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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975_10_01 Town Board Regular Minutes 138 10-1-75 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD OCTOBER 1, 1975, IN THE AUDITORIUM 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. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Helwig Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot Councilman Bloom Councilman McMillan Absent: Councilman White Also Present: Mrs. Miller - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the special meeting of June 11, 1975 were presented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Information - Flood Damage and Disaster Assistance The Supervisor presented, for the information of everyone in atten- dance at the meeting, "Information for Residents on Flood Damage and Disaster Assistance" under date of October 1, 1975, enumerating the present status of flood claims, and a memorandum by Fred F. Kellogg, Jr. , Larchmont Village Engineer, under date of September 29, 1975 concerning reservoir conditions and rainfall, both of which were ordered received and filed. Mrs. Helwig reported on the many telephone calls that had come into the Town offices and her conversation with Congressman Richard L. Ottinger regarding flood related problems. She then stated that she had requested the Army Corps of Engineers to inspect the area damaged in the flood, and as a result of that request, John Hartman, a civilian and Captain William Boutin both with the Army Corps of Engineers along with Dr. Alan Mason, Chairman of the local Flood Control Committee, Charles Elfreich, Town Engineer and herself con- ducted the tour and substantiated the actual conditions caused by the flooding. A lengthy discussion ensued in which the Town Engineer reported on the estimates of damage in the Unincorporated Area and in response to the question - who will be responsible for damage to top soil? - answered, the Town for public property and the homeowner for private property. Mr. Elfreich also stated that upon request through his -1- 139 10-1-75 office, either himself, the Building Inspector or a representa- tive from the County Health Department will inspect homes where it is feared that sewage is present in drain backups. Dr. Mason, Mr. Elfreich and Mrs. Helwig urged and advised resi- dents to: 1. Provide complete information data as to damage and cost of repair or replacement to the Town Engineer. 2. Take pictures of damages before making repairs or replacements. 3. Keep a record of time spent in cleaning up after the flood. 4. Keep damaged items including appliances until claims are adjusted. The Supervisor noted before the close of the discussion, that in the event the President declares Westchester County a major dis- aster area, a direct grant of up to $5,000 (not to be repaid) will be available to homeowners and businesses through a federal emergency grant program and in response to the many complaints about the rodent problem after the flood, she added that the poison baits would be restored. OLD BUSINESS 1. Metcalf & Eddy Proposal - Larchmont Reservoir - Flood Control Improvements The Supervisor spoke about the proposal, for the joint project re- garding the Larchmont Reservoir, before the Board tonight to autho- rize additional expenditures provided the Village of Mamaroneck shares equally in the cost. Pursuant to a memorandum dated October 1, 1975 addressed to the i Town Board by the Town Engineer, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, and following some discussion during which the Supervisor noted that the Unincorporated Area and Village of Mamaroneck are the affected areas and the value of the project would be to provide a way of lowering the level to allow for additional storage, on motion by Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Engineering Firm of Metcalf and Eddy of New York, Inc. , to continue the study of specifications for a valve and appurtenances for temporary flood control relief at the Larchmont Reservoir, said firm to provide the Town with a brief letter report of the results of their study; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution is contingent upon the same action being taken by the Village of Mamaroneck who would share equally in the cost. -2- 140 10-1-75 2. Set Date for Public Hearing - Full Stop Signs - Vine Road and Vine Place Supervisor Helwig reviewed the matter of the need for full stop signs at Vine Road and Vine.Place as had been brought to the Board's attention by residents of that area. Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by Police Chief Robert M. Barasch under date of September 11, 1975, informing the Board of the Traffic Commission's recommendation, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held by this Board at its next regular meeting on Wednesday evening, October 15, 1975 in the Auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, . Town of Mamaro- neck, for the purpose of considering amending Chapter II of the General Ordinances, as last amended May 16, 1973, by providing for the installation of Full Stop Signs at the Southwest and Southeast corners of Vine Road at the location where Vine Road meets Vine Place in the Town of Mamaroneck. and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and she hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times", notice of such hearing as required by law. 3. Engineer's Requests: a) Defer Bids - Post Road Sewer Following the Engineer's explanation of his request for defer- ment and pursuant to his memorandum addressed to the Board under date of October 1, 1975, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Engineer's request for the postponement of the Sanitary Sewer Project on Post Road (Block 505 - Parcel 433) until the proper easement description can be drawn up. b) Defer Bids - Rocky Road Drain Project Following .the Engineer's explanation of his request for deferment and pursuant to his memorandum addressed to the Board under date of October 1; 1975, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously -3- 141 10-1-75 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the Engineer's request for the postponement of the Rocky Road Project due to an increase in the estimates for its cost; and be it further RESOLVED, that the aforementioned project be considered for inclusion in the 1976 budget under Capital Improvements. 