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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957_03_20 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD MARCH 20, 1957, 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 Brush Councilman Kane Councilman Waterman Councilman Santoro ABSENT. None ALSO PRESENT. Mr. Gronberg - Town Clerk Mr. Finson - Accountant Mr. O'Brien - Superintendent of Highways Mr. Yerick - Chief of Police Mrs. Brewer - Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of February 20, 1957, and March 6, 1957, were approved as presented. HARRISON DRIVE ZONING VIOLATION Upon advice that a group of residents concerned were present in order to discuss this matter with the Board, the Supervisor, in the interest of this group's time and since the matter was not on the agenda for this meeting, suggested that the group be heard at this time. Mr. O. F. Ciofrome of 23 Harrison Drive, Mr. John Roma of 12 Harrison Drive, Mrs. Esther Vitro of 72 Iselin Terrace, and Mr.. Edward J. McDonnell of 22 Harrison Drive, speaking for the group, stated their position with regard to the notice ,served upon them by the Building Inspector notifying them that they were in violation of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town with regard to two- family and three-family residences in a one-family Residence A zone. It was brought out that some of the residents concerned had been residents of the Town in such dwellings for periods of time such as 19 and 23 years, and that there had never been any question previously. It was further explained by several of those concerned that great hardship would be suffered were the provisions of the Ordinance to be enforced as they would be unable to bear their responsibilities and obligations under those circum- stances. Concluding a lengthy discussion, the Supervisor explained that the Town Board, as amatter of law, was obligated to no- tify those in violation of the Zoning Ordinance upon receipt of complaint and he suggested that the residents concerned in this matter confer individually with the Town Attorney as to the detail of each case in order to determine whether there was a non-conforming use. NEW BUSINESS AUTHORIZATION OF SALE OF TOWN-OWNED FORECLOSED PROPERTY The Supervisor presented for approval the sale of properties known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaro- neck as Block 503 - Parcel 482, Block 619 - Parcel 39, and Block 818 - Parcel 78, sold at a Public Auction held previous to this meeting. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was unanimously adopted- WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, through the institution of actions in the County Court of Westchester County, pursu- ant to Article VII-A, Title 3 of the Tax Law, has become and now is the owner of a parcel of real estate situate in the Unincorporated Section of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck advertised for bids and held a public auction on March 20th, 1957, and received bids on this certain parcel of real estate now owned by the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, since the receipt of said bids, this Board has given careful consideration thereto, and after due delibera- tion, it is RESOLVED that the bid hereinafter listed be accepted at the price and terms therein set forth. BID ACCEPTED Assessed Sales Block Parcel Purchaser Value Price 3 Terms 503 482 Westchester County Plumb- $ 300. $ 300. Cash ing Supply Company FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized and directed to execute and deliver the deed to this parcel in ac- cordance with the terms and contract of sale, and the Town Attorney is authorized to take all steps necessary to com- plete the sales transfer of this parcel. 6145 On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was unanimously adopted; WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, through the insti- tution of actions in the County Court of Westchester County, pursuant to Article VII-A, Title 3 of the Tax Law, has become and now is the owner of a parcel of real estate situate in the Village of Larchmont and Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, both the Village of Larchmont and Town of Mamaroneck held tax liens on said parcel of real prop- erty; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 165-H of the Tax Law, an agreement was entered into between the Village of Larchmont and the Town of Mamaroneck, which, among other things, set forth the interests of said municipali- ties in the properties being foreclosed, the manner of the sale of said properties, and the manner of the dis- tribution of the proceeds received from said sales; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck has, pursuant to an agreement had with the Village of Larchmont, adver- tised for bids and