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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970_03_04 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MARCH 4th, 1970, 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 Nagel Councilman Vandernoot Absent: Councilman Bloom Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Aitchison - Highway Superintendent Mr. Paonessa - Building Inspector Mr. Widulski - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of February 4th, 1970 were presented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as corrected. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Amendment of Snow Removal Ordinance - Penalties On motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, 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 for the record and the Supervisor asked the Attorney to speak to the proposed amendment. Mr. Johnston explained that it was proposed to amend the penalties for a violation of Section 4 of Chapter IV of the General Ordin- ances of the Town of Mamaroneck, entitled "Snow and Ice Removal11 so as to provide that a person found guilty of violating said Section would be guilty of a "violation", rather than a "misde- meanor", which would be punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 days or by a fine of not more than $500. , or both - rather than as at present - "punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year or byva fine of not more than $500. , or both". - 1 - The Supervisor then asked whether any member of the Board had any question - or whether anyone present wished to be heard on the proposed amendment? Whereupon Mrs. Mary Telesco of 3 Dillon Road, Town, stated that she would like to know why people had not been fined over the past two years during which she had repeatedly and persistently called the Police Department. In replying, the Supervisor stated that she did not know and could not answer. She did point out, however, the difference — in the denomination of the charge as now proposed, saying this might possibly be a reason. And thereupon since no one else wished to be heard, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. The Supervisor then inquired as to the Board's pleasure, where- upon Councilman Faiola offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, and unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the penalty for a violation of Section 4 of Chapter IV of the General Ordin- ances of the Town of Mamaroneck entitled, "Snow and Ice Removal", be and the same hereby is amended so as to provide that a person found guilty of violating said Section will be guilty of a violation punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 days or by a fine of not more than $500. , or both. 2. Amendment to General Ordinances Addition of new Chapter establishing a Traffic Violations Bureau On motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Nagel, 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 for the record and the Supervisor again asked the Attorney to explain the need for the proposed new Ordinance. Mr. Johnston described the onorous load on the Courts and stated that it was felt the establishment of this bureau which was permissable under Judiciary Law would relieve the situa- tion. He explained that a wife could appear for her husband provided she had an executed proxy, etc. , thus affording better service for residents who would not be kept waiting for very very long periods of time as they had been on Monday nights ever since he had been attending this Court. Councilman Nagel stated that this improvement was long overdue _- which sentiment was echoed by Councilman Vandernoot, and there- ' upon since in reply to the Supervisor's inquiry no one wished to be heard further either in favor of or in opposition to the proposed amendment, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously 2 _ RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. The Supervisor inquired the Board's pleasure whereupon the following resolution was offered by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, and unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck be changed and amended so as to add thereto a new Chapter to be known as Chapter IX-G, entitled "Traffic Violations Bureau", which shall read as follows: -- An ordinance permitting the establishment of a Traffic Violations Bureau in and for the Justice Court, Town of Mamaroneck, New York, pursuant to Article 14-B of the General Municipal Law. a) The Justice Court of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby authorized to establish a Traffic Violations Bureau to assist the Court in the disposition of offenses in relation to traffic violations, Such Bureau shall be in charge of such person or persons and shall be open at such hours as the Court may designate. b) Such Traffic Violations Bureau is hereby auth- orized to dispose of violations of traffic laws, ordinances, rules and regulations when such offenses shall not constitute the traffic infraction known as speeding or a misdemeanor or felony, by permitting a person charged with an offense within the limitations herein stated to answer within a specified time at the Traffic Violations Bureau, either in person or by written power of attorney in the form hereinafter prescribed in this ordinance by paying the prescribed fine, and in writing, waiving a hearing in court, pleading guilty to the charge and authorizing the person in charge of the Bureau to make such plea and pay such fine in court. Acceptance of the prescribed fine