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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971_04_07 Town Board Regular Minutes I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD APRIL, 7th, 1971, 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. iZi71f1�i1.L�IJ Present: Supervisor Helwig Councilman Faiola Councilman Nagel Councilman V9ndernoot Councilman Bloom Absent Also Present None Mr. Gronberg Mrs. Brewer Mr. Johnston Mr. Aitchison Mr. Altieri Mr. Widulski APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Town Clerk - Deputy Clerk - Town Attorney - Highway Superintendent - Comptroller - Town Engineer The minutes of the regular meeting of March 17th, 1971 were presented, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. THE SUPERVISOR The Supervisor called attention to the item on the agenda titled "By Special Request", inquiring whether the persons concerned wished to address the Board at this time so that it would not be necessary for them to remain throughout the meeting. Mr. Joseph Lividini of 14 Plymouth Road thanked the Supervisor and advised the Board that many of the persons who wished to be heard on the matter of the Kentucky Fried Chicken permit were not present yet and requested therefore that the matter be held until later in the evening. The Board unanimously assented with the request that Mr. Lividini advise the Chair whenever the group was ready to be heard. - 1 - OLD BUSINESS ✓�0 (mm 1. Fixing Date for Public Hearing - Special Permit, New Gas Station 2385 Boston Post Road The Supervisor called to the Board's attention that the Notice for the Hearing on the application for Special Permit for a new gas station to be located at the corner -- of the Boston Post Road and Dean Place had been pulled from the paper in error and therefore the public hear- ing must be deferred to the next meeting in order to allow the required ten day publication of the Notice of Hearing. Therefore on motion by Councilman Bloom seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article IV, Section 410 "Schedule of Permitted Uses in a Business District" and subject to additional standards as provided in Section 432 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck, this Board will hold a Public Hearing on the application of Power Test Petroleum Distributors, Inc. , for a Special Permit to construct a new gasoline filling station and appurtenances on the premises located on the northwest corner of Boston Post Road and Dean Place, and known as Block 505, Parcel 415 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, at its next regular meeting on April 21st, 1971, at 8:15 p.m. , in the Council Room or Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck; 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 as required by law. 2. Fixing Date for Public Hearing - Bicycle Ordinance - (Amendment of General Ordinances) In reply to the Supervisor's query as to the Board's pleasure in fixing the date for a Public Hearing on the new Ordinance for registration of bicycles, it was suggested that the said hearing be held on April 21st, 1971. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held before this Board at its next regular meeting on Wednesday evening, April 21st, 1971, in the Council Room or Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, at 8:15 p.m. of that day, for the purpose of considering the adoption of a resolution amending the General Ordinances of - 2 - f C the Town of Mamaroneck by adding a new chapter thereto, to be known as Chapter IX-H - entitled "Bicycle Ordinance" which shall read as follows : 1. REGISTRATION REQUIRED It shall be unlawful on and after the first day of June 1971, for any person to operate or use a bicycle propelled wholly or in part by muscular power upon any of the streets, alleys or public highways of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, exclusive of the areas within the incorporated limits of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, without first registering said bicycle with the Police Department as hereinafter provided. This requirement shall not apply to residents of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck whose bicycle has been registered or licensed by the Police Department of either of said Villages. 2. ISSUANCE OF REGISTRATION The Police Department is hereby authorized and directed to issue, upon written application, bicycle registrations which shall be effective for the period of one (1) year, starting on the 1st day of June and ending on the 31st day of May the following year. Said registrations, when issued, shall entitle the registrant to operate such bicycle for which said registration has been issued upon all the streets, alleys, and public highways, exclusive of the sidewalks thereof, in the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, exclusive of the areas within the incorp- orated limits of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaro- neck. The Police Department shall not issue a registration for any bicycle to an applicant who is under sixteen years of age. A registration obtained through false representation that the applicant is of the required age shall be null and void. REGISTRATICN The Town of Mamaroneck, New York, shall provide each year metallic registration plates and registration cards having stamped thereon in numeral order, beginning with number 1, and indicating the year for which the same are issued, and the letters TMBR stamped thereon; such metallic registration plates shall be suitable for attachment upon the frames of bicycles, and it shall be the duty of the Police Department to attach one (1) such registration plate to the frame of each bicycle, and to issue a correspond- ing registration card to the registrant. Such metallic registration plates shall remain attached during the existence of such registration. The Police Department shall also keep a record of the date of issue of such registration, to whom issued, and the number thereof. 4. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP It shall be the duty of every person who sells or transfers ownership of any bicycle to report such a - 3 - J" sale or transfer by returning to the Police Depart- ment the registration card issued to such person as registrant thereof, together with the name and address of the person to whom said bicycle was sold or trans- ferred, and such report shall be made within five (5) days of the date of said sale or transfer. It shall be the duty of the purchaser or transferee of such bicycle to apply for a transfer of registration therefor within five (5) days of said sale or transfer. 5. SECOND-HAND BICYCLES: PURCHASES AND SALES All persons engaged in the business of buying second- hand bicycles are hereby required to make report within twenty-four (24) hours of each such purchase to the Police Department, giving the name and address of the person from whom each bicycle is purchased, the descrip- tion of each bicycle purchased, the frame number thereof and the number of the metallic registration plate found thereon, if any. All persons engaged in the business of selling new or second-hand bicycles are hereby re- quired to make a report within twenty-four (24) hours of each such sale to the Police Department, giving the name and address of each person to whom sold, the kind of bicycle sold, together with a description and frame number thereof and the number of the metallic registration plate attached thereto, if any. 6. REMOVAL OF REGISTRATION NUMBER It shall be unlawful for any person to wilfully or maliciously remove, destroy, mutilate or alter the number of any bicycle-frame registration pursuant to this ordinance. It shall also be unlawful for any person to remove, destroy, mutilate or alter any registration plate, seal or registration card during the time in which said registration plate, seal or registration card is operative, provided, however, that nothing in this ordinance shall prohibit the Police Department from stamping numbers on the frame of bicycles on which no serial number can be found, or on which said number is illegible or insufficient for identification purposes. 