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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967_12_20 Town Board Minutes 352 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD DECEMBER 20, 1967, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK, AT 8:15 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 p. m. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Kane Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Quadrine Councilman Chalif Councilman Faiola Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Widulski - Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 1967 were approved as corrected. OPENING OF BIDS The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication.-of the Notice for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the following bids: One - 4-wheel drive pick-up truck with snow plow Bidder Bid Mamaroneck Garage, Inc. $ 3,908.00 Willow Motor Sales Corp. 3,550.00 One - 4-wheel drive dump truck with snow plow Bidder Bid Less Trade-in Mamaroneck Garage, Inc. $20,984.71 $ 200.00 Municipal Machinery Co.,Inc. 22,987.00 3,310.00 Atlas Equip.Sales, Division 22,750.00 1,000.00 of Atlas Engine Rebuilders,Inc. Three - Highway dump trucks Bidder Bid Less Trade-in Bronx Westchester-Diamond- $32,343.00 $ 900.00 Rec, Inc. Mamaroneck Garage, Inc. 33,758.55 200.00 Willow Motor Sales Corp. 29,793.00 150.00 Atlas Equip.Sales,Division 30,300.00 300.00 of Atlas Engine Rebuilders,Inc. -1- -6 353 r One - Load-packer garbage truck Bidder Bid Branca Bros., Inc. $ 13,009.12 Bronx Westchester Diamond Reo, Inc. 12,472.00 Mamaroneck Garage, Inc. 13,952.60 Willow Motor Sales Corp. 11,959.00 Atlas Equipment Sales Division of Atlas Engine Rebuilders, Inc. 12,000.00 The Board in accord with usual procedure referred the bids to councilman Quadrine, the Town Attorney, Town Engineer and Comptroller for study and report at the next meeting. OLD BUSINESS 1. Adoption of Overnight Parking Ordinance The Supervisor stated that decision on the adoption of the overnight Parking Ordinance had been reserved at the August 2, 1967 Public Hearing and inquired whether there were any questions on the Ordinance or whether the Board was ready for the question. Whereupon since there were no questions, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Chalif, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board all members being present and voting aye: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO REGULATING THE USE OF OVERNIGHT PARKING LOTS IN THE TOWN OF MAMARO- NECK: CREATING AND NUMBERING OF OVERNIGHT PARK- ING LOTS IN SAID TOWN; PRESCRIBING PARKING TIME LIMITS FOR EACH LOT; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCE- MENT THEREOF; DEFINING OFFENSES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES, AND PROVIDING THAT INVALIDITY OF PART SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINDER. WHEREAS, certain overnight parking problems exist in the area in and around the area generally known as the Town Square; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck has found that the best method by which the above mentioned condition may be remedied is by the designation of overnight parking lots in the area and by restricting overnight parking in each separate lot to reasonable intervals of time and by compelling the operators of vehicles who enjoy the use of the parking lots so designated to pay a portion of the cost of establishing, maintaining and regulating the use of said parking lots by the purchase of permits further evidenced by decals for each car. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck adopted February 17, 1937, be amend- ed so as to insert a new chapter to be known as Chapter IX F. -2- 354 OVERNIGHT PARKING IN TOWN PARKING LOTS Section 1 - Definitions. For the purposes of this ordinance, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural num- ber. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory. (1) "Town" is the unincorporated section of the Town of Mamaroneck. (2) "Person" is a person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind. (3) "Parking Lot" shall mean any Town adminis- tered outdoor space, or uncovered plot, place, lot, parcel, yard or enclosure,or any portion thereof, where automobiles may be parked or kept overnight for which a charge is made. (4) "Usage" shall mean that these lots can be used by both residents and non-residents of the Town. Section 2-Application of Regulations. The provi- sions of this ordinance shall apply to all persona using any of the designated Parking Lots for over- night parking. Section 3-Desi2nation and Numbering of Parking Lots to be used for Overnight Parking. Lot #1 - Parking Lot situate at Myrtle Boulevard and Vine Street,Town of Mamaroneck. Lot #2 - Parking Lot situate at Maxwell Street, Town of Mamaroneck. Lot #3 - Parking Lot situate at Myrtle Boulevard and Chatsworth Avenue, Town of Mamaroneck. Section 4-Hours of Permitted Use for Overnight Parking in Each of the Respective Lots. Lot #1 - 7:00 p, m, to 7:00 a. M. Lot #2 - 8:30 p, m, to 8:30 a. m. Lot #3 - 8:30 p, m. to 