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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972_02_02 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 2nd, 1972, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER Councilman Faiola, prior to calling the meeting to order, spoke of the absence of Supervisor Helwig this evening due to the passing of her Mother Tuesday night and extended to Mrs. Helwig for the Board deepest sympathy and condolences. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman Faiola (Acting Supervisor) Councilman Vandernoot Councilman White Absent: Supervisor Helwig Councilman Bloom Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Aitchison - Highway Superintendent Mr. Altieri - Comptroller APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of January 19th, 1972 were presented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. OPENING OF BIDS - Recreation Pick-up Truck The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the following bids reporting receipt of the signed non- collusive statement in each case: Bidder Bid Willow Motor Sales Corp. $ 3,618.50 One (1) 1972 Pick-up Truck Less trade-in on: 556.50 1962 Ford Econoline Van Net Bid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,062.00 - 1 - Bidder Bid Village Ford, Inc. $ 3,125.00 One (1) 1972 Pick-up Truck Less trade-in on: 1962 Ford Econoline Van 50.00 Net Bid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,075.00 Larsen Ford, Inc. $ 3,480.29 One (1) 1972 Pick-up Truck Less trade-in on: 1962 Ford Econoline Van 491.77 Net Bid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . $ 2,988.52 Rory Chevrolet, Inc. $ 3,056.00 One (1) 1972 Pick-up Truck Less trade-in on: 175.00 1962 Ford Econoline Van Net Bid. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,881.00 Byrne Bros. , Inc. $ 3,073.82 One (1) 1972 Pick-up Truck Less trade-in on: 1962 Ford Econoline Van 53.82 Net Bid. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. $ 3,020.00 Councilman Faiola recommended that the usual course of action be followed with the bid awarded to the lowest responsible bidder following review and approval by the Recreation Superintendent, Town Attorney and Comptroller, which was so moved by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White with the following resolution unani- mously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, to-wit that of Rory Chevrolet, Inc. , in the amount of $2,881.00 for one (1) 1972 z ton Pick-up Truck, in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Notice for Bids, provided that upon examination by the Recreation Superintendent, Town Attorney and Comptroller, said bid is found to be satisfactory in all respects. 2 - OLD BUSINESS 1. Assessor's Report - Re Specified Date of Vesting Title of Garito Property The Acting Supervisor referred this matter to the Attorney who explained that Mr. Delius, the Special Counsel engaged by the Board in connection with the condemnation proceed- ings in the Premium River area, had requested that a speci- fied Date of Vesting Title be set on the Garito property. He further advised that, in accordance with the Assessor's memo- randum to the Supervisor under date of January 25th as here- with presented and ordered received and filed, he would recom- mend that the matter be left entirely to the discretion of the Special Counsel which was thereupon unanimously approved and so directed by the Board. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request of Mr. Carducci Payment of Contract Retained Funds Pursuant to a letter addressed to the Board by Joseph Carducci, Contractor, on January 19th, 1972 requesting payment of a bal- ance of $850. which was withheld in accordance with the terms of the contract for road widening and shoulder improvement on Old White Plains Road, and a memorandum from the Senior Engin- eering Aide, dated February lst, 1972, approving release of the retainage with the consent of the Town Attorney, were - herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment to Joseph Carducci, Contractor, payment of the sum of $850.00, retainer withheld in accordance with the terms of the contract for road widening on Old White Plains Road. 2. Resignation of David R. Coldrick Upon presentation of a letter addressed to the Comptroller by David R. Coldrick under date of January 18th, 1972, tender- ing his resignation effective as of February 10th, which was herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the resignation of David R. Coldrick as Junior Accountant of the Town of Mamaroneck effect- ive as of February 10th, 1972. Councilman Vandernoot stated that it seemed to him that the loss of this young man was indeed unfortunate following his year of intense training by the Comptroller and both Council- men Faiola and White expressed