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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971_08_04 Town Board Regular Minutes 11.213 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK , HELD AUGUST 4th, 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. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Helwig Councilman Faiola Councilman Nagel Councilman Bloom Absent: Councilman Vandernoot Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Aitchison - Highway Superintendent Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Paonessa - Building and Plumbing Inspector Mr. Widulski - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of July 7th, 1971 were presented, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. OPENING OF BIDS I. Highway Radio System The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the follow- ing bids, advising that proper bid checks or bonds accompanied each and that the non-collusive statements had been signed: Bidder Bid General Electric $ 12, 655. 00 Motorola 12, 062. 00 RCA Corporation 14, 445. 00 - 1 - Whereupon Councilman Faiola recommended that the usual procedure in the award of bids be followed and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the follow- ing resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, to-wit that of Motorola, in the amount of $12, 062. for purchase and installation of two-way radio equipment for the Town Highway Department, in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Notice for Bids, provided that upon examination by the Highway Superintendent, Comptroller, Engineer, Attorney and Council- man Faiola, said bid is found to be satisfactory in all respects; and be it further RESOLVED, the Clerk be and he hereby is directed to return the bid checks or bid bonds to all except the successful bidder. 2. Painting Firehouse The Clerk advised the Supervisor that no bids had been received. The Supervisor stated it would be necessary to re-advertise for such bids to be returnable at the September 1st meeting and inquired the Board's pleasure. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola, secondedby Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with law, the Town Clerk be and he hereby is author- 4 zed to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", a Notice for Bids, to be returnable on September 1st, 1971, and opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board at 8:15 p, m. on that date, for painting and caulking the exterior of the Weaver Street Firehouse, in accordance with the specifica- tions set forth in the Notice for Bids. 3. Fuel Oil and Burner Service The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the follow- ing bids, advising that the non-collusive statements had been - 2 - signed: Bidder Bid Lawrence Fuel Oil Service, Larchmont, New York Servicing: Park Department $ 75. 00 Recreation Department 75. 00 Police Department 75. 00 Fire Department 95. 00 Justice Court 75. 00 #2 Fuel Oil Net Price $. 1480 per gallon Frank's Fuel, Inc. , No. Tarrytown, New York Servicing: Park Department $ 60. 00 Recreation Department 60. 00 Police Department 60. 00 Fire Department 60. 00 Justice Court 60. 00 #2 Fuel Oil Net Price $. 1575 per gallon Suburban Fuel Oil Service, Inc. , Canal Street, Mt. Vernon Servicing: Park Department $ 50. 00 Recreation Department 50. 00 Police Department 50. 00 Fire Department 50. 00 Justice Court 50. 00 #2 Fuel Oil Net Price $. 1590per gallon On motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby refers the afore- said bids for furnishing fuel oil and servicing oil burners for the 1971-72 season to the Attorney, Comptroller and Engineer for study and award of bid to the lowest bidder if satisfactory. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Application for Special Permit Bonnie Briar The Supervisor declared the hearing on Bonnie Briar's - 3 - application for a Special Permit to construct a fenced-in caddy pen and golf cart enclosure now in order and thereupon on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and ithereby is declared open. The Clerk then presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing for the record and, at the Super- visor's request, read into the record the following memo- randum addressed to the Town Board by William P. Widulski, Town Engineer, under date of July 23rd, 1971: "The Planning Board at its regular meeting on July 14, 1971 reviewed the application for a Special Permit sought by the Bonnie Briar Country Club. The Board favors approval of the Special Permit but suggests that due consideration be given to the erection of a solid privacy f ence along the adjoining residence. " The Supervisor then outlined the order of hearing, stat- ing that first those in favor of -- then those opposed to the application would be heard. The following persons - then addressed the Board: In Favor: Mr. Anthony Montesano, Manager of the Club Mr. Montesano explained and emphasized the Club's desperate need for the requested enclosure in order to protect the golf carts (presently stored "in the open" on the parking lot) from vandalism as stated by the Chairman of the Cart Committee, Dr. John K. Lind, in his letter presented with the application for permit under date of June 7th, 1971, and heretofore presented to the Board at its July 7th meeting. In Opposition: Milton Gurwitz, Esq. , Attorney appearing on behalf of Richard P. Segalini of 810 Weaver Street, Town, private citizen and adjoining property owner. Mr. Gurwitz addressed himself to a document signed by his client, Richard P. Segalini, dated July 28th, 1971, -- which had been addressed to the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Att: Miss Christine K. Helwig - by Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested - and for - 4 - which certification of delivery had been received. He asked the Town Attorney whether he had examined the document and upon Mr. Johnston's reply that he had, the Supervisor informed Mr. Gurwitz that all of the members of the Board had been furnished copies for their examination as had been requested by Mr. Segalini in 'Certified Mail' letter addressed to her on August 2nd which was self-explanatory and which, together with the hereinabove referred to statement, were hereby ordered received and filed as part of the record of this hearing. Mr. Gurwitz then spoke at length on each of the objections to the granting of this application recited in detail in the subject statement, particularly emphasizing the following points: 1. The Club's failure to file required definitive plot plan with application; 2. The Club's objectionable and negligent operation of gasoline-powered golf carts on premises endangering the safety of his infant children in their play yard adjoining this area; 3. Trespass by caddies, deposit of rubbish on his premises, caddies' use of loud, profane and obscene language and insulting and upsetting encounters between property owner's wife and -_ caddies on property owner's premises; 4. The Club's failure to provide committed