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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969_10_16 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD OCTOBER 16th, 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 Councilman Vandernoot Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Aitchison - Superintendent of Highways Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Widulski - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of October lst, 1969, were pre- sented, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. THE SUPERVISOR The Supervisor, after advising the Board of Mr. and Mrs. Marc Neuhof's request to be heard this evening in connection with the proposed sidewalk along the westerly side of Weaver Street from Bonnie Way to Murray Avenue, inquired the Board's pleasure, and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Council- man Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the regular order of business be varied in order to recognize and hear Mr. and Mrs. Marc Neuhof of 529 Weaver Street before proceed- ing with the agenda for this meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Marc Neuhof - 529 Weaver Street, Town Mr. Neuhof thanked the Board for its courtesy and presented a pre- pared statement of objection to the construction of the proposed walk which was herewith ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. At this time, Mr. Harry Vinograd, a neighbor of the Neuhof's re- siding at 531 Weaver Street, asked to be heard on the same subject, -- and upon recognition, presented a prepared statement of objection to the proposed walk which was also ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. In concluding discussion of the points made by both Messrs. Neuhof -1- 2�> and Vinograd in their statements, Councilman Chalif reaffirmed the Supervisor's announcement that all information would be available at the coming planned meeting to be attended by the Engineer and herself and to be held through the kindness of Mrs. Vinograd at the Vinograd residence on next Wednesday October 22d, at one p.m. -- that the Board thanked Messrs. Neuhof and Vinograd for coming this evening and presenting their views -- and that the Board had their questions and that they would get the Board's answers. OLD BUSINESS 1. Progress Reports a. Prince Willows Sewer b. Water Main Installations The Engineer presented a written progress report on both the sewer and water main installations in the Prince Willows area and along Old White Plains Road, which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Re-paving Report a. Howell Park b. Elkan Park The Highway Superintendent reported orally that, in accordance with the newly-inaugurated highway resur- facing program, the resurfacing of all streets in Howell Park and Elkan Park had been completed with all costs within budget. NEW BUSINESS 1. IACP Survey The Supervisor reported that the 15 copies of the Police Survey report, which originally was to have been completed by July 15th, had been received on October 14th and a copy thereof immediately distributed to the Town Clerk, each of the members of the Police Commission, the Police Chief, each of the members of the Town Board, Mr. Smith of the Division for Local Police, Office for Local Government, The Daily Times, and the Town Attorney, thus leaving 2 copies which would be available for inspection at the Supervisor's office any week day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. She further reported that the Survey was an advisory document similar to a Master Plan, containing voluminous recommendations which would have to be studied carefully and in detail before any action could be taken. She also pointed out that the Agreement with IACP provided for con- ferences with representatives of its Field Service Division to dis- cuss and answer any questions the officials might have on the re- commendation made in the Survey and that in trying to arrange for such a conference she had found the first date that Mr. Larrimore and Mr. Quinn, who had done the field work for the Survey, would be available was October 30th, hence inquiring as to the Board's pleasure on clearing this date. In replying to Councilman Nagel's query as to whether this confer- -2- t a ; ence meeting on the 30th, which he said he felt would indeed be helpful to finding out the reasons for certain of the recommen- dations, would be open to the public, the Supervisor stated that Mr. Hollady of IACP, with whom she had spoken, had recommended that the first meeting be with the concerned officials only so that they would have ample time and opportunity for full discus- sion of their questions with perhaps a supplemental open meeting at a later date. Councilman Nagel again questioned why the meeting on the 30th could not be open, whereupon Councilman Faiola stated that he could see the value of the conference on the 30th being with officials only but not unless the IACP representatives would be available for a second meeting, which the Supervisor stated she understood to be the case but would re-affirm. Councilman Chalif observed that having seen the Survey report, he felt that one of the two copies in the Supervisor's office should be made available on a "lend-lease" basis so that it could be taken out since its length would prohibit reading at the office, with which suggestion the Board concurred and accordingly so directed. Mr. Carl Mirande - 10 Thompson Street, Town Mr. Mirande, upon recognition, questioned whether the meeting be- ing referred to for the 30th would be open to the public, and was assured in reply that if the 30th were only a conference with of- ficials, there would be a second meeting which would be open to the public. 