HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960_03_02 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MARCH 2nd, 1960,
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.
PRESENT: Supervisor Burchell
Councilman Santoro
Councilman Kane
Councilman Brush
Councilwoman Helwig
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mr. Delius - Town Attorney
Mr. Friedlander - Engineer & Supt, of Highways
Mr. Orsino - Comptroller
Mrs. Brewer - Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meetings of December 16th, 1959, Janu-
ary 5th and January 20th, 1960 were approved as corrected.
PUBLIC HEARING--Application of William Gauthier for Consent
to Operate Bus Line
The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice of pub-
lic hearing on the application of William Gauthier d/b/a Orienta
Bus Company for consent to operate a bus in the unincorporated
area of the Town in The Daily Times on February 19th, 1960, and
the Supervisor declared the hearing open.
The Supervisor inquired whether anyone present wished to be heard
either in favor of or opposed to this application. There was no one
who addressed the Board.
At this time, Councilman Brush stated that at the Bus Committee
meeting the previous evening, it had been recommended that de-
cision on this application be reserved at this hearing and that he
felt the applicant, Mr. Gauthier, had not appeared this evening for
this reason. And in view of this, Councilman Brush recommended
that the hearing be closed with decision reserved.
Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro and seconded by
Councilman Kane, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the hearing be closed and decision
reserved.
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PUBLIC HEARING--Amendment of Chapter VII, Section 1
of the General Ordinances
The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication in the Daily Times
on February 19th, 1960, of the notice of hearing to amend Chapter
VII, Section I of the General Ordinances and the Supervisor de-
clared the hearing open.
The Supervisor inquired whether anyone present wished to ad-
dress the Board either in favor of or in opposition to the proposed
amendment and since there was no one, on motion by Councilman
Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the hearing be and it is hereby
declared closed.
Whereupon, since all of the members of the Board were conver-
sant with the provisions set forth in the proposed amendment, on
motion by Councilman Santoro and seconded by Councilwoman
Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that Chapter VII, Section 1 of the General
Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck as last amended
October 20, 1954, be amended to read as follows;
Section 1 - For the preservation of the health,
peace and good order of the community, no per-
son, firm, association or corporation shall col-
lect, solicit, receive and/or transport any old
paper, garbage, refuse, ashes, rubbish, used
cans, dirt, cinders, building materials, usedor
broken glass, tree stumps, branches and clip-
pings, old and unused motor vehicles or machin-
ery or parts thereof, or any other waste matter,
within the Town of Mamaroneck outside of incor-
porated villages and deposit same anywhere in
the Town of Mamaroneck, except at a dump
maintained by the Town for such purpose and
then only upon obtaining a permit as herein pro-
vided. Such permit shall be issued only to res-
idents of the Town of Mamaroneck by the Su-
perintendent of Highways upon application duly
made upon forms provided by him for such pur-
pose and upon payment to him of $10. 00 for each
permit, which shall be valid until the 31st dayof
December next succeeding the date of issue, The
Superintendent of Highways shall adopt rules and
regulations prohibiting the delivery of any items
at any dump maintained by the Town of Mamaro-
neck which are considered detrimental to the
proper operation of the dump or the comfort and
safety of the surrounding residents includingbut
not limited to the following items which shall be
prohibited;
1. Tree wood over 6" in diameter or over 41
long, including stumps and trunks of trees.
Z. Loose brush, tree branches, unless pro-
cessed through an approved brush grinder.
