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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966_07_05 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JUNE 15, 1966, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET AND EDGEWOOD AVENUE, TOWN, AT 8 :15 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8 :15 p. M. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Kane Councilman Chalif Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Quadrine Councilman Faiola Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Widulski - Town Engineer Mr. Paonessa - Building Inspector OLD BUSINESS 1. Application for Swimming Pool Permit Mr. S. P. Ferrotti, 19 Blossom Terrace Pursuant to the Building Inspector ' s report at the June lst meeting 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 the appli- cant' s premises had not signed the petition and therefore pending notification to Mr. Johannes Van Camerich of 1015 Palmer Avenue, he was unable to recommend the issuance of a permit. The Clerk reported that the subject property owner had been so notified with no reply received. The Clerk then presented the memorandum of the Building Inspector under today' s date, recommending approval of the application subject to the conditions listed therein, which was herewith filed for the record, and pursuant thereto on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, Mr. S. P. Ferrotti has presented an - application for a permit to construct a swim- ming pool and appurtenances on premises located at 19 Blossom Terrace, Town, and known - as Block 403, Parcel 339, 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, and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector finds that the plans and specifications conform in all respects with the requirements of the swimming pool ordi- nance (Article 23 of the Building Code) , and therefore recommends that the application be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Mr. S. P. Ferrotti for a permit to construct a swimming pool on premises located at 19 Blossom Terrace, Town, and known as Block 403, Parcel 339 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 plans and specifications submitted and filed with the application and to show compli- ance with the following conditions : 1. That the pool be enclosed with a 4 foot high fence with self-closing and lock gate to pro- tect it from entry or trespass by children or other persons when the pool is not in use. 2. That any contemplated above ground lighting should be shielded and directed away from the neighboring properties. 3. That no temporary or portable cabanas or awn- ings be placed on the property. 4. That the applicant shall obtain a building permit within 30 days of the filing of resolu- tion with the Town Clerk and said permit shall expire two years from date of said resolution, 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. NEW BUSINESS 1. Petition - Condition of Harbor Waters The Clerk presented a petition signed by residents and property owners abutting Little Harbor Sound and/or Spanish Cove, Larchmont Harbor, requesting that an immediate investi- gation be instituted followed by corrective action with regard to the dangerous and aggravated pollution condition of the waters of Little Harbor Sound (Spanish Cove) of Larchmont Har- bor, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. -2- RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $40. 00 from the 1966 Police Department budget to cover the expenses of Lieutenant Mancusi while attending a retraining session to be held for graduates of the FBI National Academy in New York City on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk request Lieutenant Man- -- cusi to present a written report of this session to this Board. 4. Notice of Meeting - Village of Larchmont - Zoning Board of Appeals The Attorney presented a Notice of a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Larchmont for the purpose of considering the application of Anthony M. Pucillo, New Rochelle, agent for the owners of 349 Boston Post Road, to enlarge the property' s parking area. He explained that the structure is known as the Capital Gains building, the new owners of which wish to provide nine additional parking spaces in order to accommodate the planned addition of a second story to the building. The Attorney reported that, after discussing this matter with the members of the Board and with the Clerk of the Village of Larchmont Zoning Board of Appeals, he had advised the said Clerk of this Board' s unanimous request for denial of the application because of the Town' s stake in maintaining access to nearby property slated for conser- vation and park use. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- 1. Receipts & Disbursements. The Town Clerk presented the Summary of Receipts and Disbursements for the period January 1, 1966 - May 31, 1966 which was ordered received and filed for the record. The Supervisor -- 1. Acknowledgements The Supervisor advised the Board of receipt of acknowledge- ments from the families of the late Sydney D. Bierman and the late Carmen Soriano. 2. Mr. Thomas F. Moore, Jr. The Supervisor advised the Board that Mr. Moore, member of the Police Commission, had suffered a heart attack early this - morning. He reported that Mrs. Moore advised that he was rest- ing comfortably as of this afternoon. -4- Councilman Chalif 1. Request for Signalization - Forest Avenue & Weaver Street Councilman Chalif requested the installation of a signal light at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Weaver Street, calling to attention the grave traffic danger existing in this particular location. The Board, after discussing this matter at some length and explaining that Weaver Street is a State highway and that such request must be presented to the New - York State Traffic Commission, referred the matter to the Police Commission and the Police Department and requested the Supervisor to convey this request to Mr. Lloyd A. Maeder, Chief Traffic Engineer, State Traffic Commission, Albany, New York. Councilman Quadrine suggested that the Town Engineer request that a traffic study of this location be made by the County, such study to be forwarded to the Commission for its review and consideration. Mrs. Ann Sheinhouse upon recognition by the chair address- ed the Board to request that consideration be given to the traf- fic condition existing at Edgewood and North Chatsworth Avenues which, she said, was in her opinion also of grave danger. The Board directed that this matter be referred to the Traffic Commission with the Engineer again requesting a study by the County as above. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Authorization for Additional Summer Recreation Payroll Pursuant to memorandum of the Recreation Superintendent dated June 15th, 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: Mamaroneck Avenue Alan Zimmerman Sr. Rec. Lead. 7 wks. $90. 00 Memorial Park Kathleen Ciardullo Rec. Asst. 7 wks. 45. 00 Flint Park Margaret Huepper Sr. Rec. Lead (pt) 7 wks. 42. 