HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963_01_16 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JANUARY 16th, 1963 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
Councilman Cook
Absent: Councilwoman Helwig
Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mr, Delius - Town Attorney
Mrs. Brewer - Secretary
Mr. Orsino - Receiver of Taxes
Mr. Kellogg - Town Engineer
Mr. Altieri - Town Accountant
THE SUPERVISOR --
Before taking up the business of the evening, the Supervisor
introduced and welcomed -
Mrs. Ina Meyers of the Daily Times, who was reporting this
evening's meeting in Mr. Paradise's absence.
Mr. Shyamal Kumar Gupta, an exchange student and scholar-
ship winner, presently visiting Mamaroneck High School, stating
that he had invited Shyamal, who was from Calcutta, India , to
attend this evening's meeting and observe our democratic form
of government inaction.
The Supervisor also spoke of Councilwoman Helwig's absence
this evening, expressing the Board's sympathy in her illness and
its delight that she was home from the hospital and well on the
road to complete recovery.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- The minutes of the regular meeting of December 19th, 1962 ,
upon motion duly made and seconded, were approved as submitted.
OPENING OF BIDS
(Tax Billing Machine)
The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice for
bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the only bid re-
ceived as follows:
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Bidder Bid
Burroughs Corporation $3250. 00
less 750. 00 allowance
net bid 2500. 00
Whereupon in accordance with the recommendation of the Re-
ceiver of Taxes for purchase of this machine, on motion by
Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid
of Burroughs Corporation, the sole bidder, for fur-
nishing and delivering to the third floor of the Town
of Mamaroneck Offices, one (1) used tax billing ma-
chine in accordance with the specifications contained
in the notice for bids, at the bid price of $3250. 00,
less trade-in allowance for old machine in the sum
of $750. 00, or a net price of $2500. 00.
PUBLIC HEARING - Amendment of Chapter II,
General Ordinances
On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman
Kane, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it now
is declared open.
The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice
of hearing for the record, and the Attorney, at the Super-
visor's request briefly outlined the proposed amendment.
Councilman Brush called attention to the Police Chief's
presence, who in answer to his query, explained the need
for the additional traffic signs requested.
The Supervisor inquired whether anyone present wished to
speak to the proposed amendment, and thereupon since no
one wished to be heard, on motion by Councilman Brush, sec-
onded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it here-
by is declared closed.
And thereupon since the Board was ready for the question, on
motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Cook,
the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote:
RESOLVED, that Chapter II of the General Ordinances
of the Town of Mamaroneck (Regulation of traffic, use
of streets and highways), adopted by resolution of this
Board on March 4, 1959, is hereby amended in the
following respects:-
Section 3 is hereby amended to read as follows:-
The following intersections are hereby designated, pur-
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suant'to Section 1660, subdivision 1 of the Vehicle and
Traffic Law as "Stop Intersections", and stop signs
conforming in all respects with the provisions of Sec-
tions 1682 and 1683 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law are
hereby ordered posted at such intersections:
Intersection of the following streets with Murray Avenue
(a) exit from Rouken Glen
(b) Bryson Street
(c) Colonial Avenue
(d) Glenn Road
(e) Homer Avenue
(f) Maplewood Street-
(g) Maple Hill Drive
(h) Echo Lane
(i) Edgewood Avenue
(j) Leafy Lane
Intersection of the following streets with Ellsworth Road
(a) Garden Road
(b) Stoneyside Drive
(c) Little Farms Road
Intersection of the following streets with Dillon Road
(a) Parkland Avenue
(b) Chester Place
(c) Edgewater Place
Intersection of the following streets with Forest Avenue
(a) Vine Road
(b) North Chatsworth Avenue
(c) Valley Road
(d) Boulder Road
(e) Villa Lane
(f) Birchfield Road
(g) Rockingstone Avenue
Intersection of Colonial Avenue with Daymon Terrace
