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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966_12_28 Town Board Minutes T: MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD DECEMBER 28, 1966, 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 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the special meeting of November 30, 1966, were presented, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. OPENING OF BIDS - Integral Backhoe and Loader Tractor The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the following bids: Bidder Gross Trade-In Net George Malvese & Co. Inc. $19, 990. $ 1, 390. $18, 600. Empire Tractor & Equipment 19,641. 2, 831. 16,810. Bell Eastern Corp. 16, 394. 3, 000. 13, 394. Bell Eastern Corp. (Alternate) 12, 194. The Board, in accord with usual procedure, referred the bids to Councilman Quadrine, the Town Attorney and the Town Engineer for study and report at the next meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - Bonnie Briar Realty Company (Application for Special Permit to Enlarge Swimming Pool) On motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared open. -1- The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing together with the report of the Planning Board which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record. The Supervisor then recognized Mr. Lee Bloom, member of the Planning Board, explaining that since Mr. Bloom was a member of that Board, he was perhaps most conversant with the report and best able to outline and discuss its recom- mendations in detail. Mr. Bloom stated that the Planning Board had made a very careful study of the application and had visited the premises concerned three times accompanied by the Town Engineer and the Chief of Police since the matter of traffic safety on Weaver Street was of primary concern to all parties. He pointed out that the proposed enlargement of the park- ing area had been approved by this Board some months ago upon the inclusion of some recommended slight changes in the origi- nal plan. He also pointed out that the Police Chief opposed the proposed evergreen screening planting along the Bonnie Briar property line bordering Weaver Street as this would be pro- hibitive to clear vision, and that the Chief had recommended that any such planting be done by the individual property owners affected inside their own property lines on the oppo- site side of Weaver Street, since this would in no way affect motorists ' vision. With regard to sound disturbance caused by the use of _ the pool loud-speaker, it was called to attention that cer- tain new technical developments in the area of directing and confining sound were specified in the proposed loud-speaker system to be installed and thus the likelihood of this type of disturbance would be eliminated, or greatly reduced. The suggested cutting-down or lowering of rock in order to improve the sight distance and the proposed moving of the driveway to the south in order to eliminate headlight glare, were also discussed at some length with Mr. Bloom stating that if the recommendations of the Planning Board were fol- lowed, the sight-distance would be considerably improved and thus traffic hazards lessened. The Supervisor thanked Mr. Bloom on behalf of the Board, and expressed its appreciation of the Planning Board' s long and thorough study of this application. Mr. Widulski, the Town Engineer, then advised the Board that, since Weaver Street was a State Highway, State offi- cials had inspected the site and had recommended some further lowering of the wall and rock ledge to which the Club had - agreed. In reply to the Chair ' s inquiry as to whether anyone wished to speak on the application, the following persons were heard: -2- Z Mr. J. W. Piper - 717 Weaver Street, Town Mr. Piper stated that he wished to address himself to the planting problem since the planting along the wall as requested was of great concern to him and to Mr. Schehr, whose property immediately adjoined his to the south. He explained that his premises as well as Mr. Schehr ' s were directly in the path of the headlight glare from cars entering and leaving the parking area and that these headlights shone directly into his home. He also -- spoke of the driveway hazard to the Schehr property and his caused by the location of the access drive to the Club ' s pool parking area and stated that he would want to be very certain of the final grade of the said parking area since this too directly affected his property. Mr. Bloom, in reply, referred to the Planning Board report as herein presented and filed, calling to atten- tion the concerns expressed by Mr. Piper and Mr. Schehr, together with their requests , as set forth therein. He also called to attention in connection with these concerns and requests, the recommendations submitted by Chief Water- bury and Lieutenant Mancusi when they visited the site with the Planning Board on November 8th and which were incorpo- rated verbatim into the said report, observing that it was the Planning