8:30 a. m. From time to time, and as they deem necessary, the Police Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck -3- 355 may change said hours so as to provide for an orderly control of overnight parking in the area. Section 5-Permit Requirements. No person shall park an automobile in any overnight public park- ing lot set aside for the exclusive use of auto- mobiles unless the owner or operator of said vehicle has obtained a permit allowing such park- ing and has a decal attached to said automobile as provided herein. Section 6-License Application. Application for an automobile permit and decal sticker shall be made upon a form provided by the Town and shall be made to the Town Clerk. An Annual fee of $30. per year or $15. per six months shall be paid to the Town before each permit or renewal thereof is granted. Any permit used for a period of less than six months shall be pro-rated on a monthly basis. Yearly permits are valid from January lst to December 31st for the year issued. Six months permits will be valid from either January lst to June 30th or from July 1st to December 31st, depend- ing on their date of issuance. Section 7 - Issuance of Permits. The Town Clerk shall not issue a license for any automobile when he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such automobile. The Town Clerk shall keep a record of the number of each permit, the date issued, the name and ad- dress of the person to whom issued, the registra- tion number of the automobile to which issued, and the number of designation of the particular parking lot for which said permit is issued. A record of all automobile permit fees collected by him shall also be maintained by said Clerk. Section 8 - Attachment of Decal. The Town Clerk, upon issuing a permit, shall also issue a decal such as may be affixed to an automobile window bearing the permit number assigned, the name of the Town, the lot number for which it is issued, the expiration date thereof. The decal so issued shall be firmly attached to the right rear window of the automobile for which issued in such position as to be plainly visible. Section 9-Removal of Permit. Upon the expiration of any automobile permit, the same may be renewed upon application and payment of the required fee as hereinbefore set forth. The Town Clerk may refuse to issue a permit to any person whose prior usage of any permit has been deemed to be an abuse by the Board of Police Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck of the privileges granted by said permit. -4- 356 Section 10 - Transfer of Ownership. Upon the sale or other transfer of a decaled automobile, the permittee shall remove the decal and may, upon proper application, but without payment of additional fee, have a replacement assigned for the unexpired term of the original decal. Under no circumstances shall the fee for the un- expired term be refunded. Section 11 - Parking. All automobiles using any of the lots herein designated shall, at all times, be parked front end to the barrier. Section 12 - Enforcement. Every police officer of the Town shall enforce the provisions of this Ordinance. The Police Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby authorized to delegate to persons other than Police Officers the enforce- ment of the provisions of this Ordinance. Section 13 - Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deem- ed guilty of an offense, and upon conviction there- of, shall be fined in an amount not exceeding Two ($2.00) Dollars. Each day such violation is com- mitted or permitted to continue, shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder. Section 14 - Separability. If any section, sub- section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent juris- diction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such hold- ing shall not affect the validity of the remain- ing portions hereof. Section 15. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publica- tion as required by law. NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization - Sale of Typewriter Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated Decem- ber 18, 1967 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Faicla, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the sale of I.B.M. electric typewriter, serial #0312899 to Mrs. Edyth Miller at the I. B. M. trade-in price of $60.00. 2. Authorization - Deposit Surplus Funds Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated Decem- ber 18, 1967 herewith presented and filed for the record, -5- 357 on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he here- by is authorized to invest Surplus Funds of the Town of Mamaroneck in such amounts as avail- able in the duly designated Town depositories (3) in one-month, three-months, six-months and/or twelve-months Certificates of Deposit beginning on or about February 1, 1968, at the highest in- terest rates obtainable. 