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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960_12_21 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON DECEMBER 21st, 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. Kellogg - Deputy Engineer Mr, Paonessa - Building Inspector Mrs. Brewer - Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of November 15th, 1960 were approved as submitted, OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1, Authorization for Transfer of Funds, 1960 Budget Upon presentation of a memorandum from the Comptroller requesting authorization for the transfer of funds in the 1960 budget, on motion by Councilman Santoro and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Comptroller and Supervisor be and they hereby are authroized and directed to make the fol- lowing transfers within the 1960 budget: General Town To - Town Clerk 201 Supplies and other expenses Z50. 00 Law Department 210 Traveling Expenses 475. 00 212 Legal costs, etc. 1075. 00 - Miscellaneous General Town 401 Publishing notices 118. 00 407 Care of Town Cemetery - 16. 00 From - Law Department 102 Steno Services 75. 00 - Miscellaneous General Town 415 Contingency Fund 1$59. 00 Part Town To - Building & Plumbing Dept. 201 Supplies and other expenses 80. 00 210 Traveling expenses 80. 00 From - 412 Contingency Fund 160, 00 2. Authorization for Transfer of Highway Funds for Snow Removal Councilman Santoro presented a memorandum from the Comptroller requesting authorization for the transfer of funds within the 1960 Highway Department budget to cover the cost of snow removal incurred by the De- cember l lth storm, and following his commendation of the outstanding job performed by the Highway De- partment, on his motion which was seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Comptroller and Supervisor be and they hereby are authorized and directed to make the following transfers within the 1960 bud- get for the Highway Department: From Item I 5, 500. 00 Item II 617. 00 To Item III 1, 117. 00 Item IV 5, 000. 00 At this time, the Supervisor on behalf of the Board, thanked Councilman.Santoro for his work with the Highway Depart- ment at the time of the storm, stating that this had certainly been far above and beyond the call of duty, and also upon ad- vising that today was Councilman Santoro's birthday, ex- tended heartiest congratulations and best wishes to him on this happy occasion. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Application of Wilder Transportation, Inc. for Consent to Operate Motor Bus in Town of Mamaroneck The Clerk presented a communication from Royall, Koegel, Harris and Caskey, Attorneys, enclosing petition of Wilder Transporation, Inc. requesting, pursuant to Sections 66 and 67 of the Transportation Corporation Law of the State of New York, the consent of the Town of Mamaroneck to the proposed operation of Wilder Transportation, Inc. Since it was necessary to hold a public hearing on such ap- plication, Councilman Kane suggested that it be held at the second regular meeting in January and that the Clerk be authorized to publish the necessary notice therefor. Whereupon, on his motion, which was seconded by Coun- cilman Santoro, it was unanimously 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, the follow- ing notices Notice of Public Hearing Please take notice that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on the 18th day of January, 1961, at 8.15 o'clock in the evening of that day in the Council Room of the Wea- ver Street Fire House, Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering the application of Wilder Transporta- tion, Inc„ for the consent of the Town of Mamaro- neck under the provisions of Sections 66 and 67 of the Transportation Corporations Law of the State of New York for the operation of motor buses or omni- buses for the transportation of passengers, and property carried by said passengers, for hire, in, upon, along and across certain streets, avenues and highways in the Town of Mamaroneck, as follows;- On the Boston Post Road from the southerly boundary -- of the Village of Mamaroneck to the northerly boun- dary of the Village of Larchmont; On the Boston Post Road from the westerly boundary of the Village of Larchmont to the easterly boundary of the City of New Rochelle; and return by the same route. The buses operated on said route will not carry pas- sengers to and from points within the Town limits; but will carry passengers to and from points within the Town limits and La Guardia Airport and New York International (Idlewild) Airport; said proposed route being part of a route to be operated by the pe- titioner from Port Chester, New York, to La Guardia Airport and New York International Airport. Take further notice that the purposes of said public hearing is to consider the granting of such consent for the use of the above described portions of streets or highways in the Town of Mamaroneck to Wilder Trans- portation, Inc. , and that at said public hearing, all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard; this notice being given pursuant to Section 64, Paragraph 7 of Chapter 62 of the Consolidated Laws, known as the Town Law, and Sections 66 and 67 of Chapter 63 of the Consolidated Laws, known as the Transportation Corporations Law of the State of New York. By order of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck Charles J. Gronberg Town Clerk APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT (Not on Agenda} The Supervisor, noting the presence of a group of residents concerned about the application filed by Tummy's Delight for a building permit for construction of an addition to the present