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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977_04_20 Town Board Regular Minutes 66 4-20-77 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD APRIL 20, 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: N one Also Present: Mrs. Miller - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of May 5, 1976 were presented and on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, approved as submitted. The minutes of the special meeting of May 14, 1976 were presented and on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, approved as submitted. Councilman Bloom abstained from voting since he had not been in attendance at that meeting. OLD BUSINESS 1. Set Date for Public Hearing - Increase in Building & Plumbing Department Fees Supervisor Vandernoot noted that the above captioned subject had been discussed at two previous meetings and now that the Board has had the opportunity to review thoroughly the proposed revisions, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held by this Board at its regular meet- ing on Wednesday evening, May 4, 1977 in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of consider- ing amending the Schedule of Fees now set forth in the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Smoke Control Code, Fire Preven- tion Code and Zoning Code of the Town of Mamaroneck; - -1- 67 4-20-77 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", Notice of such hearing as required by law. 2. Report of Fact Finder - Paid Firemen's Impasse The Supervisor announced that the Fact Finder in the above captioned matter has recommended an $1,100.00 increase effective January 1, 1977 with an additional $500.00 increase effective July 1, 1977. Following some discussion in which Mr. Vandernoot urged residents to contact Assemblyman Ryan and Senator Pisani relative to negotiations with municipal employees and ask them not to extend the state's binding arbitration law, it was unanimously so ordered that the Supervisor be authorized to meet with the representatives of the Paid Firemen's Union and to use his best judgement on how to proceed. 3. Report of Bids - Storm Drains - Contract No. 77-2 & No. 77-3 A memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer, Town Attorney, and Superintendent of Highways under date of April 20, 1977, enumerating the bids and recommending award thereof was herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder for the following: Contract No. 77-2 Storm Drain Improvements Mulberry Lane - J. Carducci, Inc. - $16,913.50 And, whereupon on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder for the following: Contract No. 77-3 - Storm Drain Improvements Easement 12 Jason Lane - Manny Excavating - $6,938.00 4. Report of Bids - Sanitary Sewer - Contract No. 77-4 Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer, Town Attorney, and Superintendent of Highways under date of April 20, 1977 enumerating the bids and recommending award thereof and herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder for the following: Contract No. 77-4 - Sanitary Sewer Improvements Myrtle Boulevard - DiBaccari & Riccio - $32,110.00 -2- 68 4-20-77 5. Bond Resolution - Construction of Storm Drains Pursuant to the Comptroller's request, the following resolution was offered by Councilman Bloom who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, to-wit: BOND RESOLUTION DATED APRIL 20, 1977. III A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $75,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAINS IN AND FOR SAID TOWN. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The class of objects or purposes to be financed pursuant to this resolution is the construction of new storm drains and appurtenant facilities in and for the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of such class of objects or purposes is $75,000, and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issu- ance of $75,000 serial bonds of said Town, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 11(a) (1) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the aerial 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 irrevo- cably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropria- tion shall be made in each year suffi- cient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property in said Town a III tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. -3- 69 4-20-77 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, includ- ing 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. Section 7. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Daily Times, the official 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 a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Supervisor Vandernoot VOTING Aye Councilman Bloom VOTING Aye Councilman McMillan VOTING Aye Councilman DeMaio VOTING Aye Councilman Perone VOTING Aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. -4- 70 4-20-77 Supervisor Vandernoot diverted from the usual procedure and took up Item #5 under THE SUPERVISOR. In noting the presence of students from Hommocks School and Mamaroneck High School, on behalf of the Board he commended them for their participa- tion in Convention II 1977, a model congress held in Washington, D.C. Following the introduction of the Chairman of the group, Timothy Leighton, who briefly recited the origin and purpose of Mamaroneck High School's Model Congress and described the proceedings that took place in Washington, D.C. , on motion unanimously made and seconded, the following resolution was presented to Timothy Leighton as Chairman with a copy thereof for each student who attended Convention II 1977: WHEREAS, thirty-five students from Mamaroneck High School and twenty-three students from Hommocks School attended Convention II 1977 in the Chambers of the Congress of the United States along with one hundred thirty-four students from five other States, and WHEREAS, their purpose was to meet the challenges of today and during the course of their session proposed eighty-two amendments to the Constitution of which fifteen passed Committees and eight were con- sidered in Convention Plenary sessions, and WHEREAS, these actions attest to the competence, diligence, leadership, maturity and serious application to government and law of these students and has earned them the highest praise and admiration of all with whom they came in contact in our Nation's Capitol, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Mamaroneck is proud of the efforts of all the young Americans who participated in this historic event and takes special pride in the participation of the local students whose names are attached to and made a part of this resolution, and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy presented to each of the delegates named herein. (see next page for list of students) At this time the meeting was returned to the regular order of the agenda. -5- 71 4-20-77 MAMARONECK HIGH SCHOOL David Ahlstrom, 15 Pine Brook Drive, Larchmont Marc Ahlstrom, 15 Pine Brook Drive, Larchmont Gerard Babakian, 71 Stuyvesant Avenue, Larchmont Lisa Bambino, 115 South Barry Avenue, Mamaroneck Robert Bierman, 511 Rushmore Avenue, Mamaroneck Christine Boyland, 29 Maplewood Street, Larchmont James Dillon, 203 Weaver Street, Larchmont Kelly Flaherty, 53 Oak Avenue, Larchmont Thomas Frieden, 3 Douglas Lane, Larchmont Elliott Friedland, 11 Harmony Drive, Larchmont Richard Gelles, 99 West Garden Road, Larchmont Jonathan Gleit., 43 Mayhew Avenue, Larchmont Robert Gramaglia, 5 Country Road, Mamaroneck Michael Hefler, 119 Murray Avenue, Larchmont Ellen Kavee, 60 Vine Road, Larchmont Rhonda Kavee, 60 Vine Road, Larchmont Susan Keller, 39 Harrison Drive, Larchmont Nancy Lasker, 324 Palmer Terrace, Mamaroneck Timothy Leighton, 10 Greystone Road, Larchmont Barbara Lowenstein, 1 Fountain Square, Larchmont Charlie Markowitz, 314C Larchmont Acres, Larchmont Marcy Oppenheimer, 400 Claflin Avenue, Mamaroneck Dan Pritzker, 118 North Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont Katie Quigley, 1 Locust Avenue, Larchmont John Rofe, 4 Glen Eagles Drive, Larchmont Steven Schwartz, 9 Bonnet Avenue, Larchmont Robert Seipel, Jr. , 31 Edgewood Avenue, Larchmont Michael Sicular, 521 Oriente Avenue, Mamaroneck David Siegel, 1304 Colonial Court, Mamaroneck Anne Simon, 1005 The Parkway, Mamaroneck Janet Singer, 1185 Greacen Point Road, Mamaroneck Steven Sloan, 21 Dante Street, Larchmont Michael Tripicco, 1538 Raleigh Road, Mamaroneck Paul Unger, 30 Country Club Drive, Larchmont Thomas Unger, 30 Country Club Drive, Larchmont HOMMOCKS SCHOOL Karen Friedman, 1308 Greacen Point Road, Mamaroneck Amy Gamerman, 257 Barnard Road, Larchmont Jennifer Henkind, 27 Lincoln Street, Larchmont Maura Keefe, 79 Harmon Drive, Larchmont John Keogh, 12 Bayard Street, Larchmont Douglas Kim, 23 Alden Road, Larchmont David Koenig, 1015 Old Post Road, Mamaroneck Chris Kubasik, 752 Forest Avenue, Larchmont Dan Lagani, 1334 Raleigh Road, Mamaroneck Michelle R. Landa, 728 Walton Avenue, Mamaroneck Robert Lasek, 623 Forest Avenue, Mamaroneck Serle Levin, 10 Hall Avenue, Larchmont Daniel Lord, 208 Richbell Road, Mamaroneck David McIntyre, 1488 Pine Knoll Lane, Mamaroneck Tom Morse, 28 Walnut Avenue, Larchmont Evan Oppenheimer, 400 Claflin Avenue, Mamaroneck Debbie Pritzker, 118 North Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont Chris Ruppel, 211 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont Neal Schultz, 25 Alden Road, Larchmont Dean Spencer, 5 Normandy Road, Larchmont Jack Strassburg, 507 Munro Avenue, Mamaroneck Danny Weitzner, 10 Cedar Avenue, Larchmont Elizabeth Young, 40 Mayhew Avenue, Larchmont 72 4-20-77 NEW BUSINESS 1. Set Date for Public Hearing - Local Law #1-1977 - S.E.Q.R. Supervisor Vandernoot expressed the Board's mixed feelings about the State Environmental Quality Review Law and deferred to Councilman Bloom who reiterated what the Supervisor said and called to attention that the law is a lengthy and complex piece of legislation, will require environmental impact statements before approval of construction projects and will add admin- istrative costs to the Town. Councilman Bloom further commented that since the State has in effect mandated passage by certain dates and our Town Attorney has worked