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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967_08_02 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD AUGUST 2, 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 Chalif Councilman Faicla Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Widulski - Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 1967 were resubmitted as corrected along with the minutes of the regular meeting of July 5, 1967 and thereupon on motion duly made and seconded were approved as presented. OPENING OF BIDS 1. Sidewalk & Curb Improvements (Madison & Myrtle) The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the Notice for bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the following bids: Bidder Bid Thomas Guglielmo $ 4,154.20 Romani & Picco, Inc. 4,100.00 Peter Pergola 3,800.00 Louis Petrillo, Inc. 4,374.80 The Supervisor in accordance with the usual practice directed that the bids be referred to Councilman Quad- rine, the Engineer, the Attorney and the Comptroller for study with report and recommendation at the next meeting. -1- 243 2. Reconstruction of Jefferson Street The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the Notice for bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the following bids: Jefferson No. Chats. Bidder Street Avenue Total County Asphalt, Inc. $3600.00 $2160.00 $5760.00 Louis Petrillo, Inc. 5490.00 1263.60 6753.60 Daniel F. MacNamee & Co.,Inc. 4338.00 1323.00 5661.00 Plaza Asphalt Paving of West- chester, Inc. 4725.00 1323.00 6048.00 Nigro Bros., Inc. 3285.00 1026.00 4311.00 Peckham Road Company 4320.00 2079.00 6399.00 Atlas Contracting Co., Inc. 5400.00 1320.30 6720.30 The supervisor in accordance with the usual. practice directed that the bids be referred to Councilman Quad- rine, the Engineer, the Attorney and the comptroller for study with report and recommendation at the next meeting. 3. Boiler for Firehouse The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the Notice for bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the following bids: Bidder Bid Ray Burner Sales Div. of Way-Wolff Asso.,Inc. $5,025.00 Sam Paonessa D/B/A Richard Plumb. & Heat. Co. 3,765.00 (Oil) Sam Paonessa D/B/A " " (Alternate Bid) 3,226.00 (Gas) The Supervisor in accordance with the usual practice direct- ed that the bids be referred to Councilman Quadrine, the Engineer, the Attorney and the Comptroller for study with report and recommendation at the next meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - Overnight Parking Lot Ordinance On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Clerk presented for the record the Affidavit of Publi- cation of the Notice of Hearing. At the Supervisor's request the Attorney briefly reviewed the proposed ordinance pointing out certain of the Rules and Regulations applicable thereunder. -2- 244 Councilman Chalif then inquired whether the Ordinance as proposed had been studied by the Police Chief and was assured that it had been not only by the Police Chief but by the Board of Police Commissioners as well. The Supervisor then inquired whether anyone present wished to speak on this subject and the following per- sons were heard: Mrs. Ann Sheinhouse - 13 Dante Street, Town Mrs. Sheinhouse questioned the timing in Lots 2 and 3 and was advised by the Chair that there would be many ques- tions to be ironed out since the entire Ordinance was new and would be subject to revision as experience deemed necessary. Councilman Chalif Councilman Chalif then stated that he would very much like to study further the entire Ordinance and therefore requested that the adoption thereof be tabled. Mr. Lee Bloom, 22 Myrtle Boulevard, Town Mr. Bloom queried the fate of those persons under the pro- posed Ordinance who might park in the early morning hours, 8:00 or 8:30 a. m. and not return home until perhaps 1:00 or 2:00 a. m. having remained in Town for dinner and the theatre. Both the Attorney and Councilman Chalif answered Mr. Bloom to the effect that unless other provision were made such persons would be subject to the terms of the Ordinance as proposed. Thereupon, since in reply to the Chair's question as to whether anyone else wished to be heard and no one did, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that decision on the adoption of this proposed Ordinance be and it hereby is deferred. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report - Bids for Topsoil Pursuant to memorandum herewith presented by Councilman Quadrine and ordered received and filed for the record, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously -3- 245 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes acceptance of the only bid received, that of Giacomo Contracting Company,in the amount of $3.75 per cubic yard for furnishing to the Town of Mamaroneck 6,000 cubic yards of Top Soil in accordance with specifications set forth in the Notice for Bids, funds for which are provided in the 1967 budget. 