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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974_03_20 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MARCH 20th, 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 Bloom Councilman White Councilman McMillan Absent: None Also Present: Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Johnston Town Attorney Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer NEW BUSINESS 1. Request for Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Bubble and Ice Equipment The Supervisor briefly reviewed the history of the Town's past experience stating that the proposal had first been on the agen- da last May at which time there had been considerable discussion about it. Then following some bad luck with the bids during the summer, the Board had resolved that they be returned and after further detailed study and review, bids be re-advertised for when the revised plans were ready. Mrs. Helwig asked Councilman White whether he wished to add to her remarks. Mr. White said he thought not inasmuch as he would prefer to call on Mr. Elfreich to make his presentation at this time. Mr. Elfreich then displayed a large color rendering of the facil- ity and explained in detail the plans and layout of the building, stressing that resulting from the re-study the relocation of cer- tain facilities hopefully would result in a reduction of costs. He also presented for the record a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Recreation Commission outlining the revised propo- sal and submitting an estimate of the revenue expected to be re- alized together with his request for authorization to re-advertise for bids returnable April 24th with report to the Board on May 1st which were herewith ordered received and filed. During the discussion the following persons, upon recognition, addressed the Board: Mr. Jerome Sanders - 42 N. Chatsworth Avenue Mr. Sanders asked "who wants the facility?" The Supervisor in replying said, "people who skate." She also called to attention the longer period of the year for open tennis provided in the revised schedule whereupon Mr. Sanders said he had no objections. - 1 - Mr. Theodore Utz - 8 Park Hill Lane Mr. Utz, a hockey devotee, stated that at present one had to go a considerable distance such as to Elmsford or Stoney Point to be able to find ice--whereas if this facility became a reality it would certainly be advantageous for those like himself as well as for the many many others who participated in such activity not only in this community but in the surrounding communities as well. Mrs. Theodore Shultz - 25 Alden Road Mrs. Shultz asked whether the $10.00 Tennis Permit fee would be retained? Mrs. Helwig replied - "yes - as far as we know now." Mrs. Shultz then asked whether the increased fees were for the skating which was answered affirmatively. Mrs. Helwig at this time also called attention to a Capital Im- provement Fund established in.1957 for a building at Hommocks. She explained that it had never been touched and now could be used for the small building since it had been established for just such purpose. Councilman White pointed out that the proposal had been studied by the Recreation Superintendent for the past 7 years and by this Board for the past full year and the Recreation Commission for a far longer period than that and that he was most desirous of see- ing the facility become a reality by fall. He referred to the real need for the school's hockey teams and for the intramural program which the schools were planning as well as hockey, and added that he was sure and sincerely believed the provision of the facility would-put this community far ahead. Mrs. Shultz then asked how many people it could accommodate, This question was answered in detail by Mr. White who added that the Town would only limit non-residential use if residential us e was so great as to make it necessary. He also described the space provided around the outside of the ice for a bleecher sitting area-- for which, as everyone knew, the Town had the bleechers. Mr. Irwin Davidson of Stuyvesant Avenue, Larchmont, then spoke about facilities of this kind which he had visited when on Sun- days at least some 1500 people had been on the floor--stating that he was certain the facility would be filled to capacity over weekends and most all other times as well. Mrs. Shultz then inquired whether the Board was planning to handle the new bids the same way as before? The Engineer replied affirm- atively, explaining that separate bids would be taken as before for the bubble, rink, anchors and installations, excavation, asphalt, concrete, plumbing, electrical equipment and installation, a fence, ice-shaving machine, etc. with himself serving as General Contractor. And thereupon since there were no further questions, on a motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was un- animously 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 an Ice Rink, Air Struc- ture and related facilities at Hommocks, said bids to be returnable to the Town Clerk's of- fice on April 24th, 1974, and opened in that office on that date in the presence of the Clerk, Town Engineer and Recreation Superin- tendent and reported to the Town Board on May 1st, 1974. - 2 - 228 2. Adoption of Bond Resolution for Joint Garbage Disposal Commission Following Councilman Vandernoot's presentation of the bond and on his motion, seconded by Councilman McMillan, the following resolution was offered: BOND RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 20, 1974 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $67,568 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY SAID TOWN'S SHARE OF THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION OF TRAILERS AND TRUCKS FOR THE LARCHMONT-MAMARONECK JOINT GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMMISSION. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Larchmont- Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission duly adopted a resolution on the 1st day of December, 1973, authorizing the acquisition of trailers and trucks at a maximum estimated cost of $124,400, to be utilized in connection with the disposal of garbage, refuse, decayed animal matter or other substances, as author- ized by Chapter 139 of the Laws of 1969; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide for the financ- ing of the Town's share of the cost thereof for and on behalf of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 of said Town; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The Class of objects or purposes to be fin- II/ anced pursuant to this resolution is the acquisition of trailers and trucks, as aforesaid, for use by the Larch- mont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of such class of objects or purposes is $124,400, of which $9,800 will be provided by a trade-in of used equipment, and the balance, in the amount of $114,600, will be financed as follows: a) By the issuance of $67,568 serial bonds of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law; and b) By the expenditure of $47,032 to be pro- vided by the Village of Larchmont,, West- chester County, New York. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of ob- jects or purposes is five years, pursuant to subdivi- sion 29 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein au- "' will not exceed five years. Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are here- by irrevocably pledged to the payment of the prin- cipal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual ap- propriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. - 3 - Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is here- by delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal offi- cer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and con- tents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The validity of such bonds may be con- tested only if: 1) Such bonds are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolu- tion are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication, or 3) Such bonds are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 7. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Daily Times , the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Supervisor Helwig VOTING Aye Councilman White VOTING Aye Councilman Bloom VOTING Aye Councilman McMillan VOTING Aye Councilman Vandernoot VOTING Aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 3. Date for Tax Lien Sale In accordance with the memorandum of the Deputy Receiver of Taxes, dated March 6th, 1974 herewith presented and filed, it was unani- mously directed that the date for the 1974 Tax Lien Sale be held on May 22nd, 1974. 4. Reappointment to Board of Review Mr. William H. Johnson - 5 year term of office Following the Supervisor's explanation that Mr. Johnson's term of office on the Board of Review would expire this year and pur- suant to her recommendation for his reappointment, on a motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously - - 4 - RESOLVED, that pursuant to Title 1, Section 1520 of the new Assessment Improvement Law effective October 1st, 1971, William H. Johnson of 215 Maple Avenue, Mamaroneck, resident taxpayer of the Town of Mamaroneck, be and he hereby is reappointed a member of the Board of Review which sits at the Town Office on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st, 1974 from 10 a.m. to 12 o'clock noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily, to be compensated at the rate of $75. per day but not to exceed the total sum of $300. and to serve on this Board for a term of office terminating in 1979 in accordance with the new law. Each of the members of the Board highly expressed his commen- dation of Mr. Johnson's many years of service on this Board and expressed his gratitude that he was willing to continue this service. 5. Rezoning Request - Fenimore Road The Supervisor called to attention the proposed rezoning of that portion of Fenimore Road in the Village of Mamaroneck north of the New England Thruway to accommodate a commercial indoor tennis facility stating that the County Planning Department would check this -- first, because of its proximity to County facilities and second, because of its possible effect on traffic in that area and inquired the Board's pleasure with regard to this since the property in question lay within 500' of the Town line. Whereupon the Board unanimously directed that the matter be referred to the Town Planning Board for study and consideration with report to this Board on its findings and recommendations. 6. Increase of Rental - Central School Offices The Supervisor presented a bill rendered by the Board of Educa- tion in the amount of $488.27 covering the Town's share over the estimated monthly rental figure for the year 1973 together with the January, February and March rent: bills showing an increase from $840. to $860. per month for 1974, and requested that $750. be appropriated from General Town Contingency to cover payment thereof. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Coun- cilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the transfer of $750. from General Town Con- tingency to Town Offices (1620.4-404) in the 1974 budget. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Meeting re County vs State Equalization and 2. Meeting on Suburban Towns - Association of Towns The Supervisor presented a letter addressed to her by Thomas F. McGrath of the State Board of Equalization and Assessment - 5 - .31. under date of March 13th, 1974 inviting the Town to attend a meeting on Monday, March 25th to discuss the application of State Equalization Rates in lieu of County Equalization Rates, together with a letter addressed to her by William K. Sanford, Executive Secretary of The Association of Towns under date of March 8th, 1974 inviting her to attend a meeting in Albany on that same day re Town government, which were herewith ordered received and filed. Mrs. Helwig stated that Councilman Vandernoot, Mr. Doyle, Mr. Johnston and she would go to Albany in her car with Messrs. Vandernoot, Doyle and Johnston attending the State Board meet- ing and she The Association of Towns meeting, thereupon request- ing the necessary expense authorization. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Council- man McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Council- man Vandernoot and Messrs. Doyle and Johnston be and they hereby are auth- orized to attend the aforesaid meetings in Albany on Monday, March 25th, with expense paid by the Town of Mamaroneck in a sum not to exceed $50.00. REPORTS The Town Clerk-- The Deputy Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of February, 1974. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of February, 1974. Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of February, 1974. The Supervisor-- 1. Letter re Con Edison Rates The Supervisor called to attention a letter addressed today to Mr. Joseph C. Swidler, Chairman of the P.S.C. in protest to the Con Edison proposal for an additional rate increase in electric rates and reinforcing the Town's previous protest to Con Edison's proposal for removal of preferential rates for all-electric homes. Not on agenda-- 1. Mr. Bruce W. Dearstyne The Supervisor reported that Mr. Dearstyne, Public Records Analyst of the New York State Education Department Office of State History, would visit the Town Offices on Tuesday, March 26th, to examine its old records in connection with the coming Bicentennial. - 6 - 232 The Councilmen-- Mr. Vandernoot-- 1. Designation Family & Youth Committee as Youth Council Pursuant to a letter addressed to the Clerk by Oscar L. Birch, III Projects Coordinator for the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth, requesting designation of that Committee as the Youth Council which was presented by Councilman Vandernoot and ordered received and filed, on his motion, seconded by Coun- cilman Bloom, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby establish a Youth Service Project as authorized by Chapter 636 of the Laws of 1956, as amended, Article 19-A of the Execu- tive Law; and That said Youth Council shall have the power and it shall be its duty to: 1. Coordinate, cooperate and contact exist- ing services or agencies working with and concerned with youth and their prob- lems, including, but not limited to: schools, churches, employers, service clubs and organizations, welfare depart- ments, police, municipal boards, courts and similar organizations; 2. Assist youth with their problems; III 3. Foster educational, vocational or instructional programs in connection with youth; 4. Study and analyze conditions and sta- tistical records and data on youth and their problems and make recommendations related to the same; 5. Do all things necessary and desirable to carry out the powers and duties herein granted, as well as those powers and duties set forth by the New York State Division of Youth; and 6. File an annual report with the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck. That the Youth Council is hereby authorized to act for the Town of Mamaroneck and apply to New York State for any and all benefits as provided by law; and That the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck re- serves the right to audit all expenditures upon which claim for reimbursement is to be based; and That the Youth Council may adopt and amend rules and regulations for the conduct of its own affairs; and That the term of office of the members of said Youth Council shall be for a period of one (1) year; and That this entire resolution is subject to passage of the same resolution by the Village of Larchmont and the Village of Mamaroneck. - 7- - 2:13 13 LL1 The Board expressed its distress about the closing of the Inn as learned from the newspaper article appearing in the March 15th issue of The Daily Times and its hope that something could be done regarding this. 2. Report on Meeting in Yonkers Re Gas Regulations Mr. Vandernoot reported that Chief Barasch and he had attended a meeting on the energy situation held in Yonkers yesterday. He said that although invitations had been sent to all munici- palities in the County, only about 6 had attended and that rep- resentatives of the Federal Energy Commission had addressed the group urging that each municipality implement its own policy for gas allocation within the guide lines established by the Commis- sion. He remarked further on the excellent job the Mayor of the City of Yonkers had done, and on the one new thing he had learned-- that each gas dealer had been furnished forms to be used to fur- nish gas to individuals in case of emergency at any time provided the form was executed and signed by the individual. Mr. McMillan-- 1. Tenants Advisory Council Mr. McMillan stated that after several months of study and dis- cussion, the Town Board recommended the establishment of a Ten- ants Advisory Council to study such matters as present legisla- tion, parking, property maintenance and anything else germane to apartment houses and their residents and submit its findings and recommendations to this Board. Mr. McMillan further stated that he was very pleased therefore to move the establishment of this Council and to present for ap- pointment thereto the names of the six persons who had consented to serve as members. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bloom and the following resolution thereupon unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby establishes a Tenants Advisory Council to study problems and matters of con- cern to residents of apartment houses in the Unincor- porated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck and report its findings and recommendations to the Town Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints to the said Tenants Advisory Council the following per- sons: Peter D. Mosher, Chairman 17 N. Chatsworth Ave. , Town John Fitzgerald, Larchmont Gables, Town Mrs. Selena Grissom, 126 Richbell Rd. , Mam'k. Mrs. Susan Newman, Larchmont Acres, Town Nicholas Sparkmen, 172 Myrtle Blvd. , Town Mrs. Mary Telesco, 3 Dillon Rd. , New Rochelle and be it further RESOLVED, that this Council is appointed for one year and that its membership may be increased at the pleas- ure of the Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that Councilman Stewart J. McMillan is hereby appointed to serve as Town Board Liaison to the afore- said Council. Mr. McMillan also reported that the group would hold its first meeting here on April 18th at 8:00 p.m. - 8 - 234 The Supervisor thanked Mr.. McMillan and all those accepting. the appointment stating that although she was sure they would exper- ience some rough times ahead, she was equally sure the Council's work would be tremendously helpful and in fact of inestimable value to this Board. Not on agenda Mr. Bloom-- 1. Family and Youth Committee Mr. Bloom called to attention that the Committee was preparing its Annual Report which would be presented through him and stated that this year he would invite representatives of the Committee to attend the meeting and report verbally on some parts of its Report since duetD its length it was simply received and filed upon submission. 2. Newspaper Collection Mr. Bloom said it would be very much appreciated if the press could give some publicity to the recent change to an "Every- other-Wednesday" newspaper collection schedule since he felt that all of the residents were not yet aware of the change despite the house-to-house distribution of pamphlets announc- ing this change and stating the schedule by dates. Mr. Utz, upon recognition, asked whether magazines could not be collected with the papers? Mrs. Helwig, in answer, stated that the companies to which the papers were delivered would accept only newsprint since at this time the machines ere un- able to process magazine paper. She added however that further study was being given to this matter of magazine disposal. Mrs. Shultz, upon recognition, asked whether there was any fur- ther news about the closing of the Croton Dump--asking specifically how much longer dumping was to be permitted? In answer, the Supervisor stated that while she had no new infor- mation, she believed the County was presently proposing to buy some additional property adjacent to the Penn Central Railroad tracks. Councilman Bloom then added that whatever was being undertaken now would be along the line of a temporary solution for the interim period pending development and provision of the kind of facilities which would dispose of all waste and thus dis- pense with the necessity for any dumping areas. The Town Attorney-- 1. Request for Title Search of the Westerly Side of Jefferson Street Pursuant to the attorney's request, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby Ill authorized to obtain a Title Search of those properties located on the westerly side of Jefferson Street at a cost not to exceed the sum of $2500. - 9 - 235 ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor with sadness called to attention the sud- den passing of George W. Burton, Jr. in Florida a week ago yesterday. George, she said, was a life-long resident of the Town III and one who like his father before him--a former Super- visor and founder of the Town Fire Department--had given much to his community. Among other things, she said, he had served as the Town's Fire Chief for nine consecutive terms of office and as the immediate Past President of the Larchmont Babe Ruth League. Perhaps, she added, George Burton was well known or even better known as a professional baseball player with the New York Yankees. It would seem only fitting and proper therefore, Mrs. Helwig said, to adjourn this evening in honor of his memory--and thereupon since there was no further bus- iness, on motion unanimously made and seconded, this meeting, to reconvene on April 3rd, 1974, was declared adjourned at 9:30 p.m. in honor of the memory of George W. Burton, Jr. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- vened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board Meeting. III1. Claims Upon presentation for payment by Commissioner Bloom and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller's office: R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 71.86 Con Edison Co. 5.00 Con Edison Co. 186.40 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 835.54 Exterminating Services Co. 14.00 Exxon Co. , U.S.A. 177.89 N. LaRussell 37.00 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 498.76 Anthony N. Librandi 142.90 Anthony N. Librandi 15.00 III McGuire Bros. , Inc. 15.00 New Rochelle Water Co. 97.17 - 10 - State of N.Y. , Dept. of Labor $ 10.00 New York Telephone Co. 11.34 New York Telephone Co. 181.09 Walter D. Rickert 59.39 Robert's 371.20 Wm. Smith Supplies 75.35 $2,804.89 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:35 p.m., to reconvene on April 3rd, 1974. (- 4v Town Clerk (Deputy) I 1 - 11 -