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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968_11_20 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD NOVEMBER 20, 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 Councilman Faiola Councilman Nagel Absent: Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Chalif 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 November 6th, 1968, were presented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. The Supervisor noted with regret that both Council- woman Helwig and Councilman Chalif were absent due to illness, and that since there was a quorum pre- sent any of the resolutions must be adopted by unani- mous vote. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report on Bids a) Electrical Equipment The Clerk read a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Engineer under date of November 14th, 1968, which was ordered received and filed for the record and in accordance with the recommendations contained therein, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, General Elec- tric Supply, for the street lighting equipment contract for the year 1969 as recommended by the Town Engineer and approved by the Attorney and Comptroller. -1- 009 b) Sewer Rehabilitation & Storm Drain Bonnie Way & Weaver Street c) Hommocks Drain For the Board's information the Clerk presented memo- randum of the Engineer dated November 20, 1968 which was ordered received and filed for the record. The Supervisor pointed out that these bids had been awarded to the low bidders at the last meeting sub- ject to approval of the Town Attorney, Comptroller and the Engineer upon examination thereof. There- fore no action was required at this meeting. 2. Planning Board Reports on: a) Application for Special Permit - Bonnie Briar The Clerk read the following report submitted by the Planning Board under date of November 15, 1968: "Pursuant to Section 432 of the Zoning Ordi- nance of the Unincorporated Section of the Town of Mamaroneck, you referred to this Board, the application of Bonnie Briar Country Club for an extension of its exist- ing Special Use in a Residential District (R-30 Zone) so as to allow the construction of an addition and alterations to the exist- ing Clubhouse. "Mr. Roberts, the Manager of the Bonnie Briar Country Club, appeared before this Board at its regular meeting on November 13, 1968 to discuss the plan. "The Planning Board recommended the approval of the Plan with the following condition: 'That the Bonnie Briar Country Club maintains its present membership enrollment with the proposed expan- sion and that should the Club en- large its present membership, a new site plan providing for additional off-street parking be presented to the Town Board'". The Supervisor then inquired the Board's pleasure as to setting a date for Public Hearing thereon and thereupon on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faicla, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held before this Board at its regular meeting on December 18, 1968 at 8:15 p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire- house, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, -2- J60 for the purpose of considering the applica- tion of Bonnie Briar Country Club for a a Special Permit for additions and altera- tions to the existing Clubhouse, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaro- neck, The Daily Times, Notice for such hearing as required by law. b) Application for Special Permit - Winged Foot Golf Club The Clerk read the following report submitted by the Planning Board under date of November 15, 1968: "Pursuant to Section 432 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Unincorporated Section of the Town of Mamaroneck, you referred to this Board, the application of Winged Foot Golf Club for an extension of its existing Special Use in a Residential District (R-30 Zone) so as to allow the construction of an addition and altera- tions to the existing Clubhouse. "The Planning Board discussed the applica- tion at its regular meeting on November 13, 1968 and approved the Plan as sub- mitted". The Supervisor then inquired the Board's pleasure as to setting a date for Public Hearing thereon and thereupon on motion by Councilman Faicla, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held before this Board at its regular meeting on December 18, 1968 at 8:15 p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaro- neck for the purpose of considering the application of Winged Foot Golf Club for a Special Permit for the construction of an addition and alterations to the exist- ing Clubhouse, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mama- roneck, The Daily Times, Notice for such hearing as required by law. -3- Councilman Faiola requested the Fire Chief who was pre- sent to check with the Engineer in order to ascertain that there would be no difficulty involved with the ingress or egress of fire equipment and was advised by Chief Loiaconi that he had already visited the premises with the Engineer and that there was no foreseeable difficulty in either of the two sites, Bonnie Briar Country Club or Winged Foot Golf Club. 3. Authorization for Overtime Compensation (Police Department, Detective and Det. Sergeant) Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated Novem- ber 15, 1968 herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola,it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes payment of overtime compensation as follows: Detective Sergeant Loveley $826.94 Detective Mulcahy 443.70 4. Report - Weaver Street Sidewalk (Murray Avenue to Bonnie Way) The Town Engineer