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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961_08_02 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEEFING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD AUGUST 2nd, 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 8.15 p.m. ROLL CALL Present. Supervisor Burchell Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Cook Absent; None Also Present. Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Delius - Town Attorney Mr. Orsino - Receiver of Taxes Mr, Kellogg - Town Engineer Mr. Fischer - Supt. of Highways Mr. Kronenberger - Supt. of Recreation Mr. Schmidt - Fire Chief Mr. Fulcher - Town Historian Mrs. Brewer - Secretary THE SUPERVISOR Before proceeding with the regular order of business, the Su- pervisor stated that the Board would hear Mr, William G. Fulcher and Miss Nancie Kaufman, who were present this evening. Mr. Fulcher presented a report on plans for the 300th An- niversary celebration, displaying and describing in some detail the 'Book of Remembrance", which he was pre- senting to the Town of Mamaroneck in commemoration of this historic event. He also called to attention the illumin- ated glass reproduction of the Anniversary poster, made and presented to the Town by the Recreation Superintendent, Mr. Kronenberger. The Supervisor thanked Mr. Fulcher and Mr. Kronenberger on behalf of the Board, and introduced Miss Kaufman;:who, along with three fellow-members of the Sailing Instruction program, was present to express the class's thanks to the Board for providing this program. Following an expression of the Board's appreciation to Miss Kaufman and her companions, the Supervisor stated that the Board would now proceed with the regular order of business. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of June 7th and special meetings of May 24th and June 21st, 1961, were approved as submitted. OPENING OF BIDS - FIRE TRUCK The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice for bids, and opened and read aloud the following bid, which was the only bid submitted: Bidder Bid Ward LaFrance Truck Corp. $ 25, 949. 56 less trade-in allowance 1, 200. 00 Net Bid 24, 749. 56 Following discussion as to why this was the only bid sub- mitted, it was referred to the Fire Chief, Town Attorney and Engineer for study and report. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting. MR. JAMES RENSON - MR. WILLIAM RICHARDS At this time, Mr. Renson and Mr. Richards, being recog- nized by the Supervisor, addressed the Board on behalf of the Tenants Associations of Larchmont Acres and Larch- mont Gardens, calling attention to the unsatisfactory con- ditions at both apartments. The Supervisor informed Mr. Renson and Mr. Richards that letters had been sent by the Town to the owners of the apartments in question, reciting the existing violations at each and requesting correction thereof by August 25th, Up- on the request of Mr. Renson and Richards, it was directed that copies of the said letters be forwarded to them, The Supervisor also assurred Mr. Renson and Mr. Richards that regular weekly inspections of both premises would be made in following-through on the correction of all violations, and that the Board would be glad to keep them advised in the matter. Mr. Renson and Mr. Richards thanked the Board and stated they would greatly appreciate being kept under advice in this matter. NEW BUSINESS 1, Salary Authorization for Police Patrolman In accordance with the request of the Police Commission presented and filed herewith, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that John T. Costello, Police Patrolman (probationary appointment) be compensated beginning on July 13, 1961, and for the remainder of the current year, at the rate of $5, 266,00 per annum, 2. Proposed Ordinance - Dutch Elm Disease The Attorney submitted a proposed ordinance with refer- ence to Dutch Elm disease and recommended that if it were the Board's pleasure, the Clerk be authorized to publish notice of public hearing thereupon at the next meeting of the Board. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Cook , seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, and following discussion of re- covery of charges for removal of affected trees on private property under the Agriculture and Markets law, 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, notice of public hearing to be held on September 6th, 1961, at 8.15 p.m. , in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, for the purpose of considering the adop- tion of an ordinance pursuant to Article 14, Section 169 of the Agriculature and Markets Law of the State of New York in regard to Dutch Elm disease, in ac- cordance with law. 3. Change of Location - 22nd District Polling Place In accordance with the Town Clerk's recommendation as stated in memorandum presented and filed herewith, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Polling Place for the 22nd Dis- trict be changed as follows: From - Central School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck To - Palmer Terrace Apartments, Pal- mer Avenue, Mamaroneck 4. Designation of Polling Places, 1961-62 In accordance with the Clerk's recommendation designating a place in each election district in the Town for 1961-62 registration, election, and primaries presented and filed herewith, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 66 of the Election Law, being Chapter 17 