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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962_02_21 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 21st, 1962, 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 8115 p.m, ROLL CALL Present. Supervisor Burchell Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig Absent. Councilman Cook Also Presents Mr, Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr, Delius Town Attorney Mr, Kellogg - Town Engineer Mr, Altieri - Town Accountant Mr, Fischer - Supt, of Highways Mrs, Brewer - Secretary OLD BUSINESS 1, Progress Report - Larchmont Gardens Apartments A progress report on the correction of violations on the prem- ises of Larchmont Garden Apartments, submitted by the Town Engineer and Building Inspector as of this date, was pre- sented and ordered received and filed for the record, The Board directed that regular inspections of the subject premi- ses be continued and the matter carried on the agenda for the next meeting, 2. Application of Bonnie Briar Country Club (Not on Agenda) In the matter of the application of Bonnie Briar Country Club for permission to construct an extension to the existing loc- ker building, upon presentation of report from the Planning Board stating that that Board had no objection to the appli- cation as presented, in accordance with regular procedure and on motion by Councilman Kane, which was seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with law, the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in - the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, notice of public hearing before this Board at its next regular meeting, at 8.15 p.m. on the evening of March 7th, 1962, to con- sider the request of Bonnie Briar Country Club for a special permit pursuant to Sections 410, 432 and 449 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Ma- maroneck, for a special permit to construct or re- construct lockers adjacent or appurtenant to the swimming pool on premises located on Weaver Street, known as Block 225, Parcel 1 on the As- sessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, NEW BUSINESS 1. Transfer of Funds - 1961 budget In accordance with a memorandum from the Comptroller, dated February 19th, 1962 and herewith received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Kane and sec- onded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the transfer of funds within the 1961 budget by departments is hereby authorized as follows. General Town District To From Department of Town Clerk Other Expenses 136. 23 Department of Assessor Equipment 21. 50 Supplies 15.84 Department of Town Attorney Stenographic Services 63. 00 Supplies & other expenses 192.93 Department of Engineer Other expenses 47.43 Department of Elections Inspectors & Poll Clerks 149. 00 Supplies & other expenses 38. 04 Department of Town Offices Supplies & other expenses 430. 16 Department of Public Safety Civil Defense 91. 88 Department of Recreation Maintenance - Wages 63. 92 Youth Recreation Program 1,00 7. 91 Department of Miscellaneous Retirement System Contributions 724.79 Department of Recreation Adult Recreation Program 950. 00 Department of Miscellaneous Fire & Liability Insurance 2, 032. 63 Totals 2, 982. 63 2, 982. 63 Outside Villages District To From Department of Police Uniforms,, etc, 636.78 Other equipment 151. 05 Light, Gas, Water 68. 16 Equipment Operation Costs 269.80 Supplies & other expenses 921,49 Traffic Signals & Signs 980. 57 Group Health Insurance 29, 93 School Guards 252, 00 Equipment - automotive 605.78 Building Operation Costs 700.00 Telephone 350, 00 Gas & Oil 300.00 Retirement System Contributions 500. 00 Insurance - Comp, & Liability 350,00 Totals 3, 057.78 3, 057.78 Department of Miscellaneous Registration of Vital Statistics 10. 50 Retirement System Contributions 1. 08 Group Health Insurance 18. 25 Publishing Reports 29.83 Garbage District No. 1 Equipment Operation Costs 220. 37 Social Security Taxes 17.41 Supplies & other expenses 237.78 Sewer District No. 1 -- Sewer Construction 2, 093. 27 Redemption of Bonds 2, 093. 27 Park District No. 1 Supplies & other expenses 107. 17 Equipment & Operation Expenses 594. 89 Laborers 702. 06 Fire District No. 1 Clothing 545. 26 Equipment Operation Costs 803.78 Inspection & Travel Expense 309. 19 Telephone & Alarm System 183. 20 Group Health_Insurance 12.77 Hydrant Rental 116.41 Building Operation Costs 333. 61 Supplies & other expenses 716.00 Gas, Light, Water & Heat 330. 00 Retirement System Contributions 283. 00 Insurance, Comp. & Liability 308. 00 Totals 1, 97o. 61 1, 970. 