HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957_07_03 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JULY 3, 1957, IN THE
COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEA-
VER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK.
CALL TO ORDER
The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8.15 p.m.
PRESENT: Supervisor Burchell
Councilman Brush
Councilman Kane
Councilman Waterman
Councilman Santoro
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mr. Delius - Town Attorney
Mr. Friedlander - Town Engineer
Mr. Finson - Accountant
Mr. O'Brien - Superintendent of Highways
Mr. Orsino - Comptroller
Mrs. Brewer - Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of June 5, 1957 were approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS
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REQUEST FOR ERECTION OF FENCE--R. W. HIEBERT
The Clerk stated that Mr. Hiebert's request for the erection
of a 5-foot stockade fence on his property at 38 Myrtle Boule-
vard was presented at the last meeting of the Board and that,
in accordance with usual custom, letters had been sent to the
adjoining property owners notifying them of this request and
the site for the proposed fence visited and inspected by each
of the Councilmen.
Mr. Henry Schroeder, owner of the property at 44 Myrtle
Boulevard, appeared before the Board to express his objec-
tions to the erection of other than a 4-foot fence as permitted
under the regulations stating that the granting of one such re-
quest would establish a precedent for the entire neighborhood.
The Clerk also advised that certain of the other neighboring
property owners while not actually objecting to the erection
of the fence had expressed some concern about the erection
of the fence were it to be used for the purpose of harboring
dogs.
During the ensuing discussion, Mr. Hiebert, the applicant,
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stated that he had not requested this fence for the purpose of
harboring dogs but rather to provide safety and protection
for his 4-year old son. He further explained that he had re-
quested a 5-foot fence because of the lowness of the area
where the fence was to be erected and stated that he intended
to fill-in this area in due time. At this point, it was brought
out that if the applicant were to fill in the area first, the erec-
tion of a 4-foot fence thereon would provide the requested
5-foot height and afford the safety and protection needed.
Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Coun-
cilman Brush, the following resolution was introduced:
WHEREAS, R. W. Hiebert of 38 Myrtle Boulevard,
Larchmont, heretofore requested a permit for the
erection of a five foot (51) stockade fence along part
of the side of his property located at 38 Myrtle Boule-
vard and known as Block 123 - Parcel 98 on the Tax
Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS, the. Building Inspector refused to grant
such permit on the ground that construction or erec-
tion of such fence violated the provisions of Section
112, Article 21 of the Building Code; and
WHEREAS, Mr, Hiebert has appealed to this Board
for modification of the Building Inspectorrs decision,
pursuant to Section 23, Article 1 of the Building Code,
so as to allow erection of said fence;
NOW, THEREFORE,, BE IT
RESOLVED that permission is granted to R. W. Hie-
bert to erect a five foot (5') stockade fence along part
of the side of his property located at 38 Myrtle Boule-
vard and known as Block 123 Parcel 98 on the Tax
Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck.
The vote on the foregoing resolution, upon roll call, was as
follows:
ROLL CALL: Councilman Brush - Aye
Councilman Kane - Aye
Supervisor Burchell - No
Councilman Waterman - No
Councilman Santoro - No
The resolution was lost and the request denied.
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POSTPONEMENT OF BUS HEARING--PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
The Town Attorney presented a notice received from the Public
Service Commission, dated June 14, 1957, stating that the pub-
lic hearing scheduled to be held on the petitions of the County
Transportation Company, Inc, and the New York and Stamford
Railway Company to discontinue all busses on their lines in
Westchester County, and by the New York and Stamford Railway
Company in addition to discontinuance, to transfer the system
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subsequent to the abandonment; had been postponed from
Tuesday; June 25, 1957, at 10:00 a.m. , to Wednesday,
July 17, 1957, at 10:00 a.m. , at the office of the Public
Service Commission at 199 Church Street, New York.
The Supervisor and Attorney reiterated the importance
of this hearing to those who would be affected and again
urged attendance at the hearing.
NEW BUSINESS
SOCIAL SECURITY
The Clerk presented the following memorandum under date
of July 1, 1957, addressed to the Supervisor by Town Ac-
countant Finson:
" Re: Social Security
The Special Legislative Session approved an amendment to
the Social Security Law which would allow seven (7) quar-
ters of retroactive coverage for our employees.
