HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961_03_01 Town Board Minutes NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, N. Y.
Pursuant to Section 62 of the Town Law, I hereby
call a special meeting of the Town Board, to be
held in the office of the Supervisor, Town of Ma-
maroneck Offices, 158 West Boston Post Road,
Village of Mamaroneck, New York, at 8:00 p.m.
on Monday evening, February 20th, 1961, for
the purpose of creating the position of Town Ac-
countant of the Town of Mamaroneck and ap-
pointing an Accountant.
Georg,-'D. Burchell
Supervisor
Dated: February 15th, 1961
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 20,
1961, IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR, TOWN OF
MAMARONECK OFFICES, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK.
PRESENT: Supervisor Burchell
Councilman Santoro
Councilman Kane
Councilwoman Helwig
ABSENT: Councilman Brush
ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mr. Delius - Town Attorney
Mrs. Brewer - Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. in
accordance with the notice of meeting and waiver of notice
hereto appended for the record.
He then stated that the meeting had been called for the pur-
pose of creating the position of Town Accountant and ap-
pointing an Accountant, and inquired as to the Board's
pleasure in these matters.
Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro and seconded
by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the
Town of Mamaroneck hereby authorizes
as of this date, the creation of the posi-
tion of Town Accountant in the Town of
Mamaroneck.
And thereupon, following discussion and review of the applica-
tions submitted for this position, on motion by Councilman Kane
and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that this Board hereby au-
thorizes the provisional appointment of
Joseph Altieri as Town Accountant of
the Town of Mamaroneck, to be effec-
tive as of February 23rd, 1961, and to
be compensated at the rate of $8, 271.
per annum beginning on that date.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before this meeting,
it was declared adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MARCH 1st, 1961
IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE-
HOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK.
PRESENT: Supervisor Burchell
Councilman Santoro
C ouncilman Kane
- Councilman Brush
Councilwoman Helwig
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mr, Delius - Town Attorney
Mr. Orsino - Comptroller, Receiver of Taxes
Mr, Fischer - Supt, of Highways
Mr. Kellogg - Town Engineer
CALL TO ORDER
The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m.
WELCOME TO GUESTS
Councilwoman Helwig, advising the Board that it was 'host to a
— group of distinguished guests this evening, introduced a group
of five young persons, who were attending the meeting repre-
senting the 8th grade Civic Club of Sts. John and Paul School,
and presented Mrs. George Ashley who introduced three young
ladies visiting our country from Ghana, Jordan and Finland.
The Supervisor cordially welcomed the guests on behalf of all
of the members of the Board and spoke briefly on democracy
in action as witnessed in this meeting, inviting questions on
the proceedings at any time during the conduct of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 18th, 1961
were approved as submitted.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to come before the meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization for Collection of State, County and Town Taxes
Upon the Supervisor's request that the Board authorize the
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Receiver of Taxes to collect the 1961 State, County and
Town taxes in two installments and publish and post the
necessary notice therefor, on motion offered by Coun-
cilman Santoro and seconded by Councilman Kane, 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 1961 State, County, Town, and Dis-
trict taxes and water rents, which become a lien on
January 1, 1961, in two (2) partial payments, each
amounting to fifty per cent (5014) of the total of said
taxes and water rents;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Receiver of Taxes
and Assessments 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 West-
chester 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 such
partial payments or installments of the 1961 taxes and
water rents shall not be deemed to affect in any man-
ner 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 collection of the unpaidbal-
ances of such taxes and water rents together with in-
terest, penalties, and other lawful charges,
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with the
provisions of Section 550 of the Westchester County
Administrative Code, "The Daily Times", the official
newspaper published in the Village and Town of Ma-
maroneck, be and it hereby is designated as the news-
paper 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 be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that said publication shall be
on March 21st, 1961 in The Daily Times and shall be
posted thereafter in accordance with law;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with the pro-
visions of Section 550 of the Westchester County Ad-
ministrative Code, the Town Board does hereby direct
the Receiver 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,
COMMUNICATIONS
1, Requests for Use of Election Equipment
(Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck)
Upon presentation of a request from the Village of Larch-
mont and the Village of Mamaroneck for the use of voting
equipment, it was on motion offered by Councilwoman
Helwig and seconded by Councilman Brush, unanimously
RESOLVED that the request of the Village of Larch-
mont and the Village of Mamaroneck for the use of
voting equipment for registration and election pur-
poses in each village is hereby granted,
REPORTS
The Clerk presented the following report which was ordered re-
ceived and placed on file*
Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the
month of February, 1961.