61 Z. Highway Truck (Advertise for Bids) (Not on Agenda) On request of the Superintendent of Highways and motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with law, the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, notice for sealed bids, to be opened and read aloud publicly at the next regular meeting of this Board on Wednesday, March 7th, 1962, at 8115 p.m., in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, for furnishing one (1) -- Latest Model Heavy Duty Dump Truck, having a gross vehicle weight of not less than 25, 000 pounds with snow plow attached, and conforming with all other details set forth in the specifications there- for. COMMUNICATIONS 1, Letter from Owen A. Mandeville A letter from Owen A. Mandeville, dated February 8th, 1962, with reference to "Survey of Park, Playground & Recreational Preferences", which had been acknowledged under date of February 13th and copy of which had been forwarded to each member of the Board, was presented and herewith ordered re- ceived and filed with direction that copy of same be forwarded to the Park and Recreation Commissions. 2. Letter from Briar Del Homes No. IS Corp. (Not on Agenda) Upon presentation of a communication from Briar Del Homes No.. IT Corp. , dated February 19th, 1962, requesting accep- tance of Hidden Green Lane as a Town street or highway, to- gether with a memorandum from the Town Engineer and Su- perintendent of Highways, dated February 20th, 1962, rec- ommending the requested acceptance and herewith ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the street known as Hidden Green Lane as shown on a map en- titled "Subdivision Map of Winged Foot Estates in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York", made by Thomas J. McEvoy, Surveyor, dated Febru- ary 22nd, 1961, and filed in the County Clerk's Of- fice, Division of Land Records, (formerly Register's Office) of Westchester County, New York, on April 20th, 1961, as Map No. 12763, as a public street or highway of the Town of Mamaroneck. 3. Letter from Village of Larchmont Request for Use of Election Equipment (Not on Agenda) Upon presentation of requests from the Village of Larchmont and the Village of Mamaroneck for the use of voting equip- ment, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the requests of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck for the use of voting equipment for registration and election purposes in each Village, be and it hereby is granted. 4. Communication from Police Chief (Not on Agenda) A communication from the Police Chief reporting on bids and award of contract for the purchase of new police cars was presented and ordered received and filed. 5. Letter from A. E. Wullschleger (Not on Agenda) The Clerk presented a letter from A. E. Wullschleger, dated February Znd, 1962 tendering his resignation as a member and Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Whereupon, following tribute paid to Mr. Wullschleger by the Supervisor and each of the members of the Board, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Coun- cilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous votes WHEREAS, Arthur E. Wullschleger has served as - a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck since 1949; and WHEREAS, he has served as the Chairman of that Board since December of 1950 zealously with abil- ity, understanding, vision and wisdom; and WHEREAS, he has faithfully discharged the duties of his post, giving freely of his time and thinking and conducting the business of that Board so as to serve the best interests of the taxpayers of the Town; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, with deep regret, ac- cepts the resignation of Arthur E. Wullschleger as a member and Chairman of the Zoning Board of Ap- peals, and hereby expresses its thanks and grati- tude for his dedicated service; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolu- tion, adopted by unanimous vote in tribute and grateful appreciation to Arthur E. Wullschleger for his long and dedicated public service to his community and our's, the Town of Mamaroneck, be forwarded to him; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be part of the official record and spread upon the minutes of this meeting. Appointment of Member - Zoning Board of Appeals 1n the matter of filling the vacancy created by Mr. Wull- schleger's resignation, Councilman Brush submitted in nomination the name of Richard I. Land, presenting a brief resume of his background and qualification for this post, and thereupon, since there were no further nomin- ations, on motion by him and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Richard I, Land of 59 West Brook- side Drive, Larchmont, be and he hereby is ap- pointed a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for a five-year term of office, to be effective immediately and ter- minate February 19th, 1967, Appointment of Chairman As in accordance with law, the Town Board appoints the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilwoman Hel- - wig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Laurence J. Sobel be and he here- by is appointed Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck, such appoint- ment to be effective immediately and to be for the duration of his term of office, The Supervisor was directed to write Mr. Wullschleger on be- half of the Board, expressing its appreciation for his long and outstanding service and regret at his loss and forwarding the foregoing resolution to him, and the Clerk to notify Mr. Land and Mr. Sobel of their appointments in accordance with the foregoing resolutions, REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following report which was ordered re- ceived and filed. Report of the Town Clerk for the month of January, 1962. The Supervisor -- 1,_. Appointment of Citizens Committee In accordance with the Board's thinking that a citizens com- mittee be established to study the development of the Cross- County Parkway lands deeded to the Town by the County for park and recreation use, the Supervisor submitted for ap- pointment to the said committee the names of eleven per- sons for the Board's consideration and approval. Whereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig and sec- onded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby establishes a citizens committee to be known as the "Cross- County Lands Study Committee" to study the devel- opment of the Gross-County Parkway lands deeded to the Town for park and recreation use by the County of Westchester; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following named persons are hereby appointed members of the said committee, to serve at the pleasure of the Board. Lee H. Bloom, Chairman 22 Myrtle Boulevard Larchmont (Te, 4-5203) William L. Walter 1248 Graecen Point Road Mamaroneck (Ow, 8-4220) Richard J. Scheuer 21 Willow Avenue Larchmont (Te, 4-3546) John W. Sharbough 24 Avon Road Larchmont (Teo 4-3914) William B. Arthur 715 Bleeker Avenue Mamaroneck (Ow, 8-1727) George E. Mills, Jr, 11 Kenmare Road Larchmont (Te, 4-2937) William P. Carr 10 Bonnie Briar Lane Larchmont (Te, 4-1574) Leon C. Stowell 23 Bonnie Briar Lane Larchmont (Te, 4-1319) Harold T. Fox 22 Country Road Mamaroneck (Ow, 8-5196) Mrs, George Stewart 9 Hazel Lane Larchmont (Te, 4-1363) Mrs. Charles S. Strauss 33 Rockland Avenue Larchmont (Te. 4-5145) Z. Highway Garage Bill The Supervisor advised the Board that the proposed bill to amend the highway law so as to enable towns in West- chester County to build highway garages without charge to the villages within the towns had been presented and approved unanimously by the Board of Supervisors at its meeting on February 19th, 3. Letter from State Traffic Commission (Signalization, Harmon Drive at Weaver Street) The Supervisor presented a letter from the Director of the State Traffic Commission, dated February 16th, 1962 denying the Town's request for signalization at the inter- section of Harmon Drive and Weaver Street, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. He stated that copies of this letter had been forwarded to each member of the Board and to the Police Commis- sion, and that he was meeting with that Commission on Saturday morning to determine what further steps could be taken in a continuing effort to obtain the requested signalization. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Proposed Ordinance - Noise Control Councilwoman Helwig presented for the Board's study copy of an ordinance relating to the prohibiting of unnecessary noise from motor vehicles, which was herewith ordered received and filed. Z. Muffler Bill Councilwoman Helwig presented a letter received from Sena- tor Hunter Meighan advising of the Motor Vehicle Com- mittee's disapproval of the proposed muffler bill, together with a supportive memorandum of said bill as submitted by the Thruway Noise Abatement Committee, which were hereto ordered received and filed for the record. She pointed out that support of this bill was now urgent and requested the Board to adopt such a resolution at this time and forward copies thereof to Governor Rockefeller and to Senator Meighan, Senator Speno, Chairman of the Motor Ve- hicle Committee, and Assemblyman Gioffre. Whereupon, on her motion, which was seconded by Council- man Brush, the following resolution was adopted by unani- mous vote: 47 WHEREAS, Senator Meighan has introduced a bill known as Senate Introductory 2634, Print No, 2804, (Companion Bill, Assembly Introductory 3897, Print No, 4036, Gioffre) amending subdivi- sion 31 of Section 375 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law so as to establish reasonable and measur- able standards for limiting unnecessary truck noise; and WHEREAS, it is deemed desirable for the Town of Mamaroneck to secure the