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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, N. Y.
Pursuant to Section 62 of the Town Law, I hereby
call a special meeting of the Town Board, to be
held in the office of the Supervisor at the Town
offices, 158 West Boston Post Road, Village of
Mamaroneck, at 5:30 p. m. on Wednesday, March
8, 1967, for the purpose of authorizing execution
of Home Rule Request Forms for Senate Bill 5-4327,
A. I. 5897 pursuant to request of Senator Anthony
B. Gioffre.
Christine K. Helwig U
Deputy Supervisor
March 8, 1967
WAIVER OF NOTICE
of
SPECIAL MEETING
of the
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF MAMARONECK
We, the undersigned, hereby waive all notice of
the attached Notice of Special Meeting called
by the Deputy Supervisor on March 8, 1967, and
consent that this meeting shall be held as
therein stated.
Supervisor
Deputy Supervisor
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Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Dated: March 8, 1967
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MARCH 8, 1967, IN THE OFFICE
OF THE SUPERVISOR, TOWN OF MAMARONECK OFFICES, 158
WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK.-
CALL TO ORDER
The Deputy Supervisor called the meeting to order at 5:35
p. m. in accordance with the Notice of Meeting and Waiver
of Notice hereto appended for the record.
ROLL CALL
Present: Deputy Supervisor Helwig
Councilman Quadrine
Councilman Faiola
Absent: Supervisor Kane
Councilman Chalif
Also Present: James J. Johnston - Town Attorney
Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk
THE DEPUTY SUPERVISOR
The Deputy Supervisor requested the Attorney to review the
request of Senator Gioffre for execution of Home Rule
Request Forms for Senate Bill S-4327 A. I. 5897 (re Hommocks
lands under water grant) which he proceeded to explain in
some detail for the information of those present.
The Deputy Supervisor then inquired whether there were any
questions and since there were none the Board was ready for
the question and on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded
by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the
execution of Home Rule Request Forms for Senate
Bill S-4327 A. I. 5897 (re Hommocks lands under
water grant) as requested by Senator Anthony B.
Gioffre.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting
on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned
at 5:45 p. m.
Char s G onberg
wn Clerk
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN
OF MAMARONECK, HELD MARCH 15, 1967 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF
THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARO-
NECK.
CALL TO ORDER
In the Supervisor's absence Deputy Supervisor Helwig called
the meeting to order at 8:15 p. m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilwoman Helwig
Councilman Chalif
Councilman Faiola
Absent: Supervisor Kane
Councilman Quadrine
Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mr. Johnston Town Attorney
Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk
Mr. Widulski - Town Engineer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion duly made and seconded the minutes of the regular.
meetings of February 15th and March lst were approved as
submitted.
BID OPENINGS FOR -
1. Staircase Cover - Station Parking Lot
The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the
Notice for Bids for the record and opened and read aloud
the two bids received as follows:
Bidder Bid
College Point Iron Works Corp. $1,658.00
With Color Galbestos Deck - Add 240.00
Total $1,898.00
Charla Bros. Iron Works $1,475.00
(Includes Color Galbestos Deck)
The Deputy Supervisor in accordance with customary practice
referred the bids to the Engineer, Attorney and Comptroller
for examination and recommendation at the next meeting.
2. Construction of Parking Lot - Myrtle Boulevard
The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the
Notice for Bids for the record and opened and read aloud
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the seven bids received as follows:
Bidder Bid
Daniel F. MacNamee & Co., Inc. $ 25,714.20
Louis Petrillo, Inc. 25,862.00
Nigro Bros., Inc. 20,767.00
Salvatore Micelli 28,541.00
Felix Contracting Corporation 30,168.50
County Asphalt, Inc. 27,284.50
Peckham Road Company 34,630.00
The Deputy Supervisor stated that while the usual pro-
cedure was to refer the bids for examination and recommen-
dation at the next meeting, in this instance because of the
urgency of time it was recommended that the contract be
awarded to the low bidder subject to approval upon examin-
ation by Councilman Quadrine, the Engineer, the Attorney
and the Comptroller.
Thereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola seconded by Council-
man Chalif, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid
of the low bidder to wit, that of Nigro Bros.,
Inc. in the sum of $20,767.00 for the construc-
tion of the Myrtle Boulevard Parking Lot in
accordance with the specifications set forth in
the Notice for Bids subject to approval of said
bid by Councilman Quadrine, the Engineer, the
Attorney and the Comptroller.