Intersection of Colonial Avenue with Colonial Lane
Intersection of the following streets with Palmer Avenue
(a) Harrison Drive
(b) Carleon Avenue
(c) Hawthorne Road
(d) Town Driveway (exit from Town Yard)
(e) Elkan Road
(f) Burton Road
(g) Blossom Terrace
Intersection of Dante Avenue with Orsini Drive
_ Intersection of Byron Lane with Orsini Drive
Intersection of Daymon Terrace with Senate Place
Intersection of West Brookside Drive with
(a) Garden Road West
(b) Fernwood Road
(c) Hickory Grove Drive
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Intersection of Hickory Grove Drive West with Rock-
land Avenue
Intersection of Eton Road with Rockland Avenue
Intersection of the following streets with Myrtle Boulevard
(a) exit from ramp to parking deck at Larchmont Rail-
road Station
(b) Vine Street
(c) Wood Street
(d) Cabot Road
Intersection of the following streets with Madison Avenue
(a) Maxwell Avenue
(b) Washington Square
Intersection of Avon Road with
(a) Mohegan Road, both sides
(b) Dundee Road, south side
Intersection of East Brookside Drive with
(a) East Garden Road
(b) Little Farms Road
Intersection of Fenimore Road with Avon Road
Intersection of Vine Road with Glen Eagles Drive, both
sides
Intersection of the following streets with North Chats-
worth Avenue
(a) Garfield Street
(b) Glenn Road, both sides
(c) Bryson Street
Intersection of Judson Street with Edgewood Avenue
Intersection of Rockland Avenue with Stoneyside Drive,
both sides
Intersection of Briarcliff Road with East Brookside
Drive
Intersection of Barnard Road with Huguenot Drive
Intersection of Winged Foot Drive with Dundee Road
Intersection of Murdock Road with Griffen Avenue
Intersection of Griffen Avenue with Old White Plains
Road
Intersection of Huguenot Drive with North Chatsworth
Avenue.
Section 4 of said Chapter is hereby amended to read
as follows:-
The following intersections are hereby designated
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"Yield Intersections", and yield right-of-way signs are
hereby ordered posted at said intersections, which
shall conform with the provisions of Sections 1682 and
1683 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law:-
Intersection of Preston Street and Myrtle Boulevard
Intersection of Eagle Knolls Drive and Hommocks Road
Intersection of Clover Street and Fernwood Road, both
sides
Intersection of Hickory Grove Drive and Rocky Road
Intersection of Old Weaver Street and Palmer Avenue
On the northwest corner of the intersection of Dundee
Road and Avon Road
Intersection of Maple Hill Drive and Orsini Drive
Intersection of Sheldrake Avenue and Forest Avenue
Intersection of Winged Foot Drive and Rockland Avenue
Intersection of Edgewood Avenue and North Chatsworth
Avenue
Intersection of Huguenot Drive with Lafayette Road
Intersection of Avon Road with Rockland Avenue
On Fifth Avenue at Madison Avenue
On Garfield Street at Madison Avenue
Intersection of Doris Road with Prince Willows Lane
Intersection of Poplar Road with Rockingstone Avenue
On Forest Avenue at Daymon Terrace
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Mamar-
oneck is hereby authorized and directed to publish and
post this resolution as required by law.
At this time because of the misprinting of the notice of hearing
with regard to "School Crossing Signs", the Attorney requested
that this be put over to the next meeting and the Clerk author-
ized to republish said notice at no cost to the Town.
Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by
Councilman Cook, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the public hearing to consider amendments
to Chapter II of the General Ordinances with regard to
"School Crossing Signs" be deferred to the February 6th,
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1963 meeting of this Board, and the Town Clerk be
and he hereby is authorized to republish notice of
said hearing in the official newspaper of the Town
of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, at no cost to
the Town.
PUBLIC HEARING - Amendment of Bingo Ordinance
On motion by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman
Brush, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it now is de-
clared open.
The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice
of hearing for the record, and the Attorney, at the Supervi-
sor's request, reviewed the proposed amendments, explain-
ing that such were necessary in order to bring our ordinance
in line with the requirements of the new statute.
