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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959_04_15 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD APRIL 15, 1959 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE- HOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. PRESENT. Supervisor Burchell Councilman Santoro Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig ABSENT, None ALSO PRESENT. Mr, Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr, Delius Town Attorney Mr, Friedlander - Town Engineer Mr, Finson - Accountant Mr, Orsino - Comptroller Mrs, Brewer - Deputy Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of March 18th, 1959 were approved as sub- mitte d, OLD BUSINESS a, Report on request for erection of fence--Fred Anderson 129 Carleon Avenue In connection with the request of Fred Anderson for permission to erect a fence in the rear of his property at 129 Carleon Avenue, presented at the last meeting of the Board, upon the Clerk's report that there were no objections to this request, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, the following res- olution was unanimously adopted. WHEREAS Fred Anderson heretofore requested a permit for the erection of a 6-foot high close woven cedar fence in the rear of his property located at 129 Carleon Avenue, Town, andknown as Block 405 - Parcel 371 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS the Building Inspector refused to -- grant such permit on the ground that construc- tion or erection of such fence violated the provi- sions of Section 112, Article 21 of the Building Code; and WHEREAS Mr, Anderson has appealed to this Board for modification of the Building In- spectorts decision pursuant to Section 23, Article 1 of the Building Code so as to al- low erection of said fence; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to - Fred Anderson to erect a 6-foot high close woven cedar fence in the rear of his prop- erty located at 129 Carleon Ayenue, Town, and known as Block 405 - Parcel 371 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck. The Board directed the Clerk to notify Mr. Anderson that permission had been granted. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Board. COMMUNICATIONS a. Notice of Appeal--65 Palmer Avenue The Clerk presented the Notice of Appeal for revocation of the building permit issued December 2, 1955 for premises known as No. 65 Palmer Avenue filed by Charles M. McCarty, President of the Howell Park Association, and Peter G. Moore and upon questioning by the Supervisor, the Town Attorney ad- vised the Board that he felt all parties interested in this mat- ter should be given the opportunity to be heard. Whereupon, the Board directed that a special meeting be called on Monday evening, April 27th, for the purpose of hold- ing a hearing on this matter with the Clerk notifying all per- sons concerned therewith to this effect. Councilman Santoro then stated that he had read all of the communications received in connection with the matter and in view of the conflicting opinions expressed therein, suggested that it might be well for the Board, in order to obtain an un- biased opinion, to engage the services of an architect from outside the Town who was experienced in apartment construc- tion. After some discussion as to whether such a person should be retained preceding or following the hearing on the 27th, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Council- woman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes Councilman Santoro to engage the services of a qualified architect as consultant to this Board in the matter of the appeal for revoca- tion of the building permit issued December 2, 1955 for premises known as No, 65 Palmer Avenue, Town of Mamaroneck, filed by Charles M. McCarty, President of the Howell Park Association, and Peter G. Moore, b, Requests of Police Commission lj Authorization of expenses for two officers to attend F. B.I. Training School The Clerk presented a request from the Police Com- mission under date of April 3, 1959 for authorization of payment of transportation and food expenses in an amount not to exceed the sum of $30, 00 for two officers of the Town of Mamaroneck police force while attending F. B.1. firearms training school at Camp Smith, New York, from May 11th to May 15th inclusive, and on mo- tion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes payment of transportation and food expenses in an amount not to exceed the sum of$30, 00 for two Town of Mamaroneck police force of- ficers while attending the F. B.I. firearms training school at Camp Smith from May 11th to May 15th inclusive, said expenses to be paid out of the item in the police budget es- tablished for such purpose, 2) Authorization of installation of signal light portion of traffic control system in Plaza Councilman Brush read a communication from the Police Commission under date of April 3, 1959 recommending that the signal light portion of the new traffic signals and con- trols in the Plaza be completed at an early date and sub- mitting the following estimates for such work: "To supply and install traffic control equipment for control of all lights in the intersection - $652,44," "To supply and install two-way, four-section adjust.