This retroactive coverage would provide quarters of cover-
age starting with the first quarter of 1956 and provides many
advantages to our employees that were lacking under the pre-
vious retroactive coverage.
A Special Section of the Federal Social Security Law provides
that an employee is fully insured at age 65 or at death if he
has credit for all calendar quarters starting with the first
quarter of 1956 and by adopting Social Security effective
March 15, 1956, all the advantages accruing to fully insured
and currently insu red members would be
provided for our
employees.
There are 34 full-time employees who are eligible for Social
Security coverage and of these at least 9 are over 55 years of
age. Such retroactive coverage would give them protection
that they would only obtain after 10 years of covered employ-
ment. In addition, a great many of the other employees who
have children under 18 years of age would be eligible for cer-
tain survivorship benefits immediately and all employees
would be eligible for disability benefits much sooner than if
the Town did not elect to provide retroactive coverage.
The costs to the Town for such coverage would amount to
$5, 830. 62 and a like amount would be paid by the employees.
Arrangements have been made whereby this can be obtained
from their individual accounts with the New York State Em-
ployees' Retirement System and repaid by a payroll deduction,
or if he so desires, it can be obtained from this account with-
out repayment being mandatory. 'r
Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Coun-
cilman Santoro, the following resolution was proposed:
RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck, pursuant
to Section 218 of the Federal Social Security Act and
Article 3 of the Retirement and Social Security Law,
will provide old-age and survivors insurance cover-
age for eligible officers and employees effective on
March 16, 1956; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that George D. Burchell, Su-
pervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby au-
thorized to represent the Town of Mamaroneck and
is directed to comply with the regulations of the Di-
rector of the State Social Security Agency designed
to extend old—age and survivors insurance coverage
to positions of officers and employees pursuant to
Section 218 of the Federal Social Security Act and
Article 3 of the Retirement and Social Security Law.
The vote on the foregoing resolution, upon roll call, was as
follows
Roll Call: Councilman Brush - Aye
Councilman Kane - Aye
Supervisor Burchell - Aye
Councilman Waterman - Aye
Councilman Santoro - Aye
The foregoing resolution was unanimously adopted and the
Clerk directed to forward said resolution to the Security
Agency of the New York State Department of Audit and
Control
APPROVAL OF RECREATION PROJECT APPLICATION TO NEW
YORK STATE YOUTH COMMISSION
The Clerk presented for the Board's 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, 911. 00 for the period from June 1, 1957 to June
1, 1958.
Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, 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, 1957 to June 1, 1958.
AUTHORIZATION FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN--
HAWTHORNE ROAD
Councilman Santoro presented a communication addressed to
Mr. Friedlander, Town Engineer, by Mr. Straub, Superin-
tendent of the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1, dated
April 1, 1957, recommending the installation of a standard
611 water main in Hawthorne Road between Palmer Avenue
and Howell Avenue, explaining in some detail the reasons
for this recommendation and submitting an estimate of
$1, 846.47 as the total cost thereof not including excavation,
backfill, and pavement restoration.
Supervisor Burchell explained that this was one of the items —
before the Board for consideration in connection with its
long range program and further explaining that since the
lack of water pressure in this area was acute, for health
and safety reasons (fire hazard, etc,) the Town had ordered
this work started and requested formal authorization by the
Board for said installation.
Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by
Councilman Brush, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the
Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 to install a
standard 611 water main in Hawthorne Road between
Palmer Avenue and Howell Avenue.
INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN--BURTON ROAD
At this time, Councilman Santoro presented a second communi-
cation addressed to Mr. Friedlander, Town Engineer, by Mr.
Straub, Superintendent of the Westchester Joint Water Works
No. 1, dated September 18, 1956, relating to a request sub-
mitted by Mr. Peter Lividini and Mr. A. Boscaglia, owners of
- property located on Burton Road and known on the Tax Assess-
ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 407 - Parcel
300 and Block 407 - Parcel 307 respectively, for the installa-
tion of a 2" water main in Burton Road from the existing dead
end in order to serve the remaining parcels on the west side of
the street with the usual 90ojo refund agreement. Mr. Straub
stated that it would be feasible to install such main if it were
laid within the trench blasted for the sewer and submitted an
estimate of the costs thereof in the amount of $362. 97 not in-
cluding excavation, back-fill, and pavement restoration.