PUBLIC HEARING - West Fordham Transportation Co.
On motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman
Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be and it here-
by is declared open.
The Clerk presented for the record the Affidavit of Publi-
cation of the Notice of Hearing, and read the following
two communications received in connection with the said
application:
1. Report of the Board of Police Commissioners
"The Board of Police Commissioners has reviewed the corres-
pondence forwarded on January 24 with respect to the request
from West Fordham Transportation Corp. to operate buses on
Palmer Avenue between the easterly Town line and westerly
Town line on that street.
"This is to advise you that the Police Department would
not interpose any objection to the Town Board's granting
such a franchise.
"The route covered within the unincorporated area on
Palmer Avenue is very short and would not involve any
traffic or safety problems."
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2. Report of Larchmont Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
"It was the majority decision of the officers and
directors of the Larchmont Chamber of Commerce to oppose
the proposed new bus routes of the West Fordham Transpor-
tation Corporation . This decision was reached at the
meeting of the Board of Directors held last Thursday,
March 9th.
"The following reasons motivated the Board's decision:
1. Economically, rather than increase Larchmont business,
which is the contention of the bus line, the route
will have an opposite effect by shuttling our customers
to the new New Rochelle shopping center. The bus line
already serves Larchmont residents to and from New
Rochelle with a well established bus line and any in-
crease would be detrimental to the Larchmont business
community.
2. Palmer Avenue already has traffic problems - in the
very near future these problems will be increased.
A 40' bus stopping to pick up and discharge passengers
would most certainly add to the congestion by inter-
mittently closing a free lane of traffic and would
increase traffic snarls, especially during rush hours.
"This decision was reached after careful consideration by the
members of the Board following the presentation of the plans
by representatives of the West Fordham line. Therefore, we
respectfully request the members of the Town Council to give
due consideration to the conclusions of our Board before
rendering a decision in this matter."
The Deputy Supervisor then inquired whether any members of
the Board wished to be heard on the application.
Councilman Chalif asked whether there were any additional
stops scheduled in the Unincorporated Area on either of
the two proposed lines.
The Deputy Supervisor replied that pursuant to the Police
Commission's report there were none,but inquired whether
a representative of the West Fordham Company was present.
There was no representative present.
Councilman Chalif then stated that he had several other
questions he would like to ask but it was suggested that
since there was no one present from West Fordham that he
defer his questions.
The Deputy Supervisor then inquired whether anyone attend-
ing the meeting wished to be heard either in favor of or
in opposition to the application.
Mr. Hugh Mullin
Mr. Hugh Mullin, representing Westchester Street Transpor-
tation Company,requested that any decision on the West
Fordham application be deferred so that the Westchester
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Street Transportation company which had filed an applica-
tion for a route similar to one of those now applied for
by West Fordham, could study the West Fordham application
and also obtain the survey information promised at the
December 7th Public Hearing on its application.
He then introduced a Mr. Murphy who explained that West-
chester Street was still conducting the survey herein-
above referred to; that the said Westchester Street Trans-
portation Company services only the County, having no
routes into New York City proper since the routes termi-
nate at the 241st Street and Dyer Avenue subways.
He then inquired whether another Hearing could be held on
the Westchester Street application and was advised by the
Attorney that it could upon receipt of an application and
publication of the required legal Notice.
Whereupon, since no one else wished to be heard, on motion
by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED,that the Hearing be and it hereby is
declared closed.
The Deputy Supervisor inquired the Board's pleasure and
thereupon it was directed that this matter be tabled pend-
ing receipt of further information.
OLD BUSINESS
Although there was no old Business,the Deputy Supervisor
recognizing Mrs. Telesco inquired whether she wished to
address the Board on the matter of parking in the Dillon
Park area.
Mrs. Telesco then stated that she had several questions
which she would like to ask, - - first, whether any further
progress had been made in this situation and second, whether
something could be done to assure those who rented parking
spaces from the Car-Wash ingress and egress at all times
since there had been several instances when it was impossible
to use the spaces allotted to them because of overflow park-
ing from the bowling alley on the premises of the Car-Wash
and also blocking the entrance and exit driveways to the
said premises.
Councilman Chalif replied that, as Mrs. Telesco knew, the
Police Commission had full jurisdiction in this matter and
that a further meeting was to be held this weekend with the
Commission in the hope of reaching some partial solution to
this matter.
