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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK, HELD NOVEMBER 5th, 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. Widulski - Town Engineer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 16th, 1969 were pre-
sented, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Proposed Sidewalk - Weaver Street
Bonnie Way to Murray Avenue
The Supervisor reviewed the history of the proposed sidewalk
to date since it had been requested in October of 1968 by the
Murray Avenue School Parent Teacher Association and Principal,
pointing out that a traffic survey conducted by the Automobile
Club of New York had recommended that the sidewalk be con-
structed with a barrier for protection of pedestrians, and that
it be located along the westerly side of Weaver Street as
presently proposed. In order to proceed, she explained, it was
necessary for the Town to acquire 10 feet of the Neuhof property,
located at 529 Weaver Street, which property Mr. Neuhof refused
to release because of the resultant proximity of his porch to
the street and the possible blasting damage to his home.
Whereupon, the Board had authorized the Attorney to proceed
with the necessary steps to acquire this property through
negotiation is any way possible, and if not, through condemna-
tion.
Further, she summarized briefly the varied results of the
questionnaire circulated to all residents of the area in an
effort to determine the number of families favoring and not
favoring such a walk.
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She then asked the Clerk to present, for the information of all
present, the communications received from Mrs. Marc Neuhof, of
529 Weaver Street, (submitting petition signed by approximately
26 families opposing the proposed walk) , Dr. James Q. Haralambie,
of 17 North Chatsworth Avenue, Mr. John C. Baity, of 19 Bonnie
Way and Mrs. Elaine H. Rosomoff, of 515 Weaver Street, which,
in accordance with her request, was personally read by Mrs.
Rosomoff.
The Supervisor then invited any of those who wished to
address the Board to do so, whereupon the following persons
were heard mainly questioning -- the necessity for any
sidewalk, the location of the walk, and how and by whom the
cost was paid; and suggesting as alternatives to the proposed
walk that the roadbed be straightened, that traffic signals be
installed at strategic points, and that walkways be constructed
over the street for the safe crossing of pedestrians and chil-
dren were this walk to be located on the opposite side of the street.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holst - 528 Weaver Street
Mr. Sheldon S. Turck - 2 Briar Close
Mr. Thomas Armstrong - 22 Althea Lane
Mr. George H. Straub - 10 Bonnie Way
Mr. Peter Grimm - 4 Valley Road
Mr. Harry Vinograd - 531 Weaver Street
Mr. Arthur J. Homans - 533 Weaver Street
Mr. Theodore N. Utz, Jr. - 8 Park Hill Lane
Mr. Stanley Plesant - 12 Hillside Road
Mrs. Harry R. Clark - 11 Mohegan Road
Mrs. Frederick Hofmann - 1 Sackett Drive
With regard to the alternatives, the Supervisor then reported
that the Town was presently awaiting the State's reply to
its request for a resurvey of the area resulting from such
requests by several groups which were seriously concerned about
traffic conditions on Weaver Street.
In concluding the discussion, Mrs. Helwig thanked all who were
present for taking the time and trouble to attend the meeting
and stated that the Town would delay any further proceedings
pending the outcome of the State's visit.
2. Report - Prince Willows Sewer
The Engineer presented a written progress report on the construc-
tion of the Prince Willows Sewer, dated November 5th, 1969, and
herewith ordered received and filed for the record.
Councilman Nagel inquired about the costs on the job to date.
The Engineer replied that the rock had been about 100% over
estimate and that the pavement would run some $23,000 above
estimated costs.
Mr. Nagel then stated that he could understand that it was
difficult to estimate the rock, but that he could not help
wonder about the pavement overage.
The Engineer replied that this overage was due to pavement break-
ing and that, while the costs were over estimate, the Comptroller
advised that the project was still solvent.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Salary Authorizations
a. Senior Stenographer - Supervisor's Office
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Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of October
23rd, 1969 herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by
Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unan-
imously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that
Mrs. Catherine D'Agostino be engaged as Senior
Stenographer of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve
in the Office of the Supervisor, effective as of
11/6/69, and to be compensated at the rate of
$5465. per annum; said appointment provisional
pending civil service examination.
b. Pool Lifeguard - Recreation
Pursuant to memorandum of Superintendent of Recreation under
date of October 23rd, 1969 herewith ordered received and filed,
on motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Vandernoot, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that
Gary A. Williams, Lifeguard P.T. , at the Hommocks
Pool, be engaged and be compensated at the rate
of $1.85 per hour.
