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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970_05_06 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MAY 6th, 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 Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. .Aitchison - Highway Superintendent Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Paonessa - Building and Plumbing Inspector Mr. Widulski - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings of April 1st and April 15th, 1970 and the special meeting of April 11th, 1970 were presented, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING - Application of Carleton-Hampshire Apartments for Special Permit - Use of Tenant Garage for Storage of New Cars On motion duly made and seconded, 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 read the report of the Planning Board under date of April 15th, 1970, which was herewith ordered received and filed as part of the record of this hearing. The Supervisor inquired whether the Engineer or Attorney wished to add any additional comment -- and whether any member of the Board had any question or observation? -- Councilman Faiola inquired whether the subject Apartments were under rent control? It was explained, in reply, that they were not since they had been built subsequent to rent control. The Chair then inquired whether anyone wished to be heard in favor of the application and since no one did -- whether in opposition, and again since no one did, on motion by Councilman - 1 - 6i Nagel, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. And thereupon in response to the Supervisor's question as to the Board's pleasure, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the following resolution was offered: _ WHEREAS, Allan Stillman, owner of the tenant garage at the Carleton-Hampshire Apartments, located at 5 Washington Square and more particularly set forth on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 133 - Parcel 449, has submitted to the Building Department an application for a Special Permit granting permission to use a portion of said garage for the storage of new cars for the following reasons: 1. that the space indicated for such storage of new cars has been vacant for at least three years; 2. that the subject use of the indicated space would not interfere with the garaging of tenants' cars; and WHEREAS, the Board has referred the subject applica- tion to the Planning Board for its report and recom- mendations which have been received; and WHEREAS, a public hearing has been duly held before this Board this evening and all interested parties have been heard; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board denies the application of Allan Stillman for a Special Permit to use a portion of the space in the tenant garage at 5 Washington Square for the storage of new cars for the following reasons: 1. that the construction of the garage was predicated on the use of the building for the parking of cars for the apartment house tenants and any other use would make the building more non-conforming with the present Town Zoning Ordinance which requires one and one-half parking spaces per dwelling unit; 2. that the proposed use, the storage of new passenger cars, is an accessory use to a commercial establishment and therefore would constitute a commercial use in a building used as an accessory building to a residential use; 3, that the 1969 Parking Study by Roy A. Flynt, Jr. of White Plains, New York, indicated that this area had a shortage of all day parking which was needed for the residents of the area and that additional parking in the area should be a long- range goal; 2 - and be it further RESOLVED, that the subject structure shall be used solely for the purposes specified in resolution adopted by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck on June 23rd, 1954, and in conformity with the present Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it further RESOLVED, that the appellant and Building Inspector be forwarded certified copies of this resolution. Upon roll call, the vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows : Supervisor Helwig - voting aye Councilman Faiola - voting aye Councilman Nagel - voting aye Councilman Vandernoot - voting aye Councilman Bloom - voting aye and the application therefore was duly declared denied by unanimous vote of the Board. Councilman Vandernoot -- Appropriation - Narcotics Guidance Council Councilman Vandernoot addressed the Chair to request that the regular order of business be deferred at this time in order to hear Mr. Stewart McMillan of the Narcotics Guidance Council - who was present to present a request to the Board. The Supervisor, with the Board's consent, thereupon introduced Mr. McMillan who stated that he, as the lawyer member of the Narcotics Guidance Council, was here to request an appropriation of $1,000. so that the work of the Council could "get off the ground" so to speak. He apologized for the haste but explained that he had been advised only today by a Mr. Dolins and others in Albany that such an appropriation was necessary to enable the three munici- palities to apply for reimbursement of matching funds