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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966_02_16 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 16, 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 Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Quadrine Councilman Chalif Councilman Faiola Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Widulsky - Town Engineer Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion duly made and seconded, the minutes -- of the regular meetings of January 5th and 19th and the Special Meeting of January 26th, 1966, were approved as submitted, and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 2, 1966, were ap- proved as corrected. OPENING OF BIDS - Fire Chief ' s Car The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the following bids, which were refer- red to the Fire Chief, the Comptroller, the Town Attorney and the Engineer for report and recommenda- tion at the next regular Board meeting: Bidder Bid Crabtree Motor Sales, Inc. $2, 078.85 with 1960 Chevrolet Impala trade-in Flinn Motor Corporation $1, 794. 00 Klinger Motors, Inc. $2,453 .00 with 1960 Chevrolet trade-in -1- OLD BUSINESS - Award of Bids Highway Equipment Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Highways dated February 16, 1966, which was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was unanimously adopted, all members of the Board being present and voting: WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways did, on the 16th day of February, 19, 1966, duly recom- mend the purchase of the following equipment pur- suant to the provisions of Section 142 of the High- way Law: 1. One (1) Front End Loader 2. One (1) Hopper Type Material Spreader NOWB THEREFOREp BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 142 of the High- way Law, the Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized to purchase in accordance with the provisions of Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, with approval of the County Superintendent of Highways, 1 - One (1) Front End Loader as per specifications furnished by Edward Ehrbar, Inc. , the low bid- der, for a price of $19, 935 . 00, less trade-in - for One (1) 1954 Hough Payloader Model HRC with one cubic yard bucket in the amount of $4, 745 . 00, or a net price of $15, 190. 00 2 - One (1) Hopper Type Material Spreader as per specifications furnished by H. O. Penn Machinery Company, Inc. , the low bidder, for a price of $2,593.40. - said material to be delivered to the Highway Garage as soon as possible and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized, subject to the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways, to surrender to the vendor one (1) 1954 Hough Payloader Model HRC as part payment for the Front End Loader to be purchased. NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization - Publication of Supervisor ' s Annual Report Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller, dated February 14, 1966,herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Chalif, second- -2- ed by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby granted to file the Annual Report of the Supervisor for the year 1965 and publish same in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, in accordance with paragraph 29 of the Town Law as amended by the addition of sub- division 10A. 2 . Authorization - Salary Increments Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller, dated February 3, 1966, herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following salary increments in accor- dance with the Compensation Plan of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1966: Effective Amt. of Present Revised Name Date Increase Comp. Comp. Police Patrolmen Anthony Ambrosovitch 2/17/66 $240. $7, 120 $7, 360. Robert Barasch 3/31/66 240. 7, 120. 7, 360. Clifford Henry 2/17/66 240. 7, 120. 7, 360. Arthur LeViness,Jr. 2/17/66 240. 7, 120. 7, 360. Ralph Perritano 4/27/66 240. 7, 360. 7, 600. Thomas Vitro 4/14/66 240. 6, 880. 7,120. - John Guarino 7/21/66 240. 6, 880. 7, 120. James Herbst 2/17/66 240. 6, 640. 6, 880. Fireman Norman P. Wilson 5/12/66 210. 6, 510. 6, 720. 3 . Memorandum - Planning Board (Change of Time & Place of Meetings) Pursuant to memorandum of the Secretary of the Planning Board, dated February 9, 1966, herewith pre- sented and filed for the record, which stated that the Planning Board would meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 8:15 p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Clerk forward a copy of the foregoing memorandum to all Civic Associations which receive Notice of Town Board meetings. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter Announcing New Civic Association (Larchmont Premium- Pryer Association) The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Board -3- by the Secretary of the Larchmont Premium- Pryer Association, dated February 3, 1966, advising the Board of the formation of a new neighborhood association, the Larchmont Premium-Pryer Association, which was ordered received and filed for the record, with the Clerk directed to forward Notice of Town Board meetings to the said Association. 