C. Temporary Personnel to Replace Mrs. Kirvin
Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of October
23rd, 1969 herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by
Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unan-
imously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that
Marian Kolb, Intermediate Typist P.T. and
Joanne Colasacco, Intermediate Clerk and Typist P.T. ,
- be engaged in the absence of Helen Kirvin, effective
9/29 and 10/21/69, and to be compensated at the
rates of $2.75 and $3.25 per hour respectively.
2. Transfer of Funds
January 1st through October 31st, 1969
Pursuant to the Comptroller's memorandum dated November 3rd, 1969,
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 budget:
DEPARTMENT - General Town TRANSFER TO TRANSFER FROM
Town Justices $ $
a/c 201 - Typewriter 25.50
Town Board
a/c 401 - Publishing Notices,
Reports, etc. 300.00
Assessor
a/c 401 - Supplies and
Other Expenses 725.00
Receiver of Taxes
a/c 401 - Supplies and
Other Expenses 500.00
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DEPARTMENT - General Town TRANSFER TO TRANSFER FROM
Engineer
a/c 401 - Supplies and
Other Expenses $ 100.00 $
Civil Defense
a/c 401 - Supplies and
Other expenses 100.00
Enterprises
a/c 401-1 - Supplies and Other
Expenses (Parking
Field #1) 2200.00
Cemeteries
a/c 501 - Supplies and
Other Expenses 100.00
Miscellaneous
a/c 504 - Real Estate Taxes 1500.00
a/c 507 - Contingency 5550.50
Total $ 5550.50 $ 5550.50
Recreation
Youth Recreation
a/c 500 - Personal Services $ 3185.00
a/c 501 - Supplies and
Other Expenses $ 185.00
Swimming Pool
a/c 701 - Supplies and
Other Expenses 3000.00
Total $ 3185.00 $ 3185.00
DISTRICT
HIGHWAY
Item I -- --
Item II -- 400.00
Item III 2000.00 --
Item IV -- 1600.00
$ 2000.00 $ 2000.00
GARBAGE DISTRICT #1
a/c 407 - Compensation and
Liability Insurance $ 1725.00
a/c 408 - Incinerator Operation $ 1725.00
$ 1725.00 $ 1725.00
FIRE DISTRICT #1
a/c 201 - Chief's Auto $ 300.00
a/c 202 - Clothing $ 200.00
a/c 203 - Radio 85.00
a/c 402 - Building Operation 2235.00
a/c 403 - Supplies and
Other Expenses 100.00
a/c 411 - Compensation and
Liability Insurance 2150.00
$ 2535.00 $ 2535.00
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COMMUNICATIONS
1. Notice of Hearing - Board of
Appeals, City of New Rochelle
The Clerk presented a Notice of Hearing before the New Rochelle
Board of Appeals, which had been referred to the Town Attorney
and which, upon his advice of being informatory only and re-
quiring no action by the Board, was herewith ordered received
and filed.
- 2. Solicitation Request - National Hemophilia Foundation
The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Board by the
National Hemophilia Foundation under date of October 21st,
1969, which was herewith ordered received and filed. The
Attorney, to whom the request had been referred, advised
that such requests had been granted in prior years, and the
Supervisor thereupon inquired the Board's pleasure.
The Board questioned whether this organization was part of
the United Fund and if not, why not?
Since it was necessary to inquire into this matter, it was therefore
directed that it be tabled to the next meeting pending receipt
of the information requested.
3. Request for Release of Performance Bond
Lundy Lane - Sections 1 and 2
The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Board by Loman
Homes, Inc. , under date of October 14th, 1969, requesting the
release of bond for Lundy Lane Subdivision Sections 1 and 2, which
had been referred to the Town Engineer and Highway Superintendent
for report and recommendation.
The Board directed that this matter be carried over to the
next meeting pending receipt of the afore-mentioned report.
4. P.S.C. - Petition of Pony Stages
for Omnibus Line
The Clerk presented a Notice of a petition of Pony. Stages, Inc. ,
for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the
temporary operation of an omnibus line between the City of
Peekskill, Westchester County, and Shea Stadium, under date of
October 15th, 1969, which upon the Attorney's report of being
informatory only and of no concern to the Town, herewith was
ordered received and filed.
