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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974_03_06 Town Board Minutes 21.1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MARCH 6th, 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: Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Aitchison - Superintendent of Highways Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller Mr. Elfriech - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings of February 6th and 20th, 1974 were herewith presented and on motion duly made and sec- onded, approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report on Bids - Recreation Station Wagon The Engineer presented the following report on the bids and pursuant thereto recommended award to the highest bidder. Following the Supervisor's review of the Board's action on February 20th when it had approved advertising for public sale the used Recreation Station Wagon rather than awarding purchase of the new Wagon with "turn-in" offered for the used Wagon, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Coun- cilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, to-wit that of Village Ford in the amount of $4,355. , for furnishing one (1) 1974 Station Wagon in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Notice for Bids; and be it further RESOLVED, that the bid of the highest bidder, to-wit that of Adam Libertella in the amount of $450., be and it hereby is accepted for the sale of the used Town of Mamaroneck Rec- reation Department Station Wagon. - 1 - 212 2. MTA Agreement (Authorization for borrowing $19,650.) The Supervisor reported that the long negotiations with the MTA and Thruway Authority regarding sharing the cost of the new culvert to be installed under the New Haven Line tracks in the vicinity of Cabot Road had terminated upon receipt of a letter from Walter E. Zullig, Jr. , MTA Assistant Coun- sel, under date of January 31st, 1974. The original agreement for one-third shared cost by the three entities had been revised by the MTA upon receipt of the bids which were higher than anticipated and exceeded its $10,000. allotment thus making it necessary for the Town to borrow $19,650. to cover its obligation. However, Mrs. Helwig con- tinued, since the MTA had today advised the Town Engineer that the low bidder to whom the contract had been awarded was un- able to obtain the necessary performance bonds, the MTA was presently engaged in the process of awarding said bid to the second low bidder and therefore it was necessary to table the matter pending receipt of further advice. 3. Street Lighting —Hidden Green Lane The Supervisor recognized Mr. Henry G. Waltemade of 5 Hidden Green Lane who had requested appearance before the Board this evening re street lighting on this street. Mr. Waltemade reviewed the past and present lighting on Hidden Green Lane referring to his correspondence with the Supervisor, the petition filed, the meeting in the Supervisor's office on January 14th, and his letter of February 19th requesting re- "' of the light removed from the fixture on the easterly side of the street at the line between Mr. Ackerman's and his properties. He stressed that in last summer's burglaries of both homes, entry had been made at exactly this point and yet this light had been extinguished to accommodate a request of Mr. Iselin, his neighbor across the street. The Supervisor referred to her letter of March 1st addressed to Mr. Waltemade in reply to his letter of the 19th, a copy of which as he knew had been forwarded to Mr. Iselin so that he would be informed of the situation and have an opportunity to appear this evening. Since Mr. Iselin could not be here, she said, he had forwarded a very detailed letter in lieu of appear- ing which the Supervisor then directed be made a part of the record of this meeting as follows: "I have received a copy of your letter of March 1st, addressed to Mr. Henry G. Waltemade, concerning the lights on Hidden Green Lane. In view of what has already transpired I really don't see the necessity of placing the matter on the agenda of the next Town Board meeting. This situation can be summarized as follows: 1. The previous lights were more than adequate. This was attested to by the Town Engineer and Town Police Chief. 2. The professional advice of the Town Engineer was overruled. - 2 - 3. My position was misrepresented. 