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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958_02_05 Town Board Minutes �a MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 5, 1958, 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. Friedlander - Town Engineer Mr. Finson - Accountant Mr. Orsino - Comptroller Mr, O'Brien - Superintendent of Highways Mr. Yerick - Chief of Police Mrs. Brewer - Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of January 8,, 1958 were approved as corrected. PUBLIC HEARING--JOSEPHINE MASTOCCIOLO d/b/a LEON'S TAXI SERVICE The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice of public hearing as published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on January 25, 1958, and filed in his office. The Supervisor declared the hearing open and inquired whether anyone present wished to be heard either in favor of or in opposi- tion to this application. Since no one wished to be heard either favoring or opposing the application, the Supervisor asked Mr. George Forbes, Attorney for the applicant, whether there was anything he cared to say. In reply, Mr. Forbes stated that since the application was self-explan- atory and there seemed to be no opposition, he did not feel it neces- sary to speak further for his client. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Coun- cilman Brush, it was unanimously +u s ice` RESOLVED that the hearing be and it is hereby declared closed, Councilman Kane then introduced the following resolution which was seconded by Councilman Brush and, upon roll call, unanimously adopted by the Board; WHEREAS, application has been made to the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck by JOSEPHINE MASTOCCIOLO d/b/a Leon's Taxi Service for the op- eration of omnibuses over certain streets, avenues, and highways in said Town; and WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held on such application to the said Town Board on the 5th day of February, 1958, at 8.15 o$clock p.m. ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ma- maroneck, hereinafter called the Board, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 66 and 67 of the Transportation Corporations Law, consents that the said JOSEPHINE MASTOCCIOLO d/b/a Leonts Taxi Service, hereinafter called the Operator, subject to the provisions, condi- tions, requirements and limitations hereinafter set forth, may maintain and operate motorbuses and omni- buses for the transportation of passengers and property in, upon, and along and across the following named streets, avenues, highways, or portions thereof, in the Town of Mamaroneck, as follows, to wit; 1. BEGINNING at the northeasterly boundary line of the Village of Mamaroneck adjacent to the Town of Mamaroneck on Palmer Avenue; run- ning thence northeast on Palmer Avenue to Richbell Road and thence south on Richbell Road to the boundary line between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Mamaroneck, and return over the same route. 2. BEGINNING at the southwesterly boundary line of the Village of Mamaroneck adjacent to the Town of Mamaroneck on the Boston Bost Road; running thence west on the Boston Post Road to the boundary line between the Town of Mamar- oneck and the Village of Larchmont, and re- turn over the same route. FURTHER RESOLVED that this consent is subject to the following terms, conditions, requirements, and limitations; r 1, Nothing in this consent shall be deemed to grant or authorize any exclusive right, Z. The Operator shall obtain a certificate of con- venience and necessity from the Public Service Commission of the State of New York and unless the same be granted within 180 days of the date of this resolution, this consent shall lapse and become null — and void, 3. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as permitting the Operator to take or discharge passengers within the Town of Mamaroneck at any point along the route as hereinabove described, 4e This consent shall not be assigned or trans- ferred, either in whole or in part, or leased, sublet, or mortgaged in any manner, nor shall title thereto, either legal or equitable, or any right, in- terest, or property therein, pass to, or vest in any other person or corporation whatsoever, either by the act of the Operator or by operation of law, whether under the provisions of the statutes relat- ing to the consolidation or merger of corporations or otherwise, without the consent of the Town evi- denced by an instrument, under seal, anything here- in contained to the contrary thereof in any wise not- withstanding; and the granting, giving, or waiving of any one or more of such consents shall not render unnecessary any subsequent consent or consents, and no assignment, lease, sublease, or mortgage of this consent, or of any part thereof or interest there- in, or of the route or routes mentioned herein, or of any part thereof, shall be valid or effective for any purpose unless the said assignment, lease, sublease, or mortgage shall contain a covenant on the part of the assignee, lessee, or mortgagee, that the same is subject to all the provisions, conditions, and limita- tions of the consent, and that the assignee, lessee, or mortgagee assumes and will be bound by all of said