5. Request of Mr. Anthony Librandi
Uses of Parcel J
The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Board by Anthony
N. Librandi of 12 Thompson Street under date of November 3rd,
1969, requesting that the matter of the uses proposed for the
recently acquired County property (Parcel J) be placed on the
agenda for this meeting, which was herewith ordered received and
filed for the record.
At the Supervisor's invitation, Mr. Librandi explained that the
residents of the area were concerned and wished to have accurate
information on the proposed usage of this particular land since
their properties were directly affected. He further called to
the Board's attention the unhealthy condition (presence of large
rats, etc.) now existing as the result of the Town's recent pipe
installation and requested immediate correction of this situa-
tion.
Councilman Faiola assured Mr. Librandi that the Board would
immediately follow up on the matters herein above referred to
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and institute the necessary procedures to eliminate rodents, etc.
Mr. Carl Mirande, Mr. Anthony Chiodo and Mr. Vincent Ciardullo,
also residents of the area concerned, then addressed the Board
inquiring about the number and location of any proposed addition-
al parking spaces the Town might be planning to add to the park-
ing lot, and the possibility of having a decal area for Town
residents only now that the Town owned the property. They also
-- strongly recommended to the Board that none of the land in
Parcel J be used for parking purposes and stated that they would
very much appreciate having some sort of assurances from the
-- Town to this effect.
The Supervisor, in replying, stated that some of the points
brought out in this evening's discussion were the reasons that
the Town had had the professional Parking Survey made, of which
she had brought 3 copies to this meeting which any of those
concerned were welcome to borrow and look over so that they and
the Board could discuss the subject matter and recommendations
set forth in the said report.
6. Acknowledgement, Senator Gioffre -
Resolution County Department of Transit
The Clerk presented a letter addressed to Supervisor Helwig by
Senator Anthony B. Gioffre under date of October 23rd, 1969,
acknowledging the receipt of her letter including a certified
copy of the resolution adopted by the Mamaroneck Town Board
in support of the establishment of a County Department of
Transit, which was hereto ordered received and filed.
7. Resignation of Vincent De Cain -
Commission of Human Rights
The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Supervisor by
Vincent F. De Cain under date of October 29th, 1969, tender-
ing his resignation as a member of the Commission of Human
Rights, effective as of the date of the letter because of his
appointment by President Nixon as Deputy Assistant Postmaster
General of the United States, which was hereto ordered received
and filed for the record.
The Supervisor and each of the Councilmen expressed their regret
at Mr. De Cain's resignation, their appreciation of his outstand-
ing service on this Commission, and their congratulations on his
appointment as Deputy Assistant Postmaster General of the United
States, and since there was no alternative to the acceptance of
the resignation, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by
Councilman Chalif, the following resolution was unanimously
adopted to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and
forwarded to Mr. De Cain with the Board's hearty congratulations
on his appointment as Deputy Assistant Postmaster General of
the United States and best wishes for all success in the future:
WHEREAS, Vincent F. De Cain has tendered his resig-
nation as a member of the Commission of Human Rights
of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective as of October 29th,
1969, due to his appointment as Deputy Assistant
Postmaster General of the United States,
and
WHEREAS, Mr. De Cain has served on this Commission
diligently and with perception since his appoint-
ment thereto in February of 1967, and has given
generously of his time, special skills, knowledge,
and understanding contributing much to the work of
the Commission,
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and
WHEREAS, he has been ever mindful of the welfare
of those who appealed to the Commission and has
acted always in their best interests,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board reluctantly and with
regret accepts his resignation, and expresses
its sincere thanks for the distinguished
service he rendered to the community through-
out his tenure of office as a member of the
Commission,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution, unanimously adopted
by this Board, be spread upon the minutes of this
meeting as a public record of appreciation, and
that a copy thereof be forwarded to him with the
Board's thanks for his services, its heartiest
congratulations on his new appointment and its
very best wishes for all success in the future.
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 October 1969.
Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for
the month of October 1969.
Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society
for the month of October 1969.
Municipal Dog Patrol Report for October 1969.
