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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956_06_06 Town Board Minutes h -MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD NNE 6, 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 Kane Councilman Brush Councilman Santoro ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Grouberg - Town Clerk Mr. Delius - Town Attorney Mr. Friedlander - Town Engineer Mr. Finson - Accountant Mr. Orsino - Comptroller - Mr. McEvoy - Assessor Mr. Yerick - Chief of Police APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of May 2 and May 16, 1956, were approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS APPLICATION TO ERECT FENCE--MR. RICHARD FISK The Clerk reported that letters had been sent to the neighboring property owners concerning this applica- tion and that no objections had been received. Councilmen Brush and Santoro stated that they had personally inspected the site for the proposed fence and felt there could be no possible objection raised. - On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Coun- cilman Waterman, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Mr. Richard Fisk of 10 Oxford Road, Larchmont, heretofore requested a permit for the erection of a six-foot, six- inch rail rustic fence, about seventy feet long, from the north corner of the rear of his property in a southwesterly direction to his driveway on his property known as Block 208 - Parcel 180 on the Tax Assess- ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector refused to grant such permit on the ground that construction or erection of such fence vio- lated the provisions of Section 112, Article 21 of the Building Code; and WHEREAS, Mr. Fisk has appealed to this Board for modification of the Building In- spector's decision, pursuant to Section 23, Article 1 of the Building Code, so as to al- low erection of said fence, NOWT THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Mr. Richard Fisk to erect a six-foot, six- inch rail rustic fence, about seventy feet long, from the north corner of the rear of his property in a southwesterly direction to his driveway on premises known as Block 208 - Parcel 180 on the Tax Assess- ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck. MR. JEROME N. WANSHEL--REPETITIONS FOR REZONING Action on the matter of the two petitions previously sub- mitted to this Board by Mr. Wanshel, Attorney for the petitioners, one pertaining to rezoning a subdivision plot and the other to the rezoning of the property adjacent to and bordering the area in said subdivision plot, was de- ferred to the next meeting of the Board on July 11, 1956, pending action by the Planning Board. HAMPSHIRE COUNTRY CLUB--ERECTION OF DIKE Mr. Jerome N. Wanshel, Attorney for the Club, commended Councilman Santoro for the zeal he has shown in protecting the interests of the Town during all of his contacts with the Councilman in regard to the erection of this proposed dike. Mr. Wanshel advised the Board that the Club had $3, 500. 00 to spend on the erection of the proposed dike and stated that Councilman Santoro, the Town Engineer, and he were going to get together to see whether anything could be worked out for such a figure which would meet the necessary require- - ments. This matter was referred to the Town Clerk for the agenda for the next meeting of the Board, July 11, 1956. NM APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF REVIEW Following an explanation of the membership of this Board by the Supervisor, Councilman Kane recommended Mr. Frederick,Carey of 6 Nassau Road, Larchmont, Council- man Santoro Mr. Silvio Rainaldi of 823 Lester Avenue, Mamaroneck, and Councilman Brush Mr. Robert McCoy of 243 Murray Avenue, Town, to be appointed as mem- bers of this Board, with Mr. McCoy as Chairman. On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Santoro, upon ron call, it was unanimously RESOLVED that, in pursuance of Section 529 of Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948 (Westches- ter County Administrative Code), the Board of Review is hereby appointed to consist of Frederick Carey, Silvio Rainaldi, and Robert S. McCoy, being resident taxpayers of the Town, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. FURTHER RESOLVED that Robert S. McCoy be and he hereby is designated to serve as Chairman. FURTHER RESOLVED that the compensation of the aforementioned members is hereby fixed in the amount of fifty ($50. 00) dollars per day, but not to exceed $250. 00 each. OPENING OF BIDS--SALE OF USED MOTORCYCLE The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of Notice for bids for the sale of one used motorcycle as published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on May 25, 1956. The Clerk advised the Board that only one bid had been received and submitted the bid of Nicholas Giacomo in the amount of $150. 00. In accordance with the recommendation of Chief Yerick, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Council- man Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the bid of Nicholas Giacomo in the amount of $150. 