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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968_11_06 Town Board Minutes a-p q ''1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD NOVEMBER 6, 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 Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Widulski - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of October 23, 1968 were presented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. OPENING OF BIDS The affidavits of publication of the Notices for Bids were presented for the record, and the following bids opened and read aloud: 1. 48" Storm Drain - Hommocks Bidder Bid Bilotta Construction Corp. $21, 600. 00 Salvatore Micelli 25,650. 00 Micelli & Micelli Corp. 26, 550. 00 In the interest of time, rather than refer the bids for examination and recommendation of award at the next meeting, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, to-wit the bid of Bilotta Construction Corp. in the amount of $21,600. 00 for furnishing and installing new 48" storm drain in Hommocks -1- 3 11 Park, provided that upon examination, said bid is found to comply with the specifications set forth in the Notice for Bids and is satisfactory in all respects to the Town Attorney, Engineer and Comptroller; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to return all bid checks except that of the success- ful bidder. 2. Sewer & Storm Drain - Bonnie Way & Weaver Street Bidder Bid Salvatore Micelli $19, 568. 00 DeRosa Excavating Cont. Inc. 29, 930. 00 Thereupon on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, the following resolution was unani- mously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, to-wit the bid of Salvatore Micelli in the amount of $19, 568. 00 for sewer rehabilitation and storm drain, Bonnie Way and Weaver Street, provided that upon examination, said bid is found to comply with the specifications set forth in the Notice for Bids and is satisfactory in all respects to the Town Attorney, Engineer and Comptroller; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to return the bid check of the unsuccessful bidder. 3. Street Lighting Equipment Bidders General Westing- Item Electric house Quadriliner 175 Watt Mercury Hood Type II $ 28. 65 $ 32. 50 Acrylic Optical Assembly Photo Control Lamp Admiral Hat Hood (Medium Socket) S. 0. Re- 20.65 20.00 £lector Photo Control Lamp General Electric Powr/Door Lumi- naires (less lamps but with P. E. Cell) C727 G 003 250 W 66.80 45. 99 -2- Bidders General Westing- Item Electric house General Electric Powr/Door Lumi- naires (less lamps but with P. E. cells) C 727 G 002 175 W $62. 80 ea. $43. 85 ea. C 727 G 001 100 W 59. 80 42. 85 " C 723 G 001 400 W * 70. 30 - Brackets (General Electric Nos. ) Aluminum elliptical with 14" and 2" slipfitter WE 624 6 ft. 14" S. F. 12. 50 ea. 12. 86 ea. WE 824 8 ft. 14" S. F. 14. 75 " 16. 00 " WEH 1236 12 ft. 14" S. F. 36. 50 " 37. 01 " WEH 624 6 ft. 2 " S. F. 13. 50 " 15. 75 " WEH 824 8 ft. 2 " S. F. 16. 25 " 19.45 " WEH 1236 12 ft. 2 " S. F. 36. 50 " 37. 54 " Hardware 1 J8812 12"x5/8" bolt (50 pkg) 27. 80 C 38. 00 C 1 J1074 2x2 washer (500 "; ) 3. 50 C 5. 50 C 1 78754 4x2 lagscrews (250 box) 8. 25 C 15. 60 C Wire #10 2 conductor neoprene cable 600 V. . 16 ft . 256 ft - Multiple Street Lighting Lamps 92 Watt 120 V 1000 Lumens (120 crtn) . 225 ea. . 2050 ea. Series Street Lighting Lamps 2500 Lumens clear bulb (60 in crtn) . 522 ea. . 375 ea. 1000 Lumens clear bulb (60 " ") . 368 ea. . 335 ea. Mercury Lamps -(6 in carton) 100 Watt (H100A38-a) color improved 5. 33 ea. 5. 30 ea. 175 Watt (H175A39-22) 5. 33 ea. 5. 30 ea. 250 Watt (H250A37-5) 7. 19 ea. 7. 05 ea. 400 Watt (H33 1 GL/W) 6. 89 ea. 6. 90 ea. * Added for convenience of Town Since these bids were submitted on unit prices only they were referred to the Engineer and Comptroller for examination with report thereon to be submitted at the next meeting of the Board. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report - Sidewalk along Weaver - Murray Avenue to Bonnie Way The Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Engineer under today' s date reporting the status of the proposed sidewalk as of this date which was ordered received and filed. -3- Mr. Anthony Gagliardi, 20 Bonnie Way Mr. Gagliardi, upon recognition, inquired about the time-table for the installation of the proposed walk. The Town Engineer, in reply, stated that at this time it would be difficult to approximate any time-table for the completed installation but that probably 6 to 8 weeks time would be required from the actual start- ing of the work. NEW BUSINESS 1. Application for Special Permit Winged Foot Golf Club The Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Building Inspector under date of Novem- ber 4, 1968 submitting application for special per- mit to extend the dining room facilities on the nor- therly side of the building approximately 43 ' x 46 ' which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 432 of the Zoning Ordinance the applica- tion of Winged Foot Golf Club for a 43 ' by 46 ' addition to the dining room facili- ties on the northerly side of the build- ing be and it hereby is referred to the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board for study and report to this Board prior to public hearing thereon as required by law. 2. Salary Authorizations - Police Department Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated Octo- ber 29, 1968, herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes payment of salary to the following: William Federice appointed Sergeant ef- fective October 25, 1968 at the rate of $9, 545. 