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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965_02_17 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 17th, 1965, IN THE COUNCIL 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 Absent: Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Quadrine 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 regu- lar meeting of January 20, 1965, were approved as corrected. PUBLIC HEARING - Adoption of Local Law Establishing Speed Limits on County and Town highways within the Town. On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Council- man Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication oft',ze notice of hearing for the record, and at the Supervisor's request, the Attorney reviewed the subject matter of the hearing, recommending that the present maximum speed limit of 30 miles per hour be adhered to. At this time, he also presented a letter addressed to the Board by Mr. A. C. Viebranz, Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners, in reference to this matter and recommending that the area speed limit be maintained at 30 miles per hour for the reasons stated therein, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. The Supervisor then inquired whether anyone wished to be heard either in favor of or opposed to this matter, and thereupon since no one did, on motion by Councilman -1- Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. And thereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, sec- onded by Councilman Brush, the following local law es- tablishing maximum speed limits on County Roads and Town Highways in the Town of Mamaroneck was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: Local Law No. 1 of the year 1965 Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ma- maroneck as follows: Section 1 - The speed at which vehicles may pro- ceed on or along all County Roads and Town High- ways in the entire area within the boundaries of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, exclusive of the areas within the incorporated limits of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamar- oneck is hereby restricted to 30 M. P. H. This local law supersedes the Traffic Commission Order, dated June 2, 1948, issued by the State Traffic Commission of the State of New York pur- suant to authority conferred by Section 95-C of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York. This law is to be effective upon its proper filing as required bylaw. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting. NEW BUSINESS a. Authorization to Advertise for Bids Relighting Town Square Pursuant to memorandum of the Engineer, dated Feb- ruary 17, 1965 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he here- by is authorized to publish in the official news- - paper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, a notice for bids for Relighting Town Square in accordance with the specifications therefor, said bids to be returnable, opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board on March 17, 1965, at 8:15 p. m. in the evening in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck. -2- b. Authorization to Advertise for Bids Car for Supervisor Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller, dated February 15, 1965 herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, 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, a notice for bids for furnishing to the Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, one new passenger car in accordance with the specifications therefor, said bids to be returnable, opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board to be held on Wednesday evening, April 7, 1965, at 8:15 p. m. , in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire- house, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck. c. Authorization to Publish Annual Report of the Supervisor for the Year 1964 Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller, dated February 15, 1965 herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby granted to file the Annual Report of the Supervisor for the year 1964, and publish same in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, in accordance with paragraph 29 of the Town Law as amended by the addition of sub- division 10 A. d. Authorization for Salary Increments Police Department Patrolmen Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller, dated February 11, 1965 herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following salary increments in accordance with the Compensation Plan of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1965: Effective Amount of Present Revised Name Date Inc. Comp. Comp. John T. Costello 7-8-65 240. 6760. 7000. Peter Diamond 9-30-65 240. 6760. 7000. Anthony Ambrosovitch 2-18-65 240. 6280. 6520. Robert Barasch 4-1-65 240. 6280. 6520. Clifford Henry 2-18-65 240. 6280. 6520. -3- Effective Amount of Present Revised Name Date Inc. Comp. Comp. Arthur LeViness, Jr. 2-18-65 240. 6280. 6520. Ralph Perritano 4-29-65 240. 6520. 6760. Thomas Vitro 4-15-65 240. 6040. 6280. John Guarino 7-22-65 240. 6040. 