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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963_05_01 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MAY 1st, 1963, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE- HOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER Councilman Brush called the meeting to order at 8:15 p. m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Cook Absent: Supervisor Burchell 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 COUNCILMAN BRUSH -- In the absence of the Supervisor, who was on vacation, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilwoman Hel- wig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Councilman Kane, Senior Council- man, is hereby elected Acting Chairman of this meeting. Councilman Kane then took the Chair. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon presentation and on motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the special meeting of April 20, 1963 were approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report on Pigeon Coops (Dillon Park Property) --- With reference to this matter carried over from the last meeting, Councilman Kane, after recognizing Mr. John Mann, President of the Pryer Manor Association, Inc. , re- ported that the Board, upon inspection of the site on which the coops had been erected, found them most unsightly. In addition to this, he stated, since the coops had been erected on Town-leased property without building permits, they were in violation of the Building Code and therefore must be removed. He further pointed out, however, that the Board was very anxious to encourage this type of activity for the youngsters and to this end suggested that a meeting between members of the Board and the interested young people and their par- ents, if possible, be arranged so that the removal of the existing coops and the possibility of keeping one coop to be erected on some suitable location and in accordance with certain "ground rules" could be discussed in detail. In compliance with this suggestion, the Board directed that such meeting be arranged with notice thereof posted on the existing coops so that all interested parties could arrange to attend, and that further report be presented at the next meeting. Mr. Mann then thanked the Board, on behalf of the As- sociation, stating that the members were appreciative of the prompt consideration given this matter, and that to the best of his knowledge those concerned seemed to be satis- fied with the Board's suggestions to date provided the ex- isting coops were removed within a reasonable period of time. NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization for Salary Increments (Police and Fire Departments) Upon presentation of a memorandum from the Town Ac- countant, dated April 30, 1963 and herewith ordered re- ceived and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that the following salary incrementsto the below-named persons are hereby authorized in accordance with the Compensation Plan of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1963: Effective Present Revised Name Date Inc. Comp. Comp. John T. Costello 7-11-63 240. 5925. 6165. Peter Diamond 10- 3-63 240. 5925. 6165. Ralph Perritano 5- 2-63 240. 5685. 5925. (Police Patrolmen) Frank Carpino 4-18-63 205. 5990. 6195. (Fireman) Z. Report on Investment of Surplus Funds The Clerk presented a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Accountant under date of April 29, 1963, stating that surplus funds in the amount of $700, 000. had been deposited in Town depositories in 6-month Certificates of Deposit bearing 3-1/2% interest, which was ordered received and filed. 3. Application for Special Permit (Badger Day Camp) -2- 1 The Town Attorney presented an application for Special Permit, submitted by John H. Collins, President of the Badger Sports Club, Inc. , for construction of storage room and toilet rooms, explaining that this was an exten- sion of a non-conforming use and therefore required a _ public hearing before this Board with notice thereof pub- lished 10 days prior to such hearing. He stated that he had prepared such notice and inquired the Board's pleasure as to date of hearing and publication of notice therefor. Whereupon, following some discussion, on motion by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, in accordance with law, be and he hereby is authorized to pub- lish in the official newspaper of the Town of Ma- maroneck, The Daily Times, a notice that a public hearing will be held before this Board on the evening of May 15th, 1963, at 8:15 p. m. , in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, pursuant to Sections 410, 432, and 449 of the Zoning Ordi- nance of the Town of Mamaroneck, to consider the application of John H. Collins, President, on behalf of the Badger Sports Club, Inc. , for a Special Permit to construct a new game gear storage building and toilet rooms on the property of the said Club and known as Block 211, Parcel 333 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Ma- maroneck. 4. Bids for Purchase of Top Soil (Not on Agenda) In accordance with a letter, addressed to the Board by John W. Oliver, Chairman of the Board of Park Commissioners, herewith presented by Councilwoman Helwig and ordered re- ceived and filed for the record, on motion by her and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, in accordance with law, be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, a notice that sealed bids will be re- ceived by this Board acting for the Commission of Park District No. 1 Town of Mamaroneck, until 5 p. m. on Wednesday, May 15th, 1963 at the Office of the Town Clerk, 158 West Post Road, Mamaroneck, and opened and read aloud at a meeting of this Board at 8:15 p. m. that evening in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for furnishing top soil in the amount of not less than 500 cubic yards and conforming with all other details set forth in the specifications therefor, for use in the construction of the Myrtle Boulevard Park and Playground. _3_ COMMUNICATIONS 1. Request of Board of Education (Use of Voting Machines) In accordance with a request of the Board of Education, dated April 23, 1963, presented by the Clerk and here- with ordered received and filed, on motion by Council- woman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the re- quest of the Board of Education of Union Free School District No. 1 for the use of three voting machines by the School District at the Junior High School on Tuesday, May 7th, 1963. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports, which were or- dered received and filed: Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of April, 1963. Report of Receipts and Disbursements, Town of Mamar- oneck, for the period from January 1st - March 31st, 1963. The Supervisor -- There was no report in the Supervisor's absence. Councilman Kane -- Councilman Kane spoke of the sudden and tragic death of Mr. W. Edward Bracken , Treasurer of the Village of Larch- mont, stating that Mr. Bracken's death was not only a serious loss to the Village, but to the entire community -- which had lost a faithful and devoted public servant and true friend. Each of the members of the Board expressed his deep sym- pathy and unanimously moved to adjourn this meeting in his memory.in tribute to Mr. Bracken and the members of his family. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Tour of Parks Councilwoman Helwig called attention to the tour of the Town parks to be conducted by Mr. Oliver, Chairman of the Park Commission, on Saturday, May 18th, from 2 to 4 p. m. She stated that the tour had been arranged at the request of the Evening Section of the Garden Club. -4- Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush stated that he had no report other than that pertaining to Fire matters. Councilman Cook -- 1. Civil Defense Councilman Cook reported that a total of fourteen were attending the County Civil Defense Radiological Training Center classes. He also reported that the Murray Avenue School and Chatsworth Avenue School had been stocked with food, etc. , and that all equipment would be in full operation for the County test on Tuesday evening. 2. County Tax Commission Councilman Cook reported favorably on the meeting with the County Tax Commission, stating that the Com- mission had commended the Assessor on his records, maps and procedures. The Town Attorney -- 1, Approval of Performance Bond (Improvements - "Map of Lakewood") In accordance with the Planning Board's request and upon the Attorney's advice that although the bond was incorrect in form, it could be approved as to surety, on a motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Council- woman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recom- mendation of the Planning Board, Subdivision Bond No. 12-1355-63, between Protano Inc. of 910 Protano Lane, Mamaroneck, New York, as Principal, and United States Fidelity and Guar- anty Company, as Surety, is approved as to amount ($6, 000. 00) and sufficiency of surety subject to correction of form. The Town Engineer -- 1. Street Lighting Program (Job #11) In accordance with a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Engineer under date of May 1, 1963 and herewith or- dered received and filed for the record, on motion by Coun- cilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer be and he hereby is authorized to remove 15 existing -5- lights on North Chatsworth and Rockingstone Avenues from Garfield Street to Forest Ave- nue and replace same with 14 "Admirals Hats" and 2 "Quadriliners" (total of 16 new lights) at a cost of not to exceed the sum of $890. 00. In the matter of street lighting on Griffen Avenue also contained in the memorandum, following discussion of the proposed installation of 11 new lights at a cost of ap- proximately $550. 00, the Board directed the Engineer to contact the Village of Scarsdale to ascertain its interest in a joint lighting program since one side of the section of Griffen Avenue concerned was in that Village. Further, the question of lighting at the intersection of Chatsworth and Murray Avenues at Station Square was raised by Councilman Brush but deferred for discussion in the near future. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was, on a motion unanimously made, seconded, and adopted, declared adjourned at 9:00 p. m. , to reconvene on May 15, 1963, in memory of W. Edward Bracken with the following resolution In Memoriam to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting: IN MEMORIAM RESOLVED, that this Board, convened in regular session this first day of May, 1963, with pro- found sorrow expresses its deep sense of loss in the death of W . Edward Bracken an outstanding citizen, who as Treasurer of the Village of Larchmont and Secretary-Treasurer of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission, served that Village and the Town of Mamaroneck as an able, faithful and dedicated public servant during the many years he so served our community; and be it further RESOLVED, that this expression of deepest sym- pathy be forwarded to the family of Mr. Bracken and spread upon the minutes of this meeting. 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 payment the follow- -6- 1 ing Fire Department claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief - and thereupon, on his motion, which was seconded by Com- missioner 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 from the 1963 Fire Department budget: Con Edison $ 57. 21 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 22. 01 N. Y. Telephone Co. 90. 35 Total $ 169. 57 2. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the Fire Report for April, 1963, remarking on the volumnity of the report and calling to the Commission's attention the number of fires reported at the Hommocks Dump. A somewhat lengthy discussion was concluded with the report ordered received and filed and the Fire Chief and Engineer directed to submit a joint report at the next meeting of the Town Board, outlining the steps and procedure taken, following study, to con- trol the fire problem at the Dump. 3. Communications Commissioner Brush reported that there were no com- munications to come before the Commission at this time. 4. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was de- clared adjourned at 9: 10 p. m. , to reconvene on May 15, 1963. I q Tow Cie k -7-