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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957_01_02 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JANUARY 2, 1957, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. PRESENT: Supervisor Burchell Councilman Waterman Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilman Santoro ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: None Mr. Gronberg Mr. Delius Mr. Friedlander Mr. Finson Mr. O'Brien Mr. Yerick ORGANIZATION MATTERS - Town Clerk - Town Attorney - Town Engineer - Accountant - Superintendent of Highways - Chief of Police Resolution - Salaries of Elected Officials (As provided in 1957 Budget) On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the salaries of all elected officials of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1957 are to be the sal- aries stated and appropriated in the annual Budget or Es- timate for the year 1957 as follows: Name Office Salary George D. Burchell Jeremiah C. Waterman Peter F. Kane, Jr. C. Benjamin Brush, Jr. Battista J. Santoro Henry R. Dillon Charles M. Baxter Munn Brewer Charles J. Gronberg Supervisor $ 6, 000. Councilman 1, 800. Councilman 1, 800. Councilman 1, 800. Councilman 1, 800. Receiver of Taxes 7, 000. Justice of the Peace 2, 980. Justice of the Peace 2, 980. Town Clerk 7, 000. Resolution - Salaries of Appointed Officials (As provided in 1957 Budget) On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Water- man, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the salaries of all appointed officers of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1957 are to be the salaries stated and appropriated in the annual Budget or Estimate for the year 1957 as follows: Name John L. Delius Francis O'Brien Thomas J. McEvoy Leo N. Orsino Maurice Friedlander Office Salary Town Attorney $ 7, 500. Supt. of Highways 7, 000. Assessor 7, 000. Comptroller 1, 960. Town Engineer 7, 020. Resolution - Approval of Bonds for Appointed Officers On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that a bond be required for the faithful performance of the duties of each of the following officers in the amount stated, with sufficient sur- ety to be approved by this Board, and the form to be approved by the Town Attorney. Bldg. & Plbg. Inspector $ 1, 000. 1 year Sr. Acct. Clerk - Rec. of Taxes 10, 000. - 1 year Town Accountant 10, 000. - 1 year Int. a/c - Rec. of Taxes 10, 000. - 1 year Resolution - Salaries-Competitive Class (As provided in 1957 Budget) On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following positions in the Com- petitive Class of the Civil Service shown in the Bud- get or Estimate are hereby continued and the annual compensation for the same in the year 1957 is here- by fixed and shall be paid from the amounts appro- priated in the annual Budget or Estimate for the year 1957 or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay such annual compensation to be effective as of January 1, 1957: Name Title Salary Alexander Finson Town Accountant $ 7, 000. Jean Corbia Int. Acct. Clk. & Steno. 3, 980. Name Wilhelmina Schroeder Donna Wiedemann John Seufert William Kirtland Leo N. Orsino Frances Riley Charles Kane William Paonessa Paul A. Yerick Francis Waterbury Chauncey Smith Eugene DeVeau Philip Millheiser William Cunningham Christopher Loveley Joseph Paonessa John Grenan James Knox Lawrence McAllister James Mancusi James Staropoli George Mulcahy Louis Turco Edward Bakker James O'Brien Richard E.. Winckler John M. Leonard David McClintock John Welsh Eugene Agnessanto William Celestino Edward Mealing Hugh A. McGinley William H. O'Rorke Frank Silvestri Michael Harrington Louis Testa Marion E. Sweatland James Kronenberger Title Telephone Operator Int. Acct. Clerk Custodian Intermediate Clerk Senior Account Clerk Senior Typist Assessment Clerk Senior Engineering Aid Police Chief Police Lieutenant Sergeant-Detective Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Detective Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Fire Lieutenant Fire Lieutenant Public Health Nurse Supt. of Recreation Salary 3, 820. 3, 980. 3, 580. 3, 680. 5, 240. 3, 980. 3, 980. 5, 200. 7, 420. 6, 140. 5, 820. 5, 620. 5, 620. 5, 620. 5, 420. 5, 220. 5, 220. 5, 220. 5, 220. 5, 220. 5, 220. 5, 220. 5, 220. 5, 220. 5, 220. 5, 220. 5, 220. 5, 220. 5, 220. 5, 220. 5, 220. 4, 520. 4, 695, 4, 695. 4, 695. 5, 240. 5, 240. 4, 710. 