HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972_04_19 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD APRIL 19th, 1972, IN THE COUNCIL
ROOM 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 Vandernoot
Councilman Bloom
Councilman White
Absent: None
Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk
Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney
Mr. Aitchison - Highway Superintendent
Mr. Altieri - Comptroller
Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer
Mr. Paonessa - Building and Plumbing Inspector
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of April 6th, 1972 were
presented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved
as corrected.
OPENING OF BIDS - Supervisor's Car
The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the
Notice for Bids for the record and opened and read aloud
the only bid submitted, that of Hory Chevrolet, Inc. , in
the amount of $2,770.00 which was within budget and with
the non-collusive statement signed.
Whereupon on recommendation of Councilman Faiola that the
usual course be followed and on his motion, seconded by
Councilman White, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby awards the
bid for the purchase of one (1) 1972 4-door
Sedan to the only bidder, Rory Chevrolet, Inc. ,
in the amount of $2,770.00 subject to confirma-
tion by the Comptroller, Engineer and Attorney
following their examination and report to this
Board at the next meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARING - Installation of Full Stop Sign
Harrison Drive at Intersection
of Palmer Avenue
On motion duly made and seconded the hearing was declared
open and the Clerk presented for the record the Affidavit
of Publication of the Notice of Hearing thereof.
- At the Supervisor's request the Clerk then read into the
record the resolution adopted by the Police Commission
at the request of which, this hearing was called. Since
upon the Supervisor's inquiry, no one wished to be heard
either in favor of or in opposition to the proposed instal-
lation of a "Full Stop" sign at the intersection of
Harrison Drive and Palmer Avenue, on motion by Councilman
Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, the hearing was
duly declared closed.
And thereupon in answer to the Supervisor's query as to the
Board's pleasure, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded
by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Police Commission requested that
Section 3 of Chapter II of the General Ordi-
nances of the Town of Mamaroneck be amended
so as to provide for the installation of a
"Full Stop" sign on Harrison Drive going south
at the intersection of Palmer Avenue as desig-
nated by the said Commission;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing thereon was duly
held before this Board on this date follow-
ing publication of the Notice of Hearing as
required by law;
and
WHEREAS, at said hearing all persons were
given an opportunity to be heard;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that Chapter II of the General Ordi
nances of the Town of Mamaroneck (regulation of
traffic, use of streets and highways) , as last
amended by resolution of this Board adopted on
December 1st, 1971, is hereby further amended so
as to provide for the installation of a "Full
Stop" sign on Harrison Drive going south at the
intersection of Palmer Avenue pursuant to Section
1660, subdivision 1 of the Vehicle and Traffic
Law as IT stop intersection" and stop sign conform-
; ing in all respects with the provisions of Sec-
tions 1682 and 1683 of the Vehicle and Traffic
Law;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of
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Mamaroneck is hereby authorized and directed
to post and publish this resolution as re-
quired by law.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Report on Completion of Blasting
Old White Plains Road
For the Board's information a memorandum addressed to the
Board by the Town Engineer under today's date reporting
completion of the blasting work on Old White Plains Road
by the J. Bilotta Construction Corporation was herewith
presented and ordered received and filed for the record.
2. Resolution No. 11-1972
Re Amendment to County Administrative Code
The Supervisor advised the Board that both the Planning
Board and the Conservation Advisory Committee to which
this resolution had been referred at the last meeting
reported that they were in agreement with the proposed
resolution and thought its adoption a good idea inasmuch
as it would afford protection of the land adjacent to the
waters of Long Island Sound which comments, if the Board
agreed, she would be glad to pass along to Mr. Keane.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Salary Authorizations for:
a) Recreation
Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Recreation
under date of April 14th, 1972, herewith presented and
ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman White,
seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Recreation
Commission, this Board hereby authorizes that
Mark Citrone be engaged as Recreation Attendant
effective as of April lst, 1972, and to be
compensated at the rate of $2.00 per hour.
