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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977_05_18 Town Board Regular Minutes 93 5-18-77 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MAY 18, 1977, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM 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 McMillan Councilman Perone Absent: Councilman Bloom Councilman DeMaio Also Present: Mrs. Miller - Town Clerk Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings of October 6, 1976 and November 3, 1976 were presented and on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, approved as submitted. IIIOLD BUSINESS 1. Report on Bids - Highway Department Van The Town Engineer's memorandum addressed to the Board under date of May 18, 1977 was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. The bids were enumerated in the memorandum as well as the Engineer's notation about exceptions to both bids and following the Supervisor's statement that the Board should tentatively accept the bid of the low bidder, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that for the Highway Department Van, this Board hereby tentatively accepts the bid of the low bidder, namely New Rochelle Dodge, in the amount of $5,651.99, pending review of the exceptions by the Town Engineer, Town Attorney and Superintendent of Highways and report to this Town Board at its next regular meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Acceptance - C.A.C. Annual Report for 1976 The Supervisor presented the Commission's comprehensive Annual Report and referred specifically to its interesting and informational review of the recycling programs, and following complimentary -1- 94 5-18-77 comments by the Councilmen regarding the excellent format and content of the Report, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Annual Report of the Conservation Advisory Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1976 with an expression of thanks and appreciation to the Chairman and all members of the Commission. 2. Set Date for Public Hearing - Local Law #2-1977 - Electrical Code Pursuant to Supervisor Vandernoot's reference to the Building Inspector's request for approval of revision of the Electrical Code and the proposed revisions drawn up by the Town Attorney, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held by this Board at its next regular meeting on Wednesday, June 1, 1977, in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for. the purpose of considering the adoption of Local Law #2-1977 entitled Electrical Control Work and Installations; 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. 3. Comptroller's Request - Transfer of Funds A memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of May 16, 1977 was herewith presented and ordered received and filed as a part of the record of this meeting. Following some discussion in which it was explained that the transfer re- lative to the ice rink was being done in accordance with the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee and for the purpose of clarifying accounting procedures, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to transfer funds within the 1977 budget as follows: General Town - from A1910, Unallocated Insurance - $15,000 - to A7265.421, Ice Rink Liability Insurance. And, thereupon, following the notation that the second part of the Comptroller's request was merely a change from temporary services to personal services in the Engineer's Office, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously -2- 95 5-18-77 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to transfer funds within the 1977 budget as follows: General Town Federal Revenue - from C1440.411, Temporary Additional Services (Engineer) - $7,000 - to C1440.1, Personal Services (Engineer). 4. Salary Authorizations a) Community Beautification Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by P. T. Leddy under date of May 16, 1977 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Patrick J. O'Connor, Part-time Seasonal Laborer be compensated at the rate of $3.00 per hour, effective May 13, 1977 and John Moriarty, Part-time Seasonal Laborer, be compensated at the rate of $5.60 per hour, effective May 17, 1977. b) Recreation In accordance with the memorandum of May 11, 1977 addressed to the Board by the Superintendent of Recreation, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that John Perri, Recreation Assistant, Hommocks Pool, be compensated at the rate of $4.00 per hour, effective May 4, 1977; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board also hereby authorizes that Michael Zavell, Michael Cosgrove, Lynn Galvin, Kitty Csenge, Recreation Assistants in the Adult Sailing Program, be compensated at the rate of $2.40 per hour, all to be effective May 23, 1977. 5. Engineer's Request - Authorization to Sign Engineering Consultant's Proposal - Review of Sheldrake River Project A somewhat lengthy discussion followed Mr. Vandernoot's presentation of the Town Engineer's memorandum of May 18, 1977, herewith ordered received and filed. It was noted during the discussion that the idea to engage a consultant to review the proposals put forth by the Army Corps of Engineers is a result of recommendations made at the most recent public flood control meeting, and Mr. Elfreich made clarifications regarding what it is that the Consultant will be expected to do. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously -3- 96 5-18-77 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Engineer to sign the proposal of Gabriel E. Senor, P.E. to review the plans of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the projected stream improvements to the Sheldrake River as affects the Town of Mamaroneck and render a written report with comments as to feasibility and expected affect on adjoining property; and n be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Senor be paid a fee of $500.00. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter, E. Patricia Konvalinka The Supervisor acknowledged receipt of a letter addressed to him under date of May 11, 1977 by Mrs. Konvalinka following up on her request for outside consultation relative to the proposed plans of the Army Corps of Engineers, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Supervisor Vandernoot then noted that her request was just what the Board had authorized in the heretofore adopted resolution. 2. Letter, Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Albert Supervisor Vandernoot acknowledged the presence of Mrs. Gordon Albert and presented their request which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. It was noted that no decision could be made tonight and thereupon it was unanimously so ordered that the request be referred to the Zoning Board for study and recommendation. 