The Supervisor stated that in view of the fact that this request
had been submitted last September previous to the Boardts
consideration of a new policy regarding the 9010 refund, it was
his feeling that this installation be authorized with the usual
refund agreement, and on motion by Councilman Santoro,
seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck hereby
approves the installation of a 2°1 water main in
Burton Road from the existing dead end to serve
the remaining parcels on the west side of the
street and to be laid within the trench blasted for
the sewer at a cost of $362. 97 to be paid by the
applicants, Mr. Peter Lividini and Mr. A. Bos-
naglia, owners of property located on Burton Road
and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town
of Mamaroneck as Block 407 - Parcel 300 and
Block 407 - Parcel 307 respectively.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicants, Peter
Lividini and A. Boscaglia, shall deposit with the
Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1, the sum
of $362,97, and in addition, shall pay the cost of
excavation, back-fill, and pavement restoration
along Burton Road, and shall comply in all res-
pects with the Ordinance of the Town of Mamaro-
neck regarding street opening permits.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board ap-
proves the usual agreement between the West-
chester Joint Water Works No. 1, Peter Livi-
dini and A. Boscaglia, and the Town of Mamaro-
neck, providing that the amount deposited by the
applicants, Mr. Lividini and Mr, Boscaglia, for
the cost of installation of said water main shall
be subject to a refund of 9010 of the revenues de-
rived from the sale of water to customers con-
nected to this main for a period of ten (10) years,
or until the total amount of their deposit is re-
funded, whichever event shall first occur.
REQUEST OF SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS--INSTALLATION
OF STREET LIGHT AT INTERSECTION OF MURRAY AVENUE
AND WEAVER STREET
The Clerk presented the following memorandum from Super-
intendent of Highways, Frank R. O'Brien, dated June 20,
1957;
"In order to provide additional street light at the inter-
section of Murray Avenue and Weaver Street, it is the
recommendation of the Police and Highway Departments
that a new Mercury Vapor Street Light be installed at
this location.
Funds are available in this year's budget for this item.F°
Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by
Councilman Kane, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Highways be
and he hereby is authorized to have a Mercury Va-
por Street Light installed at the intersection of
Murray Avenue and Weaver Street.
PETITION FROM LARCHMONT GARDENS AREA--THRUWAY
(NOT ON AGENDA)
At this time, the Supervisor requested the Clerk to present a peti-
tion carrying the signatures of some 41 residents of the Larchmont
Gardens area which was filed with the Board subsequent to the prep-
aration of the agenda for this meeting.
This petition expressed concern over the material increase in
traffic and the dangerous conditions resultant therefrom caused
by the construction of the New England Thruway affecting cer-
tain streets in this area, namely Myrtle Boulevard, Winsor
Street, Harmon Drive, and Lakeside Drive, and requested that
immediate action be taken by the Board to remedy and alleviate
these conditions.
The Supervisor, after advising that he had already conferred
with the Police Chief regarding this matter, inquired whether
anyone present wished to address the Board and the following
persons were heard, all of whom strongly urged the Board to
take such action as necessary to afford relief to the present con-
ditionse
Pieter F. X. Sullivan - 53 Harmon Drive
David G. Sacks - 3 Myrtle Boulevard
Lee H. Bloom - 22 Myrtle Boulevard
Joseph S. Banks - 9 Myrtle Boulevard
During the ensuing discussion, it was suggested that the Town
reduce the speed limit on the above-named streets from 30 miles
per hour to 20 miles per hour during this emergency period. The
Attorney explained that the Town was not empowered legally to al-
ter the speed limit in any part of the Town at any time or under
any conditions as this was determined and set by the State and was
set at a consistent figure throughout the Town.
Mr. Bloom then suggested that the Town communicate with the
New York State Traffic Commission in an endeavor to have the
speed limit reduced as requested on the specified streets and the
Attorney, in answer to inquiry, stated that while it was in order to
make such a request, he was not hopeful as to the outcome. The
Supervisor then suggested that he be authorized to take the matter
up with the Board of Police Commissioners in order to effect the
suggestions enumerated in the petition insofar as possible and thus
afford relief to traffic conditions as quickly as possible.
The Board directed the Supervisor to so proceed.
