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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968_07_03 Town Board Minutes 205 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JULY 3, 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 Kane Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Chalif Councilman Faiola Councilman Nagel Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Kronenberger - Sup't. of Recreation Mr. Paonessa - Bldg. & Plumbing Inspector Mr. Widulski - Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of June 5th, 1968, were presented, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal for Variance of Section 8, Article 19 of the Building Code for permission to maintain existing non- conforming signs - Metropolis West- chester Lanes, Inc. On motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Clerk presented for the record the Affidavit of Pub- lication of the Notice of Hearing which was herewith ordered received and filed. The Supervisor stated that the order to be followed in the Hearing would be, first, to hear the Applicant or his Attorney and anyone in favor of the application; then those opposed thereto. -1- X06 He then recognized Mr. Frank M. Gagliardi, Attorney for the Applicant. Mr. Gagliardi stated that there was little he could add to that set forth in his appeal from the provisions of Section 8 of Article 19 of the Building Code which ren- dered the Applicant' s existing signs illegal, said appeal being made pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of Article 19 of said Code. He stated that new signs had been installed over five years ago in conformance with the Ordinance at a cost of $12, 000. and that removal of these signs would incur hardship both financially and because of the possibility of loss of business from less advertising. He pointed out that the building set-back from the Post Road on both the easterly and northerly sides necessitated the signs as they existed to attract persons to use the alleys. He further pointed out that they were attrac- tive in design and that their size and design conformed with the architectural features and dimensions of the building. In determining the dimensions of these signs, he said, due consideration had been given to the dimen- sions of the building, distance from the street line, and the angle at which the building was located from the street line, and the traffic conditions in that area of the Post Road. He further stated that the signs were located in a rapidly growing commercial area and that they did not affect the surrounding property adversely. He closed his remarks by stating that in view of the fact that the signs had been in conformance when they were installed, he hoped that the Board could see its way clear to grant the requested extension; in fact, he said, it was possible that this Honorable Board might wish to keep these signs since they were not harmful. However, he continued, if they must conform, please give my client time to amortize his investment. He then introduced Mr. Albert Schwartzberg of 4 Jason Lane, Mamaroneck, owner of the premises, who was present. Councilwoman Helwig inquired whether the date of the installation of the signs had been 1958;, to which Mr. Gagliardi replied that he could not remember the exact date. Councilman Chalif asked Mr. Gagliardi what he would con- sider a further reasonable length of time, in addition to the five-year grace period already given, for the amortization of his client' s investment. Mr. Gagliardi replied - 5 years. Mr. Johnston, the Town Attorney, inquired of Mr. Gagliardi whether the Applicant was the owner or the lessee of the premises, in reply to which question Mr. Schwartzberg stated that he was the lessee. A further question of Mr. Schwartzberg as to the basis on which he predicated the value of the signs at $12,000. was answered, "replace- ment cost. " -2- 207 Mr. Johnston then stated that in the petition it was set forth that the premises were located in a rapidly grow- ing commercial zone, noting that there was no commercial zoning in the Town of Mamaroneck. Mr. Gagliardi, speaking for the Applicant, explained that the word "commercial" was used with reference to traffic conditions and the number and kind of businesses located in that area of the Post Road. Councilwoman Helwig, addressing Mr. Schwartzberg, asked how much of the clientele came in from the signs on the sides of the building. Mr. Schwartzberg replied that he could not give the per- centage - - that there was transient open play over week- ends with leagues during the week. Mr. Johnston, addressing Mr. Gagliardi, stated that there was a statement in the petition (5-d) which read that an investment of approximately $12, 000. was represented in the construction and installation of the signs in ques- tion and that their replacement at this time would work considerable hardship upon the owner. In reply to the Town Attorney, Mr. Gagliardi stated that he had meant "lessee" to be used for the word "owner" and requested that the petition be so amended. Mr. Johnston then inquired of the Building Inspector whether he was correct in stating