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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 4th, 1970, 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 Nagel
Councilman Vandernoot
Absent: Councilman Bloom
Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney
Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk
Mr. Aitchison - Highway Superintendent
Mr. Altieri - Comptroller
Mr. Paonessa - Building Inspector
Mr. Widulski - Town Engineer
DEATH OF FORMER SUPERVISOR
BERT C. MC CULLOCH
The Supervisor spoke of the sad news in last night's paper of
the death of former Supervisor Mc Culloch who died in his home
at Silver Springs, Maryland. She paid tribute to his ten year
term of office stating that his administration had been a bril-
liant one during which the affairs of the Town had been well
and ably handled.
Each of the Councilmen added his tribute to Mr. Mc Culloch and
thereupon it was unanimously resolved upon motion duly made
and seconded that this meeting adjourn in honor of the memory
of Mr. Mc Culloch, with a resolution spread upon the minutes in
public tribute to him.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 7th, 1970 were
submitted, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as
presented.
OPENING OF BIDS
1. Two Highway Trucks and One Pick-up Truck
The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice
for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the follow-
ing bids:
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Bidder Bid
Willow Motor Sales Corp. $24,428.00
Two (2) GMC Trucks
One (1) with Plow
Less trade-in on:
1962 Chev 5 cu-yd dump 1,500.00
1966 Int. 5 cu-yd dump 2,638.00
Net Bid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,290.00
One (1) 1970 GMC Pick-up Truck $ 2,976.00
Less trade-in on:
1960 Ford 3/4 Ton Pick-up 701.00
Net Bid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,275.00
Hory Chevrolet, Inc.
One (1) 1970 Pick-up Truck $ 2,394.59
(Model CE 20904)
Less trade-in on:
1960 Ford 3/4 Ton Pick-up 200.00
Net Bid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,194.59
In the interest of time, it was directed that the bid be awarded
to the low bidder, all things being equal upon examination of
the bids by the Highway Superintendent, Engineer, Attorney and
Comptroller, and thereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola,sec-
onded by Councilman Vandernoot, the following resolution was
adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, Councilman Bloom be-
ing absent and therefore not voting:
WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways
did, on the 4th day of February 1970, duly
recommend the purchase of certain equipment
pursuant to the provisions of Section 142 of
the Highway Law;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 142 of the
Highway Law, the Town Superintendent of High-
ways is hereby authorized to purchase, in ac-
cordance with the provisions of Article 5-A
of the General Municipal Law, with the appro-
val of the County Superintendent of Highways,
the following:
Two 1970 GMC Trucks, one with
plow, as per attached specifi-
cations for the Highway Depart-
ment
for a maximum price of $20,290.00 delivered
at the Town of Mamaroneck Garage, Maxwell
Avenue, Larchmont, New York;
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and
One 1970 Pick-up Truck (Model CE 20904) ,
as per attached specifications for the
Highway Department
for a maximum price of $2,194.59 delivered
at the Town of Mamaroneck Garage, Maxwell
Avenue, Larchmont, New York;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Superintendent of
Highways is hereby authorized, subject to
the approval of the County Superintendent
of Highways, to surrender to the vendor,
Willow Motor Sales Corp. , one 1962 Chev.
5 cu-yd dump truck at an agreed trade-in
value of $1,500.00 and one 1966 Int. 5 cu-
yd dump truck at an agreed trade-in value
of $2,638.00, and to the vendor, Hory
Chevrolet, Inc. , one 1960 Ford 3/4 Ton
Pick-up at an agreed trade-in value of
$200.00 as part payment for the above
equipment to be purchased.
2. Building Department
The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice
for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the follow-
ing bid:
Bidder Bid
Hory Chevrolet, Inc.
One (1) 1970 4-door Sedan $ 2,777.70
(Model #15469)
Less trade-in on:
1965 Ford Sedan 375.00
Net Bid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,402.70
Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Coun-
cilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the only
bid submitted for furnishing to the Town of Mam-
aroneck Building Department one (1) 1970 4-door.
Sedan, to-wit:
That of Hory Chevrolet, Inc. in the
net amount of $2,402.70, provided
that said bid upon review is ap-
proved by the Engineer, Attorney,
Comptroller and Building Inspector.
PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal, Humble Oil & Refining Company
(Memorandum, Building Inspector)
The Supervisor announced that Mr. Barnett Ross, who was appear-
ing for the appellant, had called to request that the hearing
be deferred until around 9 o'clock because of an unavoidable
delay, and consequently, by common consent of the Board, it
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was directed that this item be held pending Mr. Ross's
arrival.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Decision - Appeal of Castro Convertible
' The Supervisor stated that a public hearing had been held on
this appeal at the last meeting of the Board and that decision
_ had been reserved so as to afford ample time for all members
to make another inspection of the premises and to give the
appeal further careful study and consideration.
She then asked whether any member of the Board wished to make
any observation or further comment - whereupon Councilman
Vandernoot observed that he felt the decision should be made
at this time since he had again visited the premises which he
believed were certainly easily identified from both directions
on the Boston Post Road. He also stated that he felt the park-
ing lot to be equally identifiable since there was no place else
to park and certainly the entrance to the shop could not fail
to be seen once one was in the said parking lot.
He therefore said that, in his opinion, the appellant had not
shown that any hardship existed or that he would be caused any
hardship by the denial of this appeal.
Councilman Faiola stated that he was in accord with Councilman
Vandernoot's observations since he, too, had studied the situa-
tion very carefully and could see no reason to vary the Ord-
inance since he failed to find any evidence of hardship.
Upon recognition by the Chair, Anthony Sansone, attorney for
the appellant, once again called to attention the uniqueness
of this situation in there being no entrance sign to the build-
ing and added that the appeal was made because of customers'
remarks on the lack of an entrance sign.
