HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972_12_07 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK, HELD DECEMBER 7th, 1972, 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 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the special meeting of November 10th, 1972 and
the regular meeting of November 15th, 1972 were presented and
on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Proposed Increases in
Water Rate Schedule
On motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman White,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is
declared open.
The Clerk presented for the record the Affidavit of Publication
of the Notice of Hearing, which at the Chair's request, was read
for the information of all present since it set forth the proposed
increases in the Water Rate Schedule as follows :
Quarterly Rate Schedule - Metered Water
Present Proposed
First 600 cu. ft. Minimum Charge
Next 6,000 " " 394 49p per 100 cu. ft.
Next 15,000 " " 36fi 45C " " "
All over 21,600 " " 33p 41c
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Minimum Charge for first 600 cu. ft.
Present Proposed
5/8" meters 4.50 5.61
3/4" " 6.00 7.50
1 " " 7.50 9.39
12 ' " 12.00 15.00
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3 " " 36.00 45.00
4 " 60.00 75.00
The Supervisor explained that this hearing was being held prior
to that on the budget since decision in this matter could have
a direct impact on the proposed budget inasmuch as, were the
proposed increases to be approved, the necessity for a tax levy
on the Water District budget for 1973 would be negated and the
budget thus reduced by 28C per thousand.
She recounted that the Board of Trustees of the Water Works had
found it essential to request these increases in order to meet
its operating costs and fund its capital obligations and capital
improvements to the distribution system. It had been necessary,
she said, for the Town to allocate funds in the Water District
budget since 1970 because the revenues had been insufficient to
meet current and capital obligations - adding that these alloca-
tions had risen from $2,000. in 1970 to $20,000. in '72 with the
tax going from 3c to 29( per thousand.
Mrs. Helwig then reviewed these cost increases which amounted to
35% for labor and 10% for materials in operational costs alone and
cited in current obligation increases as an example the break in
the 30-inch main in Yonkers which had to be repaired at a cost
of $36,500, without any prior appropriations therefor. She also
called to attention the increased cost of the water purchased
from New York City which had risen from $105. per million gallons
in 1968 to $120. per million gallons presently being paid under
protest, and which could rise to $148. per million gallons as
presently requested by the city if determined favorably. All
this in addition to the increased costs of implementation of
the planned capital improvement program for closing "the gaps"
in the Town's distribution system.
In concluding her explanation of the need for this request, she
stated that the Manager of the Water Works had estimated that
the requested rate increases, if approved, would enable the Water
Works to meet its operational expenses (estimated to increase
6% a year) and its capital obligations and improvements for the
next three years, and she urged that favorable consideration
be given these increases which would be reflected in the rates
for the quarterly period starting December 1st, 1972.
Mrs. Helwig then reviewed the hearing procedure, requesting
that first those in favor address the Board, then those opposed,
whereupon the following persons were heard:
In favor:
No one.
In opposition:
Mr. Michael Buchsbaum Glen Lane
Mr. Buchsbaum asked clarification of the discrepancy between
the actual profit and estimate shown. This, the Supervisor
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replied, was due to the decline in water usage and increased cost
of the capital improvements initiated in 1965.
Mrs. Edwin N. Lau - 42 Hillcrest Avenue
Mrs. Lau inquired the reason for the increase to $120. per mil-
lion gallon cost for New York City water which the Supervisor
again stated was the cost granted to New York City upon its
request and which, although as she had stated, was being paid
under protest, must nevertheless be paid pending final deter-
mination, and which cost she further said could be increased
still further to the $148. per million gallon cost now requested
by the City and presently under consideration.
Mr. Theodore Shultz - 25 Alden Road
Mr. Shultz inquired whether there was any way of estimating the
increased cost to the average homeowner of a water rate increase
versus a tax increase of 28c per $1,000.
The Supervisor replied that the only such study she had made was
for her own home, which revealed that her highest bill during
the year in the amount of $15.42 for 3400 6ihic feet of water
under the new rates would be $19.33 or $3.91 more for the summer
period (, June, July, August, z September), during the rest of year
her bills being between $8. and $9. At 28c per $1,000. on her
assessment, she said, the tax would be $6.89 so her additional
cost for water might be slightly more than the tax. However
one can economize on water usage - but taxes must be paid in
full, she stated. Further, Mrs. Helwig said that she believed
it more equitable for water costs to be distributed according to
usage rather than according to assessment of property owned.
