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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978_05_17 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD NAY 17, 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 December 19, 1977 were presented and on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, approved as submitted. Councilman Perone abstained from voting since he had not been in attendance at that meeting. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 3, 1978 were presented and on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, approved as submitted. Councilman Bloom abstained from voting since he had not been in attendance at that meeting. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report of Bids - Resurfacing of Hommocks Tennis Courts A memorandum addressed to the Town Board by Charles Elfreich, Town Engineer under date of May 17, 1978, enumerating the bids and recommending award thereof was herewith presented by the Town Clerk and ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. Some discussion followed Supervisor Vandernoot's notation that $25,000 is in the budget for this project and his reference to the Engineer's speeding up of the return of bids as requested by the Board at the last meeting. In answer to a question posed by a member of the Board, Mr. DeLuca, Comptroller pointed out that if the Board should accept the low bid of $34,650, the remaining $9,650 can be obtained from either anti-recession funds or the $25,000 contingency fund. -1- Both Recreation Superintendent James Kronenberger and Town Engineer Charles Elfreich clarified specifics about the tennis courts and the work to be done and in responding to Councilmen Perone and McMillan, the Engineer added that this resurfacing project would be much more feasible than a patch job. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously III RESOLVED, that, for Contract No. 78-7 - Resurfacing Hommocks Tennis Courts, this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, namely DiBaccari and Riccio Construction Corp. , in the amount of $34,650. Jerome Sanders, 42 North Chatsworth Avenue, Town voiced his dissatisfaction with the delay of the resurfacing of the tennis courts and asked for an explanation. Supervisor Vandernoot explained that clarifications had been made at the previous Board meeting and further that it was not a delay since the Town Engineer had moved the procedure along and had bids returned prior to the date expected. At this time, upon noting the presence of Mr. William Massey, and with the unanimous consent of the Board, Supervisor Vandernoot changed the order of the agenda and took up Item 1 under THE SUPERVISOR. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Board of Review a) Resignation Mr. Vandernoot presented the letter of resignation submitted by William G. Massey, Jr. from the Town of Mamaroneck Board of Review and in addressing himself to Mr. Massey's record of service, recalled that he had been appointed a member of the Board of Review in 1957. Supervisor Vandernoot and members of the Board each individually paid high tribute to Mr. Massey for his dedicated service to the Town and upon accepting his resignation with deep regret, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, the following resolution was thereupon unanimously adopted as a public tribute to him: WHEREAS, William G. Massey, Jr. has tendered his resignation as a member and Chairman of the Board of Review of the Town of Mamaroneck, and WHEREAS, Mr. Massey has served as Chairman of this Board continuously since his III appointment thereto on June the 5th of 1957, - and - -2- WHEREAS, throughout all of these twenty-one years - and most particularly during the year of revaluation of all Town properties - he has given unstintingly of his time and contributed so much to the Board's deliberations from his knowledge, long experience, and expertise in this field, III NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the members of the Town Board, wish to express our profound gratitude and thanks to him for all he has done for our Town and its residents, and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution unanimously adopted this evening be spread upon the minutes of this meeting in honor of and as a public tribute to ---- William G. Massey, Jr. with the deep appreciation, sincere thanks and very best wishes of all whom he has served so long with such selfless dedication and unique distinction. Supervisor Vandernoot presented a plaque to Mr. Massey containing the heretofore adopted resolution, and Mr. Massey in a brief acceptance speech reflected upon his service on the Board of Review. III b) Appointment The Supervisor took great pleasure in presenting a resume of Mr. Robert J. Plaut's particular qualifications for serving in this post and thereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Robert J. Plaut to sit on the Board of Review of the Town of Mamaroneck to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of William G. Massey, Jr. and to serve for the unexpired portion of his term of office or until December 31, 1980. The Supervisor at this time took up Item 2 under OLD BUSINESS and reverted the meeting back to the regular order of business. III OLD BUSINESS 2. Bond Resolution - Purchase of Highway Equipment Pursuant to Supervisor Vandernoot's brief review of the need for the new equipment and his comments about trade-in value, the -3- following resolution was offered by Councilman Bloom, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman McMillan, to-wit: BOND RESOLUTION DATED MAY 17, 1978. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $70,500 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY A PART OF THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF MACHINERY AND APPARATUS FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PURPOSES. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The class of objects or purposes to be financed in part pursuant to this resolution is the purchase by the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, of machinery and apparatus required for highway construction and maintenance purposes. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of such class of objects or purposes is $72,000, and the plan for the financing thereof consists of the issuance of $70,500 serial bonds of said Town, hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law, with the balance, in the amount of $1,500, being pro- vided by a trade-in of used equipment. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is five years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will not exceed five years. Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocable pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Town, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. 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 delegated 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. -4- 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 provided 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: Joseph F. Vandernoot VOTING Aye Lee H. Bloom VOTING Aye Stewart J. McMillan VOTING Aye John M. .Perone VOTING Aye Harry B. DeMaio VOTING Absent The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. NEW BUSINESS 1. Salary Authorizations: a) Recreation Pursuant to memoranda addressed to the Board by the Recreation Superintendent both under date of May 10, 1978, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman McMillan, who noted that most of the salary authorizations were for personnel -5- involved in the trial period of the pool opening at 5:30 P.M. and asked the reporter from The Daily Times for additional coverage regarding the opening, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1978 Town Budget, this Board hereby authorizes the following persons be compensated at the rate set forth and effective date as listed below: Name Position Compensation Rate Effective Date Michael Cosgrove Rec. Assistant Adult Sailing Program $ 2.40 per hour 5-20-78 Kersten Csenge Rec. Assistant Adult Sailing Program $ 2.40 per hour 5-20-78 Patricia Mahoney Rec. Assistant Adult Sailing Program $ 2.40 per hour 5-20-78 Robert McHugh Rec. Assistant Adult Sailing Program $ 2.40 per hour 5-20-78 Bonnie Perciasepe Life Guard Hommocks Pool $ 2.50 per hour 5-8-78 Brian Soriano Rec. Assistant Maintenance of Little League Field $ 3.50 per hour 5-8-78 and be it further RESOLVED, that as approved by this Town Board and the Town Recreation Commission, this Board authorizes the persons listed herebelow and participating in the Hommocks Pool trial period opening at 5:30 P.M. be compensated in the amount stated beginning May 15, 1978: Name Position Compensation Rate Ford Winter Pool Director $ 7.00 per hour Thomas Auchterlonie Assistant Pool Director $ 7.00 per hour James Codispoti Assistant Pool Director $ 7.00 per hour Richard Owen Assistant Pool Director $ 7.00 per hour Cynthia Ferro Life Guard $ 2.50 per hour Craig Horacek Life Guard $ 2.50 per hour Terrie Kelleher Life Guard $ 2.50 per hour Mark Kennelly Life Guard $ 2.50 per hour Edward Luckett Life Guard $ 2.50 per hour John Murphy Life Guard $ 2.50 per hour Patricia O'Donnell Life Guard $ 2.50 per hour Michele Parini Life Guard $ 2.50 per hour Bonnie Perciasepe Life Guard $ 2.50 per hour William Barres Lockerroom Attendant $ 2.25 per hour David Cassin Lockerroom Attendant $ 2.25 per hour Diane Goldsmith Lockerroom Attendant $ 2.25 per hour Laura LaMagna Lockerroom Attendant $ 2.25 per hour Joanne Quinlan Lockerroom Attendant $ 2.25 per hour William Treasurer Lockerroom Attendant $ 2.25 per hour b) Summer Help - Engineer's Office The Town Clerk presented the memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer under date of May 15, 1978, which -6- i was herewith ordered received and filed for the record and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes ` the following as summer help in the Engineering Department: Steven Trifiletti be compensated at the rate III of $5.00 per hour, effective May 22nd and terminating September 8, 1978. William Neumeister be compensated at the rate of $3.50 per hour, effective May 22nd and terminating September 8, 1978. Mario Ricozzi be compensated at the rate of $3.50 per hour, effective June 12th and terminating September 8, 1978. Town Engineer, Charles Elfreich, advised the Board that the summer help would be assisting in field survey work and developing plans and specifications for construction projects. 