Whereupon, since no one wished to be heard on the proposed
amendments and the Board was ready for the question, on
motion by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Brush,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is de-
clared closed, and the following resolution adopted
as offered by the Town Attorney:
RESOLVED, that the resolution heretofore adopted by
the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Sep-
tember 16, 1959, is hereby amended to read as fol-
lows:-
It shall be lawful for any authorized organization, as
defined in Section 476 of Article 14-H of the General
Municipal Law, upon obtaining the required license,
to conduct the game of bingo within the territorial
limits of the Town of Mamaroneck, subject to the
provisions of this ordinance, Article 14-H of the
General Municipal Law, and Article 19-B of the Ex-
ecutive Law, and the following restrictions:
1. No person, firm, association, corporation or or-
ganization other than a licensee under the provi-
sions of Article 14-H of the General Municipal
Law, shall conduct such game or shall lease or
otherwise make available for conducting bingo, a
hall, or other premises for any consideration
whatsoever, direct or indirect.
Z. No bingo game shall be held, operated or conduc-
ted on or within any leased premises if rental un-
der such lease is to be paid, wholly or partly, on
the basis of a percentage of the receipts or net
profits derived from the operation of such game.
3. The entire net proceeds of any game shall be ex-
clusively devoted to the lawful purposes of the
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organization permitted to conduct the game.
4, No single prize shall exceed the sum or value of
two hundred fifty dollars ($250. 00).
5. No series of prizes on any one occasion shall ag-
gregate more than one thousand dollars ($1000. 00).
6. No person except a bona fide member of any such
organization shall participate in the management
or operation of such game.
7. No person shall receive any remuneration for par-
ticipation in the management or operation of any
such game.
8. No authorized organization licensed under the pro-
visions of Article 14-H of the General Municipal
Law shall purchase or receive any supplies or
equipment specifically designed or adapted for use
in the conduct of bingo games from other than a
supplier licensed under the Bingo Control Law or
from another authorized organization.
9. The unauthorized conduct of a bingo game and any
willful violation of any provision of this ordinance
shall constitute and be punishable as a misde-
meanor.
10. The provisions of the Bingo Licensing Law (Ar-
ticle 14-H) General Municipal Law of the State of
New York shall apply to the licensing and conduct-
ing of the game of bingo and the provisions of such
law are hereby incorporated in this resolution or
ordinance by reference.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Mamar-
oneck is hereby authorized and directed to post and pub-
lish this resolution as required by law.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to come before the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Application for Swimming Pool - Winged Foot Golf Club
In compliance with a request to the Supervisor, considera-
tion of this matter was deferred pending the arrival of Ben-
jamin Burstein, Esquire, attorney representing certain
property owners who were the appellants in the appeal pres-
ently pending in this matter.
2. Authorization for New Street Lights
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In accordance with a memorandum addressed to the
Board by the Engineer under date of January 14th, 1963,
and herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by
Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Cook, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the
installation of the following street lights at the
costs, including installation at $10. 00 each, speci-
fied below:
Location No. Type Cost
Cooper Lane, S. side - ap- 1 Quadriliner $ 81. 50
prox. 50' W. of Mardon
Road
Salem Drive, E. side be- 1 Ad Hat 92 W- 57. 52
tween property of Rose & inc. 30" Arm
Speyer - approx. 300' from
Split Tree Road
Taylor Place, E. side - ap- 1 Ad Hat 92W- 57. 52
prox. 75' N. from Myrtle inc. 30" Arm
Boulevard
Weaver Street, W. side be- 1 Quadriliner 94. 00
tween Edgewood & Hillcrest 175 W. -M. V.
Avenues - N. of Firehouse 8' Arm
Plaza
Total $ 290. 54
The Supervisor remarked that these installations marked
further progress in the re-lighting program, in connection
with which Councilman Kane asked the Police Chief, who
was present, his opinion of the new lights on Cooper Lane
and in back of the Firehouse on Hillcrest Avenue.
The Chief advised that the lights seemed satisfactory,
providing better lighting at, he believed, less cost. Council-
man Kane then explained the cost factor in detail for the in-
formation of the Chief and the members of the Board.
