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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959_03_04 Town Board Minutes u MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MARCH 4th, 1959, 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. PRESENT: Supervisor Burchell Councilman Brush Councilman Kane Councilman Santoro ABSENT: Councilman Waterman ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Delius - Town Attorney Mr, Friedlander - Town Engineer Mr. Finson - Accountant Mr. Orsino - Comptroller Mr. O'Brien - Superintendent of Highways Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of February 4th, 1959 were approved as presented. PUBLIC HEARING--REPEAL OF CHAPTER II AND ENACT- MENT OF NEW CHAPTER II, GENERAL ORDINANCES At the request of the Supervisor, the Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice of hearing as published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on February 21st, 1959. The Town Attorney reviewed briefly the reasons for the repeal of the present Chapter II and enactment of a new Chapter II of the General Ordinances of the Town of Ma- maroneck, stating that the enactment of Chapter 698 of the Laws of 1957, effective July 1st, 1958, authorized the transfer of certain powers to the Board of Police Com- missioners with the exception of those powers pertaining to full-stop signs, yield right-of-way signs, maintenance of traffic control signs, and installation and operation of parking meters. He further stated that in this Ordinance all those matters which could be delegated to the Police r ; Commission had been so delegated; that the Ordinance provided for full-stop signs and yield-right-of-way signs; but that the matters of traffic control and park- ing meters had been reserved. The Supervisor then declared the hearing open and inquired whether anyone present wished to be heard on this matter. As no one wished to be heard, on motion by Council- man Brush, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the hearing be and it is hereby declared closed. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush which was seconded by Councilman Kane, the following resolu- tion was adopted unanimously: RESOLVED that the present Chapter II (Use of Streets and Highways) of the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck is repealed and a new Chapter II is hereby enacted which shall read as follows: CHAPTER II Regulation of traffic, use of streets and highways. Section l - The Police Commission of the Town of Mamaro- neck is hereby designated pursuant to subdivi- sion "ell of Section 1603 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York, with respect to highways outside of Villages, to 1. Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes, allo- cate the center lane exclusively for traffic moving in a specified direction. 2. Order signs erected directing slow-moving traffic, trucks, busses or specified types of vehicles to use a designated lane, or with signs, signals or markings designate those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway. 3, Designate no-passing zones and indicate such zones in accordance with the standards, minimum warrants and sign or marking specifications established by the state traffic commission, 4. Regulate or prohibit processions, assemblages, or parades. Whenever such a procession, assemblage or parade authorized by said Commission will block the movement of traffic on a state highway maintained by the state, or on a highway which connects two state highways maintained by the state to make a through route, for a period in excess of ten minutes, said Commission must, prior to such blocking, provide and designate with conspicuous signs a detour adequate to prevent unreasonable delay in the movement of traffic on said state highway maintained by the state, 5. Prohibit or regulate the operation and the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles in cemeteries and in public parks. 6. Provide for the removal and storage of vehicles parked or abandoned on highways during snowstorms, floods, fires or other public emergencies, or found unattended where they constitute an obstruction to traffic or any place where stopping, standing or parking is prohibited and for the payment of reasonable charges for such re- moval and storage by the owner or operator of any such vehicle. 7. Prohibit, restrict or regulate the operation of vehicles on any controlled-access highway or the use of any con- trolled-access highway by any vehicle, device moved by human power or pedestrian. 8. Prohibit or regulate the turning of vehicles or specified types of vehicles at intersections or other designated locations. 9. Regulate the crossing of any roadway by pedestrians. 10. Designate any highway or any separate roadway thereof for one-way traffic. 11. Exclude trucks, commercial vehicles, tractors, tractor-trailers and trucks in excess of a total gross weight of 10, 000 pounds from designated highways. 