of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York as amended, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby designates a place for each election district in the Town at which a meeting for the registration of vo- ters, election and primaries shall be held in the year following the ensuing first (1st) day of October as follows: District No. 1 Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, N.Y. District No, 2 Volunteer Firehouse, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, N.Y. District No. 3 Mamaro Firehouse, Palmer Avenue, Mamaro- neck, N.Y. District No. 4 Central School, Boston Post Road, Mamaro- neck, N.Y. District No. 5 Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, N. Y. District No. 6 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 7 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 8 St. Augustine's Gymnasium, Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 9 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 10 325 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 11 Chatsworth Gardens Apts. , 14 N. Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 12 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 13 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 14 Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 15 School of Sts. John and Paul, Weaver Street, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 16 Mamaroneck Junior High School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N.Y. District No. 17 Central School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N.Y. District No. 18 Carleton House, Washington Square, Larchmont, N.Y. - District No. 19 Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, _ Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 20 School of Sts. John and Paul, Weaver Street, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 21 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 22 Palmer Terrace Apts., Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, N.Y. 5. Authorization--Collection of 1961 School Taxes In accordance with the Comptroller's request, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution authorizing the Receiver of Taxes toac- cept payment of school taxes for 1961 was adopted by unani- mous vote, all members of the Board being present and voting: WHEREAS, Section 96A of the Tax Law as amended by Chapter 635 of the Session Law of 1957 empowers a Town Board in the County of Westchester by resolution to authorize the Receiver of Taxes to accept partial payments for or on account of taxes with provision for the reduction of penalties not below 276 on installments subsequent to the first (1st) installment; NOW, THEREFORE$ BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 96A of the Tax Law so amended, the Receiver of Taxes is hereby authorized and directed to accept from any taxpayer partial payments for or on account of the 1961 school tax in two installments in the manner set forth below, and to apply such installment payments on ac- count of said school tax. 1) One-half of the 1961 school tax during the month of September, 1961; 2) The remaining one-half of the 1961 school tax during the month of January, 1962, when such installment shall become due; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Schedule of Penalties for the non-payment of the first (1st) and second (2nd) installments shall be as follows. If payment is made on. First Installment During September No Penalty During October 2% During November 57o During December and January 77o During February and March 1010 During April and to date of sale 12% Second Installment During January 2% During February and March 1070 During April and to date of sale 1270 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that notwithstanding any pro- visions of this resolution, the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck may accept the payment of the second (2nd) installment of school taxes at the op- tion of the taxpayer during the months of October, No- vember and December with a penalty of Zjo; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that notwithstanding any pro- visions of this resolution, the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck may accept the payment of the total amount of school taxes at the option of the taxpayer during the month of September without pen- alty; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the acceptance of any such partial or installment payment of the 1961 school taxes for Union Free School District No, 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck,. and School District No. 2, Town of Scarsdale, New York, shall not be deemed to affect in any manner, any right of the Town of Mamaro- neck under any general or special act, to enforce collection of the unpaid balances of such taxes as may remain due and owing to the said Town, but rights and powers shall remain in full force and ef- fect to enforce collection of the unpaid balance of such school taxes, together with interest, penalties, and other lawful charges. COMMUNICATIONS 1) Request to Purchase Town-owned Property, Block 125-Parcel 372 With reference to Mr. Anthony Librandi's request to pur- chase the Town-owned property known as Block 125 Par- cel 372 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamar- oneck and lying between Thompson Street and Cabot Road, it was recommended that an expert appraiser be engaged to determine the market value of the land and since the Board was unanimous in feeling that the Town had no present or foreseeable future use for the property, that it then be offered for sale at the upset price fixed by such appraisal. Whereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig and sec- onded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that an expert real estate appraiser be engaged at a fee not to exceed the sum of $50. 