7. RENTAL AGENCIES AND/OR BICYCLE DEALERS The provisions of this Ordinance relating to the registra- tion of bicycles shall be applicable and binding upon any person, firm or corporation which engages in the practice of renting or selling bicycles. Such persons or organ- izations shall be required to comply with the provisions hereof as if personally operating such a bicycle within the Town of Mamaroneck. 8. PENALTIES Any person violating any provision of this chapter may upon conviction be punished for the first offense by a fine not exceeding ten dollars and for the second offense by a fine not exceeding twenty-five dollars and for a third or any subsequent offense within one year by a fine not exceeding fifty dollars, or, by removal of the registra- tion certificate or tag for a period not exceeding thirty days from any bicycle registered by such person. The invalidity of any part, clause, section, or provision of this chapter of this ordinance shall not invalidate any other part, paragraph, clause, section or provision thereof. - 4 - F� This ordinance shall become effective on June 1st, 1971. 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 as required by law. 3. Fixing Date for Public Hearing - Increase Income $3,000. to $5,000. for Partial Tax Exemption for Persons 65 and Over Following the Supervisor's explanation of the recommendations of the Assessor and Receiver of Taxes, herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record, the proposed income increase for partial tax exemption for persons 65 and over on which a public hearing must be held, she inquired the Board's pleasure in fixing the date therefor. And thereupon on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held before this Board at its next regular meeting on Wednesday evening, April 21st, 1971, in the Council Room or Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, to consider the adoption of a resolution enabling the Town of Mamaroneck to grant a partial exemption from Town taxes, except District taxes, to the extent of 50% of the assessed valuation of the real property owned by certain persons with limited income who are sixty-five years of age or over pursuant to the provisions of Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law as amended provided such persons meet the requirements set forth in said Section 467; 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 as required by law. 4. Report - Prince Willows Sewer The following report on the Prince Willows Sewer addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of April 5th, 1971 was read into the record: "The final claim for the Prince Willows Sewer dated December 31, 1970 has been approved by the writer and all regular contract items paid for. The following amounts are items in excess of the original bid amounts : 18 cu. yds. of rock excavation @ 18.00 $ 324.00 274 sq. yds. of pavement restoration @ 7.00 1,918.00 172 lin. ft. of cement asbestos pipe @ 13.00 22236.00 Total $4,478.00 - 5 - The total construction costs summing up all claims submitted by the contractor amounted to $225,170.50 or 21% over the original contract amount of $182,900.00. To offset the additional costs certain items were unexpended in the original contract. These were: 2567 cu. yds. of earth excavation $8,984.50 1700 sq. yds. of temporary pavement 5,100.00 85 cu. yds, of concrete 3,230.00 Total 17,314.50 A majority of the residents have connected to the sewer with those remaining residing along Stonewall Lane." With reference to the foregoing report, the Supervisor after stating that it was her understanding that the Board must now approve payment of the items in excess of the original bid amounting to $4,478. , and the elimination of the items from the original contract totalling $17,314.50, inquired as to the Board's pleasure. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Council- man Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of those items in excess of the original contract totalling $4,478. as follows : 18 cu. yds. of rock excavation @ $18. $ 324.00 274 sq. yds of pavement restoration @ 7. 1,918.00 172 lin. ft. of cement asbestos pipe @ 13. 2,236.00 Total $4,478.00 and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board also approves the elim- ination of certain items from the original contract totalling $17,314.50 as follows : 2567 cu. yds of earth excavation $8,984.50 1700 sq. yds, of temporary pavement 5,100.00 85 cu. yds. of concrete 3,230.00 Total $17,314.50 She further stated that 10% of the original contract less the approved eliminations and extras to date would be retained, and the Comptroller further pointed out for the Board's informa- tion that this 10% retained would become effective after final payment was made in accordance with the terms of the original contract. 5. Approval of Extras - Alterations to 1201 Palmer Avenue for Court Room Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of March 30th, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record and following the Supervisor's explanation that these extras totalling $895. were within the budgeted appropriation, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, - 6 - it was unanimously N RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the payment of the claim of A. Poccia & Son in the amount of $895. covering the extras in alterations to 1201 Palmer Avenue as recited herebelow: 1. Enlarge jury box $ 200.00 2. Revise and enlarge 75.00 platform for witness 3. Install two new doors to 220.00 the court room 4. Level kitchen floor 150.00 5. Relocate heating lines 250.00 and box in same Total $ 895.00 The Supervisor then referred to a memorandum not on the agenda which had been addressed to her by the Engineer under date of April 5th, 1971, regarding additional alterations to 1201 Palmer Avenue for carpet for the Judge's chamber in the amount of $180. and additional fixtures in the hall, Judge's chamber and exterior lighting in the amount of $300.00, which costs were in excess of the budgeted appropriation and then inquired the Board's pleasure thereon. In reply to question, the Comptroller advised the Board that the needed funds could be transferred from General Fund - Town Outside Villages Surplus, whereupon Councilman Bloom stated that since he understood the outdoor lighting was required for safety and the requested carpeting would actually effect a saving, he would move the approval of this request. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vandernoot with Councilman Faiola requesting that before the vote was taken, the Board give consideration to add- ing the additional extras recommended by the Fire Chief for certain fire equipment, etc. Councilman Faiola was asked whether the costs of this additional equipment needed were available. whereupon on his reply that they were not but certainly would be covered by approximately $200. , and since the Board unanimously agreed that the recommended equipment should certainly be installed before the court was moved, it was suggested that the motion approving the additional lighting and carpet be amended so as to authorize the Comptroller to transfer the sum of $700, in order to include the fire equip- ment, which was so moved by Councilman Vandernoot and seconded by Councilman Faiola, whereupon the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to transfer the sum of $700. from General Fund - Town Outside Villages, Surplus Account 502, to Police Station and Court House Project Account B9206, to cover the cost of the following additional items : 1. Carpet for Judge's chamber 2. Additional fixtures in hall, Judge's chamber and exterior lighting 3. Five fire extinguishers, three exit signs and linoleum for first floor of court house - 7 - IN 7. Report on Bids for Garbage Truck A memorandum dated April 2nd, 1971, addressed to the Board by the Engineer, Attorney, Comptroller and Highway Super- intendent to whom the bids had been referred at the last meeting, recommending the award of the bid to the low bidder, Willow Motors, Inc. , was presented and herewith ordered received and filed for the record. The Supervisor reminded the Board that action on these bids - had been held up in order to afford time to look into the possibility of the purchase and use of a new type of truck just recently developed. However in view of advice that this particular vehicle would not be available for a period of some four months and that delivery would be indefinite even then, plus the additional question raised of whether it would be possible to use a truck the size of this new vehicle on unincorporated streets, she asked the Board its pleasure in this matter. Whereupon, on a motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, Willow Motor Sales, Inc. , for furnishing to the Town of Mamaroneck Sanitation Department One (1) 1971 GMC Truck with Loadmaster Packer, at a price of $14,785.00 Less trade-in of 1961 Ford 16 cu. yd. 811.00 Garwood Packer or a Net price of $13,974.00 The Comptroller replying to question, explained that the new Highway Truck and the Sanitation Truck would be financed through the purchase of Capital Notes for a two-year period on which he would report in detail at the next meeting. 6. Chief O'Brien's Letter to Mr. Gardeski- Re: Signal 183, Route 125 on Palmer Avenue The Supervisor noted that she had skipped item 6 and explained that the State had denied the request for a 4-way manual con- trol box .(signal 183) at the intersection of Palmer Avenue and Weaver Street as had been recommended by the A.A. and the Chief of Police. She then reviewed a letter addressed to Mr. R. M. Gardeski, Regional Traffic Engineer of the State Department of Transportation, respectfully requesting recon- sideration of this request for the reasons recited therein, along with supportive letters addressed to Mr. Gardeski by the President of the Central School P.T.A. , the Principal of that school, and the President of the Howell Park Association, all of which were ordered received and filed for the record. Mrs. Helwig then stated that she believed this Board should take action reinforcing these requests and thereupon on a motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby respectfully re- quests R. M. Gardeski, Regional Traffic Engineer, New York State Department of Transportation, to give all possible reconsideration to the request - 8 - I for the installation of a.manual control box at the intersection of Palmer Avenue and Weaver Street in the Town of Mamaroneck (Signal 183, Route 125). Councilman Faiola suggested that it would be in order to forward copies of this resolution to Senator Gioffre and Assemblyman Pisani which accordingly was so directed. Councilman Nagel -- At this time, Councilman Nagel reverting to item 7, inquired where the four-month delay information had come from? In reply the Supervisor stated that this was the information which had been given to Mayor Phillips and Messrs. Aitchison, Kellogg and Widulski by the company manufacturing the machine. Councilman Nagel then stated that he had asked in view of the fact that he had just been told by an executive of the company that the machine was available immediately. Mr. Widulski stated that not even a Demonstrator was available now and that all felt they would like to see the machine prior to any pur- chase. The Supervisor emphasized that all of the municipal- ities had been strongly interested in this machine because of its increased capacity. Councilman Nagel then asked whether the Board could not hold up on placing the order for a new truck? Councilman Faiola said he did not think this advisable inasmuch as there was question as to whether there was any place where the machine could be parked and whether it could be used on Town streets -- and he further said that he would like to see it actually in use in the Town before purchase. Councilman Vandernoot then inquired when another garbage truck would be needed, to which Mr. Aitchison replied probably in another two years -- that one truck was needed now in order to continue operation and he thought it fairly safe to assume that another would be needed in about two years' time when it might be feasible to purchase a machine of this new type. THE SUPERVISOR The Supervisor, upon Mr. Lividini's advice that all concerned with Kentucky Fried Chicken were now present, stated that the Board would now entertain this matter and invited those who wished to address the Board to do so, requesting each person who spoke to identify himself for the record. Whereupon, upon recognition by the Chair, the following persons addressed the Board presenting petitions and written statements as follows, which were ordered received and filed as part of the record: Mr. Joseph Lividini - 14 Plymouth Road Mr. Lividini presented a petition which carried 17 signatures and read as follows : "The following taxpayers and residents of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby respectfully submit our protest to the erection of a public restaurant on the corner - 9 - of BOSTON POST ROAD and WINTHROP AVENUE until it is shown that it is to be used in CONFORMANCE with exist- ing building codes. We further protest the erection of the public restaurant on the grounds that it will en- danger the safety of over 50 children who live here, by creating additional traffic complications to the already hazardous intersection of BOSTON POST ROAD and WINTHROP AVENUE; and that it will also create a public nuisance to the local residents. Furthermore, BOSTON POST ROAD is to date saturated with an excessive number of restaurants and eating establishments, i.e. PANCAKE HOUSE, MCDONALD, COOK, DUNKIN DONUT, TUNG HOY, COACH'N FOUR, CARRIAGE INN, etc. , all of which are within a few blocks of the proposed construction site. An additional establish- ment will have a deleterious effect on the environ- ment and beauty of this area and would be a disservice to the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community. We further respectfully request that construction of said restaurant be PREVENTED until such conformance is guaranteed by the owner, and enforced by the TOWN OF MAMARONECK, and until such time that the NEW YORK STATE TRAFFIC COMMISSION has had opportunity to survey the traffic condition and ascertain the feas- ibility and location of additional traffic control equipment to ensure safety to SCHOOL CHILDREN of HOMMOCK - and CENTRAL SCHOOL and residents of the area." Mr. John Cleary - 15 Winthrop Avenue Mr. Cleary presented a second petition which carried 220 signatures and read as follows: "We, the following residents of the TOWN OF MAMARONECK, VILLAGE OF LARCHMONT or the VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK protest the erection of a KENTUCKY CHICKEN SHOP at the inter- section of BOSTON POST ROAD and WINTHROP AVENUE located directly in the path of the daily route taken by some 160 school children making an average of four trips to HOMMOCK SCHOOL, CENTRAL SCHOOL or MAMARONECK HIGH SCHOOL. We protest on behalf of the safety of school children on foot and in the interest of traffic safety and respectfully request the building