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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978_01_04 Town Board Regular Minutes i • MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JANUARY 4, 1978, IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Vandernoot Councilman Bloom Councilman McMillan Councilman DeMaio Councilman Perone Absent: None Also Present: Mrs. Miller - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Aitchison - Superintendent of Highways Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer Mr. Leddy - Conservation Director ORGANIZATION MATTERS FOR 1978 The Supervisor presented the organization matters as set forth on the agenda: Adoption of Resolutions-- 1. Appointment of Town Officials (2-year term of office) On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Town Officials be and they hereby are appointed to the positions listed here below: Attorney (part time) - James J. Johnston Building & Plumbing Inspector - William Paonessa Comptroller & Director of Finance - Carmine A. DeLuca Conservation Director - P. T. Leddy Engineer - Charles R. Elfreich Superintendent of Highways - William Aitchison Superintendent of Recreation - James W. Kronenberger Registrar of Vital Statistics - Dorothy S. Miller 2. Appointing a. Deputy Town Clerk & Registrar of Vital Statistics On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, I -1- it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommendation of the Town Clerk, Mrs. Roberta L. Fischer be and. she hereby is appointed Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics to serve for the year 1978. III b. Deputy Comptroller and Deputy Receiver of Taxes On motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommendation of the Comptroller, Miss Genevieve Soriano be and she hereby is appointed Deputy Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck and Mr. Raymond Bingman be and he hereby is appointed Deputy Receiver of Taxes, both to so serve without additional salary for the year 1978. c. Trustees - Police Pension Fund On motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously j RESOLVED, that Supervisor Joseph F. Vandernoot and Councilman Harry B. DeMaio be and they hereby are appointed Trustees of the Police Pension Fund of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1978. d. Treasurer - Police Pension Fund On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mr. Carmine A. Deluca be and he hereby is appointed Treasurer of the Police Pension Fund of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1978. e. Civil Officers On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, Y � Y it was unanimously -2- II RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are reappointed Civil Officers of the Town of Mamaroneck with the powers and duties of Constables in civil actions and proceedings only as provided in Section 20, la of the Town Law; said persons to serve without salary for a term of one year, starting January 1, 1978 and terminating December 31, 1978: Frank Comblo 225 Highview Street Mamaroneck, New York Dominick Faillace 1421 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, New York Peter J. Reale 975 Louise Avenue Mamaroneck, New York Ralph Condro 300 Richbell Road Mamaroneck, New York 3. BOARD OF ETHICS Reappointments (5) On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, III it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following persons are hereby reappointed members of the Board of Ethics, to serve for a term of office of one year, effective immediately and termi- nating on December 31, 1978: Thomas E. White William T. Aitchison Richard J. Creedy Mrs. Pierce McCreary Martin J. Waters, Jr. and be it further RESOLVED, that Thomas E. White be and he hereby is appointed Chairman of the Board of Ethics for the year 1978. III 4. Conservation Advisory Commission a. Resignation III A letter addressed to Thomas Amlicke, Chairman of C.A.C. by' Harold Weitzner; tendering his resignation as a member of the Conservation Advisory Commission was herewith presented by Councilman Bloom and ordered received and filed. Thereupon, -3- on Councilman Bloom's motion, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board with regret hereby accepts the resignation of Harold Weitzner from the Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Commission, and expresses to him its thanks and appreciation for his services while associated with this Commission; and be it further RESOLVED, that a letter be directed to Mr. Weitzner expressing the Board's sentiments. b. Reappointments Councilman Bloom briefly reviewed the excellent qualifications of Mrs. Vivienne Brauman and Joseph DeSalvo for their reappointments, and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mrs. Vivienne Brauman and Joseph DeSalvo are hereby reappointed members of the Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Commission to serve for a term of office of two years effective January 1, 1978 and terminating December 31, 1979; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Board's thanks be conveyed to them for their willingness to continue to serve and for their interest and past productivity. 