00 per annum. --- Robert J. Hutcheon, Police Patrolman, ef- fective November 7, 1968 at the rate of $7,640. 00 per annum. 3. Comptroller ' s Report - Investment of Surplus Funds for 1968 For the Board ' s information, the Clerk presented a -4- 3, , q_:vi memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller dated November 6, 1968 which reported interest earn- ed in the amount of $56, 946. 16 for the period Janu- ary 1, 1968 to December 2, 1968 which is an increase of $14,887. 14 over the figure for 1967. The report was ordered received and filed with the Board ' s highest compliments to the Comptroller. 4. Payment of Claim - Adjustment, Test Borings - Prince Willows Sewer Pursuant to memorandum of the Engineer addressed to the Board under date of October 2ald;, 1968, presented by the Clerk and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes payment of claim of Salvatore Micelli for rental of drill compressor in connection with test borings for the Prince Willows Sewer in the amount of $140. 00. Councilwoman Helwig asked where the Town stood in rela- tion to this project as of this date. The Engineer replied that plans and specifications for the spur line to be installed by the County had been received as of this date and that he therefore assumed - that work would be commenced by the County in the very near future. Accordingly, it Could be that the Town would be in a position to implement its operation with- in a period of some 60 to 90 days from the present date. This led to a suggestion that an informatory notice be sent to all persons to be served by the proposed sewer to let them know that the project was under way, which was endorsed and so directed by common consent of the Board. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter, Mrs. Joseph Schapanick The Clerk summarized briefly a letter addressed to the Supervisor and members of the Board by Mrs. Schapanick with relation to the retirement of her husband from the Highway Department, which had been referred to the Superintendent of Highways by the Supervisor, and was herewith ordered received and filed pending report from him. REPORTS The Town Clerk - - The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: -5- �N Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of October 1968. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of October 1968. Report of Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of October 1968. Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of October 1968. Auditor ' s Report for the year 1967. The Supervisor - - 1. vote on Propositions 2 and 3 (Not on Agenda) The Supervisor remarked on the vote on Propositions 2 and 3 on the ballot, stating that although he personal- ly had favored No. 2, he certainly could find no fault with the decision of the people in voting both down. Councilwoman Helwig - - 1. Report on Signalization - Weaver Street and Forest Avenue Councilwoman Helwig summarized a letter received from R. M. Gardeski, District Traffic Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation,which reported that the survey conducted by the state reveal- ed that while there was a considerable number of school children crossing this intersection, the vehicular vol- ume of traffic on both roads was well below the minimum warrant and consequently again recommended that black and yellow "School Crossing" signs with flashing yellow beacons be installed at both approaches of Route 125 to the intersection. Such signs would serve to supplement the school crossing guards and thus provide an addi- tional safety factor. Mrs. Helwig further reported that a permit would be granted for these signs but that they must be instal- led at Town expense. She indicated that the cost would be about $1, 000. and recommended that the in- stallation be made in 1969 when funds would be avail- able in the budget; whereupon, the Board, by common consent, directed that the Police Chief be advised accordingly. Councilman Chalif - - Councilman Chalif stated that he had no report to pre- sent at this time. -6- Councilman Faiola - - 1. Comment on Election (Not on Agenda) Councilman Faiola commented on the tidy election of Towr Justice Burchell running unopposed for election to the post to which he had been appointed and who was the only candidate on this year ' s local slate. Councilman Nagel - - Councilman Nagel stated that he had no report to present at this time. The Town Attorney - - 1. Request for Approval of Performance Bond - Laurel Avenue Subdivision Pursuant to memorandum of the Town Engineer, dated Novem- ber 4, 1968, herewith presented and filed, following some discussion of the width of the dead-end street and consequent possible difficulties for the fire apparatus, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the re- quest of the Planning Board and recommen- dations of the Town Engineer and Attorney, this Board hereby approves the Performance Bond No. 3846367 in the amount of $18, 000. dated July 22, 1968 upon which the Hart- ford Accident and Indemnity Company is Surety and Joseph Carducci, Inc. of 717 Waverly Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York is Principal, for the "Subdivision Map of Laurel Park" , in the Town of Mamaroneck, New York and known as Block 124, Parcel 234 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, as authorized by resolution of the Planning Board adopted on March 13, 1968, provided that upon examination and inspection, said Laurel Avenue extension is found to satisfactorily meet the re- quirements of the Fire Chief for passage of fire apparatus. 