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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957_09_04 Town Board Minutes 218 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD SEPTEMBER 4, 1957, 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 Brush Councilman Kane Councilman Waterman Councilman Santoro ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr, Delius - Town Attorney Mr. Friedlander - Town Engineer Mr. Orsino - Comptroller Mr. Finson - Accountant Mr. O'Brien - Superintendent of Highways Mrs, Brewer - Secretary OLD BUSINESS a. Request for erection of fence--Church of Sts. John and Paul The Clerk stated that Msgr. John J. Flynn's request for the erection of a cedar fence, 6 feet high, at the rear of the parish rectory and running along the line of the church prop- erty had been presented at the last meeting of the Board, and that in accordance with usual custom, adjoining property owners had been notified and the Councilmen had personally inspected the site for the proposed fence. As there were no objections to this request, upon motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Msgr. John J. Flynn, Pastor of the Church of Sts. John and Paul, Larchmont, heretofore requested a permit for the erection of a six (6) foot cedar fence at the rear of the parish rectory and running along the line of the church property located, at 280 Weaver Street and known as Block 217 - Parcel 1 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 erection of such fence violated the provisions of Section 112, Article 21 of the Building Code; and WHEREAS, Msgr. Flynn has appealed to this Board for modification of the Building Inspector's 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 Msgr. John J. Flynn to erect a six (6) foot cedar fence at the rear of the parish rectory and running along the line of the church property located at 280 Weaver Street on prem- ises known as Block 217 - Parcel I on the Tax Assess- ment Map of theTown of Mamaroneck. b. Request for erection of fence--Mrs, Thomas W. Ashton i The Clerk stated that Mrs. Thomas W. Ashton's request for the erection of a close-woven six (6) foot high fence en- closing the back-yard area of her property at 59 Harrison Drive, Larchmont, had been presented at the last meeting of the Board, and that in accordance with usual custom, ad- joining property owners had been.notified and the Council- men had personally inspected the site of the proposed fence. The Clerk reported that he received only one reply from adjoining property owners which was favorable and since there were no objections to the request, upon motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Waterman, the following resolution was adopted unanimously: WHEREAS, Mrs. Thomas W. Ashton of 59 Harrison Drive, Larchmont, heretofore requested a permit for the erection of a six (6) foot high close-woven fence enclosing the back-yard area of her property located at 59 Harrison Drive, Larchmont, on premises known as Block 501 - Parcel 305 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Ma- maroneck; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector refused to grant such permit on the ground that construction or erection of such fence violated the provisions of Section 112, Article 21 of the Building Code; and WHEREAS, Mrs, Ashton has appealed to this Board for modification of the Building Inspector's 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 Mrs. Thomas W. Ashton to erect a six (6) foot high close-woven fence enclosing the back-yard area of her premises located at 59 Harrison Drive, Larchmont, and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 501 —Parcel 305. 7 c, Presentation of Plans and Specifications--Improvement of Fifth Avenue Following the Board's approval of the Plans and Specifications, including map and notice requesting bids for such work, for the improvement of Fifth Avenue as prepared and presented by the Town Engineer, the Superintendent of Highways requested approval _ for proceeding with said improvement in accordance with the ap- proved Plans and Specifications and also requested the Board to authorize publication of the notice requesting bids for such work. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Coun- cilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is au- thorized to publish not later than September 12, 1957, in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, the following notice for bids for the im- provement of Fifth Avenue in accordance with the Plans and Specifications on file in the Office of the Town Clerk: 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 o'clock pm. Daylight Saving Time, September 18, 1957, 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 regular meeting of the Town Board to be held at 8:15 p,m, Daylight Saving Time on September 18, 1957, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, corner of Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck, for the reconstruction, repaving, laying sidewalks and otherwise improving Fifth Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, in ac- cordance 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 Clerk's 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, I 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; or to separately accept the bid for construction of sidewalks, and no bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five days after the actual 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 perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish all such infor- mation 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 i fails to satisfy the Town of Mamaroneck that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein, Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck by: Charles J. Gronberg Town Clerk NEW BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS a, Resolution authorizing sale of Town-owned foreclosed property Upon the call of this matter, the Town Attorney ex- plained that the Town had been served with an Order to show cause in an Action of the Supreme Court brought by Sarah Oliner against the Town Board why an Order should not be made enjoining and restraining the defen- dants from selling a certain strip of land 50 feet in width and shown on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 104 Parcel 551, and Block 105 - Parcel 900, The Attorney further stated that served with the Or- der was a Complaint which prays for judgment asking that the Town sell this property to the plaintiff, Sarah Oliner, on the theory that previous commitments to her have been made to the effect that the property in question was reserved by the Town for use as a street or roadway. He also advised that the Order to show cause enjoined the Town from selling said strip of land during the pendency of this Action and therefore rec- ommended that this property be withdrawn from sale at this time, The Supervisor announced the withdrawal of this property from sale and so advised Dr, and Mrs. Har- alambie, who were present because of their interest in the purchase of this property. b. Authorization of appointment of Eleutrio Grimaldi--Sanitation Department Councilman Santoro informed the Board of the Superin- tendent of Highway9s recommendation for the appointment of Eleutrio Grimaldi as a Sanitation Man, and upon his - motion, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unan- imously RESOLVED that Eleutrio Grimaldi be and he hereby is appointed as Sanitation Man in the Town of Mamaroneck, effective as of August 13, 1957, and to be compensated at the rate of $4, 100, per annum in accor- dance with the Compensation Plan of the Town of Mamaroneck. Op 2, c, Authorization of salary increase -- Police Patrolman (Annual Increment) The Town Clerk presented a memorandum from the Town Accountant, Mr, Finson, requesting a resolution authorizing a salary increase for Patrolman Frank Silvestri in accordance with the Town of Mamaroneck Compensation Plan, Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Waterman, sec- onded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby au- thorizes an increase in the compensa- tion of Police Patrolman Frank Silves tri of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department from $4, 695, per annum to $4, 870, per annum, effective as of October 1, 1957, in accordance with the Compensation Plan of the Town of Mamaroneck. d, Authorization of publication--Notice of Registration The Clerk requested a resolution authorizing the publica- tion of the regular Registration Notice in the official news- paper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, and on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that, in accordance with the pro- visions of Section 76 of the Election Law, a notice be published in The Daily Times, the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaro- neck, on.September 21st and September 28th, 1957, giving a list of the places of registra- tion in the Town of Mamaroneck, a statement of the days and hours of registration, and a brief description of each registration district in the Town, e, Communications 1, Wm, H. Johnson--Harbor Heights Playground The Clerk presented the following communication addressed to the Town Board under date of August 29th, 1957, by Wm, H, Johnson, Village Manager of the Village of Mamaroneck, re: Harbor Heights Playground: 'SEnclosed herewith certified copy of resolution passed by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck at their reg- ular meeting held on Monday, August 26th, While the resolution contains the essential details, I would 2 like to call the following to the attention of your Honorable Council. The property involved (Block 8.11, Parcel 56) is in the Harbor Heights section at the foot of Warren Avenue. After the Town acquired title to this property through an in rem foreclosure proceeding, the Village requested the Town to withhold this property from sale so that the same might be used as a playground for the Harbor Heights area. Our Board has greatly appreciated the fact that the prop- erty has not been offered for sale, and respectfully requests that property known as Block 811, Parcel 56 be deeded to the Village, so that the same might be used for the purposes set forth in the accompanying resolution." Resolutions "Extract of Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trus- tees of the Village of Mamaroneck, N. Y., held Monday even- ing, August 26, 1957, at the Village Hall. On motion of Trustee Faillace, seconded by Trustee Smith; WHEREAS the Village Board has heretofore been petitioned to create a playground in Harbor Heights on a portion of municipally owned property hereinafter des- cribed, and property adjacent thereto; and WHEREAS the Village has entered into an agree- ment with Damon R. Finelli and Claire B. Finelli, where- by Lots known as Section 8, Block 18, Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 92 14, and 15 are to be deeded to the Village in considera- tion of the sum of $2, 000. 