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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961_06_21 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JUNE 21st, 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%15 P.M. ROLL CALL Present. Supervisor Burchell Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig Absent. Councilman Cook Also Present. Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Kellogg Town Engineer Mr. Fischer - Superintendent of Highways Mr. Yerick - Chief of Police Mr. Altieri - Town Accountant Mrs. Brewer - Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings of April 5th, April 19th and May 3rd, and the special meeting of April 12th, 1961, were ap- proved as presented, OPENING OF BIDS--Construction of Winged Foot Drive The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice for bids for the record, and opened and submitted the following bids. Bidder Bid Nigro Bros. , Inc. $ 3, 446. 84 (Optional Item) 425. 00 Daniel F. MacNamee & Co. , Inc. 3, Z50.33 (Optional Item) 842. 00 Peckham Road Corp. Z, 899. 14 (`Optional Item) 450. 00 Whereupon, following discussion, since the bids conformed to the specifications and the low bid, exclusive of the optional item, was -- within the budget appropriation, it was determined that said op- tional item be deleted entirely, and thereupon, on motion by Coun- cilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the low bid, to wit, the bid of Peckham Road Corporation, in the amount of $2, 8990 14, for the construction of pavement and appurtenances in Winged Foot Drive in the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby is directed to return the deposit checks submitted with bids to all bidders except the successful bidder, OLD BUSINESS 1, Report--Application for Swimming Pool Permit Harry Davis, Bruce Road, Town With reference to this application, which had been put over and referred to the Engineer at the last meeting, the Clerk presented two memoranda from him to the Board under dates of June 13th and 20th, the first advising that follow- ing inspection and discussion, it had been decided by all concerned that any "lake-type" sort of facility would be undesirable and unsanitary, and that drainage problems should be handled by an independent positive system; and the second advised that the standard pool, for which Mr. Davis had subsequently filed application, was acceptable to the Town provided the plans for such pool were amended and supplemented to include and comply with the conditions listed therein, which were ordered received and filed for the record. And thereupon, on motion offered by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was adopted unanimously, and the Clerk directed to forward certified copies to the Building Inspector and applicant, no- tifying the applicant that he must obtain permit before be- ginning actual construction work. WHEREAS, Harry Davis heretofore presented anap- plication for a permit to construct a swimming pool and appurtenances on premises located at 2 Bruce Road, Town, and known as Block 346, Parcel 283 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Ma- maroneck; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck has examined the plans and specifica- tions for the proposed pool; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector finds that the plans and specifications as amended and supple- mented to include certain recommended conditions, conform in all respects with the requirements of the swimming pool ordinance (Article 23 of the - Building Code), and therefore recommends that the application be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Harry Davis for a permit to construct a swimming pool on his premises located at 2 Bruce Road, Town, and known as Block 346, Parcel 283 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby approved, and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue a per- mit for same, provided the pool is constructed in con- formance with the plans and specifications submitted and filed with the application, and amended and supple- mented to show compliance with the following con- ditions: 1) That Mr, Davis file written permission from Mr. Kaye for the connection of the swimming pool outlet to drain on Mr. Kaye°s property before starting pool construction, 2) That a four (4) foot fence be erected around the limits of the rear yard, 3) That a settling basin be constructed on the pool discharge line, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this approval for the con- struction of the swimming pool does not constitute any approval whatsoever for the incidental back yard drainage work also shown on the plans submitted by Mr. Davis with his application for permit to construct a swimming pool, 2, Report Application for Swimming Pool Permit Dominick Faccarazzo, 243 Palmer Avenue In the matter of the above application, which was carried forward from the last meeting, the Clerk presented a memorandum from the Engineer, recommending approval of the application subject to compliance with the conditions listed therein, which was or- dered received and filed for the record. And thereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was adopted unani- mously, and the Clerk directed to forward certified copies to the Building Inspector and applicant, notifying the applicant that permit must be obtained before the start of actual construction. WHEREAS, Dominick Faccarazzo heretofore