00 for the purchase of one used 1951 Harley Davidson motorcycle, engine 51 EL - 2090, from the Police Department be and it hereby is accepted. RE APPLICATION FOR REZONING--BLOCK 501 - PARCEL. 1 The Supervisor reported that since the last meeting of the Board, each Board member had personally inspected the property in question, and following a quite lengthy dis - cussion, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Coun- cilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, pursuant to Section 264 of the Town Law, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, at the corner of Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck, on the 11th day of July, 1956, at 8:30 p.m. , to consider an amendment to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town by changing the map accompanying and forming part of said Ordinance -- so as to show the following property known on the Tax As- sessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 501 - Parcel 1, to be in a C Business Zone instead of an A Resi- dence Zone which is the present zoning. FURTHER RESOLVED that the 'Down Clerk be directed to publish the following Notice in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, not later than ten (10) days prior to the date of said Hearing. PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, pursuant to Section 264 of the Town Law, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, at the corner of Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck, on the 11th day of July, 1956, at 8:30 p.m. , to consider an amend- ment to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town by changing the map accompanying and forming part of said Ordinance so as to show the following property known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 501 - Parcel 1, to be in a C Business Zone instead of an A Residence Zone which is the present zoning. Following is a map or diagram showing the location of the property. (Map) TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons interested and present at said Hearing will have an opportunity to be heard at the above stated time and place. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Charles J. Gronberg Town Clerk Dated: REPORT OF GLICK-FREEDMAN--CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Councilman Santoro commented on the excellence and com- pleteness of this report, and on motion by Councilman San- toro, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously 35 RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck Financial Report, dated December 31st,. 1955, be accepted and placed on file. RE MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA The Supervisor, explaining that the customary procedure at Town Board meetings was to hear anyone who might wish to address the Board on some matter not on the agenda at this time, inquired as to whether anyone present so wished to address the Board. The following persons were heard: 1. Mr. Richard Eggers, 1 Carol Place, Larchmont, who re- quested that Ormand Road be accepted and maintained as a Town Road. The Supervisor requested Mr. Eggers to address a com- munication stating his request to the Superintendent of Highways, Mr. Frank O'Brien, for his consideration and recommendation. 2. Mr. Jerome N. Wanshel, Attorney, 6 Beverly Place, Larchmont, requested that consideration be given to his communications written under date of May 1, 1956, and May 28, 1956, requesting and recommending certain amendments to the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck. 3. Mr. George F. Shaskan, Jr. , 22 Doris Road, Town of Mamaroneck, representing Mr. Morton Levin of the Prince Willows Association, inquired about the matter of the sewer extension for the Prince Willows area, pointing out that the matter was not listed on the agenda for this meeting. The Supervisor explained that he had talked with Mr. Levin, suggesting that the Board meet informally with Mr. Levin and such representatives of the Prince Wil- lows Association as appointed, to discuss this matter, and that Mr. Levin had concurred with this suggestion. The Board arranged to hold such a meeting on Wednes- day evening, June 13th, at 8:30 p.m. , in the Office of the Supervisor. 