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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957_09_18 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD SEPTEMBER 18, 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 Waterman Councilman Santoro ABSENT: Councilman Kane 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 7th and the Special Meet- ing of August 19th, 1957, were approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS a. Request for erection of fence--Louis J. Garcia The Clerk stated that Mr. Garcia's request for the erection of 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, Larchmont, had been pre- sented at the last meeting of the Board, and that in accordance with usual practise, adjoining property owners had been notified and the members of the Board had personally inspected the site of the proposed fence. The Clerk further stated that he had received two letters in connection with this request from adjoining property owners -- one from David W. Mervin of 107 West Garden Road, Larchmont, stating that he had no ob- jection to the proposed fence, and one from Mrs. Melvin Gluss of 70 Fern- wood Road, Larchmont, objecting not to the erection of a fence but to the height of this particular fence. Mr. Garcia, present at the meeting, in answer to inquiry by the Super- visor, advised that he had discussed the matter with Mr. Gluss but had not --- been able to reach an agreement with Mr. Gluss as to the height of the fence and requested permission to erect the fence as stated and described. The Supervisor suggested to Mr. Garcia that he discuss the matter fur- ther with Mr. Gluss before the next meeting of the Board and that the mat- ter be put over until that time, and as Mr. Garcia was agreeable, the Clerk was directed to put this matter on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Board. NEW BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. Opening of Bids--Improvement of Fifth Avenue The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of notice re- questing bids for the improvement of Fifth Avenue as published in The Daily Times, the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaro- neck, on September 11th, 1957, and submitted the following bids: - Bidder Sidewalk Total Bid Black Top, Inc. $ 3, 500.00 $ 35, 087. 50 Peckham Road Corporation 3, 750.00 35, 202.50 County Asphalt, Inc. 4, 500.00 36, 240.00 Daniel F. MacNamee & Co., Inc. 3, 600.00 33, 570.00 New Rochelle Construction Co. , Inc. 4, 250.00 36, 777. 50 Felix Contracting Corporation 4, 250.00 36, 513. 50 After discussion, it was decided to reject all bids submitted for sidewalk construction and to award the contract for the im- provement of Fifth Avenue exclusive of sidewalk construction, and on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, upon roll call, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby rejects all bids submitted on sidewalk construction in accordance with the Plans and Specifications for the Improve- ment of Fifth Avenue filed in the Office of the Town Clerk, Town of Mamaroneck. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, upon roll call, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the low bid, to wit the bid of Daniel F. MacNamee & Co. , Inc., for the improvement of Fifth Avenue, Town of Mamaroneck, exclusive of sidewalk construc- tion, contract to be in accordance with the Plans and Specifications as stated and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk, for a total price of $29, 970.00. b. Communications 1. William Gauthier--Orienta Bus Company The Clerk presented a communication addressed to the Town Council by William Gauthier of the Orient: Bus Company, dated September 6, 1957, requesting consent to operate a bus route over the Town streets listed as follows and stating that petitioner agreed that said consent shall contain the same restriction with respect to picking up or dropping off of passengers as contained _ in the temporary consent heretofore granted by the Public Ser- vice Commission, J The Clerk further advised that the communication stated that by Order of the Public Service Commission of the State of New York, dated August 27th, 1957, in Case #18516, temporary approval had been granted to William Gauthier, doing business as Orienta Bus Company, to operate a bus line in the Town of Mamaroneck, Route- ---- On Between And Palmer Avenue West Village line Richbell Road at Palmer Avenue Richbell Road Palmer Avenue West Village line near Bos- ton Post Road After a short discussion during which Mr. Joseph W. Cook, President of the Orienta Point Association, explained to the Council the need for service and the reason for selection of the Orienta Bus Company, it was upon motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Waterman, unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish not later than ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing in the offi- cial newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, the following notice; NOTICE OF PUBLIC BEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on the 9th of Octo- ber, 1957, at 8;15 o'clock in the evening of that day in the au- ditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering the application of William Gauthier d/b/a Or- ienta Bus Company, for the consent of the Town of Mamaroneck under the provisions of Sections 66 and 67 of the Transportation Corporations Law of the State of New York for the operation of motor buses or omnibuses for the transportation of passengers, and property carried by said passengers, for hire, in, upon, along and across certain streets, avenues and highways in the Town of Mamaroneck, as follows- BEGINNING at the westerly boundary line of the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck; thence westerly along Palmer Avenue to Richbell Road; thence southerly along Richbell Road to the boundary line be- tween the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Ma- maroneck and returning over the same route. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the purpose of said public hear- ing is to consider the granting of such consent for the use of the above described portions of streets or highways in the Town of Mamaroneck to William Gauthier d/b/a Orienta Bus Company and that at said public hearing all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard, this notice being given pursuant to Sec- I tion 64, Paragraph 7 of Chapter 62 of the Consolidated Laws, known as the Town Law, and Sections 66 and 67 of Chapter 63 of the Consolidated Laws, known as the Transportation Corporation Law of the State of New York. By order of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York. Charles J. Gronberg Town Clerk Z. Jerome N. Wanshel--Memorandum of Law The Clerk presented a communication addressed to the Town Board by Jerome N. Wanshel under date of August 15, 1957, enclosing a memorandum of law entitled, "Mem- orandum of Fact and Law Supporting The Contention That The Present Use And Occupancy Of The Accessory Build- ing Owned By Mortimer J. And Gladys W. Solomon Is Il-, legal", and requesting that the Town take action to abate the condition. Following the Town Attorney's presentation of a mem- orandum of law addressed to the Town Board under date of September 18, 1957, and entitled, 'Me. Zoning Matter Property Mortimer J. Solomon-Fenimore Road", and a considerable discussion of this matter by the members of the 'Board, Mr. Wanshel, and Mr. Solomon, it was upon - motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, upon roll call RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the request of Jerome N. Wanshel that the Town Attorney be authorized to bring an ac- tion to determine whether a zoning violation exists in the present use and occupancy of the accessory building on property owned by Mortimer J. and Gladys W. Solomon. Roll Call; Councilman Brush - no Supervisor Burchell - aye Councilman Waterman - no Councilman Santoro - no The motion was lost by majority vote of three nos to one aye. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Santoro, upon roll call, it was unanimously - - I RESOLVED that for clarification purposes:, this Board hereby request the Planning Board to make a study of that section of the Zoning Ordi- nance pertaining to occupancy use of accessory buildings on property located in a one-family zone. 3. Secretary of Planning Board--Official Map The Clerk presented the following communication addressed to the Town Board by the Planning Board under date of Septem- ber 13, 1957: "At a meeting of the Planning Board, held on September 9, 1957, the Official Map was presented. The Planning Board examined the map and referred it to the Town Board for study with the recommendation that said map be adopted." After examination, the Board referred the map to the Town Attorney and Engineer for study and recommenda. tion and requested the Engineer to furnish each member of the Board with a print of said map for informational purposes. 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 Klein Mr. Klein of 140 Valley Stream Road East, Town, inquired about the sewer situation on Valley Stream Road and was ad- vised by the Supervisor and Town Engineer that notification had been received from the County that the contract for an aux. iliary sewer in this location was to be let this fall. The Super- visor stated that both the Engineer and he would check for fur- ther information and do all possible to expedite this matter. 