HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971_09_01 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD SEPTEMBER 1st, 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 Vandernoot
Councilman Bloom
Absent: None
Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk
Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney
Mr. Aitchison - Highway Superintendent
Mr. Altieri - Comptroller
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion duly made and seconded the minutes of the
regular meeting of August 4th, 1971 were approved as
submitted by majority vote of the Board, Councilman
Vandernoot abstaining because he had not been present
at the last meeting.
OPENING OF BIDS - Painting Firehouse
The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the
Notice for Bids for the record, and opened and read
aloud the following bids, advising that proper bid checks
or bonds accompanied each and that the non-collusive
statements had been signed:
Bidder Bid
Westrock Painting Co., Inc. $ 4,195.00
Diamond Do-All, Ltd. 3,650.00
Councilman Faiola recommended that the usual procedure
in the award of bids be followed and on his motion,
seconded by Councilman Nagel, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the
bid of the low bidder, to-wit that of Diamond
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Do-All, Ltd. , in the amount of $3,650. , for
painting and caulking the exterior of the
Weaver Street Firehouse, in accordance with
the specifications set forth in the Notice
for Bids, provided that upon examination by
Councilman Faiola, the Fire Chief, Attorney
and Comptroller, 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.
PUBLIC HEARING - Firearms Ordinance
On motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Council-
man Bloom, 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 Supervisor
inquired whether anyone present wished to have the text
of the Ordinance read.
Mr. Paul Ryan of 14 Bonnie Briar Lane, former Chairman,
and Mr. Walter Bopp of 9 Bonnie Briar Lane, present
Chairman of the Bonnie Briar Civic Association, so
requested.
The Clerk thereupon read the Ordinance as proposed and
the Supervisor explained the need for its adoption,
complimenting Mrs. Rhoda Krell, President of the Central
School PTA, for alerting the Board to the situation exist-
ing in the Unincorporated Area.
The Supervisor then stated that first those in favor would
be heard, then those in opposition, whereupon the follow-
ing persons addressed the Board:
Mr. Paul Ryan
Mr. Ryan stated that he was very much in favor of this
Ordinance reciting a personal incident wherein a six
year old child, a friend of his daughter, had lost one
eye from a slingshot incident, then the other as
a result, becoming completely blind.
He also inquired whether there was any Ordinance in the
Town prohibiting the sale, possession or use of hand guns,
explaining that he inquired because of circulars from
New Rochelle stores advertising the sale of such guns.
The Supervisor referred the question to the Attorney who
assured Mr. Ryan that the sale, possession and use of
hand guns was prohibited unless licensed.
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Mrs. Alexander Forger - 74 Magnolia Avenue
Mrs. Forger stated that she would like the Board to know
that not only the Central School PTA but the Parent Teacher
Council representing all units, was strongly in favor of
this Ordinance.
Mr. Augustine DiFiore - 18 Winthrop Avenue
Mr. DiFiore inquired whether this Ordinance covered
the homemade variety slingshot and was answered affirm-
atively by the Attorney.
The Supervisor inquired whether anyone else wished to
be heard and since no one did, on motion by Councilman
Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unani-
mously
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 Bloom, seconded
by Councilman Faiola, the following resolution was adopted
by unanimous vote of the Board:
RESOLVED, that the General Ordinances of the
Town of Mamaroneck be changed and amended so
as to add thereto a new Chapter to be known
as Chapter IX-I, entitled "Firearms", which
shall read as follows :
"It shall be unlawful for any retail
establishment within the limits of the
Town of Mamaroneck, outside the in-
corporated Villages of Larchmont and
Mamaroneck, to store, possess or sell
airguns, spring guns, slingshots, instru-
ments or weapons which propel a missile or
substance which is likely to cause injury
to person or property. It shall be un-
lawful for any person to use or discharge
within said portion of the Town of Mamaro-
neck 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 disorderly
person and subject to a fine of twenty-five
($25.00) dollars 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."
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Councilman Nagel requested that copies of the foregoing
resolution be sent to both Villages, which was so ordered.
Mrs. Krell inquired when the Ordinance would become
effective? The Attorney replied, "10 days from date of
publication."
