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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956_07_11 Town Board Minutes ME MINUTES OF'A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JULY 11, 1956, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEA- VER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. PRESENT: Supervisor Burchell Councilman Waterman Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilman Santoro ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: PRESENTATION None Mr. Gronberg Mr. Delius Mr. Friedlander Mr. Finson Mr. Orsino Mr. McEvoy Mr. O'Brien - Town Clerk - Town Attorney - Town Engineer - Accountant - Comptroller - Assessor - Superintendent of Highways The Supervisor, stating that the Town Board was both honored and privileged to accept in behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck the portrait of former Supervisor Owen A. Mandeville pre- sented by the Clerk, lauded Mr. Mandeville for his efforts in behalf of the Town and commented on the progress made during his administration. He then requested Mr. Mandeville's son, Owen A. Mandeville, Jr. , to hang the portrait in its rightful place in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse and presented Mrs. Mandeville with a bouquet of yellow roses as a token of the Board's sincere appreciation of her "unsung" ser- vice during the years of Mr. Mandeville's public office. Mr. Mandeville expressed his thanks to the Board, compliment- ing the entire Town staff on its job performance and cooperation during his term of office, and extended his best wishes to Supervisor Burchell and the Councilmen for as many happy and pleasant years of service to the Town of Mamaroneck as he had enjoyed. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING TO AUDITORIUM Due to the presence of too large a number of persons to be,ac- commodated in the Council Room, the Board suggested that the meeting be adjourned to the Auditorium. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of June 6, 1956, were approved as presented. PUBLIC HEARING--APPLICATION FOR REZONING BLOCK 501 - PARCEL 1 The Clerk presented the -Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Public Hearing as published in the official newspaper of the Town of Ma- maroneck, The Daily Times, on June 29, 1956, to consider an amendment to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town by changing the map accompanying and forming part of said Or- dinance 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" Resi- dence Zone. The Supervisor declared the Hearing open and asked if any persons present wished to be heard in connection with this application. Mr. Reuben Sirlin, Attorney for the petitioner, described the prop- erty physically and stated that it was completely unfit for residen- tial use and suitable only for such use as proposed by his client. He presented and filed with the Clerk an exhibit of fifteen (15) pic- tures 'showing the existing uses of the adjoining properties, and he further pointed out that the property adjoining the area on the New Rochelle side was used only for apartment houses, and that on the Village of Larchmont side only for business purposes. In answer to questions raised by members of the Board with refer- ence to the erection of apartments which would be permissable un- der the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance with regard to Business "C" zoning, Mr. Sirlin stated that were the zoning to be changed to Business "C", his client would gladly comply with any restric- tions the Board might care to make, However, Mr. Delius, the Town Attorney, pointed out that if the zoning were changed to Business "C", the Board would not be able to make any restrictions whatever as to the use of the property, providing that use was in accordance with the provisions specified in the Zoning Ordinance with regard to Business "C" zoning. Mr. George H. Cordier, Real Estate Agent for William O'Brien, owner of the premises in question, addressed the Board, stating that every effort had been made to move this property for resi- dential purpose for a period of over two years, and that not one bit of interest nor a single inquiry had been received in all of that time. Mr. Cordier presented and filed with the Clerk a brochure entitled, "Why Offices in the Suburbs", describing various uses which he felt were feasible and suitable for this property. The Supervisor read a communication, dated May 8, 1956, ad- dressed to the Town Board by the Planning Board, which rec- ommended, by unanimous decision, that the application to change — the use of this property from residential to another classification be rejected, and which stated the reasons for its determination. The following persons were also heard: In favor: -- Mr. William Fernschild - 193 Rocking Stone Avenue, Larcbmont In opposition: -- The Pinebrook Property Owners Association, with Mr. Donald Oresman of 22 Woods Way, Mr. Michael Bernkopf of 44 Woods Way, and Mr. Francis J. Huepper of 37 Shadow Lane, all Larchmont, as spokesmen, representing the many residents of that area who were present. After inquiry by the Supervisor as to whether anyone else wished to be heard, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Council- man Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Public Hearing be closed. After all members of the Board stated their willingness to vote, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was, upon roll call, RESOLVED that the proposition to rezone a certain area in the Town of Mamaroneck described in a Notice of Public Hearing, dated June 29, 1956, and published pursuant to Section 264 of the Town Law, and which property is known as Block 501 - Parcel 1 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, from "A" Residential to "C" Bus- iness be approved and that the official Zoning Map of the Town of Mamaroneck which accompanies the Zoning Or- dinance be changed accordingly. The