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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975_02_19 Town Board Regular Minutes 26 2-19-75 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 19th, 1975 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 Helwig Councilman Bloom Councilman White Councilman McMillan Absent: Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot Also Present: Mrs. Miller - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer Chief Barasch - Chief of Police OLD BUSINESS 1. Report of Planning Board - Application for Special Permit - Frank Micelli, Block 131 - Parcels 36 & 40 The Supervisor presented a memorandum addressed to the Town Board from Fred L. Maggini, Chairman of the Planning Board under date of February 18th, 1975 relative to the request for a special permit by Frank Micelli, which had been referred to the Planning Board at the Town Board Meeting of February 5th for its study and recommendation herewith ordered received and filed. Since the Planning Board at its regular meeting on February 13th, 1975 unanimously recommended that this request be approved, with certain conditions enumerated in the memo, Mrs. Helwig indicated that although a report from the Conservation Commission had not yet been received, it was in order for the Board to set a date for a Public Hearing on March 19th, 1975 relative to the afore- mentioned. On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby fixes the date of March 19th, 1975, the second regular meeting in March, for holding a Public Hearing on the request for a Special Permit by Frank Micelli to construct a 1-story building for the maintenance and storage of buses on Block 131, parcels 36 & 40; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, the Notice for said hearing as required by law. - 1 - 27 2-19-75 NEW BUSINESS 1. Reappointment: Zoning Board of Appeals Laurence G. Bodkin, Jr. Councilman White called to the Board's attention the expiration of Mr. Bodkin's term of office on the Zoning Board of Appeals and with great pleasure recommended his reappointment. III He commended Mr. Bodkin's contributions to the community as a member of this Board and expressed his pleasure that he was willing to continue serving in this post, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby reappoints Laurence G. Bodkin, Jr. of 9 Homer Avenue, Larchmont, New York, a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to serve for a five-year term of office, effective immediately and terminating on February 19th, 1980; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Bodkin be notified of his reappointment with an expression of the Board's appreciation of his willingness to continue serving in this important capacity. 2. Reappointment: Park Board Henry S. Sayers The Supervisor called to attention the expiration of the term ill of office of Mr. Henry S. Sayers of 12 Mohegan Road, Larchmont, as a member of the Board of Park Commissioners and placed his name in nomination for reappointment. Councilman White, after stating that Mr. Sayers had served on this Commission with great distinction, professionalism and devotion, moved his reappointment with great pleasure. His motion was seconded by Councilman Bloom, whereupon it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Henry S. Sayers of 12 Mohegan Road, Larchmont be and he hereby is reappointed a member of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for a term of 5-years, effective immediately and terminating on February 19th, 1980; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Sayers be notified with an expression of the Board's thanks and appreciation for his outstanding service to the Town and its gratification that he was willing to continue to serve. 3. Salary Authorizations - Recreation Pursuant to memoranda addressed to the Board by the Superintendent of Recreation under dates of February 11th and 14th, 1975 here- with presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Council- man White, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously, - 2 - 26 2-19-75 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Hilary Wise, Recreation Assistant for the Basketball Program, be compensated at the rate of $6.00 per session effective January 4th, 1975 and that Harold K. Mero, Jr. , Recreation Assistant at the Ice Rink, be compensated at the rate of $4.50 per hour, effective as of January 27th, 1975. 4. Resolution Authorizing 25-Year Retirement Plan In the absence of Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot, and at the Supervisor's request, Mr. DeLuca, Comptroller, explained the 25-year retirement agreement made with the members of the C.S.E.A. and other non-union employees of the Town of Mamar- oneck emphasizing that this contract settlement was negotiated within the terms of the 1975 budget. Whereupon on a motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Council- man White, the following resolution was offered: "BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby elect to pro- vide the benefits of Section 75-g of the Re- tirement and Social Security Law as presently or hereafter amended entitled, "Career Retire- ment Plan for Employees of Participating Employers"; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this election shall become effective with the payroll period begin- ning on the 1st day of March, 1975." Upon roll call, the vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows and the resolution thereby adopted by a majority vote of 4 Ayes with one absence: Supervisor Helwig VOTING. .Aye. . . Councilman VandernootVOTING. .Absent Councilman Bloom VOTING. .Aye. . . Councilman White VOTING. .Aye. . . Councilman McMillanVOTING. .Aye. . . 5. Resolution Authorizing Permits for Work Within the County Road Area Pursuant to communication of the County Department of Public Works under date of January 21st, 1975 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, the following resolution was adopted unanimously: WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 605 of the Laws of 1941, revised as of June 5, 1961, the Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester County with the approval of the Board of Super- "' and the County Executive of Westchester, has prescribed rules, regulations, safeguards, specifications and conditions for the protection, reconstruction, maintenance or restoration of any County Road or portion thereof, and for the pro- tection and safety of the travelling public thereon during any operations of reconstruction, maintenance or restoration of such County Road or portion thereof; - 3 - 29 2-19-75 and WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations require any person, corporation, improvement district, or municipality doing any work upon any County Road to obtain a written permit from the Commissioner of Public Works and to deposit a certified check made payable to the order of the County of West- chester in an amount computed by the extent of the proposed work; and WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations provide that any city, village, town