HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965_05_19 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MAY 19, 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 Brush
Councilwoman Helwig
Councilman Quadrine
Absent: Councilman Kane
Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney
Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk
Mr. Altieri - Comptroller
Mr. Kellogg - Town Engineer
Mr. Kronenberger - Supt. of Recreation
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of April 7, 1965 were
presented, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved
as submitted.
OPENING OF BIDS
Purchase of Sail Boats (2)
The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the no-
tice for bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the
following bids:
Bidder Bid
Clipper Yacht Service $ Z, 854. 40
McMichael Yacht Brokerage Inc. Z, 500. 00
And thereupon, in accord with the Recreation Superinten-
dent's recommendation and advice that the low bid was with-
in budget, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by
Councilman Brush, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the
bid of the low bidder, to wit that of McMichael
Yacht Brokerage Inc. in the amount of $2500. 00,
to furnish tc the Town of Mamaroneck Recrea-
tion Commission, two (2) new fiberglass Sail
Boats in accordance with the specifications set
forth in the Notice for Bids.
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OLD BUSINESS
1. Memorandum re Larchmont Harbor Waters
The Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the
Board by the Engineer under date of May 18th, reporting
on present conditions of the Larchmont Harbor waters
pursuant to matters raised by Jerome N. Wanshel at a
previous meeting, which was ordered received and filed
for the record.
2. Memorandum from Comptroller
Investment of Surplus Funds
Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by
the Comptroller under date of May 17, 1965 and here-
with presented and ordered received and filed for the
record, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by
Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted by this
Board on March 17, 1965, which read as follows,
is rescinded:
"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. IT
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the following resolution is duly
adopted in its place:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby
is authorized to invest surplus funds of the Town
of Mamaroneck in such amounts as available 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.
3. Incinerator Matters
The Engineer presented a memorandum addressed to the
Board under date of May 12, 1965, relating to charges in
connection with the proposed Incinerator facilities expan-
sion and submitting for approval draft of letter to be sent
to the Housing and Home Finance Agency, which was or-
dered received and filed for the record.
Whereupon following discussion, on motion by Council-
man Brush and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the
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"draft" of letter, approved by Larchmont Village
Board of Trustees on May 17, 1965, herewith
submitted for the record, and authorizes that the
letter be sent to the Housing and Home Finance
Agency in connection with the proposed expansion
of the Incinerator facilities.
4. Award of Contract
Construction of Griffen Avenue Sewer
(Not on Agenda)
The Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the
Board by the Engineer under date of May 12, 1965, rec-
ommending acceptance of the low bid for the sewer con-
struction and also presented for the Board's informa-
tion, three (3) letters enclosed therewith testifying to
the contractor's reliability, which were herewith or-
dered received and filed for the record.
Whereupon, on statement by the Attorney that the said
references were satisfactory and by the Comptroller that
the contractor was financially solvent, on motion by
Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Quadrine,
the following resolution was offered, and on roll call,
adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, Councilman Kane
being absent and therefore not voting:
WHEREAS, the Town Board has heretofore approved
the establishment of an extension of Sewer District
No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck, County of West-
chester, State of New York, known and designated as
Section "R", and has heretofore had prepared defin-
ite plans and specifications for the construction of
said sanitary sewer extension and laterals within
such extension; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, acting for and on be-
half of said district, has heretofore invited sealed
proposals for the performance of such work and has
published a notice that such sealed proposals would
be received by the Town Board on the 5th day of May,
1965 and until 5:00 p. m. , E. S. T. , which said no-
tice was published in the Daily Times on the 17th day
of April, 1965, as appears from the proofs of publi-
cation on file with the Town Clerk of the Town of Ma-
maroneck, and the Board having met at such time
and place and having received and examined such
sealed proposals; and it appearing that Lenox Con-
struction Corp. was the lowest responsible bidder,
and that its bid and check had been made and filed in
conformity with the notice to contractors heretofore
published by the said Town Board,
NOW, on motion of Councilman C. Benjamin Brush,
Jr. , seconded by Councilman Anthony B. Quadrine,
all members present voting therefor, it is
RESOLVED, that the proposal of the said Lenox
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Construction Corp. , for the construction of the
extension known as Section "R" to Sewer District
No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester
County, New York, including appurtenant facili-
ties and incidental improvements, in accordance
with the filed map and plan for said extension, be
and the same hereby is accepted, and the con-
tract for such construction be awarded to Lenox
Construction Corp. , and that the Supervisor be
and he hereby is authorized and directed to enter
into a contract in the form set forth in the speci-
fications for the construction of such sewer sys-
tem, and that upon the filing of an undertaking in
the form required by the specifications by such
contractor, the Supervisor of the Town of Ma-
maroneck be authorized and directed to advise
the said contractor to proceed with such work
and that the Town Engineer of the Town of Ma-
maroneck is hereby appointed as the representa-
tive of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaro-
neck in and about the inspection and performance
of such work.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Application for Special Permit
Knappland Inc.
