HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961_05_17 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MAY 17th, 1961,
IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE
HOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK.
CALL TO ORDER
The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Supervisor Burchell
Councilwoman Helwig
Councilman Kane
Councilman Brush
Absent. Councilman Cook
Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mr, Delius - Town Attorney
Mr. Orsino - Receiver of Taxes
Mr. Kellogg - Town Engineer
Mr. Altieri - Town Accountant
Mrs. Brewer - Secretary
WELCOME TO GIRL SCOUTS
The Supervisor, on behalf of the Board, extended cordial greet-
ings to a group of 16 Girl Scouts, who were attending the meet-
ing as part of a merit badge project together with their Leaders,
Mrs. Peter Sullivan, Mrs. David DeSanto and Mrs. Howard
Studd, and Mrs. Harry Jackson, Commissioner.
PUBLIC HEARING--ADDITION TO GIRL SCOUT HOUSE
On motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman
Brush, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the public hearing be and it
hereby is declared open.
The Clerk then presented the application, the affidavits of publi-
cation of the notice of hearing and mailing of copy of same to the
County Planning Department, and report of the Planning Board
approving the plans for the addition to the Girl Scout House as
presented, and suggesting"that the Girl Scout Organization no-
tify the police when there would be an excessive number of cars
parked at the House, or days when the traffic would be excep-
tionally heavy."
Whereupon, since in response to the Supervisor's inquiry, there
was no one present who wished to be heard, either in favor of
or in opposition to the application, on motion by councilman Kane
and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the hearing be and it hereby is
declared closed.
And thereupon, on a motion offered by Councilman Kane and sec-
onded by Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was
adopted unanimously and the Clerk directed to forward certified
copies thereof to the applicant and Building Inspector'.
WHEREAS, LARCHMONT GIRL SCOUTS, INC. , as
owner, has submitted an application and plans for
the construction of an extension or alteration to the
existing Girl Scout House, which is now on premi-
ses known as Block 215, Parcel 1 on the Assess-
ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, which ex-
tension is 32 x 25 feet and is a one-story building;
and
WHEREAS, said application was denied by the Build-
ing Inspector on the grounds that the plans were
subject to a special permit to be granted pursuant to
Section 432 of the Zoning Ordinance insofar as the
proposed building or structure is an extension or ad-
dition to a non-conforming use as set forth in Sec-
tion 449 of the Zoning Ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, the applicant has applied to this Board
for a special permit as provided in Section 432 of
the Zoning Ordinance, and which application this
Board has referred to the Planning Board for re-
port, which, as received, approves the application;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly called before
this Board for this meeting pursuant to Section 432
of the Zoning Ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, the Board has examined the plans and
finds that the conditions and standards required by
subdivision 43Z. 1, 43Z. Z, 432. 3 and 43204 of the
Zoning Ordinance have been met;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the application of the LARCHMONT
GIRL SCOUTS, INC. , is granted, and the Building In-
spector is authorized to issue a special permit for the
construction of a building or structure covered by the
plans filed with him, provided that said application
complies in all other respects with the Building Code
and Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this permit is granted
upon the following condition:
That the Girl Scout Organization notify the
Police Department of the Town of Mamar-
oneck on any occation when there will be
an excessive number of cars parked at the
Girl Scout House, or days when the traffic
will be exceptionally heavy,
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to be presented at this meeting.
-- NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to be presented at this meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
1, Letter from Police Commission--Request for Authorization
of Expense, Sergeant Smith
Upon presentation of the Police Commission's request, on
motionby Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilwoman
Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $85.00, to cover
the expenses of Sergeant Chauncey Smith of the
Town of Mamaroneck Police Department while at-
tending the Tri-State Identification Conference to
be held in Groton, Conn„ May 22nd - 24th, 1961,
said expenditure to be paid from the proper item
in the 1961 Police Department budget,
Z. Letter from Recreation Commission--Purchase of Sail Boats
Upon Councilwoman Helwig's presentation of a letter from
the Recreation Commission, dated May 9th, 1961, request-
ing this Board to advertise for bids for the purchase of 6
sail boats to be used for the Sailing Instruction Program in
accordance with the resolution set forth in said letter and
filed herewith for the record, it was, on her motion, which
was seconded by Councilman Brush, 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 bids for the purchase
of 6 sail boats pursuant to specifications prepared
by the Superintendent of Recreation and on file in
the office of the Town Clerk; said bids to be pub-
- licly opened and read aloud at a special meeting of
this Board, to be held at 8. 0-0 p.m. on Wednesday
evening, May 24th, 1961, in the Council Room of
the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town
of Mamaroneck,
3, Notice of Zoning Board Meeting, Village of Larchmont
Upon report by the Attorney, a notice of a meeting of the
Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Larchmont con-
cerning applications which would not affect the Town, was
ordered received and filed.