and power of attorney by the Bur- eau shall be deemed complete satisfaction for the violation and the violator shall be given a receipt which so states. If a person charged with a traf- fic violation does not answer as hereinbefore pre- scribed, within a time designated by the Court, the Bureau shall cause a complaint to be entered against him forthwith and a warrant to be issued for his arrest and appearance before the Court. Any person who shall have been, within the preceding twelve (12) months, guilty of a number of parking viola- tions in excess of such maximum number as may be designated by the Court, or of three (3) or more violations other than parking violations, shall not be permitted to appear and answer to a sub- sequent violation at the Traffic Violations Bur- eau, but must appear in Court at a time specified by the Bureau. Such Traffic Violations Bureau is not authorized to deprive a person of his right to counsel or to prevent him from exercising his right to appear in Court to answer, to explain, or de- fend any charge of a violation of traffic law, ordinance, rule or regulation. c) The Court shall designate the fines to be paid for offenses which may be satisfied at the Bureau as hereinbefore stated, provided such fines are within the limits established as pen- alties for such offenses. 3 _ 4 d) The Traffic Violations Bureau herein auth- orized shall keep a record of all violations of which each person has been guilty, whether such guilt was established in Court or in the Bureau, and also a record of all fines collected and the dispositions thereof. It shall also perform such other or additional duties and keep such other or additional records as shall be prescribed by the Court and/or Town Board. e) Such written power of attorney shall be in substantially the following form or in such form as to carry out the provisions and intent of this ordinance: TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BUREAU POWER OF ATTORNEY AND WAIVER I, the undersigned, have read fully the annexed summons and hereby waive a hearing in the Justice Court of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, and plead guilty to the charge specified in said summons. I authorize as the person in charge of the Traffic Violations Bureau of said Court to make such plea and pay the prescribed fine in Court. (signature) Date: and be it further RESOLVED, that the foregoing amendment to the General Ordinances shall take effect immediately upon its posting and publication. OLD BUSINESS 1. Prince Willows Sewer - Authorization Payment of Claim Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer, under date of March 3rd, 1970, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of the sum of $8,627.00 to Felix Contracting Corporation covering the follow- ing extras on the Prince Willows Sewer con- struction project: Item F5 Borrowed Backfill 400 cu. yd. $1,000. @ 2.50 Item R5 Rock Excavation 267 cu. yd. 4,806. @ 18.00 Item MR Manholes 40.3 ft. 2,821. @ 70.00 4 - NEW BUSINESS 1. Collection of 1970 State, County, Town and Special District Taxes At the Tax Receiver's request for authorization to collect the 1970 State, County, Town and Special District taxes and publish and post the necessary Notice'.therefor, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unan- imously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- -- izes the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck to collect the 1970 State, County, Town and Special District taxes, and water rents which become a lien on January 1st, 1970; and be it further RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 550 of the West- chester County Administrative Code, "The Daily Times", the official news- paper published in the Village and Town of Mamaroneck, be and it hereby is des- ignated as the newspaper in which the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments shall publish the "Notice of the Collection of State, County, Town and Special District taxes and Water rents"; and be it further RESOLVED, that said publication shall be on March 20, 1970 in the Daily Times and shall be posted thereafter in accordance with law; and be it further RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 550 of the West- chester County Administrative Code, the Town Board does hereby direct the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments to mail to each taxpayer of the Town of Mamaroneck, whose address is known to said Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, a tax bill for all taxes and water rents, the expense thereof to be a Town charge. 2. Application for Special Permit - Carleton-Hampshire Apartments Use of portion of existing tenant garage for storage of new cars (Memorandum Building Inspector) The Clerk presented the application of Carleton-Hampshire Apartments for a special permit to use a portion of the ex- isting tenant garage for storage of new cars, together with a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Building Inspector on March 3rd, 1970, a letter addressed to the Building Inspector on January 30th, 1970 by a Charles Harwood, Jr. , tenant of the said apartments and resultant legal Notice of Violation addressed to the said applicant by the Building Inspector on February 4th, 1970 following his inspection of the premises, all of which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record. - 5 - And thereupon pursuant to the Building Inspector's memorandum, on a motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article IV Section 432 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck, the foregoing applica- tion is referred to the Planning Board for report and recommendation to this Board. 