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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959_03_18 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MARCH 18, 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 Upon motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 18th, 1959 were approved as written. OPENING OF BIDS a. Police Cars The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of notice for bids as published in the official newspaper of the Town of Ma- maroneck, The Daily Times, on March 12th, 1959, and opened and submitted the following bids: Bidder Bid Hory Chevrolet Co. $ 4, 630. 10 - Flinn Motor Corp. 4, 708.46 Upon assurance that the bids conformed in all respects with the specifications, Councilman Kane recommended that in ac- cordance, with the Town's policy, the bid be awarded to the low bidder, and on his motion which was seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the bid for furnishing to the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department three (3) new 1959 two-door sedans, Chevrolet Model #1211 - eight cylinder, equipped in accordance with the m specifications stated and filed in the office of the Town Clerk, be and it hereby is awarded to the low bidder, to wit, Hory Chevrolet Co. , for the net delivered price less all taxes and less allowances on three (3) trade-ins of $4, 630. 10. b. Extension of Drain in Hommocks Area The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of notice for bids as published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on March 9th, 1959, and opened and submitted the following bids: Bidder -- Raymont Contracting Corporation Approx. Quantity Item Unit Price Amount Bid 155 Lin.Ft. 4811R. C.P. $ 29. 90 $ 4, 634. 50 1 each Manhole 500. 00 500. 00 50 Lin. Ft. Ditch 9. 00 450. 00 Total of Bid $ 5, 584. 50 Bidder -- Felix Contracting Corporation Approx. Quantity Item Unit Price Amount Bid 155 Lin. Ft. 48"R. C.P. $ 30.85 $ 4, 781. 75 1 each Manhole 500. 00 500. 00 50 Lin. Ft. Ditch 16. 00 800. 00 Total Bid $ 6, 081. 75 Bidder -- New Rochelle Construction Go. , Inc. Approx. Quantity Item Unit Price Amount Bid 155 Lin. Ft. 48P°R. C. P. $ 29. 00 $ 4, 495. 00 1 each Manhole 350. 00 350. 00 50 Lin.Ft. Ditch 2. 00 100. 00 Total Bid $ 4, 945. 00 Bidder -- Circle Construction Corporation Approx. Quantity Item Unit Price Amount Bid 155 Lin. Ft. 4811R. C.P. $ 23. 00 $ 3, 565. 00 1 each Manhole 600. 00 600. 00 n CEZ Bidder -- Circle Construction Corporation (continued) App rox. Quantity Item Unit Price Amount Bid 50 Lin. Ft. Ditch $ 2. 50 $ 125. 00 Total Bid $ 4, 290. 00 Whereupon, after the Town Accountant checked the bids and reported them.n correct as submitted, on mo- tion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the contract for the con- struction of extension of storm drain in Town-owned land on the southerly side of Hommocks Road in the Town of Mamaro- neck be and it hereby is awarded to the low bidder, Circle Construction Corpora- tion, White Plains, New York, in a total amount not to exceed the sum of $4, 290. 00; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute such contract between the Town of Mamar- oneck and Circle Construction Corpora- tion of White Plains, New York. Upon the Clerk's request for authorization to return the certified or cashiers checks accompanying the bids in the amount of 510 of the total bid as required by the Specifica- tions and Proposal, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to return to each bid- der except the successful bidder, the de- posit check in the amount of 5°jo of the total bid submitted with each bid in accordance with the Specifications and Proposal under the section thereof entitled, "Bid Security." OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting. I NEW BUSINESS a. Permanent Appointment of Patrolman William Federice A communication from the County Personnel Office on the permanent appointment of Police Patrolman William Federice was referred to the Police Commission as all appointments of police officers, provisional and perm- anent, are made by that Commission. COMMUNICATIONS a. Request of Roland H. Kenton to purchase Town-owned property (Block 105 - Parcels 124 and 579) The Clerk presented a letter from Roland H. Kenton, dated March 10th, 1959, stating that he desired to pur- chase two parcels of land owned by the Town and lying to the west and south of his home at 10 KnollwoodDrive. The Supervisor explained to Mr. Kenton who was present that the Board would have to inspect this land and decide whether or not it wished to dispose of the property. The Clerk was directed to send each of the members of the Board a sketch of the property in question and to schedule the matter on the next