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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958_03_19 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MARCH 19, 1958, 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 Kane Councilman Waterman Councilman Santoro ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Mr, Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. -Delius - Town Attorney Mr. Friedlander - Town Engineer Mr. Finson - Accountant Mr. Orsino - Comptroller Mr. Yerick - Chief of Police Mr. Deschensky - Fire Chief Mrs. Brewer - Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings of February 5th, 19th, and March 5th, and of the special meetings of February 8th and 13th, 1958, were presented and on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, approved unanimously as follows: Regular meeting, February 5, 1958 - Approved as corrected Special meeting, February 8, 1958 - Approved as presented Special meeting, February 13, 1958 - Approved as corrected Regular meeting, February 19, 1958 - Approved as presented Regular meeting, March 5, 1958 - Approved as corrected OLD BUSINESS a. Report on Tabulation of Bids--Construction of Storm Drains in Hommocks Property Councilman Santoro reported that as directed by the Board at its last meeting, Engineer Friedlander and he had tabulated the bids submitted for the construction of storm drains and appur- tenances in Town-owned land on the southerly side of Hommocks Road in the Town of Mamaroneck, and found the low bid to be that of Gagliardi Bros. of White Plains. He explained that the bids were submitted on a unit basis and with allowance for the Vss:,;P a p Town, in accordance with the Specifications and Proposal as stated under the section entitled, "Interpretation of Approxi- mate Estimate of Quantities, " to increase, decrease, or omit any of the quantities shown in the itemized proposal, Councilman Santoro further stated that since the aggra- gate total of this low bid was in the amount of $9, 676,00, and that since there was available in the 1958 budget only the sum of $5, 000. 00 for this work, Engineer Friedlander and he, in view of this limitation, had discussed with Gagliardi Bros, the question of whether said company had any objection to en- tering into a contract for such construction within this limita- tion. He advised that Gagliardi Bros, stated that there was no objection to this proposal and that they would enter into such a contract u p on authorization by the Town Board, There- fore he recommended that the Board authorize such contract in a total amount not to exceed the sum of $5, 000.00, and on motion by him and seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the contract for the construction of storm drains and appurtenances in Town-owned land on the southerly side of Hommocks Road in the Town of Mamaroneck be and it hereby is awarded to the low bidder, to wit Gagliardi Bros, of White Plains, New York, in_a total amount not to exceed the sum of $5, 000, 00 and based on the following reduced quantities in accordance with the section entitled, "Interpretation of Approximate Estimate of ;Quanti- ties, " in the Specifications and Proposal: 272 Lin, ft, reinf. concrete pipe 18" in di- ameter including excavation and back- fill @ $5,00 per lin. ft, ,,,, ,,, , , , , , ,,$1, 360,00 132 Lin. ft. reinf, concrete pipe 48" in di- ameter including excavation and back- fill @ $23,00 per lin. ft. .... . . ....... 3, 036, 00 1 Manhole including excavation and back- . fill @ $600,0.0 . ... . 00. .0..9 ..,... .... 600,00 Total , , ,,,$4, 996.00 FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute such contract be- tween the Town of Mamaroneck and Gagliardi Bros. of White Plains, New York. Upon the Clerk's request for authorization to return the certified or cashiers checks accompanying the bids submitted for the above- described construction, on motion by Councilman Santoro and sec- onded by Councilman Brush, it was una*+ymoizly RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to return to each bidder except the suc- cessful bidder, the certified or cashiers check in the amount of 510 of the total bid as submitted with each bid in accordance with the Specifications and Pro- posal under the section entitled, "Bid Security." b. Report on Weaver Street Firehouse Councilman Santoro and Town Engineer Friedlander reported along the following lines with respect to the condition of the Wea- ver Street Firehouse. First -- with reference to the weight that could be safely car- ried on the Auditorium floor, he reported that a part of this floor had been removed in an effort to determine the exact construc- tion thereof so that based upon the information thereby disclosed it would be possible to compute the load that could be safely sup- ported by such construction. In this connection, it was recom- mended that certain structional reinforcements at an estimated cost of some $1, 500.00 be undertaken at the front of the building as such would increase the safety factor and, in the Engineer2s opinion, make the entire center section of the building adequate to support any load which might be placed thereupon. Second -- with regard to the weight capacity of that section of the main floor housing the apparatus, he reported that an audeo- visual test had been conducted by having the Engineer, Mr. Kee- ler, Insurance