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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973_06_06 Town Board Regular Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JUNE 6th, 1973, 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. ROLL CALL Present: Supervisor Helwig Councilman Faiola Councilman Vandernoot Councilman Bloom Councilman White Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Aitchison - Highway Superintendent Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of May 16th, 1973 were presented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. THE SUPERVISOR The Supervisor stated that she was very glad to present to the Board and those present Mr. Roger Phillips who had requested coming this evening to present the First Annual Report of the Friends of the Larchmont Library. Mr. Phillips described enthusiastica :ly the organization's program for its first year presenting the pamphlet reporting its many and varied activities. On behalf of the group, he thanked all of its supporters and extended a cordial welcome to everyone to participate in and enjoy the program for the coming year. The Supervisor said certainly she, as one individual and a single member of "The Friends", had great praise for what had been done and thanked Mr. Phillips for his presentation this evening. Councilman White added that he would like to say that the real.- dents of this community were certainly extremely proud of its library and "The Friends" and commented on the increase in cir- culation which he felt was due at least in part to this group, and that he himself was looking forward eagerly to the library's further dramatic expansion. - 1 - SCHEDULE I r TOWN OF MAMARONECK ' COMPUTATION OF HOLIDAY COMPENSATION 1973 NAME TITLE ANNUAL UNIT BASIS DAYS AMOUNT TOTAL SALARY PER DAY AMOUNT ' R. Barasch Chief $17,872. $68.48 5 $342.40 $ 342..40 W. Federice Lieutenant 15,158. 58.08 5 290.40 290.40 C. Loveley Lieutenant 15,458. 59.23 5 296. 15 296.15 D. McClintock Sergeant 12,950. 49.62 5 248. 10 248. 10 F. Silvestri Sergeant 12,950. 49.62 5 248. 10 248.10 G. Mulcahy Detective . 12,600. 48.281 5 241.40 241.40 N. Giacomo Patrolman 11,750. 45.02 5 225.10 225.10 A. Lifrieri Patrolman 11,750. 45.02 5 225. 10 225. 10 W. O'Rorke Sergeant 12,950. 49.62 5 248. 10 248.10 J. Costello PatrUman 11,750. .45.02 5 225. 10 225.10 P. Diamond Sergeant 12,950. 49.62 5 248.10 248.10 R. Perritano Det. Sergeant 13,550. 51.92 5 259.60 259.60 A. Ambrosovitch Patrolman 11,750. 45.02 5 225. 10 225. 10 A. Leviness Patrolman 11,750. 45.02 5 225. 10 225. 10 T. Vitro Sergeant 12,950. 49.62 5 248.10 248.10 F. DeVico Detective 12,350. 47.32 5 236.60 236.60 W. Coy Patrolman 11,750. 45.02 5 225.10 225.10 V. Garrison Patrolman • 11,750. 45.02 5 .'225.10 225.10 C. Baumblatt Patrolman 11,750. 45.02 5 225.10 225. 10 R. Fuller Patrolman 11,750. 45.02 5 225.10 225.10 P. Adamo Patrolman 11,750. 45.02 5 225.10 225.10 T. Mahoney Det. Sergeant 13,550. 51,92 5 259.60 259.60 J. Greenstein Sergeant 12,950. 49.62 5 248.10 248.10 J. Anderson Patrolman 11,750. 45.02 5 225. 10 225.10 R. Hutcheon Patrolman 11,750. 45.02 5 225. 10 225.10 C. Catapano Patrolman 11,750. 45.02 5 225.10 225.10 - P. Gerardi Patrolman 11,447. 43.86 5 219.30 219.30 L. Mosiello Patrolman 11,447. 43.86 5 219.30 219.30 A. Gerace Patrolman 11,447. 43.86 .5 219.30 219.30 1 R. Knox Patrolman 11;144. 42.70 5 213.50 213.50. 1 • a { SCHEDULE I (continued) J. Passafume .Pati6lman 11.,144. 42.70 5. 213.50 213.50 M. Nardelli Patrolman 11,144. 42.70 5 213.50 213.50 P. Munch Patrolman 11,144 (5/3/73)42.70 1 42.70 10,841. 41.54 4 166. 16 208.86 J. Thompson Patrolman 10,841. 41.54 5 207.70 207.70 M. Graziano Patrolman 10,841. (2/8/73)41.54 4 166. 16 _ 10,538. 40.38 1 .40.38 206.54 J. Pyrch Patrolman 10,841. (2/8/73)41.54 4 166. 16 . 10,538. . 40.38 1 40.38 206.54 G. Carden Patrolman 10,841. (3/8/73)41.54 2 83.08 10,538. 40.38 3 121. 14 204.22 J. Pfoh Patrolman 10,5388 40.38 4 161.52 161.52 $8,834.83 HOLIDAYS January 1 - New Year's Day February 12 - Lincoln's Birthday February 19 - Washington's Birthday April 22 - Easter May 28 - Memorial Day 2 PROPOSAL re TAX RECEIVER AND FINANCE OFFICE The Supervisor stated that the next item of business was scheduled so that if there were any questions or comments from residents attending this meeting they could be presented and answered at this time. She explained that at the previous meeting, the Board had offered this proposal and adopted the resolution proposing that the office of the Receiver of Taxes in the Town of Mamaroneck be appointive rather than elective. She pointed out that in accordance with Town Law, Section 20 (e) as adopted in 1932, such a resolution must be adopted not less than 150 or more than 180 days prior to Election Day, and was subject to permissive referendum. Thus, she continued, May 10th was the first day and June 9th the last on which such a reso- lution could be adopted. At the May 16th meeting, Mrs. Helwig said, a question had been raised as to whether this action had been hastily taken and it was for this reason that she was ex- plaining why that particular date (May 16th) had been chosen for presentation of the proposal and adoption of the resolution. Upon the Chair's query as to whether there were any comments or questions, Mrs. Theodore Shultz of 25 Alden Road inquired whether questions with the Union involved were not concerned in this matter? The Supervisor replied that the Receiver of Taxes was speci- fically excluded from the Union Contract and that there had been no response from the CSEA representatives with whom the proposal had been discussed several weeks ago. Councilman Vandernoot, Negotiator for the Town, added that a meeting would be held with all Town and Village persons involved as soon as the results of the present Computer Study were ascer- tained, to discuss the proposed Town-Village combined operation which it was felt would provide far greater flexibility of per- sonnel in the Finance Offices. Mrs. Helwig then added that there were several things under consideration -- first, the possibility of merging the Town offices of the Receiver of Taxes and Comptroller into one Finance Office; and second, the possibility