With regard to the matter of parking on the Car-Wash premises,
he inquired whether Mrs. Telesco had communicated with the
owner, Mr. LaBarbara, and then asked whether the "No Parking"
signs mentioned in a letter addressed to him by Mr. Viebranz
under date of February 20th had been posted. Upon Mrs.
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4 k ( ~Telesco's reply that there were not any "No Parking" signs
posted on the Car-Wash property, Councilman Chalif stated
that he would again take this up with Mr. Viebranz and
Chief Waterbury immediately. He further assured Mrs.
Telesco that the problem was of top priority and was still
being considered with a view toward coming up with some
acceptable answers.
At this time Mrs. Robert W. Hiebert, 38 Myrtle Boulevard,
addressed the Board, upon recognition by the Chair, to
again complain of the broken meters in the Larchmont village
parking area.
Councilmen Chalif and Faiola advised Mrs. Hiebert that they
had referred this matter to the Village and that they would
once more bring it to the attention of the Village which
was all they could do since it was entirely under the juris-
diction of that village.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Closing of Town Offices - Good Friday
The Deputy Supervisor stated that it was the usual practice
for the Town of Mamaroneck offices to close at Noon on Good
Friday and requested a resolution so stating if it were the
Board's pleasure this year.
Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by
Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
that the Town of Mamaroneck offices be closed
at 12:00 N on Good Friday, March 24, 1967.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Resignation - John Seufert
The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Board by John
Seufert under date of March 1, 1967 tendering his resigna-
tion as Custodian of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Depart-
ment and Town Hall effective March 15, 1967, because of
moving to Massachusetts.
The Deputy Supervisor remarked that Mr. Seufert had been
employed by the Town since 1949 and that he had certainly
been a loyal and dependable employee during all of his
association with the Town. She further remarked that it
was with regret that the Town would lose his services but
since he was moving it would seem that the Town had no
choice other than to accept his resignation.
The members of the Board concurred in Mrs. Helwig's
remarks, and thereupon on motion by Councilman Chalif,
seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts with
regret the resignation of John Seufert as
Custodian of the Town of Mamaroneck Police
Department and Town Hall,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby expresses for
the record its appreciation and gratitude for
his dependable and loyal services rendered to
the Town during the many years of his association
with the Town of Mamaroneck from May 1, 1949 to
March 15, 1967,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby extends to Mr.
Seufert and his family its best wishes for every
success in their new business and new home in
Norton, Massachusetts.
2. Receipt of Examination Reports, Town
of Mamaroneck and Police Pension Fund
New York State Department of Audit & Control
The Clerk presented the reports of the examination of the
accounts and fiscal affairs of the Town of Mamaroneck and
Police Pension Fund forwarded by the New York State Depart-
ment of Audit and Control, which were herewith ordered
received and filed for the record.
3. Memorandum - Proposed Expansion
Joint Incineration
In the absence of Councilman Quadrine, who was attending
the Mamaroneck Village League of Women Voters meeting,
the Clerk presented the following memorandum addressed
by Councilman Quadrine to the Town Board under date of
March 15, 1967:
"I have been in touch with Fred Kellogg and am
advised that there will be an Incinerator
Commission meeting possibly March 23rd. At
this time the Commission will be considering
the engagement of a professional Consultant
to oversee and take full responsibility for
the construction of the addition and installa-
tion of the air pollution equipment.
"The plans and specifications for the proposed
expansion and modernization have been approved
subject to some small minor changes and the
Commission hopefully will entertain bids around
April 15, 1967."
The Deputy Supervisor remarked on the importance of the
information transmitted to the Board calling to atten-
tion that it was expected the addition would be completed
about a year from the date of letting contracts and would
thus eliminate all out-door burning in the Town.
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REPORTS
The Town Clerk The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered
received and filed for the record:
Town Clerk's Report for the month of February, 1967.
Report of the Building & Plumbing Inspector for the
month of February, 1967.
Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc.
for the month of February, 1967.
Municipal Dog Patrol Report for the month of February,
1967.
Report of Receipts & Disbursements for the period
January 1 - February 28, 1967.
Affidavits of Publication of Notice of Receipt of
examination of accounts and fiscal affairs by the
New York State Department of Audit and Control for
Fire District No. 1, Police Pension Fund and the
Town of Mamaroneck.
