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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962_06_06 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JUNE 6th, 1962 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, 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 Presents Mr, Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr, Delius - Town Attorney Mr, Orsino - Receiver of Taxes Mr, Altieri - Town Accountant Mr, Kellogg - Town Engineer Mr, Paonessa - Building Inspector Mr, Fischer - Supt, of Highways Mr, Schmidt - Fire Chief APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings of April 4th and April 16th, 1962 were approved as submitted, OLD BUSINESS 1, Swimming Pool Applications a, Robert Rannow, 10 York Road With reference to Mr. Rannow's application carried over from the last meeting, following inspection of the site and in ac- cordance with the Building Inspector's recommendation thatthe application be approved and permit granted subject to the con- ditions stated in his memorandum of May 16th, 1962, amending and supplementing said application and filed therewith, on mo- tion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was adopted unanimously with direction that certified copies thereof be forwarded to the Building In- spector and applicant: WHEREAS, Robert Rannow heretofore presented an appli- cation for a permit to construct a swimming pool and ap- purtenances on premises located at 10 York Road, Town, and known as Block 228, Parcel 395 on the Tax Assess- ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and -1- WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the Town of Ma- maroneck has examined the plans and specifications for the proposed pool; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector finds that the plans and specifications as amended and supplemented to in- clude certain recommended conditions conform in all respects with the requirements of the swimming pool - ordinance (Article 23 of the Building Code), andthere- fore recommends that the application be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Robert Rannow for a permit to construct a swimming pool on his premises located at 10 York Road, Town, and known as Block 228, Parcel 395 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby approved, and the Building In- spector is hereby authorized to issue a permit for same, provided the pool is constructed in conformance withthe plans and specifications submitted and filed with the ap- plication as amended and supplemented to show com- pliance with the following conditions- 1) That the proposed pool be completely enclosed by a fence so that there is no direct access from the rear of the swelling to the pool site without passing through a self-locking gate, 2) That it be noted that the top of the proposed fence will be at an elevation of approximately 96, which is only one foot - more or less - higher than the proposed finished pool deck and will not afford suf- ficient screening of the pool area, 3) That the drain from the pool to the brook be lo- cated entirely on Mr. Rannow's property, andthat a masonry head-wall be constructed at the dis- charge end of this pipe where it enters the brook. The invert elevation of this pipe should be not lo- wer than 89. 5 feet, 4) That it be noted that the finished elevation of the pool deck would be 95, which is very close to the elevation of the flood plain in that particular area, making it very possible that the proposed pool might be subject to flood damage in the future, 5) That, if any outdoor lighting is installed, it be so arranged that all light sources be shielded and light diverted away from neighboring premises, --- and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that before use of the pool, all work must be completed and a certificate of occupancy issued to the owner by the Building Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck, -2- �s _7 b, Joseph Ward - Weaver Street With reference to Mr. Ward's application also carried over from the last meeting, following inspection and in accordance with the recommendation of the Building Inspector that the application be approved and permit granted subject to the conditions listed in his memorandum of May 16th, 1962 filed with the application, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Cook, the following resolution was adopted unanimously with dir- ection that certified copies thereof be forwarded to the Building Inspector and applicant. WHEREAS, Joseph Ward heretofore presented an appli- cation for a permit to construct a swimming pool andap- purtenances on premises located on Weaver Street in the Town of Mamaroneck, and known as Block 102, Par- cel 54 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamar- oneck; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the Town of Ma- maroneck has examined the plans and specifications for the proposed pool; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector finds that the plans and specifications as amended and supplemented to in- clude certain recommended conditions conform in all respects with the requirements of the swimming pool ordinance (Article 23 of the Building Code), and there- fore recommends that the application be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Joseph Ward for a permit to construct a swimming pool on his premises located on Weaver Street, Town, and known as Block 102, Parcel 54 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby approved, and the BuildingIn- spector is hereby authorized to issue a permit for same, provided the pool is constructed in conformance with the plans and specifications submitted and filed with the application as amended and supplemented to show compliance with the following conditions. 