3. Authorization - Extension 8% Take-Home Pay Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of December 18, 1967 herewith presented and ordered receiv- ed and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby elect to come under the provisions of Chapter 339 of the Laws of 1960, entitled 'An act to amend the Retirement and Social Security Law, in relation to author- izing the provision of added pensions-providing- for-increased-take-home-pay and death benefits for officers and employees of participating employers in the New York State Employees' Re- tirement System', as presently or hereafter amended; and be it further RESOLVED, that the percentum of the member's compensation by which contributions shall be reduced, shall be EIGHT percentum, and that the effective date shall be the payroll begin- ning on the first day of January 1968. 4. Authorization - Advertise for Bids, New Car and New Station Wagon The Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of December 20, 1967 re- questing authorization to advertise for a new passenger car for the Assessor's Department and a new station wagon for the Recreation Department, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Upon recognition, Mr. Peter Mosher of 17 North Chatsworth Avenue addressed the Board from the floor to inquire whether the specifications had been written to permit bidding on compact cars. He pointed out that the use of compact cars by municipalities afforded one means of saving taxpayers' money and called to the Board's atten- tion the present use of Volkswagons by the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department. -6- 358 The Engineer advised that the specifications had been written for standard size cars only, and in reply to Mr. Mosher's question it was stated that -the Town had formerly used compact cars and found that they did not stand up, and so therefore had now returned to standard size cars. After some further discussion during which Councilmen Chalif and Faiola called attention to the fact that the use of Volkswagons by the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department was experimental and had not yet been proven satisfactory for this work, the Supervisor stated that the Recreation Commission had definitely requested a standard size station wagon in order to meet its needs. With respect to the passenger car, however, he suggest- ed that there might be some merit in Mr. Mosher's think- ing and suggested that the specifications be re-written so as to allow bidding on the small cars with the view that if it were the Board's pleasure, the use of such cars could again be given consideration. Thereupon since there were no further questions, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk, in accordance with law, to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", Notice for Bids for a new passenger car for the Assessor's Department and a new station wagon for the Re- creation Department, said bids to be return- able January 17, 1968 in accordance with the specifications stated in the Notice for Bids. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Notice of Meeting - Zoning Board, Larchmont The Clerk presented Notice of Meeting, Larchmont Vil- lage Zoning Board which, upon the Attorney's advice that no action was required since the Town was not ad- versely affected, was ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Letters (2) - Owen A. Mandeville The Clerk presented two letters addressed to the Board by Mr. Owen A. Mandeville under date of December 12, 1967 which, upon the Supervisor's advice that copies had been sent to all members of the Board and persons concerned, were ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Letter - A. Rigano - Swimming Pool The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Board by Mr. Agatino Rigano concerning difficulty in fulfilling -7- 359 one of the conditions set forth in his permit for the pool. After some discussion this was tabled for further study by the Board and the Building Inspector. REPORTS The Town Clerk - - The Town Clerk presented the following reports which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record: Town Clerk's Report for the month of December, 1967. Summary of Receipts & Disbursements January 1, 1967 through November 30, 1967. Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Resolution amending the General Ordinance, authorizing Full Stop Signs. The Supervisor - - 1. Letter, Westchester County Department of Planning The Supervisor referred to a letter from the Westchester County Department of Planning dated December 15, 1967, offering certain assistance to selected Planning Board Chairmen, with copies to their respective mayors/Town Supervisors, which was herewith ordered received and - filed, copies having been forwarded to each member of the Board. 2. Letter, Joseph A. Kanehann The Supervisor called attention to a letter addressed to him by Mr. Joseph A. Kanehann dated December 12, 1967 the administration for its effective presentation of the budget at the Larchmont Gardens Civic Associa- tion meeting, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Letter, Ronald G. Keelan The Supervisor called attention to a letter addressed to him by Mr. Ronald G. Keelan, Vice President, Larch- mont Gardens Civic Association under date of December 8, 1967 expressing appreciation for work done by the Highway Department and also for the review of the Town Budget at the meeting of the Association, which was ordered received and filed for the record. 