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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966_01_05 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JANUARY 5, 1966, 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., welcoming aboard Councilman Vitalis L. Chalif on behalf of all of the members of the Board. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Kane Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Quadrine Councilman Chalif Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Altieri - Comptroller ORGANIZATION MATTERS The Supervisor presented the organization matters for 1966 which, after due consideration, were authorized as follows: 1. Salaries of Elected Officials (As provided in the 1966 budget). On a motion offered by Councilman Chalif and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the salaries of the elected officials of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1966 are to be the salaries stated and appropriated in the annual budget or estimate for that year as follows: Name Title Salary Peter F. Kane Supervisor p-t 8,000. Christine K. Helwig Councilwoman p-t 3,000. Anthony G. Quadrine Councilman p-t 3,000. Vitalis L. Chalif Councilman p-t 3,000. Leo N. Orsino Receiver of Taxes 10,600. Munn Brewer Justice of Peace p-t 39700. Anthony J. Vitetta Justice of Peace p-t 3,700. Charles J. Gronberg Town Clerk 10.000. 2. Appointment and Salaries of Appointed Officials (as provided in 1966 budget) On a motion offered by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously ', -1- RESOLVED, that the following persons are hereby appoint- ed as Town Officials as of January 1, 1966 in accordance with the provisions of the Town Law to serve for the res- pective terms of office and at the annual salary or rate of compensation hereinafter stated, such salary or com- pensation to be paid from the amounts appropriated in the annual budget or estimate for the year, 1966, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay the salary or com- pensation as hereby fixed: ` Name Office Term Salary James J. Johnston Attorney p-t 2 yrs. $ 8,750. Thomas J. McEvoy Assessor 2 yrs. 9.300. Joseph Altieri Comptroller 2 yrs. 11,000. Edward Fischer Supt.of Highways 2 yrs. 9,300. 3. Appointment and Salaries of Civil Service Employees (as provided in 1966' Budget) On a motion offered by Councilman Quadrine and seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following positions in the Competitive, Non-competitive and Exempt Classes of Civil Service shown in the budget or estimate are hereby continued, and the annual compensation for the same in the year 1966 is here- by fixed and shall be paid from the amounts appropriated in the annual budget or estimate for the year 1966, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay such annual compensa- tion to be effective as of January 1, 1966: Competitive Class Name Position Salary Joanne Colasacco Int. Typist $ 4,390. Charles Kane Assmnt. Clerk 6,000. William Kirtland Int. Clerk 5,300. Frances Riley Sr. Typist 5,300. Donna Comstock Int.Acct.Clerk p-t 2,600. Ronald Schmidt Sr. Engnrng Aide 6,100. Rita Johnson Sr. Steno 4,680. William Paonessa Bldg. & Plmbg. Insp. 10,000. Genevieve Soriano Int.Acct.Clk.Typ. 5,470. John Seufert Caretaker 4,750. James Kronenberger Supt.-Recreation 10,000. Barbara Panseri Int. Typist 4,140. Francis Waterbury Police Chief 11,300. James Mancusi Police Lieutenant 9,100. Christopher Lovely Sgt. - Detective 8,750. Edward Bakker Police Sergeant 8,400. William Cunningham Police Sergeant 8,400. James O'Brien Police Sergeant 8,400. James Staropoli Police Sergeant 8,400. George Mulcahy Police Detective 7,970. Eugene Agnessanto Police Patrolman 7,600. John M. Bisaccia " IT 7,600. William Celestino " " 7,600. William Federice " 7,600. Nicholas Giacomo ° " 7,600. Anthony Lifrieri It " 7,600. David McClintock ° IT 7,600. Hugh McGinley " " 7,600. William O'Rorke " 7,600. Joseph Paonessa " " 7,600. Frank Silvestri " 7,600. -2- 7 Competitive Class Ccontinued) Name Position Salary John Welsh Police Patrolman 7,600. Richard Winckler It It 7,600 John T. Costello 1° Al 7,600. Peter Diamond It it 7,600. Ralph Perritano 0° it 7,360. Anthony Ambrosovitch " 7,120. Robert Barasch " 7,120. Clifford Henry " 7,120. Arthur Leviness °1 0° 7,120. Thomas Vitro 1t it 6,880. John Guarino It It 6,680. James Herbst It 11 6,640. Mary T. Wall Public Health Nrs. 7,200. Louis Testa Fire Lieutenant 7,850. Alfred Moll Fireman -- Shift 7,600. Earl Mellor IT 11 7,600. Frank Felice Fireman 7,350. Joseph Garofalo it 7,350. Carl Mirande if 7,350. Edward Muller If 7,350. Frank Carpino it 7,350. Nicholas Soriano to 7,350. James Laverty It 6,930. Santo Garofalo It 6,720. Norman P.Wilson it 6,510. Non-competitive Class Thomas Aitchison Park Foreman 9,500. Ralph Robins Asst.Foreman Pk. 6,850. Dorothy DeFalco Sch.Cross.Guard 8.00 per day John Stroh vv it to 8.00 11 of Joan Muir it it to 8.00 'v it Mark Forrester of it It 8.00 10 Exempt Andre Bouchard Sanitation Man 5,570. Simon Causey tt 5,570. Andrew Coleman it 5,570. Matthew Halley it It 5,570. Sandy Lee Jones it 01 5,570. Curtis Major of °' 5,570. Giovanni Molle it It 5,570. Donald Campbell It 11 5,570. Wilton Sharrie if to 5,570. Derico Trolla 11 It 5,570. Christine Helwig Deputy Supervisor 600. Lavenia J. Brewer Cnfdntl Secy.—Spvsr 7,200. Pearl De Grau Court Clk - p-t 975. Doris Pierce Court Steno - p-t 975. Barbara Panseri Int. Typist 200. Thomas J. McEvoy Assessor 9 ,300. Donna Comstock Deputy Tax Rc. 3,100. Donna Comstock Secy - Park Com. 200. Richard Perri Rec. Attendant 3,328. James J. Johnston Attorney 8,750. Joseph Altieri Comptroller 11,000. -3-- J-38 Exempt Class (continued) Name Position Salary Rita Johnson Secy-Plan.& Zon. 200. Anthony Librand?� Fire Inspect.p-t 960. Edward Fischer Supt. of Hghwys. 9, 300. - Per Diem Payroll Highway Dept: William Aitchison General Foreman 3. 37 per hr. Perry Cochran Labor Foreman 2.83 " Leslie Morgan " " 2.83 " John Bunkosky Laborer-Mechanic 2. 75 " Laborers 2. 50 " Park Dept: Stanley Czarnecki Labor Foreman 2.60 " Loreto Giovannone 2. 60 " Laborers 2. 