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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971_05_05 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MAY 5th, 1971, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARO- NECK. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Helwig Councilman Faiola Councilman Nagel Councilman Vandernoot Councilman Bloom Absent: Also Present: None Mr. Gronberg - Mrs. Brewer - Mr. Johnston - Mr. Aitchison - Mr. Altieri - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Town Clerk Deputy Clerk Town Attorney Highway Superintendent Comptroller The minutes of the regular meeting of April 7th, 1971 were presented, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as corrected. PUBLIC HEARING - Purchase of Garbage Truck On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing for the record, and the Chair called on the Town Attorney who explained that in accordance with a new requirement, any purchase of equipment for a Special District must be done after holding a public hearing. He explained that as stated in the Notice therefor, the equip- ment proposed to be purchased was to replace a worn-out obsolete vehicle used for garbage collection within the limits of the unincorporated area of the Town of Mamaroneck, all as is provided for by law. Bids had been taken at the April 7th meeting, be explained, with a net low bid submitted in the amount of $13,974. The Comptroller stated that funds for such purchase had been - 1 - 51 included in the Capital Budget but not appropriated in the Garbage District No. 1 Budget, therefore it would be nec- essary to acquire this equipment by purchasing Capital Notes. The Supervisor then invited those who wished to be heard to address the Board, requesting that those in favor speak first -- then those in opposition. Whereupon since no one wished to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to the proposed purchase, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. In reply to the Chair's question as to the Board's pleasure, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members thereof being present and voting aye: RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted at the regular meeting of this Board on April 7th, 1971, authorizing purchase of one 1971 GMC Truck, with Loadmaster Packer at a net price of $13,974, be and it hereby is rescinded; and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to public hearing heretofore held on this date, this Board hereby authorizes purchase of one 1971 GMC Truck, with Loadmaster Packer at a net price of $13,974. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request of Police Chief- Installation Full Stop Signs (Fix date for Public Hearing) Pursuant to a request of the Police Comm. for adoption of a resolution authorizing Full Stop Signs as outlined in memorandum addressed to the Clerk under date of April 27th, 1971, which resolution must be adopted subject to public hearing, the Chair inquired the Board's pleasure in fixing a date therefor. Whereupon 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, May 19th, 1971., in the Council Room or Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering amendments to Chapter II of the General Ordinances, as last amended November 15th, 1967, by providing for the installation of the following "Full Stop" signs : 1. At the intersection of Avon Road and Mohegan Road. 2. At the corner of McKenna Drive and Rockland Avenue facing east on McKenna Drive._ - 2 - 3. Facing west at the intersection of Harmony Drive and Alden Road. 4. Facing east at the intersection of Copley Road and Alden Road. 5. Going west on Edgewood Avenue at the inter- section of North Chatsworth Avenue. 6. At the intersection of Daymon Terrace and Senate Place facing north on Daymon Terrace. 7. At the intersection of Eagle Knolls Road and Hommocks Road facing east. 8. At the intersection of Eagle Knolls Road and Hommocks Road facing south. 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. Authorization for Payment - Police Emergency Overtime Pursuant to memorandum of the Police Commission under date of April 22nd; 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as approved by the Board of Police Commissioners, this Board hereby authorizes pay- ment of Emergency Overtime Compensation to the fol- lowing officers of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department for the number of hours set forth for each covering the period from February 20th through April 26th, 1971: Name Hours Min. Sgt. Federice 63 " Loveley 22 30 " McClintock 24 " O'Rorke 15 " Silvestri 4 30 Det. Paonessa 7 if Mahoney 4 of Mulcahy 27 " Perritano 28 Det. Sgt. Barasch 36 30 Ptl. Agnessanto 5 30 " Ambrosovitch 7 30 - " Adamo 16 " Baumblatt 1 " Coy 7 30 " Costello 7 30 " Diamond 4 30 " Fuller 7 30 " Giacomo 2 30 " Garrison 15 " Gerace 7 30 - 3 - 53 Name Hours Min. Ptl. Gerardi 7 30 " Greenstein 10 45 it Knox 7 30 " Mosiello 4 30 " Nardelli 