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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972_10_04 Town Board Regular Minutes q2 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD OCTOBER 4th, 1972, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM 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 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. Aitchison - Highway Superintendent Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer Mr. Leddy - Conservation OPENING OF BIDS - Blossom Terrace The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for the record and opened and read aloud the only bid submitted, that of Bilotta Construction Company of Harrison, in the amount of $17,125.00 with the non-collusive statement signed and bid check enclosed. Since the bid far exceeded the budget appropriation and since there was only one bid, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the bid of Bilotta Construction Company of Harrison, New York, be and it hereby is rejected; and be it further RESOLVED, that the bid check in the amount of $900.00 accompanying the foregoing bid be returned to Bilotta Construction Company of Harrison. Following a discussion by the members of the Board with the Engineer as to readvertising or considering the use of Time and Material, it was directed unanimously that the Engineer either modify or change the specifications and readvertise for bids returnable at the next meeting of the Board on October 18th, 1972 in the interest of time which was of the essence in this instance. - 1 - OLD BUSINESS 1. Report - National Association Retarded Children Drive Councilman Vandernoot advised the Board that he felt since this Appeal would coincide with the local United Way Drive it would be in order to refuse the requested permission particularly since the Westchester Association was one of those sharing the funds raised in the United Way Appeal. Councilman Faiola then asked whether there was any relationship between the National Association for Retarded Children and the Westchester Chapter and was advised by Mr. Vandernoot that there was a relationship but not a financial one. Whereupon on motion offered by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby denies the request of the National Association for Retarded Children to conduct a Residential Appeal in the Unincorporated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck during the month of November due to conflict with the local United Way Drive, one of the recipients being the Westchester Association for Retarded Children. Councilman Bloom suggested that in replying to the request, the National Association be advised of the Board's reasons for its denial which was so directed. 2. Report of Feasibility Study of Flood Project on Sheldrake - Army Engineering Corps Although each member of the Board had been furnished with a copy of this report, the Supervisor requested the Clerk to read it into the record for the benefit of those persons present who were interested in this project and who had followed it very closely. Whereupon the following letter addressed to the Super- visor by Mr. F. R. Pagano, Chief of the Engineering Division, Army Engineering Corps, dated October 2nd, 1972 was read: "This is to confirm the information furnished to you by Messrs. Tosi and Mele on 21 September 1972 at a meeting in your Town office concerning our feasi- bility study for a small flood control project under the small project authority provided in Section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948, as amended, for a reach along the Sheldrake River in the Town of Mamaroneck, New York. All feasibility investigations have been completed and we are now in a position to recommend to our higher authority whether detailed design studies should be undertaken. However, since our recommendation will be influenced by the willingness of local govern- ment to meet certain items of local cooperation, it is appropriate at this time to inform you of the pertinent - considerations as a basis for advising us of your views. The normal basic requirements of local cooperation for flood protection improvements that are not under the small project program and that require specific author- - 2 - 01 ization and funding by Congress are that local interests: a. Provide all lands, easements and rights-of- way. b. Provide all relocation of utilities. c. Hold and save the United States free from damages. d. Prevent future obstruction to proper function- ing of the improvement. For an improvement under the small project program an additional item of cooperation is that the local co- operating agencies pay all normally Federal costs in excess of $1,000,000. Our investigations currently indicate that the most practicable means of providing protection would be to limit the flow in the Sheldrake River to a non-damaging stage by the use of a concrete flume. The cost of the plan, including such associated costs as engineering and administration, and based only on feasibility data but considered to be indicative of the order of magnitude is as follows: a. Federal cost of flume $2,300,000 b. Lands, easements, rights-of-way 50,000 and utility relocations c. Relocation of local bridges_ 43,000 d. Total cost $2,393,000 Under normal procedures, item "a" would be $1,000,000 and the remaining $1,300,000 