meeting agenda. b. Request of Leonard J. Reich for erection of fence The Clerk read a letter from Leonard J. Reich of 90 East Brookside Drive, Town, requesting permission to erect a fence up to six feet in height along a portion of - his property abutting Barnum Road and abutting his property lines adjoining the property of his neighbors to the west for the purpose of eliminating danger to the children in the locality which the construction of a swim- ming pool on his property might present. The Board directed the Clerk to follow the usual pro- cedure, scheduling the matter on the agenda for the next meeting and meanwhile notifying neighboring property owners of the request and allowing time for the members of the Board to personally view the site of the proposed fence. c. Request of John M. Elliott for installation of street light The Clerk presented a letter from John M. Elliott of 14 Oxford Road, Town, requesting installation of a street light on a pole at the south corner of his property on the opposite side of the road. The request was referred to the Superintendent of High- ways and Police Chief for study and report at the next meeting of the Board. d, Order of State Traffic Commission for installation of traffic sign at intersection of Murray Avenue and Wea- ver Street The Clerk presented a letter, enclosing order, from the State Traffic Commission under date of March 4th, 1959, referring to traffic control at the intersection of Weaver Street with Murray Avenue, The Board directed the Superintendent to check with the County on this proposal (since Murray Avenue is a County highway) and ordered the communication re- ceived and placed on file, e. Letter from Planning Board requesting consideration of resolution The Clerk presented a letter from the Planning Board under date of March 9th, 1959, requesting consideration of a resolution adopted by the Planning Board on March 2nd, 1959. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the following resolution adopted by the Plan- mng Board on March 2nd, 1959. P1Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board Rules and Regulations Section 11. An affirmative vote of three members present shall con- stitute an approval by the Board, of any matter put to a vote. " f. Notice from Public Service Commission granting petition of Orienta Bus Lines The Clerk presented a notice from the Public Service Commission granting approval of petition of Orienta Bus Lines, Inc. for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of an omnibus line, which the Board ordered received and filed. COMMUNICATIONS (Not on agenda) 1. Letter from Elsie J. Wormser--Request to purchase property The Clerk read a letter from Elsie J. Wormser of Rock- wood Lane, Greenwich, Conn., submitting offer to purchase for the sum of $100. 00 all the piece or parcel of land situ- ated in the Town of Mamaroneck, County of Westchester, State of New York, known and designated on the assess- ment map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 129 -Par- cel 401, and described as a triangular parcel of land the dimensions of which were approximately 75 feet by 22 feet by 85 feet, and being a part of lot #Z on a map of "Acorn Lane". The Clerk advised the Board that Mr. Emil Severin of Severin Co, --Real Estate had personally delivered the --- letter but was unable to remain due to illness at hime and that he had requested the Board to act on this matter at this meeting as a sale was dependent on the acquisition of this property. After some discussion of Mr. Severin's request, the Board was unanimous in its decision that it could not take any action this evening since the request had just been pre- sented, and in accordance with the usual policy followed in such matters, directed that the Assessor appraise the property in question and that an auction for such sale be held on April 1st immediately preceding the next Board meeting. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that a public auction for the sale of the Town-owned property known as Block 129 - Parcel 401 on the tax assessment map of the Town of Mamaroneck be held on April 1st, 1959 at 8 p.m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Ma- maroneck. Z. Letter from Westchester Joint Water Works--Request for authorization to install hydrant The Clerk presented a letter from the Westchester Joint Water Works, dated March 16th, 1959 urgently requesting approval of a recommendation to remove hydrant locatedon the Post Road in front of Hory Chevrolet Go. and replace same with a hydrant to be installed on Hommocks Road on the opposite side of the Post Road at a cost of $300, 00. Following discussion and upon advice that the necessary funds were available, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 be and it hereby is authorized to remove the hydrant on the Post Road in front of Hory Chevrolet Co, and to install a hydrant to replace same on Hommocks Road, on the opposite side of the Post Road, at a cost not to exceed the sum of $300.00 FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $300.00 be appropriated from line item #401 - entitled, "Water Distribution System Extension Costs" in the 1958 budget. 