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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973_05_16 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR. MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MAY 16th, 1973, 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 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. Elfreich - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of May 2nd, 1973 were presented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. OPENING OF BIDS a. Paint.: Court House The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the only bid received - that of Diamond Do-All Ltd. , in the amount of $4,400.00, reporting receipt of the signed non-collusive statement and bid check. In accordance with the Supervisor's recommendation since only one bid had been submitted, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby rejects the bid of Diamond Do-All Ltd. , the only bidder, for painting and caulking the exterior of the Court House at 1201 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, and authorizes the readvertisement for bids to be returnable as of June 6th, 1973; and be it further RESOLVED, that the bid and bid check submitted by Diamond Do-All Ltd. be returned to the said bidder. - 1 - b. Rental of Uniforms (Highway, Park, Sanitation, etc.) The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for the record and opened and read aloud the following bids reporting that the non-collusive state- ment was signed in each case: Bidder Bid Finast Industrial Uniform, Inc. $2.10 per week per man - 1 year 1468 Blondell Avenue $1.90 per week per man - 2 year Bronx, New York Renta Uniform Service, Inc. $2.65 per week per man - 1 year 225 Greenwich Avenue $2.25 per week per man - 2 year Stamford, Connecticut Happiness Laundry Service, Inc. $2.85 per week per man - 1 year 613 Waverly Avenue 2.65 per week per man - 2 year Mamaroneck, New York The Board directed that the usual procedure be followed where- upon it was ordered that the aforesaid bids be referred to the Highway Superintendent, Park Superintendent, Attorney and Comptroller for examination as to conformance to specifications with report and recommendation for award of bid at the next meeting of the Board. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 1. Increase Income from $5,000, to $6,000. for Partial Tax Exemption for Persons 65 years of Age and Over On motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, 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 and the Supervisor explained that as probably most of the persons present were aware, the Board had had the recommendation of the Assessor to grant the increase as presented and discussed at the April 18th meeting. At this time, she stated, the Board had been advised that 14 of the 18 Towns in the County had adopted a resolution grant- ing the proposed increase and that the matter was to be be- fore the County Board of Legislators at a public hearing. Further, she stated that the School Board had acted favorably upon the request. It was strongly felt, Mrs. Helwig said, that the limits set by the County, Town and School should be uniform and she then asked Mr. Vandernoot to recite the figures he had presented at the April 18th meeting. Councilman Vandernoot said that in 1972-1973 the total assessed valuation had been 178 million dollars with exemptions total- ing 27 million. Of these, the total exemptions granted for those over 65 who at that time had an income of $5,000. or less was $682,000. so that actually the cost of the proposed increase to the taxpayers was a minimal one. The Supervisor then stated that in effect, since in 1968-1969 2 _ the exemption had been granted with a total income figure of $3,000. or less which in 1971-1972 by amendment had been in- creased to $5,000. or less, it would seem in the interest of those people affected since their income had increased mainly due to the increased Social Security, that if the $5,000. maximum were kept, many would become ineligible unless the proposed increase was adopted. She further stated that the order of the hearing would be to hear first those in favor, then those opposed to the proposal. In Favor: Mr. Frank Di Folco - 93 Laurel Avenue, Town Mr. Di Folco stated that under the conditions explained he would favor this increase. In Opposition: Mr. Otto Scheuble - 3 Rock Ridge Road, Town Following a quite lengthy discourse by Mr. Scheuble, with many questions as to what composed this total income, he registered his opposition to the approval of the proposed increase. The following questions were asked by Mrs. Snyder and answered by the Supervisor: 1. Is it a 50% partial exemption? Yes 2. Did this exemption apply to General Town? Yes 3. Was it correct that the Villages did not grant this exemption? Yes 4. Were the Villages empowered to grant such exemption? Yes with the explanation that the Villages would have to adopt a resolution approving such exemptions since this was permissive legislation. And thereupon since no one else wished to be heard, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. And thereupon in response to the Supervisor's query as to the Board's pleasure, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members being present and voting aye: A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A PARTIAL EXEMPTION FROM TOWN TAXES, OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY CERTAIN PERSONS WITH LIMITED INCOME WHO ARE SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OR OVER. Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck as follows: SECTION 1. Pursuant to the provisions of section four hundred sixty-seven as amended of the real - 3 - 2R9 property tax law, the purpose of this resolution is to grant a partial exemption from taxation to the extent of fifty_per centum of the assessed valuation of the real property which is owned by certain persons with limited income who are sixty- five years of age or over, meeting the requirements set forth in such section as amended. 