REPORTS
The Town Clerk
The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered
received and filed;
Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc.
for the month of April, 1961.
Report of Receipts & Disbursements, Town of Mamaro-
neck, for the period from January 1, 1961 through
March 31, 1961,
Affidavit of Publication of the Annual Report of the
Supervisor for the year 1960.
The Supervisor --
1. Authorization of Special Meeting
At the Supervisor's request, on motion by Councilman Brush
and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that a special meeting of this Board,be
held at 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, May 24th,
1961, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street
Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck,
for the purpose of opening bids for the purchase of
six sail boats and considering such other matters
as may come before the Board.
2. Absence of Councilman Cook
The Supervisor stated that Councilman Cook was combatting
a virus infection, and on behalf of the Board, expressed best
wishes for a quick and complete recovery.
3. County-owned Surplus Properties
Upon the Supervisor's request pursuant to letter addressed
to him by Charles E. Pound under date of May 10th, 1961,
for the County of Westchester Board of Supervisors' Com-
mittee on Budget and Appropriations, which was ordered re-
ceived and filed herewith for the record, on motion by Coun-
cilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized
and directed to present a formal request from this
Board to the Budget and Appropriations Committee of
the Board of Supervisors, to transfer the following
parcels of property, representing so-called surplus
County-owned real property located in the Town of
Mamaroneck, to the Town of Mamaroneck for the
purposes herewith specified as follows:
Schedu_leA_
(Property located in the unincorporated area of the
Town of Mamaroneck)
1. Parcel A on sheet #8 for use by the Larchmont-
Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commis-
-- Sion in conjunction with the maintenance and
operation of the Incinerator located immediately
adjacent to this parcel.
2. Parcel D on sheet #8 for joint use of park and
recreation development,
3. Parcels H and L on sheet #9-R for joint use of
park and recreation development,
4, Parcel I on sheet #9-R for the continuance of
its present use as a motor vehicle parking area
for New Haven Rialroad commuters, including
those residing in the City of New Rochelle,
Town of Scarsdale, and City of White Plains,
5, Parcel N on sheet #10 for use as a neighborhood
park, which is its present use, and on which the
Town has planted shrubbery and trees with the
County°s. permission.
6. Parcel GG or sheet #12 for continuation of its
present use as a neighborhood garden and park
spot at the entrance to the Town from the west.
7. Parcels BB and FF on sheet #12, Parcel HH on
sheet #13, Parcels JJ, KK and LL on sheet #14
for future us.e as park and recreation develop-
ment and for present open space area.
Schedule B_
(Property located in the Village of Mamaroneck within
the Town of Mamaroneck)
1. Parcel 0 on sheet #10 for use for flood control,
recreation and park facilities.
2. Parcels P and R on sheet #10-A for use for flood
control; Parcels T and U on sheet #10-A for use
for highway widening purposes and neighborhood
playgrounds; Parcel R on sheet #10-A for use for
flood control and parking area; Parcel V on sheet
#10-A for use for open space and recreationarea;
Parcel W on sheet #10-A for use for flood control
and parking area; Parcel Z on sheet #10-A for use
as a neighborhood park; and Parcel CC on sheet
#10-A for use as an open space area and park.
3. Parcel LL on sheet #14 for use as a neighbor-
hood park.
4. Parcel MM on sheet #1, Saxon Woods Park, for
use as an open area and parka and Parcel NN on
the same sheet for use as a neighborhood play-
ground and recreation area.
5. Parcel 00 on sheet #1 for use for flood control.
6. Parcels PP and QQ on 1st Map Supplementary
to sheets #2 and 3, Westchester County Park
Commission, for use to facilitate traffic on ac-
-- count of steep grades and for open areas.
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor also is
directed to request this Committee that Parcels B
and C on sheet #8 continue to be held by the County
pending the development under Town control of ad-
jacent privately-owned land until the Town Board
notifies the County.
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor also is
directed to request this Committee to transfer to
the Town of Mamaroneck for recreational use the
building formerly used as a pumping station by the
Mamaroneck Valley Sewer District of the County of
Westchester and located on property known as
Block 504, Parcel 478 on the Tax Assessment Map
of the Town of Mamaroneck.
4, Garage Bill
The Supervisor informed the Board that the Attorney and he
would go to Albany next Tuesday to confer with officials of
the State Department of Audit and Control and the Associa-
tion of Towns on the reasons for the Governor's veto of
this bill.
Councilman Brush urged that the Town's urgent need for
adequate storage space for its highway equipment be stres-
sed, suggesting that perhaps a letter be written to the As-
sociation of Towns.
The Supervisor advised that the Attorney had already so
written, and stated that he would report further to the Board
following Tuesday's conferences.
