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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966_10_19 Town Board Minutes 403 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD OCTOBER 19, 1966 IN. THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARO- NECK. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 p. m. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Kane Councilwoman Helwig Councilman 4uadrine Councilman Chali£ Councilman Faiola Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mrs. Brewer Deputy Clerk Mr. Widulski - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion duly made and seconded the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 5, 1966 were approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 1. Fixing Date for Public Hearing - Application of Westchester Street Transportation Co. , Inc. In discussing the matter of fixing a date for a Public Hear- ing on the application of Westchester Street Transportation Co. , Inc. , the Board pointed out that, due to the Attorney' s absence time would not permit the publishing of the necessary Notice for the next meeting. In addition, since under law the prelimi- nary budget must be presented and adopted between November 10th and 15th, it was deemed advisable that the date for this Hearing be fixed for the first meeting in December, and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hold a Public Hearing on the application of Westchester Street Trans- portation Co. , Inc. on December 7 , 1966, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue, Mamaroneck, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times" , Notice for such Public Hearing as required by law. -1- a r am i , 2. Authorization for Return of Bid Checks and/or Bonds - Reconstruction of Maxwell Avenue Pursuant to the Clerk' s request and in accord with usual practice following the award of contract to the low bidder at the special meeting of October 12th, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he - hereby is authorized to return the bid checks and/or bonds submitted with the bids for the reconstruction of Maxwell Avenue to all except the successful bidder. NEW BUSINESS 1. Applications for Swimming Pool Permits a. Mr. Edward De Martin - 12 Park Hill Lane, Town The Clerk presented Mr. De Martin' s application for a permit to construct a permanent-type family swimming pool on his premises at 12 Park Hill Lane, Town, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Pursuant to usual procedure, the Board directed that the neighboring property owners be notified of the appli- cation, and the matter deferred to the November 2nd meet- ing in order to allow time for the members of the Board to personally inspect the site of the proposed pool and afford those persons notified an opportunity to reply if they so desire. b. Mr. and Mrs. George Kurzman, Hommocks Road, Town The Clerk presented Mr. and Mrs. Kurzman ' s application for a permit to construct a permanent-type family swimming pool on their premises at Hommocks Road, Town, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Pursuant to usual procedure, the Board directed that v the neighboring property owners be notified of the appli- cation, and the matter deferred to the November 2nd meet- ing in order to allow time for the members of the Board to personally inspect the site of the proposed pool and afford those persons notified an opportunity to reply if they so desire. 2.Authorization of Snow Control for: a. State Highways Pursuant to communication of the Westchester County Commissioner of Public Works, dated October 6, 1966 and -2- herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Chalif and seconded by Councilman Faiola, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members thereof being present and voting: WHEREAS, Sect. 12 of the Highway Law, as amended by Chapter 305 of the Laws of 1946, provides that if the removal of snow and ice from the State Highways is taken over by the County, the County can arrange with the Town Superintendents or Village Street Commissioners of the various towns/villages in the County of Westchester and the villages therein for the removal of the snow and ice from such State Highways as are within their municipal boundaries and the entire cost of such work will be reimbursed by the State, and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck under date of November 8, 1946 entered into a contract with the County of Westchester for the removal of snow and ice from the State Highways within the said Town, in accordance with the provi- sions of Sect. 12 of the Highway Law as amended, and under date of October 20, 1965 extended the said contract for the season 1965-1966, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck extend the above mentioned contract with the County of Westchester for an additional year, and be it further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolu- tion be forwarded to the Westchester County Commissioner of Public Works. b. County Roads Pursuant to communication of the Administrative Assist- antaof the Westchester County Department of Public Works, dated October 10, 1966, and herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the Agreement with the County of Westchester for the removal of snow and ice on County Roads within the unincorporated area of the Town of Mamaroneck, at a flat rate of $300. 