from the State. In reply to a question, he stated that the municipalities would be reimbursed 100% on the first $1,000. , and then on a 45 to 55% ratio on up to $10,000. He further advised the Board that the Council had set a meeting for May 27th at St. Thomas's to begin the schooling process for those interested -- and that the program would include youth activities, publicity, a speakers ' bureau, etc. , and that the Council intended to utilize as many of the young people as possible. He then enumerated in reply to a question as to the use of the requested funds, that there were certain costs involved in estab- lishing the program such as office expenses, telephones, letters, printing costs, salary for the Executive Secretary, and other incidentals which might well arise and which had to be funded. Although the Board pointed out that it was necessary for the Town to find this sum since it had not been provided in the 3 - current budget, Councilman Vandernoot, after stating that although he well realized the complexities of the geographical set-up and certain other matters involved, nevertheless felt that the work of this Council was too important to be delayed, moved approval of the request. Whereupon, the motion was seconded by Councilman Nagel and the following resolution adopted unanimously WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck together with the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, established a Narcotics Guidance Council, the members of which are - Rev. James. G. Emerson, Jr. , Dr. Marvin E. Perkins, Dr. Margery Bernstein, Edgar G. Minton, and Stewart J. McMillan, pursuant to Article 12-E of the General Municipal Law; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck has been requested by the Narcotics Guidance Council to appropriate the sum of $1,000. ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the appro- priation of the sum of $1,000. by the Town of Mamaro- neck to Rev. James G. Emerson, Jr. , Dr. Marvin E. Perkins, Dr. Margery Bernstein, Edgar G. Minton, and Stewart J. McMillan, acting as the Narcotics Guidance Council, with the understanding that this sum of $1,000. will be 100% reimbursed by the State of New York as provided by law; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized to sign any and all applications for the said reimbursement on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck. The Supervisor commended the Council on the quickness of its action and Messrs. Vandernoot and McMillan on their fine work in getting this very necessary project underway. The Supervisor -- P.B.A. Contract The Supervisor then stated that before resuming the regular order of business, with the Board's permission she would like to have the Attorney report on the first item on the agenda under his report, whereupon he reported that the Agreement with the P.B.A. had been signed last evening by Commissioner Gagliardi, Chair- man of the Board of Police Commissioners, and Peter Diamond, President of the Town of Mamaroneck P.B.A. , Inc., and accordingly that it was now in order to have a resolution adopted by this Board approving the Agreement. Whereupon, on a motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Agree- ment made the 5th day of May, 1970, by and between the Town of Mamaroneck P.B.A. , Inc. , and the Town of Mamaroneck Board of Police Commissioners. - 4 - OLD BUSINESS 1. Prince Willows Reports At the Supervisor's request, the Engineer reported as follows: 1. that the television survey of the sewer had been underway for the past three days and that there was some cleaning and some repairs to be made -- including line adjustments at two manholes, sealing open joints, and cleaning the sewer lines -- particularly those located in the deep line. Councilman Nagel inquired whether there was formal approval and examination by the County with the Engineer stating that the County had been checking right along. 2. that the water line installation had been completed this week; 3. that the gas line installation was being held until the water line was in service. Councilman Nagel then asked whether the Town received notice of all claims for damages -- or whether this was between the contractor and the property owners? The Engineer replied that he had requested copies of all claims from the contractor and the Supervisor added that she, too, had requested copies of claims from all property owners. The Supervisor also reported that the report of the Consultant Engineer, Dolph Rotfeld, had been received this morning and that a copy had been furnished this evening to each member of the Board for his study. 