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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956_04_04 Town Board Minutes y4 ='hq 12 0 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD APRIL 4, 1956, 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 Waterman Councilman Brush Councilman Kane Councilman Santoro ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Delius - Town Attorney Mr. Finson - Accountant Mr. O'Brien - Superintendent of Highways Mr. Orsino - Comptroller Mr. Yerick - Chief of Police APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of March 7, 1956, were approved as -.-- presented. LAND AUCTION The Supervisor presented for approval the sale of property, known as Block 218 - Parcel 643 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, sold at a Public Auction held previous to this meeting. On motion by Councilman Santoro, 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 Westchester 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 advertised for bids and held a Public Auction on April 4, 1956, and received bids on certain parcels of real estate now owned by the Town of Mamaro- neck; 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 accepted at the price and terms therein set forth: BID ACCEPTED Block Parcel Purchaser Assessed Value Sales Price Terms 218 643 Carl A. Guglielmo $1, 500 $510 Cash FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized and directed to execute and deliver deed to this parcel in accordance with the terms and contracts of sale and the Town At- torney is authorized to take all steps neces- sary to complete the sale and transfer this parcel. FURTHER RESOLVED that the date set for Closing is May 4, 1956. THE SUPERVISOR In the interest of time, the Supervisor, before proceeding with the regular order of business, inquired whether any- one present wished to address the Board on any matter not on the agenda. MR. ALBERT GOULD Mr, Albert Gould, 626 Cortland Avenue, Mamaroneck, ap- peared and called the Board's attention to the water drain- age from Old White Plains Road onto the property in his development, Winged Foot Knolls, carried on the Assess- ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 946 - Vari- ous Parcels. Map #9343, filed in the County Clerk's Office, Division of Land Records, on September 13, 1954, was exhibited. Mr. Gould offered to dig the ditch for a drain provided the Town would lay the pipe necessary for such a drain. The Supervisor suggested that the Superintendent of High- ways and the Engineer study this situation and report to the Board and the Board so directed. - COMMUNICATION--LARCHMONT GARDENS CIVIC ASSOCIATION The Clerk presented a communication from Mr. L. H. Bloom, President of the Larchmont Gardens Civic Asso- ciation, under date of April 1, 1956, addressed to the Town Board, requesting the Board to give serious consideration to the inauguration of a regular tree replacement pro- gram throughout the Town in order to replace those trees on public property killed or blown down by storms in recent years. Although this was considered a worthwhile project, since there is no money available in the current Budget with which to start such a program, the matter was re- ferred to the Park Department, the Highway Department and the Budget Committee for study and consideration. COMMUNICATION--JOSEPH E. MUSON RE SOUNDVIEW WOODS, INC. (BLOCK 227 - PARCEL 1) The Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Muson, dated April 3, 1956, requesting an adjournment of the closing of title, set for April 13, 1956, to May 13, 1956. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the closing of title on Soundview Woods, Inc. , known as Block 227 - Parcel 1 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, be and it hereby is adjourned to May 13, 1956, provided all adjustments be met as of February 13, 1956. This resolution was adopted on the recommendation of the Town Attorney. RE CANCELLATION OF TAXES--BLOCK 802 - PARCEL 129 The Clerk presented a memorandum to Henry R. Dillon, Receiver of Taxes, from John L. Delius, Town Attorney, under date of March 27, 1956, requesting cancellation of taxes on Block 802 - Parcel 129. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following taxes, liens, or leases appearing on the records in the County Finance Commissioner's office, be cancelled, the same having apparently been paid accor- ding to the records in the office of the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck. Block 802 - Parcel 129 Page Lot Year .Amount Sale Date To Years Leased 335 213 1894 $1. 52 10/ 1/ 1895 Town 1, 000 335 215 1894 1. 52 10/1/1895 It 11 REPORTS The Clerk presented and filed the following reports: Report of the Town Clerk for March, 1956. Report of the Building Inspector for February and March, 1956. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments for March, 1956. Town of Mamaroneck Statement of Bank Bal- ances as of April 1, 1956. The Clerk also reported as follows: Re: Amending Zoning Ordinance The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication and posting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, adopted Feb- ruary 15, 1956, and published in the Daily Times, the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, on March 2, 1956. Re: Communication from New York State Thruway Authority The Clerk read a letter from C. H. Lang, Chief Engineer, New York State Thruway Authority, dated March 30, 1956, relating to the pres- ervation of trees near the Larchmont Railroad Station. Mr. Lang advised that it would seem there was every possibility of preserving the trees but that the present park nursery would probably be removed and suggested that someone be designated to serve as liaison between the Town and the consulting engineers in this matter. The Supervisor stated that he would talk with Mr. Aitchison and ask him to serve as such liaison person. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR Re: Board of Supervisors The Supervisor reported that the Board of Supervisors is now meeting only once a month and waiting decisions on bills pending before the Governor. ,r" '� i1 REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- Re: Park. Commission Councilman Brush reporting on the Park Com- mission stated that the Commission was con- sidering the advisability of planting the usual beds of annual flowers at the Larchmont Rail- - road Station area in view of the imminence of Thruway construction. Councilman Kane -- Re: Apportionments Councilman Kane presented the following pe- titions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolu- tion was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has pre- sented petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years, pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16, of the Westchester County Administra- tive Code, known as the Westches- ter 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 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp, Total 124 440 Frank Polera $ 1, 900 $ 5, 000 $ 6, 900 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp, Total 124 440 Frank Negri 950 950 124 445 Roland J. Laporta & W 950 5, 000 5, 950 211 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assess- ment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 807 168 M. DiLeonardo & J. Viola 1, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 807 168 Joseph S. Faillace 100 807 169 Joseph Viola & W 900 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assess- ment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: FURTHER RESOLVED that the assess- ment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 404 16 Beulah Mills Harris $ 5, 200 $ 6, 500 $ 11, 700 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 404 16 Lyons E. Wakeman 600 600 404 334 Edwin C. Avery & W 4, 600 6, 500 11, 100 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assess- ment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 619 397 James C. Heckman &W 9, 150 12, 850 22, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 619 397 James C. Heckman &W 4, 750 12, 850 17, 600 619 494 Randal Holden 4, 400 4, 400 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assess- ment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 807 168 M. DiLeonardo & J. Viola 1, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 807 168 Joseph S. Faillace 100 807 169 Joseph Viola & W 900 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assess- ment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: 0 Block Parcel Name Land only 807 174 M. DiLeonardo & or $ 1, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 807 174 Joseph Viola & W 600 807 178 M. DiLeonardo & W 400 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assess- ment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 810 342 Carnoy-Westchester 5, 000 Bldrs, Inc, be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 810 342 Carnoy West, Bldrs. Inc. 1, 250 810 348 Leo H. Heithouse 1, 250 810 437 M. William Krasilovsky 1, 250 & W 810 443 Aubrey R. Tucker & W 1, 250 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assess- ment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 810 449 Carnoy-West. Bldrs, Inc. 2, 350 350 2, 700 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 810 449 Tadeusz Glogowski & W 1, 200 350 1, 550 810 469 Irving M. Robbins & W 1, 150 1, 150 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assess- went roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: 215 Block Parcel 964 11 Name Land only Seahaven Development Corp. $ 7, 900 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 964 11 Seahaven Development Corp. 1, 000 964 303 Laurence J. Hirsch Jr. & W 6, 900 Re: Assessors' Association's Annual School Councilman Kane presented a request from the Assessor to attend the New York State Assessors' Association's Annual School to be held in Rochester on April 16, 17, 18, 1956. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unani- mously RESOLVED that Mr. McEvoy, the Town Assessor, be and he hereby is authorized to attend the New York State Assessors' Association's Annual School in Rochester, New York, on April 16, 17, 18, 1956. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to audit his claim for expenses of the trip, not to exceed $200. 00, said expenses to be paid out of the item in the Budget for this purpose. Re: Planning Board Councilman Kane reported that the Planning Board was meeting regu- larly and working with great dili- gence; that an expert had been re- tained and that the Board was meet- ing with Mr. Clark, the expert, in special session on Sunday morning, April 8, 1956. Councilman Waterman-- Re: Removal of tree on Cooper Lane Councilman Waterman presented a com- munication, dated April 2, 1956, from C. J. Quinn, Secretary of the Board of Police Commissioners, once again ur- ging strongly the removal of the tree in the roadway of Cooper Lane at a bad curve west of Falls Road, The Superintendent of Highways and the Chief of Police both stated that this tree constituted a traffic hazard and rec- ommended its removal. Following considerable discussion and after hearing Mr. M., P. Medwick, a former resident of this area, and Mr. L. H. Bloom, President of the Larch- mont Gardens Civic Association, on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Brush, upon roll call, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Superinten- dent of Highways be and he hereby is authorized to remove the tree located in the road bed of the street known as Cooper Lane, west of Falls Road. Re: Overnight parking at Larchmont Acres Councilman Waterman read a communication from Chief Yerick, dated April 4, 1956, con- cerning the problem of parking, particularly overnight parking, with regard to Larchmont Acres and Knotty Knolls apartments. Following discussion, it was suggested that the Supervisor and the Chief of Police confer with the owners of Larchmont Acres about this matter. Re: Appointment of Patrolman Councilman Waterman presented a communi- cation from Chief Yerick, dated March 28, 1956, advising of the appointment of Earl W. Mealing as patrolman replacing Ronald Boerner, who transferred to the Yorktown Police Department on March 16, 1956. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the appointment by the Board of Police Commissioners of Earl W. MeaIling of Ossining as a ,9 19 Probationary Patrolman in the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department, effec- tive April 16, 1956, at a starting salary of $4, 520, 00 per annum. Re: Bids for Police Department Councilman Waterman presented a commun- ication from Chief Yerick, dated March 27, 1956, requesting approval of bids for items for the Police Department as recommended by the Board of Police Commissioners. On motion of Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the bids, as recommended by the Board of Police Commis- sioners, to wit: For summer uniforms -- the bid of Caleb V. Smith, the low bidder, in the amount of $602. 20. For civilian suits -- the bid of Margoluis Sons at $65. 00 each. For pavement marking -- the bid of Traffic Service, Inc. , the low bidder, in the amount of $550. 00. Re: Police Cars Councilman Waterman stated that Chief Yerick - also had advised in his communication of March 27, 1956, that the new Fords had come through without armrests and requested that same be installed at a cost of $50. 00 over the contract price. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that armrests, as requested by Chief Yerick, be installed on the new Police cars at a cost of $50. 00 over the contract price. Councilman Santoro -- Re: Installation of Street Lights Councilman Santoro reported that the Superin- tendent of Highways had advised that the in- stallation of street lights at the intersections of Hawthorne Road and Carleon Avenue with Palmer Avenue had been completed. Re: Thruway Councilman Santoro reported that the Supervisor, the Attorney, and he met with the officials of the Village of Larchmont to discuss Thruway construc- tion at the Larchmont Railroad Station. He pointed out that since the proposed ramp, staircases, and escalator would be located in the Larchmont Village area, it would seem that the Town would be re- sponsible for the maintenance of that part of the tunnel in the Unincorporated area only. M11 Re: Recreation Councilman Santoro reported that every effort would be made to include the Town of Rye por- tion of the Village of Mamaroneck in the rec- reation program of the Town of Mamaroneck. He further stated that a new date for the meet- ing with the officials of the Village of Mamaro- neck to discuss this matter previously scheduled for March 31, 1956, and cancelled, would be arranged as promptly as possible. Re: Extension of Water Main on Fenimore Road Councilman Santoro reported that he had atten- ded a conference with the Supervisor and Mr. George Straub, Superintendent of the West- chester Joint Water Works, regarding the ex- tension of an 8" water line or main extending south from a point 10' south of the Town of Ma- maroneck -Village of Scarsdale boundary line in Fenimore Road for a distance of approxi- mately 3201. The Supervisor read the resolution pertaining to this matter as passed by this Board on March 7, 1956, and stated that an estimate of $1, 217. 01 for this work had been submitted at that time. He further explained that al- though this prior application had been made in behalf of Mr. W. H. Aldridge, it now appeared that Mr. M. P. Medwick, present here this evening, is the interested party by virtue of owning the former Aldridge property. The Supervisor also reported that he had been advised by Mr. Straub that there were certain missing links in our water distribution system for the Town and that this area along Fenimore Road was one of them; and he pointed out that there is another area, known as Murdock Woods, presently supplied water by the Village of Scars- dale to which we pay rental fees for the hydrants in the area. The Supervisor further stated that while Mr. Medwick's problem was immediate and personal, it would appear as though there might be a general Town interest in the exten- sion of this main along Fenimore Road with a view towards closing one of these missing links in our water distribution system. The Supervisor further stated Mr. Medwick had informed him if the cost of extending this pipe line 320' was prohibitive as far as he personally was concerned, he would ask this Board whether the Town would be interested in sharing the cost of the line if he were prepared to grant the Town an easement, if it should be necessary, for the extension of the water pipe line through his property to connect up to the Murdock Woods property. After some further discussion, the Board suggested that Mr. Straub be requested to prepare complete estimates for this work and to submit said estimates to this Board. MR. T. S. ZEGERS--RE PRESTON STREET At this time in response to the Supervisor's invitation to anyone present to address the Board on any matter not on the agenda, Mr. Zegers, a resident of the Town for 33 years, addressed the Board and asked why Preston Street had suddenly been made a one-way street. Mr. Zegers strongly registered his protest to this action, explaining that it caused him great personal inconven- ience as it necessitated his going all the way around the block in order to get his car from his garage on the street in front of his home. Mr. Zegers offered several alternate suggestions to alleviate the rather hazardous traffic condition existaht in this location. The Supervisor thanked Mr. Zegers and explained that the Board of Police Commissioners had jurisdiction over the creation of one-way streets and that that Board was