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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971_02_17 Town Board Regular Minutes P MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 17th, 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 Vandernoot Councilman Bloom Absent: Councilman Nagel Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Widulski - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of January 20th, 1971 were approved as submitted and the minutes of the regular meeting of February 3rd, 1971 were approved as corrected. WELCOME TO BOY SCOUTS Mrs. Helwig introduced and welcomed Eric Schiller and David Liebenguth, Boy Scouts, who were attending this evening's meeting acting as the Supervisor and Fire Chief in connection with the annual Boy Scout Month observances. OLD BUSINESS 1. Proposed Bicycle Ordinance A revised draft of the proposed Bicycle Ordinance prepared by the Town Attorney and approved by the Police Chief was furnished to each member of the Board for study and review. Councilman Bloom observed that he had already studied the 1942 Larchmont Village Ordinance which certainly had not been enforced recently and the Mamaroneck Village Ordinance and suggested that the Town Attorney prepare a correlation of these three Ordinances and the State Vehicle and Traffic Law so that the three municipalities could move forward toward the adoption of a similar or like Ordinance to serve the entire community. The Supervisor pointed out that the proposed Ordinance as now drafted provided only regulations for registration, containing nothing relating to licensing or safety inspections, - 1 - etc. Councilman Bloom noted that he was aware of this but felt that certainly the Board should see what might be good, what might be inconsistent, etc. , in the other two Ordinances and the State Law and reiterated his request for a correlation by the Attorney at the next meeting prior to review with the three Police Chiefs, which he thereupon so moved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dandernoot and the - following resolution thereupon unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is directed to prepare for submissal to this Board at its next meeting a correlation of similarities and dissimilarities of the Bicycle Ordinances of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, with that proposed for the unincorp- orated area and the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York. The Supervisor recognized Mrs. Wiesenthal inquiring whether she would like a copy of the proposed Ordinance as presented this evening? Mrs. Wiesenthal said she would very much appreciate having copies for her Committee's study which Mrs. Helwig thereupon directed be furnished to her. NEW BUSINESS 1. Change of House Numbers Laurel Avenue The Supervisor explained that the parties concerned had been notified on December 30th, 1970 of the proposed renumbering, to be effective as of March lst, 1971, and that no objection had been expressed by any of these parties. Thereupon in response to her query as to the Board's pleasure, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vander- noot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in conformity with the provisions of the Town Law permitting such renumbering, this Board hereby authorizes the renumbering of the properties listed below, which are situated on Laurel Avenue within the unincorporated area of the Town of Mamaroneck, such renumbering to be effective as of March lst, 1971: Present New Property Owner Number Number Mr. & Mrs. Frank Claps, Jr. 120 136 Mr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Ciardullo 118 134 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Chiodo 116 132 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Assessor, Police and Fire Departments, and the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, the County Clerk and County En- gineer of the County of Westchester; the Post Office Department for the Village of Larchmont, - 2 - y and the Board of Elections of the County of Westchester, be notified accordingly. 2. Transfer of Funds 1970 Pursuant to memoranda from the Comptroller, dated February 17th, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously _. RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds within the 1971 Budget and Surplus Funds: From General Fund - Town Wide Surplus A/C 501 $ 25,460.91 General Fund - Town Outside Villages Surplus A/C 502 1,302.34 To General Fund - Town Wide Misc. Unclassified A/C A9204.0 25,460.91 Improvement of Hommocks Area General Fund - Town Outside Villages Misc. Unclassified A/C B9206.0 Police Station and Court House Project 1,302.34 3. Transfer of Funds Moving Bill Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of February 17th, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds within the 1971 Budget: From General Fund - Town Wide Appro (Misc A/C A1940.0 - Contingency Fund $ 4,000. To General Fund - Town Wide Appro (Misc - Unclassified 4,000. A/C 9206.0 - Moving Expenses, etc. 4. Application for Special Permit New Gas Station - 2835 Boston Post Road The Clerk presented an application of Power Test Petroleum Distributors, Inc. for a Special Permit to continue the use of the property located on the northwest corner of Boston Post Road and Dean Place and known as Block 505, Parcel 415 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, for a - 3 - gasoline station only, eliminating the garage and repair work, together with memorandum addressed to the Board by the Building Inspector under date of February 16th, 1971 pertain- ing thereto, which were hereto ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. In accordance with the foregoing memorandum, it was thereupon directed that the said application be referred to the Planning Board for report to this Board. 5. Request of Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck Use of Voting Machines Pursuant to requests of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaro- neck for the use of voting machines for the Annual Village Elections and Registration, herewith presented and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the requests of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck for the use of voting equipment for registration and election pur- poses in each Village be and they hereby are granted. COMMUNICATIONS 1 - 2 - 3 In accordance with the Supervisor's request since the three communications relating to mosquito. controltied-in together, the Clerk read them into the record as follows: 1. Letter from C.E.Q. "Enclosed is an expression of our position on local mosquito control measures. We include an additional copy for the Town Engineer, and have already sent one to Mrs. Munzer of the Conservation Advisory Committee. You will note our approval and support of the Council's approach to this and other environmental problems. We hope that our other two local governments, as well as neighboring communities, can be helped to realize the importance of coordinated efforts uning only environ- mentally safe measures against mosquitoes. Your suggestions and help will be appreciated. We will have a representative at your next council meeting, February 17, to express these views." 