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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965_03_03 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MARCH 3d, 1965, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE- HOUSE, 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. The Deputy Supervisor explained that the Supervisor's absence was due to his being in Albany today on County leg- islative matters. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman 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 WELCOME TO BOY SCOUTS At this time, Deputy Supervisor extended a cordial welcome to a group of Larchmont Boy Scouts from Troop 6 and their Leader, Craig Morris, on behalf of the Board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the reg- ular meeting of February 3, 1965 were approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization to Collect 1965 State, County and Town Taxes At the Tax Receiver's request for authorization to col- ' lect the 1965 State, County and Town taxes and publish and post the necessary notice therefor, on motion by -l- Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck to collect the 1965 State, County, Town and District taxes and water rents which become a lien on Jan- uary 1st, 1965; and be it further RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 550 of the Westchester County Adminis- trative Code, "The Daily Times", the official news- paper published in the Village and Town of Mamar- oneck, be and it hereby is designated as the news- ', paper in which the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments shall publish the "Notice of the Collection of State, County, Town and District Taxes and Water Rents"; and be it further RESOLVED, that said publication shall be on March 25th, 1965, in The Daily Times and shall be posted thereafter in accordance with law; and be it further RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 550 of the Westchester County Adminis- trative Code, the Town Board does hereby direct the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments to mail to each taxpayer of the Town of Mamaroneck, whose - address is known to said Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, a tax bill for all taxes and water rents, the expense thereof to be a Town charge. 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Authorization for Transfer of Funds within the 1964 Budget Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of March 1, 1965, here- with presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilwoman Hel- wig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the transfer of funds within the 1964 budget by departments is hereby author- ized as follows: General Town District To From Supervisor a/c 103 Junior Typist 8. 50 ` a/c 401 Supplies & Other Expense 18. 93 ` _z_ General Town District (continued) To From Town Board a/c 401 Publishing notices etc. 27. 43 ' Town Clerk a/c 401 Supplies & other expenses 81. 29 ' a/c 102 Personal services 81. 29 ' (Deputy Town Clerk) Town Assessor a/c 403 Appraisals, certioraris etc 904. 14 '" Town Attorney a/c 102 Special Attorney fees 223. 65 ' a/c 103 Stenographic service 772. 50 ' a/c 401 Supplies & other expense 157. 84 a/c 402 Travel expense 249. 85 Town Engineer a/c 401 Supplies & other expense 412. 23 ' a/c 201 Tax Map Cabinet 412. 23 Elections a/c 101 Custodians 60. 00 a/c 103 Inspectors & Clerks 166. 00 a/c 402 Rentals 342. 56 a/c 403 . Transportation, equip- ment etc. 310. 00 a/c 102 Wages 756. 75 - a/c 401 Supplies & other expense 63. 08 Town Comptroller a/c 401 Supplies & other expense 58. 73 ` Town Offices a/c 201 Office equipment etc. 187. 35 " a/c 402 Telephone 212. 85 - a/c 103 Int. a/c Clk & Typist 121. 10 ' a/c 107 Int. Typist 66. 25 a/c 401 Supplies & other expense 212. 85 Recreation a/c 103 Maintenance wages 1385. 00 a/c 104 Stenographic service 48. 66 a/c 105 Park attendant 1275. 00 ' a/c 201 Memorial Park and Play- 139. 62 ground a/c 204 Tender overhaul 2. 90 a/c 401 Supplies & other expense 549. 63 ' a/c 500 Personal services youth 9. 50 ' a/c 501 Supplies & other expense youth 303. 83 a/c 600 Personal services adult 175. 15 a/c 601 Supplies & other expense adult 652. 67 -3- General Town District (continued) To From Miscellaneous & Insurance a/c 504 Real Estate taxes 30. 32 a/c 506 Social Security taxes 213. 78 ' a/c 603 Group Health insurance 218. 82 , a/c 502 Shade Tree fund 462. 92 , Total 5, 687. 60 5, 687. 60 Part Town District Police a/c 202 Uniforms, etc. 11011. 99 ' a/c 402 Telephone 272. 72 ` a/c 403 Light, Water, Gas 29. 61 a/c 404 Gas & Oil 238. 86 a/c 405 Equipment operation 1, 554. 20 a/c 406 Supplies 1, 179. 23 a/c 407 Traffic Signs & Signals 759. 23 a/c 409 Health Insurance 92. 61 a/c 103 School Guards 1, 539. 00 a/c 408 Insurance Comp. & Lia. 3, 326. 12 a/c 204 Equipment - other 273. 33 Planning Board a/c 401 Supplies & other expense 153. 00 a/c 403 Joint Planning 3. 01 , Building & Plumbing a/c 103 Board of Plumbers 25. 00 a/c 401 Supplies & other expense 49. 37 Board of Appeals a/c 401 Supplies & other expenses 131. 64 - Miscellaneous a/c 501 Registrar Vital Statistics 12. 50 ' a/c 508 Insurance, Comp & Lia 12. 50 Total 5, 331. 96 5, 331 . 96 Garbage District #1 a/c 101 Salaries & Wages 611. 18 a/c 404 Social Security taxes 24. 36 a/c 401 Equipment rental & operation 635. 54 Total 635. 54 635. 54 Sewer District #1 a/c 101 Salaries & Wages 143. 51 ' a/c 402 Insurance Comp & Lia 23. 32 -4- di fT Sewer District #1 (continued) To From a/c 401 Supplies & other expense 166. 