- able signal light and aluminum mast with 25 foot mast arm - $1, 070, 00," After some discussion during which the Board, upon in- quiry, was advised by the Town Accountant that there were not sufficient funds available in this year's budget for the completion of this work and since it was felt that the in- stallation of new traffic control equipment should be in- 7 stalled at this time and funds were available for same, on motion by Councilman Brush, .seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the supplying and installing of traffic control equipment in the Plaza intersection at a cost not to exceed the sum of $652.44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that there is hereby transferred from Surplus--Outside of Vil- lages the sum of $652,44 to line item X213 entitled, "Traffic Signals & Signs" in the 1959 police department budget. c. Request of Howard B. Pritz for permission to park mobile home at 55 Harmon Drive, Town The Clerk presented a letter from Howard B. Pritz under date of April 2, 1959, requesting permission to park a 24Q mobile home behind the home of his parents located at 55 Harmon Lrive, Town, for a period of thirty (30) days from June lstto June 30th, 1959. The Attorney read a memorandum prepared by him which the Board ordered received and filed and after discussion, the Board directed the Clerk to advise all neighboring prop- erty owners of this request in order to ascertain whether - there would be any objections to the granting of the request and to forward a copy of the Attorney's memorandum to Mr. Pritz advising him of the action taken by the Board. d. New York State Traffic Commission Notices and Orders The Clerk reported receipt of letters enclosing traffic orders, dated April 7th and 8th, 1959, from the New York State Traffic Commission which were ordered received and placed on file. e. Notice of Larchmont Village Zoning Board Meeting The Clerk presented a notice of a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Larchmont to be held on April 15th, 1959, for the consideration of the application of Robert M. Cole and Wife and that of Victor J. Krieg, Inc. , which were ordered received and filed. f. Notice of Public Hearing--Village of Larchmont The Clerk read a notice of public hearing to be held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Larchmont on April 20th, 1959, to consider the application of Larchmont Yellow Cab Go. , Inc„ which was ordered received and placed on file, g. Recreation Project Application--New York State Youth Commission The Clerk presented for approval the Recreation Project Application to the New York State Youth Commission which indicates the amount of State Aid requested to be in the amount of $1, 9 11. 00 for the period from June 1, 1959 to May 31, 1960, and on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the Recreation Project Application to the New York State Youth Commission requesting State Aid in the amount of $1, 911, 00 for the period from June 1, 1959 to May 31, 1960, COMMUNICATIONS `(Not on Agenda) 1) Request of Recreation Commission The Clerk presented a letter from the Recreation Commis- sion, dated April 14, 1959, requesting authorization for ex- - penses in an amount not to exceed the sum of $100, 00 for the Superintendent of Recreation's attendance of the State Rec- reation Conference in Elmira, New York, from April 26th to April 29th, 1959, and on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the payment of the expenses of the Superinten- dent of Recreation while attending the State Recreation Conference in Elmira, New York, from April 26th to 29th, 1959, in an amount not to exceed the sum of $100. 00, said ex- penses to be paid out of the proper item in the budget of the Recreation Department. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and filed- Report of the Town Clerk for the month of March, 1959. Report of the Building Inspector for the month of March, 1959. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of March, 19590 Report of Receipts and Disbursements, Town of Mamaroneck, for the period from January 1 - March 31, 19590 REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR 1) Investment of Town Funds The Supervisor announced that he had deposited the sum of $450, 000, 00 on a 6-months time deposit with the First National Bank of Mount Vernon at 310 which would net the Town $6, 750, 00 in interest, 2) Letter from The Garden Club of Larchmont The Supervisor reported receipt of_a letter from The Garden Club of Larchmont, dated April 10th, 1959, stating that the Club was giving the Town a larch tree to be planted in the park on the north side of the station by the pool and inviting the members of the Town Board to attend the official planting on Saturday, April 25th, at 11015 o'clock, The Supervisor, since he would be out of town, delegated the Board's representative to the Park Commission, Councilwoman Helwig, to attend in his place, The Board directed the Supervisor to express the Town's thanks to Mrs, Stevens, Corresponding Secretary of the Garden Club, 3) Letter from League of Women Voters of Larchmont The Supervisor read a letter from the League of Women Voters of Larchmont, dated April 12th, 1959, expressing the League's congratulations on obtaining for Town use those County-owned lands adjacent to the station, The Board directed that this communication be received and filed, REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Santoro -- 11 Publication of Notice for Bids for Construction of Parking Lots Councilman Santoro requested authorization for the publi- cation of the Notice to Bidders for the construction of the station parking lots as prepared by the Town En- gineer, and on his motion which was seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the of- ficial newspaper of the Town of Mamaro- neck, The Daily Times, the following no- tice not later than five (5) days prior to the date fixed in the notice: Notice to Bidders Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, until 5:00 opclock p, m„ Eastern Standard Time, April 27, 1959, at the office of the Town Clerk, 158 West Boston Post Road in the Village of Mamaroneck, New York, and opened and read aloud at a special meeting of the Town Board to be held at 8:15 p.m. , Eastern Standard Time, on April 27, 1959, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, corner of Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck, for the construction of Parking Lots and Appurtenance located on the easterly side of Myrtle Boule- vard between Vine Street and Cabot Road in the Town of