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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958_12_17 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD DECEMBER 17th, 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 Waterman ABSENT: Councilman Santoro ALSO PRESENT: Mr, Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr, Delius - Town Attorney Mr, Friedlander - Town Engineer Mr, Finson - Accountant Mr, O'Brien - Superintendent of Highways Mrs, Brewer - Deputy Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the special meeting of November 12th, the regular meeting of November 19th, and the special meeting of November 24th, 1958, were approved as presented, OLD BUSINESS 1. Report on Bids for Purchase of Sanitation Truck In Councilman Santoro's absence, the Clerk presented a memorandum addressed by him to the Town Board under date of December 15th, 1958, reporting on the bids sub- mitted for the purchase of a new Sanitation Truck which matter was referred to him for study and report. The memorandum stated that since the bids of Gramatan - Dodge Company, Brockway Motor Trucks, and the alternate bid of Chulew Motor Sales did not conform with the specifi- cations, said bids could not be considered, and recommen- ded, therefore, that the only bid meeting the specifications, the bid of Chulew Motor Sales in the amount of $11, 538, 00 be accepted as the low bid. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the low bid, to wit, the bid of Chulew Motor Sales, to furnish to the Town of Mamaroneck Highway Department one (1) new Sanitation Truck, to be equipped in accordance with the specifications as stated, for the total price of $11, 538. 00. NEW BUSINESS 1) Request for Acceptance of Larch Lane as Town Road As there were no items of new business on the agenda, the Supervisor invited Dr. Arnold S. Breakey of Durham Road, Town, to address the Board at this time. Dr. Breakey who was present representing Mrs, Edna A. Forbes, developer, requested the Board to consider the ac- ceptance of Larch Lane as a Town road, stating that the re- quirements of the Planning Board had been complied with and that the road was now ready for such acceptance. After a rather lengthy discussion regarding the installa- tion of a street light at the corner of Ormand Place and York Road which the Town requested and the developer questioned, the Board referred the matter to the Town Engineer and Su- perintendent of Highways for further study and report. COMMUNICATIONS 1 and 2) Installation of New Traffic Signs--Board of Police Com- missioners The Clerk presented two letters from the Board of Police Commissioners under dates of November 30th and Decem- ber 9th, 1958, requesting the installation of new traffic signs at some six certain designated locations as listed, The Town Attorney advised the Board that he had commun- icated with the Board of Police Commissioners regarding the requests and that it had been agreed that these letters be held for action pending arrival of a further request for additional signs, 3. Installation of New Light and Pole--Board of Police Commissioners The Clerk presented a letter from the Board of Police Com- missioners under date of December 1st, 1958, requestingpur- chase and installation of a new mercury vapor light and alum- inum pole at the foot of the ramp at the intersection of the parking plaza ramp and Myrtle Boulevard, After some discussion, this matter was referred to Councilman Santoro and the Superintendent of Highways for further study and report. 4, Notice--Public Service Commission The Clerk presented a notice from the Public Service Commission, dated December 1, 1958, granting approval of the petition of Josephine Mastocciolo, d/b/a Leon's Taxi Service, for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of an omnibus line, which was received and placed on file, 5. Notice--Public Service Commission The Clerk presented a notice from the Public Service Commission, dated December 1, 1958, granting approval of the petition of West-Fordham Transportation Corp, for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the temporary operation of an omnibus line, which was re- ceived and placed on file, COMMUNICATIONS (Not on Agenda) 1. Notice--Public Service Commission The Clerk presented a notice from the Public Service Commission, dated December 1, 1958, granting approval of the application of Orienta Bus Lines, Inc, for a certi- ficate of public convenience and necessity for the tem- porary operation of an omnibus line in the Village and Town of Mamaroneck, which was received and placed on file. 2. Letter from Chief Yerick The Clerk presented a communication addressed to the Town Council by Chief Yerick under date of December 16, 1958, informing the Board of the appointment of William Federice to the position of Police Patrolman to be effective as of January 1, 1959, by the Board of Po- lice Commissioners to replace Patrolman Louis Turco who resigned November 1, 1958, This communication was received and placed on file. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were re- ceived and filed- Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the month of November, 1958. Report of the Town Clerk for the month of November, 1958. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR 1) Replacement of Traffic Lights--Chatsworth Avenue Bridge Area In connection with the installation of the two traffic lights and standards on the approach to the Chatsworth Avenue Bridge, the Supervisor explained that in order to cover the cost of the higher standards required for this installation, it would be necessary to appropriate a sum not to exceed $300. 00 in addition to the $l, 400. 00 granted by the Thru- way Authority for the replacement of said lights and re- quested authorization for such additional expenditure if this were the Board's pleasure. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, secondedby Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby appro- priates a sum not to exceed $300. 00 to meet the cost of installing two new traffic lights on the approach to the Chatsworth Avenue Bridge, which sum is in addition to the $1, 400. 00 granted by the Thruway Authority for such purpose; said sum not to exceed $300. 00 to be expended from item #213, entitled "Traffic Signals and Signs" of the 1959 Police Department Budget; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be authorized to sign an order for such work to be done by Domizio & Everett, Electrical Contractors, Yonkers, New York, for a total price not to exceed the sum of $1, 700. 00. 2) Closing of Town Offices For the information of the Board, the Supervisor stated that the Town Offices, along with those of the County and neighboring municipalities, would be closed on Friday, December 26th, 1958, and on Friday, January 2nd, 1959. The Board expressed its hearty approval of this closing. 3) Public Hearing--Revised Zoning Ordinance The Supervisor stated that the Board would fix a date to hold the hearing on the adoption of the proposed Re- vised Ordinance as early as possible after the first of the year. At this time, Councilman Kane suggested that cor- rected copies of the proposed revisions be sent to the various Civic Associations and interested persons well in advance of the date of hearing and the Board directed that at the time of publication, tear sheets be obtainedand so directed. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- 1) Ice Skating Councilman Brush requested that The Daily Times carry an article explaining the Town's hesitancy to recom- mend skating on the Gardens Lake this winter until certain of the correction of the water leakage resultant from the Thruway construction which leakage causes possible danger to the safety of the ice. After discussion of this matter, the Board asked Coun- cilman Brush to keep a close watch on the situation and to so advise the Park Department Superintendent, 2) Park Commission Councilman Brush called to the Board's attention the im- minent expiration of Commissioner Oliver's term on the Park Commission and was advised that this matter wouldbe on the agenda for the next meeting, Councilman Kane -- 1) Planning Board Councilman Kane presented the resignation of Mr. John O'Conor as a member of the Planning Board due to moving out of the state, and after testifying to the fine service he had rendered to the Town through his work on this Board, upon his motion, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts with deep regret the resignation of Mr, John O'Conor as a member of the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Councilman Kane then recommended Mr. Lee Bloom of 22 Myrtle Boulevard, Town, for ap- pointment to the Board to replace Mr. O'Conor, outlining in some detail Mr. Bloom's qualifica- tions and past civic service in this community. Whereupon, on his motion, seconded by Coun- cilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Mr. Lee Bloom of 22 Myrtle Boulevard, Town, be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck to re- place Mr. John O'Conor, for a term of office effective immed- iately and to expire on July 6th, 1960. 2) Apportionments Councilman Kane presented the following petitions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionmentof taxes, and on motion by him, seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for cer- tain years pursuant 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 cor- rection of said assessment roll: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, School taxes of 1958, and the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which show property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Only 601 454 Chatsworth Coal & Supply $ 13, 800 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- ' visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 601 454 Larchmont Shopping Center 6, 900 601 463 Theodore R. Levy 6, 900 T FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 964 1 Edmund La Voie $ 5, 500 $ $ 5, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 964 1 Edmund La Voie 5, 100 5, 100 964 18 Barnett Dorwitt& W 400 400 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 315 463 Jos. W. Gleicher Co, Inc $ 2, 900 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 315 463 Rudolph J. Schaefer 900 315 647 Jos. W. Gleicher CoInc 2, 000 Councilman Waterman -- Councilman Waterman stated that he had no report at this time. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY I) Lease for Parcel 1B, Sheet 9, Pelham-Port Chester Parkway The Town Attorney presented a letter from the County Park Commission, dated December 11, 1958, enclosing agreement for the further extension of the lease covering the use of vacant land known as a portion of Parcel 1B, Sheet 9, Pelham-Port Chester Parkway for a period of one year at the same annual rental of $1. 00 and requested that the Supervisor be authorized to execute the agreement as requested. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute the agree- ment providing for the further extensionof the lease covering the use of vacant land known as a portion of Parcel 1B, Sheet 9, Pelham-Port Chester Parkway for a period of one year ending October 31, 1959 at the same annual rental of $1. 00. 2) Report on Installation of Curbing on Fenimore Road (Werner Property) In accordance with the Board's request, the Attorney presented a written report on the request for the installa- tion of curbing on Fenimore Road contained in a letter from Mr. Wanshel, as attorney for Mr. Werner, owner of a large residential property on Fenimore Road, which stated that, after investigation, no legal obligation onthe part of the Town could be found with regard to Mr. Wer- ner's complaint. The Board ordered the report received and filed. 3) Sale of Town-owned Property . (Block 104, Parcel 55 1) (Block 105, Parcel 900) The Town Attorney stated that following the litigation in connection with the sale of Town-owned property known as Block 104, Parcel 551 and Block 105, Parcel 900 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, it was now in order for the Town to proceed with such sale if it so desired, and following some discussion, upon the suggestion of Councilman Kane, the Board directed that the Assessor appraise said property reporting thereon at the next Board meeting, OTHER BUSINESS Upon the Supervisor's inquiry as to whether there was any other business to come before the Board, the following persons addressed the Board. 1, Dr. Daniel S. Lukas Dr. Lukas of 152 Valley Stream Road, Town, inquired in connection with ice skating whether it would be possible to maintain a daily check on the safety of the ice, and after discussion, the Board directed Councilman Brush to con- sult with the Park Superintendent, requesting that such a daily check be maintained during the time when skating was possible. Z. Superintendent of Highways--Mr. O'Brien Mr. O'Brien advised the Board that the Thruway had penetrated the surface of Station Road with an installation ..61 ZgtE. of cinders and oil today. 3. Councilman Waterman Councilman Waterman again referred to the condition of the station parking areas urging that action be taken at the earliest possible date to effect improvement thereof, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9:00 p. m. , to reconvene on Jan- uary 7, 1959. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1, Communications Commissioner Waterman stated that he had no com- munications to present at this time. 2. Reports Commissioner Waterman presented the following re- ports which were received and placed on file; Fire Report for the month of October, 1958, Fire Report for the month of November, 1958, 3, Claims Commissioner Waterman presented the following Fire Department claims which had been audited by the Comp- , troller and approved by the Fire Chief, and on his motion which was seconded by Commissioner Kane, it was unanimously; RESOLVED that the following claims be and they hereby are approved and the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are au- thorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department: R. G. Brewer, Inc, $ 34, 41 Chatsworth Oil & Heating 156. 50 Con Edison, West, 46. 85 Charles Donofrio 50,90 Total $ 288. 66 OTHER BUSINESS 1) School Fire Inspections Fire Chief Deschensky reported that the Building In- spector and he were engaged in inspecting all of the schools located in the unincorporated area and had found all buildings to be satisfactory with the exception of cer- tain violations in some of the Nursery School buildings, of which the owners had been notified and requested to correct immediately. Upon questioning, the Attorney advised as to the per- iod of time to be allowed to the owners to effect the cor- rections and outlined the legal procedure which could be followed were these corrections not effected within the allowed time, The Board commended the Fire Chief and Building Inspector on their prompt action and Commissioner Kane, referring to the recent tragic school fire in Chicago, urged that all possible haste be used in continuing the inspections and in following through on the corrections required to make any buildings used for school purposes as safe as possible, The Board, in complete agreement with Commis- sioner Kane, was unanimous in directing the Fire Chief and Building Inspector to so proceed and requested that a report be presented thereon at the next meeting, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9010 p.m„ to reconvene on Janu- ary 7, 1959° /7VY Clerk