And thereupon since in reply to the Chair's query no one else
wished to be heard, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded
by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is
declared closed.
And thereupon in reply to the Supervisor's question as to the
Board's pleasure, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by
Councilman Vandernoot, the following resolution was adopted by
unanimous vote of the Board, all members being present and
voting aye:
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held before
this Board to consider the proposed increases
in the Water Rate Schedule;
and
WHEREAS, as all present who wished to address the
Board have been heard;
and
WHEREAS, the members of the Board were unanimously
agreed that approval of the proposed increases
was urgent;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby adopts the
following water rates as recommended by the
Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1:
PROPOSED QUARTERLY RATE - METERED WATER
First 600 cu. ft. - Minimum Charge
Next 6,000 " " - 49C per hundred
Next 15,000 " " - 45F " it
All over 21,600 " " - 41p " IT
— Minimum charge per quarter, for which 600 cubic
feet of water will be furnished, depends on the
size of the meter:
Size of Meter Charge
5/8" $ 5.61
3/4" 7.50
1 " 9.39
12 " 15.00
2 IT 22.50
3 " 45.00
4 IT 75.00
For all quantities used each month, the following
rates shall apply:
First 200 cu. ft. - Minimum Charge
Next 2,000 - 49fi per hundred
Next 5,000 " " - 450 " "
All over 7,200 IT " 41c " "
Minimum charge per month, for which 200 cubic feet
of water will be furnished, depends on the size
of the meter:
Size of Meter Charge
5/8" $ 1.87
3/4" 2.50
1 " 3.13
12 " 5.00
2 " 7.50
3 " 15.00
4 " 25.00
PUBLIC HEARING
2. 1973 Preliminary Budget
On motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman White, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is
declared open.
The Clerk presented for the record the Affidavit of Publication
of the Notice of Hearing in accordance with law and the Super-
visor outlined the procedure for the hearing requesting that
each person who addressed the Board identify himself for the
record. She stated that the Budget Committee and Town Board had
made a further study of the Preliminary Budget following its
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adoption on November 10th which had resulted in a reduction of
43F per thousand in the tax rate for the Unincorporated Area
(Town Outside Villages) and 3p per thousand in the General Fund
Townwide tax. This had come about, she said, since negotiations
with one of the three employee units had been settled with
salaries, all increases, promotions and reclassifications as
shown. Further, she said, of course as the result of tonight's
hearing on the water rates, a reduction of 29C per thousand
would be effected in that District.
Mrs. Helwig further stated that some questions had been raised
and reviewed at Monday evening's informal presentation and
discussion meeting. However, she said, the budget would be
reviewed department by department this evening for the benefit
of all present and questions and comments would be welcome at
the time each of the departments was being presented.
During the presentation some 25 residents herewith listed below
for the record addressed the Board during the long three-hour
hearing strongly protesting the proposed increase in the Unin-
corporated Area tax rate and pleading with the Board to "say no"
to any and all further increases. Particularly criticized were
the salary increases and fringe benefit costs and it was asked
that"the Town stand still for a year".
A question as to whether pressure from the Villages was responsible
for the reduction in the General Fund Townwide tax rate was asked,
with the Supervisor explaining in reply that this reduction went
not only to the Village taxpayers but to those of the Unincorpor-
ated Area as well and was reflected in their total tax rate of
$35.18 per thousand.
Several of the speakers stated they were present this evening to
endorse the League's statement in tonight's paper of finding
unacceptable the proposed 12% tax increase. Both the Supervisor
and Councilman Bloom stated they weie distressed by the League's
statement which scored the Board for not having done all in its
power to provide services as economically as possible.
George E. Mills, Jr. of 692 Fenimore Road, speaking on behalf of
a group of residents, stated in part -- "We are not criticizing
the Council's efforts, rather we are becoming increasingly con-
cerned with the tax rise. Someone has got to say no to salary
increases every year. We may have to face strikes, we may have
to face legal action - but we have to face it. Town employees
with increased salaries and other benefits are getting a lot
more than the average taxpayer while the services are deterior-
ating."
Several persons endorsed Mr. Mill's statement on deteriorating
services, citing as examples sanitation pick-up, leaf disposal,
etc.
