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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962_02_07 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 7th, 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 8015 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Burchell Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Cook Absent: None Also Present: Mr, Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Delius - Town Attorney Mr. Kellogg - Town Engineer Mr. Altieri - Town Accountant Mr. Fischer - Superintendent of Highways Mr. Schmidt - Fire Chief Mrs. Brewer - Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the regular meetings of December 6th and December 20th, 1961 were ap- proved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 1. Progress Report - Larchmont Gardens Apartments In the matter of correction of violations on the subject prem- ises, the Clerk presented a progress report, submitted by the Engineer and Building Inspector as of this date, which was hereto ordered received and filed for the record. The Supervisor then recognized Mr. William Richards of the Tenants Association, who expressed the Association's thanks and appreciation for all this Board had done in its behalf and presented, for the Board's information, a copy of the "Gardens Gazette", the Association's news- paper, which recited in detail the Association's efforts to better conditions, which was received with thanks and or- dered filed for the record. The Board, after thanking Mr. Richards and the Tenants Association, directed that the matter be kept on the agenda with the Engineer and Building Inspector continu- ing their inspections and submitting further report of progress at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Application , Bonnie Briar Country Club Following the Attorney's presentation and explanation of an application by Bonnie Briar Country Club for permission to enlarge the locker room space at the pool by construct- ing an addition to the present building, and after hearing Mr, John Guthbertson, Chairman of the Club's Building Committee, who was introduced by Mr, Edward J. Egan, speak in behalf of the applicant, it was directed that the ap- plication be referred to the Planning Board for report in accordance with procedure so that public hearing could be held at as early a date as possible since time was of the utmost importance to the applicant. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 432 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck, the application of Bonnie Briar Country Club to al- low extension to the existing locker building at the southerly side of the existing swimming pool on property known as Block 225, 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, to be held on Wednesday evening, February 21st, 1962, 2, Application of Winged Foot Golf Club In connection with this application previously before this Board, the Supervisor presented a resolution, adopted by the Planning Board at its February 5th meeting, containing its recommendations on said application, which was ordered filed herewith for the record. He pointed out that the Planning Board seemed to be con- erned only as to the location of the proposed pool and sug- gested that the applicant, in line with the recommendations, make further study and again come before this Board upon completion of such studies as to location of the proposed pool. At this time, Mr, Lee Gagliardi, attorney for the applicant, stated that at the last meeting when this Board referred the _ application to the Planning Board, he had thought the appli- cant had applied for a special permit but now found that application had been made for a building permit, which the Building Inspector had neither approved or disapproved. In view of this, he stated that he wished at this time to raise again the point of jurisdiction, as raised in his formal statement to the Planning Board at Monday evening's meeting and herewith filed, at his request, as part of the record of this meeting. He then stated that the Planning Board did not object to the proposed pool or facilities but only to location, and that al- though the many studies already made as to location set forth that any other location would be more difficult and create greater hardship to the surrounding area, the applicant would do everything possible to cooperate with the Planning Board's recommendations, The Supervisor then recognized Mr. Richard Friedman, at- torney, who stated that he had been engaged by the residents of the area concerned who were opposed to this application. He explained that he would be out of town for two weeks and requested that no meeting be held on this application until he returned. The Supervisor directed him to so request the Chairman of the Planning Board, Mr. Maggini. i Following some further discussion, during which questions as to control of the use of the pool, noise, lights, etc, were raised, and Councilman Cook strongly urged the applicant to submit alternate locations for the proposed pool, the Board directed that the matter be held over pending further advice from the applicant and Planning Board. 3. Request for Fire Hydrant - Hommocks Road In accordance with memorandum from the Engineer together with letter and cost estimate under date of January 18, 1962 submitted by the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes instal- lation of a fire hydrant to be located approximately 500 to 600 feet in from the Boston Post Road on Hom- mocks Road and near #31 Hommocks Road, at a cost of $565. 