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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972_05_17 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MAY 17th, 1972, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TAI OF MAMARONECK. -- CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Helwig Councilman Faiola Councilman Vandernoot Councilman Bloom Councilman White Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Altieri - Comptroller APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of May 3rd, 1972 were presented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. OPENING OF BIDS - Uniforms The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for the record and opened and read aloud the following bids reporting the non collusive statement was signed in each case. Bidder Bid Standard Uniform Service, Inc. $2.40 per week per man - 1 year $2.00 per week per man - 2 year Happiness Laundry Service, Inc. $2.85 per week per man per year starting 6-1-72 and renewed annually On motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby refers the aforesaid bids for the rental of uniforms to the Highway Superintendent, Town Attorney and Comptroller for study and report to this Board at the next meeting. - 1 - THE SUPERVISOR The Supervisor stated that at this time she would like to depart from the regular order of business to recognize with a great deal of pleasure Leo Goldsmith, Mayor of the Village of Larchmont, and proceed directly to the matter which she knew had brought him here this evening -- namely item No. 2 under her report on the agenda. She then presented and briefly summarized the letter which the Mayor and she had received this afternoon as Commissioners of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission, addressed to All Municipalities and All Private Organizations Using the Croton Point Sanitary Landfill under date of May 15th, 1972 by Westchester County Commissioner Charles E. Pound of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, stating that effective May 22nd, 1972, the rates for disposal of solid waste at Croton would be increased to $7.50 per ton for raw refuse and $7.00 per ton for incinerated residue with a prob- able further increase of $1.00 per ton in 1973. These in- creases are directly attributable to two court actions against the County, one being initiated by the Village of Croton and the other by the Federal Government. The Croton proceeding, in which she reported that the Commis- sion had joined with the County as "friends of the court", had been brought to prevent the use of dirt excavated from the site itself for cover material as had been recommended by the Metcalfe & Eddy study. This excavated dirt, the letter explained, would cost 85C per cubic yard, but dirt bought under contract would cost $3.15 per cubic yeard in 1972 and $3.80 in 1973. The Federal suit, she further recited, required that the — landfill operation be conducted with zero leachage which was a virtual impossibility and would indeed be disastrous since Croton might have to be entirely closed down and thus leave this and all other municipalities in the County without any facility for the disposal of solid waste. In view of this possibility, Mrs. Helwig said, she had called Dr. Goldman to inquire whether an emergency reactivation of the incinerator would be permitted, but had learned from him that he could not allow the incinerator to operate unless it met the standards of the New York State Air Pollution Law. Both the Mayor and Supervisor agreed that while the goal of the conservation and environmental groups (100% recycling) was a highly desirable and commendable one, it was also a highly impracticable one as at this time there were no facili- ties available nor even any 100% foolproof procedures developed to accomplish this. Councilman Faiola then asked if the incinerator could be made to conform to air pollution standards if operated on a 24-hour- a-day schedule, to which Mayor Goldsmith replied in the neg- ative -- adding however that the Commission had directed the Superintendent, Mr. Kellogg, and the Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Altieri, to make an immediate and thorough study with report thereon as quickly as possible. He added that even if at whatever cost the incinerator could be brought up to present air quality standards, we still need a place to dispose of the burnt residue and of the rubbish which cannot be accom- modated by the incineration. 2 - c]h Councilman Faiola then further suggested that since the Federal government was directly involved, a meeting be arranged at the earliest possible date to discuss the urgency of this matter with Federal representatives even if it was necessary for the Supervisor and Mayor to go to Wash- ington. Mayor Goldsmith heartily concurred with this, stat- ing that he knew he could speak for his Board in the matter, whereupon it was so directed unanimously by this Board. OLD BUSINESS 1. Change Returnable Date on Bids for a Vacuum Basin Cleaner In accordance with the Engineer's request it was directed that the returnable date on the bids for a Vacuum Basin Cleaner be June 7th, 1972. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resignation - Commissioner James The Supervisor, upon presenting Commissioner James ' letter of resignation, stated that she would like to say that Mr. James had stayed longer than he wished to and that the Town had been fortunate indeed to have his services during the three past years since he was appointed on April 1st, 1969. Councilman Bloom, after remarking that Tex James had served this community in a great many ways and that it was certainly — very much in his debt, moved that his resignation be accepted with deep regret and with this Board's thanks and sincere appreciation for his extraordinary services in this extremely important post. The motion was seconded by Councilman White and the following resolution thereupon unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Winfield H. James served as a member of the Board of Police Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck for the past three years and as its Chairman since January of this year; and WHEREAS, during his entire term of office he has contributed generously of his time, his many talents and his unique ability as a moderator and conciliator; NOT, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the members of this Board, do hereby adopt this resolution to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting in honor of