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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956_02_01 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 1, 1956, 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 Waterman Councilman Kane Councilman Brush Councilman Santoro ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES None Mr. Gronberg Mr. Delius Mr. Finson Mr. O'Brien Chief Yerick - Town Clerk - Town Attorney - Town Accountant - Supt. of Highways - Police Chief The minutes of January 4, 1956, were approved as presented. THE SUPERVISOR In the interest of time, the Supervisor, explaining that the agenda was rather lengthy, inquired whether anyone present wished to address the Board at this time on any matter not on the agenda. MR. JEROME N. WANSHEL Mr. Wanshel, Attorney, 6 Beverly Place, Larchmont, New York, stated that he would like to address the Board on two matters not on the agenda. On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, the Board unanimously RESOLVED to give consideration to the two items of business not appearing on the agenda for this meeting which Mr. Wanshel requested permission to present at this time. Mr. Wanshel -- 1. To present a petition with map attached requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and Map whereby a new resi- dence district would be created, namely; AA1, covering certain parcels of land as described in said petition. On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Council- man Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the petition with map attached re- questing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and Map whereby a new residence district would be created, namely; AA1, covering certain parcels of land as des- cribed in said petition be referred to the Planning Board pursuant to Section 274 of the Town Law, to report there- on to this Board. FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board take no further action on this matter until the report of the Planning Board, with reference thereto, is received. 2. Mr. Wanshel as attorney for Dr. Eugene M. Martin of 1 Winding Brook Drive, Mamaroneck, New York, presented a communication addressed to the Town Council, Town of Mamaroneck, requesting that the Board take such action as necessary to rectify a drainage condition affecting the property of his client. This matter was referred by the Board to Councilman Santoro and the Department of Public Works for study and report. OLD BUSINESS APPLICATION HAMPSHIRE COUNTRY CLUB -- ERECTION OF DIKE Mr. Wanshel, attorney for the Club, appeared before the Board in the matter of the erection of the Hommocks Road dike and was advised that before the Board could make a decision in this matter, it would be necessary for complete plans and specifications as submitted by an engineer in the applicant's behalf and approved by Mr. C. A. Latimer, P. E. , to be filed with this Board. PETITION --COUNCIL OF LARCHMONT CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS Councilman Kane reported that the Planning Board after due consideration of the Petition from the Council of Larchmont Civic Associations at a special meeting on January 31st, recommended that the Third Paragraph of Article 3, Section 14, be changed to read 30, instead of 80 families per acre. On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Council- man Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that a public hearing be called for the 15th day of February, 1956, at 8:15 p. m. , to be held in the auditorium of the Weaver Street Fire- house, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering the re-zoning requested. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is instructed to publish the following notice: PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck will hold a public hearing in the auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, at 8:15 p. m. on the - 15th day of February, 1956, to consider the following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck: The last Paragraph of Section 14, Article III, as last amended is to be amended to read as follows: "In the B-Z, C and D districts, no dwelling or multiple dwelling shall hereafter be erected or altered to accommodate or make provisions for more than thirty families on any acre of land, nor more than a proportional number of families on a fractional part of any acre of land. The maximum number of families which may hereafter be housed on any plot of ground shall not exceed the integral number obtained by multi- plying the acreage of such plot, exclusive of the area within the street line, by thirty. " TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons interested will have an opportunity to be heard at the above stated time and place. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD. Charles J. Gronberg Town Clerk Dated: February 1, 1956. OPENING OF BIDS -- PURCHASE OF POLICE CARS The Clerk submitted the Affidavit of Publication of notice requesting bids for the purchase by the Town of Mamaroneck of five (5) two-door sedans for the Police Department. The Clerk submitted the following bids: Bidder Make Standard Model Deluxe Model Flinn Motor Corp. Ford $7, 414. 00 $7, 764. 00 Hory Chevrolet Co. Chevrolet 8, 005. 60 8, 309. 