2. Transfer of Funds - Police Department Jan. 1 through Sept. 30, 1969 Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of October — 16, 1969 herewith ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds within the 1969 Police Department Budget for the period from January 1 - September 30th: TO FROM a/c 101 Officers $ 10,130.00 a/c 101-A Holiday Compensation 375.00 a/c 103 School Guards 3,600.00 a/c 104 Sr. Clerk $ 835.00 a/c 201 Automotive 1,700.00 a/c 202 Uniforms 1,250.00 a/c 203 Radios 1,200.00 a/c 401 Building Operation 1,500.00 a/c 402 Telephone 1,480.00 a/c 405 Equipment Operation 3,700.00 a/c 406 Supplies 300.00 a/c 407 Traffic Signals & Signs 4,000.00 a/c 408 Comp. & Liab. Insurance 1,800.00 a/c 411 Emp. Retirement System 40.00 a/c 414 Travel Expenses 300.00 a/c 415 Miscellaneous 11,300.00 a/c 416 Proposed Surveys & Studies 1,500.00 $22,505.00 $22,505.00 -3- 'Z - 3. Recreation Salary Authorizations Pursuant to the memorandum of the Superintendent of Recreation, dated October 16th, 1969, herewith presented and filed, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that as recommended and approved by the Recreation Commission, this Board hereby authorizes that the following Recreation personell be engaged, each to be compensated at the rate here below set forth: Saturday Morning Special Children Edward Zahar, Rec. Asst. $20.00 per session Open House William Reilly, Rec. Asst. $30.00 per session (program supervisor) James Cosdispoti, Rec. Asst. $18.00 per session Richard Owen, Rec. Asst. $18.00 per session Thomas Auchterlonie, Rec. Asst. $18.00 per session Mens Physical Fitness William Reilly, Rec. Asst. $18.00 per session Womens Physical Fitness Carolyn Cook, Rec. Asst. $18.00 per session Gymnastics Thomas Auchterlonie $20.00 per session Richard Owen $20.00 per session 4. Snow Removal a. State Highways Pursuant to communication of the Westchester County Commissioner of Public Works, dated October 3, 1969, and herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members thereof be- ing present and voting: WHEREAS, Sect. 12 of the Highway Law, as amended by Chapter 305 of the Laws of 1946, provides that if the removal of snow and ice from the State High- ways is taken over by the County, the County can arrange with the Town Superintendents or Village Street Commissioners of the various towns/villages in the County of Westchester and the villages there- in for the removal of the snow and ice from such State Highways as are within their municipal boun- daries and the entire cost of such work will be reimbursed by the State, and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck under date of Novem- ber 8, 1946 entered into a contract with the County of Westchester for the removal of snow and ice from the State Highways within the said Town in accordance with the provisions of Sect. 12 of the Highway Law as amended, and under date of June 24, 1968 extended the said contract for the 1969-1970 season, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of -4- Mamaroneck extend the above mentioned contract with the County of Westchester for an additional year, and be it further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Westchester County Commissioner of Public Works. b. County Roads Pursuant to communication of the Administrative Assistant of the Westchester County Department of Public Works, dated October 8, 1969, and herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Council- man Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized to sign the Agreement with the County of Westchester for the removal of snow and ice on County Roads within the unincorporated area of the Town of Mamaroneck, at a flat rate of $300.00 per mile for the 1969-1970 winter season. 5. Provisional Appointments - Fire Department Pursuant to request of the Fire Council dated October 13th, 1969, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Fioala, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Earl Mellor, Edward Muller and Nicholas Soriano be and they hereby are appointed Provisional Fire Lieutenants of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire De- partment pending Competitive Civil Service Examina- tion and Physical Examination; said appointments effect- ive as of July 3rd, 1969, with compensation for Edward Muller and Nicholas Soriano retractive as of that date. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Notice of Hearing - Village of Mamaroneck Zoning Board The Clerk presented a Notice of Hearing before the Town of Mamaro- neck Zoning Board which had been referred to the Town Attorney and was herewith ordered received and filed. 2. P.S.C. Notice - Proceedings on Con Ed The Clerk presented a Notice of the Proceeding before the Public Service Commission on the motion of Con Edison for rate increases, which was forwarded for informational purposes and herewith order- ed received and filed. REPORTS -5- s-�asyrm The Town Clerk The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered re- ceived and filed: Municipal Dog Patrol Report for the month of September, 1969. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the month of September, 1969. Affidavit of Publication of Registration Notice on September 25th and October 2d, 1969. Town Clerk's Report for the month of September, 1969. The Supervisor -- 1. Death of Retired Fireman Moll The Supervisor advised the Board of the sad passing this morning of former Fireman Alfred Moll, recounting that he had joined the Town of Mamaroneck staff in May of 1940 and retired this past July. She stated that Mr. Moll would be at O'Neill's Funeral Home tonight and tomorrow night and the funeral Saturday morning at 10:30 at Ferncliff. The members of the Board each expressed his appreciation of the dedicated and loyal service Mr. Moll had rendered to the Town during the many years he was a member of its staff, and his deep sorrow at his passing. Councilman Faiola then moved that this meeting be adjourned in Fred's memory and that a resolution be spread upon the minutes in memoriam to him. The motion was se- conded by Councilman Nagel and the following resolution unani- mously adopted: In Memoriam RESOLVED, That the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, convened in regular