Councilman Faiola, in reply, stated that he was a local busi-
ness man himself and could therefore well understand about the
desire for signs. He pointed out, however, that he felt the
Town had an obligation and responsibility to keep a certain
quality in this area and that if one exception were made, there
would be requests for many, adding that besides all you needed
to do was to look at the building in question to know what was
in it.
The Supervisor then requested that the record show that the
Building Inspector' s memorandum of January 19th which had been
presented and filed as part of the record of the public hearing
stated that the Code did permit the erection of a not more than
5-square-foot free standing directional or entrance sign on the
premises. She also alluded to the past consideration given this
applicant by this Board recalling the granting of the original
application and requests for further time extensions and in view
of the comments herewith expressed to the effect that the said
appellant had failed to show any hardship, inquired the Board's
pleasure on the question.
Councilman Nagel asked that he be permitted to abstain from
voting on this question since he had not been present at the
hearing, whereupon the Supervisor, pointing to Councilman Bloom' s
absence, inquired of the Attorney whether the vote would be valid
with only three members of the Board present and voting?
The Attorney replied affirmatively provided such vote was unan-
imous.
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It was further pointed out by Councilman Vandernoot that at
the hearing it had been brought out that the only business
conducted in the subject building was that of Castro Convert-
ible, and that the present entrance was the only entrance
this building had ever had, whereupon in view of these and
the other facts recited this evening, he offered the following
motion to deny the appeal, which was seconded by Councilman
Faiola:
WHEREAS, Castro Convertible Corp. , as
owner of property known as 1289 Boston
Post Road and more particularly set
forth on the Tax Map of the Town of
Mamaroneck as Block 412 - Parcel 487,
has submitted to the Building Depart-
ment an application to erect a 15-foot
by 3-foot wall sign above the entrance
door at the northeasterly side of the
building which is non-conforming with
Section 8 (a) of the Sign Ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, said application was denied
by the Building Inspector on the grounds
that wall signs are permitted only on
the front face of the building;
and
WHEREAS, the appellant submitted on the
grounds of hardship as his reasons for
seeking said variance so as to permit
the erection of the said wall sign, the
following:
1, that the building which fronted
on the Boston Post Road had only
one entrance on its northeasterly
side facing the parking lot join-
tly servicing Cook's and Castro's;
2. that there was no separation in
the said parking lot as to its
usage for either of the two part-
ies;
3. that the two free-standing signs
on the premises did not identify
the location of the entrance to
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and
WHEREAS, this Board has reviewed the
application, appeal, plans,and the
property, and has heard all persons
interested after the publication
of Notice of Hearing, held by this
Board on January 21st, 1970;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board denies the
appeal for reversal of the Building
Inspector's denial of the application
of Castro Convertible Corp. for a vari-
ance of the Sign Ordinance (Article 19-
Section 8 (a) of the Building Code of
the Town of Mamaroneck) on the grounds
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that the appellant has completely failed
to show that any hardship whatsoever would
be caused him by this denial on the follow-
ing findings of fact:
1. that the premises are certainly easily
identifiable by all traffic moving in
both directions on the Boston Post
Road;
_ 2. that the parking lot is equally ident-
ifiable since there is no place else
to park as parking is not permitted
on the Boston Post Road, and that the
entrance to Castro's cannot fail to be
seen from the said parking lot;
3. that the only business conducted in the
building on said premises is that of
Castro Convertible;
4. that the present entrance to said build-
ing is and has always been the only en-
trance;
5. that no further sign is needed to ident-
ify the nature of this business since it
is easily identifiable and well adver-
tised by the signs presently located on
the said premises;
6. that the erection of a not more than 5-square
foot free-standing directional sign is per-
mitted under the provisions of the Ordin-
ance;
7. that the granting of this application for
a variance would not be in harmony with the
general purposes and intent of the Ordin-
ance and would be injurious to the neigh-
borhood and detrimental to the public wel-
fare in that this sign would not conform
with those of the other businesses nor
with the quality and appearance of the
area in general.
Upon roll call, the vote on the foregoing resolution was as
follows and the resolution therefore declared duly adopted:
Supervisor Helwig voting Aye
Councilman Faiola voting Aye
Councilman Nagel - Abstaining
Councilman Vandernoot voting Aye
Councilman Bloom - Absent
2. Report - Prince Willows Sewer
Mr. Widulski reported verbally that there had not been much
progress made on the Prince Willows Sewer installation dur-
ing the month of January due to the weather. However, he
did report that the backfilling of the big hole had started
and hopefully would be completed within the next several days,
which would relieve the traffic situation in that area.
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization - 1970 Town Offices Lease
The Clerk presented the 1970 Lease for rental of the Town
Offices advising that it had been approved by the Town At-
torney and requesting therefore that the Supervisor be
authorized to execute same.
Whereupon on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun-
cilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and
she hereby is authorized to execute
the 1970 Lease for the rental of the
Town of Mamaroneck Offices at 158 W.
Post Road, Mamaroneck.
2. Authorization - Payment of IACP Claim $46.00
Pursuant to request for authorization of an outstanding IACP
Claim in the amount of $46.00, on motion by Councilman Faiola,
seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby auth-
orizes payment of a claim in the amount
of $46.00 to the International Associ-
ation of Chiefs of Police for re-imburse-
ment of airline ticket - Mr. Hollady's
trip to Mamaroneck - requested by this
Board to present Police Survey Report.