- - Councilwoman Helwig --
1. Thruway Noise Abatement Committee
Councilwoman Helwig reported that the Committee had met
Friday evening and that Mr. Potter, the _-onsu3t-�ufengaged by
the Committee as Consultant, would submit Iris recommenda-
tions plus costs, on June 16th.
2, Land and Outdoor Recreation Facility Study
Councilwoman Helwig reported that the County survey team
has submitted certain tentative recommendations which
Dr. Prezioso has presented to the Advisory Committee for
its study and consideration preceding the target date for
presentation of the final report on September 1st,
Councilman Kane --
1, Apportionment
Councilman Kane, in Councilman Cook's absence, presented
the following petition, received from the Assessor for the
correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the appor-
tionment of taxes, and on his motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Brush, the following resolution was adopted
unanimously
WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented the following
petition for the correction of the assessment roll for
certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section
557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Adminis-
trative Code, known as the Westchester County Tax
Law; and
WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds
it desirable to grant said petition 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 Imp Total
823 288 Hlamys Holding Corp $ 6, 000 $ 27, 500 $33, 500
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557;
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
823 288 Lillian Siegel 5, 900 27, 500 33, 400
823 1000 Aristodeme J. Cosmetto 100 100
Z. Claim--Harrison Structural Iron Works
Councilman Kane presented the claim of the Harrison Struc-
tural Iron Works in the amount of $4, 950,80 for construction
of the stairway at the station. A previous payment of the
sum of $3, 000,00 on this claim left a balance of $1, 950, 80
to be paid, which, since the work was now completed, he
recommended be authorized,
At this time and before any authorization for such payment,
Councilman Brush stated that he would like to question the
paint job, which was peeling badly, and upon the Engineer's
confirmation of this condition, authorization for payment of
the balance due on this claim was deferred to the next meet-
ing pending repair and rectification of the existing paint job,
3. Incident at New Haven Railroad Station
In connection with the near tragic accident at the station
previously reported by Councilman Kane in some detail,
Councilman Kane reported to the Board that a meeting with
officials concerned therewith had been held last Saturday
in Larchmont, and that while the railroad claimed no negli-
gence in the incident, hereafter for a week, a man would be
stationed at the station each morning to observe conditions
and particularly watch the situation while students were
boarding the 8-.10 a.m. train.
It was further reported that it had been suggested that the
schools be alerted to warn the students of the danger and
request their cooperation in safely boarding and alighting
from trains.
Councilwoman Helwig also reported with reference to a
railing in front of the station building, that under Interstate
Commerce regulations, no impediment could be erected
within a certain number of feet of the tracks which would
preclude any guard rail or fence in this instance.
C,ouncilman_Brush --
1. Meeting--U.S. Chamber of Commerce Group
Councilman Brush reported that he had attended a meeting
of a U. S. Chamber of Commerce group informing them-
selves about local government as the representative of
this Board.
,In connection with government study, the Supervisor, at
this time, called attention to the recent "Go-See" tours
conducted for 7th grade students at the municipal offices,
Incinerators, and Water Works.
The Town Attorney --
1. Deferment of Payment of Railroad Taxes
In the matter of the railroad's request for deferment of pay-
ment of taxes in accordance with 1961 legislation, which had
been presented at the April 19th meeting and referred to the
Attorney, following his report that the other communities af-
fected were taking such action and that there seemed little
choice in the matter, on motion by Councilman Kane and sec-
onded by Countilman Brush, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Com-
pany to postpone payment of the 1961 State, County
and Town taxes in the amount of $14, 040,02, (cov-
ering property known on the Tax Assessment Map
of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 216, Parcel
783 - $4, 188, 02, Block 603, Parcel 509 -
$3, 242, 21, and Block 905, Parcel 303 - $6, 609. 79),
due on April 30th, 1961 to December 30th, 1961, at
416 interest, pursuant to Section 9 of Chapter 199 of
the Laws of 1961 of the State of New York,
OTHER BUSINESS
1, Mr, Arthur Winard (Soundview Woods Subdivision)
In response to the Supervisor's inquiry as to whether there
was any other business to come before the Board, Mr,
Arthur Winard, owner of a house on Ridgeway Road in the
unfinished Soundview Woods subdivision, requested the
Board to take action in connection with his house as well
as other persons on that street, so that certificates of
occupancy could be issued. He was followed by Mr. Hyman
Pedowitz, attorney for Harold Lane, who urged the Board
to cancel the bond to complete the subdivision upon which
the Continental Casualty Company is the surety.
