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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965_10_06 Town Board Minutes .......... . .... . ............ MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD OCTOBER 6, 1965, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE- HOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER Deputy Supervisor Kane, in the absence of the Super- visor, who was delayed, called the meeting to order at 8:15 p. m. - ROLL CALL Present: Deputy Supervisor Kane Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Quadrine Absent: Supervisor Burchell (who was delayed but would be present later) Also Present: Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney Mrs . Brewer - Deputy Clerk Mr. Altieri - Comptroller Mr. Kellogg - Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of August 4, 1965 were presented, and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as corrected. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report - Application for Special Permit Chatsworth Garage, Inc. Mr. Robert Garlock, attorney for the applicant, presented an additional petition carrying some sixty signatures, in support of his client' s application, which was herewith ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. Mr. Johnston, Town Attorney, at the Chair ' s request, reported that in accordance with Article 4, Section 400. 1 of the Zoning Ordinance, his opinion had not changed in that this application did not fall under the jurisdiction of this Board. Mr. Garlock then stated that the washing of cars was a traditional part of the servicing of auto- mobiles as long as it was conducted within the servicing building -- Mr. Johnston replied that regardless, anything not recited in the Ordinance was outside the juris- diction of this Board and could not be placed under its jurisdiction. After some further debate between the Attorneys, Councilman Brush stated that it was his under- standing the Board was not voting on whether or -1- (52 not there should be an automatic car wash in this building but only on the Board' s juris- diction in this matter. Councilwoman Helwig seconded Councilman Brush ' s statement. And thereupon, following some further discussion, during which Councilman Quadrine requested the definition of "public garage and filling station", Mr. Garlock asked, "If this is not an extension of use, what is such?", and the Deputy Supervisor re- marked that he sympathized with the client, but was convinced this was purely a matter of jurisdic- tion and that he had implicit confidence in the Town Attorney' s opinion thereon, since the Board signified that it was ready for the question, the following resolution was offered on a motion by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Brush: WHEREAS, an application dated July 1, 1965 for a Special Permit to install automatic car wash equipment at Chats- worth Garage, Inc. , located at 1 Vine Street, Town, on premises known as Block 127 Parcel 730 on the Tax Assess- ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, was disapproved by the Building Inspector pursuant to Article IV, Section 449 of the Zoning Ordinance as amended April 17 , 1963, and Section 432 of that Ordi- nance which requires Special Permit from the Town Board; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 432 of the Zoning Ordinance, the said application was duly referred to the Planning Board for report; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 432 of the Zoning Ordinance, a public hearing on said application was duly held by this Board on September 15, 1965 following publication of Notice of Hearing therefor as required by law; and WHEREAS, said hearing was deferred to this date pending the Town Attorney' s report on the brief submitted by the applicant' s attorney on September 15th; and WHEREAS, all persons present who desired to be heard in the matter of this application were heard both on September 15th and on this date; and WHEREAS, this Board was advised by the Town Attorney that it lacked jurisdiction to entertain this application; -2- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Chatsworth Garage, Inc. for a Special Permit to install automatic car wash equipment at the said garage, located at 1 Vine Street, Town, on premises known as Block 127 Parcel 730, be and it hereby is denied on the grounds that this Board lacks jurisdiction to entertain this application. The vote on the foregoing Resolution was as follows: Councilwoman Helwig - aye Deputy Supervisor Kane - aye Councilman Brush - aye Councilman Quadrine - aye Supervisor Burchell - still absent - not voting. The Resolution was therefore declared duly adopted. NEW BUSINESS 1. Public Hearing - Amendment of Water Control Ordinance. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Clerk presented for the record the affidavit of publication of the Notice of Hearing, and the Attorney presented the following letter addressed to the Super- visor by George H. Straub, Manager of the Westchester Joint Water Works under date of September 14, 1965: "At the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held last evening, it was resolved that all sprinkling of lawns and gardens be prohibited. I have been directed to inform you so that the prohibition may be incorporated in the Town Ordinance as quickly as possible. "This action was determined upon on the earlier request of New York City. All other municipalities in West- chester County dependent on City water have previously taken such a step. While our local Mamaroneck River supply was available we felt justified in permitting the limited sprinkling incorporated in your ordinance. Since this is now depleted and we are completely depen- dent on New York resources, the additional step is necessary. "Will you therefore delete paragraph (1) under Chapter IX-E, Section 3, of the Water Control Ordinance and place the appropriate paragraph under Section 5 (Certain Uses are Prohibited) ? "The following wording is suggested:- -3- ...._-_._.. 'Watering Yards - The sprinkling, watering or irri- gation of shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, ground covers, plants, vines, gardens, vegetables, flowers or any other vegetation is prohibited except by the use of pails or watering cans held in the hand. '" The Deputy Supervisor then inquired whether anyone present wished to be heard on this matter, whereupon the following persons addressed the Board: Mr. Frank Claps, Jr. requested that the proposed amend- ment allow for the watering of new lawns and the treat- ment of diseased plants and shrubbery. He further stated that the New York Turf & Nurserymen' s Association felt that this provision , if adopted as proposed, would be discriminatory in that it would preclude the practice of the nursery profession. He also advised that he had appeared before the City Council of New Rochelle and that it was going to propose an amendment which would take care of this request. Mr. Otto Scheuble, a resident of the Town, spoke in oppo- sition to the proposed amendment on the ground that mort- gage money could not be obtained on property unless it was completely improved, including the planting of grass and shrubbery. And thereupon, since no one else wished to be heard, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it hereby is declared closed. Whereupon, following some further discussion since the Board signified that it was ready for the question, on a motion offered by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Quadrine, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that the Water Control Ordinance, as adopted on August 4, 1965 and known as Chapter IX-E of the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck, be and it hereby is amended so as to: Delete paragraph (1) of Section 3 and Add a new paragraph (g) to Section 5, "Certain Uses are Prohibited" , which shall read as follows : (g) Watering Yards : The sprinkling, watering or irrigation of shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, ground covers, plants, vines, gardens, vegetables, flowers or any other vegetation is prohibited ex- cept by the use of pails or watering cans held in the hand. and be it further -4- RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby authorized and directed to publish and post this notice as required by law. Upon roll call, the vote on the foreging Resolution was as follows : Deputy Supervisor Kane - aye Councilman Brush - aye Councilwoman Helwig - aye Councilman Quadrine - aye Supervisor Burchell - still absent - not voting The Resolution was therefore declared duly adopted. 2 . Public Hearing - Prince Willows Sewer Extension on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Council woman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the public hearing be and it hereby is declared open. The Clerk then presented for the record, the affidavit of publication of the Notice of Hearing, and the Attorney briefly reviewed the history of this petition. In response to the Chair ' s invitation, Mr. Herbert Stoller, President of the Stonewall Lane Association, addressed the Board, reminding all present that the Prince Willow residents had been trying to obtain sewers for approximately the past ten years -- and that he now believed the petition to be completely in order with regard to plans, specifications, etc. Mr. Harry Ekizian, President of the Prince Willows Association, also addressed the Board, stating that he felt there was no need to repeat any arguments in this matter, and that all were simply anxious to ob- tain the sewer and to move forward with the necessary procedure. Councilman Quadrine called to attention the fact that the Supervisor had obtained $95, 000.00 from the County so that the spur connection necessary for the proposed sewer would be built, and there- upon, following the Deputy Supervisor ' s expression of thanks and appreciation to Mr. Stoller, Mr. Eki- zian and to Mr. and Mrs. Mort Levin, also residents of the area long active in this matter, since no one else wished to be heard, it was, on motion by Council- woman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Kane, unani- mously RESOLVED, that the hearing be and it now is declared closed; And thereupon, since the Board signified that it was ready for the question, the following resolution was offered: -5- ..____........... ... . . .. . . "D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IN THE MATTER of the Proposed Extension of Sewer District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck, County of Westchester, State of New York. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WHEREAS, a petition for the creation of a proposed sewer extension known as Section "S" to Sewer District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, the said petition being dated May 15, 1964, was duly pre- ' sented to this Town Board, together with the necessary map and plan allotted thereto; and WHEREAS, the said map and plan were duly filed in the office of the Town Clerk; and WHEREAS, an order was duly adopted by the Town Board on September 15, 1965, reciting the filing of said petition, the improvements proposed, the boundaries of the propos- ed district, and the estimated expense thereof, and specify- ing October 6, 1965, at 8:15 o ' clock P.M. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck, as the time when, and the place where, said Board would meet to con- sider said petition, and hear all persons interested in the subject matter thereof and concerning the same; and WHEREAS, said Town Board caused a copy of said Order cer- tified by the Town Clerk, to be published and posted accord- ing to law; and WHEREAS, said hearing was duly held at the time and place so fixed by order, NOW, ON MOTION of Councilwoman Christine K. Helwig and second- ed by Councilman Peter F. Kane, it is RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that (a) the petition aforesaid is signed and acknowledged or proved as required by law; it duly complies with the re- quirements of Section 191 of the Town Law as to the suffi- ciency of signers with respect to the boundaries of the proposed district as herein approved and it is otherwise sufficient; (b) all the property and property owners within the pro- posed district are benefited thereby; (c) all the property and property owners benefited are in- cluded within the limts of the proposed district; and -- (d) it is in the public interest to grant in whole the re- lief sought, and it is further -6- 67 RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the establishment of an extension to Sewer District No. 1 as proposed in said petition be approved; that the improvement therein mentioned be constructed upon the required funds being made available or provided for ; and that such district shall be designated and known as Sec- tion "S" of Sewer District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck and shall be bounded and described as follows : BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Old White Plains Road, where the same is intersected by the southerly boundary line of lands now or formerly of Seymour and the northerly boundary line of parcel No. 8, the property of Westchester County Park Commission (known as Saxon Woods Park) ; thence from said point or place of beginning along the westerly boundary line of the lands of West- chester County Park Commission, the following courses and distances : N. 500 49 ' 20" East 202 .23 feet, N. 590 18 ' 00" East 224. 91 feet; N. 310 59 ' 00" East 250.81 feet; N. 460 08 ' 30" West 156. 92 feet; N. 00 44 ' 40" East 171.41 feet; N. 410 41 ' 00" East 258 .90 feet; N. 570 51 ' 20" East 231.19 feet; N. 60 49 ' 30" West 147 .49 feet; N. 100 07 ' 50" East 114. 39 feet; N. 190 59 ' 50" West 106.94 feet; N. 90 00 ' 00" West 309.65 feet; N. 60 04 ' 20" West 413. 30 feet; N. 60 28 ' 45 " West 1220.13 feet to a point of curve; thence on a curve to the left with a radius of 228.43 feet a distance along the arc of 188.52 feet to a point of tangent; thence N. 530 45 ' 52" West 467 .14 feet and N. 440 38 ' 40" West 206.67 feet to a point on the boundary line between the Towns of Mamaroneck and Scarsdale; thence along said boundary line S . 390 13 ' 10" West 2020. 96 feet to its inter- section with the easterly side of Old White Plains Road; thence continuing along the said boundary line S. 390 13 ' 10" West 29.19 feet to its intersection with the center line of Old White Plains Road and the southerly side of Griffen Avenue; thence along the center line of Old White Plains Road as said roads wind and turn in a general southeasterly direction to a point on the center line of Old White Plains Road generally west of the point or place of beginning; thence across Old White Plains Road on a course N. 590 43 ' 50" East 30.0 feet plus or minus to the point or place of beginning. and it is further RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the Town Clerk of this Town shall, within ten (10) days after the adoption of this resolution, file certified copies thereof in duplicate in the Office of the State Department of Audit and Control at Albany, New York, with application -7- by this Board in duplicate for permission to create such district as provided for the Town Law, Section 194 ; and that such application shall be executed by and in behalf of the Town Board by the Supervisor of the Town. Peter F. Kane Deputy Supervisor C. Benjamin Brush, Jr. Christine K. Helwig Anthony G. Quadrine Councilmen The Supervisor At this time, 9:05 p. m. , Supervisor Burchell arrived and assumed the Chair. 