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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954_07_28 Town Board Minutes 695 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARO- NECK, HELD JULY 281 19542 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE HOUSE, WEAVER STREET AND EDGEWOOD AVENUE, TOWN. Supervisor Mandeville called the meeting to order at 8: 15 P. M. PRESENT: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Waterman and Kane ABSENT: Councilmen McKeever and Brush - Presence was also noted of Mr . Gronberg, Town Clerk, Mr. Delius, Town Attorney, and Mr. O 'Brien, Superintendent of Highways . Mr. Robert Thompson and a group of residents from Dillon Park, appeared before the Board to learn what, if any, decision had been reached in the matter of a curfew for young children playing on the new play- ground in that area, which matter had been brought before the Board at its last meeting. Mr . O'Brien said that he, together with Chief Yerick, had visited the playground and he understands that Chief Yerick is opposed to a cur- few. Mr. O'Brien also reported that he is taking steps to prevent the hitting or throwing of balls into the adjoining property. After much discussion concerning a. curfew, Supervisor Mandeville suggested that Mr . Thompson contact Chief Yerick and that they spend some time together to see if something can be done about checking the noise. A group of 6 residents from the Pryer Manor area appeared to re-open the problem of repair of the Fryer Manor Bridge. Mr. John Mann. 10 Wildwood Road, Dr. Herbert Conway, 1 Pryer Manor Road, and Mr. William Hickey, 15 Dogwood Lane acted as spokesmen for the group. The bridge was closed May 22, 1951, when New Rochelle Engineers found it unsafe for vehicle traffic . Since then, residents from both sides, have been urging the bridge 's re-opening. Last November the Town Board approved the expenditure of $1,250 for one-half the cost of a joint Town and New Rochelle engineering survey, to determine structural repairs needed. Nothing further has been done . The Board took no action although the Board expressed its approval of re-opening the bridge and the Supervisor recommended that Mr. Delius go to Albany to "find out if the Town has the right to spend money on the span" . The question seemed to be whether there is any legal means by which the bridge can be repaired. Councilman Waterman said that, to have the question of jurisdiction settled, specifications on the bridge would be needed and the matter must be acted upon through the State Legislature . It was also suggested that Pryer Manor residents form a home owners ' association to take over the bridge. Dr. Conway believes this would be impractical as only "about half a dozen persons" could be found for such an organization and costs of repairs would be prohibitive for such a small group. ---- The Supervisor commented that Larchmont "was divorced completely from the action" since the Village Board of Trustees had found they had "no right to spend money for the span's repair" . It was finally agreed that Mr. Delius and the Attorney for the City of New Rochelle would take the question to the Bureau of Municipal Affairs in- Albany. Purr. Delius said he will write to Mr. Chamberlain. A decision by this Board will await the reply from that office. 697 Another group of residents, this time from the Prince Willows area , appeared in connection with the proposed establishment of a sewer district in that area. after discussion, it was agreed that the Town Board would meet in 2 weeks, (august 111th) at which time it is planned that Mr. Ralph Cronquist will be present and submit preliminary drawings . V' The Town Clerks presented and read a letter addressed to the Town Clerk, dated July 15th, 1954, from Mr . Walter E. Warner, Jr . , advising that the Town Recreation Commission has arranged to meet once a, month on the second Monday of each month at S:15 P. Al. , from September of this year until June of next year, and stating that it is the opinion of the Commission that a. secretary or clerk should be. made available and requesting that this be brought to the attention of the Council at its next meeting. The letter went on to suggest the appointment of one of the secretaries in Mr. Cronberg's office and requested that such secretary should be com- pensa.ted for her services in an amount comparable to compensation paid to secretaries of other Boards which meet at night. This was received and filed. The Clerk presented and read a letter addressed to Messrs . Eggers Higgins, dated July 21, 1954, from Per. Walter E. Warner, Jr. , Chairman of the Swimming Pool Committee, confirming the fact that Mr. Eggers had been designated to make a cost study with recommenda.