OLD BUSINESS
1. Reports - Flooding
(M.T.A. Letters)
The Clerk presented two reports relating to the flooding
situation in the Cabot Road area addressed to the Super-
visor by the Town Engineer under date of August 31st,
reading as follows :
"Drains Under the Thruway"
"The larger pipe (42" dia.) running under the
Thruway is, and has been for some time obstructed
with what appears to be wood forms.
A check of the drains this morning indicated that
all the flow is through the smaller diameter pipe.
Will you please pass this information along to
the Thruway?"
"M.T.A. Letter, August 26th, 1971,
Flooding"
"On Friday, August 27, 1971 which was after the
cleaning of all drains by the M.T.A. and the
Thruway I inspected the drain discharge at the
Larchmont side.
Although the drain was flowing with full suction
and considerable force, the Town area was flooded
and the entrance to the drains under the Thruway
were under water.
It is my professional opinion that only additional
drainage cross section will relieve the flooding in
the Cabot Road area."
The Supervisor further advised the Board of her receipt
of communications from John C. Tone of the M.T.A. under
date of August 26th and Dr. William J. Ronan, Chairman
of the M.T.A. , dated August 27th, 1971, reciting in
detail the work performed to relieve the situation,
which communications were herewith ordered received and
filed for the record.
After some discussion the Board requested the Supervisor
to reply to the aforesaid letters thanking the officials
for the efforts made and forwarding copies of the Engin-
eer's reports with an urgent request for further steps
by both the M.T.A. and the Thruway Authority in order
to completely correct the condition before more flooding
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occurred.
Mr. Bopp and Mr. Ryan, both from the Bonnie Briar Civic
Association, called to the Board's attention the flood-
ing in the Bonnie Briar area resulting from the last storm,
with Mr. Ryan inquiring whether the Supervisor had talked
with Mr. Kellogg about the gates in the Larchmont Reservoir in
this particular instance.
Councilman Faiola suggested that the Engineer take this
matter up with Mr. Kellogg and advise the Board what had
happened in this particular instance and if the Water
Company could do anything to alleviate such flooding
situations.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Reimbursement Claim - $50.00 - Insurance
The Clerk referred to the communication addressed to
him by Knox, Lent and Tucker, Inc. under date of
August 5th, 1971 requesting reimbursement in the
amount of $50.00 for an insurance claim.
Whereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by
Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
payment of claim of Knox, Lent & Tucker, Inc.,
in connection with settlement of claim of
Nicholas DeGiacomo, under Town Policy #RLU547341
with Royal Indemnity Company, containing a $50.00
deductible property damage clause.
2. Application - Recreation Project Funds
Pursuant to the request of the Recreation Commission
and Superintendent, on motion by Councilman Faiola,
seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the Supervisor to execute the Recreation
Project Application to the New York State
Youth Commission requesting State Aid in the
amount of $4,028.00 for the period from June 1st,
1971 to May 31st, 1972.
3. Attorney's Report - General Ordinance
Chapter 7 - Subsection 3
At the last meeting the Attorney was requested to report
on the possibility of the Town's adopting an ordinance
concerning leaf blowers blowing leaves into the streets.
Pursuant to this direction, he advised the Board that a
research of the Town's existing Ordinances showed that
- Chapter 7 -- Subsection 3 prohibited the deposit of any
litter on the streets or highways of the Unincorporated
Area thus prohibiting the deposit of leaves in the streets.