3. Authorization Home Rule Request - School Bill Pursuant to the Supervisor's request, by common consent of the Board, this matter was tabled pending full Board attend- ance. 4. Transfer of Funds - General Town Contingency to Town Clerk $794.40 Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of February 25th, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes the following transfer of funds within the 1970 budget: From - General Town Contingency Fund $794.40 Account #507 To - Town Clerk - Supplies & Other 794.40 Expenses - Account -0401 5. Tax Anticipation Note - $160,000. Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of March 4th, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Faiola, the following resolution was adopted unanimously RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York as follows: Section 1. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell not exceeding $160,000. Tax Anticipation Notes of the Town of Mamaroneck, West- chester County, New York, in anticipation of the collection of real estate taxes levied for Town purposes for the fiscal year of said Town, commencing January 1st, 1970, is hereby delegated to the Super- visor of said Town, the Chief fiscal of- ficer thereof. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner as may be pre- scribed by said Supervisor consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. 6 - COMMUNICATIONS 1. Request for Use of Voting Machines - Larchmont and Mamaroneck Village Elections Pursuant to requests of the Vilages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck for the use of voting machines for the Annual Village Elections and Registration, herewith presented and filed, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that the requests of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck for the use of voting equipment for registration and elec- tion purposes in each Village be and they hereby are granted. 2. Request of Larchmont-Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth - Adoption of Youth Council Resolution Councilman Vandernoot presented a letter addressed to the Board by Oscar Birch, Projects Coordinator of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth under date of March 3rd, 1970 re- questing renewal of the resolution which was herewith ordered received and filed, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Councilman Faiola, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby establish a Youth Service Project as authorized by Chapter 636 of the Laws of 1956, as amended, Article 19-A of the Execu- tive Law; and That said Youth Council shall have the power and it shall be its duty to: 1. Coordinate, cooperate and contact existing services or agencies work- ing with and concerned with youth and their problems, including, but not limited to: schools, churches, employers, service clubs and organ- izations, welfare departments, police, municipal boards, courts and similar organizations; 2. Assist youth with their problems; 3. Foster educational, vocational or instructional programs in connection with youth; 4. Study and analyze conditions and statistical records and data on youth and their problems and make recommendations related to the same; 5. Do all things necessary and desir- able to carry out the powers and duties herein granted, as well as those powers and duties set forth by the New York State Division of Youth; and 6. File an annual report with the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck. That the Youth Council is hereby authorized to act for the Town of Mamaroneck and apply to New - 7 - York State for any and all benefits as provided by law; and That the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck reserves the right to audit all expenditures upon which claim for reimbursement are to be based; and That the Youth Council may adopt and amend rules and regulations for the conduct of its own affairs; and That the term of office of the members of said Youth Council shall be for a period of one (1) year; and That this entire resolution is subject to passage of the same resolution by the Village of Larchmont and the Village of Mamaroneck. The Supervisor -- At this time the Supervisor interrupted the regular order of business to inquire whether anyone present wished to address the Board, whereupon the following persons were heard: Mrs. Mary Curtis - 27 Homer Avenue, Town Mrs. Curtis, stating that she had been out of Town at the time of the accident on Colonial Avenue, inquired why the Police ambulance had not been used. She stated that it was her under- standing that the men on the force were trained in first aid and therefore by using the equipped ambulance she said she believed it would have been possible to have gotten the injured to the hospital in some seven or eight minutes rather than wait- ing some 25 minutes for the hospital ambulance to arrive. Councilman Faiola explained that there were two injured persons who were transported to the hospital in the ambulance, that the third person involved was able to walk and that the fourth party was dead. This third party, he said was driven to the hospital in the ambulance but in a sitting position. In at least partial answer to Mrs. Curtis 's question, Councilman Faiola explained that even with first aid training there was some question as to whether injured parties should be moved without a doctor present. Mrs. Mary Telesco - 3 Dillon Road, Town Mrs. Telesco addressed the Board in regard to the problem of parking. She stated that the people residing in her area could no longer park either in the daytime or at night since the Volkswagon place used all available spaces and the Car Wash had no space available before 11 p.m. , stating that something would have to be done to alleviate this situation. The Supervisor inquired whether all parking on the Post Road carried a time limit and Councilman Faiola replied that it did and that the limit was two hours. In reply to queries as to parking in the back of the Bowling Alley, Car Wash, Volkswagon, or Larchmont Diner, it was stated that even if there were any space available, it would be unsafe for anyone to attempt to park there as cars would be vandalized and probably stripped. 