1) That a fence be provided along the northerly side of the proposed pool and the westerly side with no access from the dwelling to the pool site with- out passing through a self-locking gate, 2) That, if any outdoor lighting is installed, it be so arranged that all light sources be shielded and light diverted away from neighboring premises, -- and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that all work must be completed before use of the pool is commenced and a certificate of occupancy issued to the owner by the Building Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck, -3- NEW BUSINESS 1, Applications for Swimming Pools a) Edward J. Egan, 33 Byron Lane The Clerk presented the application of Edward J. Egan of 33 Byron Lane, Town, for a permit to construct a swimming pool on his premises, together with a memorandum from the Building Inspector, dated June 1st, 1962, amending and sup- plementing the application and filed therewith, and recom- mending approval of the application subject to the conditions listed in said memorandum. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was adopted unan- imously with direction that certified copies be forwarded to the Building Inspector and applicant: WHEREAS, Edward J. Egan has presented an applica- tion for a permit to construct a swimming pool and ap- purtenances on premises located at 33 Byron Lane, Town, and known as Block 121, Parcel 726, on the As- sessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the Town of Ma- maroneck has examined the plans and specifications for the proposed pool; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector finds that the plans and specifications as amended and supplemented to iai- clude certain recommended conditions conform in all respects with the requirements of the swimming pool ordinance (Article 23 of the Building Code), and there- fore recommends that the application be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Edward J. Egan for a permit to construct a swimming pool on his premises located at 22 Byron Lane, Town, and known as Block 121, Parcel 726 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby approved, and the Building In- spector is hereby authorized to issue a permit for same provided the pool is constructed in conformance withthe plans and specifications submitted and filed with the ap- plication as amended and supplemented to show compli- ance with the following conditions: 1) That the main drain from the pool be connected to the existing yard drain or storm drain at the rear -- of the property, 2) That if any outdoor lighting is installed, it be so ar- ranged that all light sources be shielded and light diverted away from neighboring premises, and be it -4- FURTHER RESOLVED, that all work must be completed and the owner obtain a certificate of occupancy from the Building Inspector before the pool is used, b) Eli deVries, 2 Winding Brook Road The Clerk presented the application of Eli deVries of 2 Wind- ing Brook Road, Town, for a permit to construct a swimming pool on his premises, together with a memorandum from the Building Inspector, dated June 1st, 1962, amending and sup- plementing the application and filed therewith, and recom- mending approval of the application subject to the conditions listed in said memorandum. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Cook, the following resolution was adopted unan- imously with direction that certified copies be forwarded to the Building Inspector and applicant. WHEREAS, Eli deVries has presented an application for a permit to construct a swimming pool and appur- tenances on premises located at 33 Byron Lane, Town, and known as Block 226, Parcel 258 on the Assess- ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the Town of Ma- maroneck has examined the plans and specifications for the proposed pool; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector finds that the plans and specifications as amended and supplemented to in- clude certain recommended conditions conform in all respects with the requirements of the swimming pool ordinance (Article 23 of the Building Code), and there- fore recommends that the application be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Eli DeVries for a permit to construct a swimming pool on his premises located at 2 Winding Brook Road, Town, and known as Block 226, Parcel 258 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby approved, and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue a per- mit for same provided the pool is constructed in con- formance with the plans and specifications submitted and filed with the application as amended and supple- mented to show compliance with the following con- ditions. --- 1) That the proposed pool be completely enclosed by a fence so that there is no direct access from the rear of the dwelling to the pool site without pas- sage through a self-locking gate, 2) That the catch basin on the discharge side of the filter be piped to the brook, -5- 3) That the proposed terrace lights be shielded and light diverted away from neighboring premises, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that all work must be completed, and