The Supervisor also called to attention in connection with
this program, a letter addressed to him by Mr. James
Johnston of Larchmont Acres, thanking the Board for the new
and greatly improved lighting recently installed on Burton
Road.
3. Annual Meeting - Association of Towns
Designation of Delegate and Alternate
In compliance with the request for designation of the Town's
delegate and alternate contained in the notice of the annual
meeting of the Association of Towns of the State of New York
herewith presented and filed, on motion by Councilman Kane ,
seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Town Attorney Delius is hereby des-
ignated delegate of the Town of Mamaroneck for the
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purpose of voting, and Councilman Brush, as alter-
nate.
And thereupon, following the Supervisor's statement that he
had, on behalf of the Board, instructed all of the Department
Heads and Town Officials to arrange to attend any of the ses-
sions that might be of interest at Town expense, on motion by
Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was
unanimously
--- RESOLVED, that all Town Officials and Heads of De-
partments are hereby authorized to attend any ses-
sions of the annual meeting of the Association of Towns
in New York City, February 4th - 6th, 1963, at Town
expense;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Comptroller is hereby authori-
zed to audit the claims for expenses of those persons
who attend the meeting, said expenses to be paid from
the proper items in the 1963 budget.
4. Authorization to Advertise for Bids
(New car for Supervisor)
In accordance with the Accountant's request, on motion by
Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Brush, 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, a notice for bids, to be returnable,
opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of this
Board on February 6th, 1963, at 8:15 p. m. , for fur-
nishing to the Town of Mamaroneck, Office of the Su-
pervisor, one new passenger car in accordance with
the specifications set forth in such notice.
5. Water Main Installation - Sound View Woods
(Not on Agenda)
Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the En-
ginner under date of January 11th, 1963, which was ordered
received and filed for the record, and following the Super-
visor's brief review of the matter and comment to the effect
that although litigation on this case was not resolved, he could
see no prejudice to the Town in payment of this claim, on mo-
tion by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Kane, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment
of claim of the Westchester Joint Water Works for the
installation of 1800 feet of 6" main in Soundview Woods
as set forth in a 1929 agreement with Colonel Edward
Lyman Bill, in the amount of $2, 954. 29, the Town of
Mamaroneck's share (25. 1%) of the total installation
cc St.
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COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from County Board of Elections
(Remuneration for Custodians of Voting Machines)
The Clerk presented a letter, addressed to the Town Board
by the County Board of Elections concerning remuneration for
Custodians of Voting Machines, which was referred to him for
study and recommendation to the Board.
2. Letter from County Department of Public Works
(Work Permits within County Road Area)
Upon presentation of notice from the County Department of
Public Works requesting adoption of the resolution contained
therein pertaining to permits for work within the County Road
area, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman
Brush, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 605 of
the Laws of 1941, revised as of June 5, 1961, the Com-
missioner of Public Works of Westchester County with
the approval of the Board of Supervisors and the County
Executive of Westchester, has prescribed rules, regu-
lations, safeguards, specifications and conditions for
the protection, reconstruction, maintenance, or restor-
ation of any County Road or portion thereof, and for the
protection and safety of the traveling public thereon dur-
ing any operations of reconstruction, maintenance or
restoration of such County Road or portion thereof,
and
WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations require any
person, firm, corporation, improvement district, or
municipality doing any work upon any County Road to ob-
tain a written permit from the Commissioner of Public
Works and to deposit a certified check made payable to
the order of the County of Westchester in an amount
computed by the extent of the proposed work,
and
WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations provide that
any city, village, town, public improvement district, or
other municipality may, in lieu of making the said men-
tioned deposit, file with the Commissioner of Public
Works a certified copy of a resolution duly adopted by
the Governing Board of such municipality guaranteeing
faithful performance by the said municipality of all the
terms, covenants and conditions as set forth in the per-
mit, which resolution shall be effective for permits is-
sued during the remainder of the calendar year after
adoption,
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, from time to
time, is required to do work within the County Road
area for which a written permit from the Commissioner
of Public Works of Westchester County is required, and
for which a certified check deposit is required,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby
guarantee faithful performance of all the terms, agree-
ments, covenants and conditions of each and every
written permit as referred to herein issued by the Com-
missioner of Public Works of Westchester County and
that this guarantee of faithful performance shall be ap-
plicable to all such written permits issued during the
present calendar year, January 1, 1963 to December
31, 1963.
