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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959_09_02 Town Board Minutes s�* MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD SEPTEMBER 2nd, 1959 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 Santoro Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig ABSENT- None ALSO PRESENT- Mr, Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr, Delius - Town Attorney Mr, Friedlander - Town Engineer Mr, Orsino - Comptroller Mr, Finson - Accountant Mr, Giacomo - Fire Chief Mr, Schmidt - Deputy Fire Chief Mrs. Brewer - Secretary --- APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of August 5th, 1959 were approved as presented, OLD BUSINESS These was no old business to come before the meeting, NEW BUSINESS 1. Cancellation of Railroad Taxes The Clerk presented a letter dated August 26th addressed to the Town Board by the Receiver of Taxes requesting abatement of a part of 1959 school taxes on New York, New Haven & Hart- ford Railroad properties in the Town of Mamaroneck in accor- dance with Chapter 639 of the Laws of 1959. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was unanimously adopted- WHEREAS Chapter 636 of the Laws of 1959 provides among other things that the aggregate amount of 3. Glick-Freedman Report In order to afford the members of the Board an opportunity to closely examine the Financial Report for the Town as of December 31, 1958, submitted by Glick-Freedman, Certified Public Accountants, approval thereof was deferred to the next meeting of the Board. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Board of Police Commissioners The Clerk presented a letter from the Board of Police Com- missioners dated August 21st, 1959, requesting authorization for the expenditures stated therein, and on motion by Council- man Brush, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unan- imously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the following expenditures against the 1959 Police Department budget. the sum of $61. 50 to cover entrance fees for pistol competitions listed below. Westchester County Police Tournament - (14 men) $28. 00 Hempstead (N. Y. ) Police Tournament - (5 men) 11.00 Wycoff (N. J. } Tournament - (6 men) 12. 00 Spring Lake (N. J. ) Police Tournament - (4 men) 10. 50 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that expenditure of an amount not to exceed the sum of $50.00 to cover travel, meals and registration for Police Chief Yerick at the annual convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in New York City, September 27th to October 1st, 1959, is hereby authorized. Z. Letter from David Potts, Jr. Post, No. 1156 The Clerk presented a letter dated August 27th, 1959, addressed to the Town Board by Francis J. Stock, Commander - Post 1156, Veterans of Foreign Wars, requesting the Board "to arrange for a referendum in the November election for the purpose of making bingo legal. " At the Supervisor's request, the Town Attorney outlined the legal procedure to be followed in this matter, and after some dis- cussion by the members of the Board and during which Commander Stock, Fire Chief Giacomo, William H. Fernschild, Bert V. Lichtie and Robert Freeman were heard, it was, on motion by Council- woman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Brush, unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, a notice, pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law, calling a public hearing on September 16th, 1959, for the pur- pose of considering the adoption of a resolution or ordinance authorizing the licensing and conducting of the game of bingo pursuant to Article 14-G of the General Municipal Law and Article 19-B of the Executive Law of the State of New York. 3. Notice from Public Service Commission - West-Fordham The Clerk presented a notice from the Public Service Com- mission granting a petition of the Vest-Fordham Transporta- tion Corp. for extension of routes between New Rochelle and Port Chester. This communication was ordered received and filed. 4. Notice from Public Service Commission - Con Edison (Gas service) The Clerk presented a notice from the Public Service Com- mission pertaining to the rates and charges of Con Edison for gas service, which was ordered received and filed. 5. Notice from Public Service Commission - Public Hearing on Con Edison Rates and Charges for Electric Service The Clerk presented a notice of public hearing on September 22nd, 1959, at 10:00 a.m. on the rates and charges of Con Edison for electric service to be held at the Commission Of- fice at 199 Church Street, New York City. The Board ordered this notice received and filed and on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, nt.was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to attend the public hear- ing to be held by the Public Service Commis- sion at 199 Church Street, New York City, on September 22nd, 1959, at 10 a. m. , on the rates and charges of Con Edison for electric service, with expenses paid by the Town. COMMUNICATIONS (Not on Agenda) 1. Letter from Police Chief Yerick A5 i The Clerk presented a communication from the Police Chief dated August 21st, 1959, requesting the Board's authorization for payment of salary to Mrs, Dorothy O'Keefe, School Gros- ', sing Guard, and on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes payment of salary at the rate of $7. 