3. Authorization - Transfer of Funds
Pursuant to Comptroller's memorandum under date of February
4th, 1970 herewith presented and ordered received and filed for
the record, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by
Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby auth-
orizes the following transfer of funds
within the 1969 budget:
Highway To From
Item II $ $ 171.07
Item IV 854.01
Item III 1,025.08
$1,025.08 $1,025.08
GENERAL TOWN FUND
Supervisor
A/C 401 Supplies & O/E 186.38
A/C 201 Typewriter 32.00
100.00
A/C 202 Furniture
A/C 203 Air Conditioner 54.38
Elections
A/C 402 Rental Polling Places 1,176.00 1 176.00
--- A/C 103 Inspectors & Poll Clerks
Comptroller
A/C 401 Supplies & O/E 98.56
A/C 202 Adding Machine 98.56
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Town Offices To From
A/C 402 Stationery & Postage $ 993.38 $
A/C 403 Telephone 425. 24
A/C 404 Light 108.69
A/C 401 Supplies & 0/E 594.17
A/C 201 Alterations, Office
Equipment, etc. 27.76
A/C 101 Int. Steno 905.38
Recreation
General Recreation
A/C 401 Supplies & O/E 104.48
A/C 105 Memorial & Hommocks
Park Attendants 28.25
A/C 104 Int. A/C & Typist 76.23
Youth Recreation
A/C 501 Supplies & 0/E 398.14
A/C 500 Personal Services 398.14
Miscellaneous
A/C 510 Street Signs 5.11
A/C 508 Interest on Notes, etc. 5.11
$ 3,495.98 $ 3,495.98
PART TOWN FUND
Police
A/C 103 School Guards 648.00
A/C 202 Uniforms, etc. 182.53
A/C 204 Other 466.58
A/C 402 Telephone 407.42
A/C 404 Gas & Oil 502.38
A/C 405 Equip. Operation 2,604.33
A/C 406 Supplies 1,826.78
A/C 408 Compensation & Liab. Ins. 1,787.83
A/C 201 Automotive 309.22
A/C 203 Radios 337.00
A/C 401 Building Operation 423.57
A/C 403 Light, Gas & Water 80.02
A/C 407 Traffic Signals & Sign 2,158.91
A/C 101A Holiday Compensation 799.16
A/C 409 Group Health Insurance 1,609.37
A/C 410 Group Life Insurance 676.00
A/C 413 Social Security Taxes 1,377.98
A/C 415 Miscellaneous 653.92
A/C 416 Proposed Surveys & Studies •70
Building & Plumbing Department
A/C 401 Supplies & 0/E 8.75
A/C 103 Examining Board of Plumbers 8.75
$- 8,434.60 $ 81434.60
Special Districts
Garbage District #1
A/C 101 Salaries & Wages 4,902.16
A/C 402 Supplies 284.83
A/C 404 Social Security 322.59
A/C 408 Incinerator Operation 5,509.58
$ 5,509.58 $ 5,509.58
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Street Lighting District #1 To From
A/C 402 Operation (Energy) $ 2,829.12 $
A/C 403 Installations 2,607.89
A/C 401 Supplies 43.32
A/C 101 Salaries & Wages 177.91
$ 2,829.12 $ 22829.12
Park District #1
A/C 401 Supplies & O/E 706.77
A/C 402 Building Operation 706.77
-- $ 706.77 $ 706.77
Fire District #1
A/C 101 Salaries 548.00
A/C 202 Clothing 645.95
A/C 401 Equipment Operation 182.57
A/C 403 Supplies & 0/E 1,877.89
A/C 406 Telephone & Alarm 1.96
A/C 411 Compensation & Liab. Ins. 7.25
A/C 402 Building Operation 3,263.62
$ 3,263.62 $_L263.62
4. Authorization - Police Emergency Overtime Pay
(11-17-69 - 12-31-69)
Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of Febru-
ary 2nd, 1970 herewith presented and ordered received and filed
for the record, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by
Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that as approved by the Board
of Police Commissioners, this Board here-
by authorizes payment of 216 hours of
Emergency Overtime Compensation to the
following officers of the Town of Mamaro-
neck Police Department for the number of
hours set forth for each covering the
period from November 17th through Dec-
ember 31st, 1969, in a total amount not
to exceed the sum .of $1,057.66:
Name No, of Hours
Sgt. Silvestri 8
Ptl. Winckler 6
" Agnessanto 1
Ambrosovitch 8
Adamo 16
Sgt. Bakker 8
Pt1. Diamond I
" Fuller 1
It Perritano 8
Det. Mahoney 2
Ptl. Greenstein 1
" Hutcheon 22
Le Viness 3
Sgt. Loveley 8
- Det. Mulcahy 6
Ptl. Mosiello 1
Sgt. Mc Clintock 25
Ptl. Mc Donald 5
Sgt. Federice 86
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
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The Comptroller explained to the Board that under data proc-
essing of the payroll, the number of hours rather than the
amount of money would be set forth on this Emergency Over-
time Compensation,payroll resolution every 60-day period.
Councilman Nagel commended the Comptroller on the transi-
tion of the Town payroll to data processing and Mr. Altieri,
in turn, passed the commendation on to his two assistants,
Miss Soriano and Mrs. Soper, without whose diligent efforts
and overtime work, he said, the transition simply could not
have been made.
— 5. Authorization - Approval Supplemental Pensions
to Retired Officers (4) - Town
of Mamaroneck Police Pension Fiind
Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of Feb-
ruary 4th, 1970 herewith presented and ordered received and
filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded
by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article
6, Section 192 & 193 of the Retirement
and Social Security Laws, this Board here-
by authorizes payment of supplemental pen-
sions to the following four (4) retired
policemen of the Town of Mamaroneck Police
Pension Fund as listed herebelow, said
pensions to be as of February lst, 1970:
Leonard Wilson $ 1,155.42
John Gilfoy 607.98
George F. Blenniss 515.19
John J. Caputo 373.50
6. Authorization - Engagement of and Salary
for Sanitation Man
Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Highways,
dated February 2nd, 1970 and herewith presented and ordered
received and filed, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded
by "Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
approves the appointment of Francis
E. Hall as Town of Mamaroneck Sani-
tation Man, effective February 2nd,
1970 and authorizes that he be com-
pensated starting on that date at
f
the rate of $5910. per annum.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter, Mrs. B. F. Shearon -
Increased Parking Meter Fees
The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Board by Mrs. B. F.
