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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966_04_06 Town Board Minutes 7 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD APRIL 6, 1966 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE- HOUSE, 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 Chalif Councilman Faiola Absent: Councilwoman Helwig Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mrs . Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Widulski - Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 16, 1966 were approved as submitted. -- PUBLIC HEARING - Bonnie Briar Application for Special Permit to Construct Parking Area On motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing for the record, and at the Supervisor ' s request, the Engineer briefly reviewed the application and explained in detail the plan show- ing the proposed improvements to the parking area. The Supervisor then inquired whether anyone present wished to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to the application. The following persons were heard: Mr. Edward Roberts Mr. Roberts, Manager of the Bonnie Briar Country Club, spoke on behalf of the application and, in reply to a question by the Supervisor as to using a reflector (to be furnished at no cost to the Club) at the ingress and egress points of the proposed parking area, agreed to do so upon approval by the Club Board. The Fire Chief The Chief remarked on how helpful it would be to the Fire Department to no longer have cars parked in the lot protruding out into Weaver Street. Councilman Quadrine Councilman Quadrine raised the question of screening -- emphasizing that the shrubbery must be high enough and, thick enough to completely screen the proposed area from Weaver Street. Mr. Roberts stated that adequate screening would be provided and assured the Board that the plantings would be both high enough and thick enough to completely screen the parking area from view. Whereupon, since no one else wished to be heard, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. And thereupon, since the Board was ready for the question, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Faiola, upon roll call, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, Councilwoman Helwig being absent and therefore not voting: WHEREAS, the Bonnie Briar Country Club has submitted an application and plans for the construction of an additional parking area to be located on property on the easterly side of Weaver Street and known as Block 225, Parcel 1 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, said application was denied by the Building Inspector on the grounds that the plans were subject to a special permit to be granted pursuant to Section 410, 432, 449 and 456 of the Zoning Ordi- nance; and WHEREAS, a public hearing with notice thereof duly published in accordance with law was duly called before this Board for this meeting pursuant to Section 432 of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Board has examined the plans and finds that the conditions and standards required by subdivisions 432 .1, 432 . 2, 432 . 3 and 432 .4 of the Zoning Ordinance have been met; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of the Bonnie Briar Country Club is hereby granted subject -2- ,r,, F to the following conditions : 1. That all existing trees are to be preserved with lower branches overhanging the street trimmed to lessen traffic interference with the exception of trees located in driveways. 2. That a minimum 3-foot-high rubble - stone wall measured from highest adja- cent grade is to be constructed along the edge of the parking lot pavement and topped with evergreen planting as directed by the Town Engineer, high enough and thick enough to completely screen the proposed parking area from Weaver Street and adjacent residential areas and eliminate possible headlight interference. 3. That final approval of the Town Engineer is to be obtained before a certificate of occupancy or compliance of the constructed lot is issued. 4. That the rock along the property line adjacent to the proposed parking area be removed in order that sight distance along the horizontal curve of Weaver Street be increased, and be it further RESOLVED, that a special permit for the construction of the proposed parking area as covered by the plans herewith filed may be issued provided that said construction complies with the conditions hereinabove set forth and in all other respects with the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck. The Clerk was directed to forward a certified copy of the foregoing resolution to the Bonnie Briar Country Club. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to be presented. NEW BUSINESS 1. Amendment - Water Control Ordinance The Supervisor alerted the Board to the Water Board ' s recommendation that the present water restrictions be relaxed, and in the absence of the Town Attorney and -3- pending further information as to the possibility of the adoption of a local law which would authorize the Supervisor to enforce or relax the restrictions, it was after some discussion, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, unanimously RESOLVED, that after consultation with the Town Attorney concerning the procedure to be followed, the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, a notice of public hearing before this Board on May 4, 1966, for the purpose of considering the adoption of a local law which would empower the Supervisor, by proclama- tion, to control the use of water in the Unincorporated part of the Town. 2 . Application of Bonnie Briar - to Construct Reservoir The Supervisor called on the Town Engineer who presented an application for a Special Permit to con- struct a reservoir as described in the Plans and Speci- fications attached thereto, together with