00 per mile for the 1966-1967 winter season. -3- 3. Authorization for Rental of Three (3) Voting Machines In accordance with the Clerk' s request for the rental of three additional Voting Machines for the Novem- ber 8, 1966 election pursuant to contract therefor and herewith presented, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute the contract between the Automatic Voting Machine Corp. and the Town of Mamaroneck for the rental of three (3) Voting Machines to be used for the November 8, 1966 election, at a rental fee of $75. 00 per machine plus transportation costs. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Resignation - Ronald Schmidt The Clerk presented a communication addressed to the Supervisor by Ronald Schmidt, Senior Engineering Aid of the Town of Mamaroneck, under date of October 13, 1966, stating that he had secured a new and financially better position.and therefore with regret was tendering his resig- nation, effective as of ,October 26, 1966, which was here- with ordered received and filed for the record. - Each of the members of the Board expressed his appre- ciation of Mr. Schmidt' s services to the Town during the two years he was on the staff and extended best wishes to him in his new position. It was directed that the Supervisor advise Mr. Schmidt of the Board ' s action, expressing its regret of his loss to the Town and its appreciation and best wishes for the future, and thereupon on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Ronald Schmidt as Senior Engineering Aid of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective as of October 26 , 1966. 2. Resignation - Mrs. Donna Comstock The Clerk presented a communication addressed to the Board by Mrs. Donna Comstock under date of October 13, 1966, tendering her resignation effective as of November 6, 1966, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. The members of the Board and the Town Clerk spoke at some length of Mrs. Comstock' s loyal and able service to the Town for a period of over twenty years and extended to her very best wishes for the future. -4- In accordance with the Board ' s request, the Super- visor advised that he would write to Mrs. Comstock on behalf of the Board, expressing its thanks and appre- ciation of her long and able service and extending its best wishes to her for the future, and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts with regret the resignation of Mrs. Donna Comstock as Deputy Receiver of Taxes, Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Regis- trar of Vital Statistics, Secretary to the Park Commission, Secretary to the Plumbing Board and Account Clerk in the Public Works Department, effective as of November 9, 1966. 3. Letter - Mrs. Sudie Edwards Real Property Tax Exemption The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Town:', Clerk by Mrs. Sudie Edwards, 24 Wildwood Road, with regard to the matter of real property tax exemption for those over 65 years of age, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. It was directed that the Attorney reply to Mrs. Edwards, explaining in detail the present status of the legislation pertaining to such exemption. 4. Letter - Mr. John Dahne Air Pollution The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Town Board by Mr. John Dahne of 9 Overlook Terrace under date of October 17, 1966, with regard to air pollution and particularly the emission of fly ash, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Since this letter was concerned primarily with emission from the Joint Incinerator, the Supervisor and Councilman Quadrine reviewed in detail the status of the plans for the proposed expansion and modernization of that plant. The subject of proposed joint municipal action in the matter of waste disposal was briefly recounted by the Supervisor. Councilman Quadrine then reviewed the history of some years ago, when the Villages of Mamaro- neck and Larchmont and the Town proposed joint incinera- tion which, due to the question of location of the plant, was abandoned after months of study. He emphasized that while a study of the newer present-day techniques of waste disposal indicated that a combination of municipali- ties was required in order to produce sufficient tonnage -5- Z3,08 for such operation and even though it might prove to be highly desirable financially, he stated that in view of the present condition of the Joint Incinerator he would recommend that the Town and Village of Larchmont proceed as rapidly as possible with the proposed expansion. He further explained that the plans therefor as pre- pared and submitted by the Engineering Consultant were presently being reviewed and checked by Metcalf & Eddy, a firm renowned in the field of incineration engineering, and informed the Board that it was his hope, upon receipt of the report from this firm, that it would be possible to solicit bids before the year ' s end. Councilwoman Helwig then questioned whether some of the fly-ash emission distress described by Mr. Dahne was not due to apartment house incineration. Councilman Quadrine replied that this was indeed very possible and with reference thereto advised that the Engineer was pre- sently engaged in making a study to enable this Board, upon completion of the proposed expanded plant, to give consideration to the possibility of municipal burning of all garbage (including that from multiple dwellings) at a cost so that there would be complete municipal control and thus avoidance of the present large fly-ash factor in air pollution. 