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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960_11_15 Town Board Minutes l4 e� MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON NOVEMBER 15th, 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 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. Kellogg - Deputy Town Engineer Mr. Orsino - Comptroller Mr. Finson - Accountant Mrs. Brewer - Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of October 19th, 1960 were approved as presented. NEW BUSINESS 1. Adoption of Preliminary Budget for 1961 The Supervisor presented the preliminary budget for 1961 as prepared by the budget committee from the requisitions sub- mitted by each department together with a letter, addressed to the taxpayers under this date, explaining in some detail the recommendations contained therein. Whereupon, following discussion, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby prepare and approve as the preliminary budget of this Town for the fiscal year beginning on the 1st day of January, 1961, the itemized statement of estimated revenues and expen- ditures hereto attached and made a part of this resolu- tion, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that such preliminary budget shall be filed in the office of the Town Clerk where it shall be available for inspection by any interestedper- son at all reasonable hours, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board shall meet at 8:15 o'clock p.m. on the 7th day of December, 1961, for the purpose of holding a public hearing upon such preliminary budget, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk give no- tice of such public hearing in the manner provided in Section 113 of the Town Law, and that such notice be published and posted in substantially the following form: Public Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Preliminary Budget of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, con- sisting of the estimated revenues and expenditures for the year 1961, has been completed and filed in the of- fice of the Town Clerk of said Town, where the same may be examined by any person interested therein, and that a public hearing thereon will be held by and before the Town Board of said Town on Wednesday, December 7th, 1960 at 8.15 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, New York, at which time and place all those who appear and are interested willbe given an opportunity to be heard with respect to said Preliminary Budget or any part or item thereof. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the pro- posed salaries of the members of the Town Board are as follows: Supervisor - $7500. , Town Council- men (4) - $2400, each. That the proposed salary of the Town Clerk is $8271. That the proposed salary of the Town Superintendent of Highways is $7850. That the proposed salary of the Town Attorney is $8811. That the proposed salary of the Town En- gineer is $8420. That the Preliminary Budget is as follows: SUMMARY OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET Estimated Appropriation Revenues Tax Levy General Fund Town Wide 236, 136 236, 136 0 Part Town 301, 850 8, 593 Z93, 257 Highway Fund Item 1, 2, 3, 4 161, 350 41, 020 120, 330 Special Districts Garbage 136, 250 3, 705 132, 545 S47 Estimated Appropriation Revenues Tax Levy Special Districts (could) Water 65, 649 65, 649 0 Street Lighting 28, 780 563 28, 217 Sewer 95, 630 1, 226 94, 404 Park 53, 655 1, 494 52, 161 Fire 110, 450 1, 228 109, 222 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD CHARLES J. GRONBERG TOWN CLERK Dated: November 15, 1960 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that such notice shall be published twice in the following newspaper having general circulation within the Town: The Mamar- oneck Daily Times, the first publication to be on or before the 25th day of November, 1960, and the second publication on any day subsequent there- to and before the day of such hearing. 2. Award of Contract--Pipe for Hommocks Drain In accordance with a report submitted by the Superintendent of Highways under date of November 15th, 1960, presented by Councilman Santoro and ordered received and filed, on motion by him and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the Su- perintendent of Highways to purchase from Armco Drainage & Metal Products, Inc. , the only bidder, 240 lineal feet of 48B° bituminous coated galvanized corrugated metal pipe to be used for the Hommocks drain at the price of $11,46 per lineal foot, or a total price of $2, 744,40; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that there is hereby appro- priated the sum of $2, 744.40 from Item I of the 1960 Highway Department budget. 3. Opening of Bids--Fuel Oil Contract The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice for bids in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaro- neck, The Daily Times, on November 10th, 1960, and sub- --- witted the following bids as opened: Bid of Gunn Bros. Oil Go. , Inc. "One and one half cents ($. 015) per gallon off the Mount Vernon posted price on the day of delivery. To-day's delivered price would be thirteen cents ($. 