3. Letters from Village of Larchmont
(Joint Planning Program)
The Clerk presented a letter addressed to him by Mayor
Edward F. X. Ryan under date of January 9th, 1963, en-
closing copy of resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Larchmont on January 7th, 1963 pertaining
to the joint Village-Town Urban Planning Assistance Pro-
gram, or so-called "Master Plan", which was ordered re-
ceived and filed for the record.
Councilman Cook also presented a communication per-
taining to the program, addressed to the Supervisor by the
Village Attorney, George P. Forbes, Jr. under date of Jan-
uary 14, 1963, requesting the appointment of the members
of a committee as described therein for the purpose of
meeting with the Bureau of Planning in the Department of
Commerce for official authorization of the approval of the
firm of Raymond and May as consultants for this proposed
program.
Whereupon, following discussion, it was on motion by
Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, unani-
mously
RESOLVED, that Councilmen Christine K. Helwig and
Joseph W. Cook from this Board, and Fred L. Maggini
and Lee Bloom from the Planning Board, are hereby
appointed to represent the Town of Mamaroneck on an
Ad Hoc Committee in connection with the implementa-
tion of the proposed "Master Plan" for the Town and
Village of Larchmont, as requested in letter from
Larchmont Village Attorney, George P. Forbes, Jr. ,
dated January 14th, 1963 and herewith filed;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to so notify Mr. Forbes and
the above-named appointees to this effect.
REPORTS
The Town Clerk --
The Clerk presented the following reports, which were ordered
received and filed:
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Report of the Building Inspector for the month of December,
1962.
Town Clerk's Report for the month of December, 1962.
Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for
the month of December, 1962.
Report of Receipts and Disbursements, Town of Mamar-
oneck, for the period from January 1, 1962 - November 30,
1962.
The Supervisor --
1. Appraisal - Property bordering Incinerator
For the Board's information, the Supervisor reported re-
ceipt of the third appraisal on the subject property desired
for the proposed Highway Garage in the amount of $4000. 00.
Councilman Kane --
Councilman Kane stated that he had no report at this time.
Councilman Brush --
1. Recreation
(Garden's Lake -Skating)
- For the Board's information in Councilwoman Helwig's
absence, Councilman Brush reported that the Fire Depart-
ment sprayed the Gardens Lake Tuesday night to create a
new surface for skating.
Other than this, he stated that he had no report other
than Fire matters.
Councilman Cook --
1. Apportionments
Councilman Cook requested authorization of the following
petitions, submitted by the Assessor for the correction of
the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of
taxes, and thereupon, on his motion, seconded by Council-
man Brush, the following resolution was adopted by unan-
imous vote:
WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for
the correction of the assessment roll for certain
years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Ar-
ticle 16 of the Westchester County Administrative
Code, known as the Westchester County Tax Law;
and
WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds
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it desirable to grant said petitions for the correction
of said assessment roll:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1962, taxes
of 1963, which shows property now appearing on the
roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
604 470 G Peter Jenne- 6, 100 8, 500 14, 600
wein & W
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
604 470 G Peter Jenne- 5, 000 8, 500 13, 500
wein- & W
_604 548 GeraldISchiff 1, 100 1, 100
& W
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1962, taxes
of 1963, which shows property now appearing on the
roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
-- 402 23 Maple Hill Const 9, 500 3, 500 13, 000
Cc Inc
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total
402 23 Mead's Pond 8, 800 3, 500 12, 300
Bldrs Inc
402 339 Maple Hill Const
Co Inc 700 700
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1962, taxes
of 1963, which shows property now appearing on the
roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
214 545 Protano Inc 8, 000
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi-
sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land only
214 545 Protano Inc 5, 000
214 600 Frank Perciasepe 3, 000
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The Town Attorney --
1. Humane Society Contract
The Attorney recommended that, pending information of
the budgetary appropriations by the two villages for addi-
tional services by the Humane Society (picking up licensed
as well as unlicensed dogs), the contract with the Humane
Society for 1963 be amended so as to provide for the pick-
ing up of licensed dogs upon request as well as unlicensed
dogs, in view of the amendments made in 1962 to the State
Law and our Ordinance.
