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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966_01_19 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JANUARY 19, 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. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Kane Councilman Quadrine Councilman Chali£ Absent: Councilwoman Helwig Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr . Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Latimer - Acting Town Eng. OLD BUSINESS 1. Organization Matters (from Jan. 5th meeting) A - Appointment of and Bonds for Constables On motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are appointed Civil Officers of the Town of Mamaro- neck with the powers and duties of Constables in civil actions and pro- ceedings only as provided in Section 20, 1 (a) of the Town Law, said per- sons to serve without salary for a term of one year starting January-1, 1966 and terminating December 31 , 1966: Frank Comblo - 225 Highview St.Mamk. Dominick Faillace - 1421 Mamaroneck Ave.Mamk. James M. Peterson - 132 Chatsworth Ave.Larch. Joseph Tezzi - 28 Madison St. , Mamk. and be it further -1- 4c- RESOLVED, that the above-named ap- pointed Constables each file a bond in the amount of $4, 000. for the faithful performance of his duties, said bond to be for one year and ap- proved by the Town Attorney, with premium for same paid from Town Funds. B - Designation of Auditors - 1966 On motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the firm of Glick- Freedman, Certified Public Accoun- tants, New Rochelle, New York, be and it hereby is appointed to audit the records of the Town of Mamaro- neck for the year 1966, such service to be rendered for a fee of $2700. as appropriated in the annual budget or estimate for the year 1966. NEW BUSINESS 1. Appointment of Town Councilman The Supervisor, after explaining that his elec- tion in November and subsequent resignation as Councilman brought about a vacancy on the Board, which the Council was keenly aware of its res- ponsibility to fill, announced that this would be the first order of business this evening and stated that nominations to fill the vacant seat were therefore now in order. Councilman Chalif stated that he would like to present the name of Raymond P. Faiola of 10 Woody Lane, Town, as a nominee for the vacant seat on the Town Board. He presented a brief resume of Mr. Faiola' s background and experience and stat- ed that he believed Mr. Faiola would bring much to the work of the Board because of his avail- ability and his knowledge of Town affairs. He further pointed out that Mr . Faiola' s resi- dency was a prime factor in his selection since, in accordance with long-standing custom, the Board was constituted with three members from the unincorporated area, which it governed, and - one from each of the two Villages, which, in turn, were governed by their own Boards of Trus- tees. He stressed the Town ' s good fortune in having so knowledgeable a citizen with such a fine record of devotion to the welfare of the community available - and, with great pleasure, -2- placed his name in nomination for the position of Town Councilman of the Town of Mamaroneck. Councilman Quadrine seconded Councilman Chali£' s remarks, adding that Mr. Faiola would be a tremendous asset to the Board since he was not only qualified for the post in every respect but was a local businessman who would be "on the scene" at all times. Whereupon, since there were no further names placed in nomination, on a motion unanimously offered and seconded, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that Raymond P. Faiola of 10 Woody Lane, Town, be and he hereby is appointed Town Coun- cilman of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve for the unexpired term of office of former Councilman Peter F. Kane, or until December 31, 1967, subject to the further provisions of sub-section 5 of Sec- tion 64 of the Town Law, to-wit: "He shall hold office until the commencement of the calendar year next succeed- ing the first annual elec- tion at which this vacancy may be filled. " The Supervisor then recessed the meeting and the Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Faiola, who took his seat on the Town Board and was warmly welcomed to the Town ' s "official family. " The Supervisor then declared the meeting re- convened. 2. Request of Village of Larchmont (Re-naming Hartung Street) The Clerk presented the following communica- tion which was herewith received and filed as part of the record of this meeting: "This will serve to advise you that the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Larchmont at its duly convened Meeting of January 3, 1966, did, after due study and deliberation, officially change the following:- -3- Hartung Street is hereafter named Sherwood Drive; and, Hartung Oval is hereafter named Sherwood Oval . "The re-numbering as established in December, 1965 , is continued in full force and effect, " (Re-numbering Plan and Map accom- panied letter) The above letter was addressed to the Board by the Larchmont Village Engineer under date of January 4, 1966, and after some discussion The Supervisor advised that he would request reports from both the Fire Chief and Police Chief as to any possible effect this change might have on safety in servicing the residents on that portion of Hartung Street located in the Town. The Board directed that this matter be carried over pending further study and receipt of the re- quested reports. 3. Appointment of Intermediate Typist Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated January 19, 1966 herewith presented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Mrs. Edith Miller of 17 Addison Street, Larchmont, be and she hereby is appointed Inter- mediate Typist to be assigned to the Supervisor ' s Office of the Town of Mamaroneck; said appointment to be probationary subject to Civil Service examination, to be effective as of January 20, 1966 and to be compensat- ed at the rate of $3, 890 per annum. 