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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968_12_07 Town Board Minutes NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING- TOWN BOARD TOWN OF MAMARONECK, N. Y. Pursuant to Section 62 of the Town Law, I hereby call a Special Meeting of the Town Board, to be held in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, at 10 o'clock in the morning on Saturday, December 7th, 1968, for the purpose of appointing a per- son to fill the Office of Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, and to consider such other business as may come before the Board. y Christine K. Helwig Deputy Supervisor Dated: December 4th, 1968 — b) 3S MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD DECEMBER 7, 1968, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK. CALL TO ORDER Councilwoman Helwig called the meeting to order at 10 :00 a. m. in accordance with the Notice of Meet- ing and letters addressed to her by Councilmen Chalif and Faiola under date of December 4, 1968 as herewith presented and ordered filed as part of the record of this meeting. ROLL CALL Present: Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Chalif Councilman Faiola Councilman Nagel Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Councilwoman Helwig then stated that the meeting this morning had been called for the purpose of appointing a person to fill the vacancy in the Office of Supervisor, and inquired the Board' s pleasure. Whereupon Councilman Nagel stated that he would like to have the pleasure of placing in nomina- tion the name of Christine K. Helwig for that Office. Councilman Faiola seconded the nomination which, he said, was a great pleasure since all certainly were well aware of the outstanding service perform- ed by Mrs. Helwig, as a Town Councilman and Deputy Supervisor, with Councilman Chalif adding that he would like to make this nomination unanimous. The Chair inquired whether there were any further nominations, and there being none, then asked whether this was the proper time for submission of her resignation which she understood was requir- ed by the applicable provisions of the Town Law. Councilman Chalif replied that it was, and the Clerk then presented the letter of resignation which was herewith ordered received and filed. -1- I? And thereupon, on motion by Councilman Chalif, se- conded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the resignation of Mrs. Christine K. Helwig as Town Coun- cilman and Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective as of December 7, 1968. Upon Mrs. Helwig ' s request to Councilman Chalif to take the Chair, he replied that under the circum- stances he felt this unnecessary, and thereupon on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, the following resolution was offered: RESOLVED, that Christine K. Helwig of 1 Seton Road, Town, be and she hereby is appointed Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for the unex- pired portion of the term of office of the late Supervisor Peter F. Kane, or until December 31st, 1969, subject to the further provisions of sub-section 5 of Section 64 of the Town Law, to- wit: "She shall hold office until the commencement of the calendar year next succeeding the first annual election at which this vacancy may be filled. " Upon roll call, the vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: Councilman Nagel - Voting "Aye" Councilman Faiola - Voting "Aye" Councilman Chalif - Voting "Aye" The Clerk announced the vote as unanimous, three members of the Board being present and voting "Aye" and duly declared the appointment of Mrs. Christine K. Helwig as Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck. As the first order of business the Town Clerk re- quested Mrs. Helwig to stand for the administration of the Oath of Office. Mrs. Helwig in accepting this post, said: "It is a very great honor that has been accorded to me this morning by the Town Board. "To be Supervisor of the Town is a tre- mendous privilege and a great opportu- nity to serve the people of the Town. -2- X90 "It is also a heavy responsibility that you entrust to me. "I shall need the skills and advice and the support of each official and each member of our staff if I am to do the kind of job that you and the residents of this community expect of their public officials. "We have always leaned heavily in the past on the contributions of time and interest by the many men and women who serve on our Boards and Commissions or on civic groups who concern themselves with governmental affairs. I shall need, and welcome, their continued in- terest which is vital to the kind of government of the people which we want for our Town. "Councilman Chalif has correctly des- cribed the Supervisor as the first among equals. This is the way I would have it since only by working together in trust and harmony can all the things which we all wish for the Town of Mama- roneck be accomplished. " Mr. Charles J. Wielgus, Chairman of the Republican Town Committee, then presented an orchid corsage to Supervisor Helwig on behalf of that Committee with "best wishes to our first first lady, " Mrs. Helwig being the first woman to ever hold the Office of Supervisor in the Town of Mamaroneck. The Clerk then requested an authorization to can- cel the bond for the late Supervisor and to issue a bond for Supervisor Helwig. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Chalif, second- ed by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes cancellation of the bond for Peter F. Kane as Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, upon which National Surety Corporation is surety in the penal sum of $25, 000. , and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes that Christine K. Helwig, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, be bonded by ` National Surety Corporation in the penal sum of $25, 000. The Comptroller then requested the Board to adopt a resolution authorizing the withdrawal of Town funds upon the signature of the Supervisor and -3- countersignature of the Comptroller and thereupon on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun- cilman Faiola, the following resolution was adopt- ed by unanimous vote of the Board: RESOLVED, that all withdrawals from Town of Mamaroneck accounts in the following banks and trust companies, The County Trust Company, 242 Mamaro- neck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York; The National Bank of Westchester, Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, New York; and The First Westchester Na- tional Bank, 213 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York, which were designated as depositories for funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1968 by resolution of the Town Board adopted on January 3rd, 1968, shall be upon the signature of (Mrs. ) Christine K. Aelwig, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, and the counter- signature of Joseph Altieri, Comptroller. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:30 a. m. T ' n C rk -4- q MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD DECEMBER 18, 1968, 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 Helwig Councilman Chalif Councilman Faiola Councilman Nagel Absent None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Paonessa - Bldg. Inspector Mr. Widulski - Engineer PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Application for Special Permit - Bonnie Briar Country Club On motion by Councilman Chali£, seconded by Council- man Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the Notice of Hearing for the record together with a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Planning Board under date of November 15, 1968. The Supervisor requested Mr. Paonessa, the Building Inspector, and Mr. Widulski, the Engineer, to review the plans and specifications for the proposed addi- tion and then inquired whether any one wished to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to the application, whereupon the fallowing persons addressed the Board: Mr. Lee Whitestone, 797 Weaver Street Mr. Whitestone inquired about the dimensions of the proposed building - - which were recited by the Build- ing Inspector. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Piper, 711 Weaver Street Mr. Piper inquired whether the tennis courts would be moved and a new parking lot constructed. -1- 393 The Supervisor replied that there was no request for either of these proposals in the application present- ly before the Board. Mr. Piper then questioned what would happen to the present terrace. In reply, the Building Inspector reviewed the Terrace plans as sub- mitted. Mr. Adrian Planter - 810 Weaver Street Mr. Planter requested that he be notified of any applications presented by Bonnie Briar henceforth. The Supervisor directed that this request be noted and Mr. Planter so notified. Since there were no further questions on the current application, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. The Supervisor then inquired the Board' s pleasure, whereupon Councilman Chalif moved that the applica- tion be granted. Councilman Nagel stated, however, that he felt there was some confusion among the neighboring residents present as to precisely what the Board was voting on and felt therefore that no action should be taken by the Board at this time. This led to further inquiries by several of those present about the dining room, the terrace, the Club ' s reported acquisition of additional property, and finally its intention re increase in membership and how membership could be controlled. A Mr. Ted Holmer, Architect for the proposed addi- tion, addressed the Board explaining that it was his understanding that the plans and specifications drawn were to provide needed additional facilities for the present membership and that there was no contemplated increase in membership. Whereupon, as requested by Councilman Nagel, Council- man Chalif withdrew his motion at this time and the Supervisor then suggested that, since questions by those attending the meeting seemed to relate to pro- posals and matters other than stated on the current application, anyone desiring to review the plans for the present enlargement of the facilities do so with the Building Inspector outside the meeting room, and if there were still questions or queries that a meet- ing be arranged for the concerned neighboring pro- perty owners to discuss said questions with repre- sentatives of the Club, if possible, and the Chair- man of the Town Planning Board, the Building Inspec- tor, and the Engineer prior to the next meeting of the Board with the current application held over and placed on the agenda for that meeting. Councilman Faiola inquired of the architect whether this would create any great hardship on the Club. -2- r$J Mr. Holmer replied that it would to some degree. However, when the Supervisor again remarked that this Board could act only upon the application before it per se, it was by unanimous agreement of the Board directed that the meeting suggested be arranged if it was desired and the matter held over to the next meeting. 