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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970_10_07 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD OCTOBER 7th, 1970, IN THE AUDITORIUM 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. Paonessa - Building and Plumbing Inspector APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of September 2nd, 1970 and special meeting of September 16th, 1970 were presented, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING - Application of Adam Libertella for Special Permit to Construct Wading Pool at 685 Weaver Street 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 together with a report addressed to the Board by the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board under date of August 31st, 1970, which were herewith ordered received and filed as part of the record of this hearing. The Supervisor then stated that a court stenographer was present to cover the hearing and that a transcript of the proceedings would be appended to the minutes of this meeting. She requested that each person who wished to address the Board come forward and clearly identify himself for the record. For the information of all present, Mrs. Helwig briefly clarified the application and after announcing the procedure to be followed in conducting the hearing, stating that first those in favor, then those in opposition would be heard, invited those appearing in behalf of the applicant to address the Board. _ 1 _ 3. Report of Attorney - Appointment of a Deputy Building Inspector At the Supervisor's request the Attorney spoke to his memo- randum addressed to the Board under date of October 5th, a copy of which had been furnished to each member of the Board and which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Questions were raised as to whether the Town Engineer was qualified under civil service to act in the absence of the Building Inspector and whether such service would be without additional remuneration, which were answered affirmatively by the Attorney who explained that a Professional Engineer was automatically qualified under civil service to act as a Building Inspector. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to the recommendation of the Town Attorney and approval of the Build- ing Inspector, William P. Widulski, Town Engineer, is hereby appointed as a person authorized to exercise all powers now conferred upon the Build- ing Inspector in accordance with Article I, Section 14-2M of the Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck in the absence of the Building Inspector or in the event of a vacancy in his position, said appointment to be effective immediately and at no additional compensation. 4. Report - Use of Firehouse Property - The Supervisor stated that this matter had been pending for some time and had been put over at the last meeting so that Mr. Forbes, Attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Widmark of 14 Edgewood Avenue, Town, could address the Board on behalf of his clients. She then introduced Mr. Forbes, invit- ing him to address the Board. Mr. Forbes, after briefly reviewing his former presentations, raised a question on the legality of permitting the use of Fire District property as a play area. If such use should be found to be illegal, he continued, the problem would automatically be resolved; if found to be legal, he would request the Board's earnest consideration of establishing the restrictions asked by his clients - namely limiting such use from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays with no use on Sundays - thus affording his clients reasonable relief from the noise during the week and one day of rest, peace and quiet. Mr. C. James Brenner of 207 Weaver Street, one of the residents of the area who had signed the petition presented in July requesting the Board to grant permission for neighborhood children to use the property as a play area, stated that he felt the exclusion of Sunday would be a hardship both to the children, who during the school year had only Saturdays and Sundays as free days, and to their fathers who had no time other than weekends to play with their children, certainly at least during the winter months when it was dark by 5 o'clock in the afternoon. 3 _ 193 He further recounted that request for the use of this area had first been made last summer, at which time it had been referred to the Fire Council and upon that body's failure to act thereon, re-referred to this Board. At the meeting in July of this year, he continued, it would be remembered that at Supervisor Helwig's suggestion that the residents of the neighborhood attempt to work out a solution among themselves, he had volunteered to make such an effort which, as the Board knew, had failed completely. Following further discussion during which Mr. and Mrs. Widmark and Mrs. Don D. Rumbarger of 16 Edgewood Avenue pled for the establishment of the proposed restrictions and Mr, and Mrs. Brenner, Mr. Stephen McAvoy of 5 Edgewood Avenue, and Dr. Lester H. Grant of 68 Hillcrest Avenue, were heard in opposition thereto, Councilman Faiola stated that he felt the Board had heard Mr. Forbes as well as all present - both pro and con - and moved that the discussion be closed. In reply to the Chair's question, Mr. Forbes stated that the only thing he had to say was to reiterate that the suggestion for limiting the hours was fair as proposed. Councilman Vandernoot then seconded Councilman Faiola's motion to close the discussion and stated