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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965_03_17 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MARCH 17, 1965, 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 Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Quadrine Absent: Councilman Brush Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Kellogg - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The minutes of the regular meeting of February 17, 1965 were presented, and on motion duly made and seconded, ap- proved as submitted. OPENING OF BIDS - Relighting Town Square The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice for bids for the record and opened and read aloud the following bids, which were referred to the Engineer, Attorney and Comptroller for examination and report at the April 7 meeting. Bidder Bid George H. McKee, Inc. $ 13, 556. 15 Whiffen Electric Company 14, 535. 47 Mains & Mains 20, 793. 50 Domizo & Everts, Inc. 22, 868. 50 New Rochelle Construction Company, Inc. 26, 840. 00 -1- S r, OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization for Deposit of Surplus Funds ($900, 000 to $1, 000, 000) Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller, dated March 15, 1965, herewith presented and ordered re- ceived and filed, on motion by Councilman Kane, sec- onded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to invest surplus funds of the Town of Mamaroneck in an approximate amount of from $900, 000 to $1, 000, 000 in the duly designated Town depositories in 1-month, 3-month, and/or 6-month certificates of deposit, beginning on or about April 6, 1965. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Mr. Si Posner The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Town of Mamaroneck by Mr. Si Posner under date of March 16, 1965, commending the Highway Department for its assistance in the finding of a valuable piece of jewelry which was recovered from the bottom of the catch basin in front of the premises at 50 Vine Road, which was ordered received and filed with copy there- of forwarded to the Highway Department. 2. Letter from Mr. Sydney D. Bierman The Clerk presented a letter addressed to him by Mr. Bierman under date of March 3, 1965, thanking him for his notification of reappointment as a mem- ber and Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, which was herewith ordered received and filed. 3. Report of Police Chief - Bids for Uniforms and Cars For the Board's information, the Clerk presented a memorandum from the Police Chief reporting the bids received by the Commission for the purchase of four new cars and uniforms - cars to Flinn Motor Corp. at $5, 333. 40 and Best Uniform Co. , Inc. the contract for uniforms at the low bid. 4. Request for Expense Authorizations Board of Police Commissioners Pursuant to requests of the Police Commission here- _2_ sx,5 with presented and filed, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following expenditures from the proper item in the 1965 Police Department budget: (a) The sum of not to exceed $20. 00 to cover the expenses of five (5) members of the Police Department attending a seminar on "Teen-age Drinking" to be conducted by the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Coun- cil at Manhattan College on March 13th, 1965. (b) The sum of not to exceed $75. 00 to cover the expenses of Sergeant Loveley and De- tective Mulcahy at burglary school at the County Jail, April 6th and 7th, 1965, and of a different Sergeant and three (3) Pa- trolmen at each of the five (5) sessions of training school on riot control to be held at Camp Smith, Peekskill, New York, be- tween March 15th and 29th, 1965. 5. Notice from County - Meeting on Highway Planning Procedures to be Followed in Compliance with The Federal Highway Act For informational purposes, the Clerk presented a notice of meeting on Friday, March 19, 1965, at 8:00 p. m. , at the County Center, White Plains, on the above-mentioned subject, which was herewith or- dered received and filed. The Engineer was directed to cover the meeting for the Town, reporting thereon to the Supervisor. 6. Notice of Meeting - Zoning Board of Appeals Village of Larchmont For the Board's information, the Clerk presented a notice of meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Larchmont, which upon the Attorney's ad- vice that no action was required by the Town thereon, was ordered received and filed. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were or- dered received and filed: Municipal Dog Patrol report for the month of February, 1965. -3- Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of February, 1965. Affidavit of publication of the Annual Report of the Supervisor for the year 1964. Not on Agenda Communication from William S. Brill The Clerk presented a communication addressed to the Board by William S. Brill, Attorney, submitting for presentation at this meeting an application for a special permit on behalf of Valerio Pasqua of 77 Coo- per Lane, Town, which was referred to the Attorney. The Supervisor -- 1. Letter from Romani & Picco, Inc. The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to him by Romani & Picco, Inc. under date of March 8, 1965, extending that firm's appreciation of the excellent co- operation of the Town during the construction of the Highway Garage, which was ordered received and filed. 2. Board of Supervisors Reapportionment The Supervisor advised the Board that a report on -- reapportionment of the County Board of Supervisors would be presented at the meeting next Monday. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Request for Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Sail Boats Pursuant to request of the Superintendent of Recrea- tion, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, in accordance with law, be and he hereby is authorized to pub- lish in the official newspaper of the Town of Ma- maroneck, The Daily Times, a notice for bids to be returnable, opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this Board on April 7, 1965, for fur- nishing to the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission two (2) Used Fiberglass Sail Boats to be used for the Sailing Instruction Program, said boats to conform with the details set forth in the specifications therefor. -4- 2. Request for Expense Authorization Annual Recreation Conference Pursuant to request of the Recreation Superintendent herewith presented and filed, on motion by Council- - woman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of not to exceed $175. 00 from the proper item in the 1965 Recreation budget to cover the expenses of the Recreation Super- intendent at the Annual Recreation Conference, Hotel Concord, April 25 - 29, 1965. Councilman Kane -- 1. Repair of Rip-rap, Ramp Bridge at Station Councilman Kane informed the Board that the Thruway Authority would repair the rip-rap under the ramp bridge at the Larchmont Station. 