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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977_08_03 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD AUGUST 3, 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. II 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 Mrs. Fischer - Deputy Town Clerk PUBLIC HEARING: Increase of Income Limit for Partial Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Town Clerk presented the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing for the record and Supervisor Vandernoot announced that legislation had been enacted and signed by the Governor on June 1st, 1977 which would permit local municipalities to increase the income ceiling from $6500 to $7200 for a partial exemption from taxation of real property owned by persons 65 years of age or over. The Supervisor noted also that the Town has supported each increase and that now due to a rise in Social Security payments, certain senior citizens whose income goes above $6500 will lose the exemption which they currently enjoy. He also stated that the exemption would apply only to Town taxes and not to any District taxes. In response to the Supervisor's query, no one wished to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to the above captioned proposal. Councilman Bloom commented that the silence was simply an indication of approval and part of the pattern that the Town has been following in taking positive action to assist our senior citizens. Following III Mr. DeMaio's question about the impact upon taxpayers and some discussion in which it was pointed out it would be negligible, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. -1- Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members thereof being present and voting Aye: A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A PARTIAL EXEMPTION FROM TOWN TAXES, OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY CERTAIN PERSONS WITH LIMITED INCOME WHO ARE SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OR OVER. Be it Enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck as follows: SECTION 1. - Pursuant to the provisions of Section four hundred sixty-seven of the real property tax law, as amended by Chapter 187 Laws of 1977, the purpose of this resolution is to grant a partial exemption from taxation to the extent of fifty per centum of the assessed valuation of the real property which is owned by certain persons with limited income who are sixty-five years of age or over, meeting the requirements set forth in such section as amended. SECTION 2. - Real property owned by persons sixty-five years of age or over shall be exempt from Town taxes, except district taxes, to the extent of fifty per centum of the assessed valuation, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner or all of the owners must file an application annually in the assessor's office of the Town in which real property is located. Applications must be filed in the Assessor's Office on or before the taxable status date of the Town Assessment Roll which is June 1st, 1977. b. The income of the owner or the combined income of the owners must not exceed $7200, from all sources as set forth in such section four hundred sixty-seven, for the twelve consecutive months prior to the date that the application is filed. Where title is vested in either the husband or wife, the combined income may not exceed such sum. c. Title to the property must be vested in the owner, or, if more than one, in all the owners for at least twenty-four consecutive months prior to the date that the application is filed. d. The property must be used exclusively for residential purposes, be occupied in whole or in part, by the owners and constitute the legal residence of the owners. -2- SECTION 3. - This Resolution shall take effect immediately after its adoption, and shall be applicable to Town taxes, except district taxes, for the year nineteen hundred seventy-eight and for subsequent years; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall apply to the assessment roll prepared on the basis of taxable status occurring on June 1, 1977 and to all succeeding rolls prepared on the basis of their applicable taxable status dates; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby authorized and directed to post and publish this resolution as required by law. OLD BUSINESS 1. Authorization for Bond Resolution - Sanitary Sewer Improvements - Myrtle Boulevard and Thompson Place The Supervisor referred to the serious sewer situation that occurred this Spring on Myrtle Boulevard which necessitated immediate approval by the Board which was done at the meeting of April 20, 1977 for the repairs of same. The job is now nearly completed mr. Vandernoot said and a Bond Resolution is necessary in order to pay the contractor. Thereupon, the following resolution was offered by Councilman Bloom, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman McMillan, to-wit: BOND RESOLUTION DATED AUGUST 3, 1977. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $38,900 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF CERTAIN EMERGENCY RE- CONSTRUCTION OF THE MYRTLE BOULEVARD SEWER IN SEWER DISTRICT NO. 1 OF SAID TOWN. WHEREAS, an inspection of the Myrtle Boulevard sewer in Sewer District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, heretofore conducted by the Town Engineer, disclosed numerous sags, cracks, breaks and obstructions; and WHEREAS, immediate action to replace a portion of said sewer, as hereinafter described, was necessary in order to prevent the contamination by raw sewage of basements and residences served by said sewer; -3- and WHEREAS, by recommendation of the Town Engineer, the Town Board of said Town by a resolution adopted at a regular meeting held on April 20, 1977, approved the award of a contract for said replacement; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it was necessary in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare to authorize said replacement immediately without complying with the public hearing requirements of Chapter 630 of the Laws of 1939, as amended by Chapter 710 of the Laws of 1943; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide for the financing of said replacement pursuant to the Local Finance Law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The specific object or purpose to be financed pursuant to this resolution is the replacement of the aforesaid Myrtle Boulevard sewer running from Thompson Street approximately 815 feet easterly to the rear exit of the Town Police Headquarters building in Sewer District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, including incidental improvements and appurtenant facilities. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of such specific object or purpose is $38,900, and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of $38,900 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 specific object or purpose is forty years, pursuant to subdivision 4 o paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further deter- mined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. -4- There shall annually be assessed upon all the taxable real property in said Sewer District No. 1, at the same time and in the same manner as other Town charges an amount sufficient to pay said principal and interest as the same become due and payable, but if not paid from such source, all the taxable real property within said Town shall be subject to the levy of ad valorem taxes without limitation as to rate or amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby dele- gated 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 pro- vided 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: -5- 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. 2. Authorization - Supervisor to Negotiate re Hi-Lo Parking Property The Supervisor spoke about the serious parking problem in the Larchmont Acres area, and reported that inquiries have been made as to the feasibility of leasing the lot. The attorney for the Estate that owns the property has written to the Town Attorney with proposals indicating that negotiations would be possible, stated Supervisor Vandernoot, and following further discussion of details, he asked that the Board authorize him, along with the Town Attorney and Town Engineer, to negotiate a lease. Councilman Perone noted that this would be a temporary rather than a permanent solution to the problem with the cost of the rental being paid by the users who will park for a fee and is happy that the negotiations are about to begin. In answer to a question posed by Margaret Shultz as to why the Town should rent the space when perhaps the actual users might execute a lease, the Town Attorney noted that Mr. Steinhacker, Attorney for the Estate refused to enter into such an agreement and would only negotiate to lease the property to the Town. Following further discussion relative to the alleviation of the parking problem, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor, Town Attorney and Town Engineer to negotiate a short term lease with Monroe Steinhacker, the Attorney for the Estate of the former Hi- Lo property, subject to the approval of the Town Board. 3. Engineer's Request - Reduction of Performance Bond The Supervisor presented a memorandum addressed to the Town Board under date of August 3, 1977 by the Town Engineer, herewith ordered received and filed, and noted that at present no approval is required since the Superintendent of Highways will inspect the improvements made to date and report same to the Town Planning Board at its meeting on August 10, 1977, when possibly a Public Hearing will be scheduled for its regular September meeting. -6- 4. Engineer's Request - Release of 10% Retained Percentage Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer under date of July 28, 1977 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby III authorizes the acceptance of a Maintenance Bond on Contract 77-3 - Storm Drain Improvements - Mulberry to Hickory Grove Drive in the amount of $1,704.15 in lieu of the 10% retained percentage to Joseph Carducci, Inc. , as approved by the Town Attorney. NEW BUSINESS 1. Comptroller's Request - Transfer of Funds Pursuant to presentation of the Comptroller's memorandum under date of August 1, 1977, herewith ordered received and filed, and following an explanation by Mr. DeLuca, on motion by Councilman DeMaiO, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to make journal entries in order to transfer funds within the 1977 budget as follows: IIIFrom: A8510.411 - Part Time Help - $1500. To: A8510.401 - Salaries An additional resolution was requested by the Comptroller on the above mentioned memorandum regarding further transferring, and after some discussion, on motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to transfer funds within the 1977 budget as follows due to emergency repairs which were required in May of 1977 on the Hommocks area: From: Excess Revenues (Anti-Recession Funds) - $9,515. To: A8510.102 - Public Works Employment (Salaries) - $2,500. To: A7021.423 - Public Works Employment (Ground Repairs) - $7,015. 2. Application for Special Permit - Lux Car Care Ltd. , 2434 Boston Post Road Pursuant to Supervisor Vandernoot's presentation of an application _ for a special permit by Lux Car Care Ltd. at 2434 Boston Post Road, it was unanimously so ordered that the application be referred to -7- I the Planning Board for their study and recommendations, with a report to be forwarded to the Town Board by September for the scheduling of a public hearing. 