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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968_01_17 Town Board Minutes Z 23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JANUARY 17, 1968, 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 Chalif Councilman Faiola Councilman Nagel Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Widulski - Engineer Mr. Kronenberger - Supt. of Recreation OPENING OF BIDS The Clerk presented the Affidavits of Publication of the Notices for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the following bids: One - 4 Door Sedan Bidder Bid Hory Chevrolet, Inc. $2, 384.45 Flinn Motor Corp. 2,461. 00 Whereupon in accordance with usual practice to award the bid to the low bidder, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes acceptance of the low bid, to wit that of Hory Chevrolet, Inc. for furnishing to the Town of Mamaroneck one (1) Four Door Sedan in the amount of $2, 384. 45 in accordance with the specifications contained in the Notice for Bids, subject to approval by the Town Attorney, Engineer and Comptroller. -1- 2 Six (6) Passenger Station Wagon Bidder Bid Hory Chevrolet, Inc. $2, 572.49 Flinn Motor Corp. 2, 632. 00 Whereupon in accordance with usual practice to award the bid to the low bidder, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimous- ly RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes acceptance of the low bid, to wit that of Hory Chevrolet, Inc. for furnishing to the Town of Mamaroneck one (1) Six Passenger Station Wagon in the amount of $2, 572. 49 in accordance with the specifications con- tained in the Notice for Bids, subject to approval by the Town Attorney, Engineer and Comptroller. Installation Storm Drain, Vine Road Bidder Bid Felix Contracting Corp. $7 ,481. Girondo Contracting Corp. 11, 352. Salvatore Micelli 6, 865. Nigro Bros. , Inc. 10,776. Louis Petrillo, Inc. 15, 028. Whereupon in accordance with usual practice to award the bid to the low bidder, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimous- ly RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes acceptance of the low bid, to wit that of Salvatore Micelli for the installation of a storm drain, Vine Road, Town of Mamaroneck, in the amount of $6,865. 00 in accordance with the specifications contained in the Notice for Bids, subject to approval by the Town Attorney, Engineer and Comptroller. Traffic Signal Maintenance Bidder Bid Mains & Mains Electrical Corp. $603. 75 On motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes acceptance of the only bid received, to wit that of Mains and Mains Electrical Corp. for traffic signal maintenance in the amount of $603. 75 in accordance with the specifica- tions contained in the Notice for Bids, sub- ject to approval by the Town Attorney, Engineer and Comptroller. -2- 25 Heavy Duty Brush Chipper Bidder Bid Malvese Tractor & Imple- $3, 941. ment Co. , Inc. Rand-MacMurray, Inc. 3, 800. The bids submitted were referred to the Maintenance Foreman, Engineer, Comptroller and Attorney for study and recommendation at the next meeting of this Board. OLD BUSINESS 1. Sign Application - Flinn Motor Corp. The Supervisor reminded the Board that Flinn Motor Corp. had filed an application for variances in connection with the Town ' s present Sign Ordinance,action on which had been deferred and upon the applicant ' s request that the application now be considered, requested that a date be set for Public Hearing thereon. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times" , as required by law, Notice of Public Hearing before this Board to be held on February 21, 1968 at 8 :15 p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, to con- sider the application of Flinn Motor Corp. for variances in connection with the Sign Ordinance. Councilman Faiola requested that a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing be forwarded direct to the Larchmont Chamber of Commerce so that the Chamber would be advis- ed of the date of the Hearing in case it should be their wish to appear, which was so ordered. 2. Rigano Swimming Pool (Amendment of Resolution granting permit re evergreen screening) The Clerk presented a memorandum from the Building In- spector recommending an alternate installation for the evergreen screening as had been required in the permit granted for a swimming pool on the Rigano premises, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. After the Supervisor reviewed the circumstances obtain- ing and inquired the Board ' s pleasure in the matter, it was suggested that the resolution adopted on May 3, 1967 granting the permit for the pool be amended so as to permit the erection of a fence rather than the ever- green screen planting required therein. -3- At this time, Mr. Agatino Rigano, who was present, addressed- the Board objecting to the proposed fence installation with the finished side not facing his premises since he claimed every other fence in the area was installed with the finished side fac- ing the premises of the owner. He further stated, in reply to the recommendation that a fence with the same facing on both sides be installed, that he would not consider installing a bas- ketweave fence or any fence other than a stockade fence under any circumstances. After some discussion of the impossibil- ity of implementing successfully the original condition for a - 6-foot high evergreen screen planting, the matter was tabled at the Supervisor's suggestion pending a meeting with the per- sons concerned in the Supervisor's Office at as early a date as such a conference could be arranged. 3. Approval - Nigro Claims Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Engineer under date of January 17, 1968, herewith pre- sented and ordered received and filed for the record, on mo- tion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the payment of two (2) claims to Nigro Brothers Inc. of 627 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, for the following work in the amounts set forth herebelow: 1. Resurfacing of Country Club Road -- (129 tons @ $19. 