provisions, conditions, and limitations, and es- pecially said conditions prohibiting the taking or dis- charging of passengers in the Town of Mamaroneck, anything in any statute or in the charter of such as- signee or lessee to the contrary notwithstanding, and that the said assignee, lessee, or mortgagee waives any more favorable conditions created by such sta- tute or its charter, and that it will not claim by rea- son thereof, or otherwise, exemption from liability to perform each and all of the conditions of this consent, 5, The Operator shall at all times during the term of this consent operate over the routes herein described only the highest type of modern city buses, 6. All vehicles which may be operated pursuant to this consent shall be propelled by power gener- ated or contained within the vehicle itself or by stor- age battery, but no power shall be used which will in its generation or use, produce smoke or noxious od- ors sufficient, in the opinion of the Town Board of the Town, to constitute a nuisance, and no motor bus or omnibus shall be put in service unless it conforms to the specifications, rules, and regulations of the Public Service Commission of the State of New York, and unless it is authorized by the provisions of the Public Service Law or the Transportation Corpora- tions Law of the State, 7. All vehicles which may be operated pursuant to this consent shall be so constructed that oil and grease cannot drop on the roadway. The maximum width shall not exceed eight feet over all. No double deck vehicles shall be operated without the consent of the Town. Each omnibus shall be equipped at all times with a hand chemical fire extinguisher in good working condition and accessible and ready for use at all times.t They shall be equipped with pneumatic tires, all other types, kinds and forms of tires being prohibited. All buses must be fitted with brakes capable of stopping and holding the same under all conditions. The distri- bution of the weight on axles, length of wheel base, and other features of design shall be such as to avoid skid- ding as far as possible and shall be such as to permit easy steering and control. The gasoline tank shall be located entirely outside the body of the bus with an in- let.for,filling, which shall permit filling from the out- side exclusively. The outlet of the exhaust shall be located beyond the rear line of the body of the bus. Each bus shall have an emergency exit door located at the opposite end of the bus body from the regularly used entrance and exit, which emergency door shall be securely fastened in a manner which will prevent it be- ing opened except when opened for emergency purposes. 8. All vehicles operated pursuant to this consent shall conform in all particulars with the require- ments herein contained and shall be maintained in good and safe repair and in a manner which will in all ways and at all times render the vehicles fit for public ser- vice. The Operator shall permit the Town Board to inspect at all reasonable times, any or all the vehicles used by the Operator, or upon order of the Town Board, shall submit any such vehicle to the Town Board for in- spection. If, upon inspection, any vehicle shall be un- fit for public service, then the Operator shall, upon no- tice, immediately withdraw such vehicle from service and shall cause it to conform with the requirements of the Town Board or shall remedy the defect before such vehicle shall be restored to service. All employees of the Operator while in service on any motor bus or omnibus, shall be in uniform and neat and tidy in appearance. k t 33 All buses must be kept at all times well painted, neat and clean. The driver of a bus must not operate a bus to which a trailer is attached. The Operator shall not allow his operators to smoke or light a match while in or upon a bus, or to - drink intoxicating liquors while on duty. No parson shall operate any motor bus under this consent unless he shall be duly licensed under the laws of the State of New York to operate the same. No person shall operate a bus who has, to the know- ledge of the Operator, been convicted of a felony or who has been convicted more than twice of any charge of reckless driving or violation of the Highway Law, or the Vehicle and Traffic Law, or the ordinances of the Town, or who is not of good moral character. 9. All laws and ordinances affecting the operation of motor buses or omnibuses and all traffic reg- ulations applicable thereto now in force or which may be in force in the Town during the term of this con- sent shall be complied with by the Operator. The Op- erator shall also comply with and enforce the carry- ing out of any orders or regulations which may be is- sued by the Town designed for the protection and safety of persons or property or for the comfort, health, or convenience of the public. 10. In case of any violation or breach or failure to comply with any of the provisions, conditions, or limitations herein contained or with any orders of the Town Board, acting under the powers granted by law or herein reserved, this consent may be declared cancelled and revoked by said Town Board; provided, however, that such action by the Town Board shall not be taken until it shall give notice to the Operator to appear before it on a certain day not less than ten days after the date of such notice, to show cause why this consent should not be cancelled and revoked. Af- ter such notice and opportunity to be heard, even in case the company shall fail to appear, action may be taken by the Town forthwith. 