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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963_02_20 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 20th, 1963, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE- HOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 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. Orsino - Receiver of Taxes Mr. Kellogg - Town Engineer Mr. Altieri - Town Accountant Mr. Fischer - Supt. of Highways OPENING OF BIDS - Highway Truck The Clerk presented tha affidavit of publication of the notice for bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the following bids which were referred to the Highway Superintendent, Engineer, and Attorney for study and report at the next meeting. Bidder Bid Willow Motor Sales Corp. $ 5448. 00 Less trade-in 1123. 00 Net Bid 4325. 00 Hurry Chevrolet Company 4557. 90 Less trade-in 175. 00 Net Bid 4382. 00 Flinn Motor Corp. 4197. 81 Less trade-in 450. 00 Net Bid 3747. 81 Mamaroneck Garage Inc. 4202. 05 Less trade-in 50. 00 Net Bid 4152. 05 Atlas Engine Rebuilders Inc. 4500. 00 Less trade-in 400. 00 Net Bid 4100. 00 -1- OPENING OF BIDS - Highway Sweeper The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice for bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the following bids which were referred to the Highway Superintendent, Engineer, and Attorney for study and report at the next meeting. Bidder Bid Rand-Mac Murray, Inc. $ 13, 224. 90 _. Less trade-in 2, 500. 00 Net Bid 10, 724. 90 Mid-County Municipal Supply Company 13, 964. 00 Less trade-in 2, 820. 00 Net Bid 11, 144. 00 OPENING OF BIDS - Residential Street Light Fixture Units The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice for bids for the record, and opened and read aloud the following bids which were referred to the Engineer for study and report at the next meeting. Bidder Bid Ohm Electrical Supply Corp. $ 38. 49 H. H. Benfield Electric Supply Co. Inc. 38. 84 OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Transfer of Funds - 1962 Budget In accordance with a memorandum from the Comptroller, dated February 18th, 1963 and herewith received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Cook and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the transfer of funds within the 1962 budget by departments is hereby authorized as follows: General Town District To From Department of Supervisor a/c 400 Other Expenses 142. 39 Department of Justices of Peace a/c 400 Other Expenses 132. 72 Department of Town Board a/c 401 Publishing Reports & Notices 877. 79 -2- To From Department of Assessor a/c 401 Supplies & Other Expenses 312. 41 a/c 402 Travel & Car Expense 333. 80 a/c 403 Appraisals 1192. 63 a/c 100 Assessment Survey 1838. 84 Department of Receiver of Taxes a/c 400 Other Expenses 177. 20 Department of Town Attorney a/c 401 Supplies & Other Expenses 386. 71 a/c 100 Stenographer Service 47. 85 a/c 402 Travel Expense 4. 64 Department of Engineer a/c 400 Other Expenses 151. 26 a/c 100 Junior Engineering Aide 60. 00 Department of Elections a/c 100 Custodians 200. 00 a/c 401 Supplies & Other Expenses 5. 61 a/c 402 Rental Polls 307. 00 a/c 100 Wages 512. 61 Department of Comtroller a/c 400 Other Expenses 69. 40 Department of Town Offices a/c 401 Supplies & Other Expenses 281. 53 a/c 402 Telephone 94. 67 a/c 403 Light 129. 00 a/c 200 Equipment 57. 86 Department of Public Safety a/c 400 Other Expenses 69. 40 Department of Recreation a/c 100 Maintenance -Wages 221. 60 a/c 400 Youth Personal Services 548. 00 a/c 501 Adult Other Expenses 112. 73 a/c 200 Equipment 700. 80 a/c 400 Other Expenses 38. 18 a/c 401 Youth Other Expenses 143. 35 Department-General a/c 505 Retirement System Payment827. 70 a/c 601 Official Bonds 172. 88 a/c 603 Group Health Insurance 58. 85 a/c 508 Interest on Notes 501. 15 a/c 602 Fire & Other Liability 558. 28 Total 5634. 42 5634. 42 Part Town District Department of Police a/c 204 Other Expenses 200. 57 a/c 401 Building Operation 712. 05 a/c 402 Telephone 556. 10 -3- To From a/c 403 Light, Gas & Water 61. 72 a/c 404 Gas & Oil 281. 57 a/c 405 Equipment Operation 1157. 14 a/c 406 Supplies 572. 11 a/c 100 School Guards 8. 00 a/c 201 Automotive 379. 25 a/c 202 Uniforms 1009. 76 a/c 203 Radios 173. 50 - a/c 408 Insurance, Compre- hensive & Liability 1970. 75 Total 3541. 26 3541. 26 Department of Miscellaneous a/c 509 Dutch Elm Program 563. 60 a/c 502 Publishing Reports 563. 60 Garbage District No. 1 a/c 404 Social Security 107. 57 a/c 405 Group Health Insurance 22. 45 a/c 402 Supplies & Other Expenses 130. 