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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961_10_04 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON OCTOBER 4th, 1961, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE- HOUSE, 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 Brush Councilwoman Helwig Councilman Cook Absent: Councilman Kane Also Present: Mr, Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr, Delius - Town Attorney Mr, Orsino - Receiver of Taxes Mr. Kellogg - Town Engineer Mr. Altieri - Town Accountant Mr, Paonessa - Building Inspector Mr. Stahr - Chairman, Recreation Commission Mrs, Brewer - Secretary PRESENTATION OF RECREATION SURVEY The Supervisor presented Dr, Sal J. Prezioso, Director of the Westchester County Recreation Commission, who presented to the Town the "Comprehensive Recreation Survey" of the Town of Mamaroneck, the Village of Larchmont, and the Village of Mamaroneck, prepared by the Westchester County Recreation Commission, the Westchester County Department of Planning and the Westchester County Park Commission, compiled un- der his direction during the past two years, The Supervisor, on behalf of the Town and both Villages, and in the absence of Mayors Coffinberry and Dalfonso but speak- ing for their representatives, Mr. Edward L. Johansen, Trustee of the Village of Larchmont, and Mr. B. J. Santoro, Village Manager of the Village of Mamaroneck, who were present, accepted the report, thanking Dr. Prezioso and all members of the County staffs for the time and effort they had devoted to this over-all comprehensive study, OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1> Application for Swimming Pool Permit (Valerioa Pasqua - 77 Cooper Lane, Town) Upon presentation of the above application together with memo- randum from the Building Inspector stating that the plans and specifications for said pool conform in all respects with the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaro- neck, on a motion offered by Councilman Cook and seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was adopted - -- unanimously. WHEREAS, Valerioa Pasqua heretofore presented an application for a permit to construct a swimming pool and appurtenances on premises located at 77 Cooper Lane, Town, and known as Block 217, Parcel 580 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the Town of Ma- maroneck has examined the plans and specifications for the proposed pool; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector finds that the plans and specifications for the said pool conform in all re- spects with the requirements of the Swimming Pool Ordinance (Article 23 of the Building Code), and therefore recommends that the application be approved; NOW, THEREFORE,, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Valerioa Pasqua for a permit to construct a swimming pool on his premises, located at 77 Cooper Lane, Town, and known as Block 217, Parcel 580 on the Tax Assess- ' ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby approved, and the Building Inspector is hereby au- thorized to issue a permit for same provided the pool is constructed in conformance with the plans and specifications submitted and filed with the ap- plication. 2. Application for Special Permit - Garage, 385 Post Road (Owner - Ruth Silver) In connection with this application previously before the Board, the Clerk presented a memorandum from the Building In- spector suggesting that the Board, before taking any action, re- quest the applicant to submit a plan complying with the Zoning Ordinance, which the applicant agreed to do. Whereupon, on the Attorney's advice that a public hearing was required, it was on motion by Councilwoman Helwig and sec- onded by Councilman Brush, unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with law, the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, notice of public hearing at a regular meeting of this Board, to be held on October 18th, 1961, at 8;15 p.m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, to consider the request of Ruth Silver for a special permit pursuant to Sections 410, 432 and 449 to construct or re- construct a gasoline service station on premises at 385 Boston Post Road and known as Block 505, Parcel 415 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck. and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this notice be published once at least ten days before date of hearing and that a copy thereof be mailed to the City Clerk of the City of New Rochelle and the County Planning Board of West- chester County. 3. Request of Building Inspector for Expenditure of Funds (Boiler Inspection - Larchmont Acres and Larchmont Gardens In connection with the matter of violations at the above apart- ments, the Clerk presented a memorandum from the Building Inspector requesting authorization to expend the sum of $150. for payment for the services of a qualified Boiler Inspector. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Cook and seconded by Councilman Brush, and following question from the floor by Peter G. Moore as to why the Town was inspecting boilers, answered by the Supervisor, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that expenditure of the sum of $150. 00 for payment for services of a qualified Boiler In- spector at Larchmont Gardens and Larchmont Acres Apartments, is hereby authorized; said sum to be paid from the proper item in the budget of the Building Inspector for 1961. 