2. Application for Special Permit - Winged Foot Golf Club On motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Council- man Chali£, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it here- by is declared open. The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the Notice of Hearing for the record together with a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Planning Board under date of November 15, 1968. In reply to the Supervisor's inquiry whether any one wished to be heard on this application, Mr. Forest Davis, Manager of Winged Foot Golf Club, explained in detail the proposed revisions as submitted in the plans. Since, in reply to the Supervisor' s question, no one present wished to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to the application, it was on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel unani- mously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it here- by is declared closed. And thereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola, second- ed by Councilman Nagel, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: WHEREAS, Winged Foot Holding Corp, has sub- mitted an application for an extension of its existing special use in a Residential District (R-30 Zone) so as to allow an ex- tension of the dining room as shown on the plans filed with the application, on pre- mises located on the East side of Fenimore Road and known as Block 347, Parcel 1 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mama- roneck; and WHEREAS, said application was denied by the Building Inspector on the grounds that the plans were subject to a special permit to be granted pursuant to Sections 410, 432 and 449 of the Zoning Ordinance insofar as the proposed building or structure is an exten- sion or addition to a non-conforming use; and -3- WHEREAS, the applicant has applied to this Board for a special permit as pro- vided in Section 432 of the Zoning Ordi- nance, and which application this Board has referred to the Planning Board for report which, as received, recommends that the application be granted; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly called before this Board for this meeting pur- suant to Section 432 of the Zoning Ordi- nance; and WHEREAS, the Board has examined the plans and finds that the conditions and standards required 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 Winged Foot Holding Corp, is hereby granted and the Building Inspector authorized to issue a special permit for the extension as shown on the plans filed with him, pro- vided that such extension conforms in all respects with the Building Code and Zon- ing Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck. __. OPENING OF BIDS 1. $10,000. Group Life Insurance Councilman Chalif, through the Chair, addressed the meeting to advise that he had been informed today by one of the insurance fraternity that as far as life insurance was concerned it was illegal to place group insurance on a bid basis. He stated that he had requested his informant to check with the Town Attorney but had no further advice. He then stated that he had no objection to having the bids opened inasmuch as the Board had the alternative legally of rejecting all bids and making no award were it deemed necessary. The Clerk thereupon presented the Affidavit of Publi- cation of the Notice of Bids for the record and open- ed and read aloud the following bids : Bidder Bid U. S. Life Ins. Co. (115) $891. 25 Add: Admin. Cost 1 mo. 25. 00 $ 916. 25 I. T. T. Life Ins. Co. of New York (115) 1216. 70 The Colonial Life Ins. Co. of America (116) 1178. 20 11 11 " " 1178. 20 Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. (115) 1236. 25 Aetna Life & Casualty (131) 1404. 32 -4- Bidder Bid The Travelers Ins. Co. (116) $1473. 20 The Prudential Insurance Co. of America (116) 1307. 32 Conn General Life Ins. Co. (116) 1276. 00 New England Life Ins. Co. (115) $1196. 00 Add: A. D. & D. 172. 97 1368. 50 Following a long and technical discussion of group life insurance during which various brokers and agents were heard including John Coughlin, Steven Gibbons, Leo Ditz, Lee Whitestone and Frank Gates, it was directed by unanimous decision of the Board that the bids be referred to a Committee composed of Councilman Chalif as Chairman, the Town Attorney and the Town Comptroller for examination, study and recommendation at the next meeting of the Board. It was suggested by the insurance men that the Com- mittee invite three of the brokers and agents to work with it in examining and studying the bids. In response to this suggestion, the Board stated that rather than choose any three it would certainly wel- come any of the insurance agents or brokers who might care to come to the Town Office to examine the bids and offer any suggestions thereon. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Permissive Referendum - Hommocks Area Pursuant to the memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of December 18, 1968, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Nagel, secon- ded by Councilman Chalif the following resolution was offered: BOND AND CAPITAL NOTE RESOLUTION DATED DECEM- BER 18, 1968 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ORIGINAL IMPROVE- MENT AND EMBELLISHMENT OF THE HOMMOCKS AREA FOR PARK AND RECREATION PURPOSES IN AND FOR THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $285, 000 SERIAL BONDS AND $15,000 CAPITAL NOTES OF SAID TOWN TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows : Section 1. The original improvement and embel- lishment of the so-called Hommocks Area now -5- owned by the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, for use as a park and re- creation area in and for said Town, includ- ing incidental improvements and appurtenant facilities and equipment, is hereby authori- zed at a maximum estimated cost of $300, 000. Section 2. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is as follows : a) By the issuance of $285, 000 serial bonds of said Town, hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law; and b) By the issuance of $15, 000 capital notes of said Town, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law. Such capital notes shall be sold at pri- vate sale and all further powers in con- nection with the details and the sale thereof are hereby delegated to the Super- visor in accordance with the Local Finance Law. Pursuant to Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law, the proceeds from the sale of such capital notes will be pro- vided prior to the issuance of the bonds herein authorized or bond anticipation notes. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the — period of probable usefulness of such specific object or purpose is ten years, pursuant to subdivision 19 (c) of paragraph a of Section 11. 00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such obli- gations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the princi- pal of and interest on such obligations becom- ing due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real pro- perty of said Town, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including re- newals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such -6- notes shall be of such terms, form and con- tents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consis- tent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The validity of such bonds and capital notes may be contested only if; 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be com- plied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially com- plied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in vio- lation of the provisions of the Consti- tution. Section 7. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in full in The Daily Times, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81. 00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 8. This resolution is adopted subject to a permissive referendum. 2. Authorization - Deposit of Surplus Funds Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated De- cember 16, 1968, herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized to invest Surplus Funds of the Town of Mamaroneck in such amounts as available in the duly desig- nated Town depositories (3) in one month, three months, six months and/or twelve months, certificates of deposit beginning on or about January 10, 1969, at the high- est interest rates obtainable. 3. Salary Authorizations al Deputy Supervisor Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of December 18, 1968, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by -7- Councilman Chali£, seconded by Supervisor Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Leo N. Orsino, Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, be compensated at the rate of $600. per annum effective Decem- ber 11, 1968. b) Highway Motor Equipment Operator Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of December 16, 1968, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faicla, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Philip Librandi, Highway Motor Equip- ment Operator, be compensated at the rate of $2. 65 per hour effective December 19, 1968 for the balance of that year, and that he be compensated at the, rate of $2. 81 per hour beginning January 1, 1969. c) Police Patrolmen (2) Pursuant to memoranda of the Police Chief and the Comptroller dated December 13, 1968, herewith pre- sented and ordered received and filed for the re- ccrd, on motion by Councilman Faicla, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Carmine L. Catapano, Police Patrolman, be compensated at the rate of $7,640. per annum effective December 19, 1968, and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to memoranda of the Board of Police Commissioners, dated Decem- ber 7, and the Comptroller dated December 16, 1968, Thomas Mahoney, Police Patrolman, be compensated at the rate of $8, 365. per annum effective January 2, 1969. The Supervisor noted that Mr. Mahoney was formerly a Patrolman in the Town of Mamaroneck and was re- turning to this position after resigning last May in order to accept a position with the Westchester County Parkway Police Department. It was pointed out that his Civil Service status was not affected inasmuch as he was returning to the Town' s employ within a year of his resignation. 