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4. Transfer of Funds - Various Accounts
Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of
September 1st, 1971, herewith presented and ordered
received and filed for the record, on motion by Council-
man Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the following transfer of funds within the
1971 budget:
GENERAL - TOWN - WIDE To From
Town Justices (A1110.0)
1110.2 Equipment - a/c 201 974.08
1110.2 Equipment - a/c 203 65.00
1110.2 Equipment - a/c 202 275.00
1110.4 Contractual Expenses a/c 401 764.08
$1,039.08 $1,039.08
GENERAL - TOWN OUTSIDE VILLAGES
Planning Board (B8020.0) $ $
8020.4 Contractual Expenses a/c 401 100.00
Miscellaneous - Unclassified
B9206.0 Police Station and
Court House Projects 2,400.00
B9490.0 Contingency Fund 2,500.00
$2,500.00 $2,500.00
FIRE DISTRICT #1 (SF3410.0)
3410.2 Equipment a/c 203 $1,550.00 $
3410.4 Contractual Expenses
a/c 401 1,853.00
3410.4 Contractual Expenses
a/c 403 1,450.00
9010.8 Employees Retirement
System 147.00
3410.4 Equipment a/c 205 5,000.00
$5,000.00 $5,000.00
5. Emergency Overtime Compensation
a) Police
Pursuant to memorandum of the Police Commission under
date of August 20th, 1971, herewith presented and
ordered received and filed for the record, on motion
by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that as approved by the Board of
Police Commissioners, this Board hereby
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authorizes payment of Emergency Overtime Compensa-
tion to the following officers of the Town of
Mamaroneck Police Department for the number of
hours set forth for each covering the period
from June 16th to August 19th, 1971:
Name Hours Min.
Sgt. Federice 31
if McClintock 32 30
" O'Rorke 8 30
Det. Sgt. Barasch 11 30
Det. Mulcahy 4
Ptl. Adamo 1 30
" Ambrosovitch 2
" Anderson 8 30
" Baumblatt 32
Costello 30
" Fuller 3
Giacomo 2 30
" Garrison 30
" Gerace 30
" Greenstein 30
" Hutcheon 1
Knox 30
" LeViness 13 30
" Mosiello 12
" Munch 4
" Passafume 8
" Thompson 30
Total 178 30
b) Firemen
Pursuant to memorandum of the Fire Chief under date of
August 27th, 1971, herewith presented and ordered re-
ceived and filed for the record, on motion by Council-
man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unani-
mously
RESOLVED, that as approved by the Fire Chief,
this Board hereby authorizes payment of Emer-
gency Overtime Compensation to the following
Firemen of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Depart-
ment for the number of hours set forth for
each covering the period from July 8th to
August 24th, 1971:
Name Hours
Lt. N. Soriano 14
Fireman C. Mirande 18
" F. Felice 2
J. Garofalo 2
F. Carpino 4
" J. Laverty 2
" S. Garofalo 4
" N. Wilson 2
" K. Valle 16
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Name Hours
Fireman H. Newman 2
" R. Baron 6
" B. Callahan 68
M. Rappaport 68
Total 208
6. Salary Authorization - Recreation
Pursuant to memoranda of the Superintendent of Recrea-
tion under dates of August 4th and August 30th, 1971,
herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on
motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Council-
man 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:
Date
Name Title Effective Salary
Gayle Golly Rec. Attendant 8/16/71 $1.85 per hour
Sue Williams " " 9/1/71 it " "
Mary Ann Leonardi " " " it
Barbara Paonessa Life Guard 2.00
Gail Kelly it " " it "
Sue Perley it " " " it "
Eileen O'Donnell " " " it "
August Longo it " " it
Stephen Walsh Rec. Attendant 1.85
7. Approval - Additional Work
Hommocks Area
Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of
August 10th, 1971 concerning payment for additional
work in the Hommocks Area, herewith ordered received and
filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Bloom,
seconded by Councilman Nagel, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the
following additional work in the improvement of
the Hommocks Area, for which funds are available
in the 1971 budget:
1. Constructing paths in rear of Hommocks
School at entrance to tennis courts:
ELQ Industries, Inc. $1,900.00
2. Furnishing four (4) #654-10 Rubber
Covered Toro Sprinkler Heads
@ $43.00 each:
C. Triano, Inc. 172.00
3. After the all purpose area is
resurfaced, color coat (Plexipave
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3 coat application) for a two-tone
green and red coating, including
lines (per attached memo 7/16/71
from Town Engineer and letter
8/4/71 from Peckham Materials
Corp. to Supervisor Helwig) :
Peckham Materials Corp. 6,100.00
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,172.00
8. Adoption - Capital Note Resolution
Sewer Emergency Murray Avenue
Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the
Comptroller under date of August 25th, 1971, herewith
presented and ordered received and filed, the follow-
ing resolution was offered by Councilman Nagel, who
moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Bloom,
to-wit:
CAPITAL NOTE RESOLUTION DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 1971
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $27,000.
