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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962_04_16 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD APRIL 16th, 1962 IN THE AUDITORIUM 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 Presents Supervisor Burchell Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Cook Absents None Also Present; Mr, Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr, Delius - Town Attorney Mr, Orsino - Receiver of Taxes Mr, Kellogg - Town Engineer Mr, Altieri - Town Accountant Mr, Fischer - Supt, of Highways Mrs, Brewer - Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the regu- lar meetings of March 7th and 21st, 1962, were approved as submitted, PUBLIC HEARING - Application of Winged Foot Golf Club, Inc, On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared open, The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice of hearing, which was ordered received and filed for the record, and the Supervisor, following a brief re- view of the application for the information of those pres- ent, stated that the Board would hear those in favor of the application first, then those in opposition, whereupon the following persons were heard: In favor; Lee P. Gagliardi, Attorney for the Applicant Mr, Gagliardi, after requesting that the record note reser- vation of the jurisdictional question and expressing the ap- plicant's thanks for the time and attention given this matter -1- by the Planning Board and this Board, spoke on the follow- ing points, which were recommended by the Planning Board as conditions to granting the application and which were of some question and concern to the applicant. 1) Limitation of Club membership, 2) Night use of the proposed pool, 3) Lighting (use of flood lights), 4) Sewer requirements, 5) Screening, 6) Erection of wall, 7) Location and construction of proposed pool. In connection with items 6 and 7, Mr, Gagliardi, with the Board's permission, presented Mr, David Eggers and Mr, Edward L, Wagner, experts in the architecture and swim- ming pool construction fields, who spoke in detail and at length on the two points respectively. In concluding his address, Mr. Gagliardi thanked the Board for its consideration and called to its attention the large dele- gation of members of the Club present in support of the ap- plication. In opposition. Richard Friedman, Attorney Mr, Friedman explained that he was speaking as the attorney engaged by a group of 10 persons, being residents of Boulder Brae, Poccsa Circle, Fenimore Road and Wingfoot Drive, who - were opposed to the construction and operation of a swimming pool in the location proposed. He presented to the Clerk for the official record and to each of the members of the Board for his individual study and ref- erence, a memorandum in opposition to the application, here- with ordered received and filed, and in his address to the Board , outlined in detail each of the points contained therein. And thereupon, following some discussion regarding certain points set forth in the memorandum and hearing Mr, Le Sueur G. Smith of Pelham Manor and a long-standing mem- ber of the Club, Dr, Engel Hevenor, 2 Poccia Circle, Mr, Edgar Roedelheimer, 2 Boulder Brae, speak in opposition, and brief rebuttal by Mr. Gagliardi, on motion by Councilman Cook and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared closed and decision reserved, OLD BUSINESS 1, Progress Report - Larchmont Gardens Apartments The Clerk presented a report submitted by the Building In- spector under today's date, which was ordered received and filed, -2- NEW BUSINESS 1, Authorization, Deposit of Surplus Funds In accordance with a memorandum submitted by the Town Accountant herewith presented and filed, the Supervisor reported that excess funds in an amount up to $650, 000, from tax collections during April, would be available for investment until needed and requested authorization to in- vest such funds for a 6-month period at the best rate of interest that could be obtained. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to deposit funds in an amount not to ex- ceed the sum of $650, 000, 00 in the depositories of the Town of Mamaroneck - The County Trust Com- pany, The First National Bank of Mount Vernon, the National Bank of Westchester, and the First West- chester National Bank - for a period of 6 months at not less than 3-1/2 % interest, all of which banks have qualified with the regulations provided in Sec- tion 11 of the General Municipal Law, Z. Authorization of Salary Increments In accordance with a memorandum dated April 13th, 1962 submitted by the Town Accountant and herewith presented and filed, on motion by Councilman Brush and secondedby — Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes thefol- lowing salary increments in accordance with the Com- pensation Plan of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 196Z- Fire Department -- Effective Amount of Present Revised Name Date Inc, Comp, Comp, Joseph Garofalo 9-6-62 $ 200, $5500, $6000, Frank:Carpino 4-19-62 200, 5400, 5600, Police Department -- Effective Amount of Present Revised Name Date Inc, Comp, Comp, Nicholas Giacomo 9- 6-62 230, 6220, 6450, John T. Costello 7-12-62 230, 5530, 5760, Peter Diamond 10-4-62 230, 5530, 