would be added to "b" and "c" resulting in a total non-Federal cost of $1,393,000. It is apparent that the local cooperation described above for the Section 205 project, requiring no Con- - gressional authorization, would result in considerable local cost, whereas under the normal Congressional authorization procedure there would be no limitation in Federal cost. In this regard, a study in the river basins of Westchester County for flood control and allied water resource development under authority of the 1936 flood control act is currently underway. The investigation on the Sheldrake River for the Town of Mamaroneck could be included in this study and any improvements found feasible will be eligible for Federal construction subject to the normal local co- operation procedures. While this procedure may actually be more time consuming, the saving in local cost that could result is considerable. It is requested that you review the alternative courses of action described above and advise this office as to whether the Town of Mamaroneck, in cooperation with the State of New York, would be willing to pay the normally Federal costs in excess of the $1,000,000 limitation stipulated under Section 205, in addition to meeting the usual items of local cooperation. Upon receipt of your reply we will submit our report to higher authority with a recommendation that either detailed project design studies be undertaken under the small project program, or that further action be deferred for considera- tion in the Westchester County Streams study. A similar letter is being sent to Commissioner Richard L. Diamond, New York State Department of Environmental - 3 - Conservation, If additional information or dis- cussion is desired, please call Mr. Michael Mete at 212-264-9077." The Supervisor remarked that she thought that some of the in- formation set forth in the letter was slightly different than the understanding of those who had attended this last confer- ence with Messrs. Tosi and Mete with which observation Dr. Mason -- agreed, stating that he felt it would be well for the Town to take Mr. Mele's suggestion and stall a bit in order to see what the "Omnibus Bill" brought forth. The Supervisor also added that it would be well to see what the County would do and to wait not only for that reason but in anticipation of any revision of limit that might be fixed by Congress for small projects. Mr. Harold H. Klein - 140 Valley Stream Road East Upon recognition Mr. Klein addressed the Board to inquire whether the Town had ever received a report from the County on the sewers on Valley Stream Road? The Supervisor stated that she did not believe such a report had been received, whereupon Mr. Klein suggested that the Engineer check on this since it was his feel- ing that the Town should have had this report long ago. He observed that he had been talking about this for the past 25 years and that he felt the correction of this problem to be vital inasmuch as it could well affect the entire situation. Mr. Stephen Radding - 484 Weaver Street Mr. Radding asked what the responsibility of the Town would be if the "Omnibus Bill" passed and what was the next step? In reply the Supervisor stated that she thought first, the Town should ascertain how the proposed project would fit into the study being made for the County as a whole, and in reply to further question as to the length of time, stated that it was her understanding that a small local project would take from three to five years while a larger project (such as a County one would be) would take from five to seven years. The Supervisor at this time also emphasized a suggestion made by Dr. Mason that all persons who were in favor of passage of the "Omnibus Bill" evidence their interest as quickly as possible. NEW BUSINESS 1. Appointment of Dog Enumerator Pursuant to communication addressed to the Supervisor by the State of New York, Department of Agriculture and Markets, and in accordance with the Town Clerk's recommendation, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 108 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, William Collins of 5 East Avenue, Town, be and he hereby is appointed Dog Enumerator of the Town of Mamaroneck (Unin- corporated Area) for the year 1973. - 4 - qf� 2. Authorization - Change of Polling Place Pursuant to the Clerk's request, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following change of address for the polling place for the 18th District -- from Town Garage, Maxwell Avenue, Larchmont to Carleton House, 1 Washington Square, Larchmont. 3. Report - 1972-73 Assessment Roll For the information of the Board and all present the Clerk read the report on the 1972-73 Assessment Roll as addressed to the Board by the Assessor, Neal Doyle, under today's date as follows: Total Taxable Value 1972-73 $158,892,524. Total Taxable Value 1971-72 $157,985,140. Less Reductions (Certiorari) 287,600. 157,697,540. Net Increase $ 1, 194,984. Special Franchise Increase $ 195,759. New Construction Increase 1,092,000. Existing Property Increase 82,450. Exempt Property Restored to Taxation (Net) 7,850. Board of Review and Assessor Decrease 134,900. New Exemption Decrease (Net) 22,875. Fire, Demolitions Decrease 25,300. 