adequate screening for safety and privacy; 5. Highly objectional tennis-court area noise prohibiting enjoyable use of property owner's premises; 6. Club's violations of existing Ordinances. In view of the foregoing, Mr. Gurwitz stated that first they would throw themselves on the mercy of this Board, request- ing it to withhold permission for any further work to be done and to grant no permit until all violations had been completely removed and all deficiencies in conduct corrected and that if this Board ruled against them, they would then seek such other methods of redress as were permitted to them. The Supervisor asked Mr. Gurwitz whether his client's objections would be met or satisfied if the entire area were fenced in accordance with the Planning Board's recommenda- tion? 5 - In reply Mr. Gurwitz said he could not answer since "fenced" was a very general term and since, as he had already pointed out, the plot plan was not clear or definitive. The specifications for the fencing were then read and after some further discussion with Councilman Bloom on details of the proposed fencing, Mr. Gurwitz stated that Mr. Segalini would withdraw his objections upon this Board's assurance of the erection of fencing that would protect his property. Mr. Lee Whitestone - 797 Weaver Street Mr. Whitestone stated that while he did not object, he would again request as he had for many years, that plantings be required in addition to the fence so as to shield the neighbors from the Club's activities. The Chair then inquired whether anyone else wished to be heard and since no one did, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. And thereupon in reply to the Chair's query of the Board's pleasure, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, Councilman Vandernoot being absent and therefore not voting: WHEREAS, Bonnie Briar Country Club, Inc. has submitted an application for an extension of its existing special use in a Residential District (R-30 Zone) so as to allow for an extension of the existing Caddy Pen with a six-foot high vinyl clad chain link fence to provide storage and protection of golf carts, as shown on the plans and specifications filed with the application, on premises located on Weaver Street and known as Block 225, Parcel 1 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaro- neck; and WHEREAS, said application was denied by the Building Inspector on the grounds that the plans were subject to a special permit to be granted pursuant to Section 432 of the Zoning Ordinance insofar as the proposed installation is an extension or addition to a non-conforming use; and WHEREAS, the applicant has applied to this Board for a special permit as provided in Section 432 of the Zoning Ordinance, and - 6 - which application this Board has referred to the Planning Board for report, which as received, recommends that the application be granted subject to the provision set forth therein suggesting that due consideration be given to the erection of a solid privacy fence along the adjoining residence (property of Richard P. Segalini) ; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held before this Board at this meeting with Notice thereof duly published as required by law pursuant to Section 432 of the Zoning Ordinance and all present were heard on the application; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Bonnie Briar Country Club, Inc, is hereby granted and the Building Inspector authorized to issue a special permit for the replacement and new extension of outdoor fence enclosure for storage and protection of golf carts pro- vided that a fence, the specifications of which are to be determined by the members of this Board or the person designated by the Supervisor, is placed in the area of the disturbance. The Clerk was directed to forward certified copies of the foregoing resolution to the applicant and Building Inspector upon approval of the minutes of this meeting. 2. Petition to Dead-end Winthrop Avenue On motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Council- man Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared open. For the record the Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing and the proposed plan for dead-ending the street which had been for- warded to all concerned residents for their study and consideration, The Supervisor then called on the Town Attorney, who - 7 - after referring to his Memorandum of Law under date of July 14th, 1971 herewith annexed hereto_ and made a part hereof, read the following statement: "Streets and highways are held, by the Town, in a governmental capacity. Streets pertain to the exercise of a governmental function. Political subdivisions and munici- pal corporations hold the fee of streets for the benefit of the public. This refers not -- alone to adjacent property owners, nor to the inhabitants of the particular political sub- division or municipality but to the whole people. It follows that residents of a particular area in a town or village do not possess and cannot be granted proprietory rights to the use of the highways therein in priority to or exclusive of use by the general public. While it is true that local governments have been given broader powers concerning the management of their property, affairs or government under Act IX of the Constitution, local laws adopted under such powers cannot be inconsistent with or supersede the general laws of the State. Neither a town, nor a village has the absolute power to exclude vehicles from its streets. Whatever powers municipalities have in regard to regulating the use of streets must be found in the powers delegated to them in the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Where the municipality purports to act pursuant to those sections its action must be reasonable. Since the Legislature has absolute control of all streets, the Town, which owns the fee therein as trustee publici juris, shall keep them open for public use pursuant to legisla- tive mandate. The regulation of highway traffic is a matter of State concern and is the exercise of a governmental function exclusively within the power of the State except to the extent that the Legislature delegates such powers to municipal corporations. The Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York under that section entitled - "Local Ordinances Prohibited", specifically states that local authorities have no power to pass, enforce or maintain any ordinance which ". . . in any way restricts motor vehicles or motorcycles or their speed upon or use of the public highways". The Supervisor outlined the order of the hearing stating that first those in favor of -- then those opposed to the application would be heard, and referred to the statements from the Department Heads including the Police - 8 _ Chief, Town Engineer, Highway Superintendent, Town Attorney, and Fire Chief, all of which were herewith ordered received and filed as part of the record of this hearing. In response to the Chair's invitation, the following resi- dents of the area then addressed the