2. Authorization for Topographical Survey Palmer & Weaver Properties Pursuant to memorandum of the Engineer, dated April 13th, 1970, presented at the April 15th meeting and tabled until this meet- ing, following discussion during which it was directed that this expense be authorized provided it become a Part-Town charge upon the bill presently before the Governor for signature becom- ing law, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Engineer to engage Ben DeVino of 10 Fiske Place, Mount Vernon, New York, to furnish to the Town of Mamaroneck a Land Survey and Topographic Map of the properties located at 1201 Palmer Avenue and 153 Weaver Street and known as Block 401 - Parcels 122 and 150 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, for the sum of $660.00 presently a General Town charge, but to be a Part-Town charge upon the Bill presently before the Governor becom- ing law. 5 - 63 3. Planning Board Report on Application of Adam Libertella, Weaver Day Camp, Inc. , dba Monroe Nursery School for Special Permit to construct Swimming-Wading Pool and Appurtenances at 685 Weaver Street Fix date for Public Hearing The Clerk presented the report of the Planning Board which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record and the Supervisor inquired the Board's pleasure in fixing a date for the public hearing which must be held before this Board pur- suant to Section 432 of the Zoning Ordinance. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board will hold a Public Hearing on the application of Adam Libertella, owner of Weaver Day Camp, Inc. , dba Monroe Nursery School, for a Special Permit for the construction of a swimming-wading pool and appurtenances on the premises located at 685 Weaver Street and known as Block 103 - Parcel 5 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, at its next regular meeting on May 20th, 1970, at 8:15 p.m. , in the Council Room or Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck; 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 Hearing as required by law; -- and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of the aforesaid Notice of Hearing be forwarded to all property owners within a radius of 400 feet of the premises of the appellant. NEW BUSINESS 1. Reappointment to Recreation Commission Mr. Henry Blossy The Supervisor advised the Board that Mr. Blossy's term on the Recreation Commission would expire on May 19th and that the Chairman of that Commission had advised her that Mr. Blossy was willing to continue this service which was indeed highly desirable in view of his fine contributions during his long tenure as a member of this Commission. In response to her question as to the Board's pleasure, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mr. Henry Blossy of 35 Kilmer Road, Larchmont, be and he hereby is reappointed a member of the_:Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Com- mission to serve for a five-year term of office, effective as of May 20th, 1970 and terminating May 19th, 1975; 6 - GIZ) and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Blossy be notified to this effect with the appreciation and thanks of the Commission and this Board for his past service and their grati- fication and pleasure that he is willing to continue. 2. Extension Water Main - Briar Hill Section II - Addee Circle The Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of April 30th, 1970, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record, and pursuant thereto, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the instal- lation of 270 lineal feet of 8" cast iron main and a hydrant on the property known as "Addee Circle" in Briar Hill Subdivision-Section II, which is particu- larly defined as Block 104 - Parcel 248 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, said main and hydrant to be installed by the applicant at no cost to the Town and in conformity with the drawings approved by the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaro- neck and the requirements of the Westchester Joint Water Works; and be it further RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to the applicant, the Town Engineer, and the Westchester Joint Water Works. 3. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Roadway Improvement Hommocks and Eagle Knolls Road (Bids to be returnable June 3rd meeting) Pursuant to a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Engineer under date of May 6th, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Nagel, 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 Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", a Notice for Bids, to be returnable June 3rd, 1970, and opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board at 8:15 p.m, on that date, for Roadway Improvement at the inter- section of Hommocks and Eagle Knolls Road in accord- ance with the specifications set forth in the Notice, provided that the said specifications have been ap- proved by the Town Attorney prior to the publication of the aforesaid Notice for Bids. 4. Salary Authorization a) Barbara Evangelista Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of April 27th, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously 7 - RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Mrs. Barbara Evangelista, Intermediate Account Clerk and Typist, be engaged as Part-Time Relief in the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, effective April 27th through May 1st, 1970, and to be compen- sated at the rate of $3.25 per hour. b) Recreation Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Recreation under date of May 6th, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received - and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that, as approved by the Recreation Commission, this