3. Application for Appeal from Decision of Building Inspector - Sign Variance - Longines Symphonette. The Clerk presented the application submitted by the Longines Symphonette, 200 Myrtle Boulevard, Town, for appeal from the Building Inspector ' s disapproval pur- suant to Article 19, Section 10 of the Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck, of its application for a Sign Variance to allow the installation of an illuminated wall sign having a section containing numerals employing intermittent light sources, which was herewith ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. Following some discussion of the date for the first November meeting since the Preliminary Budget for 1966 by law must be presented between November 10th and 15th, and since it was required by law that a public hearing be held by this Board in the matter of the aforesaid application, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board convene for its first regular meeting in November on the second Wednesday evening thereof, November 10th, rather than on the first Wednesday evening, November 3rd, so that the Prelimi- nary Budget for 1966 may be presented in accordance with law, and be it further RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held by this Board at its first regular meeting in November, on November 10, 1965, --- at 8 :15 p. m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, and Edgewood Avenue, Town of Mamaroneck, to hear the appeal of The Longines Sympho- nette from the decision of .the Building Inspector -8- pursuant to Article 19, Section 12 of the Building Code, refusing a permit for a business sign on its premises located at 200 Myrtle Boulevard, and known as Block 133, Parcel 602 on the Town of Mamaroneck Assessment Map; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, Notice for such Public Hearing as required by law. 4. Employment of Senior Stenographer Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Comptroller under date of October 4, 1965, herewith presented and filed as part of the record of this meeting, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mrs. Rita Johnson of 2 Stonelea Place, New Rochelle, be and she hereby is appointed a Senior Stenographer in the office of the Building Inspector and Engineer of the Town of Mamaroneck, said appoint- ment to be a probationary appointment effective as of October 7, 1965, and to be compensated at the rate of $4, 680. per annum. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Salary Authorization School Crossing Guard Pursuant to request of the Police Chief, dated September 29, 1965, herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mark A. Forrester of 105 Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck, be and he here- by is appointed as a School Crossing Guard of the Town of Mamaroneck, effective as of September 30, 1965, and to be compensated at the rate of $8.00 per day. REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed: Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of September, 1965. -9- e Fes} Report of the Building and Plumbing Inspector for the month of September, 1965 . Report of the Town Clerk for the month of September, 1965. Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the month of September, 1965. -- Municipal Dog Patrol Report for the month of September, 1965. Report of Receipts and Disbursements, Town of Mamaroneck, for the period from January lst through August 31st, 1965. Affidavit of Publication of the Notice for Re- gistration on September 23 and 30, 1965. The Supervisor -- 1. Joint Town and Village Economy Operations Committee The Supervisor presented a report written by Mayor Ryan, of a meeting held by the Supervisor with Mayors Ryan and Phillips, Jr. , on September 24, 1965 regard- ing the establishment of a citizen committee from the three municipalities to study economy operation, possible consolidation of services, and possible re- assessment, which was herewith ordered received and filed as part of the record of this meeting. He requested the Board, in line with the aforesaid report, to be ready to submit recommendations for the three prospective appointees to such a Committee from the unincorporated area so that the Committee member- ship could be appointed as quickly as possible. 2. Conveyance of Dillon Park County Sewage Pumping Station Pursuant to the Supervisor ' s advice that the County Department of Public Works was now ready to proceed with the conveyance of the Dillon Park Sewage Pumping Station property to the Town upon receipt of resolution so requesting, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, second- ed by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members thereof being present and voting, with the Supervisor directed to forward certified copy of same to Mr. Guy E. Griffin of said County Department of Public Works RESOLVED, that this Board hereby requests the Department of Public Works of the County of Westchester to convey to the Town of Mamaroneck for park and recreation use, the property owned by the County and formerly used for the Dillon Park Sewage Pumping Station, as shown on Map entitled "Westchester County Department of Public Works, _10- �.B „7 Division of Sewers, Property Map, Town of Mamaroneck, County Sheet 19 - Block 2046", prepared by Carl J. Suhr, Pro- fessional Engineer & Land Surveyor, N. Y. State Lic. No. 