4. Report on Three Water Lines .- Hommocks, Lafayette and Post Road The Supervisor announced with pleasure, for the Board's informa- tion that the water improvements on Hommocks Road authorized at the June 4,1975 meeting, were now complete and the Lafayette Road improvements which were authorized at that same meeting were in the final stages with only the paving yet to be completed. Mrs. Helwig also referred to the cleaning of the 10-inch water main on the Boston Post Road and stated that this project, which had been approved at the Town Board meeting of August 6, 1975, has also been completed. She pointed out that as had been indi- cated by the Manager of the Westchester Joint Water Works, this project has caused a 28% improvement in water flow and was com- pleted at a considerable future savings to the Town. NEW BUSINESS 1. Report of Emergency Condition - Water Line - Senate Place At the Supervisor's request the Engineer presented his memorandum addressed to the Board under date of October 1, 1975 enumerating the conditions found at the Senate Place project and his recommen- dations regarding these conditions. Mr. Elfreich also presented the estimate for emergency work addressed to the Board by John G. Hock, Manager of the Westchester Joint Water Works, which was ordered received and filed. Whereupon, after some discussion, on motion by Councilman Bloom, who stated that the facts as disclosed indicate an emergency, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the relocation of 600 feet of 6-inch water main with 600 feet of 8-inch water main in Senate Place under emergency procedure be- cause said water line lies immediately over the sanitary sewer presently under replace- ment in said street so that the required separation of water and sewer lines will conform to the Health Regulations; said relocation to be performed at a total cost of $39,150 and to be paid for by the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it further RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Town Engineer and the Westchester Joint Water Works. -4- 142 10-1-75 2. Authorization for Refund of Taxes - Guadagnolo Property The Town Clerk presented the Comptroller's memorandum dated October 1, 1975 and the letter addressed to the Supervisor by Frank H. Connelly, Jr. , Attorney for Frank Guadagnolo under date of September 16, 1975, requesting refund of taxes, which were ordered received and filed. The Supervisor explained that the Board had no alternative since a Supreme Court ruling directed that the assessments on Mr. Guadagnolo's properties be reduced, and thereupon on motion by Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot, which he offered reluctantly, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to refund to Frank Guadagnolo Town taxes in the amount of $9,530.99 as per the Supreme Court decision for the year 1974 on Block 132 Parcel 609 and the years 1973- 1974 on Block 133 Parcel 148. 3. Salary Authorizations - Recreation Pursuant to memoranda addressed to the Board by the Super- intendent of Recreation under dates of September 4,5 and 11, 1975, and herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot, seconded by Council- man McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Recreation Commission, this Board hereby authorizes that the following persons be compensated in the amount stated and effective on the date specified for each as listed herebelow: Effective Name Title. Date Salary William V. Lagani Rec. Attendant. 9-5-75 $ 2.00 per hour Gymnastics Thomas Auchterlonie Sr. Rec. Leader 10-4-75 54.00 per session Richard Owen Sr. Rec. Leader 10-4-75 54.00 per session Cathy Cilento Sr. Rec. Leader 10-4-75 54.00 per session Open House Program William Reilly Sr. Rec. Leader 10-3-75 30.00 per session Thomas Auchterlonie Sr. Rec. Leader 10-3-75 24.00 per session Cathy Cilento Sr. Rec. Leader 10-3-75 24.00 per session Richard Owen Sr. Rec. Leader 10-3-75 24.00 per session Richard Rella Sr. Rec. Leader 10-3-75 24.00 per session Men's & Womenl Physical Fitness William Reilly Sr. Rec. Leader 10-6-75 24.00 per session Ingrid Meimis Sr. Rec. Leader 10-8-75 24.00 per session Cathy Cilento Sr. Rec. Leader 10-8-75 18.00 per session Claire Demas Sr. Rec. Leader 10-8-75 18.00 per session Mercedes Yans Rec. Assistant 11-1-75 20.00 per session Calvin Chiang Sr. Rec. Leader 9-28-75 8.00 per hour 4. Appointment of Diane B. Renta - Deputy Town Clerk Pursuant to the Town Clerk's recommendation, on motion by Council- man Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommen- dation of the Town Clerk, Mrs. Diane B. Renta be and she hereby is appointed Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy.Registrar of Vital Statistics of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve without additional compensation effective.October 1, 1975. -5- 143 10-1-75 5. Correction of. Assessment Roll Pursuant to the Assessor's petition addressed to the Board under date. of September 29, 1975 herewith presented and ordered re- ceived and filed for the record, on motion by Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that provisions to the rovisions III of Sub-Division #1, Section #557 