13) per gallon. A4 Bid of Bel Aire Fuel Co. , Inc, "Price: $, 138 (thirteen and eight tenths cents). Contract price may be decreased or increased by an amount equal to any general decrease or increase in the wholesale terminal price as posted at Mount Ver- non, New York and the revised price shall apply to all deliveries from date of increase or decrease," Bid of Chatsworth Oil and Heating Company, Inc, "Discount of $0012 per gallon from the prices posted at the Esso Standard Oil Company's plant in Mount Vernon, The present posted price is $, 14 per gallon. Our price today is $, 14 less $.01Z per gallon or $, 128, This price will increase or decrease as the posted price at Esso's plant changes," Following considerable question regarding the question of "posted price", the bids were referred to the Town At- torney and Town Accountant for study and report, 4. Appointment of Dog Enumerator for 1961 The Clerk presented a letter from the New York State De- partment of Agriculture and Markets requesting appoint- ment of an enumerator to take the dog census in the unin- corporated section of the Town of Mamaroneck and rec- ommended the reappointment of John C. Forrar to this position. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Dane and seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 108 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, John C. Forrar be and he hereby is appointed as Dog Enumera- tor in the unincorporated area of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1961, OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting. COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk presented the following notices, which had been re- ferred to the Attorney and upon his report of requiring no ac- tion by the Town, were ordered received and filed- 1) Notice of Meeting--Zoning Board of Appeals, Larchmont Village 2) Notice of Meeting--Zoning Board of Appeals, City of New Rochelle REPORTS The Clerk presented the following departmental reports which were ordered received and placed on file: Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the month of October, 1960, Report of Receipts and Disbursements, Town of Ma- maroneck, for the period from January 1st - October -- 31st, 1960. Town Clerk's Report for the month of October, 1960. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR 1. Authorization to Invest $25, 000, 00 The Supervisor presented a memorandum from the Town Accountant requesting authorization to invest $25, 000. 00 in a certificate of deposit for one year at 310 interest. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to invest the sum of $25, 000. 00 in The County Trust Company in a certificate of deposit for one year at not less than 310 interest. Z. Resignation of Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Comptroller The Supervisor stated that in order to fill the vacancy created by the recent death of the Receiver of Taxes, it was desirable to make certain changes in personnel and, in this connection, presented the resignations of Leo N. Orsino as Deputy Re- ceiver of Taxes and Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective as of this date, and inquired as to the Board's plea- sure thereon. Whereupon, on a motion offered by Councilman Santoro and seconded by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was adopted unanimously: WHEREAS, Leo N. Orsino has tendered his resigna- tion as Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck, to take effect as of 6 o'clock p.m. on this day, November 15th, 1960; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the resig- nation of Leo N. Orsino as Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck, to take effect as of 6 olclock p.m, on this day, November 15th, 1960, 3, Appointment of Receiver of Taxes The Supervisor then stated that upon acceptance of Mr. Orsino's resignations from his present positions, it was in order to recommend that he be appointed to serve as the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamar- oneck for the unexpired balance of the late Receiver's term of office. He further stated that he felt that Mr. Orsino°s outstanding record of service as the First Deputy Receiver of Taxes for the past 25 years com- pletely and fully qualified him to serve as the Re- ceiver of Taxes and that it was indeed with great pleasure that he recommended that Mr. Orsino be appointed to this Office. Whereupon, following the hearty endorsement of this appointment by all of the Councilmen, on a motion of- fered by Councilman Santoro and seconded by Council- man Kane, the following resolution was adopted unan- imously WHEREAS, Henry R. Dillon, Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck, died on October 30, 1960; and WHEREAS, Mr, Dillon was elected for a term of office of four (4) years, said term to expire on the 31st day of December, 1961; and WHEREAS, a vacancy now exists pursuant to the provisions of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Leo N. Orsino be and he hereby is appointed Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Ma- maroneck, to serve for the unexpired term of of- fice of Henry R. Dillon, deceased, or until De- cember 31st, 1961, and to be compensated at the rate of $8, 271, 00 per annum as fixed in the 1960 budget for the salary of the Receiver of Taxes; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount of official bond or undertaking to be filed pursuant to Sec- tion 25 of the Town Law by the said Leo N. Orsino as Receiver of Taxes is hereby fixed in the sum of $20, 000, 00, which bond shall be approved by the Town Board and filed according to law. 4. Appointment of Comptroller The Supervisor then pointed out that the acceptance of Mr. Orsino°s resignation as Comptroller had created a vacancy in this office and