00, to appraise the Town-owned property known as Block 125 - Parcel 372 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck and lying between Thompson Street and Cabot Road in the Town. 2) Request for Appointment of Representative to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Property and Building Needs In accordance with the request contained in a letter from the Chairman of the Board of Education appointed Citizens Advisory Committee on Property and Building Needs, pre- sented and filed herewith, upon the Supervisor's recom- mendation and motion by Councilwoman Helwig and sec- onded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Councilman Joseph W. Cook, Jr, to serve as liaison representative of this Board to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Property and Building Needs of the Mamaroneck School District. It was directed that the Supervisor so advise the Chairman of this Committee, extending best wishes for success in this work. 3) Public Notices a. Zoning Board of Appeals, Village of Larchmont Upon the Attorney reporting that the matters contained in this notice did not concern the Town, the notice was ordered received and filed. b. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, City of New Rochelle The Attorney, upon referral of notice to his attention, stated that he would report thereon at the nextmeeting. (Not on Agenda) 1. Dog Contracts A report on Dog Contracts, prepared by Attorneys Delius, Antinozzi and Sansone, was presented and or- dered received and placed on file with copy thereof to each member of the Board. Z. Authorization of Salary Increments In accordance with the Accountant's memorandum pre- sented and filed herewith, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unan- imously RESOLVED, that the following salary increments are hereby authorized in accordance with the Town of Mamaroneck Compensation Plan for 1961. Effective Amt. of Present Revised Name Date Inc. Comp. Comp. Police Department John M. Bisaccia 9-7-61 $216., $5914. $6130. Nicholas Giacomo 9-7-61 216. 5698. 5914. Fire Department Frank J. Felice 8-24-61 200. 5600. 5800. Joseph Garofalo 9-7-61 200. 5400. 5600. Frank Carpino 4-20-61 200. 5000. 5200. 3. Authorization, Attendance Firearms School In accordance with request of Police Commission pre- sented and filed herewith, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unan- imously RESOLVED, that expenditure of not to exceed $30.00 for expenses of two police officers to attend FBI Firearms Training School at Camp Smith, New York, September 11th - 15th, 1961 is hereby authorized, and is to be paid from the proper item in the Police Department budget for 1961. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the month of June, 1961. Town Clerk's Report for the month of July, 1961. Report of the Building Inspector for the month of June, 1961. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of July, 1961. Report of Receipts and Disbursements, Town of Mamaro- neck, for the period from January 1st through June 30th, 1961. Financial Report of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year ended December 31st, 1960 by Glick-Freedman, Certified Public Accountants. Affidavits of publication and posting of ordinance adopted to control the course of streams and waterways in accor- dance with law. The Supervisor -- 1. Civil Defense The Supervisor reported on a meeting with Civil Defense au- thorities in the interest of activating the program in view of the present international situation and President Kennedy's remarks. 2. West Fordham Transportation Corporation The Supervisor reported receipt of a letter from the Presi- dent of West Fordham Transportation Corp. advising that the Public Service Commission would conduct a hearing on that company's application to extend the bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal on August 16th, Following discussion, the Attorney was directed to attend this hearing and report thereon to the Board. 3. Letter from New York State Department of Public Works The Supervisor reported that he had been advised by L.L. Greer, Resident Engineer, New York State Department of Public Works, that the resurfacing of Route US 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck would be done within the next two years, and the guide rail at the Route 125 - Murray Avenue intersection removed within the next week. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Personnel - Summer Recreation Program In compliance with memorandum from the Recreation Com- mission presented by Councilwoman Helwig and filed here- with, on motion by her and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the fol- lowing salary expenditures to the persons listed below for the term of employment and at the rate of compen- sation specified for each; Chatsworth Avenue School Job Number Salary Name Classification of Weeks per Week Cynthia Zahm Rec, Assistant 6 $ 25. 00 Marian Swift Rec, Assistant 5 25. 00 Central School Maureen Sullivan Rec. Assistant 6 25. 