2. Authorization - Application re Mini-Bus Supervisor Vandernoot presented a letter addressed to him together with an application under date of May 4, 1978 by Diane A. Keane, the 7th District County Legislator, advising him of the availability of a mini-bus for the transportation of senior citizens of the Town of Mamaroneck. Following some discussion in which the questions of who would drive the bus, the effect on the Town's insurance rates, III and the specifics of the Town's present limited and expensive bus service for senior citizens, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute the application to obtain a mini-bus from the Westchester County Department of Transportation. 3. Request re Larchmont Acres - Installation of Door Rail Stops Mr. Vandernoot reviewed the situation requiring the installation of the door stops in Buildings 1 to 4 inclusive at Larchmont Acres and presented the recommendations of both William Paonessa, Building Inspector and Peter Perciasepe, Fire Chief under dates of May 15 and May 16, 1978. Pursuant to some further clarification by Councilman Bloom, and on his motion which was seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby varies the regulations of the Fire Prevention Code as permitted under Article TI Section 27-17 so as to permit the III installation of door rail stops in the public halls of Apartment Buildings #1 through #4 inclusive at Larchmont Acres, Town of Mamaroneck under the requirements of Article III Section 27-34 of the Code; -7- and be it further RESOLVED, that this approval is subject to strict adherence to the submitted amended plan which shows a 13" rail projection. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter, Cherry Blossom Festival A letter inviting the Supervisor and Councilmen to attend the Eighth Annual Mamaroneck Cherry Blossom Festival on May 21st from 1:oo P.M. to 4:00 P.M. was presented and ordered received and filed for the record. Councilman Perone noted that another event, the Marathon for the benefit of the United Hospital Fund, will start at Harbor Island on that same date at 1:00 P.M. 2. Letter, Nina Shilling re Summer Musical Theatre The letter addressed to the Supervisor under date of May 10, 1978 by Nina Shilling requesting financial support to the Committee on the Arts relative to the Summer Musical Theatre was presented by Mr. Vandernoot and herewith ordered received and filed. It was unanimously so ordered that the matter of financial support be tabled until the Board has an opportunity to study further. 3. Notice of Public Hearing - Larchmont Village Zoning Board The aforesaid Notice was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Board of Review a) Resignation b) Appointemnt The above matters were taken up earlier in the meeting. THE COUNCILMEN Mr. Bloom 1. Appointment - Commission of Human Rights Following Councilman Bloom's reference to the Board's acceptance of Mrs. Betty Franklin's resignation from the Human Rights Commission and his review of the qualifications of Mr. Dennis J. Kenny, on his motion, which he offered with pleasure, and which was seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously -8- RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mr. Dennis J. Kenny, 83 Lookout Circle, Town, a member of the Commission of Human Rights of the Town of Mamaroneck to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs. Betty Franklin and to serve for the unexpired portion of her term of office or until May 19, 1980; III and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Kenny be notified accordingly. Mr. Perone 1. Recreation Commission a) Resignation Councilman Perone presented a letter addressed to the Supervisor under date of May 17, 1978 by Maxine K. Steffens tendering her resignation from the Recreation Commission which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Pursuant to individual expressions of appreciation for her sincere dedication to the Town's recreational activities and her exceptional service to this Town, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that with great regret and reluctance, this Board hereby accepts the resignation of Maxine K. Steffens from the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission, to be effective immediately; and be it further RESOLVED, that a letter be directed to Mrs. Steffens expressing the