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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975_05_07 Town Board Regular Minutes 65 5-7-75 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD MAY 7th, 1975 IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. The Supervisor-- Before calling the meeting to order, the Supervisor announced that due to Mr. Kronenberger's inability to be present this evening, there would be no Recreation Report given. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Helwig Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot Councilman Bloom Councilman White Councilman McMillan Absent: None Also Present: Mrs. Miller - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller III Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer Chief Acocella - Fire Chief APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings of March 5th and 19th, 1975 were presented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report on Bids for Fire Department - Alarm Console The Clerk read a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer, Town Attorney, Fire Chief and Comptroller under date of May 7th, 1975, reporting on the opening of the bids on May 2nd, 1975 and recommending acceptance of the only bid submitted. This memorandum was ordered received and filed as part of the record of the meeting. ' Whereupon following some discussion of the question of readver- tising for additional bids, on motion by Councilman Bloom, sec- onded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the only bidder for the follow- ing: Contract No. 75-4 - Alarm Console & Related Equipment Signacon Controls, Inc. - $9,969.00 - 1 - 66 5-7-75 2. Authorize Contract Regarding Flood Control The Supervisor presented a memorandum from the Town Attorney under date of May 6th, 1975, February 5th Metcalf & Eddy Pro- posal to the Village of Larchmont and certified copy of Village of Mamaroneck resolution adopted April 28th, 1975, regarding flood control study which were ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. In giving some background information on this proposal, the Supervisor said since the Larchmont Reservoir will no longer be used as a water supply, there is an opportunity for joint action on the use of the Larchmont Reservoir for flood control. Following the Supervisor's explanation, on motion by Council- man Bloom, seconded by Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot, the fol- lowing resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized to execute the Agree- ment between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont as prepared by the Town Attorney in conformance with the provisions of the General Municipal Law. 3. Resolution: Committee on Family and Youth Pursuant to the Town Clerk's memorandum of April 30th, 1975 regarding the resolution unanimously adopted on March 19th, redesignating the Committee on Family and Youth as the Youth Council which was thereupon ordered received and filed for the record, on Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot's motion, sec- onded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby amends the resolution unanimously adopted on March 19th, 1975 by deleting from the last paragraph thereof the phrase read- ing "subject to passage of the same reso- lution by the Village of Mamaroneck", since the Village of Mamaroneck has with- drawn its support of the Youth Council; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to passage of a similar resolution by the Village of Larchmont. NEW BUSINESS 1. Memo on Street Lights - Town Engineer The Town Engineer presented a memorandum dated April 28th, 1975 which was ordered received and filed, recommending a capital pro- gram to replace present street lights with sodium vapor fixtures. Whereupon, following some discussion of the effect of this con- version on present and future energy costs and the advantages of increased lumens of light at reduced cost, the matter was tabled by the Board for further study. - 2 - 67 5-7-75 2. Authorize Tax Lien Sale - Deputy Receiver of Taxes In accordance with the memorandum of the Deputy Receiver of Taxes, dated April 18th, 1975 herewith presented and filed, it was unanimously directed that the date for the 1975 Tax Lien Sale be held on May 21st, 1975. 3. Authorize Sale of Machines - Deputy Comptroller Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board by Genevieve F. Soriano, Deputy Comptroller, under date of April 11th, 1975 and herewith ordered received and filed, recommending the sale of certain machines no longer in use in the Comptroller's Office, on motion by Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that. this Board hereby authorizes the sale of the follow- ing machines: NCR-395, Accounting Machine, Serial #784399 and NCR Tax Receipt Machine and Stand, #61184. 4. Authorize Salaries of Attendants for Tennis Court - Recreation Pursuant to memorandum of May 5th, 1975, presented and ordered received and filed,. on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following: Gerard T. Ferrotti, Recreation Attendant, Hummocks Tennis Courts be compensated at the rate of $2.50 per hour, effective May 2nd, 1975. Marguerite MacConnell, Recreation Attendant, Hummocks Tennis Courts be compensated at the rate of $2.50 per hour, effective May 2nd, 1975. 5. Authorize Salary - Conservation Pursuant to memorandum of May 5th, 1975, presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Michael W. Dolen be employed, effective May 12th, 1975 through August 22nd, 1975, as a Park Attendant and be com- pensated at the rate of $3.25 per hour. - 3 - 68 5-7-75 6. Authorize Salary - Police Commission Pursuant to memorandum of May 5th, 1975, presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Mrs. Barbara Hodaba be hired as a temporary replacement for Mrs. Helen Mc Donald effective April 21st, 1975, and that she be compensated at the rate of $3.00 per hour. 7. Report on Joint Contract with County of Westchester - Murray Avenue Sewer and Drains The Supervisor presented the Engineer's memo of May 5th, 1975 which was ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. She reported that this project would solve a serious flooding problem in the Town affecting property owners on Murray Avenue. Mr. Elfreich has negotiated with the West- chester County Department of Environmental Facilities and re- ported that they want to get rid of the pump station and put in a new gravity sanitary sewer on Murray which would connect to the Town system. After some discussion it was ordered that the Engineer would write a letter of intent to the County indicating the Town's willingness to participate in costs of the project that are properly chargeable to the Town, the wording of such letter to be worked out by the Town Attorney and the Engineer. 