The Supervisor --
1. Sale of Property (Block 410 - Parcel 38)
The Supervisor reported that the Town had received two of-
fers to purchase the property located on Winthrop Streetand
known as Block 410, Parcel 38 on the Assessment Map, and
inquired as to the Board's pleasure in this matter.
Following discussion, it was suggested that the property be
sold at public auction in accordance with the usual procedure
followed by the Town since it was felt that the Town had no
need or use for this property, and thereupon, on a motion
offered by Councilman Santoro and s.econdedby Councilman
Kane, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck will hold
a land auction on the evening of March 15th, 1961,
at 8 o'clock, and the Town Clerk is hereby author-
ized to publish the following notice thereof in the
official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck,
The Daily Times*
Public Notice
Please take notice that the Town of Mamar-
oneck will hold a land auction in the Council Room
of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street,
Town of Mamaroneck, at 8*00 o'clock in the even-
ing on March 15, 1961 on the following property as
described on the Assessment Map of the Town of
Mamaroneck.
Block 410 - Parcel 38
Minimum Bid - $ 1200 .
Detailed description of the above property may be
obtained at the office of the Supervisor, 158 West
Post Road, Mamaroneck, N.Y.
The Town of Mamaroneck reserves the
right to reject any and all bids,
George D . Burchell
Supervisor
Dated; March 4, 1961
2, Noise on Thruway
The Supervisor reported that a meeting would be held at
10 o'clock on Saturday morning, March 11th, in the Mu-
nicipal Building in Larchmont, to discuss the problem of
noise caused by trucks on the Thruway.
He further stated that this meeting came about as the re-
sult of long study of the problem by Larchmont Village
Trustee William G. Ball and would be attended by two
consultant engineers, who were experts in this field,
Senator Meighan, Assemblyman Gioffre, and officials
representing all of the municipalities along the New Eng-
land Thruway,
Councilman Santoro --
1, Contracts for Highway materials
For informational purposes, Councilman Santoro pre-
sented a written report from the Superintendent of High-
ways, dated February 27th, 1961, listing bids received
and contracts awarded for furnishing various materials
to the Highway Department, which was received and
filed,
2, Snow Removal
Councilman Santoro stated that he would defer to the next
meeting a report of the cost of snow removal this winter
in view of last night's snow and uncertain weather,
3, Garbage Truck
Councilman Santoro requested that the Clerk be authorized
to advertise for bids on the Garbage Truck to be purchased
for the Sanitation Department, to be opened at the next
meeting of the Board, and on his motion, which was sec-
onded by Councilman Kane, 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, a
notice for bids, to be publicly opened and read
aloud at a regular meeting of the Town Board in
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the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire House,
Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, at 8.15 p.m.
on March 15th, 1961, for furnishing one (1) Latest
Model Loader or Packer type Garbage Truckhaving
a gross vehicle weight of not less than 29, 000
pounds and conforming with all other details set
forth in the specifications on file in the office of the
Town Clerk,
4, Street Lighting
Councilman Santoro informed the Board that Council-
man Kane, Police Chief Yerick, representatives of the
Broadway Maintenance Company, and he spent 3 1/2
hours Monday evening inspecting and studying street
lighting throughout the unincorporated area and that a
detailed report thereon would be submitted in the very
near future,
Councilman Kane --
1, Dog Licenses
Councilman Kane again called the matter of dog licenses
to the Board's attention, which, with his consent, was
deferred pending a memorandum to be presented by the
Attorney at the time of his report to the Board.
