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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965_09_01 Town Board Minutes Je O MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD SEPTEMBER 1st, 1965, 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 Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Quadrine Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Kellogg - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the special meeting of April 25th and regular meeting of July 7th, 1965, were presented, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING Application for Special Permit to Install Car Wash Facilities - Chatsworth Garage (Victor Mancini - 1 Vine Street, Town) On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it now is declared open. The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the Notice of Hearing, which was ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. With the Board's permission, Mr. Robert Garlock, at- torney for the applicant, addressed the Board at this time, stating that he had received from the Town Attorney only today the memorandum of law pertaining to the case and requested therefore that the hearing be deferred until the next meeting (September 15th) in order to afford him time to study the aforementioned memorandum. Whereas, since upon the Supervisor's inquiry, no objec- tion was raised to Mr. Garlock's request, it was directed -1- by common consent of the Board that the hearing be deferred to the September 15th meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - Application for Special Permit to Install Gasoline Pumps at Car Wash - 434 Boston Post Road, Town - (Ciro LaBarbera) On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it now is declared open. The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the No- tice of Hearing, which was ordered received and filed as a part of the minutes of this meeting. At the Supervisor's request, the Attorney reviewed the ap- plication and the Clerk presented the report of the Planning Board as filed in the record of the August 4th meeting. The Supervisor then inquired whether anyone present wished to be heard on this application, either in favor of or opposed thereto, and requesting those in favor to address the Board first. Whereupon, the following persons were heard: In favor: Mr. Ciro LaBarbera, applicant, who stated that if the application were granted, he would be more than happy to corn- ply with the condition set forth in the Planning Board's report. In opposition: No one. And thereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. The Supervisor then inquired as to the Board's pleasure and thereupon on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was offered: RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Planning Board's recommendation, this Board hereby grants the application of Ciro LaBarbera for a special permit to install gasoline pumps at the Car Wash located on premises at 434 Boston Post Road, and known as Block 503, Parcel 326 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, subject to the following conditions: _2_ oa (1) That the gasoline pumps be located on the side rather than in the front of the said premises. (2) That the applicant obtain a Building Per- mit within a period of three (3) months, and complete construction within a period of six (6) months from the date of the adoption of this resolution. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to be brought before the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization for the following Transfers of Funds -- (a) Highway Garage Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller, dated August 30, 1965, herewith presented and filed as a part of the minutes of this meeting, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds: From - Item II $ 300. 00 Item III 1, 000. 00 Item IV 900. 00 $2, 200. 00 To - Item V $2, 200. 00 (b) Recreation (Commission Secretary) Pursuant to memoranda of John Stahr, Chairman of the Recreation Commission, and the Comptroller, here- with presented and filed as a part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the appointment of the Recreation Commission of Barbara Pansari as Secretary thereto, effective as of September 2, 1965, and to be compensated at the rate of $200. 00 per annum; and be it further RESOLVED, that the transfer of the sum of $66. 16 from General Town Miscellaneous, Con- ' tingency Fund, a/c 507, to General Town, Rec- reation Commission Secretary, a/c 102, to cover the aforementioned compensation for the balance of the current fiscal year, is authorized. -3- 2. Authorization for Salary Increment Public Health Nurse Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller, dated August 30, 1965 , herewith presented and filed as a part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizeV. the following salary increment for Mary T. Wall, Public Health Nurse, to be effective as of October 1, 1965 in accordance with the County Compensation Plan for 1965, and the necessary transfer of funds therefor: $100. from Part Town Contingency: Present Salary Increment Revised Salary $6,440. $370. $6, 810. 