. The County and the Cooperating Municipality will cooperate in developing a Community Develop- ment Program and an application for a Community Development Block Grant which will be designed pri- marily for the purpose of meeting the priority needs and objectives of the participating localities based upon an inventory of commu- nity development needs developed mutually by local and county officials, 2. The County and the Cooperating Muni- cipality will cooperate in undertaking essential community development and housing assistance activities, speci- fically those activities authorized by statutes enacted pursuant to Article 18 of the New York State Con- stitution, 3. No community development or housing program or activity will be required to be undertaken in the Cooperating Municipality that is not in conformance with the legitimate needs and objectives of the Cooperating Municipality as de- fined in Clause 1, 4. If any applications for housing assis- III payments by private developers are referred to the County for review and com- ment, the County will immediately refer such application to the Chief Executive Officer _._ -12- 13 1-5-77 of the affected participating municipality for review. If the local Chief Executive Officer finds that such proposal is not consistent with the portions of the Urban County Housing Assist- ance Plan pertinent to his local- ity, he shall inform the County III Executive thereof, 5. The application for Community Devel- opment funds shall contain a require- ment that any state or state agency aided housing proposal must be sub- mitted for review to the County Executive who shall refer it to the local Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Clause 4, 6. The County, in applying for federal grant funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (the "Act") , will be undertaking to comply with the Act, the rules and regulations thereunder, and the undertakings and assurances in the application form prescribed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Accordingly, the Cooperating Municipality agrees to do what is necessary, as determined by the County, to comply with the Act, the rules and regulations thereunder, and the undertakings and assur- ances in the application form insofar as they relate to the activities and programs conducted by the Cooperating Municipality pursuant to said grant. The Cooperating Municipality hereby acknowledges receipt from the County of said application form and review thereof. In addition, the Cooperating Municipality agrees to in- demnify and hold the County harmless against all losses, damages, penalties, settlements, costs, charges, fees, and other expenses or liabilities relating to or arising out of the failure of the Cooperating Municipality to comply with the Act, the rules and regu- lations thereunder, and the undertakings and assurances in said application.form. 7. The, County or the Cooperating Municipality may, by written notice to the other, terminate this Agreement at any time prior to the sub- mission by the County of the grant application to be made hereunder to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. 8. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect during the program year covered by the application provided such application is approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. If the application is not approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban De- velopment, this Agreement shall automatically terminate. __ -13- 14 1-5-77 2. Engineer's Request - Release of the 10% Retained Percentage for the Storm Sewer Improvements - Hickory Grove Drive - Lakeside Drive Pursuant to memorandum herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the acceptance of a Maintenance Bond No. 53 0120 819 76 in the amount of $3,713.80 in lieu of the 10% retained percentage to Micelli Excavating Corporation for storm sewer improvements at Hickory Grove Drive and Lakeside Drive as approved by the Town Attorney. 3. Resolution - Extension of Water Main - Fairway Drive & Bobby Close Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of January 4, 1977, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the extension of the existing water main in Fairway Drive and Bobby Close in the Subdivi- sion entitled "Fairways at Prince Willow - Section 2", by installation of 400 linear feet of 8-inch water main, 200 linear feet of 6-inch water main, two 8-inch valves, two 6-inch valves, one hydrant and necessary fit- tings and appurtenances, said main and hydrant to be installed by the developer in conformance with Subdivision Map and drawings approved by the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck and the requirements of the Westchester Joint Water Works at no cost to the Town. NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization to Pay Dues - Association of Towns Pursuant to the bill from the Association of Towns of the State of New York under date of November 1st, 1976, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as authorized by Article 8 of the Town Law, the Town of Mamaroneck continues its membership in the Association of Towns of the State of New York for 1977, by paying the annual dues of $400.00. 2. Set Date for Public Hearing - Stop Sign - Hommocks Rd. & Eagle Knolls Rd. Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by Police Chief -14- 15 1-5-77 Barasch under date of December 17, 1976, informing the Board of the Traffic Commission's recommendation, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, sec- ' onded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held by this Board at its next regular meeting on Wednesday evening, January 19th, 1977 in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering the installation of a Full Stop Sign at the northwest corner of Hommocks Road at Eagle Knolls Road in the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it 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. 