that he would like to move the adoption of the proposal submitted by Mr. Forbes, which he thereupon so moved and which was not seconded and therefore failed. Councilman Nagel then suggested that the Board ameliorate a little making the hours 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. including Sundays, since he felt children should be able to play on Sundays, which he so moved. This motion was seconded by Councilman Bloom and the hours so fixed by majority vote of the Board as follows : Councilman Vandernoot Voting Naye Councilman Faiola Voting Naye Councilman Nagel Voting Aye Councilman Bloom Voting Aye Supervisor Helwig Voting Aye NEW BUSINESS 1. Application for Sign Variance - Castro Convertible The Supervisor stated that it was necessary under the law to fix a date for a public hearing on the application of Castro Convertible for a sign variance, as herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, inquiring the Board's pleasure thereon. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Council- man Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board will hold a Public Hearing on the application of Castro Convertible Corporation for a sign variance to allow the installation of an entrance wall sign having an area of 9 square feet on 4 - the northerly side of the building over the entrance door, on the premises located at 1289 Boston Post Road and known as Block 412, Parcel 487 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, at a regular meeting of this Board on November 4th, 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 author- ized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", Notice of such Hearing as required by law. 2. Authorization to Issue Building Permit - Chatsworth Gardens - Unit B Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Build- ing Inspector under date of October 6th, 1970, regarding authorization to issue a building permit for Unit B - Chatsworth Garden Apartments, herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record, of this meeting, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Building Inspector be and he hereby is authorized and directed to issue a building permit for reconstruction work at Unit B - Chatsworth Garden Apartments, in accordance with final building plans filed with the Building Inspector. The Supervisor thanked Mr. Paonessa for his diligent work in seeing that all conditions necessary for the issuance of this permit were met and complied with. 3. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Resurfacing Doris Road and Doris Lane Pursuant to a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Engineer under date of October 5th, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the 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 October 21st, 1970, and opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board at 8:15 p.m. on that date, for re- surfacing of Doris Road and Doris Lane, in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Notice, provided that the said speci- fications have been approved by the Town Attorney prior to the publication of the aforesaid Notice for Bids. 4. Authorization Water Main - High Ridge Road Pursuant to a memorandum addressed to the Board by the - 5 - _,. ea Town Engineer under date of October 7th, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the installation of 10.0 lineal feet + of 8" cast iron main in High Ridge Road on property known as Block 213, Parcel 598 and 274 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, said main to be installed by the applicant, Oak Hill Construction Company, Inc. , at no cost to the Town and to be in conformity with Subdivision Map dated March 16th, 1970, with the drawings approved by the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck and the requirements of the West- chester 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. 5. Report - 1970-71 Assessment Roll The Supervisor presented the Assessor's report on the 1970-71 Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck which reflected a net increase of $1,481,691.and was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. 6. Request for Recognition of Local 898 International Association of Fire Fighters Pursuant to communication from the Town of Mamaroneck Paid Fireman's Association, dated September 1970, and herewith ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby designate the Town of Mamaroneck Paid Fireman's Association - Local 898, International Association of Fire Fighters to negotiate collectively with its employer and determine in its behalf the terms and conditions of employment and the administration of grievances arising there- under. 7. Authorization - Engagement of Highway Laborer Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of September 24th, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to recommendation of William Aitchison, Superintendent of Highways, Roland F. Reidy, be and he hereby is engaged as Motor Equip- ment Operator, effective September 21st, 1970, and to be compensated at the rate of $2.98 per hour. 6 - 8. Adoption of Resolution Providing Retirement Benefits for Police and Fire Departments Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of October 7th, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Council- man Faiola, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members being present and voting: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby elect to pay the additional cost on account of any member of its Police and Fire Departments who duly elect to receive the additional benefit after twenty-five years of creditable service provided for under the provisions of Section 384 Subdivision f of the Retire- ment and Social Security Law or any sub- sequent amendments thereto. 9. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Removal of Rock, Weaver Street and Sackett Drive Pursuant to a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Engineer under date of October 5th, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Council- man 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 November 4th, 1970, and :opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board at 8:15 p.m. on that date, for Roadway Shoulder Area Improvement along the Westerly Side of Weaver Street at Sackett Drive, 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. 10. Authorization of Transfer of Funds for: a) Joint Municipal Survey Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of September 29th, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds within the 1970 Budget and Surplus Funds: From Surplus - Part Town - A/C 502 $3,165.53 To Part Town Appropriation - $3,165.53 Miscellaneous - Joint Governmental Services Study - A/C 517 _ 7 _ b) Justice Court Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of September 29th, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Council- man Bloom, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds within the 1970 Budget and Surplus Funds: From Surplus General Town - A/C 501 $500.00 To General Town Appropriation - $500.00 Town Justices - Supplies and O/E A/C 401 11. Report on Leaf Collection Mr. Aitchison informed the Board of the schedule for leaf collection in the Town, particularly stressing that residents were requested not to put leaves in the street in the interest of safety. The Supervisor thanked Mr. Aitchison and requested publicity in the local press which she said would be greatly appreci- ated. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Resignation of Mr. Alan M. Weeden, Chairman, Conservation Advisory Committee A letter addressed to the Board by Alan N. Weeden under date of September 4th, 1970 tendering his resignation as Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck to be effective as of December 31st, 1970, was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. The Supervisor and each of the Councilmen expressed deep regret at Mr. Weeden's loss to the Town and paid him the highest tribute for his invaluable and outstanding service as Chairman of this Committee. In reply to the Chair's question as to the Board's pleasure, after remarking that unfortunately it had no choice other than to accept the resignation, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, the following resolution was adopted unanimously: Whereas, Alan N. Weeden, who has served as Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck since January 5th, 1966, has tendered his resignation to be effective as of December 31st, 1970, and Whereas, under his leadership, this Committee has continued 8 _ the physical development of the Sheldrake River Trails and expanded the community's awareness of the need for preservation of the environment and resources of the Town, and Whereas, during the entire time he has served as Chairman of this Committee, he has furthered the significant partnership established between the Town of Mamaro- neck and the Mamaroneck School District for the cooperative educational and recreational develop- ment and use of the Trails, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that this Board hereby accepts his resignation with deep regret and expresses its sincere thanks and appreciation for his important contributions to the cause of conservation and the educational and recreational welfare of this community, and be it further Resolved, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting as a public record of tribute to his valued leadership as Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Committee and that a copy be forwarded to Mr. Weeden with the heartfelt thanks, appreciation, and best wishes of this community which he has served with such dedication and distinction. 2. Notice of Hearing before the P.S.C. - Passenger Fare Revisions between Grand Central and Port Chester A Public Service Commission Notice of Hearing on October 20th, 1970 at 10:00 a.m. , at 199 Church Street, New York, on the passenger fare revisions proposed by Penn Central on the New Haven between Grand Central and Port Chester was presented and ordered received and filed. The Board requested the Attorney to attend the Hearing and file a formal statement in opposition thereto on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck. 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 September 1970. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of September 1970. - 9 - Report of the Town Clerk for the month of September 1970. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the month of September 1970. Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of September 1970. The Supervisor -- 1. Thruway Plantings The Supervisor stated that the proposed Thruway plantings had been very nicely covered in tonight's local press, adding that some 3,000 trees were to be planted along the right-of- way and that a ceremony to be attended by Thruway and State officials marking the planting of the first tree would be held at the Mamaroneck interchange on Monday, October 19th. 2. Petition re: Thruway Noise The Supervisor advised the Board that the petition protesting Thruway noise carrying the signatures of some 80 residents of the Harbor Heights section of Mamaroneck Village would be presented at the time the Thruway officials were here on the 19th since Senator Gioffre had arranged a meeting prior to the time of the planting ceremony so that additional matters could be discussed with the Thruway authorities. 