The Clerk presented an application for special permit,
dated May 5, 1965, with addendum thereto filed by the
attorney for the applicant under date of May 13, 1965,
submitted to the Building Inspector by Knappland, Inc. of
5 Washington Square, requesting permission to convert a
portion of the existing automobile storage garage into fa-
cilities for servicing new motor vehicles, and petition
filed by the applicant's attorney in support of application,
together with memorandum of the Building Inspector call-
ing to the Board's attention certain conditions and hazards
which would exist were the permit to be granted, all of
which were herewith ordered received and filed for the
record.
Following discussion, it was directed that this matter
be referred to the Planning Board with request for study
and recommendation to this Board.
2. Application for Swimming Pool Permit
Mr. & Mrs. G. P. Murphy - 37 Cooper Lane
The Clerk presented an application for a swimming pool
permit submitted to the Building Inspector under date of
May 5, 1965 by the above-named residents, together with
memorandum addressed to the Board by the Building In-
spector on May 17, 1965, recommending that the permit
be granted subjectto the conditions set forth therein,
which was herewith ordered received and filed for the
record.
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The Board, in accordance with its policy in the matter of
swimming pools, directed that the neighboring property ow-
ners be notified of the application, and the matter carried
over to the June meeting in order to allow time for such
persons to reply and for the members of the Board to per-
sonally inspect the site for the proposed pool.
3. Memorandum from Engineer
Estimate of Completion Bond
- for Carriage House Lane Subdivision
In accordance with the Board's direction at the last meet-
ing in connection with resolution adopted at that time ap-
proving request for reduction of performance bond for the
Carriage House Lane Subdivision, the Engineer submitted
for the record, the estimate of the completion bond for said
subdivision reviewed by the Planning Board and constituting
the basis of its recommendation to this Board for the said
reduction.
4. Appointment - Board of Review
Upon the Supervisor's request for nominations for the
Board of Review following his explanation of the procedure
followed by the Town and advice that this year the Board
would sit on June 15, 16, 17 and 18, the names of William
G. Massey, Jr. from the unincorporated area, William H.
Johnson from the Village of Mamaroneck and Allan Gray
from the Village of Larchmont, were submitted by Coun-
cilwoman Helwig, Councilman Quadrine and Councilman
Brush for Councilman Kane in his absence respectively,
and thereupon since there were no further nominations,
the following resolution was offered on motion by Council-
man Brush, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, and
adopted by unanimous vote of the Board:
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 529 of Chapter
852 of the Laws of 1948 (Westchester County Admin-
istrative Code), William G. Massey, Jr. , William
H. Johnson, and Allan Gray, all resident taxpayers
of the Town of Mamaroneck, be and they hereby are
appointed members of the Board of Review, to serve
at the pleasure of the Board, and to be compensated
at the rate of $62. 50 per day, but not to exceed the
total sum of $250. 00 per member.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that each of the appointees be notified
of his appointment in accordance with this resolution.
5. Extension of Water Main - Rocky Lane
(Not on Agenda)
Upon presentation of application by Hillcrest Building
Corp. for the extension of a water main and installation
of a hydrant herewith ordered received and filed, on
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motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilwoman
Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the
installation of a water main and hydrant as set forth
in said application in Rocky Lane, which property
is located on the E. Side of Country Road and known
as Block 320, Parcel 251-900 on the Tax Assess-
ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, said main
and hydrant to be installed by the applicant at no
cost to the Town of Mamaroneck and to be in con-
formity with the drawings approved by the Plan-
ning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck and the re-
quirements of the Westchester Joint Water Works
and subject to the applicant furnishing all ease-
ments required to the satisfaction of the Town
Attorney.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from County Health Department
Approval of Plans - Griffen Avenue Sewer
For the Board's information, the Clerk presented a let-
' ter addressed to the Board by John P. Annicelli, Assis-
tant Director, Division of Environmental Sanitation, West-
chester County Department of Health, dated May 3, 1965,
setting forth the formal approval of plans for sanitary se-
wers, Griffen Avenue, Section R, Town of Mamaroneck,
Sewer District No. 1, Mamaroneck (T), Westchester
County, which was herewith ordered received and filed
for the record.
2. Public Notice - Meeting, Zoning Board of
Appeals, Village of Larchmont
The Clerk presented a notice of meeting of the above
Board which had been referred to the Attorney and upon
his advice of requiring no action on the part of this
Board, was herewith ordered received and filed.
REPORTS
The Town Clerk --
The Clerk presented the following reports, which were
ordered received and filed:
Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of
April, 1965.
Report of Receipts and Disbursements, Town of Ma-
maroneck, for the period from January 1, - April
30, 1965.
Also presented for the Board's information, was a
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communication addressed to the Board in care of the
Clerk by County Board of Elections Commissioners
Carl J. Noe and William J. Van Wart under date of
May 12, 1965, with reference to the uncertainity of
the effect of reapportionment on election district
lines, which was herewith ordered received and
filed.
