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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978_02_01 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 1, 1978, 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 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 THE SUPERVISOR Immediately following the ROLL CALL, the Supervisor explained that since representatives of the two bidders were present and if the Board were agreeable, the order of business for this evening's meeting would be reversed so that the Board of Fire Commissioners could receive the bids for the fire apparatus, to which the Board unanimously agreed. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Claims Pursuant to the memorandum addressed to the Commission by the Deputy Comptroller under date of February 1, 1978, 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. $ 213.75 Barrier Oil Corp. 191.41 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Crop. 26.65 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works Inc. 128.51 I. & T. Plumbing and Heating Co. , Inc. 88.95 Knox, Lent & Tucker, Inc. 386.84 J. Levitan, Inc. 76.52 New York Telephone Co. 17.82 -1- it New York Telephone Co. 16.92 New York Telephone Co. 412.24 New York Telephone Co. 424.94 Wm. Smith Supplies Inc. 30.80 N. Y. State Boiler Safety Bureau 10.00 Signacon Controls Inc. 25.50 Sound Tire & Supply Co. , Inc. 49.70 Westchester Joint Water Works 5,135.00 Westchester Rockland Newspapers, Inc. 12.30 III $ 7,247.85 Not on Agenda Commissioner Bloom resented the Fire Report for the month of P P December 1977 which was ordered received and filed for the record. Not on Agenda Supervisor Vandernoot noted the presence of Deputy Chief Ralph R. Condro and his son Nicholas and commended them for their fine performance in extinguishing the third in a series of fires on Monday night at Larchmont Acres. 2. Open Bids - Fire Apparatus The following bids for a triple combination pumper and related equipment for the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department were opened and read aloud by the Town.Clerk: Tyler Fire Equipment - $ 93,109.00 Seagrave Fire Apparatus - $ 92,633.00 Pursuant to a brief discussion, and since the difference between the two bids was less than $500.00, the Board deferred action on the bids and referred them to the Fire Council for further study and their report back to the Board at its next regular meeting of February 15th. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Fire Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 8:25 P.M. , to reconvene on February 15, 1978. At this time, with the unanimous consent of the Board, the Supervisor stated that the regular order of business would resume. I APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings of April 20, 1977 and May 4, 1977 were presented and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, approved as submitted. -2- OLD BUSINESS 1. Authorizstion to Advertise for Bids - Bucket Truck Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of February 1, 1978, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, a discussion ensued regarding the possibility of sharing the purchase with the Village of Larchmont. Mr. Elfreich III explained that it was not feasible to share in the purchase of the bucket truck, but noted that he and Mr. Kellogg were planning to work out a schedule whereby the larger truck owned by the Village and the smaller truck to be purchased by the Town could be used interchangeably by both municipalities. Councilman DeMaio raised the question of approval by both Boards, and after further dis- cussion, the Town Attorney was asked to look into the liability situation with the insurance company and report back to the Board before the bids are accepted. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, 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 one (1) Bucket Truck for the Street Lighting District, said bids to be returnable on February 27, 1978. 2. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Highway Equipment (Amend Resolution of January 18, 1978) In accordance with the memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer under date of February 1, 1978, herewith presented III and ordered received and filed, and since the Engineer's request for a change of bid date was so that the Town and Village of Larchmont could bid jointly on their respective equipment, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby amends the resolution adopted at the meeting of January 18, 1978 relative to publication of a Notice of Bids for highway equipment so as to read as follows: 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 two (2) pickup trucks and one (1) stake body flat bed truck, said bids to be returnable on February 27, 1978, and be it further RESOLVED, that as set forth in the resolution adopted by this Board on III January 18, 1978, the bids for one (1) street sweeper will be returnable on February 15, 1978. -3- I' 3. Engineer's Report - Proposals for Sub-Surface Investigations Pursuant to presentation of a memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer under date of January 31, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed, and following the Supervisor's clarification that the job requires underground probing, cleaning and televising on Madison Avenue, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, namely Atlantic Drilling Inc. in the amount of $400 per day, not to exceed $8,000, for sub-surface investigations on Madison Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck. 4. Engineer's Report - Proposals for Surveying & Engineering Services - Madison Avenue Storm and Sewer Improvements The Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer under date of February 1, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed, enumerating the bids for the above-mentioned services and recommending award thereof to the low bidder. In response to a question from Councilman DeMaio, Mr. Elfreich explained that if the job is not completed within the number of days specified by the contractor, the additional work will be done at no charge. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, namely Gabriel E. Senor, P.C. in the amount of $400 per day, not to exceed $10,500 for surveying and engineering services on Madison Avenue, Town for strom and sewer improvements. 5. Engineer's Report - Bus Shelter - Palmer Avenue & Richbell Road Since some residents had expressed their concern and in answer to Councilman Perone's request made at a previous Board meeting relative to the possible removal of the above noted bus shelter, by way of a memorandum dated February 1, 1978 and addressed to the Town Board, the Engineer reported that in addition to the information obtained from the County, he further learned that the shelter would not be removed from its present site. His memorandum was herewith ordered received and filed. Not on Agenda At this time, the Supervisor acknowledged receipt of a communication from the County Executive regarding the Bus Shelter Program which is reportedly moving ahead again, and noted that revenues resulting from advertising on the shelters would be shared by the County and the municipalities where the shelters are located. ° -4- 6. Engineer's Report - Little Harbor Sound Supervisor Vandernoot presented the Town Engineer's memorandum dated February 1, 1978 attached to which was a letter under date of January 20, 1978 addressed to the Town Engineer by Charles E. Pound, President of Aqua Dredge, Inc. and both were ordered received and filed as a part of the record of j this meeting. The Supervisor then presented an update of the proposal and following his notation that the Board's action tonight would not be a finalized approval, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes in principle the approval of the use of Hommocks field as a disposal area for the materials dredged from Little Harbor Sound, subject to the final approval of all details, including indemni- fication of. the Town, pertaining to the final condition of the field; and be it further RESOLVED, that these conditions also be approved by the Board of Education of Mamaroneck School District #1. NEW BUSINESS 1. Salary Authorizations - Police Pursuant to letters addressed to the Town Board, all under date of January 24, 1978 by John H. Hanlon, Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Perone, with congratulations to all three men for having merited promotion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Detective Robert Fuller, appointed to the rank of Detective Sergeant, be compensated at the rate of $20,504 per annum beginning February 16, 1978; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Detective Charles Baumblatt and Patrolman John Anderson, appointed to the rank of Sergeant, be compensated at the rate of $19,536 per annum, beginning February 16, 1978. -5- COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter, Mayor, Larchmont Village The Supervisor acknowledged receipt of a letter addressed to him by Larchmont Village Mayor Maurice Noyer, under date of January 25, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed, regarding Leon's Taxi, and noted that Councilmen Bloom and DeMaio would be discussing the matter at their next meeting with the Village liaisons, Trustees Barry and Lowy. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Schedule of Meetings - Master Plan Review Committee The Supervisor announced the dates for the Master Plan Review Committee's series of public meetings at Central School: April 6th and 25th, May 18th and June 8th and enumerated the topics to be discussed, namely: changing population, land use, housing and how to finance the desired changes. NOT ON AGENDA Mrs. Ellie Berlin asked about the ro ress of the Committee P g studying the manager form of government and both the Supervisor and Councilman DeMaio responded that although there have not been many meetings, much indepth work is being done by the members. THE COUNCILMEN Mr. Bloom 1. Apportionment Councilman Bloom presented the following apportionment and on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman McMillan, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petition for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petition for the correction of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1977- 78, school taxes of 1978, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: -6- BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND IMPROVE. TOTAL 722 486 Margaret Foley $11,400. $23,400. $34,800. be apportioned as follows in accordance with the provisions of Subdivision 5 of Section 557: BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND IMPROVE. TOTAL 722 486 Margaret Foley $ 5,700. $23,400. $29,100 722 620 A.J.F. Construction $ 5,700. $ 5,700. NOT ON AGENDA Councilman Bloom noted that congratulations are in order for Bill Von Zehle, an active volunteer fireman for the Town of Mamaroneck, who has been selected from 500 applicants to be the Fire Chief of Comstock, Michigan and will be starting his new job in a couple of weeks. NOT ON AGENDA Mr. Perone Councilman Perone referred to the vacancy on the Board of Review due to the death of William H. Johnson and reviewed the qualifications of Battista J. Santoro whose name he offered with pleasure to fill the unexpired portion of Mr. Johnson's term. Thereupon, on his motion, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mr. Battista J. Santoro, 218 Highview Street, Mamaroneck, to sit on the Board of Review of the Town of Mamaroneck to fill the vacancy created by the death of Mr. William H. Johnson and to serve for the unexpired portion of his term of office or until March 19, 1979; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Santoro be notified of his appointment with an expression of the Board's pleasure that a so particularly qualified person is available and willing to serve the Town. ADJOURNMENT There being no further businessto come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:25 P.M. , to reconvene on February 15, 1978. - I Town Clerk -7-