00 per day starting September 9th, 1959, to Mrs, Dorothy O'Keefe, Schj3ol Crossing Guard, Town of Ma- maroneck Police Department, Z. Letter from William S. Brill The Clerk presented a letter dated September 1st, 1959, ad- dressed to the Town Board by William S. Brill, attorney, on behalf of Douglas Fais, owner of premises located at 35 Har- mon Drive, Town, (Block 502, Parcel 2471 pertaining to the erection of a fence 2 feet in height in addition to the 6-foot high fence already erected and for which permit was granted, together with a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Building Inspector under date of September 2nd, 1959, ex- plaining this matter, which communications were ordered re- ceived and filed. After discussion, it was suggested that Mr. Fais present an application at the next meeting of the Board requesting that the permit previously granted be amended so as to permit the additional two feet or the erection of a fence 8 feet rather than 6 feet in height, and the Clerk was directed to so notify Mr, Fais. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and filed; Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of August, 1959. Report of the Building Inspector for the month of August, 1959. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of August, 1959. Report of Receipts and Disbursements, Town of Mamaro- neck, for the period from January 1st through July 31st, 1959. Affidavit of publication of notice of adoption of resolution amending and superseding the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of _ Mamaroneck, outside of incorporated villages, and establish- ing a comprehensive zoning plan for the Town of Mamaroneck, outside of incorporated villages, in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on July 28, 1959. Affidavit of posting of above resolution, together with Zoning Map which accompanies and is a part of the Zoning Ordi- nance, as provided in Section 133 of the Town Law, Affidavit of publication of notice of adoption of bond resolution in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on August 19th, 1959. Affidavit of posting of notice of adoption of above resolution subject to permissive referendum on August 19th, 1959, in five (5) public places in the Town of Mamaroneck. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR The Supervisor stated that he had no report at this time. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Santoro -- Councilman Santoro reported on the following matters. 11 Murray Avenue Sewer The Councilman stated that there were certain extra items not included in the contract for the installation of the Murray Avenue Sewer with Felix Construction Corporation which in accordance with said contract required approval by the Town Board and recommended this approval be granted so that final payment of this contract could be made. Whereupon, after presentation of memorandum of detailed information on such items from the Accountant and Engineer which were filed with the Town Clerk, on motion by him and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following extra work items encountered in the construction of the Murray Avenue Sewer, which were not covered in the contract between the Town of Mamaroneck and Felix Construction Corporation and which were approved by the Town Engineer, be and they hereby are approved by this Board at the unit prices tabulated below. 18,4 Cu. Yds. 1-1/2" stone in place @ $12, 00 117 Cu. Yds> trench excavation (special) 15. 00 105 Sq. Yds, pavement replacement -- conc. found, 14. 00 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $2, 507. 39 be appropriated from Sewer District surplus to Item 408 - Sewer Construction - in the 1959 Sewer Department budget. 2) Transfer of Funds Upon presentation of a request from the Accountant for transfer of funds to cover cost of a manhole in- stallation for the Myrtle Boulevard sewer, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes that the sum of $600. 00 be appropriated from -- Sewer District Surplus to the following line items in the 1959 Sewer Department budget; Item 101 Wages $300.00 Item 201 Supplies 300. 00 3) Drain--Old White Plains Road The Councilman reported that the final figures on the installation of the drain in Old White Plains Road would be ready to present at the next regular meeting of the Board. 4) Palmer Avenue--Walk-way, Bus Shelter The Councilman reported that the requested walk-way had been provided and the bus shelter moved from the intersection of Palmer Avenue and Richbell Road. At this time, the Supervisor read a letter addressed to him by Alfred C. Muller of 263 Palmer Avenue, Town, thanking the Board for its cooperation with the group of residents concerned in this matter. 5) Parking Lots The Councilman reported that improvement of the parking lots was almost completed. 