presented an application for a permit to construct a 24 x 24 foot pre-fabricated above-the-ground swimming pool and appurtances on premises located at 243 Palmer Avenue, Town, and known as Block 402, Parcel 92 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the Town of Ma- maroneck has examined the plans and specifications for the proposed pool; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector finds that the plans and specifications, as amended and supple- mented to include certain recommended condi- tions, conform in all respects with the require- ments of the swimming pool ordinance (Article 23 of the Building Code), and therefore recom- mends that the application be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Dominick Faccarazzo for a permit to construct a swimming pool on his premises, located at 243 Palmer Ave- nue, Town, and known as Block 402, Parcel 92 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaro- neck, is hereby approved, and the Building Inspec- tor is hereby authorized to issue a permit for same, provided the pool is constructed in conformance with the plans and specifications submitted and filed with the application, and amended and supplemented to show compliance with the following conditions. 1) That the filter equipment be located near the pool and totally enclosed in a structure to eliminate any noise or disturbance, 2) That the discharge or waste pipe from the filter be connected to the house sewer so that the pool can be drained, 3) That additional shrubbery be planted along the rear and easterly side lines to screen the pool. Also, that the existing hedge along the westerly side line be left in place to provide a screen, 4) That the entrance ladder be so constructed that when the pool is not being used, the ladder can be locked in an up position, 5) That if any outdoor lighting is installed, it be so arranged that all light sources be shielded and light diverted away from neigh- boring premises, NEW BUSINESS 1, Application for Permit for Swimming Pool--David Bradshaw 74 Valley Road The Clerk presented a memorandum from the Building In- _.. Spector, advising that Mr, David Bradshaw of 74 Valley Road, Town, had applied for a permit to construct an in- the-ground 161 x 281 swimming pool on his premises, which he recommended be approved subject to the conditions listed therein, which was ordered received and filed herewith for the record, Whereupon, since each of the members of the Board had in- spected the site for the proposed pool, on motion by Coun- cilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Kane, the follow- ing resolution was adopted unanimously and the Clerk dir- ected to forward certified copies thereof to the Building In- spector and applicant, notifying said applicant that permit must be obtained prior to starting construction work, WHEREAS, David Bradshaw heretofore presented an application for a permit to construct a 16® x 28' in-the-ground swimming pool and appurtenances on premises located at 74 Valley Road, Town, and known as Block 114, Parcel 234 on the Tax As- sessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck has examined the plans and specifica- tions for the proposed pool; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector finds that the plans and specifications, as amended and supple- mented to include certain recommended conditions, conform in all respects with the requirements of the swimming pool ordinance (Article 23 of the Building Code), and therefore recommends that the application be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of David Bradshaw for a permit to construct a swimming pool on his premises, located at 74 Valley Road, Town, and known as Block 114, Parcel 234 on the Tax As- sessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby approved, and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue a permit for same, pro- vided the pool is constructed in conformance with the plans and specifications submitted and filed with the application, and amended and supplemented to show compliance with the following conditions. a) That the filter equipment be enclosed in a structure to eliminate any noise or dis- turbance. Also, the proposed structure should be located at least 5. 0 feet away from the southerly side line. bj That the existing shrubbery along the southerly side line adjacent to the pool be left in place, c) That if any outdoor lighting is installed, it be so arranged that all light sources be shielded and light diverted away from neighboring premises, 2, Authorization for Payroll (Summer Recreation Program) Upon Councilwoman Helwig,s presentation of the Recreation Commission's request for the authorization of the salary expenditure for the Summer Recreation Program staff, on motion by her and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following salary expenditures to the persons listed - below, for the term of employment and at the rate of compensation specified for each. Weekly Name Job Classification No, of Weeks Salary Murray Avenue School Mrs, Rose Mambelli Sr. Rec. Leader 7 75.00 Walter Mansky Sr, Rec, Leader 6 55. 00 Suzan Kelley Rec, Assistant 6 40,00 Louis Falzer Rec, Assistant 7 35,00 Junior High School Joseph Berino Sr, Rec, Leader 8 85,00 Darla Hall Sr. Rec, Leader 6 55.00 Emily Raitzin Rec. Assistant 7 32. 50 Robert McCoy Rec. Assistant 6 30. 00 Mamaroneck Avenue School James Jubilee Sr. Rec. Leader 7 70. 00 Pamela Schmedes Rec. Assistant 7 32. 