of merging the Town and Village operations as had been discussed at the May 30th Joint Committee meeting. The Supervisor thanked Mrs. Shultz and the League representa- tives for having taken the time to come in and discuss this proposal in her office, and also for the Notice carried in the current issue of the League Bulletin. Mrs. Marion Reichman of 39 Sheldrake Avenue, upon recognition, asked why the office should be appointive rather than elective? In replying, the Supervisor said it was felt that greater flexi- bility of personnel would be achieved from the proposed combina- tion of the two offices in the Town -- and further if a joint operation with the Village were realized that greater efficiency would be achieved for the entire financial operation in both municipalities. Councilman White added that the Town Law had been amended in 1932 specifically to make it possible for municipalities to engage technically trained personnel to perform professional services on a career basis. Mrs. Reichman then said that she had assumed any person running for such office would have this background and training -- to which Mrs. Helwig said that cer- tainly this had been the case with Mr. Orsino who had exactly - 2 - 3 this background having been in the banking field before coming to the Town, and then for many years having served as its Comptroller and as its Deputy Receiver of Taxes under Mr. Dillon, the then Receiver of Taxes. Councilman Bloom noted that elected officials were usually on a policy-making level responsible directly to the electorate, and that when we talk about professional positions in a muni- cipality, technical competence should be the over-riding consid- eration with this kind of technical competence best determined by analysis of the qualifications of the applicants by the administration rather than election. Mrs. Peggy Snyder of 31 Seton Road, upon recognition, asked whether such an appointment would be for a specific time -- in answer to which the Supervisor stated that Town officials were appointed at the organization meeting in January following the election of a new Board and were customarily for a two-year period concurrent with the term of the Supervisor. In reply to Mrs. Shultz's last question as to salary -- the Supervisor stated that it was not possible to give any definite information at this time, and thereupon since there were no further questions or comments, after expressing the Board's appreciation of the interest shown, Mrs. Helwig said that the Board would now proceed with the regular order of business. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report - Bids for Uniforms Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Highway Superintendent, Park Superintendent, Comptroller and Attorney under date of June 5th, 1973 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, following Councilman Faiola's question as to why a two-year contract could not be written and the reply that changes were made annually in the uniforms desired, on his motion, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board pursuant to the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent, Park Superintendent, Comptroller and Attorney hereby awards the bid for rental of uniforms for the Highway, Park, Sanitation, Recreation and Police Departments to Finast Industrial Uniforms, Inc. , the low bidder, in the amount of $2.10 per man per week for a one-year period beginning as of July 1st, 1973 and terminating on June 30th, 1974. 2. Police Commission Recommendation Installation of Full Stop Sign The Supervisor presented for the information of the Board and all present a memorandum addressed to her by Police Chief Barasch re "FULL STOP" signs on North Chatsworth Avenue under date of June 1st, 1973 which was in accord with the public hearing held thereon at the last meeting of the Board and whereupon ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. Mrs. Helwig also stated that the Traffic Commission had been requested to make a further study of the other items sought by - 3 4 the group present at the hearing on May 16th. At this time in reply to a question raised from the floor as to whether the Town had reached its decision of the amount of money to be allocated to CAP by the Town, the Supervisor advised that she had received a letter only today from Mr. Lafayette Dixon which had been forwarded to the Board in the hope that with this information a decision would be reached in time for the July 5th meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Report and Resolution Consolidation of Sanitation Departments Councilman Vandernoot presented for adoption the resolution accompanying the report of the May 31st meeting of the Tri- Municipal Study Committee concerning the consolidation of the Sanitation Departments and their merger into the Joint Garbage Commission, moving its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bloom and the following resolution thereupon adopted unanimously: WHEREAS, studies have, for some time, been in progress with respect to the feasibility and method of combining the sanitation functions of the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont; and WHEREAS, such studies have resulted in a recom- mendation by the Study Committee that a combin- ing take place in the manner set forth in the report of the Committee dated May 31, 1973 annexed hereto; and WHEREAS, this Board finds merit in the recom- mendations and finds that the adoption of such recommendations is likely to benefit both of the communities involved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendations contained t fined in the report be, and they hereby are, adopted; and be it further RESOLVED, that the appropriate (Town) (Village) officials, employees and appointees be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to take such steps as may be necessary to implement such recommendations and to carry out the intentions expressed in the report. A discussion of this proposed combination followed with Council- man Faiola observing that he judged the adoption of this reso- lution to be in the interest of implementing the joint collection, which Mrs. Helwig said was indeed