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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965_04_07 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD APRIL 7, 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 Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Quadrine Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Kellogg - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of March 3, 1965 and the special meeting of March 10, 1965, were presented and, on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. MR. JEROME N. WANSHEL Upon the Supervisor's request, the Board by common con- sent, agreed to hear Mr. Wanshel at this time. Mr. Wanshel complained that the tidal waters in the area of his residence at 1 Spanish Cove, were being polluted and rendered havardous for boating by the debris and huge logs being carried out of the Hommocks fill area by the tides and deposited on nearby beaches. He urged quick correction of this condition in the interests of the people and Town both since, he said, he believed the Town was desirous,.of keep- ', ing the fill in the land-fill operation which it was presently conducting. The Supervisor questioned the possibility of using some temporary means of retaining the fill and Councilman Quad- - rine raised the question of the use of temporary fencing. Mr. Wanshel suggested the construction of a fill dike at the proposed terminus of the fill area, and following some further discussion, the matter was referred to the Engineer and Councilman Quadrine for investigation and report. -1- BID OPENINGS a) Car for Supervisor The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice for bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the only bid received as follows: Bidder Bid Flinn Motor Corp. $ 1878. 00 less trade-in 85. 00 Net bid $ 1793. 00 Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of Flinn Motor Corp. , the only bidder, for furnishing to the Town of Mamaroneck for the Supervisor, one (1) new passenger automobile in accordance with the specifications therefor, at the net bid price of $1, 793. 00. b) Two Fiberglass Sailboats The Clerk informed the Board that no bids had been submitted. The Supervisor questioned Councilwoman Helwig, who advised that the Superintendent of Recreation would re- advertise for different-type boats. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report - Bids for Relighting Town Square Pursuant to report dated March 22, 1965 and herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Coun- cilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the low bid, to wit the bid of George H. McKee, Inc. in the amount of $13, 556. 15, for the relighting of the Town Square in accordance with the specifications for such project; and be it further RESOLVED, that the bid checks submitted with the - bids be returned to all except the low bidder. NEW BUSINESS 1. Audience - Dr. Arthur T. Jacobs -2- The Supervisor, finding Dr. Jacobs not present, de- ferred the item pending his arrival. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Notice - State Traffic Commission The Clerk presented a notice from the State Traffic Commission, dated March 29, 1965, repealing the area speed limit due to the action taken by the Town as a su- burban town establishing the speed limit by Town law, which was ordered received and filed. Not on Agenda 1. Letter from Otto Scheuble The Clerk presented a letter written under today's date addressed to the Board by Kathryn Scheuble and Otto Scheuble and carrying the signatures of six (6) neighbor- ing residents of Rock Ridge Road, requesting the Town Board to forward the letter to the Planning Board for its study and recommendations on the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance proposed therein, which, after brief discussion, was so ordered by the Board. 2. Insurance Coverage for Town Boards and Commissions The Clerk presented for the Board's information, the Safeguard Insurance Company policy providing coverage for members of the Town's Boards and Commissions when they are engaged on Town business. Councilwoman Helwig requested that this policy be written so as to include coverage for the members of the Conservation Advisory Committee, which was so ordered, and thereupon on motion by Councilwoman Hel- wig, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that the Safeguard Insurance Policy No. DXV 10 00 15 include coverage for the members (5) of the Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Committee in addition to those Boards and Commissions presently covered thereunder. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were or- dered received and filed: Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for -3- M1�L the month of March, 1965. Report of the Building & Plumbing Inspector for the month of March, 1965. Town Clerk's Report for the month of March, 1965. - Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of March, 1965. Municipal Dog Patrol Report for the month of March, 1965. Report of Receipts and Disbursements, Town of Ma- maroneck, for the period from January 1 - February 28, 1965. Copies of resolutions of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck establishing a Youth Service Project. Copy of the minutes of The Larchmont-Marna roneck Committee on Family and Youth meeting of March 23, 1965. The Supervisor -- 1. Albany Trip - County Legislation Committee The Supervisor reported briefly on this year's trip of the Legislation Committee, which he chaired, to Albany, stating that both the Town and County bills were moving along but that any legislative action was dependent upon passage of the budget, which, in turn, depended on where to raise additional income. 2. Letter Re: Rudolf Novak The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to him by Edward P. Tanenbaum, attorney for Rudolf Novak, dated March 30, 1965, with respect to his client's de- sire to purchase land adjacent to the westerly side of his property on the Boston Post Road, which following report by the Town Attorney, was deferred to a later date. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Annual Recreation Conference Councilwoman Helwig stated that she hoped to be able to attend part of the annual Recreation Conference and therefore requested authorization for expenses in the amount of $25. 00. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously -4- I RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of not to exceed the sum of $25. 00 from the proper item in the 1965 budget to cover Councilwoman Helwig's expenses at the Annual Recreation Conference, Hotel Con- ' cord, April 25 - 29, 1965. 2. Report on Noise Bill - Councilwoman Helwig reported briefly on the status of the proposed noise bill following her conferences in Al- bany yesterday and advised that so far, no major group had appeared in opposition and that it looked as though the bill would be favorably reported out of Committee in both houses. She further stated that this was the time for all citi- zens and interested groups to communicate with their legislative representatives, urging the enactment of the proposed bill into law in this session of the legislature. Councilman Kane -- 1. Repair of Rip-Rap, Ramp Bridge Larchmont Station Parking Deck For the Board's information, Councilman Kane pre- sented a report addressed to the Board by the Engineer under date of March 22, 1965, confirming that the Thruway Authority would repair the rip-rap under the ramp bridge at Larchmont Station, which was herewith ordered received and filed. Z. Report of Highway Superintendent Purchase of Town Road Materials Councilman Kane presented a report, dated March 23, 1965, listed the materials purchased by the High- way Department for Town roads for the coming year which was herewith ordered received and filed. 3. Re-numbering of Palmer Avenue Unincorporated Area Upon Councilman Kane's report that all replies re- ceived in connection with the proposed re-numbering of Palmer Avenue had been favorable and since, upon the Supervisor's inquiry, there were no further questions or comments and the Board was ready for the question, on a motion offered by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote: RESOLVED, that in conformity with the provisions -5- 5 ts' of the Town Law permitting such re-numbering, this Board hereby authorizes the re-numbering of the properties listed below, which are situ- ated on Palmer Avenue within the unincorporated area of the Town of Mamaroneck between the Larchmont and Mamaroneck Village lines, such re-numbering to be effective as of May 1st, 1965: Property Present New Owner Number Number On Palmer Avenue 65 Palmer Avenue 65 1299 James T. O'Neill & Wife 75 1295 Henry Freund 81 1289 Fred Maggini & Wife 87 1281 Joseph Roth 91 1271 Charles Western & Wife 95 1261 Donald Sturtz & Wife 103 1251 Anton Schramm & Wife 129 1245 Seth Sharpless III & Wife 131 1241 Wilhelmina MacPhail 137 1231 Roy Steinfort & Wife 141 1221 Gertrude D. N. Mettey 143 1211 George B. Croll 145 1201 233 1079 Nick Garito &Wife 191 1087 Carl Lambiasi & Other 235 1073 Angelo Colella & Wife 239 1065 Dominic Facarazzo & Wife 243 1055 Albert A. Porcelli & Wife 247 1045 George Munroe & Wife 253 1031 Frances Meeske 255 1027 James Weldon & Wife 257 1023 Enrico Corrado & Wife 259 1019 Johannes Van Camerik & Other 261 1015 Alfred Muller & Wife 263 1011 Lyons E. Wakeman 54 1298 Peter Fousek & Wife 62 1294 Frank Owens Jr. 98 1274 Frank O'Donnell 100 1268 Martin Link & Wife 124 1232 Francis Coughlan Jr. & Wife 126 1226 George Higgs & Wife 128 1222 S. D. Gershovitz 140 1214 Hugh McHugh & Wife 142 1206 George C. Mulcahy 170 1140 Katherine Ferrara 180 1130 Margaret M. Joyce 184 1126 Alexander Finson (deceased) -- & Wife 186 1122 Board of Education 190 1116 James Kelly 206 1088 Audrey M. Steinmetz 208 1086 Adler Erikson & Wife 210 1084 Tennis Gowens Jr. & Wife 212 1082 Donna E. Comstock 216 1076 Charles S. Nicita 218 1074 -6- A' James B. Ryan & Wife 220 1072 George W. Lyon & Wife 222 1070 Elaine McMahon 224 1058 Alexander J. Hutcheon & Wife 226 1056 Emile F. Woeller & Wife 228 1054 Robert J. Powell & Wife 230 1052 Erich Ulbrich & Wife 242 1048 Huguette Spadaro 246 1046 On Richbell Road Woodhole Westchester R. T. N. 102 984 