2. - Real property owned by persons sixty- five years of age or over shall be exempt from Town taxes, except district taxes, to the extent of fifty per centum of the assessed valuation, subject to the following conditions : a. The owner or all of the owners must file an application annually in the assessor's office of the Town in which real property is located, at least ninety days before the day of filing the final assess- ment roll or such other time as may be hereafter fixed by law. b. The income of the owner or the combined income of the owners must not exceed $6,000. from all sources as set forth in such section four hundred sixty-seven, for the twelve consecutive months prior to the date that the application is filed. Where title is vested in either the husband or wife, the combined income may not exceed such sum. c. Title to the property must be vested in the owner, or, if more than one, in all the owners for at least sixty consecutive months prior to the date that the application is filed. d. The property must be used exclusively for resi- dential purposes, be occupied in whole or in part, by the owners and constitute the legal residence of the owners. 3. - This resolution shall take effect immediately after its adoption, and shall be applicable to Town taxes, except district taxes, for the year nineteen hundred seventy-four and for subsequent years; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Mamaro- neck is hereby authorized and directed to post and publish this resolution as required by law. 2. Installation of Full Stop Signs On motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman White, 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 which, at the Supervisor's request, was read into the record as follows: "Please Take Notice that the Town Board of the - 4 Town of Mamaroneck will hold a public hearing on the 16th day of May 1973, at 8:15 p.m. , in the evening of that day in the Council Room or Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering amending Chapter II of the General Ordinances, as last amended December 1st, 1971, by provid- ing for the installation of a Full Stop Sign going North and South on North Chatsworth at the intersection with Bryson Street in the Town of Mamaroneck; presently erected Full Stop Sign on Glenn Road at its intersection with North Chats- worth in the Town of Mamaroneck to be moved so as to face North and South on North Chatsworth in the Town of Mamaroneck. Please Take Further Notice that all persons at said hearing will be given an opportunity to be heard." The Supervisor explained that a petition signed by some 60 persons residing in the North Chatsworth, Bryson Street and Glenn Road area had been presented on February 7th and referred by the Board to the Traffic Commission (Police Commission) . That Commission after consultation with Messrs. Jacoby and Land representing the aforesaid group, first reported its recom- mendations at the February 21st meeting and later forwarded its proposals for the amendment of the General Ordinances which required a public hearing before this Board. She called to attention that the Notice for this hearing had been published in The Daily Times on May 5th as required by law and that a copy thereof had been forwarded to each person signing the aforesaid petition. She then welcomed Mr. Jacoby and all of the residents of the area who were present announcing that first the Board would hear those in favor, then those opposed to the pro- posal In Favor: Mr. Mark Jacoby addressed the Board stating that he was one of the signers of the petition and that many of the cosigners were present this evening, each of whom he was certain would speak for himself. He said that he was in favor of the installations proposed and that not only he but all of the cosigners of the petition were delighted with the fact that the Police Commission had proposed these installations. He mentioned, however, that there was one serious problem which was raised in the petition which he and his neighbors felt had not been solved and raised the question of the installation of a four-way full stop sign at Glenn Road and North Chatsworth Avenue in view of the bad sight lines for those coming out from Glenn Road at this point. The Supervisor replied that she believed the Commission had given careful consideration to the employment of a four-way stop sign but had some question as to whether this would be the best way to remedy this situation. - 5 - Messrs. James Cameron, Lester L. Brown, David Watt, Paul Kalos, Roger Sher, Sam Goldberg and Mesdames Margaret Crystal, Teri Schwartzman, Lynn Bryson, Ellie Howard and Sara Lynn, all cosigners of the petition, then addressed the Board speaking in favor of the action taken but requesting fast and favor- able consideration on the following additional measures in the interest of the safety and welfare of not only those living in this area but of the entire community: 1. Installation of a four-way full stop sign _- at Glenn Road and North Chatsworth Avenue because it was strongly felt that the extraordinary hazards and danger caused by the extremely bad sight lines warranted that traffic should be stopped in ALL directions at this intersection. 2. Restriction of parking on the hill because cars tend to pull out across the double line to pass cars parked in this location and thereby create a hazard to traffic approaching in the opposite direction. Mr. Lee Whitestone - 797 Weaver Street Mr. Whitestone, upon recognition, addressed the Board stat- ing that although he was not a resident of the area concerned he did travel through this area daily and wished to heartily support and endorse the additional requests made by the group of residents of the area concerned. Whereupon since no one else wished to be heard, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. And thereupon in reply to the Supervisor's query as to the Board's pleasure, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members being present and voting aye: WHEREAS, the Police Commission requested that Chapter II of the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck be amended so as to provide for the installation of a Full Stop Sign going North and South on North Chatsworth at