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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973_03_21 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MARCH 21st, 1973, 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. D'Agostino - Senior Steno Mr. Aitchison - Highway Superintendent Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of March 7th, 1973 were presented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 1. Recommendation of the Attorney re Lenox Construction Company The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to her by the Attorney under date of March 9th, 1973, recommending settle- ment of the Supreme Court litigation of Lenox Construction Corporation against the Town of Mamaroneck, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Mrs. Helwig reported that the suit was originated by Lenox Construction Corporation as a result of a disagreement with the Town over costs of sewer installations on Griffen Avenue. She explained that the sewer construction was found to be un- satisfactory upon completion and additional work had to be done in order that the job could be accepted by the Town and the County of Westchester. At that time the Town withheld payment of the sum of $3,500, to Lenox Construction Corpora- tion until the work was completed satisfactorily. The construc- tion company claimed an additional $27,365. above the contracted - price because of the additional work performed but the Town contended it had no obligation for costs incurred in correcting the installation. The Attorney, Mrs. Helwig stated, recommended the settlement of $5,000, to be favorable to the Town and requested the Town Board to adopt a resolution authorizing him to dispose of the - 1 - litigation. At this time, she asked the Board's pleasure in this matter and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Coun- cilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to dispose of the Supreme Court litigation of Lenox Construc- tion Corporation against the Town of Mamaro- neck for the sum of $5,000. , with the parties exchanging general releases. 2. Notice of Public Hearing re Nonpayment of Taxes by Railroad The Supervisor presented a Notice of Hearing from Hon. Charles D. Henderson, Chairman of the Assembly Standing Committee on Local Governments, advising that a public hearing to consider legislation to aid municipalities suffering real property tax revenue losses due to nonpayment of taxes by railroads in bankruptcy or reorganization will be held at 9:00 a.m. on March 26th, 1973 in the Assembly Parlor, Room 306, The Capitol Building, Albany, New York, which was herewith ordered received and filed. Mrs. Helwig reported that the Assessor had prepared information regarding this showing that were railroad properties taxed at normal levels, the two Villages, the Unincorporated Area--:and the School District would receive $152,534.36 in revenues from them. As the present state aid amounts to only $25,984.90, this is a loss of $127,549.46 or 83%. She further stated that Mr. Doyle is preparing to send a communication, to be made a part of the record of the hearing, to the Chairman of the Assembly Standing Committee on Local Governments urging that Committee to take the necessary steps to help alleviate the present railroad losses being suffered and endorsing the proposal to increase state aid presently provided. NEW BUSINESS 1. Report - Narcotics Guidance Council Robert Whitfield The Supervisor, at this time introduced Mr. Robert Whitfield, Coordinator of the Narcotics Guidance Council, appearing on behalf of Dr. Fred Feuerbach, Chairman, who outlined the various prevention, treatment and counselling programs conducted by the Council. He also spoke of its goals and the services to the Community, citing the Hot Line as the greatest in the County. Mr. Whitfield reported that the Council's activities range from crisis intervention in cases of very serious drug involve- ment to "a hand holding process" in following up on drug prob- lems. In an effort to bring drug counselling services to the youth of the whole community, the Narcotics Guidance Council is reaching into the schools by lecturing in class and getting 2 2-14 kids to talk about problems they usually would not discuss in class, he said. He further explained that a parents group was started about two months ago to meet every Tuesday from 8 to 9:30 p.m. to help each other with problems concerning their child's involvement with drugs. Parents have the opportunity to talk openly and freely and professional consultation is available. In answer to a question of would you like more volunteers, Mr. Whitfield said that more volunteers who can give three to six hours a month are needed to man the Hot Line phones. He stated that in two weeks a new training cycle would begin and residents are welcome to join. Mr. Whitfield spoke also of the Community Counselling Center at 234 Stanley Avenue and the Storefront at 639 Mamaroneck Avenue which offer . individual, group and family counselling, rap sessions, vocational training, etc. In concluding his report, Mr. Whitfield said that the Narcotics Guidance Council had received excellent cooperation from the Daily Times in informing the community about its activities. Mrs. Helwig thanked Mr. Whitfield for coming this evening and Councilman Vandernoot remarking that the Narcotics Guidance had long needed a good Coordinator said, "We expect great things from Bob". 2. Request to Advertise for Informal Bids - Two-way Radio, Town Engineer's ear The request of the Engineer addressed to the Board under date of March 20th, 1973 regarding a two-way radio for his car was herewith presented and ordered received and filed with the Board confirming with the Engineer that a report on the informal bids to be opened on April 16th would be submitted at the reg- ular meeting on April 18th, 1973. 3. Authorization to Advertise for Street Lighting Equipment Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of March 20th, 1973 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, 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 April 18th, 1973, and opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board at 8:15 p.m. on that date for street lighting equipment, in accord- - ande with the specifications 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. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Acknowledgement Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson The Clerk read for the record an acknowledgement of the - 3 - 2 In-Memoriam resolution to former President Lyndon B. Johnson adopted by the Board on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, which was thereupon ordered received and filed. 