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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964_02_05 Town Board Minutes . ;,n MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 5th, 1964, 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 Burchell Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Quadrine Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs. Brewer - Secretary Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Kellogg - Town Engineer • r Mr. Yerick - Chief of Police E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES LOn motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the regu- lar meetings of November 13th, December 4th and December 18th, 1964 were approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS 1. Amendment of Incinerator Resolution Pursuant to a memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under today's date and herewith pre- sented and filed for the record, which requested that the resolution adopted on January 2, 1964 pertaining to ap- plication for federal loan for the proposed expansion of Incinerator facilities be amended so as to read as fol- lows, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote superceding the resolutions adopted on April 3, 1963 and January 2, 1964: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamar- oneck, acting for and on behalf of Refuse and Gar- bage District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck (hereinafter called the Board), after thorough con- sideration of the various aspects of the problem and study of available data has hereby determined that the construction of certain public works, gen- erally described as "Proposed Expansion of -1- 111 Incinerator Facilities Including Air Pollution Con- trol" is desirable and in the public interest and to that end it is necessary that action preliminary to the construction of said works be taken im- mediately; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck is in receipt of a resolution, dated February 28, 1963 and an amendment thereto dated December 7, 1963 from the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Dis- posal Commission, wherein said Commission deems it desirable to perform certain work on the Incinerator Plant; and WHEREAS, the participating share of the Town of Mamaroneck would be 56. 07% of the cost of such work if such work be undertaken, and similarly the share of the Village of Larchmont would be 43. 93%; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed a cer- tain report by Seelye, Stevenson, Value & Knecht, dated June 1961 and entitled, "Proposed Expansion of Incinerator Facilities"; and E WHEREAS, under the terms of Public Law 560, ■` 83rd Congress, as amended, the United States of America has authorized the making of advances to public bodies to aid in financing the cost of engin- eering and architectural surveys, designs, plans, working drawings, specifications or other action preliminary to and in preparation for the con- struction of public works; and WHEREAS, the Board has examined and duly con- sidered such act and the Board considers it to be in the public interest and to its benefit that an ap- plication be filed under said act and to authorize other action in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, the total estimated costs for the pro- posed work are as follows: Construction - $379, 000. Final plans & specifications - 28, 500. r Shop drawings & supervision - 9, 100. Legal & administrative con- tingencies 15, 500. $432, 100. and WHEREAS, the estimated costs of the Town's share of this improvement would be in the amount of $242, 278. 47 and the Village of Larchmont's -2- share of the cost would be in the amount of $189, 821. 53; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board as follows: (provided a similar resolution is adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Larchmont): 1. That the construction of said public works is es- sential to the best interests of the Refuse and Gar- bage District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck and to the end that such public works may be provided as promptly as practicable, it is desirable that ac- tion preliminary to the construction thereof be un- dertaken immediately; 2. That the Board of Control of the Larchmont- Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission (hereinafter called the Commission) be hereby au- thorized to file in an application (in form required by the United States and in conformity with said act) for an advance to be made by the United States to aid in defraying the cost of final plans which shall consist generally of "Expansion of Inciner- ator Facilities Including Air Pollution Control"; 3. That if such advance be made, the Commission provide or make necessary arrangements to pro- vide such funds, in addition to the advance, as may be required to defray the cost of the plan preparation of such public works; 4. That this Board approves and authorizes "The Expansion of Incinerator Facilities Including Air Pollution Control" as set forth in said Report of Seelye, Stevenson, Value & Knecht" provided that final plans are to be approved by this Board and provided further that similar action is taken by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Larch- mont of the final plans contemplated in this reso- lution; 5. That the Commission is hereby authorized to finance and construct the expansion of said exist- ing Incinerator plant subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Larch- mont and the Town Council of the Town of Mamaroneck; r 6. That certified copies of this resolution be in- cluded as part of the application for an advance to be submitted to the United States; 7. That the Supervisor, on behalf of Garbage and Refuse District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck and acting as a member of the Board of Control of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Dis- posal Commission, be and he hereby is authorized -3- A * r at , to execute any necessary forms and resolutions in applying for an interest-free federal loan to cover the cost of the Town's share of the prep- aration of the final plans and specifications, which share if 56. 