responsible for taking this action. The Supervisor then inquired whether anyone else wished to address the Board on this matter, Fire Chief Leone registered some concern about this ruling with a view to the movement of fire equipment. — Mr. George W. Burton of 34 Edgewood Avenue, Larchmont, also expressed concern and spoke in opposition to the ruling. After further discussion, the Board requested the Super- visor to check on this situation and report his findings to the Board. REPORT OF THE ATTORNEY Re: Amendments to the General Ordinances The Town Attorney filed a proposed notice of Public Hearing concerning amendments to the General Or- dinances with regard to parking in congested areas in the Town, pavement markings, and a few other matters, upon which the Board ordered a Public Hearing on April 18, 1956, at the last meeting. Councilman Brush first asked that certain changes be made and thereafter the other Councilmen ex- pressed a desire to read over and consider these amendments before holding a Public Hearing on same. The Town Attorney stated that the Chief of Police could no doubt explain and clarify any questions the Councilmen might have, but since he was unavailable, it was decided to hold the matter over to a later date. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Public Hearing heretofore scheduled for April 18, 1956, pertaining to the amendments to the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck be rescinded and no Hearing held on that day or until the Town Board has the oppor- tunity to study and consider these amendments with the assistance of the Chief of Police. Re: Quitclaim Deed - Block 903 - Parcel 357 The Town Attorney presented a letter, dated April 2, 1956, from Anthony Sansone, Cor- poration Counsel for the Village of Mamaro- neck, requesting the issuance of a quitclaim deed to property known as Block 903 - Parcel 357 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, the sale of which property was approved by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck on February 27, 1956, and by the Town Board on March 7, 1956. On motion by Councilman Santoro-, seconded by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, this Board by resolution adopted March 7, 1956, approved the sale by the Village of Mamaroneck of a parcel of property known on the As- sessment Map of the Village of Ma- maroneck as Section 9 - Block 7 - Lots 10 and 11, and on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 903 - Parcel 357, to Charles A. Rigano for $1, 575. 00, which said property had been acquired by the Vil- lage in a foreclosure in rem conducted by it; and WHEREAS, thereafter the Town of Mamaroneck acquired said property in a certain foreclosure proceeding in rem, entitled, "In the Matter of the Foreclo- sure of Tax Liens pursuant to Article VII-A, Title 3 of the Tax Law, by the Town of Mamaroneck, List of Delinquent Taxes for 1954", by reason of the non- payment of taxes for a period of 4 years prior to April 29, 1954, the date when the list of delinquent taxes in said pro- ceeding was filed in the County Clerk's Office; and WHEREAS, said premises were included in the deed delivered by the Supervisor, acting as the Collecting Officer, to the Town of Mamaroneck, which deed was re- corded on September 22, 1954, in the County Clerk's Office of the County of Westchester; and WHEREAS, the Village has now requested that the Town give a quitclaim deed to the — Village in order to clear the title and en- able the Village to consumate the sale to Charles A. Rigano, provided that the pro- ceeds of sale be divided between the Town and Village in accordance with a certain agreement entered into between the Town and Village pursuant to Section 165-H of the Tax Law; NOW$ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is author- ized to deliver to the Village of Mamaro- neck a quitclaim deed of the property known and described as Block 14 - Lots 4 and 5 on the Amended Map of Heathcote Hill Tract, Village of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, made by John M. Farley, Civil Engineer, February, 1905, and filed in the County Clerk's Office, Division of Land Records, on May 4, 1905, as Map #1497, and also known as Block 903 - Parcel 357 -- on the Town Assessment Map, and as Sec- tion 9 - Block 7 - Lots 10 and 11 on the Village Assessment Map. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. , to reconvene April 18, 1956. MEETING--BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- vened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. CLAIMS Councilman Waterman presented the Fire Depart- ment claims which had been audited by Mr. Orsino, Comptroller, and approved by the Fire Chief. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, upon roll call, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following claims be and they hereby are approved and the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the Budget for the Fire Depart- ment: A & A Automotive Co. $ 4. 80 Blue Print Co. 50. 80 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 2.43 - Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co. , Inc. 167.49 Consolidated Edison Co. of N.Y. , Inc. West. 47. 62 Gardiner-Denver Co. 22.47 Keeler Associates 477. 00 Edward Leone 21. 50 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 5. 00 G.W. Merrell 21. 20 N. Y. Telephone Co. 73. 10 Rella Bros. 8.75 Sears Roebuck and Co. 5. 00 Tommy's Hardware 33. 51 United Garden Supply Co. 15. 80 Westchester Co. Chapter, American Red Cross 18. 90 Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 10. 27 Total $ 985. 64 REPORTS The Report of the Fire Department for March, 1956, was received and filed. The Report on Fire Protection Coverage was deferred to the meeting of April 18, 1956. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this meeting, it was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. , to reconvene April 18, 1956.