vote on the above resolution and the _comments of each Board member were as follows: Councilman Brush -- No "Although I would favor the rezoning of this property for office or laboratory uses since such rezoning would permit the erection of apartments and since it is impossible for this Board to impose any re- strictions with regard to this, I vote 'No"'. Councilman Kane -- Yes "Although I sympathize with the feelings of the people residing in this area and although I am against the erection of apartments, I do not believe this prop- erty is suitable for residential use, and I vote 'Yes"'. Supervisor Burchell -- No "Since I am informed by the Planning Board that it is the desire of that Board to undertake a study of the revision of zoning in general throughout the Town, I vote 'No' as I would prefer to await the completion of this study with its attendant recommendations re- garding zoning in general". e, Councilman Waterman -- No "My vote is based on the same grounds as stated by the Supervisor". Councilman Santoro -- Yes "My sentiments and feelings are the same as those of Councilman Kane and I vote 'Yes'll. The motion was declared lost without prejudice. OLD BUSINESS APPLICATION OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTRY CLUB--ERECTION OF DIKE Councilman Santoro presented a report under date of July 10, 1956, submitted by Maurice Friedlander, Town Engineer, outlining a general specification for the construction of an earth dike on Town-owned property along the westerly side of Hommocks Road opposite Hampshire Country Club. Following some discussion by Mr. Wanshel, Attorney for the Club, Councilman Santoro, and Mr. Friedlander, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that the application of the Hampshire Country Club for leave to erect a dike on Town-owned property along the westerly side of Hom-mocks Road opposite the Hampshire Country Club be and it hereby is denied. REQUEST--ACCEPTANCE OF ORMAND ROAD BY TOWN The Clerk presented a communication from Frank O'Brien, Superintendent of Highways, dated June 19, 1956, advising that he had received a letter from Mr. Richard F. Eggers, 1 Carol Place, Larchmont, dated June 9, 1956, requesting the Town of Mamaroneck to accept and maintain a dirt road, known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town as Ormand Place. Mr. O'Brien advised the Board that he called Mr. Eggers and informed him of the policy of the Board in such matters and recommended that the request be denied until such time as the Laws of the State of New York and the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck are complied with. Dr. Arnold Breakey, Durham Road, Larchmont, appeared for Mr. Eggers with reference to this request. The Super- visor suggested to Dr. Breakey that he and/or Mr. Eggers confer with Mr. Delius, the Town Attorney, about the matters referred to in Mr. O'Brien's communication. 397 APPLICATION TO ERECT STONE WALL--MR. WILLIAM C. GEOGHEGAN With reference to this request, the Town Engineer, Mr. Friedlander, reported that upon inspection he found that the contour of Mr. Geoghegan's property at 46 North Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, would necessitate con- struction of the requested wall on Town-owned property, and Mr. O'Brien, Superintendent of Highways, added that he could not recommend such construction under the existing conditions in the best interests of safety. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Coun- cilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the application of Mr. William C. Geoghegan for the construction of a stone wall across the front of his property at 46 North Chats- worth Avenue, Larchmont, which property is known as Block 127 - Parcel 10 on the Tax Assess- ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, be and it hereby is denied. The Board directed the Clerk to so notify Mr. Geoghegan. NEW BUSINESS INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN--SAXON PARK ESTATES The Clerk presented a communication from Mr. George H. Straub, Superintendent of the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 under date of July 9, 1956, submitting an es- timate on the installation of water mains in a development known as Saxon Park Estates on Saxon Drive and Mar- bourne Drive in the amount of $6, 915.42, not including ex- cavation, backfill and pavement. Mr. Joseph Scarpinati, the developer, appeared to request the Board to authorize the usual developer's refund agree- ment. On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the usual agreement between Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1, Mr. Joseph Scarpinati, and the Town of Mamaroneck, for the installation of a 6-inch ex- tension on Marbourne Drive from Stonewall Lane to Saxon Drive and on Saxon Drive from Marbourne Drive to Stonewall Lane, Town of Mamaroneck, at a total cost of $6, 915.42, not including excavation, backfill and pavement, which the developer will do at his expense,provided that the applicant furnish an easement satisfactory to the Town Attorney. FURTHER RESOLVED that the agreement provide that refund up to 9010 of revenues derived from the sale of water to customers along this line or ex- tension, be made for a period of ten (10) years, or until the total amount of the deposit is refunded, whichever event shall first occur. COMMUNICATION RE DRAINAGE--HARTUNG STREET The Clerk read a communication from Mr. Milton Krieger of Krieger & Krieger, Attorneys and Counsellors At Law, dated June 27, 1956, concerning the condition of the prop- erty of his client, Mr. Louis Argenta, located at 38 Har- tung Street, Mamaroneck, resultant from the drainage system employed in connection with the Cooper Drive Apartments. At the Supervisor's request, Mr. Friedlander, the Town Engineer, to whom this matter had been referred,: re- ported as follows: "A natural brook runs through the property of Mr. Argenta which carries off springs and run-off from a