Mr. Albert F. Codino of 1 Leafy Lane, who stated he was a Director
for the U. S. Civil Service Commission and experienced in contract
negotiations, noted that the C.S.E.A. contract this time provided
that increments, granted on a basis of four year's service, must
now be earned. He questioned however the ability of Department
Heads to evaluate employee performance and offered free enroll-
- ment in his courses on negotiations for any and all Department
Heads - an offer immediately accepted by the Board.
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Salary increases for the Supervisor, Town Justices and
Junior Accountant were specifically questioned with
explanations given by the Comptroller and Councilman
Bloom who stated that he would speak for Mrs. Helwig
and also for the entire Council which had insisted
on the salary increase over her protests. He pointed
out that the Supervisor's position is listed as part-
` - time but Mrs. Helwig works full time and more and for
years has accepted only a token salary compared to
that of Supervisors in neighboring towns. He further
pointed out that the Supervisor's salary was last in-
creased in 1965 when it was raised from $7,000. to
$8,000.
Also heard were Mrs. Maria Russell, observer for the
League, who voiced objection to the $900. appropriation
for the three veteran organizations on the grounds
that it deprived the taxpayer of the right to choose
the charities he elected to support, and Mrs. Peggy
Snyder, League President, who proposed that a separate
hearing be held on the Recreation budget so as to
afford residents an opportunity to voice their prefer-
ences for the facilities to be furnished, citing as
an example the $6,000. appropriation for a picnic
shelter in the Hommocks -- which, she said, might not
be preferable to another type of improvement to some
residents.
The discussion concluded with Mr. Arnold Biederman of
150 W. Garden Road stating that this was the first
meeting he had attended and that he had attended this
one because he had thought after reading tonight's
paper that the League would have something concrete
to offer -- which had not been the case. He further
said that he thought the Council had been on the
defensive, that he felt no one had made any specific
suggestions that would be helpful and he therefore
proposed that a figure which the taxpayers wanted to
stay within be set with determination then made of
where the cuts would be necessary to stay within that
limit.
The Supervisor thanked all present for coming this
evening and stated that all of the comments and sug-
gestions offered would be given very careful consider-
ation.
She inquired of those who had suggested reduction of
the budget through elimination of services, what
specific services they recommended should be cut, and
since no suggestions or proposals were offered she invited
any individual or group having any to meet with the Board
between now and December 20th on which date the Annual
Budget for 1973 must be adopted by law.
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In addition to those named above, the following
residents also addressed the Board this evening:
- Mrs. Lottie Summers - 297 Rockingstone Avenue
Mr. Peter Fousek - 1294 Palmer Avenue
Mr. J. D. Yeomans - 21 Glen Road
Mr. Edward J. Spelman - 1036 Old White Plains Road
Mrs. Jane Bunora - 2 Mardon Road
Mrs. Alma Lau - 42 Hillcrest Avenue
Mrs. Charles Seelenfreind - 18 Country Road
Mr. Irving A. Scharf - 334 Richbell Road
Mr. Kenneth G. Braden - 660 Forest Avenue
Mr. Michael Buchsbaum - 8 Glen Lane
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Shultz - 25 Alden Road
Mrs. James Schena - 28 Mountain Avenue
Mr. Bernard Wayne - 66 North Chatsworth Avenue
Mr. William J. Gerety - 32 Hillcrest Avenue
Mr. Douglas Fischer - 415 Toni Lane
Mr. Hubert Alton - 17 North Chatsworth Avenue
Mrs. Joel Schwartsman - 145 North Chatsworth Avenue
Mr. John Gabor - 284 Rockingstone Avenue
Mr. George Basile - 294 Weaver Street
Mr. Raymond Neufeld - 30 Pryer Manor Road
Dr. Maurice Serling - Poccia Circle
Mr. Gerald Tohn - 129 Rockland Avenue
Whereupon since in reply to the Chair's query no
one else wished to be heard, on motion by Council-
man Faiola, seconded by Councilman White, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the hearing is declared closed
and decision reserved.
