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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959_10_07 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD OCTOBER 7th, 1959, 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 - Town Engineer Mr. Orsino - Comptroller Mr, Finson - Accountant Mrs. Brewer - Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of September 2nd, 1959 and the minutes of the special meeting of September 16th, 1959, were approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1, Apportionment of Proceeds from Sale of Property to Thruway (Block 833 - Parcel 262) The Town Attorney presented a prepared resolution apportion- ing the net receipts between the Town and Village of Mamaroneck from the sale of certain property to the Thruway in accordance with the agreement entered into by the two municipalities which sets-up the apportionment of proceeds from the sale of foreclosed properties located in the Town and Village, and recommended adoption thereof. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, the following resolution was adopted unani- mously M u WHEREAS, the State of New York heretofore has offered to purchase or acquire for purposes of the New York State Thruway, New England Section, certain property owned by the Town of Mamaroneck, known as Block 833, Parcel 262 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck and which is described upon the maps pre- pared by the New York State Thruway as Map No, 781, Parcel No, 781; and WHEREAS, the amount of such offer made by the Thru- way is the sum of $1, 700, 00; and WHEREAS, such property was acquired by the Town of Mamaroneck in In Rem Foreclosure Proceedings for the non-payment of taxes, subject to an agreement with the Village of Mamaroneck to apportion and divide the pro- ceeds of sale when received between the Town and the Village on the basis of unpaid taxes due the Town andthe Village respectively; and WHEREAS, the Town and the Village have agreed upon such an apportionment or division of the proceeds to be received from the State of New York for the acquisition of said property, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, provided the Village of Mamaroneck adopts a similar resolution -- That the Town of Mamaroneck accepts the offer of the New York State Thruway Authority for the propertyknown as Map No, 781, Parcel No, 781 on the Map of the New York State Thruway, New England Section, Subdivision NE-3, and which is also known as Block 833, Parcel 262 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck and that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign and exe- cute all necessary affidavits, releases and vouchers re- quired by the New York State Thruway Authority, the Department of Public Works and the Attorney General of the State of New York to obtain payment of the sum of $1, 700. 00; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the value of $1, 700, 00 when received shall be divided and apportioned between the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck as follows -- $335, 13 to the Village of Mamaroneck and $1, 364, 87 to the Town of Mamaroneck in full payment of all taxes due the Town and the Village, Z. Resignation of Public Health Nurse and Appointment of Replacement The Clerk presented a copy of a letter dated August 18th, 1959, addressed to the Board of Directors of the Mamaro- neck Health Center by Miss Elizabeth Jackson, tendering her resignation as Public Health Nurse to be effective as of a October 7th, 1959, together with a copy of a letter dated Sep- tember 21st, 1959, addressed to the Board of Directors of the Mamaroneck Health Center by Miss Mary Pintow, Supervising Public Health Nurse, recommending the appointment of Miss Susan Gillespie to replace Miss Jackson at a starting salaryof $4, 230, 00 and to be effective as of October 8th, 1959, and re- questing authorization therefor. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts with re- gret the resignation of Miss Elizabeth Jackson as Public Health Nurse, effective as of October 7th, 1959, and approves the appointment of Miss Susan Gillespie to replace Miss Jackson, effective as of October 8th, 1959 and to be compensated at a starting salary at the rate of $4, 230. 00 per annum. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Request for tax exemption on Block 714, Parcel 629 by Village of Larchmont The Clerk read the following letter addressed to him by the Clerk of the Village of Larchmont under date of September 14, 1959= "At the August 3rd, 1959 meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Larchmont, a deed from Mr. Sidney Lif- schultz to the Village of Larchmont for property known on the Assessment Map as Block 714, Parcel 629, was ac- cepted by the Board. The following resolution was adopted, and it is requested that it be presented to the Town Council so that proper ac- tion may be taken by the Council to exempt said property from taxation on the next regular assessment roll; RESOLVED, that the deed from Sidney Lifschultz to the Village of property known on the Assess- ment Map as Block 714, Parcel 629 is hereby ac- cepted and that said parcel is hereby designated for use as park property. Thank you for your usual kind cooperation in this matter." The Board directed the Clerk to so advise the Assessor, for- warding copy of the communication to him for his information. 