Ma- maroneck, Westchester.County, New York, in accordance with the plans and specifications drawn and prepared by Maurice Friedlander, Town Engineer, and now on file in the office of the Town Clerk. Copies of the plans, specifications and proposals for the work proposed may be obtained at the Town Clerk2s office upon deposit of $5.00, which deposit will be refunded when plans and specifications are returned in good condition within thirty days after the award of the contract or the rejection of the bids. The Town of Mamaroneck reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids or to reject any bid which does not comply with the specifications and also to reject all bids; andno bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five days after the ac- tual date of the opening thereof dated. The Town of Mamaroneck may make such investigation as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to per- form the work, and the bidder shall furnish all such informa- tion and data for this purpose as may be requested. The Town of Mamaroneck reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by or the investigation of such bidder fails to satisfy the Town of Mamaroneck that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to com- plete the work contemplated therein. Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck by Charles J. Gronberg Town Clerk Rio- 2) Request for Installation of Water Main (Joseph W. Gleicher) Councilman Santoro presented an application submitted by the Joseph W. Gleicher Co. , Inc. , together with cost estimate prepared by the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1, for the installation of 500 feet of 6" water main in Rocky Lane and Glen Lane, and on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the installation of approximately 500 feet of 6" water main in Rocky Lane and Glen Lane at a cost of $4, 638. 90 not including excava- tion, backfill and pavement restoration; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that this approval is contingent upon the applicant paying the en- tire cost of such installation and upon the ap- plicant's deposit with the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 of the sum of $4, 638. 90 to reimburse said Water Works for the cost of materials and their installation; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that this approval is contingent upon the applicant providing an easement satisfactory to the Town Attorney; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that unless this instal- lation is completed within a period of one (1) year from the date of this resolution, or not later than April 15, 1960, this authorization shall become null and void. 3) Request for Installation of Water Main (Briar Del Homes, Inc. ) Councilman Santoro presented an application submitted by Briar Del Homes, Inc. , together with cost estimate prepared by Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1, for the installation of 6" main on Murdock Road, south from Split Tree Road to Salem Drive, thence northerly along Salem Drive to the exist- ing dead end at a cost of $6, 271. 92, and on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the installation of 6" water main on Murdock Road, south from Split Tree Road to Salem Drive, thence northerly along Salem Drive to the existing dead end at a cost of $6, 271. 92 not including excavation, backfill and pave- ', ment restoration; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that this approval is contingent upon the applicant paying the en- tire cost of such installation and upon the ap- plicant's deposit with the Westchester Joint Water Works No, 1 of the sum of $6, Z71. 92 to reimburse said Water Works for the cost of materials and their installation; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that this approval is contingent upon approval by the Town of Ma- maroneck Planning Board and upon the ap- plicant providing an easement satisfactoryto the Town Attorney; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that unless this instal- lation is completed within a period of one (1) year from the date of this resolution, or not later than April 15, 1960 this authorization shall become null and void. At this time, Councilman Santoro referred to a paragraph in Mr. Straubts letter of estimate in which he stated that the opening of this additional property to water service made the connection of the Murdock Woods area through the Vitro and Beringer property to Fenimore Road even more urgent and further that because of the fire hydrant situation, he could not conscientiously recommend further development of this property until the connection to Fenimore Road was com- pleted, The Board, after discussion, directed the Supervisor and Councilman Santoro to meet with Mr. Straub, the Town Attorney and Engineer to discuss the matter and report there- on to the Board, 4) Miscellaneous Councilman Santoro further reported that the matters of Thruway planting, drainage on Harmon Drive, and leakage at the Gardens Lake were under consideration and that the dredging of the Hommocks area was progressing satisfac- torily. - Councilman Kane -- 1) Apportionments Councilman Kane presented the following petitions re- ceived from the Assessor for the correction of the assess- ment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on motion by him which was seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was adopted unanimously, 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 Westches- ter County Administrative Code, known as the Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said pe- tition for the correction of said assess- ment roll: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 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 333 66 Canmer Bldrs Inc $ 28, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 333 66 Canmer Bldrs Inc 19, 600 333 837 °t 8, 300 333 1680 Donald