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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958_08_06 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD AUGUST 6, 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 Kane Councilman Waterman Councilman Santoro ABSENT: Councilman Brush ALSO PRESENT: Mr, Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Delius - Town Attorney Mr. Friedlander - Town Engineer Mr. Finson - Accountant Mr. Orsino - Comptroller Mr. O'Brien - Superintendent of Highways APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of July 2nd, 1958, were approved as presented. OPENING OF BIDS--MURRAY AVENUE SEWER The Town Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of notice re- questing bids for the construction of a Sanitary Sewer and Appur- tenances on Murray Avenue between Colonial Avenue and Bryson Street in the Town of Mamaroneck as published in The Daily Times, the offi- cial newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, on July 18th, 1958, together with the "Permit To Discharge Sewage or Wastes Into The Waters Of The State4° issued under date of July 16th, 1958 by the New York State Depart- ment of Health, Bureau of Environmental Sanitation and Water Pollution Control Board. The Clerk then opened and submitted the following bids: Bidder Amount R. Calcagni & Son $ 34, 440. 00 Smith Construction Company 27, 360. 00 Felix Contracting Corporation 20, 932. 50 Fiore Construction Company 28, 340. 00 San Marco Construction Corporation 37, 990. 00 Frank Bracallelo 25, 265. 00 Following some discussion, the Board on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, unanimously RESOLVED that the bids as submitted be re- ferred to the Town Engineer for tabulation, study, and recommendation thereupon to the Board. PUBLIC HEARING--AMENDMENT OF GENERAL ORDINANCE Section 6 - Chapter II At the request of the Supervisor, the Town Clerk read the notice of hearing and submitted the affidavit of publication of said notice in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on July 25th, 1958. The Supervisor declared the hearing open and the Town Attorney briefly reviewed the proposed amendment. Following the Supervisor's inquiry as to whether any person present wished to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to the proposed amendment, since no one wished to be heard, on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the hearing be and it is hereby declared closed. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, the following resolution was unanimously adopted; RESOLVED that Section 6 of Chapter II (Use of Streets and Highways) of the General Ordi- nances of the Town of Mamaroneck, as last amended February 4, 1957, is hereby further amended so as to designate in addition to streets already so designated as main arteries or thoroughfares, the street known as Orsini Drive at its intersection with the street known as Dante Street so that all vehicles approaching Orsini Drive from Dante Street shall, before entering the same, come to a full stop, pro- vided that a sign bearing the word "STOP" is erected and maintained at or near the intersec- tion of Orsini Drive and Dante Street. The Board directed the Town Clerk to publish and post the fore- going resolution as provided in the Town Law. OLD BUSINESS a. Report--Sale of Property between 707 & 711 Forest Avenue, Town In regard to this matter previously presented to the Board, the Supervisor read the following memorandum addressed to him by the Town Assessor, Mr. McEvoy, under date of August 6th, 1958; "Regarding Lots #41 & #42 on the filed Map of Colonial Park, owned by the Town of Mamaroneck and assessed for $1, 000. (exempt). Property located on Forest Avenue between#707 and #711 Forest Avenue. Due to the fact that Lot #41 has a sewer connection running through it from #707 Forest Avenue (Loiaconi), I estimate the lot should be priced at $500. 00. Lot #42 has the sewer connection and also an easement for the County sewer running through it next to #711 Forest Avenue (Fa- tone); I estimate the lot should be priced at $250. 00." After discussion, the members of the Board stated that they were unanimous in their feeling that if Mr. Loiaconi and Mr. Fa- tone were interested in purchasing this property at the price of $750. 00, the Board would consider the offer and arrange for the sale of the property. At this time, Mr. Loiaconi and Mr. Fatone who were present advised the Board that they wished to purchase the property and that the price of $750. 