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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976_06_02 Town Board Regular Minutes 300 6-2-76 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JUNE 2, 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 DeMaio Councilman Perone Absent: None Also Present: Mrs. Miller - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Aitchison - Superintendent of Highways Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer THE SUPERVISOR Slide Presentation - Coop Camp - Title I Supervisor Vandernoot introduced members of the Title I Parent - Advisory Council and announced that prior to the commencement of the meeting they and camp staff members would present a slide review of the activities of the Mamaroneck Coop Camp which is a recipient of Town funds. Following the slides which were inform- ative and enjoyable, questions were answered by the camp's staff members. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of October 1, 1975 were presented and on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, approved as submitted. Councilmen DeMaio and Perone abstained from voting since neither were members of the Board at the time of that meeting. THE SUPERVISOR Change of Date of Next Meeting Supervisor Vandernoot stated that the next regular meeting is scheduled for July 7th, but since this Board intends tonight to - set a date for two public hearings to be held at the next regular -1- 301 6-2-76 meeting and wishes to have all Board members present, he requested that the date of that meeting be changed. Thereupon on motion by Councilman DeMaio, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby changes the date of the next regular meeting in July from Wednesday, July 7, 1976 to Thursday, July 8, 1976. PUBLIC HEARING: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, 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 Notice of Hearing for the record, acknowledged receipt of a letter addressed to her by the Westchester County Planning Board under date of May 26, 1976 and noted that she had forwarded copies of the Public Notice to the two neighboring Villages. After Supervisor Vandernoot explained that the procedure to be followed would be to hear first those in favor of the amendment, then those in opposition, at his request, Councilman Bloom read into the record the proposed amendment. Following Mr. Bloom's detailed review of the need for the amend- ment, the persons listed herebelow addressed the Board speaking in favor of the amendment: Otto Scheuble, 3 Rock Ridge Road, Town Augustine DeFiore, 79 Cooper Lane, Town Joseph Minniti, 280 Murray Avenue, Town Burton Golov, 97 Valley Road, Town Margaret Shultz, 25 Alden Road, Town Barrett G. Kreisberg, an Attorney from White Plains spoke in oppo- sition to the amendment noting that he represented a potential purchaser of property on the Boston Post Road and questioned the legality of the amendment citing the court decision relative to the Village of Larchmont, to which Town Attorney James J. Johnston replied that Mr. Kreisberg was in error because this amendment cannot be compared with Larchmont's since the two are different. Further discussion ensued relative to undeveloped sites remaining in the unincorporated area as potential locations for new restaurants and how the amendment will affect existing restaurants and the owner- ship thereof. Since no one else wished to address the Board, on motion by Council- man McMillan, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. -2- 639276 And thereupon in response to the Supervisor's query as to the Board's pleasure, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck, adopted June 29, 1959 and thereafter amended are further amended as follows: Article V schedule of permitted uses for Business and Industrial Districts by trans- ferring Sub-paragraph (2) entitled Restaurant, Cafe or other place serving food and bever- ages from Paragraph 'A' captioned Principal Uses to Paragraph 'B' captioned Special Uses (subject to conformance to additional standards as provided in Chapter 89-49) thereby creating a new Sub-paragraph 9 which will read as follows: "Restaurants for the sale, service and consump- tion of food and drinks on the premises and all food and drink services must be consumed in the principal building. This regulation does not permit the use of lunch wagons, hot dog stands, diners, dining cars, fast food operations, indoor counter service restaurants intended to cater to motor vehicle trade which serve in disposable containers and provide on prem- ises or off premises parking. No outdoor table service will be permitted." and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, a Notice of adoption of this resolution and to post such no- tice on the Town Clerk's Bulletin Board at the Town Offices, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. OLD BUSINESS 1. Set Date for Public Hearing - Dandry's Application for Special Permit Mr. Vandernoot stated that this application had been presented at the last Board meeting and referred to the Town Planning Board and the Westchester County Planning Board and noted that in connection with this, an application is to be made to the Zoning Board for certain variances. Although, as was indicated by the Town Clerk a communication has been received from the County Planning Board, the two local boards will be meeting later in this month and the Board will have the benefit of their recommendations at the next meeting, and thereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held by this Board at its next regular -3- 303 6-2-76 meeting on Thursday evening, July 8, 1976 in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of con- sidering the application of Palmer Land- scaping and Building Supplies, Inc. for a special permit; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mama- roneck, The Daily Times, the Notice of said hearing as required by law. 2. Report on Bids - Launch - Recreation Pursuant to the Recreation Superintendent's memorandum addressed to the Board under date of June 2, 1976 in which the bids were enumerated and request for award to the low bidder was made, herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder for the follow- ing: One (1) 24 foot Fiberglass all purpose boat without motor - Nichols Yacht Sales Co., Inc.