02 Street Lighting District No. 1 a/c 2 Installation of Lights 820. 47 a/c 1 Street Light Operation 820. 47 Park District No. 1 a/c 401 Supplies & Other Expenses 1036. 71 a/c 403 Equipment & Operation 336. 75 a/c 405 Group Health Insurance 34. 34 a/c 410 Myrtle Park Playground 16. 27 a/c 100 Laborers 438. 45 a/c 402 Building Operating Costs 715. 92 a/c 404 Payment Retirement System 67. 96 a/c 406 Insurance, Compre- hensive & Liability 201. 74 Total 1424. 07 1424. 07 Fire District No. 1 a/c 205 Clothing 187. 40 a/c 401 Equipment Operation 149. 00 a/c 403 Supplies & Other Expenses 429. 73 a/c 405 Inspection & Travel 16. 81 a/c 411 Hydrant Rental 52. 43 a/c 402 Building Operation 820. 40 a/c 404 Gas, Light, Water and Heat 14. 97 Total 835. 37 835. 37 Z. Authorization for Publication, Supervisor's Report In accordance with memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Accountant under date of February 20th, 1963 and herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby granted -4- 641 to file the Annual Report of the Supervisor and pub- lish same in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, in accordance with paragraph 29 of the Town Law as amended by the addition of subdivision 10A. 3. Request for Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Purchase of Tires (Not on Agenda) Pursuant to the Accountant's request, on motion by Council- man Brush, seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, notice for bids for the purchase of tires for the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1963 in accor- dance with the specifications to be filed in the Town Clerk's Office; and be it further RESOLVED, that sealed bids will be received by the Town Clerk at 158 West Boston Post Road un- til 5 p. m. on March 20th, 1963, which bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Town Board meeting at 8:15 p. m. that evening in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck. --- COMMUNICATIONS 1, Request of Nardy Builders Inc. for Change of Zoning (Block 401, Parcel 150 from R-15 to R-7. 5) Following the Clerk's presentation of a request addressed to the Board by Nardy Builders, Inc. under date of February 5th, 1963, requesting a change in the zoning of the property known as Block 401, Parcel 150, in accordance with usual practise, on motion by Councilman Cook and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a copy of the subject request be referred to the Planning Board for study with re- port and recommendations thereon to this Board at its next meeting on March 6th, 1963; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Freeman, Attorney for the applicant, Nardy Builders, Inc. , be so advised. 2. Requests for Use of Voting Equipment Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck (Not on Agenda) Upon presentation of requests from the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck for the use of voting equipment, on motion by -5- Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unan- imously RESOLVED, that the requests of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck for the use of voting equipment for registration and election purposes in each Village, be and they hereby are granted. 3. Request for Approval of Expenditure - Police Commission (Not on Agenda) Upon presentation of request of the Police Commission, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of not to exceed the sum of $30. 00 from the proper item in the 1963 Police Depart- ment budget, to cover the expenses incurred by Detective George Mulcahy in attending the F. B. I. Police Training Schools on fingerprinting and photography to be held February 25th through March 1st and March 25th through March 29th, 1963, respectively. 4. Acknowledgements of Resolution (New Haven) (Not on Agenda) The Clerk presented communications from Assemblyman Anthony B. Gioffre and Elmer J. Maloney, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, acknowledging receipt of the resolution adopted by this Board with regard to curtailment of service on the New Haven Railroad, which were herewith ordered received and filed. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were here- with ordered received and filed: Town Clerk's Report for the month of January, 1963. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of January, 1963. Affidavits of publication and posting of notices of adoption of the following resolutions as required by law: (a) Amendment of _Zoning Ordinances (December 19, 1962) (b) Amendment of General Ordinances (January 16, 1963) (c) Amendment of Bingo Ordinance (January 16, 1963) -6- The Supervisor The Supervisor stated that he had no report at this time. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Thruway Noise Abatement Committee Councilwoman Helwig presented for the record a copy of the proposed bill to amend the Vehicle and Traffic law in relation to prevention of excessive noise of motor vehicles, together with copies of memoranda pertaining thereto and mailed under today's date, which were herewith ordered received and filed. She also reported that the proposed legislation had been endorsed by the Conference of Mayors, and that the tape recording prepared by the Committee's Consultant had been presented at today's meeting of the Board of Super- visors and had been enthusiastically received. 2. Dutch Elm Program Councilwoman Helwig advised the Board that the State had removed the dead or diseased elms on Weaver Street, and further that all but 5 (of some question) of the 197 pri- vately owned trees had also been removed. 3. Recreation Councilwoman Helwig called to the Board's attention cer- tain recreation statements attributed to Mayor Ryan in this evening's paper which she felt to be not factual. After dis- cussion, the Supervisor suggested that she &rites the Ma- yor, calling to his attention any questionable statements appearing in the above-referred to article. Councilman Kane -- 1. New Haven Railroad In connection with the proposed curtailment of service on the New Haven, Councilman Kane called to the Board's at- tention two organizations, one in Mount Vernon and one in Westport, Connecticut, which had been established for the purpose of working on this matter, recommending that Councilman Brush, a commuter-member of this Board, be appointed as its liaison to the said organizations so that the Board would be apprised of developments at all times. Whereas, since upon query Councilman Brush signified his willingness to so serve, on his motion, which was seconded unanimously, it was -7- RESOLVED, that Councilman C. Benjamin Brush, Jr. , be and he hereby is appointed to serve as liaison to the Mount Vernon Association and the Westport, Connecticut Association; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby dir- ected to notify Mr. Robert Schumacher of the Mount Vernon Association and Mr. W. A. New- comb of the Westport Association to this effect. 2. Highway Report - 1962 Councilman Kane presented a summary of the Highway Department's activities for the year 1962, which was or- dered received and filed with the Board's tribute to the department for a job well done. Councilman Brush -- 1. Annual Report - Police Department Councilman Brush presented the Annual Report of the Police Department, which was ordered received and filed with comment on the increase in all functions of the de- partment due to the Town's expansion. --- Councilman Cook -- 1. Apportionments Councilman Cook presented the following petitions from the Assessor requesting correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on his mo- tion, seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolu- tion was adopted unanimously: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented the following petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Sec- tion 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Ad- ministrative 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 1962, taxes of 1963, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: -8- 'fl q f-p r�4" Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 944 79 James Picker & ors $22, 000 $50, 000 $72, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 944 79 James Picker & ors 7, 500 7, 500 -- 944 81 John T Reges & W 14, 500 50, 000 64, 500 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 604 470 G Peter Jennewein & W 5, 000 8, 500 13, 500 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 Jennewein & W 2, 000 8, 500 10, 500 604 475 Julab Constr Corp 1, 000 1, 000 604 477 1, 000 1, 000 604 539 1, 000 1, 000 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 825 304 Ralph M Blood 10, 000 20, 000 30, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 825 304 Ralph M Blood 5, 000 20, 000 25, 000 825 369 Samuel Quittman 5, 000 5, 000 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 926 43 Stonycrest Homes Inc $ 3, 700 -9- be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 926 43 Stonycrest Homes Inc $ 3, 600 926 49 Anthony Christina & W 100 2. Civil Defense Councilman Cook reported that the new radio room being constructed in connection with the Civil Defense