department to rescind the permit issued on the basis of nonconform- ance with section 450.2 of the zoning ordinance, which said nonconformance shall be substantiated at a public town meeting." Mrs. John Cleary - 15 Winthrop Avenue Mrs. Cleary presented a third petition which carried 19 sig- natures and read as follows : "We, residents of the TOWN OF MAMARONECK do hereby petition the TOWN BOARD, of the Town of Mamaroneck, to amend the zoning ordinance of the Town of Mamaro- neck, County of Westchester, State of New York, Chapter 89, as follows. In a business district, where the lot adjoins a residential district, all residents within 200 feet of the zoning boundary line shall be advised, in writing, of the use to which said lot will be made - 10 - and said residents shall have a period of 30 days from date of notification to review plans and voice objection, in writing, to said plans. No permit or authorization to build shall be issued until said objections are considered. Furthermore, no construction shall start until said objections are considered." Mr. A. Ernest Fuhrmann - 11 Winthrop Avenue Mr. Fuhrmann read a statement of protest to the construction of Kentucky Fried Chicken on behalf of the residents of the Village of Larchmont and the Town of Mamaroneck, which was herewith ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. Mr. Augustine DiFiore - 16 Winthrop Avenue Mr. DiFiore presented a statement by the WINTHROP AVENUE- PLYMOUTH STREET ASSOCIATION protesting the proposed Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant, which was herewith ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. At the Chair's invitation, the following persons then addressed the Board: Mr. Alan P. Murray - 116 Carleon Avenue Mr. Murray endorsed the positions taken in the petitions and statements, and expressed concern about the hazards of increased traffic to children and others, the noxious odors and injurious effects in general if the proposed restaurant were permitted and asked what action could be taken now with respect to the petitions. The Supervisor replied that she was being asked a question which she could not answer and therefor called on the Attorney who stated that without studying the documents and research- ing the law, he did not know at this time what action, if any, could be taken since at present Kentucky Fried Chicken was conducting its operation under a permit that fell fully within the zoning. Mrs. Elaine Price - 4 Rock Ridge Road Mrs. Price inquired about the mechanics under which the building permit was issued. Councilman Bloom in replying said questions have been raised along the lines of whether the requirements for business zoning should be raised by amendment of the Zoning Ordinance. He then reviewed briefly the statements in the introduction to the new Ordinance as updated and modernized with the assistance of an expert planner in 1959, remarking that although one might wish the zoning along the Post Road was of a different nature, it had been so zoned for a very long time. When one buys property abutting a business zoned district one takes a certain amount of chance, he continued, - 11 - 19 �_rl� but he could see where it was possibly wrong not to have specific conditions for eating places such as those for gas stations, etc. He further pointed out that when a per- mit falls within the terms of the Zoning Ordinance, there is no basis for notification to anyone as no hearings are required since no variance is needed, etc. It is indeed difficult because much as we understand what you people in the area are saying, Kentucky Fried Chicken is legally permissable in this location. The Building Inspector and the Engineer examined the plans and found that they met all requirements so they had no choice except to issue the permit, he concluded. Mrs. Price -- Mrs. Price then stated that even though the applicant met all requirements for issuance of the permit, in view of the other conditions obtaining here was there not something this Board could do to revoke the permit? Mr. Bloom asked whether he was correct in thinking that what you are asking is whether there is any way out of this? If so, as the Supervisor has said, the Attorney will examine the plans, study all documentation and research the law so as to advise the Board of anything that it might be possible for it to do. Mrs. Ann Geary - 91 Carleon Avenue Mrs. Geary, Chairman of Health and Safety of the Central School P.T.A. , read for the record a letter opposing this proposal which had been addressed to the Supervisor under date of March 31st by Mrs. Rhoda H. Krell, the President, and herself, which she requested be made a part of the record of this meeting and which was thereupon so directed. Mrs. A. Ernest Fuhrmann - 11 Winthrop Avenue Mrs. Fuhrmann stated that she knew the A.A.A. had been in the area with Chief O'Brien today but called to attention certain traffic conditions always existing on Winthrop Avenue to the effect that all traffic takes the shortest route - even including policemen, thus cutting through Winthrop. With Kentucky Fried Chicken this would be increased and since she had two children, she requested urgently that if this Board could do anything about this permit it be done without delay. She also called attention to ineffectual traffic signs and said that the residents would also appreciate anything that could be done about such signs -- suggesting that perhaps Winthrop Avenue could be made a deadend street. The Supervisor assured Mrs. Fuhrmann that Mr. Petrillo was conducting a study in the area to see what could be done in the matter of signing, changing traffic patterns, etc., and that the Board would certainly make every effort to implement any recommendations it received. Mr. Alvin E. Heutchy - 7 Howell Avenue Mr. Heutchy stated that he did not live in the area directly affected but was a resident of the Howell Park area and wished to register his complaint about the proposed type of operation. He said he was particularly interested in - 12 - �_3 Mr. Bloom's remarks, asking whether it was not true that the Board had police powers and could over-ride the Zoning Ordinances? Mr. Bloom explained that this was not so but the Board did have the power to do everything it could to safe-guard ingress and egress and parking spaces, etc. in a proposed business use. He further stated that he had not looked into Kentucky Fried Chicken but emphasized that he wished to make it clear that the Zoning Ordinance meant what it said and that he would seriously doubt that the Board woula have any grounds which would give it the right to stop the operation or revoke the permit. Mr. Fuhrmann -- Mr. Fuhrmann stated that he had three questions to ask re- garding the issuance of the permit which were as follows: 1. What traffic survey was taken? 2. What the potential traffic turn-over of Kentucky Fried Chicken was? 3. What the increase traffic hazard to children walking to and from school in this area would be? In reply, the Supervisor stated that the Town has had a great many surveys taken in this particular area and that the Chief has run many counts, the detail of which she did not have with her this evening but which she would certainly get. Mr. Fuhrmann -- Mr. Fuhrmann asked whether any survey had been taken since --- the schools were built and before this permit was issued? We know that there are 225 children who cross the road on foot and 100 to 150 who go to school by bicycle and by automobile. The Supervisor -- In reply to these questions the Supervisor stated that: 1. She did not know of any such study by the A.A.A. or State Traffic Department. 