building located at 1311 Boston Post Road (corner of Rock Ridge Road and Post Road), stated that this mat- ter would be considered at this time. The Building Inspector reviewed the matter, presenting the application and plans for the proposed addition and stat- ing the reasons for his denial of the application. He then presented Mr. William Grigor, the applicant, who was ap- pealing for reversal of his decision and who spoke in be- half of his application. The following persons, all residents of Rock Ridge Road, were then heard in strong opposition to this application: Mr, and Mrs. William F. McCarthy Mr, and Mrs. Theodore V. Purcell Mr. Hugh Keiser After a discussion of some length, the matter was put over pending further study by the Board and by the residents con- cerned, to whom the Board directed the plans for the pro- posed addition be made available. COMMUNICATIONS (Not on Agenda/ 1. Letter from West Fordham Transportation Corp. For the Board's information, the Clerk read a letter from the West Fordham Transportation Corp. , dated December 16th, 1960, stating that as a gesture of good will for the Christmas holidays, all children up to 12 years of age who were accompanied by one paying passenger and all members of the armed forces who were in uniform, would be per- mitted to ride free of charge to and from New York City. The communication was noted and ordered received and filed. REPORTS Town Clerk -- 97 The Town Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed. Report of the Town Clerk for the month of Novem- ber, 1960, Affidavit of publication of notice of examination for master plumbers held by the Examining Board of Plumbers. Affidavits of publication and posting in accordance with law of the following notices. a) Smoke Control Ordinance bj Appropriation of $2000, 00 Publicity Fund item in 1961 budget subject to permissive referendum, Supervisor Burchell -- 1, Legislation re Town Garage The Supervisor advised the Board that he had circulated among the Supervisors having villages within their Towns a draft for a bill to exclude the villages from sharing the cost of constructing a highway garage, which had been prepared by the Town Attorney and which he proposed to introduce into the Legislation Committee, Councilman Santoro -- le Survey for Dumping Incinerator Residue Councilman Santoro recommended that since the drain in- stallation had been completed in the Hommocks, a survey be made to find a place for dumping the residue from the incinerator, and on his motion which was seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that a survey be conducted to find a suitable location for dumping the residue from the incinerator, 2. Stairway at Station Councilman Santoro reported that the trucking strike in New Jersy had delayed the delivery of the steel plates for the stairway. He stated that he had negotiated with the -- union delegate and was hopeful that these plates would be released and delivered in the near future, 3, Highway Department--Plowing of Parking Lots Councilman Santoro reported that the parking lots had been completely plowed and cleared. He also reported that he was very happy to be able to inform the Board that Mr. Fischer was in good condi- tion again and had recovered from the effects of his over-exertion at the time of the last snow fall. On behalf of the Highway Department, the Councilman extended a cordial invitation to the Board to attend the annual Christmas party, to be held as scheduled on Thursday afternoon, Councilman Kane -- Councilman Kane stated that he had no report at this time, Councilman Brush -- 1, Traffic Light at Intersection of Weaver Street and New Harmon Drive Councilman Brush requested that another effort be made to have the State install the traffic light at the intersec- tion of Weaver Street and New Harmon Drive. He stated that residents were urging this installation and that the Police Chief was in complete agreement with the need ffor this light. Following discussion, on his motion which was seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to write to the State Traffic Commission again urging the installa- tion of the light at the intersection of New Har- mon Drive and Weaver Street as requested by the Police Department and this Board. Z. Telephone Booth at Kiosk (Railroad Station) Councilman Brush also requested the Supervisor to renew his request for the installation of a telephone booth at the entrance of the kiosk at the station, and on his motion which was seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to renew his efforts with the Telephone Company for the installation of a Telephone booth at the entrance of the kiosk at the station. 1 Councilwoman Helwig -- Councilwoman Helwig stated that she had no report, The Town Attorney -- There was no report in the Attorney2s absence, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9.35 p.m. , to reconvene on January 4th, 1961, 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 There were no communications to be presented, 2. Reports There were no reports to be submitted, 3. Claims Commissioner Brush presented the following claims of the Fire Department, which had been audited by the Comptrol- ler and approved by the Fire Chief, and on his motion, 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 bud- get for the Fire Department. Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co. , Inc, $ 102.40 Con Edison (2� 54,71 McGuire Brothers, Inc, (2) 10, 00 N.Y. Telephone Company (8) 47, 85 Wesco Fire Equipment & Service (3) 11Z.85 Arthur M. Brown 50. 00 Total $ 377.81 4, Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9.40 p.m. , to reconvene on January 4th; 1961. To � ler