2) The Honorable Hunter Meighan Mr. Meighan of Meighan & Necarsulmer representing the Chicken Box, Inc. , contractual vendee for the property located on the corner of Rock Ridge Road and Boston Post Road,, ap- peared before the Board in connection with client2s appeal for reversal of the Building Inspector2s denial of application for re- pair of said building for use as a coffee shop; application having been denied on the ground that said structure was not of semi- fireproof construction. Mr. Alfred Willis, architect for the proposed alterations, presented and described the plans for such work, and following some discussion as to parking plans and the provision of park- ing facilities, upon motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Waterman, upon roll call, the Board unanimously adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, Chicken Box, Inc. , the contractual vendee of certain premises known as Block 412, Parcel 288 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck and lo- cated at 1311 Boston Post Road in the Town of Mamaroneck, has filed an application with the Building Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck for repairs and alterations to an existing build- ing for use as a coffee shop or restaurant; and WHEREAS, said application has been denied by the Building Inspector because of non-compliance with Article 4, Section 7, Subdivision 3 which requires business buildings not more than 4 stories or 46 feet in height to be of semi-fireproof construc- tion; and WHEREAS, the said Chicken Box, Inc, has appealed to this Board pursuant to Article I, Section 23 to modify or reverse the ruling of the Building Inspector in denying the said appli- cation; and _ WHEREAS, the revised plan has provided for the installa- tion of fire resistant materials with a rating of at least two (2) hours which is ample for this small area; NOW, THEREFORE$ BE IT RESOLVED that permit be granted to Chicken Box, Inc, for the repair and/or alteration of the present building at 1311 Boston Post Road, Town of Mamaroneck, and known as Block 412 - Parcel 288 on the Tax Assess- ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, in accordance with the plans filed with the Building Inspector on September 16, 1957, subject to the following conditions; 1) The permit hereby granted is a temporary permit and shall expire on October 1st, 1959. 2) Off-street parking shall be provided for not less than 15 motor vehicles on the prem- ises. 3) No part of the premises outside of the build- ing shall be used in connection with the bus- . iness done on the premises other than the parking area which shall be used only for the parking of motor vehicles. 4) No neon signs shall be permitted and all other signs in addition to meeting the requirements �f of the Building Code shall be approved as to size, lighting, and location by the Building Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck, Dated. September 18th, 1957, George D. Burchell Supervisor C. Benjamin Brush, Jr. Councilman Jeremiah C. Waterman Councilman B. J. Santoro Councilman REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and filed. Report of the Town Clerk for the month of August, 1957. Report of the Supervisor for the period from January 1 to August 31, 1957. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR lj Communication--State Department of Public Works The Supervisor presented the following communication received from J. A. Brady, Resident Engineer, New York State Department of Public Works, under date of September 16th, 1957- "Dear Mr. Burchell. This Department wants you and the members of the Mamaroneck Town Board to know that we are very thankful for the assistance given to us by your Town Highway Superintendent, Mr. Frank O'Brien, in connec- tion with the resurfacing of Weaver Street by this De- partment. Very truly yours, J. A. Brady Resident Engineer" The Board commended Mr. O'Brien and directed the Supervisor to acknowledge Mr. Bradyts very thoughtful letter expressing their gratification and on behalf of Mr. OtBrien and the Board, thanking him for his kindness, REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- 1) Apportionments In Councilman Kanets absence, Councilman Brush pre- sented the following petitions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the ap- portionment of taxes, and on motion by him, seconded by Councilman Santoro, 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. 1956 - 1957 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 603 509 N.Y., N.H. & H RR $ 179, 734 $211, 095 $ 390, 8Z9 1957 - 1958 603 509 N. .Y., N.H. & H RR 143, 269 181, 095 324$ 364 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. 1956 - 1957 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 603 509 N.Y.* N.H. & H RR $ 175, 234 $ 211, 095 $ 386, 329 603 1100 Alice Frost 1, 500 1, 500 603 1110 James M. Lynch 3, 000 3, 000 i 2 C13 1957 —1958 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 603 509 N.Y.,, N.H. & H RR $ 138, 769 $ 181, 095 $ 319, 864 603 1100 Alice Frost 1, 500 1, 500 603 1110 James M. Lynch 3, 000 3, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, School taxes of 1957, and the assess- ment roll of 1957, taxes of 1958, which show property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 810 143 Robert W. Doherty & W 3, 000 4, 000 7, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 810 143 Robert W. Doherty & W 1, 300 11300 810 163 Charles E.F. Millard & W 1, 700 4, 000 5, 700 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, School taxes of 1957, and the assess- ment roll of 1957, taxes of 1958, which show property now