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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978_04_19 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD APRIL 19, 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 Perone Absent: Councilman DeMaio Also Present: Mrs. Miller - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Aitchison - Superintendent of Highways Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer Mr. Kronenberger - Superintendent of Recreation APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the regular meeting of October 19, 1977 were presented and on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 1. Decision on Bids - Highway Department Street Sweeper Supervisor Vandernoot reviewed the reason for the delaying of the decision on the bids of this rather expensive piece of highway equipment and noted the difference of opinion between the Town Engineer and the Town Superintendent of Highways and asked Mr. Aitchison to voice his opinion since he had not been present at the last meeting due to illness. Following Mr. Aitchison's brief explanation of why he prefers the Elgin, quite a lengthy discussion ensued in which represent- atives of both Trius Equipment Sales and Service Company and Theodore J. Burke and Son, Inc. spoke relative to various features of their respective machines. Questions were posed by individual members of the Board and following the explanations, Councilman Perone made a motion to accept the bid of Theodore J. Burke & Son, Inc. which was the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent, but his motion failed due to the lack of a second. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, who stated that the Board should accept the low bid, seconded by Councilman McMillan, who echoed Councilman Bloom's statement about the low bid and pursuant to a Roll Call by the Clerk, the following resolution was adopted by majority vote with Councilmen Bloom and McMillan and Supervisor Vandernoot voting in the affirmative and Councilman Perone voting in the negative: -1- RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder for the Highway Department Street Sweeper namely, Trius Equipment Sales and Service in the amount of $35,552.00. At this time, with the unanimous consent of the Board, Supervisor Vandernoot changed the order of the agenda and took up Item 2 under COMMUNICATIONS. COMMUNICATIONS 2. Letter, Recreation Commission Supervisor Vandernoot reviewed the discussion which took place at the last meeting after the presentation of the petition relative to the pool hours-and presented a letter addressed to him under date of April 11, 1978 by the Recreation Commission, herewith ordered received and filed. He then acknowledged the presence of a contingent of residents requesting the opening of Hommocks Pool earlier than 7:00 p.m. Mr. `Kronenberger, Superintendent of Recreation, in noting his reaction to the request, reiterated that the time for cleaning the pool and the matter of staffing are problems. During the lengthy discussion that followed, Mrs. Macky Bennett, 2 Beverly Place, Larchmont; Mrs. George Carl, 76 North Chatsworth Avenue, Town; Bud Sherak, 5 York Road, Town; and Mrs. Reuben Abel, 17 Monroe Avenue, Larchmont spoke and urged the Board to look into the matter of increasing the hours of residents' use of the pool prior to the usual seven o'clock opening. It was unanimously so ordered that the Supervisor and the Superintendent of Recreation would meet and work out certain details relative to the recommendations and thereafter the Supervisor would meet with officials of the School District to discuss a renegotiation of the contract governing the use of the pool in order that a trial period may be set up. NOT ON AGENDA In answer to a question posed by Ellie Berlin, Councilman Bloom answered that the Committee studying the Manager Form of Government last met on April 12th and although they are not ready to submit a formal report, they are continuing to make progress. The Supervisor at this time reverted the meeting back to the regular order of business. OLD BUSINESS 2. Authorization - Supervisor to Sign Easement _ Pursuant to the request for execution of an Easement Agreement, prepared by the Town Attorney and herewith submitted, between -2- the Town of Mamaroneck and Don Zappavigna for a sanitary sewer improvement, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck the Easement Agreement between the Town and Mr. Don Zappavigna, owner of the premises known as the Larchmont Diner at 2399 Boston Post Road, Larchmont (Block 505 Parcel 433). 3. Report of Bids - Sanitary Sewer Improvements A memorandum addressed to the Town Board by Charles Elfreich, Town Engineer, under date of April 18, 1978 enumerating the bids and recommending award thereof was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, namely Manny Equipment Corp. in the amount of $44,924.00 for Sanitary Sewer Improvements on the Boston Post Road in front of the Larchmont Diner. 