12. Designate safety zones. 13. Prohibit, restrict or limit the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles. Section 2 - Section 1 of this ordinance shall not be effective until signs or markings giving notice as provided in Section 1683 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law are posted, such !, --- signs or markings to conform in all respects with the provisions of Section 1682 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Section 3 - The following intersections are hereby designated pursuant to Section 1660, subdivision 1 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law as "stop intersections" and stop signs conforming in all respects with the provisions of Sections 1682 and 1683 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law are hereby ordered posted at such intersections; Intersection of the following streets with Murray Avenue a) exit from Rouken Glen b) Bryson Street c) Colonial Avenue — d) Glenn Road e) Homer Avenue f) Maplewood Street g) Maple Hill Drive h) Echo Lane i) Edgewood Avenue J) Leafy Lane Intersection of the following streets with Ellsworth Road a) Garden Road b) Stoneyside Drive c) Little Farms Road Intersection of the following streets with Dillon Road a) Parkland Avenue b) Chester Place c) Edgewater Place Intersection of the following streets with Forest Avenue a) Vine Road b) North Chatsworth Avenue c) Valley Road d) Boulder Road e) Villa Lane £) Birchfield Road gj Rockingstone Avenue Intersection of Colonial Avenue with Daymon Terrace Intersection of Colonial Avenue with Colonial Lane Intersection of the following streets with Palmer Avenue a) Harrison Drive b) Carleon Avenue c) Hawthorne Road d) Town Driveway (exit from Town Yard). e) Elkan Road f) Burton Road g) Blossom Terrace Intersection of Dante Avenue with Orsini Drive Intersection of Byron Lane with Orsini Drive Intersection of Daymon Terrace with Senate Place Intersection of West Brookside Drive with a) Garden Road West b) Fernwood Road c) Hickory Grove Drive Intersection of Hickory Grove Drive West with Rockland Avenue Intersection of Eton Road with Rockland Avenue Intersection of the following streets with Myrtle Boulevard a) exit from ramp to parking deck at Larchmont Railroad Station b) Vine Street c) Wood Street d) Cabot Road Intersection of the following streets with Madison Avenue a) Maxwell Avenue b) Washington Square Intersection of Avon Road with a) Mohegan Road, both sides b) Dundee Road, south side Intersection of East Brookside Drive with a) East Garden Road b) Little Farms Road Intersection of Fenimore Road with Avon Road Intersection of Rockingstone Avenue with North Chatsworth Avenue Intersection of Vine Road with Glen Eagles Drive, both sides Intersection of the following streets with North Chatsworth Avenue a) Garfield Street b) Glenn Road, both sides c) Bryson Street Intersection of Judson Street with Edgewood Avenue Intersection of Rockland Avenue with Stoneyside Drive, both sides Intersection of Briarcliff Road with East Brookside Drive Section 4 The following intersections are hereby designated "yield intersections" and yield right-of-way signs are hereby ordered posted at said intersections, which shall con- form with the provisions of Sections 1682 and 1683 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law: Intersection of Preston Street and Myrtle Boulevard Intersection of Eagles Knolls Drive and Hommocks Road Intersection of Clover Street and Fernwood Road, both sides Intersection of Hickory Grove Drive and Rocky Road Intersection of Old Weaver Street and Palmer Avenue On the northwest corner of the intersection of Dundee Road and Avon Road Intersection of Maple Hill Drive and Orsini Drive Intersection of Sheldrake Avenue and Forest Avenue Intersection of Winged Foot Drive and Rockland Avenue Intersection of Edgewood Avenue and North Chatsworth Avenue Intersection of Ellsworth Road and Hickory Grove Drive Section 5 Violations of Sections 1 to 4 of this Chapter are hereby declared to be traffic infractions and to be punishable as provided in Section 1800 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. 1 riM. Section 6 - TRUCKS: Every vehicle used to transport dirt, manure, sand, gravel, ashes, mud, gar- bage, swill, offal, etc. in the public streets of the Town of Mamaroneck, outside of the Villages of Larchmont and Ma- maroneck, shall be so constructed or loaded as to prevent any portion of the contents from escaping therefrom. No vehicle used to transport dirt or soil shall be operated or driven so as to permit dirt or mud to adhere to the wheels and be de- posited in the public streets of the Town of Mamaroneck, out- side of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck. Anyper- son, being the owner or operator of any such vehicle or truck, shall at the end of each working day remove any dirt, manure, sand, gravel, ashes, mud, garbage, swill, offal, etc. dropped