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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957_04_17 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD APRIL 17, 1957, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEA- VER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. PRESENT: Supervisor Burchell Councilman Brush Councilman Waterman Councilman Kane Councilman Santoro ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: None Mr. Gronberg Mr. Delius Mr. Friedlander Mr. Or sing Mr. Finson Mrs. Brewer APPROVAL OF MINUTES Town Clerk - Town Attorney - Town Engineer - Comptroller - Accountant - Secretary The minutes of March Z0, 1957, were approved as corrected. OLD BUSINESS OPENING OF BIDS--EXTENSION OF SEWER ON BURTON ROAD The Supervisor explained that because the one bid submitted for this work had been greatly in excess of the sum avail- able in the budget, it had been necessary to readvertise for bids and the Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of said Notice as published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on April 10th, 1957. The following bids were submitted, all in accordance with the specifications on file in the Office of the Town Clerk: Bidder Amount C & B Construction Company $ 7, 715. 00 Fiore Construction Company 4, 875. 00 Protano - Girardi Contracting Company, Inc. 4, 100. 00 Frank Quadrini 6, 499. 00 911 Following a short discussion, it was upon motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, to wit, Protano Girardi Contracting Company, Inc. , as submitted in the amount of $4, 100. 00 and in accordance with the specifications on file in the Office of the Town Clerk; for the extension of the sewer on Burton Road, Town of Mamaroneck. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO INVEST SURPLUS FUNDS UNDER CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT The Supervisor presented the following memorandum from the Town Accountant, Mr. Finsona "I anticipate that there will be approximately $500, 000. which can be deposited on time de- posits for a period of 5 months. I have discussed terms with the various de- positories of the Town and in all cases, they are limited to a maximum interest rate of 2-1/2%. I would recommend a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to invest funds not to exceed $500, 000. at an interest rate of not less than 2-1/21a in the following banks, the respective amounts to be determined by him. First National Bank, Mt. Vernon First National Bank in Yonkers National Bank of Westchester You will note that the County Trust is omitted as they have informed me that it is against their policy to accept current municipal funds on such time deposits." Following a question by Councilman Kane as to better interest rates, answered by Mr. Finson to the effect that it was not possible to obtain any better rate then 2-1/210 for a time per- iod under 6 months, it was, upon motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to deposit funds in an amount not to ex- ceed $500, 000. at an interest rate of not less than 2-1/216 in the following designated depositories of Town of Mamaroneck funds for the year 1957° First National Bank, Mt. Vernon First National Bank in Yonkers National Bank of Westchester FURTHER RESOLVED that the respective amounts of this sum of $500, 000. to be deposited in each of the aforesaid depositories be determined by the Supervisor. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO BORROW AND PAY BALANCE OF SCHOOL LEVY FOR 1956 The Supervisor presented the following memorandum from Mr. Finson, Town Accountants "The Town Board should authorize the borrowing of $30, 228.47 in order to pay the School Board the bal- ance due on the 1956 School levies. Of this amount, $3, 116. 97 represents the balance due to Scarsdale School District #2, and $27, 111. 50 is the balance due Union Free School District #1 af- ter deducting $1, 285. 14, which is the amount of 1955-1956 School Taxes cancelled upon Thruway properties acquired during the period the taxes were extended and the lien date." On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Waterman, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK IN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $30, 228.47 IN ANTICIPATION OF THE COLLEC- TION OF UNPAID SCHOOL TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, JULY 1, 1957 TO JUNE 30, 1957. RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK IN THE COUNTY OF WEST CHESTER, STATE OF NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. In anticipation of the receipt of unpaid school taxes for the fiscal year begin- ning July 1, 1956 and ending June 30, 1957, and for the purpose of providing moneys to pay to the Treasurers of Union Free School District No. 1 and School District No. 2 the amount of unpaid school taxes, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to issue a Tax Anticipation Note of the Town in a total principal amount not exceeding $30, 228.47 pursuant to Section 555 of Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948 of the State of New York and pursuant to Section 24. 00 of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York. Section 2. It is hereby determined and declared: (a) The total amount of school taxes levied in said Town for said fiscal year is: School District No. 1 $2, 247, 810. 00 School District No. 2 58, 364. 