4. Fixing Date - Public Hearing on Rent Control At the Supervisor's request Councilman Vandernoot who had been working for the Board on the subject of rent control for some months stated that he felt it was time for the Town Board to hold a public hearing on this matter and recommended that the date be set for the November 1st meeting, which he thereupon so moved. The motion was seconded by Councilman White and the fo1- luwing'people thereupon, upon recognition, were heard on this motion. Mrs. Mary Telesco - 3 Dillon Road, Town Mrs. Telesco requested that before any date was set by resolution of this Board that the holding of such a hearing be permanently postponed. She then also askedT. how manyhearings could be held, basing her request and question on the number of hearings held by the Village of Larchmont on this subject with no decision yet reached. Mrs. Helwig said that she believed the Board felt that a hearing was needed at this time and that she believed the Board could hold as many hearings as might be necessary; that is she knew of no limit established by law or ordinance or any regulatory measure. Mr. Irving Scharf - 354 Richbell Road Mr. Scharf inquired whether, if it was in order to have a public hearing, what it was on? That is, he said, for clarification would it be complete decontrol, pointing out that in his ex- perience he had found when there was complete decontrol that - 5 - landlords were apt to engage in '.'rent gGuging". He suggested that the establishment of a Bent Review Board, that is a committee to review rents and prevent "rent gouging", should certainly be considered should control be lifted. He also stated that he felt this Board should give very serious consideration to the plight of its senior citizens who constituted a group that could be most seriously adversely affected should control be removed completely. Councilman White then observed that certainly this evening proved the need for holding a public hearing, adding that certainly even this Board might not be of one mind on this subject and that while this side was being heard tonight, the other side was not represented and therefore not being heard at all. Mrs . Joan Porrazzo - Larchmont Acres Mrs. Porrazzo advised the Board that she felt, in fairness to apartment residents of the Unincorporated Area, they should be given a chance to have a meeting with the Town Board before any action is taken and thereupon since no one else wished to speak in response to the Supervisor's question as to the Board's pleasure on the motion, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be held before this Board at a regular meeting on Wednesday evening, November 1st, 1972 at 8:15 o'clock in the Council Room or Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering rent decontrol in the Unincorporated Section of the Town of Mamaroneck only; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", Notice of such Hearing 20 days prior to date of Hearing and notify by registered mail the Com- missioner and Local Rent Administrator of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of the State of New York at their respective offices as required by law. 5. Authorization for Rental of Machinery for Leaf Composting Pursuant to memorandum of P. T. Leddy addressed to the Board under date of October 4th, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the rental of a Lindig Leaf Shredder from the Vil- lage of Scarsdale for a six-week period at a - cost not to exceed the sum of $5,000. and rental of a Front End Loader for the same period at a cost not to exceed the sum of $6,000. or a total of $11,000. _ 6 _ QR 6 . Approval Reduction of Bond Northbrook Road Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Engineer on October 4th, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recom- mendation of the Town Engineer this Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to return to Alfred J. Poccia, President, Official County Trust Company Check #890008, dated August 1, 1972, in the amount of $8,000. as part of the total Cash Performance Bond on North Brook Road Extension in the amount of $9,000. 7. Salary Authorizations Recreation Pursuant to memoranda of the Superintendent of Recreation under date of September 27th, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Recrea- tion Commission, this Board hereby authorizes the engagement of Frank Perri and James H. Evans, as Recreation Attendants at Memorial Park, effective September lst and October 2nd, 1972 respectively, and each to be compensated at the rate of $2.00 per hour. 8. Authorization for Superintendent of Highways to Attend NASMI Meeting Pursuant to request of the Superintendent of Highways, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes William T. Aitchison, Superintendent of Highways, to attend a One-Day Workshop presented by the National Association of Secondary Material Industries ('NASMI) , to be held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City on October 5th, 1972, with ex- penses paid by the Town in an amount not to exceed the sum of $50.00. 