a certificate of occupancy obtained from the Building Inspector before the pool is used, Z. Appointment of Board of Review The Supervisor stated that the Board of Review would sit on June 19, 20, 21, and 22, and that nominations for its mem- bers were now in order. Whereupon, the names of William G. Massey, Jr„ William H. Johnson, and Charles W. Dammann were placed in nom- ination by Councilwoman Helwig, Councilman Cook, and Councilman Kane, and since there were no further nomina- tions, on motion duly made and seconded, the following res- olution was adopted by unanimous vote and the Clerk directed to notify each of the nominees of his appointment: RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 529 of Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948 (Westchester County Admin- istrative Code), William G. Massey, Jr„ William H. Johnson, and Charles W. Dammann, all resident taxpayers of the Town of Mamaroneck, be and they hereby are appointed members of the Board of Re- view, to serve at the pleasure of the Board and to be compensated at the rate of $62. 50 per day, but not to exceed the total sum of $250, 00 per member, 3. Creation of Election Districts Following presentation of a recommendation from the Town Clerk as approved by the Democratic and Republican Town Chairmen and herewith filed for the record, on a motion of- fered by Councilman Cook and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Election District Map submitted at this meeting, as amended, altering the Seventeenth Election District so as to add a new Election District to be known as the Twenty-third Election District of the Town of Mamaroneck, be and it hereby is ap- proved; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the boundaries of the said Seventeenth and Twenty-third Election Districts in the Town of Mamaroneck as shown on the said map be and they hereby are described as follows: District No, 17 Bounded on the North by the center line of Boston Post Road; on the West by the center line of Orienta Avenue to a point where it intersects the waters of Long Island -6- District No. 17 (con't) Sound; on the South by the waters of Long Island Sound; and on the East by the extended center line of Fenimore Road through the center of the waters of the West Basin to a point where it intersects the easterly shore line of Orienta Point. District No. 23 - Bounded on the North by the center line of Boston Post Road; on the West by the Town of Mamaroneck--Village of Mamaroneck boundary line to a point at the southerly end of same on the stone boat landing pier on the Wes- terly shore of Edgewater Point; on the South by the wa- ters of Long Island Sound and on the East by the center line of Orients, Avenue, And further on a motion offered by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Election District Map submitted at this meeting, as amended, altering the Fifth Election District so as to add a new Election District to be known as the Twenty-fourth Election District of the Town of Mamaroneck, be and it hereby is approved; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the boundaries of the said Fifth and Twenty-fourth Election Districts in the Town of Mamaroneck, as shown on the said map, be and they hereby are described as follows: District No. 5 Bounded on the North by the Town of Mamaroneck-- Village of Mamaroneck boundary line; on the West by the center line of Old White Plains Road; on the Southby the center line of the New England Thruway and Mamar- oneck River; and on the East by the center line of the Mamaroneck River, District No, 24 Bounded on the North by the Town of Mamaroneck-- Town of Scarsdale boundary line; on the West by a line 13001 easterly from the center line of Fenimore Road extending from the Town of Mamaroneck--Town of Scarsdale boundary line to the Town of Mamaroneck-- Village of Mamaroneck boundary line; on the South by the Town of Mamaroneck--Village of Mamaroneck boundary line; and on the East by the Mamaroneck River, 4, Appointment of Building and Plumbing Inspector In accordance with a communication from the County Per- sonnel Office, dated May 23rd, 1962 and herewith filed for the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig and -7- seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that William Paonessa be and he hereby is appointed Building and Plumbing Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck, said appointment to be a perm- anent appointment effective as of this date, June 6th, 1962, — COMMUNICATIONS 1) Memo from Town Engineer Employment of Draftsman Pursuant to memorandum from the Town Engineer under date of May 22nd, 1962 herewith presented and filed, requesting employment of a draftsman as provided for in the budget, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Frank Celestino be and he hereby is employed as a draftsman for a period of ten (10) weeks commencing on June 14th, 1962, to be compensated at the rate of $54, 00 per week as provided for in the 1962 budget, Z. Notice, Public Service Commission Con Edison (Lighting) The Clerk presented a Public Servcie Commission notice re- garding the proposed lighting rate increase sought by Con Edison, which was ordered received and filed and referred to the Town Attorney, In connection with this matter, the Attorney reported that the increase would amount to some $800, 00 in the Town and stated that he would report further as to developments follow- ing the meeting to be held on June 8th, notice for which was, hereto referred to him, 3. Authorization of Expenses Request of Police Commission In accordance with written request of the Police Commission, dated May 29th, 1962 and herewith presented and filed, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that payment of the following expenses from the proper item in the 1962 Police Department budget is hereby authorized: 1) Expenses of Sergeant James Mancusi at FBI National Academy Retraining Session, Lake Kiamesha, June 22, 23, 24, in an amount not to exceed the sum of $85, 00 covering room, board and transportation, -8- Z) Expenses of Sergeant Chauncey Smith at Tri-State Conference on Identification, Atlantic City, New Jersey, June 10 to 13 inclusive, in an amount not to exceed the sum of $90. 