104 980 106 976 " 108 972 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Assessor and the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck; the County Clerk and County Engineer of Westchester County; the Post Office Departments for the Vil- lage of Larchmont and the Village of Mamaro- neck, and the Board of Elections of the County of Westchester, be notified accordingly. It was further directed in accordance with Councilman Kane's suggestion that each of the residents affected by this change of number be so notified pursuant to the fore- going resolution. - 4. Griffen Avenue Sewer Councilman Kane reported that the Board had studied and reviewed the plans and specifications submitted for the construction of the Griffen Avenue sewer and ad- vised that as soon as the revisions thereof which the Board had requested were completed, bids would be taken for the proposed construction. In reply to Mr. William Shroder, who as the developer of Carriage House Lane, protested the delay to the sewer construction caused by the requested plan revisions, the Supervisor stated that the Board would do all it could to expedite the proposed construction and would certainly authorize publication of the notice for bids immediately upon submission and approval of the revised plans. Not on Agenda 1. Quadagnola Property Councilman Kane reported on the removal of the house and general clean-up of the property. 2. Larchmont Gables -7- Councilman Kane presented for the Board's informa- tion a progress report addressed to him by the Building and Plumbing Inspector under today's date with respect to the circumstances at Larchmont Gables, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. At this time the Chair recognized Mr. David Dough- erty, a resident of the apartment, who expressed on behalf of all the occupants of the building, their thanks to the Board for its efforts on their behalf in these proceedings. Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush stated that he had no report other than Fire matters. Councilman Quadrine -- 1. Apportionments Councilman Quadrine presented for approval the follow- ing petitions requesting correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes as submitted by the Assessor, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented the follow- ing petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester 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 cor- rection of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1964, taxes of 1965, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 217 398 Henry Berman $ 2, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 217 398 Pollaro Construction Co. 200 217 400 " 2, 300 and be it further -8- RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1964, taxes of 1965, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 217 418 Henry Berman $ 2, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 217 418 Pollaro Construction Co. 100 217 419 " 2, 400 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1964, taxes of 1965, which shows property now appear- -- ing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 217 392 Henry Berman $7, 600 $ 19, 200 $26, 800 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 217 392 Pollaro Construction Co. 2, 400 2, 400 _. 217 442 it 100 100 217 1000 it 100 100 217 443 Henry Berman 5, 000 19, 200 24, 200 The Town Attorney -- 1. Settlement of Insurance Claims a) Town of Mamaroneck vs Magrino Bros. Pursuant to the Attorney's recommendation and com- munication addressed to the Town by Hartford Acci- dent and Indemnity Company herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes acceptance of the sum of $300. 00 from Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company in full-and com- plete settlement of the claim Town of Mamaro- neck vs Magrino Bros. (#551441-C). b. Isabelle Esposito v. Town of Mamaroneck -9- Pursuant to the Attorney's recommendation, on mo- tion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of the claim of Isabelle Esposito v. Town of Mamaroneck in the amount of $175. 25 under the Town policy containing a $50. 00 de- ductible property damage clause. 2. Request to Engage Appraiser Orienta Gardens Certiorari In accord with the Attorney's request, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to engage the services of William J. Granberg, expert real estate ap- praiser, to appraise the Orienta Gardens Apartments for a fee of $750. 00, said fee to be paid one-half by the Village of Mamaro- neck and one-half by the Town. 3. Request to Engage Appraiser Hommocks Property Upon the Attorney's request and on motion by Coun- cilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to engage Albert W. Lock- yer, expert real estate appraiser, to appraise certain property in the Hommocks area which the School District desires to purchase from the Town for a proposed Middle School, for a fee of $350. 00. 