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3. Railroad ties, telephone poles and dis-
carded automobiles and trucks,
4. Used or discarded building materials such
as lumber, plaster, etc„ discarded refrigera-
tors, washing machines, boilers, wooden boxes
and crates, cardboard, cartons, beds including
mattresses and springs, chairs, couches and
all furniture,
5. Inflammable or highly combustible materials
such as cleaning establishment waste or other
industrial wastes, found to be undesirable mater-
ials containing varnish, paint thinners, etc. ,
refuse such as sawdust, explosives, ammunition,
oil drums, cans or barrels containing combus-
tible materials, rubber tires, rubber wastes,
/battery cases, tar paper, roofing tar cans etc,
(Section 2 - The dumping of any materials here-
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ina 'ove enumerated within the Town of Mamaro-
neck, outside of incorporated villages, without a
permit is hereby prohibited,
OLD BUSINESS
1. Report by Town Attorney--Bids for Town Car
Following the Attorney's report that the bids for the purchase
of a Town car submitted at the last meeting of the Board and
referred to the Attorney at that time, were in order and his
recommendation that the low bid for either the 6 or 8 cylinder
model be accepted according to the Board's preference, and
upon the Supervisor stating that he felt the 6 cylinder model
would serve as well as the 8 cylinder model, on motion by
Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the low bid,
to wit the bid of Flinn Motor Corp. , for furnishing to
the Town of Mamaroneck one (1) new 1960 Ford Fair-
lane Tudor 6 cylinder model equipped in accordance
with the specifications on file in the Office of the Town
Clerk, for the net price of $1976, 00.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization for Collection of State, County and Town Taxes
The Supervisor requested the usual resolution approving collec-
tion of taxes by the Receiver of Taxes for the 1960 State, County
and Town taxes in two installments, and on motion by Councilman
Brush, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 1514 of the Real
Property Tax Law, the Receiver of Taxes and As-
sessments of the Town of Mamaroneck is authorized
to collect the 1960 State, County,
Town, and District taxes and water rents, which become
a lien January 1, 1960, in two partial payments, each
amounting to fifty per cent (50%) of the total of saidtaxes
and water rents.
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Receiver of Taxes and As-
sessments is authorized and empowered to receive such
partial payments or installments of taxes and water rents
at any time prior to the sale of tax liens but subject to the
same penalties as are specified and provided in Section
542 of the Westchester County Administrative Code for
the neglect to pay the total amount of said taxes and water
rents.
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the acceptance of any suchpar-
tial payments or installments of the 1960 taxes and water
rents shall not be deemed to affect in any manner any
right of the Town of Mamaroneck under any general or
specific law to enforce collection of any unpaid balance of
such taxes and water rents as may remain due and owing
to the Town of Mamaroneck, but such rights and powers
shall remain in full force and effect to enforce the collec-
tion of the unpaid balances of such taxes and water rents
together with interest, penalties, and other lawful charges.
And, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilwoman
Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that in accordance with the provisions of Sec-
-- tion 550 of the Westchester County Administrative Code,
"The Daily Times, " the official newspaper published in
the Village and Town of Mamaroneck, be and it hereby is
designated as the newspaper in which the Receiver of
Taxes and Assessments shall publish the Notice of the
Collection of State, County, Town, and District Taxes
and Water Rents;
and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED that said publication be made on
March 17th, 1960 in The Daily Times;
and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with the provi-
sions of Section 550 of the Westchester County Adminis-
trative Code, the Town Board does hereby direct the Re-
ceiver of Taxes and Assessments to mail to each taxpayer
of the Town of Mamaroneck, whose address is known to
said Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, a tax bill for all
taxes and water rents, the expense thereof to be a Town
charge.
2. Appointment of School Crossing Guard
Upon presentation of a memorandum addressed to the Supervisor
by the Chief of Police under date of February 25th, 1960, re-
questing appointment in accordance with the recommendation of
the Police Commission, of Mrs. Anna Stock of 700 Forest Ave-
nue, Town, as a School Guard to fill the vacancy created by the
resignation of Mrs. Dorothy O'Keefe, on motion by Councilman
Brush and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unani-
mously
RESOLVED that Mrs. Anna Stock of 700 Forest
Avenue, Town, be and she hereby is appointed
a School Guard in the Town of Mamaroneck, ef-
fective as of February 23rd, 1960, and to be
compensated at the rate of $7. 00 per day,
COMMUNICATIONS
The Clerk stated that there were no communications to be pre-
sented at this meeting.
REPORTS
The Clerk presented the following reports which were received
and filed:
Report of the Acting Building Inspector for the month of
February, 1960.
Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the
month of February, 1960.
Annual Report of Notices of Tort Claims for the fiscal
year ending December 31st, 1959.
REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR
1. Bill--300th Anniversary of Founding of Town
The Supervisor reported that this bill had been passed in the
Assembly and now waited Senate action and signature by the
Governor to become a law.
Z. Request to Purchase Property--J. Rene Simon
The Supervisor advised the Board and Mr. Simon, who was
present, that he was trying to arrange a meeting at a mu-
tually convenient time to all parties concerned to discuss
any legal problems possibly involved in selling this particu-
lar property.
Mr. Simon thanked the Supervisor for his attention to this
request and stated that he would make himself available to
attend such meeting at any time it could be arranged.
