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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974_04_17 Town Board Minutes 247 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING CF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD APRIL 17th, 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 Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot Councilman Bloom Councilman White Councilman McMillan Absent: None Also Present: Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Aitchison - Superintendent of Highways Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer OLD BUSINESS 1. Report - Application of Mamaroneck Village - Indoor Tennis, Inc. At the Supervisor's request, the Engineer presented the memoran- dum addressed to the Town Board by the Planning Board under date of April 17th, 1974 regarding the proposed rezoning of the subject Ill property on Fenimore Road in the Village of Mamaroneck which was ordered received and filed for the record. The Supervisor stated that Mr. Maggini had advised her that he had contacted people in Glen Rock Estates and the surrounding area personally and that the Officers of that Association had forwarded a copy of its report on the proposed rezoning, a copy of which was ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. Since Notice of the Hearing, which had been postponed from April 22nd to May 13th, had not been received as yet, the Board by unanimous consent directed that upon its receipt a represen- tative of the Planning Board and the Town Attorney be directed to attend to register the Town's protest to the proposal. 2. Memo re Bids - Air Structure Hommocks At the Supervisor's request, the Engineer presented a memorandum addressed by him to the Board under date of April 16th, 1974 here- with ordered received and filed, which stated that since the spec- ifications for the Air Structure would not be ready in time to give bidders two weeks to prepare their bids, a new bid date would be fixed immediately upon their completion. Mrs. Margaret Shultz, upon recognition, inquired the reason for this delay since she had understood these specs would be essen- tially the same as the ones used previously. The Engineer stated in reply that there were additions to these specs such as those for the confort station and certain other features with which some technical complications had been en- countered and which accordirgly were responsible for the delay. - 1 - 248 NEW BUSINESS 1. Salary Authorization - Recreation A memorandum requesting authorization for payment of salary to Bennett J. Goodman, Recreation Assistant for the Basketball Pro- gram at $6. per session, effective December 1st, 1973 was here- with presented and ordered received and filed for the record. The Board questioned the effective date and unanimously ordered that authorization be deferred pending clarification from the Recreation Superintendent. 2. Authorization - Recreation Superintendent to attend Annual Recreation Conference Pursuant to memorandum of the Recreation Commission addressed to the Board on April 15th, 1974 herewith presented and ordered re- ceived and filed, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Recreation be and he hereby is author- ized to attend the 1974 Annual New York State Recreation & Park Society Confer- ence at the Granit Hotel in New York, May 5th - 8th, 1974 with expenses paid by the Town of Mamaroneck not to exceed the sum of $200. 3. Assessor's Petition to Correct Assessment Roll Pursuant to petition addressed to the Town Board by the Assessor under date of April 5th, 1974 herewith presented and ordered re- ceived and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 467 as amended of the Real Prop- erty Tax Law and in accordance with the peti- tion of the Town Assessor, this Board hereby authorizes the correction of an erroneous entry on the Town Tax Roll for 1973-74 taxes from $11,000. to $5,500. for partial tax ex- emption for real property owned by persons 65 years of age and over, on the premises owned by Robert E. Reed & Wife, 338 Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York, and known as Block 908, Parcel 490 on the Tax Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck. 4. Request - Unification Church A letter delivered to the Supervisor's office in person by a representative of the Unification Church which requested per- mission for Church representatives to make house-to-house calls on Town residents was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. The Supervisor advised the Board that this request had been granted by both of the Villages and thereupon after some dis- cussion regarding these kinds of requests since this one had already been granted in both Villages, on motion by Council- man Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously - 2 - 249 RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants the request of the Unification Church set forth in its letter herewith presented and filed for the record. Councilman Bloom suggested that a procedure for clearing and screening all such requests be studied, which by unanimous direction of the Board was referred to the Attorney. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Alton - by request The Supervisor explained that Mr. Alton had requested an audience this evening in connection with the Babe Ruth League's proposal for a baseball diamond. However, she said upon her advise that the Recreation Commission would meet with the Town Board on May 15th, Mr. Alton had postponed his visit until that evening since he felt that would be a better time at which to present this proposal. 2. P.S.C. Notice - Proceeding of Western Union Upon the Attorney's report that no action was required in the aforesaid Notice re proposed changes in Western Union Telegraph Company rates, it was herewith ordered received and filed. 3. Notice of Meeting - Larchmont Zoning Board of Appeals Following the Attorney's report that the Getty Service Station's installation for two 4,000-gallon gasoline tanks to replace the present 2,000-gallon tanks at 2151 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, if variance were granted, would be advantageous in view of findings of leakage in the former tanks, the Notice was herewith ordered received and filed. 