50 2. Walk Book Mailing (Not on Agenda) For the Board 's information Councilwoman Helwig reported that a Walk Book had been mailed to all civic and service organizations. -5- Councilman Chalif 1. Request for Signalization - Forest Avenue & Weaver Street Councilman Chalif requested the installation of a signal light at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Weaver Street, calling to attention the grave traffic danger existing in this particular location. The Board, after discussing this matter at some length and explaining that Weaver Street is a State highway and that such request must be presented to the New York State Traffic Commission, referred the matter to the Police Commission and the Police Department and requested the Supervisor to convey this request to Mr. Lloyd A. Maeder, Chief Traffic Engineer, State Traffic Commission, Albany, New York. Councilman Quadrine suggested that the Town Engineer request that a traffic study of this location be made by the County, such study to be forwarded to the Commission for its review and consideration. Mrs. Ann Sheinhouse upon recognition by the chair address- ed the Board to request that consideration be given to the traf- fic condition existing at Edgewood and North Chatsworth Avenues which, she said, was in her opinion also of grave danger. The Board directed that this matter be referred to the Traffic Commission with the Engineer again requesting a study by the County as above. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Authorization for Additional Summer Recreation Payroll Pursuant to memorandum of the Recreation Superintendent dated June 15th, 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: Mamaroneck Avenue Alan Zimmerman Sr. Rec. Lead. 7 wks. $90. 00 Memorial Park Kathleen Ciardullo Rec. Asst. 7 wks. 45. 00 Flint Park Margaret Huepper Sr. Rec. Lead (pt) 7 wks. 42. 50 2. Walk Book Mailing (Not on Agenda) For the Board ' s information Councilwoman Helwig reported that a Walk Book had been mailed to all civic and service organizations. -5- 3. Conservation Program (Not on Agenda) Councilwoman Helwig informed the Board that 16 applications had been received under Governor Rocke- feller ' s Beautification Program and that interviews would be held for each applicant. Councilman Quadrine -- 1. Authorization for Street Light Installations Pursuant to memorandum of the Town Engineer dated June 15, 1966 presented by Councilman Quadrine and here- with filed for the record, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Chali£, it was unanimously RESOLVED,that this Board authorizes the following street light installations: a) Light on Rockland Avenue near premises of Carpiano at a total cost not to exceed the sum of $47. 00, b) Light on North Chatsworth Avenue _.and Garfield Street at a total cost not to exceed the sum of $47. 00. 2. Report - Purchase of Highway Bituminous Materials For the Board' s information Councilman Quadrine presented report dated June 14, 1966 of the Highway Department' s purchase of bituminous materials for the coming year, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Appointment of Member - Town Hall Study Committee (Not on Agenda) Upon Councilman Quadrine' s submission of the name of Mr. William H. Johnson of 215 Maple Avenue, Village of Mamaroneck, for appointment to the recently estab- lished Town Hall Study Committee and thereupon since no further nominations were offered, on his motion, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mr. William H. Johnson of 215 Maple Avenue, Village of Mamaroneck, a member of the Town Hall Study Committee to serve at the - pleasure of the Board, and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Johnson be notified of this appointment by the Supervisor. -6- Councilman Faiola - - 1. Minutes - May 24th Meeting - Family & Youth Committee Councilman Faiola presented a copy of the minutes of the May 24, 1966 meeting of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Com- mittee on Family and Youth, which was ordered received and filed for the record. He further stated that the newly established office of the Committee in the St. Thomas ' parish house had been completely equipped and was now manned full time. 2. Report - Joint Economies Operation Committee Councilman Faiola reported that the Joint Economies Operation Committee had met last evening and had elected Mr. Theodore N. Utz, Jr. as temporary Chairman and Miss Roscrana Collins as temporary Secretary. Councilman Faiola also called to the Board ' s attention the existing vacancy on the Committee due to the resignation submitted by Mr. Charles H. Pietsch, due to his moving from the community. The Town Attorney -- The Town Attorney had no report at this time. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Development of Glen Rock Estates - Ekistics, Inc. A letter addressed to the Clerk by Meighan & Necarsulmer and hand-delivered on this date, requesting that consideration of a $5, 000. expenditure by the Town for the installation of a water main and two hydrants in the proposed Glen Rock Estates development be placed on the agenda for this meeting was pre- sented and herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Upon recognition by the chair, Mr. Hunter Meighan, attor- ney for Ekistics, Inc. , the developer, addressed the Board explaining in detail the particular circumstances of this request. Following a discussion of certain terms and conditions contained in the proposed Agreement, such as the 10 ' easement, etc. , this matter, in accordance with Councilman Chalif ' s sug- gestion, was deferred to the next meeting pending review and study by the attorneys and the receipt of the recommendation of the Superintendent of the Westchester Joint Water Works for such expenditure by the Town. _7- 2. Mrs. Ann Sheinhouse Upon recognition by the chair, in reply to a question addressed to the Board by Mrs. Sheinhouse as to whether the Town had purchased Thruway Surplus Parcel Ref. #69, it was stated that this matter was presently under negotiation. 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. 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 Faiola, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, 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: Chatsworth Oil &Heating Co. Inc. $56. 63 Con Edison 92. 65 Grant ' s Greenhouses 40. 00 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 5. 00 William B. Lemon 492. 65 Philip Librandi 232. 50 Quick Chemical Company 86. 45 The State Insurance Fund 60. 14 Suburban Communications, Inc. 54. 20 Village of Larchmont 41. 82 Total $1, 162. 04 2. Reports There were no reports to be presented. 3. Communications There were no communications to be presented. 4. Other Business a) Fire Drills Commissioner Faiola reported on the success of the Fire Drill conducted in New Rochelle last Sunday and in connection -8- vRF.+1C„ with the matter of conducting fire drills requested that some thought be given to the Town and Village of Larchmont Fire Departments being permitted to conduct fire drills at the pro- posed new incinerator plant. The Commissioner suggested that the Trustees of the Joint Incinerator Commission and Mr. Fred Kellogg, Superintendent, be contacted with regard to this request. 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 reconvene on July 6, 1966. 11 cje',J T C1*k -9-