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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966_09_07 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD SEPTEMBER 7, 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 Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Widulski - Town Engineer Mr. Paonessa - Building Inspector APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the special meeting of July 20, 1966 and the regular meeting of August 3, 1966 were approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 1. Swimming Pool Application (Portable) - Mr. & Mrs. James Tarantino, 25 Harmon Drive, Town Pursuant to direction at the last meeting, notifica- tion of the subject application was sent to the following property owners in the area of the proposed pool with replies received as noted below and filed for the record : Mr. & Mrs. Erwin Kehrle. No reply 21 Harmon Drive Larchmont Mrs. Frances C. Marrello No reply 27 Harmon Drive Larchmont Mr. & Mrs. J. Roy Miller No reply 27 Myrtle Boulevard Larchmont The Clerk then presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Building Inspector under date of August 1, 1966, herewith ordered filed for the record, which recommended approval of the application subject to the conditions listed therein. The Supervisor inquired whether any one present wished to be heard on the application, and since no one did and the Board had no questions, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Tarantino have presented an application for a permit to construct a portable swimming pool and ap- purtenances on premises located at 25 Harmon Drive, Town, and known as Block 216, Parcel 292, 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- vised and amended, and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector finds that the plans and specifications conform in all respects with the requirements of the Swimming Pool Ordinance (Article 23 of the Building Code) , and therefore recommends that the appli- cation be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Mr. and Mrs. James Tarantino for a permit to construct a portable swimming pool on premises located at 25 Harmon Drive, Town, and known as Block 216, Parcel 292, 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 compliance with the following conditions : 1. That the placement of the pool be a minimum of 8 feet from the side property line. 2. That a 4 foot high stockade fence also be installed along the side property line and existing privet hedge with a self-closing and locking gate. 3. That any contemplated above-ground lighting be shielded and directed away from neighbor- ing properties. 4. That no temporary or portable cabanas or awnings be placed on the property. -2- 5. That the applicant shall obtain a building permit within 30 days of the filing of this resolution with the Town Clerk and said per- mit shall expire two years from the date of said resolution, and be it further - RESOLVED, that all work must be completed and the owner obtain a certificate of occu- pancy from the Building Inspector before the pool is used. 2. Report - Request concerning property - S/W corner Weaver and Laurel The request of Mr. Thomas J. Reynolds, Jr. of Owen A. Mandeville, Inc. for Consolidated Edison to purchase the above described County owned property, on which the Town has prior claim for municipal use, which was referred by this Board on August 3, 1966 to the Park Commission and the Planning Board for report was herewith presented. Upon the Clerk' s presentation of the said reports, herewith ordered received and filed for the record and pursuant to the recommendations contained therein, the Board directed the Supervisor to notify the County that --- since the Town had no municipal use for this property the County was therefor released from its first right of option to the Town. NEW BUSINESS 1. Prince Willows Sewer - Application for Federal Grant A memorandum of the Town Engineer dated August 19, 1966 pertaining to applying for a federal grant for the construction of the proposed Prince Willows Sewer was here- with presented and ordered received and filed for the record. A discussion followed during which Councilman Quadrine recommended that the application be made since nothing could be lost and the tax increase resulting from such proposed construction in Sewer District #1 would be decreased by al- most 50% if the Town could avail itself of such funds. Councilman Chalif queried whether Washington would accept the Town ' s specifications or impose federal specifi- cations in such an application and was assured by Mr. Widulski that the Town ' s specifications were accepted since Washington was interested only in the need and good develop- ment of sewer improvements. Councilwoman Helwig questioned whether such a grant would apply to that portion of the proposed installation -3- to be financed by the County or not, and was advised that it would not since the County would have to make its own application for a grant for any monies to be expended by that body. Whereupon, since it was again pointed out that mak- ing such an application could not be anything but advan- tageous to the Town were it to be approved, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, pursuant to P. L. 89-117 the United States of America has authorized the making of grants to public bodies to aid in financ- ing the construction of basic water and sewer projects: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board 1. That Supervisor Peter F. Kane be and he is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the Town of Mamaro- neck with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Government, for a grant to aid, in financing the construc- tion of Sanitary Sewer, and an assurance of compliance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 2. That William P. Widulski, Town Engineer, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the Department of Housing and Urban Development may reasonably request in connection with the application which is herein authorized to be filed. 