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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965_07_21 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JULY 21, 1965, AT 8:15 p. m. , 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 Burchell. Councilman Kane Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Quadrine Absent: Councilman Brush Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk PUBLIC HEARING - Water Control Ordinance On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it here- by is declared open. The Clerk presented for the record, the affidavit of publi- cation of the Notice of Hearing, and at the Supervisor's re- quest, the Attorney reviewed the proposed Ordinance, call- ing attention to the liberalization of the restrictions pertain- ing to golf courses which resulted from a conference held with representatives of the Metropolitan Golf Course Su- perintendents Association. The Supervisor pointed out that the proposed Ordinance followed closely the recommendations of the Westchester Joint Water Works which served the Town along with the Town of Harrison and the Village of Mamaroneck. He fur- ther stated that he felt the rules and regulations of the three municipalities comprising the Water Works should be uni- form and that as Chairman of the Water Works Board of Trustees, he would seek a joint meeting in an endeavor to bring this about. The Supervisor then asked whether any member of the Board or anyone present wished to be heard on the Ordi- nance as proposed, whereupon the following persons ad- dressed the Board: Mr. Frank Claps, Jr. - 120 Laurel Avenue Mr. Sherwood Moore, Superintendent, Winged Foot Golf Club -1- Mr. George Machado, Superintendent, Bonnie Brier Country Club Mr. Chuck Fatum, Superintendent, Hampshire Country Club Mr. Pete D'Angelo, Manager, Hampshire Country Club Mr. Stanley Longhurst, Assistant Manager, Westchester Joint Water Works Fire Chief Anthony Librandi Mr. Claps, speaking on behalf of the Landscape and Turf Association, pled for more liberal rules for lawn sprinkling, stating that nurseymen and landscape gardeners had a special problem in that the reducing or eliminating of lawn watering actually put them out of a job. He further stated that if the public were made more aware of how to conserve water, the entire problem might be elim- inated, pointing out for example that a wetting agent was available for lawns which cut consumption by 40 to 50%. The representatives of the golf courses recited the special problems affecting golf courses in detail, particularly em- phasizing the following points: 1) That the grass on tees and greens was shallow- rooted, dying if not well watered; that such grass was extremely costly in both money and time to replace. Further, that tees and greens were the most important parts of a golf course, repre- senting a tremendous investment and that they must be watered when needed, rather than at certain specific hours in order to avoid the in- cidence of disease, etc. to this special kind of grass described above. 2) That by not watering the fairway, the golf clubs have cut water consumption by at least 501o. 3) That golf courses are in the same category as industry, the product being turf, and that by cutting consumption in half, their sacrifice was greater than that of most other consumers. Mr. Longhurst confirmed that the golf clubs had cut their water consumption at least in half - and stated that the Water- works did not wish to impose restrictions but had no choice since it gets most of its water from New York City which allowed no sprinkling at all. The Fire Chief suggested that the Waterworks seek to ac- quire more land for construction of an additional reservoir looking towards long-term relief for the future. The Supervisor then asked whether anyone else wished to be heard and since no one did, upon expressing the Board's appreciation of the citizen's cooperation with the restrictions -2- presently in effect and pointing out that what adoption of an Ordinance such as the one proposed would accomplish would be to provide for specific enforcement and penalties for violations, he stated that the Chair would entertain a mo- tion to close the hearing. Whereupon, following some discussion, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed and that decision on the adoption of the proposed Water Control Ordinance is re- served. NEW BUSINESS 1. Applications for Swimming Pool Permits a) Enrico Caruso - 16 Wildwood Circle, Town The Clerk presented an application for a swimming pool permit submitted to the Building Inspector under date of July 19, 1965, together with memorandum of the Building Inspector, dated July 23, 1965, recom- mending that the application be granted subject to the conditions set forth therein, which were herewith or- dered received and filed for the record. The Board, in accord with usual procedure, directed that the neighboring property owners be notified of the application and that the matter be carried over to the August 4th meeting in order to allow time for the members of the Board to personally inspect the site of the proposed pool and for those notified to reply to the Board if so desired. b) John Miele - 31 Country Road The Clerk presented Mr. Miele's application for a permit to construct a swimming pool on his prem- ises as submitted to the Building Inspector under date of July 12, 1965, together with his memorandum of July 27th recommending that the application be granted subject to the conditions set forth therein, which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record. The Board directed that the matter be placed on the agenda for the August 4th meeting and that neighbor- ing property owners be notified in accordance with usual procedure, thus allowing time for the members of the Board to inspect the proposed pool site and for those notified to reply if so desired. Z. Authorization - Rodent Control Corner of Myrtle Blvd. & Weaver Street -3- Pursuant to communication addressed to Mr. Kellogg by All Stan Exterminating Corp. , Frank Cartin, Presi- dent, under date of July 13, 1965, herewith presented and ordered received and filed as a part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Councilman Kane, sec- onded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of not to exceed the sum of $120. 