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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961_01_18 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JANUARY 18th, 1961, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. PRESENT: Supervisor Burchell Councilman Santoro Councilman Kane Councilman Brush ABSENT: Councilwoman Helwig ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Delius - Town Attorney Mr. Kellogg - Town Engineer Mr. Fischer - Supt, of Highways Mr. Orsino - Receiver of Taxes Mrs. Brewer - Secretary CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. TRIBUTE TO MAURICE FRIEDLANDER The Supervisor, before proceeding with the regular order of bus- iness, cordially welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Friedlander on behalf of the Town's entire staff. He explained that this was the Board's first opportunity to pay Mr. Friedlander, who had re- tired as the Town Engineer and Superintendent of Highways on De- cember 31st, the tribute he so richly deserved and stated that this meeting of the Town Board convened this evening in honor of Maurice Friedlander. In greeting Mr. Friedlander, the Supervisor stated that he had come to the Town five years ago in its hour of need on the thres- hold of the construction of the New England Thruway and that through his engineering knowledge and long background of work with State and County officials, he had succeeded in making the impact of that construction on this community considerably less than it might have been. Although Mr. Friedlander came to us a'complete stranger only five years ago, the Supervisor continued, he has contributed more to the Town than many who have lived here for many years and endeared himself not only to the official family and your fellow employees but to every resident of the Town. Following the Supervisor's tribute, Councilman Santoro, who was perhaps Mr. Friedlander's closest associate , presented to him and Omega watch given to him by the officials, his fellow employees and his associates in the Town government in appre- ciation of his service. .Supervisor Burchell then, remarking that "behind the good work of every man there is a good woman", called Mrs. Friedlander to the Council table and presented her an orchid with the Town's sincere thanks and appreciation for her patience and under- standing whenever her husband's services were needed, Mrs. Friedlander expressed her heart-felt thanks to the Super- visor, the Councilmen, and all with whom her husband had ser- ved, and Mr. Friedlander his along with his congratulations and best wishes to his successor, Fred F. Kellogg, Jr„ following which the Supervisor read a resolution, offered on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush and unani- mously adopted as follows. WHEREAS , Maurice Friedlander retired as the Town Engineer and Superintendent of Highways of the Town of Mamaroneck on December 31st, 1960; and WHEREAS , Mr, Friedlander, a dedicated and devoted public servant, served the Town both as its Engineer and Superintendent of Highways over a period of years; and W H E R E A S s during his entire term of office, he was a loyal, reliable and most competent official, thoughtful of the welfare of the Town and all of its residents at all times; and WHEREAS , he was untiring in the performance of his duties and in his efforts on behalf of the Town, most particularly using his knowledge and ability in furthering and promoting the best in- terests of the Town; NOW, TH-EREFORE,,, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck here- by expresses its deep regret at the termination of his service and the loss of an official held in high esteem and greatly respected by all who served with him, and its sincere and grateful apprecia- tion of his able and faithful service to this com- munity. and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Friedlander and - spread upon the minutes of this meeting, Ek7 PUBLIC HEARING--Application of Wilder Transportation, Inc, On motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the hearing be and it is declared open. Following presentation of the affidavit of publication of the notice of hearing for the record, the Attorney briefly reviewed the ap- plication explaining that Wilder was applying for the Town's con- sent to operate a bus line on the Boston Post Road through the unincorporated section of the Town as a part of the route from Port Chester to LaGuardia and Idlewild Airports, with no stops in the Town, The Supervisor inquired whether anyone wished to address the Board in connection with this application, whereupon the follow- ing persons were heard: Mr, Edward Leon -- Mr, Leon, operator of Leon's Taxi, Westchester Limousine Service and