appearing on the roll as follows; 1956 - 1957 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 920 161 Elena S. Lundy & or 7, 000 10, 200 17, 200 1957 - 1958 920 161 Elena S. Lundy & or 7, 000 22, 000 29, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: 1956 - 1957 i Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 920 161 Ruth Paskilis 2$ 000 2, 000 920 169 Elena S. Lundy & or 2, 500 10, 200 12, 700 920 177 Stanley Harris & or 2, 500 2, 500 1957 - 1958 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 920 161 Ruth Paskilis 2, 000 11, 800 13, 800 920 169 Elena S. Lundy & or 2, 500 10, 200 12, 700 920 177 Stanley Harris & or 2, 500 2, 500 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, taxes of 1958, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 934 6.0 Harris & Jensen Constr $ 6, 000 $ 21, 900 $ 27, 900 Corp be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 934 60 Harris & Jensen Constr 200 200 934 78 L.S.D. Corp 3, 100 21, 900 25, 000 934 500 Harris & Jensen Constr 2,700 2, 700 Corp FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, School taxes of 1957, and the assess- ment roll of 1957, taxes of 1958, which show property now appearing on the roll as follows: 1956 - 1957 Block Parcel Name Land only 958 132 J. Gordon Lippencott & W $ 9, 000 1957 - 1958 958 132 J. Gordon Lippencott & W 15, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: 1956 - 1957 Block Parcel Name Land only 958 132 J. Gordon Lippencott & W 8, 300 958 196 Samuel Yolen 700 1957 - 1958 958 132 J. Gordon Lippencott & W 14, 300 958 196 Samuel Yolen 700 Councilman Waterman 1) Sidewalk--Bonnie Way Councilman Waterman reported that he had been requested to bring to the Board's attention the matter of the construction of a sidewalk along Weaver Street from Bonnie Way to Rouken Glen. - He stated that this matter had been before the Board previously and that since there were no funds in the budget for such con- struction at that time, the matter had been referred to the Town Attorney and the Town Engineer for study. The Board directed the Town Engineer, Mr, Friedlander, to study this matter and prepare cost estimates for submission to the Board. Councilman Santoro -- 1) Street Light Installation Councilman Santoro stated that the Superintendent of Highways reported that the mercury vapor light at the in- tersection of Murray Avenue and Weaver Street was in- stalled. 2) Water main--Blossom Terrace Councilman Santoro reported on this matter which had been referred to him at the September 4th meeting advising that after investigation it appeared that the present 211 main would be sufficient to service the four additional houses be- ing constructed on Blossom Terrace and therefore he rec- ommended that the request to enlarge. the 2" main servicing this area to a 4" main be deferred to a later time. Where- upon, on motion by him and seconded by Councilman Brush, - it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 be and it hereby is authorized to permit not to exceed four (4) additional connections to the ex- isting 211 water main in Blossom Terrace. 3) Water main--Briar Dell Homes, Inc. Councilman Santoro reported that the Town Engineer and he had made a further study of this matter which had been re- ferred to them at the September 4th meeting, and presented the following estimates submitted by Mr. Straub, Superintendent of the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1, not including exca- vation, backfill, and pavement restoration; 1211 main -- $ 6, 300. 57 6,, ❑ _. ?, 710. 29 Councilman Santoro further reported that Briar Dell Homes, Inc. agreed with the Town's request for the installation of a 12" rather than the 6" main with the Town paying the difference in cost in the amount of $3, 590. 28, not including excavation, back- fill and pavement restoration, which costs are to be paid en- tirely by Briar Dell Homes, Inc. It was also agreed, he stated, that Briar Dell Homes, Inc. will deed to the Town of Mamaro- neck the necessary easements through the Briar Dell property and that the Town will grant to Briar Dell Homes, Inc. the 9070 revenue refund on that part of the cost of said main, the sum of $2, 710.29, which Briar Dell Homes, Inc. is paying due to the k5 _ presence of special circumstances in connection with this ap- plication. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Santoro, upon roll call, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby approves the application of Briar Dell Homes, Inc, for the installation of a 12" water main in the property of Briar Dell Homes, Inc„ known as Block 225 - Parcel 450 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Ma- maroneck, said main to be laid in the road bed of the proposed street known as Briar Dell Circle and running from Winged Foot Drive for a distance of approximately 460 feet, at a cost of $6, 300, 57, not including excavation, backfill, and pavement restoration, of which sum Briar Dell Homes, Inc„ the applicant, shall pay as part of the cost the sum of $2, 710,29 and the Town of Mamaroneck shall pay the difference, or the sum of $3, 590.28. FURTHER RESOLVED that this approval is con- ' tingent upon the deposit by the applicant, Briar Dell Homes, Inc„ with the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1, of the sum of $2, 710.29 to cover the costs of such installation or a part of such installation except for excavation, backfill, and pavement restoration which is to be paid en- tirely by the applicant, Briar Dell Homes, Inc, FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board ap- proves the usual agreement between the West- chester Joint Water Works No, 1, Briar Dell Homes, Inc., the applicant, and the Town of Ma- maroneck, providing that the amount deposited by the applicant, Briar Dell Homes, Inc., i.e. $2, 710. 29, shall be subject to refund up to 9010 from revenues derived from the sale of water to customers along this line over a period of ten (10) years from the date of this resolution or un- til the total amount of the deposit is refunded, whichever event shall first occur. FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution is sub- ject to approval by the Town Attorney and the Town Engineer of an easement running from Winged Foot Drive through the road bed of the proposed street known as Briar Dell Circle for a distance of approx- imately 460 feet and a proposed 50 foot easement in the 50 foot strip for the proposed extension of the proposed Briar Dell Circle for a distance of approx- imately 50 feet. 4) Murray Avenue and Weaver Street Councilman Santoro reported on the excellent work of the Superintendent of Highways and the Highway Department _ in connection with Murray Avenue and Weaver Street. 5) Village of Mamaroneck--Harbor Heights Playground The Town Attorney and Councilman Santoro reported that they had met at several conferences with the Manages and Attorney of the Village of Mamaroneck in connection withthe Village's request that the Town deed to the Village for playground purposes certain property owned by the Town and located in the Village, which matter the Board referred to them at its last meeting, Councilman Santoro stated that in the past certain property foreclosed by the Town and located in the Village had been conveyed to the Village by the Town for municipal purposes but that some adjustment had been made as to costs. He further stated that in this case particularly he felt some consideration should be paid to the Town since the Village intended to reconvey a portion of this property to Da- mon Fanelli, who, in turn, had negotiated with the Village a sale of certain property owned by.him so that the entire property acquired and to be acquired by the Village would con- stitute a playground. The Town Attorney then stated that Mr, Finson, Town Accountant, had worked out a price for this property on the following basis; by taking the assessed value placed by the Village on the property to be reconveyed by foreclosure and using 1/3 of this value, which is the customary amount ac- cepted by the Town on foreclosed property, arriving at a figure of $325, 21 as the Townes share of such a sale and which Councilman Santoro stated he believed the Village would be willing to pay. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck deliver to the Village of Mamaroneck a quit claim deed for the following described property in consider- ation of payment of the sum of $325.21. "ALL that lot, plot or parcel of land lying, be- ing and situate in the Town of Mamaroneck, West- chester County, New York, known by and as Lots 466 to 477 inclusive on "2nd Map of Harbor Heights on the Sound at Mamaroneck, Westches- ter County New York" made by Fletcher Herdt, Surveyor, January 20, 1905 and filed in the County Clerk's Office, .Division of Land Records, Westchester County, March 29, 1905 as Map No. 1482, and also known and described as Block 811, Parcel 56 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, and described as Serial No. 33 in --- a proceeding to foreclose tax liens pursuant to Ar- ticle VII-A, Title 3 of the Tax Law, brought by the Town of Mamaroneck, (List of Delinquent Taxes, 1954)." i 6) Stairway construction Councilman Santoro reported that the Supervisor ad- vised that permission for the construction of the proposed stairway connecting Murray Avenue and Baldwin Street had been obtained from the County Department of Public Works and Park Commission and liability insurance coverage pro- vided and therefore he recommended that the Board author- ize the construction started, After discussion including examination of the design prepared and submitted by the Town Engineer with regard to costs and checking with the Superintendent of Highways as to maintenance, it was upon motion by Councilman San- toro, seconded by Councilman Brush, unanimously RESOLVED that the Town proceed with the con- struction of a stairway connecting Murray Ave- nue and Baldwin Street in accordance with the design and specifications prepared by the Town Engineer at a cost not to exceed the sum of $1, 200.00. 