Board hereby authorizes that the following Recreation personnel be engaged and compensated as set forth below: Effective Name Title Date Salary Albert Novello Rec. Attend. April 1, 1970 $1.65 per hour Thomas Lynch Rec. Asst. April 27,1970 3.00 Carolyn Crampton Rec. Attend. April 16,1970 1.65 COMMUNICATIONS 1. Registered Letter, Otto Scheuble (Cook's Restaurant) The Supervisor stated that all members of the Board had received copies of Mr. Scheuble's registered letter of April 30th, 1970 and inquired if he wished to make any further comment or observa- tion at this time. Mr. Scheuble referred to Mr. Widulski's letter of June 30th, 1966 with enclosures dated June 2nd, 1966 concerning alleged violations of the Zoning Ordinance, stating that the Building Inspector should not issue a Building Permit since violations existed on the said premises. At the Supervisor's request, the Engineer reviewed the correspond- ence in detail explaining the circumstances and pointing out that the rock wall had been reconstructed thereby nullifying the ex- istence of any violation. He further advised, however, that at that time Mr. Cook had been advised to apply for a variance for the parking space created without a ten-foot buffer zone but that, to the best of his knowledge, no application for a variance had ever been filed. Mr. George Forbes, Attorney for Mr. Cook, addressed the Board upon recognition by the Chair, stating that as he understood the Ordinance, keeping in mind that the matter he was presently here upon involved only the closing in of the front porch, which did not relate to the previous matters referred to by Mr. Scheuble. "This is the position we take", Mr. Forbes said, "which if in- correct, we will of course work out". "Mr. Cook", he continued, "spent $90,000. on the present alterations in view of which he respectively asked the Board not defer or take any action that would require the Building Inspector not to issue a Certificate of Occupancy". Mr. Paonessa pointed out that only one parking space was affected contiguous to Mr. Scheuble's property and that this was not a critical matter as had been pointed out by Mr. Widulski. - 8 - The Town Attorney stated that he agreed with Mr. Forbes and that he did not believe the present complaint germane to withholding the Certificate of Occupancy especially if the Building Inspector was satisfied that the alterations complied with the present parking lot requirements. The Building Inspector stated that the parking lot bounded by the rock ledge had been established before the amended Zoning Ordinance was adopted in 1959, and Mr. Forbes stated that his client might be willing to discuss the one parking space question involved but that this certainly was not to be considered a basis for deny- _ _ ing the Certificate of Occupancy at this time. Councilman Bloom stated that he thought Mr. Scheuble could be answered inasmuch as taking the rock out had not changed the boundary lines of Mr. Cook's property and the Zoning Ordinance did not affect the situation inasmuch as Cook's original park- ing lot was a non-conforming use and therefore Section 410 of the Zoning Ordinance would not apply thereto. In other words, no violation existed as the Zoning Ordinance was part of the Town Law and prior existing uses were non-conforming. Mr. Forbes suggested in view of Mr. Scheuble's letter that he would like to have someone assigned to study the situation, and the Supervisor accordingly asked Councilman Bloom if he would follow-up and report subsequently -- which he agreed to do and in further compliance with Mr. Forbes' request that it not be too long a time agreeing that the report would be within the next week or 10 days. 2. Letter, Mrs. James A. Donnelly, Jr. The Supervisor advised that a copy of the letter addressed to her by Mrs. James A. Donnelly, Jr. of 4 Wagon Wheel Road under date of April 22nd, 1970, together with the Attorney's memo- - randum of law of April 28th on the subject Salerno house con- struction, had been furnished to each member of the Board for his information and study. In connection therewith, Councilman Bloom asked the Attorney whether there was any deterioration present on the Salerno premises -- to which Mr. Johnston replied in the negative -- adding that although the lumber and building materials had weathered during the winter there was no deterioration. Councilman Faiola asked whether there were any hazards in exist- ence, particularly to children, and the Attorney again replied in the negative since there were no piles of lumber or any materials near the house -- all being stored on the far-side boundary line of the yard toward Old White Plains Road. Councilman Faiola then asked whether the house was completely closed with the exception of the garage entrance, and was assured that this was correct. Councilman Nagel asserted that he had been up to inspect the area and that at that time, there was two feet of water in the basement and further that there was definitely one catwalk and possibly two. Councilman Bloom also questioned the possibility of Town liability or responsibility about the electric line into the said house, whereupon the discussion concluded with the Board directing that