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CHANGE OF DATE
TOWN BOARD MEETING
By reason of the High Holy Days starting on
Wednesday, October 4th, at sundown, by unani-
mous consent, the undersigned changed the
date of the first regular Town Board meeting
in October from Wednesday evening, October
4th, to Tuesday evening, October 3rd.
The meeting will be held at 8:15 p. m. in the
Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse,
Weaver St:17 of Mamaroneck.
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Supervisor
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD OCTOBER 3, 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 Faiola
Absent: None
Also Present: Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney
Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk
(Mr. Gronberg absent - Registration)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Special Meeting of August 16, 1967
and the Regular Meeting of September 6, 1967 were approv-
ed as submitted.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Application - Swimming Pool Permit
Mr. Anton Schramm, 1245 Palmer Avenue
Pursuant to direction at the last meeting, notification
of the subject application was sent to the following pro-
perty owners in the area of the proposed pool with replies
received as noted herebelow and filed for the record:
Mr. Donald Sturtz - No objection
1251 Palmer Avenue
Mr. & Mrs. Seth Sharpless
1241 Palmer Avenue - No objection
Nardy Building, Inc. - No reply
c/o Mr. Salvadore Fazio
30 Weaver Street
Thereupon, since each of the members of the Board had
personally viewed the site and there were no further
questions, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by
Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was
offered pursuant to the memorandum of the Building
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Inspector dated October 3, 1967, which was herewith
presented and filed with the application:
WHEREAS, Mr. Anton Schramm has presented an
application for a permit to construct a
swimming pool and appurtenances on premises
located at 1245 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont,
New York, and known as Block 401 Parcel 82
on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaro-
neck;
and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the Town
of Mamaroneck has examined the plans and
specifications for the proposed pool as
revised and amended,
and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector finds that
the revised plans and specifications as
amended and supplemented to include certain
recommended conditions conform in all res-
pects with the requirements of the Swimming
Pool Ordinance (Article 23 of the Building
Code) and therefore recommends that the appli-
cation be approved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the application of Mr. Anton
Schramm for a permit to construct a swimming
pool on their premises located at 1245 Palmer
Avenue, Larchmont, and known as Block 401
Parcel 82 on the Assessment Map of the Town
of Mamaroneck, is hereby approved, and the
Building Inspector is hereby authorized to
issue a permit for same provided the pool is
constructed in conformance with the revised
plans and specifications submitted and filed
with the revised application as amended and
supplemented to show compliance with the
following conditions:
1. That the fence along the easterly and
southerly side of the pool have a mini-
mum height of 4 feet.
2. That 5 foot high evergreen trees be plant-
ed along the southerly and easterly side
of the pool to form a screen.
3. That access to the pool be through a self-
closing and locking gate or door.
4. That the 12" drain pipe from the pool to
the storm drain be increased to 2".
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5. That no temporary or portable cabanas
or awnings be placed on the property.
6. That any contemplated above-ground
area lighting be shielded and directed
away from the neighboring properties.
7. That the applicant shall obtain a build-
ing permit within thirty days (30) of
the filing of the resolution with the
Town Clerk and the work is to be com-
pleted within one year of date of said
resolution.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that all work must be completed and
the owner obtain a Certificate of occupancy
from the Building Inspector before the pool
is used.
2. Planning Board Report - Bonnie Briar Swimming Pool
The Supervisor presented the report of the Planning
Board on the application of Bonnie Briar Country Club
for permit to construct a new swimming pool and relat-
ed facilities as requested at the last meeting of the
Board, and following some discussion in accordance
with his suggestion that a Public Hearing as was re-
quired by law be held at the next meeting and the Clerk
authorized to publish the Notice therefor, on motion by
Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
publication in the official newspaper of
the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of
Notice of Public Hearing before this Board
on October 18, 1967 at 8:15 p. m., in the
Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse,
Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, to con-
sider the application of Bonnie Briar Country
Club for an extension of its existing Special
Use in a Residential District (R-30 Zone) to
allow the construction of a new swimming pool
and related facilities as required by law.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Appointment Dog Enumerator
(Eugene Agnessanto)
Pursuant to communication addressed to the Supervisor
by the State of New York Department of Agriculture
and Maekets under date of September 22, 1967, and in
accord with the Town Clerk's recommendation, on motion
Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it
was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 108 of
the Agriculture and Markets Law, Eugene
Agnessanto of 83 Myrtle Boulevard, Town,
be and he hereby is appointed Dog Enume-
rator in the unincorporated area of the
Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1968.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter, Murray Avenue PTA - Weaver Street Sidewalk
Palmer Ave. to Post Road
The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to the
Board by Mrs. Harry R. Clerk, Chairman, Health and
Safety Council, and Mrs. Donald H. Chapin, President
of the Mamaroneck Avenue PTA, under date of Septem-
ber 27, 1967 earnestly requesting construction of side-
walk on Weaver Street between Palmer Avenue and Post
Road in the interests of the safety of the children
who would be attending the new Middle School, which
was ordered received and filed for the record.
At the Supervisor's request, the matter was discussed
at some length by the Attorney who explained the legal
restrictions connected with sidewalk installations on
State highways as is Weaver Street, New York State High-
way #125.
- The Attorney pointed out at some length ways and means
he believed a Township could proceed by the establish-
ment of an Improvement District in which case it would
be necessary for the municipality involved to set aside
an appropriation for maps, plans and appraisals for the
construction of the sidewalk, etc.; the governing body
would then define the improvement area as to size, how
to finance the cost of the improvement, etc. and would
then in accordance with law set a date, publish the
necessary Notice and hold a public hearing thereupon.
Any resolution so adopted would be subject to Permis-
sive Referendum.
Councilman Chalif inquired at this point whether it
might not be well before proceeding at all to determine
which side of the street was best suited for sidewalk
installation and the amount of property, if any, neces-
sary to be acquired before any expenditure is made to
which the Attorney replied in the affirmative.
Councilman Chalif then asked whether it would be in
order for the Attorney to perhaps go to Albany first
to discuss this entire matter with the State to which
suggestion the entire Board enthusiastically agreed as
well as the Attorney. Councilman Chalif commented that
it was his feeling such a trip might shorten the method
of proceeding in this entire situation.
The Supervisor then asked whether the State declined
any responsibility in the matter of sidewalk installa-
tion on State highways and was advised by the Attorney
that this was the case and that the State does not per-
mit a municipality to do so without obtaining a permit
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from the New York State Department of Public Works.
The Supervisor concluded the discussion referring the
matter to the Attorney for attention and further report
to this Board at his early convenience.
2. Letter, Mrs. Martha E. Munzer
The Supervisor presented for the Board's information
the following letter addressed to the Town Board by
Mrs. Martha E. Munzer of 352 Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck,
under date of October 2, 1967:
"This is a brief note to let you know what you
must surely know already, how valuable has
been the community and education work the
Town has sponsored in the area of conservation.
"I have just been asked to do some similar work
in Riverdale and find that I can bring to this
task the "knowhow" of Mamaroneck.' This is only
one instance of the fact that our Town is serv-
ing as an important model throughout the field.
"I do hope we wont rest on our laurels but will
continue to pioneer in this increasingly impor-
tant field."
The members of the Board expressed their appreciation
of Mrs. Munzer's letter and requested Mrs. Helwig to
convey their message to Mrs. Munzer and their intent
to "not rest on their laurels" but to proceed in every
possible way in this important field of endeavor.
3. PSC Notice - Bus fares, West Fordham
Transportation Corporation
At the supervisor's request, the Attorney presented
a Notice from the Public Service Commission stating
that, at a session held in Albany on September 26th
on the revisions in fares proposed by West Fordham,
the Commission ordered that the present fares continue
until a date for hearing in this matter was fixed.
During discussion, the Board unanimously expressed
its opposition to any fare increases and requested that
its position be voiced at the time of the hearing on
such proposal.
4. Expense Authorizations - Police Commission
a) Narcotics School
Pursuant to request of the Board of Police Commis-
sioners dated September 18, 1967 herewith presented
and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman
Chalif, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unani-
mously
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $50.
to cover the cost of travel and luncheons
for an officer at the Narcotics School con-
ducted by the Narcotics Bureau of New York
City Police Department for a period of two
weeks.
b) Seminar - Revisions to Penal Law
Pursuant to request of the Board of Police Commissioners
dated September 18, 1967, herewith presented and filed
for the record, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded
by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $15.
for three officers' registration and luncheon
at a seminar on Revisions to the Penal Law
held at Iona College.
REPORTS
The Town Clerk - -
In the absence of the Town Clerk the Supervisor presented
the following reports which were herewith ordered received
and filed for the record:
State of New York Commission of Correction
Report - Town Lockup, Mamaroneck, dated
September 14, 1967.
Report of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments
for the month of September 1967.
Report of the Building & Plumbing Inspector
for the month of September 1967.
Town Clerk's Report for the month of August
1967.
Summary of Receipts & Disbursements - January
1, 1967 - August 31, 1967.
The Supervisor - -
1. Transfer of Funds - Hommocks Area
Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Supervisor by the
Comptroller under date of October 2, 1967 herewith present-
ed by him and ordered received and filed for the record,
on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman
Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the following transfer of funds within the
1967 Budget and Surplus Funds:
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From:
General Town Surplus A/C 501 $19,685.
To-
Hommocks Improvement Area A/C 509B 19,685.
2. Appointment U. N. Day Chairman
(Mr. George D. Burchell)
The Supervisor advised the Board that U. N. Week was
October 22 to 28, 1967 with U. N. Day the 24th and
that Mr. Burchell was willing to accept the Chairman-
ship again this year, therefore placing his name in
nomination and inquiring the Board's pleasure.
whereupon since there were no further nominations, on
motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman
Chalif, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints
George D. Burchell Chairman of U. N. Week,
October 22_- 28 and U. N. Day October 24
for the year 1967.
Councilman Chali£ - -
1. Expense Authorization - Chairman Planning
Board - 29th Annual Institute of State
Federation Planning Organizations.
Councilman Chalif presented request of Mr. Fred Maggini,
Chairman of the Planning Board, to attend the 29th
Annual Institute of the New York State Federation of
Official Planning organizations and after expressing
his pleasure that Mr. Maggini had indicated his desire
to attend and how worthwhile he felt this conference
would be, on his motion, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
Fred L. Maggini, Chairman of the Planning
Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, to attend
the 29th Annual Planning institute conducted
by the New York State Federation of Official
Planning organizations to be held at Monticello,
New York, from October 15th through October 17th,
1967 with expenses paid by the Town in a sum not
to exceed $100.
- Councilwoman Helwig - -
1. Beautification - Expense Authorization
Councilwoman Helwig advised the Board that the Town
would have an exhibit entitled "The Mamaroneck Story"
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at the Westchester Conference on Beautification and
Conservation in the County Center, Tuesday, October
10th. In connection with this, she requested that
the expenses of those attending be paid by the Town
and thereupon on her motion, seconded by Councilman
Chalif, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $50.
to cover the cost of registration fees and
luncheon for Mr. Leddy, Mrs. Helwig, and
others attending the Westchester Conference
on Beautification and Conservation at the
County Center Tuesday, October 10, 1967.
2. Letter - Mr. Charles C. Morrison,
Natural Beauty Commission
Mrs. Helwig read for the Board's information a letter
addressed to her by Mr. Charles C. Morrison of the
Natural Beauty Commission highly commending the Town
of Mamaroneck on its Conservation Program.
The members of the Board complimented Councilwoman
Helwig on her efforts in this program and ordered the
communication received and filed for the record.
Councilman Quadrine - -
1. Authorization for Payment - Miceli Claim
Pursuant to memorandum of the Town Engineer dated Sep-
tember 29, 1967, herewith presented by Councilman
Quadrine and ordered received and filed for the record,
on his motion, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
payment of the claim of Sal Miceli in the
sum of $300. for cutting back the earth bank
along Hommocks Road as specified by and
aoproved by the Town Engineer.
2. Authorization to Advertise for Bids -
Sidewalk and Street Repairs, Murray Avenue
Pursuant to memorandum of the Engineer dated September
29, 1967, herewith presented by Councilman Quadrine
and ordered received and filed for the record, on his
motion, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unani-
mously
RESOLVED, that in accordance with law, the Town
Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish
in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaro-
neck, The Daily Times, a Notice for sealed bids
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to be returnable, opened and read aloud at a
regular meeting of this Board on Wednesday
evening, October 18, 1967, at 8:15 p. m. in
the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse,
Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the in-
stallation of sidewalk and repair of portions
of Murray Avenue removed by the relocated por-
tion of the Town sewer required to circumvent
the collapsed section of sewer.
3. Authorization to Advertise for Bids -
Weaver Street Firehouse Alteration
Pursuant to memorandum of the Engineer dated September
29, 1967, herewith presented by Councilman Quadrine
and ordered received and filed for the record, on his
motion, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unani-
mously
RESOLVED, that in accordance with law, the Town
Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish
in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaro-
neck, The Daily Times, a Notice for sealed bids
to be returnable, opened and read aloud at a
regular meeting of this Board on Wednesday even-
ing, October 18, 1967, at 8:15 p. m. in the
Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse,
Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for firehouse
alterations as set forth in said Notice.
4. Report on Street Lighting Bids
Pursuant to memorandum of the Engineer dated September
8, 1967 herewith presented by Councilman Quadrine and
ordered received and filed for the record, on his
motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unani-
mously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the
only bid, that of General Electric Supply,
opened and read aloud at the September 6,
1967 meeting for street lighting equipment
in accordance with recommendation of the
Town Comptroller, Attorney and Engineer.
5. Progress Report - Street Lighting
Councilman Quadrine presented the Progress Report
addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer advising
that a savings of $2,705.20 had been realized on the
street lighting program conducted by Town forces
- since the purchase of the aerial truck in 1966, which
was herewith ordered received and filed.
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6. Authorization for Payment - Carducci Claim
Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated Octo-
ber 2, 1967 presented by Councilman Quadrine and order-
ed received and filed for the record, on his motion,
seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
payment of the claim of Joseph Carducci, Inc.
in the amount of $13,681.40 for repairing
Murray Avenue sewer break as authorized by
resolution of this Board adopted on June 7,
1967.
7. Approval of Bid - Repaving North Chatsworth Avenue
Councilman Quadrine presented memorandum of the Engineer
dated October 3, 1967 which was herewith ordered receiv-
ed and filed for the record, and on his motion, seconded
by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that pursuant to recommendation of
the Town Engineer, this Board hereby accepts
the low bid, to wit, that of Nigro Brothers
in the sum of $19.00 per ton in place at a
total cost not to exceed the sum of $5,700.
for the resurfacing of North Chatsworth Avenue
in accordance with the specifications set forth
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.
Councilman Faiola - -
1. Youth Council Report
Councilman Faiola reported on Monday evening's meet-
ing of the Youth Committee and presented Mrs. Maurice
Mermey, R. Sidney Albert and Mrs. Philip H. Reisman
who were present this evening representing the said
Committee.
Mrs. Mermey addressed the Board requesting that the
balance of the funds,which had been raised by the
Larchmont-Mamaroneck Teen Club for a Canteen but never
expended and therefore legally turned over to the Town
Recreation Commission in establishing new Recreation
Programs for youth, be released to the Youth Committee
for the purpose of refurbishing the room used as the
Youth Center.
She further pointed out that the committee was indeed
grateful to St. Thomas Church for providing the home
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for the Center but stated that there could be no question
of recognition of the needs for "warming up" this room.
She went on to say the improvements needed included a
ceiling to cover the pipes, improved lighting and wall
panelling.
It was pointed out by Mr. Albert that teenagers have
frequently remarked on the "uncomfortable" atmosphere
of the Center's space which he felt needed a homier
atmosphere.
Councilwoman Helwig then suggested that the request be
referred to the Recreation Commission for its considera-
tion and that Mrs. Mermey accompanied by Mr. Albert and
Mrs. Reisman attend that Commission's meeting next Mon-
day evening.
Mrs. Mermey expressed her thanks to the Board for its
time and consideration and also expressed for the record
the Committee's appreciation of Councilman Faiola's in-
terest and services as Liaison from this Board.
2. Fire Prevention Week
Councilman Faiola informed the Board that the week of
October 9, 1967 was Fire Prevention Week and that it
would be observed by all Fire Departments. He further
stated that it was planned to have an engine in front
of each of the schools remarks, "this year the fire
equipment will go to the children instead of the child-
ren going to the firehouse.
He also advised that a drill would be conducted in New
Rochelle using New Rochelle Fire Department facilities
on October 15th and requested a resolution absolving
that city from any liability for Town of Mamaroneck
fire equipment and/or personnel.
Whereupon, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby grants
permission to the Town of Mamaroneck Fire
Department to conduct a drill in the City of
New Rochelle on October 15, 1967 using cer-
tain facilities of the City of New Rochelle
Fire Department, it being understood that the
City of New Rochelle is not liable or respon-
sible for any accident to the Town of Mamaro-
neck Fire Department personnel and/or equip-
ment during said drill.
The Town Attorney - -
1. Report - Public Service Commission
Hearing - Bus Applications
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The Attorney reported on the public Service Commission
Hearing on the West Fordham Transportation Corporation's
applications for additional bus routes held at 199
Church Street, New York City recently at which Council-
man Chalif appeared as expert witness on behalf of the
Town.
2. Authorization for Release of prior Easement and
Acceptance of Replacement - Briar Hill -
Section 2.
Pursuant to the Attorney's request for release of the
prior Easement Agreement from Briar Hill (Addee Holding
Corporation) and acceptance of the easement replacing
same, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by
Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the release of an Easement Agreement previous-
ly recorded in the County Clerk's Office of
Westchester County on September 7, 1965, and
acceptance in its stead of a new Easement
Agreement from Addee Holding Corporation which
the Town Attorney was instructed to record.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Bonnie Briar Application - New Swimming Pool
In reply to questions by officials of the Bonnie Briar
Country Club, Inc. regarding compl aints on the Club's
application to construct a new swimming pool, Mr.
Widulski, the Town Engineer, at the Supervisor's
request advised that Mr. and Mrs. Piper and Mr. Lee
Whitestone, the owners of nearby properties on Weaver
Street, had already been in inquiring as to the loca-
tion of the pool and had not thus far voiced any
objections to the application.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meet-
ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared
adjourned at 9:15 p. m. to reconvene on October 18, 1967.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con-
vened immediately upon adjournment of the Town Board
meeting.
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1. Claims
Commissioner Faiola presented for approval and authori-
zation of payment the Fire Department claims, and there-
upon on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Chalif, it
was unanimously
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
R. G. Brewer, Inc. 43.75
Con Edison 5.00
Con Edison 90.37
Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 42.75
Excelsior Auto Repair & Mach. Wks. 101.61
Gulf Oil Corp. 80.75
Nicholas La Russell 9.65
McGuire Bros., Inc. 11.32
New York Telephone Co. 7.43
New York Telephone Co. 35.75
$435.38
2. Reports
Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the
month of September 1967, which was ordered received
and filed for the record.
3. Communications
There were no communications to be presented at this
time.
4. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meet-
ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared
adjourned at 9:20 p. m., to reconvene on October 18,
1967.
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