The Supervisor
(By Deputy)
The Deputy Supervisor stated that she was presiding again
this evening in the continued absence of the Supervisor
who has been hospitalized for more than two weeks but who,
she was now happy to report, was greatly improved and
expected home and "back-on-the-job" in the very near future.
1. Report - Creation of County Soil and Water
Conservation District
(Board of Supervisors)
For informational purposes the Deputy Supervisor reported
that the County Board of Supervisors at its February 27th
meeting had created by unanimous vote the County Soil and
Water Conservation District. She called to mind that at
the hearing on this matter the Town had been represented
by members of the Conservation Advisory Committee who
appeared in favor of this District.
2. Engagement of Senior Engineering Aide
(Memorandum of Comptroller)
Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of
March 15, 1967 herewith presented and filed for the record,.
on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman
Faiola, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the probationary appointment of Morris D.
Bufi as Senior Engineering Aide of the Town
of Mamaroneck, said appointment to be effec-
tive March 20, 1967, and compensated at the
rate of $6,400. per annum.
Councilman Chalif
1. Reappointment Zoning Board -
Mr. E. Robert Wassman
Councilman Chalif advised the Board of the expiration of Mr.
Wassman's term of office on the Zoning Board of Appeals and
with great pleasure recommended his reappointment to that
Board. He stated that Mr. Wassman through his office as a
member of this Board had served the community with exceptional
merit and expressed his pleasure that he was willing to con-
tinue in this office.
The members of the Board seconded Councilman Chali£'s recom-
mendation, each paying individual tribute to Mr. Wassman and
thereupon on motion by Councilman Chalif seconded by Council-
man Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Mr. E. Robert Wassman of 15
Campbell Lane, Town, be and he hereby is
reappointed a member of the Zoning Board of
Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck,to serve
for a term of office of five years, effec-
tive February 20, 1967 and terminating
February 19, 1972,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Mr. Wassman be so notified
with an expression of the Board's appre-
ciation of his past service and its pleasure
that he is willing to continue in this service.
2. Authorization - Attendance Regional Conference -
Office of Local Government
At the request of Councilman Chalif and on his motion,
seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Councilmen Chalif and Faiola be
and they hereby are authorized to attend the
New York State Office for Local Government
Regional Meeting on Friday, March 31, 1967,
with expenses paid by the Town from the proper
item in the 1967 budget in an amount not to
exceed the sum of $25.00.
Councilman Chalif thanked the Board and expressed his appre-
ciation, stating that when he had attended last year's
Regional Meeting with Councilwoman Helwig he had found it to
be a most rewarding experience and was certain that this year's
meeting would be equally productive to Councilman Faiola and
himself.
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councilwoman Helwig
1. Noise Conference - New York City
Councilwoman Helwig reported that Percy E. Sutton, Manhattan
Borough President, had invited her to participate in New
York's first conference on noise control being held by the
newly organized group, Citizens for a Quieter City, Inc.
She stated that the meeting would be at 40 Washington Square
this coming Saturday and that she understood some of the
Thruway Noise Abatement tapes would be presented at that
time. She stated that she was looking forward to this meet-
ing with great pleasure and would report thereon to the Board
at a later date.
2. Authorizations - Recreation
a) Salary Authorization for Recreation Attendants
Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Recreation,
dated March 9, 1967, herewith ordered received and filed for
the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by
Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the appointment of the following as Recre-
ation Attendants at the Memorial Park Tennis
Courts for the dates and hours of employment
indicated below at the hourly rate of $1.50:
Al Novello - April 1 - April 30 - 10:00 am to
6:00 pm - - May 1 - July 31 - 9:00 am to 5:00
pm.
Fred J. Dolan - August 1 - September 5 - 9:00
am to 5:00 pm - - September 6 - October 31st -
10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
b) Authorization to attend New York State
Recreation Conference
Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Recreation,
dated March 10, 1967, herewith presented and ordered received
and filed for the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig,
seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
payment of the expenses of the Superintendent
of Recreation while attending the New York
State Recreation Conference at The Manager
Hotel, Rochester, New York, April 16-19,1967,
in a sum not to exceed $150. paid from the
proper item in the 1967 Recreation budget.
Councilman Quadrine
(Presented by the Town Engineer in
Councilman Quadrine's absence)
1. Informational Report - Purchase of
Road Materials
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For informational purposes, the Town Engineer presented
a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Superinten-
dent of Highways under date of March 7, 1967 reporting
on the purchase of materials for Town roads for the
period March 5, 1967 to March 4, 1968, which was here-
with ordered received and filed for the record.