50 " and be it further RESOLVED, that the employment of the last named persons to the aforesaid positions is in accordance with the classifications made by the County Personnel Officer under -- the provisions of the Civil Service Law of the State, and any vacancies which now ex- ist, or which may occur in said positions from time to time, are to be filled at salaries set in accordance with the provi- sions of the salary scale adopted by the Town Board, and in conformity with the Civil Service rules and amendments thereto for towns, villages and special districts in Westchester County, New York. 4. Bi-weekly Payroll On motion made by Councilman Chali£ and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the salary of all officials and employees of the Town of Mamaroneck be paid on a bi-weekly basis, effective Janu- ary 1, 1966. 5 . Deputy Supervisor Supervisor Kane stated that as one of his first acts as Supervisor, he had the pleasure of moving the appointment of Councilwoman Christine K. Hel- wig as Deputy Supervisor. -4- 13 And thereupon, Councilman Quadrine, after remarking on the almost full-time splendid job performed by Councilwoman Helwig in the service of this Town, with great pleasure seconded Supervisor Kane ' s motion, whereupon it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby ap- proves the Supervisor ' s appointment of Councilwoman Christine K. Helwig as Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve at the pleasure of the Supervisor and to be compensat- ed at the rate of $600. per annum, beginning as of January 1, 1966. 2. Confidential Secretary - Supervisor Pursuant to request of the Supervisor here- with presented and filed as part of the re- cord of this meeting, on motion made by Super- visor Kane and seconded by Councilwoman Bel- wig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby ap- proves the Supervisor ' s appointment of Lavenia Brewer as Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor, effec- tive January 1, 1966 and to be com- pensated at the rate of $7, 200. per annum beginning as of that date. 3 . Deputy Receiver of Taxes Pursuant to request of Mr . Leo N. Orsino, Receiver of Taxes, herewith presented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion made by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unani- mously RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the appointment of Mrs. Donna Comstock, Intermediate Account Clerk, as Deputy Re- ceiver of Taxes, authorized to receive tax money, give proper receipt therefor in her name, enter such payments upon the records, and deposit tax money in the bank for the year ending December 31, 1966. 4. Intermediate Clerk to Receive Tax Funds Pursuant to request of Mr. Leo N. Orsino, Re- ceiver of Taxes, herewith presented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion made by Councilman Quadrine and seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously -5- ;4 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the appointment of William Kirtland, In- termediate Clerk, as a person authorized to receive tax money, give proper receipt therefor in his name, enter such payments upon the records, and deposit tax money in the bank for the year ending December 31, 1966. 5 . Deputy Town Clerks (2) Pursuant to request of Mr. Charles Gronberg, Town Clerk, herewith presented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion made by Councilman Chalif and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Town Clerk ' s certificates, the appointment of Mrs . Donna Comstock and Mrs. Lavenia Brewer as Deputy Town Clerks of the Town of Mamaro- neck for the year 1966 be and it hereby is approved. 6. Part-time Secretary to Attorney On motion made by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the compensation of the part- time secretary to the Town Attorney be and it hereby is fixed in the amount of $2.50 per hour as provided in the 1966 budget. 7. Registrar of Vital Statistics Pursuant to communication of the New York State De- partment of Health, herewith presented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion made by Councilman Quadrine and seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Charles J. Gronberg be and he hereby is appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics of the Town of Mamaroneck, for a term of office of two years beginning on January 1, 1966 and terminating on Decem- ber 31, 1967 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the Certifi- cate of Appointment of the Registrar of Vital Statistics, to be filed with the New York State Department of Health. -6- 8. Trustee - Police Pension Fund On motion made by Councilman Chalif and seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Town Supervisor Peter F. Kane be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund of the Town of Ma- maroneck, to serve for a term of one year, beginning January 1, 1966 and terminating on December 31 of that year. 9. Members of Conservation Advisory Committee Upon Councilwoman Helwig' s advice that the terms of office of the members of the Conservation Advisory Committee terminated December 31 last and following commendation and tribute to each for his fine work on this Committee, on motion by her and seconded by Council- man Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following persons are hereby reappointed as members of the Con- servation Advisory Committee, to serve for a term of office effective as of Janu- ary 1, 1966 and terminating December 31, 1966: Mr. Raymond P. Faiola Mrs. James G. Johnson, Jr. Mrs. Edward Munzer Mr. Alan D. Reep, Teacher Representative and Councilwoman Helwig - Liaison 10. Board of Police Commissioners On motion made by Councilman Quadrine and seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Messrs. A. C. Viebranz of 49 Eton Road, Alan M. Welty of 5 Kenmare Road and Thomas F . Moore, Jr. , of 334 Weaver Street, Town, be and they hereby are appointed as members of the Board of Police Commissioners of the Town of Mamaro- neck to serve at the pleasure of the Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby is directed to so advise the persons here- inabove named. -7- 6. . Approval of Supervisor ' s Appointment of: (A) - Examining Board of Plumbers On motion made by Councilman Chalif and second- ed by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby ap- proves the Supervisor ' s appointment of the following persons to the Ex- amining Board of Plumbers, each to serve for the term of office herein designated: Councilman Quadrine for a two-year term of office terminating on De- cember 31, 1967 . Mr. Sam Paonessa for a two-year term of office terminating on December 31, 1967. Mr. Victor J. Kriss for a one-year term of office terminating on Decem- ber 31, 1966. (B) - Town Historian Upon Councilwoman Helwig ' s advice that it was Judge Baxter ' s desire to continue as Town Historian, on her motion seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Judge Charles M. Baxter be and he hereby is appointed Town His- torian of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve at the pleasure of the Board. 