passage of this amend- ment in order to protect the health and welfare of its residents; NOWA THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board approves the bill known as Senate Introductory 2634, Print No, 2804, and the Companion Bill, known as Assembly Introduc- tory 3897, Print 4036, introduced in the Assembly by Assemblyman Gioffre; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board urges and requests Senator Meighan and Assemblyman Gioffre to use all honorable means to secure the passage of this bill so that the same may be en- acted into law; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board, acting for - the Town of Mamaroneck, hereby consents to and requests the Governor to approve and sign this bill so that it may become law; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk send certi- fied copies of this resolution to Senator Meighan, Senator Speno, Assemblyman Gioffre, and the Governor or his Secretary, as requested, Councilman Kane -- 1, Water Line and Hydrant, Blossom Terrace In accordance with a memorandum from the Town Engineer presented by Councilman Kane and hereto ordered received and filed for the record, on his motion, which was seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 to install ap- proximately 380 feet of 6" water main in Blossom Terrace and a new fire hydrant, to be located at the easterly end of said Street, at a total cost of $2700. 00, including hydrant and all other work, said sum to be paid by the Town of Mamaroneck to the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 and charged to the Capital Costs item in the Water Dis- trict No. 1 1962 budget, Councilman Brush -- 1, Letter from Mrs. Eleanor M. Eiuler For the Board's information, Councilman Brush presented a letter, addressed to the Police Pension Fund by Mrs. Eleanor M. Eiuler in grateful appreciation of the increased pension to widows of retired police officers. Councilman Cook -- No report was presented in Councilman Cook's absence. The Town Attorney -- 1. Lease - Property of Sidney J. Doherty The Attorney presented the lease for the rental of certain property owned by Sidney J. Doherty as prepared in ac- cordance with resolution of February 7th, and requested that the Supervisor be authorized to execute same for the Town. Whereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig and sec- onded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute the lease as presented between Sidney J. Doherty and the Town of Mamaroneck, for the rental of certain property described therein for a two-year period for the total sum of $200. 00. Z. Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns The Attorney presented a brief report of the Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns of New York State, held in Buf- falo, New York, February 14th - 16th and attended by the Supervisor, Councilmen Brush and Helwig, Judge Baxter, Lt. Waterbury and himself from the Town. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared ad- journed at 9.00 p.m. , to reconvene on March 7th, 1962. 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 Fire Depart- ment claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, and requested the Com- mission's approval of payment of same. Whereupon, on his motion, which was seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following claims be and they hereby are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are authorizedto pay the same out of the budget for the Fire De- partment. Atlantic Service Center $ 52,30 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 21,27 Con Edison 59.29 Con Edison 5. 00 Barney Epstein, Inc. 464.75 Barney Epstein, Inc. 319.74 Anthony Librandi 10.25 McGuire Bros. 7. 50 National Chemsearch Corp. 46.80 N. Y. Telephone Co. $ 7. 81 994.71 2. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the Annual Report of the Fire Chief for the year 1961, which was ordered received and filed. 3. Communications 1. Election of Officers Commissioner Brush presented a letter from the De- partment reporting on the election of officers for the year 1962 and requesting approval thereof, and on his motion, which was seconded by CommissionerKane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby ap- proves the election of the following officers of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department to the following offices for the year 1962; Hans Schmidt, Chief Philip V. Librandi, First Deputy Chief Anthony N. Librandi, Second Deputy Chief Arthur M. Brown, Secretary Leonard W. Ericson, Financial Secretary Augustus R. Funck, Treasurer -- Dr. Lincoln Stulik, Surgeon Monsignor John J. Flynn, Chaplain Louis Francella, Sergeant-at-Arms 4. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9010 p.m. , to reconvene on March 7th, 1962. Town ler