8 _ Mr. Peter Viola - 3 Dillon Road, Town Mr. Viola stated that he would like to see the ban prohibiting parking without lights between 2 and 6 a.m. lifted, and requested the Board to take some action thereon. Councilman Faiola explained that this was a State Law and that overnight parking on any public road could be prohibitive to the safe passage of fire and emergency equipment and also to snow plowing and street cleaning. Mr. Viola asked whether these streets - Dillon Road, Parkland Avenue, etc. , were ever cleaned remarking that he had never once seen the sweeper on any of these streets since he had lived there. At the Supervisor's request Mr. Aitchison, the Highway Superin- tendent, advised Mr. Viola that these streets as all streets in the unincorporated area were swept once a week beginning after the end of March. Mr. Viola then asked Councilman Faiola since they could not park in the Bowling Alley or Car Wash and since there was no place else to park, what he would do were this his problem? Mr. Faiola replied that he would find a place to park his car adding that neither the Town nor any municipality supplied private parking for its residents. In replying to a question of whether Parkland Avenue could not be used for overnight parking, the Supervisor reiterated that this street as all others must be kept open at all times for the passage of fire and emergency equipment. Mr. Lynn - 3 Dillon Road, Town Mr. Lynn also addressed the Board in connection with the parking problem, asking whether this Board considered automobiles a lux- ury or a necessity -- and if a necessity, why they could not be parked on public streets? Again the Supervisor explained that the streets were intended for moving vehicles and must be kept free at all times for emer- gency equipment in order to protect life and public safety. Mr. Lynn then spoke about the overnight parking of cars in safety stating that no one wanted to park a car and come out to find it vandalized and stripped, etc. , which was the case in certain of the areas mentioned this evening. Mrs. Telesco Mrs. Telesco again addressed the Board on this point asking if there could not be some sort of restriction on non-tenant over- night parking? In reply, it was explained that if Mrs. Telesco was referring to public streets they must be open to the public traffic at all times. Mr. Peter Viola Mr. Viola again addressed the Board stating that his brother was a wounded veteran for whom parking right in front of the apartment was a necessity and to whom he felt a permit for such parking should be granted. Councilman Faiola stated that he firmly believed such a permit would be issued and asked Mr. Viola to submit a letter explain- ing the circumstances to the Board of Police Commissioners which, he was sure, would see that such a permit was granted. 9 - 10 Mrs. Bernard D. Russell - 18 Mountain Avenue, Town Mrs, Russell stated that although this was not the matter about which she had come to address the Board, she could not refrain from asking whether it was not legally possible for the Town to restrict a section of Dillon Road or some street in this particular area to accommodate residents ' overnight parking in this unique situation? It was again explained that Dillon Road and all of the streets in the area were public streets and therefore must be kept open. Mrs. Telesco Mrs. Telesco then called to the Board's attention that the Volkswagon Company had three parking lots asking why they were not required to park thereon? Councilman Faiola explained that if there were any junked cars parked on this property it would be a violation of the Ordinance and he assured Mrs. Telesco that this matter would be looked into. Mrs. Russell Mrs. Russell then addressed the Board on the matter about which she was concerned stating that the residents of the unincorpor- ated area would like to have some beach rights and some water front and asking how these residents could start the ball roll- ing for the acquisition of such property. She suggested the purchase of one of the large properties on the water or one of the clubs citing that a new law had been passed enabling a mu- nicipality to buy such property even if it were located in another municipality. She further stated that she had looked at a very fine shore-front property located in the Village of Larchmont which, she felt, would be most adaptable for a Town Hall, a beach, etc. She called to attention the fine facilities in the Village of Mamaroneck, namely Harbor Island -- also Manor Park in the Village of Larchmont, adding that it seemed to her the Town would want to think about doing something for its res- idents. The Supervisor advised Mrs. Russell of the overall study pres- ently being made by the County and also called