7 30 " Vitro 15 " Winckler 7 Total 373 45 3. Salary Authorizations a) Recreation Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Recreation under date of May 4th, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Recreation Commission, this Board hereby authorizes that Fred Dolan be engaged as a Recreation Attendant effective as of May 6th, 1971 and to be compen- sated at the rate of $1.85 per hour. Councilman Nagel referred to a question which Councilman Vandernoot brought up at the last meeting as to why seemingly the same recreation positions had different hourly rates of pay. In reply it was explained that the first year anyone was engaged in a position, it was at the minimum rate and the second year, third year, etc. , such minimum rate was automatically increased in accordance with their experience. b) Sanitation Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Highways under date of April 26th, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to recommendation of William Aitchison, Superintendent of Highways, Dallas Anderson, be and he hereby is engaged as Sanitation Man, effective April 26th, 1971, and to be compensated at the rate of $6,430. per annum. 4. Acceptance of Town Streets or Highway Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer and the Superintendent of Highways under date of May 5th, 1971 recommending acceptance of a certain portion of Country Road in the Glen Rock Estates Section III Sub- division, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts as a public street or highway of the Town of Mamaro- neck the portion of Country Road from Glen Lane - 4 - to the cul-de-sac at the termination of Country Road (725{1ineal feet or 0.14 miles) as shown on Map No. 12047 filed in the office of the County Clerk, Division of Land Records, of Westchester County, New York on July 7th, 1959. 5. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Radio Equipment Highway Department Mrs. Helwig requested Councilman Faiola who had worked on this matter a very long time with tenacity and persistence to report to the Board. Councilman Faiola stated that at long last the frequency authorization had been received for the Highway and he would therefore like to advertise for bids for the equipment to be return- able at the first meeting in June, which he so moved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bloom and the fol- lowing resolution thereupon unanimously adopted: 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 June 2nd, 1971, and opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board at 8:15 p.m. on that date, for a Highway Radio System in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Notice for Bids. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Request of Board of Education Use of Voting Machines Pursuant to the request of the Board of Education presented by the Clerk and herewith ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants the request of the Board of Education for the use of voting machines on Wednesday, June 9th, 1971. 2. Town of Eastchester, City of Mount Vernon Re: Revision New York State Planning Law The Clerk presented copies of resolutions from the Town of Eastchester and the City of Mount Vernon opposing the Laverne Bill, which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record with no action taken thereon by the Board. - 5 - r--, 00 3. Request Larchmont Rotary - Town Assistance at Antique Flea Market The Supervisor reviewed a letter addressed to her by John B. Forrest, President of the Rotary Club of Larchmont under date of May 3rd, 1971 requesting the Town's assistance as had been given last year at the second Antique Flea Market to be held on the Larchmont Thruway ramp on Sunday, May 16th, 1971, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. , inquiring the Board's pleasure in the matter. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the use of the restrooms at Memorial Park on Myrtle Boulevard, the use of the parking lot and the help and assistance of the Town Police and Auxiliary Police in directing traffic at the entrance to the ramp from Myrtle Boulevard at the second Antique Flea Market to be held by the Rotary Club of Larch- mont, on the Larchmont Thruway Plaza on Sunday, May 16th, 1971. 4. Request of American Legion Post 347 Memorial Day Parade The Clerk read a communication addressed to him by Grace E. Mac Whinney, Adjutant, Larchmont Post 347 American Legion, requesting issuance of a permit to conduct the Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 31st, 1971 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. In view of subsequent developments and following some discussion, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board take no action on this request and the matter be deferred until the next meeting of the Board. 