HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965_02_03 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 3rd,
1965, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET
FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK.
CALL TO ORDER
In the absence of the Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor Kane
called the meeting to order at 8:15 p, m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Deputy Supervisor Kane
Councilman Brush
Councilwoman Helwig
Councilman Quadrine
- Absent: Supervisor Burchell
Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney
Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk
Mr. Altieri - Comptroller
Mr. Kellogg - Town Engineer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the
regular meeting of January 6, 1965, were approved as
submitted.
OLD BUSINESS
a) Renumbering of Palmer Avenue
The Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the
Board by the Engineer under date of January 21, 1965,
enclosing a plan for the proposed renumbering of that
part of Palmer Avenue lying within the unincorporated
area and a list of the residents thereof, which was here-
with ordered received and filed for the record.
The Board, following discussion and review of the
plan, inquired whether an ordinance was required to
implement the proposed changes, and upon the Attorney's
reply in the negative, directed that a letter be addressed
to each resident of the area explaining the proposal and
requesting his comments thereon prior to taking action
at a subsequent meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
a) Authorization of Lease for Town Offices
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Upon presentation of the lease for the Town Offices,
on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Coun-
cilman Brush, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby
is authorized to execute the lease for the rental of
the premises used for the Town of Mamaroneck
Offices at 158 West Boston Post Road in the Vil-
lage of Mamaroneck, said lease being in the amount
of $11, 400. 00 for the years of 1965 and 1966.
b) Authorization of Contract - Larchmont
Public Library
Upon presentation of agreement between the Town of
Mamaroneck, Village of Larchmont and the Larchmont
Public Library covering the appropriation by the Town
to the Library for the year 1965, it was on motion by
Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig,
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby
is authorized to execute the contract for 1965 be-
tween the Town of Mamaroneck, the Village of
Larchmont and the Larchmont Public Library in
the amount of $38, 839. 00 as provided in the an-
nual budget or estimate for the year 1965.
COMMUNICATIONS
a) Acknowledgment of Designation
First Westchester National Bank
The Clerk presented a letter addressed to him by
Henry A. Gruse, Assistant Vice President, Mamaro-
neck Office of The First Westchester National Bank,
under date of January 21, 1965, acknowledging with
thanks the Town's designation of said bank as a de-
pository for Town funds for the year 1965, which was
herewith ordered received and filed.
b) Letter from Police Commission - Re: Speed
Limits within the Town
For the Board's information, the Clerk presented a
letter addressed to the Board by the Police Commission
under date of January 26, 1965, pertaining to speed
limits for the Town of Mamaroneck and recommending
that same be maintained at 30 miles per hour, which, it
was directed be carried over for presentation at the
February 17 public hearing on the adoption of Local Law
No. 1 for the year 1965 establishing the maximum speed
- limit on County and Town roads within the unincorporated
area.
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c} Letters from Larchmont Chamber of Commerce
re: Use of Vacant Stores, New Haven Resolution
and Proposed State Sales Tax
The Clerk presented letters addressed to the Board by
the Chamber of Commerce of Larchmont on the above-
mentioned subjects, on which the Board took the follow-
' ing action:
Reference of letter and statute with regard to use
of stores by temporary tenants to Planning Board
for report and recommendation to this Board;
New Haven resolution ordered received and filed
in the light of continuing proceedings;
Resolution opposing adoption of the Governor-
recommended sales tax as a means of raising rev-
enue in the State taken under advisement.
The Clerk was directed to so advise the Chamber of
Commerce.
REPORTS
The Town Clerk --
The Clerk presented the following reports which were or-
dered received and filed:
Town Clerk's report for the month of January, 1965.
Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the
month of January, 1965.
Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for
the month of January, 1965.
The Deputy Supervisor --
1. New Haven Railroad
The Deputy Supervisor commented briefly on the meet-
ing concerning the New Haven which Councilman Quadrine
and he had attended on the Town's behalf, stating that he
would not go into detail since they had been so fully
covered in the press.
He further reported that he had attended Monday's
meeting of the Board of Supervisors but had "only the
right to be silent since no provision in the law allowed a
Deputy Supervisor to voice the thinking of the citizens of
the township he represented. "
This shortcoming in the law was dramatically illus-
trated Monday, he said, because the Town did not have a
vote on the important issue of the New Haven Railroad op-
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erations. There was no question, however, of a ''de-
ciding vote'', he pointed out, since the Supervisors
were overwhelmingly in favor of the $400, 000. 00 con-
tribution by the County.
Councilwoman Helwig suggested that the question of a
Deputy Supervisor being empowered to vote on the Board
of Supervisors in the Supervisor's absence be referred
to the Association of Towns at the forthcoming Annual
Meeting, with which the Board unanimously concurred.
2. Honorary Boy Scout Official Day
The Deputy Supervisor called to the Board's attention
that Saturday, February 6, would be Boy Scout Official
Day in the Town and that those concerned would meet in
the Supervisor's Office at 9 a. m.
3. Letter from Association of Towns
Acknowledgment of Dues
The Deputy Supervisor advised the Board of his re-
ceipt of a letter addressed to him by William K. Sanford,
Executive Secretary of the Association of Towns, thank-
ing the Town for the 1965 dues and expressing the Asso-
ciation's appreciation of the Town's continued interest
and support, which was ordered received and filed.