00, to cover room, board, transportation, and registration, 3) Expenses of Chief Yerick at the Annual Meeting of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police at Lake Kiamesha, New York, July 23 to 26 inclu- sive, in an amount not to exceed the sum of$125. 00 -- to cover room board, transportation, and regis- tration. 4, Signalization - Weaver Street and Harmon Drive The Supervisor briefly summarized the history of the request for signalization at the intersection of Weaver Street and Har- mon Drive, and presented a letter addressed to the Board by the Police Commission under date of May 29th, which reported that following its further study of this matter and the confer- ence the Supervisor and Police Chief had with the State Traffic Commission in Albany, it recommended that a request again be made to the State Traffic Commission and the County Traf- fic Engineer for the installation of a light at the subject loca- tion, said light to be operated as described in the Commission's letter. Whereupon, following further discussion, on motion by Council- man Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is au- thorized and directed to request the State Traffic Com- mission (copy to the County Traffic Engineer) to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Weaver Street and Harmon Drive in accordance with the recommendation of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Commission, (Not on Agenda) 1, Notice of Public Hearing Village of Mamaroneck The Clerk presented a notice of public hearing to be held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck on the evening of June 18th at 8015 p.m. , for the purpose of dis- cussing and considering the desirability of amending the Zon- ing Ordinance of that Village as stated therein, which was herewith ordered received and filed. Following discussion by the Board as to its position in regard to the proposed amendment regarding sewage disposal, pump- ing or treatment plant, since the Board was unanimous in strongly favoring adoption of the proposed amendments, itwas directed that a resolution so stating be herewith adopted for presentation at the hearing on June 18th, Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, which was -9- aR seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby strongly ap- proves the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Mamaroneck as set forth in the notice of hearing and reading as follows: FIRST: By amending Section 8 of Article I of said Ordinance by adding a new Subdivision 18, to read as follows: 18. Sewage disposal, pumping or treat- ment plant, SECOND; By amending Section 1 of Article III of said Ordinance by adding a new Subdivision 11 to read as follows: 11. In granting relief under any of the sub- divisions set forth above the Zoning Board of Appeals may impose such con- - ditions as it may deem necessary in or- der to protect the public health, safety and general welfare, and in order that the use may be in harmony with thepur- poses of this Ordinance, 2, Letter, Mamaroneck Health Center, Inc, (Public Health Nurse) Pursuant to a letter addressed to the Supervisor under date of June 5, 1962 by the Director of Nursing, Mamaroneck Health Center, Inc, recommending the employment of Mrs, Mary T. Wall as Public Health Nurse, herewith presented and filed, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mrs, Mary T. Wall be and she here- by is appointed Public Health Nurse of the Town of Ma- maroneck, effective as of July 16, 1962 and to be com- pensated at the rate of $5150, 00 per annum in accor- dance with the 1962 budget, REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Building Inspector for the month of May, 1962, Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of May, 1962, Report of the Town Clerk for the month of May, 1962, Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc, for the month of April, 1962, -10- The Supervisor -- 1, Flood Control Meeting The Supervisor advised the Board that the meeting on flood control would be held June 16th at 10 a,m, and would be at- tended by officials of both villages and the town, 2. Notice of Public Hearing Village of Larchmont Supervisor Burchell called to the Board's attention the fact that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Larchmontwould hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, June 28th, 1962 for the purpose of considering the request to change the zon- ing of the property located at 350 Boston Post Road and known as the Larchmont Nursery property from Residential One Family district to a Multi-family district, enquiring as to whether the Board wished to take any position with regard to this request. Whereupon, following discussion since the Board