large area. The Cooper Apartments and garages have some basins connected to this brook, which is connected to a drain under the Boston Post Road. In the course of this brook on the Argenta property, there is an 8-inch pipe which is now stopped-up and obstructing the flow. The 8-inch pipe should be replaced with a larger pipe --- and the rest of the brook reopened. However, since this brook and pipe are on private property, it is felt that there is no responsibility on the part of the Town in this matter. " The Board directed the Clerk to notify Krieger & Krieger to this effect. COMMUNICATION--VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK RE SALE OF BLOCK 832 - PARCEL 159 The Clerk read a communication from Mr. William H. Johnson, Village Manager of the Village of Mamaroneck, dated June 21, 1956, requesting that the Town issue a quitclaim deed to prop- erty known as Block 832 - Parcel 159 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, and as Section 8, Block 87, Lot 12 on the Assessment Map of the Village of Mamaroneck, the sale of which property was approved by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck on January 9, 1956, and by the Town Board on January 18, 1956. On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Waterman, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, this Board by resolution adopted January 18, 1956, approved the sale by the Village of Mamar- oneck of a parcel of property known on the Assessment Map of the Village of Mamaroneck as Section 8, Block 87, Lot 12, and on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 832 - Parcel 159, to Vincenzo Quadrini for $600. 00; and WHEREAS, it now appears that the title to this property is in the Town of Mamaroneck and not the Village of Mamaroneck and that the title was obtained by the Town in a certain foreclosure proceeding in rem, entitled, "In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens pursuant to Article VII-A, Title 3 of the Tax Law, by the Town of Mamaroneck, List of Delinquent Taxes for 195411, 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 proceeding was filed in the County Clerk's Office; and WHEREAS, the Village has now requested that.the Town give a quitclaim deed to Vincenzo Quadrini in order to clear the title and consumate the sale to Vincenzo Quadrini, provided that the proceeds 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 authorized to deliver to Vincenzo Quadrini a quitclaim deed of the property known and described on the Assess- ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 832 - Parcel 159, and on the Assessment Map of the Village of Mamaroneck as Section 8, Block 87, Lot 12. COMMUNICATION--THE AETNA CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY RE CANCELLATION OF BOND The Clerk presented a communication from The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, dated June 20, 1956, requesting authori- zation to cancel its bond furnished to the County Transportation Company, Inc. , in favor of the Town of Mamaroneck in the sum of $5, 000. 00, executed May 26, 1937, and now replaced by bond of the Continental Casualty Company. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board approves of the bond of the Continental Casualty Company, dated May 1, 1956, for the performance of a certain agreement of County Transportation Company, Inc. , for the operation of omnibus lines over certain streets in the Town, said bond to take the place of the bond heretofor issued by The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, # 1S165713, which is hereby cancelled. 0 REAPPOINTMENT TO PLANNING BOARD--MR. G. NORMAN BLAIR The Clerk informed the Board that Mr. Blair's term as a member of the Planning Board expired as of July 6, 1956, and on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Mr. G. Norman Blair, 269 -Murray Avenue, Larchmont, New York, be and he hereby is reappointed as a member of the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective as of July 6, 1956, for a term of five (5) years expiring on July 6, 1961. The Board directed the Clerk to so notify Mr. Blair and the Planning Board. STATION PARKING AREA After advising the Board that the Town was negiotiating a five- year lease from the County on the properties to be used for parking purposes, the Supervisor asked the Town Attorney to report on the plans concerning these three new parking lots presently under construction. Mr. Delius reported that an ordinance would be required in order to set up off-street parking for commuters at these areas. He said the ordinance should provide first that the privilege of parking be limited to residents of the Town who must obtain a license and decal to be attached to the motor ve- hicle and for which a fee would be charged, say quarter- annually, at some amount to be determined by the Board, and that this would bring up the question as to whether or not the applications for licenses and decals should be limited to the number of available spaces. He also advised the Board that since the three parking areas were in a residential area, an amendment to the Town zoning law would be necessary per- mitting use for municipal purposes in residential areas generally. Mr. Friedlander, Town Engineer, reported that he had been advised in a communication under date of July 11, 1956, from Mr. J. R. O'Brien, Vice President of A. E. Ottaviano, Inc. , Engineers and Contractors for the Thruway, that the temporary parking plaza was to be completed by October 1, 1956, barring unforseen occurrences. Mr. Delius further advised the Board that it would be neces- sary to hold two Public Hearings on two separate proposi- tions: one, the adoption of a commuter parking ordinance, and the other, the amendment of the zoning ordinance, and following a lengthy discussion in which the Board decided that the question of license fee should be left open provided that it did not exceed $10. 