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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958_04_02 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD APRIL 2, 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 BurcheIl 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 - Town Accountant Mr. Deschensky - Fire Chief Mrs. Brewer - Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES As the minutes of the March 19th meeting has just been received, approval of same was put over to the meeting of April 16th, 1958. PUBLIC HEARING--WEST FORDHAM TRANSPORTATION CORP. The Town Attorney informed the Board that he had contacted Mr. Rukin of the West Fordham Transportation Corp. as directed and re- quested him to be present this evening. He further advised that Mr. Rukin had agreed but had explained that it would be impossible for him to arrive much before 9:30 p.m. as he had to attend a meeting in Rye at 8 otclock. Due to this, Mr. Delius requested that the Hearing be postponed until such time as Mr. Rukin arrived and the Board so directed. OLD BUSINESS - a. Report--Weaver Street Firehouse Councilman Santoro presented a written report on the structural condition of the Weaver Street Firehouse as prepared and submitted by Town Engineer Friedlander, which was received and filed. He also reported in connection with the Firehouse that the boring tests had been unable to be made by the New Rochelle Testing Lab- oratory due to weather but would be completed just as soon as con- ditions permitted. Also, with regard to the reinforcement work, he reported that this was ready to proceed and due to start almost immediately. NEW BUSINESS a. Correction of Cantract--Larchmont Public Library The Supervisor presented amemorandum from the Town Ac- countant, dated March 26, 1958, explaining that the Larchmont Public Library had advised the Town that based on a recheck of the breakdown of borrowers, the budget appropriation for 1958 should be in the amount of $23 , 624.00 rather than $26,479,71 and requesting that the resolution adopted on January 8, 1958, authorizing the Supervisor to sign the contract for the year 1958 in the amount of $Z6, 479.71 be rescinded and a new resolution adopted authorizing signature of said contract in the corrected amount or $23, 624. 00. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the resolution adopted by this Board on January 8, 1958, authorizing the Su- pervisor to sign the contract between the Town of Mamaroneck, the Village of Larchmont, and the Larchmont Public Library in the amount of $26, 479.71 for the year 1958, be and it hereby - is rescinded. And thereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he here- by is authorized to sign the contract between the Town of Mamaroneck, the Village of Larch- mont, and the Larchmont Public Library in the amount of $23, 624.00 for the year 1958, which amount is provided in the 1958 budget. b. Authorization of Investment of Funds The Supervisor presented the following memorandum from the Town Accountants "During April there should be between $400, 000. and $450, 000. available for investment. If the Town Board will authorize such an investment in an amount up to $450, 000, in Time Deposits, we will be in a position to obtain the maximum return. This resolution should give you the authority to determine where to invest these funds, the in- terest rate to be paid, and the amounts. - i As of the date of this memorandum, the Federal Reserve Board maximum rates are as follows: 6 months - 3% 3 It - 2 1/Z % I it - 1% These rates are of course subject to change at the discretion of the Federal Reserve Bank and does not mean that with today's money market, we will he able to obtain this maximum rate from our banks." Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to deposit funds in an amount not to exceed $450, 000. in the following designated depositories of Town of Mamaroneck funds for the year 1958: First National Bank, Mount Vernon First National Bank in Yonkers National Bank of Westchester County Trust Company First Westchester National Bank FURTHER RESOLVED that the respective amounts of this sum of $450, 000. to be deposited in each of the aforesaid depositories be determined by the Supervisor, such deposits to be for a period not to exceed six months and at such rate of interest as the Supervisor may determine. c. Authorization for Borrowing of and Payment of Balance of 1957 School Levy The Supervisor presented the following memorandum from the Accountant: "A resolution authorizing borrowing of not more than $22, 47 9. 43 to pay to the School Districts the balance of their 1957-1958 levies remaining uncollected as of 4/ 1/58. The details should be left to the Supervisor as has been done in the past. It may be possible to avoid the actual borrowing by using funds which may be available, but the authorization should be available in the event that it be- comes essential to actually borrow." Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Council- man Brush, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE OF THE TOWN OF MAMARO- NECK IN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $22, 479.43 IN ANTICIPATION OF THE COLLECTION OF UNPAID SCHOOL TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, JULY 1, 1957, TO JUNE 30, 1958. RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, STATE OF NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS: J mss' Section 1. In anticipation of the receipt of unpaid school taxes for the fiscal year begin- ring July 1, 1957 and ending June 30, 1958, 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 - $22,479.43 pursuant to Section 555 of Chapter 852 of the Laws of I948 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, 468, 705. 00 School District No. 2 68, 074.77 (b) The total amount of said taxes due and un- paid is: School District No. 1 $ 20, 420.43 School District No. 2 2, 059.00 (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, 1958, and shall mature on September 1. 1958, 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 counter- signed by the Town Clerk, and shall have the seal of the Town affixed 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 752 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. d. Application for Extension of Water Main in Country Road-- ', Joseph W. Gleicher The Clerk presented an application including cost estimate prepared by the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 made by Joseph W. Gleicher Co. , Inc. requesting authorization for an extension of a water main in Country Road. And thereupon, following a short discussion, on motion by Councilman Santoro and seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby approves the installation of a water main through the first section of the sub- division known as Glen Rock Estates for a dis- tance of approximately 164 feet in the bed of the street known as Country Road from a point 1170 feet north of Fenimore Road northerly to the County Parkway lands as shown on maps known as Map of Section One and Map of Sections Two and Three, Glen Rock Estates, filed in the County Clerk's Office of Westchester County, Division of Land Records, as Maps #8887 and #9103 respectively. FURTHER RESOLVED that this approval is con- tingent upon the applicant paying the entire cost of such installation and upon the applicant's de- posit with the Westchester Joint Water Works No. I of the sum of $857. 56 to reimburse said Water Works for the cost of materials and their installation. FURTHER RESOLVED that unless this installa- tion is completed within a period of one (1) year from the date of this resolution, or not later than April 2, 1959, this authorization shall become null and void. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Lester Place Civic Association--Modification of Automobile Parking Regulations F The Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Board under date of March 7th by the Lester Place Civic Asso- ciation requesting certain modifications of automobile parking regulations on Lester Place, Mr. Joseph Pittera, President of the Association and present at the meeting, addressed the Board explaining in detail each of the points raised in the letter and the three remedial steps the Association requested the Board to take immediately to alleviate the present dangerous con- ditions. The Board directed the Clerk to refer this communica- tion to the Board of Police Commissioners for study and report with recommendations thereon. 2. Charles A. Newbergh--York Road The Clerk presented a letter from Charles A. Newbergh, President of Soundview Woods, Inc. , dated March 21st, 1958, requesting correction of two matters on York Road; first, im- provement of some 80 feet of Town-owned street on York Road described as being in deplorable condition; and second, the re- moval of some 12 feet of fence encroachment on York Road at the corner of Durham Road. Mr. Newbergh, present at the meeting, explained these matters in some detail and requested their immediate consid- eration by the Board. Councilman Santoro advised Mr. Newbergh that the 80-foot section of York Road to which he referred was scheduled for attention and improvement by the Superintendent of Highways immediately upon his return from vacation next week. In regard to the fence encroachment, the Board, after studying a sketch prepared by the Town Engineer and a map presented by Mr. Newbergh and discussing this matter in some detail, directed the Supervisor, Councilman Santoro, and Town Engineer Friedlander to confer with the owners of the property on which the fence was located with a view toward moving the, fence back onto the property line and to report thereupon at the next meeting of the Board. r 3. Charles A. Newbergh--Request for Street Light at 9Z5 Fenimore Road The Clerk presented a letter under date of March 21st, 1958, from Mr. Newbergh requesting installation of a street light on Fenimore Road at the intersection of his driveway because of the hazardous condition of the road in this area. The Board directed the Clerk to refer this letter to the Su- perintendent of Highways and Police Chief for study and rec- ommendation including cost estimate. 