attention to the fact that the Town and the villages were working together toward the coordination of all available recreational facilities. Mrs. Russell said, "That is not going to put me on a beach". The Supervisor replied that this was true and suggested that Mrs. Russell and any interested residents go and talk with the Recreation Commission. She also requested the Attorney to ob- tain a copy of the bill to which Mrs. Russell had previously referred concerning municipal purchase of property within the corporate limits,of another municipality for a municipal purpose. Councilman Vandernoot asked Mrs. Russell where the property to which she had referred to in the Village of Larchmont was located and in view of her answer, thought it was the O'Brien property. Mr. Vandernoot stated that if it was, there was certainly no beach there, to which Mrs. Russell agreed but said there was water and where there was water a beach could be made. - - Mrs. Telesco, upon recognition, inquired about Pine Manor by the Mill Pond but was informed by Mr. Faiola that this area lay in that portion of Premium Point which was in the City of New Rochelle. - 10 - 1 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 February 1970. Report of the Building & Plumbing Inspector for the month of February 1970. Report of the Town Clerk for the month of February 1970. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the month of February 1970. Report of Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of February 1970. The Supervisor -- 1. Noise Bill The Supervisor referred to the proposed noise bill amending Section 386 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, a copy of which had been furnished to each member of the Board. She stated that she did&.not wish to discuss the bill in detail right now but did wish to request the Board to adopt a resolution support- ing and endorsing the said bill to be forwarded to the Chairmen of the Committees to which it had been referred. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, a bill known as S. 7113 and A. 3769 entitled - "An Act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law in relation to motor vehicle noise limit and repealing section 386 thereof relating thereto", has been introduced by Messrs. Gioffre and Calandra in the Senate and by Mr. Pisani in the Assembly, and WHEREAS, this bill has been referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles and Transporta- tion in the Senate and the Committee on Transportation in the Assembly, and WHEREAS, the passage of this bill is highly desirable to protect the health and welfare of people living adjacent to heavily travelled highways in the State, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board respectively urges Senator John D. Caemmerer, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Motor Vehicles & Trans- portation and Assemblyman Joseph C. Finley, Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Trans- portation, to use all honorable means to - 11 - 1� report this bill out of Committee for action on the floor of both houses, and be it further RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to Senators Anthony B. Gioffre and John D. Calandra and Assemblyman Joseph R. Pisani. 2. Narcotics Guidance Council (Letter, Family and Youth Committee) The Supervisor reviewed a letter addressed to her by Dr. Frederick Feuerbach, Jr. , Chairman, Oscar L. Birch, Project Coordinator, and Stewart J. McMillan, Attorney, of the Larchmont, Mamaroneck Com- mittee on Family and Youth under date of February 20th, 1970, which recommended the formation of a combined 3-Community Narcotic Guidance Council and pointed out that State funding for such a Council was provided through the New York State Narcotics Addiction Control Commission with the sum of $1,000. available to initiate such a Council and thereafter up to $10,000, available on a match- ing fund basis, and inquired the Board's pleasure in this matter. Councilman Nagel strongly endorsed this recommendation and sug- gested that a liaison be appointed from this Board to take the necessary steps to expedite the formation of the Council. The Board unanimously agreed and the Supervisor asked Council- man Vandernoot whether he would be willing to so serve-- con- tacting both of the villages and proceeding with the undertak- ing as rapidly as possible, including the submission of names of any qualified persons for service on such a Council. Councilman Vandernoot replied that he would be very glad to accept and it was then unanimously directed by the Board that he so proceed. 3. Report - Town Supervisors ' Association For the Board's information, Supervisor Helwig briefly reported on the formation of the Westchester Association of Town Super- visors stating that she had been elected Secretary of the Assoc- iation and Supervisor George R. Morrow, Jr. , President, Super- visor John A. Passidomo, Vice President, and Supervisor Albert G. Loomis, Treasurer. She explained that the purpose of the Association was for the Supervisors to be able to communicate with each other and to keep abreast of developments in the County. The Board congratulated the Supervisor on her election and thanked her for the report. 