the intersection with Bryson Street in the Town of Mamaroneck; presently erected Full Stop Sign on Glenn Road at its intersection with North Chatsworth in the Town of Mamaroneck to be moved so as to face North and South on North Chatsworth in the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, a public hearing thereon was duly held 6 - 2.9 before this Board on this date following 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 Ordinances 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 going North and South on North Chatsworth at the intersection with Bryson Street in the Town of Mamaroneck; presently erected Full Stop Sign on Glenn Road at its inter- section with North Chatsworth in the Town of Mamaroneck to be moved so as to face North and South on North Chatsworth in the Town of Mamaroneck pursuant to Section 1660, subdivision 1 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law as "stop intersection" and stop sign conforming in all respects with the provisions of Sections 1682 and 1683 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Police Commission be requested to consider what further steps can be taken in the interest of safety in line with the suggestions recited hereinabove this evening and report thereon to this Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby authorized and directed to post and publish this resolution as required by law. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report of Planning Board re Block 325, Parcel 81 The report of the Planning Board re Block 325, Parcel 81 submitted to the Town Board under date of May 11th, 1973 was read into the record as follows: "The Planning Board at its regular meeting on May 9, 1973 discussed the above-mentioned sub- division. The Board decided that they are not in favor of open area development. It is the Board's opinion that if the area is developed a fully improved street in accordance with Town standards should be constructed to service all of the abutting properties." - 7 - d� The Supervisor then recognized Mr. Taylor, Attorney for the applicant, who had requested that consideration be given to Open Area Development for the land in question, and inquired whether he would like to say anything further or add any comment at this time? Mr. Taylor thanked Mrs. Helwig, and after explaining that since under circumstances he had now found to obtain in this matter, Open Area Development could not apply and that consequently he was here this evening to inform the Board that the original question was being abandoned as it would now be necessary to go back to the Planning Board. Mr. Taylor then expressed his thanks and appreciation for the very courteous and prompt attention both this Board and the Planning Board had given this matter and thereupon since no further action was needed, the report was ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Report of Planning Board re Subdivison Extension of Laurel Avenue The Supervisor explained that in connection with the request of Mr. Carducci for approval of a 25-foot right of way for the extension of Laurel Avenue Subdivision as presented at the last meeting and referred to the Planning Board together with requests for written statements of recommendation from the Fire, Police and Highway Departments, the Board as of this date had received the report of the Planning Board with statements from only the Fire and Highway Departments, there- fore precluding action pending receipt of the Police Depart- ment statement. She stated, however, that despite this, the Board would be glad to hear from anyone present adding that she believed there was a group in attendance. She then inquired whether Mrs. Paul was here as she under- stood that Mrs. Paul had called to request that she be recognized to present a petition on behalf of residents of the area. Mrs. Paul replied that she was present but stated in reply to Mrs. Helwig's query of whether she would like to read the petition, that she would not, but would if she had to. She then presented the petition dated May 14th, 1973, and carrying some 60 signatures to the Clerk, which at the Supervisor's request was read into the record as follows : "We the undersigned, all residents of Laurel Avenue and Thompson Street agree that by all indications any further development of Laurel Avenue as a through street would have to be accomplished on a twenty-five foot right-of- way. In our opinion this would compound an al- ready illegal situation; the last piece of Laurel Avenue developed was allowed on a twenty-five foot right-of-way. When the land at the Thompson Street end of Laurel Avenue was developed the property owners were required to construct the road on the statutory fifty foot right-of-way in accordance with Town law. We do not understand why this should not be true for subsequent develop- ments. 8 .20� We believe that there would be a great increase in traffic in order to by-pass the traffic light on the corner of Weaver Street and Myrtle Boulevard. This situation would be aggravated by a bottle-neck caused by a narrow stretch of roadway midway along a full-width roadway. Even worse, there would be a curve in this bottle- neck to join the ends of the two presently developed sections. The drainage systems in this area are already severely overtaxed; so much so that homeowners on the Thompson Street end of Laurel Avenue sustain heavy rain damage to their property; with every heavy rainstorm there are property losses. Flood damage will be greater due to the added load. In addition, there now exists a problem with water runoff into the properties on Myrtle Boulevard. This would be compounded. our property values would be reduced since the desirability of a dead-end street would be eliminated. The primary reason for the purchase of homes was the location and setting on a dead-end street for the safety of our children. Through traffic on this street will result in un- safe conditions for our children. There are no sidewalks on Laurel Avenue and children walk to school in the street. The lives of approximately 42 children under the age of fifteen would be greatly affected. What are