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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978_06_07 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD JUNE 7, 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. Aitchison - Superintendent of Highways Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer Mr. Kronenberger - Superintendent of Recreation RESOLUTION - CONVENTION II - 1978 Supervisor Vandernoot called to attention the presence of students from Hommocks School and Mamaroneck High School and on behalf of the Board, commended them not only for their participation in Conven- tion II 1978, but also for their role in chairing and organizing the 1978 model congress held in Washington, D.C. during February. Following the introduction of Chairman, Tom Frieden, who thanked the Board for their imput and briefly described the activities during the Convention; Timothy Leighton, Executive Director, and Boris Feinman, the originator of the idea of simulating a constitutional convention by high schoolers, who both commented on past, present and future goals of the group, on motion unanimously made and seconded, the following resolution was presented to Tom Frieden, with a copy thereof for each student who attended Convention II 1978: WHEREAS, Forty-five students from Mamaroneck High School and twelve from Hommocks School attended Con- vention II 1978 in the Chambers of the Congress of the United States along with two hundred eighteen students from nine other States, and WHEREAS, their purpose was to meet the challenges of today and during the course of their sessions they pro- posed one hundred fifty-five amendments of which ninety-one were placed on committee calendars with thirteen of these reported favorable and nine considered in plenary session. and -1- ,II i I WHEREAS, these actions attest to the competence, diligence, leadership, maturity and serious application to government and law of these students and has earned them the highest praise and admiration of all with whom they came in contact in our Nation's Capital, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Mamaroneck is proud of the efforts of all the young Americans who participated in this historic event and takes special pride in the participation of the local students whose names are attached to and made a part of this resolution, and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy presented to each of the delegates named herein. MAMARONECK HIGH SCHOOL DELEGATES David Adler Marc Ahlstrom David Ahlstrom Robert Bierman Ed Clinton Claudia Cromie Paul Delguercio Jim Dillon Kelly Flaherty Tom Frieden Elliot Friedland Richard Gelles Bob Gramaglia Tim Greeman Carolyn Gumpel Michael Hefler Jamie Hellman Josh Hodas David Koenig Dan Kolbert Carolyn Krinsley Chris Kubasik Michelle Landa Fred Lapham Barbara Lowenstein Stephen Mawn Bernadette Mawn Jacob Orans Diane Parsoni Debra Pritzker John Rofe Adam Rothman Katherine Schutta Robert Seipel Neal Shultz Annie Simon Steve Sloan David Stern Jack Strassburg Cathy Sutthoff David Topol Mike Tripicco Danny Weitzner Stacey Wolff -2- HOMMOCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL DELEGATES Debbie Binderman Brad Demsky James Fields Mark Franzblau Alex Harmon Jay Henry Chris Konvalinka Ian Littauer Gregg Pellegrini Michael Shelley Lynn Stein Tom Tripicco OLD BUSINESS 1. Report Tax Lien Sale The Supervisor presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of June 5, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed, in which it was reported that out of a total number of seventy-nine (79) liens, only one (1) was purchased by an individual for $41.68 and the remaining ones were purchased by the Town at a cost of $155,726. 72 NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization - W.J.W.W. to Change Location of Hydrant A letter with an attached sketch addressed to Supervisor Vandernoot by John G. Hock, P.E. , Manager of the Westchester Joint Water Works under date of May 5, 1978 was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. Mr. Hock's letter requested authorization to relocate a fire hydrant presently situated on Vine Place. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Westchester Joint Water Works to change the location of Hydrant #2987 from its present location on Vine Place to a new location more fully described in the attached sketch at a cost not to exceed $2,000. (see next page for sketch) 2. Authorization - Extension of Water Main - Blossom Terrace Pursuant to a memorandum addressed to the Town Board under date of June 6, 1978 by the Town Engineer, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously -3- _, _ . • • • • • ® � cE..c3cArTLO \-k,cDCt��` . 20'e7' • • . G"N.: (2" i'i.PTattsg, 5L.�.G\' --: hi:.Tm._ • . . Stave c.L 1-m G-; NGem°T '7{L',C). .b O (:� ._r�t t•40\/& S•swo-n s.,I tr 1-I N bn,av i 4, 2097 \\\\. ' 1 2 //i/ E.' \c& vvr;74 ZLOwexFr n-r cx. G'' vAtY*- '0, WESTCHES o spa W... 1 625 • v • • MAMAROT • . . • RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the extension of the existing water main in Blossom Terrace in the Subdivision known as Spencer Property - Section B by installation of approx- imately 260 linear feet of 6-inch PVC water main and necessary fittings and appurtenances, said main to be installed by the developer in conformance with the Subdivision Map and draw- - ings approved by the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck and the requirements of the Westchester Joint Water Works at no cost to the Town; and be it further RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to the applicant, the Town Engineer, and the Westchester Joint Water Works. 