their concurrence with this thinking adding their hope that a successor to Mr. Coldrick would be found quickly in order to assist Mr. Altieri with the workload in that office. - 3 - 4. Salary Authorizations for: a) Police Department - Sergeant Pursuant to memorandum of the Police Commission under date _ of January 27th, 1972, herewith presented and ordered re- ceived and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the appointment of Officer Peter Diamond to the rank of Sergeant effective Feb- ruary 18th, 1972, replacing Sergeant Edward A. Bakker, Jr. retiring on that date, and authorizes his compensation at the rate of $11,985. per annum beginning February 18th, 1972. The Acting Supervisor expressed the Board's hearty congratu- lations to Officer Diamond and its compliments to Sergeant Bakker on his fine performance of duty as a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department. b) Police Department - Two Patrolmen Pursuant to memoranda addressed to the Supervisor by Chief Staropoli under date of January 27th, 1972, here- with presented and ordered received and filed, on motion - by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the appointments of James Pyrch of 153 School Street, Yonkers, New York and Michael Graziano of 151 Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck, New York as Patrolmen in the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department, effective February 3rd, 1972, and each to be compensated at the rate of $9,673. per annum beginning on that date. Mrs. Mary Curtis - 27 Homer Avenue Mrs. Curtis, upon recognition, inquired whether the Police Commission had two or three members at the time these appointments were made. Acting Supervisor Faiola explained that although Commissioner Gagliardi's resignation had been effective as of January 20th, the Commission had operated legally in making the foregoing appointments since under the law two members thereof (three members being the full complement) constituted a quorum and was legally empowered to act providing all such actions were by unanimous vote. In order to have no question in this matter, Mr. Faiola used this Board this evening as an example pointing out that of the five member Town Board under the law three members constituted a quorum and were empowered to act with the same provision -- namely, that 4 - .................. . . all such actions were by unanimous vote. Mr. Peter Mosher - Attorney Mr. Mosher inquired how the new Police Commissioner was to be selected. Acting Supervisor Faiola explained the procedure followed in such appointments stressing that all committee and commission appointments were made by the Town Board as he was sure Mr. Mosher well knew and that in the case of the Police Commission such appoint- ments were made to serve at the pleasure of the Board. c) Recreation Department Pursuant to memoranda of the Superintendent of Recreation under dates of January 26th and February 2nd, 1972 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Recreation Commission, this Board hereby authorizes that Stephen May and Kenneth Schlinger be engaged as Recreation Assistants, effective January 9th and February 5th, 1972 respectively, and each to be compensated at the rate of $5.00 per session. 4. Resolution Providing for an Allowance of Unused Sick Leave Credits under Section 41, Subdivision j of the Retirement and -- Social Security Law Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of February 2nd, 1972 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, and following Councilman White's explanation of the benefit provided at a cost of $1213, to the Town for 1972 in reply to questions raised by Mr. Mosher, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby elect to provide the benefits of Section 41, sub- division -j of the Retirement and Social Security Law as presently or hereafter amended, granting allowance for unused sick leave for eligible employees; and be it further RESOLVED, that this election shall become effective with the payroll period beginning on January 1st, 1972. 5. Resolution Providing for a Guaranteed Ordinary Death Benefit under Section 60-b of the Retirement and Social Security Law Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the - 5 - .