was unani- mously opposed to the requested change of zoning, it was dir- ected that Councilman Kane attend the hearing representing the Board and present the following resolution, which was of- fered on a motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Council- woman Helwig, and upon roll call, adopted by unanimous vote, all members of the Board being present and voting* WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Larchmont will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 28th, 1962, at 8;15 p,m„ to consider the pro- posed rezoning of the Larchmont Nursery property in the Village of Larchmont from a One-Family Residential District to a Multi-Family District; and WHEREAS, the matter to be considered by that Board also appears to be of great interest and con- cern to the Town of Mamaroneck in view of the fact that Town property immediately abuts the property in question; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby expresses its opposition to the change of zoning as proposed, or to the use of this property for multi-family dwellings, and requests the Board of Trustees of the Village of Larchmont to refuse to take any action favoring such use of this property as suggested in this proposal, I Councilwoman Helwig -- 1, Report of Thruway Noise Abatement Committee Councilwoman Helwig herewith presented for the official record copy of the report of the Chairman of the Thruway Noise Abate- ment Committee, dated May 15, 1962 and previously forwarded -11- 309 to each member of the Board for study, and recommended an additional appropriation of $350. 00 to cover the cost of implementing the program as outlined in the report. She advised the Board that to date, the Village of Mamaro- neck had acted favorably on this request and the Village of Larchmont had included an appropriation in its current budget for this work, and she further advised that such ap- propriation would be used only if all of the eight (8) mu- nicipalities comprising the Committee so contributed. Whereupon, after some discussion of the program, on mo- tion by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was adopted unanimously: WHEREAS, there are additional expenses involved in carrying out the program of the Thruway Noise Abate- ment Committee as authorized by resolution adopted August 26th, 1961; and WHEREAS, such expenses would be in the sum of $2, 800. 00, or $350. 00 for each of the eight (8) mem- ber municipalities of the said Committee; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this additional expenditure is deemed to be in the best interest of the health and welfare of a substantial number of our inhabitants living in close proximity of the Thruway; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, (if the Town of Pelham, the Village of Pelham Manor, the City of New Rochelle, the Vil- lage of Larchmont, the Village of Mamaroneck, the Town of Harrison, and the City of Rye adopt similar resolutions), the Town of Mamaroneck hereby ap- priates not to exceed the sum of $350. 00 as its share of the total additional expenses in the matter of noise abatement on the New England Thruway; said sum to be appropriated from General Town Con- tingency to Town Offices, Line item entitled, "Sup- plies and other expenses", in the 1962 budget. Park Commission a) Dutch Elm Disease Program (Compensation for Scout) Councilwoman Helwig, in accordance with the recom- mendation of the Park Commission that the person designated to serve as Scout in the conduct of the — Dutch Elm Disease Control Program throughout the Town receive additional compensation for overtime and the additional work performed in connection with this program, requested authorization for the payment of the sum of $275. 00 to Ralph Robins of the Park Department staff, who had been so desig- nated by the Park Commission. -12- Whereupon, following discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Coun- cilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby au- thorizes payment of the sum of $275, 00 to Ralph Robins, member of the Town of Mamaroneck Park Department staff designated as Scout for the Dutch Elm Disease program.; said sum being ad- ditional compensation for overtime and extra work and to be paid from the Part Town Miscellaneous Item #509 in the 1962 budget, b) Dillon Memorial Garden Councilwoman Helwig reported that gifts amounting to $265, 00 had been received by the Park Commission for plantings in the garden being created at the inter- section of Weaver Street and Palmer Avenue in me- moriam to Mr, and Mrs, Henry R. Dillon, She further reported that the preliminary planting had been completed and that the beds would be dug in the fall. Further she stated that it was hoped that the garden would be completely finished and that the formal ded- ication ceremonies could be held early in the spring of 1963, e) Myrtle Boulevard Park and Playground (Please turn to page 13) -12a - Councilwoman Helwig announced that the Town Board, the Recreation Commission and Park Commission would meet with the Town Engineer on June 20th to discuss the plans and detailed drawings for the proposed park and play- ground. Councilman Kane -- 1, Street Lighting Study In connection with the subject study presently being made, Councilman Kane called attention to the new type lighting fixture and globe, displayed and explained by the En- gineer, stating that it would be installed on Hillcrest Ave- nue near the Firehouse so that it could be observed and studied