from any such vehicle or truck on the public street or highway. Section 7 - COASTING: No person shall coast with hand - sleds, bob sleds, carts or other vehicles on wheels or runners upon any sidewalk. Section 8 - CROSSWALK: No vehicles or animal or push- cart, baby carriage or other device moved by human power shall stop or stay on any crosswalk or driveway. Section 9 - PARADES: All parades in the streets of the Town of Mamaroneck outside of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, and the playing of bands of mu- sic, and exhibitions of any kind in said streets are prohibited without a written permit from the Town Board. Section 10 No person shall deface, injure, move or inter- fere with any sign, standard or signalling device installed for the purpose of directing, restricting or regulating traffic, and no person shall place or display a sign of any sort attempting to regulate traffic or parking on a public street. FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing resolution shall be posted and published as provided by law. OLD BUSINESS a. Report--Bids for Purchase of Tires The Clerk presented the following memorandum addressed to the Supervisor by Town Accountant Finson under date of March 4th, 19590 "Re. Bids for Tires I have reviewed the bids for tires submitted by Sound Tire and Supply Company and Levitan. Excluding the 500x16 motorcycle tires, I find that of the nine sizes listed, the bids were identical in three of the sizes and that Sound Tire was lower for the other six sizes. While it would be preferable to deal with just one sup- plier and that was the intent in the preparation of the bid notice, no such specific condition was mentioned. Therefore I would recommend that in all sizes where the bid price is identical or lower, Sound Tire and Supply Co. be authorized to furnish the tires and tubes. As Levitan is lower on 500x16 size tires, I recommend that he be authorized to supply that size tire at the bid price of $10. 15." Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the bids for the purchase of tires and tubes for the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1959 be awarded as follows at the prices specified. To Levitan-- Size Type Tire Price Tube Price 500x16 4 ply Rayon 10. 15 1. 51 To Sound Tire & Supply Co. -- (all others as follows Size Type Tire Price Tube Price 600x16 6 ply Rayon Truck 18. 31 1. 72 750x14 4 ply Rayon Tbls 18.67 1. 90 � Vtb Size Type Tire Price Tube Price 670x15 4 ply Rayon Tbls 17. 25 1. 85 670x15 4 ply Rayon 15. 72 1. 85 750x20 10 ply Rayon 53. 51 3. 99 825x20 10 ply Rayon 62,29 4. 67 900x20 10 ply Rayon 75. 12 5.47 1000x20 12 ply Rayon 95. 24 6. 26 1100x2Q 12 ply Rayon 112. 20 7. 29 b. Bids for Purchase of Police Cars After considerable discussion of the two bids submitted for the purchase of police cars, since one of the bids contained an exception on the generator item of the specifications, it was the concensus of opinion of the Board that both bids be rejected and that the Clerk be authorized to readvertise for bids to be opened at the March 18th meeting of the Board. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the bids for the purchase of three 2-door 1959 Sedans for the Town of Ma- maroneck Police Department as submitted at the February 18th, 1959 meeting of this Board be rejected; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to readvertise for such bids by publication of the following no- tice in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times: PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck until 5 o'clock on the 18th day of March, 1959 at the Town Offices, 158 West Post Road, Vil- lage of Mamaroneck, Mamaroneck, N.Y. , or until 8:15 p. m. at the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire House, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, N.Y, and will be publicly opened at a regu- lar meeting of the Town Board on February 18, 1959, at 8:15p.m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire blouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for furnishing: THREE (3) 2-DOOR SEDANS General Specifications Engine - 8 cyclinder Wheelbase - 118 in. minimum Horsepower - 185 H.P. minimum Heavy duty front and rear springs Heavy duty shock absorbers Heavy duty front seat including back rest and seat frame, foam rubber seat Heavy duty front floor mat Heavy duty fan Heavy duty brake linings Front Stabilizer bar Cigarette lighter Color - As specified by Police Chief Lettering - To be lettered as on present cars Transmission - All cars shall be equipped with automatic transmissions 15" wheels - tire 6. 