HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989_09_20 Town Board Minutes 103
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF
FIRE COMMIISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF
MANMARONECK, HELD ON THE 20TH DAY
OF SEPTEMBER 1989 IN THE COURT ROOM
OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 WEST BOSTON
POST ROAD, NIl )NECK, NEW YORK
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by
Supervisor Battalia at 8:15 p.m. in the Court Room
Present were the following members of the Board:
Supervisor Dolores A. Battalia
Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone
Councilman Stephen C. Chapin
Councilwoman Elaine Price
Councilman John McGarr
Also present were:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Eric Zaidins, Counsel to the Town
Richard Tortorella, Fire Chief
William McDermott, 1st Deputy Fire Chief
CALL TO ATTENTION
Supervisor Battalia pointed out to those assembled the locations of
exits as required by law for public gatherings.
At this time Supervisor Battalia welcomed a group of Mamaroneck
High School students attending the meeting as part of their study
on community input and, she noted, within the past three years the
Town has worked closely with the High School on internship
programs, using the students in different departments and to
produce reports in various areas. She then asked each of the
students to stand and introduce him/herself.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMIISSIONERS
The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Battalia at 8:25
p.m. in the Court Roan.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner Dolores A. Battalia
Commissioner Caroline Silverstone
Commissioner Stephen C. Chapin
Commissioner Elaine Price
Commissioner John McGarr
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1. Commissioner Chapin presented fire claims for authorization of
payment and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner
Silverstone, it was unanimously
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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:
All Power Equipment Co. $ 80.00
All Power Equipment Co. 15.00
Consolidated Uniform Service 36.23
Garfield-Wolar Electric Corp. 27.55
Garfield-Wolar Electric Corp. 16.88
Thomas Landau, M.D. 265.00-
Mamaroneck Garage, Inc. 56.95
Multiplier Industries Corp. 54.00
NYNEX 9.00
Rad Oil Co., Inc. 124.56
Town of Mamaroneck Professional
Fire Fighters Association 110.04
Tri-City Auto Parts 16.96
$812.17
There being no further business to come before this Commission, on
motion by Commissioner McGarr, seconded by Commissioner Price, the
meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 16, 1989 were approved
with additions and corrections made by Councilwoman Silverstone.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Appointments - Conservation Advisory Commission
- Coastal Zone Management Commission
The Supervisor announced that although Phyllis Wittner's tern
of office had expired, both she and the Mayor Who together
designate this position) had asked that she remain as
Chairperson for another year and she agreed to accept that
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of Phyllis Wittner as Chairperson of the Coastal Zone
Management Commission.
Councilwoman Silverstone noted that Conservation Advisory
Commission is made up of three people from the Unincorporated
Area, three from the Village of Larchmont and three from the
Village of Mamaroneck. She stated that to fill the vacancy
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for the Village of Mamaroneck, Mayor Noto has recommended
Herbert Calman and, she added, Mr. Calman has been attending
the meetings as an observer for several months now. On motion
by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
appoints Herbert Calman of Seven
Oaks Lane, Village of Mamaroneck,
to fulfil the remaining term of
Robert R mitor.
2. Resolution - E-911
The Administrator briefly explained the workings of the E-911
system and mentioned that it may be approximately two years
before it would be complete. Councilwoman Silverstone stated
that the County has been working on the question of
introducing E-911 for well over two years and there have been
many information meetings, several of which she had attended.
She added that it has been an extremely complicated issue and
all along the way there have been divided ideas as to one
centalized place or a number of regional points, the other
idea would be to remain pretty much with the system now in
effect, with each police system answering their own calls.
She stated further that for a long time she felt the Town
should go with a regional system, and she still firmly
believes that there are many good resons to go with the
regional system, but she is concerned by the delay that has
been going on for so long since she feels that E911 is so
important. She noted that New Rochelle has had 911 for years
and finds it very effective. She explained that with E-911
there is an additional factor in that when someone dials for
help there is a lighted screen at the Police Station which
will show the address of the person on the telephone. She
concluded that because she believes it is so important to get
this system established, she has decided to go along with what
the County recommendation is at this time.