2. Rodent Infestation, Larchmont Gables For the Board's information, Councilman Kane sum- marized the progress report submitted on this matter by the Building Inspector under today's date and here- with ordered received and filed. 3. Re-numbering of Palmer Avenue Unincorporated Area Councilman Kane reported that all residents had been notified of the proposed change of number and that all replies received to date were favorable thereto. He further advised that the Board would make its de- termination on April 7th, thus allowing ample time for all residents concerned to express approval or disap- proval of the proposed change. Councilman Brush -- There was no report in Councilman Brush's absence. Councilman Quadrine -- -- 1. Apportionments Councilman Quadrine presented for approval the fol- lowing petitions submitted by the Assessor, requesting correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and thereupon, on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman Kane, the follow- -5- ing resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented the fol- lowing petitions for the correction of the assess- ment roll for certain years pursuant to the pro- visions of Section 557, Article 16 of the West- chester County Administrative Code, known as the Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petition for the correction of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1964, taxes of 1965, which shows property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 408 1 Eileen Lyons $182, 500 $1, 480, 000 $1, 662, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 408 1 Triborough Opera- 97, 700 805, 000 902, 700 ting, Inc. - 408 86 Triborough Opera- 84, 800 675, 000 759, 800 ting, Inc. and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1964, taxes of 1965, which shows property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 406 291 Board of Education 85, 000 12, 700 97, 700 407 190 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 406 291) Board of Education 83, 700 12, 700 96, 400 407 190) 407 530 677 Realty Corp. 600 600 407 529 " 700 700 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1964, taxes of 1965, which shows property now ap- -6- F0 pearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 407 252 S L A Realty Corp $ 10, 000 $ $ 10, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 407 190 Board of Education 1, 800 1, 800 407 910 IT 3, 000 3, 000 407 252 S L A Realty Corp 2, 600 2, 600 407 269 " 2, 600 2, 600 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1964, taxes of 1965, which shows property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 815 766 Florence L. Wright 3, 100 5, 600 8, 700 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 815 766 Florence L. Wright 1, 800 5, 600 7, 400 -- 815 773 Eric Holzer 1, 300 1, 300 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1964, taxes of 1965, which shows property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 824 11 Aetna Window & Spec- 23, 400 52, 200 75, 600 ialties Inc. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 824 11 Catalin Corp of America 8, 500 14, 200 22, 700 824 12 Aetna Window & Spec- 14, 900 38, 000 52, 900 ialties Inc. 2. Report on Meeting of United Communities for Railroad Action For the Board's information, Councilman Quadrine re- -7- port ed briefly on a meeting of the "United Communi- ties for Railroad Action" , organized for the purpose of having a single voice heard in opposition to the proposed New Haven curtailment of commuter ser- vice. He stated that there were 38 communities af- fected in New York and Connecticut and that the Ma- maroneck Chapter of this organization would hold a second meeting tomorrow evening, which he would attend, reporting thereon to the Board. _- The Supervisor thanked Councilman Quadrine and by common consent of the Board, requested him to cover the meetings of this organization for the Board, keeping the Board advised of its progress and pro- gram as time went on. The Town Attorney -- 1. Payment of Claim - Harry K. Keller (Expert Real Estate Appraiser) Upon the Attorney's submission of claim of Harry K. Keller, expert real estate appraiser, and request for authorization of its payment in accordance with reso- lution adopted by this Board on April 4, 1963, on mo- tion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of claim submitted by Harry K. Keller, expert real estate appraiser, in the amount of $1, 000. 00 for appraisal in connection with the Stonecrest Apartment certiorari proceedings. 2. Request for Expense Authorization Hommocks Area Land Grant The Attorney advised the Board of certain expenses, namely - title search and $250. 00 application fee to the State - in connection with the Town's request for a grant of certain tidal-water lands in the Hommocks area, and requested authorization therefor. Whereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Attorney to order a title search of those tidal-water lands in the Hommocks area which the Town is requesting be granted to it by the State, and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes that a certified check of the Town of Mamaroneck in the amount of $250. 00 be issued to the Town -8- L`i4 Attorney upon his request to cover the afore- mentioned application fee to the State of New York. 3. Settlement of Insurance Claims Pursuant to the Attorney's recommendation, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes pay- ment of the claims of Donald D. Rumbarger and Lynlee Fabrics, Inc. v. the Town of Mamaroneck in the amounts of $73. 40 and $462. 20 respectively under the Town policy containing a $50. 00 deduc- tible property damage clause. _ 4. Request for Authorization to Retain Appraiser - Building B - Chatsworth Gardens Certiorari Proceedings Pursuant to the Attorney's request, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to retain Edwin Kazdin, expert real estate appraiser, for appraisal ser- vices in connection with the certiorari proceed- ___. ings on Building B, Chatsworth Gardens Apart- ments, Larchmont, for a fee of $1500. 00 for the appraisal, plus $150. 00 per day in court, plus $75. 00 per conference in connection therewith. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared ad- journed at 8:55 p. m. , to reconvene on April 7, 1965. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS - The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- vened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Commissioner Kane, in the absence of Commissioner Brush, presented the following claims for approval and authorization of payment, and thereupon, on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Helwig, it was unanimously -9- C 3 t:o Atlantic Service $ 35. 70 Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co. Inc. 157. 68 Con Edison 5. 00 Con Edison 76. 49 L. Douglas Fletcher 36. 95 Park Radio & T. V. 54. 95 Sanford Fire Apparatus Corp. 91. 90 Suburban Electronic Service Inc. 10. 70 Total. . . . . $469. 37 Z. Reports There were no reports. 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 9:00 p. m. , to reconvene on April 7, 1965. V own�Clerk -10-