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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958_06_04 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JUNE 4, 1958, IN THE COUNCIL.ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEA- VER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. PRESENT- Supervisor Burchell Councilman Brush Councilman Kane Councilman Santoro Councilman Waterman ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT- Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Delius - Town Attorney Mr. Friedlander - Town Engineer Mr. Orsino - Comptroller Mr. Kronenberger - Superintendent of Recreation Mr. O'Brien - Superintendent of Highways Mrs. Brewer - Secretary — APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of May 7th, 1958 were approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS a. Report--Request to Lease Town-owned Property located between 707 and 711 Forest Avenue, Town The Supervisor reported that in accordance with the Board's direction, he had talked with Mr. Loiaconi and was advised by him that Mr. Fatone and he would be interested in purchasing this land if it were for sale. After some discussion, the Board directed the Supervisor to have an appraisal made in order to establish the upsetprice for the sale of this land and to advise Mr. Loiaconi accordingly. b. Report--Request to Lease Town-owned Property adjacent to 10 Cabot Road, Town The Clerk presented the following report under date of June 4, 1958, submitted by the Building Inspector in connection with this matter which had been referred to him at the last Town Board meeting: "With reference to the request of Carmine Carolei of 10 Cabot Road to purchase Town-owned property ad- jacent to his, it would be inadvisable to dispose of this property. In the event that the Town of Mamaroneck acquires Westchester County Park Commission property, this Town-owned property which adjoins the Westchester County Park Commission property would give greater accessibility from Cabot Road for a parking lot or other uses. A revocable permit could be given by the Town to be terminated when and if the Town would have need for this plot. II Following some discussion, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to enter into a lease with Carmine Carolei of 10 Cabot Road, Town, for the use of the Town-owned property adjacent to 10 Cabot Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 125, part of parcel 37Z and described as follows: Part of lots 14, 15, & 16 as shown on the -- Map of Laurel Park in the Town of Ma- maroneck, Westchester County, New York, made by A. J. Foote, C.E. & Surveyor, and filed in the County Clerk's Office, Di- vision of Land Records, on September 23, 1925, as Map No. 2889, being more par- ticularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the southerly side of Cabot Road formerly Cedar Street dis- tant 3 19. 00 feet southeasterly as measured along the southerly side of Cabot Road from its intersection with the easterly side of Myrtle Boulevard; thence from said point or place of beginning wouthwest.along the wes- terly side of lot 16 S 41° 031 30" W, a dis- tance of 72. 34 ft, to a point; thence on a curve to the left having a radius of 120. 75 ft. , a distance of 101. 73 ft, to the southerly side of Cabot Road; thence northwest along the southerly side of Cabot Road to the point or place of beginning. Subject to a 10 foot sewer easement to the Town of Mamaroneck. and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that said lease, to be prepared rofi,js by the Town Attorney, shall be subject to the fol- lowing terms and conditions to be contained therein; (1) That this lease shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of July 1st, 1958, for a consideration in the amount of $10. 00 per annum to be paid by the lessee, Carmine Carolei, - -- to the Town of Mamaroneclk.:at the time of execution of said lease and thereafter at the time of renewal. (2) That said lease shall be subject to cancellation upon thirty (30) days no- tice in writing. c. Report Request to Purchase Town-owned Land adjacent to the Larchmont Motel In connection with the request of the Larchmont Motel to pur- chase Town-owned property adjacent to that of the Motel, which was presented at the last meeting of the Board, the Clerk advised that a sketch of said property had been sent to each member of the Board in accordance with his direction, to that effect. The Supervisor reported that the Board members had each inspected this property and following discussion, on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that sale of approximately fifty (50) feet of Town-owned land on the west boundary line to a point-south which would square off the southern boundary line of the property owned by the C. May- one Corp. (Larchmont Motel) and known as Block 411, part of Parcel 1 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, be deferred to a later date pending developments from the present study being conducted in connection with the Hommocks Area property. The Board directed the Clerk to advise Mr. Mayone of the Board's decision. d. Report--Request to Purchase Town-owned Property known as Van Guilder Street In connection with this matter presented at the last Board meet- ing and referred to the Town Attorney and Assessor for study and report, the Board after hearing Mr. Peter Wall, President of the S. & N. Auto Services, Inc. , also known as Twin Lane Auto Laun- dry, address the Board at some length outlining the reasons for this request, again referred the matter to the Town Attorney and Assessor for further study with full detailed report at the July 2nd meeting. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of Sale of Town-owned Property on Myrtle Boulevard (Block 125, Part of Parcel 60) The Supervisor requested approval of the sale of Town-owned property described as Lot 201 on a Filed Map of the Long Island Sound Realty Co. , and known as Block 125, part of Parcel 60 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck and located - - on Myrtle Boulevard, which property was sold at a Public Auc- tion held previous to this meeting. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Waterman and seconded by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, through the institution of actions in the County Court of West- chester County, pursuant to Article VII-A, Title 3 of the Tax Law, has become and now is the owner of a number of parcels of real estate situate in the Unincorporated Section of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck advertisedfor bids and held a Public Auction on June 4, 1958, and received bids on certain parcels of real estate now owned by the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, since the receipt of said bids, this Board has given careful consideration thereto, and after due deliberation, it is RESOLVED that the bid hereinafter listed be accep- ted at the price and terms therein set forth: BID ACCEPTED Ass'd. Sales Block Parcel Purchaser Value Price Terms 125 pt. of 60 A. Poccia $500. 00 $170. 00 Cash FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is author- ized and directed to execute and deliver the deed to this parcel in accordance with the terms and con- tract of sale, and the Town Attorney is authorized to take all steps necessary to complete the sale trans- fer of this parcel. Following a discussion as to future policy in connection with the sale of Town-owned property, it was the decision of the Board that an appraisal be obtained on all lands to be sold for the purpose of establishing the upset price, such figure to be the basis for bids submitted thereon. Councilman Santoro suggested that the Town obtain an ap- praisal on the balance of this particular parcel so that, if the Town had no use for the property, it could be offered for sale. b. Appointment of Board of Review The Supervisor outlined briefly the membership and function of the Board of Review requesting nominations for the 1958 Board now due to be appointed. Councilman Santoro nominated Silvio Rainaldi from the Village of Mamaroneck, Councilman Kane Frederick Carey from the Village of Larchmont, and Councilman Brush William G. Massey, Jr. from the Unincorporated Area, all especially qualified and having served most ably on this Board in 1957. As there were no further nominations, on motion by Council- man Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unan- imously RESOLVED that the nominations be closed. And thereupon, on motion by Councilman Waterman, sec- onded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that in pursuance of Section 529 of Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948 (Westchester County Administrative Code), the Board of Re- view is hereby appointed to consist of Silvio Rainaldi, Frederick Carey, and William G, Massey, Jr, , being resident taxpayers of the Town, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the compensation of the aforementioned members is hereby fixed in the amount of $62. 50 per day, but not to exceed the sum of $250. 00 per member. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Resolution on Parkway Tolls--City of New Rochelle The Clerk read a letter from the City of New Rochelle, dated May 27th, 1958 and resolution enclosed therewith and requesting support of any legislation necessary to obtain the sought after reduction of Parkway tolls for frequent Parkway users. The Supervisor informed the Board that this matter had been before the Board of Supervisors at yesterday's meeting and that the Board had passed a resolution requesting the Park- way Authority, an autonomous bi-partisan agency with jurisdic- tion over fixing tolls up to 25�, to give consideration to the es- tablishment of reduced toll rates for frequent users of the Parkways. The Supervisor further advised that a number of resolutions similar in scope to the New Rochelle resolution had been received and suggested that if it was the pleasure of the Board, a resolution be adopted incorporating all of the recommendations contained in these various resolutions and forwarded to the Parkway Authority. The Board was in complete accord with the Supervisor°s suggestion and each of the Councilmen expressed his per- sonal feeling that there should be a reduction effected and that this Board should be on record to this effect with the Parkway Authority. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Waterman, sec- onded by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION REQUESTING WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKWAY AUTHORITY TO PERMIT WESTCHESTER RESIDENTS TO PAY TOLLS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS ON THE HUTCHINSON AND SAW MILL RIVER PARKWAYS. WHEREAS, many residents of the Town of Ma- maroneck use the Hutchinson and Saw Mill River Parkways daily and the payment of the new in- creased tolls has resulted in hardship on many of these daily users; and WHEREAS, other States have permitted daily users of parkways to pay tolls on an annual basis at a reduced rate; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck requests the Westchester County Parkway Authority to give serious consideration - to permitting daily commuting users to pay tolls on an annual basis at a reduced rate on the Hutchinson and Saw Mill River Parkways. The Supervisor was directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Parkway Authority with a request to give this matter its most serious and earnest consideration. COMMUNICATIONS NOT ON AGENDA The Clerk presented the following communications received after release of the prepared agenda: (1) Invitation to the members of the Board from Larchmont Post 347, American Legion, to attend the Installation of Officers on Saturday evening, June 21st, 1958, at 8:30 p.m. , at the Legion Clubhouse, Flint Park. (2) Letter from the Lester Park Civic Association under the sig- nature of Joseph Pittera, President, dated May 26th, 1958, re- questing changing the name of Williams Place which leads into Lester Place from Fifth Avenue together with the abolition of the name "Hoyt Avenue" and calling the entire length of the street starting from its entry from Fifth Avenue through to the Dead End now known as "Hoyt Avenue" -- LESTER PLACE. .. 4 This matter was referred to the Building Inspector for over- lay and report thereon at the next meeting of the Board. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were re- ceived and filed; Report of the Building Inspector for the month of May, 1958. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of May, 1958, REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR (1) Hommocks Committee In accordance with a suggestion made at a recent meeting of the Hommocks Property Owners Association to Councilman Santoro, attending said meeting for the Supervisor, and the Supt. of Highways that the Hommocks be represented on the newly- created Hommocks Committee, the Supervisor recommended, subject to the Board's approval, the appointment of David T. Miralia of Hommocks Road to the Committee. - The Board, in concurrence with this thinking and in complete accord with the Supervisor's recommendation, directed the Su- pervisor to so proceed, notifying Mr. Miralia and the Chairman of the Hommocks Committee to this effect. (2) Officer John Grenan--Police Department The Supervisor advised the Board that Officer John Grenan was completing thirty years of service as a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department and suggested that the Board acknowledge his fine service to the residents of this community throughout his association with the Department. Whereupon, following each of the Councilman's personal ex- pression of commendation and appreciation, on motion by Coun- cilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman.Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is directed to write to Officer Grenan expressing this Board's hearty congratulations on the anniversary of his thirtieth year of service with the Police De- partment and its sincere and deep appreciation of his loyal, able, and highly commendable discharge of duty through his years of service as a Police Officer; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this letter be directed to the Board of Police Commissioners. -E3) Summer Schedule--Board Meetings The Supervisor informed the Board that it was again time to go on the Summer Schedule with one Board meeting a month dur- ing July, August, and September and inquired as to the Board's pleasure. The Board was unanimous in its decision that the Summer Schedule be followed with one meeting in July, August, and - September except for special meetings which may be called in accordance with the regular procedure at any time needed. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush stated that he had no report at this time. Councilman Kane -- (1) Assessment Roll Councilman Kane informed the Board that there was an increase of some $2, 100, 000 in the Assessment Roll. (2) Planning Board - Councilman Kane reported that the Planning Board had com- pleted tentatively the revised Zoning Code and had invited all Civic organizations to attend an informal meeting on Monday evening, June 9th, at 8.30 p.m. , to review the Code as presently drafted and to offer any further suggestions for the Board's con- sideration. Councilman Waterman -- Councilman Waterman stated that he had no report at this time. i, Councilman Santoro -- (1) Larchmont Gardens Lake - Councilman Santoro reported that the Town had put the Thruway Authority on notice that the gate had been put back and the Lake was filling and that the Town Engineer would follow through on this matter. (2) Recreation Commission--Summer Playgrounds Councilman Santoro presented a list of Summer Recreation Program employees submitted by the Recreation Commission with a request for authorization for the compensation therefor, and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unani- mously RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck employ the following persons for the Summer Playgrounds for a period of seven (7) weeks, from July 7th through August 22nd, 1958, to work five (5) days a week from 9:00 a.m, to 4:00 p.m. and to be paid at the rate of compensation listed herewith: Flint Park Sr. Rec. Leader Mrs. Leo J. Hood $ 65. 00 wk Murray Avenue Sr. Rec. Leader Mrs. Mary B. Christie 65. 00 wk Rec. Leader Miss Lynne Rigano 35, 00 wk Rec. Ass't. Miss Lynn Hand 30. 00 wk Rec. Ass't. James Herbst 30. 00 wk Mamaroneck Avenue Sr. Rec. Leader Roy O'Neill 65. 00 wk Rec. Leader Miss Kay Richards 40. 00 wk Rec. Ass't. Stanley Brice 32. 50 wk Rec. Ass't. Ann Drexler 30. 00 wk Central School Sr. Rec. Leader Joseph Berino 65. 00 wk Rec. Leader Frances Dammann 35. 00 wk Rec. Asst. Janet Flynn 32. 50 wk Rec. Asst. Peter Motta 32. 50 wk Arts & Crafts Rec. Specialist Anthony Pascal 100. 00 wk Music Rec. Specialist Frank Mambelli 65. 00 wk (7 weeks -- 5 days -- 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon) Councilman Santoro further advised the Board that the Supt. of Recreation had informed him that the staff was complete as listed with the exception of the Personnel for the Pre School-Play School program which would be submitted at the July 2nd meeting. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY (1) Public Service Commission Notice The Town Attorney read 'a Public Notice from the Public Service Commission, dated May 29th, 1958, advising that a public hearing would be held on June 12th at 10.00 a.m. in connection with the petition of Josephine Mastocciolo for a certificate to operate an omnibus line between Larchmont and Mamaroneck. This communication was received and filed. (2) Agreement of Adjustment--New York State Thruway The Town Attorney reported on negotiations with the New York State Thruway Authority for 4 parcels of property owned by the Town and taken by the New England Thruway. These 4 parcels were appraised by Barney Epstein, Inc. for the Town and com- promised agreements have been arrived at, subject to the ap- proval of this Board. If these are approved, the Supervisor must be authorized to sign the Agreement with the Thruway Au- _ _ thority which has been received as of May 28th, 1958. The total amount of the compromised value of these 4 parcels is $100, 900. and this is allocated as follows:- Epstein State Compromise Parcel #1034 Mamaroneck Avenue & Bryant Circle $10, 000. $ 8, 000. $ 9, 000. Parcel #781 Pelham Street 2, 000. 1, 400. 1, 700. 733, 734, 764 Larchmont Gardens Lake 9, 600. 4, 500. 8, 700. Parcel #1049 Parking area Railroad Station 81, 500. 70, 000. 81, 500. Total $ 100, 900. Upon motion made by Councilman Brush and seconded by Council- man Waterman, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck accepts as compensation for the taking of the following parcels by the New York State Thruway--New England Section, the amounts set opposite the several parcels: Parcel number Thruway Tax Map Amount #1034 Town: Block 852 Parcel 815 Village: Section 8 Block 25 Lots I to 8 inclusive $ 9, 000. #781 Town_ Block 833 Parcel 262 Village: Section 8 Block 58 Lot 56 1, 700. Parcel number Thruway Tax Map Amount #733, 734, 764 Town: Block 215 Parcel 518 $ 8, 700. #1049 Town. Block 126 Parcel 518 81, 500. Total $ 100, 900. FURTHER RESOLVED that the acceptance of the sums hereinabove set forth for the first two par- cels, to wit; Thruway parcel #1034 and Thruway parcel 733, 734, and 764 is subject to the approval by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck in accordance with agreement between the Town and Village regarding the sale of parcels fore- closed for unpaid tax liens; FURTHER RESOLVED that if the approval of the Village of Mamaroneck is obtained as above provided, the Supervisor of the Town of Ma- maroneck is authorized to sign the agreement with the Thruway Authority as submitted for a total of $100, 900. ; FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk im- mediately notify the Village of the adoption of this resolutionand transmit to them a certified copy with request for approval. (3) Request to Remove Sidewalk--69 Carleon Avenue The Attorney reported that John R. Barry of 69 Carleon Avenue, Town, had requested permission to remove the sidewalk in front of his property advising that there was a sidewalk on one side of his property and not on the other. Mr. O'Brien, Superintendent of Highways, informed the Board that he had viewed this walk and found it to be in very bad repair and that it was his opinion the walk should be removed if the immediate neighbors and the Howell Park Association had no ob- jection. He did suggest, however, that Mr. Barry consult with his neighbors and that the Howell Park Association be advised prior to decision by the Board, OTHER BUSINESS The following matters were brought to the Board's attention in response to the Supervisor's inquiry as to whether there was any other business to come before this meeting. (1) Request for Funds for 4th of July--Flint Park Harry Alpiar of the Village of Larchmont requested an appro- priation from the Town in the sum of $300. 