5, 500. FURTHER RESOLVED that the employment of the last named persons to the aforesaid positions is in accor- dance with the classifications made by the County Per- sonnel Officer, under the provisions of the Civil Ser- vice Law of the State, and any vacancies which now exist or which may, from time to time, occur in said positions, are to be filled at salaries set in accordance with the provisions of the salary scale adopted by the Town Board and in conformity with the Civil Service Rules and amendments thereto, for towns, villages, and special districts in Westchester County, New York. Resolution - Salaries-Non-competitive Class (As provided in 1957 Budget) On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously s s RESOLVED that the following positions in the Non-com- petitive Class of the Civil Service shown in the Budget or Estimate are hereby continued and the annual compen- sation for the same in the year 1957 is hereby fixed and shall be paid from the amounts appropriated in the an- nual Budget or Estimate for the year 1957 or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay such annual compen- sation to be effective as of January 1, 1957: Name Title Salary Paul Fortuna Motor Equipt. Operator $ 4, 100. Joseph Miller Fire Truck Driver 4, 920. Alfred Moll Fire Truck Driver 4, 920. Earl Mellor Fire Truck Driver 4, 920. Edward Muller Fire Truck Driver 4, 920. Nicholas Soriano Fire Truck Driver 4, 920. Nicholas Giacomo Fire Truck Driver 4, 740. Carl Mirande Fire Truck Driver 4, 560. Thomas M. Aitchison Park Foreman 6, 000. Arthur Johnson Asst. Park Foreman 4, 700. Francis O'Brien School Crossing Guard 6. 00 per day Eugene Clark School Crossing Guard 6. 00 per day Luke Murtha School Crossing Guard 6. 00 per day FURTHER RESOLVED that the employment of the last named persons to the aforesaid positions is in accor- dance with the classifications made by the County Per- sonnel Officer, under the provisions of the Civil Ser- vice Law of the State, and any vacancies which now exist or which may, from time to time, occur in said positions, are to be filled at salaries set in accordance with the provisions of the salary scale adopted by the Town Board and in conformity with the Civil Service rules and amendments thereto, for towns, villages and special districts in Westchester County, New York. Resolution - Salaries-Exempt Class (As provided in 1957 Budget) On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously Name RESOLVED that the following persons are hereby ap- pointed to positions classified as exempt under the Civil Service Law, such appointments to be made as of January 1, 1957, and to continue at the pleasure of the Town Board, at the annual salary or rate of com- pensation hereinafter stated, which is to be paid from amounts appropriated in the annual Budget or Estimate for the year 1957, or so much thereof as shall be suf- ficient to pay the salary or compensation as hereby fixed: Title Salary Angelo Misercola Sanitation Man $ 4, 100. David Lyde Sanitation Man 4, 100. Name Curtiss Major Matthew Halley Roscoe Paysoure Ivrell Johnson Peter Forte Sandy Lee Jones Edward Leone Pearl E. deGrau Maurice Friedlander William Paonessa Lavenia Brewer Jean Corbia Donna Wiedemann Title Salary Sanitation Man $ 4, 100. Sanitation Man 4, 100. Sanitation Man 4, 100. Sanitation Man 4, 100. Sanitation Man 4, 100. Sanitation Man 4, 100. Fire Inspector, P. T. 960. Court Clerk, P. T. 900. Bldg. & Plbg. Inspector - Ass't. Bldg. & Plbg. Insp. - Clerk to Supervisor 4, 100. Secretary-Planning Board and Board of Appeals 120. Secretary-Park Commission and Recreation Commission 120. Resolution - Fixing Payment of Salaries (Semi-monthly) On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the salaries of all officers, elected and appointed, and all employees, be paid semi- monthly on the first and fifteenth days of each month. FURTHER RESOLVED that these resolutions are ef- fective as of January 1, 1957. Resolution - Approving appointment of Deputy Receiver of Taxes and of employees authorized to receive tax money and give receipt therefor. The Clerk presented three letters from Henry R. Dillon, Re- ceiver of Taxes, all dated December 28, 1956, requesting ap- proval of his appointment of Leo N. Orsino as Deputy Receiver of Taxes, and his designation of Alexander Pinson and Donna Wiedemann as employees authorized to receive tax money and give receipt therefor. On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that, in accordance with a request received from Henry R. Dillon, Receiver of Taxes, this Board hereby approves of his appointment of Leo N. Orsino, Senior Account Clerk, as Deputy Receiver of Taxes, and his designation of Alexander Pinson, Accountant, and Donna Wiedemann, Intermediate Account Clerk, as per- sons authorized to receive tax money, give proper receipt therefor in his name, enter such payments upon the rec- ords, and deposit tax money in the bank for the year end- ing December 31, 1957. Resolution - Approving Appointment of Deputy Town Clerks The Clerk presented a Certification of his appointment of Wilhelmina Schroeder and Lavenia Brewer as Deputy Town Clerks of the Town of Mamaroneck for the