70/15 Equipment In addition to all standard equipment as described in the manufac- turer's catalogue, the following shall be supplied and installed. Deluxe heater and defroster equal to Ford Magicaire Directional signals Spare tire and wheel Spotlight with rear view mirror Vinyl upholstery and all vinyl interior Undercoating Arm rests on front doors Two (2) sun visors Horn ring Two (2) cars to be equipped with Stewart Warner Police Special Speedometers illuminated Electric windshield wipers Full flow oil filter 50 ampere heavy duty 12 volt alternaters, voltage regulator, rectifier,.and dialJype ammeter illuminated All other equipment, such as sirens, lights and emergency equipment to be transferred and installed on cars Furnish and install one (1) 12 volt Federal Beacon Ray revolving red emergency lights Model 17, Radio Equipment All radio and allied equipment to be transferred and installed in new cars by F. C. C. licensed radio technicians. All cars to be equipped with 12 volt 70 or more amp. heavy duty batteries. General Bidders shall submit lump sum bid for three cars after deducting allowance for. - 1 1958 Chevrolet 2-door sedan with automatic transmission 1 1956 Ford 2-door sedan 1 1957 Chevrolet 2-door sedan Cars to be traded may be inspected by appointment at the Police Station, 11 Edgewood Avenue, Town of Mamaroneck, New York, No Federal or State taxes shall be included as Exemption Cer- tificates will be supplied, Ya+; All bids must include delivery charges to Mamaroneck, N. Y. The Town Board reserves the right to reject all bids. BY ORDER OF TOWN BOARD Charles J. Gronberg Town Clerk Dated: March 5, 1959 c. Report--Bids for Purchase of Highway Dump Truck Councilman Santoro reported that after the Highway Super- intendent and he had carefully examined and reviewed the bids submitted for the purchase of the highway truck, it was their recommendation that the bid of Chulew Motor Sales be ac- cepted as only two bids were submitted, Chulew and Mamaro- neck Garage, and only that of Chulew met the specifications and was heavy enough to perform the duty required of such a truck. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board, with the approval of the Town and County Superintendents of Highways, here- by accepts the bid of Chulew Motor Sales to furnish to the Town of Mamaroneck Highway Department one (1) new 1959 Highway Dump Truck with Body and Plow (GMC Model 633-A Special) equipped in accor- dance with the specifications and including additional equipment as stated in the specifications on file in the Town of Mamaroneck Offices and as publishedin the notice for bids, for a gross delivered price of $11, 750. 00, less trade-in allowance of $2, 850, 00, or the net delivered price of $8, 900. 00. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized, subject to the ap- proval of the County Superintendent of Highways, to surrender to the above-named vendor one (11 1947 Brockway Dump Truck, Engine No. 42BX8950, Serial No. 32347, as part payment. NEW BUSINESS a, Authorization for Collection of State and County Taxes The Supervisor requested the usual resolution approving collection of taxes by the Receiver of Taxes for the 1959 State, County, and Town taxes in two installments, andon motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 96-A of Chapter 60 of the Consolidated Laws as amended, known as the Tax Law, the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments of the Town of Mamaroneck is au- thorized to collect the 1959 State, County, Town, and District taxes and water rents, which become a lien January 1, 1959, in two partial payments, each amounting to fifty per cent (5016) of the total of said taxes and water rents, FURTHER RESOLVED that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments is authorized and empoweredto receive such partial payments or installments of taxes and water rents at any time prior to the sale of tax liens but subject to the same penalties as are specified and provided in Section 542 of the Westchester County Administrative Code for the neglect to pay the total amount of said taxes and water rents, FURTHER RESOLVED that the acceptance of any such partial payments or installments of the 1959 taxes and water rents shall not be deemed to af- fect in any manner any right of the Town of Ma- maroneck under any general or specific law to en- force collection of any unpaid balance of such taxes and water rents as may remain due and ow- ing to the Town of Mamaroneck, but such rights and powers shall remain in full force and effectto enforce the collection of the unpaid balances of such taxes and water rents together with interest, penalties, and other lawful charges. And, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Council- man Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that in accordance with the provisions of Section 550 of the Westchester County Adminis- trative Code, "The Daily Times", the official news- paper published in the Village and Town of Mamaro- neck, be and it hereby is designated as the news- paper in which the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments shall publish the Notice of the Collection of State, County, Town, and District Taxes and Water Rents; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that