7. Approval of Bonds for: (A) - Elected Officials: On motion made by Councilman Quadrine and seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following bonds for elected officials are hereby required pursuant to Town Law and approved as follows: Bond, Peter F. Kane as Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties including the payment of all school monies pursuant to Section 25 of the Town Law, upon which the National Surety Corporation is surety in the penal sum of $25, 000. for a term of two years. -S- Bond, Charles J. Gronberg as Clerk of the Town of Mamaroneck, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties including the depositing of all funds or monies of the Town of Mamaro- neck received by him pursuant to Sec- tion 25 of the Town Law, upon which the National Surety Corporation is surety in the penal sum of $4, 000. for a term of two years. Bond, Munn Brewer as Justice of the Peace of the Town of Mamaroneck, condi- tioned for the faithful performance of his duties including the depositing of all funds or monies of the Town receiv- ed by him pursuant to Section 25 of the Town Law, upon which the National Sure- ty Corporation is surety in the penal sum of $4, 000. for a term of four years. Bond, Leo Orsino as Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties including the depositing of all funds or monies of the Town received by him pursuant to Section 25 of the Town Law, upon which the National Surety Corpo- ration is surety in the penal sum of $20,000. for a term of four years. (B) - Appointed Officials and Employees On motion made by Councilman Chalif and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimous- ly RESOLVED, that pursuant to Town Law, a bond is required for the faithful performance of the duties of each of the appointed officials and em- ployees listed below, and is authoriz- ed as follows in the amount stated with sufficient surety to be approved by this Board and the form to be ap- proved by the Town Attorney: Office Amount Term Deputy Supervisor 25, 000. 2 years Comptroller 4, 000. 2 " Supt. of Highways 4, 000. 2 " Bldg. & P1mbg.Insp. 4, 000. 1 " Supt.of Recreation 4, 000. 1 " Dep. Tax Receiver 10, 000. 1 " Int.Clk. (Tax Coll. ) 10, 000. 1 " -9- _11a4 8. Designations (A) - Depositories of Funds On motion made by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimous- ly RESOLVED, that the following Banks and -- Trust Companies are hereby designated as depositories for funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1966, and that the escrow agreements between these banks and the Town of Mamaroneck presently in effect shall be continued: The County Trust Company 242 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, New York The National Bank of Westchester Chatsworth Avenue Larchmont, New York The First Westchester National Bank 213 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, New York and be it further RESOLVED, that all withdrawals from the hereinabove named accounts shall be up- on the signature of Peter F. Kane, Super- visor of the Town of Mamaroneck, or Chris- tine K. Helwig, Deputy Supervisor, and the counter-signature of Joseph Altieri, Comp- troller. (B) - Official Newspaper On motion made by Councilman Quadrine and second- ed by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that "The Mamaroneck Daily Times" be and it hereby is designat- ed as the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing notices. 9. Approval of Contracts with: (A) - Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. (2) - On motion made by Councilwoman Helwig and second- ed by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously -10- J,zl5 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute two contracts between the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. and the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1966 in the amounts of $2400. and $6738. 97, as provided in the 1966 annual budget or estimate. (B) - Larchmont Public Library On motion made by Councilman Quadrine and second- ed by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute the contract for 1966 between the Town of Mamaroneck, the Village of Larchmont and the Larchmont Public Library in the amount of $45 , 364. as provided in the an- nual budget or estimate for the year 1966. 10. Authorization for Payment of Dues to: (A) - Association of Towns On motion made by Councilman Chalif and second- ed by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck continue its membership in the Asso- ciation of Towns of the State of New York for the year 1966 at the annual dues of $250. (B) - Municipal Finance Officers Association On motion made by Councilman Quadrine and second- ed by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck continue its membership in the Munici- pal Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the year 1966 at the annual dues of $30. 11. Town Board Meeting Dates On motion made by Councilman Chalif and second- ed by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that regular meetings of this Board be held at 8:15 p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, on the first and third Wednesday of each month with the exception of the months of June, July, August and September when the Board shall sit only on the first Wednesday of the month. -11- 12. Amendment of Compensation Plan for 1966 On motion made by Councilman Chalif and second- ed by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the salary scale of Civil Service employees of the Town of Mamaroneck, adopted January 6, 1965, be and it hereby is amended as follows: (Plan on following page) - -12- Compensation Plan Town of Mamaroneck Effective January 1, 1966 4th Inc. & Minimum 1st Inc. 2nd Inc. 3rd Inc. Maximum - Int.Acct.Clerk 4, 160 4,420. 4, 680. 4, 940. 5 , 200. " " " (pt) 2, 600.* Int.A/C & Typist 4, 270. 4, 570. 4,870. 5, 170. 5 ,470. Int. Clerk 3, 840. 4, 205 . 4,570 4, 935 . 5 , 300. Senior Typist 3, 840. 4, 205 . 4,570. 4, 935 . 5 , 300 . Assessment Clk. 4, 800. 5 , 100. 5 ,400. 5 , 700. 6, 000. Int. Typist 3, 640. 3, 890. 4, 140. 4, 390. 4, 640. Sr. Eng. Aide 5, 800. 6, 100. 6, 400. 6, 700. 7, 000. Recreation Supt. 10, 000. Public Health Nurse 5 , 600. 