Councilwoman Price explained that one of the basic
differences, besides the obvious, between decentralized and
centralized is that the centralized services would have
emergency personnel responding to the phone call, rather than
the local police as in a decentralized or regional system.
In response to the Supervisor, The Administrator reported
that the critical information the resolution must contain
would include general support of the E-911 system, the liaison
officer, whether the Town supports a centralized or
decentralized system, and if decentralized, the Town must
identify the primary Public Safety Access Point and the
secondary Public Safety Access point within the Town.
Councilwoman Price commented that although Councilwoman
Silverstone's statements are valid, she is concerned that in
many of the discussions that have taken place, there has been
a lingering perception that decentralized is best at this time
and that later it can be converted to a centralized system.
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She wondered if there were data showing the cost factors to
regionalize or, in fact, centalize, and she questioned whether
it made sense to look toward that goal now. The Administrator
mentioned that Monroe County went to a centralized system two
years ago and they have had to put on 140 dispatchers to
institute a centralized system. He felt that given the way
public safety responds, the Town would give up local control
by centralizing. He emphasized that our public safety
departments have a better understanding, all the information
necessary and are better equipped to dispatch efficiently, and
he questioned the efficiency of response in a centralized
system.
Both Councilman Chapin and Councilman McGarr supported
Councilwoman Silverstone in wishing to retain the extra
control of a decentralized system.
Thereafter, on motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by
Councilwoman Price, the following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, an E-911 system would
provide rapid and reliable access
for all those in distress, to the
proper Public Safety service; and
WHEREAS, the County Executive agrees
that the County will assume initial
cost of installation for the E-911
system; and
WHEREAS, it is our understanding that
the cost of operation will be absorbed
through an annual telephone surcharge
on each individual household; and
WHEREAS, at this time, in order to
facilitate the installation of E-911
service to our residents as quickly
and efficiently as possible, we adopt
the decentralized system of Public
Safety Access Points; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Mamaroneck will
require one program and one secondary
Public Safety Access Point;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck
supports the installation of an E-911
system as described above for
Westchester County; and believes that
the process of embarking on E-911 is
complex and the County should,
therefore, engage a competent consultant
to facilitate implementation and that
the County will provide the municipality
with information on cost analysis and
availability of service and equipment.
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3. Renewal - Employee Assistance Plan Agreement
Following explanation by the Administrator, on motion by
Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Administrator to
enter into agreement with
Westchester County re: Employee
Assistance Program at a total
cost of $1,725.
4. Set Public Hearing - Boston Post Road/Weaver Street Urban
Renewal Area
On motion by Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman
McGarr, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets October 25, 1989 as the
date for a Public Hearing on
the proposed Boston Post Road/
Weaver Street Urban Renewal Plan;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be,
and she hereby is authorized to
publish in an official newspaper
of the Town of Mamaroneck the
Notice of said Hearing as
required by law.
5. Set Public Hearing - Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption
Following explanation by the Supervisor, on motion by
Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilwoman Price, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
sets November 15, 1989 as the
date for a Public Hearing on
the proposed Alternative
Veterans Tax Exemption;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be,
and she hereby is authorized to
publish in an official newspaper
of the Town of Mamaroneck, the
Notice of said Hearing as
required by law.
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6. Authorization - Taylor's Lane
Following an updated report by the Administrator and a
somewhat lengthy discussion by the Board members, on motion by
Councilwoman Silverstone, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town Administrator
to draft an Agreement with the
Village of Mamaroneck stating that
the Village is taking the appropriate
measures for the cleanup of Taylor's
Lane so that it may qualify as a
compost site, will maintain the site
as a leaf compost site and will adopt
a resolution of intent by their Board
to continue the use of Taylor's
Lane as a leaf compost site, limited
only by whatever limitations the DEC
may place on them.