4. In spite of my position being clearly written on the petition, I was not consulted before a decision affecting me, was made. 5. Both you and the Town Engineer have already indicated that the fixture opposite my drive- way is to be removed. Mr. Elfreich recently indicated that Con Edison had been asked to disconnect it. 6. I was recently informed by Mr. Ackerman that he and Mr. Waltemade required the light at the head of my driveway because it lights their side yards. Confirmation of this is indicated in the fourth paragraph of Mr. Waltemade's let- ter of February 19th to you, wherein he says that he would consent to a 180° shading if a mercury vapor light were installed opposite my driveway. It is obvious that under such conditions the only recipient of the light from this fixture would be the Ackerman and Waltemade side yards. Is the Town required to furnish lighting for private purposes? 7. Mr. Ackerman visited with me over this past weekend. Not only did he register his disgust with the entire sutuation and the arbitrary attitude of Mr. Waltemade but he gave me his copy of the Waltemade letter of February 19th addressed to you. For obvious reasons Mr. I Ill Waltemade did not provide me with a copy of this letter. Because it is both heresay and inaccurate I will not comment on the Waltemade letter. 8. My house and its bedrooms is in the enviable position of being directly affected by three street lights. Two of these lights are directly opposite my property. The third is on a direct sight line with my bedroom window. Neither Mr. Waltemade nor anybody else on Hidden Green Lane • is so affected. 9. The neighbors I have spoken to find the situation quite amusing. Rather than being the champion of our area Mr. Waltemade seems to have assumed dic- tatorial powers. Have you ever had any comments on the Hidden Green Lane lighting situation other than those initiated by Mt. Waltemade? 10. Mr. Ackerman indicated to me over the weekend that he wishes to withdraw from further participation because Mr. Waltemade's arbitrary position. Since we all have more important things to do, I would hope that the already excessive and self-serving pressures can be neutralized by your taking a firm stand. Naturally I would expect to be consulted if you decide to consider chang- ing our previous understanding. I am taking the liberty of sending Mr. Vandernoot a copy of this communication since he was mentioned in your letter." - 3 - 211 Mr. Waltemade expressed his thanks to the Supervisor and Coun- cilman Vandernoot for the time and attention they had given this matter and the many courtesies extended to him and stated that certainly he did not wish to engage in a feud with any one of his neighbors but said however that he could not under- ' stand how say there one could could Y y ere cou 1 be too much light in this day and age and once again reiterated his request for re- placement of the light in question. Mrs. Helwig stated that the matter would again be taken under consideration by the Board and the Engineer and expressed the hope that a solution whcih would be amicable to all could be reached. Not on the Agenda Parking--Former Thruway Property The Supervisor-- The Supervisor noting the attendance of many people inquired whether they were present concerning any matter not on the agenda? In reply, Mr. William H. Koch of 17. N. Chatsworth Avenue ex- plained that they were here in connection with the proposed parking on the former Thruway property and referred to the leaflets which had been placed under the windshields of all cars which read as follows: "TENANTS" IMPORTANT NOTICE THIS CONCERNS YOU! "Our Town Council is seriously considering changing $90. annually for 24 hour parking on the N.Y. Thruway extension between Chats- worth Ave. and Madison Ave. They intend to charge for 52 parking places. Please attend the Town Council Meeting at the Weaver Street Firehouse on Wed. , March 6th at 8:15 p.m. Sharp and voice your disapproval of this discriminatory act. We should ask for more on-street free parking in this area as the Town provides in other areas of the Town of Mamaroneck. Leonore Besen Democratic Leader District Eleven" The Supervisor first stated that this matter had been tabled at the Public Hearing on February 6th and was not on tonight's agenda, and further said there seemed to be a misapprehension fil about it as one of the purposes for the Board's proposal had been to provide people assured parking. Further she added that this matter had been approached before the Town acquired the Thruway Property since the new company coming into the former • Longine's quarters had submitted a proposal requesting 90 park- ing spaces which the Board was presently studying very seriously. Mrs. Helwig also remarked that although there was more than ample - 4 - overnight parking available in Lot #3 and Lot #1, this pro- posal had been presented since people objected to removing their cars at 8:30 a.m. from Lot #3 and at 7:00 a.m. from Lot #1. Further she pointed out that upon the Town's acqui- sition of this land, the ingress and egress roads on which people had parked were now Town streets and therefore sub- ject to the "no parking" restrictions