5. Letter - Park Commission The Clerk presented a communication from the Board of Park Commissioners, dated October 14, 1966, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. The Supervisor called on Councilman Faiola, Liaison to the Commission, who advised that certainly not only he but all of the members of the Board were very much in agreement that they would like to see Memorial Park com- pleted; however, he added that it was his feeling, in view of the Town' s present commitments on the reconstruction of Maxwell Avenue and the construction of a new municipal park- ing lot on Myrtle Boulevard, this was not the time to pro- hibit some 45 cars from parking on property which, of course, was part of that area of the Park still to be developed. Councilman Faiola continued by stating that all are well aware that the entire parking situation is very criti- cal now and emphasized again that it was his strong feeling that nothing should be done which would worsen an already critical condition. He recommended that in the best in- terests of our citizens completion of the Park be deferred at this time. Councilman Quadrine seconded Councilman Faiola ' s remarks, adding that he did not see how any further commit- ment could be made for the use of Highway equipment or staff at present since the Highway Department agenda listed -6- a ng completion of the Avon Road drain, the Hartung Street drain, Blossom Terrace drain, and removal of some 11, 000 cubic yards of earth from Maplemoor Golf Course to the Hommocks, prior to the onset of the winter months. Councilwoman Helwig then asked what the chances would be of getting the work required of the Highway Department done in the very early part of the coming year so that the planting, etc. could be accomplished in the early spring. Councilman Quadrine replied that he was certain this could be done once the moving of the fill at Maple- moor had been completed and assured Mrs. Helwig that every effort would be made to complete the installation of the necessary curbing and fencing so that the grading and planting could be accomplished this spring. The Board requested the Supervisor to reply to the Park Commission' s request, explaining the Board ' s desire to cooperate and the timing necessary as hereinabove recited. 6. Notice of Hearing - Larchmont Village Board of Appeals The Clerk presented a Notice of Hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Larchmont,which had been referred to Councilman Chalif in the Town Attor- ney ' s absence, and which, upon his report of requiring no action by this Board being forwarded as a courtesy for informational purposes only, was ordered received and filed for the record. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Town Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed for the record: Report of the Town Clerk for the month of September 1966. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of September 1966. Affidavit of Publication of Registration Notice. The Supervisor -- 1. Change of Dates - November Meetings The Supervisor called to attention that it had been suggested this year that the proposed preliminary budget -7- Z11 be made available prior to its presentation and approval between November 10th and November 15th as required by law. He also noted that the date of the second regular meeting fell after the 15th and he therefore inquired the Board ' s pleasure in these matters. whereupon, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a special meeting of this Board be held at 8:15 p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse on Thursday evening, November 10th, for the purpose of making avail- able the proposed preliminary budget for 1967 ; and be it further RESOLVED, that the second meeting of the month be changed from November 16 to November 15 so as to comply with law in presenting and adopt- ing the preliminary budget for 1967. 2. Board of Supervisors (Not on Agenda) The Supervisor advised the Board that a special session of the Board of Supervisors had been called at 10:00 a. m. Monday morning, October 24, to discuss the County Court House question and the Reapportionment issue. Councilman Chalif -- Councilman Chalif stated that he had no report at this time. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. School Board Association Conference Councilwoman Helwig advised, the Board of her invitation to serve on a panel of School Facilities Planning at the New York State School Board Association conference in Syracuse next Monday. This panel, she said, would deal with coopera- tive planning on state, county and community levels and the invitation is "a tribute to the Town of Mamaroneck and its present and past administrations which have been cooperating with the Board of Education in the construction of Central School in Cargill Park and the new Middle School in the Hommocks. She stated that Dr. Haake, Superintendent of Schools, would also be a member of this panel. 2. Hommocks (Not on Agenda) Councilwoman Helwig stated that in the course of several Conservation Walks, she had noted the excellent job that the -8- screening installed in the land-fill area to prevent debris from floating from said land-fill area into Little Harbor Sound had done and highly complimented Councilman Faiola thereon since it was his suggestion that such mesh screen- ing of the type used by the beach clubs be installed. 3. Proposition No. 1 New York State Recreation Association (Not on Agenda) Councilwoman Helwig presented for the Board ' s infor- mation and consideration materials on Proposition No. 1 on the November 8th ballot prepared by the New York State Citizens Committee for Recreation and Parks. She stated that she, of course, did not wish the Board to act without inspecting this material but requested that the voters be given information and that every effort be made to obtain a favorable vote on this Proposition since it would be of benefit to the Town. Councilman Quadrine -- 1. Report - Incinerator Plans This matter reported earlier in the meeting. 