3. Authorization to Ad vertise for Bids - Storm Drains & Sanitary Sewers Following presentation of three memoranda addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer, all under date of June 6, 1978, here- with ordered received and filed and pursuant to some discussion relative to the cost of the enumerated projects, on motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes publication in the offical newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of a Notice of Bids for Storm Drain and Sanitary Sewer Improvements on Madison Avenue, Town, said Bids to be returnable on Friday, June 30, 1978; Sewer Improvements on Eton and Ells- ; worth Roads, Town, said bids to also be return- able on Friday, June 30, 1978; Storm Drain Improvements on Jason Lane, Town, said bids to be returnable on Friday, dune 23, 1978. 4. Set Date for Public Hearing - Sewer District Bonding Supervisor Vandernoot stated that the method of handling matters regarding the Sewer District differs from the other districts and explained that since the necessary papers from the bonding attorney were not yet available, a special meeting would be necessary in order to set the date for a public hearing on the above captioned matter. . Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a Special Meeting of this Board he held on Wednesday evening, June 14, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of calling a public hearing in relation to the reconstruction of certain existing sanitary sewer laterals in and for sewer district No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck. -5- , 5. Authorization to Rent Paving Equipment Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Superin- tendent of Highways under date of June 7, 1978, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, and following the Supervisor's notation that $90,000 is in the Town Budget for resurfacing of roads, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this board hereby authorizes the rental of Highway paving equipment from Peckham Materials Corporation, for the re- paving program of The Square, Rochelle Road, France Place, Sheldrake Avenue, Holly Place, Hudson Place, Crest Avenue, Bonnie Way, Park Hill Lane, Briar Close, Sackett Drive, Althea Lane, Bonnie Briar Lane, Rebau Drive, Oakdale Road, Highland Road, Roxborough Road, Stratford Road and Leafy Lane, in accordance with the rates attached thereto and subject to approval • by the Westchester County Commissioner of Public Works. II 6. Request for Use of Voting Machines - School District Pursuant to the request of J.J. Barbieri, District Treasurer of the Mamaroneck Public Schools, herewith presented by the Town Clerk and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unani- mously 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 June 21, 1978. 7. Salary Authorizations a) Engineer's Office Following presentation of a memorandum addressed to the Town Board by Town Engineer Charles Elfreich under date of June 2, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the hiring of Elizabeth Tebbens as summer help in the Engineering Department to be compensated at the rate of $3.25 per hour, effective June 19, 1978 and terminating September 1, 1978. b) Recreation A memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Recreation Super- intendent under date of May 18, 1978 was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record and on motion by Council- man DeMaio, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously -6- 1 RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1978 Town Budget, this Board hereby authorizes that Kevin Keelan, Recreation Specialist, Advanced Lifesaving, be compensated at the rate of $8.00 per hour, effective May 17, 1978. and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Margaret Brown, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, be compensated at the rate of $2.50 per hour, effective May 18, 1978. Thereupon, pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board under date of June 6, 1978 by the Superintendent of Recreation, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, and following some discussion, 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 the following salary expenditures to the persons named on the hereinafter list, for the terms of employment and at the rate of compensation for each as set forth thereon: (see next page for list) c) Assistant Maintenance Man - Police Department Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board under date of June 5, 1978 by the Police Chief, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Chris Shaw, Richbell Road, Town be engaged as Assistant Maintenance Man to assist Ben Seagraves and be compensated at the rate of $3.50 per hour effective June 8, 1978 and terminating September 1, 1978. d) Community Beautification A memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Conservation Director under date of June 7, 1978 was herewith presented and ordered received and filed, and on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the hiring of the following seasonal laborers for the Community Beautification Summer Work Program at the rates and effective dates as set forth herebelow: -7- ii 1 I I l ! PROGRAM DIRECTOR William Reilly Sr. Rec. Leader . 