Shearon of 42 Ellsworth Road, Town, under date of February lst,
1970, protesting the increase in parking meter fees, which was
referred through Councilman Faiola to the Police Commission for
attention and consideration in connection with the parking study
presently being conducted.
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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 January 1970.
Report of the Building & Plumbing Inspector
for the month of January 1970.
Reports of the Town Clerk for the months
of December 1969 and January 1970.
Report of the Westchester Shore Humane
Society, for the month of January 1970.
Report of Municipal Dog Patrol for the
month of January 1970.
Affidavit of Publication & Posting -
Resolution amending Sections 4 and 7
of Chapter II-A of the General Ordin-
ances of the Town of Mamaroneck.
The Supervisor --
1. Liaison Appointment to
Transportation Action Committee
The Supervisor remarked that she had an additional appoint-
ment to make to those made at the last meeting -- that of
Councilman Nagel to serve as Liaison to the Transportation
Action Committee. She stated that Mr. Nagel had very grac-
iously consented to accept this additional assignment and
continue his fine work.
She also remarked at this time on the fine job Councilman
Faiola had done and was continuing to do in his handling of
the bus situation, etc. , for the Town.
2. Appointment of Director of Finance
The Supervisor advised the Board that she had awaited the
reply of the State Comptroller in order to be certain that
the same person could hold both positions prior to making
this appointment.
She then presented a memorandum outlining the duties of the
position of Director of Finance, a copy of which had been
furnished to each member of the Board, and accordingly stated
that it was her pleasure to thereupon so appoint the Town
Comptroller, Joseph Altieri, as Director of Finance.
Councilman Nagel stated that he thought this an excellent
move and that he certainly considered Mr. Altieri well quali-
fied to handle the duties and responsibilities of this posi-
tion.
Councilman Vandernoot also congratulated the Supervisor on
making this appointment, stating that he felt the Town to be
very fortunate in having as capable a man as Mr. Altieri to so
serve.
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3. Report of Thruway Noise Abatement Committee
Re Thruway Plantings
The Supervisor called to attention the $200,000, appropriation
for plantings for selected spots in each of the eight communi-
ties bordering the New England Thruway, stating that she had
reviewed the detailed proposals and plans for the Town area.
She reported that it was not certain when the contracts could
be let since some delay was indicated due to the selection of
spots for the proposed plantings, but that at least it now
appeared that the long-awaited planting program would actually
soon be underway and that the Committee which had certainly
waited a very long time for this day was indeed pleased.
Not on Agenda
4. Letter, American Tele-Systems Corporation
The Supervisor briefly reviewed a letter addressed to the Town
Clerk by Mr. Irwin A. Fern, Executive Officer of American Tele-
Systems Corporation of Bethesda, Maryland, on January 19th, 1970,
requesting the issuance of a resolution, permit or franchise to
construct and operate a Community Antenna Television (CATV) Sys-
tem in the Town of Mamaroneck, suggesting that inasmuch as Coun-
cilman Faiola was studying this subject in general, the communi-
cation be referred to him, which thereupon was so directed.
Councilman Faiola stated that he felt it was a little premature
to say anything at this time, but advised that the County was
interested in setting-up a system where one company could be
used throughout the County. If this ever comes to pass, he
said it would be a tremendous asset to our schools and communi-
ties.
In view of our interest in the County's Study, it was then
directed that Mr. Fern be advised that his request would be
taken under advisement along with other similar requests pend-
ing receipt of the County's report of its Study.
Reports of the Councilmen --
Councilman Faiola --
1. Collision Insurance
Pursuant-.Go the discussion at the last meeting and following
further study and review with the Comptroller, Councilman
Faiola recommended that Collision Insurance be written this
year to cover the Town Police vehicles due to skyrocketing
repair costs and the increase in the number of cars particu-
larly since funds were available therefor in the 1970 budget.
Whereupon, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author-
izes the Town Clerk to have all Town of
Mamaroneck Police vehicles covered by
Collision Insurance ($50.00 deductible)
for the year 1970 at a cost of $1,087.00.
2. Report - Incinerator
For the Board's information, Mr. Faiola reported receipt of a
communication received from F. F. Kellogg, Jr. , Sanitation
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Superintendent - Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal
Commission, stating that the Joint Commission's Transfer Station
had been the subject of considerable attention in surrounding
communities and had been visited by officials from the Town of
Harrison, Town of Greenburgh, City of Mount Vernon, City of New
Rochelle, Village of Mamaroneck, City of Yonkers and the Town
of Westport, Connecticut, all of whom were favorably impressed
with the operation.
3. Taxi Information
Mr. Faiola reported that there was presently an application for
- a taxi service before the Larchmont Board and in reply to the
Supervisor's observation that the Village had recently changed
its fee schedule, stated that he would get in touch with Trustee
Forrest to ascertain that fees for Town zones remained essenti-
ally the same.
4. Report - Town Doctor
Mr. Faiola referred to his memo to the members of the Board
advising that after consulting with several doctors in the
community, it appeared that the cost of having a full time
doctor at the Town's disposal would be prohibitive. He stated
further that he had attached therewith a "Job Description for
Town of Mamaroneck Surgeon" and that while it might be a bit
premature to go into detail, he would like the Board's permis-
sion to investigate further and check with the Police Chief in
making a further careful study of this matter, which was so
directed.
-- 5. Not on Agenda
Solicitors
At this time, Councilman Faiola called to the Board's attention
the number of solicitors in the unincorporated area today, ad-
vising that he had received several phone calls about door-to-
door salesmen.