from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. , in the entire Town. Mr. Koch then stated that he had counted 60 cars parked on the Thruway property last night and he therefore questioned the ade- quacy of the 52 spaces provided in the proposal. A very lengthy discussion followed largely repeating the con- text of the Public Hearing on February 6th. Among those ad- dressing the Board on questions as to the possible elimination of the parking area inside the fence at 21 N. Chatsworth Ave- nue, the vandalism of cars and "mugging" and robbery of persons in this area, the possibility of putting parking on the center of the Thruway property, the necessity for the institution of any fee at all for parking on that property, the provision of free on-street parking in this area as was the case on Richbell Road, etc. were the following: Ms. Agnes Durant - 21 N. Chatsworth Ave. Mrs. Leonore Besen - Democratic Leader-District 11 Mr. Vrionis - 16 N. Chatsworth Ave. Mrs. Susan Neuman - Larchmont Acres Mr. George J. Schaefer, Jr. - 3 Washington Square Mrs. Joan Porazzo - Larchmont Acres Mr. Nathan Sloan - 3 Washington Square Mr. Samuel Mothner - 2 Washington Square Mr. Hubert Alton - 17 N. Chatsworth Ave. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Travers, Jr. - 17 N. Chatsworth Ave. This discussion concluded with the consensus of thinking of those present being that they wished the parking to be left as it had been without fee and with those who used it taking "pot luck" as far as finding a place in which to park. The Supervisor thanked all present but alerted Mrs. Besen (re- sponsible for the notices) that in the Town it was illegal to place anything under the windshields of cars without first ob- taining permission. Also, in reply to the question asked earl- ier and again raised by Mrs. Besen at this time as to whether another public hearing would be held, Mrs. Helwig stated not un- less the proposal on which such hearing had already been held with due notice thereof as required by law, was altered or changed. In such case, the Supervisor said a public hearing thereon would be held with publication of Notice thereof as required by law and publicity in the local press. Mrs. Travers-- Mrs. Travers, with the Board's consent, took up one other matter at this time--that of the danger in trying to cross the street in any direction at the square. She said she be- lieved a 4-way red light at Chatsworth and Mrytle was needed so as to protect mothers with their babies and young children trying to cross at this intersection. She further stated that she had written to the Police Chief requesting this installa- tion but had not received any reply as of this date. - 5 - The Engineer advised that he had written to Mr. Fried, Traffic Engineer for the County, about a year ago requesting a survey of this area in the interest of both the very young and the elderly because of the difficulty experienced in these cross- ings--and Mrs. Maria Russell, upon recognition, suggested that perhaps the installation of a stanchion such as the one at For- est and North Chatsworth might be helpful. Councilman White attested to this dangerous situation describ- ing it as extremely hazardous and stating emphatically that Mrs. Travers was absolutely right in what she said. He further stated he could so attest from his own personal experience in crossing since he did so daily in walking to the station. Mrs. Marlene Kolbert - 27 Shadow Lane Mrs. Kolbert, representing the League, stated that the League wished to commend the Conservation Advisory Commission and the Joing Garbage Disposal Commission on its newspaper collection program and further that the League wished to offer to do all possible to assist the recycling program in any way it could. The Supervisor thanked Mrs. Kolbert and said the results were very encouraging--some 62 tons having been collected at $32. rather than the $15. or $16. a ton figure realized when the program had been initiated. Mrs. Helwig, speaking for Councilman Bloom in his absence, then reported on the survey to be made by students of Envir- onmental Studies at Mamaroneck High School in cooperation with the Town Conservation Advisory Commission under the direction of Mrs. Sally Kennelley, a member of that Commission. Mrs. Shultz, upon recognition, suggested that perhaps it might be that High School students could help people with the bundling up of newspapers, etc. where needed. This, Mrs. Helwig said, was a very good suggestion. NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization to Collect 1974 State, County, Town and Special District Taxes Pursuant to the request of the Finance Office for authorization to collect the 1974 State, County, Town and Special District taxes and publish and post the necessary Notice