10 Weeks $240.00 111 FLINT PARK Darryl Dorsey Sr. Rec. Leader 7. Weeks $155.00 Linda Friedman Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 60.00 I CENTRAL PLAYGROUND Harry Metz Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks $200.00 ! Larry Armstrong Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks $150.00 '1 Kay Frances Richards Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks $150.00 Lois Arrayo Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 66.00 , Michael Dufficy Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 66.00 John Fitzgerald Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 66.00 I Beverly Metz Rec. Assistant .7 Weeks $ 66.00 Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 66.00 Suzanne Carr Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks (Part Time) $ 33.00 Joseph Gryzlo Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks (Part Time) $ 33.00 I MUSIC WORKSHOP Peter Kanyuk Sr. Rec. Leader 6 Weeks $150.00 Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 70.00 Susan Guberman Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 60.00 Marcis Sussman Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 60.00 Daniel O'Keefe Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 55.00 Austin Kehrle Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 35.00 Richard Williams Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 30.00 TE N NIS :INSTRUCTION Patricia Morrow Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks $125.00 Julie Tighe Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 66.00 , .' '; I Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks .$ 66.00 SAILING ;Kerstin Csenge Rec. Assistant 8 Weeks $2.80/hour ;Michael Cosgrove Rec. Assistant 8 Weeks $2.80/hour Rec. Assistant 8 Weeks $2.80/hour Patricia Mahoney 2.40/hour Robert McHugh Rec. Assistant 8 Weeks $ I I I —„ 1 All . -8— i Name Compensation Rate Effective Date John Dolen $ 3.00 per hour June 15, 1978 Richard Fraioli $ 2.75 per hour June 15, 1978 Joseph Pastore $ 2.50 per hour June 15, 1978 Thomas Fiermonte $ 2.50 per hour July 5, 1978 Anthony Lifrieri $ 2.75 per hour July 5, 1978 Benedict Pacewicz $ 2.50 per hour July 5, 1978 Robert Byrne $ 2.50 per hour July 5, 1979 COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter, Elkan Park Association The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to Mr. Aitchison, Superintendent of Highways, by the president of the Elkan Park Association under date of May 25, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed, commending the excellent snow removal efforts by the Highway Department during the past winter's heavy snowstorms, and expressing their thanks. 2. Letter, Sergeant Charles Baumblatt A letter addressed to Supervisor Vandernoot by Sergeant Charles S. Baumblatt under date of May 19, 1978 relative to the clean up party on May 13, 1978 and commending Toth Leddy for his efforts in the project was herewith presented and ordered re- ceived and filed. Mr. Vandernoot expressed his appreciation to the young people, Mr. Leddy and Sergeant Baumblatt as did Councilmen DeMaio and Perone who further commended the Ser- geant for his fine work with the Youth Council. 3. Letter, Burn Center Committee The above captioned letter addressed to the Supervisor commend- ing Town of Mamaroneck Fire Fighters Ronald DeCosimo and Norman Wilson for their volunteer services relative to the completion of the Westchester County Burn Center was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. The Board individually added their sentiments regarding the efforts of the two firemen. 4. Letter, Macky Bennett The Supervisor acknowledged receipt of the above captioned letter in which thanks and appreciation were expressed for the extended swimming hours at the Hommocks Pool. The letter was herewith ordered filed. 5. Letter, Postal Change A copy of the letter from Paul F. Beaver, MSC Manager/Postmaster, notifying Town of Mamaroneck residents that the Dillon Park area postal address will be changed from New Rochelle to Larchmont -ef- fective June 17, 1978 and outlining procedures for the change was presented and herewith ordered received and filed. -9- NOT ON AGENDA 6. Letter, Westchester Developmental Center & Community Service Council Supervisor Vandernoot presented the letter with an attachment h ent addressed to him by the above captioned agencies and reviewed the State mandated requirements for community placements for the men- tally retarded. He noted further that the Board would welcome suggestions for persons willing to serve on the committee which would look into sites for the homes heretofore mentioned. The letter was herewith ordered filed as a part of the record of this meeting. 