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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963_11_06 Town Board Minutes 9 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD NOVEMBER 6th, 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 Brush Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Cook Absent: Councilman Kane 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 _ WELCOME TO BOY SCOUTS The Supervisor welcomed a group of Boy Scouts from Troop 2, who were attending the meeting with their leader, Mr. Muench, briefly outlining the Town government and ex- tending best wishes to the boys in achieving their merit badges in citizenship. OLD BUSINESS a) Report on bids for pipe (Bonnie Way and Werner Drains) The Engineer presented a memorandum addressed to the Board under date of October 23, 1963, submitting a report and offering certain recommendations for the pur- chase of pipe, which was herewith ordered received and filed. The Engineer then further stated, however, that since the "Werner" easement agreement had not yet been ob- tained, he recommended that only the pipe for the Bonnie Way drain installation be purchased at this time with de- ferrment of the purchase of the pipe for the "Werner" in- stallation pending receipt of the agreement. Whereupon, after some further discussion and upon ad- vice of the Attorney, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid -1- of Capitol Highway Materials Inc. , being the low bid in the amount of $335. 32, for furnishing to the Town of Mamaroneck 96' of 16 guage 24" di- ameter aluminum pipe in accordance with the specifications set forth in the notice for bids. b) Report on Bids for Extension of Hommocks Drain Pursuant to recommendation of the Engineer and At- torney as set forth in memorandum addressed to the Board by the Engineer under date of November 6, 1963 and herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, to wit the bid of Miceli Bros. Construction Co. Inc. , in the arnount of $8, 750. 00, for construction of Storm Drain Ex- tension at Town Landfill near Hommocks Road in accordance with the specifications therefor as set forth in the notice for bids. CHANGE OF DATE - November 20th Meeting (Not on Agenda) The Supervisor, after calling to attention that presentation of the Preliminary Budget must be between November 10th and November 15th, recommended that the next meeting of the Board be held on November 13th rather than 20th if this were the pleasure of the Board, and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the next regular meeting of this Board be held at 8:15 p. m. on Wednesday evening, November 13th rather than on Wednesday evening, November 20th, 1963, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck. NEW BUSINESS a) Sign Application - Spartan Associates, Inc. for Appeal from Decision of Building Inspector Upon presentation of the application of Spartan Asso- ciates, Inc. (S. N. Petchers, President) for appeal from the decision of the Building Inspector with regard to permit for erection of a sign on premises located at 36 Boston Post Road and known as Block 411, Parcel 196 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamar- oneck, on which a public hearing must be held before this Board, since it was the Board's pleasure that such hearing be held at the next meeting of the Board, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman _2_ 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 of public hearing, to be held before this Board at 8: 15 p. m. on Wednesday evening, No- vember 13, 1963, at its next regular meeting in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, to hear the appeal of Spartan Associates Inc. , c/o S. N. Petchers, 33 Riverside Drive, New York City, New York, from the decision of the Building In- spector refusing a permit for a free-standing business sign on the premises situated at 36 Bos- ton Post Road in the Town of Mamaroneck and shown on the Town Tax Maps as Block 411, Parcel 196, as required by law. b) Authorization for Investment of Funds (Not on Agenda) Pursuant to request of the Comptroller for re-invest- ment of $25, 000 Certificate of Deposit, on motion by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the re-investment of a $25, 000. 00 Certificate of De- posit in the County Trust Company, an authorized depository for Town of Mamaroneck funds, for a period of one year at 4% interest. COMMUNICATIONS a) Notice of Public Hearing - Village of Mamaroneck (Application of Sinclair Refining Co. & Mexal Corp. ) The Attorney presented a notice of public hearing before the Village of Mamaroneck Zoning Board of Appeals on No- vember 7th, 1963, for consideration of the application of Sinclair Refining Co. and Mexal Corp. to permit altera- tions and repairs to existing gas station on the corner of Mamaroneck and Hoyt Avenues in the Village of Mamaro- neck, which, upon his advice of not being of concern to the Town, was ordered received and filed. b) Appointment of Dog Enumerator (Not on Agenda) Pursuant to communication from the State of New York Department of Agriculture and Markets herewith presented and filed and in accordance with the Town Clerk's recom- mendation, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously -3- RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 108 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, Eugene Agnes- santo be and he hereby is appointed as Dog Enumerator in the Unincorporated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1964. c) Request for Transfer of Funds (Not on Agenda) Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of November 6, 1963, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the transfer of the sum of $1, 200. 