00 per ton) ---------------------$2, 451. 00 2. Resurfacing of York Road (189 tons @ $19. 00 per ton)---- 3, 591. 00 in accordance with bid submitted for said work. NEW BUSINESS 1. Permits for Work Within County Road Area Pursuant to memorandum of the County Department of Public Works, dated January 3, 1968, herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was adopted unanimously: WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 605 of the Laws of 1941, revised as of June 5, 1961, the Commissioner of Public Works of West- chester County with the approval of the Board of Supervisors and the County Executive of West- chester, has prescribed rules, regulations, safe- _ guards, specifications and conditions for the pro- tection, reconstruction, maintenance, or restor- ation of any County Road or portion thereof, and for the protection and safety of the traveling pub- lic thereon during any operations of reconstruc- tion, maintenance or restoration of such County Road or portion thereof, and -4- 2 WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations require any person, firm, corporation, improvement dis- trict, or municipality doing any work upon any County Road to obtain a written permit from the Commissioner of Public Works and to deposit a certified check made payable to the order of the County of Westchester in an amount computed by the extent of the proposed work, and WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations provide that any city, village, town public improvement district, or other municipality may, in lieu of making the said mentioned deposit, file with the Commissioner of Public Works a certified copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Governing Board of such municipality guaranteeing faithful per- formance by the said municipality of all the terms, covenants and conditions as set forth in the per- mit, which resolution shall be effective for per- mits issued during the remainder of the calendar year after adoption, and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, from time to time, is required to do work within the County Road area for which a written permit from the Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester County is required, and for which a certified check deposit is requir- ed, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby guarantee faithful performance of all the terms, agreements, covenants and conditions of each and every written permit as referred to herein issued by the Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester County and that this guarantee of faithful perfor- mance shall be applicable to all such written per- mits issued during the present calendar year, January 1, 1968 to December 31, 1968. 2. Authorization for Bids - Sewer Cleaning Machine Pursuant to memorandum of the Engineer dated January 8, 1968 herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, in accordance with law, be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times" , a Notice for Bids for a Sewer Cleaning and Maintenance Machine, said bids to be returnable, opened and read aloud at the regular meeting of this Board to be held on February 7, 1968 at 8:15 p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck. -5- 2 COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letters re Ice Skating Rink Letters requesting an ice skating rink addressed to the Town Board by Messrs. John R. Maggard, Hugh Estes, Oliver W. Gill, Joseph B. Wise and Roger S. Lynch, Jr. were herewith presented and ordered filed for the record. The Supervisor inquired whether anyone present wished to be heard and thereupon the following persons addressed the Board: Mr. Hugh Estes, speaking for Mr. Maggard and himself, stated that the drive for this installation had been started less than two weeks ago and that a petition carrying some 300 signatures of responsible taxpayers had been rewarding and somewhat surprising to both Mr. Maggard and him in that it showed such an immediate and spontaneous response in favor of having such a recreation facility in the Town of Mamaroneck. He called attention to the wording of the petition and stated that while in some cases it had been suggested that this facility be located in the Hommocks, it would be the feeling of this group that it be located in any possible and feasible location were the Hommocks not found to be so. He stated that most importantly he would like the guidance and advice of the Council and the Recreation Commission as to how to proceed further in this matter. He also brought out that this facility could be used as a year-round one since it could serve and had served in other communities as a shelter for summer dances, pic- nics, etc. and concluded his remarks by stating that they (the interested group) believed that this would be something that would have great interest and use through- out the community and that it would be found to be a much desired facility. The Supervisor stated that he believed the petitions had already been presented to the Recreation Commission which was the proper place for them and that that Com- mission would make its study and report to this Board as quickly and expeditiously as was possible. Also speaking to urge the immediate consideration of the installation were Mr. Roger S. Lynch and Mr. Walter Lawrence, Jr. both of Mamaroneck. Mx. Edmund Holden of 100 Laurel Avenue, Larchmont, who questioned the priority of such an installation in view of the need for a Town Hall, Police Station, and certain other facilities. Following further discussion the Board assured, those pre- sent that the Recreation Commission and the Council would certainly give the request serious and immediate considera- tion and thanked those at the meeting for presenting the communications along with their assurance of cooperation in further study. -6- 219 2. Request for Salary Authorization (Sergeant Frank Silvestri) Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of January 4, 1968 herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Frank Silvestri as Sergeant of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department be compensated at the rate of $9, 545. per annum effective January 4, 1968. 