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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968_01_03 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JANUARY 3, 1968, IN THE COUN- CIL 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 Councilman Chalif Councilman Faiola Councilman Nagel Absent: Councilwoman Helwig Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Widulski - Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 1967 were presented, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as presented. WELCOME TO COUNCILMAN NAGEL The Supervisor greeted the new Councilman, Mr. Carl Nagel, cordially welcoming him to the Board and stat- ing that his would indeed be a major contribution to the Town due to his particular knowledge, skill and experience. Councilman Chalif joined the Supervisor in welcoming Mr. Nagel, adding that he had known Carl well for a long time and "some of what I know about him is good, the rest better: " Councilman Faiola joined both the Supervisor and Coun- cilman Chalif in welcoming Mr. Nagel and expressed his pleasure at having him on the Board. The Supervisor then extended a special welcome on be- half of Councilwoman Helwig who, he said, was absent this evening only because she was confined to bed, and extended her greetings and best wishes. In reply, Mr. Nagel said - - "all I can say is that it is my pleasure to be here. " -1- ORGANIZATION MATTERS The Supervisor presented the organization matters for 1968, which following due consideration were unanimous- ly adopted on the following motions: 1. Salaries of Elected Officials (as provided in 1968 budget) On motion by Councilman Chali£, seconded by Councilman - Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the salaries of all elected officials of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1968 are to be the salaries stated and appropriated in the annual budget or estimate for that year as follows : Name Title Salary Peter Kane Supervisor $8, 000. Christine Helwig Councilwoman 3, 000. Vitalis Chali£ Councilman 3, 000. Raymond Faiola Councilman 3, 000. Carl Nagel Councilman 3, 000. Leo Orsino Rec. of Taxes 11, 500. Anthony Vitetta Justice of Peace 4, 250. Munn Brewer Justice of Peace 4, 250. Charles Gronberg Town Clerk 11, 500. 2. Appointment and Salaries of Appointed Officials (as pro- vided in 1968 budget) On motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was RESOLVED, that the following persons are hereby appointed as Town Officials as of January 1, 1968 in accordance with the pro- visions of the Town Law to serve for the respective terms of office and at the annual salary or rate of compensation hereinafter stated, such salary or compensation to be paid from the amounts appropriated in the annual budget or estimate for the year, 1968, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay the salary or compensation as hereby fixed: Name Title Salary Thomas McEvoy Assessor $11,500. James Johnston Attorney p-t 12, 000. Joseph Altieri Comptroller 13, 210. William Widulski Engineer 14, 245. William Aitchison Highway Supt. 10, 240. 3. Appointment and Salaries of Civil Service Employees (as provided in 1968 budget) On motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was -2- RESOLVED, that the following positions in the Competitive, Non-competitive and Exempt Classes of the Civil Service shown in the bud- get or estimate are hereby continued and the annual compensation for the same in the year 1968 is hereby fixed and shall be paid from the amounts appropriated in the annual budget or estimate for that year, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay such annual com- pensation, to be effective as of January 1st, 1968: Competitive Class Name Title Salary William Paonessa B1dg. Inspector $11, 500. James Kronenberger Supt.Recreation 11, 500. Frances Riley Assmnt. Clerk 6,895. Charles Kane Assmnt. Clerk 6, 895. Genevieve Soriano Senior A/C Clerk 6,590. Rose Soper Int.A/C Clk.&-Typ. 4, 960. Morris D. Bufi Sr. Eng.Aide 6, 885. Edyth Miller Int. Steno. 4,635. Rita Johnson Senior Steno. 5, 510: Joanne Colasacco Int. Typist 5,490. Barbara Evangelista Senior Steno. 5, 550. Raymond Bingman Int. A/C Clerk 4, 960. Louis Testa Fire Lieutenant 9, 545. Dames Mancusi Police Chief 12, 840. Christopher Loveley Sgt.Detective 9, 940. Edward Bakker Police Sergeant 9, 545. William Cunningham Police Sergeant 9, 545. James O'Brien Police Lieutenant10, 340. James Staropoli Police Sergeant 9, 54-5. David McClintock Police Sergeant 9, 545. George Mulcahy Police Detective 9, 055. Eugene Agnessanto Police Patrolman 8, 640. John M. Bisaccia 8, 640. William Federice 8,640. Nicholas Giacomo 8,640. Anthony Lifrieri 8,640. Hugh McGinley 8,640. William O 'Rorke 8,640. Joseph Paonessa 8,640. Frank Silvestri 8, 640. Richard Winckler 8, 640. John T. Costello 8, 640. Peter Diamond 8, 640. Ralph Perritano 8,640. Anthony Ambrosovitch 8,640. Robert Barasch -8, 640. Arthur Leviness 8, 640. Thomas