the case, adding that it was - 4 5 hoped this would be realized under the Joint Garbage Disposal Commission by January 1st, 1974 although there were many problems involved -- one of which was finding the solution to this joint operation under one union. Mr. Otto Scheuble, upon recognition by the Chair, stated that he felt it was time to have the Building Inspector check on the mandatory installation of a garbage disposal unit in all residences which would certainly lessen to a very great degree the mammoth problem of collection and disposal of garbage. Mrs. Helwig, in reply to Mr. Scheuble, said that she did not know whether the Town could legally issue such a mandate where- upon Mr. Scheuble stated that in some communities where developers made such installations, tax rebates were granted. Mrs. Helwig then stated that Mr. Kellogg and Mr. Aitchison were presently pursuing new developments in both the collection and disposal of garbage and that in connection therewith his suggestion would be studied. She further stated that the Town's residents were certainly helping the Town now through the separation of the glass and newspapers for which she again expressed the Board's thanks and appreciation. Mr. Scheuble then brought up the matter of Dunkin Donuts needing to be cleaned up since it was presently in a disgraceful state. Mrs. Helwig explained this was private property and State Law prohibited the Town from cleaning any private property. Mrs. Theodore Shultz, speaking on behalf of the League of Women Voters, expressed its pleasure with the proposed combina- tion of sanitation services which, she said, it was hoped would come along. She asked whether there would be any changes in the routes, number of men employed, etc. , to which Mrs. Helwig replied that there would be route changes as well as changes in staff but not in the number of collections, which would remain the same. The discussion concluded with a question asked by Dr. Joseph Roth as to whether employees of the Incinerator Commission did the carting? This was answered affirmatively and an inquiry by Mrs. Shultz as to whether a mandated separation of glass and newspapers would not be a means of saving money was answered by Councilman Bloom who observed that if such an operation were mandated and if the Town were able to enforce it, it would be complicated without so far as had been determined at this time showing any saving in costs. The Supervisor noted that a considerable saving had resulted from the Town's collection of garbage and rubbish at the same times in addition to which it had also freed Highway staff for regular Highway work. 2. Change of Date July Meeting 4th to 5th Pursuant to the Supervisor's explanation of the next meeting falling on a legal holiday, July 4th, and in reply to her query as to the Board's pleasure, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the next meeting of this Board be held on Thursday, July 5th, 1973. - 5 - 3. Attorney's Report Release of Bond, Soundview Woods Pursuant to a request made by Norman Feldherr, Attorney for Investors Collateral, for reduction of bond on Soundview Woods as presented at the last meeting, a written report addressed to the Supervisor by the Town Attorney under date of May 25th was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record. The report recited that the request had to be denied since certain repair work requested by the Engineer and Highway Superintendent had not been completed and thereupon directed by the Board that Mr. Feldherr be notified accordingly. 4. Attorney's Request - Settlement of Certiorari Proceedings - 151 Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck Pursuant to the Attorney's request and in accordance with the Assessor's and his recommendation, following several questions by Councilmen Faiola and White, on a motion offered by Council- man White and seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following reso- lution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members being present and voting aye: WHEREAS , heretofore writs of certiorari were obtained by 151 Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck, owners of property known and described as Block 908, Parcel 1 on the Tax Assessment Map and Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck, for the following years: 1968 for taxes of 1969, 1969 for taxes of 1970, 1970 for taxes of 1971, 1971 for taxes of 1972, 1972 for taxes of 1973 and 1973 for taxes of 1974; and WHEREAS, the Town Attorney recommends to this Board that the proceedings be settled and discontinued upon the reduction of certain of these assessments; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessments for the years 1968 for taxes of 1969, 1969 for taxes of 1970, 1970 for taxes of 1971, 1971 for taxes of 1972, 1972 for taxes of 1973 and 1973 for taxes of 1974, upon property owned by Romax Associates and described on the Assessment Map and Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 908, Parcel 1, be re- duced as follows: From Assm't. Tax Year Year Land Imp. Total 1968 1969 $41,700. $254,400. $296,100. 1969 1970 41,700. 254,400. 296,100. 1970 1971 41,700. 254,400. 296,100. 1971 1972 41,700. 254,400. 296,100. 1972 1973 41,700. 254,400. 296,100. 1973 1974 41,700. 254,400. 296,100. - 6 - 7 To Assm't. Tax Year Year Land Imp. Total 1968 1969 $41,700. $212,900. $254,600. 1969 1970 41,700. 212,900. 254,600. 1970 1971 41,700. 212,900. 254,600. 1971 1972 41,700. 212,900. 254,600. 1972 1973 41,700. 212,900. 254,600. 1973 1974 41,700. 212,900. 254,600. provided the certiorari proceedings now pend- ing in the name of Romax Associates be dis- continued without costs as against either party; and be it further RESOLVED, that all refunds of taxes due by reason of such reductions be paid without interest; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby author- ized and directed to sign the necessary stipulations to obtain an order of the Supereme Court providing for such reductions. 