this line be checked and that the Building Inspector again write Mr. Salerno urging and requesting him to give his immediate attention to rectifying conditions at the subject premises. - 9 - �, e� 3. Petition - Residents Colonial Avenue The Clerk presented a petition, dated May 1st, 1970, addressed to the Board by residents of Colonial Avenue and vicinity which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. The petition requested that, due to the past traffic accident ex- periences and the existing pedestrian peril facing the residents and children of Colonial Avenue, the Town Board take immediate action to improve the safety of the street. In response to the Chair's invitation, the following persons -- spoke to the petition: Messrs. George Thomas, Jerry Reynolds, Daniel Allan, Richard Hargrave and Bob Reynolds, all being residents of Colonial Avenue and all emphasizing and urging immediate action on the five points set forth reiterating the need for appropriate and swift measures being taken in view of the increased use of this street during the summer months. The Supervisor thanked those present for taking the time and trouble to send their recommendations to the Board and attend this meeting this evening, stating that their concerns were certainly shared by the Board. She further advised that the Police Chief and Traffic Commission were studying this entire situation as was the Town Engineer, and that it was certainly hoped that their reports would propose steps that could be taken promptly to improve present conditions in the very near future. 4. Petition - Residents of Park Hill Lane The Clerk presented a petition addressed to the Town Board on May 3rd, 1970 by the residents of Park Hill Lane describing the disreputable and hazardous condition of the road and re- questing the Board to please come to their assistance and initiate immediate action to assume ownership of the street, which was herewith ordered received and filed. In response to the Supervisor's query of whether anyone wished to speak to the petition, Mrs. Theodore N. Utz, Jr, addressed the Board on behalf of the residents, describing in detail the conditions of the road and the number of years they had pleaded with Mr. Sumetz, the developer, to no avail. Following a rather lengthy and detailed discussion by the members of the Board, the Town Attorney, the Town Engineer and Mrs. Utz, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Attorney to notify Adam Sumetz, the developer, that the conditions presently obtaining on Park Hill Lane must be rectified to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer and the Superintendent of Highways or the Town would call the Performance Bond. 5. P.S.C. Notice - New Haven Revision Outbound Evening Schedules For informational purposes, the Attorney reported receipt of a Notice from the Public Service Commission stating that there would be no change in the New Haven outbound evening schedules, which was herewith ordered received and filed. - 10 - 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 April 1970. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of April 1970. Annual report of the Supervisor for the the year ending December 1969. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the month of April 1970. Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of April 1970. Summary of Receipts and Disbursements for the periods from January lst through February 28th and January 1st through March 31st, 1970. Affidavits of Publication and Posting - Local Law #1-1970. The Supervisor -- Not on Agenda - 1. Drug Investigation The Supervisor commended the Police Department on its drug investigation and arrest of pushers in the Town of Mamaroneck, saying that it was a sad thing that this had to be done but that it certainly was to be hoped it would have a substantial effect on the drug situation in the Town. 2. 9th District Garden Club Award For the Board's information, the Supervisor passed around the Citation presented to the Town of Mamaroneck by the Ninth District of the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State for Beautification of the Monument Area of Memorial Park. 3. Community Action Program Letter re Designation of Directors The Supervisor reported that she had received a letter from the Executive Secretary of the Community Action Program, dated April 27th, and that she had contacted the members of the CAP Board of Directors who had served last year and was delighted to report that they were willing to again serve. Since Mrs. Weiner had requested a resolution designating those to be proposed for election to the Board at its annual meeting on May 14th, she inquired the Board's pleasure, and thereupon on a motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously - 11 - �1 RESOLVED, that Mrs. Christine Helwig and Messrs. Winfield James, Maury Medwick, Carl E. Nagel, Jr. and Jordan Wine be and they hereby are designated to be proposed for election to the Board of Directors of CAP for the coming year at the an- nual meeting on May 14th, 1970. The Supervisor said that she was certain she spoke not only for Councilman Nagel and herself who felt it had been a real privi- lege to serve on this Board