CAPITAL NOTES OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WEST-
CHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY PART OF THE
COST OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER MAIN IN
MURRAY AVENUE IN AND FOR SEWER DISTRICT NO. 1
OF SAID TOWN.
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolutions duly adopted on
June 2, 1971 and July 7, 1971, the Town Board of
the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New
York, has authorized the reconstruction of
approximately 200 linear feet of sewer main in
Murray Avenue between Maplewood Street and Maple
Hill Drive in and for Sewer District No. 1 of
said Town, based upon a determination that a
public emergency existed requiring immediate action
in accordance with a recommendation of the Town
Engineer dated June 2, 1971;
and
WHEREAS, in view of the requirement for immediate
action, such work was authorized without a public
hearing pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town
Law;
and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide for the
financing thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaro-
neck, Westchester County, New York, as follows :
Section 1. The specific object or purpose to be
financed, in part, pursuant to this resolution is
the reconstruction of the aforesaid section of sewer
main in and for Sewer District No. 1 of the Town
of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, in-
cluding appurtenant facilities and incidental
improvements in connection therewith.
Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of such
specific object or purpose is $38,000.00, and
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the plan for the financing thereof consists
of the expenditure of $11,000.00 available
from current funds of said sewer district and
by the issuance of $27,000. capital notes of
said Town hereby authorized to be issued therefor
pursuant to the Local Finance Law. All further
powers in connection with the details and sale
of said capital notes are hereby delegated to the
Supervisor of said Town, the Chief fiscal officer.
Such notes shall be of such terms, form and con-
tents, and shall be sold in such manner as may be
prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the
provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the
period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid
specific object or purpose is forty years, pursuant
to subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section 11.00
of the Local Finance Law.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of
Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York are
hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the
principal of and interest on such notes as the
same become due and payable. There shall annually
be assessed upon all the taxable real property in
said Sewer District No. 1, as extended, at the same
time and in the same manner as other Town charges
an amount sufficient to pay said principal and interest
as the same become due and payable, but if not paid
from such source, all the taxable real property within
said Town shall be subject to the levy of ad valorem
taxes without limitation as to rate or amount suffic-
ient to pay the principal of and interest on said
notes.
Section 5. The validity of such notes may be
contested only if:
1. Such notes are authorized for an object or
purpose for which said Town is not authorized
to expand money, or
2. The provisions of law which should be complied
with at the date of publication of this reso-
lution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such valid-
ity is commenced within twenty days after the date of
such publication, or
3. Such notes are authorized in violation of the
provisions of the Constitution.
Section 6. This resolution, which takes effect
immediately, shall be published in full in The Daily
Times, the official newspaper together with a Notice
of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided
in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution
was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as
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follows :
Councilman Bloom Voting Aye
Councilman Vandernoot if "
Councilman Nagel if it
Councilman Faiola if if
Supervisor Helwig if it
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
9. Appointment of Dog Enumerator
Pursuant to communication addressed to the Supervisor
by the State of New York Department of Agriculture and
Markets under date of August 12th, 1971, and in accord-
ance with the Town Clerk's recommendation, on motion by
Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 108 of the
Agriculture and Markets Law, Eugene Agnessanto
of 83 Myrtle Boulevard, Town, be and he hereby
is appointed Dog Enumerator of the Town of
Mamaroneck (Unincorporated Area) for the year
1972.
10. Authorization to Advertise for Bids -
Television Inspection of Storm Drains
Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town
Engineer under date of August 27th, 1971, herewith presented
and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman
Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, 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 October 6th, 1971, and opened and read
aloud at a regular meeting of this Board at 8:15
p.m. on that date, for cleaning and closed circuit
television inspection of storm drains, in accordance
with the specifications set forth in the Notice,
provided that the said specifications have been ap-
proved by the Town Attorney prior to the publication
of the aforesaid Notice for Bids.