3 . Application for Swimming Pool Permit Mr. & Mrs. Roy Durst - 71 Griffen Avenue The Clerk presented an application for a swimming pool permit submitted to the Building Inspector under date of August 11, 1965 by the above named residents, together with memorandum of the Building Inspector, dated August 31, 1965 , recommending that the applica- tion be granted subject to condition contained there- in, which was herewith ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. In accord with usual procedure, the Clerk was direct- ed to notify neighboring property owners of the applica- tion and the matter carried over to the next meeting in order to afford members of the Board time to personally view the site of the proposed pool. 4. Amendment of Resolution Appointing Members of Commission on Human Rights For the Board' s information, the Attorney explained that the resolution establishing the Commission on Human Rights and appointing the members thereof should be amended so as to specify succession to terms of office as on the other Commissions, and thereupon on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted on May 20, 1964, be amended so as to read as follows: RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority contained in Article 12-D of the General Municipal Law, as enacted by Chapter 376 of the Laws of 1963, a Commission on Human Rights is hereby established in the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it further -4- ,37 RESOLVED, that the following persons are hereby appointed to the said Commission, to serve for a term of office to be effective im- mediately and to terminate as set forth here- below: Kalman B. Druck 5 years- May 19, 1969 Chairman Donald H. Chapin 4 years- May 19, 1968 Robert L. Conkling 3 years- May 19, 1967 Mrs. Lionel Robbins 2 years- May 19, 1966 Mrs. Spencer Weart 1 year - May 19, 1965 and be it further RESOLVED, that the successors to the above- named members shall be appointed by the Town Board, for a term of office of five (5) years from and after the expiration of the terms of their predecessors in office, and that if a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by the Town Board by appointment for the unexpired term. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Notice of Hearing - Board of Trustees, Village of Mamaroneck (Amendment to Zoning Ordinance) Upon the Attorney report that the proposed amendment of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Mamaroneck re- quired no action by this Board since it would not affect the Town and would only up-zone property, the subject no- tice was ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Notice of Meeting - Zoning Board of Appeals Village of Larchmont The subject notice of meeting held August 18, 1965, was herewith presented for the Board's information and ordered received and filed for the record following the Attorney's re- port of no action thereon. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports, which were here- with ordered received and filed for the record: Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of August, 1965. Report of the Building & Plumbing Inspector for the month of July, 1965. -5- Municipal Dog Patrol report for the month of August, 1965. Reports of Receipts & Disbursements, Town of Mamaro- neck, for the periods from January 1 - June 30, and Jan- uary 1 - July 31, 1965. Affidavits of publication and posting of resolution adopting Water Control Ordinance for the unincorporated area. The Supervisor -- 1. Reassignment of Councilmen to Committees The Supervisor announced the following reassignment of Councilmen to Committees: Councilman Kane - from Public Works to Assessments Councilman Quadrine - from Assessments to Public Works Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Memorial Park (New Section) For the Board's information, Councilwoman Helwig re- ported that the water lines and sidewalks had been installed, that five (5) additional lights were being installed, and that the work of grading and seeding the new section was pres- ently under way in accordance with the Park Commission's recommendation. Councilman Kane 1. Relighting of Town Square Councilman Kane reported that as of Monday evening, the relighting of the entire Town Square had been effected. He remarked that this was a significant part of the 6-year Town Re-lighting Program and stated that it was hoped this new lighting would serve to counter-act present vandalism to a large degree. Councilman Brush -- 1. Committee on Family and Youth Councilman Brush presented the minutes of the last meet- ing of the Committee, which were ordered received and filed for the record. He also called to the Board's atten- tion the eight dances successfully run as a part of the over- all program, and advised that the Committee had been in- cluded by both the Larchmont and Mamaroneck Community Chests - which should