NEW BUSINESS (continued)
REAPPOINTMENT OF HENRY MULLICK--PLANNING BOARD
The Clerk informed the Board that the term of Mr. Mullick
as a member of the Planning Board would expire as of July
6th, 1957.
_ The Board expressed its appreciation of Mr. Mullick's fine
service to the Town, and Councilman Kane, with great
pleasure, recommended his reappointment to this Board.
Whereupon, as there were no further nominations, on motion
by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was
unanimously
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RESOLVED that Henry E. Mullick of 110 East
Brookside Drive, Larchmont, be reappointed
a member of the Planning Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck, to serve for a term of five (5)
years, effective as of July 7, 1957 and to expire
on July 6, 1962.
The Clerk was directed to so notify Mr. Mullick expressing
the Board's thanks and appreciation for his past service.
COMMUNICATIONS
(1) Communication from Loren R. Dodson
The Clerk presented the following communication, ad-
dressed to the Supervisor under date of June 14, 1957,
from Loren R. Dodson:
"As I mentioned to you, I have been considering for
some time submitting my resignation as a member
of the Board of Police Commissioners of the Town
of Mamaroneck and feel that now is the proper time
for me to so do.
Will you therefore please consider this as my formal
resignation, to take effect immediately."
The Supervisor spoke of the long and splendid service
Mr. Dodson had rendered to the Town through his work
on-this Board over a number of years and expressed
the Town's thanks and appreciation for his fine contri-
bution to the community, stating that it was only with -
deep regret that the Board accepted his resignation.
Councilman Waterman stated that he would like the
Board's appreciation of Mr. Dodson's service spread
formally upon the record and upon his motion, seconded
by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts with
regret the resignation of Loren R. Dodson as a
member of the Board of Police Commissioners
of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective immed-
iately; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that there be spread for-
mally upon the record this Board's appreciation
and thanks for the contribution made to the Town
of Mamaroneck by Loren R. Dodson through his
long and splendid service over a number of years
- as a member of the Board of Police Commissioners
of the Town of Mamaroneck.
The Supervisor was directed to communicate with
Mr. Dodson advising him of the Board's accep-
tance of his resignation with regret and expressing
the Board's thanks and gppreciation of his service.
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(2) Communication from Cornelius J. Quinn
The Clerk presented the following communication, ad-
dressed to the Town Board under date of June 20, 1957
from Cornelius J. Quinn;
"Kindly accept my resignation as a member of the
Board of Police Commissioners, effective at once."
The Supervisor again stated that it was with deep re-
gret that the Board accepted Mr. Quinn's resignation
and spoke of the long and fine service he had given to
the Town of Mamaroneck through his service on this
Board.
Councilman Brush requested that the Board's appre-
ciation of Mr. Quinn's service be spread upon the
minutes, and upon his motion, seconded by Councilman
Santoro, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts with
regret the resignation of Cornelius J. Quinn as
a member of the Board of Police Commissioners
of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective immed-
iately; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that there be spread for-
mally upon the record this Board's thanks and
appreciation for the contribution made to the
Town of Mamaroneck by Cornelius J. Quinn
through his long and splendid service over a
number of years as a member of the Board of
Police Commissioners of the Town of Mamaro-
neck.
The Supervisor was directed to communicate with Mr.
Quinn so advising him.
Councilman Waterman then brought up the matter of filling
the vacancies on the Board of Police Commissioners and
stated that he would like to place in nomination to fill the
vacancy created by Mr. Dodson's resignation, the name
of Robert S. Mac Callum presenting a brief resume of
his background and qualifications.
Whereupon, there being no further nominations, on motion
by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED that Robert S. Mac Callum of 8 La-
fayette Road, Larchmont, be and he hereby is
appointed a member of the Board of Police Com-
missioners of the Town of Mamaroneck, effec-
tive immediately and to serve at the pleasure of
the Board.
With regard to the vacancy created by the resignation of
Mr. Quinn, Councilman Brush stated that he would like to
place in nomination the name of Edward P. Duffy, and
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presented a dossier of his background and qualifications
for service on this Board. Councilman Santoro stated
that he had known Mr. Duffy over a long period of years,
that he was indeed well qualified for this service and
that it would be his pleasure to second his nomination.
Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded
by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that Edward P. Duffy of 8 Homer
Avenue, Larchmont, be and he hereby is ap-
pointed a member of the Board of Police Com-
missioners of the Town of Mamaroneck, effec-
tive immediately and to serve at the pleasure
of the Board.