95 (b) The total amount of said taxes due and un- paid is: School District No. 1 $27, 111. 50 School District No. 2 3, 116. 97 (c) The total amount heretofore borrowed and outstanding in anticipation of the collection of said taxes is none. Section 3. The note issued under this resolution shall be dated April 1, 1957, and shall mature on September 1, 1957, and the date of maturity of such note or any renewal thereof shall not extend beyond the close of the applicable period provided in Section 24. 00 of the Local Fi- nance Law of the State of New York for the ma- turity of such notes. Section 4. The Supervisor is hereby authorized to determine the interest rate and all other matters in connection herewith not deter- mined by this or subsequent resolution, and his signature upon said note shall be conclusive as to such determination. The note issued 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 af- fixed thereto. Section 5. The Supervisor is hereby further author- ized to issue said note and to borrow the principal amount thereof as hereby determined from the reserve fund resulting from moneys received from the redemption of transfers of tax liens as pro- vided in Section 556 of Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948 as amended. Section 6. The faith and credit of the Town of Ma- maroneck are hereby pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said note and unless otherwise paid or payment pro- vided for, taxes shall be levied on all of the taxable property in said Town in an amount sufficient to pay said principal and interest. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF A HIGHWAY DEPT- MENT CAR TO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT The Accountant requested a resolution authorizing the transfer of a Highway Department car to the Engineer- ing Department at the appraised value of $800, 00 as provided for in the Engineering Department budget, and upon motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the transfer of a Highway Department car to the Engineering Department at the appraised value of $800. 00 as provided for in the 1957 budget. REQUEST OF LAKE PARK KNOLLS DEVELOPMENT TO DIS- CHARGE SEWAGE INTO TOWN SYSTEM The Clerk presented a letter from Joseph J. Veralli, Consulting Engineer, 416 Travers Avenue, Mamaro- neck, New York, dated April 8, 1957, requesting per- mission to discharge certain sewage from the Lake Park Knolls Development, located at Quaker Ridge Road and Weaver Street in the City of New Rochelle and the Town of Mamaroneck, into a Town sewer lo- cated in Weaver Street, Mr. Veralli advised that the subject Subdivision was located mainly in New Rochelle with only an area of 0, 12 acres lying within the boundaries of the Town of Mamaroneck and that approval for the development had already been granted by the City of New Rochelle Planning Board insofar as the area within New Ro- chelle is concerned and further that the Town of Ma- maroneck Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing for approval of that portion of said Subdivision lying within the Town of Mamaroneck on May 6, 1957. He further advised that both the City of New Rochelle and the Westchester County Sewer Department approve the proposed sewage plans, subject to approval by the Town. At the request of the Supervisor, the Engineer gave a report on this matter and presented the plans as filed with him recommending that subject to the approval of the Planning Board of the Subdivision, the Board au- thorize the requested sewer connection between the sewer to be installed in said Subdivision with the Town sewer in Weaver Street in accordance with the plans presently being considered by the Planning Board. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the W & L Construction Corporation of 2120 Wallace Avenue, Bronx, New York, be au- thorized to connect the sewer to be installed in the Lake Park Knolls Development, as shown on the final plot plan filed with the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, with the sewer in Weaver Street, FURTHER RESOLVED that this authorization is con- ditioned upon approval by the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board of the Lake Park Knolls Subdivision, LETTER AND RESOLUTION FROM VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK RE SALE OF PROPERTY TO NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY The Clerk presented a letter from William H. Johnson, Village Manager of the Village of Mamaroneck, dated April 5, 1957, enclosing a certified copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of that Village on March 25, 1957, requesting this Board to approve the sale of property owned by the Village and the Town to the New York State Thruway, New England Section, for Thruway purposes, On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Santoro, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck, through the institution of foreclosure proceedings in rem, has become and now is the owner of a number of parcels of real estate situate in the Village of Mamaroneck and Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, both the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck held tax liens on said parcels of real property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 165-H of the Tax Law, an agreement was entered into between the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck, which, among other things, set