5. Resignation of Albert J. Giordano, Jr. Police Commission The Supervisor explained that this item had been placed on the agenda upon hand delivery of a letter this afternoon which she then read into the record as follows : "Please consider this as my official resignation as Commissioner for the Town Police Department. While I regret this action, business and personal obligations make it necessary. It has been most satisfying to see the restructuring of the Depart- ment during my tenure as Commissioner. I offer my sincere good wishes for the future of the Department." She stated that she would like to say that the Board had anticipated this resignation inasmuch as Mr. Giordano had advised the Police Commission that it would not be possible for him to continue to serve because of business and personal reasons. Therefore, she said, she believed the Board must accept his resignation with regret and appreciation for the service he had rendered so Veil to the Town during the time he had been a member of the Commission. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board with regret accepts the resignation of Albert Giordano, Jr. as a member of the Police Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective as of June 5th, 1973; - 7 - 8 and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Giordano be thanked for the service he rendered to the Town so well for the past fourteen months during a-.eritical period of reorganization in the Department. 6. Appointment of John H. Hanlon Police Commission Mrs. Helwig stated that since the Board had had indications of Mr. Giordano's resignation, it had canvassed a number of names and would like to present the name of Mr. John H. Hanlon to serve in this very sensitive post. She explained that the Board would not meet until July 5th and emphasized therefore that the appointment must be made at this time since Mr. Viebranz, the Chairman, was away from the Town on business a good deal thus leaving the Commission with only one member. Councilman Vandernoot then stated that he would like to submit.: the name of John H. Hanlon and briefly reviewed the particular qualifications which fitted him to serve in this important post and thereupon moved his appointment. Councilman Bloom stated that he would like to second the motion and say that Mr. Hanlon's particular expertise was one that was needed in this instance and Councilman Faiola, after remarking that although he did not know Mr. Hanlon personally, he would certainly go along with the Board on its recommendation and thereupon, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that John H. Hanlon of 98 North Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, New York, be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Board of Police Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve for a term of office be- ginning immediately and terminating at the pleasure of the Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor notify Mr. Hanlon accordingly on behalf of the Board, expressing its pleasure and gratification that he was willing and able to accept this assignment. 7. Resignation of Mr. George W. Brown Conservation Advisory Committee The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to her by Mr. George W. Brown of 1005 Nautilus Lane, Mamaroneck, under date of May 22nd, 1973 tendering his resignation from the Conservation Advisory Com- mittee, effective as of that date due to the pressure of other commitments, which was herewith ordered received and filed. Mrs. Helwig then stated that since this Committee was made up of representatives of the three municipalities and Mr. Brown was from the Village of Mamaroneck, it would be desirable to keep the balance and she therefore had requested Mayor Phillips to submit suggestions for an appointment. She then said that she could see no alternative for the Board - 8 - 9 other than to accept Mr. Brown's resignation with great regret particularly since, with his knowledge and experience, his con- tribution were he able to continue in this service, she felt, would be a major one and thereupon on a motion offered by Council- man Bloom and seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unani- mously RESOLVED, that this Board with deep regret accepts the resignation of Mr. George W. Brown as a member of the Conservation Advisory Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck effective as of May 22nd, 1973, and expresses its sincere appreciation for the fine contribution he made to this community during the time he served as a member of the Committee. 8. Appointment to Park Commission Mrs. Fred M. Schellhammer At the Supervisor's request, Councilman Bloom presented a brief resume of the qualifications and experience of Mrs. Christine F. Schellhammer of 166 Rocky Road, Larchmont, whose name he placed in nomination for appointment to the Board of Park Commissioners to fill the unexpired portion of Mrs. James A. Donnelly, Jr. 's term of office. Each of the members of the Board expressed his pleasure that Mrs. Schellhammer had found it possible to so serve and there- upon, on a motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mrs. Christine F. Schellhammer be and she hereby is appointed a member of the Board III of Park Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck to fill the unexpired portion of Mrs. James A. Donnelly, Jr. 's term of office, effective as of June 1st, 1973 and terminating on December 31st, 1975; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor so notify Mrs. Schell- hammer and express to her the Board's appreciation and gratitude that she would serve the community in this particular assignment where her knowledge of horticulture and long experience as President and member of the Garden Club of Larchment would con- tribute so much to the Commission and the com- munity. 