HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966_06_01 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JUNE 1, 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
Councilwoman Helwig
Councilman Quadrine
Councilman Chalif
Absent: Councilman Faiola
Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney
Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk
Mr. Altieri - Comptroller
Mr. Widulski - Engineer
Mr. Paonessa - Building Inspector
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion duly made and seconded, the minutes
of the regular meeting of May 18, 1966 were
approved as submitted.
PUBLIC HEARING - Winged Foot Golf
Club, Inc. Application for- Special
Permit to Construct Pump House
On motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by
Councilman Quadrine, 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, together
with report of the Planning Board dated May 24, 1966,
recommending Special Permit be granted subject to
compliance with the applicable provisions of the
ordinance and provision of the evergreen planting
requested by the Building Inspector in his memoran-
dum dated May 9, 1966,which were herewith ordered
received and filed for the record. The Supervisor
inquired whether anyone present wished to be heard
in favor of or in opposition to the application,
and since no one did on motion by Councilman Chali£,
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seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, 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 Helwig, upon roll call, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the
Board, Councilman Faiola being absent and therefore
-- not voting:
WHEREAS, the Winged Foot Golf Club,
Inc. has submitted an application and
plans for the construction of a pump
house to be located on property on
the easterly side of Fenimore Road and
known as Block 347 , 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 and 449 of the Zoning Ordinance;
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
of the Zoning Ordinance have been met;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the application of the Winged
Foot Golf Club, Inc. is hereby granted subject
to the following condition:
That the northerly, easterly and southerly
sides of the proposed building be screened
by evergreen plantings as shown on the
amended plans filed with the application,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that a special permit for the
construction of the proposed pump house
as covered by the plans herewith filed
may be issued provided that said construc-
tion complies with the conditions herein-
above set forth and in all other respects
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with the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance
of the Town of Mamaroneck,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that a Building Permit be obtained
within three (3) months, and construction
started within six (6) months and completed
within two (2) years of the date of this
- resolution,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that certified copies of this reso-
lution be forwarded to the applicant and the
Building Inspector.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Report on Bids - Utility Truck,
Utility Body and Pick-up Truck
(Purchase of Utility Truck)
Pursuant to memorandum of the Engineer, dated May
27, 1966, herewith presented and ordered received and
filed for the record, which approved the purchase of the
Utility Body and Pick-up Truck as ordered at the May 18th
meeting, and also recommended the purchase of the Utility
Truck from the low bidder, on motion by Councilman Quadrine,
seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the
bid of the low bidder, to-wit the bid of Flinn
Motor Corp. , in the amount of $2, 255. 88 for
furnishing to the Town of Mamaroneck one (1)
new Utility Truck to be equipped in accor-
dance with the specifications set forth in
the Notice for Bids.
2. Report on Bids - Street
Lighting Equipment
Pursuant to memorandum of the Engineer, dated June 1,
1966, herewith presented and ordered received and filed
for the record, on motion by Councilman Quadrine and
seconded by Councilman Chal'if, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the recommendation
of the Town Engineer, this Board hereby
accepts the bid of Westinghouse Electric Supply
Company for furnishing to the Town of Mamaro-
neck, the following Street Lighting equipment
at the prices hereinbelow stated:
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Quadriliner hd. $29. 85
Admiral Hat 22. 70
10OW Mercury hd 51. 00
175W 51. 00
250W 52. 60
Brackets - 4 ' 8. 24
6 ' 13. 64
8 ' 16. 73
- 12 ' 36. 05
Replacement Lamps 0. 185
(Incandescents) 0. 260
0. 285
Mercury - 10OW 4. 85
175W 4. 85
250W 6. 38
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The Supervisor commended the Engineer on taking bids
for this equipment and on the savings the Town would
realize thereby.
3. Swimming Pool Applications -
a) Dr, and Mrs. Marcus A. Mintzer, 35 Country Rd. ,Town
Pursuant to direction at the last meeting, notifica-
tion of the subject application was sent to the follow-
ing property owners in the area of the proposed pool
with replies received as noted herebelow and filed for
the record:
Vicdur Realty Corporation - No longer owner of
adjoining property
Mr. James J. Manoussoff - No reply
46-70 Hanford Street
Douglaston 62, New York
Ekistics, Incorporated - No objection
25 Broadway, N. Y. C.
Ridgeway Knolls Homes - No reply
19 Black Birch Lane
Scarsdale, New York
Siegfried S. Kessler - No objection
33 Country Road
Mamaroneck
The Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the
Board by the Building Inspector under date of May 31,
1966, recommending approval of this application
subject to the conditions listed therein, which was
herewith ordered received and filed for the record.