Vitro 8, 390. William E. Coy 7 ,890. Charles S. Baumblatt 7 ,640. Robert Fuller 7 ,640. Joseph R. Santoiemma " 7 ,640. Thomas R. Mahoney 7,640. Paul P. Adamo 7,640. -3- 3. Civil Service Employees Competitive Class (con't. ) Name Title Salary Santo Garofalo Fireman $8, 140. James Laverty Fireman 8, 390. Norman P. Wilson Fireman 7 ,890. Kenneth Valle Fireman 7 , 390. Alfred J. Moll Fireman 8,640. Frank J. Felice Fireman 8, 390. Earl Mellor Fireman 8,640. Joseph A. Garofalo Fireman 8, 390. - Carl Mirande Fireman 8, 390. Edward J. Muller Fireman 8, 555. Frank Carpino Fireman 8, 390. Nicholas Soriano Fireman 8, 390. Non-Competitive Class Thomas Aitchison Park Supt. 9, 860. Ralph Robins Park Foreman 7,690. Mark A. Forrester Sch. Cross. Gd. 10. per day Dorothy DeFalco " " IF 10. " " John Stroh IF " IF 10. " Camille Sansone 10. " Lena Picani 10. " Esther Thaule 10. " Richard J. Morley 10. " Exempt Class - Full Time Patrick T. Leddy Maintenance Fore. 7, 270. Lavenia J. Brewer Sec. Supervisor 8, 510. Kenneth Paterno Rec. Asst. 5, 510. Andre Bouchard Sanitation Man 6, 290. Simon Causey " " 6, 290. Andrew Coleman " IF 6, 290. Matthew Halley_ 6, 290. Sandy Lee Jones 6, 290. Curtis Major 6, 290. Giovanni Molle 6, 290. Donald Campbell 6, 290. Wilton Sharrie 6, 290. Derico Trolla 6, 290. Wilburt Brice 6, 290. Larry Rinaldi 6, 290. Exempt Class - Part Time Christine Helwig Dept. Supervisor 600. Lavenia Brewer Secy. Park Comm. 200. Rita Johnson Secy. Plan & Zon.Bds. 400. Barbara Evangelista Secy.Rec. & Cons. 400. Advisory Comm. Stephen Loiaconi Fire Inspector 960. Pearl DeGrau Court Clerk 1, 026. Doris Pierce Court Clerk 1, 026. Carmen Sands Court Clerk 2,600. Leslie Morgan Cleaner 1,600. -4- Exempt Class (Con't. ) Labor - Highway Department Name Title Salary Joseph Santoro Gen. Foreman $8, 510. Perry Cochran Labor 3. 31 per hour Leslie Morgan 3. 31 " John Bunkosky Auto Mechanic 3. 31 " Motor Equip. Operators - (5) - 4 C 3. 16 " - 1 3. 00 " Skilled Laborers (2) - 1 C 3. 16 " - 1 3. 00 " Laborers (10) - 6 C 3. 02 " 2 @ 2. 85 " 2 @ 2. 60 " Labor - Park Department Name Title Salary Laborers (4) - 3 C 3. 02 " - 1 C 2. 85 " and be it further RESOLVED, that the employment of the last named persons to the aforesaid positions is in accor- dance with the classifications made by the County Personnel Officer under the provisions of the Civil Service Law of the State, and any vacancy which now exists, or which may occur in said positions from time to time, are to be fill- ed at salaries set in accordance with the provi- sions of the salary scale adopted by the Town Board, and in conformity with the Civil Service rules and amendments thereto for towns, villages and special districts in Westchester County, New York. 4. Appointment and Salaries (as provided in 1968 budget) Deputy Supervisor - p-t On motion made by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Council- man Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Supervisor' s appointment of Council- woman Christine K. Helwig as Deputy Super- visor of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve at the pleasure of the Supervisor and to be compensated at the rate of $600. per annum, beginning as of January 1, 1968. Secretary to Supervisor On motion made by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Council- man Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Supervisor ' s appointment of Lavenia Brewer as Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor, effective January 1, 1968 and to be compen- sated at the rate of $8, 510 per annum begin- ning as of that date. -5- 7 6. Authorization for Appointment of: Deputy Receiver of Taxes Pursuant to request of the Receiver of Taxes, Mr. Leo N. Orsino, herewith presented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the appointment of Raymond C. Bingman, Intermediate Account Clerk, as Deputy Re- ceiver of Taxes, authorized to receive tax money, give proper receipt therefor in his name, enter such payments upon the re- cords, and deposit tax money in the bank for the year ending December 31, 1968. Assessment Clerk to Receive Tax Funds Pursuant to request of Mr. Leo N. Orsinc, Receiver of Taxes, herewith presented and filed as part of the re- cord of this meeting, on motion made by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the appointment of Charles Kane:d.aAssessment Clerk, as a person authorized to receive tax money, give proper receipt therefor in his name, enter such payments upon the re- cords, and deposit tax money in the bank for the year ending December 31, 1968. Deputy Town Clerks (2) Pursuant to request of Mr. Charles Gronberg, Town Clerk, herewith presented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion made by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Town Clerk' s certificates, the appointment of Mrs. Lavenia Brewer and Mrs. Joanne Colasacco as Deputy Town Clerks of the Town of Mamaro- neck for the year 1968 be and it hereby is approved. Registrar