3. Letter from Continental Casualty Company The Clerk presented a letter, dated March 17th, 1959, from the Continental Casualty Company re: Bond 188396 County Transportation Company, Inc. to Town of Mamar- oneck - $5, 000 Franchise Bond, which was examined by the Attorney and then ordered received and filed. 4. Letter from Sydney S. Baron, Public Relations Corp. The Supervisor read a letter from a New York Public Relations firm, Sydney S. Baron, requesting permission for Daitch-Shopwell Supermarkets to conduct an Easter Egg Hunt on March 18th. The Board ordered the communication received and filed with no action taken thereon due to the date for which the request was made, REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were re- ceived and placed on file; Report of the Town Clerk for the month of February, 1959. Report of Receipts and Disbursements for the period from January 1, 1959 through February 28, 1959. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR 1. Memerandum --Town Accountant The Supervisor read the following memorandum from the Town Accountant under date of March 13, 1959E A1The applications for coverage under the New York State Health Plan are ready for submission to the appro- priate State agency. Under their regulations, we must pay both the Town and the employees premiums for April, 1959 not later than March 24, 1959. I would recommend that the Town advance the April premium for the employees, this will amount to approx- imately $800. 00, and receive a refund of the amount so ad- vanced by payroll deductions. This will impose no hardship as due to the adoption of the bi-weekly payroll system, there will be two addi- tional payroll periods during the balance of 1959. Normally these would be no Health Insurance deductions from these a o� ,payrolls. However, by continuing the Health Insurance deductions, sufficient moneys will be obtained to repay the premium advanced, " Upon the Supervisor's request for authorization to follow the recommended procedure if it were the plea- sure of the Board, on motion by Councilman Kane, sec- onded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously ---- RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he here- by is authorized to advance on behalf of the em- ployees of the Town of Mamaroneck the April premium of the State Health Insurance Plan; such advanced funds to be reimbursed to the Town by payroll deductions. 2. Lease for Parking Areas The Supervisor reported that the County Board of Ac- quisition was to meet tomorrow at which time release of the lease for the parking lots was expected, 3. Legislation Committee--Visit to Albany The Supervisor reported briefly on the visit of members of the Legislation Committee of the Board of Supervisors to Albany and on the status of the bills affecting the County. 4. Inspection of New Pumping Station The Supervisor reported briefly on the inspection of the new pumping station and stated that it was hoped the pipe would go through according to schedule. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- 1. Park Commission Meeting Councilman Brush reported that he had attended the last meeting of the Park Commission at which it was reported that all was in readiness for the park department to pro- ceed with its restoration program in the areas despoiled by Thruway construction pending completion of the un- finished work by the Thruway contractor. In this connection, the Supervisor advised that the Town Engineer had written the Thruway Authority urging com- pletion of the work by May 1st, the date promised by the Thruway contractor, and itemizing the work still to be done. Councilman Kane -- - 1, Apportionment Councilman Kane presented the following petition 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, seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. WHEREAS the Assessor has presented a pe- tition for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provi- sions of Section 557, Article 16 of the West- chester County Administrative Code, known as the Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said peti- tion 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 only 314 47 A. Poccia & Sons Inc $ 10, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land only 314 47 & Z35 A. Poccia& Sons Inc 5, 000 314 210 Engel P. Hevenor & W 5, 000 Councilman Santoro -- In connection with the application for the extension of a water main in Thompson Street filed by Mrs. Ann Claps and presented at the last meeting of the Board, Councilman Santoro reported that investigation showed that the Town had paved Thompson Street from Myrtle Boulevard to a point near its intersection with Laurel Avenue and stated that he felt it would be in the public interest for the Town to authorize this extension taking advantage of Mrs. Claps` offer to pay the Town the sum of $300. 