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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957_02_04 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD FEBRUARY 4, 1957, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALF 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. O'Brien - Superintendent of Highways Mr. Finson - Accountant Mr. Yerick - Chief of Police Mr. Leone - Fire Chief Mr. Johnson - Deputy Fire Chief Mrs, Brewer - Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of January 16, 1957, were approved as presented. PUBLIC HEARING--AMENDMENT OF GENERAL ORDINANCES (Authorization of "Full-stop" and other signs) The Clerk presented the affidavit of publication of the notice of public hearing on January 25, 1957, in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times. The Supervisor declared the hearing open. Mr. Delius, the Town Attorney, explained the proposed amend- ments, as requested by the Chief of Police, which concerned the placing of "Full-stop" and other street signs in the vicinity of the Murray Avenue School during those certain hours of the day when the children were entering or leaving school. -- Following inquiry by the Supervisor as to whether any person present wished to be heard in connection with these proposed amendments, and upon ascertaining that no one did, it was, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Water- man, unanimously RESOLVED that the public hearing be declared closed. On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Chapter II (Use of Streets and High- ways) Section 6 of the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck as last amended on July 28, 1954, is hereby further amended so as to designate, in addition to streets already so designated as main arteries or thoroughfares, the street known as Daymon Terrace at its intersection with the street known as Senate Place, so that all vehicles approaching Daymon Terrace from Senate Place, shall, before entering the same, come to a full stop, provided that a sign bearing the word "Stop" is erected and maintained at or near the inter- secting line of Daymon Terrace, FURTHER RESOLVED that Chapter iI (Use of Streets and Highways) Section 6 of the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck as last amended on July 28, 1954, is hereby further amended so as to designate, in addition to streets already so designated as main ar- teries or thoroughfares, the street known as West Brookside Drive at its intersection with the streets known as Garden Road and Fernwood Road, so that all vehicles approaching West Brookside Drive from Gar- den Road and Fernwood Road, shall, before entering the same, come to a full stop, provided that a sign bearing the word "Stop" is erected and maintained at - or near the intersecting lines of Garden Road and Fern- wood Road. FURTHER RESOLVED that Chapter II of the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section which shall be known as Section 13 and which shall read as follows: Section 13 (1) No right turn shall be made at the intersection of the streets known as Murray Avenue and Forest Avenue on school days between the hours of 8:00 a.m, and 9:00 a.m. , 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. , and 2:30 P.M. and 3:30 p.m. , provided that a portable sign bearing the words "No right turn" is placed in the center of said intersection. (2) No right turn shall be made at the intersection of Murray Avenue and Bryson Street on school days be- tween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. , 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p,m. , and 2:30 p.m, and 3:30 p.m. , provided that a portable sign bearing the words "No right turn" is placed in the center of said intersection. OLD BUSINESS TRANSFER OF FRANCHISE--FORDHAM TRANSIT GO. , INC. TO WEST-FORDHAM TRANS- PORTATION CORPORATION The Town Attorney stated that he had received a letter, dated January 25, 1957, from the West-Fordham Trans- portation Corporation, requesting the adoption by this Board of a resolution transferring the consents hereto- -- fore issued to the Fordham Transit Co. , Inc. to operate buses in the Town of Mamaroneck. After some discussion, on motion by Councilman Water- man, seconded by Councilman Kane; it was unanimously RESOLVED that the franchise and consents heretofore issued by this Board to the Ford- ham Transit,Co. , Inc, by resolution adopted on January 21, 1948, and as thereafter amen- ded by resolutions adopted on April 19; 1950, and October 19, 1955, may be transferred and assigned to the West-Fordham Transpor- tation Corporation provided that such assign- ments be made subject to the limitations, con- ditions, and agreements contained in the con- sent heretofore granted to the Fordham Tran- sit Go. , Inc. on January 21, 1948, and as thereafter amended on April 19, 1950, and October 19, 1955, and provided further that such consent be subject to approval by the" Public Service Commission of the State of New York. REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER Councilman Santoro reported for the Town Engineer as follows re the following matters: 1. Saxon Woods Country School Sign -- The large sign on the southeast corner of Fairway Drive and Old White Plains Road has been removed and replaced with,a 3'-0 x 6" sign reading "Saxon Woods School". No application for any other sign has been submitted. 