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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974_08_07 Town Board Minutes 303 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD AUGUST 7th, 1974 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE- HOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The Deputy Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot Councilman Bloom Councilman White Councilman McMillan Absent: Supervisor Helwig Also Present: Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mr. Aitchison - Superintendent of Highways Mr. Barasch - Chief of Police Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of June 5th, 1974 and special meeting of June 6th, 1974 were presented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 1 . Reports on Bids for: a) Street Lighting Equipment Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under today's date as herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on mo- tion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the only bidder, that of Garfield Wolar Electrical Corp. , for furnishing to the Town of Mamaroneck Street Lighting Equipment in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Notice for Bids, at a total expenditure not to exceed the 1974 budgetary appropriation of $4,000. - 1 - 304 b) Garbage Trucks Mr. Vandernoot presented a memorandum addressed to Mayor Wanderer and All Trustees and Supervisor Helwig and All Councilmen by F. F. Kellogg, Jr. , Village Engineer, and William Aitchison, Town Highway Superintendent, under to- day's date with bid summary sheet attached and recommend- ing acceptance of the fourth bid thereon, that of Westchester Bronx Truck Sales -- the only bid complying with the specifi- cations in all respects -- which was thereupon ordered re- ceived and filed as part of the record of this meeting. In replying to questions asked by members of the Board, Mr. Aitchison affirmed the excellent service and repair depart- ment of that company, and Mr. Vandernoot in reply to a question raised by Mrs. Shultz as to whether the reliability of this company had been checked, stated that it had; and further in answer to a question asked by Mrs. Snyder ex- plained the reasons why separate bids had to be taken and separate purchase made by the Town and Village under the Joint Garbage Disposal Commission. Councilman Bloom then stated that in light of the recommen- dation of Messrs. Kellogg and Aitchison, he would offer a motion to accept the bid of Westchester Bronx Truck Sales, which was seconded by Councilman McMillan with the fol- lowing resolution thereupon unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the bid of Westchester Bronx Truck Sales for fur- nishing to the Town of Mamaroneck three (3) 18 cu. yds. Load Packer Garbage Trucks in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Notice for Bids; said trucks to be pur- chased at a. net cost of $71 , 140. including trade-in for three (3) trucks) to be delivered within ten (10) months of this date, subject however to a 1% increase in cost ($240. per truck) if not delivered by November 1 , 1974 due to the rise in steel costs. 3. Not on Agenda Report on Bubble Mr. Elfreich reported orally on the progress on the Bubble -- stating that 40% of the foundations had been poured and would be completed within the next two weeks; that the pile driving work for the Service Building should start either Friday or Monday and that all other contractors were coordinated. In reply to Mr. Bloom's query as to what provisions had been taken to prevent the dust and debris from floating into the pool, Mr. Elfreich said that the worst or largest part of the excavation work had been completed and that the rain had served as an excellent deterrent agency. - 2 - NEW BUSINESS 305 1 . Authorization for Collection of 1974 School Taxes Pursuant to the Comptroller's request, on motion by Coun=' cilman White, seconded by Councilman McMillan, the fol- lowing resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, in accordance with Section 550 a of the Westchester County Tax Act, be- ing Article 16 of the Westchester County Ad- ministrative Code as amended by Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962, does hereby authorize the Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck to accept from any taxpayer two partial pay- ments in equal installments for or on ac- count of school taxes and apply such payments on account thereof, and that he shall accept payment of said school taxes in full at the discretion of the taxpayer, or as stated in two partial payments, with the first installment being due and payable in the month of Septem- ber and the second being due and payable in the month of January following, provided that no installment may be paid unless the first installment of current school taxes, including interest and penalty, shall have been paid or is paid at the same time. If the second partial payment is received during the month of Janu- ary, no interest or penalty shall be charged against the second partial payment; and be it further RESOLVED, that as provided in said statute, unless the first partial payment is received during the month of September and the second partial payment is received during the month of January, the penalty provided for payment of school taxes as set forth in Section 543 shall be applicable as follows: First Installment September No penalty October 2% November 5% December & January 7% February & Marche 10% April & thereafter up to date of sale 12% Second