recommended, with great pleasure, that Alexander Finson, whose outstanding service to this Town over the past 25 years testified to his unqualified compe- tence and ability to serve in this post, be appointed to this position, Whereupon, again following the Board's hearty endorsement, on a motion offered by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was adopted unanimously: WHEREAS, Leo N. Orsino has resigned as Comp- troller of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective as of 6 otclock P.M. on this day, November 15, 1960; and - WHEREAS, this Board has accepted Mr. Orsinots resignation thereby creating a vacancy in the of- fice of Comptroller pursuant to the provisions of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Leo N. Orsino was appointed Comp- troller of the Town of Mamaroneck on January 1, 1959 for a term of two (2) years terminating on December 31, 1961; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Alexander Finson be and he hereby is appointed Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck for a term of office to terminate on December 31, 1961 and to be compensated at the rate of $8, 2710 00 per annum; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1960 budget for the Comptroller's Department is amended by the addition of an appropriation from the Contingency Fund in the amount of $716, 00 to the salary of the Comptroller as stated therein, and which is there- by amended to the total sum of $3, 322, 00, for payment of the Comptroller's salary from Novem- ber 16, 1960 to December 31, 1960 at the rate of $8, 271, 00 per annum; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that a bond is required for the performance of the duties of Alexander Finson as Comptroller in the amount of $4, 000, 00 for the period from November 16, 1960 to December 31, 1961, which bond shall be approved by the Town Board and filed according to law; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that all withdrawals from the banks and trust companies duly designated as depositories of funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1960, shall be upon the signature of George D. Burchell, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, and the counter-signature of Alexander Finson, Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck, 5, Abolishment of Civil Service Positions The Supervisor explained that the foregoing appointments eliminated the need for the services of a Senior Account Clerk in the office of the Receiver of Taxes and an Ac- countant in the Town offices, and therefore recommended that these Civil Service positions be abolished herewith. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro and sec- onded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the position of Senior Account --- Clerk in the office of the Receiver of Taxes and the position of Accountant in the Town of- fices, be and they hereby are abolished as of 12 o'clock midnight on November 15, 1960. 6. Death of Mrs, Lottie C. Dillon The Supervisor stated that the community had suffered a great loss in the death on November 2nd of Mrs. Lottie C. Dillon, three days after that of her husband, Henry R. Dillon, who had served the Town of Mamaroneck as Re- ceiver of Taxes for twenty-eight years. He paid high tribute to Mrs. Dillon, who was well known and highly respected throughout the community, speaking at some length of her many services to her fellow-citizens and the many years she dedicated to working in the field of government at both the local and County level, and sug- gested that this meeting be adjourned in her memory and a resolution spread upon its minutes expressing this Board's deep regret at her passing and its appreciation of her many services. It was so directed following an expression of sorrow at Mrs. Dillon's death and high tribute to her memory by each of the members of the Board. 7. First Meeting of Joint Study Committee The Supervisor reported that the Town Attorney, the Town Ac- countant and he would attend the first meeting tomorrow even- ing of the newly-appointed joint Town and Village committee to study what the impact of the Village of Mamaroneck becom- ming a city would be on the unincorporated area and the Vil- lage of Larchmont. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Santoro -- 1. Terminal Leave--Maurice Friedlander Councilman Santoro advised the Board of the coming manda- tory retirement of Maurice Freidlander as Superintendent of Highways and Engineer of the Town of Mamaroneck on the 3 1st of December, 1960 and recommended that he be granted one month's terminal leave with pay, to be effective as of December 1st, 1960, Whereupon, on motion by him and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Maurice Friedlander, Superinten- dent of Highways and Engineer of the Town of Ma- maroneck, be and he hereby is granted one month's terminal leave with pay, effective from December lstthrough 31st, 19600 Councilman Kane -- 1. Resignation of Philip G. Corby--Zoning Board of Appeals Councilman Kane presented a letter from Philip G. Corby tendering his resignation as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals due to moving out of the unincorporated area, to be effective as of this date, . and recommended the acceptance of Mr. Corby's resignation with regret. Whereupon, on his motion, which was seconded by Coun- cilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the resignation of Philip G. Corby