Whereupon, following discussion, on motion by Council-
man Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unani-
mously
RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby au-
thorized and directed to amend and submit to the
State of New York for approval, the 1963 West-
chester Shore Humane Society Contract so as to
provide for the Humane Society to pick up licensed
dogs upon request, as well as unlicensed dogs.
2. Proposed Sign Ordinance
The Attorney reported that he had prepared and forwarded
to the members of the Board for consideration, a new draft
of the proposed Sign Ordinance, but recommended that ac-
tion be deferred pending the return of Councilwoman Helwig
and the presence of a full Board and suggesting that, if pos-
sible, the public hearing be held at the February 20th meet-
ing.
The Board unanimously concurred with this thinking and
directed that the matter be put over to the next meeting.
The Town Engineer --
The Engineer presented a written report of progress on the
Myrtle Boulevard Park and Playground construction and the in-
stallation of the Post Road sewer, which was herewith ordered
received and filed.
APPLICATION - Winged Foot Golf Club, Inc.
The Supervisor, noting the arrival of Mr. Benjamin Burstein,
presented for consideration the matter deferred earlier -- the
application of Winged Foot Golf Club Inc. for modification and
amendment of the resolution adopted by this Board on May 16th,
1962, granting the Club's application for the construction and
maintenance of a swimming pool and appurtenances on the Club
grounds, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the
record.
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He reviewed the history of the original application and its
ultimate disposition by this Board's adoption of a resolution
on May 16th, 1962 granting the applicant a permit subject to
certain conditions, and explained that the present application
requested adoption of a resolution proposed therein and des-
ignated as Exhibit "D" thereof amending and modifying the
May 16th resolution.
The Board then heard Mr. Lee Gagliardi, attorney for
the applicant, and Mr. Benjamin Burstein, attorney for a
group of property owners who were the plaintiffs in the court
proceedings in this matter, both speaking on behalf of the ap-
plication.
It was requested that the record show first - that a stipu-
lation of consent to the adoption of the proposed resolution
and the discontinuance of the appeal now pending signed by
Benjamin Burstein as attorney for his clients was contained
in the application herewith presented and designated as Ex-
hibit "C" thereof, and second - that the applicant here con-
firmed that the pool would be operated in strict compliance
with the provisions set forth in paragraphs b, c, and d of
the proposed resolution at all times with the exception of
not more than one or two occasions during a season.
Whereupon, since the Board was ready for the question,
on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman
Brush, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous
vote:
RESOLVED that the resolution adopted by this
Board at a meeting held on May 16, 1962
granting Winged Foot Golf Club Inc. a permit
pursuant to Section 432 of the Zoning Ordinance
to construct and maintain a swimming pool with
the appurtenances be and the same hereby is
modified and amended to read as follows:
RESOLVED tnat a permit is hereby granted to
Winged Foot Golf Ciuo, I c. pursuant to Sec-
tion 432 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town
of Mamaroneck to construct and maintain a
swimming pool with the appurtenances and
buildings in accordance with the revised site
plans prepared by Eggers & Higgins, Archi-
tects, dated November 13, 1962, and desig-
nated as Scheme D, Drawings 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5,
forwarded to the Town Engineer, Building In-
spector and Town Clerk, subject to the follow-
ing conditions:
a. Diving boards used in connection with the
pool shall be limited to two (2) in number
neither of which shall exceed the height of 3
meters measured from the pool deck elevation
to the highest point on the upper spring board
surface of said diving board or diving platform.