3. County Hearing on Transit Department The Supervisor reported that she had attended the hearing on behalf of this Board and the Association of Town Supervisors and had filed a formal statement on behalf of that Association in favor of the establishment of a Coi}nty Department of Transit provided it gives local voice for determination of need for routes and stops. 4. Expense Authorization - Builders Institute Conference The Supervisor advised the Board of the Builders Institute Conference to be held at the Tarrytown Hilton Inn on October 16th and 17th, which she had requested Mr. Maggini to attend on behalf of the Town and accordingly requesting the Board's authorization of his expenses. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of the expenses of Fred L. Maggini for attending the Builders Institute Conference at the Tarrytown Hilton Inn, October 16th and 17th, 1970, in an amount not to exceed $15.00. 10 - 5. Report on Bids for Demolition of Building at 153 Weaver Street The Supervisor reported that the Engineer had obtained several informal estimates of the cost for the demolition of the out-buildings on the property located at 153 Weaver Street in accordance with the requests of the Fire Insurance Carrier's recommendations. She then presented the two estimates received from Miceli & - Miceli in the amount of $790. and Kenbar Demolition Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $1,143.00, which were herewith ordered received and filed, inquiring the Board's pleasure thereon. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Council- man Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Miceli & Miceli be engaged for the demolition of the out-buildings on the property located at 153 Weaver Street, Town, at a cost of $790. , said work to be carried out in accordance with the estimate herewith presented and filed for the record. The Councilmen -- Mr. Faiola -- 1. Appointment of Architect for Police Station Mr. Faiola advised the Board that the Special Committee had unanimously recommended the engagement of Robert W. Crozier & Associates, Architects, to draw the plans for the proposed new Police Station at 153 Weaver Street, at a cost not to exceed $16,350. He explained that the Committee had made a long and careful study of proposals submitted and felt that Mr. Crozier's firm was the best suited for the project. He thereupon presented an Agreement between the Town and the said firm and requested that the Supervisor be authorized to execute the same on behalf of the Town if this were the Board's pleasure. Whereupon on his motion, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized and directed to execute the Agree- ment between the Town of Mamaroneck and Robert W. Crozier & Associates, for drawing the plans for the proposed new Police Station at 153 Weaver Street, Town, at a cost not to exceed $16,350. The Supervisor thanked Councilman Faiola and the members of the Special Committee for their long and diligent study of this matter over the past several months. 2. Authorization of Provisional Appointment of Paid Fireman Pursuant to letter addressed to the Board of Fire Commissioners by the Fire Chief under date of September 8th, 1970 herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on - 11 - 2qi motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Carl Mirande be and he hereby is appointed to the temporary position of Provisional Fire Lieutenant of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department, effective as of June 1st, 1970, and to be compensated at the rate of $9,975. per annum retroactive as of that date. 3. Parking Report Councilman Faiola presented a written report on parking addressed to this Board and the Board of Police Commissioners by him under date of October 2nd, 1970, a copy of which had been furnished to each member thereof, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. He stated that he would like to urge that the Board of Police Commissioners be requested to move forward as quickly as possible so that the pertinent recommendations set forth in the said report could be implemented before the onset of the winter months. The Supervisor remarked that it was her understanding from Mr. Lee P. Gagliardi, Chairman of the Commission, that Commissioner Welty, who had now retired, would devote considerable time to Commission matters. She then observed that she would like to add one further suggestion to the recom- mendations in the report, which was whether decals far the parking lot could be included therein. Councilman Faiola assured the Supervisor her suggestion would be taken under consideration at once. Not on Agenda 4. Death of Supervisor Francis X. O'Rourke and Michael Guadagnola, Sr. Councilman Faiola recalled to the Board the tragic passing of Supervisor Francis X. O'Rourke who had served both the County of Westchester and the Town of Eastchester so out- standingly for so many years. He briefly reviewed Mr. O'Rourke's distinguished record of service as a Republican leader and suggested that a note of sympathy and condolence be addressed to