4. Letter, Dr. Bernard Haake The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to him by Dr. Haake which recited the School Board's decision in -8- 360 the matter of the proposed Central School sidewalk as an alternative to the sidewalk along Weaver Street since Weaver Street, in addition to being a State highway, was very narrow and extremely dangerous. He advised that he had in concurrence with the Board's thinking requested that a joint meeting of the two Boards be arranged at as early a date as possible for the purpose of discussing this very serious problem. Councilman Faiola called to attention the meeting which had been held in the Supervisor's Office on Saturday morning, November 18th, remarking on the favorable recep- tion those who were present at that time had given to the proposed Central School sidewalk. Mrs. Harry Clark, upon recognition by the Chair, stated that it was her impression that all of the parents from the Murray Avenue School who had attended the said meet- ing had been very much in favor of the alternative side- walk as proposed rather than having any sidewalk along Weaver Street itself. She said that she and all of the other parents, as far as she knew, had strongly favored the alternate sidewalk in the interest of protecting the safety of all the children whether enroute to the new Middle School or Sts. John & Paul School. Councilwoman Helwig advised Mrs. Clark that provision has been made for the requested installation of the sidewalk between Myrtle Boulevard and Laurel Avenue. After some further discussion this matter was tabled pend- ing the joint meeting with the Board of Education. Councilman Chalif - - Councilman Chalif stated that he had no report to submit at this time. Councilwoman Helwig - - 1. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Wood Chipper Councilwoman Helwig presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of December 18, 1967 requesting authorization to advertise for bids for a wood Chipper which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record, and on her motion, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk, in accordance with law, to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", Notice for Bids for a Wood Chipper, said bids to be re- turnable January 17, 1968, in accordance with the specifications stated in the Notice for Bids. -9- 361 Councilman Quadrine - - l. Town Hall Study Committee Report Councilman Quadrine before presenting the Report stated that he would like to thank the Committee as a whole and especially Woody Dayton who is a Registered Architect and who was responsible almost singly for the Report in its final form. He then thanked each of the members indivi- dually for his contributions to the thinking and material which constitute this report. He also expressed the Com- mittee's thanks and appreciation to Robert Chin, Regis- tered Architect, for the Graphics; Empire State Blue Print Company for the Graphic Reproduction; and the Town Hall Staff for typing and reproduction. Councilman Quadrine further said that he would make no attempt to review the Report in detail but that he would call attention to site recommendations and the reasoning leading thereto. The Supervisor expressed the Board's thanks and appre- ciation to Councilman Quadrine who had served as Liaison to the Committee and to the Committee itself. He intro- duced Mr. Dayton who was present, seconding the remarks already so well stated by Councilman Quadrine. Mr. Dayton thanked the Board for its kindness,assuring the members that it had been his pleasure to serve as a member of this Committee and reiterated that each member had made major contributions to the findings set forth in the Report. He said that he wanted only to say, prior to release of the Report, that there simply was not any available land around the town on which to put a Town Hall and Police Headquarters. The report was thereupon presented and ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Authorization - Bids for Traffic Signal Maintenance Pursuant to memorandum of the Engineer dated December 14, 1967, herewith presented by Councilman Quadrine and ordered received and filed for the record, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk, in accordance with law, to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", Notice for Bids for Traffic Signal Maintenance, said bids to be returnable January 17, 1968, in accordance with the specifications stated in the Notice for Bids. i -10- 3. Authorization - Transfer of Funds Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of December 18, 1967 presented by Councilman Quadrine and ordered received and filed for the record, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes transfer of the following funds within the 1967 Highway Budget: From Item II $800.00 Item III 900.00 $1,700.00 To Item IV $1,700.00 4. Annual Highway Estimate & Budget 1968 Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated Decem- ber 18, 1967 herewith presented by Councilman Quadrine and ordered received and filed for the record, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimous- ly RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Annual Highway Estimate and Budget for the year 1968 to be filed with the Commis- sioner of Public Works, County of Westches- ter, by the Town Clerk. 