50 Louis Sarlo Rec. Assistant 6 30. 00 Central School Ann Catanese Sr. Rec. Leader 7 65. 00 Patti Sieglitz Rec. Assistant 7 40. 00 Elizabeth Wendel Rec. Assistant 7 32. 50 Barbara Healey Rec. Assistant 7 30.00 Chatsworth Avenue School Barbara Rich Sr. Rec. Leader 7 50.00 Mrs. L. G. Best Rec. Assistant 7 40.00 Mary Eisner Rec. Assistant 7 30. 00 Joan McMichael Rec. Assistant 7 25. 00 Flint Park Louis Ritacco Sr. Rec. Leader 8 85.00 William Celestino Program Director 8 100.00 Music School - Junior High Frank Mambelli Rec. Specialist-Music 7 80,00 Robert Boyer Rec. Specialist-Music 7 65.00 Richard Sutch Rec. Specialist-Music 7 65.00 Weekly Name Job Classification No, of Weeks Salary Music School - Junior High (continued) Jay Zorn Rec, Specialist-Music 7 37. 50 Margaret Abbott Rec, Specialist-Student 7 37, 50 Dana Mambelli Rec, Specialist-Student 7 20, 00 Sailing Instruction Program Frank Mambelli Rec, Specialist-Sailing 10 60.00 G. Stuart Close Rec, Specialist-Sailing 10 30.00 (Not on Agenda) 1, Letter from Owen A. Mandeville A communication addressed to the Supervisor by Owen A. Mandeville under date of June 19th, 1961, concerning the assessment of Knotty Knolls Apartments, was read and ordered referred to the attention of the Board of Review, 2, Memo from Superintendent of Highways In accordance with a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Superintendent of Highways under date of June 20th, 1961, which was ordered received and filed herewith for the rec- ord, and on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was adopted unanimously WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways has in- spected the new portion of Laurel Avenue, con- structed in accordance with Town specifications, and recommends its acceptance as a Town street or highway; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck hereby accepts as a Town street or highway that part of the street known as Laurel Avenue described be- low: Beginning at a point in the southeasterly line of Laurel Avenue, which point is located N 39' 231 10" E distant 15, 09 feet along said southeasterly line of Laurel Avenue from the westerly corner of lot #1, Block D, as shown On "Map of Laurel Park", made by A. J. Foote on September 18, 1925 and filed in the Westchester County Clerk's Office onSep- tember 23, 1925 as Map No, 2889, thence the following courses: N 39° 238 1011 E - 200, 00 feet along the southeasterly line of Laurel Avenue to a point: thence, N 50° 361 50" W - 50. 00 feet and through said Laurel Avenue to a point on the northwes- terly line of said Laurel Avenue: thence, S 39° 23" 10" - W 203, 11 feet and along the northwesterly line of said Laurel Avenue to the northeasterly line of Thompson Street, thence, S 54° 10' 40" - E 50,10 feet and along the prolongation of the northeasterly line of Thompson Street to the southeasterly line of Laurel Avenue and the point and place of beginning, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Highways of the Town of Mamaroneck so indicate on his records, and that the said street be shown on the Official Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Town Clerk for the month of May, 1961 Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc, for the month of May, 1961, The Supervisor -- 1, Request for Sick Leave Upon presentation of a letter from Mrs, Ruth Dammann, en- closing a statement from her physician, Dr, Herman G. Hofmann, which was ordered received and filed herewithfor the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mrs, Ruth Dammann, Intermediate Clerk and Typist, is hereby granted sick leave from July 3rd to July 17th, 1961, 2, Signalization, Weaver Street and Harmon Drive That the County Traffic Engineer had advised that the County would make a survey and if warranted, would assist the Town in its effort to obtain signalization at this intersection from the State Traffic Commission, Councilman Kane -- 1, Claim of Harrison Structural Iron Works Councilman Kane advised the Board that the Engineer had ap- proved completion of the work on the stairway by the Harrison StructuralJron Works, and pursuant to this approval, on mo- tion by him and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unan- imously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the q. payment of claim of the Harrison Structural Iron Works in the amount of $1950, 80, said expendi- ture to be paid from the Capital Fund account in the 1960 budget„ 2. S:oundview Woods Councilman Kane reported that a conference between the in- terested parties would be held this Friday, at which time it was hoped matters would be resolved to mutual satisfaction, Councilman Brush -- 1. Resignation of Sergeant DeVeau Councilman Brush called attention to the recent resignation of Sergeant Eugene DeVeau from the Town Police force after twenty-five years of service, paying him high tribute and recommending that a resolution expressing the appreciation of this Board for his service be forwarded to him and spread upon the minutes of this meeting. Whereupon, on his motion, which was unanimously seconded, and with Councilman Kane also expressing his high commen- dation of Officer DeVeau, the following resolution was unani- mously adopted and the Supervisor requested to forward same to Mr. DeVeau with a note of appreciation on behalf of the members of the Board; WHEREAS, Sergeant Eugene DeVeau has submitted his resignation as an officer of the Town of Mamar- oneck