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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958_11_05 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD NOVEMBER 5, 1958, 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. PRESENT: Supervisor Burchell Councilman Brush Councilman Kane Councilman Santoro Councilman Waterman ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr, Delius - Town Attorney Mr. Friedlander - Town Engineer Mr, Finson - Accountant Mr. Orsino - Comptroller Mr. OTBrien - Superintendent of Highways Mrs, Brewer - Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of October 15, 1958 were approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS There were no items of old business to be presented. NEW BUSINESS 1. Petition--Change of Name, Cabilane Road The Clerk presented a letter from Edwin E. Berliner, Rock Ridge, Mamaroneck, dated October 17, 1958, enclosing pe- tition undersigned by all of the residents of Cabilane Road, a private road located in the Town of Mamaroneck and owned by said residents, requesting that the name of this road be changed to Deerfield Lane. --- After discussion, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the street now known as "Cabilane Road" running in a northeasterly direction from Old White Plains Road for a distance of approxi- mately 440 feet and shown on "Map of Section Two, Rock Ridge, situated in the Town and Village of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York" and filed in the County Clerk's Office, Division of Land Records, as Map #8047, on May 26, 1953, be renamed "Deerfield Lane" as of November 5th, 1958. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is directed to so notify the postal authorities of this change. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter -- Fenimore Road Conditions The Clerk presented a letter from Jerome N. Wanshel, Attorney, dated October 28, 1958, pertaining to certain conditions affecting the property of his client, Mr, Herbert Werner, located on Fenimore Road, Town. Following discussion of each of these items in some de- tail, the Board referred these matters as follows for fur- ther study and recommendation thereon. first, the re- quest for curb installation to the Superintendent of Highways and Town Attorney; second, the request for installation of a street light to the Superintendent of Highways and Police Chief; and third and last, examination of the drainage condi- tions at the time of heavy percipitation to Councilman San- toro, the Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer. -- The Supervisor was directed to notify Mr. Wanshel of the action taken by the Board. REPORT--BADGER CAMP (Not on Agenda) At this time the Supervisor noting the presence of Mr, and Mrs, Louis Smith, requested the Attorney to present his re- port on Badger Camp alleged to be operating in violation of the Town Zoning Ordinance. Town Attorney Delius thereupon read his report, addressed to the Town Board under date of October 27th, 1958 and stating that at the conclusion of his study and investigation, under all of the circumstances involved he did not find any violation of the Zoning Ordinance in this particular instance. The Board, in view of the Attorneyes finding and concurring therewith, agreed that there was no action to be taken in the mat- ter and ordered the report as submitted received and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. 2. Resolution--Village of Larchmont The Clerk presented a resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Larchmont on October 6, 1958 re- questing exemption from future Town Assessment Rolls of i89 y4��e certain Village-owned property, Block 613, Parcel 304, located at 3 Addison Street, as this property had been acquired for pub- lic parking purposes. This communication was referred to the Town Attorney for reply, 3, County Department of Public Works--Contract for Snow Removal on State Highways The Clerk presented a letter from the County Department of Public Works, dated October 22, 1958, stating that the County had extended for the year 1958-1959 its contract with the State Department of Public Works for the control of snow and ice on State Highways and requesting a resolution if the Town Board approved of the Town handling this work with Town forces, Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Waterman, the following resolution was unani- mously adopted: WHEREAS, Sect. 12 of the Highway Law, as amended by Chapter 305 of the Laws of 1946, provides that if the removal of snow and ice from the State Highways is taken over by the County, the County can arrange with the Town Superintendents of the various towns in the County of Westchester for the removal of the snow and ice from such State Highways as are within their municipal boundaries and the entire cost of such work will be reimbursed by the State, and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck under date of November 8, 1946 entered into a contract with the County of Westchester for the removal of snow andice from the State Highways within the said Town, in ac- cordance with the provisions of Sect, 12 of the Highway Law as amended, and under date of October 24, 1957 extended the said contract for the season 1957-1958. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck extend the above mentioned contract with the County of Westchester for an additional year, and be it further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolutionbe forwarded to the Westchester County Commissioner of Public Works. 4. County Department of Public Works--Contract for Snow Removal on County Roads The Clerk presented an agreement with the County of West- chester, dated October 28, 1958, for the removal of snow on County roads for the winter season of 1958-1959 at aflat rate of $200. 00 per mile and requested a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to sign said agreement. g; Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the agreement with the County of Westchester for the re- moval of snow and ice on County roads within the Unincorporated Section of the Town of Mamaroneck at a flat rate of $200, 00 per mile for the winter season of 1958-1959. COMMUNICATIONS (Not on Agenda) 1. Letter from Stanley 1L Karp The Clerk read a letter from Stanley M. Karp, dated October 30th, 1958, apprising the Town Board of damage to his home caused by blasting carried an by Fiore Brothers in connection with the laying of a new water line near his property located at 32 Bonnie Briar Lane, Town. The Board directed the Clerk to acknowledge Mr. Karp's let- ter informing him that the responsibility for this work lies en- tirely with the Fiore Brothers Construction Company under con- tract to the Westchester Joint Water Storks No. 1 and to forward a:;copy of Mr. Karp's letter to the Superintendent of the Water Works for his information and attention. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and placed on file- Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc, for the month of October, 1958. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of October, 1958. Report of the Building Inspector for the month of October, 1958. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR (l) Agreement of Adjustment--Thruway, Station Property In connection with the Agreement of Adjustment received from the New York State Department of Public Works proposing the sum of $2, 000. 00 as compensation for a certain parcel of Town- owned property located at Station Park on which the kiosk or en- trance to the tunnel is erected, which was taken by the Thruway, the Supervisor presented a memorandum from the Assessor, as requested at the last Board meeting, stating that the sum of $2, 000.00 was a fair value for this property and inquired as to the Boardfs pleasure with regard to accepting this figure. Whereupon, in view of the Assessor's appraisal which con- curred with that of the Thruway, upon motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck accepts the sum of $Z, 000, 00 as compensation for the taking by the New York State Thruway--New Eng- land Section of that parcel of Town-owned property located at Station Park on which the kiosk or en- trance to the tunnel is erected and described on said Agreement as Thruway Map No, 1052, Parcel No. 1052, FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign said Agreement as presented. (2) Thruway Correspondence The Supervisor, for the Board's information, read two let- ters written by him at the direction of this Board at its last meeting to the Chairman of the New York State Thruway .Au- thority and reply received thereto, which correspondence was ordered received and placed on file with the Town Clerk. (3) Request of S. & N. Auto Services, Inc. In connection with this matter, the Supervisor presented a memorandum from the Assessor stating that $50. 00 per month would be a fair rental for use of a portion of Van Guilder Street as had been requested by S. & N. The Board directed the Town Attorney to communicate with S. & N. advising that the Town would lease the prop- erty in question for this sum provided, however, that all other conditions previously submitted by the Engineer requisite to the use of said property were met. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- (1) Railroad Station Councilman Brush remarked on the lack of lighting at the south kiosk on Station Road and requested that something be done to correct this situation as quickly as possible. The matter was referred to the Engineer for his immed- iate attention. Councilman Kane -- (1) Meeting--Mayor's Economic Committee Councilman Kane reported that he had attended a meeting of the Mayor;s Economic Committee of the Village of Ma- maroneck for the Supervisor, adding that this Committee was engaged in conducting an extensive study of tax matters, (2) Planning Board Meeting Councilman Kane reported that he had attended the last meeting of the Planning Board and advised that that Board was awaiting this Board's pleasure in selecting a date for the informal joint meeting of the two Boards to discuss and review the proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinances, (3) Apportionments Councilman Kane presented the following petitions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on motion by him and seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolu- tion was unanimously adopted; WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pur- suant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Administrative 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 1958, taxes of 1.959, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 206 129 Charles G. Williams $ 6, 000 $ $ 6, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 206 129 & 165 Charles G. Williams 4, 500 4, 500 206 151 Mahlon H. Beakes & W I, 500 1, 500 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which shows property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 934 49 Frances G. Stern 6, 20o 20, 800 27, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 934 49 Hampshire Country Club 200 200 934 435 Frances G. Stern 6, 000 20, 800 26, 800 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which shows property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 831 339 Vittina S. Gironda&ors 600 1, 400 2, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 831 339 Vittina S. Gironda&ors 400 1,400 1, 800 831 530 N.Y.State Thruway #757 200 200 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which shows property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows. Block Parcel Name Land only 807 20 Frank C. Mysak $ 7, 200 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land only 807 20 Frank C. Mysak 6, 200 807 35 Eric F. Holzer 1, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which shows property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total - 714 464 Sidney B.. Lifschultz&W $ 2, 800 $ 11, 500 $ 14, 300 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 714 464 David Fink & W 2, 000 11, 500 13, 500 714 629 Sidney B. Lifschultz&W 800 800 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which shows property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 405 255 Alice L. Goldsmith $ 3, 900 $ 15, 100 $ 19, 000 405 453 Ralph R. Wolf & W 5, 200 9, 800 15, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 405 255 Alice L. Goldsmith 3, 800 15, 100 18, 900 405 605 Ralph R. Wolf & W 100 100 405 453 Ralph R. Wolf & W 5, 100 9, 800 14, 900 405 600 Alice L. Goldsmith 100 100 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which shows property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 304 90&443 Split Tree Realty Corp $ 6, 800 Dis #1 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 304 90 Gabriel Vitro 800 Dis #1 2, 000 " #2 304 443 Split Tree Realty Corp 6, 000 p0 #1 20, 000 kk #2 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which shows property now ap- pearing on the role as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 218 677 John J. Driscoll $ 4, 000 $ 5, 700 $ 9, 700 & W be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 218 677 John J. Driscoll 2, 000 5, 700 7, 700 & W 218 689 Mandeville Properties Z' 000 Z' 000 Inc Councilman Waterman -- (lj Resignation--Patrolman Turco Councilman Waterman presented a memorandum from the Police Department, dated October 27, 1958, enclosing letter of resignation from Patrolman Turco and the Board of Police Commissioner's acceptance thereof and requested this Board to approve the action taken by the Board of Po- lice Commissioners. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Waterman, sec- onded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the Board of Police Commissioners' accep- tance of the resignation of Police Patrolman Louis M. Turco from the Town of Mamaro- neck Police Foree to be effective as of November lst, 1958, (2) Erection of Stairway at Station Councilman Waterman again brought up the matter of the construction of an additional stairway at the extreme east end of the station parking area as a convenience to the com- muters and Councilman Santoro assurred him that this mat- ter was under consideration, - Councilman Santoro - - (1) Purchase of Sand Spreader Councilman Santoro informed the Board that the Highway Superintendent needed another Sand Spreader and had re- quested authorization to purchase same immediately as there were funds available for such purchase in the present budget. Whereupon, on his motion which was seconded by Coun- cilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Highways be and he hereby is authorized to purchase for the Town Highway Department one Sand Spreader at a cost not to exceed the sum of $550. 00. (2) West Wing —Firehouse Councilman Santoro reported that in accordance with this Board's direction, the Engineer and he had contacted Trustee White who had generously given his time to the Town again - in assisting with the further inspection and checking of the sinking of the West Wing of the Firehouse. Since the readings showed no further perceptible sinking, it was concluded that the wing had settled about 1/8" during the year and that it would be to the taxpayers' advantage to have a longer experience period before further determination of the remedial work needed to correct this situation. Councilman Santoro again expressed his sincere ap- preciation of all the time and assistance given by Mr. White in working with the Engineer and himself in connection with this matter. (3) Traffic Study-- Chatsworth Avenue Square Area Councilman Santoro reported that the Board of Police Commissioners had concluded its study relating to the flow of traffic in the Chatsworth Avenue Square area following completion of Thruway construction and rec- ommended the plan prepared and submitted by the Automobile Club of New Yak, Inc. Mr. Santoro explained that the installation of under- ground electrical conduits was required for the traffic lights proposed in this plan and suggested that this be done at this time so that the pavements need not be torn up again in this area. He advised that the road excavation work necessary could be done by the Town Highway Department and that Domizio and Everett, Electrical Contractors, would install the required con- duits at a price not to exceed the sum of $2, 000. 00, and requested authorization for this work. Whereupon, on his motion which was seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby author- izes Domizio & Everett, Electrical Con- tractors of Yonkers, New York, to install electrical conduits in the Chatsworth Ave- nue Square area in accordance with the traffic plan prepared by the Automobile Club of New York, Inc, and approved by the Board of Police Commissioners, at a cost not to exceed the sum of $2, 000. 00; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the transfer of the sum of $2, 000. 00 from Surplus--Outside of Villages to the Police Department budget, line item #213 - "Traffic Signals & Signs" in the 1958 budget. (4) Thruway Construction Councilman Santoro reported that the Engineer and he had consulted Thruway officials regarding certain mat- ters including ingress and egress to Laurel Avenue, the maintenance of a flagman on the Weaver Street Bridge during the time of one-lane traffic, fencing, etc. and stated that they would continue to check on these matters daily until completion to the Town's satisfaction. AL REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY The Town Attorney stated that he had no further report to pre- sent at this time, OTHER BUSINESS (1) Date for Special Meeting Since the Board would not meet again in regular session un- til November 19th, the Supervisor requested that a date be fixed to hold a Special Meeting for the preparation and adop- tion of the 1959 Preliminary Budget which, according to law, must be done between the 10th and 15th day of November. The meeting was called for Wednesday evening, November 12th, at 8;15 P.m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9.10 p.m. , to reconvene on Novem- ber 19th, 1958. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- ', vend immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board me eting. COMMUNICATIONS (1) Letter from Fire Chief Commissioner Waterman presented a letter under date of October 8th, 1958, addressed to the Commission by Chief Deschensky, requesting correction of the location of a fire hydrant installed some 18 feet inside of the curb on Salem Drive, Town. Following some discussion, the matter was referred to the Supervisor for further investigation. REPORTS Commissioner Waterman stated that there were no reports to '', be presented at this time. 62 11 CLAIMS Commissioner Waterman presented the following Fire Depart- ment claims which had been audited by the Comptroller and ap- proved by the Fire Chief, and upon his motion which was seconded by Commissioner Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following 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 budget for the Fire Department- Atlantic Service Center $ 68. 05 Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co. , Inc. 50. 63 Con Edison 45. 53 Franklin Cleaners 8. 00 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 5. 00 New York Telephone Company 91. 20 Roberts 25. 90 Edward Thompson Company 3. 00 Wesco Fire Equipment and Service 131. 33 West. Jt. Water Works No. 1 6. 52 Hydrant Rental: West. Jt. Water Works No. 1 2, 500. 00 The New Rochelle Water Company 60. 00 Total $ 2, 995. 16 OTHER BUSINESS (1) Zoning Violation The Fire Chief reported a violation on property located on Dillon Road, inspected at the request of the Building Inspector, and stated that a further report would be made to the Board if the violation was not corrected in accordance with the written notification to the owner by the Building Inspector. (2) Auditorium The Chief reported that the painting of the auditorium had been completed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9:20 p.m. , to reconvene on November 19th, 1958. own ' lerk