now quiet streets would become a dangerous thoroughfare as the proposed connection is narrow, billed and curved. Blind spots would lead to the endangerment of life and property. -- The children are a special concern if the Town considers the lack of play areas available to certain properties. The traffic situation on the Weaver Street end of Laurel Avenue is already a problem. It is difficult to exit onto Weaver Street at any hour and next to impossible at certain times of day. The now exist- ing problem of trucks and cars searching for an entrance to the New England Thruway would reach nightmare proportions. In addition there would be a dramatic increase in local traffic. Nonezof these problems could be solved by making the proposed street one-way. The construction of a through street is not neces- sary, and no purpose would be served by such action. We wish to state that we are in no way opposed to the construction of additional homes in this area but believe that it must be accomplished without th juncture of the two segments. An alternative access to the proposed subdivision must be found." The Supervisor then inquired whether anyone wished to add anything further -- whereon the following persons addressed the Board: 9 - Mr. Frank Claps - 120 Laurel Avenue Mr. Claps spoke in protest to the request in concern first for the safety of his children and second for the decrease in the value of his property were Laurel Avenue to become a through street. Mr. James A. Laverty - 8 Thompson Street Mr. Laverty asked whether there was a report from the Plan- ning Board and if so, whether he could please hear it? At the Chair's direction, that report, dated May 11, 1973, was then read into the record as follows, together with the statements filed by the Fire and Highway Departments on May 7th and 15th, 1973 respectively: Planning Board Report "The Planning Board at its regular meeting on May 9, 1973 discussed the above-mentioned sub- division. The Board decided to recommend to the Town Board that they approve the 25' right-of-way as requested. The Board is aware that there might be some traffic problems with the opening of Laurel Avenue. In response to neighbors on Laurel Avenue attached are copies of reports from the Police and Fire Departments." Fire Department Statement "The Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department Council feels that as the situation now stands the Fire Department has sufficient access to all properties on both ends of Laurel Avenue for adequate fire protection." Highway Department Statement "Based on a recent Planning Board report regarding the above captioned, I feel that the Town Board should approve the extension of Laurel Avenue as it will aid the Highway Department in both snow plowing and in the pick-up of garbage." Mr. Laverty then, upon recognition, observed that it was his belief that the Planning Board, Zoning Board and Town Board rightly were always looking for ways to increase tax dollars -- but he could not help but question why, in this interest, the granting of such an application as this one was recommended while those for luxury high rise apart- ments, office or professional buildings, the proposed air structure over the station parking, etc. , all of which were needed and would really increase the roll, were denied? He reiterated here that what he was saying was that the Planning Board should not recommend approval of a request such as this where the applicant did not have the proper amount of property. The reasons for denial of the three instances recited by - 10 - Mr. Laverty were that in Longines the covenants in neighbor- ing property owners ' deeds were upheld by the courts, and that in the case of the air structure proposal at Larchmont Station, all of the property was located in Larchmont Vil- lage - not in the Town. During further discussion of planning and zoning in general, Councilman Bloom explained to Mr. Laverty in some detail the circumstances which had obtained in all applications for the use of the Guadagnola land (including the most recent for a high rise luxury apartment), and in conclusion in answer to a plea by Mr. Laverty that if the policy of the Town was to be strict about requirements, it be equally so in all cases, stated that it had been decided to have the Planning Board, Zoning Board, and this Board meet together to study zoning-flexibility, regulations, restrictions, etc. with a view to making any changes that might be desirable in general. Councilman Bloom further referred to a court decision up- holding the applicant in a case similar to Laurel Avenue where property had not been available for a 50 foot right- of-way, and in addition noted the fact that the petition filed tonight carried the comment that those who signed it were "inno way opposed to the construction of additional homes in this area but believed it must be accomplished without the juncture of the two segments." Also addressing the Board in protest to this application were Mrs. Mary B. Chiodo, Mrs. Barbara K. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Di Folco, Mr. Vincent J. Ciardullo and Mrs. Rhoda R. Kalmonson of Laurel Avenue and Mr. Anthony Librandi of Thompson Street who raised the following points: the pos- sibility of using a turn around with curbed barriers, finding another solution to the through street, consider- ation of the increased noise level which would result due - to increased traffic were Laurel Avenue, already noisy due to being between Myrtle Boulevard and the Thruway, to become a through street, safety hazards, no sidewalks, and lack of adequate drainage, etc. Councilman Faiola in reply to a question raised by Mrs. Kalmon- son, stated that he believed at the time Mr. Carducci's previous permit had been granted with a 25 foot right-of-way, there was to have been a turn around and when asked by her where it was, replied "I do not know" - but he further stated that in view of this Board's obvious concern about the safety of children as well as the many other factors evidenced, he was certain that appropriate action would be taken by this Board to give every consideration to the questions