Board ' s conviction that if the aforesaid recom- mendations were implemented, a clear sight-line would be provided for traffic on Weaver Street at and approaching the curve in this area as well as for vehicles entering and leaving the parking area. He also pointed out that the Police Department at this time had definitely opposed any further planting directly inside the wall which would impede this sight-line. Mr. Widulski, Town Engineer Mr. Widulski advised the Board that the grade of the area to which Mr. Piper referred had been lowered but that it was possible there might still be some light interference with the elimination of the screening planting. He further stated that a rock berm effect could be restored. Mr. Piper Mr. Piper then stated that he did not know whether he was for or against the present revised plan since he was addressing himself to the original topographical map and that his question was whether the grade on the revised plan was other than that shown on the original plan Mr. Roberts, Manager of Bonnie Briar Country Club Mr. Roberts stated that he wished to make it very clear that this lower parking lot was used strictly by swimmers and therefore not for night parking. Councilwoman Helwig Councilwoman Helwig inquired whether this lot was closed at night and was advised by Mr. Roberts that it -3- was except on those occasions when an overflow occurred. Mr. Piper Mr. Piper said that this was directly opposite his observations since the lot certainly had been used at night in the past. The Supervisor The Supervisor then asked whether the pool would not be closed as of 8:00 p. m. in accord with the Planning Board recommendation. Mr. Lee Gibson, President of Bonnie Briar Mr. Gibson replied that the Planning Board had so recom- mended, but that the Club, in view of that Board ' s request to it for the installation of a very expensive lighting system, had, in turn, asked permission to keep the wool open to 9:00 p. m. over the two summer holiday weekends and on very hot nights. The Planning Board, he advised, had agreed to this request provided the Club obtained permission from this Board to remain open on such occasions. Mrs. Piper Mrs. Piper then stated that in her experience this pool had always been used at night and that there had always been parking in the lower parking area. __. Mr. Lee Whitestone - 797 Weaver Street, Town Mr. Whitestone questioned whether the increased size of the pool would mean an increase in membership, and if so, a due increase of traffic on Weaver Street and an in- crease in the speed of the traffic. Mr. Gibson Mr. Gibson advised Mr. Whitestone that the Club had certain limits to its memb ership which the size of the pool could not affect in any way. Mrs. Piper Mrs. Piper then stated that her major complaint was the noise caused by the activity at the pool and its 9 :00 p. m. closing. Dr. Hill - 109 Pengilley Drive,New Rochelle Dr. Hill stated that he lived directly opposite the upper parking lot and registered his compalint of the noise, commotion, language, etc. in that area on more than one occasion. -4- 4110 Councilman Chalif Councilman Chalif suggested that Dr. Hill register such complaints with the Police Department. Dr. Hill advised that he had indeed done so but to no avail. Whereupon, Councilman Chalif stated that this would be taken up with the Police Department. And thereupon following some further discussion of the height of the wall and the grade of the parking area by the Professional Engineer for the Club, Mr. O 'Dell, Councilwoman Helwig and Dr. Hill, the Supervisor suggest- ed that the recommendations in the Planning Board' s report and the remarks of this evening' s hearing be given further study and consideration by the Board and that de- cision be deferred to the next meeting, to which the Board unanimously agreed. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report on Bids - Highway Truck and Garbage Trucks Pursuant to memorandum of the Town Engineer herewith submitted by Councilman Quadrine and filed for the record, on his motions, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the fol- lowing resolutions were adopted unanimously: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, to wit: Long Island Reo Truck, Inc. , in the sum of $7, 948.40 for furnishing to the Highway -- Department of the Town of Mamaroneck one (1) Dump Truck in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Notice for Bids, and subject to approval by the County Superintendent of Highways. RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, to wit, Long Island Reo Truck, Inc. in the sum of $22, 046. 80 for furnishing to the Sanitation Department of the Town of Mamaroneck two (2) Garbage Trucks in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Notice for Bids ; the price of said trucks quoted in the bid at $11, 323.40 each less trade-in allowance of $300. each on one 1955 and one 1959 G.M. C. truck. NEW BUSINESS 1. Employment Authorization - Int. Acct. Clerk Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller, dated Decem- ber 20, 1966, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously -5- RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the probationary appointment of Raymond Calvin Bingman of 38 Dean Place, Larchmont, as Intermediate Account Clerk in the Office of the Receiver of Taxes to be effective January 3, 1967 and to be compensated at the rate of $4, 160. per annum. 