a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of March 28, 1966, recommending approval of the appli- cation subject to the conditions set forth in the said memorandum, which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Mr. Widulski then explained in some detail the purposes and uses of the proposed reservoir, stating that there was a possibility that some relief of the flooding conditions along the Sheldrake River might be provided by such construction. Councilman Quadrine, in examining the plans, questioned the construction of the dam as shown. Mr. Franklin C. Odell, Jr . , Professional Engineer, repre- senting the Club, replied, explaining that the plans for the dam construction had been revised in accordance with certain suggestions of the Town Engineer and resub- mitted on March 23rd. Councilman Quadrine then stated he was not familiar with the detail of the revised plans and, therefore after some discussion, it was directed that this matter be deferred to the next meeting pending further study by Councilman Quadrine and the Town Engineer. 3. Appointment of Councilman Quadrine - Incinerator Commission The Supervisor explained that the Incinerator Com- mission was a two-man Board and thus in the absence of either the Supervisor or Mayor, was unable to function, and he therefore recommended the appointment of Councilman -4- Quadrine to the Commission to act in his absence or inability to serve. Whereupon in accord with this recommendation, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Councilman Quadrine - be and he hereby is appointed per- manently to the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission to act in the absence or inability of the Supervisor whenever the Supervisor is not available for a Board meeting. 4. Appointment - Board of Review Pursuant to recommendation of the Supervisor, the appointment of the Board of Review was deferred to the next meeting.. 5 . Authorization - Salary Changes Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated March 25, 1966 and letter annexed thereto from the Police Commission dated March 22, 1966 herewith present- ed and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that James Riddle, School Crossing Guard, be compen- sated in the amount of $7 .00 per day commencing on March 17, 1966 . Also, pursuant to the aforesaid memorandum, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Patrolman David McClintock, promoted to the rank of Sergeant effective March 17 , 1966, be compensated in the amount of $8,400. per annum starting on that date. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Acknowledgments - New York City Tax Resolution The Clerk presented acknowledgments of the reso- lution protesting the proposed New York City Income Tax legislation from Governor Rockefeller and from Mayor Lindsay, which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record. -5- 2 . Acknowledgment - New Haven Resolution The Clerk presented a communication addressed to him by Senator Robert F. Kennedy, acknowledging the resolution protesting discontinuance of the New Haven Railroad, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Police Commission - Expense Authorization Pursuant to the Police Commission' s request of March 16th herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the expenditure not to exceed the sum of $32 . 00 from the proper item in the 1966 Police Department budget to cover the expenses of eight officers attend- ing a School for Crowd Control to be conducted on March 28, 29, 31 and April lst at Camp Smith, New York by the FBI . 4. Board of Education - Request for Use of Voting Machines Pursuant to request of the Board of Education dated March 15, 1966, herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Council- man Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants the request of the Board of Education to use three (3) voting machines for the school elections at the Mamaroneck High School on May 11 and 12 . 5 . Notice of Hearing - New Rochelle Board of Appeals The Clerk presented notice of Public Hearing before the City of New Rochelle Board of Appeals to be held on April 12, 1966 concerning the application of Loewen Associates which the Clerk advised had been referred to the Town Attorney, and upon his advice that no action was required by the Board, was ordered received and filed for the record. -6- �,3 6. Letter of Resignation - Mrs. Ruth Robbins The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Supervisor by Mrs. Ruth Robbins of 4 Woody Lane, Town, tendering her resignation as a member of the Human Rights Commission effective as of April 15th due to moving from the community, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Each of the members of the Board expressed his sincere regret at losing Mrs. Robbins from our community and thereupon unanimously adopted the following resolu- tion: RESOLVED,, that this Board hereby accepts with deep regret the resignation of Mrs. Ruth Robbins as a member of the Human Rights Commis- sion of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective April 15, 1966 ; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude for the many excellent services Mrs. Robbins has rendered to the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it further RESOLVED, that on behalf of the Board, the Supervisor express, along with its regret that Mrs. Robbins is moving from the Town, thanks, appre- ciation and gratitude for her past services and its best wishes to her in her new home. 7 . Replies to Town Attorney - Proposed Bill to Amend Real Property Tax Law In the Attorney ' s absence, the Clerk presented communi- cations addressed to the Town Attorney by Daniel M. Kelly, Chairman of the Taxation Committee, Joseph R. Pisani and Richard A. Cerosky, Assemblymen, and Anthony B. Gioffre, Senator, in connection with the proposed bill introduced by Assemblyman Cerosky which would prohibit the use of the state equalization rate in tax certiorari proceedings, which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed for the record: -7- Annual Report of the Police Department for the year 1965 . Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of March 1966. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of March 1966. Report of the Town Clerk for the month of March 1966. Affidavit of publication of the Annual Report of the Supervisor for the year 1965 . The Supervisor -- Absence of Councilwoman Helwig and the Town Attorney The Supervisor called to the Board ' s attention the absence of Councilwoman Helwig, who was away on vacation, and the absence of the Town Attorney due to the sudden passing of his father, Mr. Joseph Johnston. a . Closing of Town Offices - 11:45 a, m. Good Friday The Supervisor, with the Board ' s consent and in accordance with usual custom, directed that the Town Offices close at 11:45 a. m. on Good Friday, April 8, 1966 . b. Transfer of Funds - Police Pension Fund Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated April 6, 1966, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 3, Subdivision 7 of Chapter 791 Laws of 1928, also cited as Section 924 of Unconsolidated Laws, this Board hereby authorizes transfer of the sum of $6, 679. 00, within the 1966 budget, from Part Town Surplus to Police Pension Fund A/C 411. c. Appointment - Liaison to Joint Economies Study Committee The Supervisor explained that the Village of Larchmont had appointed a liaison member from the Board of Trustees to the newly established Joint Economies Study Committee and recommended the appointment of Councilman Faiola to this post. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously -8- RESOLVED, that Councilman Faiola be and he hereby is appointed as liaison to the Joint Economies Study Committee. At this time, upon recognition by the Chair, Mr. Anthony J. Scolaro of 16 Lafayette Road asked whether the Town has taken any action with regard to acquir- ing additional open lands such as the Bonnie Briar Country Club or any other clubs . - The Supervisor replied that the Town has first refusal on the acquisition of Bonnie Briar Country Club or any of the additional county or Thruway sur- plus properties. Mr. Scolaro thanked the Supervisor for the infor- mation and along with Mrs. Ann Sheinhouse of 13 Dante Street referred to the several proposals presented in the Master Plan report being prepared by Raymond and May Associates with reference to the necessity for municipal acquisition of open spaces throughout the county. Councilman Chalif at this time referred to Mr. Howard L. Schwartz ' letter which concerned land acquisition, stating that this Board ' s and the past Boards ' concern over open space areas was a matter of public record and specifically referred to the creation of Memorial Park, the Sheldrake River Trails, the newly established regulation mandating developers to set aside up to 10% of their property for recreation purposes, etc. Mr. Scolaro then referred to the Guadagnola property and was advised that use of this property had long been under study. The present zoning R-7 .5 or the campus office building type (22 story and occupy- ing only 15% of the property) made the utilization of this property difficult and almost prohibitive. d. Letter - Mr. Howard Schwartz The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to the Council by Mr. Howard Schwartz, Chairman Town of Mamaroneck Democratic Committee, urging that immediate attention be given to the acquisition of the few remain- ing open spaces in the Town, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Also presented in her absence was a memorandum from Deputy Supervisor Helwig which pointed out the efforts made by this and past Boards in creating con- servation lands, in cooperating with the Board of Education, the Town Planning Board and the Nature Council, toward furthering park and recreation develop- ment. The memorandum also stated, "Rather than duplicat- ing already organized committees and citizen groups, I would hope all those interested in these urgent and vital problems would volunteer and cooperate . . . to extend, if necessary, the scope of our conservation activities. " -9- Councilman Chalif commented on the keen, deep and continuously forceful interest of this and pre- vious boards to acquire open space, and stated that he was frankly annoyed by the letter as not only this Board but previous Boards have addressed themselves to this matter of the acquisition of open lands without cessation. The Supervisor in reply to a question regarding land facing the Thruway exit stated that the Council is aware of that and several other parcels and he had the County Executive ' s assurance that the Town would be given first refusal of any parcel in the Town of Mamaroneck. He further stated that this Board was not going to "miss the boat" on the acquisition of any property and that it had under consideration at present several parcels which were under study. The Board then directed that the Supervisor acknowledge Mr. Schwartz ' letter, thanking him for his interest, concern and cooperation offered therein. e. Letter - Village of Mamaroneck The Supervisor read the following letter addressed to the Supervisor and Town Council by A. J. Gianunzio, Clerk-Treasurer, Village of Mamaroneck, dated March 18, 1966 : - "We wish to express our thanks and appreciation for the assistance given to us by Mr. Charles Gronberg, the Town Clerk, in setting up of the election machines and other assistance rendered in connection with Tuesday ' s Village election. "Mr. Gronberg ' s attributes do not stop with his compe- tency; he is most cooperative and congenial, which makes it a pleasure to work with him. Further, he stands by on election eve and gives of his personal time to be avail- able in the event of any unforseen