4. Amendment to Incinerator Commission Bill Pursuant to request contained in a letter addressed to the Attorney by George P. Forbes, Jr. under date of March 26, 1965 and herewith presented by the Attorney and ordered filed for the record, on motion by Council- woman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he here- by is authorized to sign the Home Rule Request for enactment of the bill known as Z.I. 3849 - Print 3934, introduced by Assemblyman Gioffre, which proposes the amendment of Chapter 430 of the Laws of 1938 so as to permit the Board of Trustees and Town Board to appoint one of its -10- members to act as a Member of the Commission "in the absence or inability of the Mayor or Su- pervisor". 5. Consolidation of School Districts For the Board's information, the Attorney presented a resolution, dated March 18, 1965, signed by Bernard L. Bryan, District Superintendent of Schools Second Su- pervisory District of Westchester County, ordering the consolidation ofUnion Free School District No. 1 of the Town of Scarsdale and Union Free School District No. 2 of the Towns of Scarsdale and Mamaroneck, effective June 1, 1965 at 12 o'clock noon Daylight Saving Time, which the Board ordered received and filed for the rec- ord with notification to the Receiver of Taxes and As- sessments. OTHER MATTERS 1. Appointment of Liaison to Youth Council Pursuant to the Youth Council's request and on the Su- pervisor's recommendation, on motion unanimously made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, that Councilman C. Benjamin Brush, Jr. be and he hereby is appointed as liaison of this Board to the Youth Council. Z. Investment of Surplus Funds For the Board's information, the Comptroller reported that as of this date the sum of $425, 000. 00 had been in- vested in certificates of deposit at 4-1/4%. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared ad- journed at 9:10 p. m. , to reconvene on April 21, 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 Brush presented the following claims, re- questing approval and authorization for payment thereof, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Commissioner -11- Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Fire Department claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, are hereby ap- proved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department: R.G. Brewer, Inc. $ 16. 39 Excelsior Auto Repair & Machine Works 26. 28 I & T Plumbing & Heating Co. 66. 45 O. Mueller, Inc. 12. 27 New Rochelle Water Co. 63. 75 New 'York Telephone Co. 118. 38 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 5. 00 Walter D. Rickert 57. 54 Ronconi Equipment Co. Inc. 26. 70 Westchester Joint Water Works Z6. 64 Total $419. 40 Z. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the Fire Report for the month of March, 1965 which was ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Communications 1, Letter of Resignation Joseph C. Miller Upon Commissioner Brush's presentation of a let- ter addressed to him by Mr. Joseph C. Miller under date of April 2, 1965 and tendering his resignation as a Town Fireman, to be effective as of May 7, 1965, which was herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by him and seconded by Commissioner Quad= rine, the following resolution was adopted unani- mously, to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting in tribute to Mr. Miller and forwarded to him in ap- preciation of his service: WHEREAS, Joseph C. Miller has dedicated the past twenty-seven years of his life to serving the Town of Mamaroneck as a Fireman of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department and WHEREAS, he has served this community faith- fully and well, working with ability, skill, and _ conscientious devotion at all times; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby ac- cepts with deep regret the resignation of -12- Joseph C. Miller as a Fireman of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective as of May 7, 1965; and be it further RESOLVED, that we, the members of the Fire Commission, do hereby express and record our appreciation of his long and outstanding service and the gratitude of this Town and all of its citizens to a fine public officer; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution unanimously adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck at its meeting on April 7, 1965 in tribute to Joseph C. Miller, be entered upon the minutes of said Fire Commis- sion and a copy thereof forwarded to Mr. Miller with the Commission's thanks and appreciation. 4. Other Matters 1. Fire Inspections For the Commission's information, Commissioner Brush reported that the Fire Inspector had done a fine job on inspections - turning in a number of in- spections with some minor violations and following through on correction of same. 2. Insurance The Fire Council recommended that the Insurance Agent be requested to investigate changin to a Hart- ford Accident & Indemnity policy, which matter was directed to Commissioner Brush's attention. 3. Temporary Signs - Firemens' Dance Upon request, permission was granted again this year for the temporary erection of the dance signs at the Weaver Street triangle and in the Park near Carl's Restaurant. 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 April 21, 1965. To Cle