that Metropolis West- -- chester Lanes had been notified on July 17, 1963 - two months after the adoption of the new Ordinance, of the non-conformance of its existing signs and informed of the grace period of five years for amortization of in- vestment therefor, and further that he (the Building Inspector) had written again on April 2, 1968 to give notice to the said Metropolis Westchester Lanes, Inc. that the five-year grace period would expire on May 24, 1968. Mr. Paonessa, the Building Inspector, replied in the affirmative. Mr. Gagliardi stressed that the record indicate the loss to the owner (lessee) if the signs must conform. He stated that the existing signs would be a total loss if his client had to conform and that great hardship would thus be imposed on him. Mr. Johnston asked whether this hardship would be imposed monetarily or esthetically. The reply was monetarily. Mr. Gagliardi then stated that he could not conceive of any enterprise existing on the Boston Post Road without signs which could be seen easily and thereby attract transient business. Mr. Gagliardi again stated that when -3- 2S the building had been erected, the signs had complied with the Ordinance and that the amount of money invest- ed was substantial. "According to my judgment, " he said, "nobody has complained or is complaining about these signs and this is a business matter and should be looked upon in a practical manner. Mr. Johnston then said that he wished to point out one more thing for the benefit of the Board - - which was that a Variance had been granted for the construction of this building at the time it was built. Councilwoman Helwig addressed Mr. Paonessa inquiring to what degree the signs were out of line with the Ordinance. In reply, the Town Clerk presented the report of the Building Inspector which is herein incorporated as part of the record of this Hearing. On the matter of the free standing sign, which is 15 feet high and 6 x 8 or 48 feet rather than the permitted 30 square feet in area, the Applicant stated that he would comply with the requirements for this sign and would sub- mit the design to the Building Inspector prior to instal- lation following Councilwoman Helwig' s observation that this sign was in such bad disrepair as to warrant replace- ment irrespective of its existing non-conformance. Councilwoman Helwig then stated that she would like to ask the Building Inspector if conforming signs could not be designed that would be good-looking, etc. and still attract approximately the same or at least a comparable amount of business as the existing non-conforming signs. The Building Inspector in reply stated that the building was not placed on the property at right angles to the street and that the signs had been designed in view of this and also for the size of this very large building. Councilwoman Helwig asked whether conformance of the signs constituted a hardship in the opinion of the Build- ing Inspector. He replied that in his personal opinion there might be some hardship involved since the wall signs could not be seen from the Larchmont side of the building and further although they could conform to the 3-feet height require- ment, he felt they might have to be longer than the re- quired 50 feet because of the length of the wording - - "Loyal Inn Bowling. " The Supervisor compared this appeal to those submitted recently by Flinn Motor Corporation also located on the -- Post Road, and particularly in reference to the free standing sign, neither of which had been approved by the Board. -4- 209 .He then inquired whether anyone present wished to address the Board further, either in favor of or in opposition to this application, and since no one did, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. Whereupon since the Board unanimously felt that it would like time to give consideration to all aspects of this application, on a motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that decision in the matter of the application of Metropolis Westchester Lanes, Inc. for a Variance to permit the maintenance of existing non-conforming signs on said pre- mises, is reserved. BID OPENINGS FOR: - - 1. Weaver Street Sidewalk The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the. following bids : Bidder Bid _ Miceli &Miceli Corp. $39, 500. John Miceli 29, 900. Bilotta Construction Corp. 29, 500. Pitassi Lent Brown & O'Neil, Inc. 17,600. Louis Petrillo, Inc. 24, 790. Felix Contracting Corp. 27, 200. The Supervisor after reviewing the normal procedure of referring bids to the Attorney, Engineer and Comptroller for examination and report, recommended that in this in- stance in the interest of time, the bid be awarded to the low bidder provided such bid was satisfactory in all respects. And thereupon on a motion by Councilwoman Helwig, second- ed by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, Pitassi Lent Brown & O'Neil, Inc. in the sum of $17, 600. subject to the approval of the Town Attorney, Engi- neer and Comptroller; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby au- thorized to return all bid checks except that of the successful bidder. _5_ Mr. Stuart