4. Mr. Louis Bernstein, 1 Huguenot Drive, Town, re- quested a report from the Board with reference to condi- tions on Garfield Street. The Supervisor addressed Mr. Wanshel, who was present at the meeting and represented, as Attorney, Mr. Guadagnolo, the owner of said premises on Garfield Street, and after calling to Mr. Wanshel's attention the fact that the 3-month stay which was granted to his client on March 7, 1956, for the removal of the taxi business operated on said premises in violation to the Zoning Ordinance, had expired, asked for a report as to the status of this matter as of this date. Mr. Wanshel, advising the Board that as he had not been aware that this matter was coming before the Board at this time nor realized that the 3-month extension expired as of this date, re- quested permission to call his client in order to ascertain just what the present conditions were and to report to the Board later in the evening after talking with his client. This request was granted. NEW BUSINESS REQUEST OF COMPTROLLER--PURCHASE OF TAX BILLING MACHINE The Supervisor requested the Comptroller to brief the Board on this matter. The Comptroller advised the Board that the Tax Billing Ma- chine which the Town presently uses is 22 years old and has become very undependable with constant break-downs. In view of the condition of this machine, the Comptroller rec- ommended very strongly its replacement. He further ad- vised the Board that the machine which he would recommend is a Burroughs Tax Billing machine, Style M231, and the only reason for bringing this request before the Board at the present time is because of notification that unless an order was placed with a particular Company prior to June 1, 1956, the price would be subject to a 1010 increase. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Brush, 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, a Notice for bids for the purchase of one Tax Billing Machine for the Town of Mamaroneck, subject to an allowance for trade-in on the machine now in use. FURTHER RESOLVED that these bids shall be pub- licly opened at a regular meeting of the Town Board on July 11, 1956, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street and Edgewood Ave- nue, Town of Mamaroneck. COMMUNICATION--CHIEF YERICK RE ATTENDANCE OF SERGEANT SMITH AND CHIEF YERICK AT CONFERENCES The Clerk presented a communication from Chief Yerick, dated May 31, 1956, requesting approval for attendance at conferences by the Chief and Sergeant Smith as follows and as recommended by the Board of Police Commissioners: 1. Chief Yerick to attend the annual conference of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Po- lice, to be held in Elmira, July 23 - 26, 1956; expenses $100. 00 or less. 2. Chief Yerick to attend the annual conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, to be held in Chicago, September 9 - 13; ex- penses to be $225. 00 or less. 3. Sergeant Smith to attend the annual conference of the New York State Identification Association, to be held in Mineola, June 14 - 16, 1956; ex- penses $70. 00 or less. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Council- man Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Chief Yerick be and he hereby is authorized to attend the annual conferences of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police in Elmira, July 23 - 26, 1956, and of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Chicago, September 9 - 13, 1956; also that Sergeant Smith be and he hereby is authorized to attend the New York State Identification Asso- ciation annual conference in Mineola, June 14 - 16, 1956. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to audit the claims for expenses as follows: For Chief Yerick at annual conference of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police in Elmira in an amount not to exceed $100. OQ; For Chief Yerick at annual conference of the In- ternational Association of Chiefs of Police in Chicago in an amount not to exceed $225. 00; For Sergeant Smith at annual conference of New York State Identification Association in Mineola in an amount not to exceed $70. 00; said expenses to be paid out of the item in the Budget for this purpose. - COMMUNICATION--CHIEF YERICK RE RADIO ANTENNA MAST The Clerk presented a communication from Chief Yerick, dated May 31, 1956, calling the Board's attention to the condition of the radio antenna mast at Headquarters, which needed emergency repairs in the amount of $475. 00, and advising that funds for such work were not available in the budget. The Supervisor reported to the Board that the Comptroller had advised that funds were available in the current Bud- get for such expenditure and therefore no action was re- quired by the Board on this matter. COMMUNICATION--JOSEPH E. MUSON RE SOUNDVIEW WOODS, INC. - (BLOCK 227 - PARCEL 1) The. Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Muson, dated May 31, 1956, requesting an adjournment of the clos- ing of title, set for June 14, 1956, to July 13, 1956. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Council- man Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the closing of title on Sound- view Woods, Inc. , known as Block 227 - Parcel 1 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, be and it hereby is adjourned to July 13, 1956, provided all adjustments be met as of February 13, 1956. REQUEST OF TOWN CLERK--RENTAL OF TWO VOTING MACHINES The Clerk presented a communication, dated April 17, 1956, from the Automatic Voting Machine Company of Jamestown, New York, and requested the rental of two additional voting machines due to the anticipated heavy registration and vot- ing occurring during a Presidential year. He further ex- plained that it would be advisable to place the order at this time due to the demands for the machines in such years, and requested that the contract be authorized. On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the contract with the Automatic Voting Machine Company of Jamestown, New York, for the rental of two (2) Voting Machines at $150. 