6, 000. 6,400. 61800. 7, 200. Custodian 3, 898. 4, 111. 4, 324. 4, 537. 4, 750. Bldg. & P1bg.Insp. 10, 000. Police Chief 11, 300. Police Lieut. 9, 100. Police Det.Sgt. 8, 750. Police Sgt. 8,400. Police Detective 7, 970. Police Patrolman 6, 640. 6,880. 7, 120. 7, 360. 7, 600. Fire Lieut. 7, 850. Fireman 6, 510. 6, 720. 6, 930. 7, 140. 7, 350. Fire Insp. (pt) 960. Park Foreman 9,500. Park Asst.Foreman 5, 850. 6, 100. 6, 350. 6, 600. 6, 850. School Crossing Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8. 00 per day - Laborers: Labor Park Foreman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2. 60 per hour General Labor Foreman 3 . 37 (Hghwy) Labor Foreman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.83 , Laborers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 (Hgh.& Pk. ) Laborer (Mechanic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. 75 (Hghwy) Additional Compensation: Fireman - Head of Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250. 00 per year *Donna Comstock, Deputy Receiver of Taxes - balance of $3, 100.00 is picked up under appointed officers and employees . -1�- PUBLIC HEARING Chatsworth Garage, Inc. On motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Council- woman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the No- tice of Hearing for the record, and the Attorney, at the re- quest of the Chair, briefly reviewed the application. The Supervisor recognized Mr. Robert Garlock, attorney for the applicant, who, after stating that he was very happy to be the first person to address the new Supervisor from his side of the table, presented the following list of condi- tions under which the applicant requested the permit be granted: 1) That the applicant is to furnish its own water supply. 2) That adequate drainage will be provided at the ap- plicant's expense. 3) That the applicant will comply with all applicable sign ordinances. 4) That the applicant will comply with all traffic regu- lations of the Police Department. 5) That the business hours for car washing shall be from 8:30 a. m. to 5:30 p. m. on Monday to Friday, inclusive, - from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. on Saturday, and none on Sunday. The Supervisor then inquired whether anyone else wished to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to the applica- tion, and since no one did and the Town Attorney, in reply to the Chair's question, stated that he had nothing further to add, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Coun- cilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it is hereby declared closed. The Supervisor then inquired the Board's pleasure in this matter, and thereupon the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board on a motion offered by Coun- cilman Chalif and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig: WHEREAS, Chatsworth Garage, Inc. , located at No. 1 Vine Street, Town, on property known as Block 127, Parcel 730 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, has applied for a Special Permit to in- stall automatic car washing equipment in a portion of the building now being used for car storage pursuantto Item 7 under "Permitted Special Uses" of Article IV, Section 410 entitled, "Schedule of Permitted Uses in Business and Industry Districts" and subject to con- -14- formance to the additional standards provided in Sec- tion 432 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Ma- maroneck, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held by this Board on this date pursuant to Notice duly published in The Daily Times as required by law, and -- WHEREAS, all persons present desiring to be heard were heard, and WHEREAS, only the attorney for the applicant ad- dressed the Board - no one wishing to be heard in opposition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Chatsworth Gar- age, Inc. , located at No. 1 Vine Street, Town, on property known as Block 127, Parcel 730 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, for a Special Permit to install automatic car washing equipment in a portion of the building now being used for car storage, be and it hereby is granted subject to conformity with Sections 410 and 432 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck, all provisions thereof applying and further subject to the following additional conditions listed herebelow as submitted by the attorney for the said applicant, Chatsworth Garage, Inc. : 1) That the applicant is to furnish its own water supply. 2) That adequate drainage will be provided at the ap- plicant's expense. 3) That the applicant will comply with all applicable sign ordinances. 4) That the applicant will comply with all traffic reg- ulations of the Police Department. 5) That the business hours for car washing shall be from 8:30 a. m. to 5:30 p. m. on Monday to Fri- day, inclusive - from 8:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. on Saturday, and none on Sunday. and be it further RESOLVED, that the applicant agrees that, if for any reason his supply of water which is now being supplied by his own well should fail and he was therefore caused to use municipally supplied water, he would adhere to all provisions of the Water Control Ordinance as ap- plicable to automatic car washes; and be it further -15- RESOLVED, that the Building Inspector be and he hereby is authorized to issue to the applicant Special Permit for said installation provided it complies with all conditions set forth in this resolution. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization for Assessor to Attend Annual State Assessors' Convention Pursuant to memorandum herewith presented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Coun- cilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Assessor be and he here- by is authorized to attend the New York State Annual Assessors ' Convention in Rochester, New York, January 9 - 12, 1966, with expenses in an amount not to exceed the sum of $125. 00 paid from the proper item in the 1966 budget for the Assessor. 