He stated that the Village of Larchmont had an ordinance concern-
ing solicitation and recommended that the Town give consideration
to adopting a similar ordinance. He inquired of the Attorney
whether this could be done and was informed that it could if,
after study and consideration, it seemed advisable.
The Clerk then reviewed the procedure followed by the Town
with respect to door-to-door solicitation - inquiring what had
been peddled today? Mr. Faiola stated in reply, " magazines" -
and by apparently a large group which had spread out practically
covering the unincorporated area.
Further discussion, during which the Supervisor raised the
question of appealing to Mr. Lefkowitz in line with his con-
sumer protection program, concluded with the Attorney stating
that he would like to study the situation further and report
thereon to the Board.
- Councilman Nagel --
1. Larchmont League of Women Voters Meeting
Mr. Nagel reported on the meeting held by the Larchmont League
of Women Voters last night at which he had spoken about the
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Joint Economies Study Committee and the Joint Survey Committee,
identifying each.
He reported on the meeting of the Joint Survey Committee two
weeks ago at which time it had elected as officers - Chairman,
Kenneth H. Wanderer; Fiscal Officer, Henry A. Gruse III; Sec-
retary, Carl E. Nagel, Jr. ; stating that the Committee would
meet with representatives of the Office for Local Government to
submit its application and discuss its proposal for bringing in
Paget, Mc Cormick & Cresap as the Consultant Group, advising that
the application had to be favorably received in general but that
there would probably be no affirmation until early March.
- He further reported that a point made at the meeting last even-
ing by one of the ladies present had struck him and that he was
still cogitating about it. The remark made, he said, was to the
effect that the two Villages were in much better touch with their
people than we in the Town were with ours. In other words, he
continued, his impression was that her feeling was that the
Town tended to oversee, while the Villages stayed closer to their
people -- "if this is true," Mr. Nagel concluded, "we are in
trouble".
There was some discussion of this by the Board with Councilman
Faiola observing that he was unable to imagine how anyone could
be closer to people than the Town Supervisor.
THE SUPERVISOR
Public Hearing - Humble Oil & Refining Company
The Supervisor at this time interrupted to inquire whether the
gentleman arriving was Mr. Ross who was to appear for Humble
Oil, and upon reply in the affirmative, with the common consent
of the Board, stated that the public hearing on the appeal of
that company would now be held.
Whereupon, on a motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun-
cilman Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and
it hereby is declared open.
The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice
of Hearing for the record, together with a memorandum addressed
to the Board by the Building Inspector under date of January
20th, 1970, which was herewith ordered received and filed as
part of the record of this hearing.
The Supervisor then asked whether any member of the Board wished
to make any comment or address any question on this appeal to
the Building Inspector?
Councilman Vandernoot asked the exact dimensions of the sign
which Mr. Paonessa said were 17 feet in overall length and 11
feet-1 inch in overall height, having an area of 126 square
feet. He stated further that the sign was internally illumin-
ated and would face toward the access drive to the Thruway and
the Village of Larchmont. Further, he pointed out that the re-
quested sign not only exceeded the sign area permitted by the
Ordinance but that it was also in violation as to placement
since it was to be placed on the rear wall of the building and
the ordinance permitted wall signs to be placed only on the
front or street side.
The Supervisor then asked what other signs were on the property
to which the Building Inspector advised that there were 2 free-
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standing and 3 other wall signs - two of which read "Happy Motor-
ing" and one "Esso Car Care Center", altogether totaling an ap-
proximate area of 188 square feet of wall signs.
The Supervisor then asked whether the Board had any further ques-
tions for Mr. Paonessa and since it did not, recognized Mr. Bar-
nett Ross, Traffic and Zoning Consultant for Humble Oil and Re-
fining Company, who addressed the Board as follows on behalf of
the appellant.
Mr. Ross stated that as the Board knew, the car care center was
a new type of business Humble Oil had gone into which could be
described as a diagnostic type of operation. Because it was
new, he continued, the company found that it needed to project
itself to the people, and since the building available to them
was located on Fifth Avenue there was not traffic like there
would be if it had been located on the Boston Post Road, and
people who had heard about the car care center service and came
looking for it therefore had a hard time finding it. For this
reason, he said, we have come before you this evening to ask
for a variance on the grounds of hardship as the erection of
this sign would better designate the location of our building.
The reason for the size of the sign is the lettering which is
of the size and type affording greatest visibility, and inas-
much as the sign, which is internally lighted, would only glow
and cause no glare whatsoever, it would not in any way deteri-
orate any neighboring property or be objectional to any of the
neighboring residents. He pointed out that the words "Esso"
and "Car Care Center" would stand out, thus permitting the
projection of the car care center business to traffic travel-
ing both on the Thruway and coming across the bridge on Chats-
worth Avenue from Larchmont Village.
The Supervisor thanked Mr. Ross and inquired whether there were
any further questions the Board wished to ask him?
Councilman Faiola inquired whether Humble owned and ran the car
care center service and was answered affirmatively with Mr. Ross
pointing out that all car care centers, one in Pelham, one in
Stamford, and the one proposed to be located in the heart of
White Plains, were operated solely by the company and never
leased since all work performed was guaranteed by Humble.
The Supervisor asked whether the existing free-standing signs
said "Car Care Center"?
Mr. Ross and Mr. Robert McGiver, also of Humble, replied that
these were strictly "Esso" signs and that the appellant was wil-
ling to take one of these down in substitution for the requested
wall sign, particularly, Mr. McGiver said, since they felt that
the building was actually turned around on the property.
The Supervisor said, "Isn't what you are saying is that you want
advertising, not identification?" She further asked whether the
glow from the requested sign would not be seen from the neighbor-
ing apartments?
In reply, it was again pointed out that although the glow would
be seen, it was felt that it would not be objectional as there
would be no glare and the car care center would close at 6 p.m.