00 each, plus transportation, FURTHER RESOLVED that there be transferred to the Election Department Budget the sum of $3Q0. 00 from the Contingency Fund in the 1956 Budget. DATE OF JULY MEETING Due to the next regular meeting of the Board falling on a legal holiday, July 4th, the Board set the date for this meeting for Wednesday, July 11, 1956. 3 61 -COMMUNICATIONS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time, the Clerk requested and was granted permission to present the following communications not on the agenda: (1) COMMUNICATION--HUBERT M. FINNERTY Re: Property - Palmer Avenue, Merritt Street and Blossom Terrace A communication, dated May 31, 1956, from Mr. Finnerty, developer of the above men- tioned site, requested the Town to install curbs and sidewalks in this development. The Board, pointing out that this practise was not within the past or present policy re- lating to developments, requested the Super- visor to communicate with Mr. Finnerty ad- vising him to this effect. (2) COMMUNICATION--LOUIS C. AND FLORENCE B. SMITH Re: Zoning Violation--Badger Camp A communication, dated June 1, 1956, from Louis C. and Florence B. Smith, residents of 9 Barnum Road, Town, called to the Board's attention a possible violation of the Zoning Or- dinances of the Town by the Badger Camp at 119 Rockland Avenue and requested the Board to take any action possible to relieve the situ- ation. The Board referred this matter to the Town Attorney and Building Inspector with the request for report and recommendations at the next meet- ing of the Board, and the Clerk was directed to so inform Mr. and Mrs. Smith, (3) COMMUNICATION--PLANNING BOARD RE UNSIGNED COMMUNICATION ENCLOSED A communication from Morgan J. Burke, Jr. , Chairman of the Planning Board, dated June 5, 1956, addressed to the Town Board and re- ferring to that Board for its consideration an enclosed unsigned communication carrying sug- gestions directed to the Planning Board. Following discussion appropro of the sugges- tions contained in this anonymous communica- tion, the Board received and filed said com- munication. (4) COMMUNICATION--CHIEF YERICK RE FIFTH AVENUE AT MADISON AVENUE A communication, dated June 5, 1956, from Chief Yerick, calling the Board's attention to the increasingly heavy automobile and pedestrian traffic at the above location and strongly recommending, in the interest of safety, that the Board give serious consideration to the remedies sugges- ted in said communication in order to alleviate the condi- tion presently existant in this area. The Board directed the Town Engineer and the Superinten- dent of Highways to prepare a complete survey of the area with priority recommendations for making improvements as needed and in accordance with the suggestions stated in the Chief's communication. Councilman Waterman urged that, in addition to this sur- vey, immediate attention be given to the catch basin located at the corner of Fifth and Madison, which he feels, after personal inspection, constitutes a dangerous emergency situation warranting immediate action as requested by the Chief. He further recommended strongly that the Board au- thorize at once the Supervisor and Superintendent of High- ways to take such steps as might be needed to rectify this situation. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that, in connection with the request of Chief Yerick as stated in his communication of June 5, 1956, addressed to the Town Board and filed with the Town Clerk, the Supervisor and Su- perintendent of Highways be and they hereby are authorized to take such action as deemed neces- sary with regard to the catch basin at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue. (5) APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION INSPECTORS The Clerk presented signed certificates of Appointment of Election Inspectors for the year beginning July 15, 1956, said Inspectors having been recommended by the Chairmen of both the Republican and Democratic Parties. On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that, in accordance with the provisions - of Section 43, Chapter 100 of the Laws of 1949, and Subdivisions 1 and 2, Section 314 (Laws of 1955) of the Election Law, the following persons are ap- pointed Election Inspectors for the Town of Mamar- oneck for one year beginning July 15, 1956.. REPUBLICAN Name Address Adelaide Grippo 911 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. Margaret Aflisio 1081 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. Carmela Etre 148 Center Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. Rose Giovanxnone 1427 Girard Street Mamaroneck, N. Y. Norma Corti 136 West Post Road Mamaroneck, N. Y. Grace