Board: In Favor: _._ Mr. Augustine DiFiore of 18 Winthrop Avenue Mr. DiFiore stated that he would like to read the May 31st petition to dead-end Winthrop Avenue which had been pre- sented at the June 2nd meeting, and which he thereupon again so read. He then stated that Kentucky Fried Chicken was now here and about ready to open any day and declared therefore that an emergency situation now existed. He stated that he had heard Mr. Johnston's legal point of view which he was not going to question, but that in spite of this, he was imploring the Town Board to act now and to do something to relieve this highly dangerous situation. Also heard were Mr, and Mrs. Neil Spagna, Don Donovan and Dom Cascione, residents of the Winthrop-Plymouth area who called to attention the constant traffic violations on both Winthrop and Plymouth of the "No Through Traffic" sign on Plymouth at Weaver, the "Do Not Enter" sign on Winthrop at the Post Road and the "Wrong Way" signs, and urged the Council to act now to protect the more than 50 children residing in the area since the State could do nothing prior to the adoption of special legislation next January. Also citing violations were both Mr, and Mrs. DiFiore who referred in particular to the most recent one when a trailer truck entered Winthrop yesterday in viola- tion of the sign and stopped only a few feet from a Good Humor truck surrounded by children,which truck received no ticket because the Police Officer, although called, "did not see the violation". Mrs. DiFiore further stated, that with Kentucky Fried Chicken now about ready to open, certainly there would be other violations and more of them unless this Board acted at once. Mrs. DiFiore then further said that one loop-hole after another had been found for months now with the latest being "the Village of Pelham" which Mr. Johnston was now quoting in his Memorandum of Law. She also said that the problems were differnent in each community and that she had again been in touch with Assemblyman Pisani about the problem here which was the only one that con- cerned them -- and with the Board's permission she would like to present his July 29th reply to her last letter which read as follows: "Thank you for all of the information and data relative to your feelings on the traffic situation as it pertains to the Winthrop Avenue area in Larchmont. You have my assurance that as your duly elected representative in the 91st Assembly 9 _ _0 District, I am prepared to introduce legis- lation in the January 1972 Legislative Session that would allow the Winthrop Avenue area to be re-designated as a "Dead End Street." I have been in constant contact with your Town Supervisor, Mrs. Christine Helwig, and assured her that on a request from the Town Board, I shall be only too happy to assist by introducing the called-for legislation which would permit this re-zoning. Mrs. Hel- wig's office has advised me that a Public Hearing is to be held this coming Wednesday, August 4th at the Weaver Street Fire House - 8:30 P.M. Please feel free to advise your fellow Winthrop Avenue neighbors of my com- ments. I shall forward a copy of this letter to Mrs. Helwig's office. I am extremely appreciative of the time you have taken in keeping me up-to-date on the above issue." She then again recommended very strongly that Winthrop Avenue be closed immediately since it was not possible to wait until next January! Councilman Bloom stated that the members of the Board appreciated the feelings of the residents and had submitted a plan to dead-end the street since the Board had been ready to go forward on the informal assurance of certain State officials until the Town Attorney had found that such a procedure would be in violation of State Law, whereupon the following persons spoke: Mrs. Mary Telesco - 3 Dillon Road Mrs. Telesco suggested that the street be closed as a "play street". Mr. Peter Perciasepe - 96 Myrtle Boulevard Mr. Perciasepe asked how Madison and Lafayette Streets were closed in 1942. Mr. Anthony Librandi - 12 Thompson Street Mr. Librandi stated that Lafayette Road had been closed because the residents on that street had requested it. Mrs. William O'Brien - 3 Copley Road Mrs. O'Brien asked whether a "Do Not Enter" sign could be erected at the entrance of Winthrop? Mr. William F. Gartland, Jr. - 3 Winthrop Avenue Mr. Gartland stated that he had grown up on Winthrop Avenue and strongly seconded the views of the people who had spoken, urging that the street be closed both from the Post Road and Weaver Street for two reasons : First - so as to give the children a place to play in safety and Second- because with Kentucky Fried Chicken opening very soon there would be a large increase in already very heavy traffic. - 10 - Mr. John J. Cleary - 15 Winthrop Avenue Mr. Cleary stated that he agreed with the last gentle- man who spoke, adding that the safety of the children was the most important thing to be considered and recommending that a stanchion be placed on the Post Road which would thus prevent cars from entering. Further he stated that he wished to thank Mrs. Helwig and Mr. Faiola who had been there and who had looked at the streets more than once. Mr. John Gironda - Waverly Avenue Mr. Gironda asked whether the road could be temporarily closed off to protect the children, suggesting putting a fence across it or erecting two one-way signs? The Supervisor then asked whether anyone else wished to be heard in favor, and since no one did, requested the Clerk to present a petition addressed to the Super- visor and Town Councilmen filed in opposition to the proposed dead-ending, dated August 4th, 1971 and read- ing as follows : "The undersigned tenants and owners of premises known as Block 410, Parcels 130 and 140, situ- ated on the northwest corner of Boston Post Road, between Winthrop Street and Weaver Street, and abutting Winthrop Street, in the Town of Mamaroneck, hereby oppose the application to "dead-end Winthrop Street in the Town of Mamaro- neck", in its present proposed form. 1. While the undersigned sympathize with the residents of Winthrop Street and understand that by making Winthrop Street a dead-end street, the residents will, in some respects, be able to pre- serve the residential nature of their neighborhood, the present proposal substantially and adversely affects the undersigned's premises. 