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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993_01_20 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD AND BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON THE 20th DAY OF JANUARY, 1993 IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK PRESENT: Supervisor: Caroline Silverstone Councilwoman: Elaine Price Councilman: John McGarr Councilwoman: Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn Councilman: Paul A. Ryan Also Present: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Steven M. Silverberg, Town Attorney Louis Santoro, Fire Chief CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Silverstone at 7:00 p.m., at which time a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned into an Executive Session to discuss Contracts. At 7:30 p.m. the Board recessed in a Work Session in Conference Room A to discuss the Agreement on bridges. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Silverstone at 8:20 PM in the Court Room of the Town Center. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Silverstone at 8:25 PM in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner Caroline Silverstone Commissioner John McGarr Commissioner Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn Commissioner Paul A. Ryan 1. Fire Claims Commissioner McGarr presented fire claims for authorization of payment and upon his motion, seconded by Commissioner Price, RESOLVED, that this Commissioner hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller's Office: Dri-Chem Extinguisher Corp. $ 322.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Corp. 642.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Corp. 465.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Corp. 311.50 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Corp. 228.00 Excelsior Garage 3,600.00 Exterminating Services 31.50 Galls Inc. 381.25 January 20, 1993 Garofalo, Diane 19.50 Hills Signs 65.95 J &J Barish 58.12 Lanier Worldwide, Inc. 143.00 Larchmont Auto Parts 25.29 New England Uniform Co. 264.00 Sterling Contractors 615.00 Sutphen East Corp. 484.03 Technical Electronics 65.00 Technical Electronics 65.00 Technical Electronics 65.00 The Pennsylvania Fireman 30.63 Village of Scarsdale Water Dept. 900.00 W.S. Darley & Co. 51.88 Pronto Printer 36.00 TOTAL $8,869.65 There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by Commissioner McGarr, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, the meeting was unanimously declared adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Presentation -Winter Storm/Flood Control Supervisor Silverstone introduced Dr. Alan Mason who gave a flooding update and discussed the flood problems, particularly in the golf course area. A lengthy discussion ensued on flood problems in the Town and Supervisor Silverstone thanked Dr. Mason for taking time to discuss this problem. AFFAIR OF THE TOWN 1. Appointment: Traffic Committee Board of Architectural Review Councilman Ryan informed the Board that there are two terms expiring on the Traffic Committee, they are: Richard Marra and Rosemary Magazino. He spoke with both of them, Rosemary is busy with other outside matters and is unable to serve again. Richard Marra would like to be reappointed and the Chairman of the Traffic Committee, David Lobel is in complete agreement. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby reappoint Richard Marra to the Traffic Committee, effective immediately for a full term. Councilman Ryan informed the Board that there are now two vacancies on this committee. Mr. Lobel's memorandum to Councilman Ryan suggested that a member be appointed from the north end of Town. Supervisor Silverstone requested that anyone interested should send in a resume to the Board. Board of Architectural Review Following an explanation by Supervisor Silverstone, Joan Williams was reappointed to the Board of Architectural Review. On motion of Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby reappoint Joan Williams to the Board of Architectural Review, effective immediately. 3 January 20, 1993 2. Authorization -Agreement South East Consortium The Administrator explained that this agreement is considered annually, it is an agreement between a consortium of eleven communities established to provide recreation services for physically and mentally handicapped children and adults. It is a very successful program and the Administrative Offices are located in the Town Center. The Town's contribution for 1993 would be $7,903 which is appropriated in the 1993 Town Budget. On motion of Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby authorize 7,903 the Town contribution appropriated in the 1993; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 3. Set Dates for Public Hearings - No Parking - No. Chatsworth Ave. and Palmer Ave 4. The Administrator explained this is a recommendation by the Traffic Committee to the Town Board to establish a No Parking Zone on the east side of No. Chatsworth Ave. near Jefferson Street. This ordinance requires a Public Hearing by the Town Board. It was decided to set the Public Hearing for February 17, 1993. On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby set the date for a Public Hearing for a No Parking zone on No. Chatsworth Avenue for February 17, 1993; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be authorized to publish the notice of public hearing in a officially designated newspaper. The Administrator explained this next item is also a recommendation by the Traffic Committee to the Town Board to prohibit long term parking on Palmer Ave. There has been a problem with commuters using all day parking. Therefore, the Traffic Committee recommends three hour parking zones along Palmer Avenue. Public Hearing by the Town Board is scheduled for February 17, 1993, to local law regulate parking on Palmer Ave., Carleon Ave. and Hawthorne Road. On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck schedule a Public Hearing to regulate parking on Palmer Ave., Carleon Ave., and Hawthorne Road for February 17, 1993. BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be authorized to publish the notice of public hearing in a officially designated newspaper. 