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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970_09_02 Town Board Minutes �9 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD SEPTEMBER 2nd, 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 meeting of August 5th, 1970 were presented, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. OPENING OF BIDS 1. Highway Improvements - Old White Plains Road The Board inquired the budget appropriation and was advised that it was $13,700. The Supervisor observed that this was a vitally needed improvement and asked the Engineer whether he had any further suggestions or comments in view of the fact that the specifications had been rewritten for re-bidding in order to reduce the amount of paving and curbing in the hope of meeting the budgetary appropriation? The Engineer replied that the difficulty of course was the cost of the necessary rock removal, adding that the only suggestion he had was that there were some unexpended monies in the High- way Fund which perhaps might be applied to the cost. Wherefore on a motion offered by Councilman Faiola and seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the foregoing bids be referred to the Highway Superintendent, the Engineer, the Attorney and the Comptroller for study and recom- mendation to this Board at its next meeting. _ 1 _ 2. Hommocks Improvements Upon question as to the budgetary appropriation for this work, the Comptroller explained that it was not possible to recite an exact budget figure since there were a number of miscellaneous items included in the specifications, and therefore, on a motion offered by Councilman Faiola and seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the bids for the Hommocks Improve- ments be referred to the Town Engineer, the Recre- ation Superintendent, the Town Attorney and the Comptroller for report at the next meeting of the Board. OLD BUSINESS 1. Reports on Bids a) Street Lights Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer, Town Attorney and Town Comptroller under date of September 2nd, 1970 and enclosing report of the Engineer on Electrical Equipment Bids, herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, to-wit that of General Electric Supply, for furnishing to the Town of Mamaroneck Electrical Equipment in accordance with the speci- fications set forth in the Notice for Bids and as set forth in the report of the Town Engineer, dated August 12th, 1970, herewith filed as part of the record of this meeting. b) Fuel Oil and Burner Service Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller and Town Attorney under date of September 2nd, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting, it was on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Nagel unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, to-wit that of Frank's Fuel Service, to furnish to the Town of Mamaroneck Fuel Oil and Burner Servicing in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Notice for Bids. 2. Report on Penalties re Application for Special Permit to Enclose Snack Bar Terrace, Bonnie Briar In the matter of the application of Bonnie Briar for special permit to enclose the snack bar terrace which was tabled at the last meeting pending the Attorney's examination of penalties for violations provided in the Zoning Ordinances, at the Super- visor's request, the Attorney reported that he did not believe the Board should entertain any idea of penalizing the Club at this time since infliction of penalties as provided in the 2 _ 16 Ordinance would require an action to take the Club to court which would seem vindictive inasmuch as the enclosure, though constructed illegally, was of no disservice to anyone but rather in the long run in the public health interest as had been painted out by Councilman Bloom at the last meeting. Councilman Bloom stated that he certainly did not believe any member of this Board -wished to be vindictive in this matter in any way and that while he agreed with the Attorney's recommendation to .approve this application, he did feel that failure to seek penalty, if this were the Board's decision, should not be interpreted by the Club as approval of its illegal action. He further observed that it was vitally important to both the Club and the community's relations that the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance applying to non-conforming use be followed in all instances, and accordingly he suggested that since Club administrations changed frequently, Mr. Roberts, the Manager, be requested to keep an eye on this in the future. Mrs. Helwig inquired whether this was a motion and Councilman Bloom replied, "Yes" -- that he would move the approval of the special permit with the provision that a warning be issued to the Club that it must comply with the letter of the law in all such further instances. The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Nagel and the following resolution thereupon adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the application of the Bonnie Briar Country Club for a special permit to enclose the terrace at the rear of the snack bar with the provision that the said Club is notified by the Town Attorney that no future improvements or changes be made without ob- taining the necessary special permit for same in compliance with the Zoning Ordinances and Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck. Mr. Richard Segalini of 810 Weaver Street, upon recognition, then addressed the Board stating that while he agreed with the Town Attorney and the Board in not being vindictive toward the Club, he did think there should be something in the record clarifying the Board's position that its failure to seek penalties did not condone or approve the Club's illegal con- struction of the enclosure prior to obtaining the required special permit. In regard to Mr. Segalini's request, Mr. Johnston advised Mr. Segalini that the minutes of the meeting recorded his report and recommendation in the matter of penalties, Council- man Bloom's remarks, and the action taken by the Board at this time. Mr. Segalini, however, reiterated that while he understood the recording of the minutes, he still felt that in addition to this, a letter should be addressed to the Club by the Attorney on behalf of the Board, which would fully recite the Board's position in this particular instance and warn the Club that it could not continue to ignore the laws and ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck, which accordingly was thereupon so directed. _ 3 _ 169 3. Report - Tennis Courts, Bonnie Briar At the direction of the Board, the report of the Building Inspector, dated September lst, 1970, together with a letter addressed to the Town. Board by Mr. Learson, President of the Club, under date of September 1st, 1970 and hand-delivered as of this date, were read into the record as follows: Report of Building Inspector "On August 31, 1970 an inspection of the new tennis facilities at the subject property was made by this department. From this inspection it was noted that the 3 ft. high fencing along the westerly side of the courts has been replaced with a 10 ft. high fence and a 6 to 8 ft. high row of hemlocks which return to the existing hedge at the rear of the golf pro shop. New gates have been installed at the southerly side of the fencing giving access to the courts from the golf course side of the facilities. It was also noted that conditions 2, 3 and 4 of the attached Resolution have not been completed. Although these conditions do not affect the use of the courts I have asked the Club Manager to advise the Town Board of their plans. Therefore, it is recommended that the Board grant a temporary permit to use the tennis courts for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of this memo and in the interim the Bonnie Briar submit as built drawings and advise the Board of any changes in the approved plans which may affect the conditions of the Resolution." Letter from Mr. R. J. Learson President, Bonnie Briar Country Club "The purpose of this letter is to state the position of Bonnie Briar Country Club in connection with the tennis facilities constructed on Club property subject to a permit granted by resolution of your Board. The terms of the permit provide for the removal of the pagoda and bath house and the filling of the swimming pool adjacent to the tennis courts. At this moment, this work has not been done. Last Stunmer, after the permit was granted, the buyer of One Cornell Street, Scarsdale, Mr. Oscar Shufman, made a firm offer to purchase from the Club the acre of property adjacent to the tennis courts. He had used this property in the several years he had lived in One Cornell Street as a tenant. He has not used it in 1970. Our Club felt unable to sell the property at the time of the offer because of our inability to establish a logical property line between the tennis courts and the level area beyond the tree lines. It is our belief that Mr. Shufman still desires to purchase this property, and we are now in a position to approach him. If negotiations to sell to Mr. Shufman should fail, Bonnie Briar would then complete the work described in the second paragraph. The gardener's house at the North end of the courts will be either repaired and placed in usable condition, or it will be torn down. Because of the lateness of the season, the Club cannot hope to use it as an adjunct to the courts this year - 4 - 170 and has therefore not decided what its ultimate disposition will be. Mr. Edward Roberts, Club Manager, and Mr. Edward Brown, of the Club's Tennis Committee, will attend your Board meeting on Wednesday, September 2, to answer any other questions that may arise." Since Mr. Learson's letter had arrived subsequent to the Building Inspector's report, the Supervisor asked Mr. Paonessa whether he had any additional comment or observation, to which he replied only that if it were to be planned to sell the One Cornell Street property to the former tenant, the Planning Board should be requested to take a careful look at the screen- ing on the north side of the Courts. The Supervisor then inquired of Messrs. Roberts and Brown, Club Manager and representative of the Club's Tennis Committee respectively, whether they had any comment, to which they replied that' they had none outside of being present to answer any questions that might be addressed to them. Councilman Faiola referred to the unfilled-in pool which he stated he felt to be hazardous, inquiring whether the Club could not erect some sort of protective fence enclosure? Mr. Roberts replied that he felt a temporary snow fence could be erected enclosing the pool and advised the Board that the children had been instructed not to use this area of the Club, etc. , - that the area was carefully watched and that there had been no difficulty or trouble as of this date. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Council- man Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby directs the Building Inspector to issue to the Bonnie Briar Country Club a temporary permit for the use of the new tennis facilities for a period not to exceed 60 days from September 1st, 1970, provided that between September 1st and November lst, 1970, the Bonnie Briar Country Club submits to the Building Inspector "as-built" drawings and advises this Board of any changes in the plans which would in any way affect the conditions of the resolution adopted by this Board on August 6th, 1969. 4. Report of Planning Board - Application for Special Permit, Mr. Libertella The Clerk presented the report of the Planning Board, dated August 31st, 1970, which was herewith ordered received and filed and in response to the Supervisor's request for fixing a date for the public hearing, it was on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board will hold a Public Hear- ing on the application of Adam Libertella for a Special Permit for the construction of an in the ground wading pool and appurtenances on his --- 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, October 7th, 1970, at 8:15 p.m. in the Council 5 - 1-174 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 author- ized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", Notice of such Hear- ing 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. 5. Report - Prince Willows Sewer For the purposes of the record the following report of the Engineer on Prince Willows Sewer under date of September 2nd, 1970, was read as follows: "The sewer is in operation and approximately one-third of the residences are now connected. A total of nineteen dwellings in the new district have completed or are under construction and four more permits have been issued. All of the properties on Wagon Wheel Road have been connected and the roadway can be resurfaced as soon as the existing road cuts are restored. The pump station has been relocated and electrical power is to be hooked up shortly. All work should be completed within two to three weeks." Councilman Faiola remarked he had talked with a few residents of the area and that due to rock it was costing one property owner some $5,000. to connect with the sewer; which certainly made it easier to understand some of the difficulties and problems the Town had encountered during construction of the line. NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization - Change of Water Line Prince Willows Lane The Supervisor requested the Board to authorize lowering the water main at #6 Prince Willows Lane in order to enable Mr. Fonte to make his connection to the sewer pursuant to letter and estimate totalling $301.44 furnished by George Straub, Manager of Westchester Joint Water Works, dated September 1st, 1970. After some questioning of the estimated price regarding the contingency costs, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the West- chester Joint Water Works to lower the water main at #6 Prince Willows Lane in the Town of Mamaroneck, pursuant to cost estimate dated September lst, 1970, at a total cost to the Town not to exceed the sum of $240. or the $301.44 estimated cost figure less 10% contingency charges and 20% overhead charges. 6 - 9�r9 2. Authorization - Transfer of Funds, Park District Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of September 2nd, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds within the 1970 Budget and Surplus Funds: From Surplus - Special Districts (Park District #1) $12,500. To Capital Improvement - Dredging Sheldrake Lake 12,500. 3. Expense Authorization - Police Chief O'Brien Pursuant to memorandums of the Police Commission under date of August 31st, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was adopted by majority vote of 4 ayes to I no, Councilman Nagel casting the negative vote: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Chief O'Brien to attend the International Chiefs of Police Association Annual Conference to be held at Atlantic City, New Jersey from October 2nd through October 8th, 1970, with expenses not to exceed the sum of $450. to -- be paid by the Town, and Car #5 to be used for trans- portation. 