5. Freshwater Wetlands Commission.- (5-year Term of Office by Rotation) Reappointment On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Thomas R. Amlicke, 60 Maple Hill Drive, Town, be and he hereby is reappointed a member of the Freshwater Wetlands Commission for a term of office of 5 years, effective January 1, 1978 and terminating December 31, 1982. -4- it 6. Approval of Supervisor's Appointments of: Executive Assistant & Confidential Secretary Examining Board of Plumbers On motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman, y n Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Supervisor's appointment of Mrs. Lavenia Brewer as his Executive Assistant and Confidential Secretary for the year 1978; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board also hereby approves the Supervisor's appointments to the Examining Board of Plumbers of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective immediately and terminating as follows: Sam Paonessa (2 years) December 31, 1979 Paul Rigano, Jr. (1 year) December 31, 1978 Stewart McMillan (2 years) December 31, 1979 Charles Elfreich (2 years) December 31, 1979 Dr. William Conway (3 years) December 31, 1980 7. Designation of-- a. Town Board Meeting Dates On motion by Councilman DeMaio and seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that regular meetings of this Board be held at 8:15 P.M. in the Council Room or Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mama- ; roneck, on the first and third Wednesday of each month with the exception of the months of June, July, August and Septem- ber when the Board shall sit only on the first Wednesday of the month. b. Official Newspaper On motion by Councilman Perone and seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that "The Daily Times" be and it hereby is designated as the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing legal notices during 1978. At this time the Supervisor expressed, for the record, the Board's thanks and appreciation for the splendid coverage given to Town Board Meetings during the past year. -5- c. Depositories of Funds and Bank Signatures On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Banks and Trust Companies are hereby designated as depositories for funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1978, and that the escrow agreements between these banks and the Town of Mamaroneck presently in effect shall be continued: The Bank of New York County Trust Region 242 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, New York Barclays Bank of New York 213 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, New York National Bank of Westchester Chatsworth Avenue Larchmont, New York Marine Midland Bank of Southeastern New York 1043 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York and be it further RESOLVED, that all authority heretofore granted to withdraw funds from, and to draw checks, drafts and other orders upon the Town of Mamaroneck accounts maintained at the following banks hereby is rescinded and revoked and hereafter such withdrawals, checks, drafts and other orders shall be authorized when signed by signature or fac- simile signature by Joseph F. Vandernoot, Supervisor, and Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller; or by Joseph F. Vandernoot, Supervisor and Genevieve F. Soriano, Deputy Comptroller: The Bank of New York County Trust Region Barclays Bank of New York The National Bank of Westchester Marine Midland Bank of Southeastern New York 8. Approval of Contracts with: a. Westchester Shore Humane Society On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the contract between the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. and the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1978 totaling $7,872.00, as provided for in the 1978 budget and approved by the Town Attorney. -6- it b. Larchmont Public Library On motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute the contract for the year 1978 between the Town of Mamaroneck, Village of Larchmont, and the Larchmont Public Library in the amount of III $148,627.50 as provided in the 1978 budget. OLD BUSINESS 1. Engineer's Report re Flood Insurance The Clerk presented the Town Engineer's memorandum addressed to the Town Board under date of January 4, 1978, which was herewith ordered filed for the record. Mrs. Miller noted that the figures for the proposed base flood elevations, prepared for the Unincor- porated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck by HUD, had been published on Friday and Saturday, December 30 and 31, 1977 in The Daily Times. Mr. Elfreich explained the specifics of the plan, which could alter flood insurance rates for as many as 200 homeowners, and stated that those affected have 90 days from the second date of publication to appeal to the Town. Some discussion followed regarding the best method of informing those affected by the plan and the Supervisor suggested that he and the Engineer work together on a solution. Mr. Elfreich added that he would welcome all