5760, 3, Good Friday Closing - Town Offices In accordance with usual practise, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Offices of the Town of Mamaro- neck will be closed at 12 o'clock noon on Good Fri- day, April 20th, 1962, _3_ COMMUNICATIONS 1, Resignation, Public Health Nurse Following presentation of a communication tendering the resignation of Marilyn J, Errico as Public Health Nurse, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Coun- cilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board accepts with regret the resignation of Marilyn J. Errico as Public Health Nurse of the Town of Mamaroneck, to be effective as of May 8th, 1962; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board hereby au- thorizes payment to Marilyn Errico in accordance with the County Compensation Plan for 1962 of that part of her annual increment in the sum of $310, 00 covering the period from the effective date of said increment, April 5th, 1962 to May 8th, 1962, the date of termination of her employment as Public Health Nurse of the Town of Mamaroneck, 2, Request for Cancellation of Tax In accordance with the Assessor's request for cancellation of tax on property in the name of the New York State Thru- way herewith presented and filed, on motion by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that the tax in the amount of 1, 17 on $ property known as Parcel #832-603 in the name of the New York State Thruway be cancelled, 3, Drainage Condition - Letter of Victor J. Kriss Following presentation of a communication from Victor J. Kriss of 613 Fenimore Road, requesting correction of the drainagecon- dition existing on Town property adjacent to his premises, to- gether with memorandum from the Town Engineer submitting cost estimates, the matter, after some discussion, was ordered referred to the Budget Committee to be considered for inclusion in the 1963 budget, 4. Request for Use of Voting Machines - School District In accord with the request of Union Free School District No, 1 herewith presented and filed, on motion by Councilwoman Hel- wig and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the request of the Board of Education of Union Free School District No, 1 for the use of three voting machines by the school district at the Junior High School on Tuesday, May_1st, 1962, -4- 5, Request for Relocation of Fire Hydrant (Anthony J. Staropoli) The Clerk presented a letter from Anthony J. Staropoli, dated April 4th, 1962, requesting relocation of the fire hydrant located dangerously close to the driveway of his premises, together with a report submitted by the Engineer (copy to Mr. Staropoli) advising that the re- quest would be kept before the Town and Water Works and the work performed if sufficient funds remained in the current budget following payment of all scheduled work, which were herewith ordered received and filed, 6. Appointment of Police Patrolmen (Not on Agenda) The Clerk presented a memorandum from the Police Chief advising the Board of the appointment of two new Police Patrolmen and requested the Board to au- thorize payment of compensation therefor. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Ralph Perritano and Dominick Fernandez, Police Patrolmen, be compensated at the rate of $5530, 00 per annum, effective for Mr. Per- ritano as of April 26th, 1962, and for Mr. Fer- nandez as of May 3rd, 1962, 7, Installation of Street Light (Not on Agenda) In accordance with memorandum of April 12th, signed by the Engineer, Chief of Police and Highway Superintendent, and supplemental.memorandum submitted by the Engineer under today's date, on motion by Councilman Kane, sec- onded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the installation of a street light on Pole #CBJ-CAlo- cated on Hillcrest Avenue, of a type to be selected by the Town Engineer, at a cost not to exceed the sum of $100, 00, REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports, which were or- dered received and filed; Report of the Town Clerk for the month of March, 1962, Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc, —5- vLS for the month of March, 1962. Report of Receipts and Disbursements, Town of Mamar- oneck, for the period from January 1st through Febru- ary 28th, 1962, The Supervisor -- The Supervisor stated thathe had no report to present at this time, Councilwoman Helwig -- 1, Recreation a, Annual Recreation Conference In accordance with the request of the Recreation Com- mission, herewith presented by Councilwoman Helwig and ordered received and filed, and on her motion, which was seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby author- izes the Superintendent of Recreation to attend the annual Recreation Conference at Grossinger's, May 6th through 9th, 1962, with expenses paid from the proper item in the Recreation 1962 budget in an amount not to exceed the sum of $100. 