7) Barricade--Murray Avenue Councilman Santoro again referred to the need for the provision of a barricade protecting the drop-off at the loca- tion of the proposed stairway and it was suggested that the Supervisor redouble his efforts with the County in this di.- re c'tion, REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY No report, I SUPERVISOR BURCHELL The Supervisor, on behalf of the Board, extended a cordial wel- come to Mr, Robert MacCallum, Chairman of the Board of Po® lice Commissioners, and Mr, Robert Parsons, member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and inquired whether anyone present wished to address the Board on any other matter, Mr, Cronberg, Town Clerk, stated that he had one matter to present with regard to voting machines for the Town, He ex- plained that he desired to purchase in addition to the two machines rented by the Town and for which the contract included an option to purchase same on or before October 1, 1957 at the price of $1, 345,00 each, F.O, B. Jamestown, New York, less credit for rental paid, a new machine which he felt was now badly needed due to the growth of the Town and the demand made upon facilities. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Coun- cilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to purchase three (3) Nine Party Row, 30 Office Column, Automatic Voting Machines and that subject to the provisions of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law he be authorized to publish a notice for bids to be opened by this Board at the meeting of October 24, 1957, as follows. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Town Board of the Town of Ma- maroneck until 5 otclock p.m. on the 24th day of Oc> tober, 1957, at the Town Offices, 158 West Boston Post Road, Village of Mamaroneck, New York, and will be publicly opened at a regular meeting of the Town Board on October 24, 1957, at 8;15 p.m., in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, New York, for supplying three (3) Nine Party Row, 30 Office Column, Automatic Voting Machines. THE TOWN BOARD reserves the right to reject any and all bids. it Charles J. Gronberg Town Clerk And be it FURTHER RESOLVED that for reasons of effic- iency there is need for standardization in the purchase of such machines which are manufactured only by the Automatic Voting Machine Corporation and which are in general used by municipalities in the State of New York. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 10;30 p.m., to reconvene on October 9, 1957. BOARD OF FIRE. COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened im- mediately upon the close of the Town Board meeting. COMMUNICATIONS 2 l) Memorandum--Town Accountant Commissioner Waterman presented the following memo- randum from the Town Accountant under date of September 18, 1957, regarding the payment of additional compensation to Fire Truck Drivers appointed as "Head of Shift"; "I have checked with the Personnel Office regarding extra compensation for the men in charge of a shift and, unofficially, they feel that such additional com- pensation is in the same catagory as additional pay for detectives, etc. In accordance with our conversation with Chief John- son, the recommended figure is $180. 00 per year." Following a short discussion, it was, upon motion by Com- missioner Waterman, seconded by Commissioner Santoro, unanimously RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck Com- pensation Plan as adopted on January 2nd, 1957, be amended by changing the Compensation Plan so as to provide that additional compensation in the amount of $180.00 per annum be paid to Fire Truck Drivers who are appointed as "Head of Shift". FURTHER RESOLVED that such additional com- pensation shall become effective as of the date when any such Fire Truck Driver is appointed as "Head of Shift" by the Board of Fire Commis- sioners, FURTHER RESOLVED that Joseph Miller, Fire Truck Driver, be and he hereby is appointed a "Head of Shift" to be effective October lst, 1957. OPENING OF BIDS Commissioner Waterman presented the affidavit of publication of notice requesting bids for supplying and installing Combination Storm and Screen Sash at the Weaver Street Firehouse as published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on September 9th, 1957, and submitted the following bids; Bidder Bid Balentine & Schneier Inc. $ 1, 979.00 The A.W. Barnhart Co. 2, 787.00 Alternate bids #2 $3, 004.00 #3 - 3, 304.30 Following a short discussion, upon motion by Commissioner Water- man, seconded by Commissioner Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the low bid, to wit, the bid of Balentine & Schneier Inc„ in the amount of $1, 9790 00, for supplying and in- stalling Combination Storm and Screen Sash at the Weaver Street Firehouse, Town of Mamaroneck, in accordance with the specifications on file in the Office of the Town Clerk, CLAIMS Commissioner Waterman Stated that he had no claims to present at this meeting, .ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 10:40 p.m., to reconvene on October 9th, 1957, own Jerk _ �—