4. Follow-up Report - Urban County The Town Engineer reported to the Board for informational purposes that the Year Two Urban County Contract between the Town of Mamaroneck and the County of Westchester has been prepared and the grant of $20,000 is slated for use in clearing the Sheldrake River from the Duck Pond to the New England Thruway. He further noted that approximately $3,000 of the grant will be used for drafting and field work and that Mark Mustacato will be hired at a salary of $150.00 per week to perform such work. It was noted that no action was necessary by the Board relative to the hiring of Mr. Mustacato since he will be hired on a contractual basis and it was also noted that he has worked previously in the Engineer's Office. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request for Use of Voting Machines - Mamaroneck School District Pursuant to the request of J. J. Barbieri, District Treasurer of Mamaroneck Public Schools, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants the request of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District for the use of eleven (11) voting machines (with one additional machine in reserve) for the school district vote on May 24, 1978. -3- it 2. Request for Use of One Voting Machine - Principal, High School A letter addressed to the Town Clerk under date of April 12, 1978 by Joseph T. Downey, Principal, Mamaroneck High School, was herewith presented and ordered received and filed and thereupon, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously so ordered that Mr. Downey's request be granted for the use of one voting machine for the High School student body election on May 1, 1978. 3. Salary Authorizations: a) Community Beautification Following presentation of a memorandum addressed to the Board by P. T. Leddy, Conservation Director, under date of March 31, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed, and pursuant to a notation that the salary requested is to be paid with anti- recession funds, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the hiring of Richard Young, Seasonal Laborer, effective April 19, 1978, and Brian R. Soriano, Seasonal Laborer, effective April 12, 1978, both to be compensated at the rate of $5.13 per hour. b) Recreation In accordance with two memoranda addressed to the Town Board by the Recreation Superintendent under dates. of April _12 •arid`.19, 1.1928, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1978 Town Budget, this Board hereby authorizes that La Rue Best, Recreation Attendant at Memorial Park be compensated at the rate of $3.00 per hour, effective April 1, 1978; and be it further RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1978 Town Budget, this Board hereby authorizes that the following persons be hired for the Spring Vacation Program, all to be effective April 17, 1978 and to be compensated at the rates set forth below: Name Position Compensation Rate Dennis Ahearn Sr. Rec. Leader Hommocks Pool $300.00 Total Thomas Auchterlonie Sr. Rec. Leader Tumbling $300.00 Total Clem Cappara Sr. Rec. Leader Field Games $300.00 Total Kenneth Demas Sr. Rec. Leader Field Games $300.00 Total Gale Dunlap Sr. Rec. Leader Tumbling $300.00 Total -4- Name Position Compensation Rate Wayne Pollack Sr. Rec. Leader Hommocks Pool $300.00 Total William Reilly Program Director $300.00 Total Suzanne Rutledge Sr. Rec. Leader Field Games $300.00 Total JosephcVillarosa Sr. Rec. Leader Tumbling $300.00 Total Ford Winter Sr. Rec. Leader III Hommocks Pool $300.00 Total Margaret Brown Life Guard Hommocks Pool $ 75.00 Total Cindy Ferro Life Guard Hommocks Pool $ 75.00 Total Laura Goldsmith Rec. Assistant Tumbling $ 75.00 Total Terri Kelleher Life Guard Hommocks Pool $ 75.00 Total Michelle Parini Life Guard Hommocks Pool $ 75.00 Total John Piccaro Rec. Assistant Tumbling $ 75.00 Total Wendi Werber Rec. Assistant Field Games $ 75.00 Total Richard Wilks Rec. Assistant Field Games $ 75.00 Total Sherry Auchterlonie Rec. Assistant Tumbling $ 40.00 Total Denise Haviland Rec. Assistant Tumbling $ 40.00 Total David Katz Rec. Assistant Projectionist $ 40.00 Total III c) School Crossing Guard Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Chief of Police under date of April 5, 1978, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Police Chief, this Board hereby authorizes that Rose Suppa, 611 Second Street, Mamaroneck, be engaged as School Crossing Guard to replace George Mulcahy, effective April 10, 1978, to be compensated at the rate of $18.00 per day. 4. Authorization - Solicit Proposals for a Consultant to Update Zoning Some discussion followed the presentation of a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer and the Building Inspector under date of April 18, 1978 and herewith ordered received and filed for the record. During the discussion, clarifications were made as III to how to approach this solicitation for proposals and it was unanimously so ordered that a report with recommendations be forthcoming at the May 17, 1978 Town Board meeting. 