and as a public tribute to Winfield H. James and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to him with deep appreciation, sincere thanks, and the very best wishes of this Board and of the citizenry he served with selfless dedication and great distinction. - 3 - .J 2. Appointment of Police Commissioner The Supervisor, after stating that since it was desirable to have the Police Commission have its full membership, called on Councilman Faiola who submitted the name of Paul A. Schratwieser for appointment to the Commission to succeed Winfield James. He presented a brief resume of Mr. Schratwieser's qualifications and particular abilities so aptly qualifying him to serve in this key position and thereupon with great pleasure placed his name in nomination for appointment. Supervisor Helwig, remarking that she knew it was slightly unusual for the Chairman to second a motion, nevertheless stated that she would very much like to second this one as she had been extremely impressed with Mr. Schratwieser's calibre, background and qualifications and Councilman Vandernoot stated that he too wished to second the motion, echoing Mrs. Helwig's comments as to his particular capabili- ties. Whereupon the motion having been duly made and seconded, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that Paul A. Schratwieser of Two South Drive, Larchmont, New York, be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Board of Police Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck, said appointment to be effective immediately and to term- inate at the pleasure of the Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Schratwieser be notified — with the Supervisor on behalf of the Board wishing him well in his new responsibility. 3. Authorization to Attend Conference Office for Local Government The Supervisor presented the program for the Regional Meeting of the Office for Local Government on May 24th, 1972 in Poughkeepsie, New York and requested the Board's authorization for the Comptroller, Highway Superintendent and herself to attend. Whereupon on a motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor, Comptroller and Highway Superintendent to attend the Regional Meeting of the Office for Local Government to be held at the Camelot Inn, Poughkeepsie, New York on May 24th, 1972, with expenses paid by the Town in an amount not to exceed the sum of $100. - 4 - r.� 4. Authorization for Payment of Two Insurance Claims The Clerk referred to the communication addressed to him by Knox, Lent and Tucker, Inc. under date of May 8th, 1972 requesting reimbursement in the amount of $92.12 for insur- ance claims. Whereupon on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Council- man Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of claim of Knox, Lent & Tucker, Inc. , in connection with settlement of claims of Mrs. Martin Schwartz and Salvatore Scopoletti under Town Policy IkRLU467166 with Royal Indemnity Company, containing a $50.00 deductible property damage clause. 5. Authorization to Order Three Maps of Southern Westchester County Pursuant to the requests of the the Police Department, Fire Department and Town Office to purchase large maps of southern Westchester County, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to order from Hearne Brothers Map Distributors three maps of southern West- -- chester County at a cost of $127.50 for each map or a total cost of $382.50. 6. Salary Authorizations for: a) Assessor's Department Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of May 8th, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the engagement of Milton R. Timberman as part-time Clerk, effective May 8th, 1972, and to be compensated at the rate of $3.25 per hour; said engagement to be for the Assessor's Department at present and other Departments as needed in the future. b) Conservation Pursuant to memorandum of P. T. Leddy under date of May 15th, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the engagement of Michael W. Dolen, as Park Attendant effective as of June 1st to August 18th, 1972, and to be compensated at the rate of $2.60 per hour. - 5 - c) Court Clerk P.T. Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of May 15th, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Justice Court, Jessie Lesser be and she hereby is engaged as Court Clerk, P.T. , to be effective as of May 15th, 1972 and to be compensated at the rate of $3.00 per hour. d) School Crossing Guard (Temporary) Pursuant to memorandum of the Police Chief under date of May 10th, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Police Chief, this Board hereby authorizes the temporary engagement of William Collins as a school crossing guard, effective May 18th, 1972 and to be compensated at the rate of $13.00 per day. 7. Authorization of Transportation Expenses for Charles Kane (Attendance Assessors ' Course) Upon presentation of the Assessor's request dated May 8th, 1972, herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of $31.70 from the Assessor's budget for transportation costs for Charles Kane's attendance at New York University. 8. Comptroller's Request Attendance Mayors' Annual Conference Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of May 16th, 1972, herewith pre- sented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Council- man Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Joseph Altieri, Comptroller, to attend the Annual Mayors' Conference to be held at the Concord Hotel on June 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th, 1972, with expenses paid by the Town in an amount not to exceed the sum of $200. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Department of Housing and Urban Development Approval of Application for Flood Insurance The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to her by the - 6 - ;=a Department of Housing and Urban Development under date of May 4th, 1972, announcing approval of the Town of Mamaroneck's application for Flood Insurance, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Acknowledgement of In Memoriam Resolution Monsignor Delaney - Sts. John and Paul An acknowledgement of the In Memoriam resolution for Monsignor Delaney from Sts. John and Paul Church was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. 3. Petition of Liberty Coaches, Inc. 4. Petition of Yonkers Transit Corp. The Petition of Liberty Coaches, Inc. and Petition of Yonkers Transit Corp. which had been referred to the Town Attorney and which he reported were for informational purposes only, requiring no action by the Board, were herewith ordered re- ceived and filed. 