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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD JANUARY 17, 1968, IN THE
COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER
STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK, AT 8 :15 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER
The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 P. M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Supervisor Kane
Councilwoman Helwig
Councilman Chalif
Councilman Faiola
Councilman Nagel
Absent: None
Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk
Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney
Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk
Mr. Altieri - Comptroller
Mr. Widulski - Engineer
Mr. Kronenberger - Supt. of Recreation
OPENING OF BIDS
The Clerk presented the Affidavits of Publication of the
Notices for Bids for the record, and opened and read aloud
the following bids:
One - 4 Door Sedan
Bidder Bid
Hory Chevrolet, Inc. $2, 384.45
Flinn Motor Corp. 2,461. 00
Whereupon in accordance with usual practice to award the
bid to the low bidder, on motion by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
acceptance of the low bid, to wit that of
Hory Chevrolet, Inc. for furnishing to the
Town of Mamaroneck one (1) Four Door Sedan
in the amount of $2, 384. 45 in accordance
with the specifications contained in the
Notice for Bids, subject to approval by the
Town Attorney, Engineer and Comptroller.
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Six (6) Passenger Station Wagon
Bidder Bid
Hory Chevrolet, Inc. $2, 572.49
Flinn Motor Corp. 2, 632. 00
Whereupon in accordance with usual practice to award
the bid to the low bidder, on motion by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimous-
ly
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
acceptance of the low bid, to wit that of
Hory Chevrolet, Inc. for furnishing to the
Town of Mamaroneck one (1) Six Passenger
Station Wagon in the amount of $2, 572. 49
in accordance with the specifications con-
tained in the Notice for Bids, subject to
approval by the Town Attorney, Engineer
and Comptroller.
Installation Storm Drain, Vine Road
Bidder Bid
Felix Contracting Corp. $7 ,481.
Girondo Contracting Corp. 11, 352.
Salvatore Micelli 6, 865.
Nigro Bros. , Inc. 10,776.
Louis Petrillo, Inc. 15, 028.
Whereupon in accordance with usual practice to award
the bid to the low bidder, on motion by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman Faiola, it was unanimous-
ly
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
acceptance of the low bid, to wit that of
Salvatore Micelli for the installation of a
storm drain, Vine Road, Town of Mamaroneck,
in the amount of $6,865. 00 in accordance
with the specifications contained in the
Notice for Bids, subject to approval by the
Town Attorney, Engineer and Comptroller.
Traffic Signal Maintenance
Bidder Bid
Mains & Mains Electrical Corp. $603. 75
On motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
acceptance of the only bid received, to wit
that of Mains and Mains Electrical Corp.
for traffic signal maintenance in the amount
of $603. 75 in accordance with the specifica-
tions contained in the Notice for Bids, sub-
ject to approval by the Town Attorney,
Engineer and Comptroller.
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Heavy Duty Brush Chipper
Bidder Bid
Malvese Tractor & Imple- $3, 941.
ment Co. , Inc.
Rand-MacMurray, Inc. 3, 800.
The bids submitted were referred to the Maintenance
Foreman, Engineer, Comptroller and Attorney for study
and recommendation at the next meeting of this Board.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Sign Application - Flinn Motor Corp.
The Supervisor reminded the Board that Flinn Motor Corp.
had filed an application for variances in connection
with the Town ' s present Sign Ordinance,action on which
had been deferred and upon the applicant ' s request that
the application now be considered, requested that a
date be set for Public Hearing thereon.
Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by
Councilman Faiola, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the Town Clerk to publish in the official
newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, "The
Daily Times" , as required by law, Notice of
Public Hearing before this Board to be held
on February 21, 1968 at 8 :15 p. m. in the
Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse,
Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, to con-
sider the application of Flinn Motor Corp.
for variances in connection with the Sign
Ordinance.
Councilman Faiola requested that a copy of the Notice
of Public Hearing be forwarded direct to the Larchmont
Chamber of Commerce so that the Chamber would be advis-
ed of the date of the Hearing in case it should be
their wish to appear, which was so ordered.
