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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958_10_01 Town Board Minutes ag MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD OCTOBER 1; 1958 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE- HOUSE, 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 ABSENT: Councilman Santoro ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Delius - Town Attorney Mr. Friedlander Town Engineer Mr. O'Brien - Superintendent of Highways Mr. Deschensky - Fire Chief Mrs. Brewer - Secretary - APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of September 3, 1958 were approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS Although not scheduled on the prepared agenda, the Supervisor at this time asked the Town Attorney to present his report on two items of old business currently before the Board and referred to his attention. I. The matter of an alleged zoning violation by Badger Camp, In this connection, the Attorney reported that he was still waiting the receipt of the further information he had requested in order to complete his investigation of the matter. He advised that he would try to ob- tain said information at once and would endeavor to have his report ready for submission at the next meeting of the Board. 2. The matter of the request of S. & N. Auto Services, Inc. The Attorney reported that he had notified the attorney for S. & N. of the conditions as presented at the last meeting of the Board to be met by S. & N. prior to this Board's further consideration of granting the re- quest submitted by S. & N. Mr. Peter Wall, President of S. & N. , who was present, advised the Board that he agreed to meet the conditions stipulated and requestedthat permission he granted to him to use the portion of the road as requested. In view of this, the Board stated that it would now proceed with the determination of an equit- able consideration for such use so that the two attorneys could prepare a proposal to be sub- mitted to this Board for approval. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Appointment of Police Patrolman--Theodore P. Neff The Clerk presented the following communication addressed to the Supervisor by Police Chief Yerick under date of Sep- tember 24th, 1958: . "At its last meeting, September 19th, the Board of Police Commissioners appointed Theodore P. Neff of this town, to replace Officer John Grenan, ef- fective October lst. Please sign the attached papers and send them to the Personnel Office in White Plains, " Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the probationary appointment of Theodore P. Neff as Police Patrolman, Town of Mamaro- neck Police Department, effective October 1st, 1958, and to be compensated at the rate of $4, 870. 00 per annum. 2. Approval of Appointment of School Crossing Guard--Mrs. Waiter Verdick The Clerk presented the following memorandum addressed to the Supervisor by Police Chief Yerick under date of Septem- ber Z4th, 1958: "At its last meeting, Sept. 19th, the Board of Police Commissioners appointed Mrs. Walter Verdick, of 93 Laurel Avenue, Larchmont, a school guard, re- placing retired Luke Murtha. Effective October 1st. Salary. $7. 00 per day. " Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves Se, Vs� d i the appointment of Mrs. Edith Verdick of 93 Laurel Avenue, Larchmont, as a school guard, effective as of October 1st, 1958, and to be compensated at the rate of $7. 00 per day. COMMUNICATIONS 1, Request for Permanent Consent--William Gauthier d/b/a Orienta Bus Lines, Inc, The Clerk presented a petition filed by William Gauthier d/b/a Orienta Bus Lines, Inc. under date of September 22nd, 1958, requesting permanent consent for the opera- tion of a bus line for the transportation of school children and members of school staffs over certain streets in the Town of Mamaroneck, subject to the same restriction with respect to picking up or dropping off of passengers as contained in the temporary consent heretofore granted by the Public Service Commission on September 4, 1958. Whereupon, on advice by the Town Attorney that a public hearing must be held on this application and that same could be held at the next meeting of the Board, 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 of- ficial newspaper of the Town of Mamaro- neck, The Daily Times, the following no- tice not later than ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing; PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on the 15th day of October, 1958, at 8.15 p.m. , in the Council Room of the Wea- ver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering the application of William Gauthier d/b/a Orienta Bus Lines, Inc. for the consent of the Town of Mamaroneck, under the provisions of Sections 66 and 67 of the Transportation Corporations Law of the State of New York, for the operation of motor buses or omnibuses for transportation of passengers and property carried by said pas- sengers, for hire in, upon, along, and across certain streets, avenues, and highways in the Town of Mamaroneck along the following route; On Between And Palmer Avenue West Line of Village Richbell Road of Mamaroneck Richbell Road Palmer Avenue