11, The Operator shall assume all liability for dam- age to persons or property occasioned by reason of the operation or maintenance of the motor bus or omnibus route or routes herein mentioned, and it is a condition of this consent that the Town shall be under _ no liability whatsoever either to persons or property on account of the same, and the Operator shall fully indemnify and repay to the Town any damages, costs, and/or expenses which the Town shall be compelled to pay by reason of any acts or defaults of the Operator. The Operator shall take out and at all times during the term of this consent maintain in full force and effect public liability insurance satisfactory to the Town Board as to form and sufficiency, at least $100/300, 000 for each bus, or provide self insur- ance or bonds or other assurance in such amount and in such form as may be fixed or approved by the Public Service Commission or other public body upon which the power to regulate and pre- scribe in respect thereto is at present or may hereafter he conferred by the laws of the State of New York, and conditioned for the payment of all judgments that may be recovered by any person or persons on account of the operation by the Opera- tor of its buses. Policies evidencing such insur- ance shall be exhibited to the Town on demand and certificates thereof shall be filed with the Town Clerk. 12. The Operator promises, covenants, and agrees on his part and behalf to conform to and abide by and perform all of the terms, conditions, and re- quirements in this consent fixed and contained, and the Operator hereby expressly waives any and all objections as to the reasonableness or legality of any of the provisions of this consent or any part thereof, or as to any legal right or authority of the Town to impose any terms and conditions herein contained, and the Operator will not at any future time set up as against the Town the claim that any of the provisions of this consent are ultra vires, unreasonable, or void, 13. The Operator agrees that he shall not acquire or claim any vested right hereunder but that the foregoing instrument shall be construed as a consent under the provisions of Sections 66 and 67 of the Transportation Corporations Law of the State of New York and revocable by the Town ac- cording to the terms and conditions herein ex- pressed. BIDS--AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT For Highway Department -- (1) One (1) 2-door Sedan -- The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the no- tice for bids for the purchase of one (1) 2-door Sedan for the Highway Department as published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on January 13, 1958, and opened and submitted the following bids: Bidder Make Bid Hory Chevrolet Co. Chevrolet $ 1, 286. 15 i Bidder Make. Bid Flinn Motor Corp. Ford $. 1, 319. 00 Byrne Brothers, Inc. Chevrolet 1, 400. 00 Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro; seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously -RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the low bid, to wit, the bid of Hory Chevrolet Co. , to furnish to the Town of Mamaroneck Highway Department one (1) new 1958 Chevrolet Tudor Sedan, Model #1241, equipped in accordance with the specifications as stated, for the net price of $1, 286. 15. (2) One (1) half-ton Pick Up The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the no- tice for bids for the purchase of one (1) half-ton Pick Up for the Highway Department as published in the official news- paper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on January 13, 1958, and opened and submitted the following bids; Bidder Make Bid Hory Chevrolet Co. Chevrolet $ 1, 500. 98 Flinn Motor Corp. Ford 1, 554. 00 Byrne Brothers, Inc. Chevrolet 1, 48.5. 60 Mamaroneck Garage International 1; 762. 75 Harvester (Alternate bid) it 1, 695. 69 Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the low bid, to wit, the bid of Byrne Brothers, Inc. , to furnish to the Town of Mamaroneck Highway Department one (1) new half-ton Pick Up, equip- ped in accordance with the specifications as stated, for the total price of $1,485. 60. For Town Office -- One (1) 2-door Sedan - I The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice for bids for the purchase of one (1) 2-door Sedan for the Town Office as published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on January 13, 1958, and opened and submitted the following bids; Bidder Make Bid Hory Chevrolet Go. Chevrolet $ 1, 714. 74 Bidder Make Bid Flinn Motor Corp, Ford $_ 1, 819. 00 Byrne Brothers Chevrolet 1, 737. 