5. New York State Department of Transportation Application for Fire House Signs Upon presentation of the application for Firehouse signs on Route 125 to the New York State Department of Transportation, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vander- noot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Dominick Forti, Chief of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department is hereby authorized to make application to erect W82 "Firehouse" signs on Route 125, (SH1645) 500' plus or minus in advance of Weaver Street Firehouse for both directions of travel. 6. Request for Permit for Memorial Day Parade - Fire Department Upon presentation of the written request of the Fire Chief under date of May 17th, 1972, which was herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the issuance of a permit to the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department to parade from the Weaver Street Firehouse to the War Memorial at Memorial Park, Station Plaza on Memorial Day, May 29th, 1972. THE SUPERVISOR The Supervisor at this time inquired whether anyone had any matter to bring to the Board's attention whereupon Mr. Robert Reynolds, speaking on behalf of the Volunteer Ambulance Corp, requested permission for the erection of a sign on the property - 7 - at 1201 Palmer Avenue identifying the location of the organization. Councilman Faiola requested Mr. Reynolds to have the VAC submit its request in writing with a sketch of the desired sign and Mr. Bloom suggested that the persons who were preparing this submission become familiar with the sign ordinance so that the requested sign would comply therewith. Upon Mr. Reynold's question as to where to obtain this in- formation, he was referred to the Building Inspector, Mr. Paonessa. REPORTS The Supervisor -- 1. Invitation to Join Larchmont Village Memorial Day Observances The Supervisor called to attention the invitation extended by Mayor Goldsmith to each member of the Board to join the Village of Larchmont in its observances on Memorial Day. 2. Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation re Dumping Charges Previously discussed. 3. Bill A9860 (Not on Agenda) Mrs. Helwig reported that the Bill to prohibit the hunting of ducks in Larchmont Harbor (A9860) was now a thirty-day Bill on the Governor's desk and that all interested persons had from now until midnight June 8th to file additional in- formation. The Councilmen -- Mr. Faiola -- 1. Letter, Beechmont Bus Service Councilman Faiola called to the Board's attention a letter addressed to the Town of Mamaroneck by William F. McAloon, Jr. , Vice President of the Beechmont Bus Service, Inc. , a copy of which had been furnished to each member of the Board, stating that Mr. McAloon would be present after the meeting to answer any questions the Board might have. 2. Authorization for Work on Firehouse Doors Pursuant to memorandum of the Engineer under date of May 16th, 1972, on Councilman Faiola's motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Diamond Do-All Ltd. be and they hereby are authorized to cap 5 individual doors - 8 - with .026 gauge galvanized sheet metal at a total cost of $300. Mr. Vandernoot -- 1. Apportionment Upon presentation of the following apportionment, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petition for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petition for the correction of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1971-1972, taxes of 1972, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land IMP. Total 214 364 A. Poccia & Sons, Inc.$4,900. -- $4,900. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land IMP. Total 214 364 A. Poccia & Sons, Inc.$1,700. -- $1,700. 214 370 A. Poccia & Sons, Inc. 1,600. -- 1,600. 214 377 A. Poccia & Sons, Inc. 1,600. -- 1,600. Mr. Bloom -- 1. Reappointments Commission of Human Rights Councilman Bloom presented for reappointment the names of three members of the Commission of Human Rights and after paying tribute to them for their fine work on this Commission during their term of office, moved their reappointment. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vandernoot and the following resolution thereupon unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby reappoints Mr. Peter Fousek of 1294 Palmer Avenue, Mr. Frederic Cuneo of 80 Garden Road West - 9 - and Mrs. John A: Levan of 3 Vine Road, Town, as members of the Commission of Human Rights of the Town of Mamaroneck, said reappointments to be effective May 20th, 1972 and to terminate on May 19th, 1975; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mrs. LeVan and Messrs. Fousek and Cuneo be advised of their reappointment with the Board's sincere appreciation and thanks for their former service on this Commission. Town Attorney -- (Not on Agenda) 1. Request for Authorization of Legal Expenditure Upon the Attorney's request for authorization to engage a temporary Attorney to assist in a criminal proceeding, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to engage a temporary Attorney to assist in a criminal proceeding for a fee not to exceed the sum of $500. 2. Request for Authorization to Prepare a License Agreement for the Volunteer Ambulance Corps The Attorney requested a resolution authorizing him to prepare a License Agreement for the V.A.C. , whereupon on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to prepare a License Agreement for the V.A.C. to lease the garage at 1201 Palmer Avenue for the sum of $100. per year. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:10 p.m. , to reconvene on June 7th, 1972. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. - 10 - 1. Claims Upon presentation for authorization of payment by commis- sioner Faiola and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims be and they hereby are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller authorized to pay the same out of the Fire Department budget: R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 63.68 Con Edison 5.00 Larchmont Electrical Corp. 82.00 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 140.90 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 10.00 New York Telephone 155.24 Suburban Restaurant Supply, Inc. 5.00 Value Office Supply Co. 9.36 Village of Larchmont 52.08 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $523.26 2. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:15 p.m., to reconvene on June 7th, 1972. Town C erk - 11 -