4. Re-appointment - Planning Board Mr. Cibulay Councilman Bloom recalled to the Board that Mr. Cibulay had been appointed to the Planning Board last January to fill his unexpired term upon his taking office as Town Councilman and that he was now eligible for re-appoint- ment for a full five-year term which he was delighted to move since Mr. Cibulay, who had been heartily welcomed by the Plan- ning Board, had done an excellent job and was willing to continue in this post. This motion was seconded by Councilman Nagel and the following resolution thereupon unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that Edward J. Cibulay be and he hereby is re-appointed a member of the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve for a five-year - term of office, effective July 7th, 1970 and terminating July 6th, 1975; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Cibulay be notified of his re-appointment and of the Board's extreme pleasure and gratification that he was willing to continue to serve in this post. 7 - 173 5. Appointment of Dog Enumerator Pursuant to communication addressed to the Supervisor by the State of New York Department of Agriculture and Markets under date of August 12th, 1970, and in accordance with the Town Cleric's recommendation, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 108 of the -- Agriculture and Markets Law, Eugene Agnessanto of 83 Myrtle Boulevard, Town, be and he hereby is appointed Dog Enumerator of the Town of Mamaroneck (Unincorporated Area) for the year 1971. 6. Salary Authorization - Recreation Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Recreation under date of August 25th, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended 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 Ronald Kimmey Rec. Assist. Aug. 24, 1970 $1.85 per hour William Stone Rec. Spec. July 30, 1970 40.00 per week 7. Not on Agenda - Authorization for Publication of Registration Notice Pursuant to the Clerk's request, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 76 and Section 354 of the Election Law, a Notice listing the places of registration and briefly describing each registration district in the Town of Mamaroneck be published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", on September 26th and October 3rd, 1970. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Request for Cancellation Performance Bond Mr. Wilbur Fried At the Supervisor's request, Mr. Johnston explained that Mr. Wilbur Fried, former owner of the proposed subdivision on Old White Plains Road now owned by Mr. Felix Petrillo, had requested the Board to release him from a performance bond in the amount of $60,000. which should have been and by error had not been transferred to Mr. Petrillo at the time of conveyance of the property. 8 - 17-11 The Attorney further pointed out that the bond, which had been mandated by resolution of the Planning Board in November of 1967, required completion of the improvements within one year of the date of said resolution, whereupon it would be necessary for anyone wishing to proceed with the subdivision to re-apply to the Planning Board for approval thereof, in view of which he recommended Mr. Fried's release. Councilman Faiola then moved cancellation of the bond, which motion was not seconded and consequently failed. Councilman Nagel then suggested that the two things be tied together, that is that Mr. Fried be released from the bond and at the same time that Mr. Petrillo be so notified by the Attorney so that he could arrange either to take over the existing bond or obtain a new one, which he thereupon so moved. This motion was seconded by Councilman Bloom and the follow- ing resolution unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommendation of the Town Attorney, this Board hereby cancels Performance Bond No. 901497 in the amount of $60,000. , dated December 17th, 1967, upon which Republic Insur- ance Company is Surety and Saxon Development Corpora- tion is Principal and Wilbur Fried and Judith Fried are Co-Principals, provided that Felix Petrillo either assumes the present bond or furnishes new bond upon approval of said subdivision. 2. Letters re Use of Firehouse Property George P. Forbes and Mr. Brenner --- The Supervisor stated that all members of the Board had been furnished a copy of the letter addressed to her by George P. Forbes, Jr. , Attorney for Mrs. Widmark under date of August 25th, 1970, and of the letters addressed to Mrs. Widmark and Mr. Forbes by Dr. C. James Brenner, resident of the area, under dates of July 9th and August 12th, 1970 respectively. She observed that apparently there was no hope that some neighborly arrangements could be worked out and asked the members of the Board whether they wished to take any action on the matter this evening in view of Mr. Forbes' not being present. Councilman Faiola, after remarking that he felt Mr. Forbes should be present to speak for his client, suggested that he be requested by the Attorney to appear at the next meeting and that pending his appearance, the present status quo of the property be maintained. Dr. Brenner, upon recognition, addressed the Board advising that he had talked with Mr. Forbes and had made several efforts to reach an amicable disposition of the matter. He further stated that meanwhile the daylight hours were lessening and school would be starting which of course would result in a continual lessening of the use of the property by the children. Councilman Faiola assured Dr. Brenner that all of the members of the Board appreciated his efforts in this matter and thanked all present for coming this evening, suggesting that they return on October 7th when Mr. Forbes would be present. 