public improvement district, or other municipality may, in lieu of making the said mentioned deposit, file with the Commissioner of Public Works a certified copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Governing Board of such munic- pality guaranteeing faithful performance by the said municipality of all terms, covenants and con- ditions as set forth in the permit, which resolution shall be effective for permits issued during the remainder of the calendar year after adoption; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, from time to time, is required to do work within the County Road area for which a written permit from the Commissioner of Public Works of the County of Westchester is required, and for which a certi- fied check deposit is required; NOW THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck does here- by guarantee faithful performance of all the terms, agreements, covenants and conditions of each and every written permit as referred to herein issued by the Commissioner of Public Works of the County of Westchester and that this guarantee of faithful performance shall be applicable to all such written permits issued during the present calendar year - January 1, 1975 to December 31, 1975. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter - Chauncey E. Smith, Detective Sergeant Retired The Clerk read with pleasure a letter received from Chauncey E. Smith, Detective Sergeant Retired, addressed to the Super- visor under date of February 5th, 1975 relating his thanks and appreciation to the Town for its generosity in increasing the current Police Pension this year as well as his thoughts about the many wonderful years he was associated with the Town of Mamaroneck and which was ordered received and filed. Not on Agenda-- Letter - John F. Gilfoy - 4 - 30 2-19-75 Mrs. Helwig presented a letter dated February 17th, 1975 addressed to her by John F. Gilfoy, retired, expressing his sincere thanks to the Town Board for the recent increase in the Police Pension benefits, which was thereupon ordered received and filed. For the record, the Supervisor also noted a recent telephone conversation with John Caputo, retired policeman, expressing his thanks for the aforementioned increase in the Police Pen- s ion benefits. 2. Letter Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. The Town Clerk read a letter addressed to the Supervisor under date of February 6th, 1975 by Halford J. Pope, Vice President of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. relative to obtain- ing legislation for the increase of dog license fees. Some dis- cussion followed during which the Town Clerk who has direct re- sponsibility for licensing all dogs in the Unincorporated Area commented in favor of the proposed increase for dog licenses also urging that the present allotment of $.25 per license remaining with the local issuing agent, as mandated by the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, be changed so as to effect a major increase. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously directed that this recommendation be forwarded to our State Representatives. REPORTS 1. The Town Clerk The Town Clerk presented the following report which was here- with ordered received and filed: Town Clerk's Report for the month of January, 1975. 2. Recycling Programs The Supervisor reviewed a report on programs for recycling glass and newspaper during 1974 prepared by Mr. Kellogg, Sanitation Superintendent of the Joint Garbage Disposal Commission, which was herewith ordered received and filed. This paper noted that costs in general for both glass and newspaper collection were roughly at a "stand-off" with sales. A.question was asked about the status of aluminum recycling to which Councilman Bloom replied that as of this date no action had been taken by the Board. He acknowledged, however, that when it was feasible, the proper steps would be taken regard- ing this matter. The Councilmen Councilman McMillan-- 1. Approval of Narcotic Guidance Council Part-Time Appointments (2) Following Councilman McMillan's presentation of the qualifications and background of Mario Tonti and Dr. Fern Schwartz for appointment to the Narcotics Guidance Council as Social Worker (part-time) - 5 - 31 2-19-75 and Psychologist (part-time) respectively and on his motion which was seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby approves the appointments of Mario Tonti as Social Worker (part-time) and Dr. Fern Schwartz as Psychologist (part-time) to the Nar- cotics Guidance Council provided similar resolutions are adopted by the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 8:45 p.m. to reconvene on March 5th, 1975. 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 Upon presentation for payment by Commissioner Bloom and on his motion, seconded by Councilman 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: Con Edison Co. of N.Y. , Inc. $236.81 Westchester Michael Acocella, Jr. 14.02 Dri-Chem Ext. Co. 60.87 Exterminating Services 7.88 Exxon Co. , U.S.A. 139.60 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 520.39 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 20.00 Office Essentials, Inc. 43.06 Suburban Communications, Inc. 195.80 Village of Larchmont 100.00 Total. . . .$1338.43 Not on Agenda-- Retirement of Louis Testa At this time the Supervisor recognized Mr. Louis Testa who, after 43 years of exemplary service to this community as a member and Lieutenant of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Depart- ment, would be retiring as of March 1st. Mrs. Helwig, as well as the other members of the Board along with Chief Acocella complimented Lt. Testa for his long, dedicated and outstanding service to the community as well as his conscientious devotion while during these years working with some 22 Fire Chiefs. - 6 - 32 2-19-75 On behalf of the Board, the Supervisor then expressed the Town of Mamaroneck's gratitude and thanks to Mr. Testa and the hope that this would not be the end of an association adding "this is not good bye, but thank you". ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 8:49 p.m. to reconvene on March 5th, 1975. PRESENTATION OF POLICE REPORT FOR 1974 Chief Robert M. Barasch presented to the members of the Town Board and all present the 1974 Annual Report of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department. He expressed appreciation to the Town Board and the Police Commissioners for their unfail- ing support and assistance at all times and to the members of the Department for their outstanding work in the field of Law Enforcement. A clear and most effectual video-taped presentation was prepared by Police personnel with the help of Mamaroneck High School students was presented with this evening's Report which illustrated the daily activities of the Town's 39-man Police Force and included a tour of the Headquarters building. Following the presentation, there was general discussion of the Report and Chief Barasch answered various questions asked by members of the Board and residents of the Town. 5c o&"--6-171"4-r C erk - 7 -