H. Harper 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 132 103 Patsy Giacomo $ 2, 100 $ 14, 000 $ 16, 100 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of Subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 132 103 Patsy Giacomo 1, 800 14, 000 15, 800 132 126 Joseph A. Giacomo & W 300 300 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, school taxes of 1959, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 132 73 Michele M, Giacomo & or 2, 000 12, 500 14, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 132 73 Michele M. Giacomo & or $ 1, 000 $ 6, 000 $ 7, 000 132 128 Joseph A. Giacomo &W 500 1, 800 2, 300 132 133 Michele M. Giacomo & or 500 4, 700 5, 200 2) Larchmont Reservbir Councilman Kane called attention to the item in The Daily Times on the ninth regarding the possibility of using the Larchmont Reservoir for recreational purposes and after some discussion, the Board directed the Supervisor to con- fer with Mayor Coffinberry regarding this matter. Councilman Brush -- 1) Police and Fire Departments Councilman Brush reported that he had spent considerable time visiting the Police Department, attended two fires, a fire drill and Fire Council meeting since assuming his new duties. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1) Recreation Councilwoman Helwig reported that the Commission would attend the County Conference and announced that,-plans were now under way for the formation of a Men's Softball League this summer which, due to the cooperation extended by Vil- lage Manager Johnson of the Village of Mamaroneck, would be able to play its games on Harbor Island. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY 1) Lease for Parking Lots The Attorney presented the lease with the County Park Commission for the parking lots which property is known as a portion of Parcel 1 B, Sheet 9, Pelham-Port Chester Park- way, covering a period of five years at the annual rental of $1. 00 and recommended, since in his opinion the lease was satisfactory in all respects, that the Supervisor be authorized to execute same. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the lease between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Westchester County Park Commission covering the rental of premises known as Parcels 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 45, 46, 47, 48, 57, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 and a portion of Parcels 36 and 38, Sheet 9, Pelham- Port Chester Parkway for a term of five (5) years commencing on the 1st day of March, 1959, and terminating on the 29th day of February, 1964, at an annual rental of One Dollar ($1. 00). 2) Request of Larch Motor Sales, Inc, to Lease Town-owned Property The Attorney reported that the Assessor advised that approximately 60fi a square foot or $55. 00 per month would be a fair price for the rental of the Town-owned property formerly rented to Bose & Parker and now requested by Larch Motor Sales, Inc, and that he would prepare the lease for same upon confirming with Larch Motor Sales the price and their agreement to having the lease contain the 30-day cancellation clause, 3) Sale of Town-owned Property--Oliner, Haralambie — The Attorney reported that the Assessor was presently investigating the matter of a small triangular piece of the property in question which had been found not to be owned by the Town. OTHER BUSINESS 1) Thruway Planting Mr. Frank X. O'Donnell, Jr. of 100 Palmer Avenue, Town, addressed the Board with regard to the planting along the Thruway, suggesting that his previous recom- mendation that the Town inquire regarding the availability of small trees from the State free of charge be checked. The Board directed the Supervisor to follow through on this matter and report thereon. 2) Tennyson Nursery Mr. O'Donnell stated that he had heard the nursery was moving out and inquired whether the Board had any advice to this effect. The Attorney replied that he had heard nothing of any moving and that the case was being prepared for trial before Judge Schmidt. y A� 3) Erection of Fence--Dandry Property, Post Road Mr. Joseph W. Moran of 18 Coply Road, Town, inquired as to the status of the request for the erection of a fence on the property owned by James M. Dandry located on the Post Road, north of Alden Road, and was advised by the Supervi- sor that Mr. O'Keefe had an appointment with the Town En- gineer and himself at 9.15 the next morning, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9.30 p.m. , to reconvene on May 6th, 1959. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- vened immediately upon the close of the Town Board meeting. 1. Communications Commissioner Brush presented a communication from the Fire Council recommending the addition of another paid fireman. This matter was referred to the Commission for study and review. At this time, the Supervisor reported that the matter of the reclassification of the "Fire Truck Driver" to "Fire- men" was still waiting County determination and that in turn, the County was awaiting approval from the State. 2, Reports Commissioner Brush presented the following report which was received and filed. Fire Report for the month of March, 1959. 3. Claims Commissioner Brush presented the following Fire Depart- c ment claims which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief. Whereupon, 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 authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department. Atlantic Service Center $ 51. 55 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 17, 92 Chatsworth Oil Co. 131.75 Con Edison Co. 52. 69 State Insurance Fund 1, 034. 28 N.Y. Telephone Co. 27. 25 H. Strauch, Inc. 9. 00 Ward LaFrance Truck Corp 13. 14 Hydrant Rental New Rochelle Water Co. 60. 00 West. Joint Water Works 2, 510. 00 Total $3, 907. 58 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9.35 p. m. , to reconvene on May 6th, 1959. T an C�aierk