00. b. "Rec News" Councilwoman Helwig presented the Spring Issue of "Rec News", which was ordered received and filed, c. Resolution for Mrs, Donna Comstock Councilwoman Helwig presented a communication from the Recreation Commission setting forth a resolution adopted at the Commission meeting on April 9th, 1962 in appreciation for the many years of faithful service rendered by Mrs. Donna Comstock as Secretary to the Commission, upon her resignation as of this date, which was ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Park Department a, Dutch Elm Trees Councilwoman Helwig reported that 24 diseased trees (Dutch Elms) on Town property had been removed, -6- x�yn.r ea C�a Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush stated that he had no report other than that pertaining to Fire matters, Councilman Kane -- 1, Flood Control With reference to the March 12th storm, Councilman Kane reported that a meeting had been held with Mayor Ryan, Mr, Griffin, Mr, Delius and Mr. Kellogg to discuss the possibilities of using the Larchmont Reservoir for a flood control deterrent agency. He stated that a further meeting was to be arranged by the Supervisor and Mayor and that it was hoped progress would be made with re- spect to the legal and technical problems involved in the near future. At this time, the following persons addressed the Board urging that a solution be reached promptly so that the reservoir could be so used and the possibility of another occurrence like the March 12th flash flood eliminated. Each of the persons herebelow named had been heard at the last meeting of the Board, speaking at length and in detail at that time in protest to the conditions caused by the March 12th storm, due it was claimed to the fact that the reservoir was not used for flood control purposes. Name Address F. Robert Heuberger - 458 Weaver Street Peter Goldsmith - 11 Briarcliff Road Howard E. Webler, Jr, - 35 Sheldrake Avenue H. G. Nichol - 28 Dante Street Councilman Kane also reported on a meeting held by the Town of Harrison on April 13th with neighboring commun- ities affected by flooding for the purpose of discussing what aid, if any, could be obtained from the Federal, State or County governments for flood control purposes, 2. Mr, and Mrs, Kean - 30 Pryer Manor Road Mr, and Mrs. Kean addressed the Board at length with re- spect to water, road and Larchmont Village Dump prob- lems affecting their property at 30 Pryer Manor Road, The Supervisor advised that the problem with respect to the Larchmont Village dump must be taken up with that Village as the Town had no jurisdiction in that matter the road problem, following a lengthy discussion and ex- planation by the Highway Superintendent, was referred to Councilman Kane with_detail to be worked out with Mr, and Mrs. Kean and the Superintendent of Highways, -7- Councilman Cook -- 1, Apportionments Councilman Cook presented the following petitions from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and 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 ce:ttain years pur- suant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 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 only 932 241 Stoneycrest Homes Inc $ 3, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557- Block Parcel Name Land only 932 241 Stonycrest Homes Inc 200' 932 245 Irving Silverman 2, 800 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1961, taxes of 1962, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows- Block Parcel Name Land only 820 228 & 600 The F & M Schaefer 8, 000 Brewing Co, be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557- Block Parcel Name Land only` 820 228 The F& M Schaefer 7, 950 Brewing Go, 820 600 Henry Tezzi 50 -8- and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1961, taxes of 1962, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 201 200 Margaret H. Kerin $ 12, 000 $ 34, 400 $ 46, 400 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 201 200 Paul H. Kerin 1, 800 1, 800 201 205 Margaret H. Kerin 10, 200 34, 400 44, 600 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1961, taxes of 1962, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 905 303 NY, NH & H RR Z88, 953 371, 921 Note* $29, 364 of this assessment is taxable be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 905 303 NY, NH & H RR 278, 723 367, 921 Taxable $15, 134 905 725 Lee Spatz 10, 230 4, 000 14, 230 The Town Attorney -- The Attorney reported briefly on -- (a) The status of Con Edison's request for an increase in street lighting rates, (b) The Agriculture & Markets bill with respect to dogs, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:55 p.m. , to reconvene on May 2nd, 1962, -9- 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 claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, and requested authorization for payment of same. Whereupon, on motion by him and 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 authorized to pay the same out of the bud- get for the Fire Department. Atlantic Service Center $ 22, 30 Blue Print Co, 21, 00 R. G. Brewer, Inc, 13,71 Chatsworth Oil Co, 195. 30 Con Edison 26, 00 William B. Lemon 22, 25 McGuire Bros, 5. 00 New Rochelle Water Co, 60, 00 N.Y. Telephone Co. 7, 81 Otto Plaue 425. 00 - West. Joint Water Works 10. 12 Total $ 808.49 2, Reports There were no reports to be presented at this time, 3, Communications There were no communications to be presented at this time, 4, Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared ad- journed at 11:00 p.m. , to reconvene on May 2nd, 1962, Y' n erk -10- MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MAY 2nd, 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 Present: Supervisor Burchell Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Cook Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Delius - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Secretary Mr. Altieri - Town Accountant Mr. Kellogg - Town Engineer OLD BUSINESS 1. Application of Winged Foot Golf Club Although not on the agenda, for the information of those persons present, the Supervisor announced that decision on the matter of the application of Winged Foot Golf Club for the construction of a swimming pool, on which a public hearing had been held at the last meeting of the Board with decision reserved, would be held over to the next meeting pending the Board's obtaining further information with regard to certain particular factors pertinent to the said application. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Board. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Acknowledgement--State Board of Equalization and Assessment The Clerk presented a communication from the above-named Board acknowledging receipt of the Town's application and certificate for state aid in connection with exempted railroad property, which was ordered received and filed. Z. Public Service Commission Notice - Street Lighting Following report by the Attorney, to whom this notice had been referred, the communication was ordered received and -filed. -1- REPORTS The Town Clerk The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed° The report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of April, 1962. The report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of April, 1962, The report of receipts and disbursements for the period from January lst through March 31st, 1962. The Supervisor -- 1. Larchmont Reservoir In connection with the matter of using Larchmont Reservoir for flood control deterrent purposes, the Supervisor in- formed the Board that a meeting with Larchmont and Ma- maroneck officials had been set up for Saturday morning, May l2th. 2, Proposed Extension of County Sewer Disposal Plant Following the Supervisor's brief resume of his efforts in -- this matter on behalf of the Village of Mamaroneck, which he stated had been fully and well covered in the local press, and after Councilman Kane's comments on the excellent ed- itorial in this evening's paper, which he presented at this time, on motion by Councilman Cook, seconded by Council- woman Helwig, the following resolution was adopted unani- mously to be forwarded to the Governor of the State of New York, the County Executive and Board of Supervisors of Westchester County, and the Board of Trustees of the Vil- lage of Mamaroneck: WHEREAS, the County of Westchester, under order of the Interstate Sanitation Commission, has proposed en- largement of the present Mamaroneck Valley Sewer District Treatment Plant on County-owned property abutting Harbor Island in the Village of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, Harbor Island is a recreational facility be- longing to the Village of Mamaroneck and is an irre- placeable natural resource for residents of the entire area, the location of the proposed project is of utmost concern to the residents of the Village and Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, this Town Board is on record in a resolu- tion adopted unanimously on August 3rd, 1960, in sup- port of the Village of Mamaroneck's request for an ex- tension of time for the study of alternate plans and pro- posals; -2- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ma- maroneck endorses and supports the vigorous efforts of its Supervisor, George D. Burchell, to assist the Village of Mamaroneck to protect the public recrea- tional facilities at Harbor Island; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board again requests its Supervisor in the best public interest to use all honorable means to reconcile the growing needs of the Mamaroneck Valley Sewer District and the preserva- tion of Harbor Island as the recreational center of our community. 3. Death of Arthur Dunn The Supervisor remarked on the tragic loss suffered by the community in the recent death of Arthur Dunn, reporter for The Mamaroneck Daily Times, whose services to this Board and the community were multiple, varied, and measureless in value, and whom he described as "An integral part of the Town, not to be replaced". And thereupon, following each of the Councilmens' individ- ual expression of deep sorrow, the following resolution, to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and forwarded to the widow of Arthur Dunn, was offered on m otion by the Supervisor and unanimously seconded and adopted: In Memoriam Resolved , that the Town Board of the Town of Ma- maroneck, convened in regular session this 2nd day of May, 1962, with pro- found sorrow expresses its deep sense of loss in the passing of Arthur Dunn reporter for The Mamaroneck Daily Times and an integral part of the Town's official family; and be it Further Resolved , that this Board is grateful for his friend- ship and deeply appreciative of his tire- less and dedicated service; and be it Further Resolved , that this resolution, adopted in respect to one whose memory will be ever cher- ished in the community to which he con- tributed