HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962_01_17 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JANUARY 17th, 1962, 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
Presents Supervisor Burchell
Councilman Kane
Councilman Brush
Councilwoman Helwig
Councilman Cook
Absent; None
Also Presents Mr, Delius - Town Attorney
Mr, Orsino - Receiver of Taxes
Mr, Kellogg - Town Engineer
Mr, Altieri - Town Accountant
Mr, Fischer - Supt, of Highways
Mr, Paonessa - Building Inspector
Mr, Yerick - Chief of Police
Mrs. Brewer - Secretary
OLD BUSINESS
1, Report - Bids for Recreation Station Bus
In accordance with the recommendation of the Recreation
Commission presented by Councilwoman Helwig and here-
with ordered received and filed, it was, on her motion
which was seconded by Councilman Kane, unanimously
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Recrea-
tion Commission's recommendation, this Board
hereby accepts the low bid, to-wit the bid of
Flinn Motor Corp„ for furnishing to the Town
of Mamaroneck, one (,1} eight-passenger station
bus type vehicle, equipped in accordance with
the specifications set forth in the bid proposal,
for the net price of $2, 034. 71,
2, Progress Report -Larchmont Gardens Apartments
A progress report reciting the status of the correction of
violations on the subject premises, submitted by the En-
- gineer under todayts date, was presented and ordered re-
ceived and filed with direction that inspections be con-
tinued and further report presented at the next meeting,
NEW BUSINESS
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1, Annual Meeting, Association of Towns
Upon presentation of the notice of the annual meeting of the
Association of Towns of the State of New York with request
for designation of the Town's voting delegate and alternate,
on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Council-
man Kane, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Supervisor Burchell, Councilmen
Kane, Brush, Helwig, Town Attorney Delius, Town
Clerk :Gronberg, Town Accountant Altieri, Justice
of the Peace Baxter, and Lt. Waterbury of the Po-
lice Department, be and they hereby are authorized
to attend the annual meeting of the Association of
Towns of the State of New York, to be held in Buf-
falo, New York, on February 14th, 15th, and 16th,
1962;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Town Attorney Delius
is hereby designated delegate of the Town of Ma-
maroneck for the purpose of voting, and Council-
woman Helwig, as alternate;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be and
he hereby is authorized to audit their claims for ex-
penses, said expenses to be paid from the proper
items in the 1962 budget,
2. Petition for Change of Name
(Rosalea Road to Pheasant Run)
Following presentation of a petition, signed by the residents
of Rosalea Road, requesting the name of said street to be
changed to Pheasant Run, since no objection was voiced to
the proposed change, on motion by Councilman Brush and
seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that the
name of the street now known as Rosalea Road be
changed to Pheasant Run;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that said change of name
be shown on the official map of the Town of Mamar-
oneck;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Police, Fire, and High-
way Departments, and the postal authorities of the City
of New Rochelle and the Village of Larchmont be noti-
fied to this effect.
3. Highway Agreement for 1962
Upon request for the Board's approval of the Highway Agree-
ment as presented, on motion by Councilman Kane and sec-
onded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the
Highway Agreement as presented for the year
1962,
4. Application for Special Permit
Winged Foot Golf Club
An application was presented for the construction of a swim-
ming pool and adjunct facilities at Winged Foot Golf Club,
together with a letter from David L. Eggers, Architect, and
memorandum from the Building Inspector pertaining there-
to, which were ordered received and filed for the record,
The Supervisor then recognized Lee P. Gagliardi, attorney,
appearing for the applicant, who stressed the need for early
approval of this application and inquired whether, if nec-
essary, special meetings of this Board and the Planning
Board could be held so as to expedite procedure,
The Supervisor outlined the procedure and time schedule in-
volved, and following discussion of the effects of possible
increased membership, traffic increase, and provision of
adequate parking facilities, and after hearing J. W. Ather-
ton, 3 Poccia Circle, Town, speak in opposition both as
a member of the Club and resident of the area, on motion
by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush,
the following resolution was adopted unanimously
RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 432 of
the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck,
the application of Winged Foot Golf Club for the
construction of swimming facilities, alteration of
the present Caddy and Help=s Quarters, and erec-
tion of a new building to house caddy facilities and
cart storage, on property known as Section 3,
Block 347, Parcel 1, be and it hereby is referred
to the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
_ for study and report to this Board;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board hereby re-
quests, pursuant to Section 274 of the Town Law,
that the Planning Board submit such report to this
Board prior to its next meeting on Wednesday
evening, February 7th, 1962,
Mr. Gagliardi expressed his thanks to the Board and requested
the Supervisor to advise the Chairman of the Planning Board
that he stood ready to give that Board any information or as-
sistance which might be helpful to it in making its study.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Water Main, Oak Lane and Cove Road
A memorandum from the Engineer, dated January 10, 1962,
recommending authorization of a water main installation in
Oak Lane and Cove Road, at joint cost to the Town, the
Village of Mamaroneck, and Hampshire Country Club in
proportion to benefit of each, together with copy of reso-
lution adopted by the Village of Mamaroneck authorizing