4 January 20, 1993 4. Designation to Delegate -Association of Town Conference Supervisor Silverstone informed the Board that the Town has an annual meeting in New York City over the Presidential holiday, February 14th to the 17th, asking if anyone wished to be designated as a voting delegate from the Town. Since there was no one from the Town is attending, this matter was tabled. 6. Authorization - Lease Agreement - McQuay Services The Administrator explained that the McQuay Leasing Corp. currently occupies space on the third floor of the Town Center and their lease expired December 31, 1992 and at this time it is unclear what their future plans are and therefore they would like an extension on their lease until March 31, 1993. On motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck extend lease agreement for McQuay Leasing Corp. until March 31, 1993. 7. Authorization - CLASS Investment Agreement Supervisor Silverstone explained the Budget Committee is looking at the CLASS Investment Agreement and they would like a few more days to look it over. This matter will be held over to the February 3, 1993 meeting. 8. Authorization -Westchester Joint Water Works Capital Improvements - 1993 The Administrator informed the Board that they have received a copy of the proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 1993 from Westchester Joint Water Works. The plan outlines both joint and local projects for improvements to the water transmission system. If approved, the Town's share for all of the projects would be $139,000 and there are funds appropriated in the 1992 Budget that would cover these expenses. The Joint Water Works has also indicated that our return of revenue for 1992 would be in the neighborhood of$227,000. Supervisor Silverstone suggested there be two resolutions: One for Joint Projects and another for Local Projects On motion of Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby approve Westchester Joint Water Works Capital Improvements 1993 -Joint Projects On motion of Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously 9. Request of Villages of Larchmont & Mamaroneck- Use of Voting Machines The Clerk informed the Board that the Villages are having their annual election on March 16, 1993 and they are requesting that we again lend them our voting machines. The Village of Larchmont is requesting 11 machines and the Village of Mamaroneck is requesting 17 machines. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGarr, it was unanimously 5 January 20, 1993 RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby approve the use of a total of 28 voting machines for its annual elections to be held on March 16, 1993. 11. Salary Authorizations - Highway Department Pursuant to the memo from Town Administrator, on motion by Councilman McGarr, seconded by Councilwoman O'Flinn, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes an annual salary in the amount of$32,875 to Edward Walker, Motor Equipment Operator effective January 25, 1993; and BE T FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes an annual salary in the amount of$32,875 to Lawrence Tracy, skilled Laborer, effective January 25, 1993. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A resident residing at Larchmont Acres requested that his garbage be picked up on a weekly basis. Discussion ensued with resident and Board with regards to Superintendent (Larchmont Acres) not following Town procedures on recycling garbage. The Board suggested a summons be issued to the Superintendent to alleviate this problem in the future. Catherine Cunningham of Larchmont Acres also complained that the garbage sits out on the curb for six weeks before it is picked up. She also stated there should be a weekly pick up. The Town Administrator suggested what is being put out for pickup, i.e. metal, large counter tops, furniture, etc. should be broken up and put out in reasonable quantities. Mr. O'Gorman representing Larchmont Garden Association stated that recycling in the Town is overall very good. However, residents need to be educated and the rules need to be enforced. He read in the newspaper the County was planning a decrease in taxes and Mr. O'Gorman asked how this 10% reduction would effect taxpayers in 1993. Supervisor Silverstone stated that it would have a direct effect which will be approximately 10% drop in your County tax bill from what it was last year, instead of the usual increase. Mr. O'Gorman also stated the beautification of the Gardens Lake needs to be addressed. We would like to cooperate with the Board to make it more scenic, i.e. plantings in front of the barriers. A lengthy discussion ensued on the recycling program, regarding what is recycable and what is not. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Councilwoman O'Flinn, seconded by Councilman McGarr, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:30 PM. Submitted by: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk 6 January 20, 1993 \\CLERKSERVER\SERVER\Documents\Minutes\1993minf\01-20-93x.doct 7