7. Letter re The Fairways at Prince Willows Mr. Vandernoot made brief reference to a letter received this date and addressed to the Board by Jeffrey S. Rodner of the firm of Gellert & Rodner, Counsellors at Law, herewith ordered filed, relative to the improvements in the above captioned subdivision. Following some discussion in which the status of the improvements were mentioned, it was unanimously so ordered that the matter be tabled pending recommendations from the Planning Board, Town Attorney, Superintendent of Highways and the Town Engineer. 8. Letter, County/Municipal Cooperation Agreement - Bus Shelter Program Pursuant to presentation of the letter and above captioned agree- ment, herewith ordered received and filed, and following some discussion, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Coun- cilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authroized to execute the County/ Municipal Cooperation Agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the County of West- chester relative to the provision of Bus Passenger Shelters; and be it further RESOLVED, that the aforesaid resolution is contingent upon the review and approval of the Town Attorney. 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 May 1978. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of May 1978. -10- NOT ON AGENDA Mr. Perone Councilman Perone reported that the Village of Larchmont had made its appointments to the Youth Council and he will be calling for an organizational meeting of that group; that he had received a communication from the County Law Department in answer to his letter about the Attorney General's opinion relative to the trans- portation of prisoners and further noted that he was plaeased to see the Canine Dog Patrol in full operation with the Town Police. Not on Agenda Margaret Shultz addressed the Board regarding the recent public- ity by Larchmont Village Police about homeowners' identification of their property and asked if the Town Police could do the same thing. Following some discussion, Mrs. Shultz was informed that the Town already participates in such a program. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:28 P.M. to reconvene for a Special Meeting on June 14, 1978. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immedi- ately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Commission by the Deputy Comptroller under date of June 7, 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. $ 3.50 Stan Bonderenko 1,290.00 Con Edison Co. of N.Y. 15.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Corp. 63.10 Fairmount Motors 257.45 Guardian Police Products 135.00 Larchmont Auto Part Dist. , Inc. 4.59 Larchmont Auto Part Dist. , Inc. 278.94 New York Telephone Company 406.19 New York Telephone Company 3.46 Office Essentials, Inc. 135.95 Wm. Rickert 44.70 Signacon Controls, Inc. 27.50 Wm. Smith Supplies, Inc. 33.05 Wm. Smith Supplies, Inc. 2.80 Village of Larchmont 67.80 $2,769.03 -11- 2. Report of Bids - Jaws of Life Commissioner Bloom presented a letter addressed to the Commission under date of June 6, 1978 by Fire Chief Peter Perciasepe, here- with ordered received and filed, recommending award to the only bidder for the Power Professional Rescue Tool. Thereupon, follow= ing some discussion, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby accepts the bid of the only bidder, namely State Line Fire and Safety, Inc. , for the Power Prof es- sional Rescue Tool in the amount of $5,578.65, pending further information relative to the warranty. 3. Report of Bids - Firehouse Painting A memorandum addressed to the Commission by Charles Elfreich, Town Engineer under date of June 6, 1978, enumerating the bids and recommending award thereof was herewith presented by Commissioner Bloom and ordered received and filed as a part of the record of this meeting. A lengthy discussion followed in which Comptroller Carmine DeLuca recommended that the Commission reject all bids because they were higher than the amount budgeted. He further explained that al- though $10,000 is appropriated in the 1978 budget, $1,290 has already been spent on an emergency repair and further recom- mended to the Commission that perhaps they may wish to consider advertising for bids for the exterior of the building at this time, and waiting until the winter to go out for bids for the interior of the building. Thereupon, on motion by Commissioner McMillan, seconded by Commissioner Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that for the painting of the Weaver Street Firehouse, this Board hereby rejects all bids since they were in excess of the amount appropriated in the 1978 Town Budget. 4. Other Business Commissioner Bloom presented the following report which was ordered received and filed for the record: Fire Report for the month of May 1978. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9:39 P.M. , to reconvene for a Special Meeting on June 14, 1978. Town Clerk -12- it II Notice of Special Meeting Town Board Town_-of Mamaroneck, N. Y. Pursuant to Section 62 of the Town Law, I hereby call a Special Meeting of the Town Board, to be held in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, at 7:30 P.M. , Wednesday, June 14, 1978 for the purpose of calling a public hearing in relation to the reconstruction of certain existing sanitary sewer laterals in and for sewer district No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck. .Yoseph F. Vandernoot Supervisor Dated: June 7, 1978