9. Association of Towns Regional Meetings The Supervisor called to the Board's attention a letter addressed _ to her by William K. Sanford, Executive Secretary, dated Septem- ber 25th, 1972, announcing the dates for Association meetings with Town Officials at central locations as follows : October 19th, Thursday - Town of East Fishkill Town Hall, Hopewell Junction, Route 376, (Exit 16 off 1-84 and Taconic State Parkway) - beginning at 7:30 P.M. Counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, Westchester - 7 - October 20th, Friday - Town of Smithtown Town Hall, 99 West Main Street, Smithtown, New York - beginning at 2:00 P.M. Counties of Nassau and Suffolk Mrs. Helwig expressed regret that she was unable to attend on either of these dates due to the 19th being the Fire Inspection and the fact that she would be out of Town on the 20th, and urged that if anyone on the Board found it possible to attend either meeting he do so, notifying her office so that it in turn could so notify Mr. Sanford. COMMUNICATIONS 1. P.S.C. Notices - Con Ed Steam, Gas, Electric Rate Increases The Town Attorney reviewed for the Board's information the Public Service Commission's Notices pertaining to Con Ed's steam, gas and electric rate increases which, since they required no action on the part of the Board, were ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Confirmation - Receipt of Letter Re Case 26309 Con Ed Electric Increase The Attorney informed the Board that in accordance with direction at the last meeting the Supervisor had filed a letter expressing the Town's protest to an increasin electric rates unless justi- fied by the need for provision of additional energy to meet present and future needs. 3. State Department of Transportation Notice - Beechmont Bus Company The Attorney reviewed for the Board's information the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity granted by the State Depart- ment of Transportation without hearing to Beechmont Bus Service, Inc. , for the temporary operation to and including September 11th, 1973, of a bus line in order to transport school children from the Harbor Heights section of Mamaroneck to the Mamaroneck High School and Hommocks School, replacing that service formerly pro- vided by Victoria Transit, Inc. and discontinued at the close of the school year on June 13th, 1972. The Supervisor complimented Commissioner Leary of the Westchester County Department of Transit on her expeditious and excellent handling of this matter and also added her thanks to the Super- intendent of Schools who materially aided her office's efforts to accommodate these children without bus service on the opening day of school. 4. Notice of Larchmont Zoning Board Meeting October 18th, 1972 The Attorney also called to the Board's attention a Notice of Hearing before the Larchmont Zoning Board on October 18th, 1972 which required no action by this Board and was accordingly ordered received and filed. 8 _ 1 0(i 5. Resolution Supporting Environmental Quality Bond Act (Not on Agenda) The Clerk presented a copy of the resolution adopted by the Village of Mamaroneck supporting the Environmental Quality Bond Act which was herewith ordered received and filed. Mr. Harold Klein Upon recognition Mr. Klein again addressed the Board on the subject of bicycles and bicyclists. He recited several horrible and almost disastrous experiences he had encountered recently -- one while on his way to this meeting when a bike without lights suddenly darted out in front of him. He stated that the parents were to blame and that unless something was done, children were going to be killed. He spoke also about bicycle walks, stating that these were nonsense as to be safe, they would have to be built as they were in Europe. This he said would be impossible in many instances in this community and certainly in all impos- sibly and fantastically expensive. As to sidewalks and requests for construction thereof for the accommodation of children walking to school -- Mr. Klein stated this had been and would continue to be a waste of money since the children did not walk on the walks that had been built but rather still in the streets. The Supervisor remarked that she was sure all drivers had had some heart-stopping moments with bicycles and recognized Mrs. Donald Geary, Chairman of the Safety Committee of the Parent-Teacher Council, who spoke in contradiction to Mr. Klein's observation that all but a few students did walk on the sidewalks that had been provided and were not in the streets. In reply to Mrs . Helwig's question, Mrs. Geary stated that she had not come this evening for any purpose other than to further inform herself. Councilman Faiola observed that everyone tends to become less tolerant as he grows older and stated he was certain he and others had been guilty of many of the same actions as children today when young and he suggested that since there was no way to stop children from such actions, it would behoove everyone to drive even more slowly and with even greater caution when children were going to and from school. Councilman Vandernoot said that he agreed with Mr. Klein that parents must be more aware of their children's actions and must exert greater cooperation with the schools in implementation of the safety educational programs. Mrs. Geary advised the Board that Mr. DaBramo was due to begin an intensive education program for bicyclists in cooperation with the three Police Chiefs, and that the Parent-Teacher Council had recommended that the children be taught not only the rules for bicycling but also those governing motorists with written tests given on safety rules and road tests to determine the child's ability to operate a