6280. COMMUNICATIONS -- a. Letter from Mrs. Floyd E. McGuire The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Supervisor by Mrs. Floyd E. McGuire under date of February 8, 1965 in thanks and appreciation to the Town Board for the "In Memoriam" resolution forwarded in tribute to Dr. Floyd E. McGuire, which was herewith received and filed. b. Letter from Mrs. Martin E. King The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Board by Mrs. Martin E. King under date of February 8, 1965 in appreciation of the sympathy and kindness extended to her and the members of her family at the time of Judge King's death, which was ordered received and filed. c. Request of Village of Larchmont and - Village of Mamaroneck - Use of Voting Equipment Upon presentation of requests from the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck for the use of voting equip- ment for the Annual Village Elections on March 16, 1965 and Registration on February 27, 1965 herewith pre- sented and filed, on motion by Councilman Brush, sec- onded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the requests of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck for the use of voting equipment for registration and election purposes in each Village, be and they hereby are granted. d. Letter from Congressman Richard L. Ottinger The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Town Council by Congressman Richard L. Ottinger under date of February 6, 1965, pertaining to a bill introduced in the House of Representatives known as H. R. 3401, which was herewith ordered received and filed. e. Acknowledgments of New Haven Resolution The Clerk presented acknowledgments of receipt of resolution regarding the New Haven, addressed to him by Dr. William J. Ronan, Secretary to the Governor, and Assemblyman Anthony B. Gioffre, which were or- dered received and filed. -4- f. Notice of Hearing - Board of Appeals Village of Larchmont The Clerk presented a notice of hearing before the Board of Appeals of the Village of Larchmont on February 17th, 1965, which had been referred to the Attorney and upon his advice that no action was required, was hereby ordered re- ceived and filed. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were or- dered received and filed: Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of January, 1965. Municipal Dog Patrol Report for the month of January, 1965. Affidavits of publication and posting of resolution amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Ma- maroneck. The Supervisor -- 1. Act to Amend Westchester County Administrative Code - School Taxes The Supervisor reported briefly on an Act introduced in the Legislature to amend the Westchester County Admin- istrative Code in relation to the levy and collection of school taxes in towns, copies of which had been furnished to the Assessor and Receiver of Taxes for study and com- ment. He further stated that such Act would require a Home Rule resolution in each Town before it could go to Albany. Z. March 3 Albany Meeting The Supervisor advised the Board that he would go to Albany on March 3rd on County legislative matters. 3. Engagement of Special Counsel Water Works Case Appeal Upon the Supervisor's request for the Board's pleasure in the matter of retention of Special Counsel for the Ap- peal to be filed in the action of the Westchester Joint Water Works v. Town of Mamaroneck, the Board directed that John L. Delius be so retained and that an agreement so providing at the rate of $25. 00 per hour not to exceed the sum of $500. 00, be prepared for presentation to this Board. -5- 4. Recognition of Service Mrs. Frances Riley The Supervisor called to the Board's attention Mrs. Frances Riley's completion of twenty-five years of loyal service to the Town government in the Assessor's Department as of last Sunday, February 14th. The Board expressed its congratulations to Mrs. Ri- ley, directing the Supervisor to express the Town's thanks and appreciation to Mrs. Riley. Councilwoman Helwig -- (Absent) Councilman Kane reported for Councilwoman Helwig in her absence as follows: 1, Letter of Chairman, Conservation Advisory Committee, to Mrs. Harold Bloch - Girl Scout Advisor For the Board's information, Councilman Kane pre- sented a letter addressed to Mrs. Harold Bloch, Advisor of Mariner Troop 72 of the Girl Scouts, replying to re- quest to improve the Town-owned property between Re- vere Road and the Thruway, which was ordered received and filed. 2, Progress Report - Conservation Advisory Committee In presenting this report, Councilman Kane read a memorandum addressed to the Board by Councilwoman Helwig, which particularly called to the Board's atten- tion for its consideration and study, the Committee's proposal to retain the services of Clifford B. Emanuel- son as set forth therein, requesting that consideration of said proposal be put on the agenda for the next meeting, March 3rd, which was so ordered. Councilman Kane -- 1, Progress Report - East Creek Pollution Survey At Councilman Kane's request, the Engineer read a report addressed to the Board by him under date of February 10, 1965, entitled " East Creek Pollution Survey - Progress Report" - which was ordered re- ceived and filed for the record. 2. Alden House Smoke Condition Councilman Kane presented a memorandum addres- sed to the Board under date of February 16, 1965, by the Engineer and Building Inspector, which was here- with ordered received and filed. He further briefly reviewed the proceedings in this -6- matter occurring at the last meeting in the Supervisor's absence, and thereupon following some discussion by the members of the Board and after hearing Mr. Sack, Managing Agent of the Alden House, who was present, it was directed that action be deferred at this time but that a constant check of conditions be maintained by the Building Inspector and the Engineer. The Supervisor advised Mr. Sack that this constant check would be maintained and that if violations oc- curred at the Alden House, action would be taken. Councilman Brush -- 1. Report on Association of Towns Annual Meeting In Councilwoman Helwig's absence, Councilman Brush as Alternate Delegate, reported briefly on the Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns, stating that the attendance was excellent and the sessions good. Councilman Quadrine -- (Absent) In Councilman Quadrine's absence, Councilman Brush reported for him as follows: 1. Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals Sydney D. Bierman, Chairman Following presentation of a resume of Mr. Bierman's qualifications and past service to the Town, Councilman Brush, with great pleasure, recommended his reappoint- ment as a member and Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unan- imously RESOLVED, that Sydney D. Bierman be and he hereby is reappointed a member and Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Ma- maroneck, to serve for a term of office of five (5) years, effective immediately and terminating February 19th, 1970. The Chair recognized Mr. William Brill, Attorney, who was present, and who addressed the Board to re- quest that consideration be given to increasing the mem- bership of the Zoning Board to seven members as per- mitted by law in order to minimize the incidence of hardship such as he had suffered due to the absence of two members of said Board on more than one occasion. The Supervisor assurred Mr. Brill that the Board would take his suggestion under advisement. -7- 2. Engineer's Week In Councilman Quadrine's stead, Councilman Brush called to the Board's attention that February 21st through 27th, 1965, had been designated as Engineer's Week by Governor Rockefeller, who stated in his proclamation that the importance of the engineer "has grown beyond measure with the years. " The Board took due note of this occasion. The Town Attorney -- 1. New Haven Resolution Upon presentation by the Attorney, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, to-wit: RESOLUTION URGING THE MEMBERS OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER'S PLAN FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND HART- FORD RAILROAD COMPANY AND SUP- PORTING THE ACTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY RELATIVE TO REFUND OF TAX ABATE- MENTS. WHEREAS, there is imminent danger that the com- muter service of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company may be discintinued, and WHEREAS, it is of the utmost urgency that Gov- ernor Nelson A. Rockefeller's plan to assist the Railroad be adopted immediately, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby urge its representatives in the State Legislature to vigorously support Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller's plan for finan- cial aid and assistance to the New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford Railroad Company, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby support the action taken by the Westchester County Board of Supervisors in waiving the refund by the State of New York of the tax abatements granted and authorizing said re- funds to be made to the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, -8- and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be for- warded to the County's representatives of the State Legislature. Z. Certiorari Proceedings Orienta Garden Apartments Upon the Attorney's advice of the Town and Villages's need for engaging the services of an expert real estate appraiser in connection with the subject certiorari pro- ceedings with the cost thereof to be shared equally by the two municipalities, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he here- by is authorized to engage the services of an expert real estate appraiser in connection with the Orients, Gardens Apartments, said appraiser to be engaged at a fee to be shared equally by the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was de- clared adjourned at 9:10 p. m. , to reconvene on March 3, 1965. 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 claims for authorization of payment, and thereupon on his mo- tion, seconded by Commissioner Kane, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims, which had been audited by the Comp- troller and approved by the Fire Chief, are ap-- . proved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department for -- 1965: Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co. Inc. $ 222. 65 Con Edison 72. 34 Franklin Cleaners 45. 75 Homelite Corp. 27. 50 -9- Kleins 19. 95 Knox, Lent & Tucker, Inc. 689. 12 McGuire Bros. Inc. 5. 00 New York Telephone Co. 7. 43 Walter D. Rickert 154. 28 Ronconi Equipment Co. Inc. 14. 70 Total $1, 258. 72 Z. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the Annual Report of the Fire District -Treasurer of Fire District #1 in the Town of Mamaroneck for the Year Ending Decem- ber 31, 1964, which was herewith ordered received and filed. 3. Communications Commissioner Brush presented a communication from the Secretary of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department, dated February 16, 1965, requesting ap- proval of the election of officers for 1965 as stated therein. Whereupon, on his motion, seconded by Commis- sioner Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby ap- proves the election of the following officers to the following offices for the year 1965: Anthony N. Librandi, Chief Stephen J. Loiaconi, First Deputy Chief Ralph F. Condro, Second Deputy Chief Arthur M. Brown, Secretary Leonard W. Ericson, Financial Secretary Augustus R. Funck, Treasurer Dr. Lincoln Stulik, Surgeon Monsignor Robert E. Delaney, Chaplain Joseph L. Torre, Sergeant-At-Arms 4. Other Business Thank-you to Fire Department -- Commissioner Brush expressed the Board's thanks to the Fire Department for its excellent assistance in setting up the Auditorium for the Hommocks Committee meeting held last Wednesday evening. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was de- clared adjourned at 9:20 p. m. , to reconvene March 3, 1965. Town ler cJ -10-