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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974_01_16 Town Board Minutes 1_79 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JANUARY 16th, 1974, 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 Vandernoot Councilman White Councilman McMillan Absent: Councilman Bloom Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Aitchison - Superintendent of Highways Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of November 21st, 1973 were herewith presented and approved as corrected and the minutes of the regular meetings of December 12th, 1973 and December 19th, 1973 were submitted and approved as presented. PUBLIC HEARING - Change of Fees, Parking Lot No. 1 On motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, the hearing was declared open anithe Clerk presented for the record the Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Hearing as required by law. The Supervisor explained the reduction in fees and in addition called to attention the provision of parking facilities by per- mit for non-residents at an increased cost over that charged to residents. She further noted that there would still be some meters available in Lot #1 and since there were no questions or comments from the Board, inquired whether anyone present wished to be heard first in favor of the proposal -- then in opposition? In favor: No one. In opposition: Mrs. Peggy Snyder - 31 Seton Road Mrs. Snyder asked for the location of all lots -- the location of the remaining meters in Lot No. 1 -- the fee for overnight parking (whether any change) -- and what happened if one was parked in Lot No. 1 and stuck in New York? - 1 - 179 The Supervisor replied to Mrs. Snyder - first defining the location of all parking areas--then defining the location of the meters as around the perimeter of the lot, putting those with permits closest to the trains--and asserting that over- night parking remained as previously with no change and sug- gested that the Police be called in any emergency situation such as being unduly detained in the city. When further questioned as to the newly-acquired Thruway area fee and how and why the $60. per year had been arrived at, the Supervisor and Councilman White explained how it had been reached and further defined the philosophy of the Town regarding the set- ting of fees. Mrs. Marlene Kolbert - 27 Shadow Lane Mrs. Kolbert inquired whether there were any meters in Lot No. 3 limited to 6 hours and explained the need for such tim- ing, requesting that consideration be given to this-which the Board assured her would be done. Mrs. Susan Newman - 16 N. Chatsworth Avenue In reply to Mrs. Newman's query as to whether the type of de- cal had been changed, the Clerk replied that it had not and ex- plained that this was the least expensive type for the Town to use since it had to pay only for the clips--the laminating being done in the office. And thereupon since no one else wished to be heard, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, the hearing was declared closed and in reply to the Chair's ques- tion as to the Board's pleasure, the following resolution a- dopted unanimously on a motion offered by Councilman Vandernoot and seconded by Councilman White; WHEREAS, a Public Hearing has been duly held before this Board on this date to consider amending Section 5 of Chapter IX-F of the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck, as last amended December 20th, 1972; and WHEREAS, all persons interested were heard at the aforesaid hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby amends Section 5 of Chapter IX-F of the General Ordinances, as last amended on December 20th, 1972, so as to read as follows: "This Board hereby decrees that residents of the Town of Mamaro- neck who purchase permits may park their automobiles in the Permit Area created in a section - 2 - 4 SO of Lot #1 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 a.m. at a fee of $60.00 per annum, or $15.00 per quarter, and non-residents at a fee of $100.00 per annum, or $25.00 per quarter. No person may park an automobile in this designated area unless the owner or operator has obtained a permit which shall be attached to the visor of the automobile with the clip provided with said permit. OLD BUSINESS 1. Fix Date for Public Hearing - Amendment of Ordinance for Parking Areas The Supervisor explained that the Town was .proposing to create 52 decal parking spaces in the recently acquired Thruway Igress and Egress property. She stated that this was in accordance with the recommendations made by Mr. Roy Flint, Traffic Engineer, following his study some time ago. She further explained that it was also proposed that Section 4(54-4) and Section 5(545) thereof be amended so that the time for controlled parking in the aforesaid Lot (No.4) would be from 8:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. and that a fee of $60. per annum, or $15. per Quarter, be set for said parking. Mrs. Helwig also noted that information on this proposal was avail- able at the Town offices and that there would be a story thereon in the local press. She