2. She did not know what the volume of traffic turn-over would be in the Kentucky Fried Chicken operation but understood that the volume of its business occurred later in the day. 3. That she believed this would be difficult to determine prior to the opening of the proposed building. Mr. Fuhrmann -- Mr. Fuhrmann asked whether Kentucky Fried Chicken was open during the lunch hour? It was stated that the exact hours of operation were unknown. - 13 - ' 4 Mr. Fred Anderson - 129 Carleon Avenue Mr. Anderson said he had not attended many meetings of this Board although some, and that he felt when problems were presented to this Board, the members of which are our representatives, this Board did not help the residents. The Supervisor -- The Supervisor said she was sorry the Board had given that impression since it had said it would look into this at once and have the Attorney determine whether there were any grounds on which this Board could take action. Councilman Bloom -- Mr. Bloom added to the Supervisor's remark that apparently this was something that had been done in compliance with the Zoning Law but emphasized again that pending the Attorney's determination this Board did not know of any action it legally could take. Anderson -- Mr. Anderson then repeated that this Board had police power that it could use to stop this proposed building and that if one child was killed that would certainly stop it. In reply the Board once again stressed that this matter would be given top priority by the Attorney. Mr. Anthony Bidden - 4 Harmony Drive Mr. Bidden said that he wished to go on record as strongly endorsing what has been said here this evening in protest to the proposal and emphasized the extreme hazard to the school children. He said that he found it hard to believe that this becomes a legal problem and that when there is a danger to children, surely there are steps that can be taken to prevent such a project. Mr. Emil A. Meyer - 17 Winthrop Avenue Mr. Meyer stated that the Board had already referred to the many hazards that do exist and asked why add to them and what was going to be done about it? This was answered to the effect that the Board must wait for the Attorney's determination before taking any action in this matter. Mrs. Price -- Mrs. Price stated that Kentucky Fried Chicken was a 65% take-out business which meant that 14 parking spaces would be inadequate for the traffic flow at lunch and dinner hours. She said there were two lunch hour periods at Hommocks School runring from 11:30 to 1:30 at which time all of this Post Road area was at its busiest traffic-wise. - 14 - Mrs. DiFiore -- Mrs. DiFiore said she had written Mr. Pisani requesting him to have the State Traffic Commission make the traffic sur- vey which she understood was required prior to any permit being issued -- which letter, together with reply, she re- quested be read and filed herewith as part of the record of this meeting. This was so ordered but with the record noting that the cor- respondence referred to had not been received from Mr. Pi- sani's office and was as taken in dictation from that of- fice on the telephone this afternoon. Mr. Fuhrmann -- Mr. Fuhrmann asked how much more information the Board needed.?. He further stated that in addition to all of this, there was a rise in the Post Road right at the place where cars would have to make a left turn to enter Kentucky Fried Chicken which would certainly be highly dangerous. He also called attention to the existing conditions in this area of the road - citing in particular, the car-leasing place, Bose & Parker, the traffic itself including trailer-trucks, boat-trucks, etc. Mr. Sandy Litchenstein - Attorney Mr. Litchenstein, attorney representing Mr. Richard J. Martinetti of 8 Winthrop Avenue, stated that far more important than any Zoning Ordinance was the public safety -- of the Town, and that while it might be technically true that the application complied with all of the require- ments of the Zoning Ordinance, neither proper buffering nor separation from adjacent residential properties was provided. He therefore requested that the applicant be required to erect a fence which would close in its premises including the parking area, and in the interest of safety, he also urgently requested the removal of the exit on Winthrop Avenue. Mrs. Mary Ann Irwin - 15 Alden Road Mrs. Irwin stated that although she was not directly affected by the proposed Kentucky Fried Chicken building, her property had been redistricted from the Chatsworth Avenue to the Central School, thus now affecting her children directly. She said she knew that the A.A.A. had come at 3 p.m. today when the Central School was out at 2 p.m. and that this would never portray an accurate count. She asked whether the fact that two schools had filed protests was not enough to warrant action? Mr. Bloom, she continued, had pointed out the problem in the immediate area but far more than the immediate area was affected as had been demonstrated by the receipt of objections from Chatsworth P.T.A, Central P.T.A. , and the Howell Park Association. There is also one person who could not be here tonight, she continued, the Presi- dent of the Boston Post Road Association, who would - 15 - have appeared in objection. Our pleas cannot be ignored -- we do not want Kentucky Fried Chicken in our community and we urge you to stop all work at least until the traffic study is completed. The Supervisor -- Mrs. Helwig repeated that as had been said, the Attorney would take an immediate look at all of the evidence and law, and report thereon as quickly as possible to the Board as to what action, if any could be taken. Councilmen Vandernoot and Faiola -- Councilman Vandernoot said the $64.00 question was - is it possible to take any action until the Attorney has had the opportunity to study the petitions and research the law? Councilman Faiola stated that all present had made it very clear how they felt and what they were saying to this Board was for the Board to take whatever steps possible to stop this construction. He alluded to the many steps taken when the sidewalk was built along Weaver Street and stated that he was sure the same efforts would be exerted to do anything legally possible to keep the people pleased and happy. Councilman Nagel -- Will the Town Attorney please answer-Councilman Vandernoot's question? Mr. Johnston -- No - not until proven wrong, as applicant in acquiring build- ing permit has acquired certain property rights which cannot be violated because certain persons want work stopped if the permit has been legally issued. Mr. Delius - Attorney Mr. Delius stated that yesterday he was asked by the people who hold this permit to come here this evening since they were concerned about any idea of its being rescinded. What- ever the Board might do, please do it quickly, he asked,.as they have obtained their permit and naturally are anxious to go ahead with the work. Mr. Bloom Mr. Delius is there anyone here who can give us information about this operation? Mr. Delius replied - not as far as he knew as he believed only the construction man was present. In reply to a second question he stated he believed the curb cut had been approved. Mr. Bloom then suggested that the owners of the property be asked to make available certain specific information about the operation of the restaurant which Mr. Delius said he would be glad to get as quickly as possible. - 16 - 1_ Mr. William F. Gartland - 3 Winthrop Avenue Mr. Gartland stated the blasting had started and that a child could be killed. Also he stated he had an invalid wife who had to sit in a chair all day and suffer the noise and stink of this operation. Mr. Cleary -- Mr. Cleary stated that as a resident of the Town of Mamaro- neck he felt that in this instance the Board had not been on its toes in protecting the best interests and safety of the residents. Again