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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960_08_03 Town Board Minutes 17'7 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD AUGUST 3rd, 1960, 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. PRESENT: Supervisor Burchell Councilman Santoro Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilwoman Helwig ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Gronberg Town Clerk Mr. Delius - Town Attorney Mr. Friedlander - Engineer & Supt. of Highways Mr. Orsino - Comptroller Mr, Fins on - Accountant Mrs. Brewer - Secretary PUBLIC HEARING--Amendments to Plumbing Code For the record, the Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice of hearing in The Daily Times, the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, on July 22nd, 1960, and on motionby Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unani- mously RESOLVED that the hearing be and it now is declared open. The Supervisor then inquired whether there was anyone present who wished to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to the proposed amendments, and since there was no one, then inquired whether any member of the Board had any question. Councilwoman Helwig inquired about reciprocity which was ans- wered by the Town Attorney, and thereupon, there being no fur- ther question, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the hearing be and it now is declared closed. Whereupon, on motion offered by Councilman Santoro and seconded by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was adopted by unan- imous vote: RESOLVED, that Article II, Section 18 of the Plumbing Code of the Town of Mamaroneck adopted June 16, 1938 is hereby amended to read as follows: Before an applicant shall be admitted to an exam- ination, he shall file his application therefore, in writing with the Town Clerk at least ten days be- fore the examination day and shall pay the Town Clerk the required examination fee. The names and addresses of applicants shall be forwardedby the Town Clerk to the Board. He shall have ser- ___ ved at least five years as a journeyman and fur- nish satisfactory proof of such service. Article III, Section 37 of the Plumbing Code of the Town of Mamaroneck adopted June 16, 1938 is hereby amended to read as follows- A fee of twenty-five ($25) dollars shall be charged for the issuance of a Master Plumber's License and a fee of five ($5) dollars shall be charged for the re- newal thereof. Unless application for renewal is made, fee paid and bond furnished as hereinafter provided, before the expiration of license, no re- newal shall be issued, but the applicant must apply for a new license as herein provided. The Town Clerk shall, upon payment of a fee of $1, issue a certified copy of said license for filing in other mu- nicipalities. Article IV, Section 65 of the Plumbing Code of the Town of Mamaroneck adopted June 16, 1938 is hereby amended to read as follows. All house sewers between the building and the street line shall be laid by a licensed plumber un- der the specifications hereinafter set forth. This work shall be inspected once by the Inspector, up- on notification by the plumber that the entire line is complete and ready for inspection. A fee of ten ($10) dollars shall be collected by the Inspector for this inspection at the time the plans are filed. All fees collected by the Inspector as herein pro- vided, shall be turned over to the Supervisor. and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Article III, Section 32 of the Plumbing Code of the Town of Mamaroneck adopted June 16, 1938 is hereby repealed. REPORT -- Bids for Construction of Steel Stairway Councilman Santoro reported that the Engineer and he had exam- ined the bids submitted for the construction of steel stairway and appurtenances connecting Town of Mamaroneck Parking Lots with Parking Plaza over the New England Thruway and recommended acceptance of the low bid submitted by Harrison Structural Iron Works in the amount of $5252.00 and that the Clerk return the certified checks accompanying bids to all bidders except the suc- cessful bidder. Whereupon, on his motion which was seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the low bid, to wit the bid of Harrison Structural Iron Works in the amount of $5252.00, for the construction of steel stairway and appurten- ances connecting Town of Mamaroneck parking lots with parking plaza over the New England Thruway, Town of Mamaroneck, in accordance with the specifications and proposal for such construction filed in the Office of the Town Clerk; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to return the certi- fied checks called for in the bid specifications to all bidders except the successful bidder. and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the expenditure of the sum of $95.45 for printing the specifications and pro- posal for the construction of the said stairway and appurtenances. OLD BUSINESS 1. Swimming Pool--251 Murray Avenue, Town At this time and in connection with a swimming pool on the prem- ises of Jack Novack at 251 Murray Avenue, Town, which had been before the Board at its last meeting, the Supervisor recognized Mr. Novack, who addressed the Board at length on the matter of obtaining a permit for this particular pool and its conformance with the regulations specified in the Town's swimming pool or- dinance. Following a lengthy discussion, during which Mr. Novack, Coun- cilman-Santoro, the Attorney, the Engineer and Mr. William Fernschild, who spoke from the floor, discussed various health and safety factors involved with this type of pool, the matter was put over to the next meeting pending further report following a second inspection of the pool and its condition by Councilman San- toro, the Engineer and