then suggested that the date for this Hearing be fixed for Febru- ary 6th, 1974, the next regular meeting of the Board and thereupon on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman McMillan it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held before this Board at its next meeting on Wednesday_ evening, February 6th, 1974 to consider the adoption of amendments to Sections 3(54-3), 4(54-4) and 5(54-5) of Chapter IX-F of the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck by the addition of Lot #4, which is situated in the Thruway area encompassing the former entrance ramps to the New England Thruway to the Town parking areas, establishing the hours for parking thereon from 8:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. and fixing the fee for said parking at $60. per annum, or $15. per quarter; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, the Notice for such Hearing as required by law. - 3 - • NEW BUSINESS 1. Fix Date for Public Hearing - Amendment of Local Law #2-1970 Pursuant to the Supervisor's suggestion that the date for hold- ing a Public Hearing on the proposed amendment of Local Law #2-1970 re penalties (61-R) be fixed for the next regular meeting of the Board on February 6th, 1974 , it was, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman McMillan , unanimously RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held before this Board at its next meeting on Wednesday evening, February 6th, 1974 to consider the adoption of an amendment to Local Law No. 2-1970 re Penalties (61-R) ; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mama- roneck, The Daily Times, the Notice for such Hearing as required by law. 2. Salary Authorizations - Recreation a) Recreation Attendant Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Recreation, dated January 7th, 1974 herewith presented and ordered re- ceived and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Michael B. Wise be and he hereby is engaged as Recreation Att- endant in the Hummocks Pool effective January 4th, 1974, and to be compensated at the rate of $1.85 per hour. b) Commission Secretary Pursuant to memorandum of the Superintendent of Recreation, dated January 10th, 1974 herewith presented and ordered re- ceived and filed, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Jean Marie Mendes be and she hereby is engaged as Commission Sec- retary effective November, 1973, and to be compensated at the rate of $300.00 per annum. 3. Appointment of Delegate and Alternate Association of Towns Annual Meeting Pursuant to announcement of the Association of Towns Annual Meeting February 4th, 5th and 6th, 1974 at the New York Hilton and Americana Hotels, in New York City, upon the Supervisor's query as to the Board's pleasure in designating the Delegate and Alternate and authorizing the expenses of those attending, - 4 - 1 82 on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot be and he hereby is designated Delegate of the Town of Mamaroneck to the 1974 Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns for the purpose of voting, and Supervisor Helwig be and she hereby is designated Alternate; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to audit the claims for expenses of all Town Staff attending any sessions of the aforesaid Annual Meeting, said claims to be paid from the proper items of the 1974 budget. 4. Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Purchase of New Cars Pursuant to the Memorandum addressed to the Town Board by the Town Engineer, under date of January 16th, 1974, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board is hereby authorized to publish in the Official Newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, a Notice for Bids for a Station Wagon for Recreation and a Compact Car for the Building Department, said bids to be returnable to the office of the Town Clerk on or before 10:00 a.m. , Monday, February 13th, 1974, and to be opened and read aloud at that time in the Clerk's office in the presence of the Clerk, Town Engineer, Comptroller and Supervisor. 5. Authorization for Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor to Attend Courses conducted by U.S. Civil Service Commission Following the Supervisor's description of two (2) of the courses being given by the United States Civil Service Commission which she and Councilman Vandernoot would like to attend, on motion by Council White, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Supervisor Helwig be and she hereby is authorized to attend at Town expense the course entitled, "Performance Evaluation and Conduct of Discipline for Municipal Managers" at the Rye Golf Club, Rye, New York, on February 19th, 26th and March 5th, 1974, at a total cost of $90.00; - 5 - and be it further RESOLVED, that Deputy Supervisor, Council- man Vandernoot,be and he hereby is author- ized to attend, at Town expense, the course entitled, "Negotiating and Implementing Labor Agreements" at the Rye Golf Club, Rye, New York, on February 20th, 27th, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and April 3rd, 1974, at a total cost of $165.00. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Request for March of Dimes The Supervisor reviewed a letter addressed to her, under date of January 8th, 1974 by Lawrence Lehmann, Community Represen- tative of the National Foundation-March of Dimes and explained that although this request had been approved in the past, she would suggest that it be forwarded to the Police Department for its recommendations,which was thereupon so directed. 2. Request for Cancer Care Marathon The Supervisor briefly reviewed a letter sent to her by Peter Thomson, a student at Rye High School, under date of January 7th, 1974, requesting permission to conduct a bicycle-pedestrian marathon for a fund-raising drive in lower Westchester County for the benefit of the American Cancer Society and Cancer Care, which in accordance with her suggestion was referred to the Police Commission for detailed study and reply. 3. Notice of Larchmont Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting The Notice of the meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Larchmont held this evening was hereby noted and ordered received and filed. Not on the Agenda -- The Supervisor-- In response to the Supervisor's query of whether anyone wished to address the Board at this time, the following persons were heard. Mrs. Susan Newman - Larchmont Acres Mrs. Newman complained that the Circle driveways and the walk- ways at the Acres were impassable and inquired whether summones couldzbe issued? The Attorney to whom this question was referred stated that the Circles and the Parking Fields were the problem of the landlord. The Supervisor also reported that the Police Chief had recently asked if a Town Ordinance could be adopted regarding these Circles which she said could not be done legally unless they were deeded to the Town as they were private property. The - 6 - Attorney further reported that the situation was presently under investigation by Justice Pelton, Chief Barasch and him- self, and the Fire Chief added that there had always been a problem with fire equipment because of the parking in the Circles at the Acres. Mrs. Newman than called to the Board's attention that there really was no place else to park because of the vandalism IIIconstantly occurring in this whole area. Mr. John R. Falvella - 6 Knollwood Drive Mr. Falvella stated that he had lived in the Town for nine years and questioned after these past three snow storms the plowing priority in the Town. Mr. Aitchison, the Highway Superintendent, replied stating that first the main roads were plowed then the connecting arteries and then the residential streets in that order and that 8 plows had started out but that one had been incapacitated due to burning out. Mr. Falvella then stated that the plow had passed over Knollwood Drive only once with only one sanding whereas he knew of many other side streets that had been properly plowed and sanded and he asked Mr. Aitchison whether a list or manual of the procedure followed was available. Upon being assured that such information was available, he recommended that it be published so that all residents would be correctly informed. Mrs. Joan Porazzo - Larchmont Acres III With regard to the matter of plowing, Mrs. Porazzo stated that no road could be any more a main road than Palmer Avenue which street she said certainly had not been properly plowed and sanded in many places during this past storm. Mrs. Mary Lou Bradley - 10 Kenmore Road Mrs. Bradley asked what noise laws the Town had complaining of the shattering noise caused by leaf-blowing machines, etc. , and what one did about this kind of disturbance. The Supervisor stated that a resident should complain to the Police Department as the Town did have an ordinance concerning disturbance of the peace. However Mrs. Helwig pointed out that there were problems concerning adoption of a noise law with decibel limits on stationary noises on which hearings had been held. Mrs. Marlene Kolbert - Larchmont League of Women Voters Mrs. Kolbert presented the new Larchmont League Booklet covering the Unincorporated Area and the Village of Larchmont for which III the Supervisor complimented and thanked both Mrs. Kolbert and the League on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Susan Newman Mrs. Newman brought up the question of the vandalized Town Station Wagon in the Larchmont Acres Parking Lot inquirying whether Town cars should not be parked elsewhere? - 7 - The Clerk advised Mrs. Newman that this car had been struck by another car and was fully covered by the Town's insurance. Mrs. George Basile 294 Weaver Street Mrs. Basile inquired why the jurors had not been notified when the case before the court last Wednesday night had been called off? Councilman McMillan replied explaining the time element in such cases and stating that he was certainly conversant with this since as a former local Justice he had experienced many similar incidents. Mrs. Basile however further stated that she was extremely dis- turbed since her husband had made sure to be at the Court in spite of the very bad weather that evening only to find the case called off with the reason given being that the Town Attor- ney was not there -- which she said had been the case previously. The Supervisor advised Mrs. Basile that the Town Attorney had been taken ill that evening right at the time Court was convened and that in view of this, it simply had not been possible for the police or the court clerks to reach the jurors in time to prevent their coming out which she said had been most regretable but also unavoidable under the circumstances. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of December_1973. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the year 1973. Report of the Town Clerk for the month of December 1973. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of December, 1973. Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of December 1973. THE SUPERVISOR 1. Legislative Proposals - Association of Towns The Supervisor called to attention the proposed 1974 Legislative Program of the Association of Towns to be voted on at the annual business meeting. She stated that a copy had been forwarded to each member of the Board for his information and reviewed partic- ularly those items referring to State Shared Revenue, Annexation and Federal Revenue Sharing which she said she felt were of vital concern to the Town and should be strongly supported. - 8 - l I And thereupon in accordance with Councilman's White's recommendation that the entire program as submitted be supported and on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby supports the entire proposed 1974 Legislative Pro- gram of the Association of Towns, and author- izes the delegate and/or alternate to vote in favor thereof. THE COUNCILMEN-- III Mx. Vandernoot-- Upon presentation of the following apportionment, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman McMillan, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented a petition for the correction of the assess- ment 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 assess- ment roll: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assessment Roll of 1972-1973 School Taxes of 1973 , which III shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Owner Land Improv. Total 220 336 Vincent McWade & W. $.51,400. $17,700. $23,100. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Owner Land Improv. Total 220 336 Vincent McWade & W. $2,700. $ 4,700. $ 7,400. 220 331 Richard A. Clay & W. $2,700. $13,000. $15,700. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:30 p.m. , to reconvene on February 6th, 1974. 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 Vandernoot and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner White, it was unanimously - 9 - IS 7 RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department claims approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller's office: R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 39.85 Con Edison 5.00 Con Edison 201.40 Dri Chem Extinguisher Co. 235.20 259.55 449.95 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 63.37 1,441.41 Exterminating Services Co. 7.00 Exxon, U.S.A. 59.55 Household Kerosene & Fuel Oil Co. 75.60 Knox, Lent & Tucker, Inc. 467.13 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 172.45 270.05 A. N. Librandi 24.00 Mc Guire Bros. , Inc. 15.00 15.00 New York Telephone 180.06 " " 154.80 " " " 11.74 " " " 9.84 Office Essentials, Inc. 11.07 Ritacco's Service Center, Inc. 66.22 Roberts 109.17 Wm. Smith Supplies 32.65 Sound Tire & Supply Co. , Inc. 113.64 Sykes, Galloway & Dikeman 50.00 Westchester Joint Water Works 60.39 $ 4,278.78 2. Reports Commissioner Vandernoot presented the Fire Department Report for the month. of December, 1973 which was ordered received and filed for the record. 3. Communications Pursuant to a letter dated January 9th, 1974 addressed to the Board of Fire Commissioners by the Secretary of the:?Fire Depart- ment, on motion by Commissioner Vandernoot, seconded by Commissioner White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby approves the appointment of the follow- ing Officers for the year 1974 and congrat- ulates each on his election to this import- ant post. ENGINE COMPANY #1 Robert H. Holst Captain Richard B. Shaw First Lieutenant Richard J. Tortorella Second Lieutenant Leonard Zaccagnino Warden for Two Years Ira Freireich Secretary William Croce, Sergeant-at-Arms - 10 - ENGINE COMPANY # 2 George E. Mills 3rd. Captain Louis M. Garofalo Jr. First Lieutenant Edward F. Ingram Second Lieutenant E. Vincent Sergi Warden for Two Years E. Vincent Sergi Secretary Carmine De Bartolo Sergeant-At-Arms III TRUCK COMPANY # 1 Gordon H. Albert Captain Hans Schmidt First Lieutenant Rodman L. Purdy Second Lieutenant Philip V. Librandi Warden for Two Years Augustus R. Funck Secretary Carl J. Carpino Sergeant-At-Arms PATROL COMPANY # 1 Dennis P. Tortorella Captain Carlo Boniello First Lieutenant Frank Perri Second Lieutenant Gaetano A. Guarino Warden for Two Years Elwin C. Kimmey Warden for One Year Louis Francella Sergeant-At-Arms ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, III on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:40 p.m. , to reconvene on February 6th, 1974. / t _ , Tow erk III - 11 -