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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967_04_05 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD APRIL 5, 1967 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 Chali£ Councilman Faiola Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Widulski - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion duly made and seconded, the minutes for the special meeting of March 8th were approved as submitted and the minutes of the regular meeting of March 15, 1967 were approved as corrected. OPENING OF BIDS - Land Surveying and Mapping - Prince Willows Sewer The Clerk presented for the record the Affidavit of Publi- cation of the Notice for Bids and opened and read aloud the following bids which, in accordance with usual prac- tice, were referred to Councilman Quadrine, Liaison, the Town Attorney, the Town Engineer and the Comptroller for examination and recommendation at the next meeting of the Board: Bidder Bid Ward Carpenter Engineers, Inc. $ 7,623.00 Ben DeVino Associates, Inc. 7,800.00 Gabriel E. Senor, P. E., L. S. 5,995.00 PRESENTATION OF TOWN OF MAMARONECK CODE (General Code Publishers) The Supervisor introduced Mr. A. Ross Kitt,of the General Code Publishers Corporation, who presented the Code explain- ing in detail its compilation and technical assembly. He said that considerable time had been spent by his company in photostating, categorizing and collating all available ordinances of the Town, adding that he was fairly certain -1- 'w e..'k ti a this was the first occasion when members of the Board had in their hands in one book a complete compilation of all Town ordinances. He reviewed the reasons for the book's layout commenting on its being loose-leaf to permit incorporation of materials; the identity sheet in the front of each book; that when completed it could be used in court; that each book contained a record of holders; a table of contents; that under section titles and sub-section titles, there were notations and footnotes on amendments and that there was also an appendix section for materials not of an ordi- nance nature but desirable for inclusion. He stated further that no attempt had been made at this time to change or re-write any ordinance or material presented in the book. He then outlined the procedure to be followed from this point - - namely, review and study of the book and the holding of work sessions with experts from General Code. He explained that these experts could and would assist the Town with any of its codification problems, but of course could only do so upon being advised of such pro- blems, and he therefore urged that the dates for these work sessions be set as soon as possible so that this phase of the work could proceed. In reply to an inquiry by Councilwoman Helwig as to the number of work sessions that might be required, Mr. Kitt stated that this could be highly variable running anywhere from 2 to 3 up to 8 to 10, and that certainly General Code was available for as many such sessions as the Town might find necessary. Lastly, he explained the "disposition list" furnished with each Code and then inquired whether there were any further questions. The Supervisor observed that he was certain that the mem- bers of the Board needed to work with the Attorney in the review and study of the book and he suggested that General Code be contacted as soon as the Board felt it was ready to have the first work session. Councilman Quadrine then asked Mr. Kitt whether there had been any changes made in the material as now presented and was assured that no substantive changes had been made but that there might be some stylization changes - - that is to say, spelling, punctuation, etc. Mr. Peter Mosher - 17 North Chatsworth Avenue, Town Upon recognition by the Chair, Mr. Mosher addressed the Board expressing his pleasure at the Supervisor's return, and then, after commenting upon how fine it was to see this Code, asked whether it could be temporarily adopted "as is" so that all ordinances would be available in one book so needed by those practicing law in this area. -2- The Supervisor referred this question to the Town Attorney who stated that no thought had been given to any kind of temporary adoption since it was necessary to have the Code completely correct prior to certification and adoption, with which Mr. Kitt emphatically concurred. Mr. Robert Conkling - 130 Garden Road East, Town Mr. Conkling, upon recognition, addressed the Board to affirm the Town Attorney's statement. OLD BUSINESS 1. Award of Bid - Staircase Cover - Parking Lot Pursuant to memorandum addressed to Councilman Quadrine by the Town Engineer under date of March 21, 1967 herewith presented by Councilman Quadrine and filed for the record, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, to wit, Charla Bros. Iron Works, in the amount of $1,475., for construction of the staircase cover at the Town Parking Lot, said cover to be constructed in accordance with the specifications contained in the Notice for Bids, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to return the bid deposit checks to all but the successful bidder. NEW BUSINESS 1. Application for Bus Route - Westchester Street Transportation Company, Inc. The Clerk presented a petition for authority to operate buses along Palmer Avenue on the route stated therein submitted by Westchester Street Transportation Company, Inc. under date of March 21, 1967, together with petition signed by residents of Mamaroneck requesting the furnish- ing