07% of $28, 500. , being the er sum of $15, 979. 95. 2. Report - Possible Sewer, Griffen Avenue In connection with the request for construction of a sewer in Griffen Avenue presently before the Board, the Engineer presented for the record copy of a letter ad- dressed by him on January 24 in accordance with the Board's direction at its meeting on January 22, to Mr. Guy E. Griffen, Deputy Director of Public Works, Divi- sion of Sewers, Westchester County, and reply thereto addressed to him by Commissioner Harding under date of January 29, 1964, which were ordered received and filed. Councilman Kane inquired of Mr. Shroder, petitioner, who was present, whether he owned the "Basso" prop- erty. Mr. Shroder replied that he did not -- but that he did have a provisional contract of sale. The Supervisor then, following inquiry as to whether the question of installing septic tanks in the proposed development had been pursued with the County, to which Mr. Shroder replied that it had not except that his engineer, Mr. Rothfeld, had stated that the soil was good for septic tanks and that he was therefore hopeful that he would be able to build his houses if the petition for sewer extension were defeated, stated that the ques- tion before the Board was whether it was willing to en- tertain the petition which would then go to public hear- ing. Upon polling the members of the Board, it was determined that the Board was willing to entertain the petition which Mr. Shroder stated he would present probably at the next meeting. 3. Report - Bonnie Way Petition The Engineer presented a memorandum addressed to the Board under date of January 24th, 1964 requesting that the following statement be set forth in the minutes of this meeting with reference to the discussion on the subject petition at the January 22nd, 1964 meeting of this Board: "You will recall that a Mr. Charles W. Martin of 30 Bonnie Way (Tax Map B. 104, P. 44), spoke on the problem of flooding in the Bonnie Way and Briar Close area, and that he stated the fact that the pavement in the intersection of Bonnie Way and Briar Close is, and was, higher than the sur- rounding pavement, and that the local spread of waters on the pavement (that had in previous years -4- a Y occurred in front of his premises) did, in fact, find "relief' or "outlet" over the curb and through the westerly side-yard of Mr. Lee Gag- liardi's property. These waters that passed through Lee Gagliardi's property rejoined the stream in the rear of Mr. Gagliardi's home. r The above is not a "cause and effect" relation- ship, but merely a summary of previously ex- r` isting facts that Mr. Martin recalled from his long personal history and interest in drainage matters. You will recall that I made an effort to empha- size this point of relative heights at the meeting. Mr. Martin also prefaced his remarks with the statement that he himself was not troubled by any drainage problems but was speaking on be- half of his neighbors, many of whom were present. " He also presented a memorandum under date of January 31, 1964 referring to Bonnie Way Sanitary Sewer Condi- tions recommending photographing of the sewer pipe at a cost of $1170. 00 by Rand-MacMurray Inc. as described in appended report of that company, which was ordered re- ceived and filed for the record. Further in connection with the sanitary sewer matter, the use of a dye test to determine whether storm water drainage was contributing to the sanitary sewer was suggested, and after a rather lengthy discussion and some questions from the floor by both Mr. Lee and Mr. Anthony Gagliardi, who were present, it was directed that the Su- pervisor write each of the property owners who had signed the petition to request his cooperation in granting permis- sion for the Town Highway forces to conduct such a test, and that the matter be carried over pending further report. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the meeting. COMMUNICATIONS I. Request of Police Commission (Authorization of Expenses) Pursuant to request of the Police Commission, dated Jan- uary 29, 1964 herewith presented and filed, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes pay- ment of not to exceed the sum of $35. 00 from the proper item in the 1964 Police Department budget to cover Lieutenant Frank Waterbury's expenses at -5- the Association of Towns' Annual Meeting to be held in New York City, February 10 - 12, 1964. 2. Communications from Banks The Clerk presented communications from The First r National Bank of Mount Vernon and the First West- chester National Bank acknowledging designation for the year 1964, which were herewith ordered received and filed. Not on Agenda I. Memorandum from Comptroller (Payroll Changes) Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of February 4, 1964 herewith pre- sented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Bruce R. Cunningham, employed as a Highway lab- orer to replace John E. Stout, be compensated at the rate of $2. 