After some discussion with the Supervisor and the Town
Attorney, no action was taken but the matter was postponed
until after a conference which is to be held in New York
City, on Friday, May 19th, at the office of Andrew Ecker
of 120 Broadway.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was
declared adjourned at 9;20 p.m. , to reconvene on June 7th, 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 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-
partments
American LaFrance $ 15. 22
Chatsworth Oil Co. 75. 94
Con Edison Co. 5. 00
Con Edison Co. 48. 15
G. P. Rei£snider 4.74
Luigi Garofalo 75. 00
Larchmont Print 16.75
Wrn. B. Lemon 4. 25
McGuire Bros. 5.00
N.Y. Telephone Co. 7.81
-- Plaza Pharmacy 22.31
Sound Tire & Supply Co. 78.48
Village of Larchmont 41. 82
Total $ 400.47
2. Reports
There were no reports to be presented at this meeting,
3. Communications
There were no communications to be presented.
4. Other Business
1. Termites
First Deputy Chief Librandi reported that there were
termites in the building and that the condition was
presently under "spot" treatment. He requested, how-
ever, that next year's budget contain an appropriation
in accordance with estimate of cost to be submitted
for permanent correction of this condition,
5. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it
was declared adjourned at 9.25 p.m. , to reconvene on June
7th, 1961.
To C1e
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MAY 24th, 1961, IN THE COUN-
CIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER
STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK.
CALL TO ORDER
The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:00 p,m,
ROLL CALL
Present: Supervisor Burchell
Councilman Brush
Councilwoman Helwig
Councilman Cook
Absent: Councilman Kane
Also Present: Mr, Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mr, Delius - Town Attorney
Mr, Kronenberger - Superintendent of Recreation
OPENING OF BIDS
The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice for
bids, and opened and submitted the following bids:
Bidder Bid
McMichael Yacht Brokerage, Inc,
For:
6 Tech Dinghy Sloops $ 4, 320, 00
6 Little Bear Sloops 3, 750. 00
Shongut Boat & Engine Center Corp,
For:
6 Tech Dinghies (F, O;B. Rhode Island) 4, 117. 20
Van Breems International Corp,
For:
6 Flying Dutchman, Jr, 4, 950. 00
Whereupon, since the bids were in conformance with the specifica-
tions and acceptable to the Recreation Superintendent, on motion by
Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of
the low bidder, to wit, the bid of McMichael Yacht
Brokerage, Inc„ for furnishing to the Town of Ma-
maroneck six (6) Little Bear Sloop Sailboats in accor-
dance with the specifications submitted with bid, for
the total price of $3, 7 50, 00,
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Memorandum from Town Clerk
Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Supervisor by the
Town Clerk under date of May 22nd, 1961, and herewith or-
dered received and filed, it was, on motion by Councilman
Brush and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, unanimously
RESOLVED, that Councilman Peter F. Kane, Jr,
be and he hereby is appointed a member of the
Examining Board of Plumbers of the Town of Ma-
maroneck, to fill the vacancy created by the res-
ignation of former Councilman B. J. Santoro, and
to serve for the balance of Councilman Santoro's
unexpired term of office, or until December 31st,
1963,
Z. Letter from Reuben Sirlin (Soundview Woods)
The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Town Board by
Reuben Sirlin as counsel for Investors Collateral in reference
to the Soundview Woods property, dated May 24th, 1961, re-
questing the Board to defer taking any action on the bond of
the bonding company pending report by the Town Attorney and
himself, which was ordered received and filed herewith.
Following a brief report of negotiations to date by the Super-
visor and Attorney and some discussion with two residents of
the area, Mr. Winard and Mr. Lane, who were present, the
matter was put over to the next meeting for further report at
that time.
3. Request of Fire Chief
(Attendance of Convention)
Upon presentation of a written request from the Fire Chief,
ordered received and filed herewith for the record, and on
motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Council-
woman Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Fire Chief Hans Schmidt and Dep-
uty Chiefs Philip Librandi and Anthony Loiaconi are
hereby authorized to attend the annual New York
State Fire Chief's Convention, to be held in Lido
Beach, Long Island, from June 4th to 7th, 1961,
with expenses in an amount not to exceed the sum
of $300. 00 paid from the item for such purpose in
the 1961 Fire Department budget.
OTHER MATTERS
For the Board's information, the Supervisor reported briefly on
the following matters;
1. Acquisition of Thruway access ramp property
That the Thruway Authority would be advised, in reply to
an inquiry received today, that the Town still desired to
acquire the access ramp property bounded by North
Chatsworth Avenue, Madison Avenue, Garfield Street,
and Jefferson Street, and would wait the Authority's ad-
vice as to the next step to be taken in the matter,
2. Amendment of Highway Law
(Garage Bill)
That the Attorney and he would confer with officials of
the State Department of Audit and Control and the Asso-
ciation of Towns, with a view toward drafting new legisla-
tion amending the Highway Law so as to allow construc-
tion of a Town highway garage without charge to villages,
which would meet the objections raised to the legislation
vetoed this year,
3. Claim for Park District Property
That claims amounting to $83, 000,00 had been filed for re-
dress for the Park District property taken for the New
England Thruway by the Thruway Authority,
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it
was declared adjourned at 8-25 p.m.
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