3. Authorization to Collect 1977 School Taxes Pursuant to the request by the Comptrollers Office, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, in accordance with Section 550a of the Westchester County Tax Act, being Article 16 of the West- chester County Administrative Code as amended by Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962, does hereby authorize the Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck to accept from any taxpayer two partial payments in equal installments for or on account of school taxes and apply such payments on account . thereof, and that he shall accept payment of said school taxes in full at the dis- cretion of the taxpayer, or as stated in two partial payments, with the first installment being due and payable in the month of September and the second being due and payable in the month of January following, provided that no installment may be paid unless the first install- ment of current school taxes, including interest and penalty, shall have been paid or is paid at the same time. If the second partial payment is received during the month of January, no interest or penalty shall be charged against the second partial payment; and be it further RESOLVED, that as provided in said statute, unless the first partial payment is received during the month of September and the second partial payment is received during the month of January, the penalty provided for payment of school taxes as set forth in Section 543 shall be applicable as follows: First Installment September No Penalty October 2% November 5% December & January 7% February & March 10% April & thereafter up to date of sale 12% Second Installment February & March 10% April to date of sale 12% -8- and be it further RESOLVED, that the first installment shall be due and payable and become a lien on the taxable property of the school district on September 1st, 1977 and the second installment on January 1st, 1978; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, the Comptroller and the Assessor shall prepare a suitable form of tax receipt, to be presented at the expense of the Town; and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 551 of Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962, a statement concerning the tax information be printed, and the Comptroller shall mail with each receipt for taxes a printed copy of such statement; and be it further RESOLVED, that the schedule of penalties be as follows: Penalty Schedule 1st Half 2nd Half September No penalty ---- October 2% ---- November 5% ---- December & January 7% ---- February & March 10% 10% April to date of Sale 12% 12% and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. 4. Salary Authorization - Community Beautification Pursuant to Comptroller Carmine DeLuca's memorandum addressed to the Board under date of July 14, 1977, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, and following the clarification that the authorization requested is for a replacement, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the hiring of Anthony Lifrieri as seasonal laborer, to be compensated at the rate of $2.50 per hour for approximately seven weeks, effective July 14, 1977. Not on Agenda Councilman Perone - Nature Trails in Harbor Heights Area of Mamaroneck Village Councilman Perone reported that he has received inquiries from Town of Mamaroneck residents about the nature trails in the Harbor -9- Heights area of Mamaroneck Village which have badly deteriorated over the past years and about which both the Town and Village of Mamaroneck have been approached. Mr. Perone requested clarification as to who is responsibile for maintaining these areas. The Town Attorney explained that when the trails were first acquired, it was the County and then there was a joint effort undertaken to open them by the Town and the Village, each working on the segment within their jurisdiction, and assured Mr. Perone that the situation would be looked into. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter, Department of Transportation A letter under date of July 28, 1977 received by the Supervisor from the Department of Transportation inviting him to attend a . meeting regarding that Department's Traffic Operations Program to Increase Capacity and Safety (TOPICS) was herewith presented and ordered filed. Mr. Vandernoot stated that he will attend the meeting on August 11th at which time he will suggest Police Chief Barasch be appointed to the PEP Committee which will be conducting an area-wide study to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements to the major streets and roads of the existing network in this area. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Clerk presented the following reports which were herewith ordered received and filed: Report of the Town Clerk for the month of July 1977 Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of July 1977 1977 Second Quarterly Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Report re Solid Waste Mr. Vandernoot acknowledged receipt of two communications, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, the first being a copy of a letter written to the Executive Director of the East Hudson Parkway Authority by Edmund Davies, Deputy Commissioner of Solid Waste, regarding steps being taken to hire a consultant for the facility under consideration. The second letter, also from Mr. Davies, was addressed to Mr. Vandernoot under date of August 1, 1977, in which Mr. Davies thanked the Town for notification of its resolution requesting the County to investigate the establish- ment of the solid waste transfer station in Waste Shed No. 4 and informed the Supervisor that the County is undertaking discussions with the East Hudson Parkway Authority for the purchase of approximately four acres of land located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of the Hutchinson River Parkway and Mamaroneck Avenue. -10- L - Nancy Hartford asked if four acres of