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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971_02_03 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 3rd, 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. Widulski - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of January 6th, 1971 were presented, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report on Bids for Passenger Car For the Board's information the Supervisor reported that following examination of the bids submitted at the last meeting, it had been recommended that they be rejected and Notice for Bids readvertised' as promptly as possible. 2. Report on Police Survey Addendum For the Board's information the Supervisor read into the record the following memorandum addressed to the Board by the Police Chief in accordance with the recommendation of the Police Commission: "Since I have been away attending school, I have not had an opportunity to review the I.A.C.P. contract to see if all requests were complied with. Upon checking same, I will forward my recommendations to you." Councilman Faiola suggested that the Commission and Chief be requested to forward to the Board a written report of the - 1 - 0 1�6: implementation to date of the recommendations set forth in the aforesaid Survey, which was thereupon so directed. 3. Bicycle Ordinance The Supervisor stated that the Town did not as yet have a proposed Ordinance ready and inquired of Mrs. Weisenthal - who was present what date the Village of Mamaroneck Ordinance would become effective. Mrs. Weisenthal replied that although it had been stated that the effective date would be March 1st, she thought the date would probably be somewhat later. Councilman Faiola addressed Mrs. Weisenthal stating that he believed in accordance with her former letter that it was desirable to have a similar or like ordinance for the entire community. Mrs. Weisenthal assured Mr. Faiola that this was indeed desirable and that both Dr. Norwood of the Mamaroneck Schools and Dr. Carol of the Rye Neck Schools were in favor of expanding the school program, issuing decals, etc. , in close communication with the police departments. Councilman Faiola then said that he would like to have copies of both the Village of Larchmont and Village of Mamaroneck Ordinances and after reviewing these, to arrange to have a meeting with the Police Chiefs of both villages and all others concerned. Councilman Nagel stated that he strongly felt there should be one Ordinance for the entire community and in line with this observation, the Supervisor said she had had the impression that the Village of Mamaroneck was going to wait until such a proposed Ordinance had been submitted for joint review and study. In reply, Mrs. Weisenthal pointed out that a number of meetings had been held and that she believed it had been hoped the Ordinance adopted by the Village would be adopted by the Town. The Supervisor remarked that there were some provisions in the Village of Mamaroneck Ordinance that the Town would wish to give further consideration and Councilman Faiola suggested that along with this study and review, the exist- ing State Law be studied with a view toward ascertaining just what might be needed in the proposed local Ordinance. Mrs. Weisenthal and Councilman Bloom expressed the hope that this cooperative effort could be realized by spring and that an Ordinance could be adopted which would obtain in the entire community. NEW BUSINESS 1. Appointment and Salary Authorization 2 Firemen as of 1-28-71 Pursuant to memorandum of the Fire Chief, dated February 3rd, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it - 2 - was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Fire Chief's recommendation, this Board hereby authorizes the appointments of M. W. Rappaport and B. J. Callahan as Firemen of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective as of January 28th, 1971 and to be compensated at the rate of $8,590. each per annum. 2. Authorization - Borrowing $160,000. Tax Anticipation Notes Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of February 3rd, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was adopted unanimously RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York as follows: Section 1. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell not exceeding $160,000. Tax Anticipation Notes of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, in anticipation of the collection of real estate taxes levied for Town purposes for the fiscal year of said Town, commencing ianuary 1st, 1971, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor of said Town, the Chief fiscal officer thereof. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner as may be prescribed by said Super- visor consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. 3. Request for Increase Zoning Board Fees Pursuant to request of the Zoning Board of Appeals as herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, in reply to the Supervisor's query as to fixing the date for the necessary public hearing thereon, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a public hearing to consider the request of the Zoning Board of Appeals to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck so as to increase the fee to cover the cost of publica- tion of the Notice of Hearing on each application filed with the Board, from $15. to $25. , be held before this Board at a regular meeting on March 3rd, 1971; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish the notice for such hearing in accordance with law. 3 - 4. Assessor's Request - Approval Albee Court Certiorari Proceedings Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Assessor under date of February 2nd, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, and in accordance with the recommendations of the Attorney, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members thereof being present and voting aye: WHEREAS, heretofore writs of certiorari were obtained by Albee Court, owners of property known and described as Block 705, Parcel 8 on the Tax Assessment Map and Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck, for the following years : 1969 for taxes of 1970 and 1970 for taxes of 1971; and WHEREAS, the Town Attorney recommends to this Board that the proceedings be settled and discontinued upon the re- duction of certain of these assessments; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessments for the years 1969 for taxes of 1970 and 1970 for taxes of 1971, upon property owned by Albee Court and described upon the Assessment Map and Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 705, Parcel 8, be reduced as follows: From Assm't. Tax Year Year Land IMP. Total 1969 1970 $ 60,300. $ 165,000. $ 225,300. 1970 1971 60,300. 165,000. 225,300. To Assm't. Tax Year Year Land Imp. Total 1969 1970 $ 60,300. $ 135,000. $ 195,300. 1970 1971 60,300. 135,000. 195,300. provided the certiorari proceedings now pending in the name of Albee Court for the years 1969 for taxes of 1970 and 1970 for taxes of 1971 inclusive, be discontinued without costs as against either party; and be it further RESOLVED, that all refunds of taxes due by reason of such reductions be paid without interest; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to sign the necessary stipulations to obtain an order of the Supreme Court providing for such reductions. 