00 was agreeable to them. They also stated that they would divide the property between them and that they were agreeable to purchasing same subject to the County sewer ease- ment and also to the easement from Mr. Loiaconi's house, a house connection running through the property and connecting with the County sewer line. The Board then expressed its willingness to sell the property at this price, but upon advice from the Town Attorney, stated that the sale would have to be subject to a premissive referendum and the matter was therefore referred to the Attorney and Engineer for preparation of a formal resolution describing the property and the easements subject to which it is to be sold. b. Application for Erection of Fence--Mrs. Ralph D. Whitmore, Jr. In connection with the request of Mrs. Ralph D. Whitmore, Jr. for permission to erect a 41-11" stockade type fence on her property at 9 Senate Place, Town, which was presented at the last meeting of the Board, the Clerk reported that only one of the four neighboring property owners notified of the request in accordance with the usual custom had expressed any objection which was stated as follows by Allen L. Thompson of 3 Daymon Terrace: "I have no objection to a stockade type fence; however, if such a fence is erected, I would want to have the face (smooth side) facing my property. " The Supervisor suggested to Mrs. Whitmore who was present that she discuss this matter with Mr. Thompson to see if a solution agreeable to both parties could be reached and that she then report to the Board. Mrs. Whitmore was agreeable to this suggestion and advised the Board that she would contact Mr. Thompson to see what could be worked out and would then report further to the Board. c-. Request to Remove Sidewalk--Jahn R. Barry In connection with the request of John R. Barry to remove the sidewalk in front of his property at 69 Carleon Avenue, Town, which had been previously presented to the Board and referred to the Town Attorney, following a review of the correspondence and some discus- sion of the matter, the Board, upon motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Waterman, unanimously RESOLVED that this Board has no objection to the removal of the sidewalk in front of the property at 69 Carleon Avenue, Town, by the owner of said property, John R. Barry, at his expense. NEW BUSINESS a. Authorization of Salary Increments The Clerk presented a memorandum from the Town Accountant addressed to the Town Board under date of July 10th, 1958, request- , ing authorization of certain salary increments in order at this time and on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, the Board unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the following salary increments in accordance with the Compensation Plan of the Town of Ma- maroneck: -- Effective Amt. of Present Revised Name Date Inc. Comp. Comp Hugh A. McGinley 8-1-58 $ 150. $ 5, 320. $ 5, 470. William H. O'Rorke 8-1-58 150. 5, 320. 5, 470. Frank J. Felice 8-16-58 180. 4, 480. 4, 660. John M. Bisaccia 9-1-58 200. 4, 870. 5, 070. b. Designation of Polling Places for 1958-59 The Clerk presented a list of polling places for the purpose of designating a place in each election district in the Town in which a meeting for the registration of voters, election, and primaries shall be held in the year following the ensuing first day of October. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was ,unanimously RESOLVED that in accordance with the provisions of Section 66 of the Election Law, being Chapter 17 of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York as amended, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby designates a place for each election district in the Town at which a meeting for the registration of voters, election, and primaries shall be held in the year following the ensuing first (Ist) day of October as follows; District No. 1 Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, N. Y. District No. 2 Volunteer Firehouse, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, N.Y. District No. 3 Mamaro Firehouse, Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, N.Y. District No. 4 Central School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N. Y. District No. 5 Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, N.Y. District No. 6 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 7 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 8 St. Augustine's Gymnasium, Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 9 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 10 325 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 11 Chatsworth Garden Apts. , 14 N. Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 12 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 13 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont; N. Y. District No. 14 Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 15 School of Sts. John & Paul, Weaver Street, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 16 Fenimore Cooper House, Larchmont Acres, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 17 Central School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N.Y. District No. I8 Carleton House, Washington Square, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 19 Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 20 School of Sts. John & Paul, Weaver Street, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 21 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, N.Y. COMMUNICATIONS 1. & 2. Applications to Operate A Bus Line--Josephine Mastocciolo and --Lindsay Charter Service, Inc. In connection with these two applications to operate a bus line in the Unincorporated Area of the Town, the Supervisor invited