83 ` Total 166. 83 166. 83 Park District #1 a/c 201 Leaf Blower 190. 00 ' a/c 402 Building operation 94. 76 a/c 103 Laborers 284. 76 Total 284. 76 284. 76 Fire District #1 a/c 204 Clothing 219. 05 a/c 401 Equipment operation 1, 164. 43 ' a/c 404 Gas, Light, Water, Heat 526. 94 a/c 409 Health insurance 43. 36 . a/c 402 Building operation 1, 144. 14 a/c 403 Supplies & other expense 809. 64 Total 1, 953. 78 1, 953. 78 3. Authorization for Transfers of Funds within 1965 budget a) Park District #1 Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller, dated March 1, 1965, herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the transfer of the sum of $7500. 00 from Sur- plus to a/c #411 "Retaining Walls and Steps Baldwin Street" in the 1965 Park District #1 budget. b) Street Lighting District #1 Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller, dated March 1, 1965, herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the transfer of the sum of $2900. 00 from Sur- plus to a/c 401 "Street Light Operation" in the 1965 Street Lighting District #1 budget. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Resolutions - New Rochelle City Council -5- The Clerk presented a communication addressed to all communities of Westchester County by the New Ro- chelle City Council under date of February 17, 1965, requesting adoption of resolutions similar to enclo- sures, opposing Governor Rockefeller's proposed New York State sales tax and urging support of the Gover- nor's plan for financial aid for the New Haven, which in the light of prior action by this Board and present developments, were taken under advisement. 2. Acknowledgments of Resolutions New Haven Railroad The Clerk presented for the record acknowledgments of New Haven resolutions forwarded by this Board to Alexander Aldrich, Executive Assistant to the Governor, and Assemblyman Anthony B. Gioffre. 3. Petition - Larchmont Gables The Clerk presented a petition submitted by residents of Larchmont Gables Apartments, petitioning the Build- ing Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck and the West- chester County Department of Health to investigate the rodent infestation of the said premises and take such ac- tion as indicated under the Multiple Residence Law of the State of New York and any other applicable statutes and ordinances, which was herewith ordered received and filed. Also read into the record was correspondence pertain- ing thereto as follows: a) Memorandum to Town Engineer from Councilman Kane, dated February 23, 1965. b) Memorandum to Councilman Kane from Messrs. Kellogg and Paonessa, dated February 24, 1965. c) Letter of Building Inspector and Engineer ad- dressed to Mr. Richard F. Colloton of the County Health Department under date of February 24, 1965. d) Letter of Building Inspector (Registered Mail-- Return Receipt Requested) addressed to Mr. S. Posner of The Bameger Corporation under date of February 25, 1965. e) Letter addressed to Councilman Kane by S. Posner of The Bamager Corporation under date of March 2, 1965. And thereupon, after hearing Messrs. Paul Dillon, Donald L. Eschbach, and David Doherty, residents of the said premises and signees of the petition, the matter was referred to the Building Inspector and Engineer for follow-through and further report. -6 4. Notice of Hearing - Village of Mamaroneck The Clerk presented a notice of public hearing before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck on March 8, 1965, for the consideration of applications of property owners listed thereon for variance from the provisions of the Sign Ordinance of said Village, which upon the Attorney's advice of requiring no action, was herewith ordered re- ceived and filed. 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 February, 1965. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of February, 1965. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of February, 1965. Annual Report of the Supervisor of the Town of Ma- maroneck for the Year Ended December 13, 1964. Work Sheets for Publication of the Town Supervisor's Annual Report for the year 1964. Affidavit of Publication of adoption of Local Law No. 1 of the year 1965. The Supervisor -- Report by Deputy Supervisor Kane 1. Letter from County Executive The Deputy Supervisor presented a letter addressed to the Supervisor by the County Executive under date of February 25, 1965, suggesting that each of the commun- ities affected by the curtailment of passenger service prepare to be present and offer testimony opposing such curtailment along with the County at any hearing the ICC might schedule on this matter. In view of the postponement of such hearing for four months, no action was taken at this time and the com- munication ordered received and filed. 2. Date for 1965 Tax Lien Sale For the Board's information, Deputy Supervisor Kane announced pursuant to memorandum of the Receiver of Taxes addressed to the Supervisor under date of Feb- -7- ruary 19, 1965, that the date of Thursday, May 20, 1965 had been designated as the date for the 1965 tax lien sale. 3. Retention of Special Counsel Water Works Case In this matter previously before the Board, the Deputy Supervisor requested that the Supervisor be authorized to execute the Agreement for the retention of John L. Delius as Special Counsel in the appeal of the Westches- ter Joint Water Works v. Town of Mamaroneck action as herewith presented, and thereupon on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute on behalf of the Town of Ma- maroneck, the Agreement as herewith presented for the retention of John L. Delius as Special Counsel for the Town in the matter of the appeal of the Westchester Joint Water Works v. Town of Mamaroneck action, at a fee of $25. 