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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977_12_19 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD DECEMBER 19, 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 Absent: Councilman Perone 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of January 19, 1977 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. Recommendation - Increase Police Pensions Supervisor Vandernoot presented a memorandum addressed by James J. Johnston, Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund, herewith ordered received and filed, in which that Board advised the Town Board of its adoption of a resolution to permit surviving members of the Fund to enjoy the benefits of the 1974 supplemental retirement allowance and requested the Town Board to adopt a resolution to implement their recommendation. Supervisor Vandernoot noted that only eight (8) of the retired policemen would be entitled to the increased benefits and on motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund, this Board hereby authorizes an additional $4,200. appropriation to the Police Pension Fund so as to permit eight (8) retirees to receive increased benefits. -1- . 2. Adoption of 1978 Budget In presenting the proposed 1978 Annual. Budget, Supervisor Vandernoot called to attention the considerable additional study given following the public hearing and noted items that were added: an increase of $4,200. in the Police Pension Fund, an increase of $5,000. in the Highway Department and $28,000. increase in the Sewer District (the storm drain protion of which will be borrowed). He continued by outlining other changes made in III the Fire District and the Garbage District and pointed out that Revenue Sharing funds will be used to pay for the roof repairs on the highway garage. Mr. Vandernoot stated that total appropriations amount to $5,430,263. , with estimated revenues of $1,227,055. , and using an unexpended balance of $327,500. , the total tax levy is $3,875,708. which results in a tax to the two Villages of $2.50 (an increase of 4c) and to the Unincorporated Area of $52. 15 (an increase of $3.04) . Following his presentation of the Budget, comments by individual Board members and a notation by Margaret Shultz regarding transferring items from town-wide to part-town, which was clarified by the Supervisor and Councilmen Bloom and DeMaio, on motion by Councilman DeMaio which was seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was adopted by majority vote of the Board: WHEREAS, this Town Board has met on December 7th at the time and place specified in the Notice of Public Hearing on the adoption of a Prelim- inary Budget for 1978 and has heard III all persons desiring to be heard thereon; and WHEREAS, the Preliminary Budget as adopted on November 16th has been modified as of this date; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby adopt such Preliminary Budget as modi- fied as the Annual Budget of this Town for the fiscal year beginning on the first (1st) day of January, 1978, and that such budget as so adopted be entered in detail in the minutes of the Proceedings of this Town Board; (Budget herewith inserted) and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of this III Town shall prepare and certify, in duplicate, copies of said Annual Budget as adopted by this Town Board, together with the estimates, if any adopted pursuant to section 202-a, subdivision 2 of the Town Law, and deliver one (1) copy thereof to the Supervisor of this Town to be presented by him to the County Board of Legislators of this County; -2- and be it further RESOLVED, that for the fiscal year 1978 the sum hereinafter set forth in the attached budget be levied, assessed, and collected upon the taxable properties in the Town of Mamaroneck outside of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck (Part Town), the properties of the several districts and the several parcels of taxable property, fran- chise and assessments, and persons within the Town and within such special districts, be extended on the tax roll of the Town of Mamaroneck against each of the several par- - • cels affected by such assessments, or parts thereof, as specified on Page 3 of the here- inafter inserted 1978 budget; and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 654 of the Laws of 1927 as amended, and the provisions of Article 12 of Chapter 61 of the Consolidated Laws, known as the Town Law, as amended, there be levied against the several lots and parcels of land contained upon the state- ment hereto annexed and marked "Exhibit A", the several sums set forth opposite each such parcel or lot of land on such statement as and for unpaid water charges due upon said lots or parcels, which said sums shall be placed in a separate column of the tax roll of the Town of Mamaroneck under the name "Water Rents". 3. Appointments - Cable T.V. Committee Pursuant to Councilman DeMaio's review of Mr. Benjamin Kubasik's qualifications which included experience in press media, public relations and national education television, and on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman McMillan, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mr. Benjamin Kubasik, 752 Forest Avenue, Town, a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Cable T.V. Committee which will operate in conjunction with the Village of Larchmont Committee. Councilman Bloom reviewed the background of Mr. Richard Creedy who has been involved in communications and advertising and on his motion, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mr. Richard F. Creedy, 126 Hickory Grove Drive East, Town, a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Cable T.V. Committee which will operate in conjunction with the Village of Larchmont Committee. -3- Following Councilman McMillan's reference to Mr. Seth Goldstein's acquirements as a trade writer having written extensively for television, and on his motion which he moved with pleasure, and which was seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mr. Seth Goldstein, 143 Beach Avenue, Larchmont, a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Cable T.V. Committee which will operate in conjunction with the Village of Larchmont Committee. Councilman McMillan noted that the compliment of five (5) has now been completed for the makeup of the Town Cable T.V. Committee since Stephen Kushel had already been appointed and Dudley Smith named the Advisor by the Board for the Town's Cable T.V. Committee and called to attention his own service as the liaison to that Committee. NEW BUSINESS 1. Comptroller's Request - Authorization for Blanket Resolution - Budget Transfers Pursuant to presentation of the Comptroller's memorandum under date of December 13, 1977, herewith ordered received and filed, and following some discussion, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to make all transfers of funds within the 1977 budget necessary to close out the books for the end of the III fiscal year 1977. 