2. Dumping in Hommocks Area -- Councilman Santoro and I met with Mr. Eggers to discuss the situation. It was decided that a survey would be made this spring and a plan worked out. Mr. Eggers stated that if he had any record of any borings made in this section, he would forward to us, 3. Thruway -- a, Parking Lots - W. A layout of the parking lot on the west side of Myrtle Boulevard has been submitted to the Thruwayfor approval as to the setting of bumpers, etc. This will be done as soon as possible. b. Weaver Street - With reference to the placing of a foot bridge for school children at Weaver Street when the Thruway bridge is constructed, a conference was held with Mr. H. Heins and Mr. G. Harder, New York State engineers in charge of the Thruway; also with Police Chief Yerick and Frank Griffen, Village En- gineer. It was decided that stairs and foot walks would be provided across the Thru- way, either to the west or east of Weaver Street, far enough away so as not to be too close to the bridge construction. The con- sultants, Briggs, Blitman and Posner, will be asked to draw up a plan to be submitted to us for approval. c. Schedule of Operations The Schedule of operations will be approx- imately as follows: the detour bridge, at Chatsworth Avenue will be completed no later than May 1st, at that time the new Chatsworth Avenue birdge and parking plaza will be started and should be completed about August 1st. Before Weaver Street bridge can be started, the new Harmon Drive must be com- pleted (paved and sidewalks). Retaining walls which contain the new Harmon Drive are now being started. The actual building of Weaver Street bridge will not be started before Au- gust 1st. 4. Extension of Water Main--A. F. Beringer -- I submit herewith map of proposed easement through the properties of A. F. Beringer, to- gether with estimate of cost prepared by George Straub, Superintendent of Westchester Joint Water Works. RE: TIME DEPOSIT Mr. Finson, Town Accountant, stated that in connection with Councilman Kane's statement at the January 16th Board meet- ing re interest on time deposits, upon investigation, he had ascertained that The First National Bank in Yonkers would pay 374 on a time deposit provided it was for a period of six (6) months and therefore he requested that the Board authorize a a time deposit in the amount of $50, 000. 00 with interest at 3% for a period of at least six (6) months with The First National Bank in Yonkers, Yonkers, New York. On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that The First National Bank in Yonkers is here- by designated as a depository of funds of the Town of Mamar- oneck for the year 1957 in addition to the other depositories heretofore designated. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to deposit with The First National Bank in Yon- kers the sum of $50, 000. 00 as a time deposit with interest at 37o for a period of not less than six (6) months from January 24, 1957. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to enter into an escrow agreement with The First National Bank in Yonkers, said agreement to be subject to ap- proval by the Town Attorney. NEW BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 1. Resignation of Public Health Nurse The Clerk presented a letter of resignation from Miss Marion E. Sweatland, dated January 11, 1957, and on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the resignation of Miss Marion E. Sweat- land, Public Health Nurse, effective as of February 1, 1957, is hereby accepted with regret. The Board directed the Clerk to so notify Miss Sweatland. Z. Letter re Pine Brook Syndicate, Inc. The Clerk presented a communication from Orson A. Raynor, attorney, dated January 23, 1957, written on behalf of the Pine Brook Syndicate, Inc. pertaining to the ownership of the bed of the street known as Harrison Drive, which matter was referred to the Town Attorney and Superintendent of Highways. 3. Communication from the Department of Public Works of the State of New York enclosing Certification re Ormand Place The Clerk presented a letter from L. H. Krick, Assistant Su- perintendent, Operations and Maintenance, Department of Pub- lic Works of the State of New York, dated January 16, 1957, en- closing Certification re Ormand Place stating that pursuant to Section 171 of the Highway Law, the acceptance of the street as Z11)6 a Town highway to be laid out less than three rods in width, is a necessity, which was received and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk on January 18, 1957. 4. Letter re; rezoning of Blossom Terrace The Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. Martha E. Warnecke of 3 Blossom Terrace, dated January 25, 1957, requesting appearance at the next meeting of --- the Town Board in connection with rezoning Blos- som Terrace. Mr. Joseph Faillace, representing Mrs. Warnecke and other property owners on Blossom Terrace, ad- dressed the Board requesting rezoning of Blossom Terrace so as to decrease the density for two- family houses which are permitted in that area. The present provisions being that a two-family house must have a lot area of 2/10 or 1/5 of an acre. During the ensuing discussion, Mrs. Warnecke called to the Board's attention three Building Permits, #4360, #4242, and #3731, previously issued to Mr. DeCicco, Mr. Lancia, and Mr. Rigano respectively, for one-family houses now housing two families, and in some instances, for two-family houses which had less than the required area. _ The Supervisor stated that the permits referred to would be checked, and explaining the general policy of the Town Board in all such matters, advised that this matter would be referred to the Planning Board for consideration by that Board together with the Plan- ning Consultant in connection with the general rezon- ing study. 