2. Report - Bids for Landscaping - Myrtle Boulevard Parking Lot Councilman Quadrine presented a memorandum reporting on the bids opened at the July 5, 1967 meeting and follow- ing some discussion on the matter of these bids, on his request the Board by common consent deferred action on the award of this bid to the September 6, 1967 meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization for Collection of 1967 School Taxes Pursuant to the Tax Receiver's request, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town-:Board of the Town of Mama- roneck, in accordance with Section 550a of the Westchester County Tax Act, being Article 16 of the Westchester County Administrative Code as amended by Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962, does hereby authorize the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck to accept from any taxpayer two partial payments in equal installments for or on account of school taxes and apply such payments on account thereof, and that he shall accept payment of said school taxes in full at the discretion of the taxpayer, or as stated in two partial payments, with the first installment being due and payable in the month of September and the second being due and payable in the month of January following, provided that no installment may be paid unless the first installment of current school taxes, including interest and penalty, shall have been paid or is paid at the same time. If the second partial payment is received during the month of January, no interest or penalty shall be charg- ed against the second partial payment; and be it further RESOLVED, that as provided in said statute, unless the first partial payment is received during the month of September and the second partial payment is received during the month of January, the penalty -4- 2,46 provided for payment of school taxes as set forth in Section 542 shall be applicable as follows: First Installment September - No penalty October - 2°% November - 5% December & January - 7% February & March - 10% April & thereafter - up to date of sale - 12% Second Installment February & March 10% April to date of sale 12% and be it further RESOLVED, that the first installment shall be due and payable and become a lien on the taxable pro- perty of the school district on September 1, 1967, and the second installment on January 1, 1968; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, the Comptroller, the Receiver of Taxes, and the Assessor shall pre- pare a suitable form of tax receipt, to be present- ed at the expense of the Town; and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 551 of Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962, a statement concerning the tax information be printed, and the Receiver of Taxes shall mail with each receipt for taxes a printed copy of such statement; and be it further RESOLVED, that the schedule of penalties be as follows: Penalty Schedule 1st Half 2nd Half September No Penalty October 2% November 5% December & January 7% February & March 10% 10% April to date of sale 12% 12% and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. -5- 2. Applications for Swimming Pool Permits a) Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Siegel, 1175 Old White Plains Road, Mamaroneck The Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Building and Plumbing Inspector under date of July 21, 1967, submitting the application of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Siegel of 1175 Old White Plains Road, for installation of a 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 noti- fied 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. b) Mr. John Signorelli, 430 Weaver Street, Town The Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Building and Plumbing Inspector under date of July 21, 1967, submitting the application of Mr. John Signorelli of 430 Weaver Street, Town, for installa- tion of an above-the-ground portable 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 noti- fied 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. Approval - Polling Places for 1967 Pursuant to the Clerk's recommendation herewith presented and. filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 66 of the Election Law, being Chapter 17 of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York as amended, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby designates a place for each election district in the Town, at which a meet- ing for the registration of voters, election, and primaries shall be held in the year follow- ing the ensuing first (1st) day of October as follows: District No. 1 Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York -6- District No. 2 Volunteer Firehouse, Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, New York District No. 3 Mamaro Firehouse, Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck. District No. 4 Central School Annex, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York District No. 5 Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York District No. 6 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest]Park Avenue, Larchmont, New York District No. 7 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, New York District No. 8 St. Augustine's School Gymnasium, Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont, New York District No. 9 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, New York District No. 10 Francis Coffin Mem. Bldg. (St. John's Episco- pal Church), Grove Avenue, Larchmont, New York District No. 11 Chatsworth Gardens Apartments, 14 No. Chats- worth Avenue, Larchmont, New York District No. 12 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, New York District No. 13 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, New York District No. 14 Central School, Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 15 School of Sts. John & Paul, Weaver Street, Larchmont, New York District No. 16 - Mamaroneck Junior High School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York District No. 17 Central School Annex, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck District No. 18 Hampshire House, 3 Washington Square, Larchmont -7- 249 District No. 19 Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Larchmont, New York District No. 20 School of Sts. John & Paul, Weaver Street, Larchmont, New York District No. 21 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, New York District No. 22 Palmer Terrace Apartments, Palmer & Court, Mamaroneck, New York District No. 23 Mamaroneck Junior High School, West Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York District No. 24 Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York District No. 25 Montessori School, Lorenzen Street & Boston Post Road, Larchmont, New York COMMUNICATIONS 1. Postponement Notices - West Fordham ` Transportation Company The Clerk presented Notices of the postponement of West Fordham Transportation Company's application before the Public Service Commission for the record, pointing out that the Hearing had now been postponed until September 6, 1967. 2. Request of Police Commission - Expense Authorization Pursuant to request of the Board of Police Commissioners dated July 20, 1967, herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $125.00 to cover expenses of Chief Mancusi in attending a meeting of the New York State Association of Chief of Police to be held in Binghamton, New York, July 24th to July 27th, 1967. 3. Memos, Police Chief and Comptroller - Salary Authorizations for Patrolmen Pursuant to memorandum from Chief Mancusi dated July 31, 1967 and memorandum from the Comptroller of the same date, herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman 250 Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Patrolmen Charles S. Baumblatt, Robert J. Fuller and Joseph R. Santoiemma, effective as of July 6, 1967, July 20, 1967 and August 3, 1967 respective- ly, be compensated at the rate of $7,000. per annum. 4. Letter, Samuel Ludwig - Carriage House Lane The Clerk presented a letter addressed to City Hall, Mamaroneck, New York under date of July 11, 1967 and forwarded to the Town by the Village of Mamaroneck, referring to conditions in the Carriage House Lane development, advising that he had replied to the letter after requesting the Town Engineer and the Highway Super- intendent to inspect and correct the conditions referred to. The communication was ordered received and filed for the record. The Engineer reported that he had inspected the area on Tuesday morning, August lst, and found dirt at the intersection of Carriage House Lane and Old White Plains Road about which he had notified the developer, Mr. Schroeder, who stated that he would have it cleaned up. 5. Letter, D. R. Santomenna - Attorney for Daniel P. Amatuzzo The Clerk presented the following letter addressed to the Mamaroneck Town Board under date of July 7, 1967 by Mr. D. R. Santomenna: "I am the attorney for Daniel P. Amatuzzo, the owner of premises known as 23 Blossom Terrace. "You are, no doubt, familiar with the fact that the Board of Education of the Mamaroneck School District proposes to build a parking field which, according to present plans, will abut my client's said property on three sides thereof. I am in- formed that no provision has been made for a buffer strip to afford my client some protec- tion from the disadvantages of being surrounded almost totally by a parking field. The grave consequences of such a situation are obvious and need no further elaboration. "I am writing this letter, therefore, to request that this matter be placed upon your agenda for your next meeting, so that the application of my client may be heard for the exercise of your good offices in assisting him to alleviate, to some degree, the difficult position he will be placed in unless, at least, an adequate buffer zone is provided. "Thank you for any consideration that you may give this matter". -9- 251 Councilman Chalif being very familiar with Mr. Ama- tuzzo's situation, suggested that this Board, if it were its pleasure, address a communication to the Board of Education strongly urging that that Board adopt some requirement as defined under Section 455: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 of the Town of Mamaroneck Zoning Ordi- nance in order to provide Mr. Amatuzzo with some protection and to afford such protection to citizens _ in any future instance as was done by the Town of Mamaroneck under its Zoning Ordinance mentioned above. Mr. Amatuzzo, upon recognition by the Chair, addressed the Board to state that he was speaking on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Santora as well as other residents of the area whose sentiments were similar to his. The Supervisor thanked Mr. Amatuzzo and requested that a note be addressed to the Town Clerk by those citizens for whom he was speaking in order that their views would be officially expressed in writing. REPORTS The Town Clerk - - The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments for the month of July, 1967. Report of the Building & Plumbing inspector for the month of July, 1967. Summary of Receipts & Disbursements - January 1, 1967 - May 31, 1967 Summary of Receipts & Disbursements - January 1, 1967 - June 30, 1967 Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. report for the month of July 1967 Municipal Dog Patrol report for the month of July, 1967. The Supervisor - - 1. Village of Mamaroneck (Rye Neck Annexation) The Supervisor reported briefly on a meeting held by the Supervisor of the Town of Rye, the Village Manager, Village of Mamaroneck and himself on the matter of the possible annexation of Rye Neck to the Town of Mamaro- neck at which time he stated that he had assured those present the Town of Mamaroneck would be delighted to welcome the Rye Neck section of the Village were that the pleasure of the residents of that section. He further stated that in the July 25, 1967 issue of the -10- 252 local press he noted that John C. Taylor III had been appointed by the Village of Mamaroneck Board of Trustees to head a Committee to study the advantages and disad- vantages of such possible annexation. He concluded his report by stating that he had assured the interested parties that the members of this Board and all officials and members of the Town staff would do everything possible to assist this Committee in its study should any assistance be required and, meanwhile, would await the report of the Committee to the Town since the initiation of such annexation is the prerogative of the citizens of the area known as the Rye Neck section. Councilman Chalif - - 1. Report - Insurance Councilman Chalif, after stating that he had been requested sometime ago to review the entire insurance of the Town of Mamaroneck, presented a formal report thereon stating that through the good offices of Mr. Raymond O'Brien of the firm of Marshall and O'Brien, Inc. this report had been completed. He advised that each member of the Board would be presented with an individual copy for study and consideration. Councilman Chalif stated that the report recommended consoli- dation of the Town's insurance policies and preparation of specifications for bidding on a single policy with expanded coverage. In view of the recommendation Marshall and O'Brien had prepared a bid proposal form which was submitted with the report. He further pointed out that the Town paid some $27,000. pre- miums annually and it should be borne in mind that the poli- cies came due on different dates with the largest falling due in February of 1968. 2. Reappointment - Planning Board. Councilman Chalif called to the Board's attention a vacancy on the Planning Board as of July 6th due to the expiration of the term of Mr. Winfield H. James who was appointed in 1965 to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Dudley Follansbee who resigned at that time. He reviewed briefly Mr. James' qualifications, experience and background stating that he had served on this Board with unique distinction and that it was therefore with pleasure that he placed his name in nomination. Whereupon since there were no further nominations, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously I -11- 253 RESOLVED, that Winfield H. James of 43 Eton Road, Larchmont, New York be and he hereby is re- appointed a member of the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for a term of office of five years effective as of July 7, 1967 and terminating as of July 6, 1972, and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. James be notified of his re- appointment with the Board's thanks and appre- ciation of his past services on this Board and its pleasure in his willingness to continue to so serve. Councilwoman Helwig - - Councilwoman Helwig before proceeding to her report on the agenda requested permission, which was granted, to go back to ask that Councilman Chalif thank Mr. O'Brien for the contribution he, through his firm, Marshall and O'Brien, had made to this Board and the citizens of this community through doing this insurance study at no cost to the Town of Mamaroneck. The Supervisor, with the unanimous agreement of the members of this Board, so directed Councilman Chalif. 1. Apportionments Councilwoman Helwig presented the following petitions from the Assessor requesting correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on her motion, seconded by Councilman 4uadrine, the following resolution was adopted unanimously 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 Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due deliberation, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petitions for the cor- rection of said assessment roll: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1966 school taxes of 1967 and the assessment roll of 1967, taxes of 1968 , which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: -12- 254 Block Parcel Name Land only 228 75 Investors Collateral Corp. $16,100. be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions>cf subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Only 228 75 Investors Collateral Corp. $14,900. 228 179 Harry A. Hooper 1,200. 1967-1968 Block Parcel Name Land only 228 179 Investors Collateral Corp. $ 5,000. be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 228 179 Harry A. Hooper $ 4,500. 228 510 Investors Collateral Corp. 500. and that property carried as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 943 184 Wilmer P.Fitch & W.$7500.$17,300.$24,800. be corrected as follows Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 943 184 Wilmer P.Fitch & W.$3,800.$14,800.$18,600. 943 196 Mary M. Fitch 3,760. 2,500. 6,200. and that property carried as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 124 349 Jos.Rizzoto & W. $1,800.$3,500.$5,300. be corrected as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 124 349 Sal.Rizzoto & W. $ 900.$ $ 900. 124 670 Jos:Rizzoto & W. $ 900. 3,500. 4,400. 1967-1968 Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 124 349 Jos.Rizzoto & W. $1,800.$4,000.$5,800. be corrected as follows: -13- 255 Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 124 349 Salvatore Rizzoto & W.$900. $ $ 900. 124 670 Jos. Rizzoto & W. 900. 4000 4,900. and that property carried as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 934 601 Gertrude Bertorelli $10,700.$28,000.$38,700. be corrected as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 934 601 Frank Bertorelli $ 4,700. $ 4,700. 934 612 Gertrude & Frank 6,000.$28,000. 34,000. Bertorelli and that property carried as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 807 70 Bernard J. Palumbo $ 3,000.$14,900.$17,900. and W. be corrected as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 807 70 Bernard J.Palumbo $ 1,600.$14,900.$16,500. and W. 807 76 Constantino G. Mar- 1,40Q. 1,400. cantino & W. 2. Parcel "G" - County Surplus Lands Councilwoman Helwig brought to the attention of the Board the situation regarding Parcel "G" of the County Surplus Lands, 1,376 square feet in area located at the N. W. cor- ner of Baldwin Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard. She reminded the Board that Parcel "G" is not contiguous to any Town owned property but is contiguous to a vacant lot owned by one Frank Turco who is presently under some hardship in disposing of his property due to the hold formerly placed on Parcel "G" while the Town studied its future needs in this area. She further stated that, after careful study and consultation the Board had found that this particular parcel was not needed for Town purposes and had so indicat- ed to Mr. Charles Pound and Mr. Frank Reagan of the County of Westchester in letters dated February 28, 1967. However, a formal resolution is required by the County before it will consider other offers to purchase this parcel. Councilwoman Helwig recommended a resolution stating that the Town does not need Parcel "G" for any Town purpose and therefore releases its right of first option, if it be the pleasure of the Board. Upon her motion, seconded by councilman Faiola, it was unanimously -14- RESOLVED, that the residual parcel of surplus land in the Town of Mamaroneck owned by the County of Westchester and known as Parcel "G" containing 1,376 square feet and located on the Northwest corner of Baldwin Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard, be disposed of by the County of Westchester in accordance with the disposal policies of the Westchester County Board of Supervisors, and be it further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this reso- lution be forwarded to Commissioner Charles Pound and Mr. Frank Reagan of the County of Westchester. 3. Authorization of Salary - Beautification Councilwoman Helwig presented a memorandum requesting authorization for salary payment of the Home-Town Beautification Project dated July 28, 1967, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record, and on her motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of salary at the rate of $1.25 per hour to Joseph Patchen, Park Attendant, effective August 3, 1967. 4. Salary Authorization and Personnel Transfer - Beautification Project - (Sheldrake) Councilwoman Helwig presented a memorandum requesting salary authorization for the Hometown Beautification Project and personnel transfer, dated July 13, 1967, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record, and on her motion, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of salary at the rate of $1.25 per hour to Raymond W. Murphy, Park Attendant, effective July 20, 1967, and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the transfer of Robert King, Park Attendant for the New York State Beautification Pro- gram, to Park Attendant for the Sheldrake River Project at an hourly rate of $1.75, effective July 20, 1967. 5. Application for State Aid - Recreation Councilwoman Helwig presented the Recreation Project Application to the New York State Youth commission -15- f27 for State aid,commenting that the amount of same had been increased this year from $2,518. to $4,028. for the in- auguration of new programs and requested the Board to authorize the Supervisor to execute the same in accord with usual practice. Whereupon, on her motion, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the Recreation Project application to the New York State Youth Commis- sion, requesting State Aid in the amount of $4,028. for the period from June 1, 1967 to May 31, 1968. 6. Request - Appropriation from Special Fund for Teen Canteen Councilwoman Helwig presented the following memorandum dated July 14, 1967, addressed to the Town Board by the Recreation Commission and requested authorization for such expenditure: "At its monthly meeting, July 12, 1967, the Recreation Commission of the Town of Mamaro- neck moved to request the Town Council's approval to utilize some of the remaining Larchmont-Mamaroneck Funds - not to exceed $300. - to be used at the discretion of this Commission, for the purchase of some movable equipment to furnish the new Teen Center in the St. Thomas' Church. "The Commission feels that it would be complete- ly appropriate to make this investment in this new program, in view of: 1, the opportunities that have come about by having made the St. Thomas' property available, and, 2, the fact that various other organizations in the com- munity have responded with gifts to help fur- nish the room and help get a program started. "The Council will recall that it has been the stated policy to make use of money from this Larchmont-Mamaroneck Fund only for new pro- grams related to the Teenage Recreational Life of the Community." Whereupon, on her motion, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $300., said expenditure to be appropriated from the Larchmont- Mamaroneck Fund and to be used for the purchase of some movable equipment to furnish the new Teen Center in the St. Thomas Church. -16- 7. AAA Report - Helicopter - Thruway (Not on Agenda) Councilwoman Helwig advised the Board of the proposed use of a helicopter to check speed violations on the Thruway,stating that she would write as Chairman of the Thruway Noise Abatement Committee to oppose this as it would create another source of noise. Councilman Faiola said that it had been determined that a Cessna would be used in this area rather than a heli- copter, thus eliminating any additional noise. Councilman Quadrine - - 1. Firehouse Plans Councilman Quadrine informed the Board that the Engineer had drawn up plans for the proposed false ceiling with proper ventilation and lighting in the auditorium of the Firehouse, the sidewalk reconstruction, and drain- age which he was studying. He requested that advertising for bids be deferred until he had the opportunity to further inspect the plans since he felt some other type of lighting might affect a con- siderable saving in the proposed improvement program of the Firehouse. The Board unanimously directed that these matters be deferred until the next meeting. 2. Salary Authorization and Transfer of Personnel Pursuant to memorandum herewith presented by Councilman Quadrine and filed for the record, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes salary payment to David Purcell, a seasonal highway laborer, at the rate of $2.00 per hour, effective July 14, 1967, and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the transfer of the following personnel: 1. Charles T. Brennan from Park Attendant for the New York State Beautification Program to a seasonal highway laborer at the rate of $2.00 per hour effective July 14, 1967. 2. William R. Bennett, from a Park Attendant for the Sheldrake River Project to a seasonal highway laborer at the rate of $2.00 per hour effective July 20, 1967. -17- 259 3. Authorization for Expenditure - 6 Addi- tional Parking Spaces, Myrtle Boulevard Parking Lot Pursuant to memorandum of the Town Engineer, herewith pre- sented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of the sum of $1,300. to Nigro Bros., Inc. to cover the cost of the construction of six (6) additional parking.spaces adjacent to the Myrtle Boulevard Parking Lot. Councilman Faiola - - 1. Family & Youth Committee Minutes Councilman Faiola presented the minutes of the last meet- ing of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Authorization to Purchase Decals Pursuant to Councilman Faiola's request, and after some discussion, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the purchase of 100 Town of Mamaroneck decals at a total cost not to exceed $300., from funds to be provided for in the 1968 budget, said decals to be charged to each department as used. 3. Report - Police Ambulance Councilman Faiola reported that the Police ambulance was in service, that Patsy Giacomo had made the necessary conversation to accommodate the stretcher, etc. at no cost to the Town, and requested that the Board write a letter of thanks to Mr. Giacomo for his contribution. The members unanimously expressed thanks to Mr. Giacomo and again to the Larchmont Lions Club for its donation toward the cost of equipping the wagon for emergency use. 4. New Haven Railroad - Possible Shutdown (Not on Agenda) Councilman Faiola inquired as to whether the Board of Supervisors planned to take any action in connection with the rumored shut-down of the New Haven Railroad and Councilman Chalif called attention to the article in to- night's Daily Times wherein Mayor Goldsmith of Larchmont =18- 2160 stated that he had dispatched a night letter to the Presi- dent asking for immediate steps to assure continued opera- tion of the New Haven Railroad and requested all others to follow suit. The Supervisor stated that he joined with Larchmont Mayor Goldsmith in asking the residents to write to the Presi- dent, the Governor and Congressional Representatives in order that the impending shut-down will be averted and the dire consequences of the closing prevented. The Town Attorney - - 1. Settlement - Palmer Terrace Certiorari Upon the Attorney's recommendation that the Town settle the Palmer Terrace certiorari proceedings, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, upon roll call the following resolution was adopted by unani- mous vote of the Board with all members thereof present and voting: WHEREAS, heretofore writs of certiorari were obtained by Palmer Terrace Cooperative, Inc., owners of one (1) parcel of property known and described as Section 9, Block 904, Parcel 1 on the Tax Assessment Map and Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck, for the following years: 1965 for taxes of 1966, 1966 for taxes of 1967; and WHEREAS, the Town Attorney recommends to this Board that the proceedings be settled and dis- continued upon the reduction of certain of these assessments; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessments for the years 1965 for taxes of 1966, and 1966 for taxes of 1967 upon property owned by Palmer Terrace Cooperative, Inc. and described upon the Assessment Map and Assess- ment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck as Section 9, Block 904 and Parcel 1 be reduced as follows: From Assm't. Year Tax Year Land Imp. Total 1965 1966 $132,500. $1,200,000. $1,332,500. 1966 1967 132,500. 1,200,000. 1,332,500. To Assm't. Year Tax Year Land Imp. Total 1965 1966 $132,500. $1,067,500. $1,200,000. 1966 1967 132,500. 1,067,500. 1,200,000. -19- 261 provided the certiorari proceedings now pending in the name of Palmer Terrace Cooperative, Inc. for the years 1965 for taxes of 1966 and 1966 for taxes of 1967 be discontinued without costs as against either party; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED,that all refunds of taxes due by reason of such reductions be paid without interest; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to sign the necessary stipu- lations to obtain an order of the Supreme Court providing for such reductions. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Myrtle Boulevard Traffic Mr. Lee Bloom of 22 Myrtle Boulevard addressed the Board to call attention to the traffic conditions on that part of Myrtle Boulevard between Weaver Street and the Lake. He stated that three children had been hit by automobiles in this area and requested that the speed limit be reduc- ed which he pointed out the Town now had the power to do. Mr. Jack Csenge, who was also present, addressed the Board in strong support of Mr. Bloom's request and report- ed in detail on traffic conditions and the accidents in the area, urging that the Town now take the necessary action to control the speed limit and install the proper stop signs. The Board requested Mr. Csenge to submit the report he had just presented orally in writing so that it could be forwarded to the Traffic Commission for its information and necessary action. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourn- ed at 9:40 p. m., to reconvene on September 6, 1967. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- vened immediately upon adjournment of the Town Board meet- ing. 1. Claims Commissioner Faiola presented for approval and authoriza- tion of payment the Fire Department claims, and thereupon on his motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Quadrine, it was unanimously -20- RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims as audited by the Comptroller and ap- proved by the Fire Chief are hereby approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller hereby authorized to pay the same out of the Fire Department budget for 1967: Atlantic Exterminating Corp. $7.00 Atlantic Service Center 95.00 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 36.79 Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co. Inc. 56.24 Con Edison 86.37 Con Edison 5.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 91.25 Excelsior Auto Rep. & Mach. Works 32.25 Nicholas G. LaRussell 132.60 McGuire Bros., Inc. 7.50 Merson Uniforms Co., Inc. 14.00 Mobil oil Corp. 59.76 The New Rochelle Water Co. 71.25 New York Telephone Company 7.43 New York Telephone Co. 98.25 Robert's Dept. Store 3.95 Slade Tire Co. 24.00 Suburban Communications, Inc. 49.90 Westchester Joint Water Works 2730.00 Total $ 3608.54 2. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month of July 1967, which was ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Communications Commissioner Faiola presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer, which was ordered receiv- ed and filed for the record, and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of $440. to Mr. Sam Paonessa D/B/A Richard Plumbing and Heating Company, the low bidder, for the installation of a gas water heater at the Weaver Street Firehouse. 4. Other Business a) Police Ambulance The Fire Chief inquired whether the new police ambulance would roll to all 4-alarm fires and was informed that it would were such a request made. -21- b) Hommocks Road The Chief complained to the Board that the Fire Depart- ment had not been notified prior to street closings, re-openings and blockages by contractors, mentioning specifically the reopening of Hommocks Road. The Board assured the Chief that it would request the Police Department, the Town Engineer and the Building inspec- tor to notify the Fire Department of any work affecting traffic on Town streets as well as requesting builders and construction firms to notify the Fire Department of any proposed street blockages, etc. 5. Adjuurnment There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:50 p. m., to reconvene on September 6, 1967. ~ To Cle -22-