The Supervisor --
1. Date of Special Meeting
The Supervisor called to the Board's attention that the Prelim-
inary Budget for 1970 must be presented between November 10th
and 15th under law, and accordingly recommended that in lieu of
the second regular meeting in November, a special meeting be
held on Wednesday Evening, November 12th, for the purpose of
presenting the proposed Preliminary Budget and consideration
of such other business as might come before the Board.
Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Council-
man Vandernoot, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that a special meeting of this Board be held
on Wednesday Evening, November 12th, in lieu of the
second regular meeting of the month, in the Auditorium
of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of
Mamaroneck, at 8:15 o'clock.
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2. County Resolution -
Release of Parcels C, I, and J to Town
The Supervisor presented for the official record, the County
Resolution releasing to the Town of Mamaroneck Parcel C, I, and
J, which was herewith ordered received and filed.
3. 1970 Standards of Service for Railroad Operation
The Supervisor informed the Board of the receipt of the 1970
Standards of Service for the operation of the Railroad from
the New York State Department of Transportation, stating that
she felt the Town should go on record documenting any
recommendations to be included in the said Standards such as:
that the Railroad be required to lay new track in those
sections of the roadbed needed to correct the present unsafe
and rough-riding condition; that the permanent puddling at
the foot of the escalator be eliminated; that the unsafe
condition of the steps at the station be corrected; that a
public address system be installed; and last, that the
escalator be relocated or that a second one be added to
facilitate the weary homecoming commuters.
Reports of Councilmen --
Councilman Faiola --
1. Bus Report
Councilman Faiola stated that the Westchester Street Surface
Corporation Line was presently negotiating with West Ford-
ham and was expected to submit an application for franchise
at an early date.
Councilman Vandernoot --
1. Apportionments
Upon presentation of the following apportionments, on motion
by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Faiola, 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 1969, taxes of
1970, which shows property now appearing on the roll as
follows:
Block Parcel Name Land Only
730 223 Georgel Corp. $ 33,700
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
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Block Parcel Name Land Only
730 223 George P. Byrne Jr. & W. $ 20,200
730 152 Georgel Corp. 13,500
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1969, taxes of
1970, which shows property now appearing on the roll
as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
810 57 Katherine M. Diamond $3,900 $7,400 $11,300
be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land IMP Total
810 57 Katherine M. Diamond $1,300 $ 1,300
810 62 Richard Haddad & W. 2,600 7,400 10,000
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Stanley Plesent - 12 Hillside Road, Town
Mr. Plesent, upon recognition, addressed the Board to inquire
where the information on the transfer of funds referred to
this evening (Item #2 under New Business on the Agenda) was
available.
The Clerk replied that all transfers of funds were set forth
in full in the minutes of the Town Board meetings which were
of course public records and available to anyone concerned in
the Office of the Town Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, on
motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at
10:10 p.m, to reconvene December 3rd, 1969.
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, on motion by
Commissioner Faiola, 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
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the 1969 Fire Department budget:
Gallery 124, Inc. $ 69.30
Post Lodge Restaurant 1,876.80
R. G. Brewer, Inc. 37.05
J. D. Brophy, Inc. 14.60
Con Edison 99.01
Con Edison 5.00
Ralph F. Condro 144.53
Elgene Chemicals Inc. 87.00
Excelsior Auto Repair & 100.50
Machine Works
Exterminating Services Corp. 7.00
W. A. Kraft Corp. 72.03
W. A. Kraft Corp. 21.51
Mc Guire Bros. , Inc. 7.00
New York Telephone 7.43
Walter D. Rickert 30.00
Suburban Restaurant Supply Inc. 19.00
Village Paint Supply 28.16
Westchester Joint Water Works 35.58
Total. . . . . . . . . . $2,661.50
2. Reports
Councilman Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month
of October 1969 which was herewith ordered received and
filed.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Chatsworth Gardens - Unit B
The Fire Chief reported that the conditions obtaining at
Chatsworth Gardens had still not been cleaned up and that
the Fire Department would be unable to get into the area
should a fire occur. He stated that the owners had been so
informed but that there had been no improvement in the
existing conditions and recommended that the owners be
"Put on Notice" of the public danger existing at once.
Commissioner Faiola recommended that action be taken forthwith
on this matter with the Commission accordingly directing that
the owners be legally so advised.
3. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned
at 10:20 p.m. , to reconvene December 3rd, 1969.
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