The Clerk was directed to notify Mr. Mac Callum and
Mr. Duffy of their appointment,
REPORTS
The Clerk presented the following reports which were received
and filed:
Report of the Town Clerk for the month of June, 1957.
Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the
month of June, 1957.
Report of the Building Inspector for the month of June, 1957.
Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for
the month of May, 1957,
Statement of Bank Balances, Town of Mamaroneck, as of
July 1, 1957.
Report of the Supervisor for the period from January 1 to
May 31, 1957.
REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR
Board of Supervisors
The Supervisor reported that the Board was presently engaged
in giving serious consideration to the purchase of the Hartford
property as the site for the Westchester Community College.
REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN
Councilman Brush --
(1) Park Board Meeting
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Councilman Brush submitted the following statement
as requested at the meeting of the Board of Park
Commissioners on June 25, 1957:
"Because Mr. Haight is retiring as Superintendent
of the County Department of Parks, the Park Board
asks that the Town Council pass a resolution along
the following lines:
Because of the Towns desire to obtain for park use
the various lands owned by Westchester County with-
in the Town of Mamaroneck, the Town Council au-
thorizes and requests the Supervisor to write to the
new Superintendent of Parks when selected inform-
ing him of our desires. "
Following a short discussion in which the Supervisor
pointed out that the Town was on record to this effect
with the Westchester County Park Commission, it
was on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by
Councilman Kane, unanimously
RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he here-
by is authorized to communicate with the new
General Superintendent of the Westchester
County Park Commission when he is selected
in order to inform him of the Town of Mamar-
oneckts request to obtain the use of the various
County-owned properties within the Town for
park purposes.
`2) Civil Defense
Councilman Brush reported that Mr. Hartley, Deputy
Director of Civil Defense and Colonel Greenall of the
Red Cross were working together closely in an en-
deavor to coordinate all efforts and that progress was
being made in this direction.
Councilman Kane --
(1) Cancellation of Taxes
Councilman Kane presented a memorandum dated July
3, 1957, from Henry R. Dillon, Receiver of Taxes,
stating that the taxes listed below do not appear on the
records in his office and recommending authorization
for the cancellation of taxes on Lots 145, 146, and
147 - Map of Grand Park, and Lot 145 - Map of
Waverly Subdivision - Map of Grand Park, as requested
in a. communication under date of July 1, 1957, from
Martin Selig, attorney for R. D. Spickler Company, Inc.
of 620 Fayette Avenue, Mamaroneck, owner- of said
properties.
On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman
Brush, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED that the following taxes, liens,
or leases appearing on the records in the
County Finance Commissioner's Office, be
cancelled, the same apparently having been
paid according to the records in the Office
of the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of
Mamaroneck:
Block 829, Parcel 23 - Map of Grand Park, and Map of Waverly
- Subdivision - Map of Grand Park
Lot Year Amount Sale To Years Leased
145 1876 $ 1,88 10/25/76 Town I, 000
146 1876 1. 88 10/25/76 Town 1, 000
147 1876 1. 88 10/25/76 Town 1, 000
145 1903 1. Z8 10/ 6 /03 Town 1, 000
(2) Apportionments
Councilman Kane requested that the apportion-
ments be deferred to the meeting of August 7th.
Councilman Waterman --
(1) Request of Chief Yerick to Attend Institute
Councilman Waterman presented a request
from Chief Yerick under date of June 17,
1957, for an expense appropriation in the
sum of $50. 00 for attending the New York
State Youth Commission Institute on De-
linquency and Crime to be held at St. Law-
rence University from July 28 to August Z,
1957, as recommended by the Board of
Police Commissioners.
On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by
Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that Chief Yerick be and he here-
by is authorized to attend the New York State
Youth Commission Institute on Delinquency
and Crime to be held at St. Lawrence Univer-
sity from July 28 to August Z, 1957.
FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance
with the recommendation of the Board of Police
Commissioners, his expenses for said trip in
an amount not to exceed the sum of $50. 00 be
paid from the Police Department budget.