2. Application for Swimming Pool Recon- struction - Bonnie Briar Country Club The Clerk presented an application of the Bonnie Briar Country Club for the reconstruction of its present swimming pool, together with a memorandum of the Building Inspector dated August 26, 1966, which were herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Pursuant to the Building Inspector ' s memorandum and in accordance with Sections 431, 435 and 449 of the Town Zon- ing Ordinance, it was directed that the application be referred to the Planning Board for study and report to this Board. 3. Authorization - Publication of Registration Notice -- Pursuant to the Clerk' s request, on motion by Council- man Chalif, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provi- sions of Section 76 and Section 354 of the -4- of the Election Law, a Notice listing the places of registration and briefly describ- ing each registration district in the Town of Mamaroneck, be published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times, " on September 29th and October 6, 1966. 4. Authorization - Advertise for Bids - 20 Total Electronic Accounting Machine Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller, dated Septem- ber 6, 1966, herewith presented and filed for the record, and following his explanation of the need for this type of machine, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Council- man Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with law, the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaro- neck, "The Daily Times", a Notice for sealed bids returnable November 2, 1966, and to be opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board, to be held at 8:15 p. m. that evening in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue, Town of Mamaroneck, for fur- nishing to the Town of Mamaroneck one (1) 20 Total Electronic Accounting Machine in conformance with the specifications set forth in the Notice for Bid. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Muscular Dystrophy - Solicitation of Funds The Clerk presented a letter from Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America, Inc. dated August 9, 1966, request- ing permission to solicit funds in the Town of Mamaroneck during the months of October, November and December, which was herewith filed for the record. And thereupon, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants per- mission to Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America, Inc. to solicit funds in the Town of Mamaroneck during the months of October, November and December, pursuant to their request, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to notify Mrs. Samuel Mermer of the aforementioned Association accord- ingly. -5- REPORTS The Town Clerk The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed for the record: Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of August, 1966. Municipal Dog Patrol Report for the month of July, 1966. Report of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of August, 1966. Report of Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of August, 1966. Town Clerk' s Report for the month of August, 1966. Report of Receipts & Disbursements, Town of Mamaroneck, for the periods from January 1 through June 30 and January 1 through July 31, 1966. Department of State and Department of Audit and Control acknowledgments of Local Law No. 2 for the year 1966. The Supervisor -- At this time the Supervisor, with the consent of the Board, in the interest of time of those present, stated that the Chair would now hear any one who wished to address the Board. Mr. John Marek, 47 Hommocks Road, Town Mr. Marek addressed the Board to protest the installation of the 8-foot stockade fence recently installed along Hommocks Road to block the view of the land-fill operation by the Joint Garbage Disposal Commission in compliance with a request of certain members of The Hommocks Asso- ciation. The question raised by Mr. Marek of the right of any muni- cipality to install a fence over the height prescribed in its Zoning Ordinance without first obtaining a variance was discussed at length by Mr. Marek, the Supervisor, the Town Attorney, the Building Inspector and members of the Board. Councilman Chalif pointed out that the said fence had been erected only as a temporary measure and that it was not a permanent installation. Nevertheless, Mr. Marek stated that he wanted this fence removed, with the discussion con- cluding upon the Town Attorney ' s pointing out that a Summons and Complaint had been served upon the Town, Board of Education, Joint Garbage Disposal Commission, etc. by the said Mr. and Mrs. Marek along with