therefor, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Deputy Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck to collect the 1974 State, County, Town and Special District taxes and the water rents which ec b ome a lien on January 1st, 1974; and be it further RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 550 of the Westchester County Admin- istrative Code, "The Daily Times", the official newspaper published in the Village and the Town of Mamaroneck, be and it hereby is designated as the newspaper in which the Deputy Receiver - 6 - 2i of Taxes and Assessments shall publish the "Notice of the Collection of State, County, Town and Special District taxes and water rents; and be it further RESOLVED, that in accordance with the pro- visions of Section 550 of the Westchester County Administrative Code, the Town Board does hereby direct the Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments to mail to each tax- payer of the Town of Mamaroneck, whose ad- dress is known to said Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, a tax bill for all taxes and water rents, the expense thereof to be a Town charge. The Supervisor called to attention a reduction in this year's taxes stating that due to reduction of the County tax, resi- dents of the Village of Larchmont would pay $1.30 less per M, those of the Village of Mamaroneck $1.33 less per M, and resi- dents of the Unincorporated Area would benefit from this reduc- tion similarly since the increase of $2.27 per M projected in the 1974 Town budget will be offset by the decrease in an over- all increase of 94Q per M. Larchmont residents, this year, she continued, would pay a total tax of $23.15 per M with $21.32 thereof remitted directly to the County, Mamaroneck residents $22.04 with $20.21 thereof remitted directly to the County--the only monies retained by the Town be- ing the $1.83 per M General Town Tax covering General Town ser- i' similarly of the $56.94 total paid by residents of the Un- incorporated Area, $20.21 would be remitted directly to the County with the balance or $36.73 per M being retained by the Town to cover the cost of Part Town and General Town services to that area. 2. Authorization to Advertise for Bids- Conservation Tractor Pursuant to memorandum of the Town Engineer under date of March 1st, 1974 herewith presented by him and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes publication in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of a Notice for Bids for a farm tractor for the Highway Department; and be it further RESOLVED, that said bids are to be returnable to the office of the Town Clerk by 10 a.m. , on Wednesday, March 27th, 1974 and to be opened and read aloud at that time in that office in the presence of the Clerk, the Town Engineer and Highway Superintendent. - 7 - 3. Authorization to Obtain Bond Resolution for Purchase of 3 Trailers and 2 Trucks - Joint Garbage Disposal Commission Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller dated March 1st, 1974 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was un- animously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes Carmine A. DeLuca, Comptroller and Director of Finance of the Town of Mamaroneck, to ob- tain a Bond Resolution for the purchase of three (3) trailers and two (2) trucks for the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission at a total cost of $114,600. , said cost to be divided between the Town of Mamaro- neck and Village of Larchmont as follows based on the 1973 Garbage and Rubbish tonnage pickup: Town of Mamaroneck - 58.96% or $67,568. Village of Larchmont - 41.04% or $47,032. 4. Request Veterans Foreign Wars for 50th Anniversary Proclamation The Supervisor presented a request for the Town to proclaim Veterans of Foreign Wars Week in the Town of Mamaroneck, not- ing that its first installation of officers here had been on March 29th, 1924, and recommended that a resolution be adopted honoring the Post and proclaiming the week of March 24th through 30th, 1974 as V.F.W. Week in the Town. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Coun- cilman McMillan, the following resolution was unanimously adopted to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and presented to David Potts, Jr. Post 1156 on March 30th. WHEREAS, The Veterans of Foreign Wars is observing its 75th Anniversary of service throughout the United States, and WHEREAS, The Veterans of Foreign Wars David Potts, Jr. Post 1156 is observing its 50th anniversary having been instituted at the time of its first official installation of officers on March 29th, 1924, and WHEREAS, since its founding, the David Potts Jr. ,Post has consistently advocated those things that are beneficial to the United States and has been in the forefront of the struggle to preserve and maintain the insti- tutions that have made this country great, and WHEREAS, The Veterans of Foreign Wars David Potts, Jr. Post 1156 has 150 members who have continuously carried on constructive efforts to make our community a better place to live and have rendered significant service through their charitable and patriotic endeavors, - 8 - 1,1 (1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby proclaims the week of March 24th - 30th, 1974 as Veterans of Foreign Wars Week in the Town of Mamaroneck and urges all citizens to join in paying high tribute to the David Potts, Jr. Post 1156 and to all of its members for their many contributions to this community throughout these past fifty years. 