6) York Road In connection with the work requested on York Road, the Councilman reported that an argument had developed between the contractor and owner. The Engineer was directed to advise Mr. Gagliardi of the present status of this matter and to report further at the next meeting of the Board. Councilman Kane -- Councilman Kane reported on the following matters. 1) Assessed Valuation The Councilman stated there was an increase of $2, 600, 000, in assessed valuation in the Town, 2) Apportionments The C ouncilman pre s ented 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 his motion, which was seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS the Assessor has presented petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain yearspur- suant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Administrative Code, known as the Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petitions for the correction of said assessment roll: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, School taxes of 1959, and the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 333 462 Irving Yasgur $ 21000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 333 462 Irving Yasgur 1, 700 333 472 Irving Yasgur & W 300 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, School taxes of 1959, and the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 303 239 C. Patrick Williams 4, 200 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 303 239 Murile Richter 100 303 240 C. Patrick Williams 4, 100 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll for 1958, School taxes of 1959, and the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land IMP Total 221 1 Mary DeFrancesco $ 3, 000 $ 8, 600 $ 11, 600 be corrected as.follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 221 1 Mary DeFrancesco 2, 000 8, 600 10, 600 221 7 George DeFrancesco 1, 000 1, 000 FURTHUR RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, School taxes of 1959, and the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 218 1 William G, Massey Jr & W 5, 000 8, 000 13, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 218 1 Dorothy S. Massey 1, 500 1, 500 218 5 William G. Massey Jr & W 2, 200 8, 000 10, 200 218 14 Dorothy G. Massey 1, 300 1, 300 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, School taxes of 1959, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 333 1484 Canmer Builders Inc. $ 3, 900 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 333 1484 Canmer Builders Inc. 1, 900 333 1508 C. Sicuranza 100 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: a 3 ' Block Parcel Name Land only 333 1480 Canmer Builders Inc $ 3, 900 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land only 333 1480 Canner Builders Inc 3, 800 -- 333 1508 C. Sicuranza 100 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, School taxes of 1959, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 405 371 Fred J. Anderson & W $ 5, 300 $ 14, 500 $ 19, 800 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 405 371 Fred Jo Anderson & W 4, 000 14, 500 18, 500 405 375 Mechtronics Corp 1, 300 1, 300 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, School taxes of 1959, which shows property now appear- ing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 506 244 Jo R. Bisceglia $ 1, 100 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 506 244 Wilber Crawford & W 800 506 281 J, .R. Bisceglia 300 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 506 244 J. R. Bisceglia $ 2, 100 $ 12, 300 $ 14, 400 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 506 244 Wilber Crawford & W $ 1, 600 $ 12, 300 $ 13, 900 506 281 J. R. Bisceglia 500 500 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, School taxes of 1959, and the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which show property now appearing on the - rolls as follows; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 706 296 Sylvan Schwartzreich 4, 000 4, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 706 296 Eleanor E. Schwartzreich 200 200 706 297 Sylvan Schwartzreich 3, 800 3, 800 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, School taxes of 1959, which shows property now appear- ', ing on the roll as follows. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 808 1 White Plains Develop Inc 7, 600 7, 600 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 808 1 White Plains Develop Inc 7, 100 7, 100 808 39 Armando Ferraro & W 500 500 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, School taxes of 1959, and the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows. Block Parcel Name Land only -- 960 118 Elliott Harris Jr. & or $ 23, 700 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land only 960 118 Merritt & Holby Inc 15, 600 960 137 Elliott Harris Jr. 8, 100 Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush stated that he had no report other than Fire matters. Councilman Helwig -- Councilman Helwig reported as follows on the following matters- 1) Recreation That the Summer program had been completed -- atten- dance excellent -- full report at the October meeting, 2) Station Park That rain and bad weather was delaying progress to some extent at this time. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY The Town Attorney reported as follows- 1) Removal of Weeds--Block 120, Parcel 107 The Attorney informed the Board that the owner of the vacant property at 16 Colonial Lane, Town, had failed to heed written notice to remove noxious weeds from this property and recom- mended that the Board authorize the Superintendent of Highways to remove said weeds with cost thereof to be assessed against the property owner, and thereupon on motion by Councilman Kane, which was seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unani- mously RESOLVED that pursuant to Article IV, Section 3 of the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck, the Superintendent of Highways be and he hereby is authorized to remove noxious weeds on the vacant property known as Block 120, Parcel 107 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck and lo- cated at 16 Colonial Lane, Town; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost thereof be as- sessed against William Dommerich, owner of said property known as Block 120, Parcel 107 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck. 2) Settlement--Accident Claim Following explanation and upon recommendation by the Town Attorney, on motion by Councilman Brush, which was seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board accept the sum of $157.50 in payment of a claim for damages caused to a police X03 car on May ZOth, 1959, by George W. Burton, a volunteer Fireman, while driving to a fire, said amount to be accepted in full payment of all dam- ages to the police car; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Attorney is authorized to prepare and the Supervisor is au- thorized to execute a general release to George W. Burton upon payment of said sum, 3) 65 Palmer Avenue The Attorney reported that this action was before Judge Eager on August 19th and that no decision had been handed down to date. OTHER MATTERS The following matters were called to the Board2s attention at this time: 1. Edward P.,Meehan of 10 Thompson Place spoke of the ex- tremely poor housekeeping job done by the contractor in connection with the construction of the Murray Avenue sewer. Z. Vincent J. Ciardullo of 4 Cabot Road requested installation of a fire hydrant and repaving of Cabot Road. This was re- ferred to Councilman Santoro and the Superintendent of Highways for investigation and report. 3. Bert Lichte of 414 Orienta Avenue requested further effort toward provision of a railroad station at Larchmont. 4. Lloyd Harris of 98 Weaver Street requested reconsideration of the Boards decision on the Building Inspector2s refusal to issue him a Building Per The Supervisor advised Mr. Harris that a Committee of the Board would meet with him to further discuss and review his request. 5. Edward P. Tanenbaum, attorney for Rudy Novak, inquired as to decisions on the special cases referred to the Planning Board in connection with the new Zoning Ordinance. 6. Robert Freeman, resident of 93 Madison Avenue, complained of the ash residue from the burning at the Incinerator. The Supervisor advised Mr. Freeman that this matter was now under study. 7. Rudy Novak inquired as to progress in connection with the drainage pipe situation on his property and was informed that figures were being obtained at this time with a view toward inclusion in next year's budget. 8. William Fernschild of 193 Rockingstone Avenue requested in- clusion of school information in the Annual Report of the Town of Mamaroneck for coming years. 9. Mr. Lichte again spoke on the matter of School Taxes and was advised that this lies within the province of the Board of Education. i ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9.45 p. m, to reconvene on October 7th, 1959. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS - The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Communications There were no communications to come before the meeting. 2. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the following reports which were received and filed; Fire Report for the month of July, 1959. Fire Report for the month of August, 1959. 3. Claims Commissioner Brush presented the following Fire Depart- ment claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief. Whereupon, on his motion which was seconded by Coun- cilman 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 to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department; American La France $ 960. 00 Atlantic Service Center 45. 17 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 23. 59 Con Edison 72. 28 Nicholas Giacomo 25. 00 McGuire Bros. 5. 00 Merson Uniform Co. 53. 50 N. Y. Telephone Co. 84.45 N. Y. Telephone Co. 18.26 Ronconi Lawn Mower Service 40. 55 Terry°s Stationery 57. 90 Wesco Fire Equipment & Service 102.05 Wesco Fire Equipment & Service 96. 85 sub-total $ 1, 584. 60 Sub-total $ 1, 584,60 Hydrant Rental: Village of Scarsdale 748,00 Total $ 2, 332. 60 4. Other Business There was no other business to come before the meeting, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9:50 p.m., to reconvene on October 7th, 1959. T C1