8. Transfer of Funds - Assessor Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Assessor under date of May 5th, 1975, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the transfer of budget funds from "Equipment" to "Contrac- tual Expenses" in the amount of $400.00. • COMMUNICATIONS 1. Resignation - Elizabeth Le Van - Human Rights Commission The Supervisor spoke to the matter of up-coming vacancies on the Human Rights Commission due to expiration of terms of office and presented a letter addressed to the Supervisor by Mrs. Elizabeth Le Van under date of April 19th, 1975 tendering her resignation from the Town of Mamaroneck Human Rights Commission. The Supervisor stated that the Board had no alternative but to accept the resig- nation and that Mrs. Le Van should be thanked for her very fine services rendered while a member of the Commission. - 4 - 69 5-7-75 2. Senior Citizens Council - Mrs. Samuels The Supervisor presented for the information of those present a letter under date of April 20th, 1975 from Mrs. Elaine Samuels, relative to activities and participation of the Town's Senior Citizens as part of Senior Citizens Month, which was herewith ordered received and filed. 3. School Board Resolution - Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens A resolution adopted by the Board of Education on April 8th, 1975 concerning tax exemptions for senior citizens was pre- sented by the Supervisor and ordered received and filed. 4. Use of Voting Machines - Mamaroneck High School - G.A. Elections Pursuant to the request of Joseph T. Downey, Principal of Mamaroneck High School and herewith ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman White, sec- onded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants the request of the Mamaro- neck High School Principal for the use of two (2) voting machines for the 1975 General Association elections. 5. Resolution by Village of Larchmont re Pensions A certified `copy of a resolution unanimously adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Larchmont on April 21st, 1975 regarding pension costs was herewith presented by the Supervisor and ordered received and filed for the record. After some discussion, it was unanimously agreed that this Board would draft a similar resolution protesting the high cost of pensions for retired police and firemen. 6. Annual Larchmont-Mamaroneck Memorial Day Parade Mrs. Helwig presented the letter regarding the Village of Larchmont Memorial Day Parade which was ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. 7. Public Notice - Village of Larchmont Zoning Board of Appeals A Public Notice of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Larchmont was received and filed. NOT ON AGENDA Mr. Everett Houghton announced to the Board that a baseball game would be held on May 24th at 10:00 A.M. at Flint Park between the Teenagers and the Town Police. - 5 - 70 5-7-75 REPORTS The Town Clerk The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of April, 1975. Reports of the Town Clerk for the months of March and April, 1975. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Gift of Mrs. Julian Bers Mrs. Helwig spoke of the generous gift of Mrs. Julian Bers and her sons in memory of various members of their family, namely ten sugar maples on Madison Avenue and one dogwood in the park at the corner of 5th and Madison Avenues. The Supervisor also spoke about the 41 dogwood trees planted along Rockingstone Ave- nue which were donated by a local resident who does not wish to be identified. 2. Town Projects Funded by YES The Supervisor presented a brief review of the Town projects to be funded by YES in relation to "Outlook '75". 3. Gas Watchers Program Supervisor Helwig spoke to the Gas Watchers Program and reported that all Town Cars now carry stickers exhibiting their participa- tion in that program. THE DEPUTY SUPERVISOR 1. Apportionment Upon Mr. Vandernoot's presentation of the following apportion- ment and on his motion, seconded by Councilman White, the follow- ing 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 the correction of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT - 6 - • 71 5-7-75 RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1974-5 taxes of 1975, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows : Block Parcel Owner Land Improve. Total 813 31 John T. McKeever $5,200. $7,300. $12,500. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Owner Land Improve. Total 813 31 Anthony Macri & W. $2,600. $6,700. $ 9,300. 813 36 Frank Di Buono $2,600. $ 600. $ 3,200. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:30 P.M. , to reconvene on May 21st, 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 Commissioner White, 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. $ 78.45 R.G. Brewer, Inc. 55.29 Con Edison Co. of N.Y. , Inc. West. 5.00 Con Edison Co. of N. Y. , Inc. West. 248.03 The New Rochelle Water Company 116.86 New York Telephone Co. 210.18 New York Telephone Co. 11.34 Walter D. Rickert 388.10 William Smith Supplies 36.70 Total $1149.95 2. Report Commissioner Bloom presented the following report which was herewith ordered received and filed: Report of the Fire Department for the month of April, 1975. - 7 - 72 5-7-75 3. Fact Finder's Report Commissioner Vandernoot presented the Fact Finder's Report in regard to the Paid Firemen's Association, and described in detail the facts leading up to the impasse as well as the items in the report with which he does not agree. After pointing out his reasons for disagreeing with the conclusions of the Fact Finder, he recommended to the Commission that the report be rejected. In answer to a question from Commissioner Bloom as to the next step, Commissioner Vandernoot explained that under an amend- ment to the Taylor Law last year, it is now possible that the matter be brought to a public arbitration panel. The panel shall consist of one member appointed by the Town, one member appointed by the employee organization and one public member appointed jointly by both parties. He then moved that the report be rejected and thereupon following his motion, which was seconded by Commissioner White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby rejects the report of the Fact Finder in relation to the unresolved impasse between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck Paid Firemen's Association. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:47 P.M. , to reconvene on May 21st, 1975. iw Clerk - 8 -