5. Appointment Zoning Board of Appeals - Laurence Bodkin, Jr. Councilman White noted that a vacancy had existed on the Zon- ing Board of Appeals following Mr. Geary's appointment to the Police Commission, and after presenting a brief resume of Mr. Laurence Bodkin's background and experience so particularly qualifying him to serve in this post, moved his nomination for appointment. The motion was seconded by Councilman McMillan, who stated that he knew Mr. Bodkin well personally and would like to also recommend him highly, whereupon the following re- solution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Laurence G. Bodkin, Jr. a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Donald D. Geary, Jr. and to serve for the unexpired portion of his term or until February 19th, 1975; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Bodkin be so notified with the Board's thanks and appreciation that he was willing to so serve. A question raised by Mrs. Shultz as to whether Mr. Bodkin would have time and be here to attend meetings or whether in his business he was called on to travel a great deal and thus would be unavailable for meetings was answered by Mr. McMillan who stated that he would be able to give the time and that he could and would attend the meetings. 6. Request for Resolution - 1974 Noise Bill In response to the Supervisor's request for the adoption of a resolution supporting and endorsing the new Noise Bill which had been introduced by Senator Pisani and Assemblyman Mannix and urging the Chairman of the Senate and Assembly Committees to which it had been referred to use all honorable means to have it reported out of Committee and placed on the floor of both houses for passage into law, on motion unanimously made and seconded, the following resolution was adopted to be for- warded to Governor Wilson, the Chairmen of the Senate and As- sembly Committees, John French III of the Quiet Highways Council and members of the Thruway Noise Abatement Committee. - 9 WHEREAS, a bill known as S.8526 and A.10277 entitled - "An Act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to motor vehicle noise and repealing section three hundred eighty-six of the vehicle and traffic law relating thereto", has been introduced by Senator Pisani in the Senate and by Mr. Mannix in the Assembly, and WHEREAS, this bill has been referred to the Committee on Transportation in the Senate and the Committee on Environmental Conservation in the Assembly, and WHEREAS, the passage of this bill is highly desirable to protect the health and welfare of people living adjacent to heavily travelled highways in the State, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board respectfully urges Senator John D. Caemmerer, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Transportation, and Assem- bylman Clarence Lane, Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation, to use all honorable means to report this bill out of Committee for action on the floor of both houses, and be it further RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolu- tion be forwarded to Senator Joseph R. Pisani and Assemblyman Richard E. Mannix. 7. Request Approval Stream Diversion Permit - Village Ford Pursuant to memoranda addressed to the Board by the Town Engi- neer and Clifford E. Emanuelson, Environmental Coordinator, under dates of March 4th and 5th, 1974, herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the application of Village Ford located at 1435 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, New York, on premises owned by Dayhar Realty Corporation and known on the Tax Assess- ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 411, Parcel 29, for a permit for stream diversion through said property as shown on the drawings prepared by William P. Widulski, P.E. for Village Ford and sub- mitted, reviewed and approved by the Town Engineer, Charles R. Elfreich, P.E., pro- vided that said construction be in accord- ance with the plans and specifications here- with submitted and filed. The Supervisor then recognized and greeted Mr. Widulski, former Town Engineer, who was present at this evening's meeting. - 1 0 - COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter Nickolas Giacomo A letter addressed to Mrs. Helwig and Town Fathers under date of February 19th, 1974 by Mr.Nickolas Giacomo was herewith presented and ordered received and filed with direction that a note be addressed to Mr. Giacomo thanking him for his service to the Town. 2. Warrant for Tax Collection The Supervisor reported the receipt of the warrant for the April tax collection which was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. 