as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck be and it hereby is ac- cepted with regret, The Supervisor was directed to write Mr. Corby on be- half of the Board to thank him for his fine service on this Board and convey best wishes to Mr. Corby and his family in their new home, 2. Appointment of Richard F. Eggers--Zoning Board of Appeals Councilman Kane, after presenting a brief resume of Mr, Richard F. Eggers' background and experience, recom- mended his appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Corby, and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Richard F. Eggers be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck, to fill the vacancy cre- ated by the resignation of Philip G. Corby, and to serve for a term of office to be effective immediately and terminating at the expiration of Mr. Corby's un- expired term of office or on February 19th, 1964, The Clerk was directed to notify Mr. Eggers of his appoint- ment and welcome him to the official family on behalf of the Board, 3o Proposed Lighting Ordinance SI Councilman Kane reported that work was progressing with respect to the study of lighting on the Post Road and that the Attorney was preparing a draft for a proposed ordi- nance to be submitted to the Board in the near future. Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush stated that he had no report other than that pertaining to Fire Department matters, Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Recreation a) Advisory Committee on Sailing Councilwoman Helwig reported that the Recreation Com- mission had appointed an Advisory Committee on Sailing with Mr. Blossy to serve as liaison between the Com- mittee and the Commission. bZ Meeting--Survey Committee on Land and Recreation Facilities Councilwoman Helwig reported briefly on the November 3rd meeting, the first of a series to be held, of the County officials on the Survey Committee on Land and Recreation Facilities with local representatives. She stated that an inventory of present facilities had been presented at this time and that the Committee had an- nounced that it planned to complete its final report in about three months time. c) "Rec News" Councilwoman Helwig presented each member of the Board with a copy of the first issue of "Rec News" a bulletin to be published monthly by the Superinten- dent of Recreation under the Commission's direction. The Board complimented the Commission and com- mended the Superintendent of Recreation, Mr. Kron- enberger highly on the appearance and content of his first issue. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY 1. Notice--Public Service Commission For the Board's information, the Attorney presented a notice from the Public Service Commission ordering amendment of school bus route on petition of Orienta Bus Lines, Inc., which upon his report as not affecting the Town, was ordered received and filed. OTHER BUSINESS 1, Mrs. Ruth Green At this time, Mrs. Green addressed the Board to extend con- -- gratulations on the appointments of Mr. Orsino and Mr. Finson, Mrs. Green further commented on the absence of taxpayers at this meeting, stating that she felt it to be a sad commentory to see a budget of almost two million dollars adopted without com- ment or interest on the part of the taxpayers. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned in respect to the late Lottie C. Dillon, to re- convene on December 21st, 1960, and on a motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was adopted unanimously in recognition of Mrs. Dillon's many years of service to local and County government: IN MEMORIAM RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck herewith expresses its deep regretat the death of Lottie C . Dillon and its recognition and appreciation of her outstand- ing and devoted service to the Republican Party and to local and County government over a period of many, many years; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that this expression of sympathy and appreciation be spread upon the minutes of this meeting, which stands adjourned in respect to the late Mrs. Lottie C. Dillon. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Communications There were no communications to come before the meeting, Z. Reports There were no reports to be presented at this time. S 3. Claims Commissioner Brush presented the following Fire Department claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and ap- proved by the Fire Chief, and on his motion, which was sec- onded by Commissioner Kane, it was unanimously 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 Departments Chatsworth Oil & Heating Go. $ 93. 6o Franklin Cleaners 16. 35 N.Y. Telephone Co. 6.60 Wesco Fire Equip & Service 46, 50 Total , , , $ 163. 05 4. Other Business 1. False Alarms--Larchmont Acres In connection with the matter of false alarms at Larchmont Acres and the Commission's request that alarm bells be installed over all boxes in the apartment, Commissioner Brush presented a written request from the Fire Council that the Attorney be authorized to take such action as necessary to compel such installation. Whereupon, after some discussion, on motion by Commis- -- sioner Brush and seconded by Commissioner Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to write the owner or manager of the Larchmont Acres Apartments in regard to the above requested installation. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9015 p.m. , to reconvene on Decem- ber 7th, 1960. T 'w C)i6rk