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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967_11_01 Town Board Minutes 315 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK* HELD NOVEMBER 1st, 1967, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK, AT 8:15 P. M. 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 18, 1967 were approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Transfer of Funds Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated October 30, 1967 herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the transfer of the following funds within the 1967. budget and surplus funds: From: A/C 201 - Loadpackers $ 2,953.20 A/C 401 - Equipment Operation 1,783.30 A/C 402 - Supplies 650.00 A/C 403 - Employees' Retirement 129.24 System A/C 503 - Surplus Special Dis- 5,800.00 trict (Garbage Dist. #1) $11,315.74 -1- To: A/C 407 - Incineration Operation $11,315.74 COMMUNICATIONS 1. Police Commission - Request for Authorization to Install Full-Stop Signs Pursuant to communication of the Police Commission dated October 30, 1967 herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, requesting that the Board authorize the installation of "Full Stop" signs as set forth therein following Public Hearing as required by law, it was on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Coun- cilwoman Helwig unanimously RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held before this Board on November 15, 1967 at 8:15 p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire- house to consider the request of the Traffic Commission for the installation of the follow- ing Full Stop signs: 1. On Falls Road at its intersection with Lakeside Drive. 2. On Rocky Road at its intersection with Hickory Grove Drive. 3. On Colbert Drive at its intersection with Split Tree Road and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he here- by is authorized to publish in "The Daily Times", the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, Notice of Public Hearing as required by law. 2. Letter - Peter C. Doern III (Not on Agenda) The Clerk presented a letter received this afternoon from Peter C. Doern, III, candidate for the office of Supervisor, requesting whatever permits were neces- sary to conduct a motorcade on Saturday, November 4, 1967, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. The Clerk advised the Board that as necessary he had re- quested the applicant to contact the Police Chief and Police Commission outlining the route and giving all de- tails of the requested motorcade. The Board desiring to accommodate the opposition party readily agreed to issuance of the permit, subject to -2- 17 approval of the Police commission and directed the Clerk to clear such details as necessary. Thereupon on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the issuance of the necessary permit or per- mits to Peter C. Doern, III, to conduct a motorcade on Saturday, November 4, 1967, subject to approval of the Board of Police Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck. REPORTS The Town Clerk - - The Town Clerk presented the following reports which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record: Report of Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments for the month of October 1967. Report of Building & Plumbing inspector for the month of October 1967. Municipal Dog Patrol report for the month of October 1967. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of October 1967. The Supervisor - - 1. Resurfacing: York Road, Country Club Drive The Supervisor recounted the circumstances of the resur- facing of York Road and Country Club Drive. He stated that at the time North Chatsworth Avenue was resurfaced, it had been planned to resurface Jefferson Street. Since this could not be done due to litigation instituted by a resident taxpayer and since the contractor's equip- ment was on the scene, he had directed that certain portions of the above mentioned streets pursuant to an earlier recommendation of the Engineer be resurfaced at that time. 2. Report - Investment of Surplus Funds Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated October 26, 1967 addressed to him herewith presented and order- ed received and filed for the record, the Supervisor reported that realization of $42,059.02 in interest from investment of temporarily idle funds by the Comp- troller was highly commendable and he, along with the -3- 31 other members of the Board heartily complimented the comptroller on his keen business acumen and sound judgment. 3. Auditor's Report for 1966. The Supervisor presented the 1966 Auditor's Report of the fiscal affairs of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1966 and stated that it was, of course, herewith received and filed for detailed study, each member of the Board having received a copy. He remarked that it was a public document and was available for inspection to any one interested any day of the week from the hours of 9:00 a. m, to 5:00 p. m. in the office of the Town Clerk. Councilman Chalif - - Councilman Chalif stated that he had no report at this time. Councilwoman Helwig - - 1. Report - Conference, Regional Plan Association Councilwoman Helwig reported that she had attended the Regional Plan Association meeting at the Statler Hilton in New York City yesterday; the main emphasis had been on transportation, the preservation of open space, and the problems of waste disposal in the entire tri-state (New Jersey, Connecticut and New York) area. 2. Letter - Conservation Advisory Committee (Not on Agenda) For the information of the Board Councilwoman Helwig- read a letter