- The Supervisor then inquired whether anyone present
wished to be heard on the application, and since no one
did and the Board had no questions, on motion by Council-
man Chalif, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, the follow-
ing resolution was offered:
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WHEREAS, Dr. and Mrs. Marcus A. Mintzer
have presented a revised application for
a permit to construct a swimming pool and
appurtenances on premises located at 35
Country Road, Town, and known as Block 315,
Parcel 103, on the Assessment Map of the
Town of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the Town
of Mamaroneck has examined the plans and
specifications for the proposed pool as re-
- wised and amended, and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector finds that
the revised plans and specifications as
amended and supplemented to include certain
recommended conditions conform in all res-
pects with the requirements of the Swimming
Pool Ordinance (Article 23 of the Building
Code) and therefore recommends that the
application be approved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the application of Dr. and
Mrs. Marcus A. Mintzer for a permit to
construct a swimming pool on their premises
located at 35 Country Road, Town, and known
as Block 315, Parcel 103 on the Assessment
Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby
approved, and the Building Inspector is
hereby authorized to issue a permit for same
provided the pool is constructed in confor-
mance with the revised plans and specifica-
tions submitted and filed with the revised
application as amended and supplemented to
show compliance with the following conditions :
1. That the proposed fencing be arranged to
provide entry to the pool only through
self-closing and locking gates or doors.
2. That the proposed hemlock trees at the
northeast side of the pool enclosure be
5 to 6 feet high.
3. That the proposed off-street parking area
at the east side of the driveway have a
front set-back of 25 feet in accordance
with the Zoning Ordinance.
4. That the elevation of the floor of the
terrace be not higher than 6" above the
proposed finish grade at all sides of the
_-_ terrace.
5. That any contemplated above-ground lighting
be shielded and directed away from neighbor-
ing properties.
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6. That no temporary or portable cabanas
or awnings be placed on the property.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that all work must be completed
and the owner obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy from the Building Inspector
before the pool is used.
Upon roll call, the vote on the foregoing resolution
was as follows :
Supervisor Kane - Aye
Councilman Chalif - Aye
Councilwoman Helwig - Aye
Councilman Quadrine - Aye
Councilman Faiola - Absent
The resolution was therefore adopted by unanimous vote
of those present and voting and it was directed that a
certified copy of the foregoing resolution be forwarded
to the applicant and the Building Inspector.
b) Mr. Anthony N. Librandi, 12 Thompson Street, Town
Pursuant to direction at the last meeting, notification
of the subject application was sent to the following pro-
perty owners in the area of the proposed pool with replies
received as noted herebelow and filed for the record:
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Mirandi No reply
10 Thompson Street
Mrs. Anna Claps No reply
120 Laurel Avenue
The Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the Board
by the Building Inspector under date of May 31, 1966,
recommending approval of this application subject to the
conditions listed therein, which was herewith ordered
received and filed for the record.
The Supervisor then inquired whether anyone present
wished to be heard on the application, and since no one
did and the Board had no questions, on motion by Council-
man Chalif, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the follow-
ing resolution was offered:
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WHEREAS, Mr. Anthony N. Librandi has presented
• revised application for a permit to construct
• swimming pool and appurtenances on premises
located at 12 Thompson Street, Town, and known
as Block 125, Parcel 372, on the Assessment
Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the Town of
Mamaroneck has examined the plans and specifi-
cations for the proposed pool as revised and
amended, and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector finds that the
revised plans and specifications as amended and
supplemented to include certain recommended con-
ditions conform in all respects with the require-
ments of the Swimming Pool Ordinance (Article 23
of the Building Code) and therefore recommends
that the application be approved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the application of Mr. Anthony
N. Librandi for a permit to construct a swim-
ming pool on their premises located at 12
Thompson Street, Town, and known as Block 125 ,
Parcel 372 on the Assessment Map of the Town
of Mamaroneck; is hereby approved, and the
Building Inspector is hereby authorized to
issue a permit for same provided the pool is
constructed in conformance with the revised
plans and specifications submitted and filed
with the revised application as amended and
supplemented to show compliance with the follow-
ing conditions :
1. That the wire fence shown on the plan be
4 feet high.