--_ _..._....... . Comptroller under date of February 2nd, 1972 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, and following Councilman White's and the Comptroller's explanation of the guaranteed death benefit provided at a cost of $4,854. to the Town for 1972 in reply to question raised by Peter Mosher, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby elect to provide the benefits of Section 60-b of the Retirement and Social Security Law as presently or hereafter amended; and be it further RESOLVED, that this election shall become effective with the payroll period beginning on January lst, 1972. Mrs Stephen Gibbons - 201 Larchmont Avenue In reply to a question addressed to the Board by Mrs. Gibbons as to whether this was something new, the Acting Supervisor explained that it was in accord with recently adopted State legislation and thereupon in reply to further questioning, at the request of the Acting Supervisor, the Comptroller again reviewed this benefit and stated that the total cost to the Town for both would be approximately $6,000. which sum had been provided in the 1972 budget. He also stated in reply to Mr. Mosher's question that these benefits had been granted by all municipalities in this area as far as he knew. Mr. Vandernoot explained that these benefits had been re- quested by the C.S.E.A. during its negotiations for the current contract, whereupon Mrs. Gibbons asked whether this was the end of it or whether more would be asked. Mr. Vandernoot replied it was the end of it for this year's contract. Mr. Mosher then asked whether the contract was public, to which Mr. Vandernoot. replied that it had not been signed as of this date but he was sure it would be within the next week or so and then would be public. 6. Insurance Claim - Knox, Lent & Tucker Pursuant to the request of Knox, Lent & Tucker, Town Insurance Carrier, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of claim to Knox, Lent & Tucker, Inc. in the sum of $150. for accidents of Town employees, under policy #RLU467166 with Royal Indemnity Company. 6 _ ... ..__ _.. Mr. Peter Mosher Mr. Mosher, upon recognition, inquired whether since these accidents were the fault of the employees concerned appropriate disciplinary action was taken in such cases, which the Acting Supervisor assured him was indeed the procedure followed in the Town. 7. Authorization of Transfer of Funds Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of February 2nd, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Council- man Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds within the 1971 budget: GENERAL FUND TRANSFER TO TRANSFER FROM TOWN WIDE TOWN JUSTICES 52.11 $ 1110.2 - Equipment $ 1110.4 - Contractual Expenses 674.77 569.50 1110.1 - Personal Services SUPERVISOR 1220.4 - Contractual Expenses 43.72 43.72 1220.1 - Personal Services COMPTROLLER 1315.4 - Contractual Expenses 295.36 295.36 1315.4 - Personal Services TOWN ATTORNEY 1420.4 - Contractual Expenses 558.88 16.00 1420.1 - Personal Services ELECTIONS 1450.4 - Contractual Expenses 2,114.23 799.13 1450.1 - Personal Services .10 1450.2 - Equipment CIVIL DEFENSE 3640.4 - Contractual Expenses 164.72 145.32 3640.2 - Equipment ADULT RECREATION 7620.1 - Personal Services 431.90 7620.4 - Contractual Expenses 2,281.65 YOUTH RECREATION 359.25 7310.1 Personal Services 7310.4 - Contractual Expenses 2,617.75 _ POOL RECREATION 7180.4 - Contractual Expenses 2,465.04 4,809.51 7180.1 - Personal Services 7 - GENERAL FUND TOWN WIDE TRANSFER TO TRANSFER FROM GENERAL RECREATION $ $ 7020.1 - Personal Services 2,367.93 7020.4 - Contractual Expenses 3,082.64 7070.2 - Equipment 210.35 COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION 8510.1 - Personal Services 12.19 8510.2 - Equipment 11.33 8510.4 - Contractual Expenses .86 CEMETERIES 8580.4 - Contractual Expenses 43.36 MISCELLANEOUS 3,642.00 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 2,185.14 UNCLASSIFIED 4,118.68 $ 17,206.25 $ 17,206.25 FIRE DISTRICT ill 3410.1 - Personal Services $ 1,258.02 $ 3410.2 - Equipment 55.25 3410.4 - Contractual Expenses 1,313.27 $ 1,313.27 $ 12313.27 SPECIAL DISTRICTS GARBAGE DISTRICT #1 8160.0 - Employee Benefits $ 2,565.94 $ 8160.1 - Personal Services 2,565.94 $ 22565.94 $ 2,565.94 PARK DISTRICT #1 7110.0 - Employee Benefits $ 171.26 $ 7110.4 - Contractual Expenses 56.26 7110.1 - Personal Services 227.52 $ 227.52 $ 227.52 8. Expense Authorization- Thomas Mahoney Photography School, Rochester Pursuant to memorandum of the Police Commission under date -- of January 17th, 1972, herewith presented and ordered re- ceived and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes Detective Thomas Mahoney to attend the Law Enforcement Photography Seminar to be given by Eastman Kodak and to be held at the Hotel Flagship, State Street, Rochester, 8 - New York from March 20th through March 24th, 1972, with expenses not to exceed the sum of $250. to be paid by the Town. 9. Permits for Work Within County Road Area Pursuant to communication of the County Department of Public Works under date of January 6th, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, the following resolution was adopted unanimously: WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 605 of the Laws of 1941, revised as of June 5th, 1961, the Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester County with the approval of the Board of Supervisors and the County Executive of Westchester, has prescribed rules, regulations, safeguards, specifications and conditions for the protection, reconstruction, maintenance, or restoration of any County Road or portion thereof, and for the protection and safety of the traveling public thereon during any opera- tions of reconstruction, maintenance or restora- tion of such County Road or portion thereof; and WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations require any person, firm, corporation, improvement district, or municipality doing any work upon any County Road to obtain a written permit from the Commissioner of Public Works and to deposit a certified check made payable to the order of the County of Westchester in an amount computed by the extent of the proposed work; and WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations provide that any city, village, town public improvement district, or other municipality may, in lieu of making the said mentioned deposit, file with the Commissioner of Public Works a certified copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Governing Board of such municipality guaranteeing faithful per- formance by the said municipality of all the terms, covenants and conditions as set forth in the permit, which resolution shall be effective for permits issued during the remainder of the calendar year after adoption; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, from time to time, -- is required to do work within the County Road area for which a written permit from the Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester County is required, and for which a certified check deposit is required; 9 ___' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby guarantee faithful performance of all the terms, agreements, covenants and conditions of each and every written permit as referred to herein issued by the Commis- sioner of Public Works of Westchester County and that this guarantee of faithful perform- ance shall be applicable to all such written permits issued during the present calendar year, January 1st, 1972 to December 31st, 1972. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter of Resignation Price Topping, Zoning Board Upon presentation of a letter addressed to the Supervisor by Price Topping under date of January 27th, 1972, tender- ing his resignation as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals because of leaving the community, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Price H. Topping, who served as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck since 1964 , has tendered his resignation therefrom due to moving from the community; and WHEREAS, Mr. Topping has served this Board and the Town of Mamaroneck with great ability, distinction and dedication during his entire term of office, always giving freely of his time, legal skill and knowledge thus contributing much to the work of this Board; and WHEREAS, he has been ever mindful of the welfare of the Town and has acted in its best interests; NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board reluctantly and with regret accepts his resignation, and expresses its sincere thanks for the distinguished service he rendered to the community throughout his tenure of office as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting as a public record of appreciation, and that a copy thereof be forwarded to him with this com- munity's thanks for his services, and its very best wishes for all success in the future. - 10 - 2. Announcement of Rate Increase at Croton County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation For the Board's information the Clerk presented the announcement by the County Department of Parks, Recre- ation and Conservation under date of January 26th, 1972 of the rate increases at Croton, which was herewith ordered received and filed. Questions raised by Mr. Mosher and Mrs. Gibbons as to the amount of tonnage and increase in costs to the Town were answered by the Comptroller. A further question by Mrs. Gibbons as to where there would be a decrease rather than the continual increases in costs in the Town Government was answered by Mr. Vandernoot who in turn requested Mrs. Gibbons, a resident of the Village of Larchmont, to advise him of which services she would like to have the Village eliminate in order to reduce Vil- lage taxes? Mrs. Gibbons replied that she could not say right now but would be glad to think about his question and let him know her thoughts. 3. Notice of Hearing - City of New Rochelle Board of Appeals Upon referral to the Attorney of the Notice of Hearing before the New Rochelle Board of Appeals on February 8th, 1972 on the application of Richard Gordon and following his report that the New Rochelle Engineer, Attorney and he would meet to determine whether the Town should enter an objection, the Notice was herewith ordered received and filed. 