of Vital Statistics Pursuant to communication of the New York State Depart- ment of Health, herewith presented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion made by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimous- ly RESOLVED, that Charles J. Gronberg be and he hereby is appointed Registrar of Vital Statis- tics of the Town of Mamaroneck, for a term of office of two years beginning on January 1, 1968 and terminating on December 31, 1969 -7- and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he here- by is authorized to sign the Certificate of Appointment of the Registrar of Vital Statis- tics, to be filed with the New York State De- partment of Health. Trustee - Police Pension Fund On motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun- cilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Town Supervisor Peter F. Kane be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for a te%m of one year, beginning January 1, 1968 and terminating on December 31st of that year. Conservation Advisory Committee On motion made by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are appointed members of the Con- servation Advisory Committee, to serve for a term of one (1) year, beginning January 1, 1968 and terminating December 31 of that year: Mr. Alan N. Weeden, Chairman Mrs. James G. Johnson, Jr. Mrs. Edward Munzer Mr. Michael Yahia Mrs. Rex W. Vincent Board of Police Commissioners The Supervisor placed in nomination the name of Mr. Lee Gagliardi who was recommended by the Town Committee to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. A. C. Viebranz from the Board of Police Commissioners, and presented a brief resume of his particular qualifications and experience, describing him as one who he thought tre- mendously well qualified to fill this vacancy. Councilman Chalif remarked that he had had the good for- tune of knowing Mr. Gagliardi for twenty years and that he was completely qualified to succeed if not to replace Mr. Viebranz. His background is extraordinary, his ability unusual and his training outstanding, he said, and along with his ability he possesses extraordinary in- tegrity. Councilmen Faiola and Nagel concurred in these statements and added that the Board was fortunate indeed to have such a man as Lee Gagliardi willing to give the time and accept the challenge of the job of Police Commissioner. _g- 9 Whereupon since there were no other nominations, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Lee Parsons Gagliardi be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Board of Police Commissioners of the Town of Mama- roneck, effective immediately and to serve at the pleasure of the Board, and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Alan M. Welty and Mr. Thomas F. Moore, Jr. be and they hereby are reappointed to the Board of Police Commis- sioners, effective immediately and to serve at the pleasure of the Board, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he here- by is directed to advise Mr. Gagliardi of his appointment, and the Clerk to advise Messrs. Welty and Moore of their reappointment to the Commission. Approval of Supervisor ' s Appointment of Examining Board of Plumbers On motion made by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Council- ----- man Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Supervisor ' s appointment of the following per- sons to the Examining Board of Plumbers, each to serve for the term of office herein designat- ed: Councilman Faiola for a two-year term of office terminating on December 31, 1969, Mr. Sam Pacnessa for a two-year term of office terminating on December 31, 1969, Mr. Victor J. Kriss for a one-year term of office terminating on December 31, 1968. Town Historian On motion made by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Council- man Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Judge Charles M. Baxter be and he hereby is appointed Town Historian of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve at the pleasure of the Board. -9- Member, Park Commission The Supervisor advised the Board that the term of office of Mrs. Rex Vincent as a member of the Board of Park Com- missicners expired December 31, 1967 and requested her reappointment as unanimously recommended by the Commis- sion with tribute to her for her outstanding contribu- tion to the community through her past service on the Commission. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mrs. Rex Vincent be and she hereby is reappointed a member of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Town of Mama- roneck, to serve for a term of five (5) years, beginning January 1, 1968 and ter- minating December 31, 1972. 