3. Letter - First Westchester National Bank The Clerk presented a letter addressed to him by the First Westchester National Bank under date of January 12, 1968 thanking the Board for its designation as a depository for Town funds for 1968, which was herewith ordered received and filed. REPORTS The Town Clerk - - The Town Clerk presented the following reports which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record: Town Clerk' s Report for the month of December, 1967. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the year 1967. The Supervisor - - 1. Appointment of and Bonds for Civil Officers The Supervisor reminded the Board that the Civil Officers for 1968 had not been appointed at the Organization meet- ing and thereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola, second- ed by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are appointed Civil Officers of the Town of Mamaroneck with the powers and duties of Constables in civil actions and proceedings only as provided in Section 20, 1 (a) of the Town Law; said persons to serve without salary for a term of one (1) year, starting January 1, 1968 and terminating December 31, 1968, each to be bonded in the sum of $4, 000. for the term of appointment: Frank Comblo 225 Highview Street Dominick Faillace 1421 Mamaroneck Ave. Joseph Tezzi 28 Madison Street James Peterson 132 Chatsworth Ave. -7- 0 Councilman Faiola - - Councilman Faiola had no report to present at this time. Councilwoman Helwig - - 1. Apportionments Councilwoman Helwig presented for authorization, the fol- lowing petitions submitted by the Assessor for the correc- tion of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportion- ment of taxes, and thereupon on her motion, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented a petition for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Administrative Code, known as the West- chester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petitions for the correction of said assessment roll : NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1967, taxes of 1968, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows : Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 709 392 Michael A.DeVin- $2,600. $7, 900. $10, 500. cenzo & W. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 : Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 709 392 Stanley Bank & W. $1, 300. $7, 900. $ 9, 200. 709 397 Julab Constr. Inc. 1, 300. 1, 300. and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1967, taxes of 1968, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows : Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 943 75 Warren Lewin $8,500. $21, 300. $29,800. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 : Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 943 75 Warren Lewin $5, 500. $21, 300. $26, 800. 943 138 WNJ Constr. Co. Inc. 3, 000. 3, 000. -8- 3 . and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1967, taxes of 1968, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows : Block Parcel Name Land Only 504 471 Sidney J. Doherty $ 2, 000. 506 320 & Sidney J. Doherty 500. 460 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 : Block Parcel Name Land Only 504 480 James Garito & Sons, Inc. $ 200. 505 229 James Garito & Sons, Inc. 300. 504 471 Sidney J. Doherty 1, 500. 506 320 James Garito & Sons, Inc. 450. 506 460 James Garito & Sons,Inc. 50. and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1967 , taxes of 1968, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Only 908 224 Severio Petrucci $1, 300. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 : Block Parcel Name Land Only 908 224 Severio Petrucci $ 200. 908 225 Maria Petrucci 1,100. 2. Hommocks & Premium River Complex Reports Councilwoman Helwig presented for the record the final Park Plan and Program Study Reports for the Premium River Complex and Hommocks Area as submitted by Plan- ning Associates and revised following conference meet- ings of the Study Committee with representatives of the three municipalities and the Board of Education, which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Councilwoman Helwig expressed the Board' s thanks and appreciation of the time and effort given by the mem- bers of the Study Committee and all others who had worked both diligently and creatively on the reports, suggesting that this Committee not be discharged at this time but retained so that its advice and exper- tise would be available for the implementation of the proposals set forth. Whereupon, on her motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously -9- 2 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the Park Plan and Program Study Reports for the Premium River Complex and Hommocks Area as herewith presented and filed for the record; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he here- by is directed to thank each of the members of the Study Committee and all others who con- tributed their time and thinking to the said reports, requesting that they remain available to serve in the implementation of the proposals set forth. At this time Mr. Martin W. Quigley, Jr. , who was pre- sent and upon recognition questioned whether hearings would be held on the recommendations in the reports and if