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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965_06_02 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JUNE 2, 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. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Paonessa. - Building & Plumbing Inspector PUBLIC HEARING - Application for Special Permit Bonnie Briar Country Club On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the No- tice of Hearing for the record, and the Supervisor inquired whether anyone wished to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to the application. Mr. Edward Roberts, Manager of the Club, appeared on behalf of the applicant - and since no one else wished to be heard, on a motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Coun- cilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. And thereupon, since the Board signified that it was ready for the question, on a motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, the Bonnie Briar Country Club has sub- mitted an application and plans for the construction of a 14' x 14' x 7' 1-story pump house to contain pumps and controls for a new underground irriga- tion system installed for the golf course, to be -I- Z' located approximately 450 feet east of Weaver Street, just north of the dirt service road to the storage building, on premises located on Wea- ver Street and known as Block 225, Parcel 1 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamar- oneck; and WHEREAS, said application was denied by the Building Inspector on the grounds that the plans were subject to a special permit to be granted pursuant to Sections 410, 432 and 449 of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly called be- fore this Board for this meeting pursuant to Sec- tion 432 of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Board has examined the plans and finds that the conditions and standards re- quired by subdivisions 432. 1, 432. 2, 432. 3 and 432. 4 of the Zoning Ordinance have been met; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of the Bonnie Briar Country Club is granted, and the Building Inspector is authorized to issue a special permit for the construction of a building or structure as covered by the plans filed with him provided that said application complies in all other respects with the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck. Upon roll call, the vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: Supervisor Burchell - Aye Councilman Kane - Aye Councilman Brush - Abstained* Councilwoman Helwig - Aye Councilman Quadrine - Aye - Councilman Brush abstained from voting because he is a member of Bonnie Briar. The resolution was therefore declared duly adopted and the Clerk directed to forward a certified copy thereof to the ap- plicant and Building Inspector. OPENING OF BIDS - Truck for - Fire Department At the Supervisor's direction, this was put over until the Fire Commission meeting following the close of this meeting. OLD BUSINESS -2- 1. Application for Swimming Pool Permit Mr. & Mrs. G. P. Murphy - 37 Cooper Lane Pursuant to direction at the last meeting, notification of the subject application was sent to the following prop- erty owners in the area of the proposed pool with replies as noted herebelow and filed for the record: Mr. Albert D'Elia - No reply 33 Cooper Lane Mr. Joseph T. Gannon - "No objection if pool 60 Hickory Grove Drive is well inside property line - 6 or 8 feet at least". Mr. Ernest Holzberg - No reply 45 Cooper Lane Mr. William R. McConnell - No objection 70 Hickory Grove Drive And thereupon, since each of the members of the Board had personally viewed the site and had no objections, pur- suant to memorandum of the Building Inspector, dated May 17, 1965, previously presented and filed with the ap- plication, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was adopted unanimously with direction that a certified copy thereof be forwarded to the applicant and Building Inspector: WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Murphy have pre- sented an application for a permit to construct a - swimming pool and appurtenances on premises lo- cated at 37 Cooper Lane, Town, and known as Block 217, Parcel 540 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck has examined the plans and specifica- tions for the proposed pool; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector finds that the plans and specifications as amended and supple- mented to include certain recommended conditions conform in all respects with the requirements of the swimming pool ordinance (Article 23 of the Building Code), and therefore recommends that the application be approved: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Murphy for a permit to construct a swim- ming pool on their premises located at 37 Cooper Lane, Town, and known as Block 217, Parcel 540 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaro- neck, is hereby approved, and the Building In- spector is hereby authorized to issue a permit for -3- q;, 1 same provided the pool is constructed in confor- mance with the plans and specifications sub- mitted and filed with the application as amended and supplemented to show compliance with the following conditions: 1) That a lattice screen be built along the north- erly side of the raised deck at least 5 feet high to shield any activity on this deck from the rear property. 2) That any contemplated above ground lighting should be shielded and directed away from neighboring property. 3) That no temporary or portable cabanas or awnings be placed on the property. and be it further RESOLVED, that all work must be completed and the owner obtain a certificate of occupancy from the Building Inspector before the pool is used. 2. Larchmont Harbor Waters For the Board's information, the Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Engineer by F. R. Ulrich, Major, Military Police Corps, Assistant Supervisor of New York Harbor, U. S . Army Corps of Engineers, under date of May 12, 1965 with reference to the inspection of the Larchmont Harbor wa- ters made by that office on May 11, 1965, which was here- with ordered received and filed for the record. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the meeting. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Carl J. Noe, Commissioner of Elections, County Board of Elections The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Board by Carl J. Noe, Commissioner of Elections, County Board of Elections, dated May 25, 1965, announcing that he would retire on June 30 of this year after well over thirty years of service and expressing his appreciation and thanks for the efficient cooperation extended to him by the Town Board and the Town Clerk, which was herewith ordered received and filed. The Board expressed its regret at losing Mr. Noe, its appreciation of his long and faithful service and directed that its thanks and best wishes be forwarded to him. -4- n6 2. Notice of Meeting, Zoning Board of Appeals City of New Rochelle The Clerk presented notice of a hearing to be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of New Rochelle on June 8, 1965, concerning the application of Cesare A. Pavese, which was herewith ordered received and filed. The Board requested the Attorney to attend this hear- ing on its behalf since the property involved touches the Town line and to report to the Board following the hear- ing. 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 the month of May, 1965. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of May, 1965. Town Clerk's report for the month of May, 1965. The Supervisor 1. Bill - A. 1. 3848 The Supervisor advised the Board that this bill which requested legislation required to enable the Town to convey a parcel of park land to the Board of Education for educational purposes, was a 10-day bill presently before the Governor for signature, Councilwoman Helwig 1. Authorization of Summer Recreation Payroll Pursuant to memorandum herewith presented by Councilwoman Helwig and filed for the record, on mo- tion by her and seconded by Councilman Kane, the fol- lowing resolution was adopted by unanimous vote: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following salary expenditures to the persons listed below for the term of employment and at the rate of compensation specified for each: Program Director William Celestino Sr. Rec. Lead. 8 weeks $120.00 -5- Flint Park Louis J. Ritacco Sr. Rec. Lead. 8 weeks $105.00 Margaret Huepper Sr. Rec. Lead. (p-t) 7 weeks 40.00 Murray Avenue Anita Petriccione Sr. Rec. Lead. 6 weeks 55.00 Ann Baker Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 32.50 Junior High School Kay Frances Richards Sr. Rec. Lead. 7 weeks 90.00 Lydia Ritacco Sr. Rec. Lead. 6 weeks 90.00 John Fazio Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 30.00 Lynda Bergquist Rec. Asst. 6 weeks 30.00 Mamaroneck Avenue Joseph Greco Sr. Rec. Lead. 7 weeks 85.00 Pamela Schmedes Sr. Rec. Lead. 7 weeks 60.00 Christopher Brice Rec. Asst. 6 weeks 40.00 Judy Dennison Rec. Asst. 6 weeks 35.00 Memorial Park Kathleen Librandi Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 40.00 Operetta Richard Sutch Rec. Spec. 7 weeks 90.00 Art Workshop Pamela Hoffman Art Spec. 7 weeks 50.00 Physical Fitness David Cutler Rec. Spec.(p-t) 7 weeks 60.00 Pre-School Central Ruby Prakin Sr. Rec. Lead. 7 weeks 57.50 Jo Ann Cook Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 27.50 Joan Bryant Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 35.00 Joan Bleiweiss Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 32.50 Susan Lombino Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 25.00 Pre-School Chatsworth Charlotte Best Sr. Rec. Lead. 7 weeks 65.00 Toni Healey Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 27.50 Janis Giacomo Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 30.00 - Francine Prakin Rec. Asst. 7 weeks Z7.50 Nancy Hawthorne Rec. Asst. 7 weeks 25.00 Music School Robert Boyer Music Spec. 7 weeks 90.00 -6- Chris Kenny Music Spec. 7 weeks $ 60.00 Lucy Allen Music Spec. 7 weeks 50.00 Susan Peters Music Spec. -Student 7 weeks 15.00 Alice Feinglass Music Spec. -Student 7 weeks 15.00 Sailing Course Frank Mambelli Sailing Spec. 8 weeks 120.00 Sandra Pearlman Sailing Spec. 8 weeks 80.00 Molly Jordan Sailing Spec. 8 weeks 32.50 Ellen Jaffe Sailing Spec. 8 weeks 32.50 Mitch Davis Sailing Spec. -p-t 8 weeks 15.00 Sharon Drexler Sailing Spec.-p-t 8 weeks 15.00 Physical Fitness & Weight Conditioning Peter Berland Rec. Spec. 7 weeks 40.00 Summer Basketball Jack Powers Rec. Spec. 7 weeks 40.00 2. Noise Bill Councilwoman Helwig reported that the noise bill was not yet dead in spite of the objections raised by New York City and the upstate Grange, and added that an attempt would be made for an amended bill if it was not possible to get the bill as proposed through without exempting New York City. 3. Community Action Program Councilwoman Helwig reported that she had represented the Board at the meeting called by the Mamaroneck and Larchmont League of Women Voters for the purpose of es- tablishing a Community Action Committee in Mamaroneck and Larchmont since the Supervisor was representing the Town of Mamaroneck at Westchester County Day at the World's Fair. The Committee, she advised, would study the need for and use of funds now available for such Anti-poverty pro- grams under Federal legislation. 4. Summer Hours - Town Office Councilwoman Helwig stated that she would like to sug- gest that the Town Offices close at 4 p. m. during the months of July and August based on and in accordance with the policy of neighboring municipalities. Following discussion during which several questions were raised by various members of the Board, the matter was de- ferred pending further detailed study. -7- Q 5. Letter from Mrs. Louise Cherrot Councilwoman Helwig informed the Board of the re- ceipt of a letter addressed to her by Mrs. Cherrot of 3 East Avenue, complimenting the Town on the beauty of the plantings at Memorial Park. The Board suggested that the Park Commission and Park Department be sent copies of this commendation. Councilman Kane 1. Request of Mr. Rudy Novak Councilman Kane advised the Board that Mr. Novak would like to rent from the Town the strip of land to the westerly side of his property (formerly rented to Bose & Parker) for $50.00 per month. The Supervisor pointed out that there was a Town easement going through a part of Mr. Novak's prop- erty which should be given some consideration in this matter, and following some further discussion, the Board directed the Supervisor and Attorney to nego- tiate a license with Mr. Novak at a sum of $500. 00 per year. Councilman Brush Councilman Brush stated that he had no report other than Fire matters. Councilman Quadrine 1. Report on Assessment Roll Councilman Quadrine presented a written statement submitted by the Assessor under date of June 1, 1965, showing a tentative increase in assessment of approx- imately $3, 000, 000 (New construction - 2, 000, 000 Added to old roll - 1, 000, 000), which was herewith or- dered received and filed as a part of the record of this meeting. 2. Apportionments Councilman Quadrine presented the following petitions submitted by the Assessor requesting correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Coun- cilman Kane, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented the follow- ing petitions for the correction of the assessment -8- roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Administrative Code, known as the West- chester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petitions for the correction of said assessment roll: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1964, school taxes of 1965, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 820 17 Harry C Green & W $1,000 $6,000 $7,000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 820 17 Harry C Green 500 500 820 22 Harry C Green W 500 6, 000 6, 500 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1964, school taxes of 1965, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 602 30 James M Finch & W 4,500 9,700 14,200 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 602 30 Anna O Finch Z,300 2,300 602 36 James M Finch & W 2'Z00 9,700 11,900 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1964, school taxes of 1965, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 950 1 Helen H Scholle Z7,700 46,300 74,000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: -9- Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 950 9 Constance E Lieber $ 16, 700 $46, 300 $63, 000 950 1 Helen H Scholle 11, 000 11, 000 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1964, school taxes of 1965, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 827 103 Robert J. DeLitta 2, 700 5, 500 8, 200 & W be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 827 103 Howard C Finn & W 1, 300 1, 300 827 188 Robert J DeLitta & W 1,400 5, 500 6, 900 and be it further - RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1964, school taxes of 1965, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 320 323 Ridgeway Knolls Homes Inc $ 1, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 320 323 Ridgeway Knolls Homes Inc 900 320 333 Robert L Strong & W 100 The Town Attorney 1. Settlement of Insurance Claims a) Guiseppe Petruzzo v. Town of Mamaroneck b) William Sims Jr. v. Town of Mamaroneck Pursuant to the Attorney's recommendation and communications addressed to the Town by Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on mo- tion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes _10- reimbursement of the sum of $100. 00 to the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company for settlement of the claims of Guiseppe Petruzzo v. Town of Mamaroneck and William Sims, Jr. v. Town of Mamaroneck under the Town policy containing a $50.00 deductible property damage clause on each claim. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:10 p. m. , to reconvene on July 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. OPENING OF BIDS - 3/4-Ton Pick-up Truck The Clerk advised the Board that no bids had been sub- mitted and thereupon following some discussion between Commissioner Brush and the Fire Chief, it was directed that the Chief, Attorney and Comptroller review and re- vise the specifications for readvertisement. 2. Claims Commissioner Brush presented for approval and auth- orization of payment the following Fire Department claims, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Com- missioner Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Fire Department claims, which have been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, are hereby approved, and the Super- visor and Comptroller authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department: R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 114.14 Excelsior Auto & Repair 165.58 Klein's 18.05 Larchmont Auto Parts 148.96 Wm. B. Lemon 139.20 New York Telephone Co. 33. 78 Sanford Fire Apparatus 87. 50 Total $ 707.21 3. Reports -11- Commissioner Brush presented the following re- port which was ordered received and filed for the record: Fire Report for the month of May, 1965. 4. Communications Commissioner Brush reported that there were no communications to come before the meeting. 5. Other Business 1. Fire Hydrant - 2 Dudley Lane In connection with the matter of the fire hydrant at 2 Dudley Lane which was obscured from view by foliage planted on Town-owned property, the Chief suggested that the Town have a ruling pro- hibiting hydrants to be obscured from the road by plantings. The Supervisor requested the Attorney to check into the matter, definitely ascertaining whether the hydrant in question was on Town-owned prop- erty, and if so, to address a Registered - Re- turn Receipt Requested communication to the ow- ner requesting removal of the said plantings within a reasonable time and outlining the steps to be taken were the request not complied with. 6. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was de- clared adjourned at 9:15 p. m. , to reconvene on July 7, 1965. TOV6 Clerk -12-