2. According to the proposed survey annexed to the public notice, the proposed turn around will cut off a driveway and a portion of our premises from the remainder of the premises. It will require us, or our guests, customers and visitors, to go around an entire block to get from one portion of our premises to another, In addition, it appears the Town intends to make use of a portion of our premises for this turn around and if this is the case, we would strenuously object to same. 3. In addition, the undersigned would want the assurance of the Police Department and the Fire Department of the Town that the making of this street a dead-end would not be detrimental to their departments and the safety of the premises and residents of the area. 4. With the assurances of the Police Department and the Fire Department as above requested, the undersigned would have no objection if this street 11 - was made a dead-end by the creation of a turn around further back into Winthrop Street so that it would not affect the undersigned's premises and provided further that the balance of Winthrop Street between the turn around and Boston Post Road was made a two-way street permitting access into and egress from the undersigned's premises." The Supervisor then called to attention that the objections in the foregoing petition were to the plan drawn prior to the Town Attorney's ruling and would therefore be no part of any temporary solution, and thereupon since in reply to the Chair's inquiry, no one else wished to be heard in opposition, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. The Supervisor asked the Board's pleasure, whereupon Councilman Faiola stated that he had a statement of Councilman Vandernoot's which he requested be read at this time for the record. Accordingly, the Clerk opened and read aloud the follow- ing statement which Councilman Faiola handed to him: "I am in favor of dead-ending Winthrop Street. Shm1d there be any legal question and legisla- tion be needed I urge the Board to invite the residents to join us and petition the State to act as fast as possible." s/ J.F.Vandernoot And thereupon Councilman Faiola called attention to a further statement addressed to the Town Board, attention of Councilman Faiola,dated July 7th, 1971, filed with him by the Fire Chief which, at his request, was also read into the record as follows : "After reviewing the Winthrop Street area, I can see no objection in closing off the street, providing we have enough room at the south end to turn our Fire Apparatus around to hook-up to a hydrant in case of a Fire." s/ Dominick J. Forti Chief Councilman Faiola then moved that the Board close Winthrop Avenue temporarily and prepare a petition requesting special legislation to make it permanent, adding that the Board had certain powers which he felt it should exercise now by declaring this an emergency situation in face of the danger to the children and the possibility of the Town's liability in case of injury - and then acting to correct the situation. Councilman Nagel seconded the motion remarking, "The State - 12 - a.37 doesn't live here, we do and we have a responsibility to our children." The. Supervisor asked how the Board wanted to close the street, whether in accordance with the plan or by the erection of a barrier or fence or how? Councilman Nagel suggested in reply that the means be kept flexible which was thereupon so agreed. Councilman Bloom then said that while he was entirely in accord with Councilmen Faiola and Nagel, he could not help wonder what would happen should the Town take such action contrary to the opinion of the Town Attorney and in violation of State Law as had been moved. Councilman Faiola replied that he, for one, felt strongly that the Board should act now declaring an emergency and taking a stand. He further said that he did not argue with the Town Attorney nor dispute his research but felt that the Board must take a stand at this time. And thereupon since there were no further comments or questions, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held before this Board this evening on a Petition to Dead-end Winthrop Avenue; and WHEREAS, Notice of such hearing was duly published in the official news- paper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Town Attorney's statement is heretofore quoted with copy of his Legal Memorandum of July 14th, 1971, on which said Statement was presaged, annexed hereto as part of the record of this hearing; and WHEREAS, all other documentation heretofore presented at the Town Board meetings of June 2nd, July 7th and August 4th, 1971, is herewith filed as part of the record of this hearing; and — WHEREAS, all persons present were given the opportunity to be heard; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Winthrop Avenue be closed temporarily - 13 - :R 1_F3S and that a petition be prepared request- ing special legislation to make the closing permanent. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows with the resolution therefore carrying by majority vote: Councilman Faiola - Aye Councilman Nagel - Aye Councilman Bloom - Abstaining and stating for the record that although he favored the dead- ending of Winthrop Avenue, as an Attorney he could not vote on an illegal motion. Supervisor Helwig - Aye with a statement for the record however that although she was in the same dilemma as Councilman Bloom, in view of the real emergency that existed, she must vote "Aye". RECESS At Councilman Faiola's request, a five-minute recess was declared by unanimous consent ofthe Board. THE SUPERVISOR - The Supervisor, upon reconvening the meeting, stated that with the Board's consent the next item of busi- ness to be taken up would be Item 2 under Communica- tions in order to accommodate those who were here in reference thereto. COMMUNICATIONS 2. Communication re Floodings, Myrtle Boulevard Area The Clerk read the following communication addressed to the Supervisor by Vincent J. Ciardullo of 134 Laurel Avenue on July 31st, 1971: "At the Town Board meeting of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, August 4, 1971, 1 request that you place on the agenda the recent floodings of the Myrtle Boulevard area: Wood Street, Cabot Road, Thompson Street and Laurel Avenue. My home, as well as other homes in this area have continually been flooded during the heavy rainstorms causing extensive damage. The homeowners of this area plan to attend this Town Board meeting to discuss a solution to our problem." - 14 - The Supervisor then invited those attending the meet- ing on this matter to address the Board, whereupon the following persons were heard: Mr. Vincent Ciardullo - 134 Laurel Avenue Mr. Ciardullo said that this matter had been before the Board many many times and that the flooding had been going on for years. He presented pictures taken by Mr. Carpino showing conditions resulting from the latest flooding and after reciting his personal case, stated that something must be done to protect all of the affected people. Mr. Peter R. Perciasepe - 96 Myrtle Boulevard Mr. Perciasepe said the group had three basic questions to put to the Board: 1. Had the Department of Health been called to inspect the flood area? 2. Who was responsible for property damage? 