7. Authorization - Capital Project 89-5 Larchmont Motel
On motion by Councilman Chapin, seconded by Councilman McGarr,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED that this Board hereby
authorizes the Town of Mamaroneck
Comptroller/Director of Finance
to set up Capital Project 89-5
for the purchase of the Larchmont
Motel.
8. Item No. 9 (Report of Bid-50 Foot Aerial Tower Truck) was
taken off the agenda.
9. Amendment - 1990 Budget Calendar
The Administrator explained that because the Town Board will
be rescheduling the October 18th Town Board meeting to October
25th, it is necessary for them to amend the budget calendar to
reflect this change. On motion by Councilwoman Price,
seconded by Councilwoman Silverstone, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
amends the budget calendar so
that the tentative budget will be
submitted on Wednesday, October
25, 1989.
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10. Update - Honii cks Ice Rink
The Administrator reported that since the last update of
repo upda
September 6th, the roof for the pre-engineered building has
been installed and the panels will be delivered on September
18th. He added that framing and new sheet rock has been
installed, the area around the ice rink surface has received
the bottom paving and the area within has been graded, with
the first layers of sand installed. He went on to say that
rink piping from the compressor to the surface has been
installed, as well as 50% of the duct work, and utility
service lines for water, gas and sewer. He concluded that
electrical conduits for the scoreboard as well as other
electrical services within the ice rink building have been
installed.
11. Salary Authorization - Highway Department
The Administrator noted that this hiring is a replacement of a
laborer who has resigned. On motion by Councilwoman
Silverstone, seconded by Councilman Chapin, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
appoints Kendall Wesley of the
Ill Village of Mamaroneck, as a
Laborer in the Highway Department
at an annual salary of $18,200.
PROCLAMATIONS - Constitution Week - September 17-23, 1989
- Bill of Rights Day - September 25, 1989
- Frederick F. Kellogg, Jr. Retirement
The Supervisor announced that she had, as Supervisor, taken the
liberty of issuing the the first two proclamations, and asked that
the Board unanimously adopt the proclamation honoring Fred Kellogg
on his retirement. Thereafter, on motion by Councilman McGarr,
seconded by Councilwoman Price, the following proclamation was
unanimously adopted: (see page 8) , (see also pages 9 and 10) .
THE SUPERVISOR
Supervisor Battelle announced that Councilwoman Price has been
appointed by Congresswoman Lowy to a task force called the Lowy
1 Coastal Management Task Force and mentioned that she, herself, has
been invited to present a paper on our CZM plan for rezoning the
waterfront, including that of both Villages, at a national seminar
in Washington this weekend.
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PROCLAMATION
;_..i^ WHERE
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'. �, FREDERICK F. KELLOGG, JR. has cIInsr2entzmtslg
-!'; °!t` ant biligentlg serval the resibents of the
Village of Carchmont anz3 town of Mamaroneck
fur twentg-nine wars; anb
.'. '.'; WHERE g, his bistinguishe>3 performance has inclu>je>3
' serving in Carchmnnt as Village Engineer,
.$uperintenbent of-Puhlic Marks, 5superintennent
_ of Mater $upplg anb, I3uilhing Inspector art
Sanitation uperirtterthent in the Carchmnnt/
Mamaroneck Sanitabto ;� ,Commission anb farmer
town :Engineer,. flown of Afamaruneck; an.b
'i WHEREAS;: he is valueta as a torehuit4s. of knowlebge anb
' l historg, fix h uae Technical expertise;
anj unfailln cour °esg an3 e h
humor:
NOM, 'THEREFORE, BE I?t R£ (DJv£A; 4 k-;;, l�
. that bht inemhers of the town Ccur[ci1 wish to
honurO
oft 7,$g t S
V'-=17e.A.W FREDERICK F. KELLOGG, JR,
0Xtcnt their beep appreciat t
and .thi o him fur
the:exemplarg service he has rent r`ib anb our
vergihest wishes that he will �eztjui mang gears
of retirement together with ,his,l r elg wife,
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j. BE IT FURTHER [OREIRESOLV£P,
that a cnpg of this resolution he spreai3 en the
official recnrbs of the town of Mamaroneck aria
' ' a copg thereof he presentee to him.