4. Authorization of Publication of Registration Notice Upon the Clerk's request, on motion by Councilman Cook and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 76 of the Election Law, a notice be published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on October 6th and 13th, 1961, listing the places of registration, stating the days and hours of registration, and describing briefly each reg- istration district in the Town of Mamaroneck. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Renewal of Permit for Tummy's Delight gNot on Agenda) In order to avoid detaining further a group of persons present, by common consent the Board requested the Clerk to present a communication requesting renewal of the Special Permit for Tummy's Delight, received from the owner, George T. Gri- gor, Jr„ too late for inclusion on the prepared agenda. Following review by the Building Inspector and Attorney and a lengthy discussion during which the applicant spoke on his own behalf and Mr. and Mrs, W. F. McCarty and Hugh Keiser were heard representing a group of residents of Rock Ridge Road strongly opposed to renewal of this permit, it was, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Coun- cilwoman Helwig, unanimously RESOLVED, that the application for renewal of the Special Permit granted to Tummy's Delight, located at 1317 Boston Post Road on property known as Block 412, Parcel 288 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, and which expired on October 1st, 1961, be and it hereby is denied. 1. Request for Town Acceptance of Country Road Following presentation of a request from Joseph W. Gleicher Go. , Inc. that the Town take over Country Road from Feni- more Road to the beginning of the strip owned by the County of Westchester and in accordance with memorandum from the Town Engineer and Highway Superintendent, received and filed herewith, acceptance was deferred pending com- pletion of certain repairs as stated in said memorandum. 2. Request for Acceptance of Robins Nest Lane In connection with this request, although the improvements were approved as per memorandum from Town Engineer and Superintendent of Highways received and filed herewith, on report by the Attorney of some legal difficulty concerning the fee of the bed of the street, action on this request was deferred pending further report by the Attorney. 3. Petition and Communication from Otto Scheuble Installation of New Sewer Line for Cook's Restaurant In connection with a letter addressed to the Board by Otto Scheuble under date of August 21st, requesting the installa- tion of a new sewer line in the Post Road for Cook's Res- taurant, the Clerk presented a memorandum from the En- gineer approximating the cost of such a line at $4, 800. 00, together with a petition signed by eleven residents of Rock Ridge Road and presented in support of Mr. Scheuble's re- quest, which were ordered received and filed herewith. Following discussion, the Supervisor, Town Engineer, and Town Attorney were directed to confer with Mr. Cook and his attorney and report further after such meeting. 4. Request for Authorization of Police Chief's Expenses (Board of Police Commissioners) In accordance with a request from the Police Commission for authorization of the Chief's expenses at the meeting of the International Association of Chiefs of Police presented and filed herewith, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, it was unanimously - RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes pay- went of a sum not to exceed $165. 00, to cover the expenses of Police Chief Paul A. Yerick at the meeting of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, to be held in Montreal from October 1st to 5th, 1961; said item to be paid from the Police De- partment budget for 1961. 5. Letter from Senator Hunter Meighan - Petition re Thruway Noise The Clerk presented a letter from State Senator Hunter Meighan, dated September 13, 1961, enclosing reply from Mr. R. Burdell Bixby, Chairman of the Thruway Authority, to the petition which he had forwarded to Mr. Bixby at re- quest of this Board. Councilwoman Helwig reviewed the points made in the peti- tion and Mr. Bixby's reply to each, and advised the Board that a conference would be arranged with Mr. Bixby, after which she would report further to the Board. 6. Request of Police Commission - Authorization for Salary of Newly-appointed Police Patrolman In accordance with the Police Commission's request for au- thorization of salary for the new Patrolman, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Peter Diamond, Police Patrolman (Probationary ap- pointment) be compensated at the rate of $5, 266. 00 per annum, beginning as of October 5th, 1961. ?. Public Notice - Meeting of Zoning Board of Appeals Village of Larchmont The Clerk presented a notice of a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Larchmont, which, following the Attorney's report to the effect that the matters containedthere- in were not of concern to the Town, was ordered received and filed. (Not on Agenda) 1. Letter from Planning Board (Request of Nardy Builders) In connection with Nardy Builders' request that the zoning of Block 401, Parcel 150 be changed from R-15 to R-6, the Clerk presented a communication from the Planning Board recommending that no change be made in the zoning of this property, in view of which, the Board took no further ac- tion at this time, REPORTS The Town Clerk -- The Clerk presented the following reports which were or- dered received and filed: Report of the Town Clerk for the month of August, 1961, Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of September, 1961, Report of Receipts and Disbursements, Town of Mamaro- neck, for the period from January 1st through August 31st, 1961, The Supervisor -- 1, Report on Land Auction - The Supervisor reported that the Town-owned property known as Block 125, Parcel 372 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, had been sold at auction immediately preceding this meeting to Mr. Anthony N. Librandi, the only bidder, at the upset price of $3, 500. 00, Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was adopted unanimously: WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, through the in- stitution of actions in the County Court of Westchester County pursuant to Article VII-A, Title 3 of the Tax Law, has become and now is the owner of a number of parcels of real estate situate in the unincorporated section of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck advertised for bids and held a public auction on October 4th, 1961, and received bids on certain parcels of real estate now owned by the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, since the receipt of said bids, this Board has given careful consideration thereto, after due de- liberation, it is RESOLVED, that the bid hereinafter listed be accepted at the price and terms therein set forth; Bid Accepted As s'd, Block Parcel Purchaser Value Price Terms 125 372 AnthonyNLibrandi $3500 $3500 Cash and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is au- thorized and directed to execute and deliver the deed to this parcel in accordance with the terms and contract of sale, and the Town Attorney is authorized to take all steps necessary to com- plete the sale transfer of this parcel, 2. Compensation, Thruway Property The Supervisor reported receipt of $81, 500. 00, com- pensation to the Town for property taken by the New York State Thruway - New England Section. 3. Violations, Larchmont Gardens Apartments The Supervisor presented a memorandum from the En- gineer, Building Inspector, and Fire Chief reporting in detail the status of violations at Larchmont Gardens Apartments and recommending that the Attorney be au- thorized to take such legal action as permitted under items 2 and 3 thereof in order to effectuate correction of violations. It was directed that this memorandum be filed for the record and thereupon, in accordance with recommen- dation contained therein, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized and directed to take such legal action as necessary in connection with correction of violations at Larchmont Gardens Apartments. 4. Meeting, County Officers Association The Supervisor reported in some detail on the three- day conference of the County Officers Association held at Grossingers on October lst, 2nd, and 3rd. Councilwoman Helwig -- 1. 300th Anniversary Councilwoman Helwig suggested that a resolution be adopted and spread upon the minutes of this meeting in order to for- mally express this Board's thanks and appreciation of the outstanding work performed by the 300th Anniversary Exec- utive Committee in planning and carrying out the various programs and ceremonies celebrating the 300th Anniversary of the Purchase of Mamaroneck during the week of Septem- her 17th through 23rd, 1961, _ Whereupon, on motion offered by her and unanimously sec- onded, the following resolution was adopted to be spread up- on the minutes of this meeting and forwarded to the Chair- man and members of the said Committee; Whereas , the Executive Committee, appointed by this Board, has given unstintingly of time, talent, and effort over a period of 16 months in planning the celebra- tion of the 300th Anniversary of the Purchase of Mamaroneck; and Whereas , the Chairman and Committees, ap- pointed by that Executive Committee, have devoted untiring effort and limit- less time to carrying out effectivelythe plans and programs for this celebra- tion; and Whereas , the week of celebration with its many and varied events most fittingly and ap- propriately memorialized our appre- ciation of the past - our gratitude for the present - and our hope for the future; Now , Therefore , Be It Resolved , that the Town Board of the Town of Ma- maroneck hereby heartily congratulates this Executive Committee for its sig- nificant contribution to the Town, and expresses its deep appreciation and gratitude for the work of each of those persons whose enthusiasm and effort produced an occasion which will long be remembered by all who are a part of this community, 2. The Daily Times Further, in connection with the 300th Anniversary, Council- woman Helwig suggested that a resolution be adopted and spread upon the minutes of this meeting in appreciation to The Mamaroneck Daily Times for the vital role it played in memorializing this historic event through its full and com- plete daily coverage and the publication of the outstanding "Hometown Souvenir Edition, " Whereupon, on her motion, which was seconded by Council- man Cook, the following resolution was adopted unanimously*. Whereas , The Mamaroneck Daily Times has gone far beyond the call of duty and of normal public service in covering the events, programs, and special features of the 300th Anniversary Celebration of the Town of Mamaroneck; and Whereas , The Daily Times has made a particularly significant contribution to the Celebration in the Hometown Souvenir Edition - re- cording for this generation and for pos- terity many events of the History of our Town; Now, Therefore , Be It Resolved , that the T own B oar of the T own of Mamar- oneck hereby expresses its appreciation of the distinguished service The Daily Times has rendered to the Town and all of its residents in commemorating the 300th An- niversary of the Purchase of the Town of Mamaroneck, and commends the Editor and staff for their splendid contribution to the success of this significant historic occasion, 3. Tercentenary Journals Upon presentation of a letter from the Chairman of the 300th Anniversary Committee informing the Board that additional copies of the Tercentenary Journals could be ordered at $1. 