voiced this evening. With respect to noise, the Supervisor at this time reviewed the new proposed bill presently in Albany which had been drawn up patterned on the far stricter noise restrictions of the new California law and urged all present and concerned about vehicular noise to write or wire the Governor and their legislators requesting passage of this amendment to the badly outmoded and without-teeth-for-enforcement Section 386 of the Motor Vehicle and Traffic Law as passed in 1965. Councilman Faiola then recommended that Mr. Carducci's request be re-referred to the Planning Board with special study given to the questions raised this evening by Council- men Bloom and White and the Town Attorney, which was there- upon unanimously so ordered. - 11 - 3. Report - County Application for State Permit re Harbor Island With reference to the foregoing application, the Supervisor presented a letter forwarding the report of the Conserva- tion and Environmental Consultant to the Conservation Advisory Committee, to whom the matter had been referred, to Mr. George H. Danskin of the New York State Department of Conservation under date of May 14th, 1973, which was herewith ordered received and filed. 4. Report on Disposition of Mulch on Saturday, May 12th, 1973 A report on the Compost Give-Away at Taylors Lane on Saturday and Sunday, May 12th and 13th addressed to the Board by P. T. Leddy under today's date was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. NEW BUSINESS 1. Retirement of Leo N. Orsino Receiver of Taxes A letter addressed to the Town Board by Leo N. Orsino, Receiver of Taxes, under date of May 8th, 1973, was read into the record as follows : "I have notified the New York State Employees Retirement System, Albany, New York, that I am retiring from the Office of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, as of June 30th, 1973. Will you kindly accept this letter as my resigna- tion from the above office as of June 30th, 1973. Thanks for your kind attention to this matter and thanks for everything." The Supervisor said that needless to say Mr. Orsino's definite decision to take an early retirement although somewhat of a shock had been prompted at least in part, she believed, by the retirement situation. It is extremely difficult, she continued, to imagine the office without him. He has been an absolutely exemplary employee and ;so efficient that in all the years and all the taxes collected, there has never been an error of a single penny, and it is indeed with tremendous regret that we record this resignation. She then stated that although he would not be in the office daily, on the happier side, however,she -noted that Mr. Orsino would be available and will come in during very busy times to help us out. Councilman Faiola said the only comment he had to add was that Leo had a marvelous sense of humor, so aptly and well demonstrated by his marvelous way with people who were irate over taxes, penalties, etc. Councilman Bloom stated that although he had not known Leo as long as Councilman Faiola and certain other members of the Town Staff, he heartily endorsed all the remarks made this evening and Councilman Vandernoot added -"he makes a difficult job look easy and certainly it will be hard to write that check without Leo N. Orsino on its face - we are going to miss him." 12 - 2'gS Councilman White also endorsed all that had been said and added his tribute to a rare and unusually able official. 2. Deed for New York State Thruway Ramps The Supervisor reported the receipt of the quitclaim deed to the Surplus Property Reference No. 199, Chatsworth Avenue Ramps, from the New York State Thruway to the Town of Mamaro- neck. She stated that this requested acquisition, which as - all knew had been before the Board a very long time, was a satisfactory solution to a long legal problem. 3. Salary Authorization Part-time Conservation Pursuant to memorandum of P. T. Leddy under date of May 15th, 1973 herewith 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 engagement of Paul Giacomo as Park Attendant effective as of May 15th, 1973, at $3.00 per hour and Michael Dolen as Park Attendant effective as of May 16th, 1973, at $2.80 per hour. 4. Transfer of Funds Certiorari Proceedings Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of May 14th, 1973, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, sec- onded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes the following transfer of funds within the 1973 budget: From General Fund - Town Wide Contingency Fund - A/C 1990.0 $1,000.00 To General Fund - Town Wide - Refund of Town Taxes - A/C A9207.0 $1,000.00 5. Appointments: Harold Eisner - Commission of Human Rights Robert M. Riley - Commission of Human Rights Peter R. Perciasepe - Commission of Human Rights(Reappointment) Mrs. Maxine Steffens - Recreation Commission(Reappointment) Councilman Bloom after explaining that the terms of three members of the Commission of Human Rights expired on May 19th of this year, after commending his prior service, presented for reappointment Mr. Peter R. Perciasepe, Jr. He also presented for appointment to succeed two retiring members, Mr. John Masterson and Mrs. Barbara Chapin, both of whose services he highly commended, Mr. Harold R. Eisner and Mr. Robert M. Riley. - 13 - -?qP He then briefly reviewed for the information of all present the particular qualifications and abilities of Messers. Eisner and Riley to serve on this Commission and thereupon moved the reappointment of Peter R. Perciasepe, Jr., and the appoint- ment of Harold R. Eisner and Robert M. Riley. This motion was seconded by Councilman Vandernoot and the following resolution thereupon unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby reappoints Peter R. Perciasepe, Jr. of 96 Myrtle Boulevard and appoints Harold R. Eisner of Chatsworth Gardens and Robert M. Riley of 3 Larch Lane, members of the Commission of Human Rights of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for a term of office of three years, effective on May 20th, 1973 and terminating on May 19th, 1976; and be it further RESOLVED, that each of the new appointees be