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' l>3upt�eft hg the down Council of the down of
Mamaroneck on the 20th bag of September 1989.
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III PROCLAII1AtION
3l)H£R£A5, the Constitution of the United States, the
guardian of our liberties, is a product
of reflection and choice, embodying the
principles of limited government in a
Republic dedicated to rule ba law, not
bg men; and
WH£R£A$, $eptember 17, 1989 marks the two hundred
second anniversary of the drafting of
the Constitution of the United States of
America ba the4Constinutional Convention;
and
MH£R£A$, it is fitting and lsrnperYrn accord official
recognition to .this memorable anniversarg,
and to the'patriutic exercises that will
commemnrat. the occasion; and;
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WH£R£A$, Pub1i `claw Nn. 915, guarantees;`;the issuing
of a proclamation each gear li t the President
of the`United $states of America designating
September 17 through September,23 as
µw44 COMZCUTZON WEEK
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NO3]), tH£R£FOR£, BE It RESOLVED,
that Z, Dolores A. Battalia, Supervisor
of the town of Mamaroneck An hereby
prnclaim the week of September 17 through
September 23 as Constitution Meek anal
urge all citizens to pag special attention
during this week to cur Federal Constitution
and the advantage of American Citizenship.
7C\e p , "f ZN:. U)ZENE$$ WHEREOF, Z have hereuntn set mg
`„ hann and caused the seal of the town of
,,, �' Mamaroneck to be affixed this 13th bag of
'�ti� ,t a V i','. geptember 1989.
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a n� '� ,. .. ., , ' �_' Dolores A. Battalia $u ervisnr ��lt,
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1'RmCG111i1tZ(ON
JUHEREA$, 1989 marks the tear in which New fork State
and the nation begin the bicentennial
commemoration of our feberal Bill of Rights,
a hocument approve]) in New Jork Citi bt the
First Feberal Congress on September 25, 1789;
sent to the states for ratification bt
PresiAent George Mashington on October 2, 1789;
1 an1 ratifieb an December 15, 1791; and ,
EREREIS, New gurk.State, umber the 1eabership of
Governor George Clinton, haft been at the
- forefront of the' nvement for a Bill of
Rights, petitiunini;4 the,First Feieral
Congress, evert before i ,-convenes, for
a special corven1 ian te]braft a Bill of
Rights; and' ` 7 .i`
4 its `":' ,
'JDHEREAS, New gork;$bate plzgeA a sign ificant role
in this,;ea`r1 `"struggle to protect intivibual
rights, tin $�of the mast stirring chapters of
our natianl's histart an) a struggle that can
on � '
1� alA appropriate tribute b� insurin
e.
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that all Americans continue to Work Cowart
makings the promise of "liberty.7anu justice
fora " a living reality for.all Americans;
NOM, .QHEREF(ORE, BE It RESID ED,
that I, Delores A. Battalia, Supervisor
of the town of Mamaroneck An hereby
proclaim September 25, 1989, as
BILE OF RXGHES DAg
D • in the town of Mamaroneck.
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-.J` IN W1tNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
W' '/,,e^ � § mm harm ann cause]) the seal of the town
4�'f a ,a °. i of Mamaroneck to bi. affixed this 20th
.: ' ;-. �t.'• iY ita -ember 1989.., „„,,s,-,4e.m.*,0--.
` ' ,�, 11 r r. Dolores A. Battalia, Sup• visor
*;+ I; RT6 . �• __-.down_ a Mamaroneck
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written or oral communications to one before the
Board at this time.
TOWN CLERK MONTHLY REPORTS
The Town Clerk submitted the monthly report of the Town Clerk's
Office for the month of August 1989.
REPORT OF THE COUNCIL
No Reports
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion
by Councilwoman Price, seconded by Councilman McGarr, the meeting
was unanimously declared adjourned into a Work Session on updating
the Town Code and an Executive Session to discuss the sale and
acquisition of real property and litigation at 9:45 p.m.
Patricia A. DiCioccio
Town Clerk
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