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Councilman Santoro --
(1) Golf Tournament
Councilman Santoro reported that the Annual Golf Tourna-
ment of the Town of Mamaroneck had been held on June
17th at the Hampshire Country Club and that it was a most
successful affair with James B. Maver, Jr. the titleholder
for this year. He reported further that 140 were entered
--- and that 110 attended the dinner that evening. Councilman
Santoro commented particularly on the excellence of the
layout and service at the Hampshire Country Club and com-
plimented the Club highly as host to the Town.
(2) Rodent Control--Larchmont Gardens area
Councilman Santoro reported that the Superintendent of
Highways had advised that the streets in the Gardens area
had been treated for rodent control.
(3) Van Gilder Street
Councilman Santoro reported that the Superintendent of High-
ways, in the interest of safety, had suggested that the paper
street known as Van Gilder Street and located just east of
the car wash place off the Post Road be closed to vehicular
traffic by erecting a wooden barricade at both ends between
the Post Road and Hartung Street. This would allow pedes-
trian traffic but prohibit motor traffic,, and upon the Town
Attorney;s advice that there was no legal objection to barri-
cading such a street, on motion by Councilman Santoro, sec-
onded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Highways be and
he hereby is authorized to erect the necessary barriers
to close Van Gilder Street to vehicular traffic.
(4) Steel Doors--Old Sewerage Disposal Building, Cargill Park
Councilman Santoro reported that the Superintendent of
Highways had informed him that steel doors had been
installed and painted on the old sewerage disposal build-
ing in Cargill Park in accordance with the Boa &s in-
structions.
(5) Wood Street
Councilman Santoro reported that Wood Street had been paved
and expressed the hope that work on the surfacing of the park-
ing area would soon begin. He raised the question of lighting
for these areas and suggested that the Superintendent of High-
ways procure a layout of the area from the Engineer and then
consult with Consulidated Edison with respect to a plan for
such lighting.
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REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY
(1) Approval of Bond--Soundview Woods, Inc.
The Attorney presented the bond of Soundview Woods, Inc.
with the Continental Casualty Company in the amount of
$8, 500. and recommended that it be approved pursuant to
Section 277 of the Town Law.
Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by
Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the bond of Soundview Woods, Inc.
of 2 Overbill Road, Scarsdale, New York, with the
Continental Casualty Company of 76 William Street,
New York City, New York, dated May 16, 1957 in
the amount of $8, 500, as fixed by the Planning
Board in its resolution adopted May 6, 1957, approv-
ing the subdivision map or plat of Soundview Woods,
Inc. entitled, "Map of Soundview Woods, Inc. , First
Supplemental Map of Section 1" and filed in the Office
of the County Clerk as Map #10916, made by T. J.
McEvoy, New York State License #21387 and dated
April 23, 1957 on County Sheet 36 Block 3106, be ap-
proved pursuant to Section 277 of the Town Law and
that the Town Clerk be authorized to endorse such
approval upon the same.
(2) Request to Attend Law Institute
The Attorney requested authorization for the Supervisor,
the Town Accountant, and himself to attend the National
Institute of Municipal Law Officers, to be held in Richmond,
Virginia, October 6 - 10, 1957, at Town expense, and on
motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman
Waterman, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that Town Attorney Delius, Supervisor
Burchell, and Town Accountant Finson be and they
hereby are authorized to attend the National Insti-
tute of Municipal Law Officers, to be held in Rich-
.
mond, Virginia, October 6 - 10, 1957.
(3) Alleged Violation of Zoning Ordinance
The Attorney presented a communication, dated June 25, 1957,
received from Jerome N. Wanshel, attorney for Charles S.
Sarnoff of Grand Park Avenue, Scarsdale, and report enclosed
therewith concerning a Vincent J. De Lorenzo residing on the
adjoining property owned by Mortimer J. Solomon at 1000 Feni-
more Road. The communication stated that this tenancy indi-
cated a Zoning violation and requested an investigation thereof.
The Attorney explained that Mr. De Lorenzo, who is employed
as a, gardener in Bronxville, occupies a cottage on Mr. Solo-
mon°s property rent free in return for his services as care-
taker of this property and quoted that section of the Zoning Or-
-dinance of the Town of Mamaroneck relating to
residence in auxiliary buildings which states; in
effect, that such residence is prohibited except
in the case of housing domestics.