2. Tax Anticipation Note - $150, 000. Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under to- day' s date herewith ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Council- man Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York as follows : Section 1. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell not exceeding $150, 000. Tax Anticipation Notes of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, in anticipation of the collection of real estate taxes levied for Town purposes for the fiscal year of said Town, commencing January 1, 1967, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor of said Town, the chief fiscal officer thereof. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and con- tents, and shall be sold in such manner as may be prescribed by said Supervisor consis- tent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Sermon 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. 3. Transfer of Funds Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under today' s date herewith received and ordered filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds within the 1966 Highway Budget as follows : From Item III $4,700. 00 To Item IV 4, 700. 00 4. Extension of 8% Take-Home Pay Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under today' s date, herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on Councilman Quadrine ' s motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif it was unanimously -6- 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 authorizing the pro- vision of added pensions-providing-for- increased-take-home-pay and death benefits for officers and employees of participat- ing employers in the New York State Em- ployees ' Retirement System' , as presently or hereafter amended; and be it further RESOLVED, that the percentum of the mem- ber 's compensation by which contributions shall be reduced, shall be EIGHT percentum, and that the effective date shall be the payroll beginning on the first day of Janu- ary 1967. 5. Report on Investment of Surplus Funds For the Board' s information, a memorandum of the Comp- troller under today' s date stating that during the calendar year of 1966 the Town earned $37, 611. 84 through the invest- ment of surplus funds ($15, 791. 95 more than in 1965) , was presented and herewith ordered received and filed for the record. The Board commended the Comptroller, Mr. Altieri, on his 1966 investments. COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Summary of Receipts & Disbursements for the period January 1, 1966 - November 30, 1966. Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of November 1966. The Supervisor -- 1. Letter re Ambulance Service The Supervisor advised the Board of his receipt of a letter from Mrs. Jessie C. Lesser, Corresponding Secretary -7- of the Murray Avenue School Parent-Teacher Association, regarding the establishment of a local ambulance ser- vice for the Town and Village of Larchmont. Following some discussion, the Board directed that the matter be referred to Councilman Faiola for investi- gation and study and requested the Supervisor to so advise Mrs. Lesser. 2. Memorandum from Lieutenant Mancusi The Supervisor advised the Board that he had receiv- ed a memorandum from Lieutenant Mancusi with respect to using the new Town emblem, a copy of which had been for- warded to each member of the Board for his consideration and study. He further stated that he had thanked Lieutenant Mancusi for his suggestions and that he would be advised as to the Board ' s thinking in the near future. 3. Annual Meeting - Association of Towns The Supervisor informed the Board that this year the Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns would be held February 6th through 8th in New York City, and thereupon in accordance with his recommendation, on a motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Councilwoman Christine K. Helwig and Councilman Anthony G. Quadrine be and they hereby are designated as Dele- gate and Alternate respectively for the purpose of voting at the 1967 Annual Meet- ing of the Association of Towns ; and be it further RESOLVED, that all officials and members of the Town staff are hereby authorized to attend any sessions of said Annual Meet- ing at Town expense; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Comptroller is hereby authorized to audit the claims for expenses of those persons who attend the said Annual Meeting, said expenses to be paid from the proper items in the 1967 budget. Councilman Chalif -- 1. Change of Meeting Date - Planning Board -8- J , Councilman Chalif advised the Board for its infor- mation that pursuant to memorandum dated December 13th, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, the Planning Board would meet on the second Wednesday in- stead of the first Tuesday of every month in the same place and at the same time. 2. Letter from Multi-Line Insurance Rating Bureau Councilman Chalif presented a communication from the Multi-Line Insurance Rating Bureau, dated December 13, 1966, which the Board directed be referred to Councilman Faiola, the Fire Department and the Town Attorney. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Apportionments Councilwoman Helwig presented for approval the fol- lowing petitionsfrom the Assessor requesting correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and thereupon on her motion, seconded by Councilman Faiola, the following resolutions were adopt- ed by unanimous vote of the Board: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented the following petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Administrative Code, known as the West- chester 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 1966, taxes of 1967, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 230 255 Inv. Collateral Corp. $ 5, 000. $7 , 000.$12,000. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 : Block. Parcel Name Land Imp Total 230 255 Frank M. Pellegrini & W. $ 3, 300. $7, 000. $10, 300. 230 261 Inv. Collateral Corp. 1,700. 1, 700. -9- and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1966, taxes of 1967, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 956 147 Beatrice Funk $8, 100. $10,200. $18,300. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 : Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 956 147 Beatrice Fund $7, 100. $10, 200. $17, 300. 956 500 Charles Pindyck & W. 1,000. 1, 000. and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1966, taxes of 1967, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Only 228 75 Investors Coll. Corp. $20, 000. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 : Block Parcel Name Land Only 228 75 Investors Coll. Corp. $18, 000. 228 139 Wallace C.Rudd & W. 2, 000. 2. Report - M. R. C. For the Board' s information, Councilwoman Helwig reported briefly on a meeting of the M. R. C. sub-commit- tee on Jet Noise held in Yonkers on December 14th. She stated that the meeting was chaired by former Mayor Flynn of Yonkers (now a State Senator) and that there had been considerable discussion regarding the three flight patterns into and out of Kennedy and La- Guardia airports with particular reference to the increased noise that would be caused by the coming "Jumbo Jets". Mrs. Helwig said that Mrs. Sheinhouse, who was pre- sent this evening, had also attended this meeting and with the Board' s consent asked whether she wished to add anything to her comments. Mrs. Sheinhouse thanked Councilwoman Helwig and stat- ed that it was a great satisfaction to see so many joining -10- together in this effort, which she pointed out was not confined to Jet take-offs and landings but to the entire flight pattern. Councilman Quadrine -- 1. Employment Authorization - Highway Laborer Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller, dated December 14, 1966, herewith presented by Councilman Quadrine and ordered received and filed for the record, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Bernardino Di Sotto be and he hereby is appointed as a laborer in the Town of Mamaroneck Highway Department, effec- tive December 15, 1966, and to be compensated at the rate of $2. 50 per hour. 2. Authorization - Salary Rate for Holidays - Highway Laborers Following Councilman Quadrine ' s explanation and in accord with his recommendation, on motion by him, second- ed by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Highway laborers be compensated at the rate of time and a half per hour when called to work on all legal holidays in addition to the regular compensation, said rate to be ef- fective as of December 26, 1966. Councilman Chalif at this time commended the Highway Department on its splendid snow removal job during the last snow and conveyed the Board' s appreciation to Council- man Quadrine, liaison to the Highway Department, the High- way Superintendent and the Highway staff. 3. County Superintendent of Highways Approval Rental of Machinery or Equipment - Highway Department Pursuant to Councilman Quadrine' s request for authori- zation for execution of the County Superintendent of High- way' s form herewith presented for rental of Highway equip- ment, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 143 of the Highway Law, this Board hereby authorizes the Clerk to execute and return to the County Superintendent of Highways the form for rental of truck at $5.40 per hour. -11- 4. Report of Purchase of Rock Salt For the Board' s information, Councilman Quadrine presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by Mr. William Aitchison, Superintendent of Highways, dated December 14, 1966, reporting on award of bid for rock salt