B. Miller, Jr. - 198 Larchmont Avenue Mr. Miller, Chairman of the Democratic Town Committee, in- quired with respect to timing in this particular construction, whether there was a penalty clause in the specifications and whether there would be one in the contract. Mr. Widulski, Town Engineer, replied that the contract would specify forty working days but would not carry a penalty clause as it was his understanding that such clause could not be written in a contract unless it carried a bonus clause for completion of work prior to or within the alloted time. This was confirmed by the Attorney. Mr. Miller than stated that the point was of course that this walk must be completed by the date of the opening of school - September 4th. Supervisor Kane gave assurance that if the low bidder was found to be satisfactory, the bid would be awarded at once and construction begun at as early a date as possible. Mrs. Donald Chapin - 14 Dimitri Place Mrs. Chapin asked whether the contract called for forty days or forty working days, pointing out that there was a difference between the two. The Engineer replied that forty working days were specified - and the Supervisor added that there was every hope that the job would be completed because Mr. Widulski would devote almost full time to supervising this job once it began. Mrs. Chapin further asked about the safety of the children at the Post Road crossing and was advised by Councilwoman Hel- wig that in addition to an Officer being stationed at this post at all school opening and closing hours, the State was installing a four-way walk light with hand controls at this intersection. 2. Storm Drains and Manhole - Hommocks Park The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the follow- ing bids: Bidder Bid Salvatore Micelli $ 26, 900. 00 Bilotta Construction Corp. 18, 620. 00 Miceli & Miceli Corp. 35, 850. 00 It was directed in accordance with usual practise that the bids be referred to the Engineer, Attorney and Comptroller for examination and recommendation for award of contract at the - next meeting. Councilman Faiola asked whether this bidding was for the piping coming across from the Club area - Mr. Widulski said that it was. -6- 21l Councilman Faiola then inquired whether there would be one 48" pipe. The Supervisor stated that if necessary, two pipes (4811) would be installed, probably at an extra cost to the Town of some $20, 000. 00. It was pointed out, however, that since the Town Engineer had requested a special study by a hydraulic expert of the Army Corps of Engineers, the analysis of the drainage prob- lem'and consequent recommendations would be submitted and were expected next week. The Supervisor agreed that this was correct, but reiterated that if it were found to be necessary, the second 48" pipe would be installed. 3. Resurfacing Richbell Road and Country Club Drive The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the fol- lowing bids: Bids - Richbell Road Peckham Road Company $ 7400. 00 Area Paving Corp. 7490. 00 Nigro Bros. , Inc. 6700. 00 Plaza Asphalt Paving of West. , Inc. 7350. 00 Joe Lore, Paving Contractor 7055. 00 Bids - Country Club Drive I Peckham Road Company 5800. 00 Area Paving Corp. 6355. 00 Nigro. Bros. , Inc. 5700. 00 Plaza Asphalt Paving of West. , Inc. 6550. 00 Joe Lore, Paving Contractor 7400. 00 In the interest of time, it was recommended that the contracts be awarded to the low bidders provided, upon examination by the Attorney, Engineer and Comptroller, said bids were found to be satisfactory in all respects, and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby awards the contracts for the resurfacing of Richbell Road and Count ry Club Drive in the sums of $6700. 00 and $5700. 00 respectively, to the low bidder, Nigro Bros. , Inc., subject to approval by the Town Attorney, Engineer and Comptroller; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby is au- thorized to return all bid checks except that of the successful bidder. -7 212 Mrs. Diana Winship - 30 Lookout Circle Mrs. Winship, upon recognition, asked when these roads had been resurfaced. Mr. Widulski replied that he did not know since it had been prior to his coming to the Town. The Supervisor remarked that Country Club Drive, or a section thereof, had been re- surfaced in the not too far distant past but explained that the -- specifications therefor which had been acceptable in 1958 had been changed so as to be unacceptable at this time. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Planning Board Reappointment (Mr. Fred L. Maggini) The Supervisor advised the Board that Mr. Maggini's term of office as Chairman and member of the Planning Boardwould expire as of July 6th, and that fortunately for the community, Mr. Maggini had consented to continue this service to the Town. He therefore with great pleasure placed his name in nomination for reappointment to this Board. And thereupon, since there were no other nominations, on a motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mr. Fred L. Maggini be and he hereby is reappointed as a member and Chairman of the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board, to e serve for a term of office of five (5) years, be- ginning as of July 7th, 1968 and terminating as of July 6th, 1973. Each of the Councilmen individually expressed his very real appreciation of the outstanding contribution Mr. Maggini had made to this community through his service on this Board, and each accordingly expressed also his gratitude that he was willing to continue serving in this most important post. It was then directed by common consent of the Board that the Clerk notify Mr. Maggini of his reappointment and the Su- pervisor convey to him the sentiments expressed this evening on behalf of the members of this Board. 