emergency. "Such an emergency occurred at one of the election dis- tricts that evening. Mr . Gronberg ' s appraisal of the situation and resulting decision was instrumental in helping to keep, for a dozen people, the faith in being able to vote under any circumstances. This in my opinion is very important. "On behalf of the Village, may I extend our thanks and appreciation for Mr. Gronberg ' s invaluable assistance in the conduct of our elections. " Each of the members of the Board complimented Mr. -- Gronberg on being the recipient of so laudatory a letter. Councilman Chalif -- Councilman Chalif stated that he had no report to present at this time. -10- Councilwoman Helwig -- Councilwoman Helwig was absent. Councilman Quadrine -- In Councilwoman Helwig ' s absence Councilman Quadrine presented the following 1. Apportionments -- Councilman Quadrine requested authorization of the following petitions, submitted by the Assessor, for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit apportionment of taxes and thereupon, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Faiola, 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 property now appearing on the roll as follows : Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 937 126 James F. Fulton & W $ 18, 000.$11, 500.$29, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 : Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 937 126 James F. Fulton & W. $ 8,400.$ 500.$ 8, 900 . 937 139 Ralph W. Blakely & W. 6, 800. 11, 000. 17 , 800. 937 149 James F. Fulton & W. 2, 800 2, 800. 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. $23,400 $15, 000 $38,400. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 : -11- Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 207 56 George E. Baldwin, Inc. $22, 500 $15, 000. $37 ,500. 207 453 Baldwin Hills Dev. Inc. 900 900. 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 920 104 Patsy V. Croce $ 4, 800 $ 8, 200 $13, 000. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 : Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 920 104 Joseph J. Croce & ors. $ 1,600. $ 1,600. 920 112 Patsy V. Croce 3, 200 $ 8, 200. 11,400. 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 616 546 Goldmore Larchmont Corp. $ 2 , 600. 616 512 2, 900 . be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 : Block Parcel Name Land Only 616 546 Henry T. Fischer & W. $ 2, 500. 616 600 Goldmore-Larchmont Corp. 100. 616 512 " " " 2,890. 616 601 Henry T. Fischer & W. 10. 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 616 587 Goldmore-Larchmont Corp. $ 2, 800. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 : Block Parcel Name Land Only 616 587 Marvin Rushkoff & W. $ 100. 616 588 Goldmore-Larchmont Corp. 2, 700. -12- E'h k b. Authorization - Extension of Street Lighting Contract Councilman Quadrine presented the Agreement signed by Mains and Mains, Street Lighting Contractor, to extend the street lighting contract and requested a resolution authorizing the Supervisor ' s signature thereon if this be the pleasure of the Board. Whereupon, in accordance with the Town Attorney' s recommendation, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to sign on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck the Agreement between the Town and Mains & Mains extending the Contract for Street Lighting Maintenance, Repair and Installation Service of April 4, 1963, for an additional period of three (3) months. C. Prince Willow Sewer (Not on Agenda) Councilman Quadrine informed the Board that the Town Engineer was proceeding with the survey and test borings for the construction of the proposed Prince Willow Sewer Extension and that work thereon would be commenced this year. Councilman Faiola -- Councilman Faiola reported on the ceremonies held by the D.A.R. on Arbor Day. He informed the Board that the tree planting had been very successful and that he had thanked the D. A. R. for its gift of a lovely tree. Town Attorney -- The Town Attorney was absent. OTHER BUSINESS a. Mrs. Ann Sheinhouse Mrs. Sheinhouse raised some questions regarding the insurance report to be submitted by Councilman Chalif, ask- ing whether it would be a matter of public information. Councilman Chalif stated that he was working on the report at the present time and that he was quite certain __. said report would be available for the public ' s inspection when it was completed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:23 p.m. , to reconvene on April 20, 1966. -13- -00 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 Faiola presented the following claims, requesting approval and authorization for payment thereof, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Fire Department claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, are hereby approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department: R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 79. 71 Con Edison 10.00 Excelsior Auto Rep. & Machine Works 49.87 The New Rochelle Water Co. 71. 25 New York Telephone Co. 19. 25 Ronconi Equipment Co.Inc. 33 .39 Sanford Fire Apparatus Corp. 66.00 West. Joint Water Works 19.68 Total $ 349. 15 2 . Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed for the record: Fire Report for the month of March, 1966 . Fire Chief ' s Report for the year 1965 . 3 . Communications There were no communications to be presented. 4. Other Business a. Joint Drill - Village of Larchmont - The Fire Chief reported on a very successful joint Fire Department drill with the Village of Larchmont Fire Department. -14- b. Temporary Signs - Firemens ' Dance Upon request, permission was granted again this year for the temporary erection of the dance signs at the weaver Street triangle and in the Park near Carl ' s Restaurant. 5 . Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:20 p. m. , to reconvene on April 20, 1966. Udall- /lerk -15-