2. Letter Conservation Advisory Committee "The Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Com- mittee at its meeting on Thursday, February 11th, 1971, passed a resolution to forward a request urging the three municipalities of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck to follow a uniform procedure under single supervision for - 4 - mosquito control taking into account the recom- mendations of the report prepared by the Larchmont- Mamaroneck Citizens for Environmental Quality." 3. Letter from Paul Jenisch "Spring will soon be here. . .and so will the mosquitoe breeding season. Therefore, at this time as one who appreciates the Good Earth and its many blessings, I would like you and the members of the Town Council to know that I fully endorse the Conservation Advisory Committee's suggestions for controlling mosquitoes in our area. Your consulting experts in that field was a very sensible step and your carrying out one of their ecological recommendations was good government. Thank you very much for your logical approach to this annual problem." The Supervisor then stated that she would like to welcome Mrs. Hockman and Mrs. Lehman who were present this evening, and thank them for their tremendous work in connection with this subject. Mrs. Hockman congratulated the Board on the action it had taken in this matter and Mrs. Lehman said she felt that the Town had indeed been a "model" in the part it had played. She especially commended Mr. Leddy for his total concern in the area, and suggested that the two Villages and the Town establish a Town-wide program to combat the mosquito under the direction of Mr. Leddy. Councilman Bloom after pointing out that there was need for some haste since the mosquito breeding season was imminent suggested that the Supervisor arrange a meeting with the Mayors of the Villages and Mr. Clifford E. Emanuelson, Consultant to the Town Conservation Advisory Committee, to discuss coordination of the ongoing programs for mosquito control under the general supervision of Mr. Leddy, which he thereupon so moved. The foregoing motion was seconded by Councilman Vandernoot and the following resolution unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor meet with the Mayors of the two Villages for the purpose of discussing the establishment of a Town-wide uniform program of mosquito control under single supervision and taking into considera- tion the recommendations of both the report prepared by the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Citizens for Environmental Quality and the Conservation Advisory Committee and that Mr. Leddy be made available to supervise such a program. Councilmen Faiola and Vandernoot added their thanks to all the good people who had worked so diligently in this matter stating that certainly they should be encouraged to continue their efforts and urged that everything possible be done to move this project along. Not on Agenda The Supervisor 1. Explorer Post The Supervisor called on Mr. Boniello of the Explorer Post - 5 - requesting him to clarify for the Board's information, the proposed program for painting house numbers on the curbs of the residences not so numbered throughout the unincorporated area of the Town. Mr. Boniello explained that the Explorer Post had become part of the Volunteer Fire Department which was sponsoring training in fire interest, exclusive of actual fire fighting-, and that in conjunction with the safety aspect this program, the proposed easy identification of residences through numbering the curb of each residence had been suggested. He then asked Robert Berkwitt, a member of the Post, to out- line the proposed project, which he did, adding that it was hoped that numerals which were about 2 x 4 inches in size to be placed on trees or posts, could be offered for sale to those residents who might prefer to use this means of identify- ing their premises. He explained that such numerals were attractive looking and could be readily seen at all times of the year -- by not only fire but all service personnel since during the winter, snow could easily obliterate the numbers which were painted on curbs. The Town Attorney, in reply to the Supervisor's question, stated that such a sale would require certain formal permissions un- less the same were waived, which the Board of course had the option of doing if it so chose. Councilman Bloom pointed out that the numerals might be too large to be desired by some residents, and that for this reason and certain others, painting the numbers on the curb might prove to be easier. Mr. Boniello stated that permission to paint the numbers would be requested from each resident and that it was during this time that the boys would like to try to sell the aforementioned numerals. The Supervisor remarked that certainly this would be a real service to the community, and Councilman Faiola suggested that it would be in order to request Mr. Boniello to address a letter to the Board so that it could then waive any needed permissions which Mr. Boniello stated he would be glad to do. Councilman Bloom observed that the Town had had Explorer Posts from time to time and that they had always been successful and together with the other members of the Board extended best wishes to this Post for a long life under the Fire Department's sponsorship. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Town Clerk for the month of - January 1971. - 6 - The Supervisor -- 1, Report - Annual Meeting Association of Towns For the Board's information the Supervisor briefly reported on the following items which had been discussed at the hearing held by the Joint Legislative Committee on Towns and Villages and chaired by Mr. George J. Farrell at the Association of Towns Annual Meeting: 1. Comparison of Town government structures in 1st class, 2nd class and suburban towns through use of computers. 2. Simplification of Sections 64 and 130 of the Town Law so as to broaden the powers of Town Boards. 3. Standardize methods for adopting local legislation, 4. Adoption of legislation to clarify present enabling legislation relating to joint municipal projects. 