of the Westchester County Administrative Code and in accordance with the petition of the Town Assessor, this Board hereby authorizes the correction of an erroneous assessment oh the 1974-1975 Assessment Roll for 1975 taxes from $15,100. to $10,000. for Veterans' Exemption from Property Taxation on the premises owned by Mary R. Garvey, 3 Birch Lane, Larchmont, New York, and known as Block 707, Parcel 111, on the Tax Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Request - Purchase of Property A letter addressed to the Board by Robert P. DeMatas under date of September 15, 1975 was presented and ordered received and filed. Supervisor Helwig stated that Mr. DeMatas' property is adjacent to the Premium River Conservation Area and that his request has been referred to the Conservation Advisory Commission which will have a report and recommendation on said request at the next meeting. III 2. Responses to Resolution for Change of Post Office: Congressman Ottinger. - Postmaster Walsh A letter addressed to the Supervisor by Congressman Richard L. Ottinger under date of September 22, 1975 together with letter also addressed to Supervisor Helwig by Larchmont Postmaster James R. Walsh under date of September 19, 1975 were read by the Clerk and ordered received and filed. 3. Application for Change of Zoning The Supervisor presented a letter, with the accompanying appli- cation, addressed to the Board by Albert J. Pirro, Jr. , Attorney on behalf of James N. Dandry under date of September 30, 1975 which was referred to the Town Attorney for his perusal and stated that if the Attorney found the application to be in order, it would then be referred to the Planning Board for their recommen- dation. 4. Letter re 202 East Garden Road Upon the Supervisor's presentation of a letter under date of September 25, 1975, by Jay H. Gould, Attorney, alleging certain hazardous conditions on and about the premises owned by Mr. & Mrs. Joel Leichter, herewith ordered received and filed, the matter was referred to the Town Attorney and Highway Super- intendent for follow-up and report to the Board. _ . -6- 144 10-1-75 THE SUPERVISOR 1. Conservation Report - Questionnaire on Recycling Upon the Supervisor's presentation of the survey which had been conducted by students in the High School under the guidance of Mrs. Sally Kennelley during the month of April 1975, and upon her comparisons with a similar questionnaire circulated in 1974, it was noted that the survey results concluded that due to a lot more publicity, more residents are participating in the newspaper recycling program. During the ensuing discussion the question once again came up regarding aluminum recycling to which Mrs. Helwig answered that the Conservation Advisory Commission is continuing to study this matter. 2. Schedule of Dates - 1976 Budget Supervisor Helwig presented for the record the following schedule of dates relative to the Tentative Budget for 1976 and noted that Tentative Budget and setting of date for public hearing would be presented at a subsequent meeting: November 5th . Presentation of Town Board Meeting - Departmental Requests November 12th Town Board and Department Heads Discussion Meeting - Informal public discussion of 1976 Departmental Requests November 19th Adoption of 1976 Preliminary Town Board Meeting - Budget November 24th - Budget Documents available (or earlier if possible) at Town Offices December 3rd Public Hearing on Town Board Meeting - 1976 Preliminary Budget December 17th Adoption of Town Board Meeting - 1976 Budget NOT ON AGENDA Upon Mrs.Helwig's call to attention of the 50th Birthday of The Daily Times and her extension, on behalf of the Town Board and the Town, of hearty congratulations and sincere thanks and appreciation for the fine coverage always given to Town affairs, it was unani- mously so ordered that an appropriate letter be sent to William J. Bassett. THE DEPUTY SUPERVISOR 1. Apportionment Upon Mr. Vandernoot's presentation of the following apportionment and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: -7- 14 10-1-75 WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petition for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petition for the correction of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1974-5 school taxes of 1975, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Owner Land Improve. Total 903 246 Eugene Magnetti $6,300. $6,200. $12,500. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Owner Land Improve. Total 903 246 Eugene Magnetti $5,100. $ 5,100. 903 251 Michael Nardelli,Jr. $1,200. $6,200. $ 7,400. THE TOWN ATTORNEY 1. . Public Service Commission Report Mr. Johnston reported that the foregoing report was for informational purposes only since it referred specifically to New York City and thereupon it was ordered received and filed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:30 P.M. to reconvene on October 15, 1975. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immed- iately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Commission by the Deputy Comptroller under date of October 1, 1975 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Commissioner Bloom and. seconded by Commissioner Vandernoot, it was unanimously -8_ 146 10-1-75 RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller's office: R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 63.27 Dri-Chem Extinguisher 56.75 Excelsior Garage& Machine Works 1,769.15 Exterminating Services 7.88 New York Telephone Co. 11.34 Peter J. Pergola 650.00 Signacon Controls, Inc. 7,975.00 William Smith Supplies 50.50 Suburban Communications 82.49 Village of Scarsdale Water Dept. 308.00 $10,974.38 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:35 P.M. , to reconvene on October 15, 1975. Town Clerk I . -9-