39 per hour commencing February 3, 1964, and that Perry Cochran be compensated at the rate of $2. 59 per hour as Labor Foreman com- mencing February 6, 1964 replacing Ascenzo Girogi who retired as of January 31, 1964. • REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Town Clerk presented the following report which was ordered received and filed: Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of January, 1964. The Supervisor -- 1. Commission on Human Relations The Supervisor briefly reviewed the request for the es- tablishment of a Human Relations Commission presently F{` before the Board. He stated that the Board, which had discussed the mat- ter informally, after it had been advised by the Attorney regarding several questions on number of members, term of office, jurisdiction, etc. , unanimously favored the creation of the Commission and it was therefore directed in accordance with the Supervisor's suggestion, that the -6- a ,,1 Attorney draft a resolution for the establishment of the Commission to be submitted to the Board for consideration. 2. Report on Meeting re Supplemental Contract [{' for Expanded Dog Control Program r The Supervisor reported on a conference held in his of- fice on February 4, 1964 with reference to the proposed expanded dog control program, attended by officials of the Villages of Mamaroneck and Larchmont and the West- chester Shore Humane Society to consider implementation and actual cost of the proposed expanded service. He stated that following discussion and review of the proposed contract and cost estimates based on participa- tion by the three above-named municipalities and the City of Rye, it was agreed that the proposed contract be accepted to become effective as of April I, 1964 pro- vided the City of Rye, which had not at this date definitely committed itself, join in the proposed program. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Appointment of Town Historian In view of the vacancy brought about in the office of Town Historian by the recent death of Mr. Fulcher, Council- woman Helwig, with great pleasure, placed in nomination the name of Judge Charles M. Baxter, Jr. for appointment to the post. She stated that she felt that Judge Baxter was ideally qualified to fill the position and that although he was very reluctant to again hold public office, he had consented to serve at the pleasure of the Board until such appointment could be made. Whereupon, since there were no further nominations and with each of the members of the Board testifying to the Judge's ideal qualifications to fill this post and his pleasure that he was willing to so serve, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Judge Charles M. Baxter, Jr. Town Historian of the Town of Mamaroneck, to be effective immediately and to serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Board directed the Clerk to so notify Judge Baxter, expressing its pleasure in welcoming him back into the "of- ficial family" and extending to him , by virtue of this ap- pointment, an invitation to attend the Association of Towns' Annual Meeting at his pleasure and convenience at Town expense. -7- Art. 2. Cross County Strip For the Board's information, Councilwoman Helwig re- ported that Mr. Aitchison and the men on the Highway staff were presently clearing and cleaning the land in the Cross County strip in accordance with the recommenda- tion in the National Audubon Society report, adding that she wished to compliment and commend Mr. Aitchison and his staff on the excellent job being done. Councilman Kane -- Councilman Kane stated that he had no report to submit at this time. Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush stated that he had no report other than that pertaining to Fire matters. Councilman Quadrine -- 1. Apportionments Councilman Quadrine submitted petitions from the As- sessor for correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on his motion which was seconded by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented the follow- ing petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Administrative Code, known as the Westchester County Tax Law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petitions for the correction of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1963, taxes of 1964, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 922 214 John S. Cooke & W $ 1500 $8000 $ 9500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 922 214 John S. Cooke & W 1350 8000 9350 922 218 Coorie P. Searls 150 150 -8- and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1963, taxes of 1964, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 829 202 Richard Borrelli Jr & W $1, 000 $4, 000 $ 5, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 829 202 Richard Borrelli Jr & W 600 600 829 210 Elmiro DeFalco & W 400 4, 000 4, 400 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1963, taxes of 1964, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 810 163 Henry Berman 1, 700 5, 000 6, 700 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 810 163 T & C Builders Inc 850 850 810 179 Henry Berman 850 5, 000 5, 850 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1963, taxes of 1964, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 619 87 Protano Inc. 6, 000 9, 000 15, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total L 619 87 Protano Inc. 2, 800 2, 800 619 113 Gordon C Sleeper Jr & W 3, 200 9, 000 12, 200 