bicycle in traffic in order to augment the present program which provided only for registration of bicycles. Questions were then asked on the installation of the 4-way light at the Palmer-Weaver intersection. The Supervisor explained the long delay the State had suffered in delivery of the necessary parts but reported that she had been assured recently that the way was now clear for the installation of 4-way signalization in the immediate future. - 9 - In reply to a question from the floor as to when there would be a report from the Joint Survey Committee, Mrs. Lynn Groh, Daily Times reporter upon recognition by the Chair, advised the Board that a report had just been received and would be in tomorrow's paper. Councilman Vandernoot reported that the Committee in all of its -- studies to date had not found any possibility of incorporating the three municipalities into one, but did feel there were certain departments in the Unincorporated Area and Larchmont - which could be incorporated and which were presently under study. In answer to further question about the Village of Mamaroneck, it was stated that the Village had participated in the early meetings, it had not attended any of the recent meet- ings and had really dropped out of the deliberations at least as of this date. Dr. C. Alan Mason - 482 Weaver Street Dr. Mason stated that the County Health Department had been down on the rat problem in July and that after its visit and treatment there had been no rats. The County had recommended that the treatment be repeated every three months which would be due on October 24th and he therefore inquired as to the pro- cedure to follow. The Supervisor, upon inquiring, was assured by the Highway Superintendent that this was scheduled on the Highway agenda. Mr. Stephen Radding - 484 Weaver Street Mr. Radding called the Board's attention to the deplorable state along the banks of the Sheldrake, asking what could be done to improve their appearance -- which matter the Supervisor referred to Mr. Leddy for his attention as promptly as possible. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments for the month of September 1972. Reports of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the months of August and September 1972. Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of September 1972. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. , for the month of September 1972. 10 - The Supervisor -- 1. Letter from Murdock Woods Association Commendation, James Laverty The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to her by Mr. Peter Ruocco of 17 Salem Drive under date of September 12th, 1972 commending Fireman Laverty and Chief Forti for their excel- lent service in protecting the Murdock Woods area during the entire period of a complete blackout which, after adding her com- mendation, she requested be filed as part of the record of this meeting. 2. Re-hearing on Discontinuance of Bus Service Larchmont Acres Apartments The Supervisor presented a Notice of Re-opening of Proceeding and Notice of Conference in the matter of the elimination of bus service at Larchmont Acres Apartments issued on September 25th, 1972 by Robert E. Herman, Assistant Commissioner State Rent Admin- istrator, New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, and reading as follows: "On August 30, 1972, orders were issued denying the protests previously filed by the applicants against orders of the local Rent Administrator, which had permitted the landlords to eliminate bus service. Section 104 of the Rent and Eviction Regulations states: 'Modification or revocation of orders on protest. The Commissioner, on application of either party or on his own initiative, and upon notice to all parties affected, may, prior to the date that a petition for judicial review has been commenced in the Supreme Court pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules, modify, super- sede or revoke any order issued by him under these or previous Regulations where he finds that such order was the result of illegality, irregularity in vital matters, or fraud. Where an order is modified, superseded or revoked by the Commissioner he may also direct that all rent collected by the landlord and/or by prede- cessor and successor landlords in excess of the maximum rent be refunded to the tenant within 30 days. ' The Commissioner deems it appropriate to reopen these proceedings, based on an irregularity in a vital matter. Please take notice that a conference in the above proceedings will be held at the White Plains Local Rent Office, 99 Church Street, White Plains, New York on Tuesday, October 31, 1972 at 11:30 A.M. Both tenants and landlords may be represented by counsel and should bring with them witnesses and written evidence in support of their contentions. Failure to appear at the time stated may be considered a default and may result in a determination based upon the evidence in the record." She noted for the record that copies of the foregoing Notice had been posted at the apartment so as to alert the tenants of the new hearing. - 11 - She further stated that the "irregularity in a vital matter" referred to in the Notice pertained to an inaccurate statement in the owner's petition when seeking permission to discontinue the service which claimed that bus service had been provided to tenants when