- $2,750.00 3. Report on Bids - Material Spreaders A memorandum addressed to the Town Board by Charles Elfreich, Town Engineer under date of June 2, 1976, enumerating the bids and recommending award thereof was herewith presented and ordered re- ceived and filed as part of the record of this meeting. Following some discussion in which it was noted that there is a $10,000 appropriation for these items in the budget, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that, for Contract No. 76-1- Two Hopper Type Material Spreaders, this Board hereby accepts the bid of the second low bidder, namely Truis, Inc., in the amount of $9,784.00, since the low bidder's equipment did not meet the speci- fications set forth in the Notice for Bids. NEW BUSINESS 1. Set Date for Public Hearing - Stop Signs - Carriage House and Well House Lanes The Supervisor read a petition from the residents of the above- mentioned streets requesting the erection of stop signs, which -4- 304 6-2-76 he explained will be referred to the Board of Police Commissioners who act as the Traffic Commission for their study and recommenda- tions. Therefore, pursuant to Mr. Vandernoot's notation that a public hearing must be held before such signs can be installed, on the motion of Councilman DeMaio, which was seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held by this Board at its next regular meeting on Thursday evening, July 8, 1976 in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaro- neck, for the purpose of considering in- stallation of stop signs at the intersection of Carriage House and Well House Lanes; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, the Notice of said hearing as required by law. 2. Authorization - Advertise for Bids - Storm Drain Improvements - Hickory Grove Drive The Clerk read a memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer under date of June 1, 1976, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, and following Supervisor Vandernoot's notation that this is provided for in the budget, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously 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 drainage improvements for Hickory Grove Drive, Rocky Road and Lakeside Drive, said bids to be returnable on July 1, 1976 and reported to the Board on July 8, 1976. 3. Release of Retained Percentage - Micelli - Sewer Contracts Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer under date of June 2, 1976 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the acceptance of Maintenance Bonds on Con- tract 75-8 Sanitary Sewer Replacement - North Chatsworth Avenue, Contract 75-9 Sani- tary Sewer Replacement - Van Guilder Street and Contract 75-10 Sanitary Sewer Replacement - Senate Place in the amounts of $1,465.00, $1,388.00 and $4,718.51 respectively in lieu of the 10% re- tained percentage to Micelli Excavating Corp., as approved by the Town Attorney. -5- 305 6-2-76 4. Use of Voting Machines - Board of Education Pursuant to the request of J. J. Barbieri, District Treasurer of Mamaroneck Public Schools, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants the request of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District for the use of eleven (11) voting machines for the school district vote on June 16, 1976. 5. Salary Authorization - Engineering Department - Summer Help The Town Clerk read the memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer under date of May 26, 1976, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Council- man Bloom, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following as summer help in the Engin- eering Department: Steven Trifiletti be compensated at the rate of $4.25 per hour, effective May 24th and terminating September 3, 1976. Jeffrey Hornung be compensated at the rate of $3.25 per hour, effective June 1st and terminating September 10, 1976. William Neumeister be compensated at the rate of $2.75 per hour, effective June 21st and terminating September 3, 1976. 6. Salary Authorization - Recreation - Summer Programs Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board under date of June 2, 1976 by the Superintendent of Recreation, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended and approved by the Recreation Commission, this Board hereby authorizes the following salary ex- penditures to the persons named on the hereinafter list, for the terms of employ- ment and at the rate of compensation for each as set forth thereon: (see next page for list) -6- PROGRAM DIRECTOR William Reilly Sr. Rec. Leader 10 Weeks $240.00 FLINT PARK Richard Zoffness Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks $155.00 Daryl Dorsey Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks (Part Time) $ 60.00 CENTRAL PLAYGROUND Kay Francis Richards Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks $135.00 Lydia Ritacco Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks $135.00 Lisa Capaldini Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 66.00 Matt Carr Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 66.00 MURRAY AVE. PLAYGROUND Harry Metz Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks $175.00 Cynthia Hartnett Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks $110.00 Jon DeMartin Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 80.00 Meg MacConnell Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 66.00 James