4 - COMMUNICATIONS 1. Request Justice King - Bond for P.T. Court Clerk Pursuant to letter addressed to the Clerk by Town Justice Martin E. King, Jr. , under date of January 22nd, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Dolores Martin, P.T. Court Clerk, be and she hereby is bonded in the amount of $10,000. , said bond expiring December 31st, 1971. 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 January 1971. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of January 1971. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the month of January 1971. Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of January 1971. The Supervisor -- 1. Notice - Extension of Time for Croton Dump The Supervisor reported to the Board that the County Board of Legislators had once again extended the time for the closing of the Croton Dump another year. 2. Death of Henry E. Mullick The Supervisor spoke with sadness of the passing of Henry E. Mullick, resident of Larchmont for many years, recalling to the Board his long and impressive service to the community. She spoke particularly of the years he had served on the Town Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, and of the many valuable contributions he had made to their work during his tenure of office. Each of the members of the Board paid tribute to Mr. Mullick with Councilman Bloom commenting on Mr. Mullick`s long and valued service as a member of the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association prior to 1956 when he was appointed to the Planning Board, and thereupon on motion unanimously made and seconded, the following resolution was adopted to be spread upon the minutes in public tribute to Mr. Mullick with a copy forwarded to his widow with the deepest sympathyand - 5 - condolences of this Board and the community he had served so long and so ably: IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Henry E. Mullick served the Town of Mamaro- neck as a member of its Planning Board from 1956 until he moved from the community; and WHEREAS, upon his return to Larchmont, he was appointed to his present post as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals on August 7th, 1963; and WHEREAS, Mr. Mullick, a highly esteemed resident of this community, served the best interests of its citizens in many and varied civic posts throughout all of the years of his residing in the Town; and WHEREAS, wherever he served, he brought ability, unlimited energy and conscientious devotion to the task at hand; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we convey to Mrs. Mullick this expression of our sense of loss and grief; and be it further RESOLVED, that this meeting stand adjourned in honor of his memory, and that this resolution shall be spread upon the minutes as a public and permanent record of tribute to HENRY E. MULLICK with a copy forwarded to his widow with deepest sympathy and condolences. 3. Program - Annual Meeting Association of Towns The Supervisor called to the Board's attention that the Annual Meeting this year would hold a general special session on Monday on Noise Pollution and expressed the hope that members of the Board and staff would be able to be present at this meeting which followed this past Tuesday's all-day session on Recycling our Wastes sponsored by the New York City Board of Trade. The Councilmen -- Mr. Vandernoot 1. Apportionment Upon presentation of the following apportionment, on motion - 6 - 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 cor- rection of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1970, taxes of 1971, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 124 234 Joseph Carducci $ 7,200. $ 7,200. Holding, Inc. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Total 124 234 Joseph Carducci $ 1,200. $ 1,200. Holding, Inc. — 124 240 " " 1,200. 1,200. 124 246 " 1,200. 1,200. 124 252 " " 1,200. 1,200. 124 258 1,200. 1,200. 124 264 " 1,200. 1,200. Not on Agenda Mr. Nagel 1. Move to New Offices Councilman Nagel expressed his pleasure about the new Town offices and at the Supervisor's request, announced that the date of February 28th had been set for the Open House to be co-sponsored by the Board of Education and the Town Board, when sometime that day between the hours of two and four, he hoped all of the residents who could would come in to say "hello" and visit the Town's beautiful new offices. Mr. Bloom 1. Appointment - Conservation Advisory Committee Councilman Bloom recalled to the Board Mr. Michael Yahia's resignation as a member of the Conservation Advisory Committee, and placed in nomination for appointment to the vacant seat the name of Dr. Michael Franzblau, a member of the High School Science Department, who had been recommended by Dr. Otty Norwood as highly qualified to succeed Mr. Yahaia, which he thereupon - 7 - so moved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vandernoot and the following resolution thereupon unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Dr. Michael Franzblau a member of the Conserva- tion Advisory Committee of the Town of Mamaro- neck, effective as of this date, to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Michael Yahia's resigna- tion tendered as of January 20th, 1971, and to serve for the remainder of Mr. Yahia's unexpired term of office, or until December 31st, 1971. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Vincent Ciardullo - 118 Laurel Avenue, Town Mr. Ciardullo stated that he had been advised that the matter of the renumbering of his property on Laurel Avenue would be before the Board this evening and inquired about the matter. The Supervisor stated that she was indeed very sorry if this were the case since if so, he had been mistakenly so notified as the matter was set to come up at the next meeting of the Board with the change to became effective on the first of March. ADJOURNMENT — There being no further business, on motion unanimously made and seconded, this meeting, to reconvene on February 17th, 1971, was declared adjourned at 9 p.m, in respect to the memory of Mr. Henry E. Mullick. 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: Con Edison $ 5.00 Con Edison 147.55 Frank's Fuel Service 96.75 New York Telephone 10.92 Walter D. Rickert 15.50 Westchester Joint Water Works 5,005.00 Total. . . . . . . . . . $5,280.72 - 8 - 2. Communications 1. Election of Officers Pursuant to communication addressed to the Board of Fire Commissioners by the Secretary of the Town of Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire Department under date of January 20th, 1971, on motion by Commissioner Faiola, seconded by Commissioner Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby approves the election of the following Volunteer Firemen during the year 1970: Ira Freirich - August 12th Joseph A. Guzzetta — September 9th Michael J. Francella - October 14th Anthony G. Ducati - October 14th Richard Forlano - November 11th 2. Retirement Dinner Earl Mellor Commissioner Faiola called to the Commission's attention that a Stag Retirement Dinner would be tendered to Earl Mellor on February 5th, 1971, urging that all male members of the Commission plan to be present. 3. 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 17th, 1971. 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