3. Set Date for Public Hearing - Pistol Permit Fee Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Board of Police Commissioners under date of December 21, 1976, regarding the aforesaid fee, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held by this Board at its next regular meeting on Wednesday evening, January 19th, 1977 in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, to consider authorizing the Chief of Police to charge a $25.00 fee to applicants for all firearms per- mits; and be it 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 such hearing as required by law. Not on Agenda Some discussion followed Councilman DeMaio's query about the "No Right Turn on Red" signs in the Unincorporated Area and it was unanimously so ordered that the Supervisor would clar- ify the matter with the Police Chief and Traffic Commission. -15- 16 1-5-77 COMMUNICATIONS 1. Public Hearing Notice - Larchmont Village Zoning Board of Appeals The aforesaid Notice was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Public Hearing Notice - N.Y.S. Dept. of Environmental Conservation The Supervisor presented the aforesaid Notice which was ordered received and filed. He noted the recommendation of Cliff Eman- uelson and Eleanor Fredston following an on-site visit. The recommendation that the fill be confined to the property of the petitioner was forwarded to Albany by the Town Attorney. 3. Report - Army Corps of Engineers A meeting with representatives of the Army Corps of Engineers will be held in the Supervisor's Office at 3:00 P.M. on January 17th prior to the official public hearing to be held on January 31st at 8:00 P.M. at the Osborn School in Rye, reported Super- visor Vandernoot. 4. Notice - Westchester County Tax Commission - Equalization Rate Following Mr. Vandernoot's acknowledgement of receipt of a letter from Douglas G. Cronk, Secretary of the Westchester County Tax Commission, he compared last year's and this year's rate and pointed out the need for reevaluation since the Town's rate dropped from 30.36% in 1975 to 28.13% in 1976. The aforementioned Notice was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. 5. Letter, Donald Brown, Executive Car Service A letter addressed to the Town Board under date of January 5, 1977 relative to the parking situation in the vicinity of Larchmont Acres, Town, was herewith presented and ordered received and filed and re- ferred to the Police Chief. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Town Clerk for the month of December 1976. Report of the Building & Plumbing Inspector for the month of December 1976. Annual Report of the Building & Plumbing Inspector for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1976. --. -16- 17 1-5-77 THE SUPERVISOR 1. Appointments - Members of Joint Study Committee with Larchmont Village Mr. Vandernoot stated that the decision to set up a Joint Study Committee came after informal discussions with the Village Mayor on ways and means to work together to save money and improve pro- ductivity and thereupon it was unanimously so ordered that Council- men Bloom and DeMaio be appointed members of the Joint Study Com- mittee with Larchmont Village. NOT ON AGENDA Supervisor Vandernoot reported that he had received a telephone call from the Department of Housing and Urban Development in- forming him that the contract for rent subsidy under Section 8 had been approved and signed. At this time Councilman Bloom acknowledged the presence of Leo Fuller, a resident of Myrtle Boulevard and student at Syracuse University who is very interested in government and Town affairs and welcomed him to the meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:25 P.M. , to reconvene on January 19, 1977. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board Meeting. 1. Claims Upon presentation for authorization of payment by Commissioner Bloom and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner DeMaio, 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 Comp- troller's Office: Best Uniforms $ 1,170.87 Stanley Bonderenko 36.00 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 23.70 ' Brigante Lawnmowers 9.55 III Dri-Chem Extinguisher 181.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher 49.75 Dri-Chem Extinguisher 1,494.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher 519.75 Exterminating Services 8.67 Exterminating Services 8.67 -17- 18 1-5-77 Westchester Joint Water Works 71.17 Exxon Company, U.S.A. 174.03 I. & T. Plumbing & Heating 36.00 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 358.15 Anthony Librandi 36.00 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 20.00 New York Telephone 15.24 New York Telephone 312.30 Office Essentials 6.29 Office Essentials 31.92 Redwood Nursery 81.00 $ 4,644.06 2. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Beepers Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of January 5, 1977, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Perone, 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 for Bids for Electronic Beepers, said bids to be returnable February 15, 1977, and reported to the Town Board on February 16th, 1977. 3. Structural Inspection - Weaver Street Firehouse Apparatus Floor Commissioner Bloom acknowledged receipt of a letter addressed to the Commission by Carlo Boniello, Fire Council Secretary under date of December 12, 1976, herewith ordered filed, in which a request for an inspection of serious vibrations de- tected in the floor of the Firehouse was made. Pursuant to that request, Commissioner Bloom presented a memorandum from the Town Engineer, enclosing a quotation from Gabriel Senor, a Consulting Engineer and recommended that Mr. Senor be authorized to proceed immediately with the investigatory work. Thereupon on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as requested by the Fire Council and recommended by the Town Eng- ineer, Gabriel E. Senor, P.E. be and he is hereby authorized to inspect the ap- paratus floor of the Weaver Street Fire- house and report his findings to the Board of Fire Commissioners on same for a fee not to exceed $1500.00. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:30 P.M. to reconvene on January 19, 1977. ?j, fu own Clerk -18-