Van Norden 102 Mt. Pleasant Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. John H. Murray 122 Rockland Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. Sarah E. Cheney 626 Palmer Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. Josephine Santoro 120 Soundview Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. Lee Robins 1421 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. Hazel A. Corson Park Plaza Apartments Larchmont, N. Y. Marie A. Hagenbuch Patricia Gardens Larchmont, N.Y. Sarah Crowley 12 Chatsworth Avenue Larchmont, N. Y. Johanna F. Wilson 76 Wendt Avenue Larchmont, N.Y. Heidi Stearne 29 Locust Avenue Larchmont, N. Y. Eleanor Horner 12 Bronson Avenue Larchmont, N. Y. Jeanette Boelker 1815 Palmer Avenue Larchmont, N. Y. Miriam Faulkner 22 Stuyvesant Avenue Larchmont, N. Y. Florence Croxford 38 Dillon Road New Rochelle, N.Y. Mildred G. Newkirk 56 Dillon Road New Rochelle, N.Y. Mildred S. Runk 172 Myrtle Boulevard Larchmont, N.Y. R. Herbert Pearse Chatsworth Gardens Larchmont, N. Y. Georgette L. Devine 4 Winthrop Street Larchmont, N.Y. Marion Mangels 56 Holly Place Larchmont, N.Y. Ethel Reese 90 Lookout Circle Larchmont, N.Y. William Childs 9 Seton Road Larchmont, N. Y. Mary R. Aitchison 1 Plymouth Road Larchmont, N.Y. Name Address Beatrice B. Samborn 18 Kenmare Road Larchmont, N. Y. Katherine Wilson 395 Weaver Street Larchmont, N.Y. Arthur M. Brown 18 Myrtle Blvd. Larchmont, N. Y. Sue Van Wie Larchmont Acres Larchmont, N.Y. Winifred M. Reeves Larchmont Acres Larchmont, N. Y. Lena Parker 205 Royal Place Mamaroneck, N.Y. Marjorie Aitchison 611 Rushmore Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. Sylvia Bernstein 1 Huguenot Drive Larchmont, N. Y. Elizabeth Roddy N. Chatsworth Avenue Larchmont, N.Y. Constance Burton 34 Edgewood Avenue Larchmont, N. Y. Caroline M. Aloise 101 Myrtle Blvd. Larchmont, N.Y. Beatrice O. Ridley 55 West Brookside Dr. Larchmont, N. Y. Maxine K. Steffens 15 Briarcliff Road Larchmont, N.Y. Vera S. Anderson 53 Hillcrest Avenue Larchmont, N.Y. Peter D. Mosher 72 Vine Road Larchmont, N.Y. DEMOCRATIC Mrs. Madeline Ventura 1415 James Street Mamaroneck, N.Y. Miss Rhoda. Bule 214 Villa Avenue Mamaroneck, N.Y. Thomas A. Vitti 246 Washington Street Mamaroneck, N. Y. Mrs. Della Steele 265 Madison Street Mamaroneck, N.Y. Mrs. Margaret C. Hogan 143 Prospect Avenue Mamaroneck, N.Y. Mrs. Evelyn T. Harris 314 Livingston Avenue Mamaroneck, N.Y. Mrs. Helen Higbee 3 Larchmont Acres Larchmont, N:Y. Mrs. Grace Maier 412 Munro Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. Mrs. Helen McDonough 1412 Gerard Street Mamaroneck, N.Y. Mrs. Emma M. Martin 1321 Crown Court Mamaroneck, N. Y. Elsie Ruken 84 Chatsworth Avenue Larchmont, N. Y. Evelyn Greason 20 Nassau Road Larchmont, N.Y. _Name Address Gertrude Lurken 84 Chatsworth Avenue Larchmont, N.Y. N. La Mont Bell 8 Locust Avenue Larchmont, N.Y. Katherine McCahill 14 Clark Court Larchmont, N.Y. Eileen Reilly 17 Rockridge Road Larchmont, N.Y. Margaret Dempsey 23 Addison Street Larchmont, N. Y. Jennie Del Duca 54 Wendt Avenue Larchmont, N. Y. Katherine G. Hogan 19 Dillon Road Larchmont, N.Y. Ann P. Doherty 3 Gaillard Street New Rochelle, N.Y. Adelaide McCahill 14 Clark Court Larchmont, N.Y. Bertha Borneman 180 Palmer Avenue Larchmont, N.Y. William H. Fernschild 193 Rockingstone Avenue Larchmont, N.Y. Margaret O'Donnell 100 Palmer Avenue Larchmont, N.Y. Winifred Pierce 8 Birch,Road Larchmont, N. Y. Mary Lou Pierce 8 Birch Road Larchmont, N. Y. --- Ferdinand V. Lurken 65 Palmer Avenue Larchmont, N. Y. Carolyn Meyers 100 Palmer Avenue Larchmont, N. Y. Lulu Rogers 18 Myrtle Blvd. Larchmont, N.Y. Marion Greene 21 Hillcrest Avenue Larchmont, N.Y. Thomas J. Finnegan Larchmont Acres Larchmont, N.Y. Jane K. Mulcahy 180 Palmer Avenue Larchmont, N.Y. Marguerite McGeough 560 Prospect Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. Pearl Rock 903 Old Post Road Mamaroneck, N.Y. Margery C. Flanagan 132 Post Road Larchmont, N. Y. Helen Carcano 3 Dillon Road New Rochelle, N.Y. Ethel Josel Alden House Larchmont, N. Y. Josephine Segreto 3 Hillcrest Avenue Larchmont, N.Y. Bernadette Roggeri 73 Myrtle Blvd. Larchmont, N.Y. Juanita Brown 18 Myrtle Blvd. Larchmont, N.Y. Elsie Stein 58 Holly Place Larchmont, N.Y. Anna Bonner 903 Old Post Road Mamaroneck, N.Y. 00 71 1 REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were re- ceived and filed: Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for May, 1956. Report of the Building Inspector for the month of May, 1956. Statement of Bank Balances, Town of Mamaroneck, as of June 1, 1956. Report of the Supervisor--January 1 to April 30, 1956. Affidavit of Publication and posting--Amendments to the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck. Pub- lished in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaro- neck, The Daily Times, on May 18, 1956. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR Re: Board of Supervisors (a) - Parkway Authority The Supervisor reported that County Executive Hopkins had requested that the Board of Supervisors take no ac- -- tion in implementing or creating the Parkway Authority pending legislative changes. (b) - Development of Westchester County Airport The Supervisor reported that the Board of Supervisors before approving the plans for the proposed improve- ment of the County Airport would study in detail the plans to be submitted individually to each of the Super- visors. Re: Retirement of Loreto Marsella The Supervisor reported that Mr. Marsella, a very able, faithful, and competent employee of the Town since March 30, 1936, was retiring on June 30, 1956, and that it would be only fitting and proper that this Board thank him and express the appreciation of the Town for his long and splendid service. On motion of Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor express in a letter to Mr. Marsella the appreciation of this Board and of the Town of Mamaroneck for his long and faith- ful service to the Town as a loyal, faithful, and com- petent employee of the Highway Department. Re: Resignation of Morgan J. Burke, Jr. At the request of the Supervisor, the Clerk read a letter from Morgan J. Burke, Jr. , addressed to the Supervisor under date of June 1, 1956, tendering his resignation as a member and as the Chairman of the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective immediately, due to the continually increasing pressure of his legal business in New York, the demands of which now required all of his time. The Supervisor, after expressing his deep regret and in- forming the members of the Board that he had talked with Mr. Burke personally about his resignation, advised the Board that he could see no alternative other than to ac- cept Mr. Burke's resignation with regret, and stated that he would like a resolution spread upon the minutes of this meeting so that the record would attest to the fact that each member of the Town Board was fully cognizant of and mindful of the time, energy, and untiring efforts Mr. Burke had expended on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck and in the best interests of its residents. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, on June 1, 1956, Morgan J. Burke, - Jr. , has submitted his resignation as a member and Chairman of the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck because of the demands of his personal business which requires all of his time, and WHEREAS, he has served the Town of Mamaro- neck over a considerable period of years as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and as a member and Chairman of the Planning Board, and WHEREAS, during his term of office he has been an outstanding public servant, faithful at all times and thoughtful of the welfare of the citizens of the Town of Mamaroneck, and WHEREAS, he has been untiring in his efforts on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, more particu- larly using his knowledge to the best interests of the Town in all matters pertinent to zoning and planning, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby expresses its deep regret at the termination of the public service of Morgan J. Burke, Jr. , a man known and respected for his efforts on behalf of the people he has served so ably. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is instructed to send a copy of this resolution to Morgan J. Burke, Jr. Re: Appointment of John F. O'Conor The Supervisor recommended John F. O'Conor for appointment to the Planning Board to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Burke's resignation, pointing out that as Mr. Burke was the only attorney on the Board, it -- would seem proper to appoint a lawyer to succeed him. On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Council- man Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that John F. O'Conor, 11 Huguenot Drive, Larchmont, New York, be and he hereby is appointed as a member of the Planning Board, Town of Mamaroneck, effective immediately, to serve for the duration of the unexpired term of Morgan J. Burke, Jr. , until July 6, 196o, Re: Designation of Chairman Councilman Kane recommended that Fred Maggini be designated to serve as Chairman of the Planning Board, which recommendation Councilman Brush heartily en- dorsed. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Fred Maggini be designated to serve as Chairman of the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck for the duration of his term until July 6, 1958, in accordance with the provisions of Section 271 of the Town Law, The Board directed the Clerk to inform Mr. O' Conor, Mr, Maggini, and the Planning Board to this effect, REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- Re: Park Commission Councilman Brush read a letter from the Chairman of the Park Commission, Mr. John W. Sharbough, dated June 4, 1956, requesting approval, which the Board granted, for the development of two pieces of property, described as follows, as parks. (1) The County-owned property located at the triangle of Murray Avenue and Weaver Street. (2) The Town-owned property located on the south side of Forest Avenue at the intersection of Murray Ave- nue directly opposite the Murray Avenue School playground. 