60 In order to obtain the price of automatic trans- missions, the Board tabled the bids for further study before making an award. OPENING OF BIDS-- PURCHASE OF GASOLINE The Clerk submitted the Affidavit of Publication of notice requesting bids for the purchase of gaso- line by the Town of Mamaroneck. The Clerk submitted the following bid: Bidder Mitchel Oil Corp. Price per Gallon 15. 51 cents per gallon Comments: The above price is subject to change in accordance with the New York State gasoline price. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Council- man Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the low bid, to wit, the bid of Mitchel Oil Corporation, to supply gasoline as required by the Town of Mamaro- neck at the price of 15. 51 cents per gallon. OPENING OF BIDS --PURCHASE OF TIRE The Clerk submitted the Affidavit of Publication of notice requesting bids for the purchase of tires by the Town of Mamaroneck as described in said notice. The Clerk submitted the following bids: Tire Size 4. 00 x 8 4. 00 x 12 5. 00 x 16 6. 00 x 16 6. 70 x 15 6. 70 x 15 7. 50 x 20 8. 25 x 20 9. 00 x 20 10. 00 x 20 11. 00 x 20 6 ply $ 4 ply 4 ply 6 ply (Truck type) 4 ply 4 ply (Tube- less) 10 ply 10 ply 10 ply 12 ply 12 ply Bidder Sound Tire & Supply Co. , Inc. Tire Tube 7. 93 1. 51 7. 55 1. 30 13. 55 Z. 06 17. 02 1. 64 14. 52 1. 71 I rorIUM H. Menard Everitt, Jr. Tire Tube $ 7. 73 1. 47 7. 36 1. 65 13. 21 2. 01 16. 59 1. 62 14. 16 1. 67 16. 64 - 16. 22 - 50. 18 3. 81 48. 93 3. 71 56. 44 4. 29 55. 03 4. 18 68. 04 5. 02 66. 34 4. 89 86. 26 5. 73 84. 10 5. 59 101. 63 6. 70 99. 09 6. 53 Brand Name Firestone Goodyear On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the low bid, to wit, the bid of H. Menard Everitt, Jr. , to furnish to the Town of Mamaroneck tires in accord- ance with the specifications as stated and at the prices as submitted in said bid. WELCOME TO MAYOR EADIE The Supervisor, noting the presence of Mr. G. Crawford Eadie, Mayor of the Village of Larchmont, welcomed him and his gracious wife to the meeting. He inquired as to whether the Mayor was attending in an official capacity and wished to address the Board. Mayor Eadie thanked the Supervisor and stated that Mrs. Eadie and he were just visiting as interested citizens and residents of the Town and that he thought it might be nice for the various officials of the two villages and the town to visit the Board meetings, each of the other occasionally, and that he hoped to greet the Supervisor, or his representative, at a meeting of the Larchmont Village Board of Trustees in the not too far distant future. The Supervisor, in turn, expressed his appreciation of the Mayor's invitation and stated that he was antici- pating with a great deal of pleasure a visit to a meet- ing of the Larchmont Village Board very soon. 1 NEW BUSINESS COMMUNICATION--VILLAGE OF LARCHMONT RE HARRISON DRIVE The Clerk presented a communication under date of January 25, 1956, from the Village Clerk of Larchmont, referring to the Board for its con- sideration the matter of a traffic hazard at the corner of Harrison Drive and Palmer Avenue due to the narrowness of Harrison Drive. Mr. O'Brien, Superintendent of Highways, reported that Councilman Santoro and he had inspected the area and considered the street to be sufficiently wide for the demands made upon it at the present time. Chief Yerick informed the Board that every safety precautionary measure had been taken at this inter- s ection. At the suggestion of Councilman Kane that each member of the Board inspect this area himself, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, the Board unanimously RESOLVED that this matter be laid on the table in order to afford members of the Town Board the opportunity to visit and inspect the area in question and then report to the Board. COMMUNICATION --HOWELL PARK ASSOCIATION RE STREET LIGHTING The Clerk presented a communication, dated January 23, 1956, from the Howell Park Association, requesting improvement of street lighting at the inter- sections of Palmer Avenue and Carleon Avenue and Palmer Avenue and Hawthorne Road. After hearing the report of Mr. O'Brien, Superintendent of Highways, and Police Chief Yerick, who had investi- gated the conditions referred to and recommended that this lighting be improved, and upon advice that sufficient funds were available in the Budget to take care of the matter. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, the Board unanimously RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Highways be and he hereby is authorized to have two (2) street lights installed on Palmer Avenue at the intersections of Hawthorne Road at Palmer, and Carleon Avenue at Palmer, at the approximate cost of $200. 25 for labor and materials as stated in the estimate submitted and filed in the Town Clerk's office. APPOINTMENT -- MR. FRANK HERZ AS CONSTABLE AND BOND FOR SAME On recommendation that another Constable be appointed for the Town, the Board unanimously upon motion by Councilman. Santoro, seconded by Councilman Waterman, RESOLVED that Frank Herz, 1308 Crown Court, Mamaroneck, New York, be and he hereby is appointed as Constable, effective immediately, to serve for the term ending December 31, 1956, without salary. FURTHER RESOLVED that he file a bond in the sum of $2, 500. for the faithful performance of his duties, said bond to be for one year and to be approved by the Town Attorney, and the pre- mium for the same to be paid out of Town funds. APPOINTMENT -- MRS. DONNA WIEDEMANN TO WORK IN TAX OFFICE AND BOND FOR SAME The Clerk read a communication from Henry R. Dillon, Receiver of Taxes, requesting that Mrs. Donna Wiedemann, Intermediate Account Clerk of the Town, be deputized to work in the Tax Office. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that, in accordance with a request received from Henry R. Dillon, Receiver of Taxes, this Board hereby approves his desig- nation of Mrs. Donna Wiedemann, Intermediate Account Clerk of the Town, as a person au- thorized to receive tax money, give proper re- ceipt therefor in his name, enter such payments upon the records and deposit tax money in the bank for the year ending December 31, 1956. FURTHER RESOLVED that she file a bond in the sum of $10, 000. for the faithful performance of her duties, said bond to be for one year and to be approved by the Town Attorney, and the pre- mium for the same to be paid out of Town funds. REPORTS The Clerk presented and filed the following reports: Report of the Receiver of Taxes for January, 1956. Statement of Bank Balances, Town of Mamaroneck, as of February 1, 1956. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR Re: Fire Council The Supervisor reported that together with the Town Attorney and Councilman Jeremiah C. Waterman, he had attended the meeting of the Fire Council on January 18, at which time various problems of the Fire Department were discussed. Re: Public Hearings The Supervisor reported on his attendance and participation in two Public Hearings held by the Corps of Engineers, New York District, on January 24, at 10 a. m. , and 2 p. m. in White Plains. Statements were made and reports submitted by Village Manager Johnson of Mamaroneck, Village Engineer Griffen of Larchmont, and your Supervisor for the Un- incorporated Area of the Town. The :Supervisor further reported that numerous municipalities, private individuals, and private corporations attended and participated in the hearings and it is to be hoped with all this in- terest in the problem that the Congress may act upon the report of the Engineering Corps and appropriate the necessary funds for the solution. Re: Parkway Authority The Supervisor reported that the Board of Super- visors had presented a resolution recommending to the legislature and to the Governor the creation of the Parkway Authority for the maintenance of the Parkways in Westchester County. REPORTS OF COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- Councilman Brush reported that he had received one call over the weekend with reference to skating on the Gardens Lake. The Supervisor stated that he had met with Mr. Aitchison of the Park Department and Mr. O'Brien, Superintendent of Highways, and that they had worked out a procedure for taking care of the ice. Councilman Kane -- Re: Request of Assessor for $5, 000. Reduction of Assessment MIN Councilman Kane presented a petition from the Assessor stating a certain parcel of land had been assessed erroneously on the 1955 Assess- ment Roll for 1956 taxes. The petition states that the owner at or about the time that the assessment was made intended to improve the property with a building and the error was due to the fact that although the foundation was built, the project was abandoned and never completed. 4 On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that pursuant to Subdivision Fourth of Section 557 of the Administrative Code of Westchester County, the assessment listed as: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 333 462 Marbourne-West Inc. $2, 000. 5, 000. 7, 000. be corrected to show: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 333 462 Marbourne-West Inc. Z' 000. 2, 000. Re: Apportionments Councilman Kane presented the following pe- titions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to piermit the apportionment of taxes. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was unanimously 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 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: I'm Block Parcel -Name Land Imp Total 215 20 C.E. Nagel $ 3, 200. $ 10, 000. $ 13, 200. Block Parcel be corrected as follows in accordance with Total 955 120 the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: 82, 700. Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 215 20 C.E. Nagel 2, 500. 10, 000. 12, 500. 215 164 N. Y. State Thruway #754 700. 700. 955 120 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment 77, 400. 955 392 roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows 5, 300, property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 955 120 Milcar Realty Corp 70, 000. 25, 000. 95, 000. Block Parcel be corrected as follows in accordance with 304, 58 the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 955 120 Milcar Realty Corp 57, 700. 25, 000. 82, 700. 955 130 Pierre R. Lefebvre & W 8, 600. 8, 600, 955 191 John H. Dahlke & W 3, 700. 3, 700. FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 955 120 Milcar Realty Corp 57, 700. 25, 000. 82, 700. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 955 120 Milcar Realty Corp 52, 400. 25, 000. 77, 400. 955 392 Albert A. Sichel 5, 300, 5, 300, FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 304, 58 GB & EM Realty Corp $ 39, 000. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Only 304 58 Split Tree Realty Corp. 3, 000. 