Installment February & March 10% April to date of sale 12% •- 3 - and be it further 306 RESOLVED, that the first installment shall be due and payable and become a lien on the taxable property of the school district on September 1st, 1974, and the second install- ment on January 1st, 1975; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, the Comp- troller and the Assessor shall prepare a suit- able form of tax receipt, to be presented at the expense of the Town; and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 551 of Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962, a statement concerning the tax information be printed, and the Comptroller shall mail with each receipt for taxes a printed copy of such statement; and be it further RESOLVED, that the schedule of penalties be as follows: Penalty Schedule 1st Half 2nd Half September No penalty -- October. 2% -- November 5% -- December&January 7% -- February&March 10% 10% April to date of sale 12% 12% and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. 2. Approval of Polling Places Primary, Registration and Election 1974 Pursuant to the Town Clerk's request for authorization of the 1974 Polling places, on motion by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the pro- visions of Section 66 of the Election Law, be- ing Chapter 17 of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York as amended, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby des- ignates a place for each Election District in the Town as shown on the list hereto attached, at which a meeting for the Primary on Sep- tember 10,1974 shall be held; - 4 - and be it further 307 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the pro- visions of Section 66 of the Election Law, being Chapter 17 of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York as amended, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby designates a place for each Election District in the Town as shown on the list hereto at- tached, at which a meeting for the registra- tion of voters and election shall be held in the year following the ensuing first (1st) day of October: (see next page for list) 1 - 6 - 3. Authorization for Return of Outstanding Tax Lien Funds to New York State Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under today's date herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that the sum of $2,454.51 , Tax Lien funds out- standing as of December 31st, 1969, be re- turned to the State of New York in compliance with the request of the State Auditors and pur- suant to the Abandoned Property Law. 4. Fix Dates for Public Hearings on Proposed Local Laws for: a) Unlicensed Vehicles and b) Police Escort Service A letter addressed to the Supervisor by the Town Attorney under date of July 24th, 1974 enclosing drafts of two pro- posed local laws requested by the Police Department and asking that a date be fixed for public hearing thereon was herewith presented and ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. The Deputy Supervisor then presented the Chief of Police, calling on him to speak to the proposed laws and thanking him for being here this evening. Chief Barasch first addressing himself to the proposed Local Law concerning Unlicensed `Vehicles -- explained that it was requested as it would empower and enable the Police to impound minibikes and other unlicensed motor driven vehicles or conveyances as enumerated therein when being operated on any public property or town-owned property in the Unincorporated Area. He stated that such laws had been adopted in many communities throughout the State and that the adoption of such a law was felt to be highly desirable here. In addressing himself to the other proposed Local Law concerning Police Escort Service -- the Chief pointed out that such service available until 9 p.m. to banks, stores and other businesses consumed one-quarter of the Depart- ment's time and in many instances was for small amounts actually not warranting this time consumption. For example, he cited the calls made for Finast, Shopwell, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Hory Chevrolet, Winged Foot Golf Club and County Automotive from January 1st to the end of July this year as follows: - '8 - • January - 115 February - 121 March - 134 April - 171 May - 150 June - 139 July - 151 The Chief stated further that it was felt if a modest fee were charged for this service such as the $5. named in the proposed law, it would tend to consolidate the calls thus lessening the time consumption and freeing the officers for other duties. The only suggestion offered was that consideration be given to increasing the fee to $10. , and thereupon in view of there already being.