11. Acceptance - Laurel Avenue
and Cancellation of Bond
Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town
Engineer and the Superintendent of Highways under date of
August 30th, 1971, recommending acceptance of the sub-
division improvements for Laurel Avenue and cancellation
of the bond, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded
by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts as
public streets or highways of the Town of
Mamaroneck the extension of Laurel Avenue as
set forth in the subdivision entitled "Amended
Subdivision Map of a Portion of Map of Laurel
Park", as shown on Map No. 2889, filed in the
office of the County Clerk, Division of Land
Records, of Westchester County, New York on
November 25th, 1968;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that in accordance with recommiends-
tions of the Town Engineer and Superintendent of
Highways, this Board hereby cancels Performance
Bond No. 3846367 in the amount of $18,000.00,
dated July 22nd, 1968, upon which Hartford
Accident and Indemnity Company is Surety and
Joseph Carducci, Inc, is Principal.
THE SUPERVISOR
At this time the Supervisor inquired whether anyone
present wished to be heard on any matter, whereupon
the following persons addressed the Board:
Mrs. Maria Russell - Larchmont League of Women Voters
Mrs. Russell requested information about the long delayed
release of the Cresap Report, which the Supervisor referred
to Councilman Nagel.
Mr. Nagel stated that there was a statement which was
about ready to be released, pending clearance with Mayor
Phillips and Trustee Cruse. He confirmed this with
Trustee Wanderer, Chairman of the Joint Survey Committee,
who was present,_and who added that he agreed with Council-
man Nagel regarding the necessity of clearance with the
Village of Mamaroneck prior to the release of any statement.
Mr. Nagel then stated that he thought this would be a
matter of only some 24 hours, whereupon Mrs. Russell
asked whether the report would be released after the
statement had been cleared?
The Supervisor explained that this could not be answered
at this time inasmuch as the report was not the property
of the municipalities since it had not been paid for.
This discussion concluded with Mrs. Russell observing
that, regardless of all this, the League would like to
see the report, and asking when it would be released.
Councilman Bloom advised Mrs. Russell that the report
did not comply with the requirements of the contract and
that the legal problems ensuing prevented any answer to
_ her question at this time.
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Mr. Augustine DiFiore - 18 Winthrop Avenue
Mr. DiFiore stated that he would like to know what the
Board has been doing about the temporary dead-ending of
Winthrop Avenue.
The Supervisor advised Mr. DiFiore that copies of docu-
ments requested by both the State and County which must
pass on this proposal had been forwarded to them and
that she hoped to hear from them in the near future.
Mr. DiFiore then asked whether there was any hope for
finding a legal way to do this, to which the Supervisor
replied that none had been found yet.
Mr. DiFiore then further commented on the flow of traffic,
etc., and again referred to the possibility of the permanent
dead-ending and Mr. Pisani's assurance of the introduction
of the necessary legislation at the coming legislative
session so as to accomplish this.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter, Sherman P. Sackheim
71 N. Chatsworth Avenue
Correction of Address
The Supervisor reveiewed a letter addressed to the Board
by Sherman P. Sackheim under date of August 26th, 1971
requesting a change of his legal address from 71 North
Chatsworth Avenue to 71 Rockingstone Avenue, for the
reasons recited therein, which was herewith ordered
received and filed for the record.
The Board directed that this request be referred to the
attention of the Assessor and the Engineer for recommenda-
tion and report at the next meeting of the Board.
2. Department of Transportation Notice
Mr. Johnston reported for the Board's information, on
the receipt of a communication from the New York State
Department of Transportation enclosing an official order
for Town maintenance of the road running along the side
of the court house property as defined in said order and
shown on accompanying map, which requiring no action on
the part of this Board, was herewith ordered received and
filed for the record,
3. Letter, Richard P. Segalini
Re: Bonnie Briar Application
A letter addressed to the Town Board, certified mail, by
Richard P. Segalini under date of August 20th, 1971 with
reference to the application of Bonnie Briar presented at
the August 4th Town Board meeting,was herewith presented
and ordered received and filed for the record of this
meeting with a copy thereof referred to Mr. Maggini,
Chairman of the Planning Board.
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The Supervisor advised the Board that she understood
that the Club was not going to build the enclosure
as it found it would be too expensive and onorous
at this time.
