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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969_01_15 Town Board Minutes 2 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JANUARY 15, 1969, 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 Chalif Councilman Faiola Councilman Nagel Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Aitchison - Highway Sup 't. Mr. Widulski - Engineer Mr. Paonessa - Bldg. & Plumb. Inspector APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings of December 4th and 18th, 1968, and the special meeting of December 7th, 1968 were presented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. APPOINTMENT OF TOWN COUNCILMAN Mr. Joseph F. Vandernoot The Supervisor stated that it was with great pleasure that she presented the first order of business on this evening ' s agenda - the appointment of a Town Council- man to fill the vacancy occasioned by her resignation upon appointment as Supervisor to succeed the late Peter F. Kane who died in office, and therefore stat- ed that nominations were now in order. Councilman Chali£, stating that one in his position did not often have so happy an assignment, offered in nomination the name of Joseph F. Vandernoot whom he had known for some time. He said that he had observ- ed that communities usually prospered to a great extent whenever persons of great ability and intelli- gence served them, and therefore he was delighted to have this privilege this evening. -1- He summarized briefly Mr. Vandernoot ' s background and experience, stating that he had lived long in this community - was a fine family man and one of deep and inviolate faith. "Men are known by their deeds", he said, "and so is Joe known. " In seconding the nomination, Councilman Faiola said "I have known Joe for 29 years. He has done an outstand- ing job in everything he has touched and is the kind -_- of person the Town is indeed fortunate to have on its Board. " Whereupon, since there were no further nominations, Councilman Nagel moved that they be closed and there- upon on motion unanimously made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, that Joseph F. Vandernoot of 27 Walnut Avenue, Larchmont, be and he hereby is appointed Town Councilman of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve for the unexpired term of office of former Councilwoman Chris- tine K. Helwig, or until December 31, 1969, subject to the further provi- sions of sub-section 5 of Section 64 of the Town Law, to-wit: "He shall hold office until the the commencement of the calendar year next succeeding the first annual election at which this vacancy may be filled. " The Supervisor then recessed the meeting and the Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Vandernoot, who took his seat on the Town Board and was warmly welcom- ed to the Town family by Supervisor Helwig. Mr. Vandernoot, in accepting the post, thanked the Council for its gracious remarks and said that he hoped he would be able to "do half the job" that had been done by his predecessor while she served as a Councilwoman. The Supervisor then declared the meeting reconvened. OPENING OF BIDS Fire Chief ' s Car The affidavit of publication of the Notice for Bids was presented for the record, and the only bid received was opened and read aloud as follows: Bidder Bid Hory Chevrolet, Inc. $2,492. 58 In accordance with usual procedure, on motion by -2- 2 Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the only bid, that of Hory Chevrolet, Inc. in the amount of $2,492. 58, for furnishing to the Town of Mamaroneck the Fire Chief ' s car, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief, Councilman Faiola, the Town Attorney, and the Comptroller. OLD BUSINESS 1. Police Commission Memorandum The Clerk presented for the Board ' s information memorandum of the Board of Police Commissioners dated December 26, 1968, in connection with the reinstatement of Patrolman Eugene Agnessanto, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. NEW BUSINESS 1. Salary Authorizations for: a) 2 Sanitation Men Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date, of January 13, 1969, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Chali£, seconded by Council- man Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes that Clarence Sanford, 318 Northrup Avenue, Mamaroneck, and George Kenneth Wesley, 727 Old White Plains Road, Mama- roneck, be employed as Sanitation Men, effective January 16, 1969, and to be compensated at the rate of $5, 570. per annum. b) 2 School Crossing Guards Pursuant to memorandum of the Board of Police Com- missioners under date of January 6, 1969, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously -- RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes that Rocco Charles Gregory, 17 Addi- son Street, Larchmont, and Mrs. Alberta Havelka, 7 Locust Terrace, New Rochelle, School Crossing Guards, be compensated at the rate of $10. 00 per day, effective January 6th and January 16th, 1969 res- pectively. -3- 2. Promotion - Patrolman Paonessa For the Board ' s information memorandum of the Police Commission under date of January 6, 1969, reporting the promotion of Patrolman Joseph Paonessa to the Detective Bureau effective January 1, 1969, was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Authorization - Expenditure of Highway Monies - 1969 Pursuant to letter of Edward J. Delehanty, Commis- sioner of Public Works, Westchester County, under date of January 6, 1969 herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on mo- tion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby ap- proves the Agreement for the Expen- diture of Highway monies for the year 1969. 4. Approval - Annual Highway Estimate and Budget - 1969 Pursuant to letter of Edward J. Delehanty, Commis- sioner of Public Works, Westchester County, under date of October 4, 1968, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on mo- tion Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby ap- proves the Annual Highway Estimate and Budget for the year 1969. 5. Approval of Payment - Police Department (Accumulated Overtime) Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Chairman of the Police Commission under date of January 2, 1969, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes the payment of overtime compensa- tion to the Police Officers in the amounts set forth hereinbelow: Name Amount J. Staropoli $ 84.49 E. Bakker, Jr. 105. 57 D. McClintock 151.47 -4_- Name Amount F. Silvestri $ 234. 09 W. Federice 344. 25 G. Mulcahy 34. 80 N. Giacomo 141. 10 A. Lifrieri 89. 23 R. Winckler 74. 70 J. Costello 24. 90 P. Diamond 45. 65 A. Ambrosovitch 178. 45 R. Barasch 302. 95 A. LeViness, Jr. 53. 95 T. Vitro 136. 95 W. Coy 434. 01 C. Baumblatt 227. 40 R. Fuller 117. 49 P. Adamo 45.48 J. Greenstein 51. 38 J. Anderson, Jr. 124. 78 R. Hutcheon 7. 34 J. Paonessa 286. 35 W. Cunningham 151.47 Total $3488. 25 6. Approval of Payment - Fire Department (Accumulated Overtime) At the Supervisor ' s request, Coucilman Faiola pre- sented memorandum of the Fire Chief dated Decem- ber 23, 1968, herewith ordered received and filed for the record, and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes the payment of overtime compensa- tion to the Firemen in the amounts set forth hereinbelow: Name Amount L. Testa $ 152. 80 E. Mellor 352. 92 E. Muller 82. 32 F. Felice 255. 36 J. Garofalo 208. 32 C. Mirande 309. 12 F. Carpino 275. 52 N. Soriano 47. 04 J. Laverty 67. 20 S. Garofalo 449. 88 N. Wilson 332. 52 K. Valle 214. 20 Total $2747. 20 7. Authorizations to Advertise for Bids for: a) Prince Willows Sewer The Supervisor called on the Engineer who spoke to the memorandum addressed by him to the Board under -5- 25 date of January 13, 1969, herewith ordered receiv- ed and filed for the record. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Chalif, second- ed by Councilman Faiola, 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 Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, a Notice for sealed bids to be returnable, opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board on Wednesday evening, February 5, 1969, at 8 :15 p. m, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the Prince Willows Project. b) Drain, Hommocks Area The Supervisor again called on the Engineer who spoke to the memorandum addressed by him to the Board under date of January 15, 1969, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, 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 Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, a Notice for sealed bids to be returnable, opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board on Wednesday evening, February 5, 1969, at 8 :15 p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the final section of drain in the Hommocks Park area. 8. Authorization - Water Main Extension - Saxon Glen Upon presentation of memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of January 14, 1969, submitting application for extension of water mains and installation of 5 hydrants by Felix Contracting Corp. at no cost to the Town, herewith ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Coun- cilman Faiola, the following resolution was adopt- ed by unanimous vote of the Board: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the installation of -6- 1, 350 feet of 8" line, 450 feet of 10" line and 5 hydrants in the Saxon Glen Subdivision known as Section 3, Block 330, Parcel 1 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, said mains and hy- drants to be installed by the appli- cant at no cost to the Town of Mama- roneck, and to be in conformity with the drawings approved by the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, the requirement of the Westchester Joint Water Works, and subject to the appli- cant' s furnishing all easements re- quired to the satisfaction of the Town Attorney; 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. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter, Hampshire Country Club The Clerk read a letter addressed to the Town Board by Peter A. D 'Angelo, Executive Director of the Hampshire Country Club, Inc. , under date of January 13, 1969 with regard to deficiencies in the new Hommocks Road, which was herewith ordered received and filed. The Supervisor stated that the Board was aware of the situation but so far had been unable to resolve it and again referred the matter to the Town Engi- neer for clearance of responsibility between the Town and the School Board. Councilman Chalif stated that if correction of the hazards enumerated was established to be the res- ponsibility of the Town, it should be proceeded with immediately. REPORTS The Town Clerk - - The Town Clerk presented the following reports which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record: Annual Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the year 1968. Report of the Town Clerk for the month of December, 1968. -7- 7 Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Examination, Examining Board of Plumbers Affidavits of Publication and Posting - Bond Reso- lution, Hommocks Area The Supervisor -- 1. Permit - Croton Landfill For the Board's information, the Supervisor reported receipt of Permit from the County extending the use of the Croton Landfill for the year 1969, which was herewith ordered received and filed. 