304 75 GB & EM Realty Corp. 36, 000. FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Only 320 1 Joseph W. Gleicher 28, 500. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Only 320 1 Joseph H. Gleicher 25, 800. 320 479 David R. Schwarz & W Z, 700. FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 201 153 Remold Realty, Inc. 38, 000. 13, 000. 51, 000. 202 110 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 201 153 202 110 Rosemont Farms, Inc. 24, 000. 24, 000. 201 188 Eastford Investors, Inc. 14, 000. 13, 000. 27, 000. FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the foll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 215 269 A. A. Rosenthal & W 1, 800. 10, 200. 12, 000. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: 10 1 1011 Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 215 269 A. A. Rosenthal & W 1, 700. 10, 200. 11, 900. 215 1000 N. Y. State Thruway No. 778 100. 100. FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Only 215 280 E. J. Mather 1, 200. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Only 215 280 E. J. Mather 1, 100. 215 1011 N. Y. State Thruway No. 780 100. FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the foll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 216 460 Homer Parsons 2, 800. 11, 000. 13, 800. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 216 460 Homer Parsons 1, 600. 11, 000. 12, 600. 216 464 N. Y. State Thruway No. 765 1, 200. 1, 200. FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 216 498 W. R. Wright & W 4, 250. 10, 250. 14, 500. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 216 498 W. R. Wright & W 3, 500. 10, 250. 13, 750. 216 473 N. Y. State Thruway No. 766 750. 750. 1 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of .1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 801 252 James Sarlo $ 650 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 801 252 James Sarlo 450 801 1I25 N. Y. State Thruway 200 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 801 265 Joseph W. Palmer & W 1, 700 1, 650 3, 350 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 801 265 Joseph W. Palmer & W 1, 300 1, 650 2, 950 801 1104 N. Y. State Thruway #840 400 400 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 801 276 Oscar Raymond & W 1, 500 1, 575 3, 075 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 801 276 Oscar Raymond & W 1, 400 1, 575 2, 975 801 1094 N.Y. State Thruway #839 100 100 - FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1955, taxes of 1956, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 820 80 Leslie Pugh & W 750 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 820 80 Leslie Pugh & W $ 200 820 84 N. Y. State Thruway #1018 & 1025 550 Councilman Waterman -- Re: Police Call Box at Larchmont Gardens Lake Councilman Waterman reported that no space was available on the police switch- board for another line unless one of the present lines were eliminated. Since the police patrol and check the Lake at very frequent intervals when there is skating, it was felt that the situation was ade- quately covered at the present time. Re. Police Force Councilman Waterman reported to the Board that Patrolmen McAllister and Paonessa were hospitalized at the present time. Councilman Santoro -- Re: Recreation Commission Councilman Santoro reported that the Rec- reation Commission held a very fine meet- ing with both newly-appointed members present. At this meeting, the matter of a Recreation Director was discussed and plans were made to invite Dr, Sal J. Prez- ioso as the guest speaker at the next meeting. Re: Opening of Bids--Department of Public Works Councilman Santoro reported that the Super- visor and he attended a meeting in the office of the Superintendent of Highways on January 31st, at which time sealed bids for materials for the Highway Department were opened and awards made to the low bidders. Re: Annual Report of the Supervisor for 1955 Councilman Santoro presented and filed with the Town Clerk the "Annual Report of the Su- pervisor for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 1955." On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish "The Annual Report of the Supervisor For the Fiscal Year Ended December 3.1, '195511, in the Daily Times, the official news- paper of the Town, on February 20, 1956. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY Re: Application of Ferndale Center, Inc. The Town Attorney reported that the Ferndale case was completed and decision reserved. Re: 65 Palmer Avenue The Attorney reported that the action brought by Topping and OrDonnell against the Town of Mamaro- neck was on the calendar for February. Res Fordham Transit Co. , Inc. The Attorney stated that the Fordham Transit Co. , Inc. had requested that a public hearing be held pursuant to the Town Law and Transportation Corporation Law on granting a consent to the Ford- ham Transit Company for a bus line or route through the Town of Mamaroneck, which is the route formerly known as Route 8 in Larchmont-Mamaroneck, along Fenimore Road to Avon Road to Rockland Avenue to Sheldrake Avenue to Forest Avenue to Rockingstone. Avenue to Chatsworth Avenue and along Chatsworth Avenue to the northwesterly boundary line of the Village of I�archmont; and also along Weaver Street, Forest Avenue to Harmon Drive to the Southwesterly boundary line of the Village of