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Salary Authorizations
a) Recreation
Pursuant to memoranda of the Superintendent of Recreation
under dates of November 20th, December 4th and 7th, 1972 herewith
presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman
Faiola, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Recreation
Commission, this Board hereby authorizes that the
following personnel be engaged and compensated as
set forth below:
Effective
Name Title Date Salary
Alexander C. Fletcher Sr. Rec. Leader 11-18-72 $36.00 per session
Stephen May Rec. Assistant 12-2-72 5.00
Edward Clarke " " " 5.00
Robert May " 5.00 "
Michael Chiapparelli IT IT " 5.00 " "
Jon DeMartin " " If 5.00 If "
b) Highway
Pursuant to memorandum of the Highway Superintendent under date
of November 21st, 1972 herewith presented and ordered received
and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Council-
man Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the
promotion of Edward Rilley from Motor Equipment
Operator to Labor Foreman, effective November 30th,
1972 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement
of Perry Cochran and authorizes that he be compen-
sated in this position in the amount of $8,770.00
per annum effective as of the aforesaid date.
c) Fire Emergency Overtime
Pursuant to memorandum of the Fire Chief under date of
December 6th, 1972 herewith presented and ordered received and
filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded
by Councilman White, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that as approved by the Fire Chief,
this Board hereby authorizes payment of Emergency
Overtime Compensation to the following Firemen
of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department for the
number of hours set forth for each covering the
period from October 27th to December 4th, 1972:
Name Hours
Lt. L. Testa 21
if J. Garofalo 13
it S. Garofalo 28
Fireman C. Mirande 40
" J. Laverty 16
" N. Wilson 14
" K. Valle 24
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Name Hours
Fireman H. Newman 34
" R. Baron 34
" B. Callahan 20
" M. Rappaport 14
Total 258
Councilman Faiola called to the Board's attention that this
overtime was necessitated by the illness of two firemen.
2. Authorization to Advertise for Bids
for New Car, Building Department
Pursuant to memorandum of the Town Engineer under date of
November 29th, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received
and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Bloom,
seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that in accordance with law, this
Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to
publish in the official newspaper of the Town
of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", a Notice for
Bids for a new 1973 passenger car to be used by
the Building Department, said bids to be return-
able December 20th, 1972, to be opened and read
aloud at a regular meeting of this Board at
8:15 p.m. , in the Council Room or Auditorium of
the Weaver Street Firehouse, Town of Mamaroneck,
and to be in accordance with the specifications
set forth in the said Notice.
3. Authorization for New 3-Year Contract
with National Bank of Westchester
for Processing Payroll
Following the Comptroller's explanation of the new three-year
contract for processing of payroll by electronic computer, on
a motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vander-
noot, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the Supervisor to execute a three-year contract
beginning January 1st, 1973 between the National
Bank of Westchester and the Town of Mamaroneck
for payroll processing by electronic computer.
4. Resolution Authorizing Execution of
Easement Agreement for Drainage
Installation with Mrs. Margaret
Gallagher, 106 Laurel Avenue
Pursuant to request for execution of an Easement Agreement prepared
by the Town Attorney and herewith submitted between the Town of
Mamaroneck and Mrs. Margaret Gallagher, owner of the premises at
106 Laurel Avenue, for a drainage installation, on motion by Council-
man White, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and she hereby is
authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of
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Mamaroneck the aforesaid Easement Agreement between
the Town of Mamaroneck and Mrs. Margaret Gallagher,
106 Laurel Avenue, Town as set forth therein.
5. Resolution for Westchester County
re: New Rochelle Sanitary Sewer
District - Fifth Avenue Trunk Sewer
A letter addressed to the Supervisor by Alfred J. Mungo,
Assistant County Attorney, under date of November 29th,
1972 requesting a resolution in the form enclosed therewith
authorizing the proposed County sewer installation was presented
and ordered received and filed for the record.
In reply to Councilman Bloom's question as to whether the Engineer
had found the plans submitted to be satisfactory to the Town,
Mr. Elfreich stated that he had called the County to discuss several
suggestions concerning mainly the location of an old sewer near
the Thruway to which he was assured the County would give its
consideration.
Mr. Bloom then asked whether the form resolution could be adopted
with the Engineer's suggestions incorporated therein as provisions
or conditions, to which the Attorney replied in the negative since
the drawings as submitted were only in the preliminary stages of
planning.
The Engineer then stated that as he had been assured of the
County's consideration he recommended that the Board adopt the
resolution as herewith submitted, which Councilman Bloom on the
strength of these assurances so moved.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Faiola and the following
resolution thereupon adopted by unanimous *ote of the Board
with the direction that a certified copy thereof be forwarded to
Mr. Mungo tomorrow and directed the Engineer to contact the
County re its consideration of the suggestions he had proposed:
RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester
County, New York, in connection with the County of
Westchester Capital Project: Sewers : New Rochelle
Sanitary Sewer District - Fifth Avenue Pumping
Station and Trunk Sewer-Reconstruction (New Rochelle
and Mamaroneck), hereby grants permission and con-
sents to the County of Westchester to construct,
reconstruct, repair and maintain pipe lines and
manholes in, under, across and through Fifth Avenue
and Lester Place as located and shown an County of
Westchester Contract No. 1464.