West Line of Village of Mamaroneck and return over the same route, } 3 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the purpose of said public hearing is to consider the granting of such consent for the use of the above described portions of streets or highways' in the Town of Mamaroneck to William Gauthier d/b/a Orienta Bus Lines, Inc, and that at such public hearing all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard, this notice being given pursuant to Section 64, Paragraph 7 of Chapter 62 of the Consolidated Laws, known as the Town Law, and Sections 66 and 67 of Chapter 63 of the Consoli- dated Laws, known as the Transportation Corporation Law of the State of New York, BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD of the TOWN OF MAMARONECK Charles J. Gronberg Town Clerk Dated; October 2, 1958 REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and filed: Report of the Building Inspector for the month of September, 1958. Report of Approval by the New York State Commission of Cor- rection of the Report of Inspection of the Town Lockup under date of July 15, 1958. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR (1) Meeting--Fiscal Relationships between Town and Villages The Supervisor reported that a meeting attended by represen- tatives of the Town, both the Villages, and State Assemblyman Hunter Meighan, was held on Saturday morning, September 27th, to discuss the matter of fiscal relationships between the Town and Villages. He stated that during the two-hour ses- sion, discussion had centered on the apportionment under the existing statutes of any General Town charges and on the pos- sibility of the proposal of a Home Rule bill for Westchester County since there seemed to be practically no chance for the enactment of a state-wide bill to correct certain inequitable charges. -- The Supervisor also stated that at his request, the Chairman of the Legislation Committee of the Board of Supervisors, Supervisor George W. Cornell, had agreed to issue a ques- tionnaire to all Town Supervisors throughout the County in an effort to determine each Supervisor's position and feelings with regard to the sponsoring of such County legislation. n L, sb (2) Thruway Construction--Weaver Street The Supervisor reported that he had been concerned about delay in the Thruway construction at Weaver Street due to some dis- agreement between the Superintendent of the Westchester Joint Water Works, George Straub, and the Thruway contractor in connection with the running of a water line across Weaver Street. He stated that he had been in touch with Mr. Straub and believed that the matter was about to be resolved and con- struction proceed with imminent re-opening of the approaches to the Weaver Street bridge. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush-- (1) Report on Bus For Unincorporated Area Councilman Brush submitted the following report in connection with the matter of the operation of a franchise bus line in the unincorporated area of the Town, which he requested be spread upon the minutes of this meeting: "The County Transportation Company discontinued bus service in the unincorporated area of the Town of Ma- maroneck on December 31, 1957. On January 2nd a bus chartered by the Avon Commuters Club, Inc. be- gan operating along approximately the same route of Chatsworth, Rockingstone, Forest and Rockland Avenues. The bus club is open to all persons who want to pur- chase a three month ticket for $22. 50. This ar- rangement eliminates all but the daily commuter. It is too expensive for the people that travel out of town one week or so each month and for the domestics. In an effort to serve everyone who might desire bus service Supervisor Burchell had discussions with two companies about the town granting a franchise to operate a bus which would charge per ride. The two companies expressed their willingness to undertake the run. At the August 6, 1958 meeting of the Town Board the officers of the Avon Commuters Club, Inc. without consulting their members stated that the time was not opportune for a bus with a franchise. The two companies then withdrew their applications. During September there was an interchange of corres- pondence between the President of the bus club and my- self. The club president's letter dated September 8, 1958 states that "We were originally organized as a temporary operating effort but dedicated to the return of regular public transportation. We are still so minded." The matter has been left that the Avon Com- muters Club, Inc. will let the Town Board know when „Y 7 Sa/ �Nb they feel the time has come for a public bus. For the record I have had several conferences with Trustee Robert McCann of the Village of Larchmont who is Chairman of their Transportation Committee, The matter has also been discussed by Councilman Kane and myself with a local company that is stillin- terested in operating a bus with a franchise in the un- incorporated area,” Councilman Kane-- (1) Apportionments Councilman Kane presented the following petitions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessmentroll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on motionby him and seconded by