hard and long to prepare a draft of a local law, it is in order that a date for a public hearing be set on said local law, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held by this Board at its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 4, 1977, in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering the adoption of Local Law #1-1977 entitled Environmental Quality Review Law for the Town of Mamaroneck. and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to publish the Notice of said hearing in "The Daily Times", the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, as required by law. 2. Salary Authorization - Patrolman Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Chief of Police, Robert M. Barasch under date of April 19, 1977, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Patrolman Raffaele J. Cerbone be compensated in the amount of $14,894.00 per annum, effective as of April 28, 1977. 3. Authorization - Advertise for Bids - Van for Highway Department Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of April 20, 1977, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, 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 Bids for a Van for the Highway Department, said bids to be returnable on May 2, 1977 and reported to the Town Board on May 4, 1977. -6- 73 4-20-77 4. Approval of Claim - Narcotics Guidance Council A letter and attached claim addressed to the Town Board under date of April 5, 1977 by Dr. Frederick J. Feuerbach, Chairman of the Narcotics Guidance Council requesting funds to adequately cover the expense of liability insurance for its members was herewith presented by Councilman McMillan and ordered received and filed and on Mr. McMillan's motion which was seconded by III Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of $935.00 to H & R Phillips, Inc. for General and Professional Liability Insurance covering the members of the Narcotics Guidance Council, such payment to be made as a General Town charge. In answer to a question posed by Mrs. Paula Willey, Councilman McMillan noted that in the past all three municipalities had shared the cost, but at this time it is uncertain of the other contributions this year, and for that reason he felt it was important that the Town accept and pay the voucher. 5. Authorization to Adjust 1977 Budget - Comptroller's Request Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of April 19, 1977 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to adjust the 1977 Budget by $5,236.00 in the Federal Revenue Fund 1 III and $7,223.00 in the General Fund, said adjustments being made as the result of monies received per Anti-Recession Fiscal Assistance. 6. Authorization to Open Savings Account - Capital Fund Pursuant to presentation of the Comptroller's memorandum under date of April 14, 1977, herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller and the Deputy Comptroller to open a savings account with Barclay's Bank of New York, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York, for the Town of Mamaroneck Capital Fund; and it is further RESOLVED, that hereafter all deposits and withdrawals shall be authorized when signed by the signature or facsimile signature of Joseph F. Vandernoot, Super- visor, and Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller; 4 s_ or Joseph F. Vandernoot, Supervisor and Genevieve F. Soriano, Deputy Comptroller. -7- 74 4-20-77 7. Authorization to Open Savings Account - Federal Revenue Sharing Upon presentation of the Comptroller's memorandum addressed to the Board under date of April 14, 1977 and herewith ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller and Deputy Comptroller to open a savings account with the Bank of New York, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York for the Town of Mamaroneck Federal Revenue Sharing Fund; and it is further RESOLVED, that hereafter all deposits and withdrawals shall be authorized when signed by the signature or facsimile signature of Joseph F. Vandernoot, Supervisor, and Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller; or Joseph F. Vandernoot, Supervisor and Genevieve F. Soriano, Deputy Comptroller. 8. Appointment to. Committees a) Community Action Program Board of Directors Following Councilman DeMaio's review of Dr. William DiScipio's particular qualifications and willingness to serve this community, on his motion, which he offered with pleasure, and seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Dr. William DiScipio of 40 Myrtle Boulevard, Town, be and he hereby is appointed to represent the Town of Mamaroneck on the Board of Directors of the Community Action Program effective immediately to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of George Mulcahy; and be it further RESOLVED, that Dr. DiScipio be notified accordingly. b) Board of Ethics Councilman McMillan called to attention the vacancy existing on the above mentioned Board and proposed the name of former Town . Councilman Thomas E. White of 260 Barnard Road, Town and noted that the Town is fortunate that he is willing to serve and upon his motion, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mr. Thomas E. White a member of the Board of Ethics of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective immediately and to serve for the remainder of this year; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. White be notified accordingly. — -8- 75 4-20-77 c) Committee on Family and Youth Following the Supervisor's reference to the Committee's decision to change the participation category, and since Councilman DeMaio had attended many of their meetings, Supervisor Vandernoot proposed that Mr. DeMaio be appointed an Advisory Member of that committee, and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Councilman Harry B. DeMaio an Advisory Member to the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth effective immediately. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Public Notice - Village of Larchmont Zoning Board of Appeals The aforesaid Notice was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record. NOT ON AGENDA A delegation of five physicians with Dr. Norman Steiger as the spokesman addressed the Board concerning the dispute at United Hospital between the doctors and hospital administration regarding diminishing quality patient care. Their request was specifically for the Town Board to call for the reinstatement of Dr. William Felch as Chief of Staff and Dr. Sam Drago as Chief of Medicine, and for the resignations of President Richard Stolnacke and Chairman of the Board Richard Dammann. During a rather lengthy discussion Dr. Edwin H. Kaufman, Dr. James J. Doyle, Dr. Thomas Landau and Dr. Martin Neschis joined Dr. Steiger in relating the facts of the on-going problem and the members of the Town Board indicated that they had not had an opportunity to study the issues and did not wish to take sides. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was unanimously adopted by the Board: WHEREAS, this Board is distressed at the crisis at United Hospital, and WHEREAS, since this crisis may affect quality patient care, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that this Board urges immediate discussion to settle problems between the Executive Committee of the doctors and the Board of Trustees. Further we suggest that all terminations of',personnel be reconsidered pending the result of these discussions. -9- 76 4-20-77 TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Clerk presented the following report which was ordered received and filed: Report of the Building & Plumbing Inspector for the month of March 1977. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Suggested Change in County Solid Waste Act Supervisor Vandernoot acknowledged receipt of the proposed amend- ment to the original County Solid Waste Act and announced that this Board finds the provisions of Section 2 satisfactory since it removes any reservations the Board had regarding the implemen- tation of the Act. Thereupon on motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously so ordered that the Supervisor write to the County Board of Legislators' Committee on Legislation indicating the Town Board's approval of the passage of the Act as long as the provisions of Section 2 remain in the proposed legislation. Mr. Vandernoot announced at this time that he has been notified by the County that the rate for dumping at Croton will go from $9.75 per ton to $12.50 starting in January 1978. 2. Proclamation - Environmental Enhancement Week With the unanimous consent of the Board, the Supervisor issued the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, we recognize the importance of our re- lationship to our natural environment to gain renewal of spirit and awareness of the genuine wonder of nature; and WHEREAS, the New York Turf and Landscape Association and the Cooperative Extension Service of Hudson Valley and Long Island and the Long Island Gardeners Association work cooper- atively to stimulate interest and provide education for the public in the conservation and care of our environment; and WHEREAS, a member of the Board of Directors of the New York Turf and Landscape Association and the Cooperative Ex- tension Service will donate and plant an ornamental tree on Arbor Day, April the 29th, 1977, on Town property to add to our natural resources; -10- 77 4-20-77 NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joseph F. Vandernoot, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, do hereby pro= claim the week of April 24th through April 30th, 1977 Environmental Enhancement Week in the Town of Mamaroneck and urge my fellow citizens to increase their per- sonal enjoyment and appreciation of the beauty inherent in natural harmony by adding the joy of living plants to their daily lives. 