=a-public hearing scheduled for the September meeting, on a motion offered by Councilman McMillan and seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby fixes the date of the first regular meeting in October, October 2nd, 1974, for holding a public hear- ing on the adoption of a proposed local law entitled, "Unlicensed Vehicles" and on a second proposed local law entitled, "Police Escort Service" for the Unincorpor- ated Area of the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, the Notice for said hearing as required by law. 5. Authorization to Invest Funds in "Re-purchase Agreements" - County Trust Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of July 30th, 1974 herewith pre- sented and ordered received and filed, following the Deputy Supervisor's explanation and on motion by Council- man White, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller and the Deputy Comptroller to invest funds in "Re-purchase Agreements" with the County Trust Company, Mamaroneck, New York, in amounts ranging from $100,000. to $1 ,000,000. - 9 - 6. Authorization for Attorney to Prepare and Supervisor to Sign Drainage Easement Agreements - Bruce Road Pursuant to communications addressed to the Attorney by the Engineer on July 17th, 1974 and to the Engineer by the Attorney on July 23rd, 1974 herewith presented and or- dered received and filed as part of the record of this meet- ing, on motion by Councilman White, seconded by Council- man McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Town Attorney to prepare and the Supervi- sor to sign on behalf of the Town, Drainage Easement Agreements to be granted to the Town through premises owned by Mrs. Richard Selig, located at 7 Bruce Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Ma- maroneck as Block 346 - Parcel 325 and premises owned by Mr. Ernest Santoro, lo- cated at 1034 Old White Plains Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Ma- maroneck as Block 346 - Parcel 244, with the costs of preparation of such Agreements and any and all work performed in connection therewith to be bourne entirely by the Town of Mamaroneck. 7. Expense Authorization - Police Chief Attendance of Annual Convention - International Association of Police Chiefs Pursuant to memorandum of the Board of Police Commisioners addressed to the Board under date of July 23rd, 1974 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Coun- cilman White, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of the expenses of Chief Robert M. Barasch's attendance of the Annual Convention of the International Chiefs of Police Association in Washington, D.C. , September 21st - 26th, 1974, in an amount not to exceed $500.; and also authorizes the use of Car #5 for this trip. 8. Authorization for Purchase of Parkas Supplementing the resolution adopted at the last meeting of the Board authorizing purchase of parkas for the Highway Depart- ment, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Council- man McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the additional purchase of parkas for the Park Department and two Maintenance Men -10- 311 Kenneth Paterno in the Recreation Department and Benjamin Seagraves in the Police Depart- ment, at a cost of $28. each, is hereby authorized. 9. Salary Authorizations for: a) Recreation Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Superintendent of Recreation under date of August 6th,1974 herewith presented and ordered received and filed, on mo- tion by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Jostine A. Deedy, Recreation Assistant at Hommocks Lockerroom, be compensated at the rate of $1 .85 per hour, effective as of August 1st, 1974, and Bennett Goodman, Life- guard at Hommocks Pool, at the rate of $2.00 per hour, effective as of August 25th, 1974. b) Highway Department Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of August 6th, 1974 herewith pre- sented and ordered received and filed, on motion by Coun- cilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman White, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that James Aitchison, Automative Mechanic, be compensated at the rate of $9,025. per an- num, effective as of August 19th, 1974. COMMUNICATIONS 1 . Con Edison Notice re Rate Charges The Attorney presented a Notice from the Public Service Com- mission on the Con Ed Electric Rule Change which following his brief summarization to the effect that the charges for non- payment of bill (shut-off of meter and reactivation thereof) would henceforth be placed on the user rather than absorbed by all users as formerly and advising that any party desiring to comment in opposition thereto submit 15 copies of such com- ments before August 23rd, 1974, was herewith ordered re- ceived and filed for the record. 2. Letter, John B. Forrest The Deputy Supervisor read into the record the following let- ter addressed to the Supervisor under date of August 3rd, 1974 by John B. Forrest, Chairman of the second Rotary Antigue Flea Market held on July 21st: - 11. - 312 "Our second attempt to run the Antique Flea Market on July 21st was an outstanding success. Jim Kronenberger, Chief Barasch, Sgt. Greenstien and the Police Auxiliaries, Lt. Dapolito and Sgt. Reisman were of tremen- dous assistance. Personally and for Rotary a great many thanks for your ever kind cooperation and that of the Town Council." 3. Not on Agenda Notice of Hearing - Village of Mamaroneck A Notice of Hearing before the Board of Trustees of Mamaro- neck Village on August 21st, 1974 for considering the amend- ments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Village was presented and referred to the attention of the Town Attorney. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Deputy Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments for the month of July, 1974. Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of July, 1974. Report of the Town Clerk for the month of July, 1974. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the month of July, 1974. Report of the Municipal Dog Patrol for the month of July, 1974. Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Bids for Street Lighting Equipment. The Deputy Supervisor -- 1 . Apportionment Upon Mr. Vandernoot's presentation of the following appor- tionment and on his motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: - 12 313 WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitton for the correction of the assessment roll for cer- tain 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 assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1973- 1974, school taxes of 1974, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Owner 'Land - Imp. Total 346 244 Edward J. Spellman & W $7,600. $20,900. $28,500. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Owner Land Imp. Total 346 244 Ernest A. Santoro Bldr. 3,600. ---- 3,600. Inc. 346 256 Edward J. Spellman& W. 4,000. 20,900. 24,900. and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1974- 1975, taxes of 1975, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Owner Land Imp. Tctal 346 244 Edward J. Spellman&W. 8,700. 20,900. 29,600. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Owner Land Imp. Total 346 244 Ernest A. Santoro Bldr. 4,100. --- 4,100. Inc. 346. . 256 Edward J. Spellman& W. 4,600. 20,900. 25,500. Reports of the Councilmen -- - 13 - IVIr. Bloom -- 31 4 1 . Resolutions for Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson and Mrs. Martha Munzer Councilman Bloom observed that the Board had had occasion at the time of the presentation of the Conservation Advisory Commission's Annual Report to take cognizance of the very fine work of Mrs. Mary Ann Johnsor and Mrs. Martha Munzer, two long time members of that body. He further noted that this week marked the tenth anniversary of their membership, and stated that he felt the kind of service each had given this Commission and the community merited a resolution Of thanks and appreciation from this Board which he thereupon so moved. The motion was unanimously seconded and the following res- olution thereupon unanimously adopted in tribute to Mrs. Johnson: Whereas , Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson was ap- pointed on August 4th, 1964 as one of the original members of the Town of Mamaroneck Con- servation Advisory Committee, now a Commission, and W h e r ea s , she played a significant role in the formation of the original Committee through her work on the Cross County Lands Study Committee and has continued to serve with diligence and great understanding during her entire tenure, and Whereas , through her work in developing Conservation Aides and the Nature Council, she has made a unique and outstanding con- tribution to environmental edu- cation and involvement of both the adults and the young people of our community, Now , Therefore , Be It Re s 01 v e d , that this Board unanimously adopts this resolution to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting as a public tribute to Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson Member Conservation Advisory Commission - 14 - • 31.5 and be it further Resolved , that a copy be forwarded to her with the Board's congratulations on the unique contributions that she has made as a member of the Commission and its thanks and sincere gratitude for the time, effort and dedication that she has devoted to the work of the Commission and to the betterment of the Town of Ma- maroneck over these many years. And on the same action, the following resolution was adopted unanimously in tribute to Mrs. Munzer: Whereas , Mrs. Martha Munzer was ap- pointed on August 4th, 1964 as one of the original members of the Conservation Advisory Com- mittee of the Town of Mamaro- neck, and has served on this body with great distinction for the past ten years, and Whereas , she has made a unique contri- bution in formulating and shap- ing the programs for the recreational and educational use of the natural areas in the Town, and Whereas , through her professional know- ledge and understanding, the commitment of the Commission has been broadened to encompass the varied concerns of the citizens of our Town for the protection and enhancement of their environment, Now , Therefore , Be It Res o l v e d , that this Board unanimously adopts this resolution to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting as a public tribute to Mrs. Martha Munzer Member Conservation'Advisory. Commission and be it further - 15 - al 6 Resolved , that a copy be forwarded to Mrs. Munzer with the Board's congratulations on the distin- guished contributions that she has made as a member of this Commission, and its sincere gratitude and thanks for the time and effort she has devoted to the work of the Commission during these ten years of dedi- cated service to the Town of Mamaroneck. 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 September 4th, 1974. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- vened 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 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. $ 26.89 Con Edison 219.93 5.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 301 .70 Exterminating Services Co. 14.00 Exxon Co. , U.S.A. 123.40 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 508.61 N. LaRussell 59.50 N.Y. Telephone Co. 11 .34 "+ 213.85 Walter D. Rickert 31 .00 Robert's 13.90 Village of Scarsdale-Water Dept. 308.00 Westchester Joint Water Works 5,053.75 Total .$6,890.87 - 16 - • REPORT Commissioner Bloom presented the following report which was herewith ordered received and filed: Report of the Fire Department for the month of July, 1974. COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications to come before the Fire Commission. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:20 p.m. , to reconvene on September 4th, 1974. C-1-0 q) - Deputy Clerk 17 -