held a public auction on March Nth, 1957, and received bids on this certain parcel of real estate now owned by the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, since the receipt of said bids, this Board has given careful consideration thereto, and after due deliberation, it is RESOLVED that the bid hereinafter listed be accepted at the price and terms therein set forth; BID ACCEPTED Assessed Sales Block Parcel Purchaser Value Price Terms 619 39 Robert Esposita $1, 5Z5. $ 525, Cash FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing acceptance with respect to this parcel is subject to approval by the Village Board of the Village of Larchmont. FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of this bid by the Village Board of the Village of Larchmont, the Su- pervisor is authorized and directed to execute and de- liver the deed to this parcel in accordance with the terms and contract of sale, and the Town Attorney is authorized to take all steps necessary to complete the sales transfer of this parcel. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Brush, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, through the insti- tution of actions in the County Court of Westchester County, pursuant to Article VII-A, Title 3 of the Tax Law, has become and now is the owner of a parcel of real estate situate in the Village of Mamaroneck and Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, both the Village of Mamaroneck and Town of Mamaroneck held tax liens on said parcel of real prop- erty; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 165-H of the Tax Law, an agreement was entered into between the Village of Ma- maroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck, which, among other things, set forth the interests of said municipali- ties in the properties being foreclosed, the manner of the sale of said properties, and the manner of the distri- bution of the proceeds received from said sales; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck has, pursuant to an agreement had with the Village of Mamaroneck, adverti- sed for bids and held a public auction on March 20th, 1957, and received bids on this certain parcel of real estate now owned-by the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, since the receipt of said bids, this Board has given careful consideration thereto, and after due deliber- ation, it is RESOLVED that the bid hereinafter listed be accepted at the price and terms therein set forth: BID ACCEPTED Block Parcel 0 _: Y Purchaser Frank Camarda Assessed Sales Value Price $2, 300. $1, 000. FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing acceptance with respect to this parcel is subject to approval by the Village Board of the Village of Mamaroneck. FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of this bid by the Village Board of the Village of Mamaroneck, the Su- pervisor is authorized and directed to execute and de- liver the deed to this parcel in accordance with the terms and contract of sale, and the Town Attorney is authorized to take all steps necessary to complete the sales transfer of this parcel. SALARY INCREASE--PATROLMAN EARL. W. MEALING The Supervisor requested a resolution authorizing an increase in the salary of Patrolman Earl W. Mealing in accordance with the Compensation Plan, and upon motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously Terms Cash RESOLVED that the annual compensation of Patrol- man Earl W. Mealing be and it hereby is fixed at $4, 695, 00, effective as of April I6, 1957, in accor- dance with the Compensation Plan adopted by this Board on January 2, 1957. AUTHORIZATION FOR ADVERTISING NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR EXTENSION OF SEWER ON BURTON ROAD Councilman Santoro reported that the specifications for bids for the extension of the sewer on Burton Road had been prepared and requested authorization to advertise for bids to be publicly opened at the meeting of the Town Board on April 3, 1957. Whereupon, on motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is authorized to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, notice for bids for the extension of the sewer on Burton Road in accordance with the specifications on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. FURTHER RESOLVED that said notice provide that sealed bids will be publicly opened at a regu- lar meeting of the Town Board on April 3, 1957, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire- __ house, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck, at 8:15 p.m. POLICE DEPARTMENT MATTERS (1) Purchase of Suits The Clerk presented a communication from the Chief of Police, Paul A. Yerick, dated March 15th, 1957, advising that the Board of Police Commis- sioners recommended approval of the purchase of three (3) suits, for the Chief, Detective Sergeant, and Detective, at $65. 