b) Community Beautification
Pursuant to memorandum of P. T. Leddy under date of April 19th,
1972, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on
motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves
the engagement of the following persons by
the Conservation Department to be employed
for the periods stated and authorizes their
compensation at the hourly rates stated
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herebelow:
John Eney Park Attendant 6/1 -8/18 $ 2.80 per hour
Paul Giacomo " " 6/1 -8/18 " " "
David Sleeper " " 6/15 -8/18 2.60
Kevin Purcell " " 6/15 -8/18 "
Marie Mackey P. T. Secretary 4/1 25.00 per meeting
c) Part-time Clerk
Receiver of Taxes
Pursuant to memorandum of the Receiver of Taxes under date
of April 19th, 1972, herewith presented and ordered received
and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by
Councilman White, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the request of the
Receiver of Taxes this Board hereby author-
izes the engagement of Milton R. Timberman
as Part-time Clerk, effective April 24th, 1972,
to work for seven days and to be compensated
at the rate of $3.25 per hour.
2. Authorization for Establishment of
Part-time Assistant Maintenance Man
Police Department
Pursuant to the request of the Police Chief and as approved
by the Police Commission, on motion by Councilman Faiola,
seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that, since funds are available in the
1972 Police Department budget, this Board here-
by authorizes establishment of the position of
Part-time (Summer) Assistant Maintenance Man for
the Police Department, said position to be on a
five-day week basis with 22 days in May, 22 days
in June, 20 days in July and 23 days in August,
totalling 87 working days and to be compensated
at the hourly rate of $2.75 per hour for a total
of $1,914. , holidays and sick days not to be
included.
3. Authorization to Advertise for Bids
for Catch Basin Cleaner
Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the
Town Engineer under date of April 19th, 1972, herewith
presented and ordered received and filed for the record,
on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Council-
man White, 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 May 17th, 1972, and opened and read
aloud at a regular meeting of this Board at
8:15 p.m. on that date for a Vacuum Catch Basin
Cleaner, in accordance with the specifications
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set forth in the Notice, provided that the
said specifications have been approved by the
Town Attorney prior to the publication of the
aforesaid Notice for Bids.
4. Authorization for Recreation Superintendent
to Attend State Annual Recreation Conference
Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the
Recreation Commission under date of April 18th, 1972,
herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on
motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Bloom,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
James W.Kronenberger, Recreation Superintendent,
to attend the Annual New York State Recreation and
Park Society Conference to be held at the Granit 2,
Kerhonkson, New York on April 29th, 30th, May 1st,
2nd, and 3rd, 1972, with expenses paid by the
Town in an amount not to exceed the sum of $200.
5. Petition to Correct
Erroneous Assessment
Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the
Assessor under date of April 17th, 1972, herewith presented
and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman
Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unani-
mously
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Subdivision #1,
Section 557 of the Westchester County Admin-
istrative Code, this Board hereby authorizes
that the Assessment Roll of the Town of
Mamaroneck for the year 1971-1972, for taxes
1972, be corrected as follows :
From: Total
Block Parcel Name and Address Land �•
417 41 Corinne Charlap $ 15,800. $ 33,000. $ 48,800.
To:
Block Parcel Name and Address Land Imp. Total
417 41 Corinne Charlap $ 15,800. $ 30,300. $ 46,100.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. a,b, and c
- Acknowledgements of resolutions adopted by the Association
of Towns of the State of New York at its Annual Meeting
from the Honorable Robert R. Douglass, Secretary to the Gov-
ernor; the Honorable Jacob K. Javits, United States Senate;
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and the Honorable Joseph R. Pisani, Assembly State of New
York were herewith presented and ordered received and
filed.
2. Request for Use of Voting Machines
General Association
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 Bloom, seconded by
Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants the
request of the Board of Education for the
use of voting machines on Friday, May 12th,
1972.
