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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978_07_05 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JULY 5, 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. Elfreich - Town Engineer Mr. Kronenberger - Superintendent of Recreation PUBLIC HEARING: Financing of the Reconstruction of Certain Sanitary Sewer Laterals On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously resolved that the public hearing be and it hereby is de- clared open. The Clerk presented the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notices of Hearing for the record calling particular attention to the posting in twenty (20) places throughout the areas of the recon- struction. In accordance with usual procedure the Supervisor then stated that first those in favor, then those opposed to the proposal would be heard. Town Engineer Charles Elfreich reviewed the study that led to the discovery of the deteriorating condition of the sewer lines and along with members of the Board clarified various aspects of the projects in answer to questions posed by residents of the affected areas. The following persons living in the affected areas were in attendance at the meeting and in speaking in favor of the project, expressed their support citing present problems with sewer backups: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fish, 10 Lafayette Road Dr. & Mrs. Leo Wilson, 15 Lafayette Road Mr. Simon Hauser, 45 Eton Road Mr. Robert G. Siegel, 48 Eton Road Mrs. Edward Planer, 49 Eton Road Mr. Harold Klein of 140 Valley Stream Road and Mr. Henry C. Messman of 31 Ellsworth Road expressed opposition to the projects. Mr. Clement A. DeFelice of 40 East Brookside Drive, on behalf of himself and his wife Carol expressed their opposition by reading a prepared statement which was herewith ordered received and filed for inclusion in the record of this hearing; citing the possible effect of blasting and the destruction of recently completed grading and landscaping job done on his property and thereby refusing to grant an easement through his property. -1- Some discussion ensued in which the Board members and the Engineer considered ways to alleviate the problem and requested the Engineer to work out an alternate easement which would be acceptable to Mr. DeFelice. And thereupon since no one else wished to address the Board on this matter, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously resolved that the hearing be and it hereby be closed. The following resolution was unanimously adopted on motion by Council- man Perone and seconded by Councilman Bloom: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the bonding for the reconstruction of certain sanitary sewer laterals and authorizes the. Comptroller to take steps to obtain the nec- essary papers from the bonding attorneys. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 1978 were presented and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, approved as submitted. The minutes of the special meeting of June 14, 1978 were presented and on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report of Bids - Storm Drains and Sanitary Sewers a) Contract #78-11 The Town Engineer presented his memorandum addressed to the Town Board under date of July 3, 1978 which was herewith ordered received and filed, and requested the Board to accept the low bid pending the granting of an easement through Mr. DeFelice's • property. Some discussion followed and on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder for the following: Contract #78-11 - Sanitary and Storm Drain Harrison Excavating Co. - Improvements on Ellsworth Road $60,337.50 and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution be subject to the following conditions: obtaining an easement through the DeFelice property, obtaining a waiver from the low bidder and any other necessary documentation within specifications, all to be accomplished within thirty (30) days. -2- b) Contract #78-10 - Bids for Sanitary and Storm Drain Improvements on Eton Road The Town Engineer presented his memorandum addressed to the Town Board under date of July 3, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed, enumerating the bids and recommending award thereof. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Council- man Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, namely J & N Construction, in the amount of $65,851.00 for Sanitary and Storm Drain Improvements on Eton Road. III c) Contract #78-9 - Bids for Madison Avenue Sanitary and Storm Drain Improvements The Town Engineer presented his memorandum addressed to the Town Board under date of July 5, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed, enumerating the above mentioned bids and recommending award thereof. Pursuant to Councilman DeMaio's comment regarding the big difference between the only two bidders, on motion by Council- man Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, namely DiBicarri and Riccio Construction Corp. in the amount of $243,036.25 for Sanitary and Storm Drain Improvements on Madison Avenue. d) Contract #78-8 - Bids for Storm Drain Improvements on Jason Lane The Town Engineer presented his memorandum addressed to the Town Board under date of July 3, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed, and noted that easements are being prepared. 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 Joseph Carducci, Inc. in the amount of $24,589.80 for Storm Drain Improvements on Jason Lane, subject to obtaining the necessary easements. 