9. Request of Justices Court Clerks to Attend Seminar Pursuant to a note addressed to the Supervisor by Town Justice Martin E. King under date of May 15th, 1973 which was herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes an expenditure not to exceed the sum of $20.00 to cover the cost for Mrs. Carmen Sands and Mrs. Patricia Kiely, Court Clerks, to attend the Seminar for Court Clerks at the Municipal Building, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, on June 6th, 1973. - 9 - 1 10. Expense Authorization - Annual Dinner Meeting and Symposium - Westchester Municipal Planning Federation Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of May 22nd, 1973, on motion by Council- man-White, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously III RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes an expenditure not to exceed the sum of $56.00 to cover the expenses of the Town Engineer, Building Inspector and the Chairman and a member of the Planning Board for attendance of the Annual Dinner Meeting and Symposium of Westchester Municipal Planning Federation on May 31st, 1973. A brief written report of this meeting addressed to the Board under today's date by the Engineer was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record. 11. Assessor's Report - Tax Abatements "Hurricane Agnes" and Transfer. of Funds A memorandum addressed to the Supervisor by the Assessor under date of May 18th, 1973 reporting on tax abatements for "Hurricane Agnes" was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record. The Supervisor explained that this action taken by the State in granting these tax abatements had not been anticipated in the 1973 budget because the law had not been passed at the time of its adoption. She then pointed out that the total tax abatement granted by the State Examiners uras'.:$24,348.01. This sum, she continued, did not reflect an additional $600. resultant from three adjust- ments made by the Board of Review which, in accordance with State Law, had sat in-spedial�:sess.ion June 1st, 1973 to hear any protests of property owners to the State determinations. Mrs. Helwig then referred to a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under today's date requesting author- ization to transfer the sum of $25,000. within the 1973 budget to cover the cost of the aforesaid abatements which the Town, in accordance with this law, must refund to the individual taxpayers involved. The Town, she explained, would be reimbursed by the State for this outlay of funds, with the possible exception of the three adjusted abatements' which must be submitted to the State for its approval. This, she explained, was the reason for the necessity of establishing this appropriation in this year's budget, thereby inquiring as to the Board's pleasure? Whereupon on a motion by Councilman White, seconded by Council- man Vandernoot, it was unanimously III RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds within the 1973 budget: From: General Fund Town Wide Surplus A/C 501 $25,000.00 To: Tax Abatements - "Hurricane Agnes" $25,000.00 A/C A9209.0 - 10 - 12. Amendment January 3, 1973 Resolution 1973 Compensation Paid Firemen Following Councilman Vandernoot's explanation that due to the delay in the settlement of the Paid Firemen's Association contract with the Town of Mamaroneck for the years 1973-74, it was now necessary to amend the resolution and Compensation Plan as adopted at the organization meeting on January 3rd, 1973, which he thereupon so moved. This motion was seconded by Councilman Bloom and the following resolution unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted at the Organization Meeting on January 3rd, 1973, fixing the salaries for the Paid Firemen (Civil Service Employees, Competitive Class) be and it hereby is amended so as to show that compensation as listed herebelow retroactive to January 1st of 1973 in accordance with the contract executed between the Paid Firemen's Association and the Town of Mamaro- neck on April 19th, 1973: Name Title $ Salary Louis Testa Fire Lieutenant $13,100.00 Santo Garofalo " " 12,800.00 Frank J. Felice " " 12,800.00 Joseph A. Garofalo It It 12,800.00 Nicholas Soriano Fireman 11,644.00 Carl Mirande " 11,644.00 Frank Carpino " 11,644.00 James A. Laverty " 11,644.00 Norman P. Wilson " 11,644.00 Kenneth J. Valle It 11,644.00 Henri Newman " 11,644.00 Raymond A. Baron " 11,323.00 Mark W. Rappaport It 11,002.00 Bernard J. Callahan " 11,002.00 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Compensation Plan of the Town of Mamaroneck as adopted on January 3rd, 1973 be amended so as to show the annual compensation for the Paid Firemen as set forth herebelow: Maxi- Incre- Title of Position Minimum Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 mum ment *Fire Lieutenant - - - - 1@ $13,100. - Fire Lieutenant - - - - 3@ 12,800. - Fireman - - - - 7@ 11,644. - Fireman - - - - 1@ 11,323. - Fireman - - - - 2@ 11,002. - III * Includes $300. longevity for 30 years of service 13. Report of Highway Superintendent Gasoline Rationing The Highway Superintendent reported orally that he had been notified by Exxon Co. , U.S.A. that he would be limited on the - 11 - 1 amount of gasoline received in August of this year to about one-half that formerly supplied. Councilman Faiola suggested that another supplier be found at once. Mr. Aitchison, in replying, stated that the Town purchased its gas at State prices which were the most reasonable available anywhere. Mr. Aitchison further stated, however, that he had been in touch with the Exxon Co. and believed that an adjustment for the August quota would be forthcoming. The Supervisor, at this time, stated that she felt a warning should be issued to all departments to be extremely careful in gasoline consumption from this date on. 14. Salary Authorizations for: a) Recreation- Part-Time Pursuant to memoranda of the Superintendent of Recreation under dates of May 18th and June 4th, 1973 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Recreation Commission, this Board hereby authorizes that Thomas Lynch, Leslie Helen Farrand, Bridget Quinn and John Enney be engaged as Recreation Specialists and Recreation Attendant respectively, effective May 21st, 1973, with each to be compen- sated at the rate of $3.00 per hour, except Thomas Lynch who will be compensated at the rate of $3.50 per hour. b) Park Department - Part-Time Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of June 4th, 1973 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Park Commission, this Board hereby authorizes that Robert A. Meyer be engaged as park attendant, effective June 4th, 1973 to work for the summer and to be compen- sated at the rate of $3.38 per hour. c) Sanitation - One