2. Salary Authorizations: a) School Crossing Guard Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Chief of Police under date of December 8, 1977, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Police Chief, this Board hereby authorizes that Joan Borberto be engaged as a School Crossing Guard effective as of December 1, 1977 and be compensated at the rate of $18.00 per day. b) Recreation Pursuant to memoranda addressed to the Board by the Superintendent III of Recreation under dates of December 8, 9, and 12, 1977, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously -4- RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1977 Town Budget, this Board hereby authorizes the persons listed herebelow and partici- pating in the Hommocks Before and After School Activities be compensated in the amount stated: Name Activity Compensation Rate III Dennis Ahearn Guitar Club $10.00 per hour for 6 hours Kenneth Demas Before School Physical Fitness $10.00 per hour for 11 hours Robert Kurz Caligraphy and Graphic Arts $10.00 per hour for 16 hours Richard Owen Before School Physical Fitness $10.00 per hour for 10 hours Dean Reban Co-ed Football $10.00 per hour for 11 hours William Reilly Before School Physical Fitness $10.00 per hour for 11 hours Richard Rella Co-ed Football - $10.00 per hour for 11 hours Eleanor Smith Camera Club $10.00 per hour for 5 hours Ford Winter Before School Physical Fitness $10.00 per hour for 11 hours Anthony Zagariello Rocket Club $10.00 per hour for 6 hours and be it further RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1977 Town Budget, the following persons be compensated at the rate set forth and effective date listed below: Name Position Compensation Rate Effective Date III John Teller Sr. Rec. Leader Basketball Program $24.00 per session 12-3-77 Irwin Davidson Sr. Rec. Leader Basketball Program $24.00 per session 12-10-77 Michael Sudano Sr. Rec. Leader Basketball Program $24.00 per session 12-10-77 David Vaughn Sr. Rec. Leader Basketball Program 424.00 per session 12-10-77 Edward Cofino Rec. Assistant Basketball Program $2.50 per hour 12-10-77 Howard Jordan Rec. Assistant Basketball Program $2.50 per hour 12-10-77 Michael Dufficy Rec. Assistant Basketball Program $2.20 per hour 12-10-77 Michael Martinelli Rec. Assistant Basketball Program $2.20 per hour 12-10-77 Anton Pacewicz Rec. Assistant Basketball Program $2.20 per hour 12-10-77 Benedict Pacewicz Rec. Assistant Basketball Program $2.20 per hour 12-10-77 Michael Pacewicz Rec. Assistant Basketball Program $2.20 per hour 12-10-77 John Pappalardo Rec. Assistant Basketball Program $2.20 per hour 12-10-77 Richard Stayman Rec. Assistant Ill Basketball Program $2.20 per hour 12-10-77 Debra Carpenter Rec. Assistant Figure Skating Inst. $10.00 per hour 12-4-77 Michael Cosgrove Rec. Attendant Hommocks Ice Rink $2.20 per hour 12-10-77 Peggy Gotte Rec. Attendant Hommocks Ice Rink $2.20 per hour 12-10-77 Michael Zavell Rec. Attendant Hommocks Ice Rink $2.20 per hour 12-10-77 -5- 3. Engineer's Request - Advertise for Bids - T.V. Inspection & Cleaning - Sanitary, Sewers and Storm Drains A memorandum addressed to the Town Board by Charles Elfreich, Town Engineer under date of December 19, 1977, with attached sketches, was herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. Therexpon, following the Engineer's clarification about the areas to be included, on motion by Councilman DeMaio, 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 T.V. inspection and cleaning of sanitary sewers and storm drains in the Town of Mamaroneck, said bids to be returnable on January 16, 1978. 4. Comptroller's Request - Open Savings Account Upon presentation of the Comptroller's memorandum addressed to the Board under date of December 19, 1977 and herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded bu Councilman DeMaio, who noted the account would expedite the handling of contributions, 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 Ice Rink Trust Account; 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; or Joseph F. Vandernoot, Supervisor and Genevieve F. Soriano, Deputy Comptroller. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Public Hearing Notice - Larchmont Village Zoning Board of Appeals The Notice captioned above was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record and Supervisor Vandernoot noted that Mr. Maggini, Chairman of the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board would be in attendance on the Town's behalf. 2. Executed Contract - Section 8 - Rent Subsidy Supervisor Vandernoot acknowledged receipt of a letter addressed to him by the Director of Housing Development Division of HUD under date of December 16, 1978, which was herewith ordered filed. The Supervisor noted with pleasure that a copy of the approved and executed contract was enclosed with the letter and that Mrs. Samuels is signing new leases every day. -6- ll� 3. Not on Agenda The Third Quarterly Report of the Westchester Joint Water Works General Fund was presented by the Supervisor who noted a surplus in that quarter's earnings. The report was herewith ordered received and filed. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Acknowledgement - Christmas Ornaments Mr. Vandernoot called to attention the very attractive Lillikin Christmas ornaments that were adorning the Christmas Tree in the back of the Auditorium and publicly thanked Mrs. Lillian M. Katz for her kind donation of the beautiful thin brass ornaments. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 8:49 P.M. , to reconvene on January 4, 1978. 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 December 19, 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. $ 313.51 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 16.34 Con Edison 15.00 I. & T. Plumbing & Heating Co. , Inc. 67.45 Jo-Je Enterprises, Inc. 19.95 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 531.24 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 23.00 Con Edison 22.88 Franklin Cleaners 326.25 Dri-Chem Extinguishers Corp. 108.70 New York Telephone Co. 17.70 New York Telephone Co. 515.92 William Smith Supplies, Inc. 50.00 $ 2,027.94 -7- Not on Agenda Commissioner Bloom presented the Fire Report for the month of November 1977 which was ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Authorization - Advertise for Bids - Pumper Commissioner Bloom referred to the approval of the purchase of a new fire pumper by the residents of the Fire District in the November referendum and on his motion which was seconded by Commissioner McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes publication in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of a Notice of Bids for the new fire department pumper. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Fire Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 8:54 P.M. , to reconvene on January 4, 1978. Town Clerk -8- II