Building Inspector. NEW BUSINESS L Authorization--Collection of School Taxes for 1960 Upon request of the Comptroller, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the Board adopted unanimously the following resolution authorizing the Receives of Taxes to accept payment of school taxes for the year 1960: WHEREAS, Section 96A of the Tax Law as amended by Chapter 635 of the Session Law of 1957 empowers a Town Board in the County of Westchester by reso- lution to authorize the Receiver of Taxes to accept partial payments for or on account of taxes with provision for the reduction of penalties not below 2% on installments subsequent to the first (lst) in- stallment; NOWO THEREFORE2 BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Section 96A of the Tax Law as so amended, the Receiver of Taxes is hereby authorized and directed to accept from any taxpayer partial payments for or on account of the 1960 school tax in two installments in the man- " ner set forth below and to apply such installment pay- ments on account of said school tax; 1) One-half of the 1960 school tax during the month of September, 1960; 2) The remaining one-half of the 1960 school tax during the month of January, 1961, when such installment shall become due; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Schedule of Penalties for the non-payment of the first (1st) and second (2nd) installments shall be as follows: If payment is made on: First Installment During September No Penalty During October 2% During November 5% During December and January 7% During February and March 10% During April and to date of sale 120/0 Second Installment During January 210 During February and March 10% During April and to date of sale 12% and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that notwithstanding any pro- visions of this resolution, the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck may accept the payment of the second (2nd) installment of school taxes at the option of the taxpayer during the months of October, November, and December with a penalty of 2%; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that notwithstanding any pro- visions of this resolution, the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck may accept the payment of the total amount of school taxes at the option of the taxpayer during the month of September without penalty; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the acceptance of any such partial or installment payment of the 1960 school taxes for Union Free School District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, and School District No, 2, Town of Scarsdale, New York, shall not be deemed to affect in any manner, any right of the Town of Mamaroneck un- der any general or special act, to enforce collection of the unpaid balances of such taxes as may remain due and owing to the said Town, but rights and powers shall remain in full force and effect to enforce col- lection of the unpaid balance of such school taxes, to- gether with interest, penalties, and other lawful charges, Z. Authorization--Borrowing, Althea Lane Sewer Construction Upon CouncilmanSantorors presentation of a memorandum from the Town Accountant under date of August 3rd, 1960, submitting a cost estimate of $2, 020. 00 for the construction of the Althea Lane sewer, and requesting that the Supervisor be authorized to sell a capital note dated August 15, 1960 and maturing January 15, 1961, interest rate and purchaser to be determined by the Supervisor, which the Board ordered be received and filed, the Attorney presented a resolution prepared by him for such pur- pose with the recommendation that it be adopted at this time. Whereupon, on motion offered by Councilman Santoro and sec- onded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was unani- mously adopted: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL NOTE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LATERAL SEWER ON ALTHEA LANE IN SEWER DISTRICT NO. 1, TOWN OF MAMAR- ONECK, NEW YORK. dated August 3, 1960 WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, by resolution duly adopted on April 6, 1960 and May 4, 1960 and August 3, 1960, authorized the con- struction of a sewer in the street known as Althea Lane RR7 in Sewer District No. 1, at a total cost of $2,452. 00, and provided that such cost was to be paid from the proceeds of obligations to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law, Sewer District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED. 1. That the specific object or purpose for which the obligation is to be issued pursuant to this resolution is to finance the cost of the con- struction of a sewer in Althea Lane, Sewer District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck. 2. The maximum cost of such construction is $2, 020. 00, and the plan of financing such cost is as follows; By the issuance of a capital note in the amount of $2, 020. 00 pursuant to this resolution. 3. The following determinations are hereby made. (a) Subdivision 4 of paragraph of Sec- tion 11.00 of the Local Finance Law applies to the construction of said sewer and the period of probably usefulness thereof is 2 10 years. (b) The proposed maturity of the obliga- tion authorized by this resolution will not be in excess of 2 years. 4. The Town of Mamaroneck hereby authorizes the issuance of its capital note in the amount of $2, 020. 00; such note shall be dated approxi- mately August 15, 1960 and the power to fix and determine the exact date of such note is hereby delegated to the Supervisor. 5. Such capital note shall be numbered "C A - 1" and shall mature on January 15, 1961. The note shall be issued in bearer form, shall not contain a power to convert to registered form, and shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding six percen- turn (6%) per annum, payable at maturity. 