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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991_10_30 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF bNECK HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1991 IN CONFERENCE ROOM A OF THE TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK NEW YORK CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING Supervisor Caroline Silverstone called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. Present were the following members of the Board Supervisor Caroline Silverstone Councilwoman Elaine Price Councilman John McGarr Councilman Kathleen Tracy O'Flinn Absent: Councilwoman Paul A. Ryan Also Attending: Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller Michael A. Acocella, Jr., Fire Chief Louis Santoro, Deputy Fire Chief FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET The Town Administrator and Fire Chief presented the tentative Fire Department budget to the Board. The Fire Chief explained that in 1992, it would be necessary to replace fire fighting hose, Scott air packs, paging beepers and other firefighting equipment. The Chief also explained that it may be necessary in 1992 under OSHA regulations, to conduct physical examinations of the volunteer firefighting force. The Administrator and Chief said they were going to further investigatethis matter to determine whether or not all examinations would have to occur in 1992. Councilwoman Price inquired as to the price of employee benefits in the Fire Department, and asked for specifics on Workmen's Compensation insurance and health insurance. The Town Adminstrator responded that the Town was reviewing alternatives for both of these insurances not only for the Fire Department, but for all Town employees. There then ensued a discussion on the number of paid firefighters and whether or not we would be required to fill the existing vacancy. The Chief and Deputy Chief both stated that the budgeted complement of fourteen personnel is required for effective firefighting response. Mr. William O'Gorman, a resident, inquired about whether there was compensation received by the Fire Department on calls made on the New York State Thruway. The Fire Chief replied that reimbursement is minimal for the service provided to the Thruway Authority. October 30, 1991 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT BUDGET The Town Administrator presented to the Board the tentative Highway Department budget for 1992. He indicated that the Highway Department would be impacted by a $20,000 reduction in State funding traditionally used for resurfacing of roadways. The Administrator informed of the need for routine equipment replacement such as lawn mowers and chain saws, noting that during 1992 an asphalt cutter would be purchased to reduce dependency on a piece now used for cutting road surface which is quite old and in constant need of repair. The Administrator then moved onto a presentation of the Central Garage budget, Parks budget and Snow Removal budget. There was a lengthy discussion and the members of the Board asked questions regarding proposed expenditures. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN The Town Administrator distributed to the Board the current five year captial improvement plan. The Administrator stated that due to the loss of state aid, several capital projects proposed for 1991 were deferred including road resurfacing and the replacement of Highway Department equipment. The Administrator indicated that there was a need to return to a schedule of equipment replacement to alleviate expensive repairs and to make certain that services continue to be delivered effectively. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:4 5 pm. Respectfully submitted, Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk