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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972_04_06 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD APRIL 6th, 1972, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, T(UN 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 Vandernoot Councilman White Absent: Councilman Bloom Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mrs. D'Agostino - Senior Steno Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of March 15th, 1972 were presented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 1. Bids - Supervisor's Car - Readvertise Returnable April 19th, 1972 Pursuant to the Supervisor's request, on motion by Council- man Faiola, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with law, this Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", a Notice for Bids for a new 1972 passenger car, said bids to be returnable April 19th, 1972, to be opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board at 8:15 p.m. , in the Council Room or Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Town of Mamaroneck, and to be in accordance with the specifications set forth in the said Notice. NEW BUSINESS 1. Appointment and Salary Authorization Town Engineer - Charles R. Elfreich The Supervisor at this time officially welcomed and intro- - 1 - .......................... . .. duced the new Town Engineer, Charles R. Elfreich, and Mrs. Elf- reich, saying we are lucky to have a man who has had experience in Scarsdale Village and we know he will do an excellent job in the Town of Mamaroneck. Councilman Vandernoot stating that we are indeed fortunate to have such a fine young man, moved Mr. Elfreich's appoint- ment which was seconded by Councilman Faiola and the follow- ing resolution unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that Charles R. Elfreich be and he hereby is appointed Town Engineer effective as of April 3rd, 1972 for a term of office expiring on December 31st, 1973, and to be compensated at the rate of $16,905. per annum. 2. Board of Education - Request for Use of Voting Machines Pursuant to the request of the Board of Education presented by the Clerk and herewith ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants the request of the Board of Education for the use of voting machines on Wednesday, May 3rd, 1972, 3. Salary Authorization Recreation Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Recrea- tion under date of March 28th, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Recreation Commission, this Board hereby authorizes that Al Novello, Fred Dolan and John Perri be engaged as Recreation Attendants effective as of April lst, 1972, and each to be compensated at the rate of $2.00 per hour. 4. Transfer of Funds a) Refund of Taxes - Nichols Boat Yard Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of March 22nd, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds within the 1972 Budget and Surplus Funds: From General Town Surplus A/C 501 $400.00 To General Town Appropriation A/C 601 400.00 (Unclassified Refund of Town Taxes) (Nichols Boat Yard ) - 2 - b) P. B. A. Negotiator Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of April 3rd, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds within the 1972 Budget and Surplus Funds : From Part Town Surplus A/C 502 $575.00 To Police Department - Contractual 575.00 Expenses A/C 409 Miscellaneous c) Installation of Additional Service Line - Board of Education Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of April 3rd, 1972 herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds within the 1972 Budget and Surplus Funds : From General Town Surplus A/C 501 $1,150.00 To Town of Mamaroneck Capital Fund A/C 67B (Alterations and Additions - Central) (School Annex ) 1,150.00 5. Authorization - Group Life Insurance Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of April 3rd, 1972 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, the informal bids for Group Life Insurance were as follows : Bidder Bid Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. $ .92 per $1,000. Coughlin-Larchmont Agency, Inc. 1.113 Prudential Insurance Co. of America 1.060 Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. The Supervisor inquired-the Board's pleasure in this matter whereupon on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby awards the Group Life Insurance Contract for the Town of Mamaroneck to the low bidder, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, said insurance to be effective as of January 1st, 1972. 3 - 6. Authorization for Westchester Joint Water Works Expenditures (Estimated) a) Installation of Water Main Hommocks Road Pursuant to a letter dated February 18th, 1972 addressed to the Supervisor by George Straub, Manager of the West- chester Joint Water Works, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on a motion offered by Councilman Faiola and seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Westchester Joint Water Works to advertise for bids for the installation of 250 feet of 8-inch main on Hommocks Road, south of the Hommocks School to Eagle Knolls Road; and be it further RESOLVED, that if the bids exceed the estimated figure of $3,280.81, no contract be awarded until bid figures are submitted to this Board for its approval. b) Cement Relining of Mains Doris Road and Fairway Drive Pursuant to a letter dated February 3rd, 1972 addressed to the Supervisor by George Straub, Manager of the West- chester Joint Water Works, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on a motion offered by Councilman Faiola and seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that subject to the Engineer's approval, this Board hereby authorizes the Westchester Joint Water Works to advertise for bids for the cement relining of the present 6-inch water mains on Doris Road and Fairway Drive; and be it further RESOLVED, that if the bids exceed the estimated figure of $7,800.00, no contract be awarded until bid figures are submitted to this Board for its approval. 7. Board of Police Commissioners Full Stop Sign Harrison Drive Following presentation of the Police Commission's recommenda- tion for the installation of a "Full Stop" sign on Harrison Drive herewith ordered received and filed, in reply to the - Supervisor's question as to fixing the date for hearing thereon, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously - 4 - q,q RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held by this Board at its next regular meeting on Wednesday evening, April 19th, 1972, at 8:15 p.m. in the evening of that day in the Council Room or Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehourse, Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of considering an amendment to Chapter II of the General ordinance as last amended December 1st, 1971, by providing for the installation of a "Full Stop" sign on Harrison Drive going south at the intersection -- of Palmer Avenue; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to publish notice of the aforesaid hearing as required by law in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times". 8. Authorization for Payment of Emergency Overtime a) Police Pursuant to memorandum of the Police Commission under date of March 30th, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as approved by the Board of Police Commissioners, this Board hereby author- izes 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 covering the period from February 25th to March 30th, 1972: Name Hours Min. Sgt. Diamond 16 30 " Lovely 8 " McClintock 2 " O'Rorke 9 IT Silvestri 30 Det. Mahoney 4 IT Mulcahy 6 IT Perritano 13 30 Ptl. Baumblatt 5 " Carden I IT Fuller 30 " Giacomo 5 30 " Gerace 3 30 " Gerardi 8 IT Greenstein 2 " Nardelli 8 " Passafume 2 " Thompson 4 30 Total 99 30 5 - b) Fire Pursuant to memorandum of the Fire Chief under date of April 2nd, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as approved by the Fire Chief, this Board hereby authorizes payment of Emergency Overtime Compensation to the follow- ing Firemen'-of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire - Department for the number of hours set forth for each covering the period from February 2nd to April 2nd, 1972: Name Hours Lt. F. Felice 2 " J. Garofalo 15 " S. Garofalo 2 Fireman N. Soriano 2 If F. Carpino 2 " J. Laverty 2 " N. Wilson 5 " K. Valle 16 " H. Newman 2 " R. Baron 2 Total 50 COMMUNICATIONS 1. Public Notice - Town of Harrison Amendments to Zoning Ordinance A Notice of a public hearing to be held by the Town of Harrison to consider an amendment to certain provisions of the 1968 Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Harrison per- taining to Special Business SB Districts was read by the Attorney who advised that the Town Engineer and Mr. Maggini received copies of this Notice and will investigate on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck. 2. Public Notice - Department of Transportation Orienta Bus Lines, Inc. The Attorney presented a Notice of Hearing before the New York State Department of Transportation at 199 Church Street, New York, on Thursday, April 20th, 1972 at 10:00 a.m, on the petition of Orients Bus Lines, Inc. requesting authorization to discontinue that portion of its routes designated as "school routes" located in Town, which was herewith ordered received and filed. _ The Attorney stated that he felt the Board should go on record as opposing this discontinuance since certainly it would leave many students stranded for transportation to and from school daily and upon recognition, Mrs. Maria Russell also addressed the Board stating that she wanted to be sure the Board was aware of the poor service rendered by this line, citing certain instances of discourtesy to children where if they were unable to meet the demand for - 6 - exact change, they were simply left standing, etc. Councilman Faiola then observed that the line had certain obligations to fulfill and recommended that such action as necessary to see that these were fulfilled be taken, where- upon the Town Attorney was authorized and directed to oppose this petition on behalf of the Town. 3. Public Notice - Department of Transportation Victoria Transit Lines, Inc. The Attorney also presented a Notice of Hearing before the New York State Department of Transportation at 199 Church Street, New York, on Thursday, April20th, 1972 at 10:00 a.m, on the petition of Victoria Transit Lines, Inc. for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the temporary operation of an omnibus line between White Plains and New Rochelle, which he said required no action and was accordingly ordered received and filed. 4. Letter, Office of Vice President re Resolution - Pure Waters Program and 5. Letter, Anthony B. Gioffre, State Senator re Resolutions, Association of Towns Letters from the Office of the Vice President of the United States and Senator Anthony B. Gioffre acknowledging the receipt of copies of resolutions adopted by the Association of Towns were herewith presented and ordered received and filed. 6. Memo, Superintendent of Highways re Bids Bituminous Materials For informational purposes the Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Superintendent of Highways under date of March 30th, 1972, reporting the bid and award of contract, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. 7. Letter, Signalization Route 125 at Forest Avenue For the record, the Clerk read a letter addressed to the Supervisor by Mr. R. M. Gardeski, Regional Traffic Engineer of the New York State Department of Transportation under date of April 4th, 1972, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. This communication denied the request for signalization at the intersection of Route 125 and Forest Avenue since the State determined from the statistical data that present installations were adequate and proper to control all exist- ing traffic at this intersection with the additional provision of oversize signs to be installed by the State and its recom- mendation that the Town improve sight distances by effecting 7 _ removal and trimming of protruding shrubbery on private property along the affected traffic arteries. Mrs. Helwig stated that although the results were disappoint- ing they were certainly not unexpected. Dr. Mason, upon recognition, addressed the Board stating that he did not believe the counters extended far enough into the street to obtain a valid count of the traffic and further said he would be glad to put this in writing to the Council, whereupon the Supervisor thanked Dr. Mason and concluded the - discussion by observing that perhaps a restudy could then be requested as well as possible rectification of the site distances referred to Chief Staropoli. Dr. Mason also then called to the Board's attention the fact that although there was an oversized sign at the intersection of Murray and Weaver it was not visible from cars because the headlights did not reflect on the sign and therefore suggested that attention be given to this prior to any instal- lation of oversized signs by the State at the intersection of Forest and Weaver, which the Supervisor assured him would be done. THE SUPERVISOR In reply to the Supervisor's query as to whether anyone present wished to bring any matter to the Board's attention, the following persons were heard: Mrs. Maria Russell Mrs. Russell, upon recognition, stated that she felt the Town should give consideration to the funding of the Village of Larchmont Summer Recreation Program. She particularly called to attention that although the Recreation Program was a General Town charge contributed to therefore by residents of the Unincorporated Area, her children were unable to attend the Larchmont Village Flint Park Program although the Park was open to all children for other purposes. She further stated that in speaking of this matter and call- ing it to the Board's attention she was representing some 20 to 30 residents of the area in which she lived and who felt as she did and who were willing to sign a petition to that effect adding that she had been told when she referred this question to the Recreation Commission that it must be answered by the Town Council, hence here query to this Board. The Supervisor recommended that this matter be called to the attention of the Recreation Coordinating Committee which was thereupon so directed. Dr. Alan C. Mason With respect to the matter of Sheldrake flooding Dr. Mason stated that he had talked with the Army Corps of Engineers and that he would very much like to meet with the new Town Engineer to discuss the matter further. The Supervisor presented Mr. Elfreich who stated that he understood that the Engineering Corps would proceed to study the situation with a view toward determining whether it would be economically feasible to build a retention basin. - 8 - The Supervisor thanked the Engineer and suggested that Dr. Mason and he discuss the matter further at the con- clusion of this meeting or at their mutual convenience. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments for the month of March 1972. Report of the Town Clerk for the month of March 1972, Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of March 1972. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of March 1972, Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of March 1972. The Supervisor -- Not on Agenda --- 1. Letter to Larchmont Village Board (Re Engineering Services) Mrs. Helwig advised the Board that she would address a note to Mayor Goldsmith on behalf of this Board thanking him and requesting him to convey this Board's thanks to the members of his Board for the services of Fred Kellogg which the Village had so generously authorized during the interval between Mr. Widulski's resignation and Mr. Elfreich's engage- ment. She also said that she would address a note to Mr. Kellogg on behalf of the Board expressing its grateful appreciation to him for the manner in which he directed the Town's En- gineering Department during the past three months in spite of the pressure of his other duties, adding that he had given help wherever professional skills were needed making it possible for other departments to function in spite of the absence of a full time Engineer. Further, she advised that she would also like to commend on behalf of the Town Board the Senior Engineering Aide, Morris Bufi, and Mrs. Rita Johnson, Secretary to the Engineer, for their capable and efficient discharge of the regular duties and services of the Engineering Department and completion of many of the assignments outlined for this period by the former Town Engineer. 2. Senate Bill 6934 The Supervisor briefly reviewed Senate Bill 6934 which had - 9 - . . been endorsed by Resolution 43-1972 adopted by the County Board's Committee on Legislation on March 17th with recommendation for support thereof by the County Board. Mrs. Helwig stated that the Town had opposed this measure when it was first introduced at the request of the County Board and County Executive in 1971, at which time the Town had not been informed that the bill had been carried over as a "two year bill" for the 1972 session and added that now as then there had _ been no communication of any kind from the County to the Town. This bill, she said, would increase the costs of collecting State -- and County taxes which must be collected by the Towns and Cities under law without remuneration, and would carry a 9 per cent interest penalty on delinquent payments since, although the Senate Bill presently called for a 12 per cent penalty, the Committee on Legislation had recommended that the penalty be reduced. Under the present County Administrative Code Towns and Cities are required to remit taxes collected for the County each month; not less than 60 per cent of the total County tax must be paid by May 25th and the remaining 40% by October 15th. The 'Town must pay the full amount of the County tax even if not yet collected by October 15th and would have to borrow to meet this payment unless interest from short-term investment of County taxes collected by the Town were available to offset any local delin- quencies. The proposed bill would deprive the Town of this interest and require additonal bookkeeping, thus imposing added costs. The County's aim in the proposed bill. is-to prod_ certain - Towns and Cities which have been delinquent in turning taxes collected over to the County, she said, but the Town of Mamaroneck has never been delinquent and should not be penalized by legislation that would increase the costs of this service to the County of Westchester. Councilman Vandernoot stated that there appeared to be a complete breakdown in communications with the County and consequently felt that the County should be notified of the Board's feelings about this bill and Councilman Faiola, after stating for the record that he felt it was outrageous that the County should make such a recommendation to the State without first consulting the community involved, and further that there was no reason why the Town should suffer because of sloppy bookkeeping in White Plains or some other community, moved that a strong and vehement protest be sent to Senator Cioffre, Assemblyman Pisani, and County Legislator Keane, which was seconded by Councilman Vander- noot and thereupon unanimously so ordered. The Councilmen -- Not on Agenda Mr. Faiola -- 1. Community Development Act Councilman Faiola advised the Board of a new bill which had been passed and was known as the Community Development Act which permitted communities to undertake certain types of zoning, and requested that the Town Attorney be directed to research this bill and report his findings, which was accord- ingly so directed. - 10 - 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; 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 1971-72, taxes of 1972, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imo. Total 902 281 Frank Fante $5,200. $10,200. $15,400. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 902 281 Richard Chamber-$3.,100. $10,200. $13,300. lein & W Leroy Orchanian & W 902 299 Frank Fante 2,100. -- 2,100. and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1971-72, taxes of 1972, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows : Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 720 130 Nellie K. Zimmer $20,200. $22,600. $42,800. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land IMP. Total 720 130 Nellie K. Zimmer $10,100. $19,400. $29,500. 720 162 Nellie K. Zimmer 10,100. 3,200. 13,300. - 11 - 2. Report - Narcotics Guidance Council Councilman Vandernoot reported that the Narcotics Guidance Council had mailed its first newsletter on March 1st pre- senting a thumbnail sketch of its activities which he said -- was certainly a good way to let the people know what the Narcotics Guidance Council was doing in the community. 3. Resignation - Dr. Marvin E. Perkins Mr. Vandernoot stated that it was his unhappy duty to pre- sent a letter addressed to the Supervisor on March 20th, 1972 by Dr. Marvin E. Perkins tendering with regret his resigna- tion as a member and Chairman of the Narcotics Guidance Council in view of his appointment as the Director of Com- munity Mental Health Services for Westchester County. He spoke of the amount of time and work that Dr. Perkins had contributed to this Council since its inception and through his service on this Council, the invaluable contri- bution he had made to this community, and thereupon moved with deep reluctance the acceptance of his resignation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Faiola and the follow- ing resolution thereupon unanimously adopted to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting in public and permanent tribute to Dr. Perkins and forwarded to him with deep regret and every good wish for all success in his new position: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts with deep regret the resignation of Dr. Marvin E. Perkins as a member and Chairman of the Narcotics Guidance Council effective April 14th, 1972; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board publicly expresses for the record its deep debt of gratitude to Dr. Marvin E. Perkins for the invaluable service he registered as a member and Chair- man of the Narcotics Guidance Council. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:10 p.m. , to reconvene on April 19th, 1972. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. - 12 - 1. Claims Upon presentation for authorization of payment by Com- missioner 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 pay the same out of the Fire Department budget: Con Edison $ 182.92 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 45.15 Excelsior Garage & Machine 429.97 Works, Inc. Excelsior Garage & Machine 638.24 Works, Inc. Household Kerosene Co. 14.70 Humble Oil & Refining Co. 72.99 New York Telephone Co. 150.95 New York Telephone Co. 12.57 Village of Mamaroneck 33.08 Ward LaFrance Truck Corp. 186.75 Westchester Joint Water Works 35.58 Whiffen Electric Co. , Inc. 63.00 Total. . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . $1,865.90 2. Reports a) Monthly Report Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month of March 1972, b) Report on Bids for Fire Doors For the Commission's information, Commissioner Faiola reported that in accordance with the resolution adopted at the March 15th meeting, additional prices for repair of the fire doors were obtained and the low bidder, to-wit Diamond Do-All Ltd. , General Contractors and Builders of 540 Fourth Street, Mamaroneck, New York was awarded the contract. 3. 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 April 19th, 1972. Town erk 13 -