2. Acknowledgement Assemblyman George J. Farrell Assembly Bill 3332 The Clerk presented a communication addressed to him by Assembly- - man George J. Farrell, Jr. under date of March 7th, 1973 which read as follows : "This will acknowledge with my appreciation your letter of February 26 concerning Assembly Bill 3332. Your expression will become a part of the file for that bill and taken into consideration when this matter is considered by the committee as a whole." 3. Report of the Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns The Clerk presented for the record the report add -the business session resolutions of the Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns of the State of New York which were herewith ordered received and filed. 4. Notice - P.S.C. Notice of Con Edison - Rules and Regulations for Electric Service The Clerk reported receipt of a Public Servic Commission Notice re Rules and Regulations of Con Edison for electric services which was referred to the Town Attorney for report back to this Board. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Town Clerk for the month of February 1973. The Supervisor -- 1. New England Thruway Accident (Not on Agenda) At this time Mrs. Helwig commented on the fine work of the policemen and firemen and praised them for their handling of the accident on the New England Thruway Saturday morning in which a tanker truck pinned the driver of a compact car inside his vehicle for more than an hour. She further stated that Chief Barasch told her that praise was due the entire tour of duty at the time of the accident. 4 - Councilman Faiola presented at this time a letter from Fire Chief Joseph Santoro which read as follows : "On the morning of March 17th we had a call from the Town Police reporting a three (3) vehicle accident on the New York Thruway and a motorist trapped in his car. Upon arrival Chief Santoro after viewing the accident and finding the condition of the car, called for two tow trucks, one from Excelsior Auto Repairs and one from the Atlantic Service. Mr. Emile A. Corriveau of 10 Providence Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island, a motorist who had experienced an incident of this kind, and a former truck driver was of great help to the Fire Department in assisting us to extract the trapped motorist with great patience and fortitude. Mr. George Lardaro of 230 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, who was taken to the New Rochelle Hospital who suffered from multiple fractures, but is now convalescing. Thirty-nine volunteers responded to the call and they did a tremendous job, for which they are entitled to a JOB "WELL-DONE"." Mr. Faiola requested that a letter of thanks be sent by the Board to Emile A. Corriveau for the help this motorist gave to police and firemen in extricating the trapped driver which, accordingly, was so directed. The Councilmen -- Mr. Vandernoot -- 1. Apportionment Upon presentation of the following apportionment, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, 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 appear- ing on the rolls as follows: - Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 815 459 Etta Spirer $7,600. $10,600. $18,200. be corrected as follows in accordance with the - 5 provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp_ Total 815 459 Michael V. Gabriele & W $3,200. $10,600. $13,800. 815 479 Etta Spirer 4,400. --- 4,400. ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor spoke with sorrow of the passing of George P. Forbes and thereupon the following resolution was adopted by acclamation to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and forwarded to the members of his family with deep sympathy and condolences at this time of their great loss : In Memoriam WHEREAS, the death of George P. Forbes on March 20th, 1973 has taken from us a man whose life was dedicated to the welfare and betterment of the Town of Mamaro- neck; and WHEREAS, he served not only as an officer of the Town, of the Village of Larchmont, of the School District and of the Federal Government, but was a leading spirit in establishing many civic organizations; and WHEREAS, as founder and publisher of The Daily Times of Mamaroneck he created a newspaper which has rendered unique and significant service over many years to the people of the community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board joins with all the resi- dents of this community in mourning the loss of GEORGE P. FORBES and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting which stands adjourned this evening in honor of and in respect to his memory. And thereupon since there was no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 8:55 p.m. , to reconvene on April 4th, 1973. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 6 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 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 $ 113.35 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 519.00 Elgene Chemicals 160.50 Exterminating Services Corp. 7.00 Frank's Fuel, Inc. 160.27 I & T Plumbing & Heating Co. , Inc. 112.19 I & T Plumbing & Heating Co. , Inc. 434.85 Larchmont Glass & Mirror Co. 5.00 N. LaRussell 246.50 N. LaRussell 530.00 McGuire Bors. , Inc. 5.00 A. Poccia & Sons, Inc. 2,470.00 William Smith Supplies 17.20 William Smith Supplies 14.95 Suburban Communications, Inc. 65.15 Village Ford 3,516.24 Total $8,377.20 2. Communications a) Letter from Chief Santoro This letter was previously discussed under Supervisor. Commissioner Faiola at this time reported that the Fire Department was planning tests in the Griffen Avenue area and along Old White Plains Road and urged residents of this area not to be alarmed by the fire trucks "screaming" through their streets. First Deputy Fire Chief Vincent Ciardullo, upon recognition, expressed the Fire Department's appreciation for Mr. Emile Corriveau's assistance at the time of the accident on the Thruway and urged the Board to issue a proclamation of thanks to him, which the Board agreed to do if Mr. Ciardullo would provide the details. Mr. Cardullo also stated he had gone to the hospital twice to see the accident victim, George Lardaro of New Rochelle, and Commissioner Bloom said that this demonstrated the generous attitude of all the Town's Volunteer Firemen. 3. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 8 :55 p.m. , to reconvene on April 4th, 1973. Town k - 7