4. Letter Commending Members of Highway Staff
For the Board's information, the Deputy Supervisor
presented a letter addressed to the Supervisor by Mrs.
Mary G. Murphy of 27 Edgewood Avenue under date of
January 29, 1965, commending two members of the
Highway staff for their courtesy and kindness in volun-
tarily assisting her when stuck during the last snow
storm.
The Board directed that the letter be acknowledged
with appreciation and copy thereof forwarded to the
Superintendent of Highways for posting on the Town
Garage bulletin board.
Councilwoman Helwig --
1. Appointment to Association of Towns
Resolution Committee
For the Board's information, Councilwoman Helwig
presented a letter addressed to her under date of January
29, 1965, by William K. Sanford, Executive Secretary of
the Association of Towns, advising her of her appointment
to the Resolutions Committee of the Association.
The Board expressed its hearty congratulations to
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Councilwoman Helwig with the Deputy Supervisor re-
marking that to the best of his knowledge, this was
the first time that a member of this Board had been
so honored.
Councilwoman expressed her appreciation and as-
surred the Board that she would serve to the best of
her ability.
- 2. Hommocks Study Committee
Councilwoman Helwig advised the Board that the Hom-
mocks Study Committee had met weekly since its estab-
lishment and would be ready to submit its Interim Report
following its next meeting.
She highly commended the work this Committee had
done, calling particular diligence of its members and
the contribution they had made in performing this ser-
vice for the community.
Councilman Kane --
1. Smoke Conditions - Alden House Apartments
Councilman Kane presented for the Board's infor-
mation, a memorandum addressed to the Supervisor
and Attorney by the Engineer under date of January 12,
1965, enclosing letter addressed to him under date of
January 11, 1965, by Mrs. R. H. Hemmerich of 14
Alden Road, complaining of smoke conditions from the
Alden House Apartments, together with a memorandum
- under date of January 8, 1965, entitled, "Alden House
Violation of Smoke Ordinance", which were ordered
received and filed.
Also presented and ordered received and filed, was
copy of a letter addressed to the Building Inspector un-
der date of January 21, 1965 by John J. Sack, Manager
of the subject premises, explaining what had been done
and was being done at the premises with regard to this
matter.
Following a discussion of some length by the Board,
it was directed that this matter be referred to the En-
gineer and Attorney for report at the next meeting.
Councilman Brush --
1. Appointment - Police Patrolman
Pursuant to memorandum of the Police Chief, dated
February 1, 1965, herewith presented and filed for the
record, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by
Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the
probationary appointment of James B. Herbst,
Larchmont Acres, Larchmont, New York, as a
Police Patrolman of the Town of Mamaroneck,
and authorizes payment of compensation at the
rate of $6, 040. 00 per annum beginning as of
February 4, 1965.
Councilman Quadrine --
1. Notice State Board of Equalization
and Assessment
Councilman Quadrine reported receipt of notice of the
State Board of Equalization and Assessment establishing
the tentative state equalization rate for the Town of Ma-
maroneck at 47 for 1964 and fixing the date of hearing
thereon for February 18, 1965, at 10 a. m. , at 155
Washington Avenue, Albany, N. Y.
2. Insurance Coverage for Planning Board
Councilman Quadrine requested that a written report
be obtained from the insurance agent with reference to
the question of insurance coverage for members of the
Planning Board when engaged in Town business which
had been raised by that Board, which the Board directed
be so obtained.
The Town Attorney --
1. Insurance Claims - Bertha Baer
and Dominic T. Martino
Pursuant to the Attorney's recommendation, on motion
by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig,
L it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes pay-
ment of the claims of Bertha Baer and Dominic T.
Martino v, the Town of Mamaroneck, in the amounts
of $50. 00 and $45. 00 respectively, under the Town's
policy containing a $50. 00 deductible property darn-
age clause.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Mr. Carl Tortorella, Jr.
In reply to an inquiry by Mr. Tortorella as to the require-
ments of the Town for the clearance of sidewalks following
snow storms, the Attorney recited the provisions of the Or-
dinance applicable thereto.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board,
on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared
adjourned at 9:05 p. m. , to reconvene on February 17, 1965.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was
- convened immediately upon the adjournment of the ' 'own
Board meeting.
1. Claims
Commissioner Brush presented for approval the Fire
Department claims and upon his motion, which was sec-
onded by Commissioner Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department
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 proper
item in the Fire Department budget for 1965:
R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 9. 43
Con Edison 5. 00
The Corner Store 8. 00
Excelsior Auto Repair &
Machine Works 94. 22
McGuire Bros. , Inc. 8. 22
New York Telephone Co. 93. 20
Sanford Fire Apparatus Corp. 102. 50
The State Insurance Fund 2, 731. 81
The State Insurance Fund 25. 50
Wesco Fire Equipment & Service 97. 80
Total $ 3, 175. 68
2. Reports
Commissioner Brush presented the Fire Report for
the month of January, 1965, which was herewith or-
dered received and filed for the record.
3. Communications
There were no communications.
4. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the
meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was de-
clared adjourned at 9:12 p. m. , to reconvene on Feb-
ruary 17, 1965.
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