The diving boards shall be of a type known as
Duraflex manufactured by Arcadia Products Co.
of Arcadia, California; the fulcrum shall have
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a heavy rubber coating and the neoprene rubber si-
lencer used in connection with such board shall be
installed and maintained.
b. Any lighting shall be arranged so that there are
no visible unshaded light sources and shall be lo-
cated so that the beams are not directed toward
Boulder Brae Lane or Poccia Circle to any extent
whatsoever, and so that the maximum elevation of
any such light source shall not exceed 10 feet above
the pool deck elevation. Flood lights may be in-
stalled in excess of 10 feet above the pool but shall
be directed toward the pool area and not toward the
streets referred to above. The flood lights shall,be
used only on the occasions permitted under subdivi-
sion (d) hereunder.
c. No public address system, loud speaker, mi-
crophones, or any other form of amplification sys-
tem or device will be permitted without obtaining
from the Town Board specific permission for each
such use on each such occasion as such use is re-
quested.
d. The pool and snack bar shall not be operated,
used or lighted after 8 p. m. except on such occa-
sions when permission to so operate has been ap-
plied for and obtained from the Town Board.
e. The Old White Plains Road entrance in addition
to the Fenimore Road entrance, shall be available
for entering and exiting from the club grounds dur-
ing all periods when the pool is in use or operation,
plus a period of one (1) hour before and after such
period of use or operation.
f. The detailed plans and specifications for the pro-
', posed construction, landscaping and parking lot
shall be submitted to the Town Engineer and Build-
ing Inspector as provided for in the Building Code
and Zoning Ordinance and no construction shall be
commenced until the building permit shall have
been issued.
g. The parking lot as indicated on Scheme B shall
be graded and surfaced with a pavement to consist
of a minimum of 1 and 1/2 inches of hot mix as-
phaltic concrete (blacktop), installed on a 4 inch
thick rolled and compacted base course of 1 and I /2
inch size crushed stone within 2 years from the date
of the issuance of the building permit hereunder.
h. The applicant shall comply with all applicable
provisions of the Westchester County Sanitary Code
and obtain all permits required thereunder.
i. The pool shall be constructed of re-inforced con-
crete and the deck areas surrounding the pool shall
similarly be constructed of concrete to the minimum
standard or better with regard to materials and
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methods of construction as set forth in the Building
Code of the Town of Mamaroneck.
j. The existing 8" sewer pipe between the manhole
adjacent to the roadway alongside the club house
and the area of the existing wire fence east of the
proposed bathhouse shall be replaced and the new
sewer pipe shall be constructed of 8" asbestos ce-
ment pipe - Class 2400, similar to the type manu-
factured by Johns-Manville with appropriate rings
and fittings, laid on a 4" minimum thick cradle of
washed gravel.
1. The manholes located along the sewer line
shall have their covers raised to prevent sur-
face water from entering through and around
the covers.
Z. The proposed sewer construction shall con-
form and meet the testing specified by the West-
chester County Department of Public Works, Di-
vision of Sewers.
k. No use shall be made of the pool, its appurten-
ances or related structures unless and until para-
graphs a, b, c, d, e, f, h, i and j hereof shall have
been fully complied with.
1. The permit granted hereunder may be revoked if
through deterioration or change of conditions a, b, c,
d, e, f, g, h, j and m are no longer met and the de-
ficiency is not remedied within period of 2 weeks
-- following the mailing of notice of such fact to the club
by the Town Board.
m. The pool, snack bar and its appurtenances shall
be operated as an incident to Winged Foot Golf Club,
Inc. and shall at no time be operated as other than a
private club swimming pool.
Mr. Gagliardi, Mr. Burstein, Mr. Jones Scovern, Vice
President of the Club, and Mr. John Atherton, speaking for
the property owners affected, expressed their thanks and
appreciation to the Board for its consideration in this mat-
ter both at this time and at the time of presentation of the
original application.