2. Inquiry, Harrison Drive Storm Drains--Karl Ruze The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Town Board, attention of Mr. O'Brien, by Karl Ruze of 68 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York, under date of September 24th, 1959, requesting the Town to install proper drainage facili- 1 � x ties in that portion of Harrison Drive fronting his property (vacant land known as Block 502, Parcels 228 and 323) in order to eliminate its present flooding condition as he in- tends to build thereon. Councilman Santoro reported that the Town Engineer and he had inspected the property and portion of Harrison Drive referred to, and presented a written estimate of cost in the amount of $9, 865. 00 prepared by the Engineer for correc- tion of this condition. Councilman Santoro stated that there were no funds in the current budget for this and suggested that such work be un- dertaken only if and when building was actually started. He also suggested that the Engineer be directed to prepare at this time a cost estimate for correcting the drainage condi- tion for the upper end of the street so that the Board would be informed of the complete cost picture since that end of Harrison Drive also needed proper drainage facilities. The question of whether Harrison Drive was a public or private street was referred to the Town Attorney who was directed to reply to Mr. Ruze informing him of what had been done to date in this matter. 3. Landscaping Thruway--Larchmont Gardens Civic Association The Clerk presented a letter from the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association, dated September 24th, 1959, urging the Board to continue and increase its efforts to expedite the landscaping of the Thruway through the Town of Mamaroneck and requesting information on progress to date and plans for the future. Councilwoman Helwig reported that the Park Commission had completed its plans for planting at the Station and along the Lake, the planting at the station scheduled for this fall and that at the Lake for the spring. The Supervisor reported that the Thruway Authority ad- vised that while it had planned to landscape the entire route, there were no funds available to execute such plans and no promises for the future. Relevant to this and in connection with truck noise on the Thruway, the Supervisor read copies of letters addressed by Police Chief Yerick and Town En- gineer Friedlander to the Authority together with a reply to the Chief by the Superintendent of the State Police, to whom the Authority referred the Chief's letter. Dr. Daniel S. Lukas addressed the Board from the floor speaking for the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association urging the Board to do all within its power to alleviate existing con- dition on and along this highway through the Town. 4. Request for Release of Bond--Soundview Woods, Inc. The Clerk presented a letter from Soundview Woods, Inc. , dated September 30th, 1959, requesting release of the bond #198764 of the Continental Casualty Company in the amount of $8, 500, 00 as the street improvements covered by said bond were completed to the satisfaction of the Building In- spector and Superintendent of Highways. Whereupon, on the Building Inspector's and Superinten- dent of Highways' confirmation, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilwoman Helwig, the following resolution was adopted unanimously WHEREAS, heretofore on May 16th, 1957, Soundview Woods, Inc. filed a bond #198764 of the Continental Casualty Company, dated that date, in the amount of $8, 500. 00, for the completion of certain street im- provements including utilities in accordance with plans and specifications and as directed by resolution of the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck adopted May 6th, 1957; and WHEREAS, the improvements required to be made by said resolution of the Planning Board and for which said bond was filed have been completed to the satis- faction of the Town of Mamaroneck Superintendent of Highways and Building Inspector; NOWs THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck accepts that portion of York Road shown on a certain map en- titled, "Map of Soundview Woods, Inc, , First Sup- plemental Map of Section One, made by Thomas J. McEvoy, New York State License #21387, dated April 23, 1957 and filed in the County Clerk's Office of Westchester County, Division of Land Records, as Map #10916, as a public street or highway; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the bond #198764 of the Continental Casualty Company in the amount of $8, 500.00 is hereby released; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that Soundview Woods, Inc. be notified of the adoption of this resolution and a certi- fied copy thereof be forwarded to them. 5. Notice of Public Hearing--Zoning Ordinance, Village of Mamaroneck The Clerk presented a notice of public hearing before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck to consider further amendment of the Zoning Ordinance, which had been referred to the Town Attorney, and the Board directed be received and filed. 