2. Authorization - Supervisor to Sign Agreement with County re Bus Shelter Pursuant to the Supervisor's brief review of the County/Municipal Cooperation Agreement regarding bus shelters and his reiteration of the plan for the sharing of the advertising revenue between the Town and Westchester County, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the County/Municipal Cooperation Agreement for the implementation of the Bus Shelter Program. -3- The Supervisor noted the poor condition of the bus shelter near the Loyal Inn Bowling Alley on the Boston Post Road and stated that the new structure would indeed be welcomed. 3. Engineer's Request - Release of Balance of Performance Bond A memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer under date of July 5, 1978 was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. A brief discussion followed the Supervisor's notation that it was the Engineer's recommendation that the balance of the bond not be released since, the improvements were not as yet completed. 4. Request - J & N Construction Corporation for Release of Retained Percentage - V.A.C. Headquarters Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer under date of July 5, 1978, 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 the acceptance of a Maintenance Bond on Contract No. 77-7 - VAC Headquarters in the amount of $8,128.00 in lieu of the 10% retained percentage to J & N Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of the new VAC Headquarters, subject to the Bond's review and approval by the Town Attorney. NEW BUSINESS • 1. Engineer's Request - Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Storm Deain Projects Following presentation of two memoranda addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer, both under date of July 3, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed and pursuant to some discussion relative to the funding of the enumerated projects, with further notations by the Engineer that agreements will have to be drawn up since some work will have to be done in the City of New Rochelle, on ' motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman McMillan, 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 Storm Drain improvements on Rockland Avenue and Shadow Lane, said bids to be returnable on July 24, 1978; Storm Drain Improvements on Lester Place and the Sheldrake River, said bids to be returnable on July 31, 1978. 2. Request for Easement to Tie Into Town Sewer ,, The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to the Town Board under date of June 30, 1978 by Eugene Magnetti, herewith ordered received and filed as a part of the record of this meeting. Mr. Magnetti being in attendance at the meeting clarified his request and noted that he would try to avoid any blasting. Thereupon, on motion by - 4 - Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the request of Eugene Magnetti for sanitary sewer connection for Block 320 Parcel 224, subject to receipt of plans and easement descriptions and that all construction and restoration be performed in accordance with Town regulations. 3. Salary Authorizations - Recreation A memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Recreation Super- intendent under date of June 27, 1978 was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record and on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1978 Town Budget, this Board hereby authorizes that the following persons be engaged as Recreation Attendants and be compensated at the rate set forth below, effective as of Jun 26, 1978: Recreation Attendants - $500.00/Total Jill Marie Colangelo Debra Mizrahi Patricia Delfino Frank M. Teti Amy Franklin Melissa S. Wolff Recreation Attendants - $300.00/Total Yolanda Campbell Kathy Murray Candy Colasacco Damon Romanelli Scott Croce Barbara Sheridan Mitiqua Davis Sophia Slobodien Mary Metaxatos Mary Fraioli Following presentation of a memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Recreation Superintendent under date of June 30, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1978 Town Budget, this Board hereby authorizes the hiring of Richard Finn, James Liptack and Richard Wilks as Recreation Attendants at the Hommocks Tennis Courts to be compen- sated at the rate of $2.50 per hour, effective July 1, 1978 and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby also authorizes the hiring of Vivian Lawrence and Elizabeth O'Neill as Recreation Attendants at the Hommocks Pool Concession Stand, to be compensated at the rate of $3.00 per hour and $2.50 per hour respectively, both effective July 6, 1978. A memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Recreation Super- intendent under date of June 30, 1978 was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record and on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously -5- RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1978 Town Budget and in accordance with the resolution adopted by this Board at its regular meeting of June 7, 1978, approving various positions, this Board hereby authorizes the filling of the following positions: MUSIC WORKSHOP Laura Olson . Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $55.00 Jeffrey Steinberg Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $55.00 TENNIS INSTRUCTIONS Arthur Gruen Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks (P.T.) $39.00 Howard Rosen Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks (P.T.) $39.00 CENTRAL PRE SCHOOL Brenda Engler Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks $75.00 Daniel Carr Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks . $33.00 MURRAY PRE SCHOOL Missy Johnston Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $33.00 and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby also authorizes that Joseph Iannotti replace Linda Friedman at Flint Park Playground at $60.00 per week, for-7 weeks; and that Reenie Walsh replace Michael Irwin as a Life Guard at Hommocks Pool at $2.50 per hour. 4. Authorization - Supervisor & Comptroller to Sign Agreement re Hommocks After School Activities Pursuant to a memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Comptroller under date of June 28, 1978, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, and following Mr. DeLuca's explanation about payment of unemployment benefits, on motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and the Comptroller be and they are hereby authorized to sign an agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Hommocks Middle School stating that payment shall be made directly to Hommocks Middle School for services rendered for after school activities for the year 1978. 5. Comptroller's Request - Open Checking Account Pursuant to presentation of the Comptroller's memorandum under date of June 14, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller and the Deputy Comptroller to open a checking account entitled "Town of Mamaroneck Community Development Fund" at Barclays Bank of New York, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York; -6- and it is further RESOLVED, that hereafter all deposits and withdrawals shall be authorized when signed by the signature or facsimile signature of Joseph F. Vandernoot, Supervisor, and Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller; or Joseph F. Vandernoot, Supervisor and Genevieve F. Soriano, Deputy Comptroller. NOT ON AGENDA Supervisor Vandernoot P presented a memorandum received too late for inclusion on the agenda under date of July 5, 1978 and addressed to the Town Board by the Comptroller which was herewith ordered re- ceived and filed for the record. Thereupon, following an explanation by Mr. DeLuca, on motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to transfer $3000.00 from the General Fund Town Outside for Project No. 78-1 Re-assessment to cover the cost of clerical help by contract; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby also authorizes the Comptroller to transfer $5,500.00 from the Fire District to the Capital Fund for Project No. 78-2 entitled Purchase of Pumper for the purchase of a Hurst Safety Tool. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter, Urban County A letter under date of June 19, 1978 received by the Supervisor from Francis B. McKenna, Contract Monitor for the Urban County Community Development Program notifying him of Urban County's tentative committment of funds for the fiscal year 1978 was herewith presented and ordered filed. 2. First Quarterly Report - Westchester Joint Water Works Mr. Vandernoot presented the above mentioned report, herewith ordered received and filed and noted that the water company operated under a small gain which would indicate that present rates could be maintained. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Town Clerk presented the following.reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Town Clerk for the month of June 1978 Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of June 1978 -7- THE SUPERVISOR 1. Report re Army Corps of Engineers - Flood Control Project Supervisor Vandernoot briefly reviewed the more recent problems relative to the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake Rivers flood control project and his conversations with Congressman Ottinger. Fol- lowing some discussion, it was unanimously so ordered that the Supervisor be authorized to write to the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors and invite representatives of that Board to conduct an on-site inspection of the area or to meet in order to review their decision to delete the upper Sheldrake from the overall project. THE COUNCILMEN Mr. Bloom 1. Reappointment - Planning Board Pursuant to Councilman Bloom's recounting of Mr. Maggini's competent, dedicated and professional service thus far on the Plan- ning Board and following his notation that Mr. Maggini had expressed a willingness to continue service on the Board, but not as the Chairman, on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Fred L. Maggini, 1291 Palmer Avenue, Town be and he hereby is reappointed a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board to serve for a term of office of five years effective immediately and terminating July 6, 1983; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Magini be notified of the Board's appreciation of his willingness to continue his unique and invaluable service to this community. 1. Appointment of Chairman - Planning Board As a result of Mr. Maggini's reluctance to continue serving as the Planning Board's Chairman, on motion by Councilman Bloom: 1 who recounted Mr. Blair's tenure on that Board, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that G. Norman Blair of 269 Murray Avenue, Town be and he hereby is appointed Chairman of the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board, effective immediately; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Blair be notified of the Board's appreciation and gratitude for his past and present contributions to the Town. It was noted that another member of the Planning Board wishes to resign but is willing to wait until a successor can be found and he further stated that resumes of persons interested will be welcomed. -8- 2. Acceptance - C.A.C. Annual Report for 1977 Councilman Bloom presented the Commission's very fine Annual Report and following some complimentary remarks about the Report, on his motion, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Annual Report of the Conservation Advisory Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1977 with a vote of thanks and appreciation to the Chairman and all members of the Commission. 