00 quarterly, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be directed to pub- lish 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. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 15th day of August, 1956, at 8:15 p.m. in the evening in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse on Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue in the Town of Ma- maroneck, New York, a Public Hearing will be held on a proposed ordinance regulating commuter parking and designating certain areas owned or leased by the Town of Mamaroneck as Off Street parking areas for this purpose and providing for the enforcement thereof and fixing penalties for the violation thereof. In general terms, the said Ordinance shall define the words "vehicle", "person", "operator", "park or parked" and "Off street parking area." The Ordinance shall designate and establish certain areas in the Town as "Off street parking areas" as indicated on a map annexed hereto, which areas are numbered 1, 2, and 3, and which areas are generally described as follows: OFF STREET PARKING AREA # 1 On the west side of Myrtle Boulevard, 274 feet between Maple Street and Baldwin Avenue extending west on Maple Street 270 feet and west on Baldwin Avenue 438 feet. OFF STREET PARKING AREA # 2 On the east side of Myrtle Boulevard 228 feet between Vine Street and Wood Street, extending southeast on Vine Street 140 feet and southeast on Wood Street 400 feet. OFF STREET PARKING AREA # 3 On the northeast side of Wood Street in 182 feet from Myrtle Boulevard 200 feet long between Wood Street and Cabot Road. The Ordinance shall further provide that it shall be unlawful for any person not a resident of the Town of Mamaroneck to park a vehicle in any of the above mentioned "Off Street parking areas" and provide for the issuance of a license and decal to be attached to mo- tor vehicles, to residents of the Town of Mamaroneck permitting them to park in such off street parking areas numbered 1, 2, and 3 as indicated on the map annexed hereto and fixing the fee for such license at not more than $10. 00 for a period of three months. Said Ordinance shall further provide for fixing of penalties for a violation of any provisions of the Ordinance at not more than $5. 00 for the first offense, not more than $10. 00 for the second of fense and not more than $25. 00 for any subsequent offenses and de- claring that violation of the Ordinance shall be a misdemeanor. Said Ordinance shall further provide that the same is in- tended to be in addition to the existing Town Parking Meter Ordinance and that the invalidity of any section thereof shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Ordinance and shall provide for the effective date of such Ordinance. Said Ordinance shall further provide that the revenues re- sulting from the issuance of such licenses shall be used to pay the expenses of providing licenses and for the maintenance, operation and improvement of the Off Street Parking Areas, PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said Public Hearing all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard. Dated: July 24, 1956 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Charles J. Gronberg Town Clerk. On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be directed to pub- lish 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. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 15th day of August, 1956, at 8:15 p.m. in the evening in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse on Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue in the Town of Ma- maroneck, New York, a Public Hearing will be held to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck with particular reference to Article II, Section 3 of such ordinance so as to include a new Subdivision to be known as Subdivision 8 and which shall read as follows: 8. FIREHOUSES, POLICE STATIONS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, OTHER MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS OR USES EITHER PRIVATE OR GOVERNMENTAL. This amendment is intended to permit municipal buildings or uses in all residential areas in the Town of Mamaroneck. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said Public Hearing all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard. Dated: July 24, 1956 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF MAMARONECK Charles J. Gronb,erg Town Clerk. 4 0 LEASE--WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARK COMMISSION The Clerk presented a communication, dated June 28., 1956, addressed to the Supervisor, from Mr. George S. Haight, General Superintendent of the Westchester County Park Commission, referring to the extension of the lease for the land on Sheet 10A - Pelham-Port Chester Parkway, and reported that the Superinten dent of Recreation, Mr. Kronenberger, to whom this matter had been referred since this land was originally, leased from the County for recreational purposes, ad- vised that the property was not practical for playground development as it was rather small for anything other than a minimum of equipment, and in view of its close proximity to the future Thruway. Based on this recommendation, on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the lease between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Westchester County Park Commission, dated May 7, 1948, covering the use of vacant land on Sheet 10A, Pelham-Port Chester Parkway, not be renewed. The Board directed the Clerk to return the lease, unex- ecuted, to the Westchester County Park Commission with a letter advising the Commission of the action taken by the Board and the reasons for such decision. REQUEST RE NEW BUILDING--EDGEWOOD AVENUE Mr. Frank Valle, in accordance with his request by letter of July 9, 1956, appeared before the Board with reference to the condition at the end of Edgewood Avenue, and pointed out what the situation would be if another building were to be built in this area. Mr. O'Brien, Superintendent of Highways, stated that the condition was as Mr. Valle described and agreed that there would be a considerable problem if another building were built, but suggested waiting until such time as that happened as there were no funds available in the current budget for any remedial work. The Board referred the matter to Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Friedlander for further study and report. APPOINTMENT—EXAMINING BOARD OF PLUMBERS The Supervisor advised the Board of the vacancy on the Examining Board of Plumbers occasioned by the death of Mr. William K. Fordyce and stated he had appointed Mr. Sam F. Paonessa of 1021 Old White Plains Road, Mamaroneck, New York, to fill the vacancy. 