3. Proclamation - Law Day Pursuant to Supervisor Vandernoot's acknowledgment of receipt of a letter addressed to him by George P. Forbes, Jr. , President of the local Bar Association, the aforementioned being herewith ordered filed, and on presentation by Councilman Perone, the following proclamation was unanimously issued: PROCLAMATION Our Courts of Law - representative of the vast judi system s stem of our state and nation - are one of the cornerstones of our structure of government. They have been a bulwark in recognizing the importance of every person, in protecting individual rights and maintaining a free society. It is fitting, therefore, that on the occasion of the 20th annual nationwide observance of LAW DAY U.S.A. on May 1, we as citizens of this city, state and nation, reflect on our great heritage: a system of government under laws devised by representatives of the people and administered by independent courts. As responsible citizens we should become more aware of Court needs and problems and our role in support of them; we should be mindful of the great new demands being placed upon them because of growth in government and litigants; and we should champion legislative efforts to improve and modernize our Courts. They need and deserve the support and good will of every American. Now, Therefore, I, Joseph F. Vandernoot, Super- visor of the Town of Mamaroneck, do hereby proclaim Sunday, May 1, 1977, as LAW DAY U.S.A. in the Town of Mamaroneck and urge the people, organizations, churches, schools and the media of public information to observe Law Day with appropriate ceremonies and recognition and to reaffirm their faith in our judicial system. -11- 78 4-20-77 4. Report on Rent Subsidy Program Mr. Vandernoot reported that the preliminary stages of the program are complete, local landlords have given assurance of full cooperation and several leases on subsidized units are about to be signed. He further noted that an application has been received from HUD to apply for additional units and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute the application required in order to subsidize an additional 100 units under Section 8; and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Larchmont Village. 5. Resolution - Convention II - 1977 This item was taken up earlier in the meeting. THE COUNCILMEN Mr. Bloom 1. Apportionment Upon Councilman Bloom's presentation of the following apportionment and on his motion, seconded by Councilman McMillan, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petition for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petition for the correction of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1976- 1977 taxes of 1977, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND IMPROVE. TOTAL 827 6 Gustave L. Sjostedt & W $7,000. $6,900. $13,900. be apportioned as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: -12- 79 4-20-77 BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND IMPROVE TOTAL 827 16 Gustav L. Sjostedt & W $2,400. $6,900. $9,300. 827 6 Bethrich Builders, Ltd. $4,600. $4,600. Not on Agenda IllCouncilman Perone Mr. Perone noted that pursuant to the two recent shootings of Police Officers Dematte and McLeod, he has drawn up a proposal to provide tax exemptions to families of public safety employees who are killed in the line of duty and is forwarding it to the State Legislature. THE TOWN ATTORNEY 1. Report re Certioraris Mr. Johnston announced that the reports he had planned to present this evening will have to be delayed due to the lack of receipt of the necessary information. 2. Report re Guadagnola vs. Zoning Board The Town Attorney reported on the recent Supreme Court decision relative to the above mentioned matter. He stated that Judge Isaac Rubin dismissed Mr. Guadagnola's petition which sought to have declared illegal the Town's Zoning Board refusal to permit a proposed seven-story building. 3. Report re Con Edison & State Board of Equalization Mr. Johnston stated that the above noted matter in which the Town has joined with four other communities is still pending and a decision will be forthcoming soon. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:35 P.M. , to reconvene on May 4, 1977. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. -13- 80 4-20-77 1. Claims Pursuant to the memorandum addressed to the Commission by the Deputy Comptroller under date of April 19, 1977, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, 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 Comptroller's Office: AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. $ 362.85 Con Edison 205.96 Con Edison 28.29 N. LaRussell 7.70 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 364.88 William Smith Supplies, Inc. 73.40 $ 1,043.08 2. Reports There were no reports to come before the Commission. 3. Other Business Commissioner Bloom briefly reported on two items. First he noted that the Fire Council informed him by letter under date of April 14, 1977 that they are still in the process of reviewing the Fire Prevention Code. Secondly, he referred to the Fire Chief's request for matching funds from the Town in order to affect a proper celebration in 1982 of the Fire Department's 75th Anniversary and stated the matter will be discussed by the Board prior to a decision being rendered. ADJOURNMENT And thereupon since there was no further business to come before the Board, on motion unanimously made and seconded, this meeting, to reconvene on May 4, 1977, was declared adjourned at 10:42 P.M. in memory of Earl Mellor, former Town of Mamaroneck Fireman, with a moment of silent prayer observed for him. Town Clerk -14-