5. Invitation of Post 90 Memorial Day Parade The Supervisor read an invitation addressed to her for all members of the Town Board by Dominick Della Donna, General Chairman of the Veterans Memorial Day Committee, extending a cordial invitation to participate in the Service at the Honor Roll and in the Parade commencing at 2 p.m. at the Mamaroneck Avenue School on Sunday, May 30th, 1971, a copy of which would be forwarded to each of the Councilmen im- mediately. 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 April 1971. - 6 - Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of April 1971. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of April 1971. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the month of April 1971. Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of April 1971. Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements January 1st through March 31st, 1971. (Revised due to uniform system of Accounting) The Supervisor -- 1. Request of Youth Council Reappointment Councilman Vandernoot as Liaison The Supervisor stated that the Board had apparently been remiss in the matter of reappointing Councilman Vandernoot as Liaison to the Youth Council and thereupon recommended his reappointment since he had been gracious enough to agree to continue his-fine work in this important post. Whereupon on motion unanimously made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, that Councilman Joseph F. Vandernoot be and he hereby is reappointed Liaison to the Larchmoat-Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth. 2. Westchester Recycling Conference May 11th, 1971 The Supervisor presented the program for the Westchester Recycling Conference on May 11th, 1971 stating that she felt it was extremely important for certain Town personnel to attend this meeting and requesting the Board to author- ize expenses in the amount of $10. each but not to exceed the total sum of $30. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Mrs. Helwig, Mr. Aitchison and Mr. Leddy to attend the Westchester Recycling Conference on May 11th, 1971, at the White Plains Hotel, with expenses paid by the Town in an amount not to exceed the sum of $10. each or a total of $30. The Councilmen -- Not on Agenda Mr. Faiola -- 1. Park Hill Lane Councilman Faiola called attention to the deplorable conditions - 7 - 17 on Park Hill bane, recommending that the Board take whatever steps were necessary to correct this situation, and further strongly recommending that the Building Inspector be requested to examine the condition of the property. Following some discussion during which questions were raised as to the supervision of such area and the kinds of remedial action that could be taken, the matter was held pending study and report. Mr. Nagel 1. C.A.P. Mr. Nagel recalled to the Board that last November it had agreed to help with the maintenance of the building program and that since it was necessary for the Town to know how and where this money was being spent, a very detailed report had been submitted to the Board which was thereupon presented and ordered received and filed. He suggested that a note be sent to C.A.P. acknowledging the receipt of its very definitive and detailed report. Not on Agenda Mr. Bloom -- 1. Opening of Court House Mr. Bloom reported on the opening of the new court house briefly describing the improvements it afforded over past conditions. He explained that the State haw prohibited pictures being taken in court and he expressed the hope that all interested residents would take the time to visit the new facility. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded it was declared adjourned at 9:05 p.m. , to reconvene on May 19th, 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 - 8 - was unanimously e-- 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: Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. $ 98.40 Elgene Chemicals, Inc. 185.62 Exterminating Services Corp. 7.00 Nicholas G. La Russell 853.30 H. W. Margoluis Sons, Inc. 1,312.75 New York Telephone 10.92 New York Telephone 145.74 Suburban Restaurant Supply, Inc. 13.67 Total. . . . . . . .. . . . .. $2,627.40 2. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month of April 1971, which was ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Communication Pursuant to communication of the Fire Chief addressed to the Commission under date of May 3rd, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Com- missioner Faiola, seconded by Commissioner Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby approves and authorizes the permanent appointments of Bernard J. Callahan and Mark W. Rappaport as Paid Firemen of the Town of Mamaroneck effect- ive as of May 1st, 1971. 4. Other Business a) Mamaroneck Beach and Cabana Fire Commissioner Faiola commended the Fire Department on its turn out this morning at the Village of Mamaroneck fire at the Mamaroneck Beach and Cabana Club, remarking particularly on the fine pumping job performed. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:10 p.m. , to reconvene on May 19th, 1971. - 9 -