2. Request for Approval of Performance Bond- Wild Oaks Estates Pursuant to memorandum of the Town Engineer, dated Novem- ber 4, 1968, herewith presented and filed, following some discussion on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, secon- ded by Supervisor Kane, it was unanimously -7- RESOLVED, that in accordance with the re- quest of the Planning Board and recommen- dations of the Town Engineer and Attorney, this Board hereby approves the Performance Bond No. 8235139 in the amount of $14, 000. dated October 24, 1968 upon which the Fi- delity and Deposit Company is Surety and Vincent Di Pace of 28-47 Bell Boulevard, Bay Side, New York, is Principal for the "Subdivision Map of Wild Oak Estates, in the Town of Mamaroneck, New York and known as Block 320, Parcels 430 and 426 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaro- neck, as authorized by resolution of the Planning Board adopted September 6, 1968, 3. Authorization - Issuance of Duplicate Tax Lien - William Lagani The Town Attorney presented a letter from Jerome R. Rosenthal, Esq. dated October 29, 1968 requesting that a duplicate tax lien be issued covering the tax lien sold at the tax lien sale of 1927 on Block 823, Parcel 484, in the amount of $56. 68 plus in- terest and penalties on the ground that the origi- nal had been lost, which property is owned by William L. Lagani. He further requested that in accordance with the recommendations of the Receiver of Taxes and himself the Board waive the security requirement in this instance and requested that the Receiver of Taxes be authorized to issue such dupli- cate lien. Whereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Supervisor Kane, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that a duplicate lien covering the premises known as Block 823, Parcel 484, on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, sold to William L. Lagani at the tax lien sale held in May of 1927 in the amount of $56. 68 plus interest and penalties may be issued to William L. Lagani pursuant to the provi- sions of Sections 566 and 582 of the Westchester County Administrative Code, (Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948) , with- out bond on the recommendations of the Receiver of Taxes and Town Attorney. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. George E. Mills, Jr. , 692 Fenimore Road Mr. Mills, upon recognition, addressed the Board inquir- ing whether the Board had received any further communi- cations regarding the proposed Police Survey. -8- ,� 3.1 The Supervisor directed the question to Councilwoman Helwig who advised that a proposal had been received from the International Association of Police Chiefs, Inc. in the sum of $9, 800. for a Town-only survey. Mr. Mills inquired whether the Board had authorized the survey and, if so, when it would take place and be completed. Mrs. Helwig replied that the representatives from both the Indiana University Center for Police Training and the International Association of Police Chiefs, Inc. had stated that they could not start work before Febru- ary and that it would probably take about six months to be completed. Mr. Mills stated that in the meantime there were many promotions and changes in the Police Department not in accordance with any Master Plan, Schedule, or anything, and that he felt that at this time delay would prove to be serious. Mrs. Helwig replied that both the Supervisor and she would have been happy had it been possible for any one of the agencies contacted to conduct a survey at any earlier date than given. Mrs. Ann Sheinhouse, 13 Dante Street Mrs. Sheinhouse inquired whether the Indiana University proposal had been for a Town-Village survey and was ad- vised by Mrs. Helwig that it was and that a joint survey had been strongly recommended by each of the representa- tives who had discussed the matter with the Supervisor and herself. Mr. Roland H. Kenton, 10 Knollwood Drive Mr. Kenton addressed the Board to inquire what either the approximate 10 or 20 thousand dollar expense was for - what such a study would comprise - what it would actually accomplish. In reply, Councilwoman Helwig explained the mechanics of the proposed survey in some detail. Mr. Kenton then asked the Supervisor whether he minded if he expressed his objection to this proposed expen- diture of taxpayers ' money stating that he failed to understand why any such study was needed to know how to administer a 32-man force. He added that, as a Cap- tain in the U. S. Navy Reserve, it was his firm belief that the administration of a 32-man force could be ably and efficiently discharged by any top-Sergeant. He further stated that he had gone to hear the ex-Police Chief some weeks ago, and that he had not been impres- sed. Bluntly, he said, a morale problem exists or existed here - - you know it and I know it - - and a -9- morale problem rightly lays in the lap of the Command- ing Officer. He stated that he would vigorously criti- cize this Board' s expenditure of taxpayers ' money for such a purpose in spite of