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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961_04_19 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD APRIL 19th, 1961, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. ROLL CALL Presents Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Cook Absent. Supervisor Burchell Also Present: Mr, Gronberg Mr, Delius Mr, Kellogg Mr, Fischer Mr. Orsino Mrs, Brewer CALL TO ORDER Councilman Brush called the meeting to order at 8.15 p,m, and offered a motion that in the Supervisor's absence, the senior member of the Board, Councilman Kane, be appointed to serve as temporary Chairman of this Board. Whereupon, on his motion, which was seconded by Council- woman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Councilman Kane be and he hereby is appointed to serve as temporary Chairman of this Board, COUNCILMAN KANE Councilman Kane, upon taking the chair, stated that it was his happy privilege to welcome to this Board Councilman Joseph W. Cook, Jr, on behalf of all of the members of the Town Board, Councilman Cook expressed his thanks to the Chairman and his fellow Board members and his intention to serve the community to the very best of his ability in his office as Councilman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings of February 1st, February 15th, and March 1st, 1961 and the minutes of the special meet- ing of February 20th, 1961 were approved as presented, OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting, NEW BUSINESS 1, Application for Swimming Pool--Edward Roberts 680 Fenimore Road The Clerk presented an application submitted by Edward Roberts of 680 Fenimore Road, Town, for a permit for the construction of a swimming pool on his premises in accordance with the specifica- tions and plans submitted with his application. In accordance with usual procedure, the Clerk was directed to carry this matter over to the next meeting, pending the report of the Building Inspec- tor and allowing time for the Councilmen to per- sonally visit the site of the proposed pool, 2. Application for Swimming Pool--John T. Ferdico Deerfield Lane The Clerk presented an application for permit for the construction of a swimming pool in conformance with the plans and specifications thereto appended, sub- mitted by John T. Ferdico, Deerfield Lane, In accordance with usual practise, the Board dir- ected the Clerk to carry over this matter to the next meeting, pending the report of the Building Inspector and permitting time for the Councilmen to personally visit the site of the proposed pool. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Public Service Commission--Wilder Transportation, Inc. For the Board's information, the Attorney reported receipt of a notice from the Public Service Commission granting approval to Wilder Transportation, Inc, for the operation (temporary) of an omnibus line until October 12th, 1961, subject to the conditions listed in said Order, which was ordered received and placed on file. COMMUNICATIONS (Not on Agenda) 1. Letter from Grew Properties Inc, (Joseph S. Johnston, Attorney) The Clerk presented a letter, written under date of April 18th, 1961, by Joseph S. Johnston, Attorney for Grew Properties, Inc, presently erecting an apartment building at 65 Palmer Avenue, requesting the Town to arrange with the Village of Larchmont for the said property to connect with the only storm water sewer available located in the Village. Following discussion, during which Mr. Johnston addressed the Board at some length, the matter was referred to the at- tention of the Town Engineer and Town Attorney, Z. Requests to Use Voting Machines--Board of Education Upon presentation of two requests from the Board of Educa- tion for the use of three voting machines on May 2nd and 17th, for the School District Elections and General Associa- tion and Class Elections, it was, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Brush, unanimously RESOLVED that the requests of the Board of Edu- cation for the use of three voting machines for the School District and General Association and Class Elections on May 2nd and 17th, 1961, re- spectively, be and they hereby are granted, WELCOME TO CAMP FIRE GIRLS At this time, Councilman Kane, on behalf of the Supervisor and other members of the Board, greeted and welcomed a group of Camp Fire Girls who were attending the meeting with their sponsor, Mrs, Jack Weitz, REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk stated that there were no reports to be presented at this time, Councilman Kane -- 1, . Stairway at Station Councilman Kane announced the completion and opening of the stairway at the Larchmont Station connecting the platform with the parking plaza, which had been built by the Town at the suggestion of former Town Councilman, Jeremiah C. Water- man, as a further convenience for commuters. It was directed that Mr. Waterman be advised of the stair- - ways completion and formal opening, Councilwoman Helwig -- 1, Elkan Park Association The Clerk presented a letter, addressed to the Board under this date by Ranald D. Sclater, President of the Elkan Park Association, requesting the Board's approval of the proposed landscaping and 'improvement of the Elkan