so much, be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and forwarded to the family of Mr. Dunn with deepest sym- pathy and condolence. -3, Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Recreation a. Purchase of Turbo-Jet Launch In accordance with the Recreation Commission's dir- ection, Councilwoman Helwig requested that the Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of a Turbo-Jet launch for the Sailing Instruction Pro- __ gram, and thereupon, on her motion, which was sec- onded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, in accordance with law, be and he hereby is authorized to pub- lish in the official newspaper of the Town of Ma- maroneck, The Daily Times, a notice for bids for furnishing one (1) Fiberglass Turbo-Jet Launch, conforming in all details with the specifications therefor; said bids to be opened and read aloud at 8.15 p.m. on May 16th, 1962 at the next regular meeting of this Board, b. Enrollments - Sailing Councilwoman Helwig reported that 80 applications had been received for the coming season with 39 paid en- rollments. c. Transfer of Funds (Doherty Lease) Upon Councilwoman Helwig's request for transfer of funds for the lease of certain property owned by Sidney J. Doherty, on motion by her and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that appropriation of the sum of $200. 00 from General Town Contingency to Recreation in the 1962 budget be and it hereby is authorized. In connection with the development of Dillon Park, Council- woman Helwig reported excellent progress in leveling, grading and grassing, with installation of some equipment and delivery pending on the remainder. d, Annual Recreation Conference Councilwoman Helwig requested authorization for the ex- penses of Mr, Blossy, Mr. Warner, and herself for at- tending the New York State Annual Recreation Conference and on her motion, which was seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of not to exceed the sum of $42, 50 each for the expenses incurred by Henry J. Blossy, Wal- ter Warner and Mrs, Christine Helwig while attend- -4- trTM�a and ing the New York State Annual Recreation Con- ference at Grossinger's, May 6th - 9th, 1962. Z. Dog Notices Councilwoman Helwig presented a notice to be mailed to all dog owners in the Town, requesting an appropriation of $50. 00 to cover expenses for same which, on motion by her and seconded by Councilman Brush, was approved unani- mously as follows: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the ap- propriation of the sum of $50. 00 from Part-Town Contingency in the 1962 budget, to cover printing and mailing costs for notices to be sent to all dog owners in the unincorporated section of the Town of Ma- maroneck. 3. Thruway Noise Abatement Committee Councilwoman Helwig informed the Board that the Com- mittee's acoustical expert, Stannard M. Potter, had been invited to present a paper on the limits on truck noises at the Acoustical Society of America Convention to be held at the Hotel New Yorker in New York City, Councilman Kane -- 1, Larchmont Acres Councilman Kane reported briefly on a meeting recently held with Management and the Tenants Association in regard to recent complaints concerning the said premises, advising that the Building Inspector would inspect the premises, check- ing on the violations in question and report thereon at the next meeting of the Board. Councilman Brush -- 1. 25th Anniversary - Patrolman James Knox Councilman Brush informed the Board of Patrolman James Knox's completion of 25 years of service with the Town of Mamaroneck, requesting that the Supervisor write Officer Knox on behalf of the Board, extending its hearty congratu- lations and best wishes to him on this significant occasion, which was unanimously so ordered. Councilman Cook -- 1. Master Plan Councilman Cook reported on the meeting with officials of -5- the Village of Larchmont and Raymond and May Associates regarding a proposed Master Plan for the Village and Un- incorporated Area. He further stated that if this matter were pursued, the cost to the Town would be very modest due to the available State and Federal funds for such purpose. The Town Attorney -- 1. Certiorari Proceedings Property of Charlotte K. Lipschultz Upon the Attorney's presentation of an appraisal submitted by J. Stanley Hare, expert real estate appraiser engaged to appraise the property owned by Charlotte K. Lifschultz, lo- cated at the end of Hommocks Road in the Town of Mamaro- neck and known on the Assessment Roll as Block 416, Par- cel 1, in connection with the certiorari proceedings pending thereon, and in accordance with his recommendation that the said proceedings be settled at $95, 000. 00 based on the prevailing 5216 state equalization rate and the fact that the appraiser had valued the property at $175, 000. 