2. That the planting between the proposed
retaining wall at the northerly and
westerly side of the pool be at least 4
to 5 feet high.
3. That no temporary or portable cabanas or
awnings be placed on the property.
4. That any contemplated above-ground light-
ing be shielded and directed away from
neighboring properties, and be it further
RESOLVED, that all work must be completed and
the owner obtain a Certificate of Occupancy
from the Building Inspector before the pool is
used.
Upon roll call, the vote on the foregoing resolution was
as follows :
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Supervisor Kane - Aye
Councilman Chalif Aye
Councilwoman Helwig - Aye
Councilman Quadrine - Aye
Councilman Faiola - Abaent
The resolution was therefore adopted by unanimous vote
of those present and voting and it was directed that a
certified copy of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to
the applicant and the Building Inspector.
NEW BUSINESS
a) Application - Swimming Pool Permit (Portable)
Mr. S. P. Ferrotti, 17 Blossom Terrace
The Clerk presented an application for a permit for a
portable swimming pool submitted by Mr. S. P. Ferrotti, 17
Blossom Terrace, Town, together with a petition signed by
sixteen neighbors approving the issuance of such a permit.
He also presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by
the Building Inspector under date of June 1, 1966 all of
which were herewith ordered received and filed for the
record.
The Building Inspector advised the Board that, after
viewing the site of the proposed pool and checking the
neighboring properties, he found that the owner of the
property abutting the rear of Mr. Ferrotti ' s premises
had not signed the petition and thus advised that before
he could recommend the issuance of a permit, Mr. Johannes
Van Camerich of 1015 Palmer Avenue would have to be noti-
fied of the said application.
Mr. Ferrotti, who was present, addressed the Board
stating that since the Building Inspector had viewed the
property yesterday he hoped it would be possible for the
Board to take this matter under advisement and hold a
special meeting in order that there would not be a month' s
delay in starting the pool construction. He explained that
he had four children and that it was, to say the least, im-
perative that this pool be forthcoming as quickly as possible.
a-1) Fixing of Date for Special Meeting.
The Board, in response to Councilwoman Helwig ' s request
that a special meeting be held the middle of this month and
being in unanimous agreement, directed that a meeting be held
on Wednesday, June 15, 1966, and thereupon on motion by Council-
woman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hold a special
meeting on Wednesday evening, June 15 , 1966
at 8:15 p. m. in the Council Room of the
Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town
of Mamaroneck, and directed that this matter
be placed on the agenda for the special meeting.
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b) Relocation of Hommocks Road
(Memorandum of Engineer)
Pursuant to memorandum of the Engineer, dated May 26,
1966, herewith presented and ordered received and filed
for the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, second-
ed by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board approves the
relocation of that portion of Hommocks
Road as indicated by map entitled
"Contour Map of Hommocks Road Site in
the Town of Mamaroneck revised March
8, 1966, " indicating the proposed new
right of way for the relocation of
Hommocks Road.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications to be presented at this
meeting.
REPORTS
The Town Clerk --
The Clerk presented the following reports which were
herewith ordered received and filed for the record:
Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assess-
ments for the month of June, 1966.
Report of the Town Clerk for the month of
May, 1966.
Report of the Building & Plumbing Inspector
for the month of May, 1966.
Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the
month of May, 1966.
Report of Receipts and Disbursements for the
period January 1, 1966 - April 30, 1966.