such installation, were presented and filed for the record,
The Supervisor then explained in detail the benefits of
such an installation to the Town, and thereupon, follow-
ing further discussion, on motion by Councilman Brush
and seconded by Councilman Cook, the following reso-
lution was adopted unanimously.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to install a 6" water
main between the dead ends in Oak Lane and Cove
Road in order to improve the water service in
certain areas of the Town and Village of Ma-
maroneck;
and
WHEREAS, the total cost of installing such main
has been fixed at $7, 377,94 by letter of the West-
chester Joint Water Works No, 1 under date of
October 6, 1961;
and
WHEREAS, by reason of the benefits to be derived
by it, the Hampshire Country Club has contributed
the sum of $2, 750, 00 toward the cost of such in-
stallation, leaving a balance of $4, 627, 94 to be
paid by the Town and Village of Mamaroneck;
and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest
of the Town that such 6" main be installed;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that upon receipt of necessary ease-
, ments to facilitate the installation of such main, a
six inch (6") water main be installed between the
ends of Oak Lane and Cove Road, and the West-
chester Joint Water Works No, 1 be and it hereby
is authorized to install such main at the estimated
cost of $7, 377, 94, to be divided as follows.
Hampshire Country Club - $2, 750,00; the Village
of Mamaroneck - $2, 712.43; and the Town of Ma-
maroneck - $1, 915. 51, representing the esti-
mating benefits accruing to the respective muniei-
palitie s;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $1, 915. 51
covering the Town's share of the cost of said in-
stallation be paid to the Westchester Joint Water
Works No. 1, and charged to the line item -
- Capital Costs - in the 1962 Water District No. 1
budget.
For the record, it is noted that in accordance with resolution
adopted by the Village of Mamaroneck on November 27, 1961
the Village Treasurer of that Village was authorized to turn
over to the Westchester Joint Water Works No, 1, the check
'95
in the sum of $2, 750,00 received by the Village from the Hamp-
shire Country Club to cover the cost of its share of the instal-
! lation,
2. Installation of Street Lights - Murdock Woods
A memorandum, dated January 8th and signed by the En-
gineer, Police Chief and Supt, of Highways, was presented
recommending that the installation of three street lights
requested by the Murdock Woods Association be authorized
and advising that funds were available therefor in the 1962
budget,
In reply to question by Councilman Cook, Councilman Kane
stated that it had not been planned to use the new type of
lights as recently installed at Colonial and Murray Ave-
nues and Weaver Street and Forrest Avenue, However, he
said, it might be possible and since the cost factor was
about the same, it was directed that the Engineer consult
with the Murdock Woods Association to determine which
type would be preferable in the area.
Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by
Councilman Cook, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the in-
stallation of three (3) street lights to be located as
listed below.
Pole No, A22-KA - Murdock Road
Pole No, A22-MA - Murdock Road
Pole Nb, A22-RA - Split Tree Road at
Salem Drive
3, Work Permits within County Road Area
Upon presentation of notice from the County Department of
Public Works requesting adoption of the resolution con-
, tained therein pertaining to permits for work within the
County Road area, on motion by Councilman Cook and sec-
onded by Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution
was adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 605
of the Laws of 1941, revised as of June 5, 1961, the
Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester County
with the approval of the Board of Supervisors and the
County Executive of Westchester, has prescribed
rules, regulations, safequards, specifications and
conditions for the protection, reconstruction, main-
tenance, or restoration of any County Road or por-
tion thereof, and for the protection and safety of the
travelling public thereon during any operations of
-- reconstruction, maintenance, or restoration of such
County Road or portion thereof,
and
WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations require any
person, firm, corporation, improvement district, or
municipality doing any work upon any County Road to
obtain a written permit from the Commissioner of Pub-
lic Works and to deposit a certified check made pay-
able to the order of the County of Westchester in an
amount computed by the extent of the proposed work,
and
WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations provide that
any city, village, town, public improvement district,
or other municipality may, in lieu of making the said
mentioned deposit, file with the Commissioner of
Public Works a certified copy of a resolution duly
adopted by the Governing Board of such municipality
guaranteeing faithful performance by the said munici-
pality of all the terms, covenants and conditions as
set forth in the permit, which resolution shall be ef-
fective for permits issued during the remainder of
the calendar year after adoption,
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, from time to
time, is required to do work within the County Road
area for which a written permit from the Commis,
sioner of Public Works of Westchester County is re-
quired, and for which a certified check deposit is re-
quired,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck does here-
by guarantee faithful performance of all the terms,
agreements, covenants and conditions of each and
every written permit as referred to herein issued by
the Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester
County and that this guarantee of faithful perfor-
mance of all the terms, agreements, covenants and
conditions of each and every written permit as re-
ferred to herein issued by the Commissioner of
Public Works of Westchester County and that this
guarantee of faithful performance shall be appli-
cable to all such written permits issued during the
present calendar year.