Councilman Brush --
Councilman Brush stated that he had no report at this
time.
Councilwoman Helwig --
1, Park Department Truck
Councilwoman Helwig requested that bids be obtained, to be
returnable at the next meeting, for the purchase of the new
Park Department truck, and on her motion, which was sec-
onded by Councilman Brush, 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, a notice
for bids, to be publicly opened and read aloud at a
regular meeting of the Town Board in the Council
Room of the Weaver Street Fire House, Weaver
Street, Town of Mamaroneck, at 8;15 p.m, on
March 15th, 1961, for furnishing one (1) Latest
Model Dump-Body Truck having a gross vehicle
weight of not less than 19, 000 pounds and conform-
ing with all other details set forth in the specifica-
tions on file in the office of the Town Clerk,
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2, Petition - Preservation of Recreational Areas
Councilwoman Helwig presented a petition signed by 10 families
having 35 children on Hillcrest and Edgewood Avenues, en-
closed in a letter addressed to her by Mrs. William J. Gerety
under date of February 24th, which read as follows and which
was received and filed.
"We, the undersigned, are interested in preserving land
for recreational purposes. for example "Rockland Ave
Woods - Part of Parking Area near Carls Tavern" for a
ball field. The need for safe playgrounds is imperative
in this growing community. "
In connection with this matter, the Supervisor stated that he
and a subcommittee of the Budget Committee of the County
Board of Supervisors recently went over all county-owned
properties, including those turned back by the Thruway, in
the Town and Village of Mamaroneck.
He further advised that he had indicated, speaking on behalf
of both the Town and Village, that the Town wanted all prop-
erties, but that action must wait receipt of specific lots upon
which must be indicated proposed use.
The Supervisor concluded his remarks by saying that this
was a step forward in the Town's efforts to preserve these
lands for recreational purposes.
The Town Attorney --
1. Bill--Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Incinerator
The Town Attorney stated that a letter had been received from
Senator Meighan, the introducer of a Bill (Senate Intro 1935,
print 2983, which amends the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint
Incinerator Act (Chapter 430 of the Laws of 1938) making cer-
tain changes recommended by the Department of Audit and
Control in connection with last year's examination of the In-
cinerator Commission.
The Bill authorizes the Commission to appoint a Secretary-
Treasurer with power to receive and deposit funds and counter-
sign checks, and permits the Commission to require a bond for
the faithful performance of his duties and there are other minor
changes regarding the fiscal year and the preparation of the an-
nual account or statement.
The Town Attorney stated that Senator Meighan's letter re-
quested a Home Rule Message from the Village of Larchmont
and the Town of Mamaroneck, and while Home Rule would not
apply to towns in this State, he recommended that this Board
adopt a resolution requesting the passage of this Bill and its
signature by the Governor.
Whereupon, on motion of Councilman Kane, seconded by Coun-
cilman Brush, the following resolution was adopted.
WHEREAS, Senator Meighan has introduced a Bill,
known as Senate Intro, 1935, Print 2983, (Com-
panion Bill, Assembly Intro, 2828, Print 2937,
Gioffrej amending certain sections of Chapter 430
of the Laws of 1938 in connection with the Larch-
mont-Town of Mamaroneck Joint Incinerator Com-
mission; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed desirable for the Townof
Mamaroneck to secure the passage of such amend-
ment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board approves the Bill
known as Senate Intro, 1935, Print 2983, and the
Companion Bill,=known as Assembly Intro. 2828,
Print 2937, introduced in the Assembly by Assem-
blyman Gioffre;
and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board urges and
requests Senator Meighan and Assemblyman Gioffre
to use all honorable means to secure the passage of
this Bill so that the same may be enacted into law;
and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board, acting for
the Town of Mamaroneck, hereby consents to and
requests the Governor to approve and sign this Bill
so that it may become law;
and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk send certi-
fied copies of this resolution to Senator Meighan
and Assemblyman Gioffre and to the Governor or
his Secretary, as requested,
2. Notice from City of New Rochelle
The Attorney presented a notice of hearing on amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Rochelle, which
had been referred to him and which was ordered received
and filed,
3, Memorandum--Dog Licensing and Control
The Attorney presented a written memorandum , dated Feb-
ruary 27th, 1961, defining the provisions of the state and
local laws for licensing and controlling dogs, reviewing the
present situation, and describing five bills presently before
--- the legislature, which the Board ordered received and filed.