with a view to determining its suitability for use throughout the Town, Z. Larchmont Acres Councilman Kane reported on a meeting held in the Supervi- sorts office this afternoon at the request of the President of the Larchmont Acres Tenants Association and attended by the Supervisor, the Attorney, the Building Inspector andhim- self together with the President of the Tenants Association and Mr, Arnold Goldstein, landlord, to discuss the applica- tion for a rent increase submitted by Arnold Goldstein as landlord for the said premises to the local rent office, Councilman Cook -- 1, Assessment Roll Councilman Cook presented a communication from the As- sessor, dated June 1, 1962, stating that as of that date, the assessment roll shows a tentative increase in assess- ment of $3, 500, 000, 00, which was ordered received and filed for the record, 2, Planning Board Councilman Cook reported that the Planning Board was favorably interested in the proposed "master plan" for the Village of Larchmont and Unincorporated Area, He further stated that Raymond & May Associates had met with the boards of both municipalities and that dis- cussion of the final cost to each municipality after de- ducting funds alloted by the federal and state govern- ments had been indicative that such cost would be about $3, 000, 00 plus or minus over a two-year period, Councilman Cook was directed to communicate with the Village of Larchmont, indicating the Town's favorable attitude toward the project and report further on the specifics as soon as possible, -13- The Town Attorney -- 1,', New Building, Water Works With reference to financing the Town's share of the cost of construction of the new Westchester Joint Water Works building and pursuant to the resolution duly adopted by this Board on May 16th, 1962, the Attorney submitted the follow- ing resolution, which on motion offered by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Cook, was adopted by unanimous vote, all members of the Board being present and voting: CAPITAL NOTE RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 6, 1962. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $15, 000 CAPITAL NOTES OF THE TOWN OF MA- MARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY A PART OF THE AMOUNT REQUIRED TO BE CONTRIBUTED BY SAID TOWN FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF AN OFFICE BUILDING FOR WEST- CHESTER JOINT WATER WORKS NO. 1. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1, pursuant to Chapter 654 of the Laws of 1927, as amended, has determined it to be nec- essary to enlarge the facilities of said Joint Water Works by constructing a new office building for the business op- erations and headquarters of the Joint Water Works to be located on a site forming part of the premises now owned by the Joint Water Works, north of Winfield Avenue in the Village of Mamaroneck, and occupied by the Mamar- oneck Avenue Plant; and WHEREAS, said Board of Trustees has caused to be pre- pared and approved a plan, estimate and data pertaining to the construction of said office building; and WHEREAS, this Town Board duly adopted a resolutionon May 16, 1962 approving said plan, estimate and data as adopted by the Board of Trustees of Westchester Joint Water Works No, 1 by resolutions dated January 29, 1962, and May 14, 1962; and WHEREAS, said resolution adopted by this Town Board on May 16, 1962 appropriated the sum of $2, 707. 05 from available water funds to pay a part of the Town's share of the cost of said office building; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide for the financing of the balance of said share; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaro- neck, Westchester County, New York, as follows. -14- Section 1, For the specific object or purpose of paying a part of the amount required to be contributed by the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, to pay the cost of the aforesaid office building for West- chester Joint Water Works No, 1, there are hereby au- thorized to be issued $15, 000 Capital Notes of said Town pursuant to the Local Finance Law. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of such spe- cific object or purpose is $17, 707. 05, and the plan for the financing thereof is as follows. a. By the expenditure of $2, 707, 05 heretofore appro- priated from available water funds as recited in the preambles hereof; and b. By the issuance of the $15, 000 capital notes here- in authorized. Section 3, It is hereby determined that subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 1L 00 of the Local Finance Law applies to the aforesaid specific object or purpose and that the period of probable usefulness thereof is forty years. It is further determined that the maximum maturity of the capital notes herein authorized will not be in excess of five years. Section 4, The faith and credit of said Town of Mamar- oneck, New York, are hereby pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on said capital notes as the same respectively become due and payable. The principal of and interest on said capital notes shall be -- payable in the first instance from water rates and, to the extent necessary, from a levy upon all the taxable real property of Water Supply District No, 1 of said Town, in the manner provided by law, but if not paid from such sources, all the taxable real property within said Town shall be subject to the levy of an annual ad valorem tax sufficient to pay the principal of and in- terest on said capital notes as the same become due and payable. Section 5. Such capital notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by the Supervisor of said Town of Mamaroneck, consistent with the provisions of the Lo- cal Finance Law. Section 6, This resolution shall take effect immedi- ately. 