the fact that he realized that the Board had been harassed and pressured to a considerable degree by certain of the Town residents. The Supervisor, in replying to Mr. Kenton, stated that certainly as a former Lieutenant Commander in the U. S. Navy, he could not question Mr. Kenton ' s statement that the responsibility for the morale problem which had existed in the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department was that of the Commanding Officer - - but that now there was a new Commanding Officer in charge of the Depart- ment. He added also that because there was included in the proposed 1969 budget an appropriation for such an expenditure as the proposed survey, it did not mean that this money would be expended for this purpose. Mr. Kenton again emphasized his objection to this or any Board' s expenditure of taxpayers ' money for such a purpose, pointing out that the Police Commission serv- ed, in his thinking, as the "Admiralty" and that if the "Admiralty" were doing its job properly there would be no need for outside assistance in operating a 32-man police force in the Town of Mamaroneck or any similar community. He stated that there had been little change in this community - a few more miles of road - a few more residents - and therefore suggested the possibility that perhaps some thought should be given to the ability of the present "Admiralty" to discharge its responsi- bilities. Councilwoman Helwig then stated that she would like to add one thing to this discussion - that the appropri- ation in the proposed 1969 budget included other items than the proposed survey, such as a professional parking survey of various key locations in the Town as had been requested by the Commission, etc. Mr. Mills, upon recognition, then pointed out that he would like to answer some of the remarks made by Mr. Kenton with respect to the changes in the community - stating that it had changed very much from the time when he had served on this Board - - and that the changes had brought with them problems largely affect- ing the Police Department and police work. At this time, Mrs. Sheinhouse inquired of the Attorney through the Chair whether a matter such as this pro;- posed expenditure could be put on a Referendum so that the taxpayers might directly approve or disapprove the expenditure. The Attorney stated that he would have to research the law in order to answer positively, but that he would suggest the Budget Hearing be attended since at this time it was possible to delete appropriations objected to from the budget. -10,- Mr. Anthony Mirande Mr. Mirande stated that there were definitely problems in the Police Department - that 10 men have left - men who come here, get training and then leave - why? He said that he agreed with Mr. Kenton as to the admin- istration of the force, stating that he could probably straighten it out himself. Mr. Kenton stated that the comings and goings of police- men was a matter of no importance - the administration and morale of the Department was the responsibility of the Captain and behind him, of course, the "Admiralty", and that he did not retract his position of objection to the expenditure of taxpayers ' money for any such purpose as the proposed Police Survey. 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 November 20, 1968. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- vened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Commissioner Faiola presented for approval and authori- zation of payment, the Fire Department claims, and thereupon on his motion, which was seconded by Commis- sioner Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Depart- ment claims, as audited by the Comptrol- ler and approved by the Fire Chief are hereby approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller hereby authorized to pay the same out of the Fire Department budget for 1968: Post Lodge $1,541. 00 Atlantic Exterminating Corp. 7. 00 J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co. 125. 61 Steve Loiaconi 234. 73 New York Telephone Co. 59. 20 New York Telephone Co. 35. 75 Park Radio 12. 95 Rheingold Breweries 64. 90 Stateliners Drum & Bugle Corps. 87. 50 Village Paint Supply 34. 75 Waukesha Motor Company 501. 59 Total $2, 704. 98 -11- 2. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Department report for the month of October, 1968, which was ordered receiv- ed and filed for the record. 3. Communications There were no communications to be presented at this time. 4. Other Business The Fire Chief The Fire Chief stated that Dillon Road, Jason Lane and McKenna were now one-way and that he felt the Fire Com- mission should be advised officially of any such traf- fic changes, in connection with which commissioner Faiola was requested to follow through with the Police Chief. Mr. Anthony Mirande Mr. Mirande addressed the Commission at this time to request that before adjournment of this meeting he wished to express his shock that no member of this Re- publican Board had expressed one word about the election of President-elect Richard Nixon, which omission he felt was a disgrace. -- Commissioner Faiola replied that when he remarked on the election of Town Justice Burchell he had meant to include. President-elect Nixon and all other Republicans and that he apparently was remiss. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:30 p. m. to reconvene on November 20, 1968. if/14WL To Cle -12-