and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1963, taxes of 1964, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: -9- Z,1-7 M Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 407 165 David Potts Jr. Post $36, 000 $ 10, 000 $46, 000 #1150 - Vets of For- eign Wars be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: [` Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 407 83 Board of Education 12, 000 12, 000 407 165 David Potts Jr. Post 24, 000 10, 000 34, 000 #1150 - Vets of For- eign Wars and be it further RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1963, taxes of 1964, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 344 119 Henry W Sandg round 6, 500 19, 500 26, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions e of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 344 119 Henry W Sandground 1, 700 1, 700 344 125 Renee Kass 4, 800 19, 500 24, 300 The Town Attorney -- 1. Payment of Claim (Appraisal of 7 Bay Avenue, Larchmont) Pursuant to letter addressed to the Supervisor and Council- men by George P. Forbes, Jr. , Village Attorney, Village of Larchmont, dated January 16, 1964 and herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes payment of the sum of $175. 00 to F. Richard Wolff, expert ap- praiser, for the Town's share of the cost of appraisal of the property known as 7 Bay Avenue, Larchmont, furnished by Mr. Wolff to the Town of Mamaroneck and Village of Larchmont for a total fee of $350. 00, to be paid equally - one-half each - by the Town of Ma- maroneck and the Village of Larchmont. 2. Request for Acceptance of Lakewood Lane Following the Attorney's report that all was in order -10- nfl legally for the requested acceptance of the subject street but that the Engineer reported that there was still some question regarding completion of the street improve- ments, it was directed that the matter be carried over pending further report by the Engineer. The Town Engineer -- 1. Change of Date for Bid Opening on Town Garage Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Engineer under today's date requesting a change of date for the opening of the bids for the Town Garage herewith presented and filed for the record, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a special meeting of this Board be held on Thursday evening, February 27, 1964 at 8:15 p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of opening sealed bids for the Town Garage and considering such other business as may come before the meeting. And thereupon, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that the resolution authorizing the Clerk to pub- lish notice for sealed bids for the construction of the proposed Town Garage to be opened and publicly read aloud at the regular meeting of this Board on February 19, 1964, as adopted on January 22, 1964, be amended so as to read that said sealed bids shall be opened and read aloud publicly at a special meeting of this Board to be held on Thursday evening, February 27, 1964, at 8:15 p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, 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 9:00 p. m. , to reconvene on February 19, 1964. L BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- vened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. -11- ' 31 I. Claims Commissioner Brush submitted for approval the Fire Department claims as audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, and on his motion, sec- onded by Commissioner Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following claims are Lhereby approved and the Supervisor and Comptroller are authorized to pay the same out of the Fire Department budget: Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co. - $ 159. 84 Con Edison - 5. 00 Con Edison - 70. 44 McGuire Bros. , Inc. - 5. 00 N. Y. Telephone Co. - 30. 25 West. Jt. Water Works - 2670. 00 Total -$2940. 53 2. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the Fire Report for the month of January, 1964 which was ordered re- ceived and filed. • 3. Communications 1. Letter from Barney Epstein, Inc. (Coverage for Volunteer Firemen) Commissioner Brush presented a letter addressed to the Commission by Mr. Barney Epstein, Insur- ance Broker, pursuant to inquiry regarding increase of insurance coverage for volunteer firemen, which was ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. 4. Other Business 1. Fire Coverage for Deerfield Lane With regard to an inquiry by Mr. Edwin E. Ber- liner of Deerfield Lane concerning fire coverage in that area, the Chief reported on the procedural plan developed for coverage of the three residences on Deerfield Lane, advising that a letter detailing the fFr said plan would be forwarded to the residents of the area. The Supervisor requested that a copy of this letter be forwarded to his office. -12- n9 2. Violations at Larchmont Gables The Chief reported that no effort had been made by either the owner or contractor to correct the violations at Larchmont Gables Apartments re- ported at the last inspection and that notice of vio- S lation would be served by the Building Inspector. f`` Following further discussion, the Commission requested the Attorney to consult with the Build- ing Inspector regarding correction of these vio- lations. 3. Installation Dinner The Chief announced that the Installation Dinner would be held on Saturday evening, February 29th, and that it was hoped all members of the Fire Commission would be present. 4. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:10 p. m. , to reconvene on February 19th, 1964. _ own 'Clerk L -13-