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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970_03_18 Town Board Minutes 1� MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MARCH 18th, 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 Councilman Bloom Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Aitchison - Highway Superintendent Mr. Altieri - Comptroller APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of February 18th, 1970 and the special meeting of March 8th, 1970 were submitted, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as presented. OPENING OF BIDS - Aerial Fire Truck The Clerk presented the Application of Publication of the Notice of Bids for the record and read aloud a letter addressed to the Board of Fire Commissioners by Thomas F. Higgins, President of Tom Higgins & Son, Massapequa, New York, dated March 18th, 1970, which read as follows: "We wish to thank you for the specifications on your new fire apparatus for bids opening today, March 18, 1970. There was not enough time to prepare a bid, and, after evaluating your specifications, we feel that in your best interest where you are apparently standardizing on one make of apparatus that we must decline bidding at this time. We would appreciate being kept on your bidder's list --- for future consideration." The Clerk then opened the only bid received that of American La France and called to the Board's attention the fact that - 1 - 1 since in view of the complexity of this bid it would have to be referred for study anyway, it be read as submitted which the Board thereupon so directed# although not on "spec" form. The Clerk then read the bid as follows: Bidder Bid American La France $ 67,682. One (1) 100-foot aerial ladder truck (price including trade-in) Extras 6,999.25 Total Bid. . . . . . . . . . $ 74,681.25 And thereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the foregoing bid be referred to the Attorney, Fire Chief and Comptroller for detailed examination and study with sub- sequent report to this Board. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report - County Automotive (Volkswagon) The Clerk presented a report addressed to the Supervisor by the Building Inspector under date of March 16th, 1970, re- garding parking of cars on premises of County Automotive Co. , Inc. , which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. The Supervisor reminded the Board that this report had been made at its request following Mrs. Telesco's questioning of parking by the County Automotive personnel and further called to the Board's attention in connection with the parking sit- uation in the Dillon Road area as discussed at the last meet- ing, that a permit had been issued to the disabled veteran Mr. Viola by the Chief of Police without any question or objection whatsoever. NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization Payment of Claims - Emergency Break, Murray Avenue Sewer ( I. & T. and Felix) The Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of March 17th, 1970 which was herewith ordered received and filed, and thereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes pay- ment of claim of I. & T. Plumbing & Heating Co. , Inc, in the amount of $193.30 and claim of Felix Contracting Corporation in the amount of $1,975.53 in connection with the emergency break of the Mur- ray Avenue sewer. 2. Authorization Payment Police & Fire Mandatory Increments Pursuant to memorandum by the Comptroller under date of March 16th, 1970 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was - 2 - 2 unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes the following mandatory salary increments to the following Police Patrolmen and Firemen in accordance with the 1970 Compensation Plan of the Town of Mamaroneck: Effective Amount Present Revised Name Date Of Inc. Compensation Compensation Police Patrolmen: William E. Coy 7/2/70 $ 280.00 $ 9430.00 $ 9710.00 Vincent R. Garrison 7/30/70 280.00 9430.00 9710.00 Charles S. Baumblatt 7/16/70 280.00 9150.00 9430.00 Robert Fuller 7/30/70 280.00 9150.00 9430.00 Paul Adamo 10/8/70 280.00 9150.00 9430.00 Thomas R. Mahoney (Det.)8/13/70 280.00 9600.00 9880.00 Joel Greenstein 3/12/70 280.00 8870.00 9150.00 John Anderson 4/9/70 280.00 8870.00 9150.00 Stephen McDonald 8/27/70 280.00 8870.00 9150.00 Robert Hutcheon 11/5/70 280.00 8870.00 9150.00 Carmine Catapano 12/17/70 280.00 8870.00 9150.00 Peter Gerardi 8/13/70 280.00 8590.00 8870.00 Louis Mosiello 12/17/70 280.00 8590.00 8870.00 Michael Witkowski 1/1/71 --- 8590.00 --- Anthony Gerace 1/1/71 --- 8590.00 --- Firemen: Kenneth Valle 4/23/70 280.00 9150.00 9430.00 Henri Newman 7/2/70 280.00 8590.00 8870.00 3. Bonding Resolution - Purchase of County Parcels Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of March 17th, 1970 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was adopted. BOND RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 18th, 1970. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $65,000. SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY PART OF THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LANDS FROM SAID COUNTY FOR PUBLIC PARKING PURPOSES. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The specific object or purpose to be financed, in part, pursuant to this resolution is the acquisition by the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, of certain lands in said Town from said County as more fully described in Act No. 89-1969 adopted by the Board of Supervisors of said County on October 27, 1969, to be used for public parking purposes. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of such specific object or purpose is $108,000. , and the plan for the financing thereof consists of the issuance of $65,000. serial bonds of said Town hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law, with the balance in the amount of $43,000. to be paid from avail- , - 3 - 21 able current funds. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 21(a) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, provided, however, that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds shall not exceed five years. Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The validity of such bonds may be con- tested only if: 1) Such bonds are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not author- ized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this reso- lution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such bonds are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 7. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Daily Times, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Councilman Faiola voting Aye Councilman Nagel voting Aye Councilman Vandernoot voting Aye Councilman Bloom voting Aye Supervisor Helwig voting Aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 4 _ 22 4. Application of Monroe Nursery School for Special Permit to Construct Swimming Pool (Memo, Building Inspector) The Clerk presented a plan and application for a special permit filed by Monroe Nursery School located at 685 Weaver Street on property known as Block 103 Parcel 5 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, to allow construction of a swimming pool and appurtenances together with a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Building Inspector under date of March 13th, 1970, which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Pursuant to the foregoing memorandum it was unanimously directed by the Board that this application be referred to the Planning Board for study and subsequent report and recommendations. 5. Report of Highway Superintendent - Purchase of Road Materials For information purposes the Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Highway Superintendent under date of March 5th, 1970, reporting the bids and award of contract which was hereto ordered received and filed for the record. 6. Recreation Commission Request - County Recreation Survey The Supervisor advised the Board that a memorandum had been forwarded by John Stahr, Chairman of the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission under date of March 18th, 1970, respect- - fully recommending that the Board officially request the West- chester County l3epartment of Parks, Recreation and Conserva- tion to do a re-appraisal of the Comprehensive Recreation Survey made by that Department in 1961. She stated that the Board would recall that originally this Recreation Survey had been suggested by the Village of Mamaro- neck Recreation Commission as part of the Joint Municipal Sur- vey, but that upon finding that the County, at the very min- imal cost of $600. to cover publication of maps, etc. , would return to up-date its 1961 job for the three municipalities, this had been deleted from the request. She further stated that the County had advised it could start its work around April 1st and would expect to complete the Survey by November. Councilman Nagel inquired how the cost would be split. The Supervisor answered that representatives of the three municipalities had met a number of times to discuss the pro- posal and suggested that the sum of $200. be paid by each municipality. Mr. Nagel then asked whether it might not be preferable in the matter of apportionment of costs to use the formula worked out for the Joint Municipal Survey -- in other words on the percentage basis according to assessed valuation? Councilman Bloom agreed with Councilman Nagel that the applica- tion of the percentage assessment formula might be preferable for apportionment of costs but that in view of the small amount involved in this particular instance he would suggest that the request be made on the basis recommended, and thereupon on his motion which was then seconded by Councilman Nagel who affirmed - 5 - 2 Mr. Bloom's position in this instance, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board officially request the Westchester County Department of Parks Recreation and Conservation to proceed with a re-appraisal of the Com- prehensive Recreation Survey made in 1961 for the Town and Villages of Larch- mont and Mamaroneck, at a cost of $600. , said cost to be borne by each of the three municipalities in the sum of $200. 7. Cancellation of 1970 Taxes (State, Town, County) - Turiano Parcel (506 - 487) Pursuant to a letter addressed to the Comptroller by John L. Delius, Special Attorney for the Premium River Project, dated March 2nd, 1970, herewith presented and filed for the record, and subsequent memorandum addressed to the Board by the Re- ceiver of Taxes under date of March 18th, 1970 herewith pre- sented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Council- man Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Leo N. Orsino, Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck, to cancel the State, County, and Town Tax which is due and be- comes a lien on April 1st, 1970, in the amount of $8.79 on that property pur- chased by the Town from Charles Turiano, Jr. and known on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 506 Parcel 487. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter, William Childs The Supervisor called to the Board's attention the letter addressed to the Board by William H. Childs of 9 Seton Road, Town, under date of March 9th, 1970, proposing therein that the Town-Village of Mamaroneck line on Richbell Road be changed to alleviate problems caused by the present division to the Tax Assessor, Police Department, Fire Department, and Board of Elections, a copy of which had been furnished to each member of the Board. She suggested that copies of this letter he forwarded to each of the parties named. Councilman Faiola said that although he agreed with this sug- gestion, he wondered if it might not be more pertinent to first refer the letter to the Town Assessor and following his report take the matter from there as the main factor involved would be changes in the assessment roll resultant from redelineation of the boundary line. The Supervisor inquired of the Fire Chief whether the Fire Department experienced any problem in handling Larchmont Acres and was assured that, although the line goes through a small part of Building 8, there was no fire fighting problem whatso- ever. Mr. Gronberg, Election Clerk, also advised the Supervisor that there was not now nor had there ever been any election problem in this area. The Board then by common consent approved Councilman Faiola's suggestion and directed that the foregoing communication be - 6 - 2 referred to the Assessor prior to any further action thereon. Councilman Nagel then inquired whether anyone had any informa- tion on a bill concerning municipal cooperation clarity requested by the Office for Local Government and passed by the Senate. The Supervisor replied that she had read of the bill and would get further information. 