REPORTS
The Supervisor --
1. Report - Flood Control Insurance
Mrs. Helwig advised the Board that last Thursday she had
visited Mr. Richard W. Krimm, Assistant Administrator for
Flood Insurance, at his office in Washington, D.C. and had
been assured by him that upon the Board's adoption of the
resolution herewith submitted, the Town would have approval
of its application within two to three weeks from the date
of receipt of the resolution in his office. Whereupon
she respectfully requested the Board's pleasure, whence the
following resolution was unanimously adopted on motion
by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White:
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION IN AREAS OF THE TOWN
OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK IN WHICH THERE IS DANGER OF FLOODING.
WHEREAS, Article I, Section I of the Building Code
of the Town of Mamaroneck prohibits any person,
firm or corporation from erecting, constructing,
enlarging, altering, repairing, improving, moving
or demolishing any building or structure without
first obtaining a separate building permit for each
building or structure from the Building Inspector;
and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector must examine all
plans and specifications for the proposed construc-
tion when application is made to him for a building
permit;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
is aware that special flood hazards exist in certain
areas of the Unincorporated Area;
and
WHEREAS, the Building Permit Requirements of the
Unincorporated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck set
forth and established subdivision regulations
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wherein the Planning Board and Town Engineer
shall review all subdivision plans and plots
when any area is proposed to be subdivided
within the Town of Mamaroneck;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck as follows:
1. That the Building Inspector for the Town
of Mamaroneck when reviewing applications for build-
ing permits, including the plans and specifications
for the proposed construction, will review all build-
ing permit applications to determine if the proposed
construction is consistent with the need to minimize
flood damage.
2. That the Building Inspector shall review
all building permit applications to determine if the
site of the proposed construction is reasonably safe
from flooding and to make recommendations for construc-
tion in all locations which have flood hazards.
3. That the Building Inspector, in his review of
all applications for construction in flood hazard
locations within the Town of Mamaroneck shall require
the applicant to provide, in his plans and specifica-
tions, the following:
a. Construction so as to prevent the flotation,
collapse or lateral movement of the structure or portions
of the structure due to flooding.
b. The use of construction materials and utility
equipment that are resistant to flood damage.
c. The utilization of construction methods and
practices that will minimize flood damage.
d. To provide adequate drainage in order to
reduce exposure to flood hazards.
e. To locate public utilities and facilities
on the site in such a manner as to minimize or eliminate
flood damage, such utilities and facilities to include
but not to be limited to sewer, gas, electrical and
water systems.
4. It is further resolved that the Town Engineer
and the Planning Board in their reviewing of all sub-
division applications shall make findings of fact
and determine if:
a. All such proposed developments are con-
sistent with the need to minimize flood damage.
b. Adequate drainage is provided so as to re-
_-_ duce exposure to flood hazards.
c. Adequate drainage is provided so as not to
increase the exposure to flood hazards of adjacent
lands.
d. All public utilities and facilities are
located so as to minimize or eliminate flood damage,
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these utilities and facilities to include but
not to be limited to sewer, gas, electrical and
water systems.
Dr. C. Alan Mason of 482 Weaver Street thanked the Supervisor
and added that he had the other letter relating to traffic
which, he understood, Mr. Elfreich was discussing with
Mr. Gardeski.
2. Letter, County Department of Transit
Mrs. Helwig requested Mr. Faiola to suumarize this situation
for the Board's information, whereupon he briefly spoke
of the complaints received last week concerning the Orienta
Bus Line's removal of one bus thus causing overcrowding by
doubling up on its service. He also referred to the request
of Beechmont Bus Lines to purchase this Line and run the
service at higher prices (25fi. per student) rather than the
former $5.00 monthly ticket.
He further stated that the Town had taken the position of
protesting the discontinuance of the Orienta Lines and its
discharge of its responsibilities, and reported that as
certified in the statement which had been submitted to the
Police Chief and was herewith presented and filed, John
Ahearn, Motor Vehicle Inspector, had testified that the
larger bus replacing the one removed had a seating capacity
of 45 and standing capacity of 34 thus complying with the
State Department of Transportation Rules and Regulations.