Full Time Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Highways under date of May 31st, 1973, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to recommendation of William Aitchison, Superintendent of Highways, Leon Franks be and he hereby is engaged as sanitation man, effective May 31st, 1973 and to be compensated at the rate of $6,995. per annum. - 12 - I.3 d) Paid Fireman - One Full Time Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Fire Chief under date of June 4th, 1973, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the appointment of Ronald De Cosimo of 622D Richbell Road, Larchmont, New York as a Fireman in the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department, effective as of June 7th, 1973, and to be compensated at the rate of $10,360. per annum. e) Comptroller's Office Intermediate Typist Part-Time Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of June 4th, 1973, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to the request of the Comptroller, this Board hereby authorizes the engagement of Elaine M. Varian as part-time Intermediate Clerk, effective as of .June:4th, 1973 and to be compensated at the rate of $2.00 per hour. 15. Authorization - Payment of Holiday Compensation for: a) Police Pursuant to memorandum of the Police Commission under date of May 16th, 1973, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of holiday compensation on June 14th, 11973 representing the first five holidays for the year 1973, as set forth on the list herein;inserted on the following page, all being officers of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department: (next page) - 13 - 1.5 b) Fire Pursuant to memorandum of the Fire Chief under date of May 16th, 1973, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Council- man White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of holiday compensation on June 14th, 1973 represent- ing the first five holidays for the year 1973 for the members of the Fire Department as set forth on the list inserted herebelow: ` I CO] NAME TITLE L. Testa Lieutenant F. Felice Lieutenant J. Garofalo Lieutenant S. Garofalo Lieutenant N. Soriano Fireman C. Mirande Fireman ' J. Laverty Fireman N. Wilson Fireman K. Valle Fireman ' H. Newman Fireman - R. Baron Fireman M. Rappaport Fireman • B. Callahan Fireman • -F. Carpino Fireman - Holidays January 1 - New Year's Day February-12 - Lincoln's Birthday February 19 - Washington's Birthday April 22- Easter May 28 - Memorial Day i a --f - 15 16 16. Authorization of Emergency Overtime for: a) Police Pursuant to memorandum of the Police Commission under date of May 21st, 1973, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as approved by the Board of Police Commissioners, this Board hereby authorizes pay- ment of Emergency Overtime Compensation to the following officers of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department for the number of hours set forth for each covering the period from April 21st to May 21st, 1973: Name Hours Min. Sgt. Greenstein 2 30 Det. Mulcahy 6 Ptl. Adamo 10 " Anderson 17 " Baumblatt 8 " Coy 2 " Carden 1 " Garrison 1 " Gerardi 1 " Hutcheon 5 " Knox 2 " Lifrieri 2 " Munch 2 30 " Pyrch 4 " Thompson 21 Total 85 b) Fire Pursuant to memorandum of the Fire Chief under date of May 23rd, 1973, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that as approved by the Fire Chief, this Board hereby authorizes payment of Emergency Overtime Compensation to the following Firemen of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department for the number of hours set forth for each covering the period from April 30th to May 23rd, 1973: Name Hours Lieut. J. Garofalo 28 S. Garofalo 14 Fireman Carpino 14 " Laverty 10 Valle 28 Newman 14 Baron 10 " Callahan 24 Total 142 - 16 - 1.7 17. Authorization - Payment of Annual Dues American Public Works Association Upon presentation of membership bill for the American Public Works Association, and in accordance with the Town Engineer's recommendation, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes pay- ment of the sum of $60.00 Membership Service fee for the period July 1973 to July 1974 to the American Public Works Association. 18. Authorization Engineer to Take Informal Bids for Underground Electric Service for Hommocks Road Lights Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board under today's date by the Town Engineer, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Engineer to solicit informal bids for underground electrical service for street lighting on New Hommocks Road. 19. Authorization Highway Superintendent Attend June 25th Session of Supervisors' -and County Legislators ' Association - Hotel Granit-2 The Supervisor presented the program for the Twenty-Fourth Annual Summer Conference-School of the Supervisors ' and County Legislators' Association of the State of New York, Inc., and recommended in connection with the Town's continuing study of solid waste disposal that the Superintendent of Highways be authorized to attend a session thereof on Monday, June 25th, 1973. Whereupon on a motion by Councilman White, seconded by Council- man Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes an expenditure not to exceed the sum of $50.00 to cover transportation, luncheon and registration fees for the Superintendent of Highways to attend the Monday morning, June 25th session of the above- mentioned Conference-School at the Granit-2 Hotel in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York. 20. Authorization Supervisor's Attendance Environmental Conservation Commissions Silver Bay, June 24th and 25th, 1973 The Supervisor presented the program for this year's conference of the Environmental Conservation Commissions and requested authorization to attend same on behalf of the Town since no one on the Conservation Advisory Committee, as of this date, was able to go. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Council- man Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and she hereby is - 17 - 11 s authorized to attend the conference of the Environ- mental Conservation Commissions at Silver Bay on Lake George, New York, from June 24th through 27th, 1973, with expenses paid by the Town in an amount not to exceed the sum of $100.00. 