- timns as to type, size, and extent of the proposed swimming pool, locker rooms, parking, and related facilities to be located on Town-owned property* at the Ho mocks, and confirming further that Mr. Eggers' firm's charge for this study, in an amount not to exceed $1, 800, is acceptable, and advising Mr. Eggers that the Town Council has shade a. sufficient appropriation and authorized the Swimming Pool Survey Committee to approve payment of his firm's fee . This was received and filed. The Supervisor read the Report of the Citizens' Committee for Teen- age Center, enclosed with letter addressed to the Town Board, dated July 26, 1954, from Mr . David Eggers, as Chairman of the Teenage Center Committee . This report was referred to the Recreation Com- mission for review and report. The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Town Board, dated July 23 , 1954, from Mr. C . J. Quinn, Secretary of the Board of police Commissioners, enclosing bids for stop signs and posts as follows : Charles F. McCullough, Katona.h, N. Y. $11. 15 each Municipal Supply Co. , Bridgeport, Conn. 13 .45 each Miro-Flex Co. , Inc . , Wichita, Kansas 18.00 each and stating that the Commission has approved the recommendation to purchase 25 units and that Chief Yerick may desire to order both 9 ' 6" and 7'6" posts . The letter stated also that the Commission recommends the acceptance of the low bid submitted by Charles F. McCullough. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously _ RESOLVED that the Police Chief be and he hereby is authorized to purchase from Charles F. McCullough, Ka.tonah, N. Y. , 25 units (stop signs and posts) at $11 . 18 each, this being the low bid; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that this amount be paid out of the item in the Police Budget appropriated for such purpose . i X599 The Clerk presented a. letter addressed to the Board, dated July 6. 1954, from Chief Yerick, enclosing bids for new uniform state traffic summons required by October 1, 1954, as follows: Speed Office Systems $206.10 124 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, N. Y, Arthur J. Gavrin Press 196.95 Gavrin Press Bldg. , New Rochelle, Na Y. Delton, the Printer 1,96.00 7 137 East Post Road, ?kite Plains, N. Y. The Little Print 187. 50 91 Huguenot Street, New Rochelle, N. Y. Upon motion by Councilman Iffa-terman, seconded by Councilman Lane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Chief Yerick be and he hereby is authorized to purchase 2, 500 new uniform state traffic summons re- quired by October 1, 1954, from The Little Print, 91 Hugue- not Street, New Rochelle, for $187.50 which was the lowest bid, and that this amount be paid out of the item in the Police Budget appropriated for such purpose . I The Clerk presented a letter from the Westchester County Department of Planning, dated July 2, 1954, addressed to the Clerk, and in- forming him that the County has just had delivered, a new set of Aerial Photos taken during the latter part of April and the first part of May, 1954, and that the same are available from the Con- tractor, Jack Ammamn, Photogrammetric Engineers , c/o William Fl. Meyer, Eastern Manager, Box 411, Manhassett, New York, and suggesting that possibly the Town's Engineer, Building Inspector, or Planning Board might have use for the sheets covering this area, The Clerk was instructed to write and obtain prices for individual sheets covering the Town. The Clerk presented a. Certificate of Appointment of Election In- spectors for the election year beginning July 15, 1954, signed by Supervisor Owen A. Mandeville on July 6, 1954, in accordance with the recommendation of the Chairmen of the two major political parties . The Clerk presented a list of polling places for the purpose of designating a place in each election district of the Town in which a meeting for the registration of voters , election and primaries shall be held in the year following the ensuing 1st day of October. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that in accordance with the provisions of Section 66 of the Election Law, being Chapter 17 of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York as amended, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby designates a. place for each election district in the Town at which a. meeting for the registration of voters, election and primaries , sha.11 be held in the year following the ensuing let day of October, as follows : DISTRICT NO. I Mamaroneck amaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, N. Y. DISTRICT NO. 2 Jeryco Plastics Corp. Bldg. , 431 Fayette Street, Mamaroneck, Na Y. 7011 DISTRICT NO. 3 Ma.maro Fire Douse, Palmer avenue, Mamaroneck, N. Y. DISTRICT NO . 4 Central School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N. Y. DISTRICT NO. 5 Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck ;.venue, Mamaroneck, N. Y. DISTRICT NO. 6 Chatsworth Avenue School, forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NO. 7 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NO. S St. Augustine 's School, Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NC. 9. Chatsworth Avenue School, forest Parr Avenue„ Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NO . 10 325 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NO. 11 Chatsworth Gardens Apts . , 14 N. Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, N. Y. — DISTRICT NO. 12 Murray Avenue School, Da,ymon Terrace, Larchmont, N. Y. i DISTRICT NC. 13 Murray avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT tics, 14 Weaver Street lire Blouse, Weaver Street, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NC. 15 School of Saints John & Paul, Weaver Street, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NC. 16 Fenimore Cooper House, La.rchmont Acres, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NC. 17 Central School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N. Y. The Clerk subTitted a letter dated July 26, 1054, from Councilman Waterman, suggesting the name of Mr . C. Norman Blair For one of the vacancies on the newly created Planning Board. It was the unanimous opinion of the Town Board that the 2 vacancies Planning Board should. be filled b its present members , The n the . tannin i�oa o e � 3� Clerk was instructed to forward Cdr. Waterma,n's1letter, together with a. brief outline of Mr. Bla.ir's background, to the Chairman of the Planning Board, 703 The Clerk submitted the following: Summary of Receipts and Disbursements, January I to June 30, 1954 Analysis of Budget Appropriations and Expenditures , January I to June 30, 1954 Analysis of Estimated Revenues, January I to June 30, 1954 The Supervisor presented a letter from Mr . Straub, Superintendent of the Water Company, saying that he had an application from Mr , A. Poccia for the installation of a 4" main in a new unnamed street, north of Fenimore Road. The letter, which enclosed an estimate of the cost of installation of this main, went on to state that no fire hydrant will be required and that the cost does not include excavation, backfill, or paving. Upon motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorimes the installation of a 4" main in a new un-named street, north of Fenimore Road, upon application by Mr . A. Poccia, at a cost not to exceed $640 . 371 excluding excavation, backfilling and paving, in accordance with estimate submitted to this Board with letter dated July 26, 1954, received from the Superintendent of the Westchester Joint Water Works , No. I provided A. Poccia deposit with the Westchester Joint Water Works , No. 1, the necessary funds to cover the cost, and provided further that the owner shall give to the Town any easement which the Town Attorney and Superintendent of Highways may decide is necessary. Councilman Waterman and Kane had nothing to report . The Town Attorney reported that he had received a letter from the Police Commission recommending certain amendments to the General Ordinances and in compliance with the same, he presented an affidavit of publication of notice of public hearing for the 28th day of July, 1954, at 8 : 15 F , M. at the Weaver Street Fire House, Edgewood Avenue and Weaver Street in the Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering an amendment to Section 6 Chapter 11 (Use of Streets and Highways) of the General Ordinance as last amended on April 21, I954, by including in the designation of public highways in the Town of Mamaroneck designated as main arteries of travel, the street known as Orsini Drive, and providing that all vehicles approaching said street from Byron Lane shall, before entering the same, come to a full stop, provided that a sign bearing the word "STOP" is erected at said intersection of Orsini Drive and Byron Lane . There was no one present at this hearing, either in favor of or against the amendment, and on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Chapter 11 (Use of Streets and Highways) Section 6 of the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck as last amended on April 21, 1954, is hereby further amended so as to designate, in addi- tion to streets already so designated as main arteries of thoroughfare, the street known as Orsini Drive at its intersection with the street known as Byron Lane, so that all vehicles approaching Orsini Drive from Byron Lane, shall, before entering the same, come to a full stop, provided that a sign bearing the work "STOP" is erected and maintained at or near the intersecting line of Orsini Drive . ` 05j The Town Attorney presented the proposed agreements between the Town of Mamaroneck, the Village of Mamaroneck, and the Village of Uarchmont, concerning the re-sale of parcels of property included in the Town's foreclosure in rem, which axe situated in the Villages . These agreements are similar to those entered into in 1947 with the Villages and provide that before any sale is made, the Villages must approve the same and the agree- vents further set up a, formula for the division of -the net pro- ceeds . I -- Upon motion by Councilman Dane, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign -these agreements . The Town Attorney suggested to Councilman Waterman that resolu- tions for the operation of the planning Board be drawn up. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it adjourned at 10 .39 P. 11. to meet again on August 11, 1954. Tow 1 er.