Park Circle, to be undertaken by the Association at no cost to the Town, Mr, Sclater then addressed the Board, reviewing the plans, which he explained had been presented and approved by the Park Commission at its last meeting, and requesting the Board to take action thereon at this meeting in view of the May 21st date selected for the dedication of this improvement project as a memorial to the late Mr, Benno Elkan, Councilwoman Helwig then presented the resolution adopted by the Park Commission at its April 18th meeting approving this project, which was ordered received and filed herewith for the record, and following some discussion of the instal- lation of water facilities and various other details, on motion by her and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby grants permission to the Elkan Park Association to proceed with the proposed landscaping and improvement of the Elkan Road Circle in accordance with the following resolution adopted by the Board of Park Commissioners on April 18th, 1961- "RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the proposed landscape plan of the Elkan Park Association, with the stipulation that the As- sociation purchase and install seventy-five feet of one inch water pipe for future utiliza- tion. The pipe to be installed as directed by the park foreman, prior to any landscaping or paving. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Park Board requests the Town Board to grant approval to the Elkan Park Association to complete land- scaping with modifications, in the Elkan Road circle as presented, at no expense to the Town of Mamaroneck. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above recom- mendation is subject to Public Liability certif- icate being filed with the Town of Mamaroneck by the landscape contractor." Councilman Kane and Councilman Brush highly commended Mr. Sclater and the Association on this project, and the Board expressed its appreciation and gratification to the As- sociation for its interest in beautifying and maintaining this property. Z. Recreation Commission Councilwoman Helwig presented two bulletins recently re- leased by the Recreation Commission announcing the com- ing Pre School - Play School program and the newly-inaug- urated Sailing Instruction program. 3. League of Women Voters Release on Open Spaces Councilwoman Helwig presented copies of the League of Women Voters release "Open Spaces Needed for Town of Mamaroneck" which appeared in last Saturday's paper and briefly reviewed the Town's efforts in the matter of acquiring the County-owned property in the Town which the County was declaring surplus, Mr, Edward P. Meehan at this time addressed the Board on this matter, inquiring when information would be made avail- able to the public concerning acquisition of and proposed use for the properties in question. In replying to Mr, Meehan, Councilwoman Helwig reviewed in detail the Town's action to date regarding the acquisition of these properties, the policy established by the Budget and Ap- propriations Committee of the Board of Supervisors governing disposition of such lands, and the progress of the Land and Outdoor Facility study being made for the Town by a team of experts from the County working with a local committee under the direction of Dr. Sal J. Prezioso, Director of the County Recreation Commission, In concluding this discussion, Mr. Meehan inquired as to the date this report would be released and as to its availability. Mrs. Helwig stated in reply that she could not even estimate the date the finished and complete report would be submitted at the present time, but that the report, upon submission, she felt certain would be available to those interested in rec- reation in the Town. Mr. Meehan then expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Board for the time and courtesy extended to him. Councilman Brush -- 1. Meeting with Police Commission Councilman Brush reported that the Supervisor and he had met with the Police Commission last Saturday to discuss the matter of correcting the outside wall of the Head- quarters Building at 11 Edgewood Avenue, Town. He ex- plained that a structural problem was involved and that the Commission was presently getting information and es- timates on materials and costs to permanently correct the condition. Councilman Cook -- 1. Apportionments Councilman Cook presented the following petitions received - from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman Brush, the fol- lowing resolution was adopted unanimously WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented the following petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Sec- tion 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Ad- ministrative Code, known as the Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petitions for the correction of said assessment roll- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1960, taxes of 1961, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows- Block Parcel Name Land only 333 1555 John C. Capuano $ 3, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557, Block Parcel Name Land only 333 1555 Anthony Fonts, & W 1, 800 333 1560 John C. Capuano 1, 200 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1960, taxes