reported orally on the status quo of the proposed sidewalk, stating that on December 4th he - would meet with a Safety Engineer from the AAA to in- spect the area of the proposed walk and further that the Preliminary Survey was completed and indicated that less than 300 square feet of property would have to be acquired by the Town. The members of the Board thanked Mr. Widulski and directed that his report be shown in the record of this meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization for Payment of Claim ($1,800. - Salvatore Micelli) Following presentation of the memoranda of the Comp- troller and Engineer dated November 18th and August 27th, 1968 respectively, and explanation of the appor- tionment of cost between the Joint Incinerator Com- mission and the Town in reply to questions raised by Councilman Nagel, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes payment of claim of Salvatore Micelli in the amount of $1,800. repre- senting the Town's portion of the cost -4 of rental of a bulldozer for a period of 3 months from August 10th to November 10th, 1968. 2. Cancellation of Performance Bonds for: a) Lundy Lane The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Planning Board under date of November 7, 1968 by Loman Homes, Inc., requesting acceptance of the street and other improvements in the Subdivision of Lundy Lane, Sections 1 and 2 located on property known as Block 502, Parcel 11 and Block 503, Parcels 490 and 634 on the Tax Assess- ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, in order that the bond may be released, which was herewith ordered receiv- ed and filed for the record. At the Supervisor's request, the Engineer explained that the usual procedure was to refer such requests to the Superintendent of Highways and himself, and he fur- ther stated that although, in this instance, both Mr. Aitchison and he had had the opportunity to inspect the Subdivision today, there was still much work to be done and he therefore recommended that the customary procedure be followed and the request referred to Mr. Aitchison and him, which accordingly was so ordered. b) Murdock Woods Section 3 The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Town Board by Solomon M. Strausberg, under date of October 29, 1968, requesting cancellation of Bond No. 752692 for Subdivision of Murdock Woods, Section 3, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Upon being advised by the Engineer that this Subdivision had not been inspected as yet, it was directed that the usual procedure be followed with the request referred to the Superintendent of Highways and the Engineer. 3. Authorization Water Main along old white Plains Road - Wesleyan Avenue to Wagon Wheel Road Pursuant to memorandum of the Town Engineer, dated Novem- ber 20, 1968, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, and following confirmation by the Comptroller that appropriation for such installation was included in the 1969 budget, it was directed by common consent of the Board that the Supervisor address a letter to the Manager of the Water Works on behalf of this Board signifying its intent to proceed with the subject instal- lation and requesting a revised estimate of costs so that a resolution authorizing the construction could be adopted. -5 6 COMMUNICATIONS 1. Resignation of Mr. William Arthur - Recreation Commission A copy of a letter addressed to the Recreation Commis- sion on October 15th, 1968 by William B. Arthur tender- ing his resignation therefrom due to the pressure of business commitments was herewith presented for the Board's information and ordered received and filed. Each of the members of the Board expressed his sincere regret at the loss of Mr. Arthur's services to the com- munity and paid high tribute to his work on this Com- mission, unanimously directing the Supervisor to write to Mr. Arthur on behalf of the Board conveying to him its regret at his loss to the Commission, its apprecia- tion and thanks for his many contributions to the Town Recreation Program, and its best wishes for all con- tinued success in the future. 2. Resignation of Secretary to Conservation Advisory Committee For the Board's information, a copy of a letter address- ed to the Conservation Advisory Committee by Barbara Evangelista on November 14, 1968, tendering her resig- nation as secretary, was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record. The Supervisor remarked that Barbara was a valued mem- ber of the Town staff who had served this Committee as its secretary with diligence and distinction since her appointment and that she would be much missed. He sug- gested that he write Barbara on behalf of the Board, to express its thanks and appreciation for her services and to convey its very best wishes to her for the future which the Board unanimously so directed. 3. Acknowledgment from widow of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy An acknowledgment of the resolution adopted by this Board at the time of Senator Robert F. Kennedy's assassi- nation from his widow was presented and ordered received and filed in the record of this meeting. 