addressed to Mr. Alan N. Weeden, Chair- man of the Conservation Advisory Committee under date of October 31, 1967 by Mr. Milton Luger, Director, Division for Youth, congratulating the Committee on the excellence of the material submitted to the Divi- sion for Youth on the 1967 Beautification project in the Town and advising that this material would be shared with the Governor's office. The Board thanked Councilwoman Helwig and joined Mr. Luger in highly commending this year's program. Councilman Quadrine - - 1. Report of Engineer - Sidewalk Bids -4- 19 For the Board's information Councilman Quadrine read the following memorandum addressed to him by the Engineer under date of October 31, 1967: "Pursuant to the Town Board resolution, a review of the bid for the sidewalk repair and miscel- laneous items submitted by Louis Petrillo, Inc. was undertaken by yourself, Town Attorney Mr. James J. Johnston, Mr. Joseph Altieri, Town Comptroller, and myself. The bid was found in order and a letter as per enclosed copy was sent to the bidder notifying him of the accep- tance of their bid". 2. Report of Engineer - Firehouse Alteration Bids For the Board's information Councilman Quadrine read the following memorandum addressed to him; by the En- gineer under date of October 31, 1967: "Pursuant to your instruction and as a result of a review of the bids by yourself, Councilman - Faiola, Town Attorney, Town Comptroller and my- self, I have notified the low bidder, Romani and Picco, Inc. as per letter enclosed of the Board's acceptance of their bid". Councilman Faiola further advised the Board that at the time of the bid review, upon recommendation of Councilman Quadrine the installation of three additional lighting fixtures had been added to the original con- tract in order to provide better lighting in the Fire- house auditorium. 3. Report on Incineration Councilman Quadrine advised the Board that represen- tatives of the Incineration Commission had met with Mr. Francis Obert of Metcalf and Eddy and discussed in some detail the revisions to the plans for the pro- posed incinerator. He advised that the Metcalf engineers had recommended the installation of more sophisticated equipment so that the proposed plant would meet the new regulations to become effective early in 1968. He further stated that it was the unanimous feeling of the Commission that such changes as might be necessary must be made- now in order that the proposed Incinerator would com- ply in all respects with the newly-enacted air polu- tion laws, etc. However still remaining, he stated, would be the question of the disposal of the 10 to 15% residue which would be left even after all of the above revisions had been incorporated into the plans and specifications for the new plant. -5- 320 The Supervisor then remarked that the Town was indeed fortunate in that had it gone ahead with the original plans and specifications, the newly-built plant would not as of today conform with the new regulations. He also expressed his thanks and appreciation to Council- man Quadrine for arranging to have the renowned incine- rator engineering firm of Metcalf and Eddy review the plans and specifications as had been prepared and sub- mitted by S. S. V. & K. in view of the rapidly chang- ing incineration and air pollution developments, so that the proposed plant would insofar as possible be modernized and updated in every respect, and meet the requirements and rules and regulations for today's incineration. Councilman Faiola - - 1. Transportation Bond Issue Councilman Faiola advised the Board that he had heard Governor Rockefeller in White Plains last Friday at which time he addressed himself to the Transportation Bond Issue, urging its passage. Councilman Chalif asked whether the merger of the Penn- Central would be affected if this bond issue was ap- proved and whether part of the funds would be used for reconditioning the "rolling stock"? Councilman Faiola replied that the merger would not be affected, and stated that some of the funds would be available for reconditioning the "rolling stock" or in other words the New Haven Railroad. The Town Attorney - - The Attorney stated that he had no report to present at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declar- ed adjourned at 8:45 p. m. to reconvene on November 15, 1967. 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 Commissioner Faiola presented for approval and authori- zation of payment, the following Fire Department claims, -6- 21 and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Councilman Quad- rine, 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 authorized to pay the same out of the proper item in the 1967 Fire Department budget: R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 101.68 Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co. 3,500.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Company 253.75 Steve Loiaconi 189.99 John Studwell (P.C. American 150.00 Legion Band) Post Lodge 1,470.00 Ronconi Equipment Co. Inc. 2.99 Sherry Enterprises, Inc. 21.78 Sound Tire & Supply Co., Inc. 19.44 Suburban Fuel Oil Service, Inc. 22.56 Village Paint Supply 50.00 Westchester Joint Water Works 2,730.00 $8,512.19 2. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month of October, 1967, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Communications There were no communications to be presented at this time. 4. Other Business There was no other business to be presented at this time. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Com- mission, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:50 p. m, to reconvene on November 15, 1967. wn erk -7-