The Supervisor --
1. Appointment - Town Hall
Study Committee
The Supervisor, after explaining briefly that it was
the Board ' s feeling that a Committee should be appointed
from members of the Town family to study and consider
provision of a new Town Hall which certainly was needed
for the Town of Mamaroneck, presented in nomination for
appointment to such a Committee the following names :
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Mr. A. C. Viebranz
Board of Police Commissioners
Mr. Platt K. Wiggins
Library Board
Mr. Maury P. Medwick
Board of Park Commissioners
-- Mr. Joseph J. Rigano
Planning Board
Mr. C. W. Dayton
Architechtural Board of Review
The Supervisor stated that each of the above named
persons had consented to serve on such a Committee,
and expressed on behalf of the Board, its appreciation
of their willingness to so serve since each was parti-
cularly qualified to make a major contribution to the
work of this Committee. He further stated that Council-
man Quadrine had very graciously agreed to serve as
liaison to this Committee and also explained for the
record that the Board, being in complete agreement that
the Village of Mamaroneck should be represented on the
Committee, was awaiting Councilman Quadrine ' s recommen-
dations for such appointment. Thereupon, since no
further names were offered in nomination at this time,
on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Council-
' woman Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
establishes a Committee to be known
as the Town Hall Study Committee,
such Committee to make a study for
the provision of a new Town Hall and
to advise this Board accordingly;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby
appoints to the said Committee the
following persons:
Mr. A. C. Viebranz of 49 Eton Road, Town
Mr. Platt K. Wiggins, 6 Park Avenue
Mr. Maury P. Medwick, 1000 Fenimore Road
Mr. Joseph J. Rigano, 15 Marden Road
Mr. C. W. Dayton, 12 Lafayette Road
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Committee is appointed
to serve at the pleasure of the Board and
that its membership may be increased at the
pleasure of the Board.
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Councilman Chalif --
Councilman Chalif had no report to present at this time.
Councilwoman Helwig --
a) Authorization - Summer Recreation Payroll
Pursuant to memorandum herewith presented by Councilwoman
Helwig and filed for the record, on her motion, seconded by
- Councilman Chalif, the following resolution was adopted
unanimously:
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the following salary expenditures to the
persons listed below for the term of employ-
ment and at the rate of compensation speci-
fied for each:
Program Director
William Celestino Sr. Rec. Lead. 8 weeks $125. 00
Flint Park
Louis J. Ritacco Sr. Rec. Lead. 8 weeks 110. 00
Harley Griffiths Rec. Asst. (p. t. ) 4 weeks 17. 50
Murray Avenue
Howard Opper Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 35. 00
Central School
Kay Richards Sr. Rec. Lead. 7 weeks 95. 00
Lydia Ritacco Sr. Rec. Lead. 6 weeks 95. 00
Henry Bangser Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 40. 00
Tennis Instructor
Royal Massett Rec. Spec.Tennis 7 weeks 50. 00
Art Workshop
Milo Dalby Rec. Spec.Art (p. t. ) 7 weeks 60. 00
Nature Study
Steve Woolf Rec. Spec.Nat. (p. t. ) 7 weeks 55. 00
Physical Fitness
David Cutler Sr.Rec. Lead. (p. t. ) 7 weeks 60. 00
Chip Sleeper Rec.Asst. (p. t. )boy 7 weeks 15. 00
Robert Allstadt Rec.Asst. (p. t. ) 7 weeks 15. 00
Pre-School Central
Ruby Prakin Sr.Rec. Lead. (p. t. ) 7 weeks 60. 00
Jo Ann Cook Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 30. 00
Joan Bryant Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 37. 50
Hildy Paige Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 27. 50
Pearl Rosen Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 30. 00
Pre-School Chatsworth
Charlotte Best Sr. Rec. Lead. (p. t. ) 7 weeks 65. 00
Toni Healey Rec.Asst. 7 weeks 30. 00
Patricia Parchen Rec.Asst. 7 weeks 25. 00
Elizabeth Cook Rec.Asst. 7 weeks 25. 00
Pamela Jane Noe Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 25. 00
Margaret Bryant Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 25. 00
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Music School
Robert Boyer Music Sp. (pt) 7 weeks . $92. 50
Niki Magee " 7 weeks 50. 00
Alice Feinglass Student 7 weeks 17. 50
Annarita Gardinella 7 weeks 15. 00
Peter Hoffman 7 weeks 17. 00
David Wann 7 weeks 17. 00
Peggy Mellott Rec. Spec. 7 weeks 37. 50
Sailing Course
Frank Mambelli Sailing Spec. 8 weeks 120. 00
Sandra Pearlman 8 weeks 80. 00
Molly Jordan 8 weeks 35. 00
Ellen Jaffe 8 weeks 35. 00
Mitch Davis 8 weeks 32. 50
Sharon Drexler 8 weeks 32. 50
Physical Fitness & Weight Conditioning
Roy O 'Neill Rec. Spec. (pt) 7 weeks 42. 50
Summer Basketball
Jack Powers Rec. Spec. (pt) 7 weeks 42. 50
b) Authorization - Junior
Conservation Aides (2)
Councilwoman Helwig informed the Board of the appoint-
ment by the Conservation Advisory Committee of two Junior
Conservation Aides for the summer of 1966 and requested
authorization for payment thereof at the rate of $1. 25
per hour; said aides to serve for a period of six (6)
weeks beginning July 5, 1966 and terminating August 12,
1966.