of 1961, which shows property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 606 281 Peter Del Duco $4, 200 $ 5, 600 $ 9, 800 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 606 286 A. H. Vollmer Z' 100 5, 600 7, 700 606 281 J. B. Laurens Z' 100 2, 100 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1960, School taxes of 1961, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows- Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 703 14 James J. BloormanO W2, 000 7, 500 9, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 703 14 James J Bloorman& W 1, 400 7, 500 8, 900 703 89 John JScanlan Jr & W 600 600 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1960, School taxes of 1961, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 816 241 Romani & Picco Inc $ 1, 800 $ 1, 800 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land only 816 241 Romani & Picco Inc $ 900 816 255 Gilbert Fraioli & W 900 The Town Attorney -- 1. Application for Bus Line--William R. Dahl The Attorney presented a letter from Mr. William R. Dahl requesting consideration of permitting the establishment of a bus line to operate on part of the route formerly operated by the County Transportation Company. This was referred to Councilman Brush for study and re- port pending formal application to this Board, - 2. Request for Extension of Time Sale of Block 410, Parcel 38 In the matter of the sale of certain Town-owned property known as Block 410, Parcel 38 to Stanley Harris at public auction on March 15th last, the Attorney requested that Mr. Harris be granted a 30-day extension for closing. Whereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig and sec- onded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that a 30-day extension is hereby granted to Stanley Harris for closing the sale of the Town-owned property known as Block 410, Parcel 38, for the sum of $_1600. 00, as sold at public auction held on March 15, 1961, 3. Payment of Claim--Insurance Company to Mrs. Stein The Attorney reported on a claim for damage to personal property filed against the Town by Mrs. Sophie Stein in the amount of $10.00, and settled by the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, and recommended that the Board authorize reimbursement to the .said company since the policy covering claim carried a $50.00 deductible clause. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush and seonnded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes pay- ment of the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company's claim in the amount of $10,00, to reimburse said com- pany for payment of Mrs. Sophie Stein's claim against the Town for damage to personal property incurred by defect in Avon Road, Town of Mamaroneck. 4. Letter from New Haven Railroad -- Deferment of Taxes The Attorney presented a letter from the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company, dated April 10, 1961, in which the railroad, pursuant to 1961 legislation, applied for postponement of approximately $13, 753. 68 of real prop- erty taxes, due April 30, 1961, on its property in the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1961 and used for transporta- tion purposes, for a period of nine months from such date. Following discussion, the Attorney was requested to find out what the other communities so requested along the line were doing in this matter, and it was suggested that any action in the matter be deferred, if possible, until the Supervisor returned. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Report of Receiver of Taxes The Receiver of Taxes reported that tax collections had been excellent, and that $300, 000. had been placed in certificates of deposit. 2. Commendation of Highway Department Councilman Kane commended the Superintendent of Highways and members of his staff on the excellent job being performed in the present clean-up and tree planting program. 3. Councilman Cook Councilman Cook stated that he would like to take this oppor- tunity to thank the Board for his appointment to this office. He expressed his appreciation at being afforded this oppor- tunity to serve the community, stating that he would do his best to merit the confidence which the Board had expressed in him. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9e 10 p.m. , to reconvene on May 3rd, - - 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. 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 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; Atlantic Service Center $ 20. 85 Chatsworth Oil Co, 173. 90 Con Edison 48.75 Con Edison 5. 00 State Insurance Fund 1, 343. 03 Merson Uniform Co. 12. 60 N. Y. Telephone Co. 8. 16 Hydrant Rental, Westchester Joint Water Works 2, 570. 00 Total $ 4, 182. 29 Z. Reports Commissioner Brush reported that the Annual Report of the Fire District Treasurer, Fire District #1, Town of Mamaroneck, for the year ending December 31, 1960 had been filed in accordance with the Town Law. 3. Communications Commissioner Brush reported that there were no communi- cations to be presented at this meeting. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9,15 p.m. , to reconvene on May 3rd, 1961. z4l�ajc' )1xLa To i erk