the apartment opened because no public transporta- tion was available. However records showed, she said, that transportation did exist then and has continued ever since excepting during the 1969 strike. Mrs. Helwig further stated that the Town had supported the tenants' protests of the local Rent Administrator's decision and had written many times by registered mail during the period from October of 1971 to date to Donald Grossberg, Local Rent Administrator and subsequently to Irving Lawrence, Director of Administrative Review, and finally under date of September 18th, 1972 to Commissioner Charles J. Urstadt requesting a reopening and review of proceedings and resultant decision handed down for the dis- continuance of bus service. She further said that since the Town had been party to securing the reopening, she thought it appropriate for the Town Attorney to present the Town's official position, which was thereupon so directed. The Councilmen -- Mr. Vandernoot -- 1. Apportionments Upon presentation of the following apportionments, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the follow- ing resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions 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 1972 - 1973, taxes of 1973, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows : Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 912 1 Joseph A. Spadaro $12,600. $11,800. $24,400. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: -- Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 912 1 Joseph A. Spadaro $10,800. $10,600. $21,400. 912 164 Joseph A. Spadaro 1,800. 1,200. 3,000. - 12 - C)4 and be it further 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 901 67 Joseph Greco $3,800. $12,400. $16,200. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 901 67 Joseph Greco $1,200. $ 4,000. $ 5,200. 901 72 John J. Yensco &W 2,600. 8,400. 11,000. and be it further 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 824 36 Sealectro Corp. $13,300. $41,200. $54,500. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 824 36 Sealectro Corp. $12,400. $41,200. $53,600. 824 300 Hoyt Avenue 900. -- 900. Realty Corp. and be it further 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 964 290 Lawrence J. Hirsch, Jr. & W. $18,000. $22,700. $40,700. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 964 290 Lawrence J. Hirsch, Jr. & W. $ 9,400. $22,700. $32,100. 964 306 Monroe E. Berkman 8,600. -- 8,600. & W. Mr. White -- 1. Library Story Hours at Fire House Councilman White stated that he was very pleased to announce - 13 - that the Larchmont Public Library would be able to continue its summer story hours holding these now on the first and third Saturday mornings of each month in the Weaver Street Firehouse Auditorium. He explained that the hesitation about having these story hours in the Firehouse had been allayed by arrangements for volunteer mothers to attend these sessions with one adult to about every ten children. The Supervisor thanked Councilman White and also the Fire Council, particularly Mr. Ciardullo, for following through with the necessary arrangements and paid particular tribute to -- Mrs. Doherty, Larchmont Librarian. The Town Attorney -- (Not on Agenda) Mr. Johnston requested the Board's authorization to follow up in the matter of Mr. Milone's illegal dumping of waste materials on Town-owned property adjacent to the Warren Avenue Park thus ruining some of the trails, trees, and other natural features of the area. In spite of repeated warnings and a letter addressed to him on August 22nd, the Attorney reported that less than half of the material illegally placed in this area had been removed as of this date and therefore requested authorization to take such action as necessary to effect Mr. Milone's completion of the restoration of the property concerned. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, the following resolution was adopted by a majority vote of 4 ayes with 1 abstention; that of Councilman Faiola who stated that he must abstain for the reason that Mr. Milone was one of his employees and that he was not knowledge- able of the history of this matter: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Attorney to take whatever steps are required to cause Mr. Joseph J. Milone to complete the removal of waste materials dumped by him on the Town-owned property adjacent to the Warren Avenue Park and restore said property to its prior natural condition. The Supervisor explained that this situation had been a long continuing one and that Mr. Milone had been issued several warn- ings with Mr. Armand Gianunzio, Village Manager of the Village of Mamaroneck going to see him. Councilman Faiola inquired whether Mr. Milone had been warned when he started dumping on this property and was answered affirm- atively. In reply to a question by Mr. Klein as to why the police had not stopped this action, it was explained that this was not within the jurisdiction of the Town of Mamaroneck police. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:25 p.m. , to reconvene on October 18th, 1972. - 14 - SCHEDULE II TOWN OF MAMARONECK COMPUTATION OF HOLIDAY COMPENSATION 1972 NAME TITLE ANNUAL UNIT BASIS AUG/DEC SALARY PER DAY TOTAL DAYS AMOUNT AMOUNT L. Testa Lieutenant $12,385. $45.37 6 $272.22 $272.22 F. Felice Lieutenant 12,085. 