Larchmont Rapid Taxi, requested that the mat- ter be tabled until acted upon by the two villages, in each of which stops were scheduled and which had reserved de- cision on the application, Mr, Roy Callahan -- Mr. Callahan, president of Round Hill Bus Company which was presently taking over the Wilder operation, stated that Wilder had been granted a temporary permit by the Public Service Commission which enabled the line to operate for six months. This permit, he explained, was granted sub- ject to the company obtaining a consent to operate from each municipality through which the route passed prior to the granting of permanent franchise by the Public Service Commission and he therefore requested the Board's favor- able consideration of this application. Following a lengthy discussion, the Board, with the exception of Councilman Kane, felt that decision on the application should be reserved since this would not affect the petitioner in any way. It was Councilman Kane's feeling, however, that there was no reason to reserve decision since there were no stops in the un- incorporated area and passage through the Town could not be denied as Wilder had already been issued a temporary permit. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was RESOLVEDthat decision on the application of Wilder Transportation, Inc, be and it hereby - - is reserved. The vote, upon roll call, on the foregoing resolution was as follows. Councilman Santoro - Aye Councilman Kane - No Supervisor Burchell -- Aye Councilman Brush -- Aye Councilwoman Helwig -- Absent (no vote Councilman Kane requested that the reason for his "no" vote as stated hereabove be recorded in the minutes of this meeting, OLD BUSINESS 1, Mrs, Marguerite Kean--Water Condition on Property Mrs, Kean, who had requested an audience at this meeting, ad- dressed the Board with reference to her letter of December 14, 1960, addressed to this Board, concerning water conditions on her property, "Willow Acres", located at 30 Pryer Manor Road, which had been referred to the Town Engineer for study and re- port, The Engineer presented a written report addressed to the Su- pervisor under date of January 16th, which was ordered re- ceived and filed, and following discussion during which Mrs. Kean advised that this matter was also before the Village of Larchmont Board of Trustees, it was put over pending further study by the Engineers of the two municipalities upon receipt of a report to be submitted by professional engineers engaged by Mrs, Kean, NEW BUSINESS 1, Annual Meeting of Association of Towns (Authorization for Attendance) The Clerk presented a notice of the Annual Meeting of the As- sociation of Towns of the State of New York, to be held in Buffalo, New York, February 6th - 8th, 1961, and requesting designation by resolution of the Town's voting delegate and alternate at this meeting. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro and secondedby Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Supervisor Burchell, Councilmen Kane, Brush, Santoro, Helwig, Town Attorney Delius and Lt. Waterbury of the Police Department, be and they here- by are authorized to attend the Annual Meeting of theAs- sociation of Towns of the State of New York, to be held in Buffalo, New York, February 6th - 8th, 1961; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that Town Attorney Delius be designated delegate of the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of voting and Councilwoman Christine K. Hel- wig be designated alternate; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to audit their claims for expenses, said expenses to be paid from the proper items in the 1961 budget, Z. Authorization of Rates for Private Equipment Rental (Highway Department) Councilman Santoro presented a memorandum from the Super- intendent of Highways, dated January 10, 1961, requesting au- thorization of the rates for private equipment rental listed therein, and on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 143 of the Highway Law and as fixed by the New York State Department of Public Works and listed as County Rates on January 2, 1957, this Board hereby authorizes the following max- imum rates for the rental of privately-owned equipment. 3/4 yd. Shovel (24 ton) $140, 66 pr, day T.D. -18 Bulldozer (20 ton) 128. 95 11 TD-9 Bulldozer 55 DB-HP 85. 03 " Bucket Loader HD-5 (9 tone 87. 87 " Trench Digger - 1/2 yd, bucket 84.75 Truck Crane 20 ton 1/2 yd, bucket 190. 10 " Truck - 450 C.I. Piston Displ. 33. 80 " (Applies to New York State Roads) Trailer (10 - 14 ton) 13. 50 " Trailer (50 ton) 48. 00 Truck - 450 C.I. Piston Displ. 45. 16 Truck - 251-320 C.1. Piston Displ. 37. 