3. Larchmont Station
The Supervisor reported that he had received requests for
the installation of a telephone booth at the kiosk where the
canopy was being erected at the station and stated that, if
it were the pleasure of the Board, he would investigate
the possibility of having such a booth at this location. The
Board directed the Supervisor to this effect.
The Supervisor also stated that the matter of placing
benches along the area under the canopy was presently un-
der consideration.
REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN
Councilman Santoro --
1. Claim of R. M. Leggette--Sewer Repair
Councilman Santoro requested authorization for payment of
the claim of R. M. Leggette of 34 Rockland Avenue, Town,
for sewer repair, which matter had been before the Board
previously, and on his motion which was seconded by Coun-
cilman Kane, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that R. M. Leggette be reimbursed in
the amount of $439. 30 for expenditure for certain
expenses incurred by the claimant in connection
with locating sewer stoppage at above premises,
said stoppage found to be existing in the bed of
the street and repaired at claimant's expense.
Councilman Kane --
1. Lighting at Larchmont Bowling Center
Councilman Kane reported that all lighting at the Bowling
Center was now satisfactory.
2. Apportionments
Councilman Kane presented the following petitions received
from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll
so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on motionby
him and seconded by Councilman Santoro, the following res-
olution was unanimously adopted-
WHEREAS the Assessor has presented petitions for
the correction of the assessment roll for certain
years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Ar-
ticle 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 1959, taxes of
1960, which shows property now appearing on the roll
as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
320 648 Jos W. Gleicher Co Inc $ 5, 000
320 1015 If 200
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land only
320 648 Jos W. Gleicher Co Inc 4, 970
320 1105 it 30
320 1015 It 40
320 1020 °6 160
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of
1959, taxes of 1960, which shows property now ap-
pearing on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
320 673 Jos W. Gleicher Co Inc 3; 000
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557;
Block Parcel Name Land only
320 673 Reba Auerbach 1, 620
320 1100 Peter F. Manos & W 1, 320
320 1103 Jos. W. Gleicher Co Inc 60
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959,
taxes of 1960, which shows property now appearing on
the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
333 136 T. J.D. Corporation 26, 450
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land only
333 136 Louis Marx Z3, 450
333 3000 T. J.D. Corporation 3, 000
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959,
taxes of 1960, which shows property now appearing on
the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
808 1 White Plains Developers Inc $ 13, 000
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557;
Block Parcel Name Land only
808 1 White Plains Developers Inc 11, 000
808 45 George C. Erikson & W 1, 000
808 51 Joseph C. Delfino & W 11000
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959,
taxes of 1960, which shows property now appearing on
the roll as follows;
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
403 205 Antonio LaGuidaro $ 4, 600 $ 1, 000 $ 5, 600
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557.
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
403 205 Antonio LaGuidaro 3, 600 1, 000 4, 600
403 355 Daniel P. Amatuzzo & W 1, 000 1, 000
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959,
taxes of 1960, which shows property now appearing on
the role as follows;
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
823 419 Vito V. Palmieri 2, 600 8, 000 10, 600
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 5578
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
823 419 Vito V. Palmieri 1, 300 8, 000 9, 300
823 424 Ralph J. Gironda& W 1, 300 1, 300
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959,
taxes of 1960, which shows property now appearing on
the roll as follows-
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
905 303 N.Y. , N.H. & H. RR 339, 200 337, 200 674, 600
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 5578
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
905 303 N.Y. , N.H. & H. RR 337, 400 337, 200 674, 600
905 700 Robinson-Wagner Co 1, 800 1, 800
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Councilman Brush --
1, Fingerprinting
In reply to a question raised by Mrs. Smith who attends Board
meetings representing the League of Women Voters, Council-
man Brush advised that the Police Department would be gladto
fingerprint any resident at any time upon call to the department
for an appointment; in the case of groups desiring this service,
the Councilman stated that the department felt it could be best
handled by arranging a scheduling period,
Mrs. Smith thanked the Board and Councilman Brush for the
courtesy extended in this matter.
2. Bus Committee
Councilman Brush reported that the first meeting of the Com-
mittee had been held on the evening of March 1st and that the
evening had been devoted to the formulation of plans to con-
duct its studies. He stated that the next meeting would be on
the evening of March 23rd and asked the Town Clerk if he
would be good enough to mail a notice of such meeting to all
civic associations, suggesting that this might be mailed with
the agenda for the March 16th Town Board meeting.