2. Authorization of Former Supervisor Burchell to Represent the Town at New Haven ICC - Hearing in New York City In accordance with the Supervisor's recommendation that the former Supervisor represent the Town officially at the coming Interstate Commerce Commission hearings on the proposed discontinuance of the passenger service on the New Haven because of his knowledge on this subject and experience in testifying at the past hearings, the follow- ing resolution was offered on a motion by Councilwoman Helwig, which was unanimously seconded and adopted: RESOLVED, that George D. Burchell, former Su- pervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby appointed to represent the Town of Mamaroneck, without compensation, at the New Haven Railroad hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion, to be held in New York City, on January 24th and 25th, 1966; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Burchell is hereby authorized to appear and testify in said hearings being con- ducted by the Interstate Commerce Commission on behalf of this Board and the residents of this Town; and be it further -16- RESOLVED, that all disbursements incurred by Mr. Burchell in such service shall be a General Town charge in the 1966 budget. 3. Authorization for Transfer of Funds 1965 Highway Budget Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller herewith presented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, --- on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Coun- cilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds within the 1965 Highway Budget: From: Item III $750. 00 To: Item IV 750. 00 4. Authorization to Purchase Certificates of Deposit - Surplus Funds Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller, dated January 3, 1966, herewith presented and filed for the rec- ord, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to purchase Certificates of Deposit from surplus funds of the Town of Mamaroneck as avail- able, in the three (3) duly designated Town deposi- tories, in one-month, three-months, six-months and/or twelve-months Certificates of Deposit, be- ginning on or about January 10, 1966, at the highest interest rates obtainable. 5. Approval of Annual Highway Estimate and Budget for 1966 The Clerk presented for the Board's approval, the Annual Highway Estimate and Budget for the year 1966, and there- upon, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Annual Highway Estimate and Budget for the year 1966, as herewith presented. 6. Authorization for the Correction of Tax Maps Upon presentation of the Assessor's petition requesting ap- proval of corrections to the Assessment Maps as of June 1, 1965, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Council- -17- man Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the changes made in the Assessment Maps of the Town of Mamaroneck as of June 1, 1965, and said Maps are hereby corrected and rectified as of June 1, 1965, in the following places: Page Page Page Page Index (1) 118 Index (2) Z15 102 119 201 216 104 120 202 217 105 121 203 218 106 122 Z04 Z19 107 123 206 Z20 108 124 207 221 109 125 208 223 111 126 209 Z25 112 127 211 226 113 130 212 227 114 131 213 228 115 132 214 229 116 133 230 Index (2) 320 Index (2) 408 301 325 401 409 303 329 402 410 304 330 403 411 305 333 404 41Z 306 340 405 415 307 341 406 416 -- 308 344 407 417 31Z 345 313 346 315 347 Index (2) Index (2) 610 501 601 61Z 50Z 60Z 614 503 603 615 504 604 616 506 605 617 507 606 618 508 607 619 509 609 510 Index (1) 714 801 817 701 715 80Z 818 703 716 803 819 704 717 804 820 — 705 720 806 823 709 722 807 824 710 7Z4 808 825 711 727 809 8Z6 71Z 728 810 827 713 729 811 8Z8 -18- �r,ry Page Page Page Page 730 812 829 813 830 814 831 815 832 816 834 901 913 931 947 _.. 902 915 932 949 903 916 935 950 905 919 937 953 906 920 939 954 907 921 940 956 908 922 941 958 909 925 942 960 910 926 944 961 911 928 945 965 912 930 946 966 7. Annual Meeting - Association of Towns Designation of Delegate and Alternate In compliance with the request for designation of the Town's delegate and alternate contained in the Notice of Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns of the State of New York herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion by the Supervisor and unanimously seconded, the follow- ing resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that Town Councilwoman and Deputy Supervisor Christine K. Helwig be and she hereby is designated delegate of the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of voting, with Councilman Chalif hereby designated as alternate. And thereupon, following the Supervisor's statement that he had, on behalf of the Board, instructed all of the Depart- - ment Heads and Town Officials to arrange to attend any of the sessions that might be of interest at Town expense, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that all Town Officials and Heads of De- partments are hereby authorized to attend any ses- sions of the Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns, to be held at the Hotel Itommodore in New York City, February 7 - 9, 1966, at Town expense; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Comptroller is hereby authorized to audit the claims for expenses of those persons who attend the said Annual Meeting, said expenses to be paid from the proper items in the 1966 budget. -19- COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk presented the following communications which were herewith ordered received and filed: 1) Letter addressed to the Town Board by F. F. Kellogg with reference to a complaint by Mr. Rudy Novak on conditions of burning at the Dump. 2) Communication from Mr. Howard L. Schwartz, Chair- - man of the Town Democratic Committee, dated De- cember 27, 1965, requesting consideration of the Com- mittee's recommendation of Myron K. Wilson for the position of Town Councilman. 3) Minutes of the December 7, 1965 meeting of the Larch- mont-Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth. 4) Notice of Public Hearing before the Village of Scars- dale on application of the Quaker Ridge Golf Club, to be held on January 19, 1966. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of December, 1965. Report of the Building & Plumbing Inspector for the month of December, 1965. Municipal Dog Patrol report for the month of Decem- ber, 1965. Affidavits of publication and posting of: 1) Resolution amending Zoning Ordinance 2) Resolution amending Water Control Ordinance 3) Resolution amending General Ordi- nances (Stop Signs) The Supervisor -- 1. Apportionments The Supervisor requested authorization of the following petitions, submitted by the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and thereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, the following resolu- tion was adopted by unanimous vote: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for -20- the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Administra- tive Code, known as the Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petitions for the correction of said assessment roll: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1965, taxes of 1966, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 902 398 Samavo Bldrs Inc $ 9, 000 $6, 000 $ 15, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 902 398 Samavo Bldrs Inc 4, 500 4, 500 902 424 Ernest Marino 1, 500 1, 500 902 431 Samavo Bldrs Inc 1, 500 3, 000 4, 500 902 436 Rocco Forte & W 1, 500 3, 000 4, 500 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1965, taxes of 1966, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 815 813 Louis Savone & W 5, 000 6, 700 11, 700 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 815 813 Louis Savone & W 2, 700 2, 700 815 222 Laurina Signorelli 2, 300 6, 700 91000 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1965, taxes of 1966, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 715 215 Bernard B D Har- 9, 400 7, 700 17, 100 mer & W -21- be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 715 215 Muriel A. Henderson 3, 900 3, 900 715 227 Bernard B D Harmer 5, 500 7, 700 13, 200 & W and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1965, taxes of 1966, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 617 99 Goldmore Larch- 5, 000 30, 900 35, 900 wont Corp be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 617 99 Harold Schulman 2, 400 15, 200 17, 600 & W 617 119 Goldmore Larch- mont Corp 100 100 617 108 Stephen H. Tolins 2, 500 15, 700 18, 200 & W and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1965, taxes of 1966, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 416 112 Peter G. Kerby 4, 000 17, 000 21, 000 945 1 800 800 be corrected in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 416 112 Ronald A Barnes 3, 600 17, 000 20, 600 & W 945 30 it 50 50 416 136 Peter G. Kerby 400 400 _ 945 1 It 750 750 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1965, taxes of 1966, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: -22- Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 226 55 Sigmund Kleinman $ 12, 000 $ 20, 500 $33, 400 & W be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 226 55 Fred Serlin & W 10, 500 20, 500 31, 000 226 98 Sigmund Kleinman & W 2, 400 2, 400 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1965, taxes of 1966, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 617 81 henry Berman 3, 600 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 617 81 Louis Zingesser 1, 200 617 86 Henry Berman 2, 400 2. Tribute to Supervisor Burchell and Councilman Brush Supervisor Kane remarked on the eerie feeling prevading this evening's meeting due to the absence of former Super- visor Burchell and former Councilman Brush. He called the dinner on December Z7th to mind, stating that it cer- tainly had evidenced the feeling of the people of the Town for both Mr. Burchell and Mr. Brush - and by unanimous wish of the Board, it was directed that the following res o- lutions, adopted in tribute and appreciation of these two officials, be spread upon the minutes of this meeting to re- flect and permanently record the gratitude of this Town for the exemplary government they gave the Town of Ma- maroneck during their tenure of office. Supervisor George D . Burchell Whereas , the Honorable George D. Burchell, Super- visor of the Town of Mamaroneck for the past ten years, retired from public office on December 31, 1965, and Wh e r e a s , as Supervisor he served as Chief Execu- tive of the Town and as its representative -23- on the County Board of Supervisors as a member of the Committee on Budget and Appropriations and as Chairman of the Public Service Committee, the Special Committee on Housing and the Legislation Committee, and Whereas , he gave unstintingly of his time, talents and abilities and was untiring in his ef- forts to promote the public welfare, and Whereas , the many capital improvements and sig- nificant additions to our parks, recrea- tion and open space made during his ad- ministration will be long enjoyed by the residents of the community and a lasting reminder of the able guidance and leadership of Supervisor Burchell, Now , Therefore , Be It Resolved, that we, the members of this Board, do hereby adopt this resolution to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting in honor of and as a public tribute to our former Supervisor -- Honorable George D . Burchell __- and be it further Resolved , that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to him with the deep appreciation, sincere thanks and very best wishes of the citizenry he served with selfless dedication and great distinction. Councilman C . Benjamin Brush , Jr . Whereas , the Honorable C. Benjamin Brush, Jr. , Town Councilman of the Town of Mamaro- neck for the past twelve years, retired from public office on December 31, 1965, and Whereas , as Councilman his business knowledge and abilities, combined with his devotion and dedication to public service, were of inestimable value to the Town, and W h e r ea s , during his tenure of office, he advised particularly on Insurance and Civil De- fense and served as liaison to the Park -24- �, Z A: s Commission and the Police and Fire Departments, Now , Therefore , Be It R e s o l v e d , that we, the members of this Board, do hereby adopt this resolution to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting in honor of and as a public tribute to former Councilman C . Benjamin Brush , .Jr . and be it further R e s o1ved, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to him with the deep appreciation, sincere thanks and very best wishes of the citi- zenry he served. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Resignation of Ranald D. Sclater Conservation Advisory Committee Councilwoman Helwig presented a letter, addressed to the Supervisor by Mr. Sclater under date of November 19, 1965, tendering his resignation as Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Committee as of December 31, 1965, which was herewith ordered received and filed as a part of the record of this meeting. She then expressed her deep regret at Mr. Sclater's resignation, stating that he had been the representative from the Park Board to the Cross County Lands Study Committee and had planned various public meetings and the presentation to the Board of Education of the potential Nature Center. She further stated that he had served as Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Committee since its estab- lishment in August of 1964, which Committee he had spearheaded the organization of and developed a close working relationship with the Board of Education in the planning and development, as well as the adminis- tration of the Sheldrake River Trails. She continued - remarking that Mr. Sclater's execu- tive ability and public relations skill, combined with his interest in conservation and his vision, made him an ideal Chairman for a pioneering project such as the de- velopment of this Conservation-Education Project in the Town. She then stated that she knew she was speaking for the other members of the Conservation Advisory Committee and certainly for herself in regretting his decision not to accept another term as Chairman, and thereupon offered the following resolution, which was 25 unanimously seconded and adopted: Whereas , Ranald D. Sclater has served as Chair- man of the Conservation Advisory Com- mittee of the Town of Mamaroneck since the inception of that Committee in August of 1964, and Whereas , under his leadership, this Committee has moved forward rapidly both in the physical development of the Sheldrake River Trails and in the development of community awareness of the need for preservation of the remaining natural areas and resources of the Town, and Whereas , through his dedicated efforts, a sig- nificant partnership between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Mamaroneck School District for the cooperative educational and recreational develop- ment and use of the Sheldrake Trails has come into being, Now , Therefore , Be It Resolved , that the Town Board expresses deep appreciation to Mr. Sclater for his important contribution to the cause of conservation and for his devoted service to the educational and recre- ational welfare of the community, and be it further Resolved , that the Board deeply regrets the loss of his valued leadership as the Chairman of the Conservation Ad- visory Committee. 2. Appointment of Chairman Conservation Advisory Committee Councilwoman Helwig presented the name of Mr. .Alan N. Weeden of 24 Glen Eagles Drive for appointment as Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Committee to replace Mr. Sclater. She presented a brief resume of Mr. Weeden's back- ground and particular qualifications for this post and ad- - vised the Board that he was willing to serve in this ca- pacity and thereupon since no further names were of- fered, on her motion, which was seconded by„Council- man Chalif, it was unanimously -26- RESOLVED, that Mr. Alan N. Weeden, 24 Glen Eagles Drive, Town, be and he hereby is ap- pointed a member and Chairman of the Conserva- tion Advisory Committee of the Town of Mamaro- neck, effective immediately and to serve for a term of office of one (1) year terminating on De- cember 31, 1966; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Weeden be notified of his appointment and welcomed most cordially on be- half of all of the members of the Board, to the Town's "official family". 3. Reappointment to Park Commission (Mrs. James A. Donnelly, Jr. ) Pursuant to Councilwoman Helwig's recommendation and following her explanation that Mrs. Donnelly's term of office expired on December 31st, which was the ex- piration date of Mrs. Phillips' term of office - whose place Mrs. Donnelly had been appointed to fill upon the resignation of Mrs. Phillips upon moving from Town, on her motion, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby reappoints Mrs. James A. Donnelly, Jr, of 4 Wagon Wheel Road, Town, a member of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for a term of office of five (5) years, ef- fective as of January 1, 1966, and terminating on December 31, 1970; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mrs. Donnelly be notified of her reappointment and thanked for her fine for- mer service on this Commission and advised of the Board's pleasure that she was willing to continue in this post. Councilman Quadrine -- 1. Street Light Authorization 10 Rochelle Road Pursuant to request of T. David Reznik and recommen- dation of the Acting Town Engineer, Police Chief and Su- perintendent of Highways herewith presented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Council- man Quadrine, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously -27- RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the installation of an Admirals-Hat type light on Pole No. CBNAA4, located at 10 Rochelle Road, Town, at a cost not to exceed the sum of $60. 99; funds for said installation are available in the 1966 Street Lighting Budget. Councilman Chalif -- Councilman Chalif stated that he had no report to present at this time. The Town Attorney -- 1. Settlement of Insurance Claim Jennie Dozier v. Town of Mamaroneck Pursuant to communication of The Hartford Insurance Group, dated December 28, 1965, herewith presented by the Town Attorney and ordered received and filed for the record and in accord with his recommendation, on mo- tion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes re- imbursement of the sum of $50. 00 to the Hartford Insurance Group for settlement of the claim of Jennie Dozier v. Town of Mamaroneck under the Town policy containing a $50. 00 deductible prop- erty damage clause. 2. Request for Cancellation of Tax Liens Communication from State Law Department Pursuant to communication, addressed to the Town Clerk by Edward R. Amend, Assistant Attorney General, State of New York Department of Law, under date of December 14, 1965, re: New York State Thruway, New England Section, Subdivision NE-3, Reference No. 101, Affecting Map 968, Parcels 968, 969, herewith presented by the Town At- torney and ordered received and filed for the record, in ac- cordance with his recommendation and on a motion offered by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Chalif, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board; all members being present and voting: L WHEREAS, the Department of Law of the State of New York, in a letter dated December 14, 1965, advised this Board that the State acquired lands designated as --- Parcel 6 in Block 806 on the Land Maps of the Town of Mamaroneck on April 19, 1956, on which all taxes were paid; and -28- WHEREAS, now the State of New York in attempting to convey the property to A. Poccia & Sons, Inc. has been advised by the attorney for this company that taxes in the amount of $19. 