Whereupon, on her motion seconded by Councilman Chalif,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
that Jan Goldman and Van Xistris, Junior
Conservation Aides of the Town of Mamaroneck
as appointed by the Conservation Advisory
Committee, be compensated at the rate of
$1. 25 per hour for a period of six weeks
beginning as of July 5, 1966 and terminating
August 12 , 1966, provided Health Certificates
satisfactory to the Town are furnished by the
two appointees.
c) Governor Rockefeller ' s Beautification Program
Councilwoman Helwig reviewed briefly Governor Rocke-
feller ' s Beautification Program which had been presented
to this Board in detail last November when the Board
authorized that an application be submitted for the
Town to participate therein. She further advised that
the Town of Mamaroneck had been recommended by the State
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to participate in this program under which it would be
recompensed in the amount of the salary payment of the
young men employed, pursuant to letter from Mr. Daniel
A. Riordan, Jr. , Field Representative, New York State
Executive Department Division for Youth, dated June 1,
1966 and herewith presented and filed for the record.
She further advised that she would report to the
Board on whether the Town would be granted one or two
groups of young men ( 10 per group ) immediately upon
receipt of such information from Mr. Riordan.
d) 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 resolu-
tion 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
909 439 Nicholas Pollaro $6, 000. $60, 000. $66, 000.
be corrected as follows in accordance with
the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section
557 :
Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total
909 439 Nicholas Pollaro $4, 000. $50, 000. $54, 000.
909 444 Louis S.Tomassetti 2, 000 10, 000. 12, 000.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1965,
taxes of 1966, which shows property now
appearing on the roll as follows:
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Block Parcel Name Land Only
930 56 Harry B. Kurzrok $ 8, 500.
be corrected as follows in accordance
with the provisions of subdivision 5
of Section 557 :
Block Parcel Name Land Only
930 56 Kassel S. Slobodien $ 3,400.
930 81 Harry B. Kurzrok 5, 100.
e) Report of Assessor
(Not on Agenda)
Councilwoman Helwig reported that the assessment roll
of the Town of Mamaroneck filed as of this date showed
a tentative increase in assessments as follows :
New Construction $2,430, 000.
Added to old roll 370, 000.
Approximate increase 2,800, 000.
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f) Authorization - Purchase
Master Plan Leaflets and
Transfer of Funds (Not on Agenda)
Pursuant to Councilwoman Helwig ' s request following
her explanation and on her motion, seconded by Council-
man Chalif, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves
the purchase of 2, 000 additional "Master
Plan" leaflets at a cost of $75. 00 per
1, 000 or a total cost of $150. , and be it
further
RESOLVED, that this Board approves the
transfer of the sum of $150. 00 from Part
Town Contingency to A/C 510 Miscellaneous.
g) Application for State Aid -
New York State Youth Commission
Pursuant to Mrs. Helwig ' s request and on her motion,
seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves
the Recreation Project Application to the
New York State Youth Commission, requesting
State Aid in the amount of $2, 517. 50 for the
period from June 1, 1966 to May 31, 1967.
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Councilman Quadrine --
1. Report - Griffen Avenue
Councilman Quadrine reported that the Town forces had com-
pleted the repair work on Griffen Avenue in record time with-
out interruption of regular services during the five-day period
during which the work was being performed.
The Supervisor commended Councilman Quadrine and
through him, the members of the Highway and Sanitation De-
partments.