2. Authorization - Holiday Compensation for Police Staff Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller, dated July 1st, 1968, herewith presented by the Supervisor, on motion by -8- 213 ' Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of Holiday Compensation on the pay- day nearest to June 15th, 1968 and December 15th, 1968, in a total sum not to exceed the amount of $7, 783. 48 as provided for within the 1968 Police Department budget as set forth on -- the list herein inserted as part of the record of this meeting. NAB_. MANCUSI O'BRIEN LOVELEY BAKKER STAROPOLI McCLINTOCK CUNNINGHAM ' SILVESTRI MULCAHY AGNESSANTO BISACCIA FEDERICE GIACOMO LIFRIERI O 'RORKE WINCKLER COSTELLO DIAMOND PERRITANO AMBROSOVIT� BARASCH LEVINESS PAONESSA VITRO COY BAUMBLATT -9- 214 3. Authorization - Retention of Mrs. Joanne Colasacco Pursuant to memorandum of the Town Clerk, dated July lst, 1968 herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Mrs. Joanne Colasacco, Intermediate Ty- pist of the Town of Mamaroneck, be retained for a period of from two to three weeks, or un- til replacement is engaged. 4. Salary Authorization - Sanitation Department In accordance with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways and memorandum of the Comptroller under date of July 3, 1968, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes employment of Russell I. Wormerly as Sanita- tion Man of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective on or about July 8th, 1968 pending results of physical examination, and to be compensated at the rate of $6, 290. 00 per year. 5. Fixing of Date for Public Hearings for: a) Appeal for Variance - Section 8, Article 19 of the Building Code for maintenance of ex- isting non-conforming signs by Arnold Mancini - 176A Myrtle Boulevard, Larchmont b) Appeal for Variance - Section 8, Article 19 of the Building Code for maintenance of ex- isting non-conforming signs by C. Mayone Corp. - 50 Boston Post Road - Larchmont In the matter of fixing the date for a public hearing as required. by law on the foregoing Appeals herewith presented together with the reports of the Building Inspector and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing on the Appeals of Arnold Mancini and C. Mayone Corp. for var- iances to permit the maintenance of existing non- conforming signs on their premises be held on - Wednesday evening, August 7th, 1968, at 8:15 p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck; and be it further -10- RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, a Notice of Hearing as required by law. Councilwoman Helwig remarked that the Board was getting a number of these appeals, which, to the appellant, might well be justified in one way or another. However, she said, she felt that at this time, some comment should be made by this Board for the record with reference to those businesses which had conformed to the new Ordinance without objection and had thus improved the appearance of the Town - which certainly was the Board's objective in adopting a new Sign Ordinance. Mr. Stuart B. Miller, Jr. Mr. Miller, who requested that the remark he was about to make also be recorded in the proceedings of this meeting, stated that, while the Board should give serious considera- tion to these appeals, it should take great pains not to act in such a manner as to penalize those who had conformed with the new Ordinance. 6. Authorization to Advertise for Bids Improvement of Lot 10 - Baldwin Hills Following presentation of a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Engineer under date of July 1st, 1968 here- with ordered received and filed for the record and a de- tailed description of the proposed improvement by the En- gineer and Superintendent of Recreation, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with law, this Board hereby authorizes publication in the of- ficial newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of a Notice for Sealed Bids for the Construction of Playground Surfaces on Lot 10 in Baldwin Hills, said bids to be in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Notice and to be returnable on August 7th, 1968 and opened and read aloud at 8:15 p. m. on that date at a regular meeting of this Board in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck. 7. Authorization to Advertise for Bids Resurfacing of Myrtle Boulevard Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Engineer under date of July 1st, 1968 and herewith _11_ 216 presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Council- woman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with law, this Board hereby authorizes publication in the of- ficial newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of a Notice for Sealed Bids for Resurfacing Myrtle Boulevard from North Chatsworth Avenue to Maxwell Avenue, said bids to be in accordance with the specifica- tions set forth in the Notice, and to be return- able August 7th, 1968, and to be opened and :tread aloud at a regular meeting of this Board at 8:15 p. m. on that date in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter, Owen A. Mandeville, Jr. For the Board's information, the Supervisor summarized a letter addressed to the Board by Mr. Owen A. Mandeville, Jr. under date of June 19th, 1968 in reference to the Police Department which, he advised, had been referred to the Police Commission for reply. Councilman Faiola requested that the letter be read - where- - upon it was read into the record as follows: "During the past six months we have received and processed approximately six claims per month in- volving burglary, theft and vandalism. These claims have ranged from the simple theft of auto- mobile tires to the burglary of various homes lo- cated in the Town of Mamaroneck. Therefore, we would like to have the following information made public at the next town board meeting: 1. The number of policemen currently employed as of the date of this letter by the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department. 2. The amount of policemen called for in the 1968 town budget. 3. The amount of policemen who have been on the town police force since 1968 and who have resigned, thus possibly leaving vacancies which have not been filled. 4. The amount of patrolmen on duty, on every shift, for every day of the week, for a given month. (Example: May, 1968) 5. A complete disclosure by category of crimes -12- 217 and accidents which have occurred during the year 1967 as compared with the year 1966 and as compared with the first 5 1/2 months of 1968. 6. Any recommendations that are outstanding by the police commission and/or policemen employed by the Town of Mamaroneck that - would affect the proper police protection necessary for the safeguard and welfare of the residents of the Town of Mamaroneck. There are too many crimes which are taking place during the caylight hours due to the lack of proper police protection in various sections of the Town of Mamaroneck. With the tremendous influx of au- tomobile traffic and increase in population of the various surrounding communities, we must re- spect the necessity of having a larger police de- partment. This advise was so stated on December 2, 1967 with regard to the adoption of the budget which was presented at the town board meeting as of that date. For example, on December 5th, if our memory serves us correctly, there were only three uniformed policemen on duty in the Town of Mamaroneck during the daylight hours. We are of the belief that the patrolmen employed by the Town of Mamaroneck are of the highest caliber of any community in Westchester County. The biggest problem we have, and the reason for this letter, is that the town has directed funds for other uses when the basic essentials, such as law inforcement, fire protection and public works are not provided with the necessary funds to properly maintain these essential services. We look forward to your immediate response to the questions contained in this letter. " 2. Report on Purchase of Bituminous Materials Highway Department For the Board's information, the Clerk presented a memo- randum addressed to the Board by the Superintendent of Highways under date of June 10th, 1968, reporting on the purchase of liquid bituminous materials for Town Roads for the period from June 11th, 1968 through June 10th, 1969, from Westfield Asphalt Supply Corp. , the only bidder, at the prices stated therein, which was herewith ordered re- ceived and filed for the record. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered -13- received and filed: Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of June, 1968. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of June, 1968. -- Town Clerk's Report for the month of May, 1968. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of June, 1968. Municipal Dog Patrol Report for the month of June, 1968. Summary Report of Receipts & Disbursements of the Town of Mamaroneck for the period from January 1st, 1968 through May 31st, 1968. Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Examination by the Board of Plumbing Examiners of the Town of Ma- maroneck, for Certificate of Competency for Plumb e r s. Affidavit of Publication and of Posting of Notice of the adoption of Article 23 - Family Swimming Pool Or- dinanc e. The Supervisor -- 1. Invitation to 4th of July Observances The Supervisor extended to the members of the Council Mrs. Ruth Green's personal invitation to attend the 4th of July ob- servances at 10 a. m. on the 4th in Flint Park. He stated that Mrs. Green wished to know who would be in attendance as she planned to introduce those persons from the platform. All of the members of the Board accepted the invitation with pleasure and directed that Mrs. Green be so notified. 