5. Simplification of relationships between Towns and Villages. 2. Request for Test Borings - Police Station The Supervisor advised the Board that the architects, R. W. Crozier and Associates, engaged for planning the proposed new police station needed certain- test borings on the site in order to proceed with this project on schedule and had obtained four (4) proposals for the work, recommending acceptance of the lowest proposal. Pursuant to this recommendation, she requested the Board to authorize this expenditure and thereupon on motion by Council- man Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $2,000. for test borings to be made on the site at 153 Weaver Street in accordance with the plans submitted by R. W. Crozier and Associates and approved by the Town Engineer. Not on Agenda 3. Annual Report - Police Department The Supervisor noted for the record the receipt of the Annual Report of the Police Department for the year 1970, calling to attention as being of particular interest the fact that the - burglaries had dropped from 108 in 1969 to 50 in 1970 which according to the Chief, was due to the additional personnel and additional police car on the road. _ 7 _ Not on Agenda 4. Memo from Police Chief The Supervisor advised the Board of the receipt of a recent brief memorandum from the Chief stating that he concurred with the Commission's statement that the I.A.C.P. Addendum met all conditions of the contract. Councilman Bloom inquired about the report on implementation of the recommendations set forth in the report and was advised that this was forthcoming in the very near future and Council- man Faiola, after recalling to the Board that he had requested such a report at the last meeting of the Board, added that he would very much like to have it inasmuch as he felt such information should be available to all interested and con- cerned citizens. The Councilmen -- Mr. Vandernoot 1. Apportionment Upon presentation of the following apportionment, 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 1970, school taxes of 1971, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 940 437 Stanley H. Quittman $19,000. $12,000. $31,000. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 940 437 David W. Kanfer & W $11,500. $12,000. $23,500. 940 475 Stanley H. Quittman 7,500. 7,500. Upon recognition, Mr. Stanley Quittman, former owner and Mr. David Kanfer, purchaser of the apportioned property, raised a question regarding payment of tax penalty based on alleged lack of notice of apportionment. After some questioning, the Supervisor referred this matter to the Town Attorney who requested that Messrs. Quittman 8 - and Kanfer address a letter to him setting forth the facts alleged by them at this meeting so that he could investigate. Not on Agenda Mr. Faiola 1. Salary Authorization - Frank Felice, Fire Department Pursuant to memorandum of the Fire Chief under date of February 17th, 1971, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Frank Felice be and he hereby is appointed to the position of Provisional Fire Lieutenant of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Depart- ment, effective as of January 14th, 1971, and to be compensated at the rate of $9,975. per annum. 2. Specifications for Garbage Truck and Highway Dump Truck In concurrence with Councilman Faiola's request and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes publi- cation in the official newspaper, "The Daily Times", a Notice for Bids for furnishing to the Town of Mamaroneck one new garbage truck and one new highway dump truck, said bids to be returnable March 3rd, 1971, to be opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board at 8: 15 p.m. , in the Council room or Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Town of Mamaroneck, and to be in accord- ance with the specifications set forth in the said Notice. Mr. Bloom At the Supervisor's request, Councilman Bloom reviewed briefly the Environmental Education Act (Public Law 91-516 - 91st Congress, H.R. 18260 - October 30, 1970) which made funds available to municipalities for use in connection with the conduct of a cooperative coordinated environmental program in the two Villages and the unin- corporated area under the guidance of the Joint Conserva- tion Advisory Committee, in an amount and in accordance with the provisions recited in the said Act. In view of the many applications being filed, he pointed out that there was a need for haste in filing this ap- plication which it was felt might well be given favorable consideration due to the excellence and recognition of the Town's Conservation program. --- And thereupon, on motion by him and seconded by Council- man Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to the Environmental Education Act, this Board hereby authorizes the Conservation Advisory Committee of the - 9 - as j Town of Mamaroneck to file an application to the federal government for funds available there- under for use in connection with establishing and maintaining a cooperative, coordinated environmental program to serve the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck and the unincorporated area of the Town. The Town Attorney - 1. Public Service Commission Notices The Attorney informed the Board of receipt of certain Public Service Commission Notices consenting to the revocation of the Manor Bus Service and granting to Beechmont Bus twenty (20) days to apply to the Town for a route. This request, he said, would be submitted to the Town Clerk within the week. Councilman Vandernoot inquired about the effect of this application to the County Transit Authority and suggested that the Town Attorney get in touch with that Agency, which was thereupon so directed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:20 p.m. , to reconvene on March 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 Bloom, 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 Depart- ment budget: R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 101.36 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 271.68 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 1,509.11 Frank's Fuel Service 159.90 - Nicholas G. La Russell 59.88 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 10.00 New Rochelle Water Co. 71.25 New York State Dept. of Labor, Industrial Commissioner 10.00 New York Telephone Co. 109.78 Robert's 95.55 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,398.51 - 10 - 2. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month of January 1971, 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 9:25 p.m. , to reconvene on March 3rd, 1971. TozS Cle - 11 -