00 each, to be purchased at Margoluis & Sons, Mamaroneck. Whereupon on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the purchase of three (3) suits by the Town ---- of Mamaroneck Police Department as recom- mended by the Board of Police Commissioners from Margoluis & Sons, Mamaroneck, at a price of $65. 00 each, for the Chief, Detective Sergeant, and Detective. (2) Bids for New Radio Transmitter The Clerk presented a communication from Chief Paul A. Yerick, dated March 15th, 1957, submitting bids as follows and advising that the Board of Police Commis- sioners recommended the purchase of a new radio trans- mitter from Motorola, the lowest bidder: Bidder Price Motorola $809. 00 Shwedo Electronic Company (G.E. ) 841. 00 Shwedo Electronic Company (Dumont) 835. 00 On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Coun- cilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the bid of the low bidder, Motorola, as recommended by the Board of Police Commissioners, for the pur- chase of a Motorola Model 53AAB-1, 60 watt base station locally controlled complete with micro- phone, at a total price of $809. 00, for the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department. (3) Bids for Uniform Trousers The Clerk presented a communication from Chief Paul A. Yerick, dated March 15th, 1957, submitting four (4) bids as follows on Uniform Trousers for Auxiliaries and School Guards and advising that the Board of Police Com- missioners recommended approval of this purchase from the low bidder, Best Uniform Company: Bidder Price Best Uniform Co. 38 pr. @ $12.60 $ 478. 80 Merson Uniform Go. , Inc. 38 pr. @ $15. 25 579. 50 Brooks Uniform Co. 38 pr. @ $15. 00 570. 00 Caleb V. Smith & Son 38 pr. @ $13. 95 530. 10 On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Council- man Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the bid as recommended by the Board of Police Commis- sioners, to wit: For 38 pairs of Uniform Trousers -- the bid of Best Uniform Co. , the low bidder, to supply said Trousers to the Police Force at a total price of $478. 80 in accordance with the specifi- cations stated. (4) Bids on Summer Uniforms The Clerk presented a communication from the Police Chief, dated March 15, 1957, submitting 4 bids as follows on summer uniforms and advising that the Board of Police Commissioners recom- mended this purchase from the low bidder, Best Uniform Company: Bidder Best Uniform Co, Caleb V. Smith & Son Brooks Uniform Co. Merson Uniform Co. , Inc, Price $ 909. 15 956. 90 971. 25 993. 25 (The above prices are quoted on the following) Sergeants' Trousers - 2 pair '^ Blouse - 1 P'lmen's Trousers - 17 pair " Blouse - 17 Motorcycle Breeches - 2 " Blouse - 2 Hats - 17 On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby accepts the bid as recommended by the Board of Police Commissioners, to wit: The bid of Best Uniform Company, the low bid- der, for supplying to the Police Department of the Town of Mamaroneck, in accordance with the specifications stated, summer uniforms at a total price of $909. 15. (5) Appointment of Police Sergeant (Not listed on Agenda) The Clerk presented a certification from the County Personnel Office listing the names of the members of the Police Department who had successfully passed the Civil Service examination for Police Sergeant and also read a communication from Mr. C. J. Quinn, Secre- tary of the Board of Police Commissioners, dated Feb- ruary 21, 1957, advising that the Commission desired to appoint a Sergeant in the Department and recom- mending the appointment of Patrolman James Mancusi as Police Sergeant to be effective April 1st, 1957, On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that there is hereby created in the Police Department of the Town of Mamaroneck an additional position of Police Sergeant, effec- tive as of April 1, 1957. 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that James Mancusi is hereby appointed as a Police Sergeant in the Town of Mamar- oneck Police Department, effective as of April Ist, 1957, at an annual compensation of $5, 620. 00. (6) Approval of Expenses of Detective Sergeant Chauncey E. Smith for Conference The Clerk presented a communication from Mr. C. J. Quinn, Secretary of the Board of Police Com- missioners, recommending that Detective Sergeant Chauncey E. Smith attend the Tri-State Conference of the New York State Division of the International Association for Identification, to be held at the Gramatan Hotel, Bronxville, New York, on May the 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 1957. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Detective Sergeant Chauncey E. Smith be and he hereby is authorized to attend the Tri-State Conference of the New York State Division of the International Asso- ciation for Identification, to be held at the Gramatan Hotel, Bronxville, New York, on May 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 1957. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to audit his claim for expenses, to be paid out of the item in the budget for this purpose. COMMUNICATIONS (1) P. & V. Construction Co. --Application for Building Permit Block 204 - Part of Parcel 260 The Clerk presented the following communication under date of March 18, 1957, from Anthony J. Vileno, President of the P. & V. Construction Co, e "On October 3rd, 1956, the Rockledge Holding Corpor- ation, Dudley Lane, Larchmont, N.Y. , requested a permit to build on Lot #11, Winged Foot Drive, Town of Mamaroneck, N. Y. , and was refused. However, a building permit was granted them for lot #12 in the same location. The P & V Construction Corporation, 133 Hutchinson Blvd. , Eastchester, N. Y. , has purchased this property from the Rockledge Holding Corporation. We submitted a plan and a plot plan for lot #11 and requested a building permit from Mr. Friedlander, Building Inspector, which was denied us. We respectfully request that the members of the Town Board please grant the permit to build on lot #11, pro- viding the plan and plot plan we are submitting conform with your regulations. " Mr. Harold Blass, attorney for the P & V Construction Company, addressed the Board stating that the Board had directed the Building Inspector, by resolution adopted on October 3, 1956, to issue a permit for the adjoining property, lot #12, then owned by the Rock- ledge Holding Corporation. He pointed out that condi- tions were exactly the same for lot #11 as for lot #12 and therefore requested the Board to direct the Building Inspector to issue a permit for lot #11, advising that his client wished to build two houses on said property, one on lot #12 and one on lot #11. When questioned as to improving the portion of Winged Foot Drive on which this property fronts and which is not paved and otherwise improved in accordance with the Planning Board specifications as provided in Section 280-A of the Town Law, Mr. Blass pointed out that this street had been accepted by the Town for some time and that it was his understanding that the Town improved sec- tions of such streets as houses were built. Further, in reply to a question by Councilman Santoro as to sewers, Mr. Blass advised the Board that his client has already obtained two County approved permits for septic tanks. After some further discussion, in view of the above- mentioned facts, on motion by Councilman Kane, sec- onded by Councilman Santoro, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Building Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck issue a Building Permit to the P & V Construction Company for the erection of a house on property located on the easterly side of Winged Foot Drive, approxi- mately 660 feet from Fenimore Road, and known as Block 204 - Part of Parcel 260 on the Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaro- neck, provided that plans are filed for same which conform in all respects with the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck. (2) Rock Ridge Civic Association--Street Lights on Rock Ridge Road The Clerk presented a communication, dated March 10th, 1957, from the Rock Ridge Civic Association, ad- vising that that Association considered the street lighting on Rock Ridge Road dangerously inadequate and request- ing the installation of two-(2) additional street lights on said road. The Superintendent of Highways, Mr. O'Brien, at the Supervisor's request, reported that he felt the lighting on this road to be somewhat inadequate and recommended the installation of an additional light at the west end of Rock Ridge Road, which is dead-end at that point. However, he recommended that a pole with reflector, rather than a second additional light, be installed at the east end of the street as there was still construction work at this end. The Police Chief concurred with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, and upon motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Superintendent of High- ways be and he hereby is authorized to in- stall an additional street light at the west end and a pole with reflector at the east end of Rock Ridge Road. (3) Manhole--Rock Ridge Road The Clerk presented a petition, dated March 9, 1957, from four (4) residents of Rock Ridge Road Arthur Csreenleigh - 24 Rock Ridge Road M. N. deNoyelles, Jr. - 22 Paul Weber - 20 Seth Johnson - 18 " concerning the matter of undesirable odors coming from a manhole located on Rock Ridge Road and requesting the Town Council to investigate and take the necessary steps to alleviate said condition. Mr. Otto Scheuble of 3 Rock Ridge Road appeared before the Board and spoke at some length concerning this mat- ter. The Supervisor advised that two