3. What was being done to prevent future flooding? The Supervisor answered the questions as follows : 1. That the Town had not called the Health Department but that some individuals had; 2. That the individual must carry insurance which would cover property damage on his premises; 3. That the Town had been trying for many years and was still trying to get two inadequate drain pipes responsible for the Myrtle area flooding replaced with larger pipes. These are the pipes located under the railroad tracks on railroad property over which the Town has no juris- diction. All efforts in the past failed, she explained, because of the bankruptcy of first, the New Haven Railroad, then of the Penn Central. However there was hope now, she continued, with ownership by a State agency, namely the M.T.A. , which was also under the same pressure by another State Agency, the New England Thruway, which suffers during torrential rains that cause such flooding. Many residents of Laurel Avenue, Myrtle Boulevard, Wood and Thompson Streets also addressed the Board each re- citing his individual damages and claiming redress con- tending that much of the flood water came from Town streets and actions of the Town had contributed to the flooding. - 15 - Residents of Murray Avenue were also heard in complaint of sewer back-up along that street. The Supervisor explained to the group that although the Council had declared an emergency so that that line could be repaired at once, the rains had arrived -- before the repairs could be made thus causing the emergency to materialize. Mr. Anthony N. Librandi - 12 Thompson Street Mr. Librandi said that the pipes the Town had installed in recent years had reduced the capacity of the brook at the dead-end of Cabot Road which formerly had been able to handle the overflow from drain pipes. Mr. James Laverty - 8 Thompson Street Mr. Laverty stated that he would like to see the Town set up a system for pumping out cellars throughout the flood areas at the time of emergency and also suggested that consideration be given to more frequent catch basin cleaning, particularly in those areas sub- ject to flooding. Other residents of this area stated that the rocks the Town had stockpiled for future use had also reduced the area in which the flood waters could have flowed instead of on their premises. The Supervisor assured all of the persons who had spoken this evening that the conditions they had referred to would be looked into and that efforts would be made to relieve the conditions wherever possible. 1. Letter of Robert J. Marcus, Attorney - Re: Removal of Wall, Property of John Collins Mr. Marcus, Attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tricarico of 717 Forest Avenue, Larchmont, referred to his communication addressed to this Board under date of August 2nd, 1971 which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record, inquiring what the Board could do to prevent further damage to his client's premises? After some discussion of the partly erected wall and whether the Board should not order its removal by Mr. Collins, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby directs that the wall constructed by John Collins on his premises known as Block 211, Par- cel 333 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Mamaroneck without permit and therefore in violation of the Town Ordinance be removed; and be it further RESOLVED, that the said Mr. Collins apply - 16 - for a permit should he decide to build a wall RETURN TO AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 1. Report - Ordinance to Prohibit Sale of Airguns, Spring Guns and Slingshots The Supervisor presented the revised draft of the proposed Ordinance recommending that a public hearing on its adop- tion be held at the September 1st meeting and inquiring as to the Board's pleasure. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom, 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, September lst, 1971, in the Council Room or Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of consider- ing amending the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck by adding a new chapter thereto, to be known as Chapter IX-I -- entitled "Fire- arms", which shall read as follows: - "It shall be unlawful for any retail establishment within the limits of the Town of Mamaroneck, outside the incorp- orated Villages of Larchmont and Mamaro- neck, to store, possess or sell airguns, spring guns, slingshots, instruments or weapons which propel a missile or sub- stance which is likely to cause injury to person or property. It shall be unlawful for any person to use or discharge within said portion of the Town of Mamaroneck any airgun, spring gun, slingshot, instrument, weapon or other appliance which propels a missile or substance likely to cause injury to person or property. Violation of this Ordinance shall constitute disorderly conduct and a person convicted of said violation shall be deemed a dis- orderly person and subject to a fine of twenty-five ($25.00) for each offense. Any Ordinance or part of any Ordinance in- consistent with the provisions of this Ordinance is hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall take effect at the earliest date allowed by law." and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper - 17 - of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", Notice of such Hearing as required by law. 2. Report - Newspaper Collection The Superintendent of Highways, at the Chair's request, reported that the first day's collection of paper had been somewhat disappointing in that it had totaled only about 8i tons. He mentioned that this possibly was due to the fact that the Salvation Army had happened to be conducting a drive on the same day. 3. Report - Proposed Additional Parking-Lot No. 4 The Supervisor reported that 54 questionnaires on the proposed additional Parking Lot had been sent out with 21 returns received. Of these, she said, 17 stated that they did not need the additional lot and she therefore inquired the Board's pleasure re its establishment. Councilman Bloom stated that since there had been com- plaints about parking in this whole Alden House-Larch- mont Gables area and since this effort had been made to provide additional space, he would recommend the creation of the additional lot to be known as Lot No. 4, which he thereupon so moved. - Councilman Faiola seconded the motion and thereupon it was unanimously - RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that a certain portion of the parking lot at Hommocks be set aside for the creation of Parking Lot No. 4, with charges for the use thereof to be set at an annual fee of $30.00 or $15.00 for six months. NEW BUSINESS (see next page) 18 - NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization for Collection of 1971 School Taxes Pursuant to the Tax Receiver's request, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members present voting "aye": RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, in accordance with Section 550a of the Westchester County Tax Act, being Arti- cle 16 of the Westchester County Administrative Code as amended by Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962, does hereby authorize the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck to accept from any taxpayer two partial payments in equal installments for or on account of school taxes and apply such payments on account thereof, and that he shall accept payment of said school taxes in full at the discretion of the taxpayer, or as stated in two partial