Councilman Bloom referred to the up-dated Ordinance, its review by Raymond & May in 1966, and to the traffic studies which had been made for just that purpose. Mr. Heutchy -- Mr. Heutchy asked whether the only resort these people had was to go to the court? This question, Mr. Bloom replied, could not be answered until the Town Attorney made his study and determination. The Town Attorney -- The Attorney, supplementing Councilman Bloom's remarks, said that he wished to make it very clear to all concerned that until he had the opportunity to study the documentation pre- sented this evening and research the law thoroughly, he was unable to say to what agencies an appeal could be taken. Mrs. Emil A. Meyer - 17 Winthrop Avenue Mrs. Meyer said she thought most of the business area in the Town had been allowed to develop in a hodge-podge fashion -- and that if Kentucky Fried Chicken were permitted, it would only add to the already hodge-podge situation. The Supervisor recalled to Mrs. Meyer that the Town had gone to court some years ago in an attempt to have Mr. Novak's zoning changed from 200 feet to 100 feet in depth and that the Town had lost the appeal. While this zoning for business may not be much liked, she said, it is zoning of long long standing and very difficult to have changed. The Supervisor -- The Supervisor noted that the Town would welcome whatever recommendations might be made by the State Traffic Commis- sion, calling to attention the fact that right now the State was widening that part of Weaver Street near the Bon- nie Briar Country Club in order to affort better protection and safety for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic -- which was determined by the State after it made its study at the Town's request. She then thanked all for coming and sharing their thinking and views with the Board and again stated that this matter would be given first priority. - 17 - NEW BUSINESS 1. Request of Assessor for Engagement of a Part Time Appraiser for the Purpose of Appraising all New Construction for the 1971-72 Tentative Assessment Roll to be Completed June 1st, 1971. The Supervisor spoke of the need for temporary assistance for completion of the Tentative Assessment Roll, and thus pursuant to a memorandum addressed to the Board by Mr. Doyle under date of April 6th, 1971, which was herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the engagement of Mr. Val W. Langer, Professional Appraiser, to assist the Assessor in preparing the 1972 Tentative Assessment Roll, from on or about April 15th to June lst, 1971, at a fee of $50.00 per day plus car mileage of 10c per mile. 2. Conservation Request for Temporary Employment Dave Sleeper and John Eney Pursuant to memorandum of Mr. Leddy under date of April 6th, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended and approved by the Conservation Advisory Committee, this Board hereby authorizes the engagement of John Eney and David Sleeper for the week of April 12th through April 16th, eadh. to: be compensated at the rate of $2.25 per hour. 3. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Sewer Television Inspection Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of April 1st, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, and following Councilman Vandernoot's question as to whether we had run into a dead- end on purchasing a joint camera and reply in the affirma- tive, each municipality preferring different equipment, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with law, the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaro- neck, "The Daily Times", a Notice for Bids, to be returnable April 21st, 1971, and opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board at 8:15 p.m. on that date, for television inspection of various Town-owned sewers, in accordance with the specifi- cations set forth in the Notice, provided that the said specifications have been approved by the Town Attorney prior to the publication of the aforesaid Notice for Bids. - 18 - 4. Authorization of Funds for Survey of Old White Plains Road Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Supervisor by the Town Engineer under date of April 5th, 1971, herewith ordered received and filed, and following the Supervisor's explana- tion that this was for the section of Old White Plains Road near the Karmel property, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, Gabriel E. Senor, P.E.L.S., for making surveys at the intersection of Old White Plains Road and Wesleyan Avenue, for a fee of $500. , said expenditure to be charged to the Engineer's budget. 5. Authorization - Membership Westchester Municipal Planning Federation Upon presentation of a bill for membership in the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation for the calendar year 1971, it was on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Council- man Bloom, unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of the annual dues in the amount of $25.00 for the Town of Mamaroneck membership in the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation. 6. Salary Authorizations - Recreation Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Recreation under date of April 1st, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Recreation Commission, this Board hereby authorizes that the following Recreation personnel be engaged and compensated as set forth below: Effective Name Title Date Salary Ronald Kimmey John Perri Al Novello Rec. Attendant 4/1/71 If u n I if u 7. Appointment - Board of Review $ 1.85 per hour It It it I n n The Supervisor advised the Board that Mr. William G. Massey, Jr. of the unincorporated arm and Mr. William H. Johnson of the Village of Mamaroneck, who had served on the Board of Review for many years, would be able to serve again this year but that unfortunately, it was necessary to fill the vacancy created by the sad death of Bob Mac Callum last winter. She further stated that Mr. William N. Steinam of 19 Locust Avenue, who was extremely qualified to serve in this particu- lar post, had been contacted and very graciously agreed to - 19 - �i accept this assignment and thereupon inquired the Board's pleasure in the matter of appointing the 1971 Board of Review. Councilman Faiola stated it would be a great pleasure to place in nomination the name of William G. Massey, Jr. from the unincorporated area and Councilman Nagel with pleasure placed in nomination the name of William H. Johnson from the Village of Mamaroneck. Messers Faiola and Nagel highly commended the work of these two gentlemen during the years they had served the Town in this post, particularly emphasizing their astute knowledge and under- standing of the community and their unique qualifications to serve on this Board. Councilman Vandernoot then stated it would be his privilege and pleasure to place in nomination the name of William N. Steinam for appointment as the third and Village of Larch- mont area member of the Board of Review and briefly recounted his qualifications and experience. The Supervisor inquired whether there were any further nomina- tions and since there were not, on motion by Councilman Vander- noot, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the nominations be and they hereby are closed. And thereupon, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 529 of Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948 (Westchester County Administrative Code), Messrs. William G. Massey, Jr. of the unincorp- orated area, William H. Johnson of the Village of Mamaroneck and William N. Steinam of the Village of Larchmont, resident taxpayers of the Town of Mamaro- neck, be and they hereby are appointed members of the Board of Review for the year 1971, to sit on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th, 1971, from 10 a.m. to 12 o'clock noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and each to be compensated at the rate of $75.00 per day but not to exceed the total sum of $300.00; and be it further RESOLVED, that the appointees be notified accordingly. 