4. Memo - Traffic Regulations The Supervisor called to attention and briefly re- viewed for the Board ' s information a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Police Chief under date of December 16, 1968, pertaining to traffic -8- regulations in the Town, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. 5. Resolution - Provision 1/60 Pension Benefit under Non-contributory Plan Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of December 18, 1968 herewith presented and filed for the record, the following resolution was offered - by Councilman Nagel and seconded by Councilman Faicla: "BE IT RESOLVED: that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby elect to come under the provisions of Chapter 1006 of the Laws of 1966, as presently or hereafter amended, and entitled "An act to amend the Retirement and Social Security Law, in relation to establish- ing non-contributory retirement plans and ordinary death benefits for state employees and members of participating employers" ; and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the mem- bers` contributions in the employ of the above shall be suspended and that the effective date of such suspension shall be the payroll period beginning on the first day of January, 1969. " COMMUNICATIONS 1. Board of Supervisors Resolution (Extension of Croton Point Landfill) The Clerk presented for the Board ' s information Resolution No. 174-1968 of the Board of Super- visors of the County of Westchester extending the Croton Point Landfill operation until Janu- ary 1, 1970, which was received and filed for the record. 2. Letter, John C. Lightfoot The Supervisor reviewed a letter addressed to the Board under date of December 13, 1968 by Mr. John C. Lightfoot of 21 Avon Road, Town, requesting that another meeting be arranged for the purpose of dis- cussing again the sewer problem at his premises which had been reviewed by the Building & Plumbing Inspector and the Superintendent of Highways seve- ral times and discussed by those officials, the Supervisor and the Town Attorney several times dur- ing the past year. The Board directed that this matter again be refer- red to the Building & Plumbing Inspector and the Highway Superintendent for report to the Supervisor who would advise Mr. Lightfoot accordingly. -9- 3. Letter, State Department of Transportation (Route 125 Stop Signs) For the Board's information the Clerk read the fol- lowing letter addressed to the Chief of Police by the State of New York Department of Transportation under date of November 29, 1968 : "This will supplement previous corres- pondence concerning your request for stop sign control at the above loca- tions. "An investigation relative to your request has been completed and it has been determined that stop signs can be installed at each intersection. Accor- dingly, we have issued a Notice of Action authorizing the stop regulations. "District 8 personnel will install the stop signs as soon as their work load permits. " 4, 5, 6. Public Service Commission Notices Three Notices concerning the Petition of Westchester Street Transportation Company, Inc. , for a certifi- cate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of an omnibus line and Petition to trans- fer portion of route to Liberty Coaches, Inc. , the Petition of Orienta Bus Lines, Inc. for a certifi- cate of public convenience and necessity for the temporary operation of an omnibus line in the Town and Village of Mamaroneck, and the Petition of Orienta Bus Lines, Inc. for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of an omnibus line and Petition to transfer portion of franchise, works and system to the Village Bus Lines, Inc. were presented and referred to the Town Attor- ney for report to this Board at the next meeting. 7. Acknowledgement - City of Mt. Vernon (New Haven Resolution) The Clerk presented an acknowledgement by the Mayor of the City of Mt. Vernon under date of December 11, 1968, of the resolution adopted by this Board in con- nection with the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. REPORTS The Town Clerk - The Clerk presented Town Clerk' s Report for the month of November, 1968, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. -10-. The Supervisor - - 1. In Memoriam Resolution Willie J. Coleman The Supervisor spoke with sorrow of the death of Willie J. Coleman, a valued member of the Highway Department for the past 18 years. She stated that she felt it in order for the Board to express its sympathy to Mr. Coleman ' s family and adjourn this meeting in respect to his memory. Whereupon, on motion unanimously made and seconded, the following In Memoriam resolution was adopted : Whereas, Willie J. Coleman has served as a member of the Town of Mamaro- neck Highway Department staff since August 1st of 1950, and Whereas, he was a valued member of that Department and his death is a great loss to it and to the com- munity he served so long and so well, and Whereas, Mr. Coleman served his country with honor as a member of the - Armed Services during World War II ; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that we, the members of this Board, convey to Mr. Coleman's family our deep sense of loss and grief; and be it further Resolved, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting in tri- bute to Mr. Coleman and that when this meeting adjourns this evening, it shall be in respect to his memory. 