land would be sufficient in view of the possibility that the City of White Plains would be participating. Mr. Vandernoot answered that White Plains is definitely included in this proposal and was part of the original study. The Supervisor also reported that a proposal had been made to the County Board of Legislators that would compensate communities that have recycling programs and noted that this would be very interesting for the Town since we have the best recycling program in the County, if not a wider area. Thereupon, following further discussion, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to convey to the County its support of legislation providing for immediate refunds to municipalities for the recycling of newsprint and glass. In reference to changing the method of the Town's glass recycling program, Mr. Vandernoot noted that a letter of intent, rather than a contract, had been received and he announced plans to meet with Mr. Aitchison, Fred Kellogg and Joe Santoro so that they can study what the initial cost of such a change would be. He said no action is to be taken by the Board at this time. 2. Further Discussion re Master Plan Review (This item was deferred until later in the meeting). 3. Authorization to Sign Agreement - Health Insurance Refund The Supervisor referred to a communication dated August 3, 1977 from the New York State Department of Civil Service, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, regarding a program to distribute Reserve Funds from the Health Insurance Reserve Receipts Fund. Mr. Vandernoot stated that the Town of Mamaroneck would be eligible for $24,966.00 upon signing an agreement with certain conditions which must first be studied carefully. Comptroller DeLuca and the Supervisor explained that the money is a revenue by way of a quarterly dividend. Following some further discussion of the particulars, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to sign an agreement with the New York State Department of Civil Service for the use of $24,966.00 of Reserve Funds from the Health Insurance Reserve Receipts Fund, pending approval by the Town Attorney. 2. Further Discussion re Master Plan Review The Supervisor suggested that the members of the Master Plan Review Committee be invited to the September meeting for general discussion -11- of their proposals regarding traffic, parking and the use of public buildings. During further discussion, Councilman DeMaio requested that the Committee's report be converted into proposals on which the Board could take legislative action, and it was unanimously agreed that a general discussion of the above-mentioned proposals would be advisable and that the Committee members be invited to the next meeting. Not on Agenda Margaret Shultz requested the continuation of the past practice of setting aside one meeting per month for reports by Boards and Commissions. Councilman Bloom noted that such reports had not been offered quite that frequently and Councilman McMillan stated that it was the intention of the Town Board to continue to hear them. THE COUNCILMEN Mr. Bloom 1. Report - Bus Transportation Meeting Councilman Bloom reported on the meeting he attended on behalf of the Supervisor regarding revision of bus routes in Westchester County. He stated that he strongly urged that Route 60, which goes to White Plains from West Fordham, continue to come acress the Post Road and Chatsworth Avenue, up Palmer Avenue to the Mamaroneck Railroad Station and on up Mamaroneck Avenue. He also suggested that Route 61, which goes from West Fordham to Port Chester, continue by way of Halstead Avenue staying near the railroads and business districts. Mr. Bloom noted that the routes are most beneficial to Town residents and noted he was supported in his position by both Mayor Oppenheimer and Diane Keane. Councilman Bloom concluded that the meeting was well worth attending and further noted that a proposal, still being negotiated with the MTA, had been made which would permit a joint commutation ticket or a discount bus rate in conjunction with a monthly railroad ticket. 2. Apportionment Upon Mr. Bloom's presentation of the following apportionment and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Perone, 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 -12- 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 1976-77 school taxes of 1977, which III shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND IMPROVE. TOTAL 203 32 Donald D. Miller & W. $23,900. $25,200. $49.100. be apportioned as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND IMPROVE. TOTAL 203 1 Donald D. Miller & W. $ 7,400. $ 7,400. 203 20 Donald D. Miller & W. $11,300. $25,200. $36,500. 203 32 Donald D. Miller & W. $ 5,200. $ 5,200. Mr. McMillan 1. Resolution - Authorization Dr. Feuerbach to Sign Narcotics Guidance Council Contract Pursuant to Councilman McMillan's request and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Perone, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that Dr. Frederick Feuerbach be and he hereby is authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the Larchmont- Mamaroneck Narcotics Guidance Council with the County of Westchester, pursuant to Article 8-A of the State Mental Hygiene Law for State aid in connection with the operation of its program. Mr. DeMaio 1. Announcement - Anonymous Gift to Recreation Councilman DeMaio announced with pleasure the receipt of $4,000. for a scoreboard for the Hommocks Ice Rink from an anonymous donor. Mr. Perone also expressed his gratitude for the gift and stated that such support from the Community would be most helpful in straightening out the financial difficulties of the Ice Rink. Nancy Hartford referred to the need for a promoter for the Rink and Mr. Vandernoot reported that he has met with Howard Finn and Jim Kronenberger about this. He noted the