At this time, the Supervisor reported that he had talked with
the President of the West Fordham Transportation Company
about the bus strike again but that there was no further re-
port other than that they were negotiating and attempting to
arbitrate the matter.
Councilman Santoro suggested that the Supervisor keep in
touch with Mr. Rukin, which the Supervisor stated he would
do.
Councilwoman Helwig --
1. Annual Recreation Report
Councilwoman Helwig presented a copy of the Annual Report of
the Recreation Commission for the year 1959 to each member
of the Board, calling attention to the new format for this year's
report and highly commending the Superintendent of Recreation
on the work he had done in compiling, editing and publishing the
report. The Commission, she reported, would appreciate any
suggestions as to distribution of the report, which was received
and filed at this time,
REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY
1. Approval of Bond--Murdock Woods
The Town Attorney presented a bond of the Peysam Developers,
Inc, in the amount of $37, 550. 00 covering completion of street
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improvements and utilities in a portion of Murdock Road
and Salem Drive in Murdock Woods with recommendation
for approval of same pursuant to Section 277 of the Town
Law.
Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded
by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 277 of the Town
Law, this Board hereby approves as to sufficiency
of surety and also as to form, bond No. 222043 of
the Peysam Developers, Inc. , c/o S. M. Strausberg,
120 West 42nd Street, New York, N. Y. , as Princi-
pal, covering completion of street improvements and
utilities in a portion of Murdock Road and Salem
Drive in Murdock Woods and known as Block 304,
Parcels 443 and 774 on the Tax Assessment Map of
the Town of Mamaroneck, with the Royal Indemnity
Company of 150 William Street, New York, N. Y. ,
dated February 17th 1960, and to run for a term of
three years or until February 17th, 1963, in the
amount of $37, 550. 00 as fixes by the Planning Board
of the Town of Mamaroneck pursuant to resolution
adopted by that Board on April 6th, 1959;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he
hereby is authorized to endorse such approval upon
the same.
Z. Zoning Violation--John Roma
The Attorney reported that this action had been before Mr. Justice
Doscher and that the complaint had been dismissed without cost up-
on his finding that there was only one-family occupancy.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. False Alarms--Larchmont Acres
The Fire Chief addressed the Board with regard to the false alarms
at Larchmont Acres, stating that the last one had occurred at 2.55
a. m. Sunday morning, and advising that the Fire Department re-
quested the Town Board to take some action in connection there-
- with.
After some discussion, it was directed that the Fire Chief, the
Police Chief and Commissioner Brush of the Fire Commission and
Town Board meet with the owner of the building to discuss what
could be done to eliminate such alarms and to report on the meet- .
ing at the next meeting of the Board.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was
declared adjourned at 8;55 p. m. , to reconvene on March 16th, 1960.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened
immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting.
1. Communications
Commissioner Brush stated that there were no communica-
tions to be presented at this meeting.
2. Reports
Commissioner Brush stated that there were no reports to
be presented at this meeting.
3. Claims
Commissioner Brush presented the following Fire Depart-
ment claims which had been audited by the Comptroller
and approved by the Fire Chief, and on his motion which
was seconded by Commissioner Santoro, it was unani-
mously
RESOLVED that the following claims be and
they hereby are approved and the Supervisor
and Comptroller be and they hereby are au-
thorized to pay the same out of the budget
for the Fire Department;
Con Edison $ 5. 00
Keeler Associates 1, 023. 53
N.Y. Telephone Co. Z07. 00
Roberts 241. 90
State Insurance Fund 1, 635.82
Terry's Stationery 59. 85
Total $ 3, 173. 10
4. Other Business
1. Report--Bids for Two-way Radio System
Commissioner Brush informed the Commission that the
Attorney had advised him that the bids submitted for the
purchase of a two-way radio system were still under
study and that the report thereon would be ready to be
presented at the next meeting.
2. Change in Civil Service Classification
Fire Truck Driver to Fireman
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Commissioner Brush informed the Commission
that the Accountant had again been in touch with
the County Personnel Office regarding this
matter.
He stated that the Personnel Director had ad-
vised that the request was still under consider-
ation and that it was hoped a final decision
would be reached within the next few months.
5. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
it was declared adjourned at 9.00 p. m. , to reconvene on
March 16th, 1960.
T 91erk