Edward C. Cerny,, Jr. of 43 Vine Road, Town, and Leon P. Jehle of 686 Forest Avenue, Town, representing the Avon Commuters Club, Inc. , operators of a charter line, to address the Board. Mr. Cerny and Mr. Jehle reported in some detail on the survey con- ducted by the Club, stating that practically no interest had been indicated by the residents of the Unincorporated Area contacted (only 75 replies to 3, 000 questionnaires) and advised that they felt in view of this that the Club's present Charter service should be continued as they believed this to be the most satisfactory way of providing bus service in the area. The Supervisor then reported that he had discussed the matter of a franchised service under the Public Service Commission with Lindsay Charter Service, operators of the Avon Club line, and Josephine Mas- tocciolo d/b/a Leon's Taxi Service, Inc. , operating the Manor Line in Larchmont under Public Service Commission approval, and that when the Avon group decided it could be assured of better service under the present club plan, both applicants had requested withdrawal of their applications. The Board stated that since both applicants had with- drawn, in view of the facts presented this evening, it would seem that any further consideration of the operation of a franchise bus line inthe Unincorporated Area was unwarranted at this time and the Supervisor thanked the Avon Commuters Club and advised that the Board would keep in touch with the transportation situation and re- view the matter again within the next few months. 3. & 4. Complaints of Zoning Violation--Louis C. Smith and Harold B. Schneider The Clerk read a letter from Louis C. and Florence B. Smith of 39 Barnum Road, addressed to the Town Board under date of July 7th, 1958 and carrying the signatures of Dr. Benjamin and Mrs. Esther Tenenbaum of 37 Barnum Road, and E. J. Becker of 33 Barnum Road, Town, together with a letter from Harold B. Schneider of 139 Valley Stream Road West, Town, written under date of July 18th, 1958, in protest to the operation of the Badger Camp at 119 Rockland Avenue, Town, as a violation of the Zoning Ordinance. The Town Attorney reported that after the 1956 complaint by Mr. Smith, the Badger Sport Club, Inc. , a membership corpor- ation or club, signed a lease for ten (10) years with John H. Collins for a yearly rental of $2, 000. 00, and that upon proof that this membership corporation was a non-profit organization es- tablished to operate a club, the Building Inspector issued a Cer- tificate of Occupancy on May 27th, 1957 which was limited to membership purposes only covered in the lease with John H. Collins. The Attorney stated, however, that he had no know- ledge as to how the club was presently operated which is ixnpor- taut in view of the fact that the Ordinance permits a club, ex- cept a club the chief activity of which is a service commonly carried on as a business. The following persons then addressed the Board in connection with this matter; Opposed to the operation; Louis C. Smith 39 Barnum Road, Town Harold B. Schneider 139 Valley Stream Road West, Town Dr. Benjamin Tenenbaum 37 Barnum Road, Town In favor of the operation; Mrs. Ralph Lucas 105 Rockland Avenue, Town Winfield James 43 Eton Road, Town Walter Oertley 125 Rockland Avenue, Town Harvey Furst 91 Rockland Avenue, Town Rex Vincent 109 Rockland Avenue, Town Mrs. Daniel S. Lukas 152 Valley Stream Road, Town Cushman McGee 121 Rockland Avenue, Town Gabriel Wendel 101 Rockland Avenue, Town Mrs. T. J. Morrison, Jr. 148 Valley Stream Road, Town In favor (continued) Mrs. Jerome Kaufman 41 Eton Road, Town Herbert J. Bliss, Attorney representing the club, who also ad- dressed the Board in connection with this matter and who spoke in favor of the operation of the club, The Board thanked those who had spoken for coming to the meet- ing and expressing their views and directed the Town Attorney to investigate this matter and to report thereupon at the next meeting. 5. Dedication of Street--Split Tree Realty Corporation The Clerk read the following letter addressed to the Town Board by George R. Bishop, President, Split Tree Realty Corporation un- der date of July 8th, 1958. "It is our intention at this time, if this meets with your approval, to dedicate to the Town of Mamaroneck an additional 533. 54 feet of Split Tree Road. This road will extend from that previously dedicated to the Town in a straight line the aforementioned dis- tance. I will forward the deed to the town attorney when I have learned of your approval. Thank you for your courtesies in this matter. " The Board referred this matter to the Town Attorney and Engineer for study and report thereon at the next meeting. 