28 Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Coun- cilman Kane, it was unanimously - RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the low bid, to wit, the bid of Hory Chevrolet Co., to furnish to the Town of Mamaroneck Office one (1) new 1958 Chevrolet Tudor Sedan, Model #1241, equipped in accordance with the specifi- cations as stated, for the total price of $1, 714.74. For Police Department -- Three (3) 2-door Sedans The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice for bids for the purchase of three (3) 2-door Sedans for the Police De- partment as published in the official newspaper of the Town of Ma- maroneck, The Daily Times, on January 13, 1958, and opened and submitted the following bids: Bidder Make Bid Hory Chevrolet Co. Chevrolet $ 4, 484. 33 Flinn Motor Corp. Ford 4, 770.00 Byrne Brothers, Inc. Chevrolet 3, 023. 50 Following the reading of the above bids as submitted, a Mr. F. X. McCahill, present at the meeting representing Byrne Brothers, Inc. of White Plains, addressed the Board stating that an error which was certainly very obvious had been made by Byrne Brothers in submitting their bid, and with apology for this mistake, therefor asked the Board's indulgence to his request for permission to with- draw-this bid. The members of the Board in discussing this bid agreed that there could be no possible question as to the mistake evidenced on the bid and unanimously consented to the granting of Mr. McCahilles request. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the low bid, to wit, the bid of Hory Chevrolet Go. , to furnish to the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department three (3) new 1958 Chevrolet Tudor Sedans, Model #I241, equipped in accordance with the specifications as stated, for a total price of $4, 484. 33. OLD BUSINESS a, Designation of Town Officials to attend Association of Towns Annual Convention The Supervisor brought this matter which had been deferred to this date at the last meeting of the Board to the Board2s attention and presented the names of the officials who had signified a desire to attend, recommending that the Board authorize attendance with expenses paid by the Town since this was the first time in some years that the Convention was being held in New York City thus en- abling various officials to attend that part of the program pertinent to their work. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the following Town Officials to attend the An- nual Convention of the Association of Towns of the State of New York to he held in New York City on February 10th, 11th, and 12th, 1958; Supervisor Burchell Councilman Brush Councilman Santoro Mr, Finson, Town Accountant Mr, O'Brien, Superintendent of Highways Mr, Friedlander, Town Engineer Lt, Waterbury, Police Department FURTHER RESOLVED that all actual and neces- sary expenses incurred by these delegates shall be a charge against the Town within the limits of the various budget appropriations for such ex- penses, NEW BUSINESS a, Authorization--Publication of Annual Financial Report, 1957 The Clerk presented the Annual Report of the Supervisor for the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1957 and requested author- ization for the publication of same in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Coun- cilman Waterman, 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, on Saturday, February 15, 1958, the Annual Report of the Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1957, U jz tUP, COMMUNICATIONS 1, Board of Police Commissioners--Expanded telephone service and radio equipment for police cars The Clerk presented a communication from the Board of Police Commissioners under date of January 27, 1958, re- questing the installation of a PBX switchboard at Police Head- ___ quarters and the replacement of two Radio Receivers on police cars. As these expenditures would require additional appro- priations of $300.00 for the switchboard installation and rental and $990, 00 for the radios, the Commission requested approval of the Town Board for the purchase of these items, The Town Accountant advised the Supervisor in a memoran- dum dated January 31st that such funds were available should the Town Board agree to the recommendations of the Board of Police Commissioners, Following a short discussion in which Chief Yerick, present at the meeting, stressed the necessity for the purchase of this equipment at this time, upon motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board, in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of Police Commissioners, hereby authorizes the installa- tion of a PBX switchboard at Police Headquar- ters at a total cost not to exceed the sum of $300, 00 for the installation and rental costs for the year 1958, and the purchase of two new Mo- bile Radio Receivers at a total net cost of $990,00, FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1958 Police De- partment budget be amended as follows: by the transfer of the sums of $800.00 from line item #302, "Automotive Equipment", and $190,00 from line item #404, "Insurance", to line item f403, "Radio Maintenance"; and also by the transfer of the sum of $300, 00 from line item #404, "Insurance", to line item #202, "Tele- phone". Z. Board of Police Commissioners--Authorization for Detective Loveley to attend FBI School-, Washington, D.C. The Clerk presented a communication from the Board of Police Commissioners, dated January 27, 1958, requesting authorization from the Board for Detective Christopher Loveley to attend a two- day School of Instruction at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D. C. on February 24th and 25th, 1958, with expenses in an amount not to exceed the sum of $50. 