68 " COMMUNICATIONS 1. Invitation--United States Army Air Defense Command The Clerk presented an invitation extended to the Supervisor and all officials of the Town by Brigadier General J. H. Daly;; Commanding General of the 52D Artillery Brigade (Air De- femse), to attend the opening of "Nike Goes to School' on Monday, January 23rd, in the auditorium of the Mamaroneck Junior High School. The Clerk further advised that a copy of this letter had been forwarded to all members of the Board and all officials and that tickets were available to all who wished to attend this performance. COMMUNICATIONS (Not on Agenda) - -- 1. Letter from State Board of Equalization and Assessment The Clerk presented a letter from Arthur L. Bergren, Director of Equalization of the State Board of Equalization and Assess- ment, advising that a conference was scheduled to be held by that Board with Town and Village Assessors re 1959 Survey at the Town of Mamaroneck Offices on Tuesday, January 31st, at 10.00 o'clock a.m. l.q REPORTS Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed; Annual Report of the Building Inspector for the year 1960. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the month of December, 1960, Report of Examination of the Accounts and Fiscal affairs of the Town of Mamaroneck for the period from January 1, 1957 to December 31, 1959 by the State of New York De- partment of Audit and Control, (This report also included the Police Pension Fund, Supervisor Burchell -- 1, Comptroller Position The Supervisor stated that the Board was interviewing ap- plicants for Mr. Finson's position at this time but had reached no decision as of this date, Councilman Santoro -- - 1, Purchase of Town Car Upon Councilman Santoro's request that the Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of a Town car as provided for in the 1961 budget and on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that in accordance with law, the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, a notice for sealed bids to be opened at the regular meet- ing of this Board on February 1st, 1961, for furnishingto the Town of Mamaroneck one (1) 2-door compact passen- ger car in accordance with the specifications therefor and available at the office of the Town Clerk, 2. Highway Department Councilman Santoro spoke of the excellent functioning of the High- way Department during the recent snows and freezing weather conditions and commended the Superintendent, Mr. Fischer, on his handling of the department and its staff. 3. Soundview Woods, Inc. Councilman Santoro reported that construction on the culvert A 7.ri under York Road in Soundview Woods would resume as soon as weather conditions permitted. He further advised that Mr. Kellogg, the Town Engineer, would make periodic in- spections of this construction until its completion. Councilman Kane -- 1. Appointment of Architectural Board of Review Councilman Kane with great pleasure recommended the ap- pointment of Messrs. A. G. Bogardus, C. Woodford Dayton, and Paul Gifford Lips as members of the Architectural Board of Review of the Town of Mamaroneck in accordance with the provisions of the new Zoning Ordinance, and following his presentation of a short resume of the qualifications of each of these gentlemen, on motion offered by him and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following persons be and they hereby are appointed members of the Architectural Board of Review of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve at the pleasure of the Board; Arthur G. Bogardus 17 Overlook Terrace Town C. Woodford Dayton 1Z Lafayette Road Town Paul Gifford Lips Z9 Briarcliff Road Town The Board directed the Clerk to notify each of these persons of his appointment, welcoming him to the Town's official family and expressing the Board's appreciation of his willing- ness to so serve the Town. Z. Transportation (Commuters) In view of the New Haven Railroad strike, Councilman Kane at this time suggested that this Board alert all radio stations of the bus, taxi and private car arrangements made to trans- port commuters to and from the city during the strike. The Board unanimously agreed with this suggestion and re- quested Councilmen Kane and Brush to handle this matter. Councilman Brush -- No report other than fire matters. Councilwoman Helwig -- The Supervisor explained that Councilwoman Helwig was ab- sent due to illness and stated there was no report this even- ing on her departments. The Board conveyed its best wishes to her for a fast recovery. G77 The Town Attorney -- 1, Authorization--New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting The Attorney requested authorization to attend the annual meeting of the municipal section of the New York State Bar Association at the Town's expense, and thereupon, 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 annual meeting of the mu- nicipal section of the New York State Bar Associa- tion, to be held in New York City on January 26th, 27th, and 28th, 1961, and that his expenses for at- tending such meeting be paid out of the item in the 1961 budget for traveling expenses. 