so notified; and be it further RESOLVED, that John Masterson, member and chair- man, and Mrs. Barbara Chapin, member, be thanked for their dedicated and exemplary service during their tenure of office on this Commission. The Supervisor then named for reappointment to the Rec- reation Commission, Mrs. Maxine Steffens whose term of office expires&on May 20th, 1973. In nominating Mrs. Steffens, the Supervisor said only that since she had served on the Commission with undiminished dedication and ability since its inception, her reappointment, she felt, needed no further -- word other than the Board's sincere appreciation that she was willing to continue in this very important post although she had not promised to complete a full five-year term. Councilman Faiola then moved her reappointment, which motion was seconded by Councilman White, with the following reso- lution therewith unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby reappoints Mrs. Maxine Steffens of 15 Briarcliff Road, Town, a member of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for a term of office of five years, effective on May 21st, 1973 and terminating on May 20th, 1978; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mrs. Steffens be so notified. Mrs. Teri Schwartzman - 145 North Chatsworth Avenue Upon recognition, Mrs. Schwartzman addressed the Board in- quiring how persons were selected to serve on Town Commis- sions and Boards? Councilman Bloom and the Supervisor explained the procedure, stressing that a cross section of the community was always sought, i.e. - new residents, long-time residents, etc. , within the limits of the need for particular qualifications - 14 - such as legal, public communication, etc. , in certain instances. Eternally requested, sought and welcome were suggestions from all residents to which end a resource file had been established in the Supervisor's Office many years ago and kept current as of this date. Mrs. Schwartzman stated then that what she would like to see was some kind of public information released so that all citizens could have a voice in selection, to which Mrs. Helwig cited the just tendered resignation of Mrs. James A. Donnelly, Jr, from the Board of Park Commissioners effect- ive June 1st, and the appeal of that Board and this Board to the Garden Club and other Civic Associations for suggestions of persons particularly and especially qualified to serve in that capacity. 6. Authorization for Engineer to Take Informal Bids for Scraping and Painting Staircase at Larchmont Station Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Engineer under date of May 16th, 1973 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Bloom with the comment that one of the risers was rusted out which Councilman Faiola requested be included in the bid for repairs, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer be and he hereby is authorized to solicit informal bids for the scraping and painting of the staircase at the Town Parking Lot. 7. Authorization for Computer Study The Supervisor explained the proposal for a feasibility study to ascertain the possibility of doing the Town's Assessment Roll and Tax Bills on the School computer with possible inclusion of licenses, traffic tickets, etc. , whereupon Councilman Vandernoot, who stated that he had talked to Mr. Norelli, moved that he be authorized to con- duct the three-day study required for Town needs. This motion was seconded by Councilman White and the follow- ing resolution thereupon unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Alfred D. Norelli of 300 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, New York, to conduct a computer study for the Town of Mamaroneck for a period of three days at a cost of $300.00 per day, or not to exceed the total sum of $900.00. Mrs. Theodore Shultz - 25 Alden Road ' Mrs. Shultz, upon recognition, inquired whether the Town had any computerization at this time? The Supervisor replied only the payrolls which were done by the National Bank of Westchester, adding that this item would also be a part of the study. - 15 - S. Authorization for Supervisor to Sign CSEA Contract Councilman Vandernoot after pointing out that although agreement had been reached sometime ago on the CSEA contract, there had been some delay in the printing which had now been completed, therefore requested that the Supervisor be author- ized to sign same on behalf of the Town at this time, which he so moved. The motion was seconded by Councilman White and the following resolution adopted unanimously: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized to sign on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, the CSEA contract between the said Town and that organization for the two-year period beginning January 1st, 1973 and term- inating December 31st, 1974. 9. Authorization for: a) Police Chief to Attend New York State Chiefs of Police Conference b) Det. Sgt. Mahoney and Sgt. Greenstein to Attend Tear Gas Seminar c) Engineer to Attend A.P.W.A. Spring Meeting Pursuant to memoranda addressed to the Board by the Board of Police Commissioners under date of May 9th, 1973, and the Town Engineer under date of May 14th, 1973, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, it was unanimously: a) on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Bloom, RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Chief Robert M. Barasch to attend the Annual Conference of the New York State Chiefs of Police to be held in Syracuse, New York from July 22nd, 1973 through July 26th, 1973, with expenses not to exceed the sum of $275. to be paid by the Town, and Car #5 to be used for transportation. b) on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Detective Sergeant Thomas Mahoney and Sergeant Joel Greenstein to attend a tear gas seminar conducted by the Federal Labor- atories, Inc. , to be held at Seven Springs, Champion, Pennsylvania on June 19th, 20th and 21st, 1973, with expenses not to exceed the sum of $150, each to be paid by the Town, and Car #9 to be used for transportation. c) on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer be and he hereby is authorized to attend the Spring meeting of the American Public Works Associ- ation at Belleville, New Jersey, on Wednesday, May 23rd, 1973, with expenses to be paid from the Engineer's budget in an amount not to exceed $25.00. - 16 - :In2 Mrs. Teri Schwartzman, upon recognition, referred to the second request granted -- questioning the usefulness of the appropriation of tax monies for Policemen in the Town of Mamaroneck to attend a tear gas seminar? In reply, the Supervisor explained that this matter was legally under the jurisdiction of the Board of Police Com- missioners to which body this question would have to be addressed. Mrs. Schwartzman stated that she would do so. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Request of Garner and Kreinces for Small Business Administration Proclamation Pursuant to letter addressed to the Town under date of May 4th, 1973, by Gerald J. Garner of Garner and Kreinces, Counsellors at Law, 260 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, New York, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby proclaims the week of May 13th through 19th, 1973 as Small Business Week in the Unincorporated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck. 2. Letter, Conservation Advisory Committee Re: Rye-Oyster Bay Bridge The Supervisor referred to a letter herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record which had been addressed to her by the Conservation Advisory Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck under date of May 4th, 1973, stating that Committee's official resolution of objection to the proposed Rye-Oyster Bay Bridge and reasons therefor, and recommending that the Town take appropriate action to oppose the Bridge project, and then inquired as to the Board's pleasure in this matter. Whereupon on a motion by Councilman Faiola that the Hoard go on record supporting the position taken by the Conserva- tion Advisory Committee and Senator Pisani and Assemblyman Mannix, which was seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Conservation Advisory Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck at its meeting on March 22nd, 1973 unanimously adopted a reso- lution opposing the construction of the pro- posed Rye-Oyster Bay Bridge for the reasons set forth in its May 4th, 1973 letter herewith filed as part of the record of this meeting; and WHEREAS, the said Committee conducted a long and detailed study including oral summary of the 400-page Environmental Impact Statement (for project) and oral presentation by representatives of Citizens for Sound Planning (opposed to project); - 17 - and WHEREAS, the Conservation Advisory Committee has recommended that this Board take appropriate action to oppose the Bridge to protect the best interests of the Town of Mamaroneck; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby goes on record as opposing the construction of the Rye-Oyster Bay Bridge inasmuch as said construction would be deletorious to the best interests of the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it further RESOLVED, that Governor Rockefeller be notified by the Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck of the action taken by this Board and copies of such notification be forwarded to Senator Pisani, Assemblyman Mannix and Mr. Amlicke, Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Committee. 3. Order, Interstate Commerce Commission The foregoing notification of Order by the Interstate Commerce Commission, upon report of the Town Attorney of being for informational purposes only, was herewith ordered received and filed. 4. Notice of Assignment of Hearing Interstate Commerce Commission This Notice, upon referral to the Attorney and his report of being solely for information was ordered received and filed. 5. P.S.C. Notice of Postponement of Hearing Con Ed Electric Rule Change Notice from the Public Service Commission of postponement of hearing on Con Ed Electric Rule Change was duly noted and ordered received and filed. 6. Notice of Meeting Larchmont Village Zoning Board of Appeals Upon the Attorney's report that this Notice was forwarded in courtesy only and that no action was required by the Town, it was herewith ordered received and filed. 7. Not on Agenda P.S.C. Communication The Supervisor presented a communication received under this date from the Public Service Commission re discounts on phone service, which by unanimous order of the Board, was referred to the Town Attorney for study with report to this Board. - 18 - ;1114 REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the Annual Report of the Larchmont- Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth which was ordered received and filed. Mrs. Theodore Shultz, upon recognition, inquired about the -- Recreation Pamphlet and Mrs. Edward Gaughran of 47 Hommocks Road, upon recognition, inquired about the use of the tennis courts at Hommocks when not in use by the School. The Supervisor replied advising Mrs. Shultz that the Recrea- tion Pamphlets were now in the mail and inviting Mrs. Gaughran to come in to the Recreation office at her convenience so that she could see the schedule submitted by the School which certainly was not promising for any other use as it now stood. She also suggested that if possible she attend the Recreation Commission meeting tomorrow evening at 8:15 p.m, in Mr. Kron- enberger's office, which Mrs. Gaughran said she would do. Mrs. Marion Reichman - 39 Sheldrake Avenue Mrs. Reichman addressed the Board asking whether anything was being done to improve the extremely poor conditions at the glass deposit bins? The Supervisor, Councilman Bloom and Mr. Aitchison, Highway Superintendent, all replied explaining that careless throw- ing of the glass was responsible for the situation in the main and that the entire area was swept every morning. The reporter was requested to publicize the Board's request that residents be more careful when depositing their glass and the discussion concluded with Mrs. Helwig stating in reply to Mrs. Reichman's suggestion, that the request that glass be collected along with newspapers would be referred to