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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957_11_06 Town Board Minutes t, MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD NOVEMBER 6, 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 APPROVAL, OF MINUTES The minutes of October 9; 1957 were approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS ` There was no old business to come before the meeting. NEW BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS There was no new business to come before the meeting. a. Communications -- 1) County Department of Public Works--Snow removal, County Roads The Clerk presented an agreement with the County of West- chester, dated October 28, 1957, for the removal of snow on County roads for the winter season of 1957-1958 at a flat rate of $200. 00 per mile and requested a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to sign the agreement. I Whereupon, on motion by Councilman,Santoro, sec- onded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the agreement with the County of Westchester for the re- moval of snow on County roads within the Unincorporated Section of the Town of Ma- maroneck at a flat rate of $200, 00 per mile for the winter season of 1957-1958, COMMUNICATION NOT ON AGENDA The Clerk presented a notice from the Public Service Commis- sion referring to Case #18.575 regarding the increase of certain one-way first class fares and certain one-way coach fares on the New Haven Railroad, This communication was received and filed and referred to the Town Attorney, REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and placed on file. Report of the Building Inspector for the month of October, 1957, Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of October, 1957, REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR 1) Lease for County-owned land The Supervisor presented a communication from the County Park Commission enclosing lease for the coming year cover- ing rental by the Town from the County of premises known as aportion of Parcel 1B, Sheet 9, Pelham-Port Chester Park- way at an annual rental of $1, 00, Councilman Brush explained that the Town had leased this land for at least the past twenty years and that its use as a temporary nursery by the Park Department saves the Town quite a sum of money as the purchase of large shrubs and trees when necessary can be quite an expense.. Whereupon, on motion by him and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unan- imously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the lease between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Westchester County Park Commission covering the rental of premises known as a portion of Parcel 1B, Sheet 9, Pelham 1030 4 Port Chester Parkway for a period of one year beginning November 1, 1957 at an annual ren- tal of $1. 00. 2) Fixing of date for Preliminary Budget Hearing The Supervisor called to the Board%s attention the fact that the hearing on the Preliminary Budget must be held by law be- tween the dates of November 10th and 15th pointing out that the date of the next regular meeting did not fall within these dates. He further advised the Board that the Larchmont League of Women Voters had requested that the hearing be held on other than Wednesday evening, November 13th, the date of the An- nual Community Institute, and requested the Board to deter- mine a date for the hearing. Following a short discussion, on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unan- imously RESOLVED that the date for the next regular meeting of the Board be changed from Wednes- day evening, November 20th, to Thrusday even- ing, November 14th, and that the Preliminary Budget Hearing be held on that evening at 8:15 p.m. , in the regular meeting place, the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, 3) Fixing of date for Budget Hearing The Supervisor then requested the Board to fix a date for the regular public hearing on the adoption of the budget in compliance with the law and following a short discussion, the Board tentatively fixed the date for this hearing on Tuesday evening, December 10th, 1957, at 8;15 p.m. 4) Communication-Association of Towns The Supervisor presented a communication from the Asso- ciation of Towns of New York State under date of November 1, 1957, enclosing statement of dues for the year 1958 in the amount of $250.00 and requested a resolution authorizing pay- ment of same. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck continue its membership in the Association of Towns of the State of New York for the year 1958, and that the annual dues in the amount of $250, 00 be paid. I 4 5) Communication--Pinebrook Drainage Commission The Supervisor presented a communication from Charles A. Hughes, City Plan Engineer of New Rochelle, relative to the reactivation of this: Commission and advising that he would be glad to attend a meeting regarding this matter which had been referred to him by the Mayor, The Board directed the Supervisor to follow through with arranging such a meeting and to communicate with Mr. Hughes. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- No report Councilman Kane -- 1) Apportionments Councilman Kane presented the following petitions re- ceived from the Assessor for the correction of the assess- ment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on motion by him, seconded by Councilman Waterman, the fol- lowing resolution was unanimously adopted; WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years, pursu- ant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16, of the West- chester County Administrative Code, known as the West- chester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petitions for the correction of said assessment ,roll; NOW$ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, taxes of 1958, which shows property now appearing on the role as follows; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 401 102 Gertrude D. Nevins $ 8, 400 $ 8, 600 $ 17, 000 & ors Ramsey be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 401 102 Jane G.N. Rogow 3, 400 Z, 000 5,400 401 110 G.D. Nevins Ramsey 5, 000 6, 600 11, 600 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, taxes of 1958, which shows property now appearing on the role as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 403 278 Vac Realty Inc, $ 900 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 403 278 Nicholas Garito & W 450 403 281 Alfred M. DeCicco & W 450 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, taxes of 1958, which shows property now appearing on the role as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 411 196 George E. Mills & or $ 20, 000 $ 6, 000 $ 26, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 411 196 George E. Mills & or 16,400 6, OOD 22, 400 411 232 Harry T. Flinn 3, 600 3, 600 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, taxes of 1958, which shows property now appearing on the role as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 710 33 Owen A. Mandeville 6, 400 15, 600 22, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 710 33 James T. Morley & W 2, 400 2, 400 710 3.9 Adelaide R. Supphen 4, 000 15, 600 19, 600 Councilman Waterman -- No report. tzv z Councilman Santoro -- 1) New Street Light Councilman Santoro reported that the Superintendent of Highways advised that the installation of a new mercury vapor street light at Wood Street and Myrtle Boulevard had been completed, 2) Fifth Avenue Councilman Santoro reported that the reconstruction and rebuilding work was coming along nicely and that the the detour in connection therewith was proving to be very satisfactory. 3) Recreation Commission Meeting Councilman Santoro reported that he had attended the meeting of the Recreation Commission on November 4th, He further reported that although he had to miss the open- '',, ing session tonight of the recreation study programs spon- sored by the Westchester County Recreation Commission and scheduled this evening, the 13th, 20th, 26th, and De- cember 4th, he hoped now that the Town Board meetings were fixed as they were, to be able to attend each of the remaining sessions. 4) Larchmont Station Councilman Santoro reported that two matters coming to his and the Superintendent of Highways' attention had been taken care of; first, the removal of a ladder left at the tem- porary footbridge; and second, the placing of temporary lights in the tunnel on Election Eve when all regular lights were extinguished and he commended highly the Superinten- dent of Highways who immediately rectified this condition at that time, 5) Storms ash--Weaver Street Firehouse Councilman Santoro reported that the new screen and storm sash would be installed at the Weaver Street Firehouse during the coming week. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY 1) 65 Palmer Avenue (Topping and OeDonnell vs. Town of Mamaroneck) The Attorney reported that the Appellate Division upheld the decision of the lower courts declaring the Town zoning at 65 Palmer Avenue valid. Upon questioning, the Attorney explained that under this decision, apartment house construction in conformance with the zoning restrictions would be permitted. Al ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. , to reconvene on November 14, 1957. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the close of the Town Board Meeting, COMMUNICATIONS 1) Fire Hydrant--Frank Levitan The Supervisor presented a communication from George H. Straub, Superintendent of the Westchester Joint Water Works, relative to the condition of a fire hydrant called to his atten- tion by Frank Levitan of 4 Crest Avenue, Town, The communication was received and filed and the matter referred to the Superintendent of Highways. REPORTS Commissioner Waterman presented the following reports which were received and placed on file: Fire Report for the month of October, 1957. Report of the Fire Inspector covering the period up to Novem- ber 1, 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, seoonded 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: i Carmine DeBartolo $ 19.00 Joseph Galati & Sons 12,80 New York Telephone Company 72. 05 Carmine Porretto 45. 57 Roberts Department Store 25,90 Total $ 175. 32 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 8.50 p.m. , to reconvene on November 14, 1957. f ,/ own 0,lerk '' C ,/