3 r 71. Councilman Kane -- Re: Loyal Inn Councilman Kane stated that he would like to remind the Board of the dangerous and hazardous condition of Loyal Inn and suggested that the Board bring this to the attention of the owner requesting its removal. The Board directed the Town Attorney and Building Inspector to take such steps as necessary to cause its removal. Councilman Waterman Councilman Waterman stated that he had no report other than Fire matters. Councilman Santoro -- Re: Bids on materials--Highway Department Councilman Santoro reported he attended a meeting in the Office of the Superintendent of Highways on May 23, 1956, at which time bids for Liquid Bitum- inous materials for the Highway Department were opened. Re: Reception for Superintendent of Recreation Councilman Santoro reported that plans for the Re- ception to be held Monday evening, June 11, 1956, at the Weaver Street Firehouse were well under way and issued a cordial invitation to all those interested in recreation. Re: Golf Tournament Councilman Santoro reported that officials of the Town had contacted officials of the Village of Mamaroneck and arrangements had been completed permitting resi- dents of the Rye Neck section of the Village of Mamar- oneck to participate in the second Annual Golf Tourna- ment of the Town of Mamaroneck to be held at the Bonnie Briar Country Club on June 25, 1956. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY Re: Communication--Joseph W. Gleicher The Town Attorney read a letter from Joseph W. Gleicher, dated May 25, 1956, enclosing map of the subdivision known as Glen Rock Estates on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck and located on the easterly side of Fenimore Road, in which he stated that the County of West- chester had requested a letter from the Town before the County would grant a permanent easement or permit to cross the Cross County Parkway not withstanding the fact that the subdividers have already built and graded a road crossing the Parkway as shown on said subdivision map. The letter which the County requires from the Town should state that when, as, and if the Town accepts as a public street, the street known as Country Road, it will maintain the road and the utilities therein con- tained on that portion of said road which crosses the Cross County Parkway. The Town Attorney then stated that this would be pos- sible with the reservation that the Town would not ac- cept the road until it was in proper condition as to drainage, etc. , and approved by the Superintendent of Highways, and that the portion of the road which crosses the County Parkway be dedicated to a width of fifty (50) feet since this section is at the present time only thirty (30) feet in width. At the same time, he called the Board's attention to Chapter 797 of the Laws of 1956, stating the Planning Board may be given authorization to make regulations concerning streets and improvements on subdivision maps filed prior to the date, to wit - September 8, 1954, when subdivision control was given to the Plan- ning Board; and therefore, the Glen Rock subdivision and any other subdivisions filed prior to September 8, 1954, would come within the jurisdiction of the Plan- ning Board were. such additional subdivision control given to that Board, Mr. Friedlander, the Town Engineer, then stated that he had attended the last meeting of the Planning Board and indicated that the Planning Board would like such authority granted to that Board. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Coun- cilman Santoro, it was resolved as follows unanimously: WHEREAS, the Glen Rock Estates has filed a certain subdivision map, known as Map #9103, in the County Clerk's Office on June 1, 1954; and WHEREAS, a certain street, shown on that map and known as Country Road, crosses the Cross County Parkway, and as so indicated, has a width of thirty (30) feet; and WHEREAS, Joseph W. Gleicher, the owner of said subdivision, has requested the Westchester County Park Commission to grant a permanent easement across the Cross County Parkway for the street known as Country Road and the utilities therein: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board, when, as, and if it accepts the street known as Country Road on the subdivision Map #9103, which accep- tance shall be only after the completion of said road and the utilities therein to the satis- faction of and with the approval of the Town Superintendent of Highways, and provided that an easement of not less than fifty (50) feet for said road across the Cross County Parkway be granted, will maintain the said road and the utilities therein. FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be without prejudice to any jurisdiction residing in the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck with regard to the control of this subdivision. On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that