Messers. Aitchison and Kellogg for study. THE SOPERVISOR 1. Appointment of Committees under Fire Contract a) The Supervisor, pursuant to Section 8 of the Fire Fighter's Contract recommended the appointment of Councilmen Faiola and Bloom along with Fire Chief Santoro as the Fire Liaison Committee, whereupon on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 8 of the Fire Fighter's Contract with the Town of Mamaroneck, this Board hereby appoints Councilmen Faiola and Bloom and Fire Chief Santoro as the Fire Liaison Committee. b) In reference to the appointment of the Response Needs Committee also pursuant to contract, Mrs. Helwig reported that she had consulted with Mr. Valle and was pleased pursuant to authorization under said - 19 - contract to appoint Councilman Bloom, Fire Chief Santoro and former Chief Loiconi to this Committee. The Councilmen -- Mr. Faiola -- (Not on Agenda) 1. Open Drain Mr. Faiola reported that he had notified Mr. Carl Carpino, Jr. of an open drain requesting that it be screened and so protected from children. Mr. Vandernoot -- 1. Retirement of Receiver of Taxes In connection with Mr. Orsino's retirement, Mr. Vandernoot stated that he had a resolution to propose to the Board for adoption. In speaking to this resolution, Mr. Vandernoot stated that the Town was desirous of consolidating the Office of Receiver of Taxes and the Finance Office in order to provide greater flexibility of personnel and a more even allocation of the work load. He also stated that it was felt this would be a step advantageous to the proposed joint Town-Village consolidation presently under study and consideration. And thereupon on his motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: WHEREAS, the office of Receiver of Taxes in this Town is an elective office at this time, Now, Therefore, pursuant to authority conferred by Section 20, Subdivision 6 of the Town Law of the State of New York, be it RESOLVED, THAT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1973, AND THEREAFTER THE OFFICE OF RECEIVER OF TAXES IN THIS TOWN SHALL BE AN APPOINTIVE OFFICE. and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution is adopted subject to permissive referendum, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish Notice of the adoption of this resolution as required by law. - Mrs. Teri Schwartzman Mrs. Schwartzman again addressed the Board at this time re- questing that she for one be given more information on such a move -- and stating that she did not feel there was suf- ficient attendance at this meeting nor information furnished - 20 - to the residents of the Town prior to this meeting to have the Board take action on this resolution. The Supervisor then explained that legally such a resolution was subject to a permissive referendum and that it must be adopted by the Board in order to begin the 30-day period from the date of Publication of the adoption of such reso- lution subject to permissive referendum as required by law. She further reviewed the procedure in response to Mrs. Schwartz- man's further question of the filing of petitions prior to termination of the 30-day period, and were such petitions filed, the mandatory referendum mandated thereby. Mrs. Schwartzman thanked the Supervisor but requested that her objection to the effect that anything of this sort should be given much more time and publicity, i.e. , brought up and discussed at one meeting and acted upon at the follow- ing one be noted in the record of this meeting. 2. Apportionments Upon presentation of the following apportionments, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, 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 1972-1973, taxes of 1973, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows : Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 730 284 Paula L. Hoffman $89,500. $21,300. $110,800. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total Lawrence B. Greene 730 284 & W $20,200. $21,300. $41,500. 730 302 Paula L. Hoffman 69,300. -- 69,300. and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1972-1973, taxes of 1973, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: - 21 - Block Parcel Name band Imp. Total 341 16 Damon Polcini & $11,000. -- $11,000. Dorothea Baselice be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 341 16 Damon Polcini & $ 8,600. -- $ 8,600. Dorothea Baselice 341 1000 Veronica Corvino 2,400. -- 21400. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 11:10 p.m. , to reconvene on June 6th, 1973. 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 White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims as audited by the Comptroller and ap- proved by the Fire Chief are hereby approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller hereby authorized to pay the same out of the Fire Department budget: R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 60.52 Con Edison 200.58 Con Edison 5.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 846.04 Exterminating Services Co. 7.00 McGuire Bors., Inc. 10.00 Park Radio 26.30 William Smith Supplies 27.35 Village of Larchmont 52.08 Village of Mamaroneck 33.08 Total $1,267.95 2. Communications a) Letter, Mrs. Karen A. Jakic re Fire Whistle A letter addressed to the Supervisor by Mrs. Karen A. Jakic of 44 Myrtle Boulevard under date of May 10th, 1973 was herein presented and ordered received and filed. 22 - ;irts Commissioner Faiola stated that a copy of this letter had been referred to the Fire Chief, and since Mr. Santoro was present, asked him whether he would report. The Chief explained that although the present whistle was economical and highly satisfactory as to being heard by the volunteers, in view of several complaints about the noise from nearby residents, other means of alert were still being studied with no definitive recommendations as yet. Commissioner Faiola added that he had worked on this with several different Chiefs over the past 6-year period but was still hoping that a solution satisfactory to all could be found. 3. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 11:15 p.m. , to reconvene on June 6th, 1973. /f'lm� ` n Cle a 23 -