She further advised that she had requested Mr. Paonessa
to look at the existing fencing in view of Dr. Lind's
assertion that all of the existing chain link fencing
was in good condition over its entire course.
4. Letter, George M. Horner, Jr.
Re: Flooding Damage to 4 Kenmare Road
The Supervisor reviewed a letter addressed to the members
of the Town Council by George M. Homer, Jr. of 4 Kenmare
Road with reference to the flooding conditions obtaining
on his premises, which was herewith ordered received and
filed,with this matter referred to the attention of the
Engineer and Highway Superintendent.
5. Department of Transportation -
Petition Approval, Beechmont Bus Service
Notification of the approval of a Petition of Beechmont
Bus Service, Inc. for a certificate of public convenience
and necessity for the temporary operation of an omnibus
line in the Village of Larchmont, Village and Town of
Mamaroneck and City of New Rochelle was hereby presented
and ordered received and filed for the record.
In this instance the question of whether approval was
needed of the route through the local municipality has
not been ascertained as yet. The Supervisor stated that
she knew Mrs. Genevieve Leary, the new Commissioner of
the Department of Transit of Westchester County and
would clear this question with her as soon as possible.
6. Order I.C.C.- Re: Pen Central Merger - Subsidiaries
An order from the Interstate Commerce, Commission, dated
August 6th, 1971, was hereby presented and ordered re-
ceived and filed for the record, the Attorney reporting
that it required no action by this Board.
7. P. S. C. - Con Edison
Rates and Charges
Gas Service
A notification of the proceeding on motion of the Public
Service Commission as to the rates, charges, rules and
regulations of Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. for gas service was herewith presented and, upon
the Attorney's advice that it required no action by this
Board, was ordered received and filed for the record.
8. P. S. C. - Con Edison
Rates and Charges
Electric Service
A notification of the proceeding on motion of the Public
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Service Commission as to the rates, charges, rules and
regulations of Consolidated Edison Company of New York,
Inc. for electric Service was herewith presented and, upon
the Attorney's advice that it required no action by this
Board, was ordered received and filed for the record.
9. Zoning Board of Appeals
City of New Rochelle
Public Hearing, Case 65-1971
Notice of a meeting to be held before the Zoning Board
of Appeals in the City of New Rochelle on September 9th,
1971 was hereby presented and ordered received and
filed for the record. The Attorney advised that he did
not feel it was necessary for the Town to be represented
so no action was taken on this matter.
10. Zoning Board, Larchmont Village
Open Parking Deck over
Alfredo's Foreign Cars
Notice of a meeting to be held before the Zoning Board
of Appeals of the Village of Larchmont on the application
for construction of a parking deck over the existing
building at Alfredo's Foreign Cars, 2030 Boston Post
Road was referred to Mr. Fred Maggini, Chairman of the
Planning Board, for report.
Mr. Maggini reported that he had visited property owners
in the neighboring area and had been unable to find any
objections to the proposed parking deck whereupon it would
not seem feasible for the Town to register any objection
to the proposal.
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
August 1971.
Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assess-
ments for the month of August 1971.
Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector
for the month of August 1971.
Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society
for the month of August 1971.
Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the
month of August 1971.
Summary of Budget Appropriations and Expendi-
tures for the period January 1st to July 31st,
1971.
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The Supervisor --
1. Letter, John T. Maloney,
NYS Department of Transportation
Re: Installation 4-way Red Signal
Weaver and Palmer
The Supervisor reviewed a letter received from Mr. John
T. Maloney under date of August 19th, 1971 stating that
every effort would be made to install the 4-way red
signal at Weaver and Palmer prior to the opening of schools
in September.
Mrs. Rhoda Krell expressed the appreciation of the Parent-
Teacher Associations and also of Mr. Meiskan, Principal
of Central School to the Supervisor for her persuasions
to the State in this matter.
The Councilmen --
Mr. Faiola --
1. Ambulance Corps
Mr. Faiola advised the Board that for some years he
had been tremendously interested in having an ambulance
available in the community. He said that he would like
to have the Board's permission to appoint a committee
to actually start working on the proposal since he
thought that a place to store the vehicle and a place
for the committee to meet were available.