Morris Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 66.00 MUSIC WORKSHOP Julian Spencer Sr. Rec. Leader 6 Weeks $160.00 Philip M. Dee Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 85.00 Michelle Licea Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 60.00 Susan Guberman Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 45.00 Marcia Sussman Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 45.00 John Fousek Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 50.00 ART WORKSHOP Susan Guberman Rec. Specialist 7 Weeks $ 65.00 Cathy DeMartin Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 45.00 SAILING Brigid Quinn Rec. Assistant 8 Weeks $ 75.00 Stephen Csenge Rec. Assistant 8 Weeks $ 65.00 Peggy Gotte Rec. Assistant 8 Weeks $ 65.00 Nancy White Rec. Assistant 8 Weeks $ 65.00 TENNIS John Teller Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks $180.00 Cindy Henn Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 66.00 Patricia Morrow Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 66.00 CENTRAL PRE SCHOOL Jane Dunning Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks $ 75.00 Jo Ann Lancia Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 39.00 Angelina Grande Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 36.00 Francis Katzenstein Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 36.00 Nora Lucas Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 36.00 Robin Lunde Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 33.00 Frank Gmernicki Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 33.00 Theresa Pasqua Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 33.00 CHATSWORTH PRE SCHOOL Bertha Batzanian Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks $ 65.00 Pam Geary Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 36.00 Anne Tolley Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 36.00 Susan Walker Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 36.00 Joanne Grande Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 33.00 Lynn Yahia Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 33.00 Paula Petrucci Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 33.00 Mary Ellen McLoughlin Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 33.00 Laurie Butt Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 33.00 Patricia Mahoney Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 33.00 MURRAY AVE. PRE SCHOOL Annette Treacy Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks $ 75.00 Elise,Ericson Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 36.00 Nancy Lambiasi Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 36.00 Beverly Metz Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 36.00 Peter Macon, Jr. Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 33.00 Missy Johnston Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 33.00 Michelle Constantini Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 33.00 Dorothy Batzanian Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 33.00 Beth O'Neill Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 33.00 Rosanne Gmernicki Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 33.00 HOMMOCKS SPORTS CAMP Joe Merola Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks $135.00 Peter Goldstone Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 51.00 Alexander Marshall Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 51.00 John Phillips Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 51.00 SPECIAL EDUCATION Dan Bernkopf Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 75.00 Rita Marsella Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 75.00 Mercedes Yans Rec. Assistant 8 Weeks $ 75.00 Scott Soper Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 70.00 Erin Nagle Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 70.00 Kerry Lynn Nagle Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 70.00 Deborah Anne Coupe Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 66.00 Robin Friedlander Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 66.00 Kathleen Rogers Rec. Assistant 6 Weeks $ 66.00 GYMNASTICS Thomas Auchterlonie Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks (A.M. & P.M.) $320.00 Richard Owen Sr. Rec. Leader 7 Weeks (A.M. & P.M.) $320.00 Sarah Moore Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks (A.M. & P.M.) $110.00 Susan Pollak Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks (A.M. & P.M.) $110.00 Joseph Villarosa Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks (A.M. & P.M.) $110.00 MUSIC (playgrounds) Marcia Sussman Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 45.00 DANCE (playgrounds) Mary Mahoney Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 50.00 FITNESS Louis Marinelli Rec. Assistant 7 Weeks $ 80.00 HOMMOCKS SWIM TEAM COACH Thomas Bakalar Rec. Assistant 10 Weeks $ 4.00 per hr. 307 6-2-76 7. Request to Build Fence on Town Property Following presentation of a letter addressed to the Supervisor by Adam Tomassetti under date of June 1, 1976, herewith ordered received and filed and pursuant to Mr. Vandernoot's review of the events leading up to the request, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Perone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants permission to Adam Tomassetti, 38 Myrtle Boulevard, Town to erect a four-foot wooden fence along the full length of his property line on Weaver Street, said fence, the ownership of which will be vested in the Town, will be attached to the present chain link fence on the re- taining wall, will be maintained by the present and future owners of said property and will comply with Town of Mamaroneck Zoning regulations; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to prepare the appro- priate document for signature by Mr. Tomassetti and the Supervisor. 