00 to be paid by the Village and the deeding to said Finellis property known as Section 8, Block 8, Lots 116, 117, 118, and 119, which said trans- fer is subject to approval by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS title to property known as Section 8, Block 8, Lots 116 to 127 inclusive (Town of Mamaroneck designation Block 811, Parcel 56) is in the Town of Ma- maroneck, and it will be necessary for the Village to ob- tain title thereto in order to carry out the playground project; NOW THEREFOREO BE IT RESOLVED that a re- quest be and same is hereby made to the Town of Mamar- oneck requesting that it deed to the Village of Mamaroneck property known as Section 8, Block 8, Lots 116 to 127 in- clusive (Town of Mamaroneck designation Block 811, Par- cel 56), which property is to be put to the following pur- poses; Lots 116, 117, 118, and 119 to be deeded to Damon R. Finelli and Claire B. Finelli to carry out the agreement above referred to, and that Lots 120, 121, 122, 123., 124, 125, 126, and 127 be used by the Village for playground purposes.', Following a short discussion, it was, upon motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, unan- imously RESOLVED that the matter referred to in the communication of Wm. H. Johnson, Village Manager of the Village of Mamaro- neck, addressed to the Town Board under date of August 29th, 1957, be referred to Councilman Santoro and Town Attorney Delius for study with recommendations thereon to be presented at the next regu- lar meeting of the Board. Z. Keenan Morrow--Sidewalk, Palmer Avenue The Clerk presented the following communication ad- dressed to the Town Board by Keenan Morrow under date of August 7, 1957, pertaining to the installation of a side- walk on Plot #9 Map of Larchmont Farms - Northside Palmer Avenue, beginning 53¢ East of Blossom Terraces "I have built a house on this property and the mort- gagee, Dime Savings Bank of Brooklyn, want me to put in a sidewalk. However, if the Town Board does not want to create a sidewalk district, will you please ad- vise me by letter so I can clear this with said bank. I am sorry to trouble you with this detail.' Following a short discussion with both Mr. Morrow and a Mr. Samuel Hankin, owner of the remaining property in this section along Palmer Avenue, addressing the Board with regard to sidewalk installation in this area it was, upon motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Waterman, unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Attorney write Mr. Morrow advising him to the effect that his letter of August 7, 1957, had been presented at the Town Board meeting of September 4, 1957, and that the Board at this time would not consider the construction of a sidewalk in this location. 3. Louis J. Garcia--Erection of fence The Clerk presented a letter under date of August 12, 1957, addressed to Mr. Friedlander, Building Inspector, by Louis J. Garcia requesting permission to erect a six (6) foot high stained red-wood fence for a distance of 20 feet along the back of his property located at 27 West Brookside Drive, Larch- mont in order to -- 1) eliminate dogs, cats, children, and strangers cutting across his lawn; 2) keep the plot cleaner of leaves and animal and vegetable refuse; 3) provide his 3 chil- dren with a play area; 4) improve the property appearance. 277 In accordance with the usual procedure followed in such requests, the Board directed the Clerk to put the matter on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Board, notifying adjoining property owners of this request in the meantime and allowing time for each member of the Board to personally view the site of the requested fence, -- 4, A. C. Viebranz--Appointment of Police Patrolman The Clerk presented a communication addressed to the Town Board by A. C. Viebranz, Secretary of the Board of Police Commissioners, under date of August 14, 1957, re- questing approval of the appointment of John M. Bisaccia as Patrolman in the Town of Mamaroneck Police Depart- ment to replace Officer Mealing who resigned May 1, 1957, Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Waterman, sec» onded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the appointment of John M. Bisaccia of 932 Lester Avenue, Mamaroneck, as Police Patrolman in the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department, effective as of September 1, 1957, at a starting salary of $4, 620, per annum in accordance with the Compensation Plan of the Town of Ma- maroneck, 5, Miss Jean Corbia Extension of Leave of Absence The Clerk presented the following letter addressed to the Town Board by Miss Jean Corbia under date of August 27th, 1957; "On September 15, 1957, the sick leave granted me will be terminated. Because of the condition of my health at the present time, I herewith request an extension of six months, without pay, or any other consideration this Board might grant, May I express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for your courtesy and kindness," Following some discussion by the Board members with the Town Attorney and the Town Accountant, it was upon motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, unanimously RESOLVED that Miss Jean Corbia be granted an extension of sick leave at full salary for the period from September 15, 1957 to Sep- tember 30, 1957, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that between the 15th and 30th of September, the Town Attorney discuss with Miss Corbia the matter of her position ex- plaining