2. Municipal Law Seminar Upon the Attorney's request for authorization to attend the Municipal Law Seminar, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to attend the Municipal Law Seminar -15_ ^ t q in Albany, New York, June 12th and 13th, 1962, with expenses in an amount not to exceed the sum of $60. 00 to be paid from the proper item in the 1962 budget, 3. Approval of Bond, Maple Hill Construction Co„ Inc, (Wendy Manor) The Attorney presented the bond of the Maple Hill Construc- tion Go. , Inc. for "Wendy Manor" with the Travelers In- demnity Company in the amount of $20, 800, , recommending its approval pursuant to Section 277 of the Town Law, Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Cook and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Bond #991859 of the Maple Hill Con- struction Co, , Inc. of 29 North Broadway, Irvington, New York, with the Travelers Indemnity Company of Hartford, Connecticut, dated June 5th, 1962, in the amount of $20, 800. assuring completion of improve- ments, within three (3) years, in accordance withthe provisions of the Town Law and the specifications for street improvements contained in the "Requirements for the Approval of Subdivision Plats in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, N. Y. ", and con- struction details of the final layout together withcon- struction drawings as approved by the Town Engineer, and as fixed by the Planning Board of the Town of Ma- maroneck in resolution adopted by said Planning Board on May 14th, 1962, approving the subdivision map prepared by Achille A. Pascale, dated April 17th, 1962, and entitled, "Subdivision Map of Wendy Manor", be and it hereby is approved pursuant to Section 277 of the Town Law; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to endorse such ap- proval upon the same. 4. Railroad Property Taxes The Attorney reported receipt of notice from the State Board of Equalization advising that all transportation property owned by the New Haven Railroad would be 10010 tax exempt, 5. Notice of Hearing City of New Rochelle The Attorney reported receipt of notice from the Board of Appeals on Zoning for New Rochelle, of application of Sylvia Chanin, Premium Point Road, which required no action and was ordered received and filed. -16- OTHER BUSINESS 1. Mr. Richard Friedman -- (Application of Winged Foot Golf Club) With reference to the application of Winged Foot Golf Club for a permit to construct a swimming pool, Mr. Richard Fried- man, attorney representing a group of residents of the area near the Club and opposed to the pool, addressed the Board, stating that he had that afternoon served the applicant an Order to show cause and Stay, returnable in Supreme Court on June 18th, 1962. Z. Mrs. Flora Chudson Mrs. Chudson, a resident of the Town, addressed the Board at this time with reference to the request for rezoning of the Larchmont Nursery property presently before the Village of Larchmont, pointing out that such rezoning would certainly be contrary to the recommendation of the recent County Survey, strongly urging the acquisition of property through- out the Town for "open space use". 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 July 11, 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 Department claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and ap- , proved by the Fire Chief, and requested authorization for the payment thereof. Whereupon, on motion by him and seconded by Commissioner Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims, as audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, be and they hereby are approved and the Super- visor and Comptroller authorized to pay the same out of the Fire Department budget. Bose & Parker $ 53. 40 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 14. 65 David's 35. 25 The Gamewell Co. 4. 91 McGuire Bros. Inc. 7. 04 -17- Merson Uniform Co, Inc, $ 375, 10 N. Y. Telephone Co, 9Z. 61 Wesco Fire Equipt & Service 265. 30 Total $ 848, 26 2.. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the Fire Report of May, 1962 which was ordered received and filed, 3. Communications 1, Letter re Salaries Commissioner Brush presented a letter with reference to the salaries of firemen, which the Board requested him to take up with the Fire Chief and report thereon to the Commission following such conference, 4, Other Business 1, Fire Chiefs Annual Convention On Commissioner Brush's request and motion, seconded by Commissioner Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Fire Chief Hans Schmidt be and he hereby is authorized to attend the annual Fire Chiefs convention in Scaroon Lake, June 10 - 13th, 1962, and accompanied by First Deputy Chief Librandi, with expenses paid from the proper item in the 1962 Fire Department budget in an amount not to exceed the sum of $290, 00. 2. Flooding of Firehouse The flooding of the Firehouse floor to a depth of 2 inches during the recent rains was called to the Commission's attention and referred to the Town Engineer for investi- gation and report. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared ad- journed at 9:40 p.m. , to reconvene on July 11th, .1962.I r Glad ';7 wn Clerk IT— V -18-