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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976_02_04 Town Board Regular Minutes 228 2-4-76 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD FEBRUARY 4, 1976, 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 Perone Absent: Councilman DeMaio Also Present: Mrs. Miller - Town Clerk Mr. Barasch - Chief of Police Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Regulating Traffic on Private Roads in Apartment House Complexes On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Clerk presented the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing for the record. Following Supervisor Vandernoot's explanation of the change in the State Vehicle and Traffic Law and his statement that first those in favor, then those opposed to the ordinance would be heard, Police Chief Robert Barasch addressed the Board, speaking, of course, in favor of the ordinance. He further clarified the need for the ordinance, and noted that contact will be made with the owners so their letters of request will be on file. Since no one else wished to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. In reply to the Supervisor's query as to the Board's pleasure, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was adopted by majority vote of the Board, Councilman DeMaio being absent and therefore not voting: WHEREAS, a Public Hearing has been duly held before this Board on this date to -1- 229 2-4-76 consider the adoption of an ordinance which would regulate traffic on private roads in apartment house complexes; and WHEREAS, all persons interested were heard at the aforesaid hearing; IIINOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes the Police Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck, pursuant to Section 1660A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, to adopt reg- ulations prohibiting parking on private streets in apartment house complexes within the Unincorporated Area of the Town of Mamaro- neck. PUBLIC HEARING: Financing of the Installation of Water Mains On motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the hearing was declared open and the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing were herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record. The Supervisor stated that the facilities of Water Supply District No. 1 to be increased and improved by the construction of approx- imately 2280 feet of eight-inch water mains on Hommocks Road, Lafayette Road, Madison Avenue and Senate Place, and the replace- "' of a broken four-inch main on Weaver Street, including appurtenances and incidentals will cost approximately $86,600.00, and then, in accordance with usual procedure, stated that first those in favor, then those opposed to the proposal would be heard. Since no one wished to speak in favor of the proposal, the Chair recognized Mr. Otto Scheuble, 3 Rockridge Road, Town, who stated that he was not against the proposal, but objected to the borrow- ing of the money for the projects because of the interest that would be added to the basic cost, to which Supervisor Vandernoot replied that the bonding would not be outstanding for a long period of time. And thereupon since there were no further comments and no one else wished to be heard, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously resolved that the hearing be closed and the Comptroller authorized to take such steps as necessary to arrange for the borrowing of the necessary funds for the aforesaid projects. OLD BUSINESS III 1. Set Date for Public Hearing on: ETPA Mr. Vandernoot stated that in view of the different makeup of the Town Board, it would now be in order to hold another hearing re- garding the Emergency Tenant Protection Act and thereupon on motion by Councilman McMillan, who suggested that the hearing be held in. -2- 230 2-4-76 April in order to allow enough time for the gathering of infor- mation pertinent to the Act and for the new Board members to become familiar with the Act, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held by this Board at its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 7, 1976, in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaro- neck, for the purpose of considering the application of the Emergency Tenant Protection Act 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 for said Hearing in The Daily Times, the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaro- neck, as required by law. NEW BUSINESS 1. Reappointments a) Park Commission The Supervisor called to attention the expiration of the term of office of Mrs. Fred Schellhammer of 166 Rocky Road, Town, as a member of the Board of Park Commissioners. Councilman Bloom commended Mrs. Schellhammer for her hard work and dedication and upon his motion, seconded by Councilman McMillan, who expressed pleasure in doing so, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby re- appoints Mrs. Fred Schellhammer of 166 Rocky Road, Town, 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 December 31, 1980; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mrs. Schellhammer be notified of her reappointment with an expression of the Board's appreciation of her willingness to continue serving on the Park Board. b) Recreation Commission Mr. Vandernoot advised the Board that Mr. Blossy's term on the Recreation Commission expired and that he had been advised that Mr. Blossy was willing to continue this service which was in- deed desirable in view of his fine contributions during his long tenure as a member of this Commission. -3- 231 2-4-76 In response to his question as to the Board's pleasure, on motion by Councilman Perone, who stated that Mr. Blossy had served admirably, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mr. Henry Blossy, 35 Kilmer Road, Larchmont, be and he hereby is reappointed a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission to serve for a five-year term of office, effective immediately and terminating May 20, 1980; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Blossy be notified to this effect with the appreciation and thanks of the Commission and this Board for his past service and their gratification and pleasure that he is willing to continue. c) Conservation Advisory Commission Following presentation of the qualifications so aptly fitting Mr. Amlicke for his reappointment to the Conservation Advisory Commission, on motion by Councilman Bloom, who stated that Mr. Amlicke had conducted the affairs of the Commission vigor- ously and with great personal interest, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby reappoints Mr. Thomas R. Amlicke, 60 Maple Hill Drive, Town, the Chairman of the Conservation Ad- visory Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for a term of 3 years, effective as of this date and terminating December 31, 