of local bus service along Palmer Avenue, which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Councilman Quadrine inquired whether the information pre- sented gave the length of the buses to be used, whereupon Mr. Hugh Mullen, Vice President of the said company, who was present, stated that it did not, but that the buses were the standard 44-passenger,40-foot long buses. The Board then directed that this request be forwarded to the Board of Police Commissioners for study and report to this Board at its next meeting. -3- w 2. Application for Swimming Pool Permit - Agatino Rigano and Wife - 35 Harmon Drive, Town The Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Building and Plumbing inspector under date of March 28, 1967, submitting the application of Mr. and Mrs. Agatino Rigano of 35 Harmon Drive, Town, for installation of an above ground family swimming pool at the above mentioned address, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. The Supervisor stated that in accordance with usual practice, the neighboring property owners would be notified of the application and the members of the Board would personally inspect the site for the pool prior to the Board°s action on the application at its next meeting. 3. Authorization - Transfer of Funds Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of March 30, 1967, herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds within the 1967 Budget and Surplus Funds: To From Part Town - Miscellaneous A/C 511 - Codification of Town Ordinances $365.80 Part Town - Surplus A/C502 $365.80 4. Authorization - Employment of Custodian - Town Office Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated March 31, 1967 herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwiq, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the employment of Leslie Morgan as part-time Custodian of the Town of Mamaroneck offices, effective March 30, 1967 and to be compensat- ed at the rate of $1,560.00 per annum. 5. Authorization - Employment of Custodian - Police Department Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated March 30, 1967 herewith presented and filed for the record, on -4- J* o-^ e. ~5 motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the employment of Patsy Camarella as Custodian of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department, effective March 30, 1967 and to be compensated by claim form at the rate of $50.00 per week. 6. Authorization - Attendance of Attorney and Comptroller - Conference on Labor Relations in Public Employment Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of March 30, 1967, herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Attorney and the Town Comptroller to attend a Conference on Labor Relations in Public Employment to be conducted by Cornell University in cooperation with West- chester County on Tuesday, April 18, 1967 at Westchester Community College, with expenses paid by the Town in an amount not to exceed the sum of $30.00 from the proper item in the 1967 budget. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter - Bonnie Briar Country Club, Inc. The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Board by Bonnie Briar Country Club, Inc. under date of March 19, 1967, stating that pool construction would be delayed until September but the parking lot construction would start immediately, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Letter and Report - Board of Elections The Clerk read the following letter addressed to him by the Westchester County Board of Elections under date of March 13, 1967 together with his report thereon dated April 3, 1967, which were filed for the record: Letter "We have received the reports filed by all town and city clerks in relation to voting machines presently owned and we note your municipality does not meet the minimum requirements in the following respect: "For the 1966 General Election your Town had 25 election districts and in ten of these election -5- districts the total number of people registered and eligible to vote exceeded 650. The Election Law requires two voting machines in such a dis- trict. This means you should have used 35 voting machines in the 1966 General Election, whereas you only own 33. It is also advisable to provide spare machines in the event of breakdown. " Under the Election Law the Town Council is required to provide the necessary equipment so that the voters of the town may be adequately provided with the means to cast their vote at an election. We would appreciate your immediate attention to this problem and a communication to this office as to what action you will or have taken to remedy the situation." Report " Upon the receipt of the attached letter, I phoned Mr. Van Wart, Commissioner of Elections of West- chester County and discussed the problem of voting machines with him. " He did not know that during the last general election, the Town had rented three voting machines. - " Registration figures for the last general election showed ten election districts over the 650 figure. In six of these districts there were two voting machines. The figures for the other four were: 652,674, 655 and 669. I didn't believe it neces- sary to put two voting machines in these districts, but he arbitrarily quotes the law. There is no doubt in my mind that the Town needs additional voting machines and I intend to ask the Board to purchase one in the event that there is no primary this year. Also, I intend to include funds in my 1968 budget for additional machines. Heavy voting only occurs during Presidential and Gubernatorial years." The Board complimented the Clerk on his report and the handling of this matter, stating that it would, of course, leave it in the very capable hands of the Town Clerk. At this time Stuart B. Miller, Jr., Chairman of the Town of Mamaroneck Democratic Committee, addressed the Board to compliment Mr. Gronberg's faultless job as Town Clerk of the Town of Mamaroneck. 