10317, and approved by James C. Harding, Commissioner of Public works, in September 1965, with the understanding that the existing Pumping Station building is to remain standing - and that there is no objection to filling in the interior well used for pumping equipment. Upon roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members thereof being present and voting, on a motion offered by Council- woman Christine K. Helwig and seconded by Councilman Peter F. Kane. Roll Call : Supervisor Burchell - aye Councilman Kane - aye Councilman Brush - aye Councilwoman Helwig - aye Councilman Quadrine - aye 3. Conference - Westchester Council of Social Agencies, Inc. Upon the Supervisor ' s presentation of his invitation as County Legislation Chairman to be a participant at the Twelfth Annual Westchester Conference of Community Services on anti-poverty, to be held on October 21st, which Supervisor Migliaccio would cover for him at the County level since two prior speaking commitments prevent- ed his attendance, on his recommendation that two members of the Board be authorized to attend at Town expense, following some discussion on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Councilwoman Helwig and Councilman Quadrine be and they hereby are authorized to attend the Twelfth Annual Westchester Conference of Com- munity Services, sponsored by The West- chester Council of Social Agencies, to be held Thursday, October 21, 1965, from 2 :30 p. m. to 9:30 p. m. , at the Jewish Community Center of White Plains, with expenses to be paid by the Town in an amount not to exceed the total sum of $16. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Implemention - Noise Law. Councilwoman Helwig reported that the State Police had made the first arrest under the new anti-noise law. She also reported that the Committee would meet to discuss the matter of what should be done regarding enforcement locally on State roads, reciting briefly some of the problems related thereto. -11- Councilman Kane -- 1. Assessor ' s Report - 1965-1966 Councilman Kane presented the Assessor ' s Report for 1965-1966 as submitted by the Assessor on September 15, 1965, which was herewith ordered received and filed for the record. Councilman Brush -- 1. Committee on Family and Youth Councilman Brush stated that he was very happy to inform the Board that the Committee on Family and Youth was now included as a recipient of funds for 1966 in both the Larchmont and Mamaroneck Community Chests. Councilman Quadrine -- 1. Award of Bid - Highway Dump Truck. Pursuant to the Highway Superintendent ' s recommen- dation that bid be awarded to the low bidder, on motion by Councilman Quadrine, seconded by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways did, on the 6th day of October, 1965, duly recommend the purchase of a certain Highway Dump Truck for Highway Department operation pursuant to the provisions of Section 142 of the Highway Law, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 142 of the Highway Law the Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized to purchase, in accordance with the provisions of Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, with the approval of the County Superintendent of High- ways, the following: One new Highway Dump Truck as per specifica- tions to be furnished to the Town of Mamaro- neck Highway Department by Mamaroneck Garage, Inc. , the low bidder, for a price of $4, 375 . less trade-in for a 1950 Brockway Dump Truck (Highway Truck #10) in the amount of $400. or a net price of $3, 975. (Thirty-nine hundred seventy-five Dollars and 00/100 cents) . and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized, subject to the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways, to surrender to the vendor one (1) 1950 Brockway Dump Truck (Town of Mamaroneck Highway Truck #10) as part payment for the above truck to be purchased. -12- P� 3 E The foregoing resolution, upon roll call, was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members thereof being present and voting. 2 . Report - Grif£en Avenue Sewer Pursuant to Councilman Quadrine ' s report and recommen- dation, on his motion, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the construction of two (2) additional man- holes in locations specified by the Town Engineer in the Griffen Avenue Sewer Exten- sion, in order to provide proper maintenance for said sewer, said manholes to be construct- ed at a cost not to exceed the total sum of $1, 900. over the contract price for said sewer construction. The Town Attorney -- 1. Settlement - VGM CORP. Certiorari. Pursuant to letter addressed to the Town Attorney under date of September 10, 1965, by Victor R. Wolder, attorney, re: VGM CORP. Certiorari Proceedings, herewith presented by the Town Attorney and in accordance with his recommen- dation for settlement thereof, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Quadrine, the following reso- lution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board, all members thereof being present and voting: WHEREAS, heretofore writs of certiorari were obtained by VGM CORP. , owners of a parcel of property known and described as Block 903, Parcel 181 on the Tax Assessment Map and Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck, for the following years : 1964 for taxes of 1965 and 1965 for taxes of 1966 ; and WHEREAS, the Town Attorney recommends to this Board that the proceedings be settled and dis- continued upon the reduction of certain of these assessments ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessments for the years 1964 for taxes of 1965 and 1965 for taxes of 1966, upon property owned by VGM CORP. and described upon the Assessment Map and Assess- - ment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 903, Parcel 181 be reduced as follows: -13- BLOCK 903 - Parcel 181 FROM Assess- ment Tax Improve- Year Year Land ment Total 1964 1965 $ 28,600 $ 177 , 500 $ 206, 100 1965 1966 28, 600 177, 500 206, 100 - TO Assess- ment Tax Improve- Year Year Land ment Total 1964 1965 $ 28, 600 $ 171,400 $ 200, 000 1965 1966 28, 600 171,400 200, 000 provided the certiorari proceedings now pending in the name of VGM CORP. for the years 1964 for taxes of 1965 and 1965 for taxes of 1966, be discontinued without costs as against either party; and it is further RESOLVED, that all refunds of taxes due by reason of such reductions be paid without interest; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to sign the neces- sary stipulations to obtain an Order of the Supreme Court providing for such reductions. 2 . Certiorari Proceedings - Chatsworth Gardens Apartments - Unit B Pursuant to communication addressed to the Town Attorney under date of September 9, 1965, by Harry G. Davidson, attorney for Chatsworth Gardens Apartments, Unit B, in its certiorari proceedings herewith presented by the Attorney and in accordance with his recommendation for acceptance of the stipulation described therein, on motion by Council- man Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in the matter of the Chatsworth Gardens Apartments, Unit B, certiorari proceed- ings, the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized and directed to stipulate to include the 1965 assessment in the proceedings now pend- ing and awaiting decision, and to agree that the 1965 assessment shall be fixed by the Referee in the same amount as he determines the 1964 assess- ment to be, in accordance with letter addressed to the Town Attorney by Harry G. Davison, Esq. , under date of September 9, 1965 and herewith presented. -14- ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9 :30 p. m. , to reconvene on October 20, 1965 . 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 Commissioner Brush presented the Fire Department claims for approval and authorization of payment, and thereupon, on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following Fire Department claims, which have been approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller, be and they hereby are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller authorized to pay the same out of the 1965 Fire Department budget: Barney Epstein, Inc. $ 110.73 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 32 :47 Con Edison 66 . 78 Excelsior Auto Repair & Mach.Wks. 76.44 William B. Lemon 206 .00 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 5 .00 New York Telephone 105 . 93 West. Jt. Water Works 16.44 Total $ 619.79 2 . Reports Commissioner Brush presented the Fire Report for the month of September, 1965, which was herewith ordered received and filed. 3. Communications There were no communications to be presented at this meeting. 4. Other Business 1. Lt. Louis Testa and Fireman Earl Mellor Commissioner Brush called to the Commission's attention that both Lieutenant Testa and Fireman Mellor each of whom had joined the Town on October 1, 1940, had complet- ed their twenty-five years of service with the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department. He presented a brief resume -15- of their service with the Town, and after commending each on his splendid discharge of duty during all of these years, moved that the Supervisor address a letter to Lt. Testa and Fireman Mellor on behalf of this Commission, expressing its congratulations and paying tribute to them on their long, loyal and out- standing record of service with the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department. Whereupon, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote, Commissioner Brush' s motion having been unanimously seconded: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to address a letter to Lt. Louis Testa and Fireman Earl Mellor on behalf of this Commission, congratulating them on their completion of twenty-five years of service in the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department, and expressing the appreciation and grati- tude of the residents of this community as well as of this Commission for their able discharge of duty and meritorious service at all times as members of the staff of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department during the past twenty-five years they have so diligently served in this post. 2 . The Fire Chief In reply to the Fire Chief ' s question, the Commission stated the "Rules and Regulations" would be acted upon at the next meeting. 5 . Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:40 p. m. , to reconvene on October 20, 1965. wn erk -16-