21. (Not on Agenda) Authorization for Test Borings and a Soil Bearing Capacity Report for the Hommocks A memorandum addressed to the Board by the Engineer under today's date was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record. Pursuant thereto and in reply to a question by Councilman Faiola as to whether the Town was going to put a bubble up, the Engineer explained that the information resultant from these test borings and sail bearing capacity report was the first step needed to ascertain whether this structure could be erected at the proposed location. He further pointed out that the borings which had been taken by the school would be used in conjunction with the ones to be obtained now, the cost of which would be approximately $2,500.00 and thereupon, on a motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Engineer be and he hereby is authorized to solicit informal bids for test borings and a soil bearing capacity report for the Hommocks at a cost not to exceed the sum of $2,500.00. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letters - Senator Pisani and Assemblyman Mannix The Supervisor reported that letters from Senator Pisani and Assemblyman Mannix, in reply to those sent by the Town stat- ing its position on the proposed Rye-Oyster Bay Bridge, had been received and were hereby ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Letter, Christopher Waters Request for "Block Party" A letter addressed to the Supervisor by Christopher Waters of 24 Orchard Road, Larchmont under date of June 4th, 1973 request- ing permission to hold a "block party" on that street on June 30th was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. The Supervisor explained that it was necessary for the Board to act on such requests and,in reply to Councilman Vandernoot's question, stated that the Police Department had been notified and would cooperate in handling the traffic situation and that the Highway Department had agreed to furnish barricades. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded by Council- man Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants permission to Mr. Christopher Waters to hold - 18 - 1.9 a "block party" on Saturday, June 30th, 1973 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight on Orchard Road, approximately opposite numbers 21 and 27; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Waters be so notified with III the Board's best wishes for good weather that evening. 3. Letter, Mrs. James A. Donnelly, Jr. The Supervisor reported that a very gracious letter had been addressed to the Board by Mrs. James A. Donnelly, Jr. thank- ing it for its very kind resolution and good wishes and ex- pressing her thanks and gratitude to the Board for the op- portunity to have served the Town, which was hereby ordered received and filed. 4. P.S.C. Notice - Con Ed, Elmsford - White Plains —Harrison Transmission Facility and 5. P.S.C. - Con Ed, Elmsford-White Plains- Harrison Transmission Facility (Testimony and Exhibits) Pursuant to the above Public Service Commission Notices, the III Attorney reported that the findings by the experts in connection with the Con Edison Application for the Elmsford-White Plains- Harrison Transmission Facility had been forwarded for informa- tional purposes and were hereby ordered received and filed since the Town was not involved therewith. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments for the month of May 1973. Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of May 1973. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of May 1973. Affidavit of Publication and Posting of the Adoption of Resolution Amending Chapter II of the General Ordinances re Stop Sign Installation. - 19 - 20 The Supervisor -- 1. Resolution - Leo N. Orsino The Supervisor stated that at the last meeting of the Board an announcement of Mr. Leo N. Orsino's impending retirement had been made and presented in public recognition of and in tribute to his services, the following resolution which was thereupon unanimously moved and seconded: WHEREAS, Leo N. Orsino, Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck, is retiring from office on June the 30th, 1973; and WHEREAS, Mr. Orsino has served the Town for the past thirty-eight years as Comptroller, Deputy Receiver of Taxes, and since 1960 as the Receiver to Taxes; and WHEREAS, his dedication to the welfare of the Town and the extraordinary quality and integrity of his service has been recognized and appreciated not only by his fellow workers but by all those who have endorsed and elected him to this position of public trust; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the members of this Board, do hereby adopt this resolution to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting in honor of and as a public tribute to LEO N. ORSINO and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to him with the deep appreciation, sincere thanks, and very best wishes of this Board, of all of the members of the Town staff, and the residents of this community he has served so long with such selfless devotion and great distinction. 2. Appointment - Councilman Vandernoot as Liaison to Larchmont-Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to her by Mrs. Elaine Samuels of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth requesting the appointment of a Liaison Councilman to that Com- mittee for the coming year and she recommended that Councilman Vandernoot who had so graciously and ably served during the past year be reappointed to this post, which motion unanimously made and seconded, was thereupon so directed. The Councilmen -- Mr. Vandernoot -- 1. Transfer of Funds - Premium River Pursuant to Mr. Vandernoot's presentation of a memorandum addressed - 20 - 2 . to the Board by the Comptroller under date of June 5th, 1973 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the following transfer of funds within the 1973 budget: From General Town Surplus - A/C 501 $7,770.47 To Capital Fund - Premium River $7,770.47 Project - A/C 501 2. Apportionments Upon presentation of the following apportionments, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: 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 cor- rection of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1972-1973, taxes of 1973, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows : Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 906 8 Max Prakin, Etal $16,000. $ 6,200. $22,200. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 906 8 Max Prakin, Etal $10,000. $ 6,200. $16,500. 906 500 Village of Mam'k 5,700. -- 5,700. and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1972-1973, taxes of 1973, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows : Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 906 29 Saverio F. Abenavoli $ 9,500. $ 7,300. $16,800. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: - 21 - 22 Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 906 29 Saverio F. Abenavoli $ 7,900. $ 7,300. $15,200. 906 481 Village of Mam'k 1,600. -- 1,600. and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1972-1973, taxes of 1973, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 906 32 Lou-Dave Holding Corp. $11,600. $10,800. $22,400. be corrected as follows 1 ws in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 906 32 Lou-Dave Holding Corp. $ 8,700. $10,800. $19,500. 906 477 Village of Mam'k 2,900. -- 2,900. and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1972-1973, taxes of 1973, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 906 270 Richard M. Livingston $ 8,300. $44,500. $52,800. & Wife (as Trustees) be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 906 270 Richard M. Livingston $ 8,000. $44,500. $52,500. & Wife (as Trustees) 906 505 Village of Mam'k 300. -- 300. The Town Attorney -- 1. Report on Telephone Discounts A written report addressed to the Supervisor by the Attorney under date of May 17th, 1973 with reference to the tentative opinion of the Public Service Commission of the State of New York concerning the New York Telephone Company's practice of granting discounts to certain municipalities for local telephone service was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record. 2. Attorney's Request - Authorization to Defend Litigation against Zoning Board of Appeals, Frank Guadagnola The Attorney advised the Board that an Article 78 Proceedings against the Zoning Board of Appeals had been filed by Frank Guadagnola to be heard before June 15th, with the papers due on the 11th and therefore requested authorization to defend this litigation. - 22 - 23 Whereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to defend the litigation against the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaro- neck commenced by Frank Guadagnola. In reply to a question by Mrs. Shultz the Attorney stated that this would be heard not in the Town Court but in the Supereme Court in White Plains before Judge Dillon. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:57 p.m. , to reconvene on July 5th, 1973. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Upon presentation for authorization of payment by Commissioner III Faiola and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims as audited by the Comptroller and ap- proved by the Fire Chief are hereby approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller hereby authorized to pay the same out of the Fire Department budget: American LaFrance $ 169.26 Con Edison 5.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine 100.48 Works, Inc. Fire Chiefs Emergency Plan of 75.00 Westchester County General Electric Supply Company 39.48 Household Kerosene 83.46 N. LaRussell 181.60 Anthony N. Librandi 719.70 Merson Uniform Co. 11.50 The New Rochelle Water Company 95.35 New York Telephone Co. 9.84 New York Telephone Co. 154.28 Redwood Nursery 30.00 Redwood Nursery 33.00 William Smith Supplies 30.36 III Sound Tire & Supply Co. , Inc. 1.49 Total $1,739.80 - 23 - 24 2. Reports Commissioner Faiola presented the Fire Report for the month of May 1973 which was ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Communications a) Request to Use Fire Chief's Car (Not on Agenda) Pursuant to written request of the Fire Chief dated June 5th, 1973 herewith presented by Commissioner Faiola and ordered received and filed, on motion by him, seconded by Commissioner Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes the Fire Chief to use his car to drive to the Hotel Concord, Monticello, New York for the New York State Fire Chiefs ' Convention to be held from June 17th through June 20th, 1973, at no expense to the Town of Mamaroneck. b) Petition re Fire Whistle Mrs. Karen Jakic A petition carrying approximately 45 signatures of neighboring homeowners on Myrtle Boulevard, Laurel Avenue and Edgewood Avenue was presented by Mrs. Karen Jakic of 44 Myrtle Boulevard requesting the Fire Commission to actively consider a reduction in the volume of the whistle or alternative methods of notify- ing volunteers, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Mrs. Jakic and several of the neighboring residents attending the meeting spoke to this petition particularly raising the point that there were today various other systems of signaling volunteers and:requesting that a committee consisting of fire personnel and residents be appointed to make a thorough study of any possible system which would eliminate or lessen in some way the volume of the present fire whistle. Following some discussion by the Commission and a report by Commissioner Faiola and the Chief of the study made to date of the technical means of reducing the present volume, the Commission directed the Fire Chief to appoint such a Committee as had been requested in the petition and make all possible efforts to alleviate the situation. 4. Other Business (Not on Agenda) Commissioner Faiola advised the Commission that Mr. Nick Soriano had suffered a severe heart attack and was in the intensive care unit at United Hospital. Chief Santoro informed the Commissioners that the party which had been planned for the 8th of June upon his retirement would be held as soon as he recovered. - 24 - 25 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:15 .m, to reconvene on Jul 5th, 19 P � July � 3 7 T Cl - 25 -