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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953_01_07 Town Board Minutes 121 I i MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARO- NECK, HELD JANUARY 7, 1953, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE HOUSE, TOWN OF MAPIARO>_ECK. Supervisor Mandeville called the meeting to order at 8: 15 P . M. PRESENT: Supervisor Mandeville P Councilmen Edbur Kane Waterman, and McKeever ABSENT: None Presence was also noted of Mr. Delius, Town Attorney; Mr. Gronberg, Town Clerk; Mr. Finson, Town Accountant; and Mr. O'Brien, Superintendent of Highways. of with a welcome and a wish for a Supervisor d the meeting w=.. The .,u ervisor opere s I Happy New Near to the Board _members and others present. He said. he is very grateful for the cooperation he has received and looks forward to a continuation of the same happy relationship . He then said the Board would dispense with its regular order of business to hear those present. Mr. Joseph S . Johnston, an attorney, residing at 17 Bonnett Avenue, Town, appeared and presented a petition on behalf of Henry J . Dietz and his wife, Marie L . Dietz, owners of premises known on the Tax Map as Block 410 Parcels 473 and 463, requesting that the Town Board ex- tend the present Class "C" zoning which now applies to the first One Hundred (100) feet fronting on the Boston Post Road of the above premises, so that the entire parcel may be included in Class "C" Busi- ness Gone of the Town of Mamaroneck, and to take such action as may be necessary legally to so extend the said Class "C" Zone to all of petitioners' said property. Mr. Johnston stated that Mr. and Mrs . Dietz wish to sell the property to persons who contemplate erecting stores for the First National Company. The stores will be built 150 feet back from the street line to allow for parking space. The build- ing will be a one-story shopping center . Pictures of the proposed buildin g were shown to the members of the Board. After discussion, u_eon motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded. by Councilmen Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish a notice of public hearing, pursuant to r t n Law, as follows: provisions of Section 264 0_ the , I PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, pursuant to Section 264 of the Town Law in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire House at the corner of Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue in the Town of MayQroneck, on January 212 1953, at 8: 15 o' clock P . M. , to consider amendments to the provisions of the zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck by changing the map accompanying and forming part of said Ordinance, which amendments and change to the map are as follows: To re-zone the shaded portion of the property shown on the accompanying map or dia.graaj 100 feet north of the Boston Post Road and which runs from the street called Ferndale Street, as shown on a. certain map of the Herbert i Land Company, Subdivision A, filec. in the �Re g ister' s Office (now County Clerk' s Office) on May 28, 1892 as Map No. 821, to the property of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and which is also known as parts of Parcels 463 and 473 and all of Parcel 556, Block 410 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck. x.22 I 1 I 1 I h �6 8s I �SccTton4 Vt 91oeK 410 PAOCE(.4-L3!473fs5 a I � I A-57 6asT4N Po 5T RoAO gklAO�D PoRTtQ� To 8i I , i I I i ij i i i 133 I TAKE FURTHER TJOTICE that all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above stated time and place . The Town Clerk submitted affidavit of publication of notice of pub- lic hearing to be held at this meeting, for the purpose of consider- ing amendments to the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck, as follows: (a) Amending Chapter III, LICENSES; FEES, REGULATIONS (taxicabs) (b) Amending Chapter Imo`:, DANCE HALLS AND DANCES (Permits) (c) Amending Chapter V, ANIMALS (licenses) Mr. Edward Leon, of Leon' s Taxi Service, 181 Myrtle Boulevard, appeared to vigorously protest an amendment making it mandatory to post his taxicab driver' s license in such a place as to be in full view of all passengers while such driver is operating a taxicab. The Clerk stated there are 16 licensed cabs in the Totem, 3 of which are operated by Mr. Leon. Chief Yerick appeared and, after stating that this amendment is merely . a precautionary measure for the safety and protection of the tax- payers, went on record as recommending the adoption of this amendment to the General Ordinances. Mr. Embury asked about taxicab rates, as he said he has many times been asked if there is any control or set rule for taxicab charges . It seems this is a matter which is .controlled and settled by the taxi- cab operators among themselves. Mr. Waterman asked about the investigation made of the men who apply for licenses and was assured that the Police Department conducts such an investigation. The amendment to the provisions of Chapter Ix, DANCE HALLS AND DANCES, was taken up next, and Mr. Delius said he would recommend this as being a necessary amendment. No one appeared in connection with this. Mr. Delius explained the amendment to Chapter V , ANI�rALS, and no one appeared. The Clerk presented and read a letter, dated December 20, 1952, from Mr. Julian Bers, thanking the Board for its action in connection with denial of the application for permission to erect garden type apart- ments on premises knoti+n as Block 133, Parcels 242, 229, 214, 256, 209, 204, 264, 267, 199, 269, 186, 274, and 179 • The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge this with thanks. The Clerk presented and read a letter dated January 5, 1953, from Mr . William J . Vey, thanking the Board for having a street light installed on Murray Avenue. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge this with thanks. The Clerk presented and read a letter, dated December 15, 1952, from Mr . Sam Paonessa, thanking the Board for having a street light in- stalled in front of his home on Old White Plains Road, opposite the Winged Foot Golf Club. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge this with thanks . 125 The Clerk presented and read a letter, dated December 31, 19522 from Mr. Carl J . Noe, Deputy Commissioner of the Board of Elections of Westchester County, stating that certain districts in the Town as indicated, exceed 950 registrants permitted by Section 64 of the Election Law, and requiring, pursuant to the provisions of Section 64 of the Election Law,, that these be altered, consolidated, divided, or new districts created, so that none of the election_ districts in the Town will exceed 950 registered voters. The Supervisor said he had considered this matter, which has been before the Board before, and he would like to defer this action for at least another year. There was no particular crowding at the recent Presidential election. The letter was received and filed. - The Town Clerk presented a letter, dated December 31, 1952, from the Association of Towns of the State of New York, giving notice that the Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns will be held at the Hotel Statler, New York City, beginning at 9:45 A. M. Wednesday, February 4th, and ending at noon on Friday, February 6th, 1953. The letter also requested designation of delegates and alternates. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that John L. Delius, Thomas J. McKeever, Alexander F inson and Francis J . OTBrien be and they hereby are authorized to attend the Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns of the State of New York, to be held at the Hotel Statler, New York City, be- ginning at 9:45 A. M. Wednesday, February 4th2 and ending at noon on Friday, February 6th, 1953. FURTHER RESOLVED that John L. Delius is designated representative of the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of voting and Alexander Finson is desig- nated as alternate. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to audit their claims for expenses of the trip, said expenses to be paid out of the item in the budget for traveling expenses. The Town Clerk submitted the following reports which were received and filed: Report of Receiver of Taxes, December, 1952 Report of Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. , December, 1952 Report of Town Clerk, December, 1952 Building Report, December, 1952 Building Report for the year 1952 Attendance Report, December, 1952 Statement of Bank Balances as of January 1, 1953 Summary of Receipts and Disbursements, January 1 to November 30, 1952 Analysis of Budget Appropriations and Expenditures, January 1 to November 30, 1952 - Analysis of Estimated Revenues, January 1 to November 30, 1952 List of Claims Audited and Paid by the Comptroller from December 1, 1952 to January 1, 1953 For the record, the Clerk presented the application of David Potts, Jr. Post 1156, V. F. W. for a dance hall license. 12 On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the application of David Potts Jr. Post 1156, V. F. W. for a dance hall license for the year 1953, be and it hereby is approved and the Town Clerk - is hereby directed to issue the same. The Clerk presented affidavit of publication of Notice of Request for Bids for 1 - 1947 Ford Pick Up Truck, Engine No. 1765047, together with the following bids for the truck: H . G. Widmark $226.60 Chatsworth Furniture Studio 205.00 Chulew Motor Sales 235.00 The Supervisor said, in view of the fact that the bids received for the truck were so low, he would recommend that it be retained by the Town, and with this Mr. O'Brien agreed, as he said he would be able to find occasional use for the truck. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the bids received for 1 - 1947 Ford Pick Up Truck, Engine No. 1765047, be and they hereby are rejected. For the record, the Town Clerk submitted affidavit of publication of Notice of Examination for master plumbers held on December 20, 1952. The Clerk submitted proof of publication and posting of the resolution adopting the Budget so far as it concerns the appropriation for $2, 500 for the Shade Tree Fund which was adopted subject to permis- sive referendum. Councilman Embury reported that, after the last meeting of the Board, he had again reviewed, with Chief Yerick and Mr. C . J. Quinn, the bids submitted at that meeting and on motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the bid of Brooks Uniform Company, in the amount of $463.50 for the following: 2 Patrolman' s overcoats 1 Motorcycle overcoat 1 pair Lieutenantts trousers 2 It Sergeantrs trousers 11 if Patrolman' s trousers 1 " Motorcycle breeches be and it hereby is accepted, provided that the material used be in accordance with understanding with Mr. Budd Lytton. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Police Department be and it hereby is authorized to purchase — from Margoluis Sons, Inc. , Mamaroneck, 3 suits at $55 each, one for Chