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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD OCTOBER 18, 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. Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney
Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk
Mr. Altieri - Comptroller
Mr. Widulski - Engineer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the
regular meeting of October 3, 1967 were approved as
submitted.
OPENING OF BIDS
1. Sidewalk and Street Repairs, Murray Avenue
The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of
the Notice for bids for the record, and opened and
read aloud the only bid received as follows:
Bidder Bid
Louis Petrillo, Inc. $3,877.60
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In accordance with the Supervisor's recommendation in
the interest of time the Board unanimously directed
that the bid be accepted provided it was approved by
Councilman Quadrine, the Engineer, Superintendent of
Highways, Town Attorney and Comptroller. Thereupon
on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Council-
man Faiola it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the
only bid received to wit that of Louis Petrillo,
Inc. in the sum of $3,877.60 for sidewalk curb
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and road construction along Murray Avenue,
in accordance with the specifications set
forth in the Notice for Bids, subject to
the approval of Councilman 4uadrine, the
Engineer, Superintendent of Highways, Town
Attorney and Comptroller.
2. Alterations - Weaver Street 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 Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Total
Ruggiero Cons.Corp. $6975.00 $ 940.00 $2610.00 $10,500.00
Brooks & Rivellini, 3500.00 700.00 3500.00 10,350.00
Inc.
Romani & Pico, Inc. 5400.00 610.00 990.00 7,000.00
Councilman Faiola then raised two questions - first,
what items 1, 2 and 3 applied to in each bid and -
second, whether or not these bids were to be awarded
by individual item or by total cost. The Engineer
replied that Item 1 covered the ceiling, item 2,
sidewalk and Item 3, drainage in each bid and further
explained that the bid was to be awarded to the lowest
total bidder but that the items had been included as
separate bids so that if the total were over budget
one of the items might be deleted at this time in
order to meet the budget appropriation.
The Supervisor then recommended that if approved by
the Fire Chief, Councilman Faiola, Engineer, Attorney
and Comptroller, that the low bid be approved and
thereupon on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by
Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts
the bid of the low bidder to wit that of
Romani & Pico, Inc. in the total sum of
$7,000. for alterations to the Firehouse
in accordance with the specifications
set forth in the Notice for Bids, subject
to the approval of the Fire Chief, Council-
man Faiola, Engineer, Attorney and Comp-
troller,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be authorized
to return the bid checks to all but the
successful bidder.
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PUBLIC HEARING - Application for Special Permit
(Bonnie Briar New Swimming Pool)
On motion duly made and seconded, the hearing was declar-
ed open by unanimous vote of the Board and the Clerk pre-
sented for the record the affidavit of publication of the
Notice of Hearing.
The Supervisor briefly reviewed the application and call-
ed on the Engineer who advised that the Planning Board
had reviewed the plans and submitted its report dated
September 27, 1967 approving the application subject to
compliance with the conditions set forth in said report.
He further advised that the neighboring property owners
had been notified of the application, had visited his
office and reviewed the plans, filing no objections there-
to.
Mr. Zock, representing Bonnie Briar, in reply to Council-
woman Helwig's question as to whether the Club agreed to
all of the conditions set forth by the Planning Board,
replied that it did, and thereupon since no one else wish-
ed to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to this
application, on motion duly made and seconded, the hearing
was declared closed by unanimous vote of the Board.
And thereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded
by Councilman Quadrine, the following resolution was offer-
ed:
WHEREAS, Bonnie Briar Country Club has submitted
an application for an extension of its existing
special use in a Residential District (R-30 Zone)
so as to allow the removal of the existing swim-
ming pool, locker facilities and elevated deck
and snack shack, and the construction of a new
swimming pool and wading pool and related facili-
ties as shown on the plans filed with the applica-
tion, on premises located on Weaver Street and
known as Block 225, Parcel 1 on the Tax Assess-
ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS, said application was denied by the Build-
ing Inspector on the grounds that the plans were
subject to a special permit, to be granted pur-
suant to Sections 410, 432 and 449 of the Zoning
ordinance insofar as the proposed building or
structure is an extension or addition to a non-
conforming use; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has applied to this Board
for a special permit as provided in Section 432
of the Zoning Ordinance, and which application
this Board has referred to the Planning Board for
report which, as received, approves the applica-
tion subject to the conditions set forth therein;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly called before
this Board for this meeting pursuant to Section
432 of the Zoning ordinance; and
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WHEREAS, the Board has examined the plans and
finds that the conditions and standards re-
quired by subdivisions 432.1, 432.2, 432.3
and 432.4 of the Zoning Ordinance have been
met;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the application of Bonnie Briar
Country Club is hereby granted and the Build-
ing Inspector authorized to issue a special
permit for the removal of the existing swimming
pool and related facilities and the construction
of a new swimming pool and related facilities as
shown on the plans filed with him, provided that
said pool complies with the following conditions
as recommended by the Planning Board and in all
other respects with the Building Code and Zoning
Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck:
1. Planting shall be in accordance with the
planting scheme agreed upon in the origi-
nal application.
2. All stanchion lighting on the pool structure
shall be not more than ten feet in height
and all light sources shall point away from
Weaver Street and be properly shielded to
prevent the reflection of lights into resi-
dences neighboring the club property.
3. All sound amplification systems shall be of
the low volume multi-speaker type with con-
trols permitting locational announcements
so as to minimize unnecessary noise.
4. The pool shall not be operated after 8 p. m.
5. The Club shall not accept any pool member-
ships except from persons who are, have been,
or become club or house members under the
rules and regulations of the Club in effect
as of December 1, 1966 or similar provisions
of amended rules and regulations which do
not extend pool privileges beyond the class
of members now eligible to use the pool.
Upon roll call, the vote on the foregoing resolution was
unanimous with all members of the Board present and vot-
ing "aye". The resolution was therefore duly declared
adopted and the Clerk directed to forward certified
copies thereof to the applicant and Building Inspector.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Barrington Report
The report of Barrington and Company engaged by the Board
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to make a classification and salary study for the Town
of Mamaroneck (excluding Police, Fire and part time
personnel) was herewith presented and ordered received
and filed for the record without comment since it was
currently under detailed study by the Board.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter, County of Westchester,Department
of Public Works '(County Roads Snow Removal)
Pursuant to communication of the Administrative Assist-
ant of the Westchester County Department of Public Works,
dated October 10, 1967, and herewith presented and order-
ed received and filed for the record, on motion by
Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he
hereby is authorized to sign the Agree-
ment with the County of Westchester for
the removal of snow and ice on County
Roads within the unincorporated area of
the Town of Mamaroneck, at a flat rate
of $300. per mile for the 1967-1968
winter season.
2. Letter, County of Westchester,Department
of Public Works (Snow Control State Highways)
Pursuant to communication of the Westchester County Com-
missioner of Public Works, dated October 5, 1967 and
herewith presented and ordered received and filed for
the record, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by
Councilman Faicla, the following resolution was adopted
by unanimous vote of the Board, all members thereof
being present and voting:
WHEREAS, Sect. 12 of the Highway Law, as
amended by Chapter 305 of the Laws of 1946,
provides that if the removal of snow and ice
from the State Highways is taken over by the
County, the County can arrange with the Town
Superintendents or Village Street Commissioners
of the various towns/villages in the county of
Westchester and the villages therein for the
removal of the snow and ice from such State
Highways as are within their municipal boun-
daries and the entire cost of such work will
be reimbursed by the State, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck under date of
November 8, 1946 entered into a contract with
the County of Westchester for the removal of
snow and ice from the State Highways within
the said Town in accordance with the provi-
sions of Sect. 12 of the Highway Law as
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amended, and under date of October 19,
1966 extended the said contract for the
season 1966-1967.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Town of Mamaroneck extend the above men-
tioned contract with the County of West-
chester for an additional year, and be
it further
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this
resolution be forwarded to the Westchester
County Commissioner of Public Works.
3. Police Commission - Salary Authorization
New Patrolman
Pursuant to memorandums from Chief Mancusi and the Comp-
troller both dated October 16, 1967 herewith presented
and filed for the record, on motion by Councilwoman
Helwig, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimous-
ly
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
that Patrolman Paul P. Adamo be compensated
at the rate of $7,000. per annum effective
October 5, 1967.
4. Letter, Eugene Agnessanto
5. Letter, Richard C. Ross, Attorney
The Clerk presented letters addressed to the Board by
Messrs. Eugene Agnessanto, Police Patrolman, represent-
ing the Town of Mamaroneck Police Benevolent Associ-
ation, Inc. (Member of Police Conference of N. Y. State),
and Richard C. Ross, Esq., General Counsel for the
Policemen's Benevolent Association of Westchester County,
Inc., under dates, of October 10 and 13, 1967 respective-
ly, each claiming to represent a majority of the Town
patrolmen and thus requesting recognition as the collec-
tive bargaining agent for the Police Department, which
were herewith ordered received and filed for the record.
Councilman Chalif stated that in any instance when a
municipality so desired provision was made under the
Taylor Act for determination of the bargaining agent to
be made by an impartial body appointed by the state.
He recommended that determination be made by the state
body in this case since the Town Board, being the bar-
gaining agent, was in a difficult position as to impar-
tiality. He then said that he would appreciate hearing
from the Town Attorney, whereupon Mr. Johnston stated
that he was in complete agreement with Councilman Chalif
as to determination of the bargaining agent and the use
of the impartial agency provided for such purpose under
this new law.
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Councilman Quadrine then said that he was fully in agree-
ment with both attorneys since any determination by this
Board might be construed to be less than impartial.
Councilwoman Helwig questioned the speed of such opera-
tion and was advised by both of the attorneys that they
had no idea of the time involved, but that it was their
understanding that pending such determination the cus-
tomary and regular procedure would be followed with busi-
ness going on as usual.
The Supervisor then thanked both of the attorneys and
directed the Town Attorney to advise both associations
of the action taken by the Board in identical letters.
6. Public Notice - Larchmont Zoning Board of Appeals
The Clerk presented Public Notice from the Village of
Larchmont Zoning Board of Appeals which upon the attor-
ney's advise that this was for informational purposes
and necessitated no action on the part of this Board,
was ordered received and filed for the record.
REPORTS
The Town Clerk - -
1. Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. report
for the month of September 1967.
2. Municipal Dog Patrol report for the month of
September 1967.
3. Affidavit - Publication Registration Notice.
4. Summary of Receipts & Disbursements - January
1, 1967 - September 30, 1967.
5. Town Clerk's Report for the month of September
1967.
The Supervisor - -
The Supervisor had no report to present at this
time.
Councilman Chalif - -
Councilman Chalif had no report to present at this
time.
Councilman Quadrine - -
1. Report - Lighting Stairway at Station
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Pursuant to memorandum addressed to Councilman Quadrine
by the Engineer under date of October 17, 1967 herewith
presented and filed for the record, on his motion,
seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$350. for lighting of the stairway at the
railroad station.
2. Death of James Hayden
(Not on Agenda)
Councilman Quadrine with deep regret advised the Board
of Mr. Hayden's passing and after remarking on the
excellence of his service in the Town's Highway Depart-
ment requested that this meeting be adjourned in his
memory and that an In Memoriam resolution be spread upon
the minutes of this meeting and forwarded to Mr. Hayden's
family with the Board's deepest sympathy.
3. Retirement of Joseph Schapanick
(Not on Agenda)
Councilman Quadrine advised the Board of Mr. Schapanick's
retirement as of October 12, 1967. He commended Mr.
Schapanick highly on his loyalty and the excellence of
his job performance during the years he was associated
with the Town Highway Department. Upon his suggestion
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor forward to
Mr. Schapanick a resolution expressing
the Board's thanks and appreciation of
his many years of excellent service and
wishing him well in his retirement with
,'much good fishing".
Councilman Faiola - -
1. Interim Report - Joint Economies Study Committee
Councilman Faiola presented for the Board's information
interim Report of the Joint Economies Study Committee
which was herewith ordered received and filed for the
record.
The members of the Board, to each'rrri_of whom a copy had
been given, expressed their appreciation and interest
in reading the said report.
2. Letter to Chief Mancusi
(25 years of Service)
(Not on Agenda)
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Upon councilman Faiola remarking on Chief Mancusi's com-
pletion of 25 years of service, it was the unanimous
direction of the Board, after each of the members ex-
pressed his tribute to the Chief, that the Supervisor
forward on their behalf a letter to Chief Mancusi con-
gratulating him and expressing the Board's hope that
this marked only the beginning of the second 25 years
with the Town.
The Town Attorney - -
The Attorney stated that he had no report to submit at
this time.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Mr. Frank Claps
Upon recognition Mr. Claps addressed the Board reviewing
some of Commissioner Pound's observations as Moderator
of the session on refuse disposal at the October 10th
Beautification Conference at the County Center. He stat-
ed that the Commissioner had requested those present to
go back to their municipalities and advise them to take
the matter of incineration and refuse disposal from the
bottom of the list and place it at the top, pointing out
that while "composting" had proved successful in several
European countries, it had not here as yet due to the
nature and quantity of this country's disposal materials.
Councilman Quadrine, replying to Mr. Claps, stated that
incineration was at the top of the list in this munici-
pality, and that the Mayors of the Villages and repre-
sentatives of the Joint Commission were meeting again
with incineration consultants this Monday evening. He
further pointed out that this entire subject had been
before the Commission and under intensive study for the
past three years at least, and that all methods of dis-
posal had been and were still under such study.
The Supervisor remarked that it was now more than a year
since a large group had visited the"composting plant" at
Altoona, Pennsylvania, which plant was then the only
successful one in the country - - and further that even
it was not completely successful.
Councilman Quadrine further stated that in all of the
methods of disposal now known, there was always some
debris left and the question remained as to where this
could be dumped since there was no property available in
this area for dumping purposes.
Mr. Claps thanked the Board for its time in discussing
this matter and concluded by asking whether this com-
munity had as yet given any consideration to requesting
that federal funds be allocated for the massive kind of
research Commissioner Pound had stated was so drastical-
ly needed in this entire field.
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In reply the Supervisor stated that he himself had not
heard of such a proposal before this meeting and that
he did not believe the Joint Commission had either.
He further remarked that he felt certain such a sugges-
tion made by Commissioner Pound would be given every
possible' consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meet-
ing, it was on motion unanimously made and seconded,
declared adjourned at 8:50 p. m. in honor of the memory
of James A. Hayden and the following resolution was
thereupon adopted to be spread on the minutes of this
meeting in memoriam to him and forwarded to his family
with the deepest sympathy and condolences.
I n M e m o r i a m
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town
of Mamaroneck, convened in regular
session this 18th day of October,
1967, expresses its deep sorrow
at the death of - -
James A. Hayden
former member of the Town of Mamaro-
neck Highway staff;
and
Be it further
Resolved, that this Board hereby expresses its
sincere appreciation of Mr. Hayden's
able service to the Town of Mamaro-
neck;
and
Be it further
Resolved, that this meeting stands adjourned
this evening in memory of James A.
Hayden:
and
Be it further
Resolved, that this meeting reconvene on Novem-
ber 1, 1967.
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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con-
vened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town
Board meeting.
1. Claims
Upon presentation by Commissioner Faiola, on his motion
seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department
claims be and they hereby are approved, and
the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they
hereby are authorized to pay the same out of
the 1967 Fire Department budget:
Atlantic Exterminating Corp. $ 7.00
Con Edison 110.37
Con Edison 5.00
The Larchmont Print 21.50
Nicholas G. LaRussell 24.50
McGuire Bros., Inc. 7.00
The New Rochelle Water Company 71.25
New York Telephone 98.10
New York Telephone 7.43
Robert's 84.50
Westchester Joint Water Works 40.50
Total $477.15
2. Reports
There were no reports to be submitted at this time.
3. Communications
There were no communications to be submitted at this
time.
4. Other Business
a) Fire Prevention Week
Commissioner Faiola reported that the use of Fire
Department equipment at the schools had been very
successful and that it was hoped to repeat this pro-
cedure next year with possibly more equipment in
front of the schools.
b) Fire Drill in New Rochelle
Commissioner Faiola reported on the success of the drill
in New Rochelle and that he had written a letter express-
ing the Commission's thanks to the New Rochelle Fire
Department.
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c) Complaints - Leaf Burning
Commissioner Faiola, with reference to complaints on
leaf burning suggested that the Police Chief be advised
of the state law prohibiting all burning for purposes
of enforcement throughout the Town.
d) Congratulatory Letters - Village Fire Departments.
Commissioner Quadrine, with the unanimous approval of
the Commission,directed that congratulatory letters
be addressed to the Fire Departments in both villages
commending them on the appearance of the personnel
and equipment.
e) Town Fire Department Annual Inspection
and Dinner
The Fire Chief reminded the Commission of the Annual
Inspection and Dinner to be held on Thursday, October
26, 1967, stating that it was hoped all would be able
to attend.
5. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the
meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was
declared adjourned at 9:00 p. m., to reconvene on
November 1, 1967.
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