2. Rigano Swimming Pool
(Amendment of Resolution granting permit re
evergreen screening)
The Clerk presented a memorandum from the Building In-
spector recommending an alternate installation for the
evergreen screening as had been required in the permit
granted for a swimming pool on the Rigano premises,
which was herewith ordered received and filed for the
record.
After the Supervisor reviewed the circumstances obtain-
ing and inquired the Board ' s pleasure in the matter, it
was suggested that the resolution adopted on May 3,
1967 granting the permit for the pool be amended so as
to permit the erection of a fence rather than the ever-
green screen planting required therein.
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At this time, Mr. Agatino Rigano, who was present, addressed-
the Board objecting to the proposed fence installation with the
finished side not facing his premises since he claimed every
other fence in the area was installed with the finished side fac-
ing the premises of the owner. He further stated, in reply to
the recommendation that a fence with the same facing on both
sides be installed, that he would not consider installing a bas-
ketweave fence or any fence other than a stockade fence under
any circumstances. After some discussion of the impossibil-
ity of implementing successfully the original condition for a
- 6-foot high evergreen screen planting, the matter was tabled
at the Supervisor's suggestion pending a meeting with the per-
sons concerned in the Supervisor's Office at as early a date
as such a conference could be arranged.
3. Approval - Nigro Claims
Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Town Board by
the Engineer under date of January 17, 1968, herewith pre-
sented and ordered received and filed for the record, on mo-
tion by Councilman Chalif, seconded by Councilman Faiola,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the payment of two (2) claims to Nigro Brothers
Inc. of 627 South Columbus Avenue, Mount
Vernon, for the following work in the amounts
set forth herebelow:
1. Resurfacing of Country Club
Road -- (129 tons @ $19. 00
per ton) ---------------------$2, 451. 00
2. Resurfacing of York Road
(189 tons @ $19. 00 per ton)---- 3, 591. 00
in accordance with bid submitted for said work.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Permits for Work Within County Road Area
Pursuant to memorandum of the County Department of Public
Works, dated January 3, 1968, herewith presented and filed
for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded
by Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was
adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
605 of the Laws of 1941, revised as of June 5,
1961, the Commissioner of Public Works of West-
chester County with the approval of the Board of
Supervisors and the County Executive of West-
chester, has prescribed rules, regulations, safe-
_ guards, specifications and conditions for the pro-
tection, reconstruction, maintenance, or restor-
ation of any County Road or portion thereof, and
for the protection and safety of the traveling pub-
lic thereon during any operations of reconstruc-
tion, maintenance or restoration of such County
Road or portion thereof, and
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WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations require
any person, firm, corporation, improvement dis-
trict, or municipality doing any work upon any
County Road to obtain a written permit from the
Commissioner of Public Works and to deposit a
certified check made payable to the order of the
County of Westchester in an amount computed by
the extent of the proposed work, and
WHEREAS, the said rules and regulations provide
that any city, village, town public improvement
district, or other municipality may, in lieu of
making the said mentioned deposit, file with the
Commissioner of Public Works a certified copy of
a resolution duly adopted by the Governing Board
of such municipality guaranteeing faithful per-
formance by the said municipality of all the terms,
covenants and conditions as set forth in the per-
mit, which resolution shall be effective for per-
mits issued during the remainder of the calendar
year after adoption, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, from time to time,
is required to do work within the County Road area
for which a written permit from the Commissioner
of Public Works of Westchester County is required,
and for which a certified check deposit is requir-
ed,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby
guarantee faithful performance of all the terms,
agreements, covenants and conditions of each and
every written permit as referred to herein issued
by the Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester
County and that this guarantee of faithful perfor-
mance shall be applicable to all such written per-
mits issued during the present calendar year,
January 1, 1968 to December 31, 1968.
2. Authorization for Bids - Sewer Cleaning Machine
Pursuant to memorandum of the Engineer dated January 8,
1968 herewith presented and ordered received and filed
for the record on motion by Councilman Faiola, seconded
by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, in accordance
with law, be and he hereby is authorized to
publish in the official newspaper of the Town
of Mamaroneck, "The Daily Times" , a Notice
for Bids for a Sewer Cleaning and Maintenance
Machine, said bids to be returnable, opened
and read aloud at the regular meeting of this
Board to be held on February 7, 1968 at 8:15
p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street
Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck.
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COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letters re Ice Skating Rink
Letters requesting an ice skating rink addressed to the
Town Board by Messrs. John R. Maggard, Hugh Estes,
Oliver W. Gill, Joseph B. Wise and Roger S. Lynch, Jr.
were herewith presented and ordered filed for the record.
The Supervisor inquired whether anyone present wished to
be heard and thereupon the following persons addressed
the Board:
Mr. Hugh Estes, speaking for Mr. Maggard and himself,
stated that the drive for this installation had been
started less than two weeks ago and that a petition
carrying some 300 signatures of responsible taxpayers
had been rewarding and somewhat surprising to both Mr.
Maggard and him in that it showed such an immediate and
spontaneous response in favor of having such a recreation
facility in the Town of Mamaroneck.
He called attention to the wording of the petition and
stated that while in some cases it had been suggested
that this facility be located in the Hommocks, it would
be the feeling of this group that it be located in any
possible and feasible location were the Hommocks not
found to be so. He stated that most importantly he
would like the guidance and advice of the Council and
the Recreation Commission as to how to proceed further
in this matter.
He also brought out that this facility could be used as
a year-round one since it could serve and had served in
other communities as a shelter for summer dances, pic-
nics, etc. and concluded his remarks by stating that
they (the interested group) believed that this would be
something that would have great interest and use through-
out the community and that it would be found to be a much
desired facility.
The Supervisor stated that he believed the petitions had
already been presented to the Recreation Commission
which was the proper place for them and that that Com-
mission would make its study and report to this Board as
quickly and expeditiously as was possible.
Also speaking to urge the immediate consideration of the
installation were Mr. Roger S. Lynch and Mr. Walter
Lawrence, Jr. both of Mamaroneck.
Mx. Edmund Holden of 100 Laurel Avenue, Larchmont, who
questioned the priority of such an installation in view
of the need for a Town Hall, Police Station, and certain
other facilities.
Following further discussion the Board assured, those pre-
sent that the Recreation Commission and the Council would
certainly give the request serious and immediate considera-
tion and thanked those at the meeting for presenting the
communications along with their assurance of cooperation
in further study.
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2. Request for Salary Authorization
(Sergeant Frank Silvestri)
Pursuant to memorandum of the Comptroller under date of
January 4, 1968 herewith presented and ordered received
and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Faiola,
seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
Frank Silvestri as Sergeant of the Town of
Mamaroneck Police Department be compensated
at the rate of $9, 545. per annum effective
January 4, 1968.
3. Letter - First Westchester National Bank
The Clerk presented a letter addressed to him by the
First Westchester National Bank under date of January
12, 1968 thanking the Board for its designation as a
depository for Town funds for 1968, which was herewith
ordered received and filed.
REPORTS
The Town Clerk - -
The Town Clerk presented the following reports which
were herewith ordered received and filed for the record:
Town Clerk' s Report for the month of December,
1967.
Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector
for the year 1967.
The Supervisor - -
1. Appointment of and Bonds for Civil Officers
The Supervisor reminded the Board that the Civil Officers
for 1968 had not been appointed at the Organization meet-
ing and thereupon on motion by Councilman Faiola, second-
ed by Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following persons be and
they hereby are appointed Civil Officers of
the Town of Mamaroneck with the powers and
duties of Constables in civil actions and
proceedings only as provided in Section 20,
1 (a) of the Town Law; said persons to serve
without salary for a term of one (1) year,
starting January 1, 1968 and terminating
December 31, 1968, each to be bonded in the
sum of $4, 000. for the term of appointment:
Frank Comblo 225 Highview Street
Dominick Faillace 1421 Mamaroneck Ave.
Joseph Tezzi 28 Madison Street
James Peterson 132 Chatsworth Ave.
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Councilman Faiola - -
Councilman Faiola had no report to present at this time.
Councilwoman Helwig - -
1. Apportionments
Councilwoman Helwig presented for authorization, the fol-
lowing petitions submitted by the Assessor for the correc-
tion of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportion-
ment of taxes, and thereupon on her motion, seconded by
Councilman Nagel, 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 pursuant to the provisions of
Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester
County Administrative Code, known as the West-
chester 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 1967,
taxes of 1968, which shows property now appear-
ing on the roll as follows :
Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total
709 392 Michael A.DeVin- $2,600. $7, 900. $10, 500.
cenzo & W.