3. Letter, Senator Pisani The letter addressed to the Supervisor under date of May 16, 1977 by Senator Pisani regarding repeal of the State Environmental Quality Review Act was presented by Mr. Vandernoot and herewith ordered received and filed for the record. 4. Letter, Frank Albanese, Westchester County Consumer Protection Supervisor Vandernoot presented a letter addressed to him by the County Sealer under date of May 17, 1977 requesting an opportunity to apprise the residents of this community of the many services that County Department offers. The letter was herewith ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. Following a brief discussion, it was unanimously so ordered that Supervisor Vandernoot be directed to invite Mr. Albanese to make his presentation at the next Town Board meeting on June 1st. -4- 97 5-18-77 5. Letters, Mr. Borghard, Westchester County Public Works Dept. Mr. Vandernoot acknowledged receipt of two letters from the County regarding the contracts recently signed for lateral sewers in the New Rochelle and Mamaroneck Sewer Districts and noted that after conferring with the Town Engineer for clarification of what further implementation was needed, he was assured by the Engineer that despite the complications, he would try very hard to meet the June 30th deadline. The letters were thereupon ordered filed for the record. 6. Letter, Tom Amlicke A letter addressed to the Supervisor by Thomas R. Amlicke, Chairman of the Town's Conservation Advisory Commission, under date of May 13, 1977 was presented and herewith ordered received and filed. Mr. Amlicke's letter noted the Commission's support of both the County and State legislation regarding beverage containers and its recommendation that the Town Board likewise support both bills. Whereupon on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby agrees to support the beverage container legislation pending both in Albany (State Senate Bill 5.704 and State Assembly Bill A.2206) and in White Plains (County Bill sponsored by County Legislator Audrey Hochberg) ; and be it further III RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby instructed to write to the County Legis- lature and make the necessary telephone calls to Albany indicating the Town Board's support of this legislation. 7. Letter, Ronald Tocci re Con Edison The Supervisor presented the letter addressed to him by County Legislator Ronald C. Tocci under date of May 12, 1977, herewith ordered received and filed, in which an invitation was extended to attend a public hearing that he would be conducting in order to gather information regarding a solution to skyrocketing utility bills. It was unanimously so directed that Councilman Perone attend the meeting on May 19th in the New Rochelle City Hall. 8. Letter, New Rochelle City Mayor Rippa A letter addressed to the Supervisor by Vincent R. Rippa, Mayor of the City of New Rochelle under date of May 9, 1977 was presented and herewith ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. The letter informed the Town of Mamaroneck of New Rochelle's institution of a "911" Emergency Service telephone number for the City's residents. -5- 98 5-18-77 9. Notice of Public Hearin g Village e of Larchmont The aforesaid Notice was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record by the Supervisor who noted that the Town Attorney's absence tonight was due to the fact that he was presenting the proposal of Case No. 686 to the Village's Zoning Board of Appeals. TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented the following report which was ordered received and filed: Report of the Building & Plumbing Inspector for the month of April 1977. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Report of May 9th Meeting re Flood Control Proposals The Supervisor reported on the above captioned informational meeting that was well attended and talked about the proposed plans presented by the Army Corps of Engineers. The initial plan, he continued, was to build a flume in the upper part of the Sheldrake, doing nothing in the lower part, but the residents of that part wanted their area studied. The Corps then devised a proposal that would effect flood control in the lower area, but meaning the removal of most of the trees in that area. The Corps also proposed to widen the flume or leave it as originally planned at the upper portion of the Sheldrake affecting the use of the stilling basin. He further noted that it was at this meeting that the residents opposed to the Corps' plans had requested a review of the Corps' flood control proposals for the Sheldrake River, which was acted upon earlier in tonight's meeting and also announced that the Board plans to vote on which plan to adopt at the June 1st meeting. Following the presentation of his report and some discussion the Supervisor noted the presence of Donald Veckerelli, 158 East Brookside Drive, Town and asked for any comments, but since Mr. Veckerelli indicated that he had been unable to attend the meeting, he had questions regarding cost estimates relative to the new proposal and Mr. Vandernoot replied that he would send him all the pertinent information. 2. Request for Attendance at Conference Following presentation of a letter addressed to Officers of Local Governments under date of May 4, 1977 herewith ordered received and filed and pursuant to Mr. Vandernoot's request for authoriza- tion to attend the Supervisors' and County Legislators' Association's Summer Conference-School, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously -6- I'� 99 5-18-77 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Joseph F. Vandernoot, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck to attend the Summer Conference-School of the Supervisors' and County Legislators' Association to be held at the Edgewood Resort, Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York from June 26 to June 29, 1977 with expenses to be paid by the Town. 3. Announcement re Grievance Day, June 21st Mr. Vandernoot reported that Town property owners will have an opportunity to protest their tax assessments at the annual Grievance Day to be held on June 21st in the Assessor's Office by the Board of Review from 8:30 A.M. on through the evening until all who have filed grievances have been heard. 