00 from Fire Dis- trict No. 1 Surplus to Telephone and Alarm in the 1963 budget to cover replacement costs of new 2-1/2" valve for fire whistle as previously ap- proved by this Board. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following report which was or- dered received and filed: Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of October, 1963. The Supervisor -- 1) Letter from State of New York - Department of Commerce Re: Master Plan For the Board's information, the Supervisor read the following letter, addressed to him by Charles L. Crangle, Director of the Bureau of Planning, State of New York De- partment of Commerce, under date of October 18, 1963, which was ordered received and filed for the record. "The New York State Department of Commerce re- cently received new requirements from the Housing and Home Finance Agency for the operation of the Urban Planning Assistance Program. It appears evident that these new Federal requirements will cause some delay in the processing of the Town of Mamaroneck Urban Planning Assistance Applica- tion now under review by our office. In order to satisfy these requirements, we have re- quested your planning consultant to provide the ad- ditional information needed. Once this information has been received in satisfactory form we expect to be able to resume our review and processing of your application. " -4- Councilwoman Helwig -- 1) Memorial Park Councilwoman Helwig reported that 853 trees, shrubs, and bushes had been planted in Memorial Park during the past ten days, and that with the planting of two more large trees and privet hedge, the planting program for 1963 would be completed. In reply to question, Councilwoman Helwig assurred the Supervisor that this grassed and planted area was to be used for a play field - not just a decorative park - and that the 1964 budget requests included equipment, such as badminton, etc. , for this area. Councilman Brush -- 1) New Haven Railroad Following Councilman Brush's presentation of two Bills proposing relief for the bankrupt New Haven Railroad and pursuant to his request for their support, following dis- cussion on a motion offered by him and seconded by Councilman Cook, the Board unanimously adopted the fol- lowing resolutions, directing that certified copies thereof be forwarded to Senators Kenneth B. Keating and Jacob K. Javitz, and the Honorable Ogden R. Reid, Congressman from our 26th District: Resolution No. 1 -- Bill-H. R. 8897 "Railroad Redevelopment Act of 1963" WHEREAS, it has always been the intent of Congress to maintain a healthy transportation industry, and WHEREAS, the railroads have developed the chronic ailment of economic instability that at times becomes critical, even fatal, and i WHEREAS, such a crisis now confronts the bankrupt New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, and WHEREAS, the services of this road are essential to many passengers; vital to New England and the great metropolitan areas it serves; and provides the only direct rail link between New England and the South, and WHEREAS, this interstate carrier provides pas- senger, commutation, freight and mail service, and also serves the National defense as well as the gen- eral economy of the southern New England region and the metropolitan areas of New York, New Haven, Hartford, Providence and Boston, and WHEREAS, the Bill-H. R. 8897, introduced October 23, 1963 by Mr. Reid, Congressman from our 26th -5- District, extends to the United States Congress con- sideration for the serious plight of the New Haven Railroad and the areas it serves, and WHEREAS, H. R. 8897, called the "Railroad Re- development Act of 196311, sustains, complements, and extends the past and present efforts of West- chester County, New York City, New York State, and the southern tier of New England states, and WHEREAS, we have been notified that our Con- gressman introduced this "Railroad Redevelopment Act" only after wide and careful consultation with various authorities such as: The Governors of the states affected, The World Bank, the Railroads, the Treasury et al, and WHEREAS, in the weeks since its introduction, na- tional interest has been aroused and favorable com- ment has issued from such sources as mentioned and from such newspapers as: Macy-Westchester, The Wall Street Journal, the Harrison Independent and Stamford Advocate, and WHEREAS, the proposition offered by H. R. 8897 is considered practical by providing constructive means of continuing the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad and its public service, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ma- maroneck approves the passage of H. R. 8897 and urges the House of Representatives and the United States Senate to take all honorable means to achieve the passage of this bill, and be it further RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to United States Senators Kenneth B. Keating and Jacob K. Javits, and Congressman Ogden R. Reid. Resolution No. 2 -- Bill - H. R. 3881 "Urban Mass Transportation Bill" WHEREAS, it has always been the intent of Congress to maintain a healthy transportation industry, and WHEREAS, the railroads have developed the chronic ailment of economic instability that at times becomes critical, even fatal, and WHEREAS, such a crisis now confronts the bankrupt New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, and WHEREAS, the services of this road are essential to many commuters in Westchester County; and -6- WHEREAS, a bill called the "Urban Mass Transpor- tation