4. Letter, Royal-Globe Insurance In reply to an inquiry, Royal-Globe Insurance in a let- ter dated November 7, 1968 submitted the following quotation which was ordered received and filed for the record: "a) False arrest, detention or imprison- ment, or malicious prosecution. -6- b) Libel, slander, defamation or violation of right of privacy. c) Wrongful entry or eviction or other in- vasion of right of private occupancy. Personal Injury Liability Limit: $500,000. each person, $1,000,000. aggregate One Year Premium: $552. Mr. Vincent Ciardullo, upon recognition by the Chair, suggested that a quotation be obtained on limits of $1,000,000./$2,000,000. rather than the $500,000./ $1,000,000., which,he said,he did not think would appreciably affect the premium cost and would be more practicable. The Clerk was directed to obtain such a quotation but pending receipt of this, it was on motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Clerk to obtain the Personal Injury Liability insurance as quoted in letter of Royal Globe Insurance dated November 7, 1968 at an annual premium cost of $552. REPORTS The Town Clerk - - The Clerk stated that there were no reports to be pre- sented at this meeting. The Supervisor - - The Supervisor stated that he had no report to present, having already remarked on the absence of Mrs. Helwig and Mr. Chalif. Mrs. Joseph Schapanick Upon recognition, Mrs. Schapanick addressed the Board at this time to inquire why her husband, a former em- ployee of the Highway Department, was not back on that staff. A rather lengthy discussion followed during which Mrs. Schapanick complained that although her husband had been promised that consideration would be given to his re-employment as of this date nothing had happened. She inquired why this was and it was explained, in reply, that Mr. Schapanick had retired of his own ac- cord and that although he had spoken about the possi- -7- Ik , 365 bility of returning to the Town, he had not as of this date filed any application. The Supervisor stated that he would be glad to dis- cuss this matter further with Mr. Schapanick and Councilman Nagel suggested that a meeting be arrang- ed at as early a date as possible so that the mat- ter could be explored and discussed thoroughly. The Board heartily endorsed this suggestion. The Super- visor stated that he would arrange for Councilman Nagel,the Highway Superintendent and himself to meet with Mr. Schapanick at as early a date as possible. Mrs. Schapanick said that she wished to be included in the meeting and was accordingly extended an invi- tation. Mr. John J. Mann President, Pryor Manor Association At this time, upon recognition, Mr. Mann addressed the Board stating that he was officially represent- ing the Pryor Manor Association this evening to call to the Board's attention the serious problem, of which he said he believed the Board was already aware, of the situation at the foot of Dillon Road where it becomes Pryor Manor Road resulting from inundation during the recent storm. He described the condition in detail and pointed out the tremendous danger exis- tant in the case of fire, illness, etc. to say nothing of the health hazard involved. He requested the Town to take whatever steps were necessary to rectify the situation and pointed out that the land-fill operation which Mr. Dougherty had done on his property had created a dam thus prevent- ing the flow of water. The Supervisor stated that he had been in that area with the Chief of Police the night of the storm and had found approximately 5 feet of water in the trough. He advised that he was well aware of the conditions Mr. Mann described and that he and the Town Engineer would arrange to meet with him to review the study the entire matter in the very near future. Councilwoman Helwig - - Absent. Councilman Chali£ - - Absent. Councilman Faiola - - Councilman Faiola stated that he had no report to present at this time. -8- to councilman Nagel - - Councilman Nagel stated that he had no report to present at this time. The Town Attorney - - The Attorney stated that he had no report to present at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declar- ed adjourned at 9:07 p. m., to reconvene on December 4, 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 following Fire Department claims, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Nagel, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims, as audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, are hereby ap- proved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller authorized to pay the same out of the proper item in the 1968 Fire Department budget: Atlantic Service Center $ 18.13 Con Edison 5.00 Con Edison 93.90 Excelsior Auto Rep. & Mch. Wks. 105.01 Frank's Fuel Service 57.73 McGuire Bros., Inc. 10.50 N. Y. Telephone company 7.43 Park Radio 44.15 Suburban Communications 78.30 Total $420.15 2. Communications a) Letter, The State Insurance Fund Commissioner Faiola presented a letter addressed by The State Insurance Fund to the Town of Mamaroneck Fire District ##1 under date of October 31, 1968 re -9- 66 Policy No. V357 332-6, stating that the Annual Analy- sis showed a favorable accident record entitling the Town to the maximum refund for the period March 1, 1966 - March 1, 1967. 3. Reports There were no reports to be presented at this time. 4. Other Business a) The Fire Chief Chief Loiaconi advised the Commission with reference to the flooding conditions previously discussed, that he himself had seen a station wagon in water over its hubcaps and that there would be no possible way to get fire equipment into the area or fight a fire during the conditions described. He then referred to Parkland Avenue having been made one-way without notification to the Fire Department, reiterating the difficulties that would be involved in the passage of fire equipment with such a regula- tion in effect. Commissioner Faiola thanked the Chief and stated that he would discuss the matter with the Police Chief and report thereon. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, the meet- ing was declared adjourned at 9:15 p. m., to reconvene on December 4, 1968. Tow le . -10-