9 - 3. Public Notices - Amendment of Zoning Ordinance Town of Harrison The Clerk presented notices of public hearings before the Town Board of the Town of Harrison this evening re amendment of the Zoning Ordinance in order to provide a new special business district and the addition of a new section for the issuance of special permits,exp lain ing that the Town had been notified as a matter of courtesy since it was within 500 feet of the area concerned. Mr. Richard Segalini, upon recognition by the Chair, again repeated his former questions concerning the Town's control and inspection program of construction following issuance of special permits, and was invited by the Supervisor to come to the office at his convenience to review the entire procedure in detail with the Building Inspector, the Engineer and herself, so as not to take any further time in discussion at the public meeting. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of August 1970. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of August 1970. Report of the Town Clerk for the month of August 1970. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the month of August 1970. Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of August 1970. Summary of Receipts and Disbursements for the period from January 1st through July 31st, 1970. The Supervisor -- 1. Report - Meeting September 3rd, 1970 State of New York vs Port of Authority and Air Lines The Supervisor reported that, although only apprised of the foregoing meeting yesterday, the Assistant Attorney, Jefferson Meighan, and she would attend the meeting tomorrow evening accompanied by Mrs. Stein representing Congressman Reid and would report their findings so that the Board could determine whether the Town should join in this suit as plaintiff intervenor and, if so, what would be entailed. She stated that she had called other municipal officials in the hope that even on such sh art notice some would find it possible to attend and inquired whether any of the Councilmen could go or whether the - 10 - 17 Board felt it possible to give her some indication of its wishes at this time? None of the Councilmen could attend the meeting and Councilman Nagel said that he felt the Supervisor must use her own judg- ment in this matter. Councilman Faiola inquired whether any- one would be going from the County and the Supervisor replied not as far as she knew as of this date. The Councilmen -- Mr. Vandernoot - 1. Apportionments Upon presentation of the following apportionments, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Faiola, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petitions for the correction of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1969, school taxes of 1970, and the assessment roll of 1970, taxes of 1971, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imn Total 1L5 428 William L. Snyder $ 16,000 $17,500 $33,500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 116 428 William L. Snyder $ 4,000 $ 4,000 116 438 Peggy L. Snyder 8,000 $17,500 25,500 116 450 William L. Snyder 4,000 4,000 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1969, school -- taxes of 1970, and the assessment roll of 1970, taxes of 1971, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 131 33 Joseph De Alleaume & W $2,500 $ 6,900 $ 9,400 - 11 - be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land IM Total 131 33 Joseph De Alleaume & W $ 1,700 $ 6,900 $ 8,600 131 36 Frank Micelli 800 800 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1969, school taxes of 1970, and the assessment roll of 1970, taxes of 1971, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Only 504 353 Sidney J. Doherty $ 600 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Only 504 353 Sidney J. Doherty $ 100 504 359 Anthony J. Mauro & W 500 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1969, school taxes of 1970, and the assessment roll of 1970, taxes of 1971, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows : 1969 - 1970 Block Parcel Name Land I� Total 326 62 Charles G. Williams $ 8,700 $18,400 $27,100 1970 - 1971 Block Parcel Name Land ILMR Total 326 62 Charles G. Williams $12,700 $38,400 $51,100 be corrected as follwos in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: 1969 - 1970 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 326 62 Charles G. Williams $ 2,900 $15,900 $18,800 326 82 Charles G. Williams 2,900 2,500 5,400 326 102 Charles G. Williams 2,900 2,900 - 12 - 173 1970-1971 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 326 62 Charles G. Williams $ 4,300 $15,900 $20,200 326 82 Charles G. Williams 4,200 22,500 26,700 326 102 Charles G. Williams 4,200 4,200 Mr. Faiola - 1. Appointment of Deputy Building Inspector Councilman Faiola stated that he felt a Deputy Building Inspector should be appointed who would be qualified to make inspections and perform the duties of the Building Inspector in his absence, and requested that either a Deputy or an Assistant be so appointed. He stated that he did not know whether there were any legal requirements or prohibitions to such an appointment, and in agreement with the thinking of the other members of the Board who felt it would be wise to have the Attorney research this matter, offered a motion that the Attorney be so directed which was seconded by Councilman Bloom and unanimously so ordered. Mr. Bloom - 1. United Nations Day Chairman Mrs. Robert White Councilman Bloom stated that the UN had made its usual annual request for the appointment of a Chairman remarking that this was a rather special year in that it was the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations and thereupon moved the appointment of Mrs. Robert E. White, who was most highly qualified to serve and willing to accept this post for 1970. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vandernoot and the following resolution thereupon unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that Mrs. Robert E. White of 7 Guion Lane, Larchmont, be and she hereby is appointed to serve as UN Day Chairman for the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1970; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mrs. White be notified of her appointment with an expression of the Board's gratitude and appreciation that she was willing to serve in this post. 2. Appointment of Additional Members - Environmental Task Force Councilman Bloom stated that he was sure the Board would recall that several months ago certain individuals had been appointed as a nucleus for the Task Force on Environmental Quality. This group which was acting as a Steering Committee had met several times to consider problems before such a Task Force and determine what talent or expertise was available to - 13 - 173 undertake the performance of this task. The Board would also remember, he continued, that the State had adopted a Law under which funds would become available for such undertakings. In conjunction with both of the Mayors, many especially qualified persons from the entire Town had been recruited and invited to become members of this Environmental Task Force which would act as a research unit during the coming year and subsequently submit its findings to the Council and Boards of both Villages. He further reported that it was proposed to hold an organization meeting of the entire group, including the Steering Committee, on October 15th, 1970, and thereupon moved the appointment of the following persons for the said Task Force, presenting a brief resume of the background, knowledge and expertise so aptly qualifying him for this particular assignment. 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 to serve as members of the Environmental Task Force of the Town of Mamaroneck: William Ball 19 Concord Avenue, Larchmont William Ellison 15 Senate Place, Larchmont James F. Eversole 710 The Parkway, Mamaroneck Walter T. Faulkner 64 Woodbine Avenue, Larchmont Dr. Mary Jane Kingkade 48 Iselin Terrace, Larchmont Dr. John R. Lamarsh 68 North Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont William B. Nimkin 31 Monroe Avenue, Larchmont Dr. John R. Ragazzini 386 Weaver Street, Larchmont Ernest Taylor 25 Old Colony Drive, Larchmont and be it further RESOLVED, that each of the aforesaid appointees be so notified and advised that an organization meeting — would be held on Thursday evening, October 15th, 1970, at 8:15 p.m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse • 14 - ISO Mr. Bloom also called two further matters to the Board's attention: the first being that Mr. Weeden, Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Committee, was moving to Rye and consequently must take leave of his many Town activities. He stated, however, that although Mr. Weeden was moving on October 1st, he would continue with the Committee through the balance of this year since his resignation would not be effective until December 31st; and second, he reported with respect to the two school members to be appointed to the Conservation Advisory Committee, that the group had been unable to suggest names for this year and was planning to work with Messrs. Yahia and Coupe toward selecting names to be suggested this Spring for next year. Councilman Nagel then asked in connection with the Environ- mental Task Force, whether it would be prudent for the Board to contact each of the Mayors asking them whether they would like to have a Trustee serve as Liaison from their Boards to the Task Force. The Supervisor replied that she certainly would so inquire, _terming this indeed an excellent suggestion! ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:30 p.m. , to reconvene on October 7th, 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 Commissioner Faiola presented for approval and authorization of payment the Fire Department claims, and thereupon on his motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims as audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief are hereby approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller hereby authorized to pay the same out of the Fire Department budget for 1970: Best Uniform Co. , Inc. $ 564.75 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 31.12 Con Edison 107.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 50.75 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 54.52 Exterminating Services Corp. 7.00 House of Light 343.50 I. & T. Plumbing & Heating Co. , Inc. 15.50 New York Telephone 21.84 New York Telephone 105.60 Con Edison 5.00 S. & S. Power Equipment Co. 3.75 Sound Tire & Supply Co. , Inc. 534.76 Suburban Communications, Inc. 106.25 Suburban Restaurant Supply, Inc. 113.25 Village of Scarsdale 938.00 Total $3,002.59 - 15 - 2. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month of August 1970, which was ordered received and filed for the record. 3. 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 October 7th, 1970. ,a, 44 Cle 16 -