payments, with the first installment being due and payable in the month of September and the second being due and payable in the month of January following, provided that no installment may be paid unless the first in- -- stallment of current school taxes, including interest and penalty, shall have been paid or is paid at the same time. If the second partial payment is received during the month of January, no interest or penalty shall be charged against the second partial payment; and be it further RESOLVED, that as provided in said statute, unless the first partial payment is received during the month of September and the second partial payment is received during the month of January, the penalty provided for payment of school taxes as set forth in Section 543 shall be applicable as follows: First Installment September No penalty October 2% November 51/0 December and January 7% February and March 10% April and thereafter up to date of sale 12% - 19 - Second Installment February and March 1070 April to date of sale 12% and be it further RESOLVED, that the first installment shall be due and payable and become a lien on the taxable property of the school district on September 1, 1971, and the second installment on January 1, 1972; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, the Comptroller, the Receiver of Taxes, and the Assessor shall prepare a suitable form of tax receipt, to be presented at the expense of the Town; and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 551 of Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962, a statement concerning the tax information be printed, and the Receiver of Taxes shall mail with each receipt for taxes a printed copy of such state - ment; and be it further RESOLVED, that the schedule of penalties be as follows: Penalty Schedule 1st Half 2nd Half September No penalty -- October 2%0 -- November 5% -- December and January 7% -- February and March 10% 107, April to date of sale 12% 12% and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. 2. Authorization to rent Paving Equipment Pursuant to memorandum of the Highway Superintendent under date of August 4th, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record of this - 20 - meeting, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Highways be and he hereby is authorized to rent the following equipment from Peckham Materials Corporation, for the repaving program of Stonewall Lane and portions of Old White Plains Road, Fairway Drive and Prince Willows Lane, subject to the approval of the Westchester County Commissioner of Public Works: 1 Blaw-Knox, Model PF90 Series 3, express gas, bituminous paver, self-propelled, with operator, oiler and screedman at $57. 02 per hour. 1 Buffalo-Springfield, Model KT25C4, steel wheeled tandem roller, gas engine, 10-14 tons with operator at $22. 22 per hour. 1 Galion, Model TH8-12G, steel wheeled, tandem roller, gas engine 10-14 tons with operator as $22. 22 per hour. 1 Littleford, bituminous asphalt heating distributor, portable type 185 gallon capacity (without truck) at $2. 67 per hour. 1 Ford, Model F-250, pickup, gas engine with miscellaneous small tools, traffic cones, rakes, etc. , two wheel drive, 300 cu. in. , with operator as $16. 11 per hour. 1 Mack, Model V609T, truck tractor, 672 cu. in. , four wheel drive, diesel engine with Rogers Model THPS350SF, gooseneck trailer 35 ton capacity, with operator at $29. 94 per hour. 3. Authorization - Emergency Overtime Firemen Pursuant to memorandum of the Fire Chief under date of August 2nd, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Nagel, 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 - 21 - I _� 3- _. j Fire Department for the number of hours set forth for each covering the period from May 5th to July 7th, 1971: Name Hours Lt. L. Testa 18 " N. Soriano 5 Fireman C. Mirande 3 " F. Felice 3 J. Garofalo 7 " F. Carpino 2 " J. Laverty 0 " S. Garafalo 2 IT N. Wilson 5 " K. Valle 2 H. Newman 2 " R. Baron 9 " B. Callahan 54 IT M. Rappaport 17 Total 129 4. Authorization - Emergency Overtime Police Department Pursuant to memorandum of the Police Commission under date of August 2nd, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Council- man Bloom, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as approved by the Board of Police Commissioners, this Board hereby authorizes payment of Emergency Overtime Compensation to the following officers of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department for the number of hours set forth for each cover- ing the period from April 26th to June 15th, 1971: Name Hours Min. Sgt. Federice 5 McClintock 2 30 " O'Rorke 6 " Silvestri 11 30 Det. Sgt. Barascb 6 30 Det. Mahoney 2 30 " Mulcahy 7 " Perritano 3 30 Ptl. Adamo 4 " Ambrosovitch 4 " Anderson 4 Baumblatt 15 30 22 - Ilk Name Hours Min. Ptl. Coy 3 30 " Costello 1 30 " Catapano 11 " Diamond 9 " DeVico 3 30 " Fuller 4 " Garrison 4 " Gerace 4 " Greenstein 1 30 " Hutcheon 8 " Knox 3 30 " LeViness 4 " Lifrieri 10 " Mosiello 11 30 " Munch 12 30 " Nardelli 4 " Vitro 4 30 Total 172 -- 5. Authorization for Water Main Extension - North Brook Road Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of July 29th, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorize s the installation of 240 linear feet of 8" cast iron main on North Brook Road in the proposed extension of North Brook Road for the subdivision known as "Second Amended Subdivision Map at the end of North Brook Road", dated June 10th, 1970, on property known as S4ction 2, Block 214, Parcel 364 and 545 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, said main to be installed by the applicant at no cost to the Town and to be in conformity with Subdivision Map, with the drawings approved by the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck and the requirements of the Westchester Joint Water Works; and be it further RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolu- tion be forwarded to the applicant, the Town Engineer, and the Westchester Joint Water Works. - 23 - 6. Authorization - Transfer of Funds (IACP Report) Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of August 4th, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes the following transfer of funds within the 1971 Budget and Surplus Funds: From A/C 502 - Surplus - General Fund - $2, 646. 00 Town Outside Villages To A/C 602 - General Fund - Town $ 2, 646. 00 Outside Villages - Police Department (A/C 3120. 