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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978_12_06 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD DECEMBER 6, 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. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Aitchison - Superintendent of Highways Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer Mr. Leddy - Conservation Director Mr. Barasch - Chief of Police Mr. Emanuelson - Environmental Consultant APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of March 15, 1978 were presented and on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 1. Engineer's Request - Release of the 10% Retained Percentage for Contract 78-5 Sanitary Sewer Project - Boston Post Road. Pursuant to memornadum addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer under date of December 5, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unan- imously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the acceptance of a Maintenance Bond on Contract No. 78-5 - Sanitary Sewer - Boston Post Road in the amount of $5,321.60 in lieu of the 10% retained percentage to Manny Equipment Co. , Inc. , as approved by the Town Attorney. 2. Engineer's Request - Release of the 10% Retained Percentage for Contract 78-12 Storm Drain Project - Rockland AVenue Pursuant to the aforementioned Town Engineer's memorandum, this request was tabled to allow the Town Attorney time to further review the bond submitted by the Contractor. -1- 3. Engineer's Request - Release of the 10% Retained Percentage for Contract 78-13 Storm Drain Project - Lester Place Pursuant to the aforementioned Town Engineer's memorandum, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the acceptance of a Maintenance Bond on Contract No. 78-13 - Storm Drain - Lester Place in the amount of $3,282.10 in lieu of the 10% retained percentage of Manny Equipment Co., Inc. , as approved by the Town Attorney. NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization - Retain Consultant to Review Zoning Supervisor Vandernoot noted that the Town Code needs review and re- vision particularly in relation to solar heating, properties with restricted use, etc. , and upon the advice of the Town Attorney, he is hereby recommending to the Board that outside expert advice be obtained in order to conduct such a review and make recommendations to this Board. Some discussion followed and on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to seek proposals and retain a consultant to study and review certain aspects of the Town of Mamaroneck Zoning Ordinance and recommend changes to the Town Board. 2. Set Date for Public Hearing - Parking Fees Citing the recent increased fees in Larchmont Village's nearby parking lots, the Supervisor recommended that this Board also raise fees, which have remained the same for a number of years, in order to avoid an influx into Town parking lots, and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held by this Board at its next regular meeting on December 20, 1978 in the Auditorium or Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of con- sidering increasing parking fees in the Unincorporated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck. and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to publish the Notice of said hearing in The Daily Times, the official news- paper of the Town of Mamaroneck, as required by law. i - 3. Salary Authorizations - Recreation In accordance with memoranda of December 7 and 17, 1978 addressed to the Town Board by the Superintendent of Recreation, herewith presented -2- and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1978 Town Budget, this Board hereby authorizes the following persons to be compensated at the rate set forth and effective date as listed below: III Name Position Compensation Effective Rate Date Barbara Ann Ditz Rec. Asst. Gymnastics Program $25/session 11/11/78 Richard Finn Attendant, Hommocks Ice Rink $2.20/hour 11/19/78 Bobby Singletary Custodian, Hommocks Ice Rink $4.00/hour 11/19/78 Mark Pinto Replac- Rec. Asst. Hommocks iig< Scott:Curry Ice Rink $3.00/hour 12/6/78 Melanie Becker Rec. Asst. Hommocks Replacing Ice Rink $2.20/hour 12/8/78 Christopher Curtin COMMUNICATIONS 1. Statement of Canvass - November 7, 1978 General Election The Clerk presented the above captioned statement which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. THE TOWN CLERK Regular Reports The Report of the Town Clerk for the month of November 1978 was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. THE COUNCILMEN Mr. Bloom 1. Apportionments Councilman Bloom presented the following apportionments and on his motion, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, the following resolutions were 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 -3- 1 1 RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1978-1979, taxes of 1979, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND IMPROVE. TOTAL 712 46 Oliver & Kate Smalley 16,300 25,000 41,300 III be apportioned as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND IMPROVE. TOTAL 712 46 Al Fusco 6,500 6,500 712 144 Oliver & Kate Smalley 9,800 25,000 34,800 