6. Notice of Public Hearing--Village of"Larchmont The Clerk presented a notice of public hearing to be held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Larchmont to consider the application of the Larchmont Federal Savings and LoanAs- sociation for a variance to install a clock on the tower of its new office building at the southwest corner of Larchmont Ave- nue and Plamer Avenue, which had been referred to the Town Attorney, and was ordered received and filed. COMMUNICATIONS (Not on Agenda) 1. Offer to Purchase Town-owned Property The Clerk presented an offer submitted by Eric Domschein on September 20th, 1959, to purchase certain Town-owned property known as Block 501, Parcel 415 for the sum of $100. 00. The Board directed that this matter be carried over to the next meeting in order to allow time for the members of the Board to personally view the property in question. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and filed: Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of September, 1959. Affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on September 21st, 1959, of notice of the adoption of resolution on Bingo. Affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of the notice of adoption of resolution authorizing bond sale, on September 25th, 1959. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR 1. Nike Site Visits The Supervisor announced the dates of October 17th, October 31st, and November 1st arranged by the American Red Cross, Larchmont Branch and the United States Army for the residents of the Larchmont Postal Area to visit the Nike Site. He com- mended the Army and Red Cross for affording this opportunity to the citizenry of our community and requested the press to publisize the dates and detailed arrangements for these visits. 2. Board of Supervisors The Supervisor stated that he had nothing further to add to the excellent press coverage of the action taken by the Board of Su- pervisors on the statement of the President of the New Haven Railroad of his intention to apply for another increase in com- muter fares and on the Yonkers Raceway. 3. Bond Sale The Supervisor reported that he had awarded the $400, 000 water supply bonds to Roosevelt & Cross, Inc. , Francis I. DuPont & Co. , and John J. DeGolyer Go. , Inc. , which had bid an interest rate of 4% together with a premium of $1, 967. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Santoro -- Councilman Santoro reported on the following matters: 1) Presented a memorandum from the Superintendent of Highways recommending that Mr. Loreto Giovannone be transferredfrom the Highway Department to the Sanitation Department to replace Mr. Paul Fortuna, and on his motion which was seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Loreto Giovannone be and he hereby is appointed as Sanitation Man of the Town of Mamar- oneck to replace Paul Fortuna, retired, effective as of October 8th, 1959, and to be compensated at the rate of $4, 386. 00 per annum, 2) Presented a memorandum from the Town Accountant listing the following water main installations for consideration and stating that funds were available in the current budget for authoriza- tion and completion of items 1, 2, and 4. 1. Brookside Place $ 726. 29 2. Cabot Road Fire Hydrant 560.73 3. Old White Plains Road (Wagon Wheel to Wesleyan Avenue) 2, 632. 50 4. Knollwood Drive 355, 00 5. Sackett Drive (Althea Lane to Weaver St. ) 2, 600. 00 6. Brookside Drive --- Whereupon, on his motion, which was seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following water main installations are hereby authorized at the following costs: 1. Brookside Place $726. 29 2. Cabot Road Fire Hydrant 560. 73 3. Knollwood Drive 355. 00 The remaining items listed will be considered for inclusion in the 1960 budget. 3) Presented a request on behalf of client, "Tummy's Delight" by Meighan & Necarsulmer for permit to replace temporary per- mit granted thereto by resolution of this Board on September 18th, 1957 and expiring on October 1st, 1959. During discussion, it was suggested that this permit be re- newed for a period of two years and that such renewal be granted only upon removal of the neon sign on said premises, and on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Council- man Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the permit granted to "Tummy's De- light" located at the corner of Boston Post Road and Rock Ridge Road on property known as Block 412, Parcel 288 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck by resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on September 18, 1957, be and it hereby is renewed for a period of two years or until October 1st, 1961, subject to the conditions stated in resolution of September 18, 1957 and provided that condition #4 thereof stating, "No neon sign shall be permitted and all other signs in addition to meeting the requirements of the Building Code shall be approved as to size, lighting, and lo- cation by the Building Inspector of the Town of Ma- maroneck" is complied with and the neon sign now on said premises is removed. At this time Councilman Kane inquired as to what had been done with regard to signs and lighting on the Post Road with Mr. Dunn particularly questioning the lighting at the Cadilac used car lot and advising that