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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952_06_11 Town Board Minutes I MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARO- NECK, HELD JUNE 11, 1952, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE HOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. Supervisor Mandeville called the meeting to order at 8: 30 P. M. PRESENT: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen McKeever and Waterman ABSENT: Councilmen Embury and Kane Presence was also noted of Mr. Delius, Town Attorney; Mr. Gror_berg, Town Clerk; Mr. Finson, Town Accountant; and Mr. O?Brien, Superintendent of Highways. Mr. Alan M. Kridel, 287 Weaver Street, appeared with reference to his application for permission to erect a, fence, which application had been before this Board at recent meetings. Councilmen McKeever and Waterman said they had visited the premises and could see no valid objection to the proposed fence. On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Waterman, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Alan M. Kridel heretofore requested a permit for the erection of a close-woven fence to be erected in the rear of property at 287 Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector refused to grant such permit on -- the ground that the erection of such a fence would violate Section 112, Article 21 of the Building Code; and - WHEREAS, Alan M. Kridel has appealed to this Board for modifica- tion of the filing of the Building Inspector in accordance with the provisions of Section 23, Article 1 of the Building Code so as to allow the erection of said fence, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is hereby granted to Alan M. Kridel to erect a close-woven fence as manufactured by The Dubois Co. , which fence is more than one-quarter solid, to a height not exceeding 4 feet 11 inches. The Clerk presented and read a letter, dated May 21, 1952, received from Mr. Jack Kantor, 34 Holly Place, requesting the installation of eurbs in front of his property. The letter was referred to the Superintendent of Highways. The Town Clerk read a letter from Mr. Anthony Sansone, attorney for Mr. B. J . Santoro, with which was enclosed an order of the Supreme Court, signed by Mr. Justice Eager, June 2, 1952, which order provides that the Receiver of Taxes is ordered to cancel of record, tax lien affecting property formerly known as Section 8, Block 85, Lots 11 and 12, (Liens Nos. 165 and 166, sale of 1930) upon the filing of a satis® factory agreement to indemnify the Town. With Mr. Sansone' s letter there is further enclosed a letter from Mr. B. J. Santoro, stating that he will hold the Town harmless in the event of any claim being hereafter made on account of the two tax liens mentioned. 847 The Town Attorney recommended that a resolution be passed approving the cancellation of these liens and stated that the amount of each lien is $13.03 . Upon motion by Council McKeever, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the cancellation of Tax Liens Nos. 165 and - 166, sale of 1930, on property formerly known as Section 8, Block 85, Lots 11 and 12 (now known as Block 830, Par- cel 247) as ordered by the Supreme Court, be and it here- by is approved and that the indemnity agreement furnished by B. J . Santoro be and it hereby is accepted. The following reports were received and filed: Town Clerk' s Report for May, 1952 Report of Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc., for May, 1952 Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for May, 1952 Statement of Bank Balances as of June 1, 1952 List of Claims Audited and Paid by the Comptroller, May 1 to June 1, 1952 Summary of Receipts and Disbursements as of May 31, 1952 Analysis of Budget Appropriations and Expenditures as of May 31, 1952 Analysis of Estimated Revenues as of May 31, 1952 The Supervisor said he had received from the Village Manager, a schedule of receipts and apportionments resulting from the conveyance to Estates Appraisal and Valuation Co. , Inc. of the property known as the Hamp- shire Country Club. The conveyance and transfer was completed as of June 1, 1952, in accordance with the terms of a contract dated April 203 1944 and included in addition to the property originally included in that contract, was a parcel of property known as Block 936 Parcel 28 and Block 943 Parcel 1 on the Town Assessment Map. This sale and transfer was pursuant to authority contained in resolu- tion adopted by this Board on December 22, 1951. Schedule of such receipts and apportionments follows: SCHEDULE OF RECEIPTS AND APPORTIONMENTS OF PROCEEDS OF CLOSING - HAMPSHIRE COUNTRY CLUB, JUNE 1, 1952 Prepayment $ 5,000.00 1952 Rent 4/20/52 - 6/1/62 722.21 1951 School Tax 378.14 1952 Town Tax 1, 557.26 1952 Village Tax 31207.96 Payment, Block 932 Parcel 1 1,800.00 Payment, Block 936 Parcel 28 Block 943 Parcel 1 500.00 Total Proceeds $13,165 .57 1952 Taxes 0 V Amount Town $ 7,439.97 63 .5 $ 81360.14 Village 4,277.24 36.5 4,805.43 $11,717.21 100 $13,165.57 Upon motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that the distribution of the proceeds of the sale or transfer to Estates Appraisal and Valuation Co. , Inc. of certain property known as the Hampshire Country Club and as authorized by resolution of this 849 Board, December 22, 1951, as shown upon statement incorporated in these minutes, is hereby approved and that the amount of $8,360.14 be applied to the taxes as further appears from said statement. FURTHER RESOLVED that the money thus received and applied, be accepted in full payment of all taxes and/or tax liens due and owing to the Town of -- Mamaroneck, up to and including the State, Town and County tax which became a lien April 1, 1952 on the following property: Block 414, Parcel 1 Block 936 Parcel 28 " 932 " 1 it 936 IT 117 IT 93" " 1. . " 942 av 367 " 934 °B 90 IV 942 1P 392 rr 935 1° 700 " 942 10 568 " 936 " 1 T' 943 7' 1 IT 943 " 12 The Supervisor submitted