00 per copy, which was ordered received and filed here- with, following discussion, on motion by Councilwoman Hel- wig and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $100, 00 to cover the cost of 100 additional copies of the Tercen- tenary Journal is hereby authorized; said expenditure to be paid from General Town Contingency Fund in the 1961 budget, Councilman Kane -- No report in Councilman Kane's absence, Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush stated that he had no report other than Fire matters, Councilman Cook -- 1, Death of James A. Gillies Councilman Cook spoke of the great loss Mamaroneck had suffered in the death of James A. Gillies - an outstanding citizen whose many services to his community needed no further words being known well to all who lived here, and offered in memoriam the following resolution which was unanimously seconded and adopted to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and forwarded to the family of Mr. Gillies with deepest sympathy and regret, In Memoriam Resolved , that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck herewith expresses its deep sorrow at the death of James A . Gillies and its recognition and appreciation of the great contribution he made to the community he served so many years with tremendous ability, un- limited energy and conscientious devotion; and be it Further Resolved , that this expression of appreciation be sent to the family of Mr. Gillies and spread upon the minutes of this meeting, 2, Civil Defense Councilman Cook announced that a Civil Defense Information Center would be open at the Weaver Street Firehouse under the direction of the Deputy Director, Mr. Hartley, who would be assisted by members of the Fire Department staff, A telephone (Te, 4-4021) would be available with 24-hour service, literature delivered and questions answered, and it was planned to hold two meetings a month. Councilman Cook also informed the Board that a film would be shown on November 2nd concerning fall-out shelters and that within the next ten days, a State fall-out shelter expert would be in Town to inspect the buildings, schools, etc, 3, Apportionments Councilman Cook presented the following petitions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessmentroll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on motion by him and seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was adopted unanimously. WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years, pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Administra- tive 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 1960, school taxes of 1961, and the assessment roll of 1961, taxes of 1962, which show property now ap- pearing on the rolls as follows: 1960 - 1961 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 216 282 Arthur G. Haslam & W $ 3, 800 $ 11, 200 $ 15, 000 1961 - 1962 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 216 282 Arthur G. Haslam & W 3, 000 8, 000 11, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; 1960 - 1961 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 216 282 Edwin J. Kehrle & W 3, 700 11, 200 14,900 216 810 Arthur G. Haslam 100 100 1961 1962 Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 216 282 Edwin J. Kehrle & W 2, 900 8, 000 10, 900 216 810 Arthur G. Haslam & W 100 100 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1960, school taxes of 1961, and the assessment roll of 1961, taxes of 1962, which show property now ap- pearing on the rolls as follows: - Block Parcel Name Land only 206 586 Charles G, ffilliams $ 6, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 206 586 Charles G. Williams $ 4, 700 206 600 Mildred M. Heede 900 206 608 Emil Perlin & W 400 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1960, school taxes of 1961, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 926 43 Protano Inc. 22, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land only 926 43 Protano Inc. 20, 900 926 430 Donald L. Wedge & W 1, 600 The Town Attorney -- 1. Zoning Violation - Nursery, Leonard Tenner The Attorney reviewed in some detail the history of the nur- sery operation on property owned by Leonard Tenner in vio- lation of the Zoning Ordinance and presented Mr. Jesse Rothman of 16 Doris Road, who represented a group of resi- dents of the area protesting this operation, and Mr. Harry B. Kurzrok, attorney for the owner. Following a lengthy discussion during which the Board heard both Mr. Rothman and Mr. Kurzrok, the matter was put over pending report by the Town Attorney after conferring with the parties concerned. Z. Letter from Police Commission - Re Bowling Alleys The Attorney presented a letter from the Police Commission requesting an ordinance to control operation of bowling alleys and inquired the Board's pleasure in the matter. The Board, after discussing the subject with the Attorney, re- quested him to prepare a draft of such an ordinance to be sub- mitted to the Board for consideration. 