THE SUPERVISOR
At this time, the Supervisor reminded the Board that the re-
tirements of Officers Chauncey Smith and James Knox after 25
or more years of service in the Police Department, would be-
come effective prior to the date of the next meeting of this
Board - whereupon Councilman Brush offered the following res-
olutions of appreciation of their services, which were unani-
mously seconded and adopted to be spread upon the minutes of
this meeting and presented to the officers by the Supervisor on
behalf of the Board:
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To Sergeant Smith
WHEREAS, Sergeant Smith has submitted his resignation as
an officer of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Force;
and
WHEREAS, he has served as a member of the Town Police
Force with honor and distinction for the past thirty-eight
years;
and
WHEREAS, during this entire period of service he has been
an outstanding officer, faithful and diligent in the perfor-
mance of his duties and responsibilities, and thoughtful of
the welfare of the citizens of the community at all times;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board expresses its deep regret at
the termination of his service and the loss of an officer
known and respected for his efforts on behalf of the people
he served so ably and well;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to
Sergeant Smith as a memento of this Board's esteem and
an expression of the community's gratitude.
To Patrolman Knox
WHEREAS, Patrolman Knox has submitted his resignation
as an officer of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Force;
and
WHEREAS, he has served as a member of the Town Police
Force with honor and distinction for the past twenty-five
years;
and
WHEREAS, during this entire period of service he has been
an outstanding officer, faithful and diligent in the perfor-
mance of his duties and responsibilities, and thoughtful of
the welfare of the citizens of the community at all times;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board expresses its deep regret at
the termination of his service and the loss of an officer
known and respected for his efforts on behalf of the people
he served so ably and well;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to
Officer Knox as a memento of this Board's esteem and an
expression of the community's gratitude.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it
was, on motion duly made and seconded, declared adjourned at
9:15 p. m. , to reconvene on February 6th, 1963.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting of the Board of Fire Commission was convened im-
mediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting.
1. Claims
Commissioner Brush presented for authorization of payment
the following Fire Department claims, which had been audited
by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, and there-
upon, on his motion, which was seconded by Commissioner
Kane, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby approves the
following claims, which the Supervisor and Comptroller
are hereby authorized to pay from the Fire Department
budgets for 1962 and 1963:
1962
Atlantic Service Center $ 132. 00
R. G. Brewer, Inc. 46. 89
Chatsworth Oil Co. 192. 85
Con Edison 64. 11
Fire Chiefs Emergency Plan 100. 00
Humble Oil Co. 67. 85
William B. Lemon 27. 00
McGuire Bros. 5. 00
Leo N. Orsino, Rec. of Taxes 3. 91
N. Y. Telephone Co. 97. 71
New Rochelle Water Co. 60. 00
Ward LaFrance Truck Corp. 74. 34
Wesco Fire Equipment & Service 65. 10
Westchester Joint Water Works 17. 16
Westchester Joint Water Works 6.00
1963
Anthony Librandi 803. 00
Westchester Joint Water Works 2, 670. 00
Total $4, 432, 92
2. Reports
Commissioner Brush stated that there were no reports
to be presented at this time.
3. Communications
1. Letter from George T. Flynn
Commissioner Brush presented for the record a letter,
addressed to Supervisor Burchell as Chairman of the
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Board of Fire Commissioners by George T. Flynn under
date of January 4th, 1963, expressing the deep ap-
preciation of Monsignor Flynn's family for the reso-
lution adopted in his memory by the Commission, and
thanking the Commission and the Fire Department for
the many acts of kindness extended to him during
his years of service in the Town of Mamaroneck,
2, Letter from the Fire Department
(Designation of Fire Police)
Commissioner Brush presented a letter, addressed
to the Commission by the Fire Department under date
of January 12th, 1963, submitting the names of the
members of the Town of Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire De-
partment who were to serve as Fire Police, and to
whom the Town Clerk would administer the Oath of Of-
fice at the Installation Dinner on February 23rd,
which was herewith ordered received and filed,
4, Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned
at 9:20 p.m, , to reconvene on February 6th, 1963,
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