4,. Larchmont Village Board Request - Daily Rental for Vac-All The Supervisor reported that she had been advised the cost for renting the Vac-All was $175. per day plus $40. for the operator or a total of $215. and inquired the Board's pleasure in the matter of the Village of Larchmont's request to rent this machine. Councilman McMillan asked whether the Town was allowed to do this and whether its insurance covered such rental? Since it was legal for municipalities to rent such equipment, Councilman Bloom sug- gested that it be stipulated that the Village fully indemnify the Town when renting and further that if the $215. represented the commercial renting rate, it be less to a co-municipality--such as $200. per day. Thereupon, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes rental of the Town of Mamaroneck's Vac-All to the Village of Larchmont at a total price of $200. per day for machine and operator providing the Village of Larchmont fully in- demnify the Town during the entire period of such rental. - 3 - 250 5. Certified Copy Mamaroneck Village Resolution-- Noise Control A certified resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck on March 25th, 1974 supporting the proposed 1974 noise legislation was herewith presented and ordered received and filed. 6. Authorization for the Highway Superintendent to Renew Memorandum of Understanding with N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation Upon presentation of the request of the New York State Depart- ment of Environmental Conservation for renewal of the "Memoran- dum of Understanding" between the Town and the aforesaid Depart- ment, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Highways be and he hereby is authorized to execute and return to the Department of Environmental Conservation the "Memo- randum of Understanding" between the aforesaid Department and the Town of Mamaroneck. THE SUPERVISOR In reply to the Supervisor's query as to whether anyone wished to address the Board, a question was raised from the floor as to whether it was legal to have used cars and motorcycles desig- nated "for sale" parked on the street in front of a house? In answer, the Attorney stated that the New York State Motor Vehicle and Traffic Law contained a prohibition against such a designated vehicle being parked on a public street, and Council- man Bloom added that were such a vehicle to be parked in the driveway of a residence, the Town Sign Ordinance would apply. Mr. Johnston then further noted that the individual to whom this matter referred was known--that it had already been brought to his attention and would be again. 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 March, 1974. Affidavit of Publication'in The Daily Times on March 29th, 1974 of the Bond Resolution dated March 20th, 1974. The Supervisor-- 1. Meeting - School Bus Problems The Supervisor reported that representatives of the Town, Super- visor Helwig and Police Sergeant Ralph Perritano (Youth Officer) , of the School, Messrs. McDevitt, Crawford and DeBramo, and of the - 4 - 251 Parent-Teacher Council, Mrs. Csenge and Mrs. Krell, had attended a meeting in Commissioner Leary's office yesterday to discuss what might be done immediately and in the future to solve pro- blems concerning the alleged unsafe conditions and unreliable performance of franchise buses transporting children to and from school. She stated that Mr. Crawford, Principal of Hommocks School, would make a list of the complaints he received and for- ward them to Mrs. Leary, who as Commissioner of the County De- partment of Transit, had the authority to do something about them. It was also agreed, she said, that the School authorities, the Town Police and the Parent-Teacher Council would lay out ideal school bus routes for this community since if a County Home Rule Request was enacted, the County Transit Department could license and regulate the private bus lines, reorganize patterns of bus transportation and merge charter and franchise lines to better serve the communities in which they operated. Mrs. Helwig stated that the Home Rule bill (A 12053) was a good one and urged that the Board give its support to this legislation this evening. At this time Mrs. Newman, upon recognition, called to attention another bill to improve safety equipment on all buses used to transport children now before Governor Wilson and suggested that the Board also support this measure since certainly its passage would be a step in the right direction. After some further discussion, Councilman Bloom said he felt the Board should take a position supporting the County Home Rule Bill tonight but that it could not very well take any position on the bill Mrs. Newman had mentioned until the Board had had an oppor- tunity to read and study it, and thereupon on his motion, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously ordered that this Board notify Senator Joseph R. Pisani and Assemblyman Richard E. Mannix that it strongly supports the County Home Rule Bill (A 12053) and urges its passage into law. (Not on Agenda) 2. Memorial Day Parade Mrs. Helwig reported that Trustee Anderson had called her to in- form her that the Village of Larchmont would hold a Memorial Day Parade immediately after the ceremonies at the War Memorial in which it was hoped the Town would join. She stated that Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot and the Fire Chief would meet next week with the Village Committee and report further on the detailed plans for this parade following that meeting. The Councilmen-- Mr. Vandernoot-- 1. Apportionment (Not on Agenda) Upn presentation of the following apportionment, on motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the follow- ing 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 the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration this Board finds it desirable to grant said petition for the correction of said assessment roll; - 5 - 52. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assessment Roll of 1972-73, School taxes of 1973 and Town taxes of 1974, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Owner Land Improv. Total 906 36 George D'Arco & Ors. $16,200. $17,600. $33,800. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Owner Land Improv. Total 906 36 George D'Arco & Ors. $14,400. $17,600. $32.000. 906 471 Village of Mamaroneck $ 1,800. $ 1,800. Mr. Bloom-- 1. Life Center Request - Seedling Sale at Clean-up Councilman Bloom presented a letter addressed to the Board by Mrs. Susan Amlicke on behalf of Life Center requesting permission to sell evergreen seedlings at the Town Recycling Center on Saturday, April 20th, from 9 a.m. to noon explaining that this was the only fund raising part of the beautification program sponsored by LIFE that day. Mr. Bloom pointed out that while the Town could not make grants of funds to LIFE it could help in this way which he certainly would recommend. And thereupon since the Board unanimously agreed with Councilman • Bloom's recommendation, on his motion, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was resolved that the request be granted and that Mrs. Amlicke be notified accordingly. Upon recognition, Mrs. Shultz asked what the newspaper collection had been today. Mr. Aitchison replied 18 tons in the Town and Village. She then asked why the papers had to be bundled and tied since she had observed the collectors untying each bundle before loading it. Mr. Aitchison explained that it was to pre- vent the papers from being blown all over the street--and in re- ply to her further question, the Supervisor said she believed it would be alright if they were placed in bags or boxes rather than in tied bundles. Mr. White-- 1. Memos re Recreation Commission Proposals Councilman White said he had two items he would like to call to attention-- 1. That in connection with the County-wide move to enable Senior Citizens to enjoy recreation at less cost, the Recreation Commission at its meeting On April 8th had recommended that all residents of the Town 65 years of age and over be permitted to apply for Individual Permits for Hammocks Pool at a yearly rate of $10.00, one- half the cost of the regular Individual Permit which on his motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, was unanimously approved. - 6 - s3 2. That a memorandum from the Commission at the same meeting stated that it had voted to suggest to the Council that it consider enlarging the Commis- sion to 7 members in view of the increasing public interest in the Town Recreation Programs and in view of the broadening of those programs which the Recreation Commission would be pleased to discuss with the Council at its convenience. Mr. White pointed out that there was one possible drawback to this suggestion--simply that if the Commission were increased to 7, each member would have to serve for a 7-year term of office and that it was sometimes difficult to get people to serve for longer terms of office. The Supervisor said she thought that this should be made P art of the agenda for the May 15th meeting when that Commission was meeting with the Board. She also mentioned that this would co- incide with the expiration of Mr. Germani's term on May 19th, and further said there had been a number of suggestions regard- ing enlargement of the Commission given by a number of groups which had made a study of this matter--one being the Recreation Coordinating Committee which felt there would be more flexibility if there were a larger Commission. The Board agreed with the Supervisor that the matter be on the May 15th agenda and Councilman Bloom suggested that meanwhile names for appointment be forwarded to the Board. Mr. McMillan-- 1. Appointments Tenants Advisory Council - Mrs. Ruth Green, Mr. John McDonald Mr. McMillan stated that when the Board had appointed the Tenants Advisory Council, it had appointed six people with the intent to add thereto. Tonight, he said, it was his pleasure to present in nomination for appointment thereto two more names--that of Mrs. Ruth Green and Mr. John McDonald, both of whom were most knowl- edgeable, had evidenced great expertise and would be very valuable to the Council. Whereupon on his motion for their appointment, which was seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints to the Tenants Advisory Council the follow- ing persons: Mrs. Ruth Green, Chatsworth Gardens Apts. , Town Mr. John McDonald, 1299 Palmer Avenue, Town and be it further RESOLVED, that they are hereby appointed to this Council to serve for a term of office for one year. Mrs. Mary Telesco of 3 Dillon Road, a member of the Council, asked how many of the appointees were from rent-controlled apartments? Mr. McMillan replied Mrs. Green and herself. Mrs. Telesco then asked whether anyone had been appointed from the Alden House, and upon being advised not, suggested that someone from that apartment be added. The Supervisor explained that the list was not closed and that the Board had strived for geographical balance. Mrs. Telesco then asked - 7 - 2s4 whether the Council shouldn't be balanced as to rent control and non rent control representatives, to which the Board re- plied in the negative since rent control was only one of the matters affecting tenants to be considered, studied and chan- nelled to the Board by this Council. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:05 p.m. , to reconvene on May 1st, 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 Bloom and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Vandernoot, 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. $ 4.42 Dri-Chem Extinguishing Co. 47.00 Dri-Chem Extinguishing Co. 30.00 Dri-Chem Extinguishing Co. 18.00 Franklin Cleaners 231.00 McGuire Bros., Inc. 15.00 Harbor Marine Canvas 30.00 I & T Plumbing & Heating Co. , Inc. 33.95 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 215.50 Anthony Librandi 16.70 The New Rochelle Water Company 93.75 Rad-Com Incorporated 1,179.80 Receiver of Taxes 269.60 Village of Mamaroneck 33.08 Westchester Joint Water Works 40.14 $ 2,257.94 2. Other Business The Volunteer Fire Department requested the Board's approval for the posting of two signs for its annual solicitation which on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot was hereby granted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:15 p.m. , to reconvene on May 1st, 1974. Town Clerk (Deputy) - 8 -