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 :
Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total
709 392 Stanley Bank & W. $1, 300. $7, 900. $ 9, 200.
709 397 Julab Constr. Inc. 1, 300. 1, 300.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1967,
taxes of 1968, which shows property now appear-
ing on the roll as follows :
Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total
943 75 Warren Lewin $8,500. $21, 300. $29,800.
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 :
Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total
943 75 Warren Lewin $5, 500. $21, 300. $26, 800.
943 138 WNJ Constr. Co. Inc. 3, 000. 3, 000.
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and be it further
RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1967,
taxes of 1968, which shows property now
appearing on the roll as follows :
Block Parcel Name Land Only
504 471 Sidney J. Doherty $ 2, 000.
506 320 & Sidney J. Doherty 500.
460
be corrected as follows in accordance with
the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 :
Block Parcel Name Land Only
504 480 James Garito & Sons, Inc. $ 200.
505 229 James Garito & Sons, Inc. 300.
504 471 Sidney J. Doherty 1, 500.
506 320 James Garito & Sons, Inc. 450.
506 460 James Garito & Sons,Inc. 50.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1967 ,
taxes of 1968, which shows property now
appearing on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land Only
908 224 Severio Petrucci $1, 300.
be corrected as follows in accordance with
the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557 :
Block Parcel Name Land Only
908 224 Severio Petrucci $ 200.
908 225 Maria Petrucci 1,100.
2. Hommocks & Premium River Complex Reports
Councilwoman Helwig presented for the record the final
Park Plan and Program Study Reports for the Premium
River Complex and Hommocks Area as submitted by Plan-
ning Associates and revised following conference meet-
ings of the Study Committee with representatives of
the three municipalities and the Board of Education,
which were herewith ordered received and filed for the
record.
Councilwoman Helwig expressed the Board' s thanks and
appreciation of the time and effort given by the mem-
bers of the Study Committee and all others who had
worked both diligently and creatively on the reports,
suggesting that this Committee not be discharged at
this time but retained so that its advice and exper-
tise would be available for the implementation of the
proposals set forth.
Whereupon, on her motion, seconded by Councilman
Chalif, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts
the Park Plan and Program Study Reports for
the Premium River Complex and Hommocks Area
as herewith presented and filed for the
record;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he here-
by is directed to thank each of the members
of the Study Committee and all others who con-
tributed their time and thinking to the said
reports, requesting that they remain available
to serve in the implementation of the proposals
set forth.
At this time Mr. Martin W. Quigley, Jr. , who was pre-
sent and upon recognition questioned whether hearings
would be held on the recommendations in the reports
and if so, when and where and by whom such hearings
would be held, pointing to the lack of information of
such meetings available to the citizens.
Councilwoman Helwig remarked that the paper was given
notice of the time and place of meetings of Town Boards
and Commissions. In reply to Mr. Mosher who stated
that the public seemed not to know how to obtain infor-
mation about the various meetings, it was reiterated
-- that notice of meetings was forwarded to the Daily
Times, and, in addition, that a call to the Town Office
was all that was necessary to obtain information of the
time and place of any meeting.
Councilman Chalif - -
Councilman Chalif had no report to present at this time.
Councilman Nagel - -
Councilman Nagel had no report to present at this time.
The Town Attorney - -
1. Report - Collection of Town Taxes in Two Installments
The Attorney reported on the matteri.of; collecting Town
taxes in two installments which had been referred to him
at the last meeting, stating that such collection was
prohibited by present legislation, that it would deprive
the Town of income realized from the deposit of temporari-
ly idle funds, and further that such collection probably
would necessitate an increase in the personnel in the
office of the Receiver of Taxes.