the paper had received many calls concerning this matter, The Supervisor reported that the Board was of the opinion that the variance was not being complied with to the satis- faction of the Building Inspector and that the Attorney would direct that these lights be turned off until the ordinance was complied with, 4) Miscellaneous Items Completion of drain installation on Old White Plains Road with extra rock cost approximately $2, 000, 00, That the trees to be planted along Harmon Drive had ar- rived. Construction of the Safety Island at the Station had been completed. That the Park Commission had received a very gracious gift of 700 tulip bulbs from Charles DeMenna, Councilman Kane -- Councilman Kane reported that since the Supervisor had covered the subject of the Nike Site Visits and there was nothing further to report on Civil Defense, he would pass on to the apportionments and presented the following petitions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the ap- portionment of taxes, and on motion by him, which was seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was adopted unan- imously 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 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 1959, taxes of 1960, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 715 239 Frank Casciaro $ 8, 000 $ 14, 000 $ 22, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 715 239 Leonard P. Russo & W 4, 000 14, 000 18, 000 715 249 Frank Easciaro 4, 000 4, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 719 292 Burton C. Meighan& W 9, 900 13, 800 23, 700 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 719 292 William H. Hartley 1, 500 1, 500 719 297 Burton C. Meighan& W 8, 400 13, 800 22, 200 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 820 63 & 78 Joseph Dellaporta& W 1, 500 11, 300 12, 800 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 820 63 Joseph Dellaporta& W $ 1, 000 $ 11, 300 $ 12, 300 820 78 Augustino Ventura& or 500 500 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows; Block Parcel Name Land only 320 710 Jos. W. Gleicher Co. Inc, $ 7, 400 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land only 320 710 Jos. W. Gleicher Co. Inc. 4, 400 320 720 Luceno Bldg. Corp. 3, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 32.0 98 Jos. W. Gleicher Inc $ 6, 700 $ 6, 700 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 320 98 Jos. W. Gleicher Inc 3, 700 3, 700 320 730 Luceno Bldg Corp 3, 000 3, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 832 54 Frank Quadrini 3, 800 1, 000 4, 800 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 832 54 McCallie & Schwartz Inc 1, 300 1, 000 2, 300 832 59 FrankOuadrini 2, 500 2, 500 i FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, School taxes of 1959, and the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 114 168 J. J. Schwartzman& W $ 6, 800 $ 9, 500 $ 16, 300 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 114 168 J. J. Schwartzman& W 4, 600 9, 500 14, 100 114 381 Charles Greenhauff 2, 200 2, 200 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, School taxes of 1959, and the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 907 253 Apawamis Holding Corp 5, 000 4, 800 9, 800 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 907 253 Eric Holzer 2, 000 2, 000 907 259 Apawamis Holding Corp 3, 000 4, 800 7, 800 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, School taxes of 1959, and the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 130 231 Charles Rafsky & W 3, 400 11, 800 15, 200 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 130 231 Charles Rafsky & W 2, 200 11, 800 14, 000 130 239 Jennie Davis 1, 200 1, 200 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1958, School taxes of 1959, and the assessment roll of 1959, taxes of 1960, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 218 144 George 1. Basile $ 6, 900 $ 8, 600 $ 15, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 218 144 Helen P. Basile 2, 000 2, 000 218 20 " 900 900 218 149 George 1. Basile 4, 000 8, 600 12, 600 Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush described in some detail the program for Fire Prevention Week stating that he wished to report on this both at this time and also under the Board of Fire Commissioners as the importance of Fire Prevention could not be over-emphasized. He especially called attention to the willingness of the Fire Chief and his staff to make home inspections and offer helpful hints to home owners as a part of this Fire Prevention Week program. Councilwoman Helwig -- Councilwoman Helwig presented a letter from the President of the Garden Club of Larchmont advising that the Club as a project would contribute $1, 000. 00 to the Town of Mamaroneck to be used for plantings in the Station area in accordance with the plans pre- pared by Mr. Aitchison, and recommended that the Supervisor, in accepting this gift for the Town, express the sentiment of the en- tire Board in thanking the .Garden Club for its gracious gift and for the interest the organization has always shown in improving and beautifying the community. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY The Town Attorney reported as follows: First -- that he had attended the Public Service Commission hear- ing on the proposed increase in electric rates in New York City and to extend into Westchester, which, he advised, would be strongly opposed by property owner groups. He further stated that the proposed increase in gas rates had been withdrawn. Second -- that the action on the Soundview Pipe Line had been ar- gued yesterday with no decision handed down. Third -- that Douglas Fais had failed to comply with permit granted to him for the erection of a fence on his property. The Board directed him to write to Mr. Fais notifying him to this effect. OTHER BUSINESS 1) Request of Larchmont Gardens Civic Association (Erection of sign - Harmon Drive and Weaver Street) At this time, Councilman Brush brought up the matter of the request submitted by the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association that a sign be erected at the corner of Old Harmon Drive and Weaver. Street in order to clarify the confusion now existing with regard to Old Harmon Drive and New Harmon Drive as a result of the construction of the New England Thruway. It was suggested that such confusion would be eliminated en- tirely if that portion of Harmon Drive now commonly referred to as "Old Harmon Drive" were renamed "Harmon Place. IT During the ensuing discussion, the Supervisor noted that Peter Sullivan, a resident of this street, was present and he inquired how he felt about the matter. Mr. Sullivan statedthat he was opposed to any change in the name of the street and fur- ther stated that while he could not speak for the other residents he felt there would be few, if any, who would be in favor of any change of name. In view of this and because the Board was unanimous in feel- ing that all of the residents concerned should be given an op- portunity to express their views, the :Clerk was directed to write to the thirteen residents living on this portion of Harmon Drive in order to ascertain their wishes before taking any ac- tion in the matter. 2) Request--Lions Club of Larchmont Mr. Philip Wocker, speaking for the Lions Club of Larch- mont, respectively requested the Board's permission to pro- ceed with the erection of a building to accommodate Joseph Sugrue on the property located on the southwest corner of Chatsworth Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard and owned by the New York State Thruway Authority. He stated that the Club had obtained permission from the Thruway Authority to erect this building and presented Arthur Willis, Architect, who presented the plans for the proposed building. -- During the discussion which followed a question of possible traffic hazard was raised and it was suggested that any per- mission granted by this Board be granted subject to approval by the Police Commission and Police Department as to traffic hazards. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby grants permis- sion to the Lions Club of Larchmont to erect a building to provide accommodation for Joseph Su- grue on property located on the southwest corner of Chatsworth Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard, which is owned by the New York State Thruway-- New England Section and shown on Thruway Taking Map #483 as Parcel #483; said building to be erected in accordance with the plans filed with the Building Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck and subject to the following. (a) That a consent or permit be obtained from the New York State Thruway Authority if same is re- quired. (b) That said building comply in all respects with the provisions of the Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck and Building Permit issued by the Building Inspector. (c) That the location of said building be approved by the Police Commission and/or Police Depart- ment as to traffic hazards. (d) That this permit is granted solely to provide accommodation for Joseph Sugrue and shall be re- vocable when occupation by Joseph Sugrue ceases. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9045 p.m. , to reconvene on October 21, 1959, BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Communications Commissioner Brush stated that there were no communica- tions to be presented at this time. 2. Reports Commissioner Brush presented the following report which was received and filed. Fire Report for the month of September, 1959. t 3, Claims Commissioner Brush presented the following Fire Depart- ment claims which had been audited by the Comptroller 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 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- partment; Atlantic Service Center $ 379.47 Arthur Brown 50. 00 Chatsworth Oil & Heat Co. 52. 00 Con Edison 68. 28 Con Edison 5. 00 Esso Standard Oil 61. ll A. Kuritzky & Sons 7. 50 Larchmont Print 58. 30 McGuire Bros. Inc. 5. 00 Merson Uniform Co. 10. 00 N. Y. Telephone Co. 93. 60 West. Joint Water Works 20. 40 Wesco Fire Equipt & Service 732. 54 $ 1, 543. 20 Hydrant Rental. New Rochelle Water Co. 60. 00 Total ---- $ 1, 603. 20 4. Other Business Commissioner Brush again called attention to Fire Preven- tion Week, emphasizing its importance and reviewing the de- tails reported earlier this evening. 5. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9.50 p.m„ to reconvene on Octo- ber 21st, 1959. Town erk