6. Application to Erect Fence--F. Norman Hartmann The Clerk read a letter from F. Norman Hartmann of 59 Mohegan Road, Town, dated July 8th, 1958, requesting permission to erect a woven picket fence along his rear property line and parallel to Feni- more Road for a distance of 103 feet, starting approximately 6 feet from the property line of Dr. Hunter and to be 61-6" in height for the first 90 feet and then to curve down to a height of 5' for the next 3 feet and to be 5' in height for the remaining 10 feet. i The Board directed the Clerk to follow the usual procedure, putting the matter on the agenda for the next meeting and meanwhile notifying neighboring property owners of the request and allowing time for the members of the Board to personally-View the site of the proposed fence. Mr. Hartmann who was present at the meeting inquired .of the Board whether.there was any way his request could be expedited and the Board explained that while it regretted the time involved until the next meeting on September 3rd, there was no way to expedite the matter as the procedure as established was followed without exception on all requests for the erection of fences over the permitted 4 feet in height. Mr. Hartmann thanked the Board for its consideration and courtesy. i 7. Notice of Approval of Orienta Bus Lines, Inc. --Public Service Commission The Clerk read a Notice from the Public Service Commission, dated July 8th, 1958, granting approval of the application of Orienta Bus Lines, Inc, for the temporary operation of an Omni- bus line in the Village and Town of Mamaroneck. The Board ordered this communication received and filed. 8. Board of Elections--Carl J. Noe The Board ordered this communication withdrawn from the agenda. 9. Notice of Hearing-Village of Larchmont--Amending Zoning Districts The Clerk presented a Notice of Public Hearing on Amending Zoning Districts, Village of Larchmont, N. Y. , dated July 17th, 1958, which the Board ordered received and filed. 10. Notice of Hearing--Village of Larchmont Application of Findlay Moving & Storage Co. The Clerk presented a Notice , dated July 25, 1958, stating that a public hearing would be held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Larchmont on August 4th, 1958, to consider the application of the Findlay Moving and Storage Go. , Inc. for a variance, which the Board ordered received and filed. 11. Request to Amend General Ordinance--Board of Police Commissioners The Clerk read the following letter addressed to the Town Board by the Board of Police Commissioners under date of July 21st, 1958; 'tThe traffic situation which will prevail in the general area of Madison Avenue between Fifth Avenue and Byron Place has been under consideration by the Board of Police Commissioners and Chief Yerick. The situation in this area will, of course, be changed by the opening of the new entrance and egress roads for the New York State Thruway. It is our recommendation that Section 6, Chapter 11 (use of streets and highways) of the General Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck be amended to provide for the fol- lowing full stop streets: 1. The intersection of the exit of the New York State Thruway and Madison Avenue. Z. The intersection of the portion of the entrance road between Chatsworth and Madison Avenues with Madison Avenue. 3. The intersection of Maxwell Avenue and Mad- ison Avenue. 4. The intersection of Washington Square and Madison Avenue, 5, and the intersection of Byron Place and Madi- son Avenue. For your convenience a map is attached to indicate the - location of these intersections and the intended locations of "Full Stop" signs to comply with above amendments, The Commission would like to request that, if possible, the hearing on these proposed amendments be held on August sixth at the same time as the hearing on Orsini Drive and Dante Street. Your assistance in this matter will be appreciated." Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on or before the date of August 23rd, 1958, the following notice: PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Ma- maroneck will hold a public hearing on the 3rd day of September, 1958, at 8.15 p.m, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire- house in the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, for the purpose of considering an amendment to Section 6 of Chapter II (Use of Streets and Highways) of the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaro- neck, as last amended August 6th, 1958, by including in the designa- tion of public highways in the Town of Mamaroneck, designated as main arteries of travel, the street known as Madison Avenue and providing that all vehicles approaching said street from (1) Byron Place, (2) Washington Square (3) Maxwell Avenue (4) the access road or entrance to the New York Thruway (New England Section) between Chatsworth and Madison Avenue (5) the exit from the New York Thruway (New England Section) and Madison Avenue, shall, be- fore entering Madison Avenue come to a full stop provided that a sign bearing the word "STOP" is erected at said intersections. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons present at such hear- ing will have the opportunity to be heard. Dated: August 18th, 1958 By Order of the Town Board CHARLES J. GRONBERG Town Clerk 12. Copley Road Street Light Installation--John J. Sack The Clerk read the following letter addressed to him by John J. Sack of Bukantz & Sack, Real Estate Management, 100 West 72nd Street, New York City, under date of July 23rd, 1958: "I learned the other day that the street light on Copley Road at the entrance to the Alden House has been in- stalled, as.promised in your letter of April 17th, 1958. We want to express our deep appreciation for this im- provement which has frequently been requested by the tenants of the Alden House." The Board ordered that this communication be received and placed on file. 13. Application to Erect Fence--Douglas Fais The Clerk presented a letter from Douglas Fais of 35 Harrison Drive, Larchmont, dated July 28th, 1958, requesting permission to erect a 6-foot cedar pole fence along his rear property line for a distance of approximately 60 feet and along the southerly property line for a distance of approximately 30 feet. The Board directed the Clerk to follow the usual procedure, putting the matter on the agenda for the next meeting and mean- while notifying neighboring property owners of the request and allow- ing time for the members of the Board to personally view the site of the proposed fence. 14. Request for Installation of Fire Hydrant--M. P. Medwick The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Supervisor by M. P. Medwick of 1000 Fenimore Road, Town, under date of July 31st, 1958 requesting installation of afire hydrant near his residence together with a cost estimate in the amount of $508. 00 including excavation and backfill submitted on August 5th, 1958 by George H. Straub, Superin- tendent of the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1. The Board upon advice that the Fire Chief recommended this in- stallation and concurring with CouncilmanSantoro's suggestion that Town personnel be used to do this installation, upon motion by Coun- cilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, unanimously RESOLVED that a fire hydrant be installed in the vicinity of 1000 Fenimore Road, Town of Mamaroneck, at a cost not to exceed the sum of $508. 00 including excavation and backfill. MQ.TTERS NOT ON AGENDA (1) Resolution Authorizing Collection of School Taxes (2 Installments) At the request of the Comptroller, upon motion by Councilman 'mod" $y„--Y '•S` Kane and seconded by Councilman Santoro, the Board unanimously adopted the following resolution authorizing the Receiver of Taxes to accept payment of school taxes for the year 1958: WHEREAS, Section 96A of the Tax Law as amended by Chapter 635 of the Session Law of 1957 em- powers a Town Board in the County of Westchester by resolution to authorize the Receiver of Taxes to accept partial payments for or on account of taxes with provision for the reduction of penalties not be- - low 2ojo on installments subsequent to the first (1st) installment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Sec- tion 96A of the Tax Law as so amended, the Re- ceiver of Taxes is hereby authorized and directed to accept from any taxpayer partial payments for or on account of the 1958 school tax in two installments in the manner set forth below and to apply such in- stallment payments on account of said school tax: 1) One-half of the 1958 school tax during the month of September, 1958; 2) The remaining one-half of the 1958 school tax during the month of January, 1959, when such installment shall become due; and be it - FURTHER RESOLVED that the Schedule of Penal- ties for the non-payment of the first (1st) and second (2nd) installments shall be as follows; If payment is made on: First Installment During September No Penalty During October 2% During November 5ojo During December and January 710 During February and March 1010 During April and to date of sale 1 Z1 Second Installment During January 2ojo During February and March 10% During April and to date of sale 12% and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that notwithstanding any pro- visions of this resolution, the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck may accept the payment of the second (2nd) installment of school taxes at the option of the taxpayer during the months of October, z; November, and December with a penalty of 2°jo; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that notwithstanding any provi- sions of this resolution, the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck may accept the payment of the total amount of school taxes at the option of the tax- payer during the month of September without penalty; -- and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the acceptance of any such partial or installment payment of the 1958 school taxes for Union Free School District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, and School District No. 2, Town of Scarsdale, New York, shall not be deemed to affectin any manner, any right of the Town of Mamaroneck un- der any general or special act, to enforce collectionof the unpaid balances of such taxes as may remain due and owing to said Town, but rights and powers shall re- main in full force and effect to enforce collection of the unpaid balance of such school taxes, together with in- terest, penalties, and other lawful charges. Communications The Clerk presented the following communications received too late for inclusion on the prepared agendas (1) Notice--Public Service Commission