Councilman Faiola --
For the Board's information and the record, the Supervi-
sor explained that Councilman Faiola was absent this evening
due to a long-standing previous engagement.
The Town Attorney --
1. Proposal of Local Law No. 2 of 1966
The Attorney suggested that the Board give consideration to
the adoption of a local law which would reduce the time re-
quired for publication of notice from five to three days with
such notice carrying a summarization of the content rather
than the verbatim text as now required.
He advised that a public hearing must be held by the Board
prior to adopting such Law and thereupon, since all members
of the Council favored this recommendation, on a motion by
Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Quadrine,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby is au-
thorized to publish in the official newspaper of the
Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, a Notice
of Hearing on the adoption of Local Law No. 2 of
the Town of Mamaroneck for 1966 as proposed in
such Notice; the said hearing to be held before
this Board on Wednesday evening, July 6, 1966,
at 8: 15 p. m., in the Council Room of the Weaver
Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Ma-
maroneck.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Mrs. Steven Sheinhouse
Mrs. Sheinhouse addressed the Board to inquire whether
the Governor's Beautification Program was available to Villages,
stating that she was`:interested because of her concern with im-
proving the Post Road and Quaker Cemetery areas.
Councilwoman Helwig stated that while she did not know, she
assumed that it was upon submission of application to the State
Youth Commission.
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2. The Supervisor
For the Board ' s information in Councilman Faiola' s
absence, the Supervisor reported that the Joint Economy
Study Committee had held its first official meeting on
Wednesday evening, May 25th.
ADJOURNMENT
Before adjourning this meeting, the Supervisor spoke
with deep sadness of the passing of Mr. Sydney D. Bier-
man, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr.
Bierman, who had so served the Town for many years, was
a highly respected citizen dedicated to the residents
of this community, he said. He requested that the record
show that this meeting stand adjourned in honor of his
name and that the following resolution in memoriam to Mr.
Bierman be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and a
copy thereof be forwarded to his family with the Board ' s
deepest sympathy and condolences.
Whereupon, after each of the members of the Council
expressed his sorrow and paid tribute to Mr. Bierman, on
unanimous motion it was
RESOLVED, that there being no further business
to come before the meeting, it is hereby declar-
ed adjourned at 9 :00 p. m. in honor of the
memory of
Sydney D. Bierman
—' Chairman
Zoning Board of Appeals
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this meeting reconvene on July 6,
1966 ;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the following In Memoriam resolu-
tion be spread upon the minutes of this meeting
with a copy forwarded to the family of Mr. Bier-
man.
In Memoriam
Whereas, Sydney D. Bierman served the Town of
Mamaroneck for many years as a member
of and as Chairman of the Zoning Board
of Appeals ;
and
Whereas, wherever he served, he brought ability,
unlimited energy and conscientious
devotion to the task at hand;
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Now, Therefore, Be It
Resolved, that we, the members of this Board, do
hereby record and express our gratitude
and that of the residents of this com-
munity for his long and able service;
and be it further
Resolved, that we convey to Mr. Bierman' s family
this expression of our sense of loss
and grief;
and be it further
Resolved, that this meeting stand adjourned in honor
of his memory and that this resolution be
spread upon the minutes with a copy thereof
forwarded to the family of Mr. Bierman.
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
Upon presentation by Commissioner Chalif, in the
absence of Commissioner Faiola, on motion by him, seconded
- by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department
claims be and they hereby are approved, and
the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they
hereby are authorized to pay the same out of
the 1965 Fire Department budget:
R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ . 98
Vincent Ceruzzi 150. 00
Excelsior Auto Rep. & Mach.Works 163.44
William B. Lemon 755. 10
Merson Uniform Co. , Inc. 89. 50
New York Telephone Co. 98. 55
Park Radio & T. V. 14. 20
Walter D. Rickert 618. 56
Village of Mamaroneck 35. 58
Village Paint Supply 38.110
Anthony N. Librandi 300. 00
Total $2, 264. 01
2. Reports
Commissioner Chalif, in the absence of Commissioner
Faiola presented the following reports, which were ordered
received and filed:
Fire Report for May, 1966•
Fire Inspector' s Report for the quarter
ended May 31, 1966.
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3. Communications
There were no communications to be presented.
4. 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 reconvene on July 6, 1966.
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