forth the interests of said municipalities in the properties being foreclosed, the manner of the sale of said properties, and the manner of the distribution of the proceeds received from said sales; and WHEREAS, the State of New York through the New York Thruway Authority has acquired for Thruway purposes certain lots or parcels of land owned by the Village of Mamaroneck and which it has acquired in such foreclosure proceedings; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ma- maroneck has given consideration to the amounts of- fered by the Thruway Authority for such acquisition and after due deliberation, accepted the awards made C. By the Thruway Authority subject to the approval of the Town; and WHEREAS, this Board, since notification by the Village of Mamaroneck, has given careful consid- eration thereto, and after due deliberation, it is RESOLVED that the awards hereinafter listed be accepted at the price and terms therein set forth as follows; Total Town Village Assessed Blk, Par. Sec. Blk. Lot Bidder Amount Valuation Terms Tn. of Rye 4 7 8 N.Y. State 10, 100. 800. Cash Thruway New England Section 820 85, 187 8 54 1Al2, 2 7, 500. Mamaroneck River Bed adjoining Tn. of Rye 4 6 1, 2 0 It 4 7 1 0 820 54, 500 8 54 1A51, lA5J, 1Al2 0 63, 72, 20, 22, 23 78, 87 (The above parcels comprise all parcels of land shown on Taking Maps _- of the New York State Thruway, New England Section, Numbers 1019, 1050, and 1020. ) LETTER AND RESOLUTION--VILLAGE OF LARCHMONT RESOLUTION --VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK RE APPROVAL OF SAT, OF PROPERTY The Clerk presented a letter from the Village Clerk of the Village of Larchmont, dated April 5, 1957, enclosing a certified copy of the resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Larchmont on April 1, 1957, and a certified copy of the resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck on April 8, 1957, ap- proving the sale by the Town of: Block 619 - Parcel 39 to Robert Esposita Block 818 - Parcel 78 to Frank Camarda in accordance with the terms accepted by the Town Board. These communications were received and placed on file. LETTER FROM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS RE PRELIMIN- ARY BUDGET HEARING The Clerk presented a letter from the League of Women Voters of Larchmont, dated April 4, 1957, suggesting that the Town Council hold a preliminary budget hearing before the adoption of the Town budget, with copies of the proposed budget made available to the public prior to the public hearing. After some discussion, the members of the Board suggested that the Supervisor contact the League in order to work out a procedure which might accomplish the aims expressed in the communication from the League. LETTER FROM PLANNING BOARD RE COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUNDVIEW WOODS, INC. AND HOMESTRAND, INC. The Town Clerk presented a letter from the Planning Board under date of April 8, 1957, acknowledging receipt of com- munications from Soundview Woods, Inc. and Homestrand, Inc. and advising that same had been referred to the Plan- ning Consultant for consideration in the preparation of a revised Zoning Ordinance. This communication was received and filed. COMMUNICATIONS NOT ON AGENDA (1) Letter from Board of Education Requesting Use of One Voting Machine for Election of School Trustees The Clerk presented a letter, dated April 12, 1957, from J. J. Barbieri, District Clerk, Board of Education, Union Free School District No. 1, Mamaroneck, New York, re- questing the use of one voting machine for the election of School Trustees to the Board of Education at the Mamaro- neck Junior High School on May 7, 1957. On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the request of the District Clerk of Union Free School District No. 1, Mamaroneck, New York, for the use of one voting machine at the election of School Trustees to the Board of Educa- tion at the Mamaroneck Junior High School on May 7, 1957, be and it hereby is granted. MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA (1) Mr. Richard Murphy -- Mr. Murphy; 20 Rockland Avenue, Larchmont, appeared before the Board and stated that there were four situations which he felt should be brought to the Board's attention as follows; 1. The cars using the parking area on Myrtle Boulevard projected over the sidewalk making it both difficult and hazardous for pedestrians. - 2. The unsightly condition of Town owned property along Myrtle Boulevard between Cabot Road and Baldwin Street. 3. That the rubbish placed at the curbs for collection by property owners caused a most unsightly condition on Sundays throughout the Town. 4. That measures of some kind be taken to prevent dogs from running free throughout the Town. A Mr. Richard Barr addressed the Board speaking in strong support of the fourth item raised by Mr. Murphy. The Supervisor stated that these matters would be given immediate consideration. (2) Mr. Jacob Oliner -- Mr. Oliner, Counsellor At Law; 52 Wall Street, New York City, New York, appeared representing Mrs. Sarah Oliner, the owner of land situated in the Town and described as Block 104 - Parcel 1, and Block 105 - Parcel 1, which Mrs. Oliner wishes to subdivide for the erection of private residences. Mr. Oliner explained his client's request to purchase from the Town a strip of land to the east of said prop- erty of a width of 50 feet, described as Block 104 - Parcel 551 and Block 105 - Parcel 900 and inquired as to whether the Board could give any indication as to whether such purchase would be entertained. The Attorney advised Mr. Oliner that it was necessary to file plans for proposed subdivisions with the Plan- ning Board for approval and suggested that this be done. - The Board indicated that consideration could be given to the sale of this desired strip of land if the plans for the proposed subdivision were approved by the Town Planning Board. Mr. Oliner thanked the Board and said that he would be glad to see that such plans were presented to the Plan- ing Board of the Town of Mamaroneck. rj Q) Mr, Harry Alpiar Mr. Alpiar again appeared in connection with the possible construction of a swimming pool in the Town and after a short discussion, Mr. Alpiar advised that he was willing to go along with the thinking of the Board for the present and await the com- pletion of the County pool now under construction so that the ef- fect of this pool on the Towns need for a pool of its own might be determined, The Board granted Mr. Alpiar°s request to take the 1954 - survey cards in connection with this matter to his home in order to make a compilation therefrom. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and filed: Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of March, 1957. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR New Water Supply Line The Supervisor reported that progress was being made on the construction of the new water supply line but that the present problem of negotiating for the necessary easements was proving to be a difficult and time consuming matter. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- No report. Councilman Kane -- Apportionments Councilman Kane presented the following petitions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes, and on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, the follow- - ing resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years, pur- suant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16, of the Westchester County Administrative Code, known as the Westchester County Tax Law; and t7 24, WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desirable to grant said petitions for the correction of said assessment rolls NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 809 79 Joseph F. De Maria $ 5, 900 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land only 809 79 Joseph F. De Maria 4, 000 809 322 Nicholas Pollaro & W 1, 100 809 330 John Savasta & W 800 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now ap- pearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 403 71 & 319 Hubert M. Finnerty 17, 200 (see 905-1) be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land only 403 71, 76, 8.1, Keenan Morrow @ $1, 500 ea, 6, 000 & 86 403 91 Hubert M. Finnerty 1, 500 403 96 (see 905-1) it 1, 300 403 319 if 1, 400 403 329 it 1, 400 403 334 it 1,400 403 339 " 1, 400 403 344 '+" 1,400 403 349 1, 400 Councilman Waterman -- (1) Resignation of C. W. Borton Councilman Waterman presented a letter of resignation from C. W. Borton as Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners due to his moving to California the lat- ter part of June. r The Supervisor suggested that inasmuch as Mr. Borton was not moving to the Coast for some time, the acceptance of his resignation be tabled for the present, and on motion by Coun- cilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Water- man, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the acceptance of the resignation of C. W. Borton as Chair- - man and a member of the Board of Po- lice Commissioners of the Town of Ma- maroneck, be tabled. Councilman Santoro -- (1) Pre School-Play School Councilman Santoro reported that the Recrea- tion Commission had authorized a Pre School Play School and that the Superintendent of Recreation was now proceeding therewith. (2) Annual Golf Tournament Councilman Santoro reported that the Annual Golf Tournament would be held at the Hamp- shire Country Club on June 17th, weather permitting, with June 24th selected as the alternate date, and that plans for this event were now being made. (3) Authorization of Superintendent of Recreation to attend Recreation Convention Councilman Santoro presented a letter from the Recreation Commission Chairman recommending that the Superintendent of Recreation be authorized to attend the New York State Recreation Convention to be held in Albany, New York, on April 28th through May lst, with expenses not to ex- ceed the sum of $85. 00, On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Recreation be and he hereby is author- ized to attend the New York State Rec- reation Convention to be held in Albany, _ New York, on April 28th through May lst, 1957. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Comp- troller be authorized to audit his claim for expenses not to exceed the sum of $85. 00, said expenses to be paid out of the item in the budget for this purpose. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY (1) Adjournment of Closings The Attorney reported that one of the property sales made at the last Land Auction had been closed but that the other two had requested an extension of time for the closings and recommended that this request be granted. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the date of closing on the sale of property, Block 503 - Parcel 482, to the Westchester County Plumbing Supply Co. , and Block 619 - Parcel 39 to Robert Esposita, be adjourned to May 10, 1957. (2) Bond--Soundview Woods, Inc. The Attorney presented the bond of Soundview Woods, Inc. of 2 Overhill Road, Scarsdale, New York, in the amount of $155, 740. 00 with the Continental Casualty Company, and recommended that it be approved pur- suant to Section 277 of the Town Law. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Council- man Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the bond of Soundview Woods Inc. of 2 Overhill Road, Scarsdale, New York, with the Continental Casualty Company of 76 William Street, New York City, New York, dated April 8, 1957, in the amount of $155, 740. 00 as fixed by the Planning Board in its resolution adopted on March 4, 1957 approv- ing the Subdivision Map or Plat of Soundview Woods, Inc, entitled, "Map of Soundview Woods - Section One in the Town of Mamaroneck, West- chester County, New York, made by James P. Ward, Surveyor, New York State License 18922, and dated December 21, 195611, be approved pur- suant to Section 277 of the Town Law, and that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to endorse such approval upon the same. (3) Fixing of Date for Tax Sale The Attorney reported that the Comptroller had requested that the date be fixed for the Tax Sale and that the Super- visor had fixed the date of May 22, 1957, as such date, and he requested that the Board so authorize this date. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the fourth Wednesday in May, which date is that of May 22, 1957, be fixed as the date for the Tax Sale in the Town of Mamar- oneck, pursuant to Chapter 153 of the Laws of 1957. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 9*35 p.m. , to reconvene on May 1, 1957. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The Board of Fire Commissioners convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. APPOINTMENT OF EMERGENCY DRIVER For the information of the Commission, Commissioner Water- man stated that the Fire Chief had advised that Fred De Cicco had met the requirements and qualified as an emergency driver and that he had been so appointed. APPOINTMENT OF FIRE INSPECTOR Commissioner Waterman presented a letter from the Fire Chief, Lennert Johnson, dated April 14, 1957, submitting his name as Fire Inspector, subject to the approval of the Town Board, and the Commissioner recommended that Chief Johnson be so appointed, effective as of May 1, 1957. On motion by Commissioner Waterman, seconded by Commissioner Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the appointment of Lennert Johnson as Fire Inspector by the Chief of the Fire Department and the Fire Commission, pursuant to Article I, Section 2 of the Fire Pre- vention Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck, is hereby ap- proved, effective as of May 1, 1957, and to serve at the plea- sure of the Board, said appointee, Lennert Johnson, to serve in the place of Edward L. Leone. FURTHER RESOLVED that Lennert Johnson, Chief of the Fire Department, is hereby appointed Fire Inspector pursuant to Section 303, Subdivision 4 of the Multiple Residence Law of the State of New York, to serve at the pleasure of the Board, said Fire Inspector to be paid at the rate of $960. 00 per an- num, commencing May 1, 1957. At this time, the Commission extended its appreciation and thanks to Ex-chief Leone for his splendid service to the Town while serving as Fire Chief and Fire Inspector. Ilb ;gym` AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE OF PUMPER Commissioner Waterman presented a report from the Fire Council, dated April 10, 1957, recommending the immediate purchase (in order to avoid a price in- crease scheduled for May 1, 1957) of a Pumper from the low bidder, Ward La France Truck Corporation of Elmira, New York, at a net price of $20, 497. 00, On motion by Commissioner Waterman, seconded by Commissioner Santoro, upon roll call, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, to wit, Ward La France _Truck Corporation of Elmira, New York, in the amount of $20, 497. 00, for the purchase of a 1000 gallon Pumper in accordance with the specifications contained in the said bid and the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute a contract therefor. CLAIMS Commissioner Waterman presented the following Fire Depart- ment claims, which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, and on motion by Commissioner Waterman, seconded by Commissioner Kane, 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 Fire Department budget; Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co,Inc. $ 144. 00 Foley Hardware, Inc, l0. 62 Mam1k. Plumbing Supply, Inc. 28. 82 Plaza Pharmacy 7. 07 Robert's Dept. Store 81. 00 The State Insurance Fund 1, 070.74 Hydrant Rental Westchester Joint Water Works No.. J1 2,440. 00 The New Rochelle Water Company 56. 25 Total $ 3, 838. 50 COMMISSIONER KANE -- Commissioner Kane spoke of the matter of the Village of Larchmont Fire Department taking care of fires in the Dillon Park area rather than the Town Department. There was a short discussion on this and the point was brought out that a study had been made on this matter last year and that it had resulted in leaving the matter as it was after time tests, etc. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. , to reconvene on May 1, 1957.