2. Reapportionment, Board of Supervisors The Supervisor reported that in the matter of reapportion- ment, he had spoken on the floor stating - "To have appealed Judge Dillon's decision on weighted voting and then to go to the Appealate Court is, as I have said, like having the United States Air Force bombard Hanoi with popcorn. The waste of time and of money in appealing the appeal re- flects with discredit on the Board of Supervisors' consider- ation of the Westchester taxpayers. " -14- 219 Mr. Stuart B. Miller, Jr. Mr. Miller remarked to the Supervisor - "I hope you are right! " He further stated that at the Executive Committee meeting of the Westchester Democratic Committee, the point was raised that three plans had been submitted, but that ap- parently the Judge had chosen to rule only on one and the Committee had expressed the hope of there being some possibility of getting one or the other of the two plans be- fore the Judge. Councilwoman Helwig then asked whether it was possible to get Plan #5 on the ballot - and was answered by the Su- pervisor that it was by Court Order. Mr. Miller commended the Supervisor on his point of view and stand in the matter of reapportionment from the very beginning. 3. New Rochelle Resolution to County Board The Supervisor presented a resolution sponsored by Super- visor Collins of New Rochelle and adopted by its Common Council in favor of causing a study to be made by the County Executive of the County of Westchester to determine the cost of establishing a salt water pool, an ice skating rink and increased beach facilities at Glen Island. He stated that the suppo-et of adjacent communities which would be affected was being sought and inquired as to this Board's pleasure with respect thereto. There followed some discussion of what the cost of such a study might be - with the Supervisor advising that he be- lieved there would be little, if any, since it was his under- standing that the proposed study was to be made by the County staff itself under the direction of Commissioner Pound. Councilman Nagel then stated that although he was certain there would be some costs, he would like to offer a resolu- tion of endorsement as he felt the study would be well worth the costs involved and thereupon, on his motion, which was seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, hereby supports and endorses the resolution adopted by the Common Council of the City of New Rochelle and forwarded _ to the Board of Supervisors of the County of West- chester, which reads as follows: WHEREAS, the population in the southern tier of Westchester County has increased considerably during the last twenty years =15- 20 and there has not been a comparable in- crease in beach, swimming or ice skat- ing facilities in this area by the County of Westchester; and WHEREAS, there is a need for increased beach facilities for a salt water pool and ice skating rink in the southern tier of Westchester County; and WHEREAS, this Common Council is de- sirous of evidencing its favor to cause a study to be made to determine the cost of establishing a salt water pool, an ice skating rink and increased beach facili- ties at Glen Island; NOW THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that this Common Council does hereby go on record as being in favor of causing a study to be made by the County Executive of the County of Westchester, to determine the cost of establishing a salt water pool, an ice skating rink and in- creased beach facilities at Glen Island; and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Westchester. Councilman Faiola then asked the Supervisor what was being done about Playland. The Supervisor replied that he believed Playland would be available in the not too far distant future. He also advised the Board of the possibility of Mr. Moore resigning from the Playland Commission due to the heavy pressure of his other commitments - and that if and when this occurred, he planned to recommend Mr. Paul Forsman for consideration of appointment to that post because of his particular qualifi- cations to serve in such capacity. Councilwoman Helwig recalled the Supervisor's previous suggestion and recommendation to Commissioner Pound that consideration be given by the County to the possibility of providing an outdoor ice skating facility in Saxon Woods and recommended its inclusion in any resolution adopted by this Board. Councilman Faiola stated that he agreed with this suggestion — but that he felt the Board's resolution should be amended so as to not only include the Saxon Woods location but also the inclusion of any other locations for such facilities that would service southern Westchester. -16- Whereupon since all members of the Board agreed that the reso- lution just adopted should be amended so as to include both sug- gestions, on a motion offered by Councilwoman Helwig and sec- onded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to read as follows: WHEREAS, the population in the southern tier of Westchester County has increased considerably during the last twenty years