2. Authorization - Water Main
Installation - Hommocks Road
Pursuant to memorandum of the Town Engineer dated March
6, 1967 and in accord with the recommendation of the
Westchester Joint Water Works and the Town Engineer, on
motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman
Chalif, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the installation of a 10-inch water main in
the relocated portion of Hommocks Road as
shown on Contract Drawings P-1 of the School
Board; said main to be installed by private
contractors at no cost to the Town in accord-
ance with the specifications set forth by the
Westchester Joint Water Works.
3. Memorandum - Flooding Fifth Avenue -
Lafayette Road Area
The engineer presented a memorandum addressed to the
Board under date of March 9, 1967, regarding the matter
of flooding of sewer lines in the Fifth Avenue-Lafayette
Road area, which was herewith ordered received and filed
for the record.
Councilman Faiola
1. Letter - Mrs. Reisman - Authorization
of Youth Council
Pursuant to letter addressed to the Town Clerk by Mrs.
Reisman, Projects Coordinator of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck
Committee on Family and Youth, requesting redesignation
of the aforementioned Committee as Youth Council, on
motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted with
direction that a copy thereof be forwarded to the Larchmont-
Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth:
RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby
establish a Youth Service Project as authorized
by Chapter 636 of the Laws of 1956, as amended,
- Article 19-A of the Executive Law; and
That such project or program include therein the
Youth Council known as the "Larchmont-Mamaroneck
Committee on Family and Youth", to administer
such program or project; and
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That said Youth Council shall have the power and
it shall be its duty to:
1. Co-ordinate, co-operate and contact existing
services or agencies working with and concern-
ed with youth and their problems, including,
but not limited to: schools, churches,
employers, service clubs and organizations,
welfare departments, police, municipal boards,
courts and similar organizations;
2. Assist youth with their problems;
3. Foster educational,vocational or instructional
programs in connection with youth;
4. Study and analyze conditions and statistical
records and data on youth and their problems
and make recommendations related to the same;
5. Do all things necessary and desirable to carry
out the powers and duties herein granted, as
well as those powers and duties set forth by
the New York State Division of Youth; and
6. File an annual report with the Town Board of
the Town of Mamaroneck.
That the Youth Council is hereby authorized to
act for the Town of Mamaroneck and apply to
New York State for any and all benefits as pro-
vided by law; and
That the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
reserves the right to audit all expenditures
upon which claim for reimbursement are to be
based; and
That the Youth Council may adopt and amend rules
and regulations for the conduct of its own
affairs; and
That the term of office of the members of said
Youth Council shall be for a period of one year;
and
That this entire resolution is subject to passage
of the same resolution by the Village of Larch-
mont and the Village of Mamaroneck.
2. Appointment - Joint Economies Study Committee
Councilman Faiola highly recommended the appointment of
Fritz W. Wanzenberg of 9 Campbell Lane, Town, to fill
the vacancy on the Joint Economies Study Committee.
He presented a brief resume of Mr. Wanzenberg's broad
business background and remarked on the Town's extreme
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good fortune in having such a man available to serve on
this particular Committee.
The members of the Board heartily seconded Councilman
Faiola's remarks and on his motion, seconded by Council-
man Chali£, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Fritz
W. Wanzenberg a member of the Joint Economies
Study Committee to serve at the pleasure of the
Board,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Mr. Wanzenberg be notified of his
appointment and on behalf of the Board, cordially
welcomed to the official family of the Town of
Mamaroneck.
3. Letter - Fire Council - Salary
Authorization for Fire Inspector
Pursuant to a letter addressed to Councilman Faiola by the
Fire Council and memorandum of the Comptroller herewith
presented and ordered received and filed for the record,
on motion by him, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that
Stephen Loiaconi be compensated in the amount of
$960. per annum, effective March 2, 1967, as part-
time Fire Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck.
4. Meeting - Narcotics Task Force
(Not on Agenda)
Councilman Faiola announced for the Board's information
that the first meeting for the formation of a Narcotics
Task Force would be held Thursday evening,March 16th, at
the Larchmont Avenue Church, to which all interested par-
ties were most cordially invited.