in addition to the powers granted to the Planning Board by resolution of this Board on September 8, 1954, which empowered said Planning Board to provide rules and regulations for the filing of subdivision maps, this Board hereby further authorizes the Planning Board to extend such rules and regulations to subdivision maps filed prior to September 8, 1954, to the extent allowed by Chapter 797 of the Laws of 1956, and where such subdivisions are wholly or partially undeveloped, Re: Request to erect stone wall The Attorney presented a letter, dated May 16, 1956, ad- dressed to Mr. Friedlander, Town Engineer, from William C. Geoghegan, 46 North Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, requesting permission to build a stone retaining wall across the front of his property in order to prevent washing out of top soil from his yard. The members of the Board will inspect the site for the pro- posed wall and report at the next meeting of the Board. Re: Ferndale Center, Inc. The Attorney reported to the Board that after considerable study it was his opinion that the decision in the action en- titled, "Town of Mamaroneck against Ferndale Center, Inc. " was a bad one, and he recommended very strongly that an appeal be taken. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Brush, upon roll call, it was unanimously ,7 RESOLVED that the Town Attorney is hereby in- structed to take an appeal to the Appelate Divi- sion of the Supreme Court, Second Department, from the order, decree, or judgement to be en- tered uponthe decision of the Honorable Fred- erick G. Schmidt, official referee of the Su- preme Court. RE ZONING VIOLATION--FRANK GUADAGNOLO (Block 133 - Parcel 148) Mr. Jerome N. Wanshel, Attorney for Mr. Guadagnolo, reported that he had reached his client by phone and advised the Board that Mr. Guadagnolo would surely move the taxi business from the building located on Garfield Street, on premises known as Block 133 - Parcel 148 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Ma- maroneck, prior to the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Wanshel further stated that his client had made every effort to meet the June 7th date but had experienced delays above and beyond his control. Mr. Julian Bers of 9 Lafayette Road, Larchmont, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bernstein of 1 Huguenot Drive, Larchmont, were heard on this matter, and following some further discussion, the Board instructed the Town Attorney and Building Inspector to take such action as needed if said premises were not vacated insofar as occupied for business purposes by July 6, 1956, and to report what action had been taken at the July 11th Board meeting. On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Attorney and Building Inspector be and they hereby are authorized to take such action as necessary if the premises of Frank Guadagnolo located on Garfield Street, and known as Block 133 - Parcel 148 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, are not vacated insofar as it is occupied for business purposes by July 6, 1956. RE PRESENTATION--FORMER SUPERVISOR MANDEVILLE'S PICTURE The Board directed the Supervisor to communicate with the former Supervisor to invite him and his family to be present immediately proceeding the business session at the next meeting of the Town Board on July 11, 1956, when his picture would be presented to the Town of Mamaroneck and formally hung in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse. RE USE OF OUTDOOR DISPLAY--BLOCK 412 - PARCEL 288 Mr. Jerome N. Wanshel, Attorney, 6 Beverly Place, Larchmont, suggested that an ordinance be passed by the Town Board which would prohibit the use of grounds for outdoor display of merchan- dise citing such use of the premises located on the east side of the Boston Post Road at the corner of Rock Ridge Road, and known as Block 412 - Parcel 288 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck. Mr. McEvoy advised the Board that he had already contacted the owners of this business and requested that the merchan- dise displayed be moved back of the property line. Following further discussion, the Board referred the matter to the Town Attorney for consideration of a possible ordinance to this effect. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. , to reconvene July 11, 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. � kA Councilman Waterman presented the Fire Department claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, 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 Department: R. G. Brewer, Inc. Consolidated Edison Co. of N.Y. , Inc. , Westchester Keeler Associates McGuire Bros. , Inc. Mitchell Oil Corp. New York Telephone Company New York Telephone Company $ 2. 61 41. 90 5. 60 5. 00 14. 11 88. 33 76. 87 The Seagrave Corporation 12, 00 Village of Larchmont 34. 05 Wesco Fire Equipment and Service 130.44 Grand Total $ 410. 91 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. , to reconvene July 11, 1956.