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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960_08_24 Town Board Minutes dn7 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD AUGUST 24th, 1960, 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. PRESENT: Supervisor Burchell Councilman.Santora Councilman Kane Councilman Brush ABSENT: Councilwoman Helwig ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Delius - Town Attorney Mr. Friedlander - Engineer & Supt. of Highways Mr. Finson - Accountant Mrs, Brewer Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings of July 13th and August 3rd, 1960, were approved as presented. OPENING OF BIDS--Sewer and Water Extensions Winged Foot Drive, Town The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice for bids for the construction of sanitary sewer and water extensions and ap- purtenances in Winged Foot Drive in The Daily Times on August 15, 1960, and opened and read aloud the following bids: Bidder Bid Felix Contracting Corp $ 8,657. 50 New Rochelle Construction Co. &S433.75 Lindine Construction Corp. 12, 797. 50 Miceli Bros. Construction Corp. 6, 695. 00 Dandry Bros. 9, 477. 50 San Marco Construction Corp. 10, 217. 50 Following tabulation of the bids, Councilman Santoro recommended that the low bi&be accepted, and thereupon on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the low bid, to wit the bid of Miceli Bros. Construction Corp, in the amount of $6, 695. 00, for the construction of sari- tary sewer and appurtenances and necessary work, labor and materials for excavation, backfill and an9 pavement restoration necessary for the laying of water mains in accordance with the plans and detailed speci- fications, exclusive of furnishing of material for water mains and laying water mains and appurtenances in Winged Foot Drive, Town of Mamaroneck; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount required for items 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 9 as shown in the "Specifica- tions and Proposal for the Construction of Sanitary Se- wer and Water Extensions and Appurtenances in Winged Foot Drive, Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, 'New York", totaling $4, 535. 00, less 5516 thereof to be paid by Briar Del Homes, Inc., is to be paid from the proceeds of obligations to be issued pursuant to the lo- cal Finance Law, which are to be levied and collected in the first instance from property in Sewer District No. I of the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount required for items 2, 3, and 8 as shown in the above-mentioned 'Specifications and Proposal", totaling $2, 160. 00, plus the sum of $2, 883.00, the amount estimated by the Westchester Joint Water Works No. I for furnish- ing pipe, or the total sum of $5, 043. 00, less 5510 thereof to be paid by Briar Del Homes, Inc., is to be appropriated from funds of Water Supply District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that there is hereby appro- priated the sum of $525. 00 for engineering services in- cluding preparation and printing of plans and specifica- tions for the construction of sanitary sewer extensions and appurtenances in Winged Foot Drive, Sewer District No. 1, Town of Mamaroneck, and the sum of $582.00 for engineering services including preparation and printing of plans and specifications for the water extensions and appurtenances in Winged Foot Drive, Water Supply Dis- trict No. I, Town of Mamaroneck, less 551b of the above sums to be paid by Briar Del Homes, Inc. ; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to return the certified checks accom- panying bids to all bidders except the successful bidder. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Application for Permit for Swimming Pool--Kermit Kraus 7 Winding Brook Road all Councilman Santoro presented an application submitted by Kermit Kraus of 7 Winding Brook Road, Town, for a per- mit for the construction of a swimming pool, together with ar_eport from the Building Inspector recommending its approval as the plans and specifications for the pro- posed pool conform in all respects with the requirements of the ordinance (Article 23 of the Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck adopted May 20th, 1959). Whereupon, on his motion which was seconded by Council- man Kane, the following resolution was adopted unanimously WHEREAS, Kermit Kraus heretofore presented an application for a permit to construct a swimming pool on premises located at 7 Winding Brook Road, Town, and known as Block 226, Parcel 1 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck has examined the plans and specifica- tions 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 there- fore recommends that the application be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application of Kermit Kraus for a permit to construct a swimming pool on his premises located at 7 Winding Brook Road, Town, and known as Block 226, Parcel 1 on the Tax As- sessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby approved and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue a permit for same pro- vided the pool is constructed in conformance with the plans and specifications submitted and filed with the application.. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Request of Police Commission--Authorization for Officer Mancusi to Attend F. B.I. The Clerk presented a request from the Police Commission for authorization of funds for Sergeant Mancusi to attend a course at the F. B.I. National Academy in Washington, D.C. for a twelve week period beginning August 15th, 1960. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that there is hereby authorized the ex- penditure of not to exceed the sum of $1, 200. 00 to cover the expenses of Sergeant James Mancusits atten- dance of a 12-week course at the F. B.I. National Acad- emy in Washington, D. C. , beginning August 15th, 1960; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the transfer of the sum of $1, 200, 00 from the contingency fund--outside villages to the line item for traveling expenses in the Police De- partment budget for 1960, is hereby authorized, The Supervisor was directed to write to Sergeant Mancusi on behalf of the Board congratulating and commending him on his selection to attend this course, REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed; Report of the Building Inspector for the month of July, 1960, Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc, for the month of July, 1960., Report of Receipts and Disbursements, Town of Ma- maroneck, for the period from January 1st - July 31st, 1960. Affidavits of Publication in The Daily Times on August 12th, 1960, and of Posting on August 12th, 1960 as provided in Section 133 of the Town Law, of the notice of the adoption of a resolution amending the Plumbing Code of the Town of Mamaroneck. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR 1. Attendance of County Officers Association Conference The Supervisor requested authorization to attend at Town expense the Conference to be held by the County Officers Association of the State of New York at the Concord Hotel on September 11th - 14th, 1960. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to attend at Town expense the Conference of the County Officers Association of the State of New York to be held at the Concord Hotel, September 11th - 14th, 1960. 2. Authorization for Salary Changes--Summer Recreation Payroll In.Councilwoman Helwigts absence, the Supervisor presented a request for authorization of two salary changes in the Summer Recreation payroll as follows: 1K Barbara Mangels to be paid for 7 weeks instead of 6 at the rate of $32. 50 per week; 2) Lou Falzer to be paid for 6 weeks instead of 7 at the rate of $30. 00 per week. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the following salary changes in salary expenditure to the persons listed below for the term of employ- ment and at the rate of compensation specified for each: Job Term of Name Classification Employment Salary Barbara Mangels Rec. Asset, 7/5- 8/19 $ 32. 50 pr, wk. Lou Falzer " 7/5- 8/1Z 30. 00 " REPORTTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Santoro -- Councilman Santoro stated that he had no report at this time, Councilman Kane -- 1. Apportionments Councilman Kane presented the following petitions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessmentroll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on his mo- tion, which was seconded by Councilman Santoro, the follow- ing resolution was adopted unanimously 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 cor- rection of said assessment roll. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, school taxes of 1960, and the assessment roll of 1960, taxes of 1961, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 816 236 Susan Paonessa & others $ 2, 700 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land only 816 241 Romani'& Picco 1, 800 816 236 Susan Paonessa & others 900 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, school taxes of 1960, and the assessment roll of 1960, taxes of 1961, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows. Block Parcel Name Land only 124 270 Dominic Librandi 1, 800 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land only 124 270 Dominic Librandi 1,400 124 297 Vincent Jo Ciardullo & W 400 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, school taxes of 1960, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows. Block Parcel Name Land only 808 1 White Plains Devel Inc 11, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land only 808 1 White Plains Devel Inc 9, 000 808 75 John J. Spero & W 1, 000 808 88 Anthony Accurso & W 1, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, school taxes of 1960, and the assessment roll of 1960, taxes of 1961, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows. Block Parcel Name Land only 202 180 Martin Butwin 4, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 202 180 Barrett R. Tanner & W $ 1, 400 202 183 Martin Butwin 3, 100 --- FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, school taxes of 1960, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 304 3001 Peysam Devel Inc 9, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 304 3001 Peysam Devel Inc 62 000 304 3001 It 2, 100 304 3097 Irwin Stein & W 900 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, school taxes of 1960, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows; Block Parcel Name Land only 320 178 Jos. W. Gleicher Go Inc 10, 000 320 98 It 3, 700 320 44 It 6, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 320 178 Jos W. Gleicher Go Inc 7, 000 320 348 Severio Luceno 3, 000 320 740 it 2, 975 320 98 Jos. W. Gleicher Go Inc 725 320 44 it 5, 975 320 774 Severio Luceno 25 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, school taxes of 1960, and the assessment roll of 1960, taxes of 1961, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 120 158 John W. Herz $ 6, 500 $11, 000 $ 17, 500 421. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 5575 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 120 158 John W. Herz $ 6, 490 $ 11, 000 $ 17,490 I20 501 Pierre Richau 10 10 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, school taxes of 1960, and the assessment roll of 1960, taxes of 1961, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 120 187 John W. Herz $2, 200 2, 200 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 120 187 Pierre Richau 2, 190 2, 190 120 503 John W. Herz 10 10 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, school taxes of 1960, and the assessment roll of 1960, taxes of 1961, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 129 10 Dene B. Hodges & W $ 4, 300 $ 19, 700 $ Z3, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 129 10 Dene B Hodges & W 4, 250 18, 700 22, 950 129 26 Alan G. Rude 50 50 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, school taxes of 1960, and the assessment roll of 1960, taxes of 1961, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 905 303 NY NH & H RR 336, 200 337, 200 673,400 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 905 303 NY NH & H RR $ 334, 500 $ 337, 200 $ 671, 700 905 765 Lee Spatz 1, 700 1, 700 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, school taxes of 1960, and the assessment roll of 1960, taxes of 1961, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows- Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 938 1 William J. Bohmert 7, 000 23, 000 30, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557- Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 938 1 John S. Zolvik & W 5, 700 23, 000 28, 700 938 240 John C. Bohmert 1, 300 1, 300 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, school taxes of 1960, and the assessment roll of 1960, taxes of 1961, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows- Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 941 37 Joseph L. Morse 30, 000 20, 000 50, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557- Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 941 37 Henry Berman 6, 000 5, 500 11, 500 941 57 Judith Evelyn 2, 400 2, 400 941 67 Augusta Berman 2, 400 2, 400 941 77 Edmond LaVoie 6, 500 6, 500 941 134 " 3, 000 3, 000 941 116 Henry Berman 6, 700 14, 200 20, 900 941 I44 Philip M. Steen 3, 000 300 3, 300 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, school taxes of 1960, and the assessment roll of 1960, taxes of 1961, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows- Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 964 199 Sam H. Dabby & W 13, 000 27, 200 40, 200 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 964 199 Sam H. Dabby & W $ 6, 500 $ 27, 200 $ 33, 700 964 210 1010 Dorchester Road 6, 500 6, 500 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, school taxes of 1960, and the assessment roll of 1960, taxes of 1961, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows. 1959 - 1960 Block Parcel Name Land only 320 649 Jos, W. Gleicher Co Inc $ 3, 000 1960 - i96i Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 320 649 Jos, W. Gleicher Co Inc 5, 000 5, 000 10, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. 1959 - 1960 Block Parcel Name Land only 320 649 Jos. W. Gleicher Co Inc 2, 800 320 1036 Patrick J. Robinson & W 200 1960 - 1961 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 320 649 Jos, W. Gleicher Co Inc 4, 800 5, 000 9, 800 320 1036 Patrick J. Robinson&W 200 200 Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush stated that he had no report other than Fire matters, REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY 1, Approval of Bond--Robins Nest The Town Attorney presented a bond, No. SY-289895, with the American Employers* Insurance Company in the amount of $8, ZOO. 00, covering completion of construction of road and ap- purtenances in the Robins Nest subdivision, recommending ap- proval of same pursuant to Section 277 of the Town Law. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by d27 Councilman Brush, 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. SY-289895 of Jody Dwellings, Inc. , 60 Overhill Road, New Rochelle, New York, as Principal, and the American Employers' Insurance Company, 110 William Street, New York 38, New York, as Surety, covering completion of construc- tion of road and appurtenances in Robins Nest subdivi- sion, dated August 5th, 1960, in the amount of$8, 200. as fixed by the Planning Board of the Town of Ma- maroneck; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to endorse such approval upon the same. 2. Protest--Railroad Real Property The Attorney reported that the Town, under date of August 24, 1960, had filed a protest with the New York State Board of Equalization and Assessments against the tentative railroad ceiling for railroad real property in the Town of Mamaroneck and requested authorization for the Assessor and himself to attend the hearing in connection therewith in Albany on the 31st of August if deemed necessary. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Attorney and the Assessor are hereby authorized to attend the hearing of the State Board of Equalization and Assessments in Al- bany, New York, on August 31st, 1960, if deemed necessary, in connection with the Town of Mamaro- neck's protest against the tentative ceiling for rail- road real property in the Town of Mamaroneck. 3. Notice of Zoning Amendments--Village of Mamaroneck The Attorney reported on several proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance in the Village of Mamaroneck which were presently under consideration, stating that the Town had no objection to the proposals. 4. Zoning Violation--Natale A. Picco The Attorney reported that there was no change in the matter - -' of the zoning violation of Natale A. Picco, who had completed a two-family house at 19 Blossom Terrace on less than the required lot area and on which he had reported in detail at the last meeting, and therefore inquired as to the Board's direc- tion in this matter. Following discussion, it was felt that the Attorney should be 4?� authorized to take the necessary action against Mr. Picco, and thereupon, on motion by Councilman.Santoro and sec- onded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to take the necessary action in the Justice Court of the Town of Mamaroneck against Natale A. Picco of 19 Blossom Terrace, Town, for the above violation of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck. 5. Smoke Control and Prevention In connection with the matter of air pollution caused by smoke nuisance from the incinerators of apartment houses, the At- torney reported that he had completed a draft of a proposed new ordinance, which would be ready for discussion and con- sideration at the next meeting of the Board, 6. Conference--National Institute of Municipal Law Officers The Attorney requested authorization to attend the Conference of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers to be held in Denver, Colorado, from September 25th - Z,9th, 1960, Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to attend the Conference of the National In- stitute of Municipal Law Officers in Denver, Colorado, from September 25th - 29th, 1960, with expenses in an amount not to exceed the sum of $400. 00 to be paid by the Town. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 8.45 p.m. , to reconvene on September 7, 1960. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners convened immedi- ately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Communications Commissioner Brush stated that there were no communications to come before the meeting. 2. Reports Commissioner Brush stated that there were no reports to be presented at this meeting. 3. Claims Commissioner Brush presented the following claims of the Fire Department, which had been audited by the Comp- - troller and approved by the Fire Chief, and on his motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kane, 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 authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department: Atlantic Service Center $ 175.46. R. G. Brewer, Inc. 14.84 Con Edison 145.77 It 10.00 Franklin Cleaners 17. 25 The Fyrofyter Co. 875. 00 Anthony Librandi 164.75 McGuire Bros. Inc. 10. 00 Merson Uniform Co. Inc. 71. 00 N.Y. Telephone Co. 93.85 Hydrant Rentals: - Village of Scarsdale 824. 67 West. Jt. Water Works, 20. 00 Total $ 2,422. 59 4. Other Business 1. False Alarms--Larchmont Acres In connection with the false alarms at Larchmont Acres and the Fire Chief's request for the installation of alarm bells over the boxes on said premises, the Attor- ney reported that the management had agreed to install the bells but to date had not been able to find any com- pany to do the work. After discussion, the matter was referred to the Town Accountant, Mr. Finson, who was directed to furnish such information to the management of the apartment. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 8.50 p.m. , to reconvene on Septem- her 7th, 1960. Town/ er Index--Minutes of September 7, 1960 Subject Matter Page Approval of Minutes I RESOLUTION--Registration Notice for 1960 1 Letter from Jerome N. Wanshel--Drainage Condition, Werner Property, Fenimore Road 2 P.S.C. Notices--Orienta Bus. Lines, Inc, 2 RESOLUTION--Police Patrolmen' Attendance Fire- arm School 3 RESOLUTION--Change of Location for Polling Place for District No. 22 3 Departmental Reports 3 RESOLUTION--Renewal of Lease for Property Used for Park Department Nursery 4 Swimming Pool--J. Novak, 251 Murray Avenue 4 Hidden Driveway Complaint--M. R. Thieberger, North Chatsworth Avenue 4 Sewer and Water Installation--Winged Foot Drive 4 Drain Installation--Semenza Property, Post Road 4 First Floor Renovation--Town Office Building 5 RESOLUTIONS—Apportionments 5, 6, 7 Rodent Complaint--Mrs. J. Clifford, 10 Post Road 7 RESOLUTION--Resignation, S. Hayes Ensingerfrom 8 Recreation Commission RESOLUTION--Appointment, Henry J. Blossy to Recreation-Commission 9 Report on League of Women Voters Recreation Survey (Part II) 9 Removal of dead trees--Brookside Place 9 Proposed Smoke Ordinance 10 Appropriation- Larchmont Soft Ball League 10 Fire Department Report 10 RESOLUTION--Fire Department Claims 11 False Alarms--Larchmont Acres Apartments 11