3. Letters re Police Promotions At the Supervisor's request in the interest of the many -6- persons present, the letters of Mr. Nat Picco and Mr. Frank Guadagnolo addressed to the Council in protest of the recent Police promotions under dates of March 24 and 30, 1967 res- pectively, were read in full contrary to the usual procedure of being received and filed inasmuch as a copy thereof had been furnished to each member of the Board and the letters published in the local press. Pico Letter "The Board of Police Commissioners is to be commended for their promptness in making their recent promo- tions. "One aspect of the announcement in the Daily Times of March 21st was very disturbing to me and many others. I am referring to the bypassing of Sgt. James Stara- poli to the position of lieutenant. It is my under- standing that the marks on the Civil Service examina- tion were as follows: Sgt. Starapoli 104.5 Sgt. O'Brien 98.0 "This move on the part of the Police Commissioners without any explanation seems arbitrary. "As a private citizen and a business man, I find it very difficult to understand how the Commissioners could bypass a man who, in competitive examination, scored second in the County in both the police chief and lieutenant's examination - - outscored solely by Chief Mancusi. "I know neither Sgt. Starapoli, nor Sgt. O'Brien but I have heard fine reports about both men as police officers. I would assume, therefore, with all things being equal, that the selection should have been based on the competitive examination. If all things are not equal, then I believe it is incumbent upon the Com- missioners to give some explanation for their selec- tion. Under the circumstances, my conclusion, and that of many others, is that eigher;:Sgt. Starapoli is unqualified for other unexplained reasons, or he is being discriminated against. "Unpleasant rumors are being circulated in and about the Town which I would prefer to disregard. The silence of the Commissioners, however, only serves to give credence to these rumors. More important, such seemingly arbitrary actions by the Commissioners can only cause deterioration of morale in the Police Department. The Commissioners' action seems to say, capriciousness or politics play a prominent role as to who shall or shall not be promoted. "Under the circumstances, I urge the Council to check into the facts surrounding these appointments and, for the good of the community, to make them public." -7- Guadagnola Letter "I have been following the news items in the Daily Times, concerning the promotion of a man who was not on the top of the list, and the Police Com- mission's refusal to clarify the promotion to the P. B. A. or to the public. I, as one of the public, and a resident of the unincorporated area, feel this request should be granted. "I understand that the Police Commission has sole power of appointment. However, I do not understand why they are not held answerable to anyone, Town Council or public. This does not run true to form in our way of Government, for even our highest offi- cials are held answerable to someone. "I am sure my views and feelings are those shared by many on this matter. "The men of the Police Department have always been of the highest character, ability and morale. Because of these happenings, and others, the morale is very low and this in turn will effect the effi- ciency of the Department." For informational purposes, the Supervisor then read into the record a Memorandum of Law addressed to him by the Town Attorney and herewith quoted as follows: "Chapter 104 of the Laws of 1936, as amended, provides for the establishment, organization and operation of town police departments in Westchester County. "That law specifically recites that all police depart- ments in Westchester County are to be governed solely by the provisions of that law. "The law provides for the establishment by the Town Board, of a separate board of police commissioners who serve without compensation and at the pleasure of the Town Board. "When such a board of police commissioners is establish- ed by the Town Board, it enjoys all of the powers rela- tive to police matters that are conferred on the Town Board. Its actions are not reviewable by the Town Board. Any person who is allegedly aggrieved by a determination of the board of police commissioners may have that determination reviewed by the Supreme Court, provided he or she can show that he, or she, is in fact aggrieved. This is exactly the same procedure that must be followed to review a determination of the Town Board. "This board, therefore, is without authority to review a determination of the board of police commissioners." -8- He then stated that, although as had been set forth in the foregoing memorandum the actions of the Police Commission were not reviewable by this Board, it would of course be glad to hear anyone who wished to speak - - whereupon the following persons were heard: Mrs. Robert W. Hiebert - 38 Myrtle Boulevard, Town Mrs. Hiebert asked whether it was possible for the Commis- sion to state what qualifications were considered for pro- motion. Supervisor