1978; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Amlicke be notified of his reappointment with an expression of the Board's appreciation of his willingness to continue serving. d) Board of Ethics Following Supervisor Vandernoot's reference to the vacancy created by Mrs. Elizabeth Ashley's resignation from the Board of Ethics, on motion by Councilman Bloom, who stated the vacancy would be filled at a later date, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following persons are hereby reappointed members of the Board of Ethics, to serve for a term of office of one year, effective immediately and termin- ating on December 31, 1976: R. Stuart Armstrong, Chairman William T. Aitchison Richard J. Creedy Mrs. Pierce McCreary -4- 232 2-4-76 2. Authorization - Opening of Savings Account Pursuant to presentation of the Comptroller's memorandum under date of January 29, 1976, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller and Deputy P P Y III Comptroller to open a savings account with the Bank of New York, County Trust Region, for the Town of Mamaroneck Gen- eral Fund; 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, Super- visor, and Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller; or Joseph F. Vandernoot, Supervisor and Genevieve F. Soriano, Deputy Comptroller. 3. Authorization for Bids - Repairs and Replacement Parts for Pumper Councilman Bloom presented a memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Comptroller, Carmine DeLuca, under date of February 4, 1976, requesting authorization to advertise for bids for repairs and re- placement parts for the fire department's pumper, which was herewith ordered received and filed, and stated that the cost will be between $15,000 and $25,000 to put that piece of equipment back into good III shape. He noted that the repaired 18 year old pumper will function like new after the total repairs, and thereupon on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman McMillan, the following resolution was adopted by majority vote: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes publication in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of a Notice for Bids for repairs and replacement parts for the fire department's 1957 Ward- LaFrance Pumper, said bids to be returnable on February 18, 1976 and reported to the Town Board on February 18, 1976. 4. Salary Authorization - Recreation . Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Super- intendent of Recreation under date of January 30, 1976, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Terrie Kelleher, Recreation Attendent, Hommocks Pool be compensated at the rate of III $2.25 per hour, effective immediately and terminating December 31, 1976. -5- 233 2-4-76 NOT ON AGENDA At this point, in answer to the Supervisor's question as to whether anyone wished to address the Board, Mrs. Margaret Schultz, 25 Alden Road, Town, referred to the recent problems with the roof at Hommocks Pool and the excalating costs of taking it down and putting it up, which precipitated some dis- cussion regarding the matter. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter, Mrs. Marlene Kolbert Supervisor Vandernoot acknowledged receipt of a copy of a letter addressed to the Planning Board by Mrs. Marlene Kolbert, 27 Shadow Lane, Town, relative to the request to rezone the James N. Dandry property, which was herewith ordered filed as a part of the record of this meeting. 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 January 1976. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of January 1976. Annual Report of the Treasurer of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission for the fiscal year ending Decem- ber 31, 1975. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Report - Urban County Mr. Vandernoot presented the "Urban County Flow Chart and Checklist" and the "Citizen Participation Plan" and stated that the Town Board would be appointing someone from the community to become a member of the Community Development Advisory Group who will represent the Unincorporated Area under the Urban County Program. He further stated that although it is still not clear how the regional allo- cation of funds will be made, our main interest will be in the area of flood control. THE COUNCILMEN Mr. McMillan 1. Appointment - Narcotics Guidance Council Pursuant to Councilman McMillan's presentation of the qualifications and background of Catherine M. Phillips for appointment to the -6- 234 2-4-76 Narcotics Guidance Council as part-time Accountant and on his motion which was seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby approves the appoint- ment of Catherine M. Phillips as Accountant (part-time) to the Narcotics Guidance Council provided similar resolutions are adopted by the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck. Mr. Perone 1. Report - Ice Rink Councilman Perone reported for informational purposes on the com- parison between the Ice Rink receipts of January 1975 and January 1976. Some discussion followed in which it was noted that the analysis as submitted by the Superintendent of Recreation showed an increase of approximately 23% over last year and including the new Concession increases to over 48%. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 8:51 P.M. , to reconvene on February 18, 1976. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immed- iately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Pursuant to the memorandum addressed to the Commission by the Deputy Comptroller under date of February 4, 1976, 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 approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller's Office: Airkem Westchester, Inc. - $ 36.12 Con Edison - 15.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. - 117.90 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. - 125.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. - 254.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine - 342.13 Exterminating Services - 8.67 I & T Plumbing & Heating - 119.23 I & T Plumbing & Heating - 65.45 -7- 235 2-4-76 New York Telephone Co. - $ 349.35 New York Telephone Co. - 14.76 Ritacco Service Center, Inc. - 40.00 Wm. Smith Supplies - 58.80 Westchester Jt. Water Works - 76.21 AAA Emergency Supply - 15.50 R.G. Brewer Inc. - 11.81 Con Edison - 257.08 Dri-Chem Extinguisher - 145.00 III Exxon Company - 168.40 Jack's Army & Navy - 34.60 Komfort Kooling - 14.50 N. LaRussell - 62.30 Lawrence Heat & Power - 447.93 McGuire Bros. , Inc. - 20.00 $2,799.74 2. Reports Commissioner Bloom presented the following reports which were herewith ordered received and filed: Report of the Fire Department for the month of December 1975. Report of the Fire Department for the month of January 1976. 1975 Annual Fire Chief's Report III ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 8:56 P.M. , to reconvene on February 18, 1976. 61 To lerk III -8-