certain other resi- dents of the area, and that therefore any ruling on any application or petition presented by any of the plaintiffs in the aforementioned litigation must be deferred until the litigation was resolved. -6- The Supervisor requested that the record show that Mr. Marek had appeared before this Board to protest the erection of an 8-foot rather than a 4-foot fence along Hommocks Road. Mrs. Steven Sheinhouse, 13 Dante Street, Town Mrs. Sheinhouse said that she would like to ask two questions : 1. Whether the Insurance Report discussed at prior meetings of this Board had been released? Councilman Chalif replied that it had not - - and further that the report, upon which he had been working for some months, was to have been received yesterday but had been delayed. He added further that he was now advised that he would have it prior to the next meeting. 2. Whether there was a "tickler" or "follow-up" file on the disposition of matters presented at Town Board meetings. The Supervisor advised Mrs. Sheinhouse that there has always been a follow-up system. The Supervisor -- 1. Death of Mr. Arthur G. Bogardus The Supervisor spoke with sadness of the passing of Mr. Arthur G. Bogardus of 17 Overlook Terrace, Larchmont. He said that the community had lost a highly respected and es- teemed citizen and one who had given much of his time and energy throughout many, many years in behalf of his fellow citizens and the civic interests of the community. The Board unanimously moved that the meeting stand adjourned this evening in honor of Mr. Bogardus ' memory, and that a resolution In Memoriam to him be adopted to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting, with a copy thereof forwarded to the members of Mr. Bogardus ' family with deep- est sympathy. 2. Special Meeting - September 21, 1966. By common consent of the Board, on motion by Council- man Quadrine, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hold a special meeting on Wednesday evening, September 21, 1966, at 8:15 p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck. 3. Mamaroneck Health Center Request The Supervisor presented a communication, addressed to the Mamaroneck Health Center by the Department of Health, -7- 4a' Education and Welfare of the State of New York, dated August 19, 1966, advising that the Mamaroneck Health Center did not meet the requirements for certification under Medicare, together with a communication addressed to the Supervisor by Mrs. Robert Zimmerman, President of the Mamaroneck Health Center, under date of September 7 , 1966, which requested the officials of the Town of Mamaroneck to ask the Westchester County Department of Health, Division of Nursing, to assume the obligation - of the Health Center nursing personnel presently employed by the Town, which were herewith ordered received and fil- ed for the record. Whereupon, following discussion, on motion by Council- man Faiola, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that in compliance with the request of the Mamaroneck Health Center, this Board hereby asks the Westchester County Department of Health, Division of Nursing, to assume the obligation of the nursing personnel of the Mamaroneck Health Center presently employed by the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolu- tion be directed to Miss Esther Schisa of the Westchester County Department of Health, Division of Nursing. Councilman Chalif -- 1. Recommendation for Appointment - Larchmont Library Board of Trustees Councilman Chalif advised the Board that the Chairman of the Larchmont Library Board of Trustees had requested that this Board submit a recommendation for a resident of the Unincorporated Area to be appointed to the Library Board to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Mr. Vincent Smalley. Councilman Chalif presented a brief resume of the qualifications and experience of Dr. Joseph C. McLain of the Town, and thereupon, it was unanimously moved and seconded that the following resolution be forwarded to Mr. Platt K. Wiggins, Chairman of the said Library Board, so recommending Dr. McLain: __. RESOLVED, that this Board with great pleasure recommends the appointment of Dr. Joseph C. McLain of 4 Birch Road, Town, to the Board of Trustees of the Larchmont Library to fill the vacancy created by the death of Mr. Vincent R. Smalley. _g_ Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Salary Authorizations (Comptroller ' s memorandum) Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated August 15, 1966, herewith presented and ordered filed for the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following salary expenditures to the persons -_ listed below for the term of employment and at the rate of compensation specified: Thomas Mirande - Rec. Attendant - From 6/27 to 9/5/66 at $22. 50 per week. Fred J. Dolan - Rec. Attendant - From 7/20 to 10/31/66 at $60. 00 per week. Beautification Program C. Thomas Brennan - Park Attend. - At $1. 