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2. Approval of Performance Bond -
Saxon Glen Subdivision
(Not on Agenda)
In accordance with the Attorney ' s request for approval
of the Performance Bond for Saxon Glen Subdivision, on
motion by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Chalif, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board in accordance with
— the request of the Town of Mamaroneck Plan-
ning Board, and recommendations of the Town
Engineer and Attorney, hereby approves the
Performance Bond 4901497 in the amount of
$60, 000. , dated December 19, 1967 upon which
the Republic Insurance Company, 129 Fulton
Street, New York City, is Surety, and Saxon
Development Corp. , 4525 Greystone Avenue,
Bronx, New York is Principal with Wilbur
Fried and Judith Fried as Co-Principals,
for the Saxon Glen Subdivision in the Town
of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New
York, known on the Town Assessment Map of
the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 3964 Par-
cels 36 and 45, as authorized by resolution
adopted November 8, 1967 by the Planning
Board.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Mr. Peter Mosher
Mr. Mosher inquired once again as to the status of the
Code and was advised by the Attorney that certain of
the Board members and the Attorney would be meeting
next Saturday.
2. Mr. Edmund Holden
Mr. Holden addressed the Board to speak about speeding
on Myrtle Boulevard and inquired about possible adop-
tion of new speed limits to which Councilman Faiola
replied reciting the determinations resulting from pre-
vicus Police Commission reports.
3. Mrs. Harry Marvin
Mrs. Marvin presented a long statement addressed by her
husband, an Engineer, to the Board urging and support-
ing the installation of the ice rink, which was herewith
ordered received and filed for the record.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meet-
ing on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared
adjourned at 9:20 p. m. to reconvene on February 7, 1968.
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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con-
vened immediately upon adjournment of the Town Board
meeting.
1. Claims
Commissioner Faiola presented for approval and authori-
zation of payment the Fire Department claims, and there-
upon on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Chalif, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department
claims as audited by the Comptroller and ap-
proved by the Fire Chief are hereby approved,
and the Supervisor and Comptroller hereby
authorized to pay the same out of the Fire
Department budget for 1967 :
Atlantic Exterminating Corp. $ 7. 00
R. G. Brewer, Inc. 41. 87
Con Edison 104. 02
Con Edison 5. 00
Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 1, 560. 00
Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 16. 42
Anthony N. Librandi 17. 64
McGuire Bros. , Inc. 14. 00
New York Telephone 35. 75
New York Telephone 59. 30
New York Telephone 7. 43
Sound Tire & Supply Co. , Inc. 153. 31
Suburban Communications, Inc. 18. 00
Suburban Fuel Oil Service, Inc. 115. 62
Westchester Joint Water Works 26. 97
Total $2, 182. 33
2. Reports
There were no reports to be presented at this time.
3. Communications
Commissioner Faiola presented communication addressed
to the Board of Fire Commissioners by the Secretary of
the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department under date of
January 16, 1968, herewith ordered received and filed
for the record. Whereupon, on his motion, seconded by
Councilman Chalif, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby
approves the election of the following
members of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire
Department to the following offices for
the year 1968:
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Engine Company ##1
Peter R. Perciasepe, Jr. , Captain
Michael A. Acocella, Jr. , 1st Lieutenant
Michael L. Guadagnolo, 2nd Lieutenant
Anthony Mirande, War-den for Two Years
Anthony Mirande, Secretary
Salvatore Porretto, Sergeant-At-Arms
Engine Company #2
Thomas G. Carino, Captain
Louis A. Felice, 1st Lieutenant
Carl J. Carpino, Jr. , 2nd Lieutenant
Joseph V. Santoro, Warden for Two Years
George E. Mills, III, Secretary
David L. Sayles, Sergeant-At-Arms
Truck Company #1
Frank Claps, Captain
Peter A. Gerardi, 1st Lieutenant
Joseph Roma, 2nd Lieutenant
Philip V. Librandi, Waren for Two Years
Augustus R. Funck, Secretary
Charles Conte, Sergeant-At-Arms
Patrol Company #1
Elwin C. Kimmey, Captain
Thomas F. Reynolds, III, lst Lieutenant
Carmine Porretto, 2nd Lieutenant
John Musacchic, Warden for Two Years
Arthur M. Brown, Secretary
Louis Francella, Sergeant-At-Arms
Other Business
The Fire Chief thanked the Commission for its help dur-
ing the past year and reported on the Fire Council pro-
gram last evening.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Com-
mission, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting
was declared adjourned at 9:25 p. m. , to reconvene on
February 7, 1968.
T Cle s
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