inspections of this manhole had been made, one by a representative of the Town Board with the Superintendent of Highways on the morning of March 16th, and another by the County Depart- ment of Health on March 15th, and that no undesirable odors were detected at the time of either inspection. At the Supervisor's request, the Clerk then read the formal report received from the County Department of Health, dated March 19, 1957, and signed by R. M. McLaughlin, P.E. , Director of the Division of Environmental Sanita- tion, attesting to this fact, Mr. Scheuble stated that such odors did exist and re- quested further investigation and also stated that he re- quested the Town to take some action immediately re- garding the matter of uncovered garbage pails at the rear of Cook's Restaurant on the Boston Post Road. In regard to this, the Superintendent of Highways reported that the Supervisor and he had inspected the garbage pails - at Cook's on the morning of March 16th and had found them covered. Concluding a lengthy discussion, the Board directed the Supervisor to advise Mr, deNoyelles of conditions re- garding the manhole and also directed him to write to Cook's advising of the complaint and requesting that atten- be given to this matter. (4) Change in Zoning--Soundview Woods, Inca The Clerk presented a letter from Joseph E. Muson, attorney for Soundview Woods, Inc. , dated March 8th, 1957, protesting the inclusion of the Soundview Woods, Inc. property in a request made to this Board for a change in the zoning requirements from 1/3 to 1/2 acre for property in this area. The Supervisor advised the Board that he had talked to Mr. Muson explaining that there was no such matter currently before this Board and advising Mr. Muson that a copy of this letter would be sent to the Chairman of the Planning Board for referral to the Planning Con- sultant, Mr. Frederick P. Clark, for consideration in connection with the over-all study of zoning throughout the entire Town now being made. (5) Shade Tree Request--Stonewall Lane Association The Clerk presented a communication from Mrs. Annette Feldman of 20 Stonewall Lane, representative for the group, advising that each property owner on the street would purchase and donate to the Town one such tree if the Park Department could secure permission from the Board to plant and maintain said trees. Upon the recommendation and report of the Park De- partment Foreman and the Superintendent of Highways that the funds in the budget would permit this and that it would be advantageous to the Town, on motion by Councilman Brush, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Highways and the Foreman of the Park Department are hereby authorized to accept the donation of shade trees from the Stonewall Lane Civic Asso- ciation, said trees to be planted and maintained on Stonewall Lane by the Town of Mamaroneck. (6) Homestrand, Inc. --Request for Rezoning The Clerk presented a communication from H. Finn- strand of Homestrand, Inc, of Larchmont, dated March 20th, 1957, requested that the property known on the Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 130 - Parcels 541 and 546, be rezoned from commer- cial to industrial zoning. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman - Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the rezoning of property from a commercial to an industrial zone, said property being located in the Town of Mamaroneck and known on the Assessment Roll as Block 130 - Im Parcels 541 and 546, be referred to the Planning Board for consideration in connection with the over-all study of zoning throughout the Town now being made by that Board with the Planning Con- sultant, Mr. Frederick P. Clark. REPORTS The Clerk presented the following reports which were received and filed: Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. for the month of February, 1957. Statement of Bank Balances? Town of Mamaroneck, as of March 1, 1957. REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR (1) Appointment of Temporary Intermediate Account Clerk The Supervisor recommended the temporary ap- pointment of Mrs. Ruth Dammann as an Intermed- iate Account Clerk in place of Miss Jean Corbia. On motion by Councilman Santoro, seconded by Councilman Brush, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Mrs. Ruth Dammann of 18 Roosevelt Avenue, Larchmont, be ap- pointed as an Intermediate Account Clerk in the Town of Mamaroneck Offices, on temporary basis, effective as of March 25, 1957, at a salary of $3, 300. 