Mamaroneck. On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Coundilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the Daily Times, the of- ficial Town newspaper, the usual ten (10) day notice covering Public Hearing on this matter to be held in the auditorium of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, on the date of March 7, 1956. MR. LEE H. BLOOM Mr. Bloom of 22 Myrtle Boulevard, Larchmont, New York, unofficially representing the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association, addressed the Board calling attention to the street lighting on Myrtle Boulevard from the Railroad Station to Weaver Street and especially from Preston Road to the driveway of the Town Police Station. The Board referred this matter to the Superintendent of Highways and the Police Chief for investigation and report. Ill, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 9:20 p. m. , to meet again on February 15, 1956. MEETING -- BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners. was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. CLAIMS Councilman Waterman presented the Fire Department claims which had been audited by Mr. Finson, Accountant, in the absence of Mr, Orsino, Comptroller, and approved by the Fire Chief. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Council- man 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 Department: New York Telephone Company $ 76. 25 McGuire Brothers, Inc, 7. 50 William K. Fordyce 3. 12 Reginald Tubb Garage 128. 00 Con. Edison of New York 5. 00 Reginald Jubb Garage 553. 30 Sound Tire & Supply Co. 1, 115. 52: The Seagrave Corp. 258. 65 Total $ 2, 147. 34 REPORT --FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman Waterman presented the Fire Department Report for January, 1956. The report was accepted and placed on file. REPORT --FIRE COUNCIL MEETING Councilman Waterman reported that the Supervisor, the Town Attorney and he attended the meeting of the Fire Council, at which the following matters were discussed: il %!_„ 1. Fire coverage of the Dillon Park area. (De- cision to continue for another year as service by the Fire Department is felt to be adequate at this time. ) Z. The need for new fire hydrants in the Town Yard and on Hommocks Road. (Chief to make a com- plete report at a later date. ) 3. The regulations governing the use of the auditorium. 4. The law regarding the appointment of the Fire In- spector. (Appointed by the Fire Cheif subject to the approval of this Board. ) 5. Fire coverage in certain outlying areas of the Town, namely: (a) Dillon Park (b) Prince Willows and Old White Plains Road (c) Premium Point The Board requested the Chief to consult with the Fire Council and submit a written report by March 7th on the areas listed above covering: 1. Whether the service afforded each area is satis- factory or whether some arrangement should be made with adjacent fire departments. Z. The running time required from receipt of call to each area. 3. The running time required for each area to be reached by the nearest adjacent fire station. OPENING OF BIDS -- PURCHASE OF FIRE CHIEF'S CAR The Clerk submitted the Affidavit of Publication of notice requesting bids for the purchase of one (1) four-door sedan for the Fire Chief by the Town of Mamaroneck. The Clerk submitted the following bids: Bidder Make Price Flinn Motor Corp. Ford $ 1,746. 10 Hory Chevrolet Co. Chevrolet 1, 816. 93 Chulew Motor Sales Pontiac 2, 200. 00 On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the low bid, to wit, the bid of Flinn Motor Corporation, to furnish to the Town of Mamaroneck for the Fire Chief one (1) new 1956 Ford, in accordance with the specifications as stated, at the price of $1, 746. 10. OPENING OF BIDS -- SALE OF USED TIRES The Clerk submitted the Affidavit of Publication of notice requesting bids for the sale by the Town of - Mamaroneck of used tires as described in said notice. The Clerk submitted the following bids: Bidder Price Sound Tire & Supply Co. , Inc. $ 150. 00 Blade Tire & Rubber Co. 90. 00 On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the high bid, to wit, the bid of Sound Tire & Supply Co. , Inc. , in the amount of $150. 00, for the sale of used tires in accord- ance with the specifications as stated. REQUEST -- ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL FOR ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIRE INSPECTORS The Chief requested permission for Deputy Chief Leone and himself to attend the Fourth Session of the 1955-1956 School for Enforcement Officers and Fire Inspectors to be held in the Garden City Hotel, Garden City, New York, on Thursday, February 16, 1956. The Board recommended that Fire Inspector Burton also attend this meeting. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Fire Chief Ianello, Deputy Chief Leone, and Fire Inspector Burton be and they hereby are authorized to attend the Fourth Session of the 1955-1956 School for Enforcement Officers and Fire Inspectors to be held in the Garden City Hotel, Garden City, New York, on Thursday, February 16, 1956; and FURTHER RESOLVED that expenses for said trip in an amount not to exceed $25. 00 be paid out of the Budget from the item for this purpose. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this meeting, it was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. , to meet again on February 15, 1956.