be of considerable financial benefit. -6- }LQ 4� Councilman Quadrine -- 1. Appointment to Planning Board Mr. Winfield H. James Councilman Quadrine, after reminding the Board of the vacancy on the Planning Board due to Mr. Follansbee's resignation, presented a resume of Mr. Winfield H. James and placed his name in nomination to this post. And thereupon, since there were no further nominations, on motion by him and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Winfield H. James of 43 Eton Road, Town, a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board, to fill the va- cancy created by the resignation of Dudley B. Fol- lansbee and to serve for the balance of his unexpired term of office, or until July 6, 1967. and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. James be so notified and wel- comed to the Town's "official family" on behalf of this Board. 2. Re-appointment to Commission on Human Rights - Mrs. Spencer Weart On motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Coun- cilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby re-appoints Mrs. Spencer Weart of 14 Echo Lane, Town, a member of the Commission on Human Rights, to serve for a term of office of five years or until May 19, 1970. and be it further RESOLVED, that Mrs. Weart be so notified with expression of this Board's appreciation of her service in her first term of office and of her willingness to continue to serve. 3. Request for Authorization to Advertise for Highway Dump Truck - Highway Supt. Pursuant to request herewith presented by Councilman Quadrine and ordered received and filed as part of the record, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with law, the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, a notice for sealed bids, to be opened September 15, 1965, at this Board's next -7- ........_...._.. __. .... regular meeting, for furnishing to the Town of Ma- maroneck Fire Department, one (1) Highway Dump Truck in accordance with the specifications there- for contained in the Notice for Bids. 4. Street Light Installations Jobs 32-A and 34 Pursuant to memoranda of the Town Engineer, dated Au- gust 9 and 25, 1965, herewith presented by Councilman Quadrine and ordered received and filed as part of the rec- ord of this meeting, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the street light installations known as Job 32-A and 34 as follows: Job #32-A - Installation of two (2) additional mercury vapor light fixture heads (luminaires) to two (2) existing street lights on Myrtle Boulevard at a total cost of $180. 12. Job #34 - Installation of two (2) Admiral Hats to replace existing lights on Poles No. 2-L-706 and 3-L-707 located on Leafy Lane, at a cost of $60. 99 each, or a total cost of $121. 98. 5. Meeting - Commission on Human Rights For the Board's information, Councilman Quadrine re- ported that the Commission had met with the Vice Chair- man of the State Commission and the Regional Director of the County Committee on the evening of August 12th for the purpose of clarifying the functions of the local Commission and discussion methods of servicing this community in the Human Rights field. 6. Report on Meeting of Community Action Program Councilman Quadrine reported in some detail on the meeting of the Community Action group - stating that Mr. Frank Tetti had been appointed Chairman and that the matter of how to proceed in obtaining federal funds had been discussed at length, with questions raised as to the control factor and allocation of funds if this group joined with the Towns of Eastchester and Greenburg un- der the "Umbrella System" - (grouping of communities) in endeavoring to obtain federal funds - or proceeded as an individual unit. He concluded by stating that the matter had been left in the "talking stage" , and that it had been recom- mended that a sub-committee be appointed to study the questions of "equal representation" and "priority in al- location of funds". -8- A The Town Attorney -- 1. Petition for Prince Willows Sewer Extension The Attorney presented the petition for the Prince Willows Sewer Extension, advising the Board that the petiton, which had been presented on May 20, 1964, and found to be defi.- cient in certain legal and engineering respects, had since been conformed to all legal requirements and was now in or- der to be considered by the Board. In reply to the Chair's question as to whether the $195, 000. cost figure was correct and realistic, the Engineer requested that entertainment of the petition be deferred pending a final check of this figure with the Comptroller and the completion of certain pit-tests presently under way by the Highway De- partment forces, which was so ordered. 2. Payment of Claims a) Referee Orienta Gardens Certiorari The Attorney requested authorization for payment of the claim of the Honorable P. Raymond Sirignano for services as Referee in the Orients. Gardens Certiorari, and thereupon on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes pay- ment of the sum of $250. 