3. Meeting of National Association of Municipal Law Officers The Attorney reported that he had attended the meeting of the National Association of Municipal Law Officers in New Yark City, and requested authorization for payment of his expenses in the amount of $10. 00. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush and seconded by Councilman Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes pay- ment of a sum not to exceed the amount of $10. 00 to the Town Attorney to cover expenses incurred in attending the annual meeting of the National Asso- ciation of Municipal Law Officers In New York City, New York, said expenses to be paid from the proper item in the Law Department budget. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Tummy's Delight In connection with denial of renewal of special permit for Tummy's Delight, Councilman Cook requested that this matter be referred to the Attorney for reconsideration of application, which the Board so directed. 2. Peter G. Moore In response to Mr. Moore, who questioned the Board on the use of the 10-foot strip of property at 65 Palmer Avenue (apartment house being constructed), the Board after some discussion, referred the matter to the Town Attorney for investigation and report thereon. 3, Otto Scheuble In connection with Mr. Scheuble's application for exten- sion of permit, he was advised that the matter was under the jurisdiction of the Zoning Board of Appeals and there- fore that he must appear before that body. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 10.25 p.m. , to reconvene on Octo- ber 18th, 1961. 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 following Fire Department claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and ap- proved by the Fire Chief, and on his motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Cook, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following claims be and they hereby are approved, and the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire De- partments Atlantic Service Center $ 96. 89 Blue Print Co. 2. 80 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 7.05 Con Edison 73.87 Con Edison 5. 00 Franklin Cleaners 47. 00 William B. Lemon 62. 75 McGuire Bros. Inc. 7. 50 Merson Uniform Co. 64.51 Mobil Oil Co. 54. 08 New York Telephone Co. 10Z. 59 Town and Village Roofing Co. 40. 00 Wesco Fire Equipment & Service 931. 56 Wesco Fire Equipment & Service 92. 79 Westchester Joint Water Works 19. 68 Village of Scarsdale-Hydrants 788. 00 $2, 396. 07 Z. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the Fire Report for the month of September, 1961, which was ordered received and filed. 3. Inspection - Rating Purposes Commissioner Brush presented a proposed resolution re- questing the Rating Bureau of the National Board of Fire Underwriters to conduct an inspection of the Town of Ma- maroneck to see if a higher rating could not be secured since the last inspection was made in 1937. And thereupon, on his motion, which was seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was unani- mously adopted and the Clerk directed to forward a certi- fied copy of same to the Bureau. WHEREAS, the last inspection of the Town of Ma- maroneck for rating purposes was made in 1937; and WHEREAS, the new rules adopted on September 18th, 1961, changed without an inspection the rating of the Village of Mamaroneck to a higher rating than the Town of Mamaroneck, which, ac- cording to the "Standard Schedule for Grading Cities and Towns of the United States with Ref- erence to Fire Defenses and Physical Conditions", is unfair to the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the present rating is a disservice to the Town of Mamaroneck taxpayers inasmuch as there have been many improvements in the last two dec- ades, including the connection of our water supply with shaft ZZ of the Delaware Aqueduct in Yonkers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Fire Commission hereby re- quests the Rating Bureau to conduct another inspec- tion of the Town of Mamaroneck at the earliest pos- sible date. 4. Death of John C. Forrar Commissioner Brush spoke of the passing of John C. Forrar, a loyal and devoted public servant, and suggested that this meeting adjourn this evening in honor of his memory as a member and one of the founders of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department with a resolution in memoriam spread up- on the minutes of this meeting and forwarded to the family of Mr. Forrar with deepest sympathy. Whereupon, on motion by him, the following resolution was unanimously seconded and adopted. In Memoriam Resolved , that in recognition of the long and faith- ful services of John C . Forrar as a founder and member of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department, as Dog Enumerator, and as an Election Assis- tant, this Board, convened in regular session this 4th day of October, 1961, wishes to express its grief and sense of personal loss in the death of John C . Forrar and its recognition and appreciation of his loyal and able service to the resi- dents of this community; and be it Further Resolved , that this expression of appreciation be sent to the family of Mr. Forrar and spread upon the minutes of this meeting. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared ad- journed in honor of the memory of J o h n C . Forrar at 10;35 p.m. , to reconvene on October 18th, 1961. To. C e