3. Notification re Assessor A memorandum addressed to Mr. Neal Doyle by Mr. Douglas G. Cronk, Secretary of the County of Westchester Tax Commission, under date of February 25th, 1974 was herewith read into the records as follows : "Your Certificate of Training from the Office of Local Government has just been received from Mr. Joseph Taggart and is enclosed. The Commission congratulates you on receiving this Certificate and for successfully completing the required training." The Supervisor and members of the Board expressed their congrat- ulations to Mr. Doyle adding that his achievement came as no surprise! 4. P.S.C. Notice - Con Edison A P.S.C. Notice which had been referred to the Town Attorney was herewith ordered received and filed upon his report that it was for informational purposes only requiring no action by this Board. REPORT The Town Clerk-- The Deputy Clerk presented the following report which was ordered received and filed. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of February, 1974. The Supervisor-- 1. Thomas Aitchison - Completion of 40 years of service on February 19th, 1974 The Supervisor announced that Thomas Aitchison, Superintendent of the Town of Mamaroneck Park Department, had completed his fortieth year of service with the Town on February 19th, 1974 and paid tribute to his very efficient operation of the Park Department and the care, devotion and knowledge he had always displayed in planning and maintaining the parks which had grown in beauty throughout all his years of service. - 11 - x.22 Mrs. Helwig particuarly remarked on the beautiful Willow Tree at the station which he had planted as one of his first acts upon coming to the Town and she felt it would be only appropriate to recognize his service by adopting a resolution so stating at this time. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Coun- cilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting in recog- nition of the completion on February 19th, 1974 of Thomas M. Aitchison's fortieth year of service as Superintendent of the Town of Mamaroneck Park Department, and be it further RESOLVED, that a letter be addressed to Mr. Aitchison thanking him for his efficient and exemplary operation of the Department and for the skill and knowledge he has devoted to the planning and meticulous care of our Parks dur- ing the entire forty years he has served as a highly valued member of the Town staff. 2. Report - Flood Plain Planning Study The Supervisor stated that in view of the lateness of the hour she should report only briefly on the excellent meeting held by the Municipal Planning Federation yesterday and attended by three members of the Town Board, three members of the Planning Board, three members of the Conservation Advisory Commission and its Consultant, the Building Inspector, Town Engineer and League representatives. In summarizing, she said simply that there was certainly a great deal to do done in this area with much to be thought about presented in the County plan. Councilman White, who had attended, stated that certainly this meeting had been excellent and informative and one indeed leav- ing much homework to be done with the County. 3. Report - Gasoline The Supervisor reported that the Town would receive 837 for its March gas allocation, and presented for publication a list of the hours the Unincorporated Area Gas Stations were open. She ex- plained that while the Stations were willing to have these hours published they had requested that it be announced that the hours were subject to change based upon receipt of gasoline. She further reported that she had received notification from Sen- ator Buckley's office that in the event of snow and ice storms, the Highway Department would receive additional allotments as needed and that the State "set-aside" allotment had been approved but that she was still waiting for the rules regulating its use from the State. Mrs. Peggy Snyder - 31 Seton Road Mrs. Snyder asked whether the Flood Control Meeting had been sponsored by the County, to which Supervisor replied affirma- tively explaining that it had been sponsored by the Municipal Planning Federation which had started its meetings in November re problems relating to the Water Shed areas which were to be solved on a regional basis. - 