Notice from the Public Service Commission, dated July 28th, 1958, stating that a public hearing would be held on August 4th, 1958, on the petition of Josephine Mastocciolo d/b/a Leon's Taxi Service for the operation of an omnibus line in the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck,and the Town of Mamaroneck as described in petition verified July 15th, 1958, which was ordered received and filed. (2) Request to Erect Fence--Mrs, S. F. Martin Letter from Mrs..S. F. Martin of 70 Howell Avenue, Town, requesting permission to erect an ornamental fence varying in height from 10 feet to 6 feet-6 inches and running for a distance of approximately 50 feet along her rear property line. The Board directed the Clerk to follow the usual procedure and put the matter on the agenda for the next meeting. (3) Letter and Order--State Traffic Commission Letter from the State Traffic Commission under date of July 31, 1958, with copy of order issued with reference to parking on the west side of Weaver Street, 200 feet from the Boston Post Road. The communication was received and filed. (4) Request to Open Road--Judge Sirlin Letter from Judge Sirlin, Attorney representing the S. & N. Auto Services, Inc. , located on the Boston Post Road in the Town, written under date of August 6th, 1958 to request the Town to open the road adjoining said property to the extent of 100 feet. The Board referred this request to the Town Engineer and the Superintendent of Highways for study and report. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and placed on file. Reports of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the months of July and August, 1958. Reports of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the months of June and July, 1958. Report of the Town Clerk for the month of July, 1958. Report of the Building Inspector for the month of July, 1958. Report of the Supervisor for the period from January 1 to June 30, 1958. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR (1) Town and Village Relationship as to Certain Budgetary Items The Supervisor reported that the Legislative Committee of the Board of Supervisors was going to recommend the studyof this problem with a view toward proposing legislation to cor- rect certain inequities existing under the present law and that each Supervisor of a Town in Westchester County would be asked to state his position in relation to the proposed legis- lation. (2) Transportation--Railroads The Supervisor reported that a meeting had been held with Mr. Alpert, President of the New Haven Railroad, in regardto the railroad's financial problems and their effect upon commu- ter service in the County. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush-- Absent. Councilman Kane -- (1) Petition for Correction of Assessment Maps Councilman Kane presented a petition from the Assessor, dated August 1, 1958, requesting approval of corrections to the Assessment Roll Maps as of June 1, 1958, and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the changes made in the Assessment Maps of the Town of Mamaroneck as of June 1, 1958, and said maps are hereby corrected and rectified as of June 1, 1958, in the following places. Page Section #1 Page Section #2 Page Section #3 Map Index Map Index Map Index 101 Filed Map Filed Map 102 201 301 103 202 302 104 203 303 106 204 304 ill 206 305 112 207 306 113 211 312 119 213 314 120 214 315 124 215 320 125 216 325 126 217 328 128 218 333 --- 130 219 340 131 222 346 132 223 133 225 Page Section #4 Page Section #5 Page Section #6 Map Index Filed Map 601 Filed Map 502 603 401 505 604 403 506 605 405 508 607 406 609 409 611 410 612 411 613 412 615 416 616 617 619 Page Section#7 Page Section#8 Page Section #9 Map Index Map Index 818 901 927 - 701 801 819 902 929 703 802 820 903 930 704 804 821 904 934 708 805 822 907 935 710 806 823 908 942 711 807 824 910 943 714 808 825 912 945 715 809 826 913 950 721 810 827 915 955 722 811 829 917 956 727 812 830 920, 960 729 813 831 921 961 815 832 922 962 817 833 924 964 926 965 (2) Apportionments Councilman Kane presented the following petitions re- ceived from the Assessor for the correction of the as- sessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on motion by him, seconded by Councilman Waterman, the following motion 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; 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, School taxes of 1958, and the assessment roll of 1958, taxes — of 1959, which show property now appearing on the roll as follows, Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 814 671 George D. Banks & or $ 5, 000 $ 7, 500 $ 12, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- ', visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 814 671 Puritan Const Co 2, 500 2, 500 814 727 William Herrick & W 2, 500 7, 500 10, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, School taxes of 1958, and the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which show property now sp- pearing on the roll as follows; 1957 - 1958 Block Parcel Name Land only 958 132 & 186 J. Gordon Lippencott $ 10, 000 Sol 1958 - 1959 