said publication be made on March 18th, 1959 in The Daily Times; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with the provisions of Section 550 of the Westchester County Administrative Code, the Town Board does hereby direct the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments to mail to each taxpayer of the Town of Mamaroneck, whose address is known to said Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, a tax bill for all taxes and water rents, the expense thereof to be a Town charge. COMMUNICATIONS a, Request of Receiver of Taxes for Cancellation of 1958 Town Tax on Block 131 - Parcel 53, Acquired by the Thruway The Clerk presented a communication from Henry R. Dillon, Receiver of Taxes, dated February 25th, 1959, requesting cancellation of the Town tax on property ac- quired by the New York State Thruway prior to April 1, - 1958, the lien date of the 1958 taxes, and on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the 1958 Town tax in the amount of $26.79, which became a lien on April 1, 1958 upon premises known as Block 131 - Parcel 53 on the Tax Assess- ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, which property was acquired by the New York State Thruway Authority prior to April 1, 1958, be cancelled, COMMUNICATIONS (Not on Agenda) a. Communication from Hory Chevrolet Co, The Clerk read the following communication from Thomas J. Hory of Hory Chevrolet Co„ dated March 4th, 1959° "Recently I was granted a variance to erect a car port, which is a temporary open structure which acts as a cover for a row of used cars, to be erected in the front of our dealership on the Boston Post Road. This structure is to run approximately 160 feet in length and I respectfully request your approval to al- low this to extend on to the Town property, which we are now renting from the Town and on which we are presently displaying used cars, As I stated, it is a temporary structure and I would be very willing tore- move any or all part of such structure within 30 days if the Town needed the property. I regret that I can not be at this meeting in person due to a previous commitment which I could notbreak. I would have made other arrangements to be present if I had known in time that this question was to arise. I hope this request may be granted and thank you for _ your consideration in the matter. " The Board, after discussing the matter and consulting with the Town Attorney, on motion by Councilman Santoro, sec- onded by Councilman Brush, unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Attorney be and he he hereby is authorized to negotiate an agreement with Thomas J. Hory granting permission to Thomas J. Hory to occupy the portion of the street known as Ferndale Place adjoining your property to the east for a used car lot including the con- struction of a shed or car-port in accordance with plans submitted to and variance granted by the Board of Appeals on February 25th, 1959, subject to the following conditions: 1) This permit is revocable on thirty (30) days no- tice in writing addressed to Thomas J. Hory, Hory Chevrolet Co. , Boston Post Road at Wea- ver Street, Larchmont, New York. 2) Payment of the sum of $50. 00 per month shall be made by the lesee, Thomas J. Hory, to the Town of Mamaroneck on the first (1st) day of each month. 3) Upon revocation of this permit, the lesee, Thomas J. Hory, shall remove all structures on the premises which are the subject of this permit. b. Report on Zoning Violations--Town Engineer The Attorney presented a report submitted by the Town Engineer under date of March 3rd, 1959, in connection with the alleged violations of the Zoning Ordinance stated in a letter from Daniel Ciofoletti of 7 Ferndale Place which was referred to him. The Board ordered the report received and placed on file and directed the Engineer to continue his investigation and to submit a full report thereon as soon as completed. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were re- ceived and placed on file: Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of February, 1959. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of February, 1959. Report of the Building Inspector for the month of February, - 1959. Report of Receipts and Disbrusements, Town of Mamaro neck, for the period from January 1 to January 31, 1959. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR 1) Ralph A. Gamble and Paul W. Euiler The Supervisor spoke with deep feeling of the passing of Ralph A. Gamble and Paul W. Euiler stating that in Mr. Gamble the community and country had lost a distin- guished statesman and dedicated public servant who, inhis long service to his fellow-citizens including his past ser- vice to this Town, had always given far more than duty called for; and in Mr. Euiler the Town had lost a former devoted police officer who, through his years of service as a Lieutenant on the Town Police force, had contributed much to the well-being of his community. The Supervisor further remarked on the custom of the Board of Supervisors -- to adjourn its meeting as a mark of homage in honor of the memory of those who had left its ranks, and suggested that this Board so adjourn the meet- ing this evening in honor of Mr. Gamble and Mr. Euiler. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board, convened in regular session, adjourn this meeting of March 4, 1959 in honor of the memory of Ralph A. Gamble and Paul W. Euiler. After each of the Councilmen added his personal words to those of the Supervisor, the Board directed the Super- visor to write expressing its sympathy and deep regret of the great loss incurred by this community through the pas s- ing of Mr. Gamble and Mr. Euiler. 2) Appointment of Philip G. Corby to Zoning Boad of Appeals The Supervisor after presenting a brief resume of the qualifications of Philip G. Corby of 69 Vine Road, Town, and advising that Mr. Corby came from that part of the Town now without representation on the Board due to Mr. Parson's resigning, recommended his appointment to the Board of Appeals to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Robert L. Parsons, and on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Philip G. Corby be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Robert L. Parsons and to serve for a term of five years, effective _ immediately and to expire on February 19th, 1964. The Board directed the Clerk to notify Mr. Corby of his appointment. 3) Retirement of Miss Pearl Day The Supervisor spoke of the retirement of Miss Pearl Day as Librarian of the Larchmont Public Library highly commending her devoted and faithful service to the resi- dents of this community both in the Village and the unin- corporated area, and on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is directed to write to Miss Pearl Day expressing this Board's appreciation of her devoted and outstanding service to the community during the years she served as Librarian of the Larchmont Public Library and extending all good wishes for a pleasant retirement and a happy future, 4) Library Bill The Supervisor reported that the Attorney, Mr, Platt Wiggins, a Trustee of the Larchmont Public Library, and he had conferred with Mr. Hunter Meighan on several oc- casions with reference to legislation which would enable an unincorporated area to have representation on the Board of Trustees of a Public Library where such area contrib- utes to the financial support of the Library and that such a bill had been introduced in the Legislature, remarking how- -- ever, that its disposition, of course, remains to be seen, 5) Meighan Bill The Supervisor explained with reference to the so-called "Cornell" and "'Meighan" bills having to do with the over- lapping taxes between Towns and Villages, that a "Hold" had been placed on the "Cornell' bill and that the "Meighan" bill was ready for vote in the Legislative Committee with favorable vote anticipated, 6) Parking Lots The Supervisor reported that the requested five-year lease without cancellation clause for the County-owned property used as parking lots in the vicinity of the Larchmont Railroad Station had been acted upon favorably by the County ParkCom- mission, subject to approval by the County Board of Ac- quisition and Councilman Santoro suggested in the interest of time that the Town Engineer be directed to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for the work to be un- dertaken to improve these areas, n Whereupon, on motion by him and seconded by Coun- cilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Engineer be and he hereby is authorized and directed to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifica- tions for the improvement of the parking lots located in the vicinity of the Larchmont Rail- road Station. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- 1) Offer of Federal Civil Defense Administrator Councilman Brush outlined briefly an offer of the Fed- eral Civil Defense Administrator to the State of New York providing for a 50% contribution by the federal govern- ment for certain specified organizational equipment with the remaining 5010 to be paid by the municipality buying the equipment, and on his motion, seconded by Council- man Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he here- by is authorized to sign the papers and docu- ments necessary to accept an offer submitted by the Federal Civil Defense Administrator through the State of New York providing for a 5010 contribution by the federal government for certain specified organizational equipment for the local Civil Defense in the Town of Ma- maroneck when and if the Town of Mamaroneck purchases such equipment. Councilman Kane -- 1} Apportionments Councilman Kane presented the following petitions re- ceived from the Assessor for the correction of the as- sessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on motion by him and seconded by