4. Appointment of School Crossing Guard Pursuant to communication of the Police Chief dated January 6, 1966 herewith presented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Chali£, it was unanimously -4- 1 J " L >_ RESOLVED that Mrs. Josephine Cook of 351 Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, be and she hereby is appointed as a school crossing guard, to be ef- fective as of January 6, 1966 and to be compensated at the rate of $8. 00 per day. 5 . Appointment of Officer in Charge of Bingo Pursuant to the Town Clerk' s request and following his explanation that upon the death of Chief Yerick it was necessary to appoint a new Officer in Charge of Bingo, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Quadrine it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Francis Waterbury, Chief of Police, be and he here- by is appointed as the Officer authorized to execute and sign the findings and determinations for a Bingo license filed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and to certify same to the Town Clerk, and to supervise the conduct of all games conducted by virtue of such license when is- sued. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Request of West. County Dept. of Public Works Pursuant to request of the Westchester County Department of Public Works for authorization of resolution re Street Opening Permits, herewith presented by the Clerk, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Chalif, the fol- lowing Resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 605 of the Laws of 1941, revis- ed as of June 5 , 1961, the Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester County with the approval of the Board of Super- visors and the County Executive of West- chester , has prescribed rules, regula- tions, safeguards, specifications and conditions for the protection, reconstruc- tion, maintenance, or restoration of any County Road or portion thereof, and for the protection and safety of the traveling public thereon during any operations of re- construction, maintenance or restoration of such County Road or portion thereof, and -5- WHEREAS, the said rules and regula- tions require any person, firm, cor- poration, improvement district, or municipality doing any work upon any County Road to obtain a written per- mit from the Commissioner of Public Works and to deposit a certified check made payable to the order of the County of Westchester in an amount computed by the extent of the proposed work, and WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations provide that any city, village, town public improvement district, or other municipality may, in lieu of making the said mentioned deposit, file with the Commissioner of Public Works a certified copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Governing Board of such municipality guaranteeing faith- ful performance by the said munici- pality of all the terms, covenants and conditions as set forth in the permit, which resolution shall be effective for permits issued during the remainder of the calendar year after adoption, and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, from time to time, is required to do work within the County Road area for which a written permit from the Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester County is required, and for which a certified check deposit is required, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby guarantee faithful perfor- mance of all the terms, agreements, covenants and conditions of each and every written permit as referred to herein issued by the Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester County and that this guarantee of faithful performance shall be applicable to all such written permits issued during the present calendar year. 2. Letter from Board of Elections The Clerk presented a communication addressed to him by the County Board of Elections under date of January 5 , 1966 with reference to the proposed division of the 8th Election District. The Board, by common consent, directed that this matter be referred to the Chairmen of the -6- S1 t Republican and Democratic Town Committees, Mr. Howard L. Schwartz and Mr. Nils Hanson respectively, and the Town Clerk,for study and report. REPORTS The Town Clerk - The Town Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of December, 1965 . Town Clerk' s Report for the month of December, 1965 . Annual Report of Building and Plumbing for the year 1965 . The Supervisor - Supervisor Kane advised the Board that former Supervisor Burchell had called to report that he had attended a briefing session on January 18th on the coming New Haven hearing before the ICC on January 24th and 25th. This briefing session was also attended by municipal representatives who will appear at the hearing. He further ad- vised that he will work with Mr . Moore in pre- paration for testifying at the said hearings. The Supervisor then presented a resolution, protesting the proposed discontinuance of passen- ger service on the New Haven Railroad, forwarded by the Village of Pelham Manor, with the request that the Town join them in registering such pro- test to the officials listed therein. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Chalif, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: RESOLVED, that this Board herewith joins with the Village of Pelham Manor in protesting the discontinu- ance of passenger service on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, and to that end unanimous- ly adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION REGARDING APPLICATION OF NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN & HARTFORD RAIL- ROAD CO. , TRUSTEES, TO INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION TO DISCONTINUE ALL INTERSTATE PASSENGER TRAINS -7- r-mss Interstate Commerce Commission Finance Docket No. 23831 . WHEREAS, there is now pending before the Interstate Commerce Commission an appli- cation by the Trustees of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co. to discontinue all Interstate Passenger Trains, being Finance Docket No. 23831, and WHEREAS, the New York, New Haven and Hart- ford Railroad is the only direct means of public