Kane, in reply, advised that the Town Board, at the request of the Commission, had met with the Commis- sioners, discussed the entire situation and was satisfied with the Commission's appointments. "This Commission", he continued, "is not a new one, but is composed of persons known for their fairness and ability. They have served this Town for many years with absolute integrity, dedica- tion and loyalty". Mrs. D. S. Lukas - 152 Valley Stream Road, Town Mrs. Lukas remarked that no one was questioning the appoint- ments made as they were over and done with, but that the question was why only one Lieutenant had been appointed when there had formerly been two. The Attorney, to whom the question was referred, advised that the Police Commission was charged under the law with running the Police Department and that this was an inter- nal matter and therefore solely under its jurisdiction. The Supervisor then explained, although he said perhaps he shouldn't, that the appointment of a second Lieutenant was occasioned when Chief Yerick, shortly before his death, had expressed his intention to retire at age 62 which had made necessary.at that time the appointment of a second Lieuten- ant as a back-up man.. Mr. Peter Mosher Mr. Mosher asked the Supervisor whether the statement he made was his personal statement. He replied that it de- finitely was, but that he hoped it was shared by the mem- bers of the Board, adding that he would poll the Board if Mr. Mosher so desired. Mr. Mosher replied that he did not. Councilwoman Helwig said "The Supervisor's statement is one that I personally wholly support and endorse; council- man Chalif followed saying, "I also support this statement wholeheartedly" and Councilmen Quadrine and Faiola then expressed their support thus making it unanimous. Mrs. Lukas Mrs. Lukas inquired about the terms of the Board of Police Commissioners and was advised by the Supervisor that they -9- served at the pleasure of the Board. She then queried whether their appointments were periodically made and was advised that this was done every two years at the Organi- zation meeting. Mrs. Steven Sheinhouse - 13 Dante Street, Town Mrs. Sheinhouse said it was unfortunate that there had not been any more explanation of the appointments and that she felt the public should have some further explanation. Mr. Robert L. Conkling - 13 Garden Road East, Town Mr. Conkling, identifying himself as a member of the Town Commission on Human Rights, argued that the Town Board had jurisdiction over the Police Commission because it appointed the said Commission to serve at its pleasure. Councilman Chalif in reply to Mr. Conkling stated, "Power to remove is not power to control the actions of the Commis- sion". Mr.-Mosher in referring to the Lieutenancy promotion, Mr. Mosher explained that Sgt. Staropoli was not a member of the local P. B. A. but that he had had higher marks, seniority, and certainly as good a record of service as Sgt. O'Brien and that the P. B. A. knew "of no information or reason for not promoting Sgt. Staropoli and that because of this, it had brought up the question with the Police Commission and further that it was going to continue to bring up this question since it was felt that the only reason that could exist was one of discrimination". _Mr. Anthony Mirande - 2053 Palmer Avenue, Town Mr. Stephen Loiaconi - 61 Grand Street, Mamaroneck Mr. Mirande, a former Fire Chief, along with Chief Loiaconi, also stated that the Commission should have explained its action since under Civil Service procedure the highest grades merited promotion. Mr. Stuart B. Miller, Jr. - 191 Larchmont Avenue, Town Mr. Miller, Democratic Town Chairman, said, "it seems to me that the major thrust of the law is to keep the police de- partment out of politics, and that the support for Sgt. Staropoli, an excellent officer, is a kind of political pressure." "The question", he continued, "is whether the Police Com- mission should be asked to report to the public. Yet the law seems to intend to insulate the Commission. I be- lieve that citizens should rely on your discretion and bring to you suggestions regarding the Commission and not its actions. Men of their caliber should be protected." He stated further that he felt the remarks made here this -10- evening in favor of Sergeant Staropoli should be noted in the record. As no one else wished to be heard, the Supervisor closed the discussion, thanking those who had given their time to come and share their views with the members of the Council and remarking that he believed the Board under- stood the sentiments expressed this evening. 4. Notice - Army Corps of Engineers Construction of Pier The Clerk presented a Notice from the Army Corps of En- gineers, dated March 17, 1967, concerning the applica- tion of E. Wachenheim, Jr. of 830 Pirates Cove, Mamar- oneck, to construct a pier and floar, which upon the En- gineer's advice of being per forma with the premises concerned located in the Village of Mamaroneck, was or- dered received and filed for the record. 5. Notice of Public Hearing - City Council of New Rochelle - Amendment of Zoning Ordinance, "Dispensing of Gasoline in Residence Districts" The Clerk presented the above described Notice of Hear- ing, which amendment, if passed, the Attorney stated would be in the best interest of the Town. Accordingly, no action was required by this Board and the Notice was ordered received and filed for the record. 6. Notice of Symposium - "Our Society vs. Polluted Air" The Clerk presented the notice of the above Symposium being held at Westchester Community Collete from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. today, which was ordered received and filed. The Engineer reported that he had attended this meeting and that it was a "fine" beginning toward eventual con- trol of air pollution in Westchester County. 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 March, 1967. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of March, 1967. -11- s 41 Affidavit of Publication of the Supervisor's Annual Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1966. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of March, 1967. Town Clerk's Report for the month of March, 1967. Municipal Dog Patrol Report for the month of March 1967. The Supervisor 1. Letter, Senator Gioffre - Bill 54327 At the Supervisor's request, Councilwoman Helwig who had been working on this matter and was very close to it, read for the Board's information a letter addressed to the Supervisor by Senator Anthony B. Gioffre under date of April 4, 1967, advising that Speaker Travia had re- fused to bring out of Committee any Home Rule bills with the result that the Town's bill (54327) had failed to pass. The failure of this bill's passing and subsequent in- ability of the Town to acquire the Hommocks land under water necessary for completion of the recreational pro- ject in connection with the Middle School was extremely - disappointing to the Town and it was certainly to be hoped that the Senator's offer to do all possible to re- solve this situation would be of some avail. She further advised that the Senator had called her to- day to inform her that he had called Mr. Charles Jen- nings of the State Office of Surplus Lands - Office of Local Services who in turn had stated that he would get in touch with Mr. McCabe to request that he get on the case immediately and find out how quickly the request can be processed. Councilman Chalif 1. Report - Regional Conference Office for Local Government Councilman Chalif reported briefly on the Regional Con- ference of the Office for Local Government attended by Councilman Faiola and him last Friday. He stated that this was the second Conference he had had the pleasure of attending - and that this had proved to be as re- warding an experience as that of last year. He ad- vised that he had brought back materials to be circu- lated among the members of the Board for their study and information. Councilman Faiola added to Councilman Chalif's report -12- 4- L that this had been his first Conference - that he had found it most informative and was grateful to the Board for giving him the opportunity to attend. He spoke of the importance of this type of meeting for local governments due to the exchange of ideas and pro- cedures among the various similar communities and men- tioned particularly a bill which Mr. Redmond reported passed which provided State funds and manpower to groups of communities wishing to study possible provision of joint services. Councilwoman Helwig 1. Conservation a. Gift of Car Councilwoman Helwig presented a letter addressed to her by Alan N. Weeden, Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Committee under date of March 16, 1967, ad- vising the Town Board of his gift of a 1961 Olds- mobile F-85 station wagon to the Town to be used principally by Ranger-Custodian Thomas Leddy in con- nection with his work on the Conservation and Nature areas in the Town. She advised that the car had been appraised at $250. and that Mr. Weeden had had it serviced and put in A-1 shape prior to turning it over to the Town. She remarked on the Town's good fortune in receiving this gift and following a like expression by each of the members of the Board, on her motion, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck and the Conservation Advisory Committee thereof, a gift of an 1961 Oldsmobile F-85 station wa- gon (appraisal value $250.00) presented by Mr. Alan N. Weeden, Chairman of the Con- servation Committee, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, on behalf of this Board, thank Mr. Weeden and express to him the Board's sincere appreciation of his thoughtful and generous gift to the Town of Mamaroneck and its residents. 2. Revaluation a. Authorization - Transfer of Funds Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by -13- Abp Ai&w d Councilwoman Helwig under today's date herewith pre- sented and filed for the record, on her motion, sec- onded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds in the 1967 budget: From - General Town Contingency $493.70 To - General Town Miscellaneous a/c 511 - Revaluation 493.70 for a mailing to all property owners - item- ized costs as follows: Printing & Folding 7500 Letters 115.00 Addressing 112.50 Use of Permit 30.00 Postage (2-7/8~ each) 213.70 Typing & Mailing 22.50 Total 493.70 3. Temporary Commission-State Constitution (Not on Agenda) Councilwoman Helwig presented to be circulated for the Board's perusal, seven (7) pamphlets on subjects to be studied by the Temporary Commission on the State Con- stitution. Councilman Quadrine 1. Authorization to Advertise for Bids Parking Meters, Myrtle Boulevard Parking Lot Pursuant to memorandum addressed to Councilman Quadrine by the Town Engineer under date of April 5, 1967, here- with presented and filed for the record, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with law, the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, a Notice for Sealed Bids for the Parking Me- ters for the Myrtle Boulevard Parking Lot, said bids to be opened and read aloud at the next meeting of this Board, Wednesday evening, April 19, 1967, at 8:15 p.m., in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaro- neck, and to be in accordance with the specifications set forth in the said No- tice for Bids. -14- Mrs. Ann Sheinhouse - 13 Dante Street Upon recognition, Mrs. Sheinhouse addressed the Board to ask how the meters were going to work out - particularly enquiring about the parking on Myrtle Boulevard - and whether there would be a "decal" area in the new Lot for local residents. The Supervisor replied that this was presently under study by the Board of Police Commissioners (Traffic Com- mission) - but that, as far as he knew, there were no definite plans at this time. Councilman Faiola 1. Minutes - Family & Youth Committee For the Board's information, Councilman Faiola presented the minutes of the last meeting of the Committee on Family and Youth, adding that as always, this meeting had been most adequately covered by the local press. The Town Attorney The Attorney stated that he had no report at this time. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Stuart B. Miller, Jr. - 191 Larchmont Avenue Mr. Miller, upon recognition, addressed the Board with regard to considering the non-partisan selection of can- didates for the office of Justice of the Peace---as pre- sented in letters of last April by the President of the Bar Association. In making this statement, Mr. Miller advised that he simply wished to remind the Council and urge its con- sideration of this recommendation, which the Supervi- sor assured him would be done. Mrs. Robert W. Hiebert - 38 Myrtle Boulevard Mrs. Hiebert, upon recognition, thanked the Board - and particularly Councilwoman Helwig, for its intervention with the Village of Larchmont about the meters on the Larchmont Village Parking Plaza. Councilwoman Helwig asked whether the meters had been repaired - and was advised that they had not - but Mrs. Hiebert said - "I have not received any further park- ing tickets." Councilwoman Helwig thanked Mrs. Hiebert, expressing the hope that the meters would soon be in good repair. -15- "A The Town Clerk (Retirement - Officer Cunningham) The Clerk called to the Board's attention a memorandum not on the agenda but submitted by the Comptroller under today's date, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record, with regard to the necessary transfer of funds con- cerning the pending retirement of Police Officer William E. Cunningham. Pursuant thereto, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to the following resolution adopted on January 8, 1958 and herewith quoted: "RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck pur- suant to Section 218 of the Federal Social Security Act and Article 3 of the Retirement and Social Security Law, provide old-age and survivors insurance coverage for eligible policemen and firemen effective on March 16, 1956; and be it "FURTHER RESOLVED, that such coverage be pro- vided for positions of policemen and firemen covered by the New York State Employees Retire- ment System or by a local retirement system or pension plan. Such local retirement system or pension plan is the Town of Mamaroneck Police Pension Fund". this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds: From - Part Town Surplus $1,630.20 To - A/C 412 Social Security Taxes - Police Department $1,630.20 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:00 p. m., to reconvene on April 19, 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 Commissioner Faiola, on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Chalif, it was unanimously -16- 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: R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 43.44 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 223.60 Excelsior Auto Repair & Machine Works 120.85 Knox, Lent & Tucker, Inc. 1,176.35 0. Mueller, Inc. 30.35 New York Telephone Company 4.85 New York Telephone Company 99.10 Leo N. Orsino 5.75 Ronconi Equipment Co., Inc. 16.60 The State Insurance Fund (Paid Firemen) 2,129.67 The State Insurance Fund ( Volunteer) 30.04 The State Insurance Fund ( Volunteer) 3,748.51 Westchester Joint Water Works 22.92 Total $7,562.03 2. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for March 1967 which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Communications There were no communications. 4. Other Business a) Insurance Commissioner Faiola advised that the Chiefs and himself had met with Mr. Lyle Brown in the matter of reducing the fire insurance rate through the Board of Fire Underwriters and he should have the report completed shortly. b) Signs The Fire Chief requested the Board's permission for the erection of the usual signs in the same locations for its coming dance on June 10th. The Board requested Chief Loiaconi to consult with the Park Foreman, Mr. Aitchison, and pending his approval thereof granted the request. c) Mr. Robert Conkling - 130 Garden Road East, Town Mr. Conkling inquired about the furnishing of local ambulance service and was advised by Commissioner Faiola that his com- plete report with regard to local ambulance service would be ready by the next meeting. -17- d) Mr. Stuart B. Miller, 191 Larchmont Avenue, Town Mr. Miller, speaking as Chairman of the Red Cross Disaster Unit, addressed the Commission at this time to emphasize the need for this service. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:10 p. m., to reconvene on April 19, 1967. 4i✓ / /40~ To Clerk _lg_