25 per hour 2. Report - Beautification Program Councilwoman Helwig presented a report on the 1966 Governor Rockefeller Beautification Program in the Town of Mamaroneck and the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck. This report, a bound book composed of "before and after" pictures and a description of the development of each of the following five projects : Leatherstocking Trails, Sheldrake Trails, Warren Avenue Trails, Hommocks Trails and Rockland Avenue Trails, was highly commended by each of the members of the Board and those persons attending the meeting who view- ed the book. Mrs. Helwig called attention to the fact that one out- door classroom within walking distance of each public and parochial school in this area had thus been offered. She further explained that submission of this report was required in order for the Town to be reimbursed by the State for the 46592 "man or boy" hours in the amount of $5, 824. 38 expended on this project, and that she was tremen- dously proud of the amount of work accomplished under the very able guidance of Mr. Tom Leddy, Mr. Frank Canonico and Mr. Vito La Croce, to each of whom a hearty vote of thanks was then extended. 3. Apportionments Councilwoman Helwig requested authorization of the following petition submitted by the Assessor for the correc- tion of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportion- ment of taxes, and thereupon on her motion, seconded by Councilman Chalif, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote: -9- �� WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented a petition 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 West- chester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petition for the correction of said assessment roll: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1965 School Taxes of 1966 and the assessment roll of 1966, taxes of 1967, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 603 509 N.Y.New Haven & H. R.R. $130, 296. $181, 000. $311, 926. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 : Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 603 509 N.Y.New Haven & H. R.R. $110,842. $181, 000. $291,842. 603 486 Port Morris Tile &Terr. 19,454. 19,454. 603 801 N.Y.New Haven & H. R.R. Exempt-assessed with 603-509 and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Receiver of Taxes to apportion the tax liens held by the Town of Mamaroneck on Block 603, Parcel 509, New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company for the tax sale years 1962, 1963 and 1965. Councilman Quadrine -- 1. Salary Authorization - Highway Laborer Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated August 15 , 1966, herewith presented and ordered filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Council- man Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Henry Bangser, employed as a part-time laborer in the Highway Department be compen- sated at the rate of $2. 00 per hour effective August 22, 1966. 2. Report - Commission on Human Rights Councilman Quadrine presented and summarized the report of the Commission on Human Rights, herewith received and filed for the record, calling attention to the following points for the Board ' s information: -10- 1. Held several meetings with the Vice Chairman of the State Commission and its Regional Director. 2. Attended joint meetings with Commissions in Rye and the Villages of Mamaroneck and Larchmont; also obtain- ed information about city commissions in Mt. Vernon and New Rochelle. 3. Supplies community organizations with copies of the laws against discrimination and offered to provide speakers on the subject. 4. Supported by publicity and attendance various educa- tional programs i. e. , Rotary and Larchmont Commission meetings. 5. Took preliminary steps with the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck to establish a cooperative approach to certain educational programs. Councilman Quadrine further advised that the Chairman of the Commission would meet with the members of this Board on the evening of September 19th to discuss furtherance of the organization of the educational program as had been recommended in the said report. Councilman Faiola -- 1. Minutes - Family and Youth Committee Councilman Faiola presented the minutes of the August 2, 1966 meeting of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth, which were herewith filed for the record. 2. Dutch Elm Program (extension of immunity) Councilman Faiola reported that the "scouting" had now been completed and therefore requested that the Super- visor again apply to the Department of Agriculture and Markets for an extension of immunity for tree remova+l' pur- poses, which the Board so directed. He further stated for the Board ' s information, that this year there were 97 dead or diseased trees and 2 sus- pects. 3. Acquisition & Improvement Thruway Surplus Property (Ref. 69) Councilman Faiola recalled to the Board its adop- tion on May 4, 1966 of a "Resolution of Intent" to purchase from the State Thruway Authority certain surplus property located on the southwesterly corner of Myrtle Boulevard and North Chatsworth Avenue and extending past Madison Avenue with frontage on Byron Place for development as a public off-street metered parking area. -11- Since the details of the proposed project are now finalized pursuant to an Agreement with the Thruway Authority which provides for the purchase of the property for $62, 970 ; and the May 31, 1966 memorandum of the Town Engineer, herewith presented and filed for the record, which sets forth preliminary plans and cost estimates for the development of the said property for use as a public off-street metered parking area in the sum of $37 , 030; Councilman Faiola requested the Board to authorize by way of resolution a total expenditure of $100, 000. as follows: $95, 000. by way of Serial Bonds subject to Permissive Refer- -- endum and Capital Notes in the amount of $5, 000. During the ensuing discussion Councilman Quadrine again queried whether this could not be a Part-Town rather than a General Town charge and the Attorney replied that, as he had previously stated regarding this question, under the law, this must be a General Town charge unless a Special District were created. Councilman Quadrine pointed out that this did not seem equitable inasmuch as some of the residents of the entire Township (i. e. those in much of the Village of Mamaroneck area) might not have any use for such an area and would still be taxed for its cost. The Supervisor pointed out that the investment would be of benefit to all of the residents of the entire Town since it would be available to all, including those to whom Councilman Quadrine referred, and since upon acquisition and improvement, the Town would realize revenues which would accrue to the General Town and thus be applicable toward the General Town Tax. Whereupon, since there was no further discussion and the Board was ready for the question, the Attorney present- ed for adoption the following resolution with the advice that in accordance with law, a Notice of its adoption sub- ject to the conditions pertaining to a Permissive Referen- dum must be published in full once in "The Daily Times" , the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, within ten days of the date of adoption of the resolution. Accordingly, on a motion offered by Councilman Faiola and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, upon roll call, the following resolution was adopted: BOND AND CAPITAL NOTE RESOLUTION DATED SEPTEM- BER 7, 1966. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, OF CERTAIN LAND FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT THEREON OF A METERED OFF-STREET PUBLIC PARK- ING AREA AT A TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF $100, 000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $95, 000 SERIAL BONDS AND $5, 000 CAPITAL NOTES OF SAID TOWN TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. -12- BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as fol- lows: Section 1. The following are hereby authorized in and for the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York: a) The acquisition from the State of New York of certain real property originally acquired by -- the State for the construction of the New England section of the New York State Thruway, containing approximately 1. 16 acres, at a maximum estimated cost of $62, 970 ; and b) The construction and equipment on said land of a metered off-street public parking area, in- cluding incidental improvements and the acquisi- tion of parking meters, at a maximum estimated cost of $37, 030. Section 2. The total estimated cost of the afore- said specific objects or purposes is $100, 000. and the plan for the financing thereof is as follows : a) By the issuance of $95, 000 serial bonds of said Town, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law, and b) By the issuance of $5, 000 capital notes of said Town, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law. Such capital notes shall be sold at private sale and all further powers in connection with the details and the sale thereof are hereby delegated to the Super- visor in accordance with the Local Finance Law. Pursuant to Section 107. 00 of the Local Finance Law, the proceeds from the sale of such capital notes will be provided prior to the issuance of the bonds herein authorized or bond anticipa- tion notes. Section 3. It is hereby determined that subdivision 21 (a) of paragraph a of Section 11. 00 of the Local Finance Law applies to the aforesaid land acquisi- tion and that the period of probable usefulness thereof is thirty years. It is hereby further determined that subdivision 20 (f) of said para- graph and Section applies to the construction and equipment of said parking area and that the period of probable usefulness thereof is ten years. The maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein author- ized will exceed five years. Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are here- by irrevocably pledged for the payment of the prin- cipal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient -13- sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including re- newals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescrib- ed by said Supervisor, consistent with the pro- visions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The validity of such bonds and capital notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not author- ized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this reso- lution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 7. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in full in "The Daily Times" , the official newspaper together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81. 