1 -5- NOT ON AGENDA 5. Authorization - Advertise for Bids Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer under date of April 19, 1978, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, 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 the resurfacing of the Hommocks Tennis Courts, said bids to be returnable on May 1, 1978 and reported to the Board on May 3, 1978. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Public Notice - Village of Larchmont Zoning Board of Appeals The aforementioned Notice was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. The Supervisor noted that the Roy Rogers Restaurant would once again be one of the topics for consideration. 2. Letter, Recreation Commission This item was taken up earlier in the meeting. 3. Letter, Westchester Jewish Conference The above-mentioned letter was presented and herewith ordered received and filed. The Supervisor urged all who can to attend this first county-wide observance in Commemoration of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising on Sunday, April 30, 1978. 4. Letter, Olympiad Gymkhana/Motorama A letter addressed to the Supervisor under date of March 13, 1978 by Maxine Bergman, President of the Children's Service League, notifying him of the first inter-school Driver Safety Olympiad- Gymkhana & Motorama and asking him to proclaim the week of May 1st as High School Driver Safety Week was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. Thereupon, with the unanimous consent of the Board, the Supervisor declared that the Town of Mamaroneck observe the week of May 1st as High School Driver Safety Week and stated that he would so notify Ms. Bergman. 5. Letter, Larchmont Public Library Supervisor Vandernoot presented a letter addressed to him by Honora Dougherty, Director of the Larchmont Public Library under date of April 18, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed and noted that the letter refers to the project started a few years ago by Former Supervisor Christine K. Helwig. -6- Pursuant to his description of the kinds of records located in the Town Clerk's office and the work being done by Dr. Mary English, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants permission to the Board of Trustees of the Larchmont Public Library to apply for funding in order to publish the historical town records that have been carefully gathered and reproduced by Dr. Mary English; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor on behalf of the Town Board express to the Library Board its thanks and appreciation for its innovative idea. NOT ON AGENDA - Mr. McMillan Councilman McMillan called to attention the unkempt condition of stores in the Larchmont business district and asked the liaisons_, (Councilmen Bloom and DeMaio) to Larchmont Village to discuss that matter at their next meeting, specifically in relation to the need for strict enforcement. Nancy Hartford added that debris has been deposited in the lot near Tung Hoy, to which the Board replied that will be referred to the Building Inspector for enforcement. 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 March, 1978. Report-of the:-Building & Plumbing Inspector for the month of March 1978. 1978 First Quarterly Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc THE SUPERVISOR 1. Resolution - Tribute to Touuuy Aitchison Pursuant to Mr. Vandernoot's reference to Mr. Aitchison's long and devoted service to the Town and his recent retirement, and because of his inability to be in attendance at this meeting for the presentation, with the unanimous consent of the Board, the Supervisor offered the following resolution: -7- A Tribute to Tommy Aitchison WHEREAS Thomas M. Aitchison, who retired on April 1st, marked the 44th anniversary of his service with the Town of Mamaroneck on February the 19th, and WHEREAS, his efficient and exemplary operation of the Park Department and his knowledgeable planning and meticulous care of the Town's Parks during all of these years made him an invaluable member of our Town staff, and WHEREAS, his absolute devotion to the development and preservation of our Parks and "Parklets" contributed so much to the beauty of our community and the pleasure of its residents, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the members of this Board, do hereby adopt this resolution to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting as a public and permanent tribute to --- Thomas M. Aitchison Superintendent of the Park Department of the Town of Mamaroneck from February 19th, 1934 to April the 1st of 1978, and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to him with the deep appreciation, gratitude, sincere thanks and very best wishes of the Board, the staff, and all of those residents whom he served with such rare and unique distinction. -8- NOT ON AGENDA THE COUNCILMEN Mr. Bloom 1. V.A.C. - Annual Fund Raising Drive Councilman Bloom pointed out that the members of V.A.C. have indicated to him that the contributions to their annual fund raising drive are lagging in spite of the impressive letter sent out to Larchmont Village and Unincorporated residents. He also noted that they are in need of another ambulance and urged residents to send in their contributions generously and as promptly as possible to aid this very vital and desperately needed service. 