Councilman Bloom remarked that certainly this was worth
investigating and that he knew such organizations were in
existence in other parts of the County.
The Supervisor inquired whether there were any financial
implications. Mr. Faiola replied that there were not
since it was an all volunteer project. Councilman Nagel
then stated that he felt it would be a definite plus for
the Town.
Councilman Bloom inquired what motivation Mr. Faiola
thought there might be for support now in view of
remembering there had been no prior interest in such
a proposal?
Mr. Faiola replied that he had had certain positive
indications that there would be support at the present
time and thereupon, since all members of the Board were
in favor of having such a volunteer ambulance corps for
the Town, Mr. Faiola was advised to proceed with the
appointment of such a committee, etc.
NOT ON AGENDA
2. New Fire Truck
Councilman Faiola reported that at the last Fire Council
meeting the Fire Department was being very careful and
wanted to be sure that the new truck was in perfect
condition prior to its acceptance which therefore was
still pending.
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Mr. Vandernoot --
1. Apportionment
Upon presentation of the following apportionment, on
motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Council-
man 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 cor-
rection 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 I;mp. Total
224 933 Leon C. Stowell $11,200. - $11,200.
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total
224 933 Leon C. Stowell $ 2,300. - $ 2,300.
224 938 Thomas Guglielmo &W 8,900. - 8,900.
2. Resignation - Dr. Margery Bernstein
Chairman, Narcotics Guidance Council
Mr. Vandernoot stated that it was his unhappy duty to
present the letter addressed to the Supervisor by
Dr. Margery Bernstein tendering her resignation with
regret as a member and Chairman of the Narcotics Guidance
Council because personal problems prohibited her from hav-
ing sufficient time to give this very important post.
He spoke of the amount of time and work that she had con-
tributed to this Council of which certainly she had been
an invaluable member and thereupon moved the acceptance
of her resignation with deep regret.
This motion was seconded by Councilman Nagel and the
following resolution thereupon unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts with
deep regret the resignation of Dr. Margery
Bernstein as a member and Chairman of the
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Narcotics Guidance Council effective
August 9th, 1971;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board publicly expresses
for the record its deep debt of gratitude to
Dr. Margery Bernstein for the invaluable ser-
vice she registered as a member and Chairman
of the Narcotics Guidance Council.
Mr. Bloom --
1. Appointment- Thomas R. Amlicke
Chairman, Conservation Advisory Committee
Mr. Bloom, after explaining that Mardi Munzer had
served as temporary Chairman of the Conservation
Advisory Committee as long as time permitted her to
do so, stated that he would like to present for appoint-
ment as the permanent Chairman, Mr. Thomas R. Amlicke,
remarking on how fortunate the Town had been to have
Mardi's services from the time Mr. Weeden moved and
also to have a person such as Tom Amlicke willing to
take on this Chairmanship at this time.
He then moved the appointment and upon seconding by
Councilman Nagel, the Board unanimously adopted the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints
Mr. Thomas R. Amlicke Chairman of the Con-
servation Advisory Committee of the Town of
Mamaroneck, effective as of this date, to
succeed Mrs. Martha Munzer who served as
temporary Chairman from the date of Mr. Weeden's
resignation;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the appointee be so notified;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that a note expressing the Board's
thanks and appreciation for her outstanding work
as a member of the Conservation Advisory Committee
and her willingness to assume the additional burdens
of its temporary Chairmanship since Mr. Weeden's
leaving the community be sent to Mrs. Munzer.
Attention was also called to the article in the Daily
Times about Mrs. Munzer and her coming trip,with the
Board expressing great interest and high compliment to
a very great lady as described in the August 28th issue.
Town Attorney --
1. Letter - Suburban Communications, Inc.
Re: Bid
The Attorney presented a letter addressed to the Board
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by Donald E. Gillick' Sales Manager, Suburban Communica-
tions, Inc. , dated August 25th, 1971, requesting award
of contract for two-way mobile radio equipment for the
Highway Department as the lowest compliant bidder, which
letter was hereby ordered received and filed for the
record of this meeting.