4) - Proposed Surveys and Studies - A/C 410 7. Authorization of Polling Places - 1971 Pursuant to the Clerk's recommendation herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 66 of the Election Law, being Chapter 17 of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York as amended, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby designates a place for each Election District in the Town, at which a meeting for the registration of voters, election, and primaries shall be held in the year following the ensuing first (1st) day of October as follows: District No. 1 Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York District No. 2 Volunteer Firehouse, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York District No. 3 Mamaro Firehouse, Palmer Avenue, Mamaro- neck, New York - 24 - pE District No. 4 Central School Annex, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York District No. 5 Westchester Joint Water Works Office, 1625 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York District No. 6 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Avenue, Larchmont, New York District No. 7 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Avenue Larchmont, New York District No. 8 St. Augustine's School Gymnasium, Larchmont, New York District No. 9 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Avenue, Larchmont, New York District No. 10 Francis Coffin Mun. Bldg. (St. John's Episc. Church), Grove Avenue, Larchmont, New York District No. 11 Chatsworth Garden Apartments, 14 North Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, New York District No. 12 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, New York District No. 13 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, New York District No. 14 Central School, Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, New York District No. 15 School of Sts. John and Paul, Weaver Street, Larchmont, New York District No. 16 Mamaroneck High School, House B, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York District No. 17 Central School Annex, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York - 25 - F District No. 18 Hampshire House, 3 Washington Square, Larchmont, New York District No. 19 Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Larchmont, New York District No. 20 School of Sts. John and Paul, Weaver Street, Larchmont, New York District No. 21 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, New York District No. 22 Palmer Apartments, Palmer Court, Mamaroneck, New York District No. 23 Mamaroneck High School, House B, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York District No. 24 Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York District No. 25 Montessori School, Lorenzen Street and Boston Post Road, Larchmont, New York 8. Salary Authorization - Summer Recreation Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Recreation under date of July 21st, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Recreation Commission, this Board hereby authorizes that Joseph M. Santoro and John Eney be engaged as Recreation Attend- ants, effective July 21st and July 28th respect- ively, and each to be compensated at the rate of $2. 00 per hour; and be it further RESOLVED, that Albert Novello, John Perri and Fred Dolan, Recreation Attendants, each be raised from a rate of $1. 85 per hour to a rate of $2. 00 per hour, effective July 15th, 1971. 26 - 9• Request of Highway Superintendent Leaf Blower Ordinance In accordance with a request submitted to the Town Board by Mr. Aitchison, Highway Superintendent, under date of August 4th, 1971, the Board directed the Attorney to draft a proposed Ordinance for the control of leaf blowers cover- ing the hours of use, the noise and the blowing of leaves onto the public streets. 10. Cancellation of Performance Bond Robins Nest Lane Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of August 2nd, 1971, 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 withthe recom- mendations of the Town Engineer and Superin- tendent of Highways, this Board hereby cancels Performance Bond No. SY289895 in the amount of $8, 200. 00, dated August 5th, 1960, upon which American Employers' Insurance Company is Surety and Jody Dwell- _ ings, Inc. is Principal. 11. Notice of Vacating Premises 153 Weaver Street The Supervisor reported that the premises at 153 Weaver Street had been vacated and that a barrier would be erected across the driveway and "No Trespassing" signs posted on the premises. The Fire Chief called to attention that the disrepair of the residence on these premises was such as to con- stitute a fire hazard and therefore recommended that an emergency be declared until the building could be demolished. The Supervisor inquired the Board's pleasure on this recommendation, whereupon on a motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommendation of the Fire Chief, this ° - Board hereby declares that an emergency exists on the premises at 153 Weaver Street and authorizes that informal bids for the demolition of the house thereon 27 _ e-aZ be taken with contract in a sum not to exceed $2,500.00 awarded to the low bidder at the earliest possible date. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Previously reported. 2. Previously reported. 3. Resignation from Ethics Committee Albert J. Gaynor The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Board by Mr. Albert J. Gaynor under date of July 19th, 1971 tendering with regret his resignation as a member of the Ethics Committee. The Supervisor inquired the Board's pleasure and there- upon, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts with deep regret the resignation of Albert J. Gaynor as a member of the Ethics Committee of the Town of Mamaro- neck, effective July 19th, 1971, and - expresses its gratitude and thanks to Mr. Gaynor for the extraordinary service he rendered to the Town of Mamaroneck as a member of both the Ethics Committee and the Ethics Board. 4. Resignation from Planning Board Howard Hand The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Supervisor by Mr. Howard Hand under date of July 15th, 1971 tender- ing with regret his resignation as a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board. The Supervisor inquired the Board's pleasure and there- upon, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Council- man Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts with deep regret the resignation of Howard Hand as a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board, effective August 4th, 1971, and expresses its thanks and appreciation for his service as a member of the Planning Board. 5. Notice of Hearing - Village of Larchmont Zoning Board Application of Montessori School to Construct Second Story The Supervisor advised the Board that she had referred Case No. 567, the application of Mr. Charles Miller to - 28 - the Village of Larchmont's Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance to construct a second floor addition to the present Montessori School on the northeast corner of Lorenzen Street and Boston Post Road to Mr. Maggini, Chairman of the Planning Board. For the Board's information, she reported that Mr. Mag- gini had attended the meeting and requested that the school provide adequate parking so as to eliminate any need for parking on residential streets since the proposed addition would provide for two more grades for 25 or 30 more students, extra teachers and staff. He had also called to attention, she said, the fact that the residents of Dean Place had been inconveni- enced by parking, traffic problems, and other annoy- ances caused by the school, and therefore if the variance were granted without provision for adequate parking, there would be future problems, complaints and unhappy relationships with the residents of that area. NOT ON AGENDA 1. Note to Mrs. Lour Tait The Supervisor stated that she had written Mrs. Tait, expressing the Board's deep thanks and appreciation for the flag which she had so graciously presented to the Board in memory of her husband. 