44.27 6 265.62 265.62 J. Garofalo Lieutenant 12,085. 44.27 6 265.62 265.62 S. Garofalo Lieutenant 12,085. 44.27 6 265.62 265.62 N. Soriano Fireman 10,985. 40.24 6 241.44 241.44 C. Mirande Fireman 10,985, 40.24 6 241.44 241.44 F. Carpino Fireman 10,985. 40.24 3 120.72 120.72 J. Laverty Fireman 10,985. 40.24 6 241.44 241.44 N. Wilson Fireman 10085. 40.24 6 241.44 241.44 K. Valle Fireman 10,985. 40.24 6 241,44 241.44 H. Newman Fireman 10,985. 40.24 NONE -o- -0- R. Baron Fireman 10,682. 39.13 6 234,78 234.78 B. Callahan Fireman 10,379. 38.02 6 228.12 228.12 M. Rappaport Fireman 10,379. 38.02 6 228.12 228.12 $3,088.02 Holidays Labor Day Columbus Day Election Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas 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 -- Upon presentation for authorization of payment by Commissioner 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 pay- ment thereof hereby authorized from the Fire Department budget subject to approval by the Town Comptroller: American LaFrance, Inc. $ 138.00 American LaFrance, Inc. 975.00 Harold Bauer 50.40 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 82.85 Con Edison 178.30 Con Edison 5.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 38.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 43.80 Exterminating Services Corp. 7.00 Franklin Cleaners 247.75 I. Kaufman 350.00 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 15.00 Napco Electric Co. 35.00 New York Telephone Co. 14.40 New York Telephone Co. 7.19 New York Telephone Co. 149.05 A. Poccia & Sons, Inc. 790.00 Westchester Joint Water Works 89.85 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,216.59 2. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month of September 1972. 3. Other Business a) Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Radios and Emergency Generator Equipment Pursuant to Commissioner Faiola's request, on motion by him, seconded by Commissioner Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes publication in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", of a Notice for Bids to be returnable November 1st, 1972, and opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Commission on that date, for radios and Emer- gency Generator Equipment. 15 - b) Report on Fire Whistle Commissioner Faiola reported that the Fire Department was still working on the problems concerning the sound of the fire whistle but that progress was being made and he was certain the necessary adjustments would be completed in the very near future. c) Report on Bids for Exhaust Fan Commissioner Faiola presented the Town Engineer's report dated October 4th, 1972 on the opening of informal bids for an exhaust fan for the Firehouse which read as follows: "Bids for the above were opened in the Town Clerk's Office. I reviewed them and discovered that all of the bids did not comply with the specifications (i.e. all bid on a residential type exhaust fan instead of industrial - commercial) . I have decided to call for bids based on the same drawings and specifications excluding supplying the fan which will be purchased directly by the Fire Department." Mr. Faiola, on behalf of the Commission, commended Mr. Elfreich on his preparation of the specifications and recommendation of the alternate procedure he would follow in this matter. d) Report on Electrical Survey Commissioner Faiola presented a report addressed to the Com- mission by the Town Engineer under date of October 4th, 1972 which read as follows and was ordered received and filed for the record: "Mr. Sheridan and Mr. Mooney of Consolidated Edison inspected the Firehouse and explained a report of a previus inspection (January 1968). Their immediate recommendation was to install the following: 1. Three (3) separate and individual circuits to the kitchen (15 amps, each) for coffee urns or warming plates. 2. One (1) separate and individual circuit (15 amps) for refrigeration. These installations would not require increased service to the building. If additional air conditioning were to be installed separate and individual circuits should be installed and increased service to the building in- stalled as the report recommended." Mr. Elfreich was again commended by the Commission and thanked for his prompt attention to this matter. - 16 - 4. Communications a) Letter from Fire Commission Smithtown, Long Island Commissioner Faiola requested the Clerk to read into the record a letter addressed to the Commission by Robert Weiss, Secretary- Treasurer of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Smithtown Fire District, 100 Elm Avenue, Smithtown, New York under date of September 6th, 1972 as follows: "The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Smithtown Fire District wish to express their appreciation for the courtesies extended by members of your Board at the Weaver Street Firehouse to our Commissioner Michael J. Walsh during the occasion of the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Sauer of Hillcrest Avenue. Commissioner Walsh advises that the dispatchers at the Weaver Street station were most cooperative in providing much needed parking space for which Com- missioner Walsh wishes to convey his personal sincere appreciation." 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:35 p.m. , to reconvene on October 18th, 1972. p j l� To erk 17 -