Bill" (H. R. 3881) has been introduced which extends to the United States Congress consideration for the serious plight of the New Haven Railroad and the areas it serves, and sustains, complements and extends the past and present efforts of West- chester County, New York City, New York State, and the southern New England states, and WHEREAS, the proposition offered by H. R. 3881 is considered practical by providing constructive means of continuing the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad and its public service; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck approves the passage of H. R. 3881 and urges the House of Representatives and the United States Senate to take all honorable means to achieve the passage of this bill; and be it further RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to United States Senators Kenneth B. Keating and Jacob K Javitz, and to Congressman Ogden R. Reid and the Chairman of the House of Representatives Rules Committee. Councilman Cook -- 1. Apportionments Upon presentation of petitions submitted by the Assessor for correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, on his motion, seconded by Coun- cilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote: 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 1963, taxes of 1964, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: -7- Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 728 218 Anne H. Bear $ 11, 500 $ 7, 500 $19, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 728 218 Anne H. Bear 4, 300 4, 300 728 230 Raymond Dunn 7, 200 7, 500 14, 700 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1963, taxes of 1964, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 811 247 Joseph Germano & W 3, 700 6, 300 10, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 811 247 Carmello Germano Z, 700 Z, 700 811 304 Carmello Germano 1, 000 6, 300 7, 300 & or and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1963, taxes of 1964, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 816 319 Renato Di Vito ' 200 14, 700 16, 900 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 816 319 Renato Di Vito Jr & W 1, 100 5, 000 6, 100 816 326 Renato Di Vito 1, 100 9, 700 10, 800 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1963, taxes of 1964, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 720 37 Robert Hollister & W 5, 400 10, 000 15, 400 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: -8- a 4':ke,y Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 720 37 Robert Hollister & W $ 900 $ $ 900 720 214 Michael J Donovan & W 4, 500 10, 000 14, 500 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1963, taxes of 1964, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 703 146 Helen S. Walsh 7, 500 7, 700 15, 200 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 703 146 Cadillac Dwellings Inc 2, 600 2, 600 703 153 Helen S. Walsh 4, 900 7, 700 12, 600 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1963, taxes of 1964, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 603 509 N. Y. , N. H. & H. RR 130, 800 181, 000 311, 800 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- ' visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 603 509 NY, NH, & H RR 130, 296 181, 000 311, 296 603 666 Thomas Conte 504 504 The Town Attorney -- The Attorney stated that he had no report at this time. The Town Engineer -- The Engineer stated that he had no report at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 8:40 p. m. , to reconvene on November 13th, 1963. -9- I Ord- 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 Upon Commissioner Brush's request and on motion by him and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the follow- ing resolution authorizing payment of the claims here- with presented was adopted by unanimous vote: RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims, as audited by the Comptroller and ap- proved by the Fire Chief, are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller authorized to pay the same out of the Fire Department budget: The Corner Store $ 6. 00 Excelsior Auto Repair 3. 00 Franklin Cleaners 52. 95 Walter Leone 37. 95 Anthony Librandi 59. 40 Philip Librandi 267. 00 McGuire Bros. Inc. 5. 00 Mam'k Plumbing Supply 13. 95 Mam'k Plumbing Supply 89. 63 N. Y. Telephone Co. 96. 83 Post Lodge 1, 506. 50 The Samela Press 25. 00 Sheridan Enterprises 23. 90 Total $2, 187. 11 Z. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the Fire Report for the month of October, 1963, which was herewith or- dered received and filed. 3. Communications There were no communications to be prresented. 4. Other Business 1. Installation of Fire Whistle Valve The Fire Chief reported that the installation of the new valve for the fire alarm whistle had been suc- cessfully completed as of today. 2. Fire Inspection At this time Commissioner Brush commented for the record and on behalf of all of the members of this Commission, on the "A-No. 1" Inspection - 10- R conducted this year. He further stated that all of the men were in good order -- and that the Com- mission was unanimous in declaring the Inspection to be excellent. 3. Tour of Fire Engines for Boy Scouts Commissioner Cook suggested that the Boy Scouts --- attending this evening's meeting be taken on a tour of the Fire equipment immediately upon adjourn- ment of this meeting - which Chief Librandi stated the men would be most happy to do. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was de- clared adjourned at 8:50 p. m. , to reconvene on No- vember 13th, 1963. 1 L n Jerk Y e✓ -11- ....._..._.-.