her pension rights as a Civil Service employee with 23 years of service in the Town of Mamaroneck, - 6, State Commission of Correction--Letter and report The Clerk presented a letter under date of August 28, 1957, addressed to the Town Clerk of the Town of Mamaroneck by Paul D. McGinnis, Secretary of the New York State Commis- sion of Correction, advising that the Commission had approved the July 30th report of inspection of the Town of Mamaroneck Lockup enclosed therewith. The communication was received and filed, MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA At this time, the Supervisor with the consent of the Council, in- quired whether anyone present wished to address the Board on any matter not presented on the prepared agenda and the following per- sons were heard: 1) Mr, Harold Blass As Attorney for the Briar Dell Homes Development, Mr, Blass appeared in connection with the requested extension of a water main from its termination on Winged Foot Drive in the Town of Mamaroneck for a distance of approximately 350 feet to service a house now under construction on the Briar Dell property located on Winged Foot Drive. In connection with this request, Mr. Friedlander, Town Engineer, presented the following information and estimates quoted from a letter addressed to him by the Superintendent of the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 under todayes date: "In connection with the Delaware Aqueduct Connection project, now being contracted for, it has been planned to run a 12" water main north from the new 24" transmission main (at the northern edge of the County lands) to Fenimore Road, This 12" main would have been run entirely within Winged Foot Drive between these two points, if Briar Dell had not been developed. Routing the 12" main from the transmission main through Briar Dell to Winged Foot Drive, saves approx- imately forty feet of pipe. In addition, it will be laid largely in fill, whereas the corresponding stretch of Winged Foot Drive is largely bed-rock. It is therefore recommended at this time that a 12" main be laid from the existing main on Winged Foot Drive southerly to Briar Dell thence to the County Parkway lands. An estimate �x - a of the cost of this main is attached. An estimate is also in- cluded for a 6" main along the same route for comparative purposes, This 12" main is an essential main to provide water for the intermediate service area of the Town of Mamaroneck. Excavation and backfill are not included in the estimates," -- E s timate s 12" main - $7, 749. 29 6" main - 3,400.85 Councilman Santoro and the Engineer explained that the Town proposed to pay the difference in cost for the installation of a 12" main rather than the requested 6" main as this would be ad- vantageous to the Town and less expensive to install at this time than at a future date, Mr. Blass questioned the cost of installation on a small foot- age of property not in the Briar Dell property and Councilman Santoro advised that the Town would pay this cost when this sec- ' tion of main was installed. No action was taken by the Board at this time and the matter was referred to Councilman Santoro and the Town Engineer for further study and report following the submission by Briar Dell of a new preliminary plan for said development at the Planning Board meeting to be held on September 9th, 2) Mr, Jerome N. Wanshel Mr, Wanshel, Larchmont Attorney, inquired as to a communi- cation addressed by him to the Town Board under date of August 15th, 1957, The Supervisor advised that the communication, a memoran- dum of law requiring some time for study, was presently before the Board and would be presented on the agenda for the next meeting, 3) The Town Engineer At this time, Mr, Friedlander, the Town Engineer, brought to the Board's attention a request submitted by Hubert M. Fin- nerty, developer of Blossom Terrace, for water to service four houses now under construction and presented the following com- munication addressed to him by the Superintendent of the West- chester Joint Water Works No, I under date of August 22nd in connection therewith- "On June 26, 1953, I wrote a letter to the Town Board, rec- ommending the installation of a 4" main on Blossom Terrace from Merritt Street easterly to supply a potential develop- ment of 15 houses, This main was duly authorized by a Town Board resolution of July 1, 1953, Work proceeded on this main shortly thereafter, until 95 feet of the authorized 413 feet of 4" had been laid. At that point, the Town Supervisor ordered that the size be decreased to 2" in order to save money, and stated that the size was too large since no private homes were to be built on the south side or the easterly end of the street, as apartment houses were to occupy the remaining prop- erty. Recent developments have proven that this opinion was erroneous. We are now faced with a situation where the 2" main is inadequate to serve water to any additional houses on this street. For this reason, you have received a letter from Mr. Finnerty requesting that the situation be rectified. Sufficient water can be supplied by replacing 160 ft, of the 2" with 4". An estimate of the cost, less excavation, backfill, and repaving, is attached. It may be that the Town resolution cited above is sufficient authority to proceed with the work, but your advice as to the method of payment is requested. Estimate of cost: 160 feet 4" main - $279,61 " The Supervisor stated that the Board had no authority to authorize this installation as no funds had been provided in the budget and the matter, after some discussion, was re- ferred to Councilman Santoro and the Town Engineer for study and report, REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and placed on file: Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc, for the month of July, 1957, Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of August, 1957, Report of the Supervisor for the period from January 1 to July 31, 1957, Affidavit of Publication of notice that report of examination of the accounts and fiscal affairs of Fire District No, 1, Town of Mamaroneck, for the period beginning on January 1, 1954 and ending on December 31, 1956 had been received from the State Comptroller and placed on file as a public record in the Office of the Town Clerk, Report from County Transportation Company, Inc, under date of August 13, 1957, relative to operations of buses in the Town of Mamaroneck for the six months ended June 30, 1957, with check for $141,85 covering gross earnings tax for that period. At this time, Mra Wanshel complimented the Town on its efforts to save the bus lines and the Supervisor in replying paid tribute to the efforts of the Larchmont Chamber of Com- merce, under Mr. Wanshel°s leadership, and also to the Board.of Education and the P.T.A. for the cooperation and effort extended in this direction. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR 1. Board of Supervisors The Supervisor reported that the Board of Supervisors had approved the construction of the $1, 295, 000 Saxon Woods Pool by a vote of 40 to 2, describing the proposed pool as being 328 feet in length and 160 feet in width and able to accommodate some 5, 000 persons. 2. Repaving of Murray Avenue The Supervisor reported that the County had agreed to resurface Murray Avenue correcting the noise and con- ditions complained of by many Town residents in connec- tion with its recent resurfacing. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush No report. Councilman Kane -- 1. Apportionments Councilman Kane presented the following petitions received 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 petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years, pursuant 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 1956, School taxes of 1957 and the assessment roll of 1957, taxes of 1958, which show property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 131 1 Carlo Ronconi $ 5, 000 $ 24, 200 $ 29, 200 Be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 131 1 West, Service Oil Co, 32000 7, 000 10, 000 131 344 Carlo Ronconi 2, 000 17, 200 19, 200 2, Tunnel at Larchmont Station Councilman Kane, referring to a letter published in yesterday'ls Daily Times from Harold H. Frankel of Larchmont to George Alpert, president of the New Haven Railroad, requesting that the railroad in- stall a boardwalk in the tunnel connecting the east and westbound platforms so commuters can use it when flooded, suggested that this Board undertake such a project immediately writing the railroad for immed- iate compensation for said work. After discussion of the matter, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be directed to consult with Mayor Coffinberry of the Village of Larchmont regarding the installation of the suggested boardwalk and that a joint re- quest by the Town and Village be presented to the railroad urging immediate action on this request, Councilman Waterman -« No report Councilman Santoro -- 1, Improvement--Winged Foot Drive Councilman.Santoro reported the Superintendent of Highways as well under way with the improvement, Z. Sewer break--Myrtle Boulevard Councilman Santoro reported that the Superintendent of Highways had advised him that the sewer break on Myrtle Boulevard had been repaired. 3. Manhole covers--Murray Avenue Councilman Santoro reported that the Superintendent of Highways had ordered rings for installation on the manhole covers on Murray Avenue in order to raise the manholes to proper grade in connection with the recent resurfacing of Murray Avenue. 4. Return of $2, 500,00 to Mr. Albert Gould The Councilman presented the following communica- tion addressed to the Board by Maurice Friedlander, Building In xector„and requested a resolution approv- ing the recommendation contained therein: "In order that a building permit could be issued to Albert Gould for the construction of a house on the premises known as Block 325, Parcels 325 and 339 on the assessment map of the Town of Mamaroneck, your honorable Board on January 16th, 1957, adopted a resolution requiring said Albert Gould to deposit with the Town of Mamaroneck the sum of $2500 to in- sure the improvement of a private street, known as Bruce Road, in front of said premises. This road has been completed giving access to the above prem- ises and a certificate of occupancy will be issued upon completion of the building. I therefore recommend that the deposit of $2500 be refunded to Albert Gould." Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, sec- onded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the return to the depositor, Albert Gould, of the sum of $2, 500.00, deposited with the Town of Mamaroneck to insure the improvement of a private street, known as Bruce Road, said improvement having been completed in accor- dance with the terms and conditions stated in the resolution adopted by this Board on Janu- ary 16, 1957. 