27, funds for said installation being available in the 1962 budget. (Not on Agenda) 1. Request for Use of Hommocks Area for Fill The Clerk presented a letter from the Jan-Dee Trucking Com- paily requesting licensed use of part of the Hommocks area for fill, together with a memorandum from the Engineer enclosing list of definitions and conditions for such license, which were ordered received and filed for the record. Following discussion, during which Anthony R. Barbella, En- gineer for Jan-Dee, explained his company's proposal in de- tail, the matter was referred to the Town Attorney with dir- ection that if the proposal was found to be satisfactory to the Town, a contract be drawn-up and submitted to the Board at the next meeting. COMMUNICATIONS 1, Letter from Thomas Abrahamsen The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Thomas Abrahamsen of 16 Plymouth Road, Town, thanking the Board for its in- terest and cooperation in granting increased pensions to police widows, which was ordered received and filed, (Not on Agenda) 1, Board of Police Commissioners (Request for Expense Authorization) In accordance with the request of the Police Commission as stated in letter of February 5th, 1962, herewith filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes pay- ment of the expenses in an amount not to exceed the sum of $110, 00 of Lt, Frank Waterbury for atten- dance of the annual meeting of the Association of Towns of the State of New York in Buffalo, New York, February 14-16, 1962; said expenses to be paid from the proper item in the Police Department budget for 1962, Z. Board of Police Commissioners (Request for Expense Authorization) 3n accordance with the request of the Police Commission as stated in letter of February 5th, 1962, herewith filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the expenses of Sergeant Staropoli and Patrolman Giacomo for attending a meeting of Civil Defense in -White Plains, New York, on Feb- ruary 28th, 1962, are hereby authorized to be paid from the proper item in the 1962 Police Department budget in a sum not to exceed the amount of $6.00, 3. Salary Adjustment - Public Health Nurse In accordance with a memorandum from the Town Accountant requesting authorization to adjust the salary of the Public Health Nurse so as to be in accord with the County scale, herewith presented and filed, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the appropriation of the sum of $73. 00 from Contingency Fund-Part Town to line item Compensation-Public Health Nurse in the 1962 budget, be and it hereby is authorized. R:EP OR T S The Clerk presented the following reports, which were or- dered received and filed: Report of the Building Inspector for the month of Jan- uary, 1962, Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc, for the month of January, 1962, Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of January, 1962, Affidavits of publication and posting of the adoption of a resolution amending the General Ordinance with re- lation to bowling alleys, The Supervisor -- 1, Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 (,Proposed new office building) The Supervisor presented a letter from George Straub, Su- perintendent of the Water Works, in which was enclosed a resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of said Water Works on January 29th, 1962 together with a report on the proposed new office building containing plan, estimate and data for the construction thereof and specifying the total cost in the amount of $69, 546.00, excluding architect's fees. He also presented a memorandum from the Town Accountant stating in substance that from amounts received by reason of distribution of the Westchester Joint Water Works so- called Capital Fund, there was available toward the payment of the Town's share of the cost of construction of the pro- posed building, the sum of $10, 085. 34, and that the Town's total contribution, which is 26% of the total cost, would be the sum of $18, 341. 96 including architect's fees as esti- mated to date. A discussion followed with respect to financing the balance of the cost with the Attorney recommending that this be done by the sale of a capital note, with one-half to be pay- able in 1963 and the other half in 1964, and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Cook and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board generally approves the construction of a new office building for the West- chester Joint Water Works No. 1 on property now owned by it, and hereby authorizes the construction of such building at a total cost of $70, 546. 00 in- cluding architect's fees; and hereby appropriates - for the Town's share of the cost of construction of the proposed building, the sum of $10, 085. 34 from available water funds with the balance to be financed subject to further resolution by this Board. It was directed that certified copies of the foregoing resolu- tion be forwarded to the Manager and Attorney of the West- chester Joint Water Works No. 1. 2. Water Main Replacement - Sackett Drive The Supervisor presented a memorandum from the Engineer, together with letter and cost estimate dated January 11th from the Westchester Joint Water Works, recommending the immediate installation of an 8" water main in Sackett Drive from Weaver Street to Althea Lane at a cost of $4100.00 as provided in the 1962 budget, which were ordered received and filed herewith for the record. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush, who strongly - endorsed the installation because of the resultant increased water flow for fire protection, which was seconded by Coun- cilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Westchester Joint Water Works No, 1 to install an 8" water main in Sackett Drive from Weaver Street to Althea Lane, at a cost of $4100.00 to be charged to the line item - Capital Costs - in the 1962 Water District budget, 3. Letter from T. O.P. Posselt The Supervisor presented a letter from Mr. Posselt, addres- sed to the Board in thanks for the plant and sympathy expres- sed to him while in the United Hospital, 4. Letter from James E. Renson The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to him by Mr. Renson expressing his thanks as a former resident of Larch- mont Acres to the Board for its interest and cooperation in rectification of violations existing at said premises. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1, Recreation Commission - Sale of Boston Whaler Councilwoman Helwig presented a communication from the Recreation Superintendent enclosing bid in the amount of $375. 00 for the Boston Whater, and requesting authoriza- tion to accept said bid and proceed with the sale. She further advised the Board that the Whaler, which had cost $433, 00 was to be replaced this summer with a new tender, and that she therefore recommended its sale at the bid price. Whereupon, on her motion, which was seconded by Council- man Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Recreation Superintendent to accept the bid of $375. 