and there has not been a comparable increase in beach, swimming or ice skating facilities in this area by the County of Westchester; and WHEREAS, there is a need for increased beach facilities, for a salt water pool and ice skating rink in the southern tier of Westchester County; and WHEREAS, this Common Council is desirous of evidencing its favor to cause a study to be made to determine the cost of establishing a salt water pool, an ice skating rink and increased beach fa- cilities at Glen Island; NOW THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that this Common Council does here- by go on record as being in favor of causing a study to be made by the County Executive of the County of Westchester, to determine the cost of establishing a salt water pool, an ice skating rink and increased beach facilities at Glen Island; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck further urges and requests that such study include the pos- sibility of the establishment of an outdoor ice skat- ing rink in Saxon Woods, and/or the possible es- tablishment of any one of or all of the foregoing fa- cilities in any location that would service the southern part of Westchester County; and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Westchester. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Salary Authorization - Summer Recreation Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Recreation -- herewith presented by Councilwoman Helwig and ordered re- ceived and filed, on her motion, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the fol- lowing salary expenditures to the persons listed below for the term of employment and at the rate -17- 22 of compensation specified for each: Murray Avenue Jo Anna Bloch Sr. Rec. Leader 6 wks $ 60. 00 per wk. Central School William Stone Rec. Assistant 7 wks 45. 00 IT (replacing Franklyn Anderson) Mamaroneck Avenue James McDonald, Jr. Sr. Rec. Leader 7 wks 100. 00 it (replacing Roy O'Neill) Abby Abeles Rec. Ass't. 7 wks 45. 00 it (replacing Frances J. Cornacchia) Memorial Park Francine Nekola Rec Ass"t. 7 wks 45. 00 " (replacing Patricia Ciardullo) Music School Arthur Epstein Music Spec. p-t 7 wks 90. 00 " (off payroll do not have replacement) James Herz Music Spec-_Student 7 wks 25. 00 " (p-t) Lawrence Wilson It 7 wks 25. 00 " (p-t) Special Program Maurie Mossberg Rec. Assistant 7 wks 50. 00 Central Pre School Pamela Jane Noe Sr. Rec. Leader 7 wks 50. 00 Jean Ann Santoro Rec. Assistant 7 wks 25. 00 Eleanor Doyle Rec. Assistant 7 wks 25. 00 Maureen Cummings Rec. Assistant 7 wks 25. 00 Valerie Campbell Rec. Assistant 7 wks 25. 00 Mary Lee Blackwood " 7 wks 25. 00 Angela Ricozzi IT 7 wks 25. 00 Marie Dionisio rr 7 wks 27. 50 Chatsworth Pre School Joan Bryant Sr. Rec. Leader 7 wks 60. 00 Joanne Giacomo Rec. Assistant 7 wks 27. 50 Ann King " 7 wks 30. 00 Robin Oleet " 7 wks 25. 00 Mary Purcell " 7 wks 25. 00 Kathleen Kane " 7 wks 27. 50 Linda Jean Carpino " 7 wks 25. 00 -18- Z. Authorization to Attend Regional Meeting Office for Local Government Councilwoman Helwig advised the Board that the Office for Local Government was holding a regional meeting of the lower Hudson River Valley on July 19th at West Point and that the Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Com- mittee had been invited to present the program at this conference. She stated that Mr. Weedon, Mrs. Munzer, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Leddy, Councilman Chalif and she would attend and requested that expenses be authorized to be paid by the Town. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Councilwoman Helwig, Councilman Chalif and members of the Town of Mamaroneck Conser- vation Advisory Committee and Town staff to attend the regional meeting of the Office for Local Government, in West Point, New York, on July 19th, 1968, with expenses in a sum not to exceed the amount of $75. 00 paid by the Town. Councilman Chalif -- Councilman Chalif stated that he had no report to present at this time. Councilman Faiola -- 1. Request for Traffic Study Councilman Faiola requested the Board to have a traffic study made of the Murray Avenue - Maple Hill Drive section. The Board, after some discussion, directed that this request be forward to the Board of Police Commissioners. Z. Decision - Protano Development, Village of Mamaroneck Councilman Faiola inquired whether there was any word in the matter of the proposed Protano development (Clustered Housing) along the Village of Mamaroneck side of Fenimore Road. The inquiry was referred to the Town Engineer who advised that he had had no word and did not know of any decision in the matter. -19- Councilman Nagel -- I. Joint Economies Study Committee Councilman Nagel stated that he thought the Town should say that it had noted the withdrawal of the Village of Ma- maroneck from the Joint Economies Committee and hoped the Village would come back; that basically the Town needed the Village and hoped the Village needed the Town. The Supervisor stated that he agreed with Councilman Nagel for the three communities together, he felt, could accomplish many things. The Board, after some further discussion, voiced its