Police Force; and WHEREAS, he has served as a member of the Town Police Force with honor and distinction for the past twenty-five years; and WHEREAS, during this entire period of service he has been an outstanding officer, faithful and diligent in the performance of his duties and responsibilities, and thoughtful of the welfare of the citizens of the community at all times; NOW$ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board expresses its deep re- gret at the termination of his service and the loss of an officer known and respected for his efforts on be- half of the people he served so ably and well; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Sergeant DeVeau with this Board's thanks and appreciation for his service, and with its best wishes to him for every success in the future. Z. FBI Bulletin Councilman Brush brought to the Board's attention the latest issue of the FBI Bulletin, remarking on the fine article written by Sergeant Mancusi while attending FBI school and published therein, and the picture of Chief Yerick appearing on the back cover thereof. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1, Recreation Commission a. Election of Officers Councilwoman Helwig, after reporting that John Stahr had been elected Chairman, Mrs. Maxine Steffens Vice Chairman, and William B. Arthur Secretary at the last Commission meeting upon Mr. Warner's re- quest to be relieved of the Chairmanship, presented a communication quoting the resolution adopted by the Commission at that time in honor of Mr. Warner, which was ordered received and filed herewith for the record. The Board then expressed its sincere appreciation and thanks for the 7 years Mr._ Warner had given in serv- ing as Chairman of the Commission, and its pleasure that he found it possible to continue to serve as a member so that the Commission would have the bene- fit of his knowledge and wide experience in the field of recreation. b. Request for Appropriation Pursuant to written request herewith presented and or- dered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $450. 00 from the Larchmont-Marnaroneck Fund Account, said sum to be applied toward other expenses of the Sailing Instruction Program. c. New Program (Badminton) Councilwoman Helwig presented a detailed report of the new Badminton program for adults, to be sponsored by the Commission this fall with the cooperation of the Larchmont Badminton Club, which was ordered received and filed herewith for the record. 2. Park Commission Councilwoman Helwig presented memoranda from Mr. John Sharbough, Chairman of the Park Commission, dated June 20th, 1961, which were herewith ordered received and filed; the first advising that a gift of various plants and shrubs to be used on the island in the Lake had been re- ceived from Mr. T. Roosevelt Allen, and the second ad- vising that the Commission had authorized the purchase and installation of four additional benches in the Park, such ex- penditure being within the Park Department budget. 3. Thruway Noise Abatement Committee Councilwoman Helwig presented a copy of the report sub- mitted to the Committee by its expert consultant, Stannard M. Potter, with the request that the report be circulated among the Board members for study prior to the Board®s taking any action thereupon at the time the recommenda- tions were before the Board at its next meeting. The report was ordered received and filed and the Clerk directed to forward it to each member of the Board in ac- cordance with Councilwoman Helwig°s request. OTHER MATTERS 1. Renovation of Police Headquarters Building With reference to the matter of repairing and repainting the exterior of the Police Headquarters Building under study by the Police Commission, upon that Board's recommendation and as approved by the Town Engineer, on motion by Coun- cilman Brush and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Board of Police Commissioners to sign a contract with the Price Home Improvement Company to re- pair and paint the Police Headquarters building for the sum of $1640. 00 in accordance with the bid submitted by said company, and to be paid from the item for such purpose in the 1961 Police De- partment budget. 2. Nigro Brothers Claim Pursuant to recommendation and approval by the Town Engineer and Superintendent of Highways, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves and authorizes payment of claim of Nigro Brothers in the amount of $235. 00 for pave- ment of that part of Laurel Avenue connect- ing-that portion of Laurel Avenue paved by Mr. Librandi with Thompson Street." 3. Publication of Notice of Public Hearing (Proposed Ordinance to Control Water Courses of Streams and Rivers) In accordance with the recommendation of the Town Engineer and the Attorney, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, 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 of public hearing to be held by this Board on Wednesday, July 5th, 1961, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire- house, at 8*15 p.m. of that day, to consider the adoption of a proposed ordinance, pursuant to Section 64, subdivision 10-a of the Town Law, to control the water courses of streams and rivers. 4. Removal of Lakeside Drive Bridge The Engineer reported that the removal of the bridge on Lake- side Drive, being done by the County at the Town's request, was progressing in good fashion, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9.00 p.m. T C1