2. Request of Village of Larchmont and Village of Mamaroneck - Use of Voting Equipment Upon presentation of requests from the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck for the use of voting equipment for the Annual Village Elections on March 15, 1966, and Registration on February 26, 1966, herewith presented and filed, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the requests of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck for the use of voting equipment for registration and election purposes in each Village be and they hereby are granted. 3. Letter - Senator Javits - New Haven Resolution The Clerk presented a letter addressed to him by Senator Javits dated February 7, 1966, advising that the Board' s Resolution relative to the proposed discontinuance of passenger service on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad had been written into the Congressional Record of January 26th, which was ordered received and filed. 4. Letter - Mrs. Steven Sheinhouse - (Parking) The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Super- visor and Members of the Town Council, dated February 11, 1966, calling to the Board' s attention a problem in parking on Myrtle Boulevard, which was ordered received and filed for the record. The Supervisor advised Mrs. Sheinhouse, who was present, that this matter was presently under study by the Board of Police Commissioners, the Police Department, the Engineer and the Supervisor. 5 . Letter - Mayor Ryan - (Joint Planning) The Clerk presented a copy of a letter addressed by Mayor Ryan of the Village of Larchmont to Mr. Gerald Morrison, Bureau of Planning, New York State Depart- ment of Commerce, under date of February 14, 1966, reading as follows: -4- "In regard to the Comprehensive Master Plan studies being prepared by our planning con- sultants, Raymond & May Associates, it has been brought to our attention that the plan- ning program contract calls for the delivery of a number of final documents. Among these documents are an urban area plan in technical form, and in illustrated summary form, for public distribution. "It is the opinion of the Village of Larchmont that the community planning program would be more meaningful and receive greater local en- dorsement if these two final documents were not submitted in the 'urban area' form. We would recommend that our contract and that of our consultants, Raymond & May Associates, be amended as soon as possible to provide for the delivery of 2, 000 copies of separate community plans in illustrated summary form for public distribution and a total of 120, rather than only 70, copies of each separate Master Plan technical report. " Following a lengthy discussion, the Board requested the Supervisor to discuss this matter with Mayor Ryan and deferred action pening report thereon. REPORTS - The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Building & Plumbing Inspector for the month of January, 1966. Report of the Town Clerk for the month of January, 1966. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of January, 1966. Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of January, 1966. The Supervisor -- 1. Appointment - Joint Economies Study Committee The Supervisor stated that it was with great pleasure he recommended to the Board the appointment of Gabriel Wendel, president of the Union Savings Bank and life- long resident of the community, to the Joint Economies Study Committee. -5- The Supervisor then explained that the said Town of Mamaroneck-Village of Larchmont Com- mittee was to be composed of three members from each of the two municipalities and inquired whether there were further recommendations for such openings. Councilwoman Helwig then offered the name of Mrs. Charles S. Strauss, 33 Rockland Avenue, Town, and Councilman Quadrine presented the name of Mr. Charles H. Pietsch, 19 West Brookside Drive, Town, as the third member, each presenting a brief resume of the particular qualifications of the nominee proposed for such appointment. And thereupon, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby appoints the following named per- sons as members of the Town of Mamaroneck-Village of Larchmont Joint Economies Study Committee, effective immediately and to serve at the pleasure of the Board: Mr. Gabriel Wendel 101 Rockland Avenue Mrs. Charles S . Strauss 33 Rockland Avenue Mr. Charles H. Pietsch 19 West Brookside Drive Councilman Chalif -- 1. Reappointment - Zoning Board (Mr. Henry E. Mullick) Councilman Chalif called to the Board' s attention the expiration of Mr. Henry E. Mullick' s term of office as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals on February 19th, after highly commending Mr. Mullick' s past service both as a member of this Board and member of the Planning Board, recommended his reappointment. Whereupon, on his motion, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mr. Henry E. Mullick of 110 East Brookside Drive, Town, be and he hereby is reappointed a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for a term of office of five years, effective February 20, -6- 1966 and terminating February 19, 1971, and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Mullick be so notified with an expression of the Board' s appreciation of his past service and its pleasure that he is willing to continue in this service. 