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1978-1979,taxes of 1979, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND IMPROVE. TOTAL 616 51 D.G.M. Partners 78,300 49,900 128,200 be apportioned as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: III BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND IMPROVE. TOTAL 620 1 D.G.M. Partners $2,000 $10,000 $12,000 620 2 It " 2,000 10,000 12,000 620 3 It " 2,000 9,900 11,900 620 4 " " 2,000 10,000 12,000 620 5 " " 2,000 10,000 12,000 620 6 " It 2,000 0 2,000 620 7 " " 2,000 0 2,000 ' 620 8 it II 2,000 0 2,000 620 9 II II 2,000 0 2,000 620 10 II " 2,000 0 2,000 620 11 11 " 2,000 0 2,000 620 12 It II 2,000 0 2,000 620 13 II II 2,000 0 2,000 620 14 tt II 2,000 0 2,000 620 15 II II 2,000 0 2,000 620 16 It II 2,000 0 2,000 620 17 II II 2,000 0 2,000 620 18 II II 2,000 0 2,000 620 19 If 2,000 0 2,000 620 20 " It 2,000 0 2,000 620 21 It " 2,000 0 2,000 620 22 II " 2,000 0 2,000 620 23 " 2,000 0 2,000 III 620 24 II 2,000 0 2,000 It 620 25 2,000 0 2,000 620 26 2,000 0 2,000 620 27 II II 2,000 0 2,000 620 28 II II 2,000 0 2,000 620 29 It 2,000 0 2,000 620 30 II II 2,000 0 2,000 620 31 II II 1,900 0 1,900 620 32 II II 1,900 0 1,900 -4- II • BLOCK PARCEL OWNER LAND IMPROVE. TOTAL 620 33 D.G.M. Partners $1,900 0 $ 1,900 620 34 " 1,800 0 1,800 620 35 1,800 0 1,800 620 36 " 1,800 0 1,800 620 37 1,800 0 1,800 620 38 " 1,800 0 1,800 620 39 " 1,800 0 1,800 620 40 " " 1,800 0 1,800 THE COUNCILMAN Mr. McMillan 1. Acceptance - Cable T.V. Committee Report Councilman McMillan referred to the excellent report recently received from the above captioned Committee and recommended that the Board accept the report and upon conferring with the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, set a date for a joint hearing on the subject sometime in the week of January 22, 1979 on the subject of cable television. There- upon, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the Report of the Cable T.V. Committee with an expression of thanks and appreciation to each member. Mr. DeMaio 1. Resignation - Larchmont Library Board of Trustees Pursuant to Mr. DeMaio's brief review of the Library Board, his notation that one of that Board's members, Mr. Arthur Bellaire has moved from the community and his solicitation for candidates to replace Mr. Bellaire, on his motion, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Arthur Bellaire from the Larchmont Library Board of Trustees due to his moving from the community; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Bellaire be notified of the Board's sentiments. 2. Reappointment - Larchmont Library Board of Trustees Pursuant to Councilman DeMaio's reviews of Dr. Gores' service thus far on the Library Board, and on his motion, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby recommends to the Board of Trustees of the Larchmont Library the reappointment of Dr. Harold B. Gores of 5 Dante Street, Town as a Trustee of that Board to serve for another term of office, effective immediately and terminating in May 1983 -5- NOT ON AGENDA Mr. Perone 1. Resignation - Youth Committee Councilman Perone presented a letter addressed to him by William Reilly under date of November 27, 1978 tendering his resignation, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Mr. Perone called to attention the various tasks performed by that committee and he too solicited for candidates to replace Mr. Reilly on the Youth Committee and on his motion, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts with regret the resignation of William Reilly, 23 Myrtle Boulevard, Town from the Town of Mamaroneck Youth Committee; and be it further - RESOLVED, that Mr. Reilly be notified accordingly. 2. Letter, Arthur A. Katz Councilman Perone presented a copy of a letter addressed to the Supervisor by Arthur A. Katz, 18 Orsini Drive, Town under date of December 1, 1978, herewith ordered received and filed and asked that the Board discuss this matter at another meeting when there is not so much pressing business. PUBLIC HEARING: 1979 Preliminary Budget & Proposed Use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds On motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Town Clerk presented the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing as required by law which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record. The discussion of the budget began with a statement read by Mamaroneck Village Mayor Suzi Oppenheimer and one read by Beth Nelkin, President of the Larchmont League of Women Voters, who both requested that their statements be entered into the official record of this meeting: "The Town of Mamaroneck has taken a step in the right direction by lowering the town tax rate for the Village of Mamaroneck resident from $2.50 to $1.90 per $1000. I would hope that this indicates a direction that would eventually leas to a zero tax rate. How can the Village residents expect the tax collection and election functions the Town presently performs to be rendered without any payment? Simply stated, the Village is paying with revenues that the Town collects from State Aid Per Capitia and Federal Revenue Sharing which comes to the Town based on the population count within the Village of Mamaroneck. Out of a