2. Request for Street Light Installation - Dillon Road Pursuant to memorandum herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby granted for the installation of an addi- tional street light on Dillon Road at a cost not to exceed the sum of $46. 00. Councilman Quadrine remarked for the Board' s informa- tion that there would be an annual saving of approximately $5, 000. resulting from the purchase of the utility truck. He commented that since the long range lighting improvement program had been started in 1962, some 237 new street lights had been installed and some 135 old lights repaired. He further remarked that approximately 60 new fixtures had been installed annually but that with the new truck this number may well be greatly increased. 3. Award of Contract - Reconstruction of Maxwell Avenue For informational purposes Councilman Quadrine reported that the contract for the reconstruction of Maxwell Avenue had been awarded to the low bidder, Nigro Brothers, in the sum of $24, 271. at a special meeting held on October 12, 1966. -9- l He pointed out the contract was, of course, well over the budget appropriation of $16, 500. due to inclusion of additional items not in the original plans and specifica- tions, explaining that the budgeted $16, 500. would be paid in 1966 and the remaining $7 , 771. in 1967. 4. Contract-Maintenance of Traffic Signals (Not on Agenda) Councilman Quadrine presented a contract with Mains and Mains for the maintenance of traffic signals in the sum of $575. per year which he requested be authorized. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the contract with Mains and Mains for the maintenance of traffic signals throughout the Unincorporated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck in a sum not to exceed $575. Councilman Faiola -- 1. Report on Hommocks Use of "Screening". (Reported by Councilwoman Helwig) 2. Report - Myrtle Boulevard - Weaver Street to Lake Councilman Faiola reported on a meeting held by Council- man Chalif and himself Saturday morning "on the scene" at Myrtle Boulevard for the purpose of testing safe passage of the fire equipment. As a 'result thereof, it was recommended that parking be prohibited on the south side of the street from Weaver Street to the Lake along the curb except where the openings between the Islands are located. It was pointed out that all of the residents of the area strongly urged this restric- tion even volunteering to assist in its enforcement since it would be of help to the safety of the many children as well as to all vehicular traffic. Further, in view of the numerous recent complaints registered re "speeding" through these blocks, it was also requested that the regular speeding surveillance be increased at this time in this particular area. Councilman Quadrine then stated that while he agreed with these recommendations, he recalled that at a previous meeting, the Board had stated that no change would be made without notification to the residents of the area. Accord- ingly, following further discussion it was directed that the recommendations be forwarded to the Traffic Commission, and thereupon if any change were to be effected, that the resi- dents be so notified prior to implementation. _10- d1 .3 3. Report - Purchase of Property (Not on Agenda) Councilman Faiola reported that the Permissive Refer- endum period on the purchase and improvement of the Thru- way Surplus Ref. 69 property on Myrtle Boulevard had expired, and that therefore the Town was proceeding with both the purchase and preparation of the plans and specifi- cations for its development so that bids could be taken and the improvement work started at as early a date as possible. 4. Report - Youth Council (Not on Agenda) Councilman Faiola reported, for the Board' s informa- tion that the Youth Council was approaching some seven private clubs in the community to determine whether their facilities could be made available to youth on "off nights" for such events as teen dances, etc. in much the same way that the Youth Council had obtained facilities of the local houses of worship. The Town Attorney -- The Town Attorney was absent - - no report. 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. 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 Quadrine, 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 1966 Fire Department budget: R. G. Brewer, Inc. $15. 21 Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co. , Inc. 48. 00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 3. 00 Excelsior Auto Repair & Machine Works 142. 81 The Larchmont Print 21. 50 -11- "1 Nicholas G. LaRussell 12. 50 William B. Lemon 149. 00 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 5. 00 Merson Uniform Co. , Inc. 73. 50 New York Telephone Co. 7.43 Sound Tire & Supply Co. Inc. 3. 64 " " " " " " 188. 60 Suburban Communications, Inc. 55. 25 Westchester Joint Water Works 54. 05 $_779-49 2. Reports -- The Fire Chief ' s report for the month,of September 1966 was presented and herewith ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Communications -- There were no communications. 4. Other Business -- a. Drill Commissioner Faiola reported on the fire drill at - Winged Foot Golf Club last night which, he said, had had a terrific turn=out and where the new "Cherry Picker" truck had been used for the first time. The Fire Chief and Commissioner Faiola expressed the highest commendation to Firemen Mirande and Garofalo for their expertise in averting what would have been a serious accident when turning the Hook and Ladder from Avon into Fenimore on the way home. 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 November 2 , 1966. own erk _12-