session this 16th day of October, 1969, expresses its deep sorrow at the death of Alfred Moll member of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Depart- ment for twenty-nine years; and Be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby expresses its sincere appreciation of Mr. Moll's long and diligent service to the Town of Mamaroneck; and Be it further RESOLVED, that this meeting stand adjourned this even- ing in honor of his memory, and that this resolution adopted In Memoriam to Mr. Moll be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy forwarded to his family with deepest sympathy and condolence. -6- Fw f 2. County Department of Transit and Local Law for Bus Replacement Equipment The Supervisor reviewed the present proposal for the establishment of a County Department of Transit, and a proposed Local Law relat- ing to powers of the County with respect to mass transportation, stating that the support of local municipalities was requested, and thus inquiring the Board's pleasure with respect thereto. During brief discussion, it was pointed out that the current pro- posal contained provisions to protect local control by the Town over any routes proposed on Town streets - whereupon Councilman Faiola stated that, with this safeguard, he would recommend that the Board take action supporting both the establishment of the County Department of Transit and the proposed Local Law, and that a resolution so stating and requesting the matters placed on the agenda of the next meeting of the County Board be adopted and for- warded to Elmer J. Maloney, Clerk of the Board. He further sug- gested that a copy of the resolution favoring the establishment of the County Department of Transit which required a Legislative Act, be forwarded to Senator Gioffre and Assemblyman Pisani with the request that they use their good offices and all honorable means to facilitate the passage of this Act in the coming session of the Legislature. Whereupon, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the follow- ing resolutions were adopted unanimously Establishment of County Department of Transit WHEREAS, there is a proposal before the County Board of Supervisors to establish a County Department of Transit for the purpose of coordinating and amplify- ing bus service to meet the public need throughout -- the County of Westchester, and WHEREAS, implementation of this proposal requires an Act of the Legislature amending the Transportation Corporation Law, the Public Service Law and the West- chester County Charter to enable the County to grant franchises and consents for the operation of omni- buses in the County, and WHEREAS, such legislation would contain provisions to protect local control by the Town over any routes proposed on Town streets, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck hereby endorses and supports the establishment of a County Department of Transit and urges the enactment of such legislation as is necessary therefor, and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution, adopted by the Town Board of the said Town at its regular meeting on October 16th, 1969, be forwarded to the -7- Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Westchester County, Elmer J. Maloney, to be placed on the agen- da for the next meeting of the County Board, and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be for- warded to the Hon. Anthony B. Gioffre, Senator of the State of New York, and the Hon. Joseph R. Pisani, member of the Assembly of the State of New York, with the request that they use all honorable means to attain passage of the said Act for the County of Westchester. Proposed - Local Law WHEREAS, the County Executive has proposed a Local Law in relation to powers of the County of West- chester with respect to mass transportation, and WHEREAS, this Law enables the County Executive to enter into contracts with the State of New York under the State Transportation Capital Facilities Act for the purchase of buses and to enter into contracts with private bus companies for the leas- ing of equipment for private operation within the County at no cost to the County of Westchester, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaro- neck favors the adoption of this Local Law and urges the Board of Supervisors to act as expeditiously as possible in this matter, and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Elmer J. Maloney, Clerk of the Board of Super- visors of Westchester County, to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting of that Board. 3. Noise Article - Fortune Magazine October Issue The Supervisor referred to the article on noise appearing in the October issue of Fortune and to the gracious note of acknowledg- ment for assistance forwarded to her therewith. 4. Receipt of Check - State Social Security Agency The Supervisor announced the receipt of a check in the amount of $389.71 from the State Social Security Agency explaining that this was received in accordance with the enactment of legislation pro- posed by Comptroller Levitt earlier this year and that it was in- deed welcome. 