In answering a further inquiry as to what time the lighting would
be turned off, it was stated, "in conformance with the Town Ord-
inance -- 12 o'clock midnight".
The Attorney then asked Mr. Ross whether, when Humble obtained
its remodeling permit, the new Sign Ordinance had not been called
to its attention?
Mr. Ross replied, "yes, by Mr. Paonessa".
Councilman Vandernoot asked whether these car care centers were
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not a recent accessory and was answered affirmatively.
Mrs. Helwig then inquired whether any member of the Board or
anyone present had any further question or wished to be heard
on this appeal, and since no one did, on a motion by Council-
man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it
hereby is declared closed.
The Chair then inquired as to the Board's pleasure in the matter.
Councilman Faiola stated that he felt the Board should make its
decision at this time rather than to have Mr. Ross have to come
back. He stated that he recommended that the appeal be denied
because the Town had a new Sign Ordinance and businesses had
been served Notice of non-conformance therewith and had been
given a period of five years in which to amortize their invest-
ment in such non-conforming signs, and therefore in view of the
fact that the appellant had been informed of the said Ordinance
at the time of obtaining permit to remodel, he did not see that
any hardship whatsoever would be caused by denial of this appeal.
Councilman Vandernoot stated that while he sympathized with Mr.
Ross's efforts, he too felt the appeal should be denied for the
reasons given by Councilman Faiola and in addition, because the
sign - or the glow from the sign - would be visible to the resi-
dents of the neighboring apartments thus detrimentally affecting
the neighboring area and not being in harmony with the general
purpose and intent of the Ordinance.
The Supervisor then again inquired whether the Board was ready
for the question - and thereupon Councilman Faiola moved the
adoption of the following resolution denying the appeal, which
was seconded by Councilman Vandernoot:
WHEREAS, Humble Oil & Refining Company,
located on property on the south side
of Fifth Avenue 100.17 feet west from
Madison and known as Block 132, Parcel
609 on the Tax Map of the Town of Mamar-
oneck, has submitted to the Building
Department an application to erect on
the rear wall of the building an il-
luminated wall sign having an overall
length of 17 feet, and an overall
height of ,ll feet-1 inch, with the
lower edge of sign 3 feet plus-or-
minus above grade, and a face area of
126 square feet with the outer edge
15 inches from the building; which
sign reading "ESSO - Car Care Cen-
ter", would exceed the maximum allow-
able sign area permitted on the build-
ing and be non-conforming with Sec-
tions 8(a) and 8(b) of the Sign Ord-
inance;
and
WHEREAS, said application was denied
by the Building Inspector on the
grounds that wall signs are permitted
only on the front face of the build-
ing;
and
WHEREAS, the appellant submitted on the
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grounds of hardship as his reasons for
seeking said variance so as to permit the
erection of such sign, the following:
1. That the building was uniquely located
so that the front had very little exposure
to the traveling public to which a Car Care
Center looked for business;
2. That the Car Care Center was a new
concept in the servicing of automobiles;
3. That the rear of the building was
exposed to a much greater range of view
of the traveling public;
and
WHEREAS, this Board has reviewed the ap-
plication, appeal, plans and premises,
and has heard all persons interested
after the publication of Notice of Hear-
ing held by this Board at this meeting;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board denies the ap-
peal for reversal of the Building in-
spector's denial of the application of
Humble Oil and Refining Company for a
variance of the Sign Ordinance (Article
19 - Sections 8(a) and 8(b) of the Build-
ing Code of the Town of Mamaroneck on the
grounds that the appellant has completely
failed to show that any hardship whatso-
ever would be caused him by this denial on
the following findings of fact:
1. That the building fronts on Fifth
Avenue and all access to the Service
Center is from Fifth Avenue which is
a public street located in the busi-
ness area;
2. That the appellant was aware of the
Sign Ordinance when the building was
remodeled for a diagnostic Service Cen-
ter;
3. That the appellant failed to show
why the present provisions of the Sign
Ordinance would not permit the necessary
identification of the Service Center;
4. That the appellant failed to show
that the placement of the sign would
not adversely affect the neighboring
property or be detrimental to the
neighboring property owners or resi-
dents in the area;
5. That the granting of this appeal
would not be in harmony with the gen-
eral purpose and intent of the Ord-
' inane.
Upon Roll call, the vote on the foregoing resolution was as
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follows and the resolution therefore declared duly adopted:
Supervisor Helwig - voting Aye
Councilman Faiola - voting Aye
Councilman Nagel - voting Aye
Councilman Vandernoot - voting Aye
Councilman Bloom - Absent and therefore
not voting
Reports of the Councilmen -- (continued)
Councilman Nagel --
2. Request of TAC
Mr. Nagel stated that he had received a communication from Ed
Colloton advising that TAC was requesting new hearings before
the I.C.C. and asking whether the Town wished to join in this
endeavor, which he said he felt should be referred to Counsel
for recommendation and which accordingly was so ordered.
The Supervisor said she believed these hearings were being
sought for the purpose of proposing a new fare schedule -- and
Councilman Faiola remarked that the commuters had indeed found
a friend in Ed Colloton commenting on the staggering amount of
work he had done. Mr. Nagel added that he was cognizant of the
time Ed Colloton had spent in this effort and certainly he was
truly deserving of a round of applause!
Councilman Bloom --
1. Environmental Symposiums
Mr. Bloom advised the Board that a program of four symposiums
to be held in April, May and June was being planned by the
Board of Education, the Conservation Advisory Committee and the
- newly appointed Environmental Task Force which would be geardd
to stimulate a community-wide sense of environmental self-eval-
uation and environmental perspective.