00 for purchase of the "Boston Whalert0 and proceed with sale of samep in accordance with direction of the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission. Z. Recreation Commission - Survey Councilwoman Helwig presented the "Survey of Park, Play- Ground and Recreation Preferences, which had been sent to residents of the area near the property "next to Carl°s11 on Myrtle Boulevard by the Commission in an effort to as- certain the residents' wishes for the use of this land. She advised that the response had been excellent - that the replies were presently being tabulated, and that she would inform the Board of the results at the next meeting, 3. Thruway Noise Abatement Committee Councilwoman Helwig presented for the record a flier given to all trucks by the New York State Thruway Authority and copy of letter addressed to the Committee by its Consultant, Stannard M. Potter, pertaining to the "noise" legislation hoped to be obtained this year, which were herewith re- ceived and filed. She advised the Board that the proposed bill would contain the standards for noise control recommended by the Com- mittee and that it would be forwarded to the Board of Su- pervisors for its support as soon as available, Councilman Kane -- 1. Installation of Street Lights - Laurel Avenue In accordance with the recommendation of the Engineer, Chief of Police and Superintendent of Highways as set forth in memo- randum dated January 23rd, 1962, herewith presented and re- ceived:.and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the in- stallation of two (2) street lights on Laurel Avenue, to be located as follows. Pole No. CA 2DA - on Laurel Avenue at the corner of Thompson Street. and Pole No. W-12 - at the easterly end of pres- ent residential construction on Laurel Avenue. 2. Lease for Property - Sidney J. Doherty Councilman Kane recommended that the Town again lease cer- tain property used for recreation purposes and owned by Sidney J. Doherty, and that the Attorney prepare such lease at an annual rental of $100. 00 for a period of two years. Whereupon, on motion by him and seconded by Council- woman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized and directed to prepare a lease between the Town of Mamaroneck and Sidney J. Doherty for property known as Block 504, Parcel 480, part of Block 504, Parcel 229 and part of Block 471, Par- cel 504 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, for a period of two years at an an- nual rental of $100. 00, Councilman'Brush -- 1, Insurance For the record, Councilman Brush reported that, in accor- dance with the'recommendation of the Town's two insurance agents, the public liability insurance had been increased from 100/300, 000 to 500/1, 000, 000 and the property damage to 25, 000 from 15, 000, 2. Police Department Councilman Brush presented the Annual Report of the Police Department, which was ordered received and filed. Councilman Cook -- 1, Civil Defense Councilman Cook reported that.the 1st Phase of the Fall-out Shelter Survey being conducted in the Larchmont Postal Dis- trict had been completed and the 2nd Phase was about to begin. The Town Attorney -- 1. Lease - Rochelle Dodge, Inc. In connection with the matter of collection of unpaid rent for Town-owned premises leased to Rochelle Dodge, Inc„ prev- iously before the Board, the Attorney reported that a judge- ment had been entered against the lessee in the amount of $415. 64 by the court on January 9th, which the lessee was willing to pay at, the rate of $50.00 per month, without in- terest, until paid in full. Whereupon, following some discussion, on motion by Coun- cilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves pay- ment of judgement in the amount of $415. 64 by Rochelle Dodge, Inc. at the rate of $50,00 per month, without interest, until paid in full. Z. Davis Music School In the matter of a complaint against Harry M. Davis for the conduct of a music school at 1040 Old White Plains Road, before the Board at its last meeting, the Attorney reported that this was a non-conforming use since the school was in existance prior to the adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance. Councilman Cook then informed the Board that he had talked to Mr. Davis and was advised that all plans to expand the school„ which formed the bases of the complaint received, had been abandoned, and suggested that in view of this, the matter be put over pending the meeting scheduled to be held by the Supervisor, Mr, Delius and himself with Mr. Davis and his attorney, which the Board so directed. 3. Con Edison (Increase in Rates) For the Board's information, the Attorney reported on the proceedings to date of the Committee appointed to study the matter of Con Edison's proposed increase in street lighting rates. 4. New Haven Railroad For the Boards information, the Attorney reported that the Town would file claim for tax arrears in accordance with notice received from the Trustees of the New Haven. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9020 p.m. , to reconvene on Feb- ruary 21st, 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 Depart- ment claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, and requested the Com- missions approval of payment thereof. Whereupon, on motion by him and seconded by Commis- sioner Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims be and they hereby are approved, and the Comptroller and Supervisor be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department. Chatsworth Oil Go. $ 186. 30 Con Edison 53.79 Con Edison 5. 00 7q 1. Claims (con°t. ) Larchmont Print $ 20. 00 Wm, B. Lemon 251,40 N.Y. Telephone Co, 88, 50 Walter D. Rickert 4.75 Westchester Joint Water Works Hydrant Rental 7. 56 Total $ 617. 30 2. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the following report, which was ordered received and filed. Fire Report for the month of January, 1962. 3. Communications There were no communications to be presented at this time. 4. Other Business 1. The Fire Chief -- At this time, the Chief addressed the Commission, ex- pressing his thanks to the Commission for the coopera- tion he had received all year as Chief since this was the last meeting preceeding election of the new Chief. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 925 p.m. , to reconvene on February 21st, 1962. i' Tow Cle