00 for rodent control and the sum of not to exceed $280. 00 for rodent control at the corner of Myrtle Boulevard and Weaver Street and in the Brook from Briarcliff Road to vicinity of Rockland Ave- nue, said work to be performed by the Standard Exterminating Corp., 137 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, New York. 3. Expense Authorization - Supervisor and Attorney - Practising Law Institute Pursuant to request for authorization of expenses of the Attorney and Supervisor while attending a three-day pro- ', gram entitled, "The New Municipal Challenge" - to be held by The Practising Law Institute in New York City on August 18, 19 and 20, 1965, at which the Supervisor was chairing one of the seminars, on motion by Coun- cilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor and Town Attorney to attend the 3-day Practising Law Institute program, in New York City on August 18, 19 and 20, 1965, with expenses paid by the Town in an amount not to exceed the sum of $150. 00, to cover enrollment fees in the amount of $60. 00 each and miscellaneous expenses in connection with travel, lunch, etc. 4. Approval of Rental Rate 3/8 Cubic Yard Trench Digger Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of High- ways, dated July 14, 1965, herewith presented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Coun- cilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the maximum rate of $130. 72 per day (8-hour day) for rental of privately-owned 3/8 cubic yard trench digger, in compliance with Section 143 of the Highway Law and as established and approved by the New York State and Westchester County De- partments of Public Works. 5. Disposal of Old Voting Machines -4- Pursuant to the Clerk's request for authorization to dis- pose of old Voting Machines to the schools since these ma- chines can no longer be used for elections but can be used for educational purposes, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Clerk to proceed with arrangements to dispose of old unusable Voting Machines to the Board of Ed- ucation for educational purpose in the school system. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Notice of Meeting - Zoning Board of Appeals Village of Larchmont The Clerk presented a Notice of Larchmont Village Zoning Board meeting this evening which had been re- ferred to the Attorney, and upon his report of not be- ing of concern to the Town, was herewith ordered re- ceived and filed for the record. 2. Request of Anthony N. Librandi - Fence Removal, Cabot Road (Not on Agenda) Pursuant to letter addressed to the Board by Anthony N. Librandi under date of July 21, 1965, requesting removal of certain Town-owned fence and guard rail erroneously located on his property at the foot of Cabot Road, and an estimate of the cost of such removal and replacement in correct location submitted to the Engineer by The Hudson Steel Company under date of July 19, 1965, herewith or- dered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the removal of 57 feet of 4-foot high fence and guard rail, erroneously located on property owned by Anthony N. Librandi at the foot of Cabot Road, to- gether with replacement installation on Town-owned property of 26 feet of new 4-foot high fencing and guard rail as per specifications, at a cost of $120. 00, as submitted in estimate of The Hudson Steel Company, dated July 19, 1965, and here- with filed as part of the record of this meeting. 3. Report - State of New York Department of Audit and Control - Town of Mamaroneck, also Police Pension Fund The Clerk presented the subject report for the period beginning on January 1962 and ending De- cember 31, 1963, which was herewith ordered re- ceived and filed with publication of the necessary no- tice as required by law. -5- REPORTS The Town Attorney -- 1. Easement Agreements, Murdock Woods - Section 5 and Garit Estates, Inc. Upon the Attorney's advice that the easement agree- ments herewith presented were to his satisfaction and pursuant to his request, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he here- ' by is authorized to sign on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, the following Easement Agree- ments herewith presented by the Attorney and filed as a part of the record of this meeting: a) Easement Agreement between Saldrian Developers Inc. , Paubet Enterprises Inc. , Peysam Developers Inc. , Laurel- ton Amusement Co. , Hughes & Hughes Inc. , G. H. S. Developers Inc. and Ed- ward Senft and the Town of Mamaro- neck for sewers, utilities and drains, to be constructed by the parties of the first part at no cost to the Town in Murdock Woods - Section 5. b) Easement Agreement between Garit Es- tates Inc. and the Town of Mamaroneck for drains to be constructed by the party of the first part at no cost to the Town. c) Easement Agreement between Garit Es- tates Inc. and the Town of Mamaroneck for water mains and sewers to be con- structed by the party of the first part at no cost to the Town. 2. Approval of Performance Bond "Briar Hill" Subdivision, Adam Sumetz Pursuant to recommendation of the Attorney and Town Engineer, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, sec- onded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board, in accordance with the recommendation of the Town Attorney and Town Engineer, hereby approves the Perfor- mance Bond in the amount of $5, 100. 00, dated June 16, 1965, upon which The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company is Surety, and Adam A. Sumetz of 570 Fenimore Road, Larchmont, New York, is Principal. 6- 3. Settlement of Insurance Claims a. Con Edison vs. Town of Mamaroneck b. Condro vs. Town of Mamaroneck Pursuant to the Attorney's recommendation and communications of June 1, 1965, addressed to the Town by Hartford Accident and Indemnity Com- pany, herewith presented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Council- woman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes reimbursement of the sums of $50. 00 and $24. 00 to the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company for settlement of the claims of Con Edison vs. Town of Mamaroneck and Condro vs. Town of Mamaroneck, under the Town policies containing $50. 00 and $100. 00 deduc- tible property damage clauses respectively. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared ad- journed at 9:40 p. m. '�fl � i Cha- es J. Gronber -7-