transportation between the Town of Mamaroneck, which includes the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, and Grand Central Terminal in New York City and be- tween said Town and Villages and other Westchester County Communities and communi- ties located on the said railroad right-of- way in the State of Connecticut, and WHEREAS, said Town is a first class Town of over 30, 000 residents and a great num- ber of its residents use said railroad daily for the purpose of transportation from the Town and Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck to their respective places of business in New York City, and WHEREAS , many residents of the Town and Villages purchased homes in said Town and Villages relying on the public trans- portation furnished by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, and WHEREAS, the discontinuance of the passen- ger service would have an adverse effect on real property values in the said Town and Villages due to the fact that many of the residents who use the New York,New Haven and Hartford Railroad would be forc- ed to vacate their residences, and WHEREAS, the discontinuance of passenger service would increase the vehicular traffic in the already over-congested traffic in the City of New York, and WHEREAS, the merchants and small business people who conduct their business in the _ neighboring towns and villages rely upon the families of commuting residents, not only of the Town of Mamaroneck but of the neighboring communities for their liveli- hood, and -8- WHEREAS, the public convenience and necessity requires the continuance of the passenger service, now, there- fore be it RESOLVED, that this Board opposes the application of the Trustees of said Railroad to discontinue passenger ser- vice and requests permission to inter- vene and send its representatives to hearings on this matter before the In- terstate Commerce Commission, and be it further RESOLVED, that George D. Burchell, for- mer Supervisor of the said Town of Ma- mamaroneck, is hereby authorized to ,appear and testify in said hearings being conducted by the Interstate Com- merce Commission on behalf of this Board and the residents of this Town and to take all steps necessary and do all things which he believes to be nec- essary or expedient on our and their behalf to avoid the discontinuance of passenger service over the right-of- way of said Railroad, and to cooperate with other municipalities that are or will be affected by a discontinuance of passenger service and with the interested governmental departments or agencies of the State of New York, the County of Westchester, the State of Connecticut and its affected muni- cipalities, and it is further RESOLVED, that copies of this resolu- tion be forwarded to the Interstate Commerce Commission at its office in Washington, D . C. , to Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, to our representatives in the New York State Legislature, to Senator Jacob S. Javits, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and to Congressman Ogden R. Reid, Office of Transportation of the State of New York, Westchester County Executive Edwin G. Michaelian, County Attorney Gordon Miller and the Mayors of the cities of New Rochelle, Mount Vernon and Rye and the Villages of Pelham, North Pelham, Larchmont, Ma- maroneck and Portchester and the Supervisors of the Towns of Pelham and Harrison. -9- Councilwoman Helwig Councilwoman Helwig was absent due to- illness. In her absence the Recreation Report was deferred and the Apportion- ments will be presented by Councilman Chalif. Councilman Quadrine 1 - Authorization - Expenditure of Highway Moneys Agreement Councilman Quadrine presented for the Board' s approval Agreement for the Ex- penditure of Highway Moneys for the year 1966, in accordance with Section 284 of the Highway Law, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this .Board here- by approves the Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys for the year 1966 as presented herewith. 2 - County Approval of Griffen Avenue Sewer Councilman Quadrine presented the follow- ing communication addressed to C. A. Latimer, Acting Town Engineer, by R. M. McLaughlin, P. E. , Director, Division of Environmental Sanitation, dated January 14, 1966 which was herewith ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting- "Receipt is acknowledged of your letter of December 21, 1965 , and previous correspon- dence, including a set of "as-built" plans, submitted pursuant to provisions of the con- struction permit dated July 21, 1964. "This correspondence is accepted as certifi- cation of construction compliance without prejudice to future construction. " Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unani- mously RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby accept the Griffen Avenue Sewer Extension as certified by the Acting Town Engineer and the County of Westchester Department of Health. -10- Wit. a 0 3 - Authorization to Adver- tise for Bids Pursuant to memorandum of the Superinten- dent of Highways dated January 19, 1966, herewith presented and ordered received and filed as a part of the record of this meet- ing, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, second- ed by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, in ac- cordance with law, hereby is authoriz- ed to publish in the official news- paper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Mamaroneck Daily Times" , Notice for Sealed Bids to be opened and read aloud on February 2, 1966 at meeting of this Board, for furnishing to the Town of Mamaroneck Highway Department One (1) Material Spreader One (1) Front End Loader in accordance with the specifications set forth in said Notice. 