00, and on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board, in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Police Commis- sioners, hereby authorizes Detective Christopher Loveley to attend a two-day School of Instruction to be held at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C, on February 24th and 25th, 1958, FURTHER RESOLVED that all actual and neces- sary expenses in an amount not to exceed the sum of $50.00 incurred by Detective Loveley on said trip shall be a charge against the item in the Po- lice budget designated for such purpose, 3. Comptroller--Transfer of funds to cover cost of new Pumper The Clerk presented the following communication addressed to the Town Board by the Comptroller under date of February 3, 1958; "I hereby request your authorization to transfer from sur- plus funds of Fire District No. 1, $15, 097. 00 to the 1958 Fire District No. 1 , Fire Department budget, line item - Fire Pumper. This transfer is necessary to pay for the new Pumper pur- chased from Ward LaFrance at a cost of $20, 497.00, $5, 400. 00 of which is included in the 1958 budget. " Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Council- man Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the 1958 Fire District No. 1 budget be amended by transferring from Fire District No. 1 surplus funds the sum of $15, 097. 00 to line item #304, "Fire Pumper", in the Fire Department budget. 4. Sound Tire & Supply Co. , Inc. --Re Tire Bids .(Not on Agenda) The Clerk presented the following letter addressed to the Town Board by Sound Tire & Supply Co. , Inc. under date of February 5th, 1958- "We wish to call your attention to our bid which was submitted to supply tires and tubes called for in your "TERMS AND SPECI- FICATIONS FOR SUPPLYING TIRES-VARIOUS SIZES". Our bid was based upon paragraph 2 under the caption "Quali- fication of bidders" which states as follows. "The Tires and Tubes upon which they bid must be presently used as standard factory equipment by the automotive industry and/or on tractors, trailer for farm equipment". We wish to advise that Armstrong tires and tubes are not used as standard factory equipment by the automotive industry. If you are to consider the Armstrong tire bid, we would like to i d� resubmit a bid for a tire comparable to the Armstrong which does not meet with your specifications as stated." Following a brief discussion, the Board requested the Clerk to consult with the Town Attorney on this matter and to report thereupon at the next meeting of this Board. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and placed on file; Report of the Building Inspector for the month of January, 1958. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of January, 1958. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of January, 1958, REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR (1) Board of Supervisors The Supervisor reported briefly on the work of the Board Com- mittees which he chaired, Transit and Housing, and also on the work of the Legislative Committee of which he is a member. (2) Orients. Point Association Meeting The Supervisor reported on Councilman Santoro°s and his at- tendance of the meeting held by the Orients, Point Association at the Central School on the evening of January 28th regarding the Hommocks Area. He stated that the meeting was well attended, that he spoke and answered questions for well over an hour, and that the final concensus of opinion was that no further expendi- ture should be made on this area without submission of a refer- endum to the public for vote thereon, (3) Thruway (a) Correspondence The Supervisor reported that in accordance with direction by this Board, he had written to the Governor of the State of New York and to the Chairman of the Thruway Authority, C. B. F. Brill, and presented copies of the letters written and the replies received, which correspondence was received and placed on file. (b) Joint Meeting at Tarrytown The Supervisor also reported on the meeting held at Thruway Headquarters in Tarrytown on January 28th and attended by Councilman Santoro, Town Engineer Friedlander and him- self for the Town along with Mayor Coffinberry, Trustee White, Traffic Chairman Bozell and Engineer Griffin for the Village of Larchmont. At this meeting, the following matters were discussed at length and in some detail and on which the Supervisor re- -- ported as follows: First -- Construction of the pedestrian foot bridge over the Railroad tracks On this matter, the Supervisor stated that the need for immediate construction was once again emphasized and that Chairman Brill advised that present plans now scheduled that this structure would be "thrown over" the tracks on Sunday morning, February 2nd, during the hours of the least train traffic, namely between 9:15 and 10:15, Second -- Installation of drain pipe (42") at station 229 plus 50 on the Thruway Regarding this matter, the Supervisor reported that the drainage condition in this area was discussed and that upon Engineer Friedlanderes observation that he felt there might be some possibility of the undermining of the Thruway roadbed