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 January 1972. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments for the month of January 1972. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of January 1972. The Supervisor -- Acting Supervisor reported for the Supervisor as follows: 1. Report on Annual Message of County Executive Mr. Faiola advised the Board that Mrs. Helwig had attended the presentation of Mr. Michaelian's State of the County address which had been so fully covered by the press, adding - 11 - that if there were any particular points she wished to call to the Board's attention she would do so at the next meeting. 2. Recommendations for Resolutions Association of Towns Annual Meeting Mr. Faiola referred this to the Attorney who reported that the topics were: State Per Capita Aid, Federal Revenue Sharing, State and Federal Sewer Aid (Pure Waters Program), -- Snowmobile Liability, Telephone Charges, Sales Tax Distribu- tion and Breaking Local Zoning. Mr. Johnston further reported that he had been asked to serve as a member of the Resolutions Committee with the results of its deliberations reported to the annual business meeting for action by the voting delegate or alternate of each Town. The Councilmen -- Not on Agenda Mr. Faiola -- Mr. Faiola stated that he had two matters on which he would like to report briefly. 1. Volunteer Ambulance Corps Mr. Faiola reported that the Corps had received its approval and certification from the Department of Health and the Attorney General of the State of New York and that the Corps was there- fore now an official body. He noted as a point of interest that the document had been signed by the Supreme Court. 2. School Buses For informational purposes Mr. Faiola reported that the local buses running to the schools that had increased their fares had reverted back to the former $5.00 per month and suggested that a note of thanks be written to Commissioner Leary who had acted so promptly in this matter, which was so directed. Mrs. Mary Curtis expressed the community's thanks to Acting Supervisor Faiola for his action and interest in this matter. Mr. Vandernoot -- 1. Apportionments Upon presentation of the following apportionments, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions 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; - 12 - .......... .......... . and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petition for the correction of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1971-1972, taxes of 1972, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 132 128 5 Lester P1. Corp. $2,200. -- $2,200. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 132 128 Patsy M. Giacomo $1,100. -- $1,100. 132 130 Giacomo Bros. Realty 1,100. -- 1,100. Co. and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1971-1972, taxes of 1972, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows : Block Parcel Name Land . Total 213 582 Oak Hill Const. Co.Inc.$2,600. -- $2,600. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 213 582 Oak Hill Const. Co,Inc.$2,600. -- $2,600. 213 700* Town of Mamaroneck Nil -- Nil * Part of Highridge Road Mr. White -- 1. Report, Recreation Coordinating Committee Councilman White briefly reviewed tYe minutes of the organiza- tion meeting of the Recreation Coordinating Committee which were herewith presented and of which a copy had been forwarded to each member of the Board. He called attention to the resolution adopted by the Committee as stated on page two and requested the Chair to inquire the Board's pleasure on this matter. The Acting Supervisor so inquired and thereupon on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously - 13 - _ f RESOLVED, that pursuant to recommendations of the Recreation Coordinating Committee this Board hereby authorizes that the composition of the Committee be increased to fourteen members, with the additional member to be in selected jointly by the p the Village of Mamaroneck and the present representative of the four participating parochial schools continuing as a represent- ative of Sts. John and paul and St. Augustine Schools only. In reply to Mrs. Gibbon's request Mr. White explained at some length the formation of the Recreation Coordinating Committee and its purposes. Not on Agenda Town Attorney -- 1. Engagement of Appraiser In connection with the certiorari proceedings on the Orienta Gardens Apartments in which the Town and Village of Mamaroneck are co-defendants, the Attorney reported that the Assessors and Attorneys had agreed to have one appraiser and had this morning received a quote from Mr. Justus Schwaner and hence recommended that he be authorized to engage him with the cost to be shared equally by the Town and Village, provided a similar resolution was adopted by the Village of Mamaroneck. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was uninamously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Attorney to engage Justus Schwaner as Appraiser in connection with the certi- orari proceedings on the Orients. Gardens Apartments, Mamaroneck at a total cost of $1,500. , one-half thereof or $750. to be paid by the Town of Mamaroneck, the other one-half or $750. to be paid by the Village of Mamaroneck, providing the Village of Mamaroneck adopts a resolution similar to this. Not on Agenda OTHER BUSINESS 1. Mr. Mosher Mr. Mosher stated that he had two matters to bring to the Board's attention as follows : First - that for the last three evenings 20 boys had been playing hockey on the half-frozen Ice Rink unsupervised by the Recreation Department. - 14 - Acting Supervisor Faiola advised Mr. Mosher that the Ice Rink was not officially open and ready for skating and that these boys were therefore trespassing, adding that the Recreation Department provided supervision all the time the rink was officially open. Second - Mr. Mosher, speaking as a Director of the Babe Ruth League, requested the Town to provide a ball field following a detailed out- line of the League's plans for expansion and his recalling to the Board that the Town had not had a ball field since it had sold Cargill Park to the School District some years ago. He further stated that the League must therefore compete with all other Junior and Adult Leagues for assignment to the five fields maintained by the Village of Larchmont and used by both Town and Village residents, and he emphasized the need for this request to be granted, suggesting that a ball field be provided in the Hommocks since it was his understanding that at the time the Town acquired this property, part of it was to be used for recreation including a ball field. The Council was sympathetic to this request and Acting Supervisor Faiola asked Mr. Mosher to re-state it in writ- ing to this Board so that it could be referred to the Recre- ation Commission for study and consideration. Councilman White asked Mr. Mosher to forward a copy to him as a member of the Recreation Coordinating Committee which he said he would do. Third - Mr. Mosher again raised the question of completion of the Unified Code of Ordinances which the Board once more assured him was underway. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:15 p.m. , to reconvene on February 16th, 1972. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Upon presentation for authorization of payment by Commis- sioner Faiola and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims be and they hereby are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller authorized to - 15 - pay the same out of the Fire Department budget: Best Uniform Company $ 22.90 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 34.47 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 1,156.00 Goldsmith Bros. 56.77 Humble Oil & Refining Co. - The New Rochelle Water Co. 90.00 New York Telephone Company 12.32 Suburban Restaurant Supply, Inc. 13.95 Town of Mamaroneck General Fund 6.40 Westchester Joint Water Works 5,021.25 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . $6,613.21 2. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month of January 1972, which was ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Authorization to Prepare Specs and Advertise for Bids - NYS Board of Standards and Appeals - New Fire Doors Pursuant to Commissioner Faiola's request, on motion by Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes the Town Engineer to prepare specifications for alterations to the Weaver Street Firehouse in accordance with the Order issued by the Board of Standards and Appeals, New York State Department of Labor, titled Case No. 1, Order No. 4, dated January 26th, 1970, signed by Harry R. Mason, Chairman and George Archinal, Member, and reading as follows : "Variation granted from the Code Rule listed above. Facts set forth in the above-mentioned extract are accepted subject to the following conditions : 1. All of the wood-panel doors opening into the enclosures of the three stairways extending from the public assembly area on the second floor down to the first floor and thence to grade shall be covered on both sides with 26 gauge sheet metal or equivalent. In addition all of the above doors shall be equipped with self-closing devices and shall normally be kept closed. 2. In lieu of the above, all the wood panel doors shall be replaced with approved 3/4 hour self-closing fire doors, normally kept in closed position." - 16 - _ 4. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9 :20 p.m. , to reconvene on February 16th, 1972. T Cler 17 -