inquiries in his office. III NEW BUSINESS 1. Engineer's Request - Authorization to Advertise for Bids: a) Two (2) Pickup Trucks b) One (1) Stake Body Flat Bed Truck c) One (1) Bucket Truck d) One (1) Street Sweeper Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of January 3, 1978, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, some discussion followed regarding the need for the above-mentioned equipment. Supervisor Vandernoot noted that the costs of the pickup trucks and flat bed truck are included in the 1978 budget and stated that due to the very poor condition of those presently in use, the bucket truck and street sweeper are sorely needed. During the discussion Mr. Elfreich explained that the bucket truck will be used primarily for street lighting and some tree work and in answer to a suggestion that we share the use of a bucket truck with the Village of Larchmont, he clarified the Town's need for its own piece of equipment. I Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously III RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Engineer to draw up specifications for the following: -7- Two (2) Pickup Trucks One (1) Stake Body Flat Bed Truck One (1) Bucket Truck One (1) Street Sweeper and be it further RESOLVED, that the above-mentioned specifications be presented to the Board at its next regular meeting for authorization to advertise for bids. 2. Engineer's Request - Authorization to Solicit Proposals - Sewers & Drains A memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of January 4, 1978 was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. Mr. Elfreich clarified his request to solicit proposals from Consulting Engineers for the sewer improvements on Lafayette Road, noting that this would help him get an idea of the time and money that would have to be expended for the project. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Engineer to solicit proposals from Consulting Engineers for field surveys, recommendations, construction plans and specifications. 3. Construction of Sidewalk - Village of Scarsdale The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to him under date of December 22, 1977 by Richard F. Herbek, Assistant Village Manager of Scarsdale, requesting on behalf of the Scarsdale Village Board that the Town of Mamaroneck consider paying a portion of the cost of constructing a sidewalk on Griffen Avenue. The letter was herewith ordered received and filed and following Mr. Vandernoot's review of the situation in which he noted that Town of Mamaroneck residents whose children attend the Quaker Ridge School would benefit from the sidewalk, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Supervisor Vandernoot be and he hereby is authorized to convey to the Scarsdale Village Board the intention of the Town of Mamaroneck to pay one third of the cost, not to exceed $6,000, for the construction of a sidewalk on Griffen Avenue from Murdock Road to Broadmoor Road in the Village of Scarsdale. 4. Salary Authorizations a) Recreation Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Superintendent -8- of Recreation under date of January 3, 1978, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following: Peter Haviland, Recreation Assistant, Basketball Program, be compensated at the rate of $2.20 per hour, effective December 17, 1977; Teresa Claps, Recreation Attendant, Hommocks Ice Rink, be compensated at the rate of $2.20 per hour, effective December 26, 1977, replacing Missy Johnston; Kris Talgo, Recreation Assistant, Youth Hockey Program, be compensated at the rate of $5.00 per hour, effective December 30, 1977, replacing Walter Stapleton. b) Engineer A memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of January 3, 1978 was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. In answer to a question from the Board, Mr. Elfreich stated that the two young men who have previously worked in his office will do mappings for the Freshwater Wetlands Commission and the Comptroller noted that 50 per cent of both salaries will be reimbursed by the State. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Steven Trifiletti be compensated at the rate of $4.50 per hour, effective January 3, 1978 to May 19, 1978 and William Neumeister be compensated at the rate of $3.00 per hour, effective January 3, 1978 to January 20, 1978, both to work in the Engineering Department. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Notice of Annual Meeting - Association of Towns a) Designation of Delegate & Alternate Pursuant to the Supervisor's announcement of the Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns on February 20th, 21st and 22nd, 1978 at the New York Hilton and Americana Hotels in New York City and upon his query as to the Board's pleasure in designating the Delegate and Alternate and authorizing the expenses of those attending, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously -9- RESOLVED, that Supervisor Joseph F. Vandernoot be and he hereby is designated Delegate of the Town of Mamaroneck to the 1978 Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns for the purpose of voting, and Councilman Lee H. Bloom be and he hereby is designated Alternate; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to audit the claims for expenses of all Town Officials and members of the Town Staff attending any sessions of the aforesaid Annual Meeting, said claims to be paid from the proper items of the 1978 budget. b) Authorization to Pay Dues No action was necessary for the above captioned item since the appropriation has been made in the 1978 Budget. 