00 per annum. REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush -- (1) Park Department Councilman Brush reported that the Park Department, at its meeting of March 18th, submitted the following two recommendations for this Board's consideration: (1) That the Town file notice with the New York State Thruway Authority of its desire to acquire the Thruway-owned triangle of land where Chatsworth Ave- nue, Myrtle Boulevard and the Thruway meet; at any time the Thruway might decide to dispose of same. (2) That the lot immediately adjoining Carl's on Myrtle Boulevard be used as a playground if it is not used as a parking area. Councilman Kane -- Planning Board Councilman Kane reported that he had informed the Planning Board regarding Ormand Place as re- quested by this Board. Village of Larchmont--Taxi Meeting Councilman Kane reported that Chief Yerick and he attended the meeting held by the Advisory Com- mittee to the Village of Larchmont in regard to the matter of taxi service in Larchmont. Councilman Waterman -- Councilman Waterman stated that he had no report. Councilman Santoro -- Inspection of Firehouse Councilman Santoro reported that he had made an inspec- tion of the Firehouse and recommended that storm win- dows be installed throughout to conserve heat. He ex- plained that it was not possible to turn off the heat in the large auditorium upstairs with the type of heating sys- tem in the Firehouse and that the expense of remedy- this would not be warranted. He further stated that he felt that the use of foil behind all radiators to throw the heat out, along with the installation of new valves and storm sash throughout the building, would greatly im- prove the present conditions. Councilman Santoro reported that a further check would be made on the settling of the building. Recreation Councilman Santoro reported that Cargill Road was closed; that the ball field had been graded and raked, and that in this connection, he thought it would be worth while to study what might be done about re- moving the old concrete pumping building, fixing the ground thereabout, and thus enlarging the field area. Mr. O'Brien was requested to study this matter. MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA At this time, the Supervisor asked whether anyone else wished to address the Board. MR. EDMUND B. VAN HOOK Mr. Van Hook, 198 Weaver Street, addressed the Board and requested that the Board determine whether a Kennel existed, and if so, whether it existed legally, at the corner of Myrtle Boulevard and Weaver Street. The Board directed that such matter be investigated. COUNCILMAN KANE Councilman Kane stated that in connection with the March 6th meeting and Mr. Alpiar's request for a referendum for the construction of a swimming pool, he had found, upon inquiry, that Mr. Alpiar did not have and could not locate the plans. Since only the original architect's tracings were all the Town ever had, Councilman Kane requested that the Town do all possible and make every effort to locate these plans. The Board suggested that the Supervisor write to Mr. Alpiar concerning these plans. CJHIEF YERICK The Chief brought to the Board's attention the matter of light- ing at the entrance and exit to the Thruway at North Chats- worth Avenue.and Madison Street. He pointed out that lights were needed and full stop signs and stated that he had so re- quested the Thruway. The Supervisor requested that this: be checked with the, Town Engineer upon his return. At this time, Mr. George Schuler asked the Board to try to find out why the Madison Street exit wouldn't be sufficient. He stated that he could not see any reason for using North Chatsworth in addition and Chief Yerick stated that he was in agreement with Mr. Schuler. Mr. Van Hook again spoke with relation to the Weaver Street bridge and Thruway construction. Councilman Santoro advised that all of these items were being kept before the Thruway Authority by the Town but that one needed time and patience. He stated that after many calls and visits, the Thruway finally filled in a hole on Harmon Drive and he pointed out that if that much time and follow-up was needed to get one hole filled, it could well be imagined how much time was needed for larger items. -'-. ADJOURNMENT C� There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. , to reconvene on April 3, 1957. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. CLAIMS 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 Santoro, 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: Atlantic Service Center $ Arthur Massey Brown Francis C. Carr & Co. , Inc. Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co. ,Inc. Keeler Associates Wesco Fire Equipment & Service REPORTS 56. 00 50. 00 682. 64 168. 00 193. 07 211. 00 Grand Total $ 1, 360.71 Commissioner Waterman presented the Fire Report for February, 1957, which was received and filed. Commissioner Waterman also commented on the excellent record of the Fire Department as shown in the Annual Re- port submitted and paid tribute to all members of the Department. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 10:05 P.m. , to reconvene on April 3, 1957.