a list of properties sold at the auction sale held earlier in the evening and requested a resolution approving the sales. He said that one sale (property located in the Village of Larchmont) would require the approval of the Village -Board of Larchmont. Upon motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Waterman, the following resolutions were, upon roll call, unanimously adopted: THEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, through the institution of an action in the County Court of Westchester County, entitled "In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens pursuant to Article - VII-A, Title °3 of the Tax Law by the Town of Mamaroneck, List of Delinquent Taxes for 1947" has become and now is the owner of a number of parcels of real estate situate in the Unincorporated Section of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck advertised for and held on June 11, 1952, a public auction and received bids on certain of said parcels 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 bids hereinafter listed, be accepted at the price and terms therein set forth: LIST OF BIDS ACCEPTED IN SECTIONS 1 to 5 INCLUSIVE Final Sales Block Parcel Purchaser Price Terms 133 95-97 Ruth Becroft $1,035.00 Cash 133 509 Frank P . Polard 500.00 Cash 210 1 Robert S . McCarthy 200.00 Cash 224 771-772 Sales Management, Inc. 133 .34 Cash 403 278 Deerland Realty Corp. , Inc. 217.00 Cash FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized and directed to execute and deliver deeds to these parcels in accordance with the terms and contracts of sale and the Town Attorney is authorized to take all steps necessary to complete the sales and transfer these parcels. WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, through the institution of an action in the County Court of Westchester County, entitled B'In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens pursuant to Article VII-A, Title 3 of the Tax Law by the Town of Mamaroneck, List of Delinquent Taxes for 1947" has become and now is the owner of a number of parcels of real estate situate in the Village of Larchmont and Town of Mamaro- neck; and WHEREAS, both the Village of Larchmont and Town of Mamaroneck held tax liens on said parcels of real property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 165H 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 ineterests of said municipalities in the properties being foreclosed, the manner of the sale of said properties, and the manner of the distribution of the pro- ceeds received from said sales; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck has, pursuant to an agreement had with the Village of Larchmont, advertised for and has heretofore re- ceived bids on certain properties 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: Block Parcel Bidder Assessed Value Final Sales Price 619 11 Oliver Oakes $2,300 $1,050 FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms on the above bid are all 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 the bid by the Village Board of the Village of Larchmont, the Town Attorney is authorized to proceed with the preparation of contracts and such other documents as are necessary to pass title to said property, and the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign such contracts and deeds as are necessary to pass title to said property. The Supervisor presented and read a letter, dated June 9, 1952, from Mr. H . Watson Paddock, 80 Howell Avenue, Larchmont, thanking the Supervisor for prompt service in repairing a broken sidewalk in front of his home. The Supervisor presented and read a. letter, dated June 3, 1952, from Mr. W. B . C . Washburn, Mayor of the Village of Larchmont, with reference to the purchase of certain swamp 'Lands in the Town of Mamaroneck (Dillon Park Section) to be used for the disposal of noncombustible material, rubbish and ashes. Councilman McKeever and Waterman requested that this matter be laid over in order that they might give further thought to it. Supervisor Mandeville requested a resolution appointing the following to the Board of Review: Percy M. Bibas S . Mills Harris Silvio Rainaldi 1 On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that, in pursuance of Section 529 of Chapter 552 of the Laws of 1948 (Westchester County Administrative Code) ,the Board of Review is hereby appointed to consist of Percy M. Bibas, S . Mills Harris, and Silvio Rainaldi, being resident taxpayers of the Town and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. FURTHER RESOLVED that the compensation of the aforemen- tioned members is hereby fixed in the amount of twenty- five ($25 .) Dollars a day but not to exceed $250. each. Supervisor Mandeville requested a resolution fixing the annual salary of Patrolman McClintock at $3,920. effective July 11, 1952. On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the annual compensation of David P . McClintock, Patrolman, be fixed at $3,920. effective July 11, 1952, in accordance with the regular increment schedule allowed. The Supervisor noted that each Councilman had received a copy of the annual audit of Glick-Freedman, and suggested that each review the same. The Supervisor said he wished to commend the officers and men of the Police and Fire Departments of the Town, including members of both departments who were off and returned to duty, for the outstanding work done in connection with the tragic accident which occurred on the Bonnie Briar Golf Club grounds, and believed they deserved the highest commendation from the members of the Board. Councilman Waterman said he had heard extremely commendatory reports from the Bonnie Briar personnel. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman McKeever, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, a very serious accident (an aeroplane crash) occurred on June 11, 1952, on the Bonnie Briar Golf Club grounds, in the Town of Mamaroneck, causing death to the only passenger of the plane, the pilot, Captain George G . M. Duffy; and WHEREAS, the Mamaroneck Town Police and Fire Departments were immediately called to the scene of the accident; and WHEREAS, these Departments, headed by their Chiefs and including members who were off duty at the time, responded to the call and handled the situation in a most efficient and competent manner, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board expresses its aproval of the efficiency and competence of the Mamaroneck Town Police and Fire Departments, their officers and men, for their handling of a tragic and difficult situa- tion and commends, most highly, the splendid personnel of both Departments. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of this Board is hereby instructed to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Police Commission and to the Police and Fire Departments respectively. _�J X55 Councilman McKeever had nothing to report for his departments. The Town Attorney presented a quitclaim deed to Mr. A. Sterling Smith and wife, of a strip of property originally in the old Weaver Street in front of Mr. Smithcs residence at 294 Weaver Street. He presented with this, the petition and order in the proceedings which had been filed in the County ClerkQs Office in 1932, abandoning this strip of property as a highway after the County had widened and straightened Weaver Street. He said the attorneys for Mr. Smith had asked that a deed be given to this strip so as to perfect Mr. Smithcs title and give him access to the street. On motion by Mr. Waterman, seconded by Mr. McKeever, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that the quitclaim deed to A. Sterling Smith and wife, above referred to, be executed by the Super- visor and delivered to A. Sterling Smith. The Town Attorney reported that he did not, as yet, have the petition for the extension of the Sewer District as requested by Mr. Moody, as it appeared that this must be signed by Isabella Wilson Cross and Annie Cross from whom Mr. Moody had purchased the property, since there had been no transfer on the Assessment Roll and the property is still in their names. Mr. Delius submitted the Railroad lease and outlined its contents. The Supervisor said that 28f of the parking at the railroad station is done by people who come from outside areas and it is the opinion of the Police Department that when meters are installed, these people will park in their respective communities. Councilman McKeever asked if the revenues from these meters would be handled separately and was informed by the Supervisor that they would. Mr. Delius said the present lease is dated June 1, but due to the fact that the resolution of the Board is subject to a permissive referendum and must be advertised for 30 days, the attorney for the Railroad is willing to make the effective -date of the lease, July 1. Councilman Waterman asked if any consideration had been given to allowing residents of the Town to park "free" as in the Village of Larchmont. The Supervisor noted that the parking area in the Town belongs to the Rail- road Company, whereas in the Village of Larchmont, it belongs to the Village itself. He also reported that the Railroad Company has already received proposals from various sources for the rental of the property in question. Mr. Waterman commended the Supervisor and Councilman Embury for the work which had been done in the matter of obtaining the lease from the Railroad Company. The Supervisor felt that Mr . Delius? efforts should be commended also. On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was, upon roll call, unanimously - RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby establishes a public parking place adjacent to the northerl y or west-bound station platform and ticket office of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, the area of such public parking place to be as shown and described in a proposed lease between the Town of Mamaroneck and the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, to which is attached a map or plan showing the area. 857 I FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the lease substantially as proposed by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company and submitted to it by the Tower Attorney, which lease is for a period of one year, to commence as of July 1, 1952 and terminate June 30, 1953, and thereafter to continue until terminated by either party, upon 90 days' notice in writing. FURTHER RESOLVED that there is appropriated from Surplus - Funds, approximately $2,000: to pay to the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company the amounts required by the lease, subject to refund from revenues derived from parking meters, when and as installed. FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution is adopted subject to a permissive referendum and the publication of a notice as provided in Article 7 of the Town Law. There being no further business to come before the Town Board, its mem- bers adjourned at 9:. 10 P . M. to meet again on July 2, 1952, and imme- diately reconvened as the Board of Fire Commissioners. Mr. Waterman submitted the Inspector' s reports for April and May, 1952. Mr. Waterman presented the Fire Department claims which had been approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following described claims be and they hereby are approved and that the Supervisor and Comp- troller be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department: William E. Broege $ 50.00 Earl Mellor 1.12 Shewedo Electronic Co. 168.12 Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co., Inc. 75 .00 Baxter' s 1. 50 Henigson' s Lumber Company 1.60 New York Telephone Company 80.15 William K. Fordyce 133.48 Modern Paint & Glass Co. 64.90 Joe-Patsy' s Garage 41.00 Merson Clothes, Inc. 59.25 Total $ 676.12 There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Board of Fire Commissioners adjourned at 9: 15 P . M. , to meet again on July 2, 1952. To^ Cler