8. Application for Special Permit - Auto Glass & Repair Shop 2430 Boston Post Road The application of Donald Ritacco for a Special Permit for the construction of a building to house an auto glass and collision repair shop on the property located at 2430 Boston Post Road was herewith presented and pursuant to Section 432 of the Zoning Ordinance, referred to the Planning Board for report to this Board prior to fixing the date for a public hearing thereon. Councilman Faiola suggested that a copy of the plan for the proposed building be forwarded to each of the members of - 20 - the Board and that each personally look at the property concerned prior to the next meeting. 9. Salary Authorizations 1. Police Pursuant to memoranda of the Board of Police Commissioners under date of March 31st and the Police Chief, dated April 1st, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the appoint- ments of Patrolman William O'Rorke as Sergeant effective April 8th, 1971, to be compensated at the rate of $11,585. per annum and Sergeant Robert M. Barash as a Detective effective April 8th, 1971, to be compensated at the rate of $12,100. per annum. 2. Telephone Operators Pursuant to memoranda addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of March 31st, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that the hourly salary rate paid to Miss Marian Kolb, temporary replacement for telephone operator Helen Kirvin, be changed from $2.75 to $3.00 per hour, effective March 22nd, 1971. And on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the engagement of Mrs. Helen L. Carriero as part time telephone operator, temporary replacement for Helen Kirvin, effective March 29th, 1971, and to be compensated at the rate of $3.00 per hour. In reply to the Board's question it was explained that Mrs. Kirvin has been on leave without pay since March 15th, 1971 and Miss Kolb and Mrs. Carriero are serving as part time replacements. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter - Central School P.T.A. 2. Letter - Howell Park Association The Supervisor explained that these two items had been read and filed as part of the Kentucky Fried Chicken discussion earlier this evening. 3. Letter - Robert Benkwitt, Jr. Explorer Post Nine The Supervisor stated that each member of the Board had been - 21 - furnished a copy of Robert Benkwitt's letter and inquired its pleasure in the matter of granting Explorer Post Nine's request to paint and sell numbers to residents in the Town area. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola who remarked on the fine service and help this program would be to the residents of this community, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants the request of Explorer Post Nine, Town of Mamaroneck Fire Depart- ment, to paint and sell numbers to the residents through- out the unincorporated area of Mamaroneck. 4. Earth Week Proclamation - Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller A letter addressed to the Supervisor by the Governor of the State of New York, Nelson A. Rockefeller, proclaiming April 19th through 25th as Earth Week in New York State was presented and thereupon on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby proclaims April 19th through 25th as Earth Week in the Town of Mamaroneck, in accordance with the proclamation of Nelson A. Rockefeller for the State of New York. In reply to Councilman Faiola's remark that it would be appropriate to redistribute notices regarding rubbish collection since at this time of the year it piles up on Saturday and sometimes it is not collected until the follow- ing Friday, the Supervisor advised that the Highway Super- intendent had anticipated this and that notices were presently being printed and would be distributed house to house within the next several days, with police warnings following up wherever the regulations are not complied with. 5. Appointments to C.A.P. Board of Directors The Supervisor requested Councilman Nagel to report on the letter addressed to her by CAP under date of March 24th requesting the appointment of the Directors from the Town for the coming year. Councilman Nagel after explaining that, of the five Directors of the Town, two are from this Board and three from the unincorporated area, stated that he would like to place in nomination for appointment the same persons named - all of whom had indicated their willingness to continue serving and all of whom had given outstanding service throughout their tenure of office. He further remarked that he was sure that all of these persons had enjoyed this assign- ment as much as he had and that it was to be hoped the group would be reappointed as he then so moved. Councilman Vandernoot seconded the motion and it was thereupon unani- mously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following appointments to the Community Action 22 - �f Program Board of Directors for the coming year: Supervisor Christine K. Helwig Mr. Winfield H. James Councilman Carl-E. Nagel, Jr. Mr. Maury P. Medwick Mr. Jordan H. Wine The Board directed that C.A.P. be notified accordingly. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Town Clerk for the Month of March 1971. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of March 1971. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of March 1971. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the month of March 1971. Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of March 1971. Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the amendment of Section 554 of the Zoning Orcinance of the Town of Mamaroneck entitled "Fee for Advertising Hearing". Report of the Superintendent of Highways reporting the bids and award of contract for materials to be used on Town roads for the period April 1st, 1971 through March 31st, 1972. Report of the New York State Commission of Correction on the Town Lockup. The Clerk reported that he had notified Chief O'Brien of the recommendation carried in the aforesaid report under date of March 22nd, 1971. Report of the State Department of Audit & Control - Annual Report of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year ended December 31st, 1970. The Supervisor -- 1. Letter, Supervisor Russo - Re: Utility Taxes The Supervisor called to the Board's attention a letter under date of March 26th, 1971 addressed to her by Nicholas Russo, Supervisor of the Town of Greenburgh, requesting the Town's support in getting passage of additional bills (S773 and A665) which would amend town law to permit suburban towns to tax the gross revenue of utility firms the same as cities and villages are now permitted to do. - 23 - She stated that she brought this to the attention of the Board at this time since the relief if granted could be substantial and so that she could ascertain whether the Board wished to write to the State Legislators in support of the aforesaid bills. Whereupon the Board being unanimously in accord with the passage of such legislation into law, on motion by Council- man Bloom, seconded by Councilman Faiola, adopted the fol- lowing resolution: - - RESOLVED, that this Board hereby endorses and reinforces in principle the bills known as 5773 and A655 introduced by Senator John E. Flynn and Assemblyman Alvin M. Suchin and urges that all honorable means be used to secure the passage of these bills into law. 2. State Board of Equalization & Assessment Exemption Railroad Property Transferred to M.T.A. For the Board's information the Supervisor reported receipt of a letter addressed to the Mayors, Supervisors and Assess- ors of municipalities by the State Board of Equalization and Assessment advising that in the Town of Mamaroneck there would be no railroad ceilings on the Penn Central railroad transportation property acquired by the M.T.A. , which had been noted on the Town records as of January 1st, 1971. 