which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record.. Councilman Faiola -- 1. Preparation of Specifications for Parking Area, Myrtle Boulevard and Cover for Stair- case, Larchmont Station Councilman Faiola requested that the preparation of specifications for the proposed Myrtle Boulevard Parking Area and the cover for the staircase at the Larchmont Station be authorized at this time. Councilman Quadrine however pointed out that follow- ing this meeting the Board would meet to establish a Public Works Priority List for 1967 and in view of this, Councilman Faiola withdrew his request. The Supervisor -- 1. Appointment of Highway General Foreman The Supervisor stated that it was the consensus of thinking following long consideration and deliberation by the Board, that Mr. Joseph Santoro be appointed Gener- al Foreman of the Highway Department. He presented a resume of Mr. Santoro' s qualifications and background, emphasizing his life-long residency in the Town and ex- perience in the construction field,and then as the Super- visor, moved his probationary appointment. Councilman Quadrine seconded the motion, and there- upon, on roll call, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members being present and voting: RESOLVED, that Mr. Joseph V. Santoro be and he hereby is appointed General Foreman of the Town of Mamaroneck Highway Depart- ment, effective as of January 3, 1967 and to be compensated at the rate of $3. 54 per hour. The Town Attorney 1. Real Property Tax Exemption for Persons 65 or Over with Limited Income The Attorney outlined the proposed partial exemption from taxation to the extent of 50% of the assessed -12- valuation of real property owned by certain persons 65 years of age or over with limited income, advising that a Public Hearing must be held prior to adoption of a resolution enabling the Town to grant such relief from Town taxes. And thereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hold a Public Hearing on the adoption of a resolution granting partial tax exemption on real property owned by persons 65 years of age or over, on Wednesday evening, January 18, 1967, at 8 :15 p. m, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town 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. Mr. John Hinchcliff, Carriage House Lane, Town Mr. Hinchcliff, upon recognition by the Chair, stat- ed that he was in favor of granting this particular tax relief but that he was also in favor of granting some sort of relief to other taxpayers as well. 3. Codification The Attorney presented the Contract between the Town of Mamaroneck and General Code Publishers Corporation, Spencerport, New York, for the codification of the Town Ordinances as provided for in the 1967 budget, requesting that the Supervisor be authorized to execute the same. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, the contract between the Town of Mamaroneck and General Code Publishers Corporation, for the codi- fication of the ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck at a total cost of $8, 500. , with payment of said sum to be made as stated in said contract. Mr. Lee Bloom, 22 Myrtle Boulevard, Town Mr. Bloom, upon being recognized, complimented the Board on taking this action to provide the Town of Mamaro- neck with this much and long needed service. -13- Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declar- ed adjourned at 9:20 p. m. , to reconvene on January 4, 1967. 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 by Commissioner Faiola and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Helwig, it was unanimous- ly RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims be and they hereby are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the 1966 Fire Department budget: Atlantic Service Center $ 6. 00 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 26. 39 Chatsworth Oil & Heat. Co.Inc. 206. 25 Con Edison 92. 92 Con Edison 5. 00 Excelsior Auto Rep. & Mach. Wks. 9. 28 Cross County Art Center, Inc. 4. 16 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co, 6. 00 Hi-Glow Venetian Blind Co. 24. 00 The Larchmont Print 9. 95 Nicholas G. LaRussell 34.60 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 5. 00 Westchester Joint Water Works 28. 62 Total $ 458. 17 2. Reports There were no reports at this time. 3. Communications There were no communications at this time. 4. Other Business a. Commissioner Faiola Commissioner Faiola remarked on the low incidence of calls during this Christmas Season, complimenting the residents on their exercise of care and caution in fire prevention. -14- b. Commissioner Quadrine Commissioner Quadrine requested the newspaper to carry an item requesting Town residents to park their cars in their driveways at the time of snowfalls so that the streets could be plowed and in the interest of fire protection, to clear the snow from the hydrant areas nearest their premises. - 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declar- ed adjourned at 9:25 p. m. , to reconvene on January 4, 1967. N�YI To Cl k -15-