2. Letter, Leonard H. Wilson, Sr. The Clerk presented for the Board's information and the record -- a letter addressed to the Supervisor by Leonard H. Wilson, Sr. , a retired Police Officer, of 19 Pearl Avenue, Hamden, Connecti- cut, thanking the Board for the generous increase in his last pension check. 3. P.S.C. Notice of Hearing - Increased Fares, Liberty Coaches The Attorney advised the Board of the receipt of a Public Service Commission Notice of Public Hearing to be held on April 3rd on increased fares and charges proposed by Liberty Coaches, Inc. , which upon the Attorney's advice that he would obtain detailed information, was herewith ordered received and filed. The Supervisor -- At this time the Supervisor inquired whether anyone present had any matter they wished to put before the Board, and there- upon Mr. Frank Claps of 120 Laurel Avenue, addressed the Board asking whether in connection with the bond resolution for the purchase of the commuter parking lots, the area where his and his neighbors homes were located would be affected and, if so, whether the owners would be notified of any proposed improve- ments, etc. , to be made by the Town? The Supervisor advised Mr. Claps that as explained at previous meetings when this question had been asked, notification of any Town plans with respect to the property would be given to all residents of that area. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- 1. Affidavits of Publishing and Posting - Bond Resolution - Acquisition of 1201 Palmer and 143 Weaver The Clerk presented for the record the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the bond resolution for the acquisition of 1201 Palmer Avenue and 143 Weaver Street which were herewith ordered received and filed. The Supervisor -- 1. Statement, Penn Central New Haven Division Rehearings The Supervisor stated that a copy of her statement regarding the aforesaid rehearings had been furnished to each member of the Board and advised that the City of New Rochelle and the - 7 - 25 County of Westchester had joined the Town in the filing of such statements. Councilman Nagel and the Supervisor referred to the Town Meet- ing last Saturday, commenting on the excellent discussion at a session chaired by Bruce Mac Donald, and calling to attention that the New York State Department of Transportation supported the Penn Central New Haven Division's request for rehearings. 2. Fix Date for Tax Lien Sale Pursuant to memorandum of the Receiver of Taxes under date of March 5th, 1970 herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, the Supervisor accordingly designated Wednesday, May 20th, 1970, as the date of the annual tax lien sale. 3. Gannett Award to Detectives Paonessa and Mahoney The Supervisor called to the Board's attention the citations of commendable merit presented to Detectives Thomas Mahoney and Joseph Paonessa of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Depart- ment by the Westchester Rockland Newspapers, as pictured in The Daily Times of March 12th, 1970. The Board again commended both of the Officers on their fine Police work and requested that this be reflected in the record of this meeting. Reports of the Councilmen -- Mr. Faiola -- 1. Cable TV Mr. Faiola reported the receipt of a letter addressed to the Supervisor by the County Executive under date of March 10th, 1970 requesting that, in any Cable TV Franchise granted, all local municipalities reserve at least one channel for the County. The Board was unanimous in concurring with this request and directed the Supervisor to reply to Mr. Michaelian so advis- ing him and requesting that the County Planning Board's report on its study of County-wide Cable TV Franchising be forwarded directly to Councilman Faiola since he has been following de- velopments in Cable TV for the Board. 2. Overnight Parking Mr. Faiola reported that the matter of overnight parking was still under study and that it was expected that a full report would be ready shortly. Mr. Nagel -- Not on the Agenda 1. Town Surgeon Mr. Nagel, before presenting his report, asked Councilman Faiola the status of the Town Surgeon. Councilman Faiola stated that the Town had two doctors who would stand by for calls and that accordingly there was no crisis in the Town regarding the matter - 8 - 26 of a Town Surgeon. 2. Joint Municipal Survey Mr. Nagel stated that Mr. Johnston had again gotten in touch with Albany to ascertain the status of the application for the Joint Municipal Survey, and had been advised that although the application was in order the State must wait for its new budget on April 1st be- fore approving the allocation of any funds. He stated that this was extremely disappointing but that he guessed nothing else could be done except to wait for April 1st, with which the Board agreed. 3. Report - Code of Ethics Committee Mr. Nagel advised the Board that he was most pleased to report that all of the persons he had recommended were willing to serve on the Code of Ethics Committee and accordingly moved their appointment. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vandernoot and the following resolution thereupon unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are appointed as members of the Code of Ethics Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck: Lee H. Bloom - Town Board Liaison Charles J. Gronberg - Town Staff Liaison R. Stuart Armstrong - 15 Mountain Avenue, Town Mrs. George E. Ashley - 66 Vine Road, Town Albert J. Gaynor - 3 Concord Avenue, Larchmont Mrs. Pierce N. Mc Creary - 90 Valley Road, Town William F. Yamaguchi - 14 Bonnie Way, Town Mr. Nagel advised the Board that he knew Mr. Bloom had recently had a most interesting and rewarding experience in working on a Code of Ethics for Lever Bros. He suggested that the Town request Codes of Ethics from those neighboring municipalities which had them so that they might be used by the Committee in its study. He remarked further that the establishment of such a Code implied no criticism of present procedures, but rather the need for a written Code which would be available for the guidance of all of the employees. Mr. Vandernoot -- 1. Report - Narcotics Guidance Council Mr. Vandernoot reported that he would like to propose a resolution that the Town of Mamaroneck create a Narcotics Guidance Council. He advised that both of the villages had already adopted such resolutions, and thereupon on his motion which was seconded by Councilman Nagel, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board. WHEREAS, there is an increasing problem of drug addiction and drug abuse among the young people of our Town; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of this Board to provide a means whereby the community as a whole, and the young especially, may be educated as to the effect of such abuse, and may seek assistance without embarrass- ment; and WHEREAS, the Legislature has enacted Article 12-E, General Municipal Law, authorizing the formation of a Narcotics Guidance Council; 9 - 7 and WHEREAS, the problems of the Town of Mamaro- neck are the same as and concurrent with those present in the Village of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a Narcotics Guidance Council be formed promptly with the Village of Larch- mont and the Village of Mamaroneck; and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Village of Larchmont and Village of Mamaroneck. Councilman Vandernoot then referred to a letter addressed to the Supervisor by Dr. Frederick J. Feuerbach, President of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Youth Council, proposing for appoint- ment to the Narcotics Guidance Council the names of five persons who were excellently qualified to serve, and thereupon since these recommendations had been cleared with the Mayors of both villages, it was on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman Bloom, unanimously RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are appointed members of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Narcotics Guidance Council: Rev. James,G. Emerson, Jr.- 33 Harrison Drive, Town Dr. Marvin E. Perkins - 610 Cortland Avenue, Mamaroneck - Dr. Marjorie Bernstein - 702 Monroe Avenue, Mamaroneck Edgar G. Minton - 1190 Greacen P. Rd. , Mamaroneck Stewart J. Mc Millan - 15 Bayard Street, Larchmont Mr. Vandernoot noted that the Committee on Family and Youth had requested that the Narcotics Guidance Council engage an executive secretary and suggested that the Board ask the said Council to proceed with interviewing applicants for such a position as soon as it was organized and meeting and to then submit its recommend- ations to the respective municipal Boards. 2. Report - $160,000. Tax Anticipation Note For the Board's information, Councilman Vandernoot presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of March 18th, 1970, reporting on the purchase of the 1970 Tax Anticipation Note by the County Trust Company (Mamaro- neck Branch) at 4.20%, which was herewith ordered received and filed. Mr. Bloom -- 1. Fix date for public hearing - Local Law No. 1-1970 (Fair Housing) Councilman Bloom stated that the last draft of the proposed Fair Housing Law, a copy of which had been forwarded to each of the Councilmen, had been unanimously approved by the Human Rights Commission and accordingly was now before this Board for action. He therefore requested - 10 - that the Board fix a date for the public hearing thereon. He also stated that copies of the proposed law were avail- able at this meeting for anyone interested and would also be available from tomorrow morning on in the Town Clerk's Office. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Council- man Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held before this Board at its next regular meeting on Wednesday evening, April 1st, 1970, at 8:15 p.m. , in the Council Room or Auditorium of the Weaver Street Fire- house, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering the adoption of Local Law No. 1-1970 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, Notice of such Public: Hear- ing as required by law. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:05 p.m. , to reconvene on April 1st, 1970. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Claims Upon presentation for authorization of payment by Commissioner Faiola and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Nagel, 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 bud- get: R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 22.53 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 320.29 Elgene Chemicals, Inc. 52.50 Excelsior Auto Repair & 56.73 Machine Works Exterminating Services Corp. 7.00 I. & T. Plumbing & Heating Co. , Inc. 54.90 Mobil Oil Corp. 60.96 National Fire Protection Association 2.68 New York Telephone 66.90 New York Telephone 7.43 New York Telephone 41.25 Walter D. Rickert 414.00 Sound Tire & Supply Co., Inc. 167.49 Ward LaFrance Truck Corp. 53.23 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . $1,327.89 - 11 - 2 OTHER BUSINESS 1. The Fire Chief The Fire Chief stated that it was his pleasure to present the new Commissioner, Mr. Bloom, with his Badge this evening. Commissioner Bloom thanked the Chief saying that he was in- deed pleased and honored to be the recipient of this partic- ular insignia. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:10 p.m. , to reconvene on April 1st, 1970. G✓ . yzz(444 To Gler 12 -