4. Announcement re Employee Identification Cards The Supervisor also reported on the Police Chief's suggestion that it would be quite appropriate for every Town employee to have identification cards which would be issued upon hiring and surrendered before the last paycheck is received upon termination of employment with the Town. And thereupon, since the Board agreed that it was an excellent suggestion, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that any expenses incurred in issuing identification cards to Town of Mamaroneck employees be paid by the Town. 5. Request for Block Party - Mrs. J. P. Santos Pursuant to the Supervisor's presentation of the request of the above noted person of 223 Rockingstone Avenue, Town and in accordance with his statement that the necessary approvals had been obtained, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the request of Mrs. J. P. Santos of 223 Rockingstone Avenue, Town, to hold a block party on Memorial Day on Poplar Road be and it hereby is approved; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mrs. Santos be notified accordingly. -7- 100 5-18-77 Not on Agenda 6. Reappointments to Human Rights Commission Supervisor Vandernoot called to attention the expirations of the terms of office of Mrs. Lloyd King, 24 Lafayette Road, Mr. Martin Weinraub, 12 Dimitri Place and Mrs. Ralph C. Franklin, 11 West Drive, as members of the Human Rights Com- l. mission and commented on their hard work and dedication and upon the motion of Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mrs. Lloyd King, Mr. Martin Weinraub and Mrs. Ralph C. Franklin be and they hereby are reappointed members of the Human Rights Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for terms of office of three years each, effective immediately and terminating May 19, 1980; and be it further RESOLVED, Mrs. King, Mr. Weinraub and Mrs. Franklin be notified of their reappointments with an expression of the Board's appreciation of their willingness to continue serving on the Human Rights Commission. NOT ON AGENDA In response to Mr. Vandernoot's query as to whether any one wished to address the Board, Paula Willey, President of the Larchmont League of Women Voters referred to a letter written to the Supervisor relative to the possibility of discussing at a Town Board meeting the Town Manager form of government which the League did a study on last year and which the League strongly supports. Supervisor Vandernoot stated that the Board had discussed the matter and since they plan to hold a discussion relative to the Master Plan Review Committee's Report at the next meeting, that would be a good time to discuss that item also. Mrs. Willey disagreed and stated this matter should be taken up separately. Pursuant to some discussion, it was decided that a broad-based citizen's committee would be appointed at the Board's next regular meeting scheduled for June 1st to study the manager form of government for the Town of Mamaroneck. Mr. Irving Scharf also addressed the Board and at first briefly talked about the State's intention of changing the traffic pattern on the Boston Post Road in the vicinity of the old Hi-Lo Supermarket which would mean the prohibition of on-street parking spaces. Secondly he spoke more indepth about the parking problem experienced by the apartment dwellers on Richbell Road and urged the Board to investigate the possibility of purchasing the parking lot bordered by the Boston Post Road and Richbell Road and convert it into a municipal lot. Mr. Vandernoot reminded Mr. Scharf that since this matter had been discussed before, the Town Attorney has looked into the feasibility of the purchase and he pointed out that in order for the Board to consider the proposal, more concrete -8- 101 5-18-77 information would have to be obtained. Councilman Perone urged Mr. Scharf to form a committee, speak with the Town Clerk about any basic information about parking lots and report to the Town Board with specific recommendations. THE COUNCILMEN Mr. Perone 1. Reappointment to Recreation Commission Following Councilman Perone's review of Mr. Tighe's qualifications and outstanding service thus far on the Recreation Commission, on his motion, which he offered with great pleasure, which was seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Joseph M. Tighe of 70 Hickory Grove Drive, West, Town, be and he hereby is reappointed a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission, to serve for a term of office effective immediately and terminating May 20, 1982; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Tighe be notified of his reappointment with an expression of appreciation for his willingness to continue to serve this community in such an important post. 2. Authorization - Youth Service & Recreation State Aid Application In accordance with the requests of the Recreation Superintendent and the Teen Center, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the Youth Service and Recreation Project Application and submit to the New York State Youth Commission requesting State Aid in the amount of $10,629.00 for the period from June 1, 1977 to May 31, 1978. Mr. Perone answered Mrs. Shultz' query about the Teen Center by stating that regular reports are submitted by Mrs. Megroz and Mr. Tracey. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:35 P.M. to reconvene on June 1, 1977. -9- 102 5-18-77 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 Upon presentation for authorization of payment by Commissioner McMillan and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department claims approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller's Office: Con Edison $ 222.05 Con Edison 25.17 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 885.64 Exterminating Division 9.67 G & M Auto Body 175.00 I & T Plumbing & Heating Co. , Inc. 82.86 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 166.80 State of N.Y. Dept. of Labor Boiler Safety Bureau 10.00 William Smith Supplies 130.35 Town of Mamaroneck Special Dist. Fund 73.00 Westchester Joint Water Works 5,118.75 $ 6,899.29 2. Letter, William von Zehle In the absence of Commissioner Bloom, Supervisor Vandernoot acknowledged receipt of a letter addressed to the Town Council by William von Zehle, Jr. , Lieutenant, Town of Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire Department requesting a merger of V.A.C. and the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department, which was herewith ordered filed as part of the record of this meeting. The Supervisor stated that the Board is aware of the problems and has been in constant communication with V.A.C. and has offered assistance in whatever way can be done within law and at this time the Board is awaiting a proposal from V.A.C. He continued further by stating that as soon as Commissioner Bloom returns to this country from abroad, a meeting will be arranged between members of the Board, V.A.C. and the Fire Department. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:38 P.M. , to reconvene on June 1, 1977. 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