but for all of those who had served last year, adding that, if elected, it would certainly be a privilege to continue. Not on Agenda - Letter from County Finance Officer For the Board's information, the Supervisor read a letter addressed to her by Anthony Catalano, of the County Finance Office, commending the Town Comptroller on the Town's prompt payment of its tax monies to the County. The Councilmen -- Mr. Nagel -- Not on Agenda - 1. Execution of Contract - Consultants, Joint Municipal Survey For the Board's information, Mr. Nagel reported on the signing of the contract with Cresap, McCormick and Paget, consultants for the Joint Municipal Survey, announcing that their work would begin next Monday morning, May 11th. Mr. Bloom -- Not on Agenda - 1. Code of Ethics Committee Mr. Bloom reported for the Board's information that the Ethics Committee had had several meetings and was well along in preparing a proposed Code which should be before the Board and passed in good time before the deadline date of July 1st. The Town Attorney -- 1. P.B.A. Contract Previously covered. 2. Decision - Metropolis Westchester Lanes, Inc. The Attorney reported that the Town had been successful in its defense of the violation of the Sign Ordinance by Metropolis Westchester Lanes, Inc. and recited the request of the plaintiff - 12 - for additional time to comply with the order of the court, which the Board unanimously directed be denied. 3. Proposed Ordinance on Property Maintenance The Attorney submitted a copy of the proposed Ordinance for Property Maintenance furnishing a copy thereof to each member of the Board for his study and consideration. He stated that this had been drawn at the suggestion of the Building Inspector who felt such an Ordinance would go a long way in assisting him to "put teeth" in the legal notices. In reply to a question he stated that the proposed Ordinance would not apply to one or two family houses. Mrs. Theodore Utz described the conditions on the vacant land owned by Mr. Sumetz and asked whether such a proposed Ordinance would apply to privately owned undeveloped property? Mr. Paonessa stated that the subject Ordinance would not apply. However, he stated that he would look at the property to which she referred, adding that, of course, where health or safety hazards existed, they could be taken care of. Mrs. Utz remarked that she did not know about health or safety hazards but she did know that it was used as a dumping ground and asked whether there was not some prohibition for such usage? Mr. Paonessa replied that the land was not zoned for dumping, and that he would take a look at the property at once. Councilman Nagel suggested that the proposed Ordinance be sent to each member of the Planning Board so that this Board could have the benefit of any of their suggestions or recommendations which accordingly was so directed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:50 p.m. , to reconvene on May 20th, 1970. 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: 13 - 73 Acorn Shade & Awning Mfg. Co. $ 41.80 Agway, Inc. 98.33 Con Edison 5.00 Con Edison 124.17 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 32.60 Excelsior Auto & Repair &_Machine Works 115.38 Exterminating Services Corp. 7.00 Mobil oil Corp. 53.34 New Rochelle Water Co. 71.25 New York Telephone Co. 10.92 Robert's Department Store 14.95 New York Telephone Co. 15.27 Village of Larchmont 41.82 Westchester Joint Water Works 93.38 Total. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . $ 725.21 2. Report Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month of April 1970 which was herewith ordered received and filed. 3. Other Business a) Specifications for Painting Firehouse (Bids to be returnable June 3rd meeting) Pursuant to a memorandum addressed to the Commission by the Engineer under date of May 6th, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Com- missioner Faiola, seconded by Commissioner Bloom, 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 June 3rd, 1970, and opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board at 8:15 p.m. on that date, for interior painting and patching of the Weaver Street Firestation, in accordance 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. b) The Fire Chief 1. Chatsworth Gardens The Chief advised the Commission that there were again some padlocked doors at Chatsworth Gardens, inquiring what could be done about this matter? Following a referral to Mr. Mandevlle's letter this matter was again directed to the attention of the Police Chief. 2. Aerial Fire Truck The Chief reported that an aerial truck exactly like the one ordered for the Town would be on display in Waterbury, Connecticut on May 16th and invited any member of the Commission who was inter- ested and could to accompany several members of the department in their inspection of this truck on that date. - 14 - 3. Annual Benefit Ball, May 9th, 1970 The Chief called to attention the Annual Ball to be held this coming Saturday night, May 9th, stating that he hoped as many people as possible would be present for this gala affair. 4. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:00 p.m. , to reconvene on May 20th, 1970. To lerk I 15 -