4. Public Notices
The following public notices were presented., ordered received
and filed and referred to the attention of the Town Attorneys
(a) Notice of meeting of the Board of Appeals, Village of
Scarsdale, on application of Quaker Ridge Golf Club.
(b) Notice of meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Vil-
lage of Mamaroneck on further amendment and change
of Zoning Ordinance. (Public Hearing)
(c) Notice of meeting (Public Hearing) of the Board of
Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck on further
amendment and change of Zoning Ordinance.
(Not on Agenda)
1 Petition - "Harry Davis School of Music"
A petition, signed by residents of Bruce Road and submitted
in protest to conduct of the "Harry Davis School of Profes-
sional Music, Inc." at 1040 Old White Plains Road, with
Circular describing school thereto attached, was presented,
ordered received and filed, and referred to the Town At-
torney for report at the next meeting,
REPORTS
The following reports were presented and ordered received
and filed:
Report of the Building Inspector for the month of De-
cember, 1961,
Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc,
for the month of December, 1961,
The Supervisor
The Supervisor advised the Board that the Clerk was absent
due to illness, and at the Board's request, stated that he
would convey its sympathy and best wishes for a quick re-
covery to the Clerk,
1, Smoke Control
The Supervisor presented a detailed report on - Smoke Con-
trol Inspections and Permits for 1961-1962 Heating Season—
submitted by the Town Engineer under today's date, which
was ordered received and filed for the record,
Councilwoman Helwig --
1. Thruway Noise Abatement Committee
Councilwoman Helwig reported that the Committee had com-
pleted preparation of the standards for "noise" legislation
which had been forwarded to Senator Meighan for bill-
drafting purposes and that the bill, when returned, would
be sent to the Board of Supervisors to obtain County-wide
backing and support,
Councilman Kane -
Councilman Kane stated that he had no report at this time,
Councilman Brush --
1, Inspection of Fire Protection Facilities
For the record, Councilman Brush reported that the inspec-
tion of fire protection facilities by the New York Fire In-
surance Rating Organization, which the Town had re-
quested, was now underway.
Councilman Cook --
1> Apportionments
Councilman Cook presented the following petitions fromthe
Assessor for the 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
following resolution was adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for
the correction of the assessment roll for certain
years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Ar-
ticle 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 petitions for the correction
of said assessment roll;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1961, taxes
of 1962, which shows property now appearing on the
roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
506 194 Jerome Bisceglia $ 2, 000 $ 12, 800 $ 14, 800
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
506 194 Jerome Bisceglia 500 500
506 212 Patsy J Mazzullo& W 1, 500 12, 800 14, 300
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of
1961, taxes of 1962, which shows property now ap-
pearing on the role as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
810 370 Herman Pollack& W 1, 500 12, 100 13, 600
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
810 370 Pollack& Sons Realty 500 500
Corp
810 375 Herman Pollack& W 1, 000 12, 100 13, 100
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of
1961, taxes of 1962, which shows property now ap-
pearing on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
832 603 Branolino Ciccone $ 6, 600 $ 8, 800 $ 15, 400
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557;
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
832 603 N.Y. State Thruway 100 100
832 605 Branolino Ciccone 6, 500 8, 800 15, 300
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of
1961, taxes of 1962, which shows property now ap-
pearing on the roll as follows.