term of office ending December 31, 1957, pursuant to Subdivision 10 of Section 30 of the Town Law, State of New York, and upon motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the appointment by the Town Clerk of Wilhelmina Schroeder and Lavenia Brewer as Deputy Town Clerks, in accordance with his Cer- tificate, dated December 28, 1956, and presented to the Board on January 2, 1957, is hereby approved. Resolution - Appointment of Registrar of Vital Statistics On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Water- man, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Charles J. Gronberg be and he hereby is appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics of the Town of Mamaroneck for the term beginning January 1, 1957 and ending December 31, 1957. Resolution - Setting Dates for Town Board Meetings The Supervisor presented for consideration the question of whether Town Board meetings should be held once a month or continue to be held twice a month as has been the custom in the past, excepting for the summer months during which the Board meets only once. He advised that it was his ob- servation that this practice was being adopted by some of the municipalities and that while he had no recommenda- tion on the subject, he felt the Board might wish to give some consideration and thought to this matter, Councilman Brush suggested that the Board meet once a month in regular session with the second date held available for public hearings. Following a short discussion of the pros and cons of one meet- ing or two meetings a month, it was decided to continue at this time in accordance with the former custom, but to make a study of the matter during the coming year ascertaining the policy of other boards and determining from the record whether the business and needs of the Town could be handled efficiently were the Board to meet in regular session only once a month throughout the year. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously 698 RESOLVED that the regular meetings of this Board be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month with the exception of the months of June, July, and August, during which three months the meetings shall be held on the first Wednesdays only at 8.15 p.m. , in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire- house, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck. Resolution - Designating Official Newspaper (The Daily Times, Mamaroneck, N. Y. ) On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that "The Daily Times" of Mamaroneck be and it hereby is designated as the official news- paper of the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing notices. Resolution - Appointing Auditors for 1957 (Glick Freedman - New Rochelle, N.Y. - $2, 400. ) On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the firm of Glick-Freedman, Certi- fied Public Accountants of New Rochelle, New York, be and it hereby is appointed to audit the records of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1957. FURTHER RESOLVED that the compensation for this service be in the amount of $2, 400. 00, which is the amount in the 1957 Budget. Resolution - Appointment of Constables On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Water- man, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following be and they hereby are appointed Constables to serve for the term beginning January 1, 1957, and ending December 31, 1957, without salary; Rocco V. Migliaccio - 243 Knoll-wood Avenue, Mamaroneck Frank Comblo, Jr. - 122 Washington Street, Mamaroneck Joseph R. Tezzi - 28 Madison Street Mamaroneck Frank Herz - 1308 Crown Court Mamaroneck Resolution - Setting Bonds for Constables On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the appointed Constables, Rocco V. Migliaccio, Frank Comblo, Jr. , Joseph R. Tezzi, and Frank Herz, each file a bond in the sum of $2, 500. for the faithful performance of their duties, said bond to be for one year and to be approved by the Town Attorney, and the premium for the same to be paid out of Town funds. Resolution Appointing Trustee for Police Pension Fund On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Town Councilman Jeremiah C. Waterman be and he hereby is appointed a mem- ber of the Board of Trustees of the Police Pen- sion Fund for the term beginning January 1, 1957, and ending December 31, 1957. Resolution - Appointment of Member of Board of Plumbers The Supervisor, in accordance with Article 2, Section 12, of the Plumbing Code of the Town of Mamaroneck, appointed Sam F. Paonessa to the Examining Board of Plumbers, to serve until December 31, 1957. On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board approves the appointment by the Supervisor of Sam F. Paonessa, 1021 Old White Plains Road, Mamaroneck, to