2. Request - Rotary Club of Larchmont - Annual Antiques Flea Market Pursuant to the request of the Rotary Club of Larchmont, dated December 5, 1977, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously so ordered that the request be granted and Mr. Lewell Rosenthal be so notified with the Police Chief and Recreation Superintendent being advised accordingly. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Town Clerk for the month of December 1977 Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of December 1977 THE COUNCILMEN Mr. Bloom 1. Resolution - United Hospital Maternity Unit Councilman Bloom recounted the situation relative to the state- mandated order to close the Maternity Unit at United Hospital -10- and referred to this Board's previous resolution as well as the letter written by the President of United Hospital which appeared in the Sunday edition of The Daily Times on January 1, 1978. Thereupon, following Councilman Bloom's proposal that the Board's protest against the closing be forwarded to Governor Hugh Carey, on his motion, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck unanimously agrees that it would be a serious detriment to the delivery of effective maternity services to residents of the Town if United Hospital were required to discontinue its maternity and obstetrics services and facilities, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board believes that a thorough review of the qualitative aspects of such services of the geographical areas involved and of the mass transportation routes available to other maternity facilities will substantiate the need for continuance of such services and facilities at United, and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution be forwarded promptly to Governor Carey with the request that he take all steps necessary to assure the continuance of these services. THE TOWN ATTORNEY 1. Authorization to PP Engage a e A raiser - Vermilion Certiorari The Town Attorney reported that he has been in contact with the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Norwood and both agree that Mr. Roland Greco should act in our behalf if necessary, in the negotiations relative to the settlement and possible litigation of the above captioned certiorari proceedings, and noted further that he himself may be able to reach a settlement without engaging Mr. Greco, and thereupon on Mr. Johnston's recommendation, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to engage the services of an expert appraiser, Roland Greco in connection with the certiorari proceedings of 2 Washington Square at an initial fee of $1,000. , only if such engagement should become necessary. -11- ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, and following the Supervisor's notation that Judge Brewer's contributions to the Town were unique and outstanding, on motion duly made and seconded, this meeting, to reconvene on January 18, 1978, was unanimously declared adjourned at 9:10 P.M. , in respect to the memory of Judge Munn Brewer, former Councilman, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Town Justice, with the following resolution spread upon the minutes of this meeting as a public and permanent tribute to him: IN MEMORIAM RESOLVED, that we, the members of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, honor Judge g Munn Brewer for his long and distin- guished service to our Town as a Councilman, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Town Justice, and be it further RESOLVED, that we along with all of the residents of our community hereby record our sorrow and grief at his passing, and be it further RESOLVED, that this meeting shall stand adjourned in respect to his memory and that this resolution shall be spread upon the minutes thereof as a public and permanent record of tribute to him with a copy forwarded to the members of his family with our deepest sympathy. -12- 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 Bloom and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Perone, 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: Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. $ 1,403.39 General Tire Service 295.54 Guardian Police Products 65.00 Exterminating Services 9.67 Exterminating Services 9.67 I. & T. Plumbing and Heating Co. , Inc. 14.00 Larchmont Auto Parts, Dist. , Inc. 34.36 Larchmont Hardware Inc. 65.24 Sal Lagani 113.00 Lawrence Fuel 510.30 Office Essentials, Inc. 22.95 Office Essentials, Inc. 22.95 Westchester Joint Water Works 49.89 $ 2,615.96 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:12 P.M. , to reconvene on January 18, 1978. Town Clerk -13-