4. Retirement of Mrs. Frances Riley The Supervisor advised the Board that Mrs. Frances Riley had retired on the 28th to the great regret of everyone in the Town offices -- and most certainly to all of those who had had the pleasure of working with her. She had first come to the Town on February 14th of 1940, Mrs. Helwig said, and had certainly served this Town for these past thirty years with great distinction. Each of the Councilmen expressed his appreciation of Mrs. Riley's exceptional service and extended his very best wishes to her for the future, and thereupon on a motion unanimously made and seconded, the following resolution was adopted to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting in public tribute to her and to be forwarded with the gratitude and best wishes of the members of the Board and of - 12 - 1 the Town staff: WHEREAS, Mrs. Frances Riley, Assessment Clerk of the Town of Mamaroneck, retired as of February 28th, 1970, and WHEREAS, she served the Town for thirty years and her knowledge and understanding of the work of the Office of the Assessor was unsur- passed and her competence and skill in the discharge of her duties unequalled, and WHEREAS, she cooperated always with all members of the staff and worked with unfailing loyalty for the best interests of the Town and its res- idents, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck do hereby adopt this resolution to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting in appreciation and as a public tribute to MRS. FRANCES RILEY and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy be forwarded to her with gratitude and sincere thanks for her long and distinguished service to the Town and with very best wishes for the future. Reports of the Councilmen -- Mr. Vandernoot -- 1. Borrowing - Bond Anticipation Note - $138,500. Acquisition of Land For informational purposes, Councilman Vandernoot presented a memorandum addressed to him by the Comptroller under date of February 25th stating that bids had been obtained for the borrowing of the $138,500. Bond Anticipation Note which had been purchased by the low bidder, First National City Bank, Larchmont Branch, at 5.10%, which was hereto ordered received and filed. He then stated that the period for the permissive referendum had expired and that the request was being made for enabling legislation for the property acquisition and constriu Lion thereon. Councilman Nagel said, "I thought we had everything ironed out". The Supervisor replied that we did but that the legislation which had been improperly written had to be rewritten. 13 - 14 Mr. Faiola -- 1. Specifications for Aerial Truck Councilman Faiola announced that the specifications had been revised and the Notice for Bids returnable March 18th published in the paper Saturday, March 7th. Mr. Nagel -- 1. Code of Ethics _- Councilman Nagel stated that he was certain the members of the Board would recall that over a year ago he had discussed the matter of having a Code of Ethics for the Town. He referred to the new law which made it mandatory for all municipalities to have such Codes within the coming year and recommended there- fore that a committee be appointed at this time to consist of perhaps one representative from the Board, one from the staff, and two or three citizens to discuss and work on preparing such a Code for the Town of Mamaroneck. He further stated that he had talked with other communities which presently had such Codes and had been advised that they seemed to be working very well. He also commented that certain munici- palities had established Review or Grievance Boards to hear and consider any problems or questions which might be raised. The Supervisor asked Councilman Nagel whether it was in order to make suggestions of names for appointment to such committee at this time and was answered affirmatively. The Supervisor then asked Councilman Bloom whether he would be willing to serve as the Board representative, stating that she had already asked Mr. Gronberg whether he would be willing to act as the representative for the staff, which he was. Councilman Bloom said he would be glad to accept this assignment and the discus- sion closed with Councilman Nagel suggesting that all Civic Associations, .which might be in a position to recommend good candidates for such a committee be contacted and passed on to Councilman Bloom. The Town Attorney -- Pursuant to the Attorney's request for authorization to have a Title Search made of the properties acquired at 1201 Palmer Avenue and 143 Weaver Street, on a motion by Councilman Faiola and seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Attorney to have a Title Search made of the properties at 1201 Palmer Avenue and 143 Weaver Street, known as Block 401 - Parcel 122 and Block 401 - Parcel 150 on the Tax Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, at a cost not to exceed the sum of $625.00. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting,on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:25 p.m. , to reconvene on March 18th, 1970. - 14 - 15 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: Agway, Inc. $ 336.94 Best Uniform Co. , Inc. 128.00 Frank Claps 25.00 Con Edison 5.00 Con Edison 100.13 Larchmont Auto Parts 16.27 H. W. Margolius 116.50 Total. . . . . . . . . . $ 727.84 2. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month of February 1970 which was herewith ordered received and filed. 3. Other Business a) Specifications for Painting Fire House Commissioner Faiola advised the Commission that Mr. Widulski had advised him that the specifications for painting the fire house were almost completed and would definitely be ready by the next meeting when he would request authorization to adver- tise for bids. 4. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:35 p.m. , to reconvene on March 18th, 1970. 14—erLic'i k' yzv4 To Cler 15 -