2. Liaison Committee Councilman Bloom reported that the Liaison Committee met on April 13th and that he, Councilman DeMaio, Larchmont Village Trustee Scheffler, who attended in the absence of Trustee Barry, and Trustee Quigley reviewed a number of items of common interest and agreed to meet again in about a month and noted that from various matters brought before this Board, there are now many matters that the group can focus upon. Mr. Perone 1. Proposal - Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Councilman Perone suggested to the Board that a proposal be studied to formulate an-advisory committee on senior citizens with members being appointed by the Town Board and Larchmont Village Board and explained his reason for submitting such a proposal. He emphasized that the group would maintain an advisory capacity and would only recommend policy and that the proposal will be formally presented to the Town Board for action at a subsequent meeting. 2. Larchmont-Mamaroneck Youth Council Councilman Perone referred to his position as liaison to the Teen Center Committee and proposed the formation of an eleven- member Larchmont-Mamaroneck Youth Council, separate from the Family & Youth Committee, with four (4) members from the Unincorporated Area together with the Town Youth Officer and three (3) members from the Village of Larchmont and similar membership of their Youth Officer, with the remaining two being one boy and one girl from the Teen Center being duly elected by members of the Youth Program. Thereupon, following some discussion in which clarifications were made by the Town Attorney, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: -9- RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the formation of the 11-member Larchmont- Mamaroneck Youth Council to serve as a policy-making body for the Teen Center and appoints Mrs. Mickey Megroz, 85 West Brookside Drive, Norman Wilson, 69 Rockland Avenue, William Reilly, 23 Myrtle Boulevard and Walter Lowman, 8 Woody Lane to serve as members of said Youth Council together with the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department's Youth Officer; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to approval and similar appointments by the Village of Larchmont. NOT ON AGENDA THE TOWN ATTORNEY 1. Authorization to Institute Proceedings Against Bonnie Briar Country Club Following Mr. Johnston's review of the fire-code violations as noted by the Fire Chief and pursuant to his request that legal proceedings be instituted to force the Club to correct the violations, on motion by Councilman McMIllan, seconded by Councilmna Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Attorney to commence legal proceedings against the Bonnie Briar Country Club, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, in order that the Club will correct the fire-code violations cited by Fire Chief Perciasepe. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:04 P.M. to reconvene on May 3, 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 the memorandum addressed to the Commission by the Deputy Comptroller under date of April 19, 1978, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner McMillan, it was unanimously -10- 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. $ 1,507.98 R. G. Brewer Inc. 14.84 - Cartridge Counter 242.90 Con Edison 27.25 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Corp. 39.25 Exterminating Services Co. 10.78 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works Inc. 4,402.51 Exxon Co. , U.S.A. 184.00 Helmut Kappelmann 60.00 Larchmont Hardware, Inc. 11.53 Larchmont Auto Parts Dist. , Inc. 81.31 Anthony N. Librandi 148.50 Motorola C & E Inc. 970.00 Portronix Communications Inc. 764.00 Ritacco Service Center Inc. 28.00 William Smith Supplies Inc. 65.95 Westchester Joint Water Works 35.61 $ 8,594.41 2. Reports There were no reports to come before the Commission. 3. Other Business Commissioner Perone commended Chief Perciasepe on the recent exhibition and impressive demonstration of the Jaws of Life Tool. Commissioner Bloom commented that at present there is only one manufacturer of that tool and that a proposal will be forthcoming from the Fire Council relative to the purchase of that piece of equipment. Commissioner Bloom pointed out as he had done at a previous meeting that the Fire Council wishes to remind everyone that December 18, 1982 will be the 75th or Diamond Anniversary of our Volunteer Fire Company and noted that the Department has received approval to host the County Convention that year at which time a special parade will be held. He noted further that even though the Town does not have the authority to expend money for such events, as was requested by the Fire Council, the Board is seeking ways within reason to be of help in the celebration. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:10 P:M. to reconvene on May 3, 1978. Town Clerk -11-