00 Z. Thruway Noise Abatement Committee Councilwoman Helwig reported that six communities had approved appropriation of funds to engage the accous- tical expert with no word yet from New Rochelle and Rye. She further reported that it was hoped that Port Chester, which had disapproved the appropriation, would re- consider its decision. 3. Park Commission Councilwoman Helwig reported that benches had been placed at the Gardens Lake, Councilman Kane -- 1. Lakeside Drive Bridge Councilman Kane reported that the County had completed de- molition of the bridge. Z. Sewer Conference Councilman Kane reported that the Engineer had attended the 1 first of a series of conferences to be held by the State in the County Center with reference to sewer matters. Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush reported that he had nothing other than Fire matters. Councilman Cook - 1, Planning Board Councilman Cook reported that the Planning Board would meet in special session next Monday evening to consider the new subdivision plans in connection with Soundview Woods. The Town Attorney -- 1. Letter from Police Commission The Attorney presented a letter from the Police Commission in reference to hours of operation at the Loyal inn Bowl and requesting that consideration be given to the adoption of leg- islation for hours of operation of bowling alleys, which was ordered received and filed. Following discussion, the Board requested the Attorney, in -- accordance with his suggestion, to discuss this matter of the Loyal Inn Bowl with the Police Chief and owner of the bowling alley, and further to study the need for an ordinance as referred to in the Commission's letter. Z. Duplicate Tax Lien The Attorney presented a request for the issuance of a dup- licate tax lien to Jennie Pascale, together with the neces- sary Indemnity Agreement Affidavit and Satisfaction there- for, and on his recommendation and motion offered by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a duplicate tax lien covering the premises owned by Jennie Pascale and known as Section 8, Block 829, Lot 10 (old 5) on the TaxAs- sessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, soldat the tax lien sale in 1937 and assigned by Susan Or rico to Jennie Pascale on September 18, 1952, in the sum of $22. 58, be issued to Jennie Pascale pursuant to the provisions of Sections 556 and 582 of the Westchester County Administrative Code, (Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948), provided that Jennie Pascale file with the Town of Mamaroneck an Indemnification Agreement pursuant to Section 582 of the Westchester County Administrative Code in the sum of $22. 58, to indemnify the Town against any loss or claim resulting from the pro- duction of the original lien, if found; such Indem- nification Agreement to be in form satisfactory to the Town Attorney. 3, Zoning Violation - Harold Fink, 29 Cornell Street Following the Attorney's report of a violation, 6-foot fence, on premises owned by Harold Fink and located at 29 Cor- nell Street, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby au- thorized to take such action as necessary to effect correction of zoning violation on premises owned by Harold Fink and located at 29 Cornell Street, Town of Mamaroneck. 4, Zoning Violation - Larchmont Diner Following report to the effect that the Larchmont Diner had not complied with certain conditions stipulated in variance, on motion by Counsilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Attorney is hereby authorized to take such action as necessary to effect com- pliance with conditions set forth in variance granted the Larchmont Diner. 5. 65 Palmer Avenue The Attorney reported that decision confirming that of the lower court was handed down on July 12th, 1961. 6. Zoning Violation - Nursery, Weaver Street and Palmer Avenue The Attorney reported that the trial had concluded and sum- marized briefly the decree and conditions thereof. 7. Soundview Woods The .Attorney reported that the construction drawings would be ready on August 7th, and if approved by the Planning Board, a bond would be taken out and presented to this Board for approval. In the interest of time, he recom- mended that a special meeting of this Board be held as soon as possible after the bond was taken out so that the street improvements could be completed before frost and cold weather. Following discussion, the date of August 23rd was suggested for such meeting, to be called upon advice from the Attorney. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9.20 p.m. , to reconvene on Septem- ber 6th, 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 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 bud- get for the Fire Department: Atlantic Service Center $ 26. 50 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 18. 74 Chatsworth Oil Co. 32. 18 Con Edison 5. 00 Con Edison 66. 17 William B. Lemon 22. 00 McGuire Bros. 5.00 N. Y. Telephone Co. 95. 95 Wesco Fire Equipt. & Service 12.75 Westchester County Publishers 7.40 New Rochelle Water Co. (Hydrant rent) 60. 00 West. Jt. Water Works (Hydrant rent) 2578. 22 Total $ 2929. 91 -" 2. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the Fire Report for July which was ordered received and filed. 3. Communications Commissioner Brush reported that there were no communi- cations to be presented at this time. 4. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9:25 p.m. , to reconvene on September 6th, 1961. T n (yerk