00 per hour but not to exceed the total sum of $500. 00. 4. Re-numbering Palmer Avenue The Deputy Supervisor reported that replies received to date with regard to the proposed re-numbering of Palmer Avenue were all favorable to the proposal. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Thruway Noise Abatement Committee Councilwoman Helwig presented for the record a re- print entitled 11'Tjhe Quest for Quiet", from Fleet Owner Magazine reporting on the October 1963 and June 1964 truck noise tests at Saugerties, New York, which was herewith ordered received and filed. 2. Appointment - Park Commission Councilwoman Helwig advised the Board that the Park Commission had appointed M. P. Medwick as its Chair- man and Ranald D. Sclater as Vice Chairman, and after presenting a resume of his particular qualifications for serving on this Commission, recommended the appoint- ment of Henry S. Sayers to fill the vacancy on that Board created by the Resignation of Mr. Oliver last -- December 31st. Whereupon, on her motion, which was seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Henry S . Sayers of 12 Mohe- -g- gan Road, Town, be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of John W. Oliver from that Board and to serve for a term of office effec- tive immediately and terminating December 31st, 1969. The Clerk was directed to so notify Mr. Sayers, ex- tendinga most cordial welcome to him to the Town's official family and expressing the Board's apprecia- tion of his willingness to accept assignment to this im- portant post. 3. Engagement of Naturalist Clifford E. Emanuelson Pursuant to recommendation contained in the Conserva- tion Advisory Committee Progress Report filed at the last meeting of the Board, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that Clifford E. Emanuelson, Conser- vationist, be and he hereby is engaged as part- time Consultant to the Town Conservation Program, effective March 18, 1965 and to be compensated in an amount not to exceed the sum of $1, 000. 00, said sum to be paid from General Town Miscellaneous a/c #511 in the 1965 budget. Councilman Kane -- No report as Councilman - covered under Supervisor's report as Deputy Supervisor. Councilman Brush -- 1. Insurance Matters Councilman Brush reported receipt of letter from Bar- ney Epstein, Insurance Agent, reporting availability of Accident & Health coverage for the Town's Board and Commission members as listed therein with the Saf e- guard Insurance Company at a premium of $174. 40, which he recommended be written. Whereupon, on his motion, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Acci- dent & Health policy with the Safeguard Insurance Company providing the following coverage -- Accident Weekly Indemnity $ 40. Accident Medical Expense 1000. Death, Dismemberment, & Loss of Sight 5000. -9- for the Town of Mamaroneck Boards and Commis- sions listed below, at an annual premium of $174. 40. Board of Park Commissioners - 5 members Planning Board - 5 Recreation Commission - 5 " Zoning Board of Appeals - 5 -- Board of Police Commissioners - 3 " Architectural Board of Review - 3 Board of Review - 3 " Board of Plumbing Examiners - 3 It was then directed that for his information, each of the members of the foregoing Boards and Commissions be notified to this effect. In the matter of boiler insurance, after hearing re- port of Councilman Brush, since there were only two boilers in the Town (Police and Fire Headquarters) which were inspected semi-annually in accordance with law, it was decided that insurance not be written thereon at this time since the additional benefits did not seem to warrant the increased premium cost to the Town. 3. Annual Police Report Councilman Brush presented the Annual Report of the Police Department for the year 1964, which was here- with ordered received and filed for the record. Councilman Quadrine -- Councilman Quadrine stated that he had no report at this time. The Town Attorney -- 1. Youth Council Resolution The Attorney presented for adoption a proposed resolu- tion as approved by Attorneys Sansone, Forbes and him- self, as well as by John Forrest for the Youth Council, which was thereupon offered on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, and unani- mously adopted: WHEREAS, a petition for the establishment of a Youth Service Project in the Town of Mamaroneck has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Mamaro- neck; and WHEREAS, after study by the Town Board, it is found that a Youth Service Project would be beneficial to the youth of the Town of Mamaroneck, as well as to the community in general; -10- BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: - That the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby establish a Youth Service Project as authorized by Chapter 636 of the Laws of 1956, as amended, Article 19-A of the' Executive Law; and That such project or program include therein the Youth Council known as the "Larchmont-Mamaroneck Com- mittee on Family and Youth", to administer such pro- gram or project; and That said Youth Council shall have the power and it shall be its duty to: 1. Co-ordinate, co-operate and contact existing ser- vices or agencies working with and concerned with youth and their problems, including, but not limited to: schools, churches, employers, service clubs and organizations, welfare