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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969_06_17 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JUNE 17th, 1969, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE HOUSE, 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 Councilman Vandernoot Absent: None Also Present: Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Aitchison - Highway Superintendent Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Widulski - Town Engineer OPENING OF BIDS 1. Prince Willows Sewer The Deputy Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the following bids: Bidder Bids Felix Contracting Corp. $ 182,900.00 Salvatore Micelli 189,600.00 The non-collusive statement was signed on all bids and there- fore in the interest of time, it was directed that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, all things being found in order and the bidder to be responsible upon examination by the Engineer, Attorney and Comptroller, and thereupon on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the fol- lowing resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members thereof being present and voting "aye": RESOLVED, that this Board hereby awards the bid for the construction of Prince Willows Sewer to the low bidder, to wit, Felix Contracting Corporation, in the amount of $182,900.00, provided that upon ex- amination of the bids by the Town Engineer, Town Attorney, and Comptroller, the low bidder is found to be responsible and the bids in order; and be it further RESOLVED, that the bid checks or bid bonds be re- turned to all except the successful bidder. -1- 2. General Purpose Area -- Hommocks The Deputy Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the following bids: Bidder Bids Peckham Road Corp. 42 988.00 Site - Con Industries 44,636.00 Bradhurst Site 51 200.00 Daniel F. MacNamee Co., Inc. 62,000.00 Nigro Bros . , Inc. 45,942.00 The non-collusive statement was signed on all bids and there- fore in the interest of time, it was directed that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, all things being found in order and the bidder to be responsible upon examination by the Engineer, Attorney and Comptroller, and thereupon on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the fol- lowing resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members thereof being present and voting "aye": RESOLVED, that this Board hereby awards the bid for the construction of All Purpose Recreation Area - Hommocks Park to the low bidder, to wit, Peckham Road Corporation, in the amount of $42,988.00, provided that upon examination of the bids by the Town Engineer, Town Attorney, and Comptroller, the low bidder is found to be responsible and the bids in order; and be it further RESOLVED, that the bid checks or bid bonds be re- turned to all except the successful bidder. OLD BUSINESS 1. Fix Date for Public Hearing Fair Housing Law The Supervisor stated that the Board had had under consid- eration for some time a proposed Fair Housing Law and follow- ing the Public Hearing, the Attorney had studied the changes suggested and had resubmitted a new draft as required by law. She therefore requested the Board's pleasure in setting a date for the hearing and pursuant thereto, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the follow- ing resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members thereof being present and voting "aye": RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held before this Board to consider the adoption of Local Law #1 - 1969 at its next meeting on Wednesday evening, July 2nd, 1969, and be it further RESOLVED, that Notice of said Hearing be published in the official newspaper in the Town of Mamaroneck - - The Daily Times, as required by law. -2- 2. Payment Authorization - Prokauer Rose Goetz and Mendelsohn Upon presentation of the statement from Prokauer Rose Goetz and Mendelsohn for professional services through April 2, 1969 on motion by Councilman Varlernoot, seconded by Council- man Nagel, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby, authorize payment of $664.63 to Prokauer Rose Goetz and Mendelsohn for professional services rendered from the period from March 7th, 1969 to April 2nd, 1969. Councilman Chalif abstained from voting on the foregoing resolution requesting that his abstention be noted for the record. In reply to Councilman Nagel's question of whether he wished to state the reason for abstaining, Councilman Chalif stated that he considered this an unwarranted expenditure. The resolution was therefore declared adopted by a majority vote of four "ayes" with one abstention from voting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Salary Authorization - Recreation Summer Personnel Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Recreation Commission under date of June 16th, 1969 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 engagement of Marylou Dimando as a part-time Recreation Attendant to be compensated at the rate of $1.65 per hour, effective as of June 5th, 1969; and of James R. Walsh as a part-time Life Guard to be compensated at the rate of $1.85 per hour, effective as of June 5th, 1969. 2. Authorization - Park Attendant Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Conser- vation Advisory Committee under date of June 16th, 1969 herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the en- gagement of Robert King, Jr. as a part-time Park Attendant to be compensated at the rate of $2.14 per hour, effective as of June 16th, 1969. 3. Engagement and Salary Authorization - Intermediate Stenographer Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Supervisor's Office under date of June 17th, 1969 herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously -3- RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the en- gagement of Mrs . Elizabeth White as an Intermediate Stenographer of the Town of Mamaroneck in the Supervisor's Office, effective as of June 17th, 1969, and to be compensated at the rate of $5600.00 per annum; said appointement being provisional pending Civil Service and Health Examinations. 4. Authorization - 1969 Beautification Program Supervisor Helwig advised the Board of the state's approval of the Town's request for a Beautification Program this summer and requested authorization to execute the Application forms on behalf of the Town. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck the Home Town Beautification Program Application forms for the 1969 program. 5 . Revision of Resolution - County Lands The Supervisor explained that the appraisals for the County residual parcels to be acquired for municipal purposes had been received, pointing out that parcel B which, originally had been included with parcels C, I and J, was now being requested for park and recreation purposes only thus necessitating that the resolution of March 6, 1968 be rescinded and a new resolution adopted in accord with the present request. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Chalif' seconded by Councilman Faiola, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members being present and voting "aye": BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Westchester convey to the Town of Mamaroneck in accord with the policy of the Westchester County Board of Supervisors, the following parcels for municipal purposes which are designated as residual parcels C, I, and J, and be it further RESOLVED, that with regard to the parcels C, I, and J, to be conveyed to the Town of Mamaroneck for municipal pur- poses, the Town of Mamaroneck shall pay the cost of appraising said lands and shall pay to the County of Westchester the value set forth in said appraisals, and be it further RESOLVED, that parcel B to be used for park and recreation purposes only be transferred to the Town of Mamaroneck in consideration of the sum of $1.00, in accord with County policy, and be it further RESOLVED, that all remaining residual parcels of surplus lands in the unincorporated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck, owned by the County of Westchester, be disposed of by the County of Westchester in accordance with the policy of the Westchester County Board of Supervisors; 4 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby request the Budget & Appropriations Committee of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Westchester to deed directly to the Village of Mamaroneck such parcels of land designated as residual lands which are situated within the said Village. 6. Authorization for Bids - Playing Fields at Hommocks Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of June 17th, 1969, herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as required by law, the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official news- paper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, a Notice for Bids for grassing and landscaping the Hommocks Recreation Area in accordance with the specifications set forth in said Notice; said bids to be returnable, opened and read aloud at the next regular meeting of this Board at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday evening, July 2d, 1969, in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue, Town of Mamaroneck, New York. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Memos, Police Chief The Clerk presented the following memoranda addressed to the Supervisor by the Police Chief under date of June 16th, 1969: a) "The resolutions have been passed by the Board of Police Commissioners to install a four way full stop sign at the intersection of Alden Road and Harmony Drive and Alden and Copley Road. Signs are now on order and as soon as received by this Department will be installed." b) "In reference to the letter from the Central School PTA in regard to a school crossing at Ferndale Place, I have requested Mr. Petrillo of the Automobile Club of New York and Mr. Gardeski of the State Department of Transportation to conduct a survey as to the feasibility of a school crossing at that location." 2. PSC Notices a) Orienta Bus Lines '., The Clerk presented a Notice from the Public Service Commis- sion dated June 5th, 1969 advising that the Petition of Orients Bus Lines, Inc. for a certificate of public con- venience and necessity for the temporary operation of an omnibus line in the Town and Village of Mamaroneck had been granted without hearing subject to the conditions set forth therein, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. b) Pony Stages A Public Service Commission Notice of hearing on Petition -5- 1, 72 of Pony Stages Inc. , which the Attorney advised did not concern the Town of Mamaroneck, was herewith presented and ordered re- ceived and filed. REPORTS The Supervisor - 1. Protano Property Rezoning - The Supervisor advised the Board of the rezoning of the Protano Property by the Village of Mamaroneck to R - 6 and 0. B. 1. 2. Block Party Requests The Supervisor read the following memorandum addressed to her by the Police Chief, under today's date, inquiring the Board's pleasure in this matter. "With reference to the closing of certain streets within the Town of Mamaroneck for the use of block parties, I have notified the people that it will be impossible to do so for the following reasons : (a) Inability of emergency vehicles such as fire, police and ambulance to enter these streets in case of emergency. (b) Possible liability claims against the Town in case of injury." Following a rather lengthy discussion of the Chief's rec- ommendations for the prohibition of block parties and questions as to the use of dead-end or cul-de-sac streets versus through streets for such purpose and of New York City being able to permit such affairs, it was unanimously directed by the Board that this matter be referred to the Town Attorney for detailed study and policy recommendation to this Board. 3. Trash Cans in Business Area The Supervisor reported to the Board that in response to requests of merchants, several additional trash cans had been purchased and placed along Myrtle Boulevard. THE COUNCILMEN -- Councilman Faiola -- 1. Buses Councilman Faiola reported that he was continuing his efforts with respect to the bus situation and that he had been talking to various companies with a view to getting another line take over the West Fordham route. Councilman Vandernoot -- 1. Reports on Bonding - Incinerator and Election Machines -6- Councilman Vandernoot presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of June 17th, 1969, reporting that the purchaser of the bonds for the above borrowings was the low bidder, The County Trust Company (Mamaroneck Branch) , at 5.40%. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Mr. Harry Ekizian - 8 Prince Willows Lane Mr. Ekizian thanked the Board for its diligent efforts and work on the Prince Willows Sewer but said he must call its at- tention to the conditions on Old White Plains Road along the area where Petrillo had been working and also to the traffic hazards between the Village of Mamaroneck line and Griffen Avenue. He spole about the curves at the Carmel property and Deerfield Lane, the overgrowth of the bushes, shrubs, etc. along the shoulders of the road, the location of utility poles, and the parking along the closed entrance to Saxon Woods. In reply, the Supervisor stated that the Superintendent of Highways and she had just made a survey of the area and that the overgrowth, etc. would be cut immediately, that adequate safety .barriers and lights would be erected in the Petrillo work area, and that the Town would request Con Edison to move certain poles and would also continue its study on improving the curves located near both Deerfield Lane and the Rarmel property. 2. Mr. Morton L. Stern - 3 Stonewall Lane -- Mr. Stern added to Mr. Ekizian's remarks that the Police had done an excellent job patrolling this road but that he must endorse Mr. Ekizian's statement regarding the traffic - hazards which needed attention at as early a date as possible. 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. 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 and on motion by Commissioner Faiola, seconded by Commissioner Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department c7iyrrms be and they hereby are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller authorized to pay the same out of the 1969 Fire Deaprtment budget: Con Edison 5.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 353.00 Exterminating Services Corp. 7.00 -7- 17 Frank's Fuel Service $ 30.76 Hory Chevrolet Inc. 6.15 House of Flowers Inc. 40.00 Mc Guire Bros. , Inc. 17.50 Mobil Oil Corp. 54.14 New York Telephone 41.25 New York Telephone 7.43 Signacon Controls, Inc. 30.00 $ 592.23 COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Fire Department Commissioner Faiola presented a letter addressed to the Commission by the Fire Deaprtment under date of June 12th, 1969, requesting approval of resolution set forth therein and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby approves the re- solution unanimously adopted by the Fire Department as set forth in communication of June 12th, 1969 herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. 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. Deput ow Clerk _g_