2. Appraisal--50-foot Town-owned strip of Property on Bonnie Way The Attorney reported that an expert appraisor had been en- gaged to appraise the Town-owned 50-foot strip of property at the foot of Bonnie Way in accordance with resolution of this Board and that he would report thereon at the nextmeet- ing of the Board. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Commendation of Mrs. Ruth Dammann The Supervisor and members of the Board took this occasion to commend publicly Mrs. Ruth Dammann, who had worked with Mr. Finson, the Comptroller, and who was present at this meeting, on the excellent job she was doing in carrying-on dur- ing this period following Mr. Finson's sudden and tragic death on December 26th. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned in honor of Maurice Friedlander, retired Town Engineer, at 9:15 p.m. , to reconvene on February 1st, 1961, BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened im- mediately following the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Communications -- Commissioner Brush presented a letter from the Fire Department under date of January 16th, 1961, requesting approval of the officers named therein for 1961, and thereupon on mo- tion offered by him and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Commission hereby approves the election of the following members of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department to the following offices for the year 1961; Engine Company #1 Owen A. Mandeville, Jr. , Captain Eugene J. Seewalk, First Lieutenant William McEwen, Second Lieutenant Anthony Saporito, Warden For Two Years Ralph F. Condro, Sergeant-at-Arms Anthony Loiaconi, Secretary Engine Company #2 Joseph Schapanick, Captain Louis J. Buono, First Lieutenant Joseph V. Santoro, Second Lieutenant Dominick L. Ianello, Warden For Two Years James A. McDonnell, Jr. , Sergeant-at-Arms Robert A. Freeman, Secretary Truck Company #1 Charles R. Deshensky, Captain L. Douglas Fletcher, First Lieutenant Frank Claps, Second Lieutenant Charles Deshensky, Warden For Two Years Charles Conte, Sergeant-at-Arms Augustus R. Funck, Secretary Patrol Company #1 John Musacchio, Captain John J. DiTore, First Lieutenant Dominick A. Porretto, Second Lieutenant Louis Francella, Warden For Two Years Jack Soriano, Sergeant-at-Arms Arthur M. Brown, Secretary Z. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the Report of Examination of the Accounts and Fiscal Affairs of the Fire District No, 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck covering the period from January 1, 1957 to December 31, 1959, as submitted by the State of New York Department of Audit and Control, which was ordered received and placed on file, 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 motion by him and seconded 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 De- partment. Chatsworth Oil & Heat Co. $ 167. 24 Con Edison 54.78 N.Y. Telephone Co. 61.43 Ronconi Lawn Mower Service 3.70 Jacob Ruppert Brewery 44. 22 Suburban Electronic Service 15. 00 Wesco Fire Equipt. & Service 6. 50 Westchester Joint Water Works 16.44 Sub-total 369. 31 Hydrant Rentals New Rochelle Water Co. 60. 00 West, Jt. Water Works 2, 570. 00 Total $ 2, 999. 31 4. Other Business 1. Larchmont Acres--False Alarms In connection with the matter of the occurrence of false alarms on the Larchmont Acres Apartment premises, which has long been before the Commission, Commis- sioner Brush reported that the Fire Council and the Larchmont Acres Tenants Association had agreed to recommend that all boxes be eliminated and he re- quested that the Commission authorize the Town At- torney to write the owner of the premises, Mr. S. Goldstein, advising him of this action and requesting the disconnection of all boxes. Whereupon on motion offered by him and seconded by Commissioner Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to write to S. Goldstein, President of the Sixty-Third Realty Corp. , as owner and manager of the Larchmont Acres Apartments premises, requesting the discon- nection of all fire boxes in all buildings on the said premises in accordance with the recom- mendation of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Council and the Larchmont Acres Tenants Association. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before this meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9.25 p.m. , to reconvene on February 1st, 1961. own lerk