the Examining Board of Plumbers, for the term beginning January 1, 1957, and ending December 31, 1957. Resolution - Appointment of Member of Park Commission On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman San- toro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Mrs. Austin S. Phillips, 20 Colonial Avenue, Larchmont, be and she hereby is reappointed as a member of the Board of Park Commissioners for a term of three years beginning January 1, 1957 and ending December 31, 1959. V 07 Resolution - Designating Depositories for 1957 On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Water- man, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following Banks and Trust Companies are hereby designated as depositories of funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1957, and the escrow agree- ments between these Banks and the Town of Mamaroneck, which are presently in effect, shall be continued. County Trust Company - Larchmont Branch 124 Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, N.Y. County Trust Company - Mamaroneck Branch 242 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, N.Y. First National Bank of Mount Vernon 22 West First Street, Mount Vernon, N. Y. FURTHER RESOLVED that the following Banks are hereby designated as depositories of funds of the Town of Mamaro- neck for the year 1957 up to the maximum amount of insur- ance as secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corpor- ation: National Bank of Westchester Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, N. Y. First Westchester National Bank 491 Main Street, New Rochelle, N.Y. FURTHER RESOLVED that all withdrawals from the above mentioned accounts shall be upon the signature of the Su- pervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, and the counter- signature of the Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck. Resolution - Approving Contract Westchester County Dog Protective Association - $1, 800. The Clerk presented the contract between the Town of Mamaro- neck and the Westchester County Dog Protective Association for the year 1957, and upon motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the contract between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Westchester County Dog Pro- tective Association for the year 1957 in the amount of $1, 800. 00 as provided in the 1957 Budget. Resolution - Approving Contract Larchmont Public Library - $19, 706. 78 The Clerk presented the renewal of the contract between the Town of Mamaroneck, the Village of Larchmont, and the Larchmont Public Library, in the amount of $19, 706. 78, as provided in the 1957 Budget. On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor he and he hereby is authorized to sign the contract between the Town of Mamaroneck, the Village of Larchmont, and the Larchmont Public Library, in the amount of $19, 706.78 for the year 1957, which amount is pro- vided in the 1957 Budget. Resolution - Approving Lease for Town Offices (2 years) The Clerk presented a lease for two years covering the rental of the premises at 158 West Boston Post Road used for the Town offices. On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the lease for the rental of the premises used for the Town Offices and located at 158 West Boston Post Road, Village of Mamaroneck; the lease being for the years 1957 and 1958 and at the rate of $3, 600. 00 for the year 1957, and $3, 900. 00 for the year 1958. Resolution - Authorization of Payment of Dues for 1957 Association of Towns - $250. The Clerk presented the c laim of the Association of Towns of New York State for the Annual dues for the year 1957 in the amount of $250. 00. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck continue its membership in the Association of Towns of the State of New York for the year 1957, and that the annual dues in the amount of $250. 00 be paid out of the item set aside for this purpose in the 1957 Budget. Resolution - Amending Compensation Plan On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the salary scale of Civil Service em- ployees of the Town of Mamaroneck, adopted January 4, 1956, is hereby amended as follows; Compensation Plan Town of Mamaroneck Adopted January 2, 1957 Minimum Ist Inc. 2nd Inc. 3rd Inc. 4th Inc. Telephone Operator Int. a/c & Steno. Senior Steno. Int, a/c Senior Typist Assessment Clerk Int. Clerk Sr, a/c-Tax Office Town Accountant Sr. Engr. Aid Custodian Public Health Nurse Park Foreman Asst. Pk. Foreman Police Chief Police Lieutenant Police Sergeant Police Patrolman Police Detective Fire Truck Driver Fire Inspector Motor Equipt. Op. Sanitation Man 3, 020 3, 220 3, 420 3, 620 3, 820 3, 180 3, 380 3, 580 3, 780 3, 980 3, 180 3, 380 3, 580 3, 780 3, 980 3, 180 3, 380 3, 580 3, 780 3, 980 3, 180 3, 380 3, 580 3, 780 3, 980 3, 