2. Insurance Councilman Chalif advised the Board that he was still waiting for Mr. Epstein' s report on the Town ' s insurance coverage and that he would report further as quickly as possible following receipt of this information. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1 . Apportionments Councilwoman Helwig 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 her motion, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Administrative 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 pro- perty now appearing on the roll as follows: _7- p� Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 302 54 Bruce M. Beringer $12, 000. $29, 000.$41, 000. 302 96 Elizabeth M.Beringer 15, 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 302 54 Roger L. Yaseen #2 $ 900. $ $ 900. 302 54 " " " #1 2, 100. 2, 100. 302 85 Bruce M. Beringer #1 8, 100 29, 000. 37, 100. 302 85 " " It #2 900. 900. 302 96 Elizabeth M. Beringer #1 3, 700. 3, 700. 302 216 Roger L. Yaseen #2 - 11, 000. 11, 000. 302 216 " " " #1 300. 300. 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 412 357 Marie Hoffman $ :3, 000. $ 6, 500.$ 9, 500. be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 412 357 Board of Education $ 2, 950. $ 6, 500. $ 9,450. 412 1001 Marie Hoffman 50. 50. 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 207 56 George E. Baldwin, Inc. $37, 400.$ 15, 000. $52,400. 801 498 " 1, 000. 1, 000. be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 207 56 George E. Baldwin, Inc. $23,400.$ 15, 000. $38,400. 801 498 " " " 900. 900. 207 78 Baldwin Hills Develop Inc 1, 100. 1, 100. 207 92 Jason-McKenna Constr.Corp 900. 900. 207 115 Baldwin Hills Develop Inc. 1, 000. 1, 000. 207 124 It " " 900. 900. 207 133 " " " 900. 900. 207 142 900. 900. -8- Block Parcel Name Land Imp• Total 207 148 Baldwin Hills Develop Inc $ 800. $ 800. 207 166 900. 900. 207 185 900. 900. 207 194 IF 900. 900. 207 203 " " IF 900. 900. 207 393 Jason-McKenna Constr Corp 800. 800. 801 600 " It " 100. 100. 207 484 Baldwin Hills Develop Inc 1, 200. 1, 200. 207 505 900. 900. 207 522 900. 900. 207 684 George E. Baldwin, Inc. 100. 100. 2. Renewal - Contract with Mr. Clifford E. Emanuelson Councilwoman Helwig presented a letter addressed to the Board by Mr. Alan N. Weeden, Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Committee under date of February 11, 1966, request- ing renewal of contract with Mr. Clifford E. Emanuelson, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Following a discussion of certain technical details connect- ed with this Contract, the Board, by common consent, referred the matter to Councilwoman Helwig and the Town Attorney, de- ferring action thereon until March 2nd. 3. Report - Business Meeting - Association of Towns Councilwoman Helwig, the Town' s official delegate to the business meeting of the Association of Towns, reported on two matters as follows: (a) - Resolution concerning charges for arrests made by State Police in Townships, which matter was referred to the Town Attorney and the Board of Police Commissioners for study and report. (b) - Resolution urging legislation which would repeal the exemption provisions of Section 277 of the Highway Law. Councilwoman Helwig reported that she had opposed this resolution from the floor but was unsuccessful, remind- ing the Board that this legislation to exempt Village taxpayers from the costs of Town high- way items was originally passed through the efforts of former Supervisor George Burchell and former Town Attorney, John L. Delius. -- Whereupon, on her motion, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck believes that it is inequitable for village residents to be required to share in the cost of Town Highway items from which they derive no benefit, and WHEREAS, former Supervisor George D. Burchell and former Town Attorney John L. Delius origin- ally proposed such legislation to permit Town Boards to exempt village taxpayers from these charges; NOWt THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board opposes any amendments to Section 277 of the Highway Law which would either make mandatory or entirely repeal the ex- emption provisions which we believe are equitable, necessary and in the best interests of all tax- payers whether residing in villages or in the un- incorporated towns throughout the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board therefore respectfully requests and urges that you will use every honor- able means to defeat amendments which would alter the present provisions of this section of the Highway Law; and be it further RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolu- tion be forwarded to Senator Anthony B. Gioffre, Assemblyman Joseph R. Pisani, Mayor Arthur C. Phillips, Jr. and Mayor Edward F. X. Ryan. Councilman Quadrine - 1. Proclamation - National Engineers ' Week Upon Councilman Quadrine' s request that the Board proclaim the week of February 21st as National En- gineers ' Week, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, be and he hereby is authorized to issue the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, engineering in the United States has taken on an important and vital role in the national defense as well as the protection of life and property and. the betterment of human welfare; and WHEREAS, a need exists today for a continuing supply of engineers technically trained to the highest possible levels; and WHEREAS, it is the duty of every citizen to help provide a healthy atmosphere and adequate facili- ties for the most efficient development of our engineering talent; and ,10.