3. Apportionment Upon Mr. Bloom's presentation of the following apportionment and on his motion, 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 for correction of said assessment roll; III NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1977 taxes of 1978, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Owner Land Improve. Total 951 78 Constance Lieber $19,600. $21,500. $41,100. be apportioned as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Owner Land Improve. Total 950 244 Theodore Kozloff $ 2,000. --- $ 2,000 951 78 Eugene Grisanti $17;.600. $21,500. $39,100. THE TOWN ATTORNEY 1. Authorization to Forward Letters to Tax Lien Delinquents Following the Attorney's notation that the Comptroller's Office has III compiled a listing of the above captioned and his request for authorization to contact said persons, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to forward letters to tax lien delinquents. -9- 2. Letter, Redwood Nursery Supervisor Vandernoot brought to attention the Board's previous setting of July 1st as the deadline for the removal of the truck body from the grounds of the Redwood Nursery at Palmer Avenue and Weaver Street and added that upon receipt of a letter addressed to the Board by Benjamin Zarrilli under date of June 14, 1978, he has spoken to the Building Inspector and representatives of the Howell Park Association, who agree that the nursery owner has made an effort to make things less unsightly and that the reason for the delay in removing the truck body is because he has yet to sell the merchandise stored on it. Following some discussion, on motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the owners of Redwood Nursery, Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Zarrilli, be and they are hereby permitted to maintain the truck body on their property for the purpose of storage only until November 1, 1978. Not on Agenda Following Margaret Schultz" presentation of the Larchmont League of Women Voters prepared statement commending the Town Board for appointing a Master Plan Review Committee and urging the Committee's continuance, Supervisor Vandernoot stated that he would ask the members of the Committee to stay on, but added that one member had already indicated he would be unable to do so. Not on Agenda Irving Scharf addressed the Board and requested the members to con- tact the Govenor and urge him to sign the Apartment Co-op Bill. Councilman Perone indicated that he had already done so and the others said they would look into the contents of the bill. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board following the Supervisor's tribute to Sidney C. Philip, on motion duly made and seconded, this meeting, to reconvene. on August 2, 1978, was unanimously declared adjourned in memory of Sidney C. Philip, former member and Chairman of the Town's Commission of Human Rights; and It was further resolved that the Supervisor address a letter to Mrs. Philip expressing the Board's appreciation of her husband's long and able service to the Town and conveying its deepest sympathy and condolences to 'her with best wishes for the future. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immed- iately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. -10- 1. Claims Pursuant to the memorandum addressed to the Commission by the Deputy Comptroller under date of July 5, 1978, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, 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: AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. $ 16.50 " " 45.00 502.00 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 21.54 , Morris Bufi 400.00 Con Edison 20.92 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Corp. 41.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works Inc. 1,433.41 Exterminating Services Co. 10.78 Exxon Company USA 189.12 Deputy Chief Ralph Condro 353.21 Best Uniform Co. , Inc. 518.70 Grant's 230.40 Fire Chief's Emergency Plan 75.00 Lou Giacomo Arco 14.00 Guardian Police Products 1,839.00 I & T Plumbing and Htg. Co. , Inc. 51.25 " " 243.37 Komfort Kooling 17.00 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 59.54 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 21.00 Chief Peter Perciasepe, Jr. 487.00 Stanley Steemer Carpet 45.00 Edward J. Thomas Co. 162.50 State Line Fire & Safety Inc. (to be pd. out of 5,406.10 Capital Fund) West. Rockland Newspapers 11.10 Westchester Jt. Water Works 49.33 $12,263.77 2. Other Business - Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Exterior Painting of the Weaver Street Firehouse. Pursuant to presentation of the Engineer's memorandum addressed to the Commission under date of July 5, 1978 and following Commissioner Bloom's reference to previous bids for both interior and exterior painting which came in over the budget, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner McMillan, 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 painting of the ex- II/ terior of the Weaver Street Firehouse, said bids to be returnable on July 31, 1978. -11- ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion july made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:13 P.M. , to reconvene on August 2, 1978. Town Clerk • • 1 -12-