total State Aid of almost $200,000 received by the Town, $84,000 comes down because of the Village of Mamaroneck's population. Similarly, the Federal Revenue received by the town totals $75,000 of which $33,000 represents money paid for Mamaroneck Village residents. -6- 1 These monies are sufficient to cover those services provided to the Village by the Town. We welcome the lowered tax rate as a step in a positive direction; that of extracting tax payments only for services rendered. However, we would suggest that such payment is already being received from the Village of Mamaroneck in State and Federal revenues, dispensed to the Town because the Village of Mamaroneck lies within its borders." "The Larchmont League of Women Voters, as an organization committed to active, informed citizen participation in government, has again studied the Town Budget and finds a 14.7% increase for the unincorporated area totally unacceptable. This far exceeds the National cost of living rise. Cuts have been made since the first proposed budget was submitted. This was achieved by increasing user fees and making a few nominal cuts. However, the larger question remains - "Can we the citizens continue to live with this kind of tax increase each year?" Spending can be curbed, but only through long range planning. To hold the tax rate will re- quire an increase in the tax base, an efficient structure of government, a reduction in services and/or an increase in productivity. The Larchmont League of Women Voters urges the Town Council to appoint a citizen's. Advisory Committee to evaluate the Town Budget and its present structure with recommendations for a complete revamping before we face another year of increases of this magnitude. The League supports a Council-Manager form of government for the unin- corporated area of the town, feeling that our $5.9 million dollar budget demands full time trained leadership. We now have a full-time Supervisor on a part-time salary. We may not be so fortunate in the future and we must be prepared by having a governmental system that can manage its affairs with increasing efficiency and productivity as a means to holding down taxes in the future. Would a private company with a $5.9 million dollar budget consider operating in the way that the Town Government does?" The Supervisor commented on the League's statement and briefly reviewed the summary page made available to the audience. He then asked those who wished to address the Board during the discussion of the Budget to identify themselves for purposed of the record. The following persons addressed the Board: Irving Scharf - 334 Richbell Road, Town Richard Murphy - 26 Linden Avenue, Larchmont John Ibelli - 987 Palmer Avenue, Town Edmund Holden - 14 Plymouth Road, Town Ronald Keelan - 100 East Brookside Dr. , Town and many others who did not properly identify themselves for the record. The following matters were thoroughly discussed with clarifications being made by department heads and members of the Board: 1. Increase in insurance rates 2. Increase of debt service 3. Employee benefits and contract settlements 4. Combining services with the Villages (mainly Larchmont) 5. Activities of canine corps 6. Increase fees at Ice Rink 7. Cutting of personnel -7- 8. Volunteers to staff firehouse on weekends 9. Suggested procedures to reduce future budget increases 10. Considerable discussion about certiorary settlements 11. Ways in which to bring pressure on the state legislature regarding mandates At the conclusion of the discussion relative to the budget, Supervisor Vandernoot thanked everyone present for coming and giving the Board the benefit of their views. On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, the hearing was declared closed and action on the budget deferred until the next meeting so as to give the Board time for further study of the Budget and consideration of the many suggestions, requests and recommendations pre- sented this evening. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:50 P.M. to re- convene on December 20, 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 memorandum addressed to the commission by the Deputy Comp- troller under date of December 6, 1978, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner DeMaio, 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. $ 40.45 AAA Emergency Supply Co. 192.04 R.G. Brewer, Inc. 24.28 Con Edison 27.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Corp. 23.50 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 906.26 Exxon Company 226.80 Home Fair Linens 274.12 S.J. Lagani 131.56 Larchmont Auto Parts 6.18 Larchmont Glass & Mirror 8.40 N. LaRussell 100.90 John Musacchio, Jr. 200.00 New Rochelle Water Co. 189.97 William Smith Supplies, Inc. 53.52 Town & Village Roofing 1,243.00 Town & Village Roofing 2,592.00 Vogue Paint & Wallpaper, Inc. 10.11 Westchester Joint Water Works 5,135.00 $11,385.09 -8- 2. Reports There were no reports to come before the Commission. 3. Other Business There was no other business to come before the Commission. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meetin„ on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:52 P.M. to reconvene on December 20, 1978. Town Clerk -9-