The Town Attorney --
1. Date for Public Hearing - Amendment of Snow
Removal Ordinance (Penalties)
The Attorney requested the Board to set a date for a public
hearing on amending the Snow Removal Ordinance with regard to
the penalties, and thereupon on motion by Councilman Vander-
noot, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be
held before this Board at its next reg-
ular meeting on Wednesday evening,
March 4th, 1970 in the Council Room or
Auditorium of the Weaver Street Fire-
house, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaro-
neck, at 8:15 p.m. of that day, for
the purpose of considering the adop-
tion of a resolution amending the pen-
alties for a violation of Section 4,
of Chapter IV of the General Ordin-
ances of the Town of Mamaroneck, en-
titled "Snow and Ice Removal", so as
to provide that a person found guilty
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of violating said Section will be
guilty of a violation rather than
a misdemeanor, punishable by im-
prisonment for not more than 10
days or by a fine of not more
than $500. or both;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he
hereby is authorized to publish in
the official newspaper of the Town
of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times",
Notice of such hearing as required
by law.
2. Not on Agenda
Amendment of General Ordinance -
Establishment of "Traffic Violations Bureau"
The Attorney requested the Board to set a date for a public
hearing on amending the General Ordinance of the Town of
Mamaroneck by adding a new Chapter so as to permit the estab-
lishment of a Traffic Violations Bureau.
Whereupon on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by
Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that a public hearing will
be held before this Board at its next
regular meeting on Wednesday evening,
March 4th, 1970 in the Council Room or
Auditiorium of the Weaver Street Fire-
house, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaro-
neck, at 8:15 p.m. of that day, for
the purpose of considering the adop-
tion of a resolution amending the
General Ordinances of the Town of
Mamaroneck by adding a new ChapterlX-G,
to be known as the "Traffic Violations
Bureau" which shall read as follows:
An Ordinance permitting the
establishment of a Traffic Violations
Bureau in and for the Justice Court,
Town of Mamaroneck, New York, pursuant
to Article 14-B of the General Muni-
cipal Law.
(a) The Justice Court of the Town
of Mamaroneck is hereby authorized to
establish a Traffic Violations Bureau to
assist the Court in the disposition of
offenses in relation to traffic viola-
tions. Such Bureau shall be in charge
of such person or persons and shall be
open at such hours as the Court may
designate.
(b) Such Traffic Violations Bureau
is hereby authorized to dispose of viola-
tions of traffic laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations when such offenses shall
not constitute the traffic infraction
known as speeding or a misdemeanor or
felony, by permitting a person charged
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with an offense within the limitations
herein stated to answer within a speci-
fied time at the Traffic Violations Bur-
eau, either in person or by written power
of attorney in the form hereinafter pre-
scribed in this ordinance by paying the
prescribed fine, and in writing, waiving
a hearing in court, pleading guilty to
the charge and authorizing the person in
charge of the Bureau to make such plea
--- and pay such fine in court. Acceptance
of the prescribed fine and power of at-
torney by the Bureau shall be deemed com-
plete satisfaction for the violation and
the violator shall be given a receipt which
so states. If a person charged with a traf-
fic violation does not answer as hereinbe-
fore prescribed, within a time designated
by the Court, the Bureau shall cause a
complaint to be entered against him forth-
with and a warrant to be issued for his
arrest and appearance before the Court.
Any person who shall have been, within
the preceding twelve (12) months, guilty
of a number of parking violations in ex-
cess of such maximum number as may be
designated by the Court, or of three (3)
or more violations other than parking vio-
lations, shall not be permitted to appear
and answer to a subsequent violation at
the Traffic Violations Bureau, but must
appear in Court at a time specified by
the Bureau. Such Traffic Violations
Bureau is not authorized to deprive a
person of his right to counsel or to
prevent him from exercising his right
to appear in Court to answer, to explain,
or defend any charge of a violation of
traffic law, ordinance, rule or regula-
tion.
(c) The Court shall designate the
fines to be paid for offenses which may
be satisfied at the Bureau as herein-
before stated, provided such fines are
within the limits established as pen-
alties for such offenses.
(d) The Traffic Violations Bureau
herein authorized shall keep a record of
all violations of which each person has
been guilty, whether such guilt was es-
tablished in Court or in the Bureau, and
also a record of all fines collected and
the dispositions thereof. It shall also
perform such other or additional duties
and keep such other or additional records
as shall be prescribed by the Court and/or
Town Board.
(e) Such written power of attorney
shall be in substantially the following
farm or in such form as to carry out the
provisions and intent of this ordinance:
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BUREAU
POWER OF ATTORNEY AND WAIVER
I, the undersigned, have read fully
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the annexed summons and hereby waive a hear-
ing in the Justice Court of the Town of Mama-
roneck, New York, and plead guilty to the
charge specified in said summons. I author-
ize as the person
in charge of the Traffic Violations Bureau
of said Court to make such plea and pay the
prescribed fine in Court.
Date:
Signature
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby
is authorized to publish in the official
newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The
Daily Times", Notice of such hearing as
required by law.
3. Resolution re: Use of School Facilities
The Attorney reported that Mr. Kramer, Attorney to the Board
of Education, had advised him the School Board had directed
him to draft a Home Rule Bill enabling the leasing of school
property to the Town for office purposes, and he recommended
in accordance with the Supervisor's suggestion, that this
Board adopt a resolution in support thereof.
Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council-
man Vandernoot, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby supports
and endorses the resolution adopted by
the Board of Education at its regular
-- meeting on January 27th, 1970, stating in
essence that the Counsel to the Board of
Education draft a Home Rule Bill enabling
the leasing of school property considered by
the State Education Department unsuitable
for pupil occupancy to the Town of Mamaro-
neck for Town Office purposes.
4. Resolution Requesting Legislation
To Allow :Construction Costs of Police Headquarters
and Accessory Buildings to be Part-Town Charge
The Attorney recommended that the Board adopt a resolution re-
questing a Home Rule Bill to amend the Town Law so as to provide
that the cost of construction of municipal buildings, particu-
larly a Police Station, would be a Part-Town rather than a General
Town charge as now prescribed by law.