6. The Supervisor is hereby authorized to determine the interest rate and all other matters in connec- tion herewith not determined by this or subsequent resolution and his signature upon said note shallbe conclusive as to such determination. The note is- sued hereunder shall be substantially in the form of "Model Form of Note Payable to Borrower" set forth in Schedule B of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York and shall be signed by the Supervisor and countersigned by the Town Clerk and shall have the seal of the Town affixed thereto. 7, The faith and credit of the Town of Mamaroneck are hereby pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said note and un- less otherwise paid or payment provided for, taxes shall be levied on all of the taxable prop- erty in said Town in an amount sufficient to pay said principal and interest, 8. The amounts required to pay principal and in- terest of said note shall be assessed, levied and collected from the several lots and parcels of land within Sewer District No, 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, 3, Authorization--Installation of Water Main, Robins Nest Upon Councilman Santoro2s presentation of a request from Jody Dwellings, Inc, for the installation of a water main in a new subdivision known as Robins Nest, together with cost estimate for such installation prepared and submitted by the Superintendent of the Westchester Joint Water Works under date of July 12, 1960, it was, on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman Kane, unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby approves the installation of 200 feet of 411 transits, water main in Robins Nest Lane, from Harrison Drive to the dead end of said street, at a total cost of $527, 28; - and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that this approval is contingent upon the applicant, Jody Dwellings, Inc. , paying the total cost of said installation in the amount of $527.28 to be deposited with the Westchester Joint Water Works No, 1; that the excavation and backfill of the trench be paid by the applicant and that the applicant furnish the Town with an easement for said pipe to be approved by the Town Attorney; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that unless the instal- lation of the above-mentioned water main is completed within a period of one (1) year from the date of this resolution, or not later than August 3rd, 1961, this authorization shall be- come null and void. COMMUNICATIONS 1, Public Service Commission--Notice of Hearing A notice from the Public Service Commission of postponement of hearing on petition for approval of the merger of The New York, Westchester and Connecticut Traction Company into Westchester Street Transportation Company, Inc„ was pre- sented and ordered received and filed, 2. M. R. Thieberger--Hidden Driveway A communication addressed to the Town Board by M. R. Thieberger of 124 North Chatsworth Avenue, Town, un- der date of July 18th, 1960, concerning the hidden drive- way at his property, together with report submitted by .the Town Engineer and Police Chief, were presented and ordered received and filed. Following some discussion, this matter was referred to Councilman Santoro for further study with the Engineer and Police Chief and the Supervisor directed to reply to Mr. Thieberger, advising him to this effect. 3. Rockwell Manufacturing Company--Contract for Rental of Voting Machines Upon the Clerks request that the Supervisor be authorized to sign a contract with the Rockwell Manufacturing Com- pany for the rental of four additional voting machines for the coming November election, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he here- by is authorized to execute the contract with the Automatic Voting Machine Division of the Rockwell Manufacturing Company for the rental of four (4) voting machines for the Town of Ma- maroneck, at a rental price of $150. 00 per machine f.o.b. , Jame stown, New York. COMMUNICATIONS (Not on Agenda) 1, Designation of Polling Places--1960, 1961 The Clerk presented a list of polling places for the purpose of designating a place in each election district in the Town in which meeting for the registration of voters, election, and primaries shall be held in the year following the en- suing first day of October, and on motion by Councilwoman Helwig and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unani- mously RESOLVED that in accordance with the provi- sions 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 des- ignates a place for each election district inthe Town, at which a meeting for the registration of voters, election, and primaries shall be held in the year following the ensuing first (lst) day of October as follows; .91Y� District No. 1 Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, N.Y. District No, 2 Volunteer Firehouse, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, N.Y. District No. 3 Mamaro Firehouse, Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, N. Y. District No. 4 Central School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N. Y. District No, 5 Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, N.Y. District No. 6 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont; N.Y. District No. 7 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 8 St. Augustinets Gymnasium, Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 9 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 10 325 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 11 Chatsworth Garden Apts. , 14 N. Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 12 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 13 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 14 Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 15 School of Sts. John & Paul, Weaver Street, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 16 Mamaroneck Junior High School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N.Y. District No. 17 Central School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N. Y. District No. 18 Carleton House, Washington Square, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 19 Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 20 School of Sts. John & Paul, Weaver Street, Larchmont, N.Y. District No. 21 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, N. Y. District No. 22 Palmer Terrace Apts. , Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, N. Y. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered received and filed. Report of the Town Clerk for the month of July, 1960.. Report of the Receiver of Taxies and Assessments for the month of July, 1960. Report of Receipts and Disbursements, Town of Ma- maroneck, for the period from January 1st - June 30th, 1960. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR 1. Reinvestment of $150, 000. 00 Certificate of Deposit The Supervisor presented a memorandum from the Town Accountant advising the Board of the maturing on August 10th, 1960 of a Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $150, 000. 00, and requested authorization to reinvest this sum for a period of 60 days in either a certificate of deposit or U.S. Treasury notes. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro and sec- onded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to invest the sum of $150, 000. 00 for a period of 60 days in a certificate of deposit or U.S. Treasury notes. 2. Extension of Sewage Disposal Facilities The Supervisor brought to the Board's attention the report on the proposed extension of the sewage disposal facilities in the Mamaroneck Valley Sewer District presented to the Board of Supervisors by James G. Harding, Commissioner of the De- partment of Public Works of Westchester County, and nowbe- fore the Committee on Budget and Appropriations, describing briefly the proposed plan for the enlargement of the present treatment plant on the Post Road in Mamaroneck and its al- ternate, the erection of an entirely new plant on Hen Island. Following a lengthy discussion of this matter, the Board was unanimous in feeling that a resolution should be adopted and -1q'7 forwarded to the Board of Supervisors and the Committee on Budget and Appropriations urging that action in this matter be withheld until the Village of Mamaroneck had such time as needed to complete its study and evaluation of the two proposals. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board urges the Board of Supervisors of Westchester County and the Committee on Budget and Appropriations of that Board to postpone action on the proposed extension of the sewage disposal facilities in the Mamaroneck Valley Sewer District until the officials of the Village of Mamaroneck have an opportunity to make further studies and ob- tain engineering advice concerning the relative merits of extending the present treatment plant located in the Village of Mamaroneck or erect- ing a new plant on Hen Island; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this reso- lution be forwarded to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Westchester County and to the Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Ap- propriations. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Santoro -- 1. Installation of Drain on Semenza Property, Post Road Councilman Santoro reported that the 481° pipe installed on the Semenza property had carried the water satis- factorily during last Saturday's heavy rain and that the Town would complete its work on this project following cleaning of the culvert by the State. 2. Flooding Condition -- York Road and Cabot Road Councilman Santoro reported on the flooding conditions last Saturday on York Road and on the Thruway in the Cabot Road area. Following a detailed and lengthy discussion of the condi- tions and after hearing Vincent J. Ciardullo of 4 Cabot Road who spoke at some length of the considerable dam- age caused to his home and property by the Thruway con- dition, the Board directed the Supervisor, Councilman Santoro and the Engineer to contact the Thruway officials on this matter. 3, Sewer and Water Extensions--Winged Foot Drive Councilman Santoro reported that the Engineer had com- pleted the plans and specifications for extending the se- wer and water lines in Winged Foot Drive and recom- mended, if the proposed plans met with the Boards ap- proval, that the Board hold a special meeting on Au- gust 24th and that the Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for this construction to be returnable as of that date Whereupon, since the plans met with the Board's ap- proval and it was agreeable to hold a meeting on the 24th, on motion by Councilwoman Helwig, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hold a special meeting in the Council Room of the Wea- ver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday evening, August 24th, 1960, And thereupon, on motion offered by Councilman San- toro and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unani- mously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the of- ficial newspaper of the Town of Mamaro- neck, The Daily Times, the following notice: NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, until 5:00 o'clock P.M. D.S. T. on Wednesday, Au- gust 24, 1960 at the office of the Town Clerk, 158 W. BostonPost Road in the Village of Mamaroneck, New York, and opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of the Town.Board to be held at 8:15 P. M. D.S. T. on Wednesday, /August 24, 1960 in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire House, corner of Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck for the con- struction of sanitary sewer and water extensions and appurten- ances in Winged Foot Drive in the Town of Mamaroneck, West- chester County, New York, in accordance with plans and speci- fications drawn and prepared by Maurice Friedlander, Town En- gineer, and now on file in the Office of the Town Clerk, Copies of the plans, specifications and proposals for the work proposed may be obtained at the Town Clerk's office upon de- posit of $5. 