2. Report - Hommocks Tennis Courts For the Board's information, the Supervisor reported that an agreement had been reached with Peckham for the repair of the tennis courts at Hommocks without further cost to the Town. 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 July 1971. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments for the month of July 1971. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of July 1971. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the month of July 1971. - 29 - Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of July 1971. Summary of Budget Appropriations and Expendi- tures for the period January 1st, 1971 to June 30th, 1971. The Supervisor -- 1. State Department Notice - Signal Installation, Palmer & Weaver The Supervisor reported receipt of a notice from the State Department of Transportation stating that Sig- nal 83 would be revised so as to provide an all red phase and manual control switch for calling the all red as had been requested by the Town. She further stated that since there was no date of installation given on the notice, she would write to Mr. Galloway, Traffic and Safety Director, thanking him and urging this installation prior to the opening of school. The Councilmen -- Mr. Faiola -- 1. Apportionment Councilman Faiola in Councilman Vandernoot's absence presented the following apportionment and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petition for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petition for the correction of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1970-1971, taxes of 1971, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows : Block Parcel Name Land IM. Total 942 688 Gloria L. McPike $22,100. $28,600. $50,700. be corrected as follows in accordance with the - 30 - provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 942 688 Gloria L. McPike $13,400. $28,600. $42,000. 942 710 Perry Robins & W 81700. 8,700. Mr. Nagel -- 1. Appointment of Mrs. Selena Grissom Government Representative to CAP Mr. Nagel with great pleasure recommended the appoint- ment of Mrs. Selena Grissom as a Government Representa- tive to CAP. He stated that Mrs. Grissom was particularly qualified to serte in this post, that she lived at 126 Richbell Road, and certainly as he was sure all of the Board was aware, she was essential to the functioning of the CAP organization, whereupon he moved her appoint- ment. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bloom and the following resolution thereupon unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board with great pleasure hereby appoints Mrs. Selena Grissom of 126 Richbell Road as Govern- went Representative to CAP, said appoint- ment to be effective immediately; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mrs. Grissom be notified of her appointment and of the Board's appreci- ation and pleasure that she is available to serve in this very important post. The Town Attorney -- 1. Resolution Authorizing Dr. Bernstein to Sign Narcotics Guidance Council Contract At the Chair's request the Attorney explained the need for a retroactive resolution authorizing Dr. Margery Bernstein to execute the Narcotics Guidance Council contract in accordance with the resolutions adopted by the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was adopted by unani- mous vote of the Board: RESOLVED, that Dr. Margery Bernstein be and she hereby is authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the Larchmont- Mamaroneck Narcotics Guidance Council with the County of Westchester, pursuant to Article 8-A of the State Mental Hygiene Law, - 31 - for State aid in connection with the operation of its program; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be effective only if similar resolutions are adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Villages of Larchmont - and Mamaroneck. 2. Authorization to Engage Counsel - ,Advisor for Labor Negotiations Pursuant to the recommendation of the Town Attorney, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Council- man Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the engagement of Alan S. Jaffe, Attorney, to serve as advisor to the Town in its nego- tiations with the PBA, Local 898 of the International Fire Fighters Association and the CSEA. 3. Authorization to Engage Accountant Orienta Apartment Certiorari Pursuant to the Attorney's request, on motion by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to engage the services of a Certified Public Accountant in connection with the certiorari proceedings on Orienta Apartments, at a sum not to exceed $250.00, said expense to be paid out of the Assessor's budget. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, on motion duly made and seconded it was declared adjourned at 11:20 p.m., to reconvene on September lst, 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 Com- - 32 - missioner Faiola and on his motion, seconded by Com- missioner Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Depart- ment claims be and they hereby are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller author- ized to pay the same out of the Fire Depart- ment budget: - R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 26.96 Con Edison 155.59 Con Edison 5.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 341.95 Exterminating Services Corporation 7.00 Harbor Marine Canvas, Inc. 44.00 I. & T. Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. 48.95 I. & T. Plumbing & Heating Co. , Inc. 16.25 Mobil oil Corporation 114.73 The New Rochelle Water Company 85.53 New York Telephone 10.92 New York Telephone 10.92 New York Telephone 119.62 Pimentel Lawnmower Service 25.65 A. Poccia & Sons, Inc. 196.00 A. Poccia & Sons, Inc. 698.00 Suburban Communications, Inc. 48.50 Westchester Joint Water Works 35.94 Westchester Joint Wate; Works 5,021.25 Whiffen Electric Co. , Inc. 100.53 Total . . . . . .. . ... . $ 7,113.29 2. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month of July 1971, which was ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Other Business Chief Forti reported as follows : a. The fire hydrants had all been painted. b. The new aerial truck was still in the progress of being tested. c. The shed about which there had been some complaints was necessary because it had been ordered by the State Inspector for the storage of diesel fuel d. Installation of a new 2" water line to serve the Firehouse. 4. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meet- - 33 - J,L ing, on motion duly made and seconded it was declared adjourned at 11:30 p.m, , to reconvene on September 1st, 1971, To erk 34 -