Councilman Vandernoot requested that if legally possible, the
cost of the property acquisition be included in this legislation,
which was strongly endorsed and supported by Councilman Nagel,
and thereupon on the Attorney's advice that such cost could be
included retroactively, on a motion offered by Councilman Vander-
noot and seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author-
izes and directs the Town Attorney to
write Assemblyman Pisani and Senator
Gioffre to request that a Home Rule
Bill be prepared and introduced amend-
ing Sub-Section 3 of Section 220 of the
Town Law so as to allow the Town to pur-
chase certain contiguous parcels of land
(Block 401 - Parcel 122 and Block 401 -
Parcel 150) and then erect upon the ac-
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quired land a new Police Station, Court
house and other municipal buildings which
would house the Court and eventually
certain portions of our Town Hall, so as
to make the costs thereof a Part-Town
rather than a General Town charge as now
obtains under law.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by a majority vote of
four (4) yes votes and one (1) no vote, with Councilman
Faiola who cast the dissenting vote stating for the record
that he was not against the purchase of the property and
realized that the Town Police Station had been in violation
for many years, but feared that there might be stumbling
blocks with the proposed legislation if the Town were to
share the Police Station with the Villages - toward which
he said he believed the Town had been working. If the
purchase cost were a Part-Town charge only and the Vil-
lages invited to use it at no expense, he stated that he
felt the Town might be doing more harm than good.
The Supervisor stated that she shared Mr. Faiola's apprehen-
sions about the legislation but felt the Town must have a new
Police Station and further that the Villages had gone on record
as not wishing to participate with the Town. "The legislation
may be defeated", she said, "but we have the right reasons
going for us."
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to came before the Board, on
motion unanimously made and seconded, this meeting, to recon-
vene on February 18th, 1970, was declared adjourned at 9:45 p.m. ,
in respect to the memory of former Supervisor Bert C. McCulloch
with the following resolution spread upon the minutes of the
meeting as a public and permanent tribute to him:
IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, the Honorable Bert C. McCulloch, Super-
_— visor of the Town of Mamaroneck from 1933 until
resigning in 1943 to return to active service
in the United States Navy, died on the second
day of February of 1970,
and
WHEREAS, while Supervisor, Mr. McCulloch was
active on many County Committees and served as
the Chairman of the Committee on Reorganization
of the County Board of Supervisors,
and
WHEREAS, he was such an outstanding and highly
esteemed public official that he was endorsed
and supported by both the Republicans and the
Democrats for re-election to his high office,
and
WHEREAS, we honor him for his heroic service to
his country in the United States Navy as a Lieu-
tenant during World War I and a Commander during
World War II, and for his indomitable courage
and consumate skill in meeting and resolving the
almost insuperable problems facing the Town at the
time he served as Supervisor,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that we, the members of this Board,
together with all of the citizens of this com-
munity, herewith record our grief and sorrow at
his passing, and our great appreciation of all
he did for the Town of Mamaroneck,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this meeting shall stand adjourned
this evening in respect to his memory, and that
this resolution shall be spread upon the minutes
thereof as a public and permanent record of trib-
ute to
THE HONORABLE BERT C. McCULLOCH
with a copy forwarded to the members of his fam-
ily with deepest sympathy and condolences.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened
immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting.
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1. Claims
Upon presentation for authorization of payment by Commissioner
Faiola and on his motion, 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 the Fire Department bud-
. get:
Atlantic Service Center $ 40.00
Con Edison 112.47
Excelsior Auto Repair & 53.31
Machine Works
I & T Plumbing & Heating 12.00
Co. , Inc.
New Rochelle Water Co. 71.25
New York Telephone Co. 7.43
Redwood Nursery 25.00
S & S Power Equipment Co. 999.00
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,320.46
Not on Agenda
2. Other Business
1) Authorization to Advertise for Bids
for Aerial Truck
Pursuant to communication of the Fire Chief under date of
February 3rd, 1970, herewith presented and ordered received
and filed for the record, on motion by Commissioner Faiola,
seconded by Commissioner Vandernoot, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that in accordance with law,
this Board hereby authorizes the Town
Clerk to publish in the official news-
paper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The
Daily Times", a Notice for Bids, to
be returnable March 4th, 1970 and to
be opened and read aloud at a regu-
lar meeting of this Board at 8:15 p.m.
in the Council Room or Auditorium. of
the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver
Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for fur-
nishing to the Town of Mamaroneck
Fire Department one aerial truck,
in accordance with the specifica-
tions set forth in said Notice.
2) Painting of Firehouse (Interior and Exterior
With regard to the Chief's request for authorization to adver-
tise for bids for painting the interior and exterior of the
Firehouse, upon ascertaining that the specifications for this
work had not yet been prepared, the Commission directed that
the request be tabled pending preparation and submission of
the specifications for this job.
3) Apartment House Inspections
Commissioner Faiola stated that the apartment house inspection
schedule had been stepped up with the Chief reporting that the
acceleration had not been too well received by some of the Super-
intendents, in view of which he advised that he had requested the
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Chief to notify the Commission should there be any trouble or
difficulty.
In reply to a question by Commissioner Vandernoot, the Chief
reported that inspections of the Larchmont Acre garages were
being continued with notices served of any violations.
4) Staff Problems
Commissioner Faiola called to attention a memorandum addressed
to him by the Chief on February 3rd recommending appointment
of an additional member to the paid staff.
In discussing this request, the Chief explained that the loss
of two men due to serious illness had caused other members of
the staff to double up and accordingly necessitated the engage-
ment of one additional man.
This matter was referred to Commissioner Faiola, the Attorney,
and the Comptroller for study and report.
3. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meeting, on
motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at
9:55 p.m. , to reconvene on February 18th, 1970.
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