8. Volunteer Ambulance Corps Supervisor Vandernoot announced that the Volunteer Ambulance Corps will be conducting a fund raising campaign and urged all citizens to aid in their endeavors and continued further by referring to a recent newspaper article about the fine deed performed by one of the local V.A.C. members who came to the aid of an accident victim on the Thruway which points up the importance of their training and dedication. 9. Request for Block Party Pursuant to a request by Linda Kalos, on behalf of the Colonial Avenue residents, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, for a block party, on motion by Councilman Perone, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the request of Linda Kalos of 44 Colonial Avenue, Town, to hold a block party on Saturday, June 26, 1976 (or in the event of rain, Sunday, June 27, 1976) from 2:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. on Colonial Avenue from Murray Avenue to Weaver Street be and it hereby is approved; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mrs. Kalos be notified accordingly. -8- 308 6-2-76 NOT ON AGENDA A rather lengthy discussion followed Mrs. Carol Gelles' request to address the Board. Mrs. Gelles of 99 West Garden Road, Town called attention to the extreme vandalism taking place in Memor- ial Park as well as Baldwin Avenue being used as a drag strip and asked the Board what steps are being taken to curb these kinds of actions. Several persons from the audience commented on the issue along with each member of the Board. Supervisor Vandernoot assured Mrs. Gelles that he has spoken to the Recreation Superin- tendent Jim Kronenberger and the Youth Officer, Ralph Perritano relative to alleviation of the problem and more frequent police patrolling of Memorial Park is being looked into. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Public Hearing - Board of Appeals on Zoning - New Rochelle City The aforesaid Notice of the meeting scheduled for June 8, 1976 was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Beautification A letter addressed to Supervisor Vandernoot by Jane P. Marks of 75 Howell Avenue,, Town, tendering her resignation as a member of the Beautification Committee was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. The Supervisor and members of the Board expressed their regret, noted Mrs. Marks' contributions to the Town during her service as Co-Chairman of the Committee and thanked her for recommending Mrs. Gloria Chalif to succeed her and thereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board with regret accepts the resignation of Mrs. Jane Marks from the Town of Mamaroneck Beautification Committee, and expresses to her its thanks and appreciation for her contributions to the community; and be it further RESOLVED, that a letter be directed to Mrs. Marks. Whereupon, as recommended by Mrs. Marks and on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mrs. Gloria Chalif, 1 Boulder Road, Town a member and Co-Chairman of the Town of Mamaro- neck Beautification Committee to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs. Jane Marks; - and be it further RESOLVED, that Mrs. Chalif be notified accordingly. -9- 309 6-2-76 2. Contract Settlement with Sanitation The Supervisor announced that the Town has completed negotiations with the sanitation workers for a new one-year contract with a salary increase of 4.3 per cent which will be retroactive to Janu- ary 1st. In response to a question posed from the floor, it was noted there will be increased productivity. 3. Resignation - Town Assessor Mr. Vandernoot acknowledged receipt of a memorandum submitted by Neal Doyle under date of April 27, 1976 in which Mr. Doyle regret- fully tenders his resignation as Assessor of the Town of Mamaroneck due to his plans for retirement effective January 1, 1977, and noted that he will be in consultation with the Village of Larchmont for a replacement for Mr. Doyle. 4. Not on Agenda Supervisor Vandernoot announced that in a communication received from the Clevepak Corporation he had been informed that effective June 1st, $30.00 per ton will be paid for all paper except that with plastic or wax coating, and in answer to Paula Willey's question regarding the status of aluminum recycling both Mr. Vander- noot and Mr. Bloom spoke to the matter and informed her that there are no plans for such a program at present since the problems rela- tive to the ongoing recycling programs are being worked on. THE COUNCILMEN Mr. DeMaio - Appointment - Recreation Commission Following Councilman DeMaio's reference to Walter Warner's long and notable tenure on the Recreation Commission and his resigna- tion from same, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unani- mously agreed that Mr. Warner's resignation be accepted with regret and that he be notified of the Board's sincere thanks and appreciation for his fine community service. Thereupon, pursuant to Councilman DeMaio's review of Mrs. Thurston Hartford's qualifications for service on the aforementioned Commis- sion, and on his motion, which he offered with pleasure, seconded by Councilman McMillan, who noted Mrs. Hartford's input into the new playground at Murray Avenue School, it was unanimously RESOLVED,that this Board hereby appoints Mrs. Thurston W. Hartford a member of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for a term of office of five years, effective immediately and terminating on May 20, 1981; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mrs. Hartford be notified accordingly. -10- 310 6-2-76 Mr. Bloom Honorary Appointments - Conservation Advisory Commission Councilman Bloom referred to the Board's reluctant acceptance of Mary Anne Johnson's and Martha Munzer's resignations from the C.A.C. earlier this year and noted that the Board wishes to bestow special honors on each of them, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Councilman DeMaio, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mary Anne Johnson and Martha Munzer Emeritus Members of the Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Commission; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board will personally bestow this honor in the very near future when both ladies can be in attendance at a Town Board Meeting. Resignations - Human Rights Commission Pursuant to Councilman Bloom's reference to communications received from Harold R. Eisner and Peter R. Perciasepe, both tendering their resignations as members of the Commission of Human Rights and follow- ing individual expressions of appreciation for the time spent in serving the community, on motion by Mr. Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that with regret and reluctance, this Board hereby accepts the resignations of Harold R. Eisner and Peter R. Perciasepe from the Town of Mamaroneck Commission of Human. Rights, to be effective immediately; and be it further RESOLVED, that a letter be directed to each of the aforementioned gentlemen expressing the Board's sentiments. Reappointment - Human Rights Commission Councilman Bloom called to attention the expiration of the term of office of Mr. Robert M. Riley of 3 Larch Lane, Town as a member of the Human Rights Commission, and commented on Mr. Riley's hard work and dedication and upon his motion, seconded by Councilman McMillan, who expressed pleasure in doing so, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Robert M. Riley of 3 Larch Lane, Town, be and he hereby is reappointed a member of the Human Rights Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for a term - of office of three years, effective immediately and terminating May 19th, 1979; and be it further - -11- 311 6-2-76 RESOLVED, that Mr. Riley be notified of his reappointment with an expression of the Board's appreciation of his willing- ness to continue serving on the Human Rights Commission. Mr. McMillan Resignations - Tenants Advisory Council Councilman McMillan presented a letter dated May 19, 1976 addressed to the Supervisor by Peter D. Mosher, Chairman of the Tenants Advisory Council, herewith ordered received and filed for the record, sub- mitting his resignation along with the resignations of Mrs. Selena Grissom and Mrs. Mary Telesco who felt their work had been accomplished with the passage of E.T.P.A., improvements in tenant parking and other actions taken by the Town Board on the Council's recommendations. Whereupon, after Councilman McMillan commended the aforementioned individuals for their time consuming efforts on behalf of the Town, and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board with regret hereby accepts the resignations of Peter D. Mosher, Mrs. Selena Grissom, and Mrs. Mary Telesco as members of the Tenants Advisory Council effec- tive immediately, and expresses its thanks and appreciation for their service on the Council; and be it further RESOLVED, that a letter be directed to Peter D. Mosher, Mrs. Selena Grissom and Mrs. Mary Telesco expressing the Board's sentiments. THE ATTORNEY 1. Report - Guadagnola Decision James J. Johnston reported to the Board on the recent court decision relative to property situated between Adams and Garfield Streets on North Chatsworth Avenue and stated that the State's Appellate Division has ordered the Town to grant Mr. Guadagnola, the owner, a use variance allowing him to build something other than the one-family houses that area is zoned for but noted that approval must be obtained from the Town's Zoning Board of Appeals. A very lengthy discussion ensued in which the following comments were made: The Town Board and Zoning Board will meet to decide whether or not to file an appeal which must be made by the end of June and that no formal action on the matter will be taken by the Town Board tonight. Robert Dallos of 1 Huguenot Drive, Town, representing the Larchmont Hills Civic Association urged the Board to file an appeal and cited the high cost of his group filing the appeal; -12- 312 6-2-76 An $810,000 figure has been set as the selling price for that parcel of land; Paula Willey, President of Larchmont League of Women Voters reiterated that her group is in favor of that property as a Town Hall complex and queried the status of the Master Plan Review report. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 11:16 P.M. to reconvene on July 8, 1976. 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 Pursuant to the memorandum addressed to the Commission by the Deputy Comptroller under date of June 2, 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: AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. $ 30.00 Best Uniform Co., Inc. 1,073.36 Stanley Bonderenko 235.00 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 20.75 Con Edison 211.34 Con Edison 25.77 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Corp. 233.50 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Corp. 872.30 Excelsior Garage & Machine 320.09 Excelsior Garage & Machine 551.86 Excelsior Garage & Machine 950.00 Exterminating Division 8.67 Exxon Company, U.S.A. 180.45 Franklin Cleaners 210.50 I. & T. Plumbin & Heating 389.55 Larchmont-Mamaroneck Jr. Garbage Disposal Commission 223.97 N. LaRussell 98.35 Lawrence Heat & Power Co. 163.59 Lawrence Heat & Power Co. 59.21 McGuire Bros., Inc. 45.00 -13- 313 6-2-76 Massaro Detroit Diesel $ Allison, Inc. 17,161.00 New York Telephone Co. 304.44 New Rochelle Water Co. 118.16 Office Essentials, Inc. 14.49 Ronconi Equipment Co. 170.95 Westchester Joint Water Works 5,118.75 Willkie Farr & Gallagher 89.50 $ 28,880.55 2. Reports There were no reports to come before the Commission at this time. 3. Other Business There was no other business to come before the Commission at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 11:17 P.M., to reconvene on July 8, 1976. Town lerk -14-