6. Fix Date for Public Hearing
Decals for Parking Lot #1
Following the Supervisor's recount of the responses to the
decal questionnaires and in accord with her recommendation
that the Board fix a date for holding a public hearing in
view of the largely favorable response it was, on motion by
Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman White, unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board will hold a public
hearing at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday evening,
December 20th, 1972 its next regular meeting,
in the Council Room or Auditorium of the Weaver
Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck,
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to consider decals for Parking Lot #1;
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.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Petition - Alden House Parking
The Clerk read into the record the following petition carrying
27 signatures addressed to the Board by Mrs. Walter Benkiser of
11 Alden Road under date of November 26th, 1972 concerning
overnight parking on Alden and Copley Roads :
"We the undersigned, residents of the Alden House,
11 Alden Road, Larchmont, urge and request the
reinstatement of no overnight parking regulations
on Alden Road and Copley Road.
As the result of the change from "no overnight park-
ing" regulations and immediately after the change was
made a number of tenants of the Alden House removed
their cars from rental space and now park their cars
on both Alden Road and Copley Road all day and all
night. In some cases tenants with more than one car
are using more than one space. This has resulted in
an impossible situation preventing petitioners from
stopping their cars on those streets to carry. their
groceries or other packages to their apartments. It
is absolutely impossible for many of us to carry packages
or even walk distances from where we have to park to our
apartments. Also guests of petitioners now cannot park
near the apartments.
Petitioners feel that besides this terrible inconvenience
the new regulations have created a dangerous fire hazard.
In the event of a bad fire the Town fire trucks would be
prevented from coming into the court and would be seriously
obstructed by the cars parked on both streets.
No other apartment house in the unincorporated area has
overnight parking privileges."
This petition the Board directed be referred to the Police
Commission and Fire Chief for study and report to this Board
with Mrs. Benkiser so advised.
2. Resolution - Per Capita Aid Committee
Village of Mamaroneck
Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Mamaroneck Village Board
of Trustees on November 27th, 1972 herewith presented and ordered
received and filed for the record, following the Supervisor's
suggestion that the Board adopt a concurrent resolution to be
forwarded to the New York State Association of Towns, on motion
by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted:
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WHEREAS, in the Association of Towns Conferences
with Towns, the inequity in per capita State Aid
has emerged as a matter of great concern to Towns;
and
WHEREAS, at present residents of the Unincorporated
Area receive $6.88 per capita State Aid, of which
$4.36 per capita is credited to the Townwide
General Fund and $2.52 to the General Fund Town
Outside Villages in contrast to $8.78 per capita
received by the Villages of Mamaroneck and Larchmont, --
$4.36 per capita from General Fund Townwide and $4.42 for
each Village resident as direct per capita State Aid to
the Villages;
and
WHEREAS, under present State Law, revenues such as
fees for dog licenses although collected only from
residents of the Unincorporated Area must be credited
to the General Fund Townwide;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck supports the
efforts of the Association of Towns of the State of
New York to obtain revisions in the allocation of
State Aid to Town governments and in the many in-
equities presently existing under State Law;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded
to Mr. William K. Sanford, Executive Secretary, New
- - York State Association of Towns, Governor Nelson A.
Rockefeller, State Assemblyman George T. Farrell,
Chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee on Laws
Affecting Local Government, Senator Joseph R. Pisani,
Assemblyman Richard E. Mannix and the Mamaroneck Daily
Times.
3. Notice of Meeting - Board of Appeals
Village of Larchmont
The Clerk presented a Notice of meeting before the Larchmont
Zoning Board of Appeals on December 20th, 1972 and upon the
Attorney's advice of requiring no action by this Board, was
ordered received and filed for the record.
REPORTS
The Town Clerk --
The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered
received and filed:
Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments
for the month of November 1972.
Report of the Town Clerk for the month of
October 1972.
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Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector
for the month of November 1972.
Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month
of November 1972.
Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society,
Inc. for the month of November 1972.