Block Parcel Name Land ImZ Total
721 20 J. M. Scott Ref. 2, 700 7, 500 10, 200
(M. Weisz) `
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557;
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
721 20 Margaret Weisz 200 200
721 21 Alpha Financial Assos. 2, 500 7, 500 10, 000
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of
1961, taxes of 1962, which shows property now ap-
pearing on the roll as follows;
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
602 90 Joseph Fay & W 4, 700 7, 800 12, 500
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557.
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
602 90 Joseph Fay & W 2, 200 7, 800 10, 000
602 96 Village of Larchmont 2, 500 2, 500
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of
1961, taxes of 1962, which shows property now ap-
pearing on the role as follows.
Block Parcel Name Land only
916 84 Elizabeth Woerlin $ 1, 800
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557.
Block Parcel Name Land only
9 16 84 Martin Woodruff& W 1, 775
916 89 Elizabeth Woerlin 25
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of
1961, taxes of 1962, which shows property now ap-
pearing on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
601 59 G. Peter Jennewein & W $ 4, 000
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land only
601 59 G. Peter Jennewein & W 1, 300
601 65 Michael F Terlizzi & W 1, 300
601 70 G. Peter Jennewein & W 1, 400
The Town Attorney --
1, Publication of Annual Fiscal Report
In accordance with a memorandum from the Accountant, here-
with received and filed for the record, and upon the Attorney's
recommendation, it was, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig
and seconded by Councilman Brush, unanimously
RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby granted to file
the Annual Report of the Supervisor and publish same in
the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The
Daily Times, in accordance with paragraph 29 of the
Town Law as amended by the addition of subdivision 10A,
2, Annual Meeting, New York State Bar Association
Upon the Attorney's request, on motion by Councilman Brush
and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Attorney be and he hereby is au-
thorized to attend the annual meeting of the municipal
section of the New York State Bar Association in New
York, January 25 - 27, 1962, with expenses paid in
an amount not to exceed the sum of $25, 00,
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it
was declared adjourned at 9:05 p,m„ to reconvene on Feb-
ruary 7th, 1962,
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened
immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting,
1, Claims
Commissioner Brush presented the following Fire De-
partment claims, which had been audited by the Comp-
troller and approved by the Fire Chief, and requested
approval for payment of same.
Whereupon, on motion by him and seconded by Com-
missioner Kane, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following Fire Depart-
ment claims be and they hereby are ap-
proved, and the Comptroller and Supervisor
be and they hereby are authorized to pay the
same out of the budget for the Fire Depart-
ment;
American LaFrance $ 10.84
Atlantic Service Center 198. 90
R. G. Brewer, Inc, 58.63
Chatsworth Oil Co. 179. 90
Excelsior Auto Repair 28.00
McGuire Bros. 10.00
N.Y. Telephone Co, 7.81
New Rochelle Water Co.
Hydrants 60. 00
West.- A. Water Works
Hydrants 2600. 00
Total $ 3154. 08
2. Reports
Commissioner Brush reported that there were no re-
ports to be presented at this meeting.
3. Communications
1. Letter from Fire Department
(Election of Company Officers)
Commissioner Brush presented a letter reporting the
officers elected at the Company's annual meeting on
January 15th, and requesting the Commission's ap-
proval thereof.
Whereupon, on motion by him and seconded by Com-
missioner Kane, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby ap-
proves the election of the following members
of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department
to the following offices for the year 196Z-
Engine Company #1
Eugene J. Seewald, Captain
Joseph L. Torre, First Lieutenant
Salvatore Porretto, Second Lieutenant
Joseph L. Torre, Warden for Two Years
Engine Company ##1 (con't.)
Louis A. Sganga, Sergeant-at-Arms
Anthony Loiaconi, Secretary
Engine Company $#2
Louis J. Buono, Captain
Joseph V. Santoro, First Lieutenant
E. Vincent Sergi, Second Lieutenant
Patsy M. Giacomo, Warden for Two Years
Thomas G. Carino, Sergeant-at-Arms
Robert A. Freeman, Secretary
Truck Company #1
Charles R. Deshensky, Captain
L. Douglas Fletcher, First Lieutenant
Frank Claps, Second Lieutenant
Alton R. Lund, Warden for Two Years
Charles Conte, Sergeant-at-Arms
Augustus R. Funck, Secretary
Patrol Company #1
John Musacchio, Captain
Dominick A. Porretto, First Lieutenant
Daniel Colombo, Second Lieutenant
Nicholas F. Mazzeo, Warden for Two Years
Frank Perri, Sergeant-at-Arms
Arthur M. Brown, Secretary
4, Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it
was declared adjourned at 9.10 p.m. , to reconvene on Feb-
ruary 7th, 1962.
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