The Supervisor stated that Mr. Sarnoff had brought
an action against Mr. Solomon in 1955 concerning
the rental of this same cottage and that the matter
had been compromised at that time with Mr. Solo-
mon agreeing that the cottage would not be used by
anyone except a domestic, or someone working as
such. The present problem, he said; seems to be
that of defining a domestic -- whether part-time or
full-time employment is required and whether such
charges as social security, unemployment insur-
ance; etc. are paid.
The following persons addressed the Board on this
matter:
Charles S. Sarnoff
Mortimer J. Solomon and Attorney
M. P. Medwick - a neighbor,
Peter Mosher - for Mr. Wanshel
After a very lengthy and detailed discussion, on motion
by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman
Santoro, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the matter of the alleged
violation of the Zoning Ordinance of the
Town of Mamaroneck on the property of
Mortimer J. Solomon at 1000 Fenimore
Road, Town, be referred to the Town At-
torney for study and report.
MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
Winged Foot Drive--Briar Dell Homes Development
(Request for Sewer Installation)
Mr. Frank M. Gagliardi appeared on behalf of his son,
Mr. Anthony Gagliardi, owner of property on Winged Foot
Drive in the Briar Dell Homes Development, to inquire as
to the Board's decision regarding the requested sewer in-
stallation in Winged Foot Drive to service this development.
Councilman Santoro advised that the Town Engineer was
still working on the matter of the right-of-way for Winged
Foot Drive and the cost estimate for paving the road and
stated that no decision could be reached reached regarding
improvements until the matter of the road was settled.
Request to dump fill on Hommocks Area
Mr. William Eipel of 12 Old Colony Drive, Larchmont,
again appeared in connection with a request to dump
fill pumped from a dredging operation to be undertaken
by a group of shore-line property owners in Larchmont
whom he is representing on Town-owned property in
the Hommocks.
-- Mr. Eipel was advised that this matter was still under
study and consideration and that no decision had been
reached as of this date,
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it
was adjourned at 10.15 p.m. , to reconvene on August 7, 1957.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners convened im-
mediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting .
COMMUNICATION--MICHAEL J. HARRINGTON
Commissioner Waterman presented a communication, dated
July 1, 1957, from Michael J. Harrington, tendering his
resignation as a member of the Fire Department of the Town
of Mamaroneck after twenty-eight (28) years of service.
The Commissioners stated that it was with deep regret that
they accepted Mr. Harrington°s resignation and commended
him on his long and faithful service to the Town, and mind-
ful of this splendid service, upon motion by Commissioner
Waterman, seconded by Commissioner Santoro, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED that the resignation of Michael J.
Harrington from the Fire Department of the Town
of Mamaroneck, effective September 1, 1957, be
and it hereby is accepted with regret; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that Michael J. Harrington
be and he hereby is granted a thirty (30) day ter-
minal leave from August 1 to August 31, 1957, in
recognition of his long and splendid service to the
Town of Mamaroneck.
The Supervisor was directed to write Mr. Harrington expressing
the Board°s regret and commending his-service to the Town.
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REPORTS
Commissioner Waterman presented the following reports
which were received and filed:
Fire Report for the month of May, 1957.
Report of the Fire Inspector for the month of May, 1957.
CLAIMS
Commissioner Waterman presented the following Fire Depart-
ment claims which had been audited by the Comptroller and ap-
proved by the Fire Chief.
On motion by Commissioner Waterman, seconded by Commis-
sioner 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:
New York Telephone Company $ 77. 35
N.Y. State Employees' Retirement System 6, 411. 22
Merson Uniform Co. , Inc. 429.75
Atlantic Service Station 146. 35
R.C. Brewer, Inc. 1. 01
Con Edison 40. 51
Chatsworth Oil & Heating Go. , Inc. 30. 8.0
Foley Hardware, Inc. 5. 04
Lennert Johnson 289. 21
McGuire Bros. , Inc. 7. 50
Mamaroneck Plumbing Supply, Inc. . 70
New York Telephone Company 6. 75
Smith-Miller Company 7. 05
Wesco Fire Equipment and Service 198. 93
Westchester Joint Water Works #1 19. 84
Hydrant Rental--New Rochelle Water Company 56.25
Vogue Paint & Wallpaper 10. 69
Earl Mellor 13. 61
New York Telephone Company 76. 25
Total $7, 828.81
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it
was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. , to reconvene on August 7, 1957.
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