7. Bonds for Elected Officials The following resolution was offered by Councilman Faicla and seconded by Councilman Chalif. Prior to the vote thereon, questions by Councilman Nagel as to how the amounts of the bonds were fixed,and by Mr. Peter Mosher who spoke from the floor to inquire why there was no bond for the Tax Receiver, were answered to the effect that the amount of bond was fixed by law and the bond for the Tax Receiver did not expire until 1969 since the bond ran concurrently with the term of office. Since there was no further discussion, on unanimous vote of the Board it was RESOLVED, that the following bonds for elected officials are hereby required pursuant to Town Law and approved as follows : Bond, Peter F. Kane as Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, conditioned for the faithful per- formance of his duties including the payment of all school monies pursuant to Section 25 of the Town Law, upon which the National Surety Corpo- ration is surety in the penal sum of $25, 000. for a term of two years. Bond, Charles J. Gronberg as Clerk of the Town of Mamaroneck, conditioned for the faithful per- formance of his duties including the depositing of all funds or monies of the Town of Mamaroneck received by him pursuant to Section 25 of the Town Law, upon which the National Surety Corpo- ration is surety in the penal sum of $4, 000. for a term of two years. -10- Bond, Anthony Vitetta as Justice of the Peace of the Town of Mamaroneck, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties includ- ing the depositing of all funds or monies of the Town received by him pursuant to Section 25 of the Town Law, upon which the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company is surety in the penal sum of $4, 000. for a term of four years. Bonds for Appointed Officials and Employees On motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to Town Law, a bond is required for the faithful performance of the duties of each of the appointed offi- cials and employees listed below, and is authorized as follows in the amount stated with sufficient surety to be approved by this Board and the form to be approved by the Town Attorney: Office Amount Term Deputy Supervisor $ 25, 000. 2 years Comptroller 4, 000. 2 years Supt of Highways 4, 000. 2 years Bldg. & Plumb. Inspector 4, 000. 1 year Supt. of Recreation 4, 000. 1 year Deputy Tax Receiver 10, 000. 1 year Assmnt Clerk (Tax Coll. ) 10, 000. 1 year Senior Steno. (Recreation) 4, 000. 1 year Senior A/C Clk. (Comptroll. ) 4, 000. 1 year 8. Designation of: Depositories of Town Funds On motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faicla, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following banks and trust companies are hereby designated as deposi- tories for funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1968, and that the escrow agree- ments between these banks and the Town of Mamaroneck presently in effect shall be con- tinued: The County Trust Company 242 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, New York The National Bank of Westchester Chatsworth Avenue Larchmont, New York The First Westchester National Bank 213\Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, New York -11- 1 and be it further RESOLVED, that all withdrawals from the herein- above named accounts shall be upon the signa- ture of Peter F. Kane, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, and the counter-signature of Joseph Altieri, Comptroller. Councilman Chalif brought up at this time the possibility of collecting Town, State, County and Special District -_ taxes in two parts, stating that while he recognized the town benefitted from interest earned, the taxpayers might be better served by a system permitting such payment. This suggestion, by common consent of the Board, was re- ferred to the Attorney for study. Councilman Chalif then asked the Comptroller the amount earned from Certificates of Deposit during the past year and was advised that it was approximately $47, 500. Where- upon, the Board expressed its pleasure and commended the Comptroller on this investment procedure. Official Newspaper On motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that "The Daily Times" be and it hereby is designated as the official news- paper of the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing notices, and be it further RESOLVED, that a letter be written to the Editor of The Daily Times expressing the Board ' s thanks for the very excellent cover- age during the past year. Auditors for 1968 On motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the firm of Glick-Freedman and Neckler, C. P. A. , 271 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York, be and it hereby is appoint- ed to audit the records of the Town of Mamaro- neck for the year 1968 ; such service to be ren- dered for a fee of $3 , 000. as appropriated in the annual budget or estimate for the year 1968. Councilman Chalif remarked on the excellence of the job done annually by Glick-Freedman and Meckler at such a low price, remarking that this audit at this price actually constituted a service to the Town of Mamaroneck. -12- 1 9. Approval of Contracts with: Westchester Shore Humane