00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 8. This resolution is adopted subject to permissive referendum, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish a Notice of the adoption of the foregoing resolution in accordance with law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing reso- lution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows : Supervisor Kane VOTING Aye Councilman Quadrine VOTING Aye Councilwoman Aelwig VOTING Aye Councilman Chalif VOTING Aye Councilman Faiola VOTING Aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. -14- 4. Appointment - Zoning Board of Appeals (Mr. Russell G. Pelton) Councilman Faiola called to the Board ' s attention the vacancy existing on the Zoning Board of Appeals created by the death of Mr. Sydney D. Bierman and after presenting a resume of the qualifications and experience of Mr. Russell G. Pelton of 179 Griffen Avenue, Town, recommended his appointment to that Board to succeed Mr. Bierman. Whereupon, since there were no further nominations, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Mr. Russell G. Pelton of 179 Griffen Avenue, Town, a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck to fill the vacancy created by the death of Mr. Sydney J. Bierman, and to serve for the unexpired portion of Mr. Bierman ' s terms or until February 17 , 1970, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor so advise Mr. Pelton, extending to him on behalf of this Board a most cordial welcome to the Town ' s official family. The Town Attorney -- 1. Request for Reduction of Perfor- mance Bond - Leatherstocking Lane The Town Attorney presented a copy of the resolution adopted by the Planning Board at its August 2, 1966 meeting requesting reduction of the Performance Bond on the Leather- stocking Lane sub-division. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the reduction of the Performance Bond for the construction of roads, drains, etc. in the Leatherstocking Lane sub-division from $30- 000. to $3, 000, pursuant to the recommendation of the Town Engineer and resolution adopted by the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on August 2 , 1966 and herewith filed for the record. _- ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion unanimously made and seconded it was RESOLVED, that this meeting be and it here- by is declared adjourned at 9:25 p. m. in -15- in honor of the memory of Arthur G. Bogardus chairman Architectural Board of Review and be it further RESOLVED, that this meeting reconvene on October 5, 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.Bogardus. I n M e m o r i a m Whereas, Arthur G. Bogardus served the Town of Mamaroneck as Chairman of its Archi- tectural Board of Review from the date of its establishment in 1961; and Whereas, Mr. Bogardus, a highly esteemed resident of this community, served the best in- terests of its citizens in many and varied civic posts throughout all of the years of his residing in the Town; and Whereas, Wherever he served, he brought ability, unlimited energy and conscientious devo- tion to the task at hand, Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, That we convey to Mr. Bogardus ' 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 reso- lution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting with a copy thereof forwarded to the family of Mr. Bogardus with deepest sympathy and condolences. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- vened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. -16- 1. Claims Upon presentation by Commissioner Faiola, on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Chalif, it was unanimous- ly 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: AAA Emergency Supply Co. , Inc. $ 6. 86 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 77. 96 Con Edison 5. 00 Con Edison 93. 67 Excelsior Auto Repair & Mach.Wks. 328. 52 0. Mueller, Inc. 6.48 New York Telephone Co. 7. 43 New York Telephone Co. 180. 55 Plaza Pharmacy 56.48 Walter D. Rickert 39. 87 Sound Tire & Supply Co. Inc. 19.44 Vil. of Scarsdale - Water Dept. 1, 134. 66 Ward LaFrance Truck Corp. 20. 82 Total . . . $1, 977. 74 2. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the following reports, which were ordered received and filed: Fire Report for August 1966. Fire Inspector ' s Report for the quarter ended August 31, 1966. 3. Communications There were no communications to be presented at this time. 4. Other Business a. The Fire Chief -- Chief Librandi advised the Commission that the Fire Council requested the removal of the island on Myrtle Boulevard from Weaver Street to Lakeside Drive due to the tremendous difficulty encountered in operating the fire engines through Myrtle Boulevard because of cars parked on both sides of the Street. He pointed out that Myrtle Boulevard was used repeated- - ly by the Fire Department in responding to fires in certain areas of the Town and requested the Commission to exert its good offices in remedying the existing situation. Whereupon, following some discussion, the Commission directed that this matter be referred to the Board of Police Commissioners for investigation and report. -17- b. The Chief also advised of the Department ' s difficulty in obtaining permission to conduct drills on apartment houses and schools. The Attorney pointed out that the law demanded that such drills be held and that failure to hold such drills would adversely affect the insurance carriers. Whereupon, it was directed that Commissioner Faiola, the Fire Chief and the Town Attorney meet tomorrow to take the necessary steps to clarify this situation. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:45 p. m. , to reconvene on October 5, 1966. ��To Cle c -18-