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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971_01_20 Town Board Regular Minutes 2 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JANUARY 20th, 1971, 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. Widulski - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of December 2nd, 1970 were approved as corrected and the minutes of the special meeting of December 9th, 1970 wereapproved as submitted. OPENING OF BIDS - 1971 Passenger Car The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the following bids, noting that the non-collusive statement was signed: Bidder Bid Village Ford, Inc. $ 3,609.12 Trade In 809.12 Net Bid $ 2,800.00 Hory Chevrolet $ 3,136.00 Trade In 300.00 Net Bid $ 2,836.00 - 1 - The Supervisor stated that both bids were over budget and therefore would be referred to the Engineer, Attorney and Comptroller for report at the next meeting, OLD BUSINESS 1. Reports of Planning Board a) Bonnie Briar Use of Tennis Courts for Skating The Clerk read into the record the following report of the Planning Board, to which this request had been referred: "Mr. Roberts, Manager of the Bonnie Briar Country Club appeared at the Planning Board meeting on January 13th, 1971 and requested that the applica- tion for permission to use the tennis courts for ice skating be withdrawn." b) Paving - Daitch Shopwell Supermarket The Clerk read into the record the following memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of January 20th, 1971: "As requested by the Town Board the Planning Board at its meeting on January 13th, 1971, reviewed the proposed construction plan for the new Daitch Shopwell store to be located on Palmer Avenue, The Planning Board recommends that the portion of new road construction conform to Town standards; i.e. , the roadway width be 26 '0" and be provided with standard construction concrete curbs on both edges of the pavement." In reply to the Supervisor's question, the Attorney stated that it was not necessary to hold a public hearing in this instance since all of the paving was in the Village of Larchmont with the exception of that very small triangular position of Harrison Drive located in the Town as shown on the schematic site plan submitted with the request. The Engineer, in reply to Mrs. Helwig's question as to what kind of approval was needed, stated that the Board must adopt a resolution which would authorize the paving requested in the Town in accordance with the modifications recommended by the Planning Board. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves and authorizes the requested paving on that portion of Harrison Drive located in the Town as shown on the Architect's schematic site plan submitted with request, provided that the said paving is in accordance with the modifications recommended - 2 - by the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board and herewith filed as part of the record of this meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Permits for Work - County Road Area Pursuant to communication of the County Department of Public Works under date of January 4th, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, the following resolution was adopted unani- mously: WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 605 of the Laws of 1941, revised as of June 5th, 1961, the Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester County with the approval of the Board of Supervisors and the County Executive of Westchester, has pre- scribed rules, regulations, safeguards, specifica- tions and conditions for the protection, reconstruc- tion, maintenance, or restoration of any County Road or portion thereof, and for the protection and safety of the traveling public thereon during any operations of reconstruction, maintenance or rest- oration of such County Road or portion thereof; and WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations require any person, firm, corporation, improvement district, or municipality doing any work upon any County Road to obtain a written permit from the Commissioner of Public Works and to deposit a certified check made payable to the order of the County of Westchester in an amount computed by the extent of the proposed work; and WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations provide that any city, village, town public improvement district, or other municipality may, in lieu of making the said mentioned deposit, file with the Commissioner of Public Works a certified copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Governing Board of such muni- cipality guaranteeing faithful performance by the said municipality of all the terms, covenants and conditions as set forth in the permit, which reso- lution shall be effective for permits issued during the remainder of the calendar year after adoption; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, from time to time, is required to do work within the County Road area for which a written permit from the Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester County is required, and for which a certified check deposit is required; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 3 - RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby guarantee faithful performance of all the terms, agreements, covenants and conditions of each and every written permit as referred to herein issued by the,'Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester County and that this guarantee of faithful performance shall be applicable to all such written permits issued during the present calendar year, January 1st, 1971 to December 31st, 1971. 2. Salary Authorization - Sanitation Man Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of January 18th, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to recommendation of William Aitchison, Superintendent of Highways, James Robinson, be and he hereby is engaged as a Sanitation man, effective January 20th, 1971, and to be compensated at the rate of $6,430, per annum. 