Society The Supervisor stated that for the first time one con- tract had been submitted for the Dog Patrol and Regular Service of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, where- upon on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Coun- cilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute the contract between the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. and the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1968 total- ling $9, 139. , as provided in the 1968 annual budget or estimate. Larchmont Public Library The Supervisor called to the Board ' s attention that this year ' s contract with the Larchmont Public Library and the Village of Larchmont included the sum of $2, 072, covering the Town' s half of the cost of preliminary archi- tectural plans and appraisal of property for the propos- ed addition to the library. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute the contract for 1968 - between the Town of Mamaroneck, the Village of Larchmont, and the Larchmont Public Library in the amount of $54, 656. , as provided in the 1968 budget. 10. Authorization for Payment of dues to: Association of Towns On motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck continue its membership in the Association of Towns of the State of New York for the year 1968 at the annual dues of $250. Municipal Finance Officers Association On motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck continue its membership in the Municipal Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the year 1968 at the annual dues of $30. -13- 4 11. Fixing of Dates for Town Board Meetings On motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that regular meetings of this Board be held at 8 :15 p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, on the first and third Wednesday of each month with the exceptionzof the months of June, July, August and September when the Board shall sit only on the first Wednesday of the month. 12. Amendment of Compensation Plan On motion made by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the salary scale of Civil Service employees of the Town of Mamaroneck, adopted January 4, 1967 be and it hereby is amended as follows : (Plan on following page) -14- 15 C 0 14 P E N S A T I. O N P L AN TOWN OF MAMARONECK EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1968 4th Inc. Incre- Title of Position Minimum lst Inc. 2nd Inc. 3rd Inc. & Max. ment Intermed. Typist $4290. $4590. $4890. $5190. $5490. $300. Intermed. Acct. Clk. 4635. 4960. 5285. 5610. 5935. 325. Intermed. A/C & Typ. 4635. 4960. 5285. 5610. 5935. 325. Intermed. Steno. 4635. 4960. 5285. 5610. 5935. 325. Senior Typist 4910. 5255. 5600. 5945. 6290. 345. Recreation Attendant 5150. 5510. 5870. 6230. 6590. 360. Senior Acct. Clerk 5150. 5510. 5870. 6230. 6590. 360. Senior Steno. 5150. 5510. 5870. 6230. 6590. 360. Assessment Clerk 5395. 5770. 6145. 6520. 6895. 375. Senior Engineer.Aide 5700. 6095. 6490. 6885. 7280. 395. Supt. Recreation 8980. 9610. 10, 240. 10,870. 11, 500. 630. Bldg.& Plumb. Ins. II 8980. 9610. 10, 240. 10,870. 11, 500. 630. Police Chief - - - - 12, 840. - Police Lieutenant - - - - 10, 340. - Police Det. Sgt. - - - - 9, 940. - Police Sergeant - - - - 9, 545. - Police Detective - - - - 9, 055. - Police Patrolman 7640. 7890. 8,140. 8, 390. 8, 640. 250. Fire Lieutenant - - - - 9, 545. - Fireman 7390. 7640. 7,890. 8, 140. 8, 390. 250. Fire Inspt. p-t - - - - 960. - Park Supt. Grade I 7700. 8240. 8, 780. 9, 320. 9,860. 540. Park Foreman 6010. 6430. 6, 850. 7, 270. 7, 690. 420. Maintenance Foreman 6010. 6430. 6,850. 7, 270. 7,690. 420. Gen. Foreman Highway 6650. 7115. 7 , 580. 8, 045. 8, 510. 465. School Cross.Guards $10. 00 per day Laborers Park Department 3 3. 02 " hour 1 2. 85 " " Highway Department Laborer Foreman 2 aQ 3. 31 " Laborer - Auto. Mechanic 1 @ 3. 31 " Laborer - Motor Equip. Operator 4 C 3. 16 " 1 @ 3. 00 " Laborer - Skilled 1 C 3. 16 " 1 C 3. 00 Laborers 6 C 3. 02 " 2 C 2. 85 2 C 2. 60 " Additional Compensation Fireman-Head of Shift-Full Time $250. per year Head of Shift-2/3 of time 165. " " 14-a 16 OLD BUSINESS 1. Report on Bids — Highway and Garbage Trucks Pursuant to report signed by the Town Engineer, Town Attorney, Superintendent of Highways and the Comptrol- ler under date of January 3, 1968 recommending award to the low bidders which was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion made by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Chalif, the following resolutions were offered: Highway Trucks WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways did, on the 3rd day of January, 1968, duly recommend the purchase of certain equipment pursuant to the provisions of Section 142 of the Highway Law, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 142 of the Highway Law, the Town Superintendent of High- ways is hereby authorized to purchase, in ac- cordance with the provisions of Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, with the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways, the following: Bidder Bid One (1) 4-wheel drive Willow Motor $3, 550. net -- pickup truck Sales (no trade-in) One (1) 4-wheel drive Municipal Mach. $19, 677. net dump truck Co. , Inc. ($3, 310. trade-in) Three (3) Highway dump Willow Motor $29,643. net trucks Sales ($150. trade in) to be delivered at the Town Garage, Maxwell Avenue, Larchmont, New York on or about March 1, 1968 ; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Superintendent of Highways is authorized (subject to the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways if value exceeds $1, 000. 