00 for the 4th of July celebration held in Flint Park annually for the past several years, The Supervisor recited in some detail the limitations placed upon the Town under Section 64 of the Town Law relating to ap- propriations for Patriotic Day observances, explaining that al- though the Town appropriated the maximum permitted under this statute in its budget, after other commitments to both the Village of Mamaroneck and Larchmont for Memorial Day ob- servances, the sum of $300. 00 was not available in the budget. However, the Supervisor advised that the sum of $150. 00 was immediately available which the Board was very happy to make available for this purpose. During the ensuing discussion, Mr. Alpiar advised the Board that the sum of $150. 00 was inadequate for the payment of the financial costs of the program and that therefore such an appro- priation was unacceptable. Councilman Brush then offered a suggestion that adults be charged a small admission fee of 25 or 54 each which, he felt, would help materially to defray the cost of the planned program. Mr. Alpiar concluded the discussion by stating that consideration would be given to Mr. Brush's sug- gestion although there had never been any charge to anyone on this day and he did not feel there should be. (2) Van Guilder Street Property At this time, Mr. Irving R. Shapiro, Attorney for the S. & N. --- Auto Services, Inc. , desirous of purchasing from the Town part of the property known as Van Guilder Street, advised the Board that he had obtained a title search on this property and that the search indicated ownership of the parcel by the Town. The Supervisor requested Mr. Shapiro to consult with the Attorney at the conclusion of the meeting and suggested that a copy of the search be made available to him. (3) Drainage--Fenimore Road Mr. Jerome N. Wanshel, Attorney, addressed the Boardagain in connection with a drainage condition on Fenimore Road at the property of his client, a Mr. Werner. Councilman Santoro advised that this matter was included on the Highway program for this year explaining that the program had been somewhat delayed by the inclement weather this spring. (4) Cross County Parkway-- Request for Guard Rails Mr. William Fernschild of Larchmont addressed the Board in connection with the recent fatal accident on the Gross County Park- way requesting that the Board take the necessary action to request immediate provision of some type of separator or safety device on the highly dangerous Cross County Parkway pending the permanent improvement now under contemplation. Following discussion, on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to write the Parkway Authority re- questing that this honorable body give serious consideration to the provision of some sort of barrier separating east and west on the Cross County Parkway pending the complete renovation now under contemplation. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9.15 p.m. , to reconvene on July 2, 1958. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners convened im- mediately upon adjournment of the Town Board meeting. COMMUNICATIONS (1) Letter from Mount Vernon Public Schools--Adult Education Department The Supervisor, for the Commission's information, read a letter from Michael F. Nealis, Director of Vocational & Adult Education of the Mount Vernon Public Schools, dated May 26th, 1958, commending Firemen Nicholas Giacomo and Edward J. Miller upon successful completion of a 45-hour course in "Human Relations in Fire Department Administration, Part I I, '4 at great personal sacrifice in terms of time and effort to further their education and thus benefit the taxpayers and community. Whereupon, on motion by Commissioner Waterman and seconded by Commissioner Brush, it was unanimously - RESOLVED that this Commission express to Firemen Nicholas Giacomo and Edward J. Miller its appreciation, congratulations, and commendation of their achievement. REPORTS Commissioner Waterman stated that there were no reports. CLAIMS Commissioner Waterman presented the following claims of the Fire Department which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, and upon his motion, seconded by Commissioner Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following claims be and they hereby are approved and the Supervisor and Comp- troller be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department: Merson Uniform Co. , Inc. $ 5. 00 New York Telephone Co. 48. 20 Ronconi Lawn Mower Service 11. 55 Ramon Martinez 41. 25 Village of Larchmont 35. 34 Hydrant Rental: Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 5. 22 Total $ 146. 56 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9:20 p.m. , to reconvene on July 2, 1958. T Cl rk