Councilman Brush, the following reso- lution 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 L'aw; 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 1958, taxes of 1959, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 125 60 Town of Mamaroneck $ 5, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 125 60 A. Poccia & Sons Inc 500 125 63 Town of Mamaroneck 4, 500 --- FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which shows property now ap- pearing on the role as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 320 533 Joseph W. Gleicher Co Inc 2, 500 320 1015 " 1, 000 e be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557, Block Parcel Name Land only 320 533 Garles Holdg Corp $ 2, 000 320 1000 Joseph W. Gleicher Go, Inc, 500 320 10I5 " 200 320 1030 Garles Holdg Corp 800 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which shows property now appearing on the role as follows. Block Parcel Name Land only 325 78 William A. Glaser 100 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land only 325 78 William A. Glaser 80 325 330 Hugh R. Berry & W 20 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, taxes of 1959, which shows property now appearing on the role as follows. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 346 325 Albert Gould $ 5, 000 $ 28, 000 $ 33, 000 346 61 " 4, 000 4, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions - of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 346 325 Albert Gould 4, 800 28, 000 32, 800 346 61 if 3, 800 3, 800 346 500 Klass Van Heel 200 200 346 219 `0 200 200 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment role of 1958, taxes of 1959, which shows property now appearing on the role as follows. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 810 370 Herman Pollock & W 5, 100 8, 600 13, 700 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. s Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 810 370&431 Herman Pollock & W $ 3, 700 $ 8, 600 $ 12, 300 810 424 Pollock & Sons Realty 1, 400 1,400 Corp Councilman Waterman— Councilman Waterman stated that he had no report at this time, Councilman Santoro-- Absent. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY The Attorney stated that he had no further report to submit, OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business to come before the Board, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 8045 p,m„ to reconvene on October 15th, 1958, BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting, COMMUNICATIONS (1) Letter from Beth Emeth Synagogue Commissioner Waterman read the following letter addressed to the Supervisor by Harry Silverson, President of the Beth Emeth Synagogue, under date of September 30th, 1958; "During the recent Jewish High Holy Days, Beth Emeth Synagogue used the auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse for service assemblies, I think you would like to know that Fire Chief Deshensky and his entire staff extended every cooperation to us. No request which could possibly be granted was denied us. It is indeed gratifying to be residents of a com- munity where such a spirit prevails. I might also add that some persons who attended our services are residents of nearby communities and their flattering comments made us proud to be residents of the Town of Mamaroneck," The Board expressed its gratification and requested the Fire Chief to convey its approval to the staff, (2) Bids for Interior Painting--Weaver Street Firehouse The Clerk opened and presented the following sealed bids submitted for certain interior painting in the Weaver Street Firehouse as specified and stated in the specifications in the request for bids. Bidder Bid Otto Plaue $ 1, 325.00 Frank Valle 1, 720, 00 Whereupon, on motion by Commissioner Waterman and seconded by Commissioner Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the low bid, to wit, the bid of Otto Plane for certain interior painting in the Weaver Street Firehouse, as stated and in accor- dance with the specifications stated in the request for bids filed in the Office of the Town Clerk, for the total price of $1, 325, 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 on 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 paythe same out of the budget for the Fire Department. R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 4.76 New York Telephone Company 59.75 West. Jt. Water Works No. 1 18. 24 Total $ 82.75 OTHER BUSINESS j1j Fire Hydrant--Salem Drive The Fire Chief called to the Board's attention the location of a fire hydrant recently installed on Salem Drive, ad- vising that the hydrant had been placed some 18 feet off the road and in back of a high curb making it difficult and hazardous to hook-up hose. Following some discussion, the Supervisor requested the Fire Chief to submit this information to this Board in writing so that such letter could be directed to the atten- tion of the Planning Board since the development in which Salem Drive is located is presently before that Board for consideration and approval. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this meeting, it was declared adjourned at 8-50 p.m., to reconvene on October 15, I958. T Cle