due to this condition should the contractor proceed with the installation of the single 42" pipe now specified in Thruway specifications rather than a 60" pipe or two 42" pipes which he be- lieved to be necessary to handle the existant condition in this area, Chairman Brill stated that he would order a further survey with soundings and that a report there- on would be made to the Town upon its completion, Third-- Opening of Chatsworth Avenue Detour Bridge On this matter, the Supervisor advised that the request that this bridge not be opened for traffic prior to the completion of the foot bridge for pedestrians over the tracks was again discussed and Chairman Brill stated that the Thruway Authority would do everything in its po- wer through the State Public Works Department (which carries out contracts for the Thruway Authority) and through the New Haven Railroad and the contractor build- ing the bridge for the Railroad and the State, to see that this request is acceded to, REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush stated that he had no report to submit at this time, Councilman Kane -- Q1) Planning Board Meeting Councilman Kane reported briefly on the meeting of the Plan- ning Board held last evening and again commended the Board on its diligent work on the proposed revisions of the.Zoning Ordi- nance. (2) Apportionments Councilman Kane presented the following petitions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on his motion, sec- onded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was unani- mously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Ar- ticle 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 1957, taxes of 1958, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 833 70 John Donato & W $ 800 $ 2, 300 $ 3, 100 833 82 It 1, 000 1, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block - Parcel Name Land Imp Total 833 70 John Donato & W 700 2, 300 3, 000 833 81 N.Y. State Thruway #884 100 100 833 82 John Donato & W 500 500 833 83 N.Y. State Thruway #932 500 500 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, taxes of 1958, which shows property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 215 783 New-York, New Haven, & 59, 630 129, 570 189, 200 Hartford Railroad 585 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 216 782 N. Y.,N.H., &H. RR $ 49, 410 $ 129, 570 $ 178, 980 216 786 N.Y. State Thruway #735 9, 600 9, 600 216 " 620 620 Councilman Waterman -- Councilman Waterman stated that he had no report to submit at this time. Councilman Santoro -- (1) Lighting--Parking Lots Councilman Santoro reported that the installation of lights had been completed and was now waiting for Con Edison. (2) Approval of Rates for Rental of Privately-owned Equipment Councilman Santoro presented a communication from the Super- intendent of Highways, dated January 31, 1958, requesting the Board's approval for the establishment of the schedule of maximum rates for the rental of privately-owned equipment as contained therein and as fixed by the New York State Department of Public Works on July 1, 1954. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 143 of the High- way Law and as fixed by the New York State Depart- ment of Public Works on July 1, 1954, this Board hereby approves the following schedule of maximum rates for the rental of privately-owned equipment; 3/4 yd. Shovel (24 ton) $ 138.00 per day TD-18 Bulldozer (20 ton) 126.Oo " HD-5 Bucket Loader (9 ton) 85.00 " Trench digger - 1/2 yd. bucket 82.00 " Truck Crane (20 ton) 187.00 " TD-9 Bulldozer (9 ton) 76.09 i Trailer (10-14 ton) 13.44 Trailer (50 ton) 48.00 (3) Bids for Highway Department Materials For the Board's information, Councilman Santoro presented a report from the Superintendent of Highways under date of Feb- ruary 3, 1958, listing bids received and contracts awarded for materials for the Highway Department's use for the year 1958, REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY (1) Soundview Woods, Inc. --Contract The Supervisor read the resolution adopted by this Board at the meeting of January 22nd and the ttorney presented the con- tract with memorandum as prepared by him in accordance with the Board's direction. The Supervisor then inquired whether each member of the Board had had an opportunity to review the contract and was ad- vised by Councilman Waterman that he had not as he had just re- turned from a business trip to California. Councilman Waterman also stated that he would appreciate having time to study the con- tract prior to taking any action thereupon. At this time, George E. Mills, Jr., representing the Larch- mont Democratic Club, addressed the Board stating there were several questions the group would like to have answered before the Board acted on this matter. The Supervisor, with regard to such questions, asked whether any representative of the group had examined the documents pertinent to the matter stating that this would seem to him to be basic to the submission of any questions, and was informed by Phil E. Gilbert, Jr., who was acting as Counsel for the group, that to the best of his know- ledge no one had examined the documents but that the oppor- tunity to do so would be most welcome if it were permissible. The Supervisor advised