be- lief that all three municipalities were equally interested in the endeavor to explore every possible means to stop the escallating costs of local government, and certainly hoped that all would continue this worthy project. The Town Attorney -- 1. Authorization - Purchase of Weaver Street Properties for Sidewalk Pursuant to the Attorney's request that the Supervisor be authorized to accept the deeds for the lands along the wes- terly side of Weaver Street necessary for the construction of the sidewalk between Palmer Avenue and the Boston -- Post Road, and the Comptroller authorized to issue checks in payment therefor, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to accept the deeds for the lands to be conveyed to the Town for the sidewalk to be con- structed along the westerly side of Weaver Street between Palmer Avenue and the Boston Post Road, and the Comptroller to issue checks in payment therefor in the amounts stipulated by the Town At- torney based on the land appraisal made by John W. Lane, Real Estate Appraiser, and in those in- stances where shrubberies are affected, on the ap- praisal made by Starner Tree Service Co. Inc. , as set forth herebelow: Lionel P. Marks $ 2189. 00 Mechtronics Corp. 640. 00 Fred J. Anderson 182. 00 Howard B. Grant 1354. 93 Harry. Roth 1. 00 Bertha Meichtry 210. 00 Helmut Kappelmann 57. 00 -20- 225 2. O'Brien Certiorari The Attorney advised the Board that the Village of Larch- mont Attorney and he would join in the O'Brien Certior- ari proceedings so as to save costs to the municipalities and in connection therewith, requested authorization for an appraisal at a cost of $800. 00, $400. 00 to be paid by the Village and $400. 00 by the Town. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in the matter of the O'Brien cer- tiorari proceedings, the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to have an appraisal made by an expert Real Estate Appraiser at a cost of $800. , $400. to be paid by the Town and $400. to be paid by the Village of Larchmont. The Town Engineer -- 1. Authorization - Signing of Sidewalk Taking Map Weaver Street Sidewalk The Engineer requested that the Supervisor be author- ized to sign the Sidewalk Taking Map for the Weaver Street Sidewalk, and thereupon on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he here- by is authorized to sign the Sidewalk Taking Map to be filed in the County Clerk's Office, Division of Land Records, showing the land acquisition by the Town for the construction of the said side- walk along the westerly side of Weaver Street between Palmer Avenue and the Boston Post Road. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared ad- journed at 9:50 p. m. , to reconvene on August 7, 1968. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- __ vened immediately upon adjournment of the Town Board meeting. -Z1- 1. Claims Commissioner Faiola presented for approval and author- ization of payment, the Fire Department claims, and thereupon on his motion, which was seconded by Com- missioner Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Depart- ment claims, as audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, are hereby approved, and the Supervisor and Comptrol- ler hereby authorized to pay the same out of the Fire Department budget for 1968: Atlantic Exterminating Corp. $ 7. 00 Atlantic Service Center 208. 05 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 116. 35 Chatsworth Auction Rooms 167. 00 Con Edison 13. 63 Con Edison 5. 00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 90. 39 Excelsior Auto Repair & Machine Works 629. 30 Grant's Greenhouse 40. 00 Gulf Oil Corp. 56. 53 Hom elit e 7. 90 Anthony N. Librandi 162. 55 Stephen Loiaconi 400. 00 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 17. 50 New York Telephone Co. 60 . 95 New York Telephone Co. 6. 75 New York Telephone Co. 41. 25 Park Radio Electronics 14. 68 Walter D. Rickert 331. 38 Ronconi Equipment Co. , Inc. 7. 55 Suburban Communications Inc. 52. 30 Suburban Fuel Oil Service, Inc. 77. 04 Total $ 2, 513. 10 2. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month of June, 1968, which was ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Communications There were no communications to be presented at this meeting. 4. Other Business _22_ 227 1. Alarm System - Central School Commissioner Faiola reported that Central School had been having problems with the alarm system and fire box at the school Z. Authorization to Advertise for Bids Painting Firehouse Pursuant to Commissioner Faiola's request and on his motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby au- thorizes that in accordance with law, a No- tice for sealed bids for painting the Weaver Street Firehouse be published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times; said bids to be returnable Au- gust 7th, 1968, and to be opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Commis- sion at 8: 15 p. m. on that date, and to be submitted in accordance with the specifica- tions set forth in the Notice for Bids. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:00 p. m. , to reconvene on August 7th, 1968. o n C1 k -23-