Block Parcel Name Land only 958 132 & 186 J. Gordon Lippencott $ 13, 100 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: 1957 - 1958 Block Parcel Name Land only 958 13Z Sidney M. Schramm & W 5, 600 958 186 J. Gordon Lippencott 4, 400 1958 - 1959 Block Parcel Name Land only 958 13Z Sidney M. Schramm & W 7, 300 958 186 J. Gordon Lippencott 5, 800 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, School taxes of 1958, and the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which show property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows- Block Parcel Name Land only 124 270 Dominick Librandi 2, 200 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557- Block Parcel Name Land only 124 270 Dominick Librandi 1, 750 124 304 Anna Claps 450 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, School taxes of 1958, and the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which show property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows. Block Parcel Name Land only 206 129 Charles G. Williams 7, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557- Block Parcel Name Land only 206 129 Charles G. Williams 6, 000 206 187 C. Patrick Williams 1, 500 k FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, School taxes of 1958, and the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which show property now ap-' pearing on the roll as follows; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 221 27 Ellen Cullen $ 1, 000 $ 3, 000 $ 4, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 221 27 Ralph E. Hynes & W 200 200 221 28 Ellen Cullen 800 3, 000 3, 800 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, School taxes 'of 1958, and the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which show property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 306 751 Jack Gaines & W 8, 300 22, 700 31, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 306 751 Jack Gaines & W 3, 000 3, 000 306 766 Robert Greenburg & W 5, 300 22, 700 28, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, School taxes of 1958, and the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which show property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows* Block Parcel Name Land only 333 1474 Cammer Bldrs. Inc. 2, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557* Block Parcel Name Land only 333 1474 Mary A. Rose 1, 400 - 333 1480 Canmer Bldrs Inc. 600 Councilman Waterman -- Councilman Waterman stated that he had no report at this time. Councilman Santoro -- Councilman Santoro stated that he had no report at this time. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY (1) Correction of Resolution Levying Taxes for 1958 Budget The Town Attorney advised that it would be desirable to _ correct the resolution levying the taxes for the budget for the year 1958, adopted by this Board on December 10th, 1957 so as to provide that the slim of $2, 500. 00, which was included in the budget as part of the Town Engineer's salary but which had actually been appropriated for the Building In- spector's salary, could be transferred from a General Town item to an item which is to be levied against property in the Town - Outside of Villages - since the Building Inspector's salary, as such, is a charge against the Town - Outside of Villages rather than a General Town charge. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was unani- mously adoptedt WHEREAS the Tax Budget of the Town as finally adopted on December 10th, 1957 appropriated the sum of $5, 020. 00 as compensation for the Town Engineer, which item appears as #101 - Depart- ment of Engineer, General Town; and WHEREAS said Tax Budget, as so adopted, ap- propriated the sum of $2, 500. 00 as compensation for the Building Inspector as item #102 - Building & Plumbing Department, Town, Outside of Vil- lages; and WHEREAS the extension and levy of taxes for the year 1958 erroneously included the salary of the Building Inspector ($2, 500, 00) in item #101 - Department of Engineers, General Town, as part of the compensation of the Town Engineer, and omitted in the extension and levy of taxes for the Town - Outside of Villages - item #102, compen- sation of Building Inspector ($2, 500. 00); and WHEREAS there is now on hand an unexpended balance to the credit of Town - Outside of Villages, which is available for transfer to General Town in order to correct this error in the extension and levy of taxes for the year 1958; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that there is hereby transferred from the unexpended balance to the credit of the Town - Outside of Villages - the sum of $2, 500. 00 to the credit of General Town Funds. o G (2) Apportionment of Receipts from Sale of Property The Town Attorney presented a proposed release received by the Village of Mamaroneck from the State Comptroller. This release is required so that the State of New York may distribute between the Town and Village the sum of $2, 000. 