5. Authorization - Expenditure Highway Moneys Agreement Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated Decem- ber 18, 1967 herewith presented by Councilman Quadrine and ordered received and filed for the record, on his motion, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the "Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys" for 1968 in accordance with Sec. 284 of the Highway Law, said Agreement to be filed with the Commissioner of Public Works, County of Westchester. Councilman Faiola - - Councilman Faiola stated that he had no report to sub- mit at this time. The Town Attorney - - The Attorney stated that he had no report to submit at this time. -11- 363 OTHER BUSINESS 1. Mr. Peter Mosher Mr. Mosher addressed the Board to inquire about the availability of the Uniform Code. Mr. Johnston recited in detail the present status of the Code, advising that he had just been working with Mr. Kitt, President of General Code Publishers Corp., and that he could give no definite date at this time as to the Code's completion. ADJOURNMENT Before adjourning the meeting the Supervisor paid tri- bute to Councilman Quadrine who was attending his last meeting as Town Councilman, stating that he had served the Town during the past four years with loyalty and dedication and extending to him every good wish for the future. Councilwoman Helwig then paid tribute to Councilman Quadrine stating, "We owe Mr. Quadrine a tremendous debt. In the examples he has set, in the policies he has helped form, he has left us a large legacy". The other members of the Board each expressed personally his endorsement of the sentiments recorded and Council- man Quadrine in reply to the Board said that he had en- joyed working with the Board and with the former Super- visor, George D. Burchell, and that he wished all well in the future. Whereupon on motion unanimously made and seconded, the following resolution was adopted to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting as a public tribute to Council- man Anthony G. Quadrine: Whereas, Anthony G. Quadrine is retiring from the office of Town Council- man of the Town of Mamaroneck on December 31, 1967; and whereas, during his tenure of office, Mr. Quadrine has served the Town with diligence and rare perception, contributing his valuable knowledge of engineering and excellent under- standing of business procedures to all aspects of Town administration; and Whereas, he has shown himself to be an able leader, always mindful of the wel- fare of the residents of the Town and acting at all times in their best interests -12- 364 Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that this Board, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, hearti- ly congratulates Mr. Quadrine on his distinguished service to this Board and the Town of Mamaroneck, and expresses its deep appreciation to him; and be it further Resolved, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting as a public record in tribute to - - Anthony G. Quadrine and that a copy thereof be presented to him as a memento of this Board's esteem and an expression of grati- tude from the entire community. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- vened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Upon presentation by Commissioner Faicla and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Depart- ment claims be and they hereby are approv- ed, and the Supervisor and Comptroller authorized to pay the same out of the 1967 Fire Department budget: R. G. Brewer $ 13.35 Con. Edison 5.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 113.30 Merson Uniform Co., Inc. 161.95 Suburban Fuel Oil Service, Inc. 107.16 Total $400.76 2. Reports There were no reports to be presented at this time. 3. Communications There were no communications to be presented at this time. -13- 365 4. Other Business a) Compliment on Decorations Commissioner Faiola on behalf of the Fire Commission ex- pressed high compliments to the Fire Department on the Christmas decorations and also on the wonderful job they did in repairing and cleaning used toys and wrapping new toys donated by residents for the Cardinal McCloskey Children's Home in White Plains. - b) Fire Chief The Chief expressed the Department's thanks to Commis- sioner Quadrine for his assistance during the past four years he had been a Commissioner and its regret that he would no longer serve as a Commissioner. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:30 p. m., to reconvene on January 3, 1968. T C erk -14-