CouncilmanSan- toro, 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 Admin- istrative 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 1959, which shows property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 220 468 William Buechling & W $ 3, 000 $ 5, 000 $ 8, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 220 468 William Buechling & W 2, 900 5, 000 7, 900 220 481 Joseph D. Noe & W 100 100 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 412 1 Rudolf Novack & W 6, 000 7, 000 13, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 412 1 Rudolf Novack & W 5, 400 7, 000 12, 400 412 375 Marie Hoffman 600 600 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 610 476 Hugh B. Kirkman&W 6, 500 9, 500 16, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 610 476 Hugh B. Kirkman& W 3, 500 9, 500 13, 000 610 519 Herbert W. Foote &W 3, 000 3, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, taxes_o£_1959 which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 808 1 White Plains Developinc $ 8, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: -- 808 1 White Plains Developinc 8, 000 808 140 Muriel J. Aranow 500 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 811 247 Joseph Germano & W $ 4, 100 $ 6, 300 $ 10, 400 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 811 247 Joseph Germano & W 3, 700 6, 300 10, 000 811 283 Hannibal Accocela & 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 Imp Total 812 136 Florence Cofino 1, 500 6, 500 8, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 812 136 John Morano & or 700 700 812 154 Florence Cofino 800 6, 500 7, 300 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 906 68 Mamlk Playhouse Holdg 41, 500 100, 000 141, 500 Corp be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 906 68 Mam°k Playhouse Holdg 31, 200 100, 000 131, 200 Corp 906 140 Village of Mamaroneck 10, 300 10, 300 Councilman Santoro -- 1) Culvert on Route #'125 Councilman Santoro read a letter addressed to the Super- intendent of Highways by the State of New York Department of Public Works in reply to his request for the State to take over maintenance of the culvert on Route #125 stating that the State assumed all future maintenance as of the date of the letter, February 27, 19590 2) Traffic lights Councilman Santoro reported that the new traffic lights installed on Chatsworth Avenue at the square were in operation, 3) Curbs around poles of new traffic lights Councilman Santoro reported that several cars had hit the curbing around the new traffic light poles, denting the poles, The Board referred this to the Engineer and Super- intendent of Highways for investigation and study, 4) Application for extension of water main -- Mrs, Ann Claps Councilman Santoro presented an application filed by Mrs. Ann Claps for the extension of a water main from the end of the existing main on Thompson Street to a point on Laurel Avenue in front of a house proposed to be erected on the property known as Block 124, Parcel 304 on the Tax As- sessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck together with an estimate of total cost submitted by the Westchester Joint Water Works for such extension in the amount of $718, 14, not including excavation, backfill or pavement restoration. Further, for the Board's information, the Councilman read the following letter written by the applicant and submitted with the application; R°I am ready to start construction of my house on Laurel Ave, on Lot #304 - Block 124 which is the corner of Thompson and Laurel Ave, I have been given to understand that the Townpro- poses to replace the existing 211 line on Thompson Street with a 611 main. However this will be only 1801 in length and will fall short of my property by some 1501 - 1604, Mr. Straub tells me that I cannot tap the 6" main and run a 111 line to my house, that I must have a continuation of the 6" main to a point in front of my house. I do not feel that I should be responsible for the cost of extending the 61, main when a 11' will be sufficient for my needs. If the Town insists on 61F extension I would be willing to advance part of _ the cost of the 6A1 extension in the same amount it cost me to put in a 1" line from the end of the 1801 to a point in front of my house (app. $300. ) which as I have pointed out before should be ap- proximately 1501 - 1601. Is this proposal in accordance with Town laws and if so will the Town accept my proposition?" Following discussion during which Mr. Claps ad- dressed the Board at some length with regard to his position in connection with this application, the matter was put over to the next meeting pending further investigation and study. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY 1) Request for sale of Town-owned property The Attorney advised of the receipt of a letter from Meighan & Necarsulmer, Counselors at Law, renewing, on behalf of clients, Dr. and Mrs. Haralambie of 32 Bonnie Way, Town, an offer previously submitted on July 26, 1957 to purchase certain town -owned property known as Block 104, Parcel 551 and Block 105, Parcel 900 on the Tax As- sessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, and requesting the Board to advise when an auction would be held to dis- pose of the property in question. The Attorney also presented a memorandum from the Town Assessor naming $1, 000, as a fair price for this property. After some discussion, the Board directed the Town Ac- countant to communicate with Meighan & Necarsulmer and Jacob Oliner, attorney for Sarah Oliner, the other party previously interested in purchasing this property, advising that the Board, upon receipt of an offer meeting the upset price, now based on appraisal of the property in accordance the recently adopted policy of the Board, would proceed to fix a date for holding an auction. 2) Bill in State Legislature The Attorney explained that a bill providing for compensa- tion by the State of New York for property of municipalities acquired by the state for purposes other than the use to which they were put prior to taking by the State of New York had been introduced by Senator George W. Cornell and Assemblyman Robert J. Trainor, and recommended that this Board adopt a resolution strongly supporting such bill. He further recommended that copies of such resolution be forwarded to the introducers of the bill, the Chairman of the Assembly Ways and Means Com- mittee, Senator McCullough, Assemblyman Meighan, the Legislative Committee of the Board of Supervisors, and the Association of Towns of the State of New York. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro and seconded by Supervisor Burchell, the following resolu- tion was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED that this Board approves a bill entitled, "An Act to amend the Condemna- tion Law in relation to public lands acquired by eminent domainp0 (Senate Introductory 2709, Print 2830, Assembly Introductory 3279, Print 3359), which provides for compensation by the State of New York for property of municipali- ties acquired by the state for purposes other than the use to which they are put prior to tak- ing by the State of New York, and urges the in- troducers of this bill, to wit, Senator George W. Cornell and Assemblyman Robert J. Trainor to use all honorable means to secure its passage by the Senate and Assembly, FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent too Senator George W. Cornell Assemblyman Robert J. Trainor Assemblyman William H. MacKenzie, Chairman of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee Gordon Miller, Chairman of the Legis- lative Committee of the Board of Supervisors of Westchester County Association of Towns of the State of New York Senator Frank S. McCullough Assemblyman Hunter Meighan FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board hereby requests the Governor of the State of New York to approve this bill if the same be presentedto him after passage by the Senate and Assembly. O THER BUSINESS 1) Traffic at Square Ex-chief Leone addressed the Board requesting that a study be made of the proposed new traffic system at the square, particularly with regard to the extremely right- angle turn to Murray Avenue or Myrtle Boulevard, The Board referred this matter to the Police Com- mission and Police Department for study, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9:30 p.m. , to reconvene on March 18th, 19590 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting, In the absence of Commissioner Waterman, Commissioner Brush presented the Fire matters as follows; a. Communications 1, Letter from Fire Council The following letter, dated March 4th, 1959 and ad- dressed to Commissioner Waterman, was reads "The Fire Council at their March meeting went on record and so recommend, that Fire Chief Patsy M. Giacomo be appointed Fire Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 19590 Pending your endorsement, and final approval by the Town Board. " Whereupon, on motion by Commissioner Brush and seconded by Commissioner Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Fire Chief Patsy M. Giacomo be and he hereby is appointed Fire Inspector of the Town of Mamar- oneck for the year 1959, to be com- pensated at the rate of $960. 00 per annum, b, Reports Commissioner Brush stated that there were no reports to be presented at this meeting, 9 'sJ c. Claims Commissioner Brush presented the following Fire Department claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, and on his motion which was seconded by Commissioner Santoro, 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 topay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department: Con Edison $ 5. 00 Kenny's Floor Covering 217. 32 Company N. Y. Telephone Co. 77. 00 Total $299. 32 d. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9:35 p. m. , to reconvene on March 18th, 1959. T w erk