The Supervisor --
1. N.Y.S. Department of Transportation
Notice of Order re Weaver Street
Traffic Signal
The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to the Clerk by
Mr. M. Glover, Assistant Civil Engineer of the New York State
Department of Transportation, under date of November 30th, 1972
re Traffic Signal #83 at the intersection of Weaver Street and
Palmer Avenue enclosing three copies of Notice of Order dated
November 20th, 1972 ordering the installation of pedestrian
indications at the above location which was ordered received and
filed for the record.
The Supervisor explained that this provided for the installation
of the 4-way red light at Palmer and Weaver and its coordination
with the signals at Harmon Drive and Cooper Lane. Further she
called?.to'attention that if the County were to proceed with its
plans to realign Palmer Avenue, the State would have to move
the poles from their present locations but since there might well
be a waiting period of two or even more years, it was the unani-
mous thinking of the Board that this installation be completed as
quickly as possible with poles as presently located.
The Councilmen --
Mr. Vandernoot --
1. Apportionments
Upon presentation of the following apportionments on motion by
Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, the follow-
ing 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:
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BLOCK PARCEL NAME LAND IMP. TOTAL
916 308 Anthony R. Spencer $13,500. $6,500. $20,000.
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
BLOCK PARCEL NAME LAND IMP, TOTAL
916 308 Nicholas Vetrano, Jr. $3,500. -- $3,500.
916 316 Luigi Carducci 3,300. -- 3,300.
916 326 Anthony R. Spencer 6,700. 6,500. 13,200.
Mr. Bloom --
(Not on Agenda)
Councilman Bloom stated that he would like to call attention to
the reception for a "Champagne Lady", Ruth Taub, on December 17th
noting that Ruth was known and loved by the entire community and
that tickets are available from Mrs. Ruth Green.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, on
motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at
11:35 p.m. , to reconvene on December 20th, 1972.
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:
Con Edison $ 5.00
The Corner Store 10.14
Dri Chem Extinguisher Company 170.90
Excelsior Garage & Machine
Works, Inc. 1,035.39
Exterminating Services Corp. 7,00
Frank's Fuel, Inc. 80.09
Samuel L. Greenspan 1,960.00
Humble Oil & Refining Company 65.68
Larchmont Glass & Mirror Company 10.00
McGuire Bros. , Inc. 10.00
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Mamaroneck Tire Company $ 54.20
Napco Electric Company 95.00
David Sayles 65.00
Signacon Controls, Inc. 2,042.42
Suburban Rest. Supply, Inc. 13.95
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,624.77
2. Reports
a) Report - Opening of Informal Bids
for Cement Block Building -
Weaver Street Firehouse
Pursuant to the report of the Engineer addressed to the Board
of Fire Commissioners under date of December 7th, 1972 herewith
presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Commissioner
Faiola, seconded by Commissioner Bloom, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes the
award of bid to A. Poccia & Sons, Inc. for the con-
struction of a concrete block building for auxiliary
generator at the Weaver Street Firehouse at a total
cost of $2,380, in accordance with the specifications
set forth in the Notice for Bids.
3. Communications
1. Request for Authorization to
Advertise for Bids for
New Chief's Car
Pursuant to memorandum of the Engineer addressed to the Commission
under date of November 29th, 1972 herewith presented and ordered
received and filed, on motion by Commissioner Faiola, seconded
by Commissioner White, 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 December 20th, 1972, and
opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this
Commission on that date, for a new 1973 Fire Chief's
car.
2. Letter from Dr. William J. McCann
(Not on Agenda)
Commissioner Faiola called to attention the following communi-
cation addressed to Chief Forti by Dr. William J. McCann, Director
of Department of Surgery, New Rochelle Hospital Medical Center,
requesting that the following commendation be made a part of the
record of this meeting, which was so ordered:
"On Saturday afternoon, a young 15-year old boy sustained
an injury which all but amputated his right upper extremity.
He received many transfusions in our Accident Room and dur-
ing the four and one-half hour operation to follow. Later
that evening, he developed a blood-clotting deficiency
which required the immediate use of large quantities of
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fresh whole blood.
It is a tribute to the humanity, sense of community
responsibility and generosity of the members of
your department that this need could be met fully
and promptly at this inopportune time.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank these
-- people for their cooperation, and ask that you assure
them for me that their efforts contributed in no
small part to the survival of this 15-year old boy."
4. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meeting, on
motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at
11.40 p.m. , to reconvene on December 20th, 1972.
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