difficulty in finding someone willing to take this on as a part time position who could not only act as a promoter but could also oversee maintenance -13- and other duties as well. The additional problem arises, he said, of the availability of funds which are not in the present budget, but he added that the idea has not been ignored. NOT ON AGENDA Comptroller's Request - Open Savings Account for $4,000.00 Pursuant to Comptroller Carmine DeLuca's request, on motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller and Deputy Comptroller to open a trust savings account with the Barclays Bank of New York, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York for the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation $4,000.00 anonymous gift; and be it 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. Mr. Perone 1. Solar Energy Committee Report Councilman Perone congratulated the Solar Energy Committee on their prompt and thorough report and reviewed the proposals that were made regarding the need for legislative changes in the Town's Zoning Code relative to the use of solar energy for space heating and hot water supply. Following his reference to specific recommendations and some discussion relative to them, Mr. Perone noted that the Building and Engineering Departments along with the Town Attorney will be studying the proposals. In closing, Mr. Perone noted that Moses Cammer, Acting Chairman of the Solar Energy Committee, has enabled the Larchmont and Mamaroneck Public Libraries to be depositories for any public documents regarding solar energy and that all such information will be available in these libraries for study by Town residents. 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 September 7, 1977. -14- 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 Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Commission by the Deputy Comptroller under date of August 3, 1977, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner McMillan, 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. $ 180.80 Better Built Bedding 800.00 Raymond Bingman 1.80 Stanley Bonderenko 440.00 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 27.51 Con Edison 26.56 Con Edison 15.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 30.95 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works Inc. 603.03 Exterminating Division 9.67 Franklin Cleaners 364.35 I & T Plumbing & Heating Co. 20.00 The Village of Larchmont 66.33 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 23.00 New York Telephone 315.60 Office Essentials, Inc. 7.38 Park Construction, Inc. 8,910.00 Redwood Nursery 50.00 Signacon Controls, Inc. 78.00 Sound Tire & Supply Co. , Inc. 98.34 $ 12,068.32 Not on Agenda June and July Fire Reports Commissioner Bloom presented the Fire Reports for the months of June and July, 1977 which were ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Presentation of Civilian Funds re Beepers Prior to introducing Bob Brown from the Citizen's Committee on the Electronic Communications System, Commissioner Bloom reviewed the events leading up to the acquisition of the new beepers. He noted that most of them are in fine working order and that there is a two year warranty on the units themselves with a one year warranty on the batteries, emphasizing that there is no cost to the Town for keeping the system in top operating condition. -15- 1 Bob Brown then presented to the Board a check for $4,880.59, representing $4,200.00 plus interest collected in the 1974 public ublic fundin drive. Mr. Brown stated that both Dr. Lester Grant and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Allison had been active in the fund raising but are no. longer Town residents and expressed his regret that they could not be present to see the results of their work. In closing, he noted that testing of the beepers began July 1, 1977 and will continue for a one year period. Mr. Brown said that while it took the first month of testing to iron out the initial problems, a daily test has now been established and he anticipates the permanence of the system at the end of the testing period. Not on Agenda Request for Car to Syracuse Convention Pursuant to Commissioner Bloom's presentation of Fire Chief Peter Perciasepe's request and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners hereby authorizes the Fire Chief and his two Deputies to attend the Firemen's Association State of New York Convention on August 19, 1977 in Syracuse, New York; and be it further RESOLVED, that authorization is given for the use of the Chief's car, not to exceed the budget appropriations for this annual event. Request for Referendum - New Equipment Commissioner Bloom noted the presence of Chief Perciasepe and Deputy Chief Tortorella and invited them to join in the discussion about to begin, and then he reviewed the Town's compliment of fire equipment, indicating age and condition of each, noting also the insurance standards which must be adhered to. Commissioner Bloom then presented a communication received from the Chief dated July 29, 1977 in which the specifications for a new piece of equipment were outlined and the approximate cost of same was enumerated. Reference was also made by the Commissioner to method of purchase (bonding and capital reserve) and some discussion followed relative to bidding and special election versus inclusion in the November general election. Whereupon, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Perone, it was unanimously -16- RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes the invitations to bid on the proposed new piece of fire equipment as outlined in the speci- fications drawn up by the Fire Council, at an anticipated cost of between $90,000. and $100,000. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:00 P.M. , to reconvene on September 7, 1977. Town Clerk -17-