2. Report - Board of Supervisors The Supervisor reported on the County Budget Hearing last Monday evening, stating that in spite of the size of this year ' s budget, there were only 3 out of the 38 present who did not request additional monies for some particular county-wide facility or service. 3. Request of Mr. Fernschild (Tax Penalties) With regard to Mr. Fernschild' s remarks at the Budget -11- 1 Hearing, the Supervisor presented a memorandum add- ressed to her by the Receiver of Taxes under date of December 13, 1968, outlining the reasons that that Office would not favor any reduction of penal- ties in the tax collection schedule, which was here- with ordered received and filed for the record. - She also advised the Board that she had written Mr. Fernschild forwarding to him a copy of the Tax Re- ceiver ' s memo and thanking him for the well-prepared presentations he had made at the Budget Hearing. 4. Murray Avenue Parent-Teacher Association Tribute to the late. Supervisor The Supervisor read the following letter addressed to her by Mrs. Judith W. Handler, Corresponding Secretary of the PTA, Murray Avenue School in tri- bute to the late Supervisor, Peter F. Kane: "On behalf of the Murray Avenue School Parent-Teacher Association I would like to convey to you and the Town Councilmen our sadness upon learning of the death of Peter F. Kane, Jr. "As Town Supervisor Mr. Kane ' s accom- plishments were many; we will remember him particularly for his concern with the welfare of the school children of the community, and his specific efforts in their behalf. "It has been a pleasure working with Mr. Kane, and his presence in Mamaroneck Town Government will be greatly missed. " 5. Change of Date of the 1st Meeting in January (Not on Agenda) The Supervisor called to the Board' s attention that the first Wednesday in January was New Year' s Day and requested the Board' s pleasure in fixing a date for this meeting. Whereupon, after some discussion, the Board, by com- mcn consent, RESOLVED, that the first meeting in Janu- ary, 1969, be held on Thursday evening, January 2nd, 1969. Councilman Chalif - - Councilman Chali£ stated that he had no report to present at this time. -12- Councilman Faiola - - 1. Authorization to Advertise for Fire Chief ' s Car Pursuant to a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller at Councilman Faiola ' s request, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on Councilman Faiola ' s motion, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with law, the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, a Notice for sealed bids to be returnable, opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board on Wednesday evening, January 15th, 1969 at 8 :15 p. m, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for a new car for the Fire Chief. Councilman Nagel - - Councilman Nagel stated that he had no report to make at this time. The Supervisor, however, stat- ing that she understood there was some possibility of joint purchasing of passenger cars this year, inquired as to the Committee' s progress. Councilman Nagel advised that the Committee was hopeful that the specifications for the three muni- cipalities ' passenger cars could be made suffici- ently uniform to permit the taking of one bid for some 18 to 20 cars. He also reported that last week he had met with Mr. McAleer, Purchasing Agent for G. E. , to discuss possible ways and means of effecting some savings in paper work for the three municipalities. The Supervisor thanked Mr. Nagel, commending the Committee on its endeavors and progress. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Mrs. Mary Curtis Mrs. Curtis stated that she had noticed an appropri- ation in the budget for an Assistant to the Town Attorney and asked whether this appointment had been made. The Supervisor replied that there was such an appro- priation but that there had been no appointment as of this date. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the -13— �T P^ meeting, upon motion unanimously made and seconded, it was declared adjourned in respect to the memory of Mr. Willie J. Coleman of the Town of Mamaroneck Highway Department. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p. m. to reconvene on January 2, 1969. -- BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Commissioner Faiola presented for approval and authorization of payment, the following Fire Depart- ment claims, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Depart- ment claims, as audited by the Comptrol- ler and approved by the Fire Chief, are hereby approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller authorized to pay the same out of the proper item in the 1968 Fire Department budget: Atlantic Exterminating Corp. $ 7. 00 Frank' s Fuel Service 171. 98 New York Telephone Co. 46. 75 New York Telephone Co. 74. 66 Total $300. 39 2. Reports There were no reports to be presented at this time. 3. Communications There were no communications to be presented at this time. 4. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:40p.m. to re- convene on January 2, 1969. C erk -14-