00) to surrender to the vendors, Municipal Machinery Co. , Inc. , and Willow Motor Sales res- pectively, the following equipment: One (1) 1948 Four Wheel Drive (item 2 above) at a trade-in value of $3, 310. One (1) 1950 Highway Dump Truck (item 3 above) at a trade-in value of $150. ; and be it further -15- RESOLVED, that contracts for the items purchased shall be duly executed in triplicate between the Town Superintendent of Highways and such vendors, Willow Motor Sales and Municipal Machinery Co. , Inc. , and when approved by the County Superinten- dent of Highways, they shall become effective; and when said contracts have been executed and approved, and upon delivery of the items purchas- ed, the Supervisor shall pay the following amounts as specified: (1) $ 8, 250. from current appropriations (Item 3) (2) 44, 620. from the proceeds of obligations issued pursuant to the Local Fi- nance Law Upon roll call the vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows : Supervisor Kane - Aye Councilman Chalif - Aye Councilman Faicla - Aye Councilman Nagel - Aye all voting aye except Councilwoman Helwig who was absent. The resolution was therefore duly adopted. Garbage Truck RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes acceptance of the low bid, that of Willow Motor Sales, in the amount of $11, 959. 00 for furnishing to the Town of Mamaroneck One (1) Garbage Truck in accordance with the specifi- cations set forth in the Notice for Bids, funds for which are provided in the 1968 budget. The foregoing resolution was unanimously adopted with all members voting "aye" except Councilwoman Helwig who was absent. 2. Request for Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Storm Drain along vine Road Pursuant to memorandum of the Town Engineer herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk, in accordance with law, to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times" , Notice for Bids for storm drain along Vine Road, said bids to be returnable January 17, 1968 in ac- cordance with the specifications stated in the Notice for Bids. -16- NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the meeting at this time. COMMUNICATIONS 1. County Board of Supervisors - Resolution, Weaver Street Sidewalk The Clerk presented a letter addressed to him by the County Board of Supervisors under date of December 20, 1967 denying the Town ' s request for the installation of a sidewalk on Weaver Street from Palmer Avenue to the Boston Post Road, which was ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Notice of Hearing - City of New Rochelle The Clerk presented Notice of Public Hearing of the City of New Rochelle which, upon advice of the Attor- ney that no action was required by this Board, was ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Affidavit of Publication & Posting - overnight Parking Ordinance The Clerk presented the Affidavits of Publication and Posting in connection with the Overnight Parking Ordi- nance, which was ordered received and filed for the record. 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 Assessments for the month of December 1967. Report of the Building & Plumbing Inspector for the month of December 1967. Municipal Dog Patrol Report for the month of December 1967. Report of Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of December 1967. I The Supervisor - - - 1. Authorization - Assessor to attend Conference (Not on Agenda) In Councilwoman Helwig ' s absence, the Supervisor present- ed the Assessor ' s request to attend the Annual Assessors -17- 19 Conference to be held in Syracuse, New York, January 14th through 17th, 1968. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $125. to cover expenses of the Assessor in attend- ing the Annual Assessors Conference to be held in Syracuse, New York, January 14th through 17th, 1968. Councilman Chalif - - 1. Insurance Pursuant to request of Councilman Chalif to amend the resolution authorizing bids for Town Insurance, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimous- ly RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted on Decem- ber 6, 1967, in connection with the authoriza- tion to advertise for bids for Town insurance be amended So as to read that the bids are to be returnable on February 7 , 1968, rather than January 17, 1968. Councilwoman Helwig - - Councilwoman Helwig was not present at the meeting. Councilman Faiol a 1. Request for Overnight Parking Permits Councilman Faiola requested that permits for overnight parking without fee be granted to active volunteer fire- men upon approval by the Fire Chief. A memorandum addressed to the Board by the Police Chief under date of January 3, 1968 requesting its considera- tion of such overnight parking without fee for both active volunteer firemen and policemen, was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record. During discussion it was stated that the Village of Larchmont had adopted such a policy for active volun- teer firemen and that it would seem only proper that this courtesy be extended to active members of the Town' s volunteer Fire Department. And thereupon since there was no further discussion or comment, on motion by Councilman Faicla, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to issue permits without fee for overnight parking upon request of active volunteer firemen of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department, such requests to be approved by the Fire Chief. -18- 2 Councilman Nagel - - Councilman Nagel had no report to present at this time. The Town Attorney 1. Authorization to Defend Two Appeals (Not on Agenda) Pursuant to the Attorney ' s request, on motion by Council- man Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to defend two Appeals to the Appellate Division in the matter of the actions by John M. Bisaccia and Ralph Perritano, Police patrolmen, against the Board of Police Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck. 2. Request of Assessor (Not on Agenda) The Town Attorney reported that the Assessor had request- ed the Board to endorse legislation which would require that the sale price of real estate be stated on the deeds. He explained that Mr. McEvoy would like to have the full purchase price or a comparable value listed on deeds in- asmuch as Internal Revenue Tax Stamps are no longer required on deeds, said stamps formerly having been used to indicate the dollar amount of the transaction. He further stated that the Assessor ' s Office was presently at a loss to make apportionments or reassessments. Councilman Chalif remarked that he could see nothing against this, but that he would like the matter deferred in order to afford time for further study. Mr. Peter Mosher Mr. Mosher at this time inquired the status of the codi- fication to which the Attorney replied that the matter was under study with the President of General Code Pub- lishers Corp. and officials of the Town concerned with certain ordinances, and that it was hoped that the pro- ject would be completed in accordance with the terms of the contract with General Code Publishers Corp. Mr. Mosher then suggested that the Legislative Committee of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck-Harrison Bar Association be requested to review the ordinances, which suggestion was taken under consideration. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:05 p. m. to reconvene on January 17, 1968. -19- 1 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- vened immediately upon adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Upon presentation by Commissioner Faiola and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimous- ly RESOLVED, that the following Fire Depart- ment claims be and they hereby are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller authoriz- ed to pay the same out of the 1968 Fire De- partment budget: Atlantic Service Center $ 34. 15 Consolidated Edison Co. 81. 59 The Corner Store 9. 20 Excelsior Auto Repair & Mach. Wks. 51. 45 Gulf Oil Corp. 48. 45 I & T Plumbing & Heating Co. 45. 10 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 10. 50 New York Telephone Co. 99. 15 New York Telephone Co. 6. 75 Suburban Fuel Oil Service, Inc. 59. 22 Total $445. 56 2. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Department report for the month of December, 1967, which was ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Communications There were no communications to be presented at this time. 4. The Fire Chief The Chief discussed the matter of conditions at Larch- mont Acres inquiring whether any official, for example, the Fire Chief, except the Building Inspector could be authorized to issue summonses for violations. The Attorney replied that under the General Municipal Law only the Building Inspector could issue such sum- - monses. In reply to a question from the floor by Mr. Mosher as to whether this law could be amended, the Attorney replied that the matter of obtaining legislation could -20- be looked into and it was the Commission ' s unanimous request that the Fire Chief and the Attorney confer with a view toward taking whatever steps might be necessary in this direction. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:10 p. m. to reconvene on January 17, 1968. C1 k -21-