411 On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Council- man Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the appointment of Mr. Sam F. Paonessa, 1021 Old White Plains Road, Ma- maroneck, New York, as a member of the Ex- amining Board of Plumbers of the Town of Ma- maroneck, effective immediately and to serve for the duration of the unexpired term of Mr. William K. Fordyce, or until December 31, 1956, is hereby approved, OPENING OF BIDS--TAX BILLING MACHINE The Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of Notice for sealed bids for the purchase of one tax billing machine as published in the official newspaper of the Town of Ma- maroneck, The Daily Times, on July 7, 1956. Only one bid was received and the Clerk presented that bid as submitted by the Burroughs Corporation in the amount of $2, 357. 30. On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Waterman; it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby awards the bid for one tax billing machine to the Burroughs Corporation. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to purchase one tax billing machine, equipped with typewriter and direct multiplying section, Style M 231, from the Burroughs Corporation, at a price not to exceed $2, 357. 30, in accordance with the specifications as stated. NEW WATER SUPPLY The Supervisor reported that the Trustees of the Westchester Joint Water Works generally approved the plan for the con- struction of a pipe line from Shaft 22 of the Delaware Aque- duct to the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 distribution system at a cost of $1, 277, 000. 00 and the apportionment of said amount between the three municipalities concerned, but formal action and the adoption of resolutions was deferred by this Board pending clearance by the Town Attorney and the Firm of Vandewater, Sykes, Heckler & Galloway, Bonding Attorneys, who will be asked to approve the bond issue. The Supervisor further stated that a proposed contract had been submitted by Hazen and Sawyer for engineering services over a period of six (6) months at the rate of $5, 000. 00 per month in connection with the construction of this pipe line, and requested that this contract be approved with the recommenda- tion that this amount be absorbed in the bond issue when this is authorized. On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, upon roll call, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the contract with Hazen and Sawyer for engineering services be approved and that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign said contract on behalf of the Town. FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount of this contract be made a part of the expenses in connection with the construction of the pipe line and included in any bond issue hereafter authorized. FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution is contingent upon the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Harrison passing similar reso- lutions. RE MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA The Supervisor explained that at this time it was customary to hear any person who might wish to address the Board on any matter not on the agenda and the following persons were heard: 1. Mr. William J. Vey--Re Drainage — Mr. Vey of 1 Bryson Street, Larchmont, called the Board's attention to drainage conditions on Bryson Street and requested that steps be taken to at least alleviate the condition before the coming storm season. He further explained that this matter had been brought to the attention of the County as well as the Town and that it was one of long standing. The Town Engineer reported that this matter was a very complicated one involving an entire area and that in order to bring about any sort of correction to this situation would cost at least approximately in the neighborhood of $150, 000. 00 minimum. Mr. Vey informed the Board that he was aware of the magnitude of the problem but again urged the Board to make every effort to see if something could not be done at this time that would alleviate the existing conditions. 2. Mr. Arthur Smith--Re Sanitary Sewer Mr. Smith of 213 Murray Avenue, Larchmont, called attention to the sanitary sewer condition in this area and requested that the Board give its attention to this matter. 3. Mr. William J. Vey--Re Sidewalk Mr. Vey also called attention to the condition of the sidewalk in front of 209 Murray Avenue advising that the sidewalk was lower than the street. The Board referred this matter to the Superintendent of Highways. 4. Mr. Jerome N. Wanshel--Re Communications Mr. Wanshel of 6 Beverly Place, Larchmont, re- quested that consideration be given by the Board to two communications previously written suggesting amendments to the Town Ordinances. 5. Mr. Robert W. Heibert--Re Application to Erect Fence Mr. Heibert of 38 Myrtle Boulevard, Larchmont, re- quested permission to erect a 5-foot stockade fence on his property, which property is known as Block 123 - Parcel 98 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck. The Supervisor requested that this appli- cation be submitted to the Building Inspector in writing. 6. Fire Chief Leone--Re Rodents Fire Chief Leone called the Board's attention to the con- dition under the Murray Avenue bridge with reference to the incidence of rodents and sanitation. The Board re- ferred this matter to the Superintendent of Highways, and advised that, if necessary, it would be called to the at- tention of the Board of Health. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and filed: Report of the Town Clerk for May and June, 1956. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for June, 1956. Report of the Building Inspector for June, 1956. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for May and June, 1956. Statement of Bank Balances, Town of Mamaroneck, as of July 1, 1956. Report of the Supervisor for the period from January 1 to May 31, 1956. Affidavit of Publication and posting of Notice of Examination, and Report of Regular Meeting of the Examining Board of Plumbers held on June 9 and June 23, 1956. REPORT OF THE. SUPERVISOR Re: Tires The Supervisor read a letter, dated June 28, 1956, from Mr. H. Menard Everitt, Jr. , advising that he was unable to supply the Town of Mamaroneck with tires and tubes in accordance with bid awarded to him on February 1, 1956. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the award to H. Menard Everitt, Jr. for furnishing tires to the Town of Mamaroneck in accordance with the specifications stated and at the prices as sub- mitted in his bid be cancelled and the award be placed with Sound Tire & Supply Co. , Inc. in accordance with the specifications and at the prices submitted in the bid of Sound Tire & Supply Co. , Inc. on February 1, 1956. Re: Appointment of Building and Plumbing Inspector The Supervisor called the Board's attention to the fact that the Town Engineer, Maurice Friedlander, was to relieve the As sessor of the duties of Building and Plumbing Inspector and recommended that the appointment be made as of July 16, 1956. r. On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Council- man Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Maurice Friedlander be and he hereby is appointed Building and Plumbing In- spector of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective as of July 16, 1956, to serve at the pleasure of the Board, in the place of Thomas J. McEvoy. FURTHER RESOLVED that a bond be required for the faithful performance of the duties of Maurice Friedlander as Building and Plumbing Inspector, in the amount of $1,:000. 00 until January 1, 1956, with sufficient surety to be approved by this Board, and the form to be ap- proved by the Town Attorney. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush - Re: Park Commission Councilman Brush reported that the Park Commission met on June 13, 1956, and was honored to have the Superintendent of Highways, Mr. O'Brien, present at the meeting. He further commented on the fine coop- eration existant between the Highway Department and the Park Commission, Councilman Kane -- Re: 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. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented peti- tions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years, pursuant to the pro- visions of Section 557; Article 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 peti- tions for the correction of said assessment roll: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, school taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 965 293 Edmund La Voie $ 6, 400 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 965 293 Edmund La Voie 5, 900 965 322 Max Salko & W 500 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, and the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 829 215 John Baltz 3, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 829 215 John Baltz 1, 000 829 264 N.Y. State Thruway 2, 000 #818 & 819, etc. FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, school taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 215 274 S. E. Powell & ors $ 1, 750 $ 6, 750 $ 8, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp 215 274 S. E. Powell & ors 1, 550 6, 750 215 1004 N.Y. State Thruway 200 #779 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, school taxes of 1956, and the assess- ment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Total 8, 300 200 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 828 6 Geo W. Lacks & W $ 8, 500 $ 1, 000 $ 9, 500 214 531 11 11 4, 000 542 4, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp 828 6 Geo W. Lacks & W 5, 000 828 184 N.Y.State Thruway #786, 3, 500 1, 000 214 542 787, 788, 789, & 999 6, 400 214 531 11 400 214 545 Geo W. Lacks & W 3, 600 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, school taxes of 1956, and the assess- ment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows; property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp 214 539 K. E. Godfrey & W 828 156 11 11 6, 500 15, 500 1, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Total 5, 000 4, 500 400 3, 600 Total 22, 000 1, 500 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 214 539 N.Y.State Thruway #784 100 6, 400 100 214 542 K. E. Godfrey & W 6, 400 15, 500 21, 900 828 20 N. Y. State Thruway 100 11, 300 100 828 156 K. E. Godfrey & W 1, 400 1, 400 820 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll 580 of 1955, school taxes of 1956, which shows G. F. Karabinos & W 2, 700 6, 500 property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 801 257 E. Mariano & W 1, 000 6, 400 7, 400 820 63 J. Dellaporta 2, 500 11, 300 13, 800 820 241 G. F. Karabinos & W 3, 280 6, 500 9, 780 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 801 257 E. Mariano & W 700 6, 400 7, 100 801 1116 N.Y. State Thruway #841 300 300 820 63 & 78 J. Dellaporta 1, 500 11, 300 12, 800 820 72 N.Y.State Thruway #1022 1, 000 1, 000 820 241 N.Y.State Thruway #1010 580 580 820 244 G. F. Karabinos & W 2, 700 6, 500 9, 200 MM FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, school taxes of 1956, and the assess- ment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 803 91 Joseph Dalfonso $ 3, 750 $14, 100 $ 17, 850 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 803 91 Joseph Dalfonso 3, 000 14, 100 17, 100 803 101 N. Y. State Thruway #905 750 750 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, school taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 805 54 Protano Inc. $16, 900 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 805 54 Protano Inc. 16, 600 805 500 N.Y. State Thruway #970 300 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 805 105 etc* Protano Inc 2, 400 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 805 105 etc* Protano Inc 2, 100 805 500 N.Y. State Thruway #970 300 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, school taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: L Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 808 1 -Albert Const Corp $ 16, 000 $ 8, 000 $ 24, 000 Block be corrected as follows in accordance with the Total 808 1 Albert Const Corp 6, 000 10, 000 provisions of subdivision 5 of section 557: 135 N.Y.State Thruway #966 10, 000 10, 000 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 808 1 Albert Const Corp 6, 000 8, 000 14, 000 808 135 N.Y.State Thruway #966 10, 000 232 V. Paonessa & ors $ 2, 865 10, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 808 1 Albert Const Corp 16,000 10, 000 Z6, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 808 1 Albert Const Corp 6, 000 10, 000 16, 000 808 135 N.Y.State Thruway #966 10, 000 10, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, school taxes of 1956, and the assess- ment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 816 232 V. Paonessa & ors $ 2, 865 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 816 232 N.Y.State Thruway #977 165 816 236 V. Paonessa & ors Z, 700 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, and the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 816 70 F & M Schaefer Brewing $ 17, 500 $ 76, 000 $ 93, 500 Co. 816 99 R. J. Schaefer 3, 500 6, 500 10, 000 820 225 F & M Schaefer Brewing 6, 560 6, 560 rem be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 820 211&360 NY State Thruway #1012 & 6, 000 10, 700 16, 700 1013 820 362 Leslie Pugh 1, 000 300 1, 300 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, and the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 820 345 James Rigano & W 750 3, 500 4, 250 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 820 345 James Rigano & W 700 3, 500 4, 200 820 602 NY State Thruway #1015 50 50 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, and the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 816 70 F.&M. Schaefer Brewing Co. $ 17, 000 $ 76, 000 $ 93, 000 816 177 N.Y.State Thruway #982 500 500 816 99 R. J. Schaefer 3, 000 6, 500 9, 500 816 171 N. Y. State Thruway #983 500 500 820 228 F. &M. Schaefer Brewing Co. 3, 280 3, 280 820 225 N.Y. State Thruway #1011 280 280 &1042 820 236 If 3, 000 31000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, and the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 820 211 Leslie Pugh 7, 000 11, 000 18, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 820 211&360 NY State Thruway #1012 & 6, 000 10, 700 16, 700 1013 820 362 Leslie Pugh 1, 000 300 1, 300 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, and the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 820 345 James Rigano & W 750 3, 500 4, 250 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 820 345 James Rigano & W 700 3, 500 4, 200 820 602 NY State Thruway #1015 50 50 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, and the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Land Total Imp 276 Total 820 350 Harold S. Ehlers & W $ 1, 500 $ 5, 000 $ 6, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 820 350&610 Harold S. Ehlers & W 100 100 820 353 NY State Thruway #1016 1, 400 5, 000 6, 400 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 823 229 Hlamys Holding Corp $ 11, 690 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 823 229 Wm R & Martin J. Blood 10, 400 823 285 Hlamys Holding Corp 400 823 280 Sam Paonessa 890 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, school taxes of 1956, and the assess- ment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 826 276 Philip Trofibio & W $ 4, 250 $ 2, 500 $ 6, 750 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp 826 276 Philip Trofibio & W 4, 000 2, 500 826 310 NY State Thruway #929 250 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, and the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp 826 311 C. L. De Lap & ors 3, 500 3, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Total 6, 500 250 Total 6, 500 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 826 311 N.Y.State Thruway #803 $ 2, 500 $ $ 2, 500 & 804 826 336 C. L. De Lap & ors 1, 000 3, 000 4, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, and the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 829 202 R. Borelli Jr. & ors 3, 000 3, 250 6, 250 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 829 202 R. Borelli Jr. & ors 1, 000 3, 000 4, 000 829 275 N. Y. State Thruway #816, 2, 250 2, 250 817 & 843 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, school taxes of 1956, and the assess- ment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land'. Imp Total 833 415 A. G. Quadrine & W 2, 350 10, 000 12, 350 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 833 415 A.G. Quadrine 2, 000 10, 000 12, 000 833 688 N. Y. State Thruway #896 350 350 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, and the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 833 430 Bertha G. Bedelle 1, 250 1, 250 833 435 " 1' 2, 500 2, 500 5, 000 833 445 if 11 3, 800 6, 200 10, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 833 430 Bertha G. Bedelle $ 1, 000 $ $ 1, 000 833 700 N.Y. State Thruway #895 250 250 833 435 Bertha G. Bedelle 2, 000 2, 500 4, 500 833 705 