Agent for the Town, and himself stationed in the basement while the apparatus was driven in and out of the Fire- house several times. He advised that no vibration whatsoever was observed or detected at this time but he further advised that the Engineer had made certain engineering computations verify- ing these observations and that a written report thereof would be - submitted at the next meeting of the Board for the purposes of the record. Third -- in relation to the settling of the west wing, he re- ported that the footings and foundation had been exposed so that a study and soil test and examination could be made. Since a large crack was found in the foundation on the southerly side of the building which extended right through the footings, he recom- mended that the New Rochelle Testing Laboratory be retained to make test borings so that an accurate determination could be made as to just what remedial measures would be required to insure the restoration of this wing to proper and safe condition. Councilman Santoro informed the Board that the cost of such tests was about $125.00 per day and'-that he believed at least two days would be required for this work. Upon receipt of the Lab- oratoryls report, further recommendations as to exactly what would be necessary for the restoration of the wing would be sub- mitted to the Board. In conclusion, Councilman Santoro requested the Board to authorize the expenditure of a sum of money not to exceed the amount of $2, 000.00 to cover the cost of the reinforcement work on the center section of the building and also the cost of test bor- ings to be taken along the west wing, and on his motion to this effect, which was seconded by Councilman Waterman, the Board unanimously RESOLVED that in accordance with the report and recommendation of Councilman Santoro and Town Engineer Friedlander, the expendi- ture of am amount of money not to exceed the sum of $2, 000.00 be and it hereby is author- ized to cover the cost of the necessary rein- forcement of the center section of the Weaver Street Firehouse and also the cost of the test borings to be taken by the New Rochelle Test- - ing Laboratory along the footings of the west wing of the building; and be it FURTHER, RESOLVED that there is hereby authorized the transfer of the sum of $2, 000. from Fire District No. , 1 surplus to the 1958 Fire Department budget, line item #401, en- titled, "Repair & Building Maintenance. " Councilman Santoro and each of the members of the Board spoke of the great help and assistance given the Town by Mr. Keeler in connection with this matter and on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that there be spread upon the min- utes of this meeting an expression of the grati- tude and appreciation of this Board for the time, knowledge, and invaluable assistance given to the Town of Mamaroneck by Mr. Ed- ward A. Keeler of Larchmont in conducting the examination of the Weaver Street Fire- house . Mr. Keeler, who was present at the meeting, addressed the Board stating that he was very happy to assist with this work and expressed his thanks to the members of the Board for their gra- cious acknowledgement of his assistance. c. Report on Martin Sewer Matter--70 Howell Avenue, Larchmont With reference to a request presented by S.F. Martin of 70 Howell Avenue, Larchmont, for reimbursement for plumbing ser- vices performed at his home at 70 Howell Avenue, Larchmont, un- der exceptional circumstances on October 29, 1957, and in accor- dance with the written report submitted to the Town Board by Councilman Santoro under date of March 19, 1958 and filed in the office of the flown Clerk, on motion by Councilman Santoro, sec- onded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that S. F. Martin be reimbursed in the amount of $35.00 for expenditure for plumbing ser- vices in clearing the Town section of the house con- nection sewer line at his home at 70 Howell Avenue, Larchmont, on October 29, 1957 due to exceptional circumstances as stated in Councilman Santoross re- port to the Town Board under date of March 19, 1958, filed in the office of the Town Cl erk. NEW BUSINESS a. Resolution--Authorization for Collection of State and County Taxes The Supervisor requested the usual resolution approving col- lection of taxes by the Receiver of Taxes for the 1958 State, County, and Town taxes in two installments. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Coun- cilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 96-A of Chapter 60 of the Consolidated Laws as amended, known as the Tax Law, the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments of the Town of Mamaroneck is authorized to collect the 1958 State, County, Town, and District taxes and water rents, which become a lien January 1, 1958, in two partial payments, each amounting to fifty per cent (50%). of the total of said taxes and water rents. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments is authorized and empowered to receive such partial payments or installments of taxes and water rents at any time prior to the sale of tax liens but subject to the same penalties as are specified and provided in Section 542 of the Westchester County Ad- ministrative Code for the neglect to pay the total amount of said taxes and water rents. FURTHER RESOLVED that the acceptance of any such partial payments or installments of the 1958 taxes and water rents shall not be deemed to affect in any man- ner any right of the Town of Mamaroneck under any general or special law to enforce collection of any un- paid balance of such taxes and water rents as may re- main due and owing to the Town of Mamaroneck, but such rights and powers shall remain in full force and effect to enforce the collection of the unpaid balances of such taxes and water rents together with interest, penalties, and other lawful charges. And on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that in accordance with the provisions of Section 550 of the Westchester County Administrative Code, "The Daily Times, " the official newspaper pub- lished in the Village and Town of Mamaroneck, be and it hereby is designated as the newspaper in which the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments shall publish the Notice of the Collection of State, County, Town, and District Taxes and Water Rents; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that said publication be made on March 21, 1958, in The Daily Times; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with the pro- visions of Section 550 of the Westchester County Ad- ministrative Code, the Town Board does hereby direct the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments to mail to each taxpayer of the Town of Mamaroneck, whose address is known to said Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, a tax bill for all taxes and water rents, the expense thereof to be a Town charge, -- COMMUNICATIONS 1, State Traffic Commission--Full-stop Signs The Clerk presented a communication from the State Traffic_ Commission under date of March 7, 1958,. concerning Stop sign control on a number of public highways at their intersection with state highways and enclosing formal order of the Commission covering same for the Town records. The communication was received and filed, 2. League of Women Voters of Larchmont--Invitation to Meeting on County Charter Study The Clerk presented a letter from the League of Women Vo- ters of Larchmont under the signature of Mrs, Lionel Robbins, President, and dated March 13, 1958, inviting the Supervisor and members of the Town Council to attend a meeting on April 15th at 9:45 a.m, at the Mamaroneck Methodist Church to dis- cuss the results of the County League study. The Board authorized the Supervisor to represent the Town at this meeting and the Supervisor stated that he would attend the meeting and added that should any member of the Board be free on that day, he hoped he would attend with him. 3. West Fordham Transportation Corp. --Application for Consent to Operate Bus Route The Clerk presented a letter under date of March 14, 1958, from Samuel Weiss, Attorney, enclosing application of the West Fordham Transportation Corp, for consent to operate an omnibus line or route in the Town of Mamaroneck over, upon, and along certain streets, avenues, and public places in said Town. The Supervisor informed the Board in some detail regarding complaints from citizens about the service on this line from a report of a meeting held by the City of New Rochelle Transit Com- mission with representatives of the West Fordham Transportation Corp, advising that said company was taking measures to meet each of the complaints registered. Upon the Clerk's advice that Mr. Rukin of the West Fordham Company would be at the meeting at 10 p.m, to answer any ques- tions any member of the Board might wish to ask in connection with the application, the Board put this matter over until Mr. Rukin's arrival. 4. Letter from Owen A. Mandeville (Not on Agenda) The Clerk read a letter from Owen A. Mandeville under date of March 4. 1958, enclosing a copy of a letter sent to the Su- pervisor under date of February 17th and requesting that said letter be read at this meeting. At the Board's direction, the Clerk read the letter of Feb- ruary 17th pertaining to the matter of laying water distribution mains in the property of Soundview Woods, Inc., and after some discussion of this matter during which the Supervisor and each of the Councilmen strongly asserted his complete confidence in the Town Attorney and in his position in connection with the above mentioned matter, the Board directed the Clerk to ac- knowledge Mr. Mandevillels letter and to advise him that a copy of his letter of February 17th had been given to each of the Councilmen for his personal file, that the letter had been read and the subject matter thereof discussed at this meeting. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and filed: Report of the Town Clerk for the month of February, 1958, Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc, for the month of February, 1958. - Statement of Bank Balances, Town of Mamaroneck, as of February 1, 1958. Report of the Supervisor for the period from January 1, 1958 to February 28, 1958, REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR (1) Board of Supervisors The Supervisor reported briefly on the many matters before the Board on which he had been spending a great deal of his time and spoke particularly of the County-wide transportation problems now confronting the Board. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- (1) Planting of Shade Trees In connection with a request for the planting of shade trees along the brook, Councilman Brush reported that some six Scarlet Maples had been ordered for such planting along the west side of y 9�1 the brook, each about 2 1/211 in diameter and having a spread of about forty feet, Councilman Kane -- (1) Petition--George Forbes (Change in Zoning--Weaver Street) Councilman Kane reported that this petition presented to this Board by Mr. Forbes and referred to him for referral to the Planning Board would be taken under consideration by that Board as part of the new zoning plan now under study, Councilman Kane suggested that the Clerk so advise Mr. For- bes and the Board directed him to do so, (2) 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 his motion, seconded by Councilman Santoro, the following resolution was unanimously adopted; 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 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; NOWT THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, taxes of 1958, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 817 38 Joseph Lanza $ 2, 000 $ 8, 000 $ 10, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 817 38 Joseph Lanza 500 500 8.17 41 Joseph H, Lanza & W 1, 500 8, 000 9, 500 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, taxes of 1958, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows. Block Parcel Name _Land ._Imp Total 921 24 Gilda Lancia $ 7,400 $ $ 7,400 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total _. 921 24 Edythe Berman 6, 600 6, 600 921 500 Gilda Lancia 800 800 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, taxes of 1958, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 921 152 Barney Epstein 8, 900 5, 500 14, 400 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557; Block Parcel Name Land IMP Total 921 152 Barney Epstein 5, 200 5, 200 92d 158 Simon Chalpin & W 3,700 5, 500 9, 200 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, taxes of 1958, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 120 158 John W. Herz 6, 600 11, 000 17, 600 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 120 158, John W. Herz 6, 500 11, 000 17, 500 120 177 Marie A. Smith 100 100 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1957, taxes of 1958, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 955 431 Edmund La Voie 5, 900 18, 000 23, 900 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provi- sions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 955 431 Frederick C. Abdel- $ 5, 100 $ 18, 000 $ 23, 100 nour 955 442 Edmund La Voie 800 800 Councilman Waterman -- Councilman Waterman stated that he had no report at this time, Councilman Santoro -- (1) Recreation Commission Meeting Councilman Santoro reported that he had been unable to attend the last meeting of the Commission as he had served as a mem- ber of a panel on the program of a. Rotary meeting at Bear Moun- tain that evening. However, he advised that he had been asked to present a communication from the Commission under date of March 14, 1958, approving the Superintendent of Recreation's request to attend the New York State Recreation Conference to be held in Niagara Falls from April 26 through April 30, 1958, with expenses in an amount not to exceed the sum of $100.00 and requesting the Board's authorization thereof. Whereupon, on motion by him and seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that James Kronenberger, Superintendent of Recreation, be and he hereby is authorized to at- tend the New York State Recreation Conference to be held in Niagara Falls, New York, from April 26 th through April 30th, 1958, with expenses in an amount not to exceed the sum of $100.00; said expenses to be paid from the fund in the 1958 budget for such purpose, (2) Lighting--Station Parking Lots Councilman Santoro reported that he had consulted with the Su- pervisor as to the possibility of eliminating or lessening some of the lighting in the parking lots by using only one section after 10 o'clock at night. He stated that he had two thoughts in mind with respect to this suggestion -- first, the matter of economy, and second, the accommodation this might afford to those residents whose homes were near these brightly lighted areas and thus af- fected by such lighting. He advised that it was his thinking that this might be accomplished by erecting signs in each lot request- ing those who were going to be returning late in the evening to use one certain section, that section to be the only one which would be kept lighted after 10 p.m. He had requested that the Police De- partment make an hourly check from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. of the number of cars in the parking lots and presented the tabulation as submitted in accordance with this request. °3 v Some question was raised by the Board as to whether such signs would be observed and followed by the residents and upon consulta- tion with Chief Yerick, who was present and who seemed to have some doubt on this point, the Board requested that a further study be made on this matter with a report thereon submitted at the next meeting. (3) Drainage on Fenimore Road - Councilman Santoro brought to the attention of the Board a drain- age condition which exists on Fenimore Road where that road bor- ders the Beringer property and the Board referred this mattes to Town Engineer Friedlander for study and report. (4) Murray Avenue Sewer Councilman Santoro informed the Board that the specifications for the Murray Avenue Sewer were being completed and that he expected them to be ready for presentation at the next meeting of the Board. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY (1) Communication from Young, Seacord and Lane--Tax Lien The Attorney stated that he had received a letter from Young, Seacord and Lane, Attorneys for Charles Heywood who was for many years a resident of 18 Edgewood Avenue in the Town of Ma- maroneck together with an affidavit from Mr. Heywood stating that in May of 1936 and while he was the owner of said property he purchased Tax Lien #819 in the amount of $13.01 representing 1935 Town and School taxes on Lot 4, Block 51 on the Tax Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, now known as Lot 541, Block 130, Sec- tion 1. This was the property in which he resided at that time and he had assumed that purchase of this lien by himself, as ow- ner, would constitute a merger and thus cancel the tax lien. Mr. Heywood stated further that he now resides in Bethel, Maine, and in 1958 sold this property to Samuel G. Carriero. When the title closing took place, the title company insisted that this lien be produced and satisfied, but in spite of all efforts made by him, he has not been able to find the lien. In the affi- davit, he requested the Town to authorize the issuance of a dup- licate so that it might be surrendered and satisfied in the Office of the Receiver of Taxes in accordance with the provisions of the Westchester County Tax Act. The affidavit also indemnifies the Town against any loss that may occur arising from the production of the original tax lien. The Town Attorney recommended that this request be granted, and on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED, it appearing that Tax Lien No. 819 sold in May, 1936, covering premises known as Lot 4, 617 Block 51 on the Tax Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, now known as Lot 541, Block 130, Section 1, has been lost and cannot with due diligence be found, and that the owner of the premises, Charles Heywood, has in- demnified the Town against any loss which may result from the production of the original lien, that a dupli- cate lien be issued to Charles Heywood, the holder of record of the same, in order that it may be surren- dered with his satisfaction to the Receiver of Taxes,. (2) Litigation Report The Town Attorney reported as follows on Town litigation; First -- On Town of Mamaroneck against Ferndale Center This case, which was brought to obtain an injunction against Ferndale''s maintaining the access road from Weaver Street to the First National Store and which was decided against the Town by Judge Schmidt, was affirmed by the Appelate Division without opinion. Second -- On Topping and O¢Donnell against the Town of Mamaroneck This case, which was for a judgment declaring the zoning of 65 Palmer Avenue illegal and which was decided in the favor of the Town of- Mamaroneck by Judge Supple and unanimously affirmed by the Ap- pelate Division, has been appealed to the Court of Appeals on unconstitional grounds. The Town and the other defendants will move to dismiss the ap- peal. Third -- On Sarah Oliner against the Town of Mamaroneck This case was brought by the plaintiff to obtain an injunction to prevent the Town from selling at public auction certain property in the Bonnie Way section. Mrs. Oliner claimed that she purchased certain property upon a representation and promise by the Town to make this parcel which is now to be sold in- to a street thereby providing access to her property. Dr. Haralambie, whose property adjoins this land, is also desirous of purchasing the property in ques- tion. The Order and Complaint were served on the Town on the evening of September 4, 1957, just before a scheduled auction sale, and the property was with- drawn from sale. After trying to settle the matter between the parties concerned, the Town moved for a summary judgment disallowing the complaint, which motion was granted by Judge Gallagher. William H. Fernschild, Larchmont realtor, addres- sed the Board at this time explaining in some de- tail that he had been trying to settle the matter with the interested parties and was still endeavor- ing to do so. Mr. Fernschild expressed his ap- preciation to the Supervisor for the assistance he and the members of his staff had given to him in his efforts in connection with this matter. The Town Attorney advised that the plaintiff's at- torney had notified him of his client's intent to ap- peal this case. OTHER BUSINESS Upon the Supervisor's inquiry as to whether there was any further business to come before the meeting, the following matters were called to the Board's attentions (1) Collapse of wall on Falls Road Mr. Edmund B. Van Hook of 198 Weaver Street, Town, ques- tioned the Board with regard to a wall which had collapsed on Falls Road and Town Engineer Friedlander advised that this mat- ter was being investigated by his office and subject to any facts which a survey might disclose, it was his opinion that this wall was on private property. After some discussion, the Engineer was directed to determine whether or not the Town had any responsibility for this wall and to reportthereon. (2) County Sewer Line Upon inquiry as to the