180 3, 380 3, 580 3, 780 3, 980 2, 880 3, 080 3, 280 3, 480 3, 680 4, 280 4, 520 4, 76o 5, 000 5, 240 5, 800 6, 100 6, 400 6, 700 7, 000 4, 400 4, 600 4, 800 5, 000 5, 200, 2, 780 2, 980 3, 18.0 3, 380 3, 580 3, 900 4, 170 4, 440 4, 710 4, 980 5, 000 5, 250 5, 500 5, 750 6, 000 3, 900 4, 100 4, 300 4, 500 4, 700 7, 420 6, 140 5, 620 4, 520 4, 695 4, 870 5, 045 5, 220 $200 additional compensation 4, 200 4, 380 4, 560 4, 740 4, 920 960 4, 100 4, 100 OLD BUSINESS (Not on Agenda) APPLICATION FOR ERECTION OF SIGN--MR. HARRY BOGART The Engineer submitted a sketch showing size and location of the temporary sign to be erected on Town-owned property located on Madison Avenue, Larchmont, as was requested by Mr. Harry Bogart in a communication under date of December 18, 1956, and submitted to the Board at the meeting of December 19, 1956. Following some discussion among the members of the Board, each of whom had personally viewed the site of the proposed sign, as to whether hardship existed necessitating the erec- tion of such a temporary sign and as to the possible estab- lishing of a precedent regarding commercial use of Town- owned property, upon motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the request of Harry Bogart for the erection of a temporary sign on Town-owned prop- erty next to his business establishment at 19 Madison Avenue, Larchmont, as stated in his letter of Decem- ber 18, 1956, be denied due to the lack of hardship and the possible establishment of a precedent for the use of Town-owned property for commercial purposes. NEW BUSINESS (Not on Agenda) COMMUNICATION--APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD The Clerk presented a letter from Police Chief Paul A. Yerick under date of December 31, 1956, recommending the appoint- ment of Luke Murtha of Larchmont Acres Apartments, Larch- mont, as a School Crossing Guard, and advising that Mr. Murtha had passed his physical examination by Dr. Curtis, a report of which was enclosed therewith. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that, in accordance with the recommenda- tion of Police Chief Yerick, this Board hereby au- thorizes the employment of Luke Murtha of Larchmont Acres Apartments, Larchmont, as a School Crossing Guard, with compensation at a rate not to exceed $6. 00 per school day, said employment effective as of January 1, 1957, �A MR. HOWARD WEISS - RE: TRANSFER OF FRANCHISE Mr. Howard Weiss representing the West Fordham Transportation Corporation, successor to the bankrupt Fordham Transit Company, Inc. , appeared before the Board and requested the Board's ap- proval of the transfer of the franchise and agreements formerly granted to the Fordham Transit Company, Inc. , to the West Ford- ham Transportation Corporation. The Town Attorney requested Mr. Weiss to submit this request in writing for the Board's consideration on or before the date of the next Town Board meeting, stating all conditions in full and outlin- ing in detail all proposals of the West Fordham Transportation Corporation. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following report which was received and filed: Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of December, 1956. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR The Supervisor stated that he had no report at this time. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- No report. Councilman Kane -- No report. Councilman Waterman -- No report. Councilman Santoro -- Councilman Santoro reported that the Chief of Police and the Superintendent of Highways had both reported to him that the mercury vapor light had been installed at Fifth and Madison Avenues and was doing an excellent job. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY Re: Laurel Avenue The Town Attorney submitted a deed or release of a portion of the street known as Laurel Avenue signed by all owners and mortgagees and stated that it was advisable to accept this as a public street in connection with the installation of a water main to service the house of Mrs. Frank Polera. On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, upon roll call, it was unanimously RESOLVED that a portion of the street known as Laurel Avenue running west for a distance of 170 feet from its present terminus be accepted as a public street and the Town Attorney be directed to record the deed. Re: Request of Police Chief Yerick - For Full-Stop Signs The Town Attorney stated that the Police Chief, with the approval of the Police Commission, had requested certain additional Full-Stop signs and as this necessitated amend- the ordinances, he stated that he would like to study this matter further and report thereupon at the next meeting of the Board. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 9.15 p.m. , to reconvene on January 16, 1957,