5. Letter re sidewalks and curbs on Jobs #33 and #36, on Blossom Terrace The Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Hubert L. Fin- nerty, dated January 29, 1957, requesting a letter ad- vising that the Board would not permit the installation of sidewalks and curbs in front of the property on Blossom Terrace at Jobs #33 and #36. The Clerk was directed to advise Mr. Finnerty that the Board requested that he appear at its next meeting to present his requests in person. AUTHORIZATION--NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR GASOLINE AND TIRES Mr. Finson, Town Accountant, requested that the Town Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for gasoline and tires for the Town of Mamaroneck for 1957 in accordance with the spec- ifications to be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk. On motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Council- man Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, notice for bids for the purchase of gasoline and tires in accordance with the specifications to be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk, - FURTHER RESOLVED that sealed bids will be received by the Town Clerk up to 5 p.m. on Feb- ruary 20, 1957, at the Town Offices, 158 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck. FURTHER RESOLVED that sealed bids be publicly opened at a regular meeting of the Town Board on February 20, 1957, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, to be held at 8;15 p.m. APPROVAL OF HIGHWAY BOND FOR SUPERVISOR The Clerk presented to the Board for approval the usual Super- visor's bond in the amount of $2, 300. 00 covering the amount of State Aid to be paid to the Town of Mamaroneck for the repair and improvement of highways pursuant to the provisions of Section 283 of the Highway Law. On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Bond No. 2026985 in the amount of $2, 300, 00 of the National Surety Corporation is ap- proved as to form and the Supervisor is hereby au- thorized to execute the same and file it pursuant to law, COMMUNICATIONS NOT ON AGENDA The Town Clerk presented the following communications not on the agenda; 1, Letter from Chief Yerick re Weaver Street -Thruway In this letter under date of February 1, 1957, Chief Yerick advises of the imminence of Thru- way construction at this location and points out that if no crossing is maintained for the children going to and from school, a most hazardous and dangerous condition might arise through the children attempting to cross the railroad tracks. Mr. Frank X. O'Donnell, Jr. , of 100 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, spoke on this subject, 1 r Since this matter had been discussed at some length earlier in the evening, no further action was taken at this time. 2. Letters from Jerome N. Wanshel The Supervisor read letters received from Mr. Wan- shel under dates of January 10, 29, and February 4, 1957, and his reply to the January 29th letter, in con- nection with the matter of the acceptance of Ormand Place. He also presented a time table of the events in connection therewith as compiled by the Town At- torney. A somewhat lengthy discussion between the members of the Council and Mr. Wanshel followed concluding with a statement by Councilman Brush in concurrence with the feeling of all of the members of the Council to the effect that the people of the Town had elected the Supervisor and Councilmen as their representatives and that the Supervisor, as the chief executive and administrative officer, had the responsibility and the right of exercising his discre- tion as to which letters not officially addressed to the Town Board) did and which did not require refer- ence to the Town Board. RE: MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA Mr. Harry Jacobson of the Stonewall Lane Association -- Mr. Jacobson requested permission to present Mrs. Annette Feldman of 20 Stonewall Lane, who wished to address the Board briefly. Mrs. Feldman stated that the property owners on Stonewall Lane had met to discuss the matter of planting trees on the street and wished to submit a proposal to the Town for shar- ing the expense of such a project. The Supervisor commended Mrs. Feldman and this group for its civic interest but explained that there were no funds avail- able in the current budget for the Town to use for such a project. He asked Mrs. Feldman to direct a letter to the Board for consideration in next year's budget and meanwhile referred the matter to the Superintendent of Highways for study and report. REPORTS The Clerk submitted the following reports which were received and filed: Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of January, 1957. Report of the Building Inspector for January, 1957. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the month of January, 1957. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR Re: Westchester County Town Officials Association The Supervisor reported that an Association of West- --- chester County Town Officials was in the process of formation and that he had been chosen as temporary chairman for the organization. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- Re: Park Department Councilman Brush reported that the new addition to the Park Department building was progressing nicely and that some much needed storage space would be available shortly. Councilman Kane -- Re: Apportionments - Councilman Kane presented the following petitions re- ceived from the Assessor for the correction of the as- sessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Council- man Santoro, the following resolution was unanimously adopted- WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for certain years, pur- suant to the provisions of Section 557, Article 16, of the Westchester County Administrative Code, known as the Westchester County Tax Law; and 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 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: 4 Block Parcel Name Land only 206 585 Charles G. Williams $ 4, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 206 585 John C. Bugher & W 300 206 586 Charles G. Williams 3, 700 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 958 132 Kurt Schlegel & W 12, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 958 132 Kurt Schlegel & W 9, 000 958 687 Arthur Imerman 2;, 700 958 697 Clinton Loyd 300 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 403 61 Hubert M. Finnerty 22, 400 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 403 61 Frank Negri & W 1, 300 403 66 Keenan Morrow 1, 300 403 71 Hubert M. Finnerty 18, 500 403 314 Warren T. Warnecke & or 1, 300 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 609 307 Thomas Guglielmo 2, 250 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 609 307 Anthony Lopreato $ 1, 125 609 324 Thomas Guglielmo 1, 125 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 935 43 Thomas Leone $ 4, 300 $ 22, 900 $ 27, 200 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 935 43 & 56 Thomas Leone 2, 300 12, 900 15, 200 935 47 Abraham Walis 2, 000 10, 000 12, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 304 90 G B & E M Realty 22, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 304 90 G B & E M Realty 22, 200 304 1211 Split Tree Realty Corp 300 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 102 6 Fred Maloof 11, 600 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 102 6 Fred Maloof 8, 600 102 157 William LaGuardia & W 3, 000 767" FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: BIock Parcel Name Land only 129 200 A. Poccia & Sons Inc. $ 8, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 129 200 A. Poccia & Sons Inc. 6, 000 129 223 Alice B. Heisenbuttel 2, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 304 90 G B & E M Realty Corp 23, 600 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 106 562 Richard F. Wood, Jr. $ 2, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 106 562 Albert C. Kelly 700 106 565 Richard F. Wood, Jr. 1, 300 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 124 543 Helen Meyer $ 3, 000 $ 5, 500 $ 8, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 124 543 Jacob Ernst 1, 500 1, 500 124 548 Helen Meyer 1, 500 5, 500 7, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: BIock Parcel Name Land only 129 200 A. Poccia & Sons Inc. $ 8, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 129 200 A. Poccia & Sons Inc. 6, 000 129 223 Alice B. Heisenbuttel 2, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 304 90 G B & E M Realty Corp 23, 600 6 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 304 90 G B & E M Realty Corp $ 22, 500 304 1153 Split Tree Realty Corp 500 304 1600 " !' 600 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows. Block Parcel Name Land only 407 300 Peter Lividini & W 1, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 407 300 Peter Lividini & W 500 407 307 August Boscaglia & W 500 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 704 215 150 Manor Post Realty $ 18, 500 $ 24, 000 $ 42, 500 Inc. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 704 215 The American Oil Co. 17, 300 24, 000 41, 300 704 238 150 Manor Post Realty 1, 200 1, 200 Inc. FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 807 10 Barnet Dovman $ 11, 300 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 807 10 Village of Mamaroneck $ 100 807 15 Sal Spinelli & other 5, 400 Wacona Corp $ 807 70 Bernard J. Palumbo & W 1, 800 be 807 86 Guiseppi Nardi 4, 000 provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll Block Parcel of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property Land only now appearing on the roll as follows: 1 Block Parcel Name Land Ixnp Total 817 683 Angelina M. Trifiletti $ 1, 000 $ 6, 500 $ 7, 500 (Ricozzi) be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 817 683 .Angelina Trifiletti 500 500 817 688 .Angelina M. Trifiletti 500 6, 500 7, 000 (VRic o z zi) FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 817 496 Jack B. Holland_ 3, 150 2, 500 5, 65o be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 817 496 Jack B. Holland 3, 100 2, 500 5, 600 817 1000 Village of Mamaroneck 50 50 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 826 1 Wacona Corp $ 37, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance withthe provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 826 1 Wacona Corp 35, 000 826 241 L & C Carducci 2, 000 :MW" FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 325 81 Rockridge of Mamaroneck $ 6, 000 804 580 11 It 1, 175 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 325 81 William MCPeak & W 3, 000 804 580 '' 600 325 92 Edwin G. Berliner 3, 000 804 595 it if 575 FURTHER RESOLVED. that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 935 31 Thomas Leone $ 1, 800 $ 6, 000 $ 7, 800 414 313 it 1' 200 200 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 935 31 H. Russell Brownell & W 800 6, 000 6, 800 414 313 it " 100 100 935 37 Thomas Leone 1, 000 1, 000 414 315 It It 100 100 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll L of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 340 204 Robert M. Stopford & W 8, 000 13, 000 21, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:' --- Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 