actual starting date for the construction of the County sewer line running from Valley Stream Road to Falls Road on the east side of the brook, Engineer Friedlander was directed to contact the County Department of Public Works and obtain any information available. (3), Cleaning of Streets Mr. Fernschild again addressed the Board to express high compliment and commendation of the Town Highway Department for its splendid job this winter in keeping the streets open. APPLICATION--WEST FORDHAM TRANSPORTATION CORP. As Mr. Rukin, representative of the above-named company, was now present, this matter which had been put over earlier in the even- ing pending his arrival., was brought up at this time and the Clerk read the letter from Samuel Weiss, Attorney for West Fordham Transportation Corp., dated March 14, 195$, and enclosing said com- pany¢s application for consent to operate an omnibus line in the Town of Mamaroneck. Following a short discussion, in which the members of the Board questioned Mr. Rukin in regard to service, rates, time- tables, etc., and upon advice by the Town Attorney that a pub- lic hearing must be held on this application and that same could be held of the next meeting of the Board, on motion by Council- man Santoro, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unan- imously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish the following notice in the offi- cial newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, not later than ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing: PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on the 2nd day of April, 1958, at 8:15 p.m. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Wea- ver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering the ap- plication of West Fordham Transportation Corp. for the consent of the Town of Mamaroneck, under the provisions of Sections 66 and 67 of the Transportation Corporations Law of the State of New York, for the op- eration of motor buses or omnibuses for transportation of passengers and property carried by said passengers, for hire in, upon, along, and across certain streets, avenues, and highways in the Town of Mamaro- neck along the following routes: On . Between And Boston Post Road Northeasterly Boundary of Southwesterly Boundary City of New Rochelle of Village of Larchmont Palmer Avenue Northeasterly Boundary of Southwesterly Boundary Village of Larchmont of Village of Mamaroneck Riehbell Road Palmer Avenue Southwesterly Boundary of Village of Mamaroneck and return, being part of a through route from New York City to Stamford, Connecticut, by way of the Town of Mamaroneck. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the purpose of said public hearing is to consider the granting of such consent for the use of the above described portions of streets or highways in the Town of Mamaroneck to West Ford- ham Transportation Corp., and that at such public hearing all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard, this notice being given pursuant to Section 64, Paragraph 7 of Chapter 62 of the Consolidated Laws, known as the Town Law, and Sections 66 and 67 of Chapter 63 of the Con- solidated Laws, known as the Transportation Corporation Law of the State of New York, BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK Charles J. Gronberg March 19, 1958. Town Clerk ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. , to reconvene on April Z, 1958, BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened im- mediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Fire Chief--Report of Accident Commissioner Waterman read a communication from the Chief, addressed to the Board of Fire Commissioners, reporting in detail on an accident damaging the aerial ladder of truck 1 occurring at the drill held on March 18, 1958, at the Hampshire House, Wash- ington Street, Larchmont, Commissioner Waterman further advised the Board that the Larchmont Fire Department had been alerted to stand by and that all necessary steps were already under way regarding insurance coverage, inspection, repair of damage, etc, in connection with the accident. The report was received and placed on file, REPORTS There were no reports presented at this time, CLAIMS Commissioner Waterman presented the following Fire Department claims which had been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief, and on his motion which was seconded by Commis- sioner Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following claims be and they hereby are approved and the Supervisor and Comp- troller be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department-. Atlantic Service Center $ 21. 89 Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co. Inc. 201.04 Con Edison, West. 47.99 McGuire Bros., Inc. 5.00 New York Telephone Company 7Z. 55 William E. Rickert, Locksmith $ 6. 50 Telemobile Radio Company 10.00 Grand Total $ 364.97 OTHER BUSINESS 1. Reclassification of Paid Firemen Commissioner Waterman spoke of the matter of a possible re- classification of paid firemen which had been brought to his at- tention. After some discussion, this matter was referred to Town At- torney Delius for study with a report thereon to be submitted at a later date. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 10;00 p.m., to reconvene on April 2, 1958. f r L�G(�bJCi �2'7Z jown Jerk