00, which deposit will be refunded when plans and specifications are returned in good condition within thirty days after the award or rejection of the bids. The Town of Mamaroneck reserves the right to waive any in- formalities in the bids or reject any bid which does not comply with the specifications. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five days after the actual date of the opening thereof dated. 401 The Town of Mamaroneck may make such investigation as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to per- form the work, and the bidder shall furnish all such informa- tion and data for this purpose as may be requested. The Town of Mamaroneck reserves the right to reject any bid, if, the evidence submitted by, or the investigation of such bidder fails to satisfy the Town of Mamaroneck that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligation of the contract and to com- plete the work contemplated therein. Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck by Charles J. Gronberg Town Clerk Councilman Kane -- 1. Thruway Reply to Request for Signs Councilman Kane presented a letter addressed to the Super- visor by Arnold G. Finch, Traffic and Safety Engineer of the Thruway Authority, in reply to the Townes request for the erection of signs indicating Larchmont at appropriate exits from the Thruway, which was ordered received and filed. After discussion of the several points raised in Mr. Finches letter, the Board still feeling that the signs which had been requested were needed, directed the Supervisor to write Mr. Finch and again request the erection of such signs. 2. Commendation of Fire Chief Councilman Kane commended the Fire Chief on the excellent help he had given in the Cabot Road area pumping during the heavy rains last Saturday. Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush stated that he had no report other than Fire matters. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. Summer Music School Councilwoman Helwig called attention to the excellent publicity the Summer Music School had in the New York Times, The Daily Times and on the Voice of America. 2. The Rockingstone 4n.`1 Councilwoman Helwig reported on the fine job performed by the group of students who had volunteered their efforts to restore the rockingstone to its natural condition and was requested by the Board to write the President of the General Association on behalf of the Board expressing its thanks and appreciation to this group. 3. Dillon Park Play Area Councilwoman Helwig reported that the Department of Public Works had started to clear this area and expressed the Recreation Commission`s thanks to the department. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY 1. Air Pollution The Attorney reported that the Engineer had received a com- munication from Mrs. R. Hemmerich of 14 Alden Road re- garding contamination of the air in that area by the incinera- tors of Larchmont Gables Apartments. He reported that in connection with the matter of air pollu- tion, he was preparing a draft of a new ordinance for smoke control which would be ready to present to the Board at the next meeting. Z. Alleged Zoning Violation--Richard Depierro, Joseph J. Lore The Attorney reported that as directed by the Board, he had brought an action against Richard Depierro and Joseph J. Lore in the matter of a zoning violation on property on Har- rison Drive, Town. 3. Proceeding against Zoning Board-- Rudy Novak The Attorney reported on a proceeding brought against the Zoning Board by Rudy Novak to grant a variance, which was returnable September 6th. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9055 p. m. , to reconvene on August 24th, 1960. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened im- mediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1, Communications Commissioner Brush stated there were no communications, 2. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the Fire Report for the month of July, 1960, which was ordered received and filed, 3, Claims Commissioner Brush presented the following claims of the Fire Department, which had been audited by the Comptrol- ler and approved by the Fire Chief, and on his motion, seconded by Commissioner Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following claims be and they here- by are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department: Atlantic Service Center $ 59, 50 Patsy Giacomo 300. 00 Otto Plaue 1, 750. 00 Wesco Fire Equipment & Service 94.85 Total $ 2, 204. 35 4, Other Business 1. False Alarms--Larchmont Acres The Fire Chief reported that there had been 6 false alarms at Larchmont Acres in the past 5 months and advised that although cooperation had been promised at a meeting with the owners of the Acres at that time, no gongs had been installed over the alarms. Following discussion, on Commissioner Brushts sug- gestion, the Chief was directed to notify the Acres that the department would cancel their special alarm and so notify the insurance carriers unless thesegongs were installed by the end of August, Z. House Numbers In reply to a question by Deputy Chief Schmidt, the At- torney advised that there was no legal requirement for house numbers. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 10.05 p,m, , to reconvene on August 24th, 1960. TaCv C rk