00 appropriated by the New York State Thruway Authority for the acquisition of property known as Section 8, Block 77, Lots 2 and 11-A in the Village and as Block 831, Parcels 470 and 501 in the Town. This property was acquired by the Village in foreclosure proceedings for unpaid taxes and under the agreement with the Village, the proceeds are to be apportioned between the Town and the Village on the basis of the unpaid taxes owed to each. The release is necessary and required by the State Comp- troller in order to split the payments for the acquisition of this property. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that George D. Burchell, Super- visor of the Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck a release and other necessary papers to the State of New York and the Vil- lage of Mamaroneck, releasing a possible right, title or interest of the Town of Ma- maroneck in, upon and over property located in the Village of Mamaroneck, Town of Ma- maroneck, County of Westchester and State of New York, known as Appropriation Map No. 755, Parcel Nos. 755, 783, 857, 858, 862 and 938 for the project entitled New York State Thruway, New England Section, Subdi- vision No. NE-3, which property was appro- priated by the State of New York on July 9, 1956. and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately. OTHER BUSINESS Upon inquiry by the Supervisor as to whether there was any other business to come before this meeting, the following matters were brought to the Board's attention; (1) Murray Avenue Sewer _Mr. William Vey of 1 Bryson Street, Town, inquired as to what action the Board would take in connection with thebids submitted for the construction of the Murray Avenue sewer and the Board advised that it would hold a Special Meeting to award the contract following the tabulation of bids by the Engineer. (2) Extension of Water Main--Glen Rock Estates Mr, William Glasser of the Glen Rock Estates development requested permission to further extend the water main in Country Road. The Board, upon ascertaining that formal application had not been filed, requested Mr. Glasser to do so in accordance with the regular procedure and instructed the Clerk to place the matter on the agenda for considera- tion at the next meeting of the Board. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this meeting, it was declared adjourned at 10.05 p.m. , to reconvene on September 3rd, 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 Fire Council Commissioner Waterman presented a letter from the Fire Council under date of August 4th, 1958, stating that the Council recommended that the paid personnel of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department have its Civil Service Classification changed from "Fire Truck Drivers" to "Firemen" and upon his motion, seconded by Commissioner Santoro, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, a review of the duties performed by Fire Truck Drivers of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire De- partment would indicate that the proper Civil Service classification of these employees should be that of "Fireman"; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Personnel Officer of the County of Westchester is hereby requested to proceed with the necessary steps to correct any error in the clas- sification of said employees presently entitled "Fire Truck Drivers" in the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department. REPORTS Commissioner Waterman presented the following reports which were received and placed on file: Fire Report for the month of June, I958. Fire Report for the month of July, 1958. CLAIMS Commissioner Waterman presented the following claims of the Fire Department which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief. Whereupon, on motion by Commissioner Waterman and seconded by Commissioner Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following claims be and they hereby are approved and the.Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are au- thorized to pay the same out of the budgetfor the Fire Department: Klein's (A. Norman Klein) $ 1. 35 American LaFrance Corp. 120. 31 Atlantic Service Station 170. 75 Chatsworth Oil & Heating. Co. Inc. 14.00 Con Edison--Westchester 43. 26 _-" Blaise Fatone 50. 90 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 10. 00 O. Mueller, Inc. 17. 50 New York Telephone Co. 121. 55 The State Insurance Fund 409. 75 Wesco Fire Equipment and Service 344. 32 Hydrant Rental: New Rochelle Water Co. 60. 00 West. Jt. Water Works No. 1 2, 470. 00 $ 3, 833. 69 Also: Atlantic Service Center 19. 10 Atlantic Service Center 25. 00 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 33. 82 Charles Deshensky 270. 00 Patsy Giacomo 152.40 Anthony N. Librandi 35.00 Helen M. Sanborn 137. 37 $ 672. 69 Total $ 4, 506. 38 OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Waterman informed the Board as follows: First -- That the aerial was back following its repair, Second-- That arrangements had been made to have the Larchmont Village Fire De- -- partment cover alarms on the other side of Weaver Street during the per- iod of Thruway construction at the Weaver Street bridge, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:15 p.m. , to reconvene on September 3rd, 1958, f ToA Cie I I I i