3. Appointment - Ethics Committee The Supervisor called to the Board's attention the fact that the expiration of Councilman Bloom's term on the Ethics Committee had been accidently overlooked and that she was hopeful that he would accept appointment to serve until December 31st, 1971 in accordance with the Code. Councilman Bloom accepted the appointment after explaining that it had been hoped that a person from the Town staff would be appointed in this particular spot and thereupon on Councilman Nagel's motion, seconded by Councilman Vander- noot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Councilman Lee H. Bloom be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Code of Ethics Committee to serve until December 31st, 1971. Not on Agenda 4. Report - State Aid Loss The Supervisor explained very briefly that Mr. Altieri and she had been trying to find out just how much loss there would be to the Town from the State budget cuts and that in the meantime she had requested all departments to study and report how they could effectuate savings in their depart- ments. Councilman Nagel inquired whether Mr. Altieri or Mrs. Helwig could give the Board an approximate minimum or maximum figure. The Supervisor replied that she believed the Per Capita State Aid would be cut from 21% to 18% and accordingly that the Town would lose 8% of what it had expected. The Comptroller added that the revenue had gone from 87% to 67% but that he - 24 - had figured this revenue at 57% in preparing the estimated budget. The Supervisor also noted that some of the programs that had been cut, such as Senior Citizens, would not affect the Town but that the beautification program would definitely be eliminated this year. The Councilmen -- Mr. Faiola -- 1. Recommendations for Fire Liaison Committees Pursuant to Councilman Faiola's recommendation in response to Mr. Laverty's request for the Liaison Committees, in accordance with the Agreement with the Paid Firemen's Association, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints the following Committees pursuant to Sections 8, 12 and 23, Paragraph 4, respectively of the Agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck Paid Firemen's Associ- ation, Local 898: Fire - Labor - Management Councilman Raymond P. Faiola Councilman Lee H. Bloom Chief Dominick Forti Department Rules Chief Dominick Forti and persons appointed by him Dental and Eve Plan Joseph Altieri, Comptroller James J. Johnston, Attorney Dominick Forti, Chief Not on Agenda Traffic Light - Dean Place Councilman Faiola again recommended that the State be requested to review the situation regarding the installation of a traffic light at Dean Place in consideration of the fact that there were many, many requests for this installation. 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. - 25 - K+0 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 1970-1971, taxes of 1971, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows : Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 902 353 T & C Builders, Inc. $4,300. $7,300. $11,600. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 902 353 Clyde McWilliams & W $2,300. $7,300. $ 9,600. 902 441 T & C Builders, Inc. 2,000. -- 2,000. Mr. Bloom -- 1. Appointment - Conservation Advisory Committee Councilman Bloom recalled to the Board Mr. Alan Weeden's resignation as a member of the Conservation Advisory Committee and placed in nomination for appointment to the vacant sett the name of Thomas R. Amlicke who had been highly recommended to fill this post, which he thereupon so moved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nagel and the follow- ing resolution thereupon unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mr. Thomas R. Amlicke a member of the Con- servation Advisory Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective as of this date, to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Alan Weeden's resignation and to serve for the remainder of Mr. Weeden's unexpired term of office, or until December 31st, 1971; and be it further RESOLVED, that the appointee be notified accord- ingly. - 26 - At this time, Councilman Bloom also briefly reported on the very large all-day meeting attended by the Supervisor and himself last Saturday in White Plains held by the Metropolitan Regional Council and the Regional Planning Association on "The Future of Westchester", commenting that it had been both an interesting and enlightening session with certain of the documentation presented quite challeng- ing to the County. He further stated, going back to the earlier discussion on the proposed Kentucky Fried Chicken building, that he would like to suggest that the Planning Board and Town Attorney be requested to give consideration and study to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the types of businesses requiring special permits with a report thereon to this Board. Councilman Nagel commented on the excellence of this sug- gestion providing a time limit was set for the report's submission, which after some discussion, was then fixed for June 30th. The Supervisor, who was requested to so notify Mr. Maggini, stated that she would do so and, with the Board's agreement, suggested that further proposals or recommendations for changes in the Ordinance be made by the Planning Board, Engineer or Building Inspector so that all suggestions could be submitted in one package on that date. The Town Attorney -- 1. Report - Larchmont Library The Attorney reported that he had received word from Mr. Dikeman that his firm had reviewed the Charter of the Larchmont Library and was now in a position to approve the financing of the new building which was to be shared by the Village of Larchmont and the Town of Mamaroneck and to be accomplished by the establishment of a joint library by way of contract between the said Village and Town. He stated that Mr. Forbes had been advised of this decision and in reply to the Supervisor's question of whether the contract was to be drawn by Mr. Forbes and himself, replied, "probably" I.-00IM&NMUN There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded it was declared adjourned at 10:47 p.m. , to reconvene on April 21st, 1971. 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 Nagel, it - 27 - was unanimously a 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: Best Uniform Co. , Inc. Con Edison Con Edison Excelsior Auto Garage & Machine Works, Inc. Exterminating Services Corp. Charles Greenblatt Company Knapp King-Size Corp. 0. Mueller, Inc. New York Telephone Signacon Controls, Inc. Westchester Joint Water Works Wesco Fire Equipment & Service Whiffen Electric Co. 2. Reports $ 70.80 170.62 5.00 153.52 7.00 53.50 251.86 43.52 10.92 37.50 29.73 23.10 275.00 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . $1,132.07 Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month of March 1971, which was ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Other Business a) Fire Chief The Chief advised the Commission that he was happy to report that all of the sirens had been fixed, that a letter had been addressed to Mr. Straub, Manager of the Water Works, requesting that all fire hydrants be painted and that Mr. Santoro had now conducted and completed many in- spections throughout the Town. 4. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 11 p.m. , to reconvene on April 21st, 1971. - 28 -