2. Report - Protano Property In connection with the Protano Property, the Supervisor advised the Board of an inquiry from the Glen Rocks Association regarding a public hearing before the Village of Mamaroneck Board for the down-zoning of the subject property. She reported that upon checking with the Village Manager she found that the hearing had been indefinately post- poned at the request of the Village Planning Board and that the Association had been so informed. Further, she stated that she had requested that the pres- ent unsightly condition of the area be rectified and had been assurred by the Manager that he would contact the owner to urge that the property be cleaned up and a bar- rier erected to prevent further dumping. 3. Extension, Memorandum of Understanding New York State Conservation, Water Resources The Supervisor presented a letter addressed by Mr. T. P. Curran, Central Permit Agent of the Division of Water Resources, State Conservation Department, to her under date of January 8, 1969, extending the Memo- randum of Understanding for another year and thanking the Town for its cooperation during the past year, which was herewith ordered received and filed. She stated that, with the Board's approval, she would thank Mr. Curran on behalf of the Town and assure him of the Town's intent to continue its cooperation during the coming year, which was so directed. Councilman Chalif -- Councilman Chalif stated that he had no report. -8- .Councilman Faiola -- 1. Request to Advertise for Bids for M. S. A. Air Packs Pursuant to memorandum herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Faiola, sec- onded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as required by law, this Board hereby authorizes publication in the official news- paper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of a Notice for Bids for furnishing to the Town four (4) M. S. A. Air Packs, each with spare tank, in conformance with the specifications set forth in the said Notice; said bids to be opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of the Board on Wednesday evening, February 5th, 1969, at 8:15 p. m. , in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck. 2. Report - Renumbering Post Road Councilman Faiola stated that he met with the Larchmont Chamber of Commerce last evening to discuss the pro- posed renumbering - pointing out its dire need in the in- terest of safety as had been the case in the re-numbering of Palmer Avenue. He advised that the merchants were cognizant of the need and did not seem to object to the proposed plan. He also stated, however, that an alternate proposal had been sub- mitted by someone present, but in view of its not seeming to be any more favorably accepted, recommended that the Board proceed with the proposal as drawn and ap- proved by the Village Engineer. The Town Attorney, in reply to the Supervisor, outlined the steps to be taken as follows: 1) Notify the persons affected of the proposed change; 2) Notify the Post Of- fice; 3) Notify the Board of Elections; and 4) Fix date for hearing (not official public hearing as required by law but as a courtesy to all concerned. ) Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that all persons concerned with the proposed re-numbering of the Boston Post Road from the Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Ma- maroneck line to the Town of Mamaroneck/City of New Rochelle line be notified that at the regu- lar meeting of February 19th, 1969, they would be given the opportunity to be heard on the pro- posed renumbering of the said Boston Post Road in accordance with map accompanying said no- tification. -9- 9 The Town Attorney -- 1. Request for Supervisor to Execute Release (Town of Mamaroneck - John M. Lyons) Pursuant to the Attorney's request that the Supervisor be authorized to execute the Release as herewith pre- sented on behalf of the Town, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, the Release as herein presented be- tween the Town and John M. Lyons of 53 Flint Avenue, Larchmont, New York. 2. Report - Non-conforming Signs Pursuant to memorandum of the Building Inspector, dated January 8, 1969, setting forth a list of ten loca- tions along the Post Road as being in violation of the Sign Ordinance, the Attorney inquired the Board's pleasure in the matter of authorization of issuance of notifications of violation. Following discussion of what would be a reasonable time to be given in such Notice for compliance with the Ordi- nance, in view of the 5-year period granted for amorti- zation of investment at the time the new Ordinance was adopted - which time had expired as of last May - and in view of the fact that the Building Inspector had sent reminder-notices of such expiration date at least one month prior thereto, plus additional subsequent Notice of Violation, it was directed that the Attorney be so au- thorized giving a 15-day period from date of receipt of Notice for compliance with the Ordinance. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized and directed to serve up- on each of the owners of the premises listed herebelow, a Notice of Violation of Article 19 of the Building Code of the Town of Mamaro- neck (Sign Ordinance), giving a period of 15- days from date of receipt of said Notice to make all non-conforming signs conform in all respects with the provisions of the said Ar- ticle 19: Volkswagon Block 503 - Parcel 123 --- Loyal Inn 503 - 137 Bolte-Outdoor Advertising 505 - 458 Alden House Apts. 409 - 131 Larchmont Motel 411 - 169 Bolte-Outdoor 410 - 1 Advertising -10- Hory Chevrolet Block 410 - Parcel 268 Finast Shopping Area (Cleaners & Tung Hoy) 410 - 463 Kenny's 412 - 309 Cook's 412 - 449 and be it further RESOLVED, that, if the said non-conforming signs on the above set forth premises have not been made conforming or removed by the expiration of the said 15-day period, the Town Attorney is hereby author- ized to implement whatever measures he may deem necessary to make the non-conforming signs con- forming or to have them removed from the said premises. 3. Request for Execution of Joint Agreement with Board of Education - Hommocks School Pursuant to the Attorney's request that the Supervisor be authorized to execute the joint Agreement with the Board of Education pertaining to the new Hommocks School on behalf of the Town, after some discussion of giving such authorization prior to perusal of the Agreement by all members of the Board, at the suggestion of Councilman Chalif and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town, the joint Agreement with the Board of Education per- taining to the new Hommocks School, subject to ap- proval by the Attorneys to the Board of Education and the Town of Mamaroneck, and providing that the said Agreement contains no changes on obliga- tions or burdens to the Town of Mamaroneck. OTHER BUSINESS In reply to the Chair's inquiry as to whether anyone else had anything to bring to the Board's attention, the following per- sons addressed the Board: 1. Mr. Richard Finson - 1027 Palmer Avenue, Town Mr. Finson stated that he had come before the Board some four or five months ago to speak about parking in front of residents' premises along the westerly side of Palmer Avenue, remarking that the situation was unhappily unchanged and inquiring why nothing had been done. Councilman Faiola reminded Mr. Finson that at the ,time he had appeared, he had agreed to submit a letter - which letter had never been received. Mr. Finson then advised that the former Supervisor -11 - 3 -had told him he could disregard writing the letter - that it would not be necessary. In view of this, Councilman Faiola then suggested that Mr. Finson discuss the matter with him, giving him all details, etc. so that he, in turn, could take it up with the Commission and Police Chief and also include it in the Traffic Engineering Study to be made of the entire Town by a professional firm. -- Mr. Finson said he would be very glad to do this and the matter consequently was referred to Councilman Faiola. 2. Mrs. James Telesco - 3 Dillon Road, Town Mrs. Telesco inquired how soon the Traffic and Park- ing Study would be begun and was advised by the Su- pervisor that it was hoped it would be authorized at the next meeting of the Board. 3. Mrs. Victor Curtis - 27 Homer Avenue, Town Mrs. Curtis asked whether Councilman Nagel had any further report on the Police Survey. It was pointed out in reply that meetings were being held with both of the Mayors in the hope that the two Villages would join the Town so that this survey would be for the entire community rather than just the unincorporated area. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:00 p. m. , to reconvene on February 5th, 1969. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was:con- vened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Commissioner Faiola presented for approval and author- ization of payment, the following Fire Department claims, and thereupon on his motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims, as audited by the Comptroller and ap- proved by the Fire Chief, are hereby approved -12- ,3Z and the Supervisor and Comptroller authorized to pay the same out of the 1969 Fire Department budget: Atlantic Exterminating Corp. $ 7. 00 Con Edison 101. 66 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 77. 95 Excelsior Auto Repair & Machine Works 3. 20 Frank's Fuel Service 261. 26 I. &T. Plumbing & Heating 36. 18 Nicholas G. LaRussell 26. 50 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 14. 00 New York Telephone 65. 75 New York Telephone 41. 25 New York Telephone 7. 43 West. Jt. Water Works 28. 17 Sound Tire & Supply Co. , Inc. 53. 46 $ 723. 81 Z. Reports There were no reports to be presented. 3. Communications There were no communications to be presented. 4. Other Business 1. Chatsworth Gardens Fire Commissioner Faiola commended the Fire Department on its handling of the Chatsworth Gardens fire -- par- ticularly complimenting the Chiefs and all of the men and requesting that the record show this commendation. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:10 p. m. , to reconvene on February 5th, 1969. n C rk -13-