4 - Memos from Acting Town Engineer (a) - Sewer Dogwood Lane Councilman Quadrine presented a memorandum addressed to him by the Acting Town Engineer under date of January 19th, questioning whether the Town would charge for use of Pryer Manor sewer by sewerage entering from New Rochelle at Dogwood Lane. After some discussion the Board, by common consent,directed that there would be no charge pursuant to usual practice in such matters. (b) - Street Lights Councilman Quadrine presented a memorandum dated January 19th, herewith presented and ordered received and filed as a part of the record of this meeting, on his motion, second- ed by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the present light No. L-636, on Knollwood Avenue Pole C.C.A.BA. be changed to an Admirals Hat type fixture on a 6 ft. arm at a cost not to exceed the sum of $60. 99. -11- v and be it further RESOLVED, that two Quadro-liner lights be installed at a cost not to exceed the sum of $94. 60 each at the following locations: 1 . On Pole C. B. 95A, one QL:CDDD, at the Rouken Glen triangle. 2. On Pole C. B. Y. -OA one QL:CDCD, on Murray Avenue near Forest Avenue. 5 . Appointment of Town Engineer Councilman Quadrine, after presenting a brief resume of the qualifications and background of Mr. William P . Widulsky, and stating that it was his sincere belief that Mr. Widulsky' s appoint- ment as Town Engineer would prove a tremendous asset to the "Town ' s family" , offered the follow- ing motion, which was seconded by Councilman Chalif and unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that Mr. William P . Widulsky be and he hereby is appointed Town En- gineer of the Town of Mamaroneck, effec- tive February 3, 1966 and to be compen- sated at the rate of $12, 500 per annum. Councilman Chalif expressed, on behalf of the Board, its thanks and appreciation to Acting Town Engineer, Claude A Latimer, for his services dur- ing the past several months and stated that the former Supervisor and former Councilman Brush join- ed with the present members of the Board in express- ing its appreciation and gratitude for his services. Councilman Chalif 1 - Apportionments (in Mrs. Helwig ' s absence) Councilman Chalif, in the absence of Councilwoman Helwig, presented the following petitions from the Assessor, requesting correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented the following petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pur- suant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Ad- ministrative Code, known as the Westchester County Tax Law; and -12- WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petition for the correction of said assessment roll: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1965 , taxes of 1966, which shows pro- perty now appearing on the £oll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 228 308 Investors Collateral Corp. $4, 000.$21, 700. $25, 700 . be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 228 308 Investors Collateral Corp. $3, 900 . $21, 700. $25 , 600. 228 501 William P. Rankin & W 100 . 100. and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1965, taxes of 1966, which shows proper- ty now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Only 325 331 David A. Doern $3, 200. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land On1V 325 331 Julab Const.Co.Inc. $1, 700. 325 336 1, 500. Councilman Faiola Councilman Faiola addressed Supervisor Kane, Councilmen Quadrine and Chalif, stating that it was with pride and humility that he accepted the appointment as a member of the Town Council, that he will serve the community to the best of his ability, to help retain the quality of good government the Town of Mamaroneck has enjoyed for so many years and that he realizes, as do the citizens of the community, that this can only be accomplished by the expenditure of time, effort and energy, which he was prepared to give. -1�- The Town Attorney - The Attorney stated that he had no report at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:00 p. m. , to reconvene on February 2, 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 authorization of payment the Fire Department claims and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Commissioner 4uadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire De- partment claims as audited by the Comp- troller and approved by the Fire Chief are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller are authorized to pay the same out of the Fire Department budget: Atlantic Service Center $79.55 Chatsworth Oil & Heating 295 .11 Consolidated Edison 68.55 Consolidated Edison 5 .00 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 7 .50 -- The New Rochelle Water Co. 71. 25 New York Telephone Co. 35 . 75 Anthony Librandi 16.20 Sanford Fire Apparatus Corp. 122. 95 Westchester Jt. Water Works 2, 660. 00 Total S 3 . 361.86 - 2. Reports There were no reports to be presented at this time. 3. Communications Commissioner Chalif presented communication ad- dressed to the Board of Fire Commissioners by the Secretary of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department under date of January 17, 1966. Whereupon, on his -14- motion, seconded by Commissioner Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby approves the election of the following members of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department to the following offices for the year 1966: Engine Company #1 Salvatore Porretto, Captain Leo Aptekar, First Lieutenant Peter R. Perciasepe, Jr. , Second Lieutenant Joseph L. Torre, Warden for two years Michael L Guadagnolo, Secretary Michael A. Acocella, Jr . , Sergeant-At-Arms Engine Company #2 E. Vincent Sergi, Captain Thomas G. Carino, First Lieutenant Louis A., Felice, Second Lieutenant Carl Tortorella, Sr. , Warden for two years George E. Mills, III, Secretary Carl J. Carpino, Jr. , Sergeant-At-Arms Truck Company #1 Frank Claps, Captain L. Douglas Fletcher, First Lieutenant Rodman L. Purdy, Second Lieutenant Philip V. Librandi, Warden for two years Augustus R Funck, Secretary Charles Conte, Sergeant-At-Arms Patrol Company #1 Thomas J. Francella, Captain Nicholas F. Mazzeo, First Lieutenant John Musacchio, Warden for two years Arthur M. Brown, Secretary Louis Francella, Sergeant-At-Arms Elwin C. Kimmey, Second Lieutenant 4. Other Business There was no other business to come before the meeting. 5 . Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:10 P. m. to reco ene on February 2, 1966. To er -15,-