Following a lengthy discussion, the Supervisor stated that
the Attorney, the two Judges, the Police Chief, the Presi-
dent of the Humane Society, and he would meet to discuss
bringing the local ordinances up to date following the close
of the legislative session and disposition of pending bills.
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2. Amendment of Education Law (Library Contracts)
With reference to the proposed amendment of the Educa-
tion Law in relation to appropriations for library con-
tracts submitted to the Board by the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Larchmont, the Supervisor and Attorney re-
ported that the revisions proposed by the Town would be
considered further at the time the bill was redrafted for
presentation at the next session of the legislature,
QUESTION PERIOD
There followed at this time a question-and-answer period for
the guests present at this evening's meeting, and the Clerk
was directed to forward a copy of the minutes and memoran-
dum presented by the Attorney to Miss Margaret McCarthy.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it
was declared adjourned at 9.10 p.m. , to reconvene on March
15th, 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, 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 Helwig, 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
Department.
R. G. Brewer, Inc, $ 41. 98
Con Edison 49. 32
Con Edison 5. 00
Barney Epstein, Inc. 678. 26
Knox, Lent & Tucker, Inc. 538. 65
Anthony Librandi 8. 00
McGuire Bros. Inc. 5. 00
N.Y. Telephone Go. 49. Z5
Wesco Fire Equipt. & Service 57. 20
Total $1,432. 66
Z. Reports
Commissioner Brush presented the Fire Report for the
month of February, 1961, which was ordered received
and filed.
3. Communications
1, Election of Officers
Commissioner Brush presented a letter from the
Fire Department, dated February 20th, 1961, re-
questing approval of the election of officers for
the year 1961, and on his motion, which was sec-
onded by Commissioner Santoro, it was unani-
mously
RESOLVED that this Commission hereby
approves the election of the following of-
ficers for the Town of Mamaroneck Fire
Department for the year 19610
Hans Schmidt, Chief
Philip V. Librandi, First Deputy Chief
Anthony Loiaconi, Second Deputy Chief
Arthur M. Brown, Secretary
Leonard W. Ericson, Financial Secretary
Augustus R. Funck, Treasurer
Dr, Lincoln Stulik, Surgeon
Monsignor John J. Flynn, Chaplain
Louis Francella, Sergeant-at-Arms
4. Other Matters
1, Change of Classification (Civil Service)
Fire Truck Driver to Fireman
The Supervisor advised the Commission that the Civil
Service Classification "Fire Truck Driver" had been
changed to "Fireman", following public hearing before
the County Personnel Department,
2, Appointment of Fire Inspector
Upon Commissioner Brush's request that the newly-
appointed Fire Chief be appointed Fire Inspector of the
Town of Mamaroneck for the.year 1961 in accordance
with the recommendation of the Fire Council, on mo-
tion by him and seconded by Commissioner Santoro, it
was unanimously
- RESOLVED that Fire Chief Hans Schmidt be and
he hereby is appointed Fire Inspector of the Town
of Mamaroneck Fire Department for the year
1961, to be compensated at the rate of $960. 00
per annum.
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3. Bids for Purchase of Fire Whistle and Control Cabinet
Commissioner Brush informed the Commission that the
Clerk was advertising for bids for the Fire Whistle and
Control Cabinet to be opened at the March 15th meeting
as authorized at the last meeting of the Board,
4, Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
it was declared adjourned at 9=20 p.m., to reconvene on
March 15th, 1961,
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