00 to Honorable P. Ray- mond Sirignano for services as Referee in the mat- ter of Orienta Gardens Certiorari; said sum being one-half of the fee in the amount of $500. 00 to be paid equally (1/2 each) by the Town and the Village of Mamaroneck. b) City Abstract Corporation The Attorney requested authorization for the pay- ment of claim of City Abstract Corporation for Certifi- cate and abstract of title (Title No. 655, 581) in con- nection with the matter of the land grant in the Hom- mocks, and thereupon on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes pay- ment of the claim of City Abstract Corporation in the amount of $265. 00 for Certificate and Abstract of Title (Title No. 655, 581). 3. Authorization of Contract (East Creek Drain) Lindine Construction Corp. The Attorney requested that the Supervisor be authorized on behalf of the Town, to execute the Contract Agreement -9- with Lindine Construction Corporation as herewith pre- sented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, and thereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, sec- onded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, the Contract Agreement herewith presented and filed for the record, between the Lindine Construction Corp. and the Town of Ma- maroneck, dated August 23, 1965, for the con- struction of a "Hommocks East Creek Enclosure Part I Proposed 72" Drain" in accordance with the plans and specifications for the said in- stallation. 4. Easement Agreements Baldwin Hills The Attorney presented the following Easement Agree- ments from George E. Baldwin, Inc. to the Town of Ma- maroneck, which were herewith ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting: 1) 10-foot Sewer Easement through portions of Lots 32 and 33 2) 15-foot Sewer and Drain Easement through portions of Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10 _._ 3) Sewer Easement through portion of Lot 10 4) 10-foot Sewer and Drain Easement 5) 10-foot Drain Easement located on the south- easterly side of Baldwin Place 5. Practising Law Institute August 18, 19, 20, 1965 The Attorney reported in detail on the three-day Institute attended by the Supervisor and himself, calling to attention particularly the session chaired by our own Supervisor and highly commending it for its practical value and worth. He also , for the Board's information, placed in circulation brochures and the official report of the meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, - on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:05 P. M. , to reconvene on September 15, 1965. -10- 4 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 Brush presented for approval of payment, the following Fire Department claims, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Kane, it was unan- imously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims, as audited by the Comptroller and ap- proved by the Fire Chief, are approved and the Supervisor and Comptroller authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire De- partment for 1965: Atlantic Service Center $ 27. 85 Bliss-Gamewell Co. 65. 98 Con Edison 68. 85 Excelsior Auto Rep. & Mch. Wks 131. 50 William B. Lemon 130. 60 New York Telephone Co. 7. 43 - Total $ 432. 21 2. Report --- Commissioner Brush presented the following report which was ordered received and filed: Fire Report for the month of August, 1965. 3. Opening of Bids - One Cab and Chassis - 4-Wheel Drive The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the Notice of Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the following bids, which were referred to the Town At- torney and Town Comptroller for study and report at the next meeting: Bidder Bid Willow Motor Sales Corp. $ 2, 584. 00 Hory Chevrolet Company 2, 518. 18 4. Communications 1. Letter from Fire Chief (Rules and Regulations to Govern Paid Personnel) Commissioner Brush presented a letter, addressed -11- to the Board of Fire Commissioners by the Fire Chief under date of August 10, 1965, submitting for the Com- mission's consideration and approval a set of rules and regulations to govern the paid personnel of the Fire Department as proposed by the Fire Chief and Fire Council. The Board ordered that the proposed Rules and Reg- ulations be ordered received and filed for the record and directed that acceptance thereof be set down for a future meeting pending each member of the Com- mission's study thereof. 5. Other Business 1. Mr. William T. Moran 21 Little Farms Road Mr. Moran complained of a compost heap on the premises of a neighbor due to its fire hazard. He described the situation in detail - giving the location from the other neighboring houses, all of which were endangered by the existing of this compost. The Commission directed the Fire Chief and Town Attorney to investigate the matter immediately and take such steps as might be necessary to eliminate any possibility of fire hazard. 6. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was de- clared adjourned at 9:15 p. m. , to reconvene on Sep- tember 15, 1965. i To Cle k -12-