5. Approval of Appointment to Library - Larchmont Village Board -8- The Supervisor presented a letter from the Larchmont Board of Trustees notifying the Town of its approval of Stanley E. Zimmerman's appoint- ment to the Library Board, which was herewith ordered received and filed. The Councilmen Councilman Faiola -- 1. Report on Bus Situation Supplementing the Supervisor's report on the bus situation at the County level, Councilman Faiola reported on the very successful meeting called by him and held in the Town of Mamaroneck on Octo- ber 9th. He stated that the Mayors of the municipalities from New Rochelle to Port Chester together with their attorneys had been present to consider several applications by bus companies to estab- lish service over the former West Fordham route. He further stated that all of the municipalities were prepared to take favorable action pending legal clearance, and that a second meeting would be called by Mayor Nencetti of Port Chester in the very near future. Mrs. Kate McEvily of 50 Garden Road West and Mrs. Mary Telesco of 3 Dillon Road both asked Councilman Faiola whether buses would be running by November 1st. In reply, both Councilman Faiola and the Supervisor said that it was not possible to name any definite date at this time, but that the situation did look promising and that it was to be hoped there would be more definite information after the next meeting. Mr. Armand Schwab, who was present, inquired of Councilman Faiola - whether it was possible for a new bus line to take over since West Fordham had sold some of its franchises. Councilman Faiola replied that that part of the West Fordham line between Port Chester and Stamford had operated under the ICC and consequently did not affect the New Rochelle to Port Chester route. Councilman Nagel -- 1. Contract for Data Processing Councilman Nagel presented a memorandum on the proposed data pro- cessing contract as addressed to him by the Comptroller under date of October 16th which was hereby ordered received and filed. Pursuant thereto, he requested that the Supervisor be authorized to execute the said contract on behalf of the Town, and so moved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vandernoot and the follow- ing resolution unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of Mama- roneck, the contract with the National Bank of West- chester for payroll data processing from January 1, 1970 through December 31,1972, at a recurring month- 1y fee of $92.00 and a conversion fee (a one time only charge) of $1.00 per--employee processed. Mr. Burns Cameron, upon recognition, inquired of Councilman Nagel -9- whether any thought had been given to putting tax bills on data processing and was assured that this item was right now under study. 2. State Aid for Feasibility Studies Councilman Nagel reported that it was now his understanding that a new State Act provided financial aid to local Governments for Feasibility Studies of cooperative activities. He stated that under Article 5-J of the General Municipal Law, such funds would cover up to 71% of the cost of such studies when two or more municipalities participated, the balance to be shared by said participating municipalities. He further stated that Trustees Wanderer, Westfall and he were aware of the April lst cut-off date and hopeful of presenting a proposal for consideration prior to that date. Councilman Vandernoot 1. Report on Senate Action on Tax Exempt Bonds Councilman Vandernoot stated that, as the Board would recall, a few weeks ago he had sent a letter to Senator Russell B. Long, Chairman of the Finance Committee, in objection to the House tax reform bill, presenting for the Board's information, an article quoting the text of Senator Long's statement rejecting the plan to tax interest on municipal bonds, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. The Town Attorney 1. Report - General Code The Attorney reported that the Supervisor, the Clerk, the Building Inspector, and he had met with Mr. Nagle of General Code and had resolved the difficulties which other municipalities had experienced in adopting their Codes. He explained that derivation tables were to be prepared by General Code and forwarded to the Town which would enable the Town to proceed with the adoption of the new Code legally and inexpensively. He further advised the Board that the Clerk had suggested that sep- arate pamphlets of the Park Ordinances, the General Ordinances, and the Zoning Code be published so that each could be purchased indi- vidually and that he would report to the Board further as soon as the derivation tables arrived. OTHER BUSINESS Mrs. Mary Telesco - 3 Dillon Road, Town Mrs. Telesco asked when the Parking Study report would be released? Councilman Faiola replied that the Report, which was currently under study, had been and was available for examination at the Town Offices. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:30 p.m. in memory of former Fireman Alfred Moll with a moment of silence observed by all present in respectful tribute to him. -10- BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immedi- ately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Upon presentation for authorization of payment, on motion by Com- missioner Faiola, seconded by Commissioner Vandernoot, it was un- animously 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 1969 Fire Department budget: Atlantic Service Center $ 49.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 102.90 Homelite 25.80 The Larchmont Print 45.75 Nicholas G. La Russell 11.70 The New Rochelle Water Co. 71?25 New York Telephone 60.90 New York Telephone 41.25 Suburban Communications, Inc. 172.55 Total. . . . . . . . . .$581.10 2. Other Business a. Permanent Appointment - Fireman Newman — Pursuant to request of the Fire Department dated October 7th, 1969, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Commissioner Faiola, seconded by Commissioner Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Henri Newman, be and he hereby is permanently appointed a Paid Fireman of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department, effective as of September 3rd, 1969. b. Authorization for Resolutions of Merit Chatsworth Gardens-Unit B Fire Commissioner Faiola explained that Chief Condro had requested authorization for payment of framing 11 "Resolutions of Merit" to be presented to those Fire Departments and individuals who had done so much to assist the Town last March 12th at the tragic Chatsworth Gardens-Unit B fire, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds for framing 11 "Resolutions of Merit" in connection with the Chatsworth Gardens= Unit B fire at a cost of $6.30 each. 3. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on mo- tion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:40 p.m. to reconvene on November 5th, 1969. T C1e -11-