- WHEREAS, engineering contributions will in the foreseeable future continue to be of ever increasing value and importance to our common defense as well as our high standard of living; and WHEREAS, it is fitting that we honor the engineering profession during the week of the birthday of our nation' s most eminent engineer, George Washington; and WHEREAS, the Westchester County Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers has dedicated itself to the im- provement of the welfare of the County of Westchester and the State of New York; NOW THEREFORE I, Peter F. Kane, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck in order to pro- vide our citizens with an opportunity to give recognition and pay tribute to the engineers of Town of Mamaroneck, do hereby proclaim the week beginning February 21st as ENGINEERS' WEEK and call upon all of Our citizens to join in this observance. IN WITNESS THEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be affix- ed this 16th day of February, 1966. / Peter F . Kane SUPERVISOR OF TOWN OF MAMARONECK 2. Planning & Zoning Bills Councilman Quadrine presented two Bills introduced by Assemblyman Sinsheimer, referring to Planning and Zoning, requesting that copies be forwarded to all members of this Board and to the Chairmen of the Planning and Zoning Boards for comment. 3 . Authorization - Street Light Installations Pursuant to memorandum of the Town Engineer, dated February 16, 1966, requesting authorization for street light installations set forth therein, herewith pre- sented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Council- man Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the following street light installa- tions, said lights to be installed at a cost not to exceed the total sum of $567.60: _17-,- 1(T.'JG' Pole Location No. Fixture Price Old White Plains Rd. 1 S. of Bruce Rd. AZXTA Quad $ 94.60 New Old White Plains Rd. 3 S. of Bruce Rd. AZXRA Quad 94.60 New Old White Plains Rd. 6 S . of Bruce Rd. AZXNA Quad 94.60 New Old White Plains Rd. 8 S . of Bruce Rd. AZXLA Quad 94. 60 New Old White Plains Rd. 9 S. of Bruce Rd. AZXTA Quad 94. 60 New Graystone Road 2 S.of Stoneyside Dr.CA 7 CA Quad 94.60 New 4. Report on Mayor Ryan' s Communication Reported under Communications - 5 - above. Councilman Faiola -- 1. Fire Matters (Under Board of Fire Commission) 2. Civil Defense (Not on Agenda) Councilman Faiola reported to the Board on the Civilian Defense Radiological Tests between the Town and Village on February 15, 1966. The Town Attorney -- The Attorney stated that he had no report to present at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:50 p. m. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. -12- a 1. Claims - Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire claims for authorization of payment and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, be and they hereby are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department for 1966: Bliss-Gamewell Co. $23 .35 Chatsworth Oil & Heat.CO. 162. 33 Con Edison 72. 06 Con Edison 5 .00 Fazio Builders, Inc. 247 .50 William B. Lemon 38.80 New York Telephone Co. 8. 25 Sanford Fire Apparatus 23 .50 Sound Tire & Supply Co. 32. 20 State Insurance Fund 25 . 00 Total $637. 99 2. Reports - Commissioner Faiola presented the State of New York Annual Report of the Fire District Treasurer for Fire District #1, Town of Mamaroneck for the year ending December 31, 1965, which was hereby ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Communications - Pursuant to memorandum dated February 14, 1966, advis- ing that Norman Wilson, Fireman, who was appointed May 13, 1965 on a Probationary Appointment had passed his Civil Service examination on February 2, 1966, and was therefore eligible for Permanent Appointment, herewith presented by Commissioner Faiola, on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Norman Wilson, Fireman, appointed May 13, 1965 , on a Proba- tionary Appointment, be and he hereby is as of this date appointed on a Permanent Appointment as Fireman of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department. -1�- 4. Other Business (a) - Annual Election of Officers Commissioner Faiola advised the Board of the Fire Department' s Annual Election to be held on February 21st with the installation of newly-elected officers on February 26th. The Fire chief called to the Commission' s attention the fact that the officers would be installed prior to the next Commission meeting and inquired the Com- mission' s pleasure in this matter. The Commission, by common consent, agreed to meet in Special Session at 7:00 P. m. Saturday evening, Febru- ary 26, 1966, to approve the election of officers prior to their installation. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:55 p. m. to reconvene March 2, 1966. T Cle -1�-