N.Y. State Thruway #895 500 500 833 445 Bertha G. Bedelle 3, 000 6, 200 9, 200 833 715 N.Y. State Thruway 800 800 Councilman Waterman -- Councilman Waterman stated that he had no report other than that pertaining to Fire Department matters. Councilman Santoro -- Re: Golf Tournament Councilman Santoro reported that the Town's Second Annual Golf Tournament was a great success with 101 persons participating, 21 of whom were from Rye Neck. The Councilman highly complimented the Recreation Commission, speaking particularly of its Chairman and Secretary, Mr. Warner and Mrs. Wiedemann, and the Superintendent of Recreation, Mr. Kronenberger, and also commented most favor- ably on the excellent cooperation extended to the Town by the Bonnie Briar Country Club. REPORT OF THE ATTORNEY Re: Badger Camp With reference to a complaint from Mr. Louis C. Smith of 9 Barnum Road, Larchmont, regarding the operation of Badger Camp at 119 Rockland Avenue, the Attorney re- ported that Mr. John H. Collins, the owner of the Camp, did not have a permit from the Board of Regents of the State of New York to operate as a school and that the present op- eration was in violation of the provisions of the Zoning Or- dinance of the Town. Mr. Edward J. Egan, 33 Byron Lane, Larchmont, acting as Attorney for the Badger Camp, requested 60 days to pre- pare his case, stating that he had had only a short time in which to study a complicated situation. The Board granted this request, putting this matter over to the September meeting. Re: Zoning Violation--Frank Guadagnolo The Attorney reported that upon determining that the taxi business had not been moved from the building located on Garfield Street, on premises known as Block 133 - Par- cel 148 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Ma- maroneck, by July 9th as ordered by the Town Board at the meeting of June 6, 1956, that a criminal summons had been served on Frank Guadagnolo, owner of said premises, on July 10, 1956, and stated that the case would come up on July 19, 1956. Re: Loyal Inn The Attorney reported that a 30 day extension to August 13, 1956, was granted to the owners of Loyal Inn to repair or demolish the building. Re: Soundview Woods, Inc, The Attorney presented a communication from Mr. Joseph E. Muson, Attorney for Soundview Woods, Inc. , dated July 10, 1956, requesting an adjournment of the closing of title from July 13, 1956, to August 13, 1956. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Santoro, 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 August 13, 1956, provided all adjustments be met as of February 13, 1956. COMMUNICATIONS NOT ON THE AGENDA Re: Pryer Manor Bridge The Supervisor informed the Board that he had received a letter from Mr. Aaron Simmons, City Manager of New Rochelle, dated June 29, 1956, submitting claim of the City of New Rochelle in the amount of $13, 309.41 for the recon- struction of the Pryer Manor bridge due from the Town of Mamaroneck pursuant to agreement dated August 10,, 1955. Re: Planning Board The Supervisor read the following communication from the Planning Board: July the 11th 1956 Honorable Town Board Town of Mamaroneck Mamaroneck, New York Gentlemen: We met on July 2nd and again on July 10th to consider the petitions referred to our Board by the Town Board regarding the rezoning of the various residential properties in the northern parts of the Town. 4. The conclusion of the Planning Board was that action on the petitions be deferred until the Plan- ning Board has reached a conclusion on the zoning re- quirements of the Town in general. Therefore, with your approval, we would like to retain the services of a consultant to assist us in the study and preparation of our recommendation of possible revision of the entire zoning ordinance. Very truly yours, sl Fred L. Maggini Chairman Planning Board flm-b Mr. Jerome N. Wanshel, Attorney for the petitioners re- questing rezoning in the northern part of the Town, stated that he had been requesting a Public Hearing on this mat- ter since these petitions were first presented and urged the Board to hold such a Hearing. The Board, after discussion, directed that the communica- tion from the Planning Board be answered, and on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, unanimously RESOLVED that the Planning Board be and it hereby is authorized to retain the services of a consultant for assistance in the study and preparation of recommendation for possible revision of the entire zoning ordinance, with precedence given to the consideration of re- zoning in the northern area of the Town, and with interim reports submitted to this Board. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. , to reconvene on August 15, 1956. MEETING--BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. CLAIMS Councilman Waterman presented the Fire Department claims, which had been audited by Mr. Orsino, Comptroller, and ap- proved 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 Comp- troller be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the Budget for the Fire Department: American La France Corporation $ 16. 86 _._ Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co. , Inc. 58. 00 Consolidated Edison Co. of N.Y. , Inc. , West. 44. 66 Reginald Jubb Garage 65.45 Flinn Motor Corp. 9. 00 Edward Leone 297.70 Lieber Associates, Inc. 26. 28 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 7. 50 Merson Uniform Company, Inc. 591. 50 New York Telephone Company 83. 55 Plaza Pharmacy 2. 65 Robert's 144, 00 Ronconi Lawn Mower Service 3.75 Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 15. 88 Wesco Fire Equipment and Service 141. 12 Hydrant Rental: The New Rochelle Water Company 56. 25 Grand Total $ 1, 564. 15 REPORTS Councilman Waterman presented the following reports which were received and filed: Fire Report for May, 1956. Fire Report for June, 1956. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. , to reconvene on August 15, 1956.