program was nearing completion and soon would be ready for in- spection, which he suggested might be made following a Board meeting. He further reported that a report regarding the purchase of certain radiological measuring devices under the match- ing funds program would be presented at the next meeting of the Board. The Town Attorney -- 1. Public Hearing - Sign Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance Pursuant to the Attorney's recommendation, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held before this Board at its regular meeting at 8:15 p. m. on Wednes- day evening, April 3rd, 1963, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of considering the adoption of certain amendments to the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish notice of such hearing in the of- ficial newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, as required by law. 2. Application for Rezoning - Rudolph Novak The Attorney advised the Board that Rudolph Novak had filed suit against the Town in the matter of his application for the rezoning of his property on the Boston Post Road. The Town Engineer -- 1. Myrtle Park & Playground With regard to the construction contracts for Myrtle -10- S Boulevard Park & Playground and pursuant to a memoran- dum addressed to the Supervisor and all Councilmen by the Town Engineer under date of February 18, 1963, herewith ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board, pursuant to request and recommendation of the Town Engineer, hereby au- thorizes that Item 100 - "Comfort Station" - in Con- tract #2 with Romani and Picco, Inc. , be increased in the amount of $200. 00. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:05 p. m. , to reconvene on March 6th, 1963. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- vened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Commissioner Brush presented for approval of payment the following Fire Department claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department 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 1963 Fire Department budget: Atlantic Service Center $ 12. 00 Beck Automotive, Inc. 51. 34 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 14. 87 Chatsworth Oil Co. 174. 15 Con Edison 5. 00 McGuire Bros. 12. 50 N. Y. Telephone Co. 7. 81 Ward LaFrance Truck Corp 56. 82 Westchester Joint Water Works 139. 63 Total $ 474. 12 2. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the-annual report for 1962 which was ordered received and filed. -11- 3. Communications 1. Letter from Fire Department (Request for Approval of Elected Officers) Commissioner Brush presented a letter from the Fire Department, dated February 18th, 1963, reporting the election of officers for the year 1963 and requesting the Commission's approval thereof. Whereupon, on his motion, seconded by Commis- sioner Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby ap- proves the election of the following officers of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department to the following offices for the year 1963: Philip V. Librandi, Chief Anthony N. Librandi, First Deputy Chief Stephen J. Loiaconi, Second Deputy Chief Arthur M. Brown, Secretary Leonard W. Ericson, Financial Secretary Augustus R. Funck, Treasurer Dr. Lincoln Stulik, Surgeon Msgr. Robert E. Delaney, Chaplain Charles Conte, Sergeant-at-Arms 4. The Fire Chief The Fire Chief, stating that this would be the last meeting he would attend as Chief, thanked the Commission for having had this opportunity to so serve and expressed his deep ap= preciation of the Commission's support and cooperation at all times during his term of office. The Commission, in turn, thanked the Chief, highly com- mending him on his fine record of service, and on motion unanimously made and seconded, adopted the following reso- lution to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting in tribute to his service: RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby thanks retir- ing Fire Chief Hans Schmidt for the fine service ren- dered the Department and community during his term of office, and highly commends him on his prompt, courteous and able discharge of duty and responsi- bility at all times and under all conditions; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting in recognition and appreciation of his service as Chief of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department. 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared,adjourned at 9:15 p. m. , to reconvene on March 6th, 1963. yy J ltbi%� wn lerk _lz_