He further referred to a letter addressed to the Supervisor
by Commissioner Leary of the County Department of Transit
-- under date of April 14th, 1972 herewith presented and filed,
which referred to the application of Beechmont Bus Company
for a franchise to extend its route in the Town of Mamaro-
neck by taking over school bus service of the Orienta Bus
Company and recited that the affected municipalities had
30 days in which to comment on such applications; with it
being understood that if no word was received in that
period, it was presumed that there were no adverse comments:
Mrs. Lynn Groh then inquired of the Attorney the status of
children under these circumstances, to which the Attorney
replied "statusquo" pending issuance of an Order of Dis-
continuance.
Not on Agenda
3. Engineer's Reports
The Supervisor presented two written reports addressed to
the Board by Charles Elfreich, Engineer, which were sub-
mitted in accordance with the Board's request at the last
meeting re traffic conditions on Weaver and Forest Avenue
and cement relining of water lines on Fairway Drive and
Doris Road by the Westchester Joint Water Works, which
were herewith ordered received and filed for the record
of this meeting.
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The Councilmen --
Mr. Vandernoot --
1. Mamaroneck Health Center
Councilman Vandernoot stated that he felt the Town Board
as well as many members of the community had been shocked
to hear that the Mamaroneck Health Center was to be closed
and that he had talked with Mr. Keane and planned to meet
with Mrs. Germano and Village and Town officials, Doctors,
etc. , before meeting with Dr. Goldman at a later date to
review the terrific hardships on those who used the Center.
He stated that he would report further as soon as the
information became available concerning this particular
situation.
Councilman Faiola asked whether a resolution from the Board
would be in order at this time and Councilman Vandernoot
said he did not believe it would be necessary since the
Supervisor and he were participating in these coming meet-
ings. The Supervisor stated that their object was to see
how Health Services were at least maintained and if possible
improved.
Not on Agenda
The Town Attorney --
In reply to his request, the Town Attorney was granted
permission to commence legal proceedings against Tract
Developers, Inc. , and others for the removal of an illegally
- placed drain pipe which has caused flooding on the property
of Mathew Manes.
ADJOURNMENT
on motion unanimously made and seconded this meeting, to
reconvene on May 3rd, 1972, was duly declared adjourned
at 8:45 p.m. with the following resolution adopted in-
memoriam to former Town Councilman John Thomas McKeever:
WHEREAS, John Thomas McKeever, former Town
Councilman of the Town of Mamaroneck, who
died suddenly on April 10th, 1972 dedicated
many years of his life to public service;
and
WHEREAS, he served not only as a Councilman
but also as Surveyor from 1936 to 141 and
then following his discharge as Captain
with the Corps of Engineers of the United
States Army as Assistant Building and Plumb-
ing Inspector;
and
WHEREAS, wherever he served, he brought ability,
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unlimited energy and deep devotion to the
task at hand, working always in the best
interests of the citizens of the Town;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that we, the members of this Board,
herewith record our grief and sorrow and our
deep appreciation for his many contributions to
our community throughout the years of his service;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this meeting stand adjourned this
evening in respect to his memory and be spread
upon the minutes of this meeting as a permanent
tribute to him with a copy forwarded to Mrs. McKeever
with deepest sympathy and condolences.
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:
R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 68.28
Con Edison 5.00
Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 432.84
Exterminating Services Corp. 7.00
Kamdor Plumbing & Heating Corp. 108.00
Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 229.40
McGuire Bros. , Inc. 15.00
New York Telephone Co. 149.15
Roberts 1,114.75
Westchester Joint Water Works 5,021.25
Total.. . .. . . . .$ 7,150.67
2. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned
—" at 8:50 p.m. , to reconvene on May 3rd, 1972.
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