4, Bruce M. Beringer--Request for 2 Street Lights, 950 Fenimore Road The Clerk presented a letter from Bruce M. Beringer under date of March 19th, 1958, requesting the installation of two street lights at the entry of his road onto Fenimore Road in the interest of safety. The Board directed the Clerk to refer this letter along with that of Mr. Newbergh to the Superintendent of Highways and Police Chief for study and recommendation including cost es- timate for such light or lights as considered necessary. 5. Application of Josephine Mastocciolo for Consent to Operate Bus Line The Clerk presented a letter from Josephine Mastocciolo, d/b/a Leon's Taxi. Service, dated March 18th, 1958, requesting that a public hearing be scheduled to consider application for consent to operate a school bus from Dillon Road to St, Augus- tine's School in Larchmont and to the Junior High School in Ma- maroneck over the route proposed and described in said ap- plication. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish the follow- ing notice in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, — not later than ten (10) days prior to the date for the hearing: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on the 16th day of April, 1958, at 8:15 p.m. , in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire- house, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering the application of Josephine Mastocciolo, d/b/a Leon's Taxi Service, for the consent of the Town of Mamaroneck, under the provisions of Sections 66 and 67 of the Transportation Corpora- tions Law of the State of New York, for the operation 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 Mamaroneck along the following routes: On From To Boston Post Road Dillon Road Southwesterly Boundary of Village of Larchmont Boston Post Road Northeasterly Boun- Southwesterly Boundary dary of Village of of Village of Mamar- Larchmont oneck and return, being part of a route from Boston Post Road and Dillon Road through the Town of Mamaroneck and Village of Larchmont to the Junior High School on the Boston Post Road in the Village 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 Tcwn of Mamaroneck to Josephine Mastocciolo, d/b/a Leon's Taxi Service, and that at such public hearing all persons inter- ', ested 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 Consolidated Laws, known as the Trans- portation Corporation Law of the State of New York. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF MAMARONECK Charles J. Gronberg Town Clerk PUBLIC HEARING--WEST FORDHAM TRANSPORTATION CORP. At this time as Mr. Rukin of the West Fordham Transportation Corporation had arrived, the Supervisor declared the hearing open and the Clerk presented the affidavit of the publication of the Notice of Hearing in The Daily Times, the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, on March 25th, 1958. - Mr. Rukin, appearing for the applicant, explained that applica- tions had been made to all communities between New Rochelle and Port Chester, that a public hearing had been held in each instance and that consents had been granted by all communities with the ex- ception of this one and Port Chester. Mr. Rukin further explained that the line was now operating under temporary authority from the Public Service Commission which would expire in June and that it was necessary to obtain and present from all communities con- cerned at the same time the consents to the Public Service Com- mission in order to secure permanent authority from that body. During the lengthy discussion ensuing, the Town Attorney re- viewed in some detail the terms and conditions of previous reso- lutions and considerable questioning followed on such items as franchise payment charges, schedules, tariffs, time-tables, etc. Mr. Rukin stated very clearly that it was his opinion that a bus line could not operate profitably if a franchise payment was re- quired by a municipality. He also stated that such matters as tariff, - equipment, schedules, etc. should be left to the regulatory bodies, namely, the Public Service Commission, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the Public Utilities Commission. Councilman Brush advised that, speaking in the interest of the people served, he felt that any franchise agreement granted by the Town should provide that the posted schedule be maintained and further that failure to so maintain these schedules should constitute grounds for the cancellation of such franchise. r It was suggested that the Town Attorney and Mr. Rukin con- sult between now and the next Board meeting and draft a resolu- tion to be submitted to the Board for consideration, and that de- cision on granting this application be reserved until that time. Whereupon, after the Supervisor determined that no one else wished to be heard either in favor of or in opposition to this application, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this hearing be and it is hereby declared closed. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and filed; Report of the Building Inspector for the month of March, 1958. Report of the Town Clerk for the month of March, 1958. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of March, 1958. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR (1) Date for Annual Tax Lien Sale The Supervisor recommended that Friday, May 23rd, 1958 be designated as the date for the annual tax lien sale as re- quested by the Receiver of Taxes, and upon motion by Council- man Kane, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unani- mously RESOLVED that Friday, .May 23rd, 1958 be and it hereby is designated as the date for the annual tax lien sale in accordance with the provisions under Chapter 153 of the Laws of 1957. (2) Zoning Violation, 7 Ferndale Place, Town The Supervisor presented a communication addressed to him by Frank X. O'Donnell, Sr, under date of March 27th, 1958, per- taining to the continued existance of a zoning violation at No. 7 Ferndale Place, Town, and requesting that immediate proceedings be taken by the Town to restore the property in question to its lawful use. Following a lengthy discussion with detailed reports of this situation submitted by the Building Inspector and Town Attorney, on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to write a letter to Daniel L. Cioffo- letti, Jr. , owner of 7 Ferndale Place, Town, notify- ing him to remove any existing violation within a period of fifteen (15) days, REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush stated that he had no report at this time. Councilman Kane -- (1) Request of Assessor to Attend School Councilman Kane recommended that the Assessor be author- ized to attend the annual School for Assessors in accordance with his request, and upon motion by him and seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Assessor be and he hereby is authorized to attend the School for Assessors to be held in Albany, New York, on April 14th, 15th, and 16th, 1958, with expenses therefor in an amount not to exceed the sum of $100, 00, to be paid from the item in the budget established for such purpose. (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, sec- onded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was unan- imously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for cer- tain years pursuant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Admin- istrative 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 1957, taxes of 1958, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 304 90 Split Tree Realty Corp $ 6, 000 I be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 304 90&443 Split Tree Realty Corp $ 4, 000 304 116 Elizabeth M. Beringer 2, 000 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 only 609 248 Philip Severin & W 3, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 609 248 Philip Severin & W 400 609 250 Guypro Excavating & Contr Co 2, 600 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 only 807 86 Luceno Building Corp 2, 800 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 807 86&111 Luceno Building Corp 2, 000 807 600 Anthony Amodeo & W 8.00 Councilman Waterman -- Councilman Waterman stated that he had no report, Councilman Santoro -- (1) Whiffen Electric Company Estimate--Parking Areas Councilman Santoro advised the Board that the estimate sub- mitted by Whiffen Electric Company for furnishing and installing Sa z2, three additional time clocks in the parking areas was $125.00 complete and recommended that the Board authorize same so that lighting in the parking areas could be provided in accor- dance with the Police Chief's recommendation, and on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the Whiffen Electric Co. , Inc. , white Plains, New York, to furnish and install three b3) time clocks --- in the parking areas at the Larchmont Station for the sum of $125.00 complete as specified and des- cribed in said company's letter, dated April 1, 1958, and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk. (2) Beringer Property, Fenimore Road a. Trees Councilman Santoro called to the Board's attention the fact that a row of large evergreens along the border of the Beringer property and Fenimore Road were actually planted in the bed of the road and would have to be moved if, at any time, the Town should decide to widen the road which showed a right-of-way width of 80 feet on the map. The Board directed Councilman Santoro to advise Mr. Berin- ger of this fact and to report thereon at the next meeting of the Board. b. Drainage Councilman Santoro explained that due to the topography of the land in this section of Fenimore Road, there was a bad drainage condition at a low spot of said road which affected the Beringer property. He stated that if he Town would install a catch basin with outlet pipe to the existing stream at a cost of approximately $200 to the Town, Mr. Beringer would be willing to connect to this line with an additional 12-inch line running down to connect to an existing 30- inch concrete pipe culvert under Fenimore Road. He recommended that the Board authorize such installation as he felt this would take care of the drainage situation. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Highways be and he hereby is authorized to install a catch basin with outlet pipe to an existing stream at a cost not to exceed the sum of $200.00 and to be located at the low point of Fenimore Road bordering the Ber- inger property in accordance with the specifications and directions prepared by the Town Engineer. (3) Hommocks Area Councilman Santoro reported that work on the installation of drains in the Hommocks area had started last Monday and that with good weather, this project would be completed this week. (4) Recreation Commission In accordance with a request from the Superintendent of Rec- reation, Councilman Santoro recommended that the Board au- thorize him to employ Bernard Shapanick as a Recreation Atten- dant to start as of April 3rd and to be paid on an hourly basis at the rate of $1. 25 per hour, funds for which are available in the -- budget. And, onhis motion which was seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Recreation be and he hereby is authorized to employ Bernard Shapanick as a Recreation Attendant on an hourly basis, to start as of April 3, 1958, and to be com- pensated at the rate of $1. 25 per hour. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY (1) Tennyson Nursery The Town Attorney reported that the parties formerly doing business as the Tennyson Nursery had discontinued as of last November; that he was investigating this matter further and would report thereon at the next meeting. (2) Planning Board The Town Attorney reported that the Planning Board had held its final meeting with Mr. Clark, the Consultant, on last Friday evening and he requested each of the Councilmen to return his copy of the "Proposed Revised Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamar- oneck" for correction. (3) Soundview Woods, Inc. The Town Attorney reported that action had been started by the service of a complaint by Soundview Woods, Inc. against the Town alleging three remedies as follows: first, a declaratory judgment; second, the rescission of the easement agreement of 1929; and third, the specific performance of the 1929 agreement. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 9:55 p.m. , to reconvene on April 16, 1958, BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners convened immed- iately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. v J.g OPENING OF BIDS As requested by Commissioner Waterman, the Town Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the "Request for Bids" for the sale of the used 1929 Seagrave 1000 gallon pumper as published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, on March 25 and 26, 1958, and opened and submitted the following bids: Walters, Mamaroneck, N. Y. - $ 426. 00 - Henry H. Childs, New Rochelle, N. Y. - 255. 55 Joe Sudol, Mamaroneck, N. Y. - 150. 00 And thereupon, on motion by Commis sioner Waterman and seconded by Commissioner Brush, it Was unanimously RESOLVED that this Commission hereby ac- cepts the high bid, to wit -- the bid of Walters, Mamaroneck, N. Y. , in the amount of $426. 00, for the purchase of the used 1929 Seagrave 1000 gallon pumper from the Town of Mamaroneck. And, at the Clerk's request, on motion by Commissioner Waterman, seconded by Commissioner Brush, it was unani- mously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to return to each bidder except the successful bidder, the check in the amount of ten per cent (1016) of the total bid, submitted with each bid in accordance with the specifications stated in the "Request for Bids. " CORRESPONDENCE Commissioner Waterman reported that there was no corres- pondence or communications to be presented at this time. REPORTS Commissioner Waterman presented the following report which was received and filed: Report of the Fire Department for the month of March, 1958. 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 his motion, which was seconded by Com- missioner Kane, it was unanimously FI Y J 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: Channel One, Inc-' $ 40. 00 Con Edison, West. 5. 00 Keeler Associates 689. 30 Murray, Vander Poel & Baker, Inc. 739. 99 - N.Y. Telephone Co. 90.40 The Volunteer Fireman 20. 00 Ward La France Truck Corp. (Gus G. Jacobs) 271. 20 Wesco Fire Equip't. & Service 911. 11 The State Insurance Fund 2, 516. 14 Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 15. 36 $ 5, Z98. 50 Hydrant Rental: Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 _ 2. 78 $ 5, 301. 28 OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Waterman inquired whether there was any other business to come before the meeting and one matter was brought up as follows: (1) Designation of Paid Firemen -- A question was raised as to whether there was any further in- formation on the matter of a suggested change in the designation of paid firemen in the Town and it was explained that this matter was being studied and taken up with the County Personnel De- partment and that a report thereon would be submitted just as soon as the study was completed and all information available had been obtained. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared adjourned at 10:00 p. m. , to reconvene on April 16, 1958. To Clenlc