5. Storm sash and screens-.Weaver Street Firehouse Councilman Santoro advised that in Councilman WatermanQs absence, at the direction of the Board he had had prepared specifications for storm sash and screen combination windows at the Firehouse and passed said specifications to Councilman Waterman for presentation at the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting this evening. 2 REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY 1. Withdrawal of sale--Town-owned property The Attorney reported that the sale advertised for tonight's meeting had been withdrawen pending the determination of the action served upon this Board. 2. Dot Mort Holding Company vs. Town of Mamaroneck The Town Attorney advised the Board that the action brought by Dot Mort against the Town of Mamaroneck and the members of the Town Board had been discontinued upon motion made by Jerome Wanshel. The Attorney stated that he had asked the Court to grant the motion upon such terms as would constitute the discontinuance a bar to any further action but that the Court had decided to allow the discontinuance upon payment of costs. Mr. Wanshel then addressed the Board stating that he be- lieved the court order to be improper and without authority. Upon being asked what he wished the Town Board to do under these circumstances, he stated that the action should have been discontinued without costs. Councilman Waterman and the Supervisor stressed the fact that the order had been signed by Judge Supple after due notice to Mr. Wanshel. It was suggested that this matter be put over and no action was taken by the Board at this time. THE SUPER-VISOR Upon the Supervisor's inquiry as to whether there was any fur- ther business to come before this meeting, the following persons requested permission to address the Board. 1. Mr. Robert Thompson Mr. Thompson inquired as to the progress of the plans for developing the Hommocks area and presented for the Board's consideration his suggestion for a marina in this location. Z. Mr. John Musacchio and Mr. Vincent J. Ciarcullo These two gentlemen of 99 Myrtle Boulevard and 4 Cabot Road respectively thanked the Board for what had been done to relieve conditions in their neighborhood with respect to- Thruway con- struction and the Railroad Station and offered the following two suggestions for further relief. First, the elimination of the use of Cabot Road entirely by having cars use Wood Street, reached by the new cut-off, to get back to Myrtle Boulevard. Second, immediate correction of the inadequate drainage ditch between the new parking area and the Cabot Road homes. The Supervisor advised that the traffic suggestion would be referred to the Police Commission and Police Chief for study and the drainage matter to the Town Engineer, who advised that he had just been notified by the new Thruway Engineer that a field party would be in the area shortly to take eleva- tions and determine what could be done to alleviate this condition. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 9;40 p.m. , to reconvene on September 18, 1957. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the close of the Town Board meeting. STORM SASH AND SCREENS--WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE Commissioner Waterman presented the specifications for Storm -- and Screen Combination Windows for the Firehouse and requested the Commission to authorize publication of the notice requesting bids for such work. Whereupon, on motion by Commissioner Waterman, seconded by Commissioner Kane, it was 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, the follow- ing notices NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck un- til 5 o'clock p.m., on the 18th day of September, 1957, at the Town Offices, 158 West Boston Post Road, Village of Mamaro- neck, New York, and will be publicly.opened;and read aloud at a regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners on Septem- ber 18th, 1957, at 8.15 p.m., in the Council Room of the Wea- ver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, New York, for supplying and installing Combination Storm and Screen Sash at the Weaver Street Firehouse in accordance with specifi- cations on file in the office of the Town Clerk, 158 West Post Road, Village of Mamaroneck, New York. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF MAMARONECK Charles J. Gromberg Town Clerk 2 Z REPORTS Commissioner Waterman presented the following reports which were received and placed on file: Fire Report for the month of August, 1957, Report of the Fire Inspector for the period ending August 31, 1957, Attendance Report, Fire Department, for the month of August, 1957, C LAIMS Commissioner Waterman presented the following Fire Depart- ment claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, and on motion by Commissioner Waterman, seconded by Commissioner Brush, it was unan imous ly 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 $ 38.00 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 23.33 Con Edison 51.49 Blaise Fatone 37. 50 The Larchmont Print 28.75 Est, of William K. Fordyce 156. 51 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 5.00 Earl Mellor 28. 20 New York Telephone Co. 7Z.00 Hydrant Rental: 748.00 Village of Scarsdale-Water Dept. Total $ 1188.78 COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Waterman presented a communication from the Fire Chief, dated August 7th, referring to salary increases for Mr. Moll and Mr. Miller, and so recommending, which matter was laid over. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 9:50 p.m., to reconvene on September 18, 1957. 1 wn erk