The Supervisor --
The Supervisor stated that he had no report to present
at this time.
Councilwoman Helwig --
1. Planting along Wall of Town Garage
Councilwoman Helwig reported that, pursuant to the
memorandum addressed to the Supervisor by the Fore-
man of the Park Department with reference to the pro-
posed planting of Hemlocks along the Town Highway
Garage Wall herewith presented and filed, she had con-
ferred with Mr. Aitchison further and had been advised
that it was too late for planting this year.
She further reported that Mr. Aitchison had recom-
mended the use of Lombardy Poplars and in view of
the foregoing, this matter was tabled until the fall.
Z. Reappointment - Recreation Commission
Mr. Henry J. Blossy - 35 Kilmer Road
Councilwoman Helwig, after expressing the Board's
appreciation of Mr. Blossy's fine service to the Town
as a member of the Recreation Commission and its
gratification that he was willing to continue in this ser-
vice, with great pleasure recommended his reappoint-
ment, and thereupon on her motion, which was seconded
by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Henry J. Blossy be and he here-
by is reappointed a member of the Recreation
Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve
for a term of office of five (5) years, effective as
of May 20, 1965 and terminating May 19, 1970.
3. Summer Recreation Program
Councilwoman Helwig presented a copy of the 1965
Summer Recreation Program to each member of the
Board for his information, and to the Clerk for the of-
ficial record.
The members of the Board complimented and com-
mended the Commission and Superintendent of Rec-
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reation on both the Program and the attractive and infor-
mative announcement thereof.
Councilman Kane --
There was no report in Councilman Kane's absence.
Councilman Brush --
1. Insurance
Councilman Brush reported that Barney Epstein, the
Town's Insurance Agent, had the Royal Globe Insurance
Company make an appraisal of all of the Town-owned
buildings.
This appraisal, dated April, 1965, has been com-
pleted and the Town's insurance now covers the new
valuations, he further stated.
Councilman Quadrine --
1. Appointment to Commission on
Human Rights - Edwin A. Berliner
Councilman Quadrine, after explaining that a vacancy
still existed on the Commission on Human Rights due to
Mr. Druck's resignation, which the Board had accepted
with deepest regret at the April 21st meeting, recom-
mended the appointment of Mr. Edwin A. Berliner of
Deerfield Lane to this post.
He reviewed briefly Mr. Berliner's qualifications and
experience which uniquely fitted Mr. Berliner to serve
in this post and expressed the Board's pleasure that he
was willing to so serve.
Whereupon, on a motion offered by him and seconded
by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Edwin A. Berliner of Deerfield
Lane, Town, be and he hereby is appointed a mein-
ber of the Commission on Human Rights of the
Town of Mamaroneck, to fill the vacancy created
by the resignation of Kalman B. Druck, to serve
for the unexpired portion of Mr. Druck's term of
office or until May 19, 1969;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Donald H. Chapin, member of
the Commission, be and he hereby is appointed to
succeed Mr. Druck as Chairman of the said Com-
mission.
Further, the members of the Board unanimously re-
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quested the Supervisor to address a letter to Mr. Druck
on behalf of the Board, expressing its understanding but
deep regret of the necessity for his resignation and its
great appreciation and thanks for the outstanding ser-
vice he had rendered this community and its citizens in
assuming the Chairmanship of this Commission since
its establishment in May of 1964.
The Supervisor directed that the literature pertaining
to this Commission be forwarded to Mr. Berliner.
The Town Attorney --
The Attorney stated that he had no report to be presented
at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meet-
ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared ad-
journed at 9:00 p. m. , to reconvene on June 2, 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 for approval and auth-
orization of payment, the Fire Department claims and
thereupon, on his motion, seconded by Commissioner
Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department
claims, which have been audited by the Comp-
troller and approved by the Fire Chief, be and
they hereby are approved, and the Supervisor
and Comptroller authorized to pay the same out
of the 1965 Fire District budget:
Atlantic Service Center $ 126. 90
Chatsworth Oil & Heating 65. 70
Con Edison 55. 25
Con Edison 5. 00
Larchmont Heat & Plumbing 2. 35
McGuire Bros. Inc. 5. 00
- New York Telephone Company 7. 43
Robert's Department Store 31. 60
Village of Larchmont 41. 82
Total $ 341. 05
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2. Reports
Commissioner Brush stated that there were no re-
ports to be presented at this meeting.
3. Communications
Commissioner Brush stated that there were no com-
munications to be presented.
4. Other Business
1. Authorization of Attendance of
Annual Fire Chief's Convention
Pursuant to the Chief's request, on motion by Com-
missioner Brush and seconded by Commissioner
Quadrine, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby auth-
orizes the Fire Chief and First Deputy Chief to
attend the Annual Fire Chiefs' Convention with
expenses in an amount not to exceed the sum of
$300. 00 paid from the proper item in the 1965
Fire District budget.
5. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the
meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was
declared adjourned at 9:05 p. m. , to reconvene on
June 2, 1965.
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