The Attorney further stated that he had consulted with
the Engineer on the remaining detail in the letter which
had been found to be fact, in view of which, it would
seem that if this were so,perhaps there should be re-
consideration and readvertising on all counts.
Councilman Faiola, after stating that he had met with
all concerned and that all bids did not meet with the
specs as far as negative and positive grounds, moved
readvertising for bids to be returnable October 6th,
1971.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Nagel with the
following resolution 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 Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", a
Notice for Bids, to be returnable October 6th,
1971, and opened and read aloud at a regular
meeting of this Board at 5:15 p.m. on that
date, for a Highway Radio System in accordance
with the specifications set forth in the Notice
for Bids.
--- 2. Settlement - Certiorari Proceedings
Morton H. Engel and Barbara Engel
(Nichols Boat Yard)
Pursuant to the Attorney's request and in accordance
with his recommendation and that of the Assessor, on
motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Council-
man Faiola, the following resolution was adopted by
unanimous vote of the Board, all members thereof being
present and voting aye:
WHEREAS, heretofore writs of certiorari were
obtained by Morton H. Engel and Barbara Engel
(Nichols Boat Yard), owners of property known
and described as Block 929, Parcel 1 and
Block 922, Parcel 235 on the Tax Assessment
Map and Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaro-
neck, for the following years : 1970 for taxes
of 1971 and 1971 for taxes of 1972;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney recommends to this
Board that the proceedings be settled and
discontinued upon the reduction of certain of
these assessments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the assessments for the years
1970 for taxes of 1971 and 1971 for taxes of
1972, upon property owned by Morton H. Engel
and Barbara Engel (Nichols Boat Yard) and
described upon the Assessment Map and Assess-
ment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 929,
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Parcel 1 and Block 922, Parcel 235, be reduced
as follows :
From
Assm't. Tax
Year Year Land Imp. Total
1970 1971 $369,700. $77,500. $447,200.
To
Assm't. Tax
Year Year Land Imp. Total
1970 1971 $292,500. $69,100. $361,600.
1971 1972 292,500. 69,100. 361,600.
provided the certiorari proceedings now
pending in the name of Morton H. Engel
and Barbara Engel (Nichols. Boat Yard) for
the years 1970 for taxes of 1971 and 1971
for taxes of 1972 inclusive, be discon-
tinued without costs as against either party;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that all refunds of taxes due by
reason of such reductions be paid without
interest;
- and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby
authorized and directed to sign the necessary
stipulations to obtain an order of the Supreme
Court providing for such reductions.
NOT ON AGENDA
3. Authorization for Supervisor to Sign
Sewer Connection Agreement - Prince Willows Sewer
Pursuant to the Attorney's request, on motion by Council-
man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unani-
mously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the
Supervisor to sign on behalf of the Town of
Mamaroneck, the sewer connection Agreement
between the Village of Scarsdale and Dr. David
C. and Enid Kripke, owners of the property
located at 34 Stonewall Lane, Mamaroneck, New
York.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
meeting, on motion duly made and seconded it was
declared adjourned at 9:45 p.m., to reconvene on
October 6th, 1971.
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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was
convened immediately upon the adjournment of the
Town Board meeting.
1. Claims
Upon presentation for authorization of payment by
Commissioner Faiola and on his motion, seconded by
Commissioner Vandernoot, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department
claims be and they hereby are approved, and
the Supervisor and Comptroller authorized to
pay the same out of the Fire Department budget:
Atlantic Service Center $ 155.00
Best Uniform Co. 9.00
R. G. Brewer, Inc. 267.99
Con Edison 5.00
Con Edison 164.20
Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 788.16
Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 217.89
Excelsior Garage & Machine
Works, Inc. 28.00
Harbor Tire Co. 90.00
Household Kerosene Co. 42.35
I & T Plumbing & Heating
Co. , Inc. 73.20
Helmut Kappelmann 8.00
McGuire Bros. , Inc. 10.00
New York Telephone 134.47
Signacon Controls, Inc. 25.50
Village of Scarsdale 308.00
Total $2,326.76
2. Report
Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the
month of August 1971, which was ordered received and
filed for the record.
3. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned
at 9:50 p.m., to reconvene on October 6th, 1971.
To le
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