that this was permissible and Council- man Santoro then passed his copies of said documents to Mr. Gilbert for his use. Councilman Waterman suggested that in view of these facts and in order to afford all interested parties time to examine the documents, this matter be placed upon the table until Saturday morning at which time the Board hold a special meeting for its further discussion and he also recommended that all questions to be put before this Board at that time be submitted in writing. Following some further discussion during which the Supervisor called to the Board's attention the importance of time in connec- tion with this particular matter and Councilman Waterman pointed out that a special meeting held on Saturday morning would still precede the next meeting of the Water Board, it was upon his motion, seconded by Councilman Kane, unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hold a special meet- ing on Saturday morning, February 8, 1954 at 9.15 a,m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Ma- maroneck, New York. -MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA In response to the Supervisor's inquiry as to whether there was any further business to come before this meeting, the following matters were brought to the Board's attention. (1) Installation of 42" Drain Pipe--Thruway - In reply to some further questions asked by Edward P. Meehan in connection with the installation of a 42" pipe under the Thruway roadbed, Councilman Santoro and Engineer Friedlander advised that further consideration would wait the report of the survey as ordered by Mr. Brill, Chairman of the Thruway Authority, at the meeting in Tarrytown on January 29th as recounted by the Supervisor earlier this evening at the time he presented his report. (2) Presentation of Petition Requesting Zoning Change Mr. George P. Forbes, Jr. , attorney, presented for his clients a petition, dated February 4, 1958, requesting that the zoning be changed from one-family to two-family houses on the east side of Weaver Street from the Boston Post Road to the property known as Grant's Greenhouses and including Ferndale Place, and signed by the following residents- Daniel L. Cioffoletti 82 Weaver Street Daniel L. Cioffoletti 7 Ferndale Place James Mancusi 62 Weaver Street Harry H. Keith 80 Weaver Street Sal Fazio 30 Weaver Street A. Garofalo 24 Weaver Street Fred Moll 43 Weaver Street The Board directed that the petition be given to Councilman Kane for referral to the Planning Board for consideration. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 9-12 p.m. , to reconvene on February 19, 1958. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immed- iately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. COMMUNICATIONS (1) Fire Council--Approval of Officers Commissioner Waterman presented a communication from the Fire Council, dated January 25, 1958, requesting approval of the officers elected for the year 1958, and on motion by Commissioner Waterman, seconded by Commissioner Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the election of the following officers of the Fire De- partment for the year 1958.. Truck Company #1 Santo J. Felice, Captain Rodman L.. Purdy, First Lieutenant Charles R. Deshensky, Jr„ Second Lieutenant George W. Burton, Warden for Two Years Charles Conte, Sergeant-at-Arms Augustus R. Funck, Secretary Engine Company #2 Joseph A. Garofalo, Captain Anthony N. Librandi, First Lieutenant Joseph Schapanick, Second Lieutenant William P. Perciasepe, Warden for Two Years Louis J. Buono, Sergeant-at-Arms James A. McDonnell, Jr. , Secretary Engine Company #1 Anthony Saporito, Captain Louis A. Sganga, First Lieutenant Paul E. Thornton, Second Lieutenant Dominic Librandi, Warden for Two Years Ralph F. Condro, Sergeant-at-Arms Anthony Loiaconi, Secretary Patrol Company #1 Nicholas F. Mazzeo, Captain Rocco Zavaglia, First Lieutenant Anthony Guadagnolo, Second Lieutenant Henry T. Malloy, Warden for Two Years John J.. Caputo, Sergeant-at-Arms Arthur M. Brown, Secretary REPORTS Commissioner Waterman presented the following reports which were received and filed: Fire Report for the month of January, 1958. Annual Report of the Fire District Treasurer, Fire District No. 1, Town of Mamaroneck, County of Westchester, for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1957. CLAIMS Commissioner Waterman presented the following Fire Department claims which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, and upon his motion which was seconded by Commissioner Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following claims be and they hereby are approved and the Supervisor and the Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire De- par tment: Atlantic Service Center $ 155.75 Blue Print Company 10.80 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 1. 90 Con Edison, West. 52. 98 I & T Plumbing & Heating 19. 50 Anthony N. Librandi 193.70 McGuire Bros. , Inc, 11. 24 New York Telephone Company 32. 00 Smith-Miller Co. 44.80 Socony Mobil ©il Co. , Inc. 98.40 $ 621. 07 Hydrant Rental: West. Jt. Water Works #1 2, 460. 00 Grand Total $ 3, 081. 07 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. , to reconvene on February 19, 1958. J/1 c l / itba / Tai n CL r1c I