00, on mo- tion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was adopted unanimously: WHEREAS, heretofore a writ of certiorari was ob- tained by Charlotte K. Lifschultz, owner of property knwon and described as Block 416, Parcel 1 on the Tax Assessment Map and Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1961 for taxes of 1962; and WHEREAS, the Town Attorney recommends to this Board that the proceedings be settled and discon- tinued upon the reduction of this assessment: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment for the year 1961 for taxes of 1962 upon property owned by Charlotte K. Lifschultz and described upon the Assessment Map and Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaro- neck as Block 416, Parcel 1, be reduced as follows: From Assm't. Tax Year Year Land Improvement Total 1961 1962 $60, 000. $65, 000, $125, 000. To Assm't. Tax Land Improvement Total Year Year 1961 1962 $41, 600. $53, 400. $ 95, 000. -6- provided the certiorari proceedings now pending in the name of Charlotte K. Lifschultz for the year 1961 for taxes for 1962 be discontinued without costs as against either party; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that all refunds of taxes due by reason of such reduction be paid without interest; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to sign the necessary stipulations to obtain an order of the Supreme Court providing for such reduction. Z. Legislative Bills The Attorney reported as follows on current bills in the 1962 Legislature: a. Park Commission Bill Passed - Increasing the number of Commissioners from three to five for term of four or five years re- spectively; effective January 1, 1963. b. Westchester County Tax Act Bill passed permitting payment of school taxes in two installments (September and January) without penalty on second half. (Permissive) With respect to this bill, following discussion it was directed that the Supervisor, Attorney, and Tax Re- ceiver meet to confer on the equipment and proce- dural changes which would be required were the bill to be implemented for 1962 tax collection. c. Library Bills Passage of bills allowing the unincorporated section to share capital improvement as well as maintenance costs - also authorization for appointment of Trustee from the unincorporated section, such Trustee to be appointed by Town Board, d. Urban Towns Bill Passage of bill which would give Towns greater powers in connection with local government, particularly with reference to passage of local laws -- cannot become effective until January 1st of 1964. — Upon request, the Attorney agreed to furnish copies of this bill to all members of the Board for study and information. The Town Engineer -- 1, Memorandum (Winged Foot Application) -7- In connection with the application of Winged Foot Golf Club for construction of swimming pool and appurtenances, the Engineer presented a memorandum requesting the Board to engage the services of the acoustical expert, Stannard M. Potter, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Whereupon, following some discussion in accordance with this recommendation, on motion by Councilman Cook and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Engineer to engage the services of Stannard M. Potter, acoustical expert, for the purpose of advising this Board as to the extent of noise which might be occasioned by the construction of a swim- ming pool and appurtenances proposed in the appli- cation of Winged Foot Golf Club, presently before this Board, for a fee not to exceed the sum of $100, 00; said expenditure to be appropriated from Part-Town Contingency Fund in the 1962 budget. Z. Public Works Report The Engineer presented a written report, describing in de- tail the status of all public works projects, which was here- with ordered received and filed for the record. OTHER BUSINESS 1, Mrs. Flora Chudson (Proposed Enlargement of Sewer Disposal Plant) In reply to the Supervisor's inquiry as to whether there was anything further to be brought before this Board, upon being recognized, Mrs. Flora Chudson addressed the Board with reference to the proposed enlargement of the Sewage Dis- posal Plant located on the Post Road near the entrance to Harbor Island, stating that it would not be in the best in- terest of the public for the Board of Supervisors to take hasty action in this matter since the original order had been handed down by the Interstate Sanitary Commission in 1952. The Supervisor, in replying, stated that the Board of Su- pervisors would certainly not be making any haste in acting on this matter since it had been under study and considera- tion for some years with several proposals projected and in- tense study and investigation during the past two to three years, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9e25 p. m. , to reconvene on May 16th, 1962. 8- 4"t'.. 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 claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, requesting authorization for payment thereof, which, on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Cook, was granted as follows: RESOLVED, that the following claims be and they here- by are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department: Con Edison $ 45. 64 Con Edison 5. 00 Mobil Oil Company 67. 60 New York Telephone Co. 90. 45 Sound Tire & Supply Co„ Inc 69. 52 Suburban Electric Service 79. 75 Wesco Fire Equipment & Service 182, 69 Westchester Joint Water Works 2620. 00 Total $ 3160. 65 2, Reports There were no reports to be presented. 3. Communications There were no communications, 4. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared ad- journed at 9:30 p. m. , to reconvene on May 16th, 1962, Town ,�}. rk�/ -9-