00 toward its cost. Whereupon, on his motion which was seconded byCoun- cilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 be and it hereby is authorized to extend the 6" water main in Thompson Street for a distance of approximately 150 feet from the southerly end of the 180 foot extension previously authorized on September 3, 1958, at a cost of $718, 14, not including excavation, backfill and pavement restoration, provided the applicant, Mrs. Ann Claps, pays to the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 the sum of $300. 00 in addition to the cost of excavation, backfill and pavement restoration, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that there is hereby ap- propriated the net sum of $418. 14 for this purpose. 2) Annual Bowling Tournament Councilman Santoro reported that at the Recreation Com- mission's meeting plans were approved for the Town of Ma- maroneck Annual Bowling Tournament to be held at the Larchmont Bowl in April, 3) Dredging -- Hommocks Area Councilman Santoro reported that dredged material was being deposited in the Hommocks Area as previously au- thorized by this Board and called to the Board's attention the question of the height of the dikes, the absence of any "danger" signs and the insurance covering such operation. The Board directed this matter to the attention of the Town Attorney. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY 1) Request to rent Town-owned property--Larch Motors Lease -Sales, Inc. The Attorney reported in connection with the request of - Larch Motors Lease-Sales, Inc. to rent from the Town a portion of Town-owned property located at the continuation of Weaver Street large enough to accommodate fifteen to twenty cars, which matter was presented at the meeting of February 18th and referred to the Assessor and him, that the Assessor had appraised the property in question and advised that such space could be rented at $66. 00 per month, or approximately 20� per square foot. The Attorney pointed out, however, that the request failed to define the location or size of the property desired and suggested, in view of this, that the Assessor con- sult with Larch Motors Lease-Sales, Inc, and prepare a sketch indicating the exact location and amount of space desired upon obtaining such information. The Board so directed requesting that such a sketch and report thereon be submitted at the next meeting of the Board. OTHER BUSINESS 1) National Open--Winged Foot Golf Club Councilman Kane, at this time, reminded the Board that the National Open was to be held at the Winged Foot Golf Club on June 8th, 9th and 10th and that this would considerably affect traffic, parking, etc. in the Town. The Board directed the Supervisor to discuss the mat- ter with the Police Chief so that the Commission could take any steps necessary in connection with this event. 2) Annual Golf Tournament Councilman Santoro announced that plans were under way for the Townes Annual Golf Tournament to be held early in June at the Bonnie Briar Country Club, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9.10 p. m. , to reconvene on April 1st, 1959. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- - vened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. a. Communications Commissioner Brush, in the absence of Commissioner 5 Waterman, presented the Fire matters and reported that there were no communications at this time, b. Reports Commissioner Brush also stated that he had no re- ports to submit, c, Claims Commissioner Brush presented the following Fire Department claims which had been audited by the Comp- troller and approved by the Fire Chief, and on his mo- tion 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 budgetfor the Fire Departments Atlantic Service Center $ 30. 80 R. G. Brewer, Inc, 5, 50 Chatsworth Oil Go, 170. 50 Con Edison 55. 96 Keeler Associates 300. 00 Anthony N. Librandi 600, 00 N.Y. Telephone Co. 31. 50 Wesco Equipment & Service 150.88 Pt 359. 13 West, Joint Water, Works #1 16.08 Hydrant Rental- West. Jt. Water Works #1 3. 33 Health Insurance Fund 51.71 Total $ 1775. 39 d. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 9-15 p.m. , to reconvene on April 1, 1959. own lerk