Board's sentiments and that an appropriate resolution be drawn up to be presented publicly at a later date. b) Appointment At this time Councilman Perone made specific references to the contributions already made to this Town by Ronald G. Keelan who has served as Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee for the Ice Rink among other things and with a great deal of pleasure placed Mr. Keelan's name in nomination for service on the Recreation Commission. Whereupon on Councilman Perone's motion, which was seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Ronald G. Keelan, 100 East Brookside Drive, Town, be and he hereby III is appointed a member of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for a term of office of five years effective immediately and terminating on May 20, 1983; — -9- and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Keelan be notified of his appointment with an expression of the Board's appreciation of his willingness to serve on the Recreation Commission. Margaret Shultz, representing the League of Women Voters, requested the Board to allow more time to elapse between resignations and appointments as a matter of public policy to give individuals an opportunity to submit resumes for the vacancies. 2. Report - County Youth Board Councilman Perone reported on his attendance at an informational meeting concerning the New York State Division for Youth's proposed Comprehensive Plan and noted his displeasure due to certain state mandated legislation under which municipalities would have to apply for state funding through the County and not directly to the State as is presently done. He further noted that he would contact the surrounding communities to ascertain their feeling of the creation of the County Youth Board and would report back to this Board. It was also pointed out that Comptroller Carmine DeLuca would attend the nest meeting to be held on May 18th. 3. Not on Agenda Councilman Perone presented the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Addison Street Teen Center Report as submitted by Jim Treacy under date of May 2, 1978 and stated that he was awaiting selection by the Larchmont Village Board of three members to serve on the Youth Council. NOT ON AGENDA Mr. McMillan 1. Cable T.V. Councilman McMillan made reference to previous discussions regarding the request by UA-Columbia Cablevision of Westchester for Corridor rights within the Town of Mamaroneck and upon his motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to convey to Mr. Ira Birnbaum, General Manager of UA- Columbia Cablevision of Westchester this Board's permission as requested for Corridor rights within the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution is contingent upon review by the Town Attorney with our insurance agent. -10- NOT ON AGENDA Supervisor Vandernoot stated he has recently received letters and telephone calls from residents concerned with the growing problem of dogs defecating on their property and at curbsides. Mr. Vandernoot pointed out that some communities have laws that require dog owners to clean up after their pets and stated that the Town may have to consider a similar law even though such a law would present enforcement problems. He asked the reporter from The Daily Times to give this matter some publicity. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:31 P.M. to reconvene on June 7, 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 May 17, 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: Barrier Oil Corp. $ 275.26 R. G. Brewer Inc. 254.02 Cartridge Counter 179.85 Con Edison 23.02 Elgene Chemicals, Inc. 168.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works Inc. 289.66 Exterminating Services 10.78 Guardian Police Products 2,055.30 Larchmont Hardware, Inc. 13.88 N. LaRussell 486.00 Maguire Bros. , Inc. 21.00 The New Rochelle Water Co. 71.81 John Perri 9.75 Portronix Communications, Inc. 50.00 Wm. Smith Supplies, Inc. 68.90 Suburban Communications Inc. 30.00 Westchester Joint Water Works 5,135.00 $ 9,142.23 -11- 2. Reports Commissioner Bloom presented the following report which was ordered received and filed for the record: Fire Report for the month of April 1978 3. Other Business Commissioner Bloom reported that even though the beepers were out of commission all day today, basically the system works well. He also announced that the Annual Firemen's Memorial Day Breakfast will be held on Sunday, May 28th. 4. Not on Agenda - Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Jaws of Life Comptroller Carmine A. DeLuca presented the Fire Chief's request to advertise for bids and following some discussion, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Perone, 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 for Bids for the Jaws of Life Tool, said bids to be returnable on Monday, June 5, 1978. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9:36 P.M. to reconvene on June 7, 1978. Town Clerk -12-