12 - Mrs. Snyder also asked whether the Villages had been repre- 2 sented to which Mrs. Helwig said "yes" but not by as large a delegation as the Town. The Councilmen-- Mr. Vandernoot-- 1. Report - Transportation for Senior Citizens Councilman Vandernoot stated that it did not seem that the transportation of senior citizens by school buses was being fully taken advantage of, and that he had talked to Leon's Taxi which might be available for such purpose at a cheaper- than-usual rate. He also spoke of a plan now under study re- garding municipal purchase of a minibus in a joint venture with the Larchmont Rotary Club, to be used for transporting elderly residents to the Addison Street senior center -and_else- where. 2. Apportionment 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 assessment roll for certain years pur- suant to theprovisions 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 1973-1974, taxes of 1973, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Owner Land Improv. Total 912 11 Thomas A. Silvestro & W. $8,600. $6,200. $14,800. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Owner Land Improv. Total 912 11 Thomas A. Silvestro & W. $6,700. $5,800. $12,500. 912 300 Village of Mamaroneck $1,900. $ 400. $ 2,300. Mr. Bloom-- 1. Report - Newspaper Collection (Covered by Mrs. Helwig previously in Mr. Bloom's absence.) - 13 - Mr. White-- 1. Report on Proposed Local Law - Burglar Alarm Systems Councilman White stated that it would be recalled that late in 1973 a Local Law had been proposed for the regulation and con- trol of burglar alarms which had been sponsored mainly by the Police Department. He stated that the proposal had been re- viewed at some length and that it had been felt that the Law as proposed needed some further looking into because at that time there had seemed to be a lack of accurate information as to which system was the best. He further stated that the mem- bers of the Board had met and discussed this subject with the Chief and that the Town Attorney would now draft a new proposed law which would then be presented at which time a date would be set for holding a public hearing thereon. Mr. McMillan-- 1. Report Tenants Council Mr. McMillan reported that the Supervisor, Councilman Vander- noot and he had met with certain interested people to discuss the establishment of a Tenants Advisory Council and that he hoped to be able to name a full compliment of members within the next 2 to 3 weeks and hold the organization meeting on April 19th. 2. Letter - Narcotics Guidance Council He also presented a letter which had been forwarded to Dr. Frederick J. Feuerbach, Chairman of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Narcotics Guidance Council by Dr. Marvin E. Perkins, Director of the Community Mental Health Services under date of March 1st and hand delivered to him this evening, which read as follows: "The Community Mental Health Board has re- ceived preliminary information from the New York State Drug Abuse Control Commission re- garding its gross budget for fiscal 1974-75. In the event the gross budget does not meet the funding requested by the Community Mental Health Board to maintain the integrity of stated priorities in the Youthful Drug Abuse Comprehen- sive Plan, 1974-75, it may not be possible to renew the current contract between the Commun- ity Mental Health Board and the Larchmont/Mamar- oneck Narcotics Guidance Council. It is with deep regret that this notice is given." Mr. McMillan suggested that if this funding were to be discon- tinued the Albany representative be requested to make every effort to effect its continuance. Mr. Otto Scheuble - 3 Rock Ridge Road Mr. Scheuble, upon recognition, inquired whether this Tenants Council would deal with rent control? In reply Mrs. Helwig advised Mr. Scheuble that the proposed Council would be established to consider rent control, any legislation affecting tenants, building maintenance, parking, and any and all other matters of concern to tenants. - 14 - 225 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:15 p.m. , to reconvene on March 20th, 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 payment by Commissioner Vandernoot and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner McMillan, it was un- animously 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: Airkem Westchester, Inc. $ 33.92 I. & T. Plumbing & Heating Co. , Inc. 510.95 The State Insurance Fund 68.07 $ 612.94 2. Reports Commissioner Vandernoot presented the Fire Chief's Report for the year 1973 and the Fire Department's Report for the month of February, 1974 which were ordered received and filed for the record. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 10:20 p.m., to reconvene on March 20th, 1974. b —� ,r,�� S ;i : c„, Town Clerk (Deputy) - 15 -