departments, police, mu- nicipal boards, courts and similar organizations; 2. Assist youth with their problems; 3. Foster educational, vocational or instructional pro- grams in connection with youth; 4. Study and analyze conditions and statistical records and data on youth and their problems and make rec- ommendations related to the same; 5. Do all things necessary and desirable to carry out the powers and duties herein granted, as well as those powers and duties set forth by the New York State Division of Youth; and 6. File an annual report with the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck. That the Youth Council is hereby authorized to act for the Town of Mamaroneck and apply to New York State for any and all benefits as provided by law; and That the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck reserves the right to audit all expenditures upon which claim for reimbursement are to be based; and That the Youth Council may adopt and amend rules and regulations for the conduct of its own affairs; and That the term of office of the members of said '', ---- Youth Council shall be for a period of one year; and That this entire resolution is subject to passage of the same resolution by the Village of Larchmont and the Village of Mamaroneck. -11- 2. Authorization of Expense Albany - Land Grant, Hommocks Area Upon the Attorney's request, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Attorney and Town Engineer to go to Albany in connection with the Hommocks Area Land Grant with expenses to be paid from the proper items in the 1965 budget in an amount not to exceed the sum of $25. 00. 3. Authorization For Execution of Easement Agreements (Griffen Avenue Sewer) Upon the Attorney's request that the Supervisor be au- thorized to execute two easement agreements in connec- tion the Griffen Avenue sewer at no expense to the Town, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Council woman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, two easement agreements in con- nection with the Griffen Avenue sewer as herewith presented by the Town Attorney. OTHER BUSINESS 1. The Comptroller For the Board's information, the Comptroller reported that an interest rate of 2. 05% had been obtained with the National Bank of Westchester on borrowing $150, 000. 00 Tax Anticipation Note for a period of two months from March 10, 1965 to May 10, 1965. 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 17, 1965. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Upon presentation of the Fire claims by Commissioner -12- Brush, on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Quad- rine, it was unanimously 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 the year 1965: R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 14. 14 Barney Epstein, Inc. 915. 68 Excelsior Auto Repair & Machine Works 28. 50 New York Telephone Co. 92. 80 Poloron Products Inc. 365. 00 Sanford Fire Apparatus Corp. 28. 75 Sheridan Enterprises 39. 00 The State Insurance Fund 1, 447. 38 Total $ 2, 931. 25 2. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the following reports which were herewith ordered received and filed: Fire Report for the month of February, 1965. Annual Report of the Fire Chief for the year 1964. 3. Communications 1. Request for Appointment of Fire Chief as Fire Inspector Pursuant to request contained in letter herewith pre- sented and filed for the record, on motion by Com- missioner Brush, seconded by Commissioner Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Chief Anthony N. Librandi be and he hereby is appointed part-time Fire In- spector of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective as of March 4, 1965 and to be compensated at the rate of $960. 00 per annum. 4. Other Business The Fire Chief -- Upon the request of the Chief, on motion by Commis- sioner Brush, seconded by Commissioner Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby approves -13- that the probationary appointments of James Laverty and Santo Garofalo as Town of Mamaroneck Firemen are hereby permanent appointments in accordance with the recommendation of the Fire Chief and the Civil Service requirements. At the Fire Chief's request, on motion by Commis- sioner Brush, seconded by Commissioner Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby au- thorizes the Town Clerk to publish a notice for bids for the purchase of a Pick-up Truck for the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department in accordance with the specifications therefor, said notice to be published in the official news- paper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, and said bids to be returnable at a regular meeting of this Commission on April 21, 1965. For the Commission's information, the Chief re- ported as follows: That a fire at the Dump as of this date had neces- sitated 7 calls. This matter was referred to the En- gineer and Fire Chief for discussion and recommen- dation of procedure for burning. That new chairs were being purchased and would be available in time for the May Memorial D_ ay Ex- ercises this year. In connection with the burning at the dump, Mr. John Sack, Managing Agent for the Alden House Apartments, remarked on the large pieces of soot flying as a result of today's fires, which were certainly not occasioned by the Alden House and which fact he requested be noted in the record of this meeting. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared ad- journed at 9:20 p, m. , to reconvene on March 17, 1965. i� ,. ! ff Tow Clerk t, d. -14-