Mr. O'Rourke's family on behalf of this Board and that the meeting this evening be adjourned in respect to and honor of his memory. He further spoke with sadness of the passing of Mr. Michael Guadagnola, Sr. , a resident of this community for 40 odd years and one who had served with dedication and diligence as a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department, recommending that a note of sympathy and condolence be addressed to the members of Mr. Guadagnola's family and the meeting adjourned in his memory this evening, 12 - Each of the members of the Board expressed his sadness at the loss of these two gentlemen and directed that notes of sympathy be sent to their respective families as suggested by Councilman Faiola. Mr. Vandernoot -- 1. Apportionment Upon presentation of the following apportionments, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, 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 Imp Total 903 46 Maude B. Verilli $ 7,600 $11,000 $18,600 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 903 46 Joanne Friaoli $ 4,600 $11,000 $15,600 903 60 Maude B. Verilli 3,000 3,000 2. Appointment of Chairman - Narcotics Guidance Council Mr. Vandernoot stated that, as the Board knew, some months ago with the cooperation of the two Villages a Narcotics Guidance Council had been established. 12a - -1 Apparently, he continued, since its establishment Dr. Emerson had been acting as Chairman although there had been no official designation made, and inasmuch as Dr. Emerson has now been elected to the School Board, he did not wish to continue to serve as Chairman. Consequently he stated that he would like to recommend the appointment of Dr. Margery Bernstien, who was willing to accept this post, to this office. In reply to a question raised by the Board, Councilman Vandernoot stated that he believed the Council selected its own Chairman but requested the Board to make the appoint- ment as designated by law. He further stated that the Council could have two more members and hopes that names would be presented for appointment thereto at the next meeting of the Board. Accordingly on his motion which was seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Dr. Margery Bernstein as Chairman of the Narcotics Guidance Council, said appoint- ment effective as of this date. Mr. Bloom -- 1. Appointments to Environmental Task Force Councilman Bloom proposed the names of Mrs. Erik Barnouw, Dr. William A. Bauman, George H. Muth, and Anthony Pergola for appointment to the Environmental Task Force, and after presenting a brief resume of their experience and particular qualifications to serve on this Committee, moved their appointment. The foregoing 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: Mrs. Erik Barnouw, 16 Center Avenue, Larchmont Dr. William A. Bauman, 20 Country Club Drive, Larchmont George H. Muth, 490 Sleeker Avenue, Mamaroneck Anthony Pergola, 139 Waverly Avenue, Mamaroneck and be it further RESOLVED, that each of the aforesaid appointees be so notified. - 13 - x, 2. Report on Proposed Incinerator Ordinance Mr. Bloom reported briefly on the meeting held jointly by the Village of Larchmont and the Town on September 23rd regarding the proposed updating of the incinerator instal- lations throughout the Town and Village. The Town Attorney -- 1. Report on Giampietro Litigation The Town Attorney stated that he was very happy to report that the $500,000. action brought by Ralph Giampietro against the Town of Mamaroneck and two police officers for false arrest had been dismissed, particularly since the Town at the time this action had been brought, was not covered by insurance against false arrest. 2. Authorization to Engage Expert Appraiser for Engel Certiorari Proceedings Pursuant to the Attorney's request, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to engage the services of an expert appraiser in connection with the certiorari proceedings brought by Morton F. and Barbara Engel against the Town and Village of Mamaroneck at a cost of $1500, plus $250. per day for court appearances but not to exceed the total sum of $2000. , subject to a similar resolution being adopted by the Village of Mamaroneck. 3. Authorization for Supervisor to Execute Easement Agreement - High Ridge Road In accordance with the Attorney's recommendation, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, an easement agreement between the Town and Oak Hill Construction Company, Inc. , for providing water services to Subdivision as approved on Subdivision Map of the Town of Mamaroneck on March 16th, 1970. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on motion unanimously made and seconded, this meeting, to reconvene on October 21st, 1970, was declared adjourned at 11:00 p.m. in respect to the memory of Supervisor Francis X O'Rourke and Michael Guadagnola, Sr. - 14 - BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month of September 1970, which was ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Other Business a) Authorization of Permanent Appointment - R. Baron, Paid Fireman Pursuant to letter of the Fire Chief dated September 8th, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Commissioner Faiola, seconded by Commissioner Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Raymond A. Baron be and he hereby is appointed permanently as a Town of Mamaroneck Paid Fireman, effective as of July 17th, 1970. 3. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 11:05 p.m. , to reconvene on October 21st, 1970. l , o& C1e . c 15 -