74 by reason of a 1956 sale are still a lien and also that taxes in the amount of $2.49 are still a lien; and WHEREAS, on being further advised that the liens affect Parcel 1 in Block 806, the Department of Law of the State of New York has requested this Board to cancel these open items at the next re- gularly convened Town Board meeting; and WHEREAS on the Town Attorney' s advice that with the sale of this property by the State to a pri- vate individual, these parcels would again appear on the Town' s records for tax purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that the outstanding liens in the amount of $19. 74 and $2 .49 be and they hereby are cancelled and that the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby authorized and directed to cancel said liens. 3. Report - Title Guarantee Hommocks Lands and Doherty Property Hommocks Lands Pursuant to the Attorney' s request and in accord with his recommendation, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Chalif, the follow- ing resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: WHEREAS, the Town Attorney has previously indi- cated to the Board that there was a possibility of deed restrictions which might limit the de- velopment of the Hommocks area, and after having examined deeds and maps of the area involved and having further noted that the largest portion of this area was taken over in certain in rem pro- ceedings in 1947, it was the opinion of the Town Attorney that a Title Report should be obtained; and WHEREAS, the Attorney then apprised the Board that the Title Guaranty Company agreed to furnish the Town with such a report and a Company Title Policy for the sum of $421.50; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT -29- �6 RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to order such report for a sum not to exceed $421 .50. Marshlands in Dillon Park Area (So-called Doherty Property) Pursuant to the Attorney' s request and in accord with his recommendation, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the follow- ing resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board- WHEREAS, the Town Board has evidenced in- interest in acquiring for future park and/or recreation use, certain lands more specifi- cally set forth on a Land Map, dated Septem- ber 25, 1964 and WHEREAS, the Town Attorney has indicated to the Board that, before taking any steps to acquire said lands, he would wish to have a Title Report of the lands sought to be ac- quired, and on his advice that said report could be obtained at a cost of $536.00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to obtain said Title Re- port with an accompanying Title Insurance Policy at a cost not to exceed the sum of $536. 00. 4. Appeal - O 'Brien Certiorari In the matter of the O'Brien vs. Village of Larch- mont and Town of Mamaroneck certiorari proceedings, the Attorney reported that an appeal was being taken, and thereupon in accordance with his request, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to proceed in the de- fense of the certiorari proceedings entitled - Matter of O'Brien vs. Village of Larchmont and Town of Mamaroneck. 5 . Renewal of Contracts Acting Town Engineer Upon the Attorney' s presentation of two (2) Agreements extending the contracts between the Town of Mamaroneck and Acting Town Engineer , upon his request for authoriza- tion thereof, on motion by Councilman Quadrine and sec- -30- ,� ; ended by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he here- by is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, the two (2) Agreements extend- ing the contracts for the services of Claude A. Latimer as Acting Town Engineer of the Town of Mamaroneck, from December 27, 1965 to February 2, 1966. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Mr. Howard Schwartz Upon recognition by the Chair, Mr. Schwartz, Chairman of the Town Democratic Committee, addressed the Board, congratulating the Supervisor on his first meeting, and in- quiring as to whether the matter of an appointment to the vacant Council seat was going to be taken up this evening. The Supervisor replied that it was not -- and Mr. Schwartz then requested the Board to give his letter rec- ommending Mr. Myron K. Wilson for the said seat every consideration in its deliberations on the matter, which the Supervisor, on behalf of the Board, assurred Mr. Schwartz would be done. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared ad- journed at 9:30 p. m. , to reconvene on January 19, 1966. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Commissioner Chalif presented for approval and author- ization of payment, the Fire Department claims, and thereupon, on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Hel- wig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims, which have been approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller, be and they hereby are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are author- ized to pay the same out of the 1966 Fire De- partment Budget: -31- 0..a R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 39. 61 The Corner Store 2. 35 I & T Plumbing & Heating Co. 808. 50 Larchmont Auto Parts Dist. 4, 64 McGuire Bros.„ Inc. 10, 00 New York Telephone Co. 64. 78 Phil Librandi 76. 00 Westchester Joint Water Works 14. 64 Westchester Joint Water Works 163. 80 Total $1, 184. 32 2. Reports There were no reports to come before the meeting. 3. Communications There were no communications to come before the meeting. 4. Other Business 1. Newspaper Article - January 5, 1966 Fire at Aviemore Apartments The Chief called to attention an article appearing in today's Daily Times on page 2, referring to an incin- erator fire at the Aviemore Apartments at 1 Dillon Road, Town. He stated that Larchmont Village answered the call erroneously and that the second paragraph of said ar- ticle was incorrect since no mutual aid agreement ex- isted or was needed in this instance. He explained that the matter had been cleared with the Chief of the Larchmont Village Department but that he wanted the official record clarified - thus re- questing this statement in the minutes of this meeting. The Supervisor thanked the Chief and advised that he would clear this matter with the proper Village of- ficials. 5. 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. , to reconvene on January 19, 1966. f wn Cl Xrk -32-