340 204 Robert M. Stopford & W 3, 000 5, 000 L 340 295 Frank A. Armstrong; 3, 000 13, 000 16, 000 :MW" 7 , FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll for 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 207 56 George E. Baldwin Co.Inc$ 38, 000 $ 52, 500 $ 90, 500 2.0'6 38 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 207 56 Geo. E. Baldwin Co.Inc. 37, 800 52, 500 90, 300 206 38 207 204 A. Recchia & W 200 200 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 801 423 Geo. E. Baldwin Co. Inc. 7, 000 7, 000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp Total 801 423 Adolph Goodliffe & W 900 900 801 430 Geo.E. Baldwin Co.Inc. 5, 650 5, 650 8.01 504 400 400 801 511 A. Recchia & W 50 50 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1956, taxes of 1957, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 315 1 Joseph W. Gleicher $ 17, 500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 315 1 Joseph W. Gleicher 17, 000 315 229 Gil E. & Linda Castagna 500 Councilman Waterman -- Councilman Waterman commended the Superintendent of Highways and his men for the fine job done in taking care of the streets during the last storm. ry Councilman Santoro -- Re. Recreation Meeting Councilman Santoro reported on a successful meeting recently held between Town and Village of Mamaro- neck officials and stated that he felt it had helped to clear some of the questions on recreational matters. Re: Dumping in Hommocks Area Councilman Santoro reported further on the meeting with Mr. Eggers to the effect that some discussion regarding a possible waterfront park in this area had taken place and suggested that the Supervisor confer with Mayor Coffinberry of the Village of Larchmont on this matter. Re: Incinerator Inspection Councilman Santoro reported that the Supervisor, the Engineer, and he along with the Mayor, the Engineer, and Trustee Ball of the Village of Larchmont, made a general inspection of the Incinerator on Saturday morning, February 2nd, and that a new set of rules and regulations governing the operation and main- tenance of the plant was now in the process of being drawn up. REPORT OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY -- Rea Attendance at Annual Meeting of the Municipal Section of the New York State Bar Association Mr. Delius requested authorization for payment of his expenses in attending the annual meeting of the Munici- pal Section of the New York State Bar Association in New York City. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Coun- cilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to audit the claim of John L. Delius for expenses in the amount of $15. 90 incurred in attending the annual meeting of the Municipal Sec- tion of the New York State Bar Association, New York City, January 23rd and 24th, 1957; said ex- penses to be paid out of the item in the budget for traveling expenses. Re: Dot-Mort Holding Corporation vs. Town of Mamaroneck et al The Attorney reported that the motion to dismiss the complaint had been argued on January 28, 1957, and decision reserved. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 9.55 p.m. , to reconvene on February 20th, 1957. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was con- vened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. RE. SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUMPER Commissioner Waterman presented the specifications for the new pumper which are presently being prepared for public advertising. REPORT Commissioner Waterman presented the report of the Fire Department's twenty-fourth Annual Company Meeting and Election of Officers, held on January 21, 1957, and re- quested the Board's approval of the officers elected at that time. On motion by Commissioner Waterman, seconded by Com- missioner Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the election of the following officers for the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department for 1957. Truck Company #1 - Santo J. Felice, Captain Rodman L. Purdy, First Lieutenant Charles R. Deshensky Jr. , 2nd Lieut. John Tortorella, Warden for 2 years Charles Conte, Sergeant-at-arms Augustus R. Funck, Secretary Engine Company #1 - Joseph B. Wise, Captain - Anthony Saporito, 1st Lieut. Louis A. Sganga, 2nd Lieut. Philip Stein, Warden for 2 years Anthony Saporito, Sergeant-at-arms Louis A. Sganga, Secretary Engine Company ,#2 - Patrol Company #1 - CLAIMS William P. Perciasepe, Captain Anthony N. Librandi, 1st Lieut. Joseph A. Garofalo, 2nd Lieut. Edward L. Leone, Warden for 2 years Joseph Schapanick, Sergeant-at-arms Frank J. Felice, Secretary John Musacchio, Captain Nicholas F. Mazzeo, 1st Lieut. Rocco Zavaglia, 2nd Lieut. John J. Caputo, Warden for 2 years Louis Francella, Sergeant-at-arms Arthur M. Brown, Secretary Commissioner Waterman presented the following Fire Depart- ment claims which had been audited by the Comptroller and ap- proved by the Fire Chief. On motion by Commissioner Waterman, seconded by Commis- sioner Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following claims be and they hereby are approved and the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire De- partment: American La France Corporation $ 27. 53 Auto Electric 3. 50 R. G. Brewer, Inc. 36. 08 Con. Edison Go. of N. Y. ,Inc. West. 5. 00 H. D. Derby 16. 50 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 5. 00 Earl Mellor 6. 00 The Seagrave Corporation 20. 60 New York Telephone Company 45. 85 Total $ 166. 06 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. , to reconvene February 20th, 1957.