so, when and where and by whom such hearings would be held, pointing to the lack of information of such meetings available to the citizens. Councilwoman Helwig remarked that the paper was given notice of the time and place of meetings of Town Boards and Commissions. In reply to Mr. Mosher who stated that the public seemed not to know how to obtain infor- mation about the various meetings, it was reiterated -- that notice of meetings was forwarded to the Daily Times, and, in addition, that a call to the Town Office was all that was necessary to obtain information of the time and place of any meeting. Councilman Chalif - - Councilman Chalif had no report to present at this time. Councilman Nagel - - Councilman Nagel had no report to present at this time. The Town Attorney - - 1. Report - Collection of Town Taxes in Two Installments The Attorney reported on the matteri.of; collecting Town taxes in two installments which had been referred to him at the last meeting, stating that such collection was prohibited by present legislation, that it would deprive the Town of income realized from the deposit of temporari- ly idle funds, and further that such collection probably would necessitate an increase in the personnel in the office of the Receiver of Taxes. -10- 33 2. Approval of Performance Bond - Saxon Glen Subdivision (Not on Agenda) In accordance with the Attorney ' s request for approval of the Performance Bond for Saxon Glen Subdivision, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board in accordance with — the request of the Town of Mamaroneck Plan- ning Board, and recommendations of the Town Engineer and Attorney, hereby approves the Performance Bond 4901497 in the amount of $60, 000. , dated December 19, 1967 upon which the Republic Insurance Company, 129 Fulton Street, New York City, is Surety, and Saxon Development Corp. , 4525 Greystone Avenue, Bronx, New York is Principal with Wilbur Fried and Judith Fried as Co-Principals, for the Saxon Glen Subdivision in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, known on the Town Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 3964 Par- cels 36 and 45, as authorized by resolution adopted November 8, 1967 by the Planning Board. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Mr. Peter Mosher Mr. Mosher inquired once again as to the status of the Code and was advised by the Attorney that certain of the Board members and the Attorney would be meeting next Saturday. 2. Mr. Edmund Holden Mr. Holden addressed the Board to speak about speeding on Myrtle Boulevard and inquired about possible adop- tion of new speed limits to which Councilman Faiola replied reciting the determinations resulting from pre- vicus Police Commission reports. 3. Mrs. Harry Marvin Mrs. Marvin presented a long statement addressed by her husband, an Engineer, to the Board urging and support- ing the installation of the ice rink, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meet- ing on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:20 p. m. to reconvene on February 7, 1968. -11- 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 Commissioner Faiola presented for approval and authori- zation of payment the Fire Department claims, and there- upon on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims as audited by the Comptroller and ap- proved by the Fire Chief are hereby approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller hereby authorized to pay the same out of the Fire Department budget for 1967 : Atlantic Exterminating Corp. $ 7. 00 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 41. 87 Con Edison 104. 02 Con Edison 5. 00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 1, 560. 00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 16. 42 Anthony N. Librandi 17. 64 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 14. 00 New York Telephone 35. 75 New York Telephone 59. 30 New York Telephone 7. 43 Sound Tire & Supply Co. , Inc. 153. 31 Suburban Communications, Inc. 18. 00 Suburban Fuel Oil Service, Inc. 115. 62 Westchester Joint Water Works 26. 97 Total $2, 182. 33 2. Reports There were no reports to be presented at this time. 3. Communications Commissioner Faiola presented communication addressed to the Board of Fire Commissioners by the Secretary of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department under date of January 16, 1968, herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Whereupon, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby approves the election of the following members of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department to the following offices for the year 1968: -12- 35 Engine Company ##1 Peter R. Perciasepe, Jr. , Captain Michael A. Acocella, Jr. , 1st Lieutenant Michael L. Guadagnolo, 2nd Lieutenant Anthony Mirande, War-den for Two Years Anthony Mirande, Secretary Salvatore Porretto, Sergeant-At-Arms Engine Company #2 Thomas G. Carino, Captain Louis A. Felice, 1st Lieutenant Carl J. Carpino, Jr. , 2nd Lieutenant Joseph V. Santoro, Warden for Two Years George E. Mills, III, Secretary David L. Sayles, Sergeant-At-Arms Truck Company #1 Frank Claps, Captain Peter A. Gerardi, 1st Lieutenant Joseph Roma, 2nd Lieutenant Philip V. Librandi, Waren for Two Years Augustus R. Funck, Secretary Charles Conte, Sergeant-At-Arms Patrol Company #1 Elwin C. Kimmey, Captain Thomas F. Reynolds, III, lst Lieutenant Carmine Porretto, 2nd Lieutenant John Musacchic, Warden for Two Years Arthur M. Brown, Secretary Louis Francella, Sergeant-At-Arms Other Business The Fire Chief thanked the Commission for its help dur- ing the past year and reported on the Fire Council pro- gram last evening. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Com- mission, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:25 p. m. , to reconvene on February 7, 1968. T Cle s -13-