5. Presentation to Dr. Fred Prausnitz
(Not on Agenda)
Councilman Faiola informed the Board of the presentation
of a Scroll to Dr. Fred Prausnitz by the Town of Mamaro-
neck Police Commission at the Larchmont Lions Club Dinner
Dance at the Shore Club last Saturday evening, the Scroll
being presented in recognition and sincere appreciation
of Dr. Prausnitz' outstanding service to the Town as
Police Surgeon.
The Town Attorney
The Town Attorney had no report.
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OTHER BUSINESS
1. Mr. Martin Bach - 25 Harmon Drive, Town
Mr. Bach addressed the Board with reference to the growing
volume of through traffic and the speeds at which cars were
travelling on New Harmon Drive, inquiring whether this
street could be made one-way.
Mr. Bach also inquired as to the possibility of obtaining
local ambulance service, the need for which, he stated, was
urgent as he had personally witnessed several bad accidents
where the lapse of time between the accident and the arrival
of the New Rochelle ambulance was of great length and cer-
tainly must be of some consequence in the instance of serious-
ly injured persons.
In reply to Mr. Bach, the Deputy Supervisor advised that his
questions concerning New Harmon Drive would be referred to
the Police Commission, and his inquiry regarding ambulance
service to Councilman Faiola who was presently engaged in
a study of this matter with a full report thereon, she
understood, to be ready shortly for presentation to the
Board.
2. Mrs. Robert Hiebert - 38 Myrtle Boulevard, Town
Mrs. Hiebert again addressed the Board with reference to the
broken parking meters in the Larchmont parking plaza. She
stated that she had received several tickets and wondered
why these meters were not repaired.
The Board assured Mrs. Hiebert the Village of Larchmont
would be notified again which was all this Board could do
since the parking plaza was under the jurisdiction of the
Village, not the Town.
Mrs. Hiebert also requested that any traffic study of
Harmon Drive made by the Police Commission include Myrtle
Boulevard from the Square to Weaver Street since she echoed
Mr. Bach's sentiments regarding Harmon Drive traffic volume
and speed with respect to Myrtle Boulevard.
The Deputy Supervisor advised Mrs. Hiebert that certainly
the Board would be happy to include her request in its
request to the Police Commission.
3. West Fordham Application
At this time Mr. Zinder, attorney for West Fordham, and
Mr. Rukin, Vice President, addressed the Chair, asking
to be heard on their application and apologizing for not
being present for the hearing earlier this evening,
explaining that they had been delayed in appearing before
the City of Rye Council.
The Board, by common consent, agreed to hear them, Council-
man Chalif stating that he had some questions which he would
like to address to the gentlemen. He asked whether there
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would be any additional stops on either of the two routes
applied for and was advised that there would not.
Councilman Faiola asked whether there would be more buses
on the roads were these two routes to be added and was
assured that there would be neither any increase or
decrease in the number of buses at least at the present
time.
The Deputy Supervisor then reviewed the proceedings at
the hearing earlier in the evening at which time decision
was tabled pending receipt of further information.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned
at 9:20 p. m., to reconvene on April 5, 1967.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened
immediately upon adjournment of the Town Board meeting.
1. Claims
Upon presentation of the Fire claims by Commissioners Faiola,
on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Chalif, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims,
which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved
by the Fire Chief, are approved, and the Supervisor
and Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to
pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department
for the year 1967:
Atlantic Service Center $68.51
Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co., Inc. 209.35
Con Edison 90.81
Con Edison 5.00
Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 188.65
New York Telephone Co. 91.20
Suburban Communications, Inc. 38.05
$691.57
2. Reports
There were no reports to be presented at this time.
3. Communications
a) Letter from Mr. Farrand
Commissioner Faiola presented a letter addressed to the
Town Council by Mr. Henry C. Farrand, 6 Glen Eagles Drive,
Town, under date of March 1, 1967 together with a copy of
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the Town Clerk's reply dated March 7, 1967 referring to
the burning of rubbish in large, used oil drums in front
of the Chatsworth Esso Service Station, which were here-
with ordered received and filed for the record.
The Fire Chief stated that he had inspected the area and
reported that he was unable to do anything about the
situation under the present ordinance since the drums
were located 20' away from the building. He further
stated that, of course, if the present ordinance were
to be amended so as to prohibit out-door burning, action
could then be taken.
This matter was referred to Councilman Faiola for further
investigation and consideration.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned
at 9:30 p. m., to reconvene on April 5, 1967.
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