3. Creation of Position and Appointment of Junior Accountant At the Supervisor's request, the Comptroller spoke to a memorandum addressed to the Board under date of January 18th, 1971 and herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, and thereupon on motion by Councilman Vander- noot, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the position of Junior Accountant of the Town of Mamaroneck be and it hereby is created, effective as of January 18th, 1971; and be it further RESOLVED, that David R. Coldrick, Jr, be and he hereby is appointed as Junior Accountant, effective as of January 18th, 1971, and to be compensated at the rate of $7,750. per annum. Councilman Nagel inquired of the Comptroller how many people he had interviewed for this position. Mr. Altieri replied that he had talked with four young men fairly representa- tive of a good cross-section of applicants and thus had had the opportunity to select the person most qualified to serve in this position. 4. Request of Justice King - Establishment of $100. Petty Cash Fund for Court Clerk Pursuant to the request of Town Justice Martin E. King, Jr. , addressed to the Board under date of January 7th, 1971, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the establishment of a Petty Cash Fund in the amount of $100. for the use of the Court Clerk in dis- charging the responsibilities of that office. _ COMMUNICATIONS 1. Petition Re: Quality of Water The Supervisor informed the Board of the receipt of a petition representing all of the residents of Saxon Drive in the Harbor Heights section of the Village of Mamaroneck. She stated that since the petition had been addressed to the Town Board, she wished to report to the Board on the prompt action taken by the Westchester Joint Water Works immediately following the presentation of the petition at the meeting of the Water Board Monday afternoon. The tests which had been conducted Tuesday and today disclosed that this line being a deadend main became clogged from time to time due to lack of circulation and it was therefore recommended that the periodical flushing be conducted at more frequent intervals. The line was thoroughly flushed and the water upon testing reported to be thoroughly accept- able. Mrs. Theodore Utz, Jr. - 8 Park Hill Lane Upon recognition by the Chair, Mrs. Utz addressed the Board inquiring what action the Board had taken regarding the "holiday" of the sanitation men on January 15th, and also inquired why the street light was constantly out on Park Hill Lane. She stated that she reported this to the police regularly but that the light seemed to be out almost more than it was on and asked what could be done to rectify this situation, Councilman Faiola observed that something would have to be done about the lights that were out throughout the Town, and asked the Highway Superintendent whether some kind of acceleration of the present maintenance program could be implemented. In reply, Mr. Aitchison stated that he would have Mr. Seagraves take care of the light Mrs. Utz referred to on Friday of this week and that he would request him to check the pole for pos- sible defect even though it was a new one. In reply to the suggestion for maintenance, he stated it would certainly be taken under study and serious consideration. 2. Automatic Voting Machine Contract for Purchase of 3 Machines Pursuant to communication from the Automatic Voting Machine Corporation addressed to the Town Clerk under date of Jan- uary 5th, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Bloom, it was unanimously - 5 - RESOLVED, that pursuant to Rental Contract between the Automatic Voting Machine Corporation and the Town of Mamaroneck (#3752) , this Board hereby authorizes the purchase of three (3) Automatic Voting Machines, serial numbers 141,394-141,396, and presently in the possession of the Town of Mamaroneck, at a total price of $5,151.00 less rental of $515.10, or a net cost of $4,635.90. 3. Letter of Resignation Mr. Yahia, Conservation Advisory Committee The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Board by Mr. Michael Yahia under date of January 15th, 1971 tendering with regret his resignation as a member of the Conservation Advisory Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck and expressing his gratification and pleasure that he had had the opportunity of serving on this Committee. The Supervisor stated that the Town regretted greatly that Mr. Yahia found himself unable to continue in this post since his work during his tenure of office on this Committee had been outstanding and his contributions to the community many and valuable. It seems, however, that we have no choice other than to accept this resignation with deep and real regret, she concluded. Councilman Bloom praised highly Mr. Yahia's expertise in his field and suggested in view of this, that the Council seek a replacement from the School's Science Department. The Supervisor then recalled to the Board that it had been the practice in this Joint Conservation Program to have the School District submit recommendations for this member of the Committee and that she had therefore taken the liberty of writing Dr. Norwood today to request his advice at as early a date as possible. And thereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the resignation of Michael Yahia as a member of the Conservation Advisory Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck with deep regret and the sincere thanks and appreciation of this Board and the residents of the community he has so ably served during his tenure of membership on this Committee. 4. Notice of Meeting - Zoning Board Village of Larchmont For the Board's information, the Attorney briefly explained that the Town had received this Notice since it concerned an application for a variance to permit the conduct of --- three art instruction classes a week with nine children per class, for a period of twelve weeks beginning in February and ending in May, at the premises located at 53 Rockwood Drive, Larchmont, which property was within 500 feet of the Town line. In reply to a question raised by the Board, Mr. Johnston stated that the Town had not - 6 - taken any action since the hearing was before the Board this evening and time had not permitted the receipt of any direc- tion by this Board. 5. Notice of Meeting Town Board, Town of Harrison For the Board's information, the Attorney reported receipt of the Notice of Hearing before the Town Board of the Town of Harrison relating to the proposed rezoning of the Allen Reservation property on Mamaroneck Avenue, which similarly -_ had been forwarded to the Town since the property in ques- tion was situated within 500 feet of the Town line. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were or- dered received and filed: Report of the Town Clerk for the month of De- cember, 1970. Annual report of the Building and Plumbing In- spector for the year 1970, a copy of which had been furnished to each member of the Board. The Supervisor -- 1. Increase in Water Rates Proposed by New York City For the Board's information, the Supervisor reported that pursuant to the Metcalf and Eddy Study, New York City was again proposing an increase in water rates to $148. per million gallons. She recited that in 1968, the rate had been increased from $105. to $120. , and that while the _ Westchester Joint Water Works and other members of the Wa- ter Works Conference were paying the increase, it was be- ing paid under protest with the case still pending before the State Department of Environmental Conservation. She therefor recommended that since the Water Works and its fel- low members in the Conference had agreed to protest the newly proposed rate, this Board adopt a resolution support- ing this position if this met with the Board's pleasure. Whereupon on a motion offered by Councilman Nagel and sec- onded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby supports the po- sition of the Westchester Joint Water Works and other members of the Water Works Conference pro- testing the water rate increase proposed by the City of New York. The Councilmen -- Mr. Vandernoot -- 1. Narcotics Guidance Council Mr. Vandernoot reported briefly on the meeting of the 7 - Narcotics Guidance Council Monday evening which had been so excellently covered in the local press. He spoke of the number of hours devoted to this project by the members of the Committee calling to attention the "hot line" and number of volunteers involved therein, the high school student program for providing posters, stickers, etc. , and the obtaining of a store for a Counseling Center. He further spoke of the newly established Methadone Maintenance Program at New Rochelle Hospital stating that in the six weeks of its existence, 113 persons had been treated, one-fifth to one-fourth of whom were from the Mamaroneck area with all continuing as of this date. Not on Agenda Mr. Nagel 1. Joint Survey Committee Mr. Nagel reported for the Board's information that a meeting had been held at noon today with Cresap, McCormack and Paget at which the following timetable had been estab- lished: Date Task January 22, 1971 Receive final Town figures January 25, 1971 Compile data from three jurisdictions January 29, 1971 Review data with Finance Officer January 30 - February 6, 1971 Complete draft report February 8, 1971 Review findings with Joint Committee February 9 - February 20, 1971 Produce final report February 25, 1971 Deliver final report Not on Agenda Mr. Bloom 1. R.O.W. Mr. Bloom spoke hriefly of the local Recycle Our Wastes program and recommended that the Board authorize the Supervisor, Highway Superintendent and a third representative of the Town to attend the New York City Board of Trade grogram, Recycling Day in New York, to be held on February 2nd, 1971, remarking on the importance of this particular phase of our ecological and environmental structure at present and in the future. Whereupon, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor, Highway Superintendent and a third representative of the Town to attend the New York City Board of Trade program, Recycling Day in New York, to be held on February 2nd, 1971, at the Waldorf-Astoria, with registra- tion and expenses paid by the Town in a total amount not to exceed the sum of $100. - 8 - OTHER BUSINESS Mrs. Mary Curtis, 27 Homer Avenue Mrs. Curtis questioned the Board as to why the addendum to the Police Survey Report which had been presented at the last meeting for study and report was not on the agenda. The Supervisor explained that this document had been referred to the Police Commission for study and recom- mendations to this Board and that this Board, in accord- ance with usual practice, would not report until it received the Commission's recommendations. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:05 p.m. , to reconvene on February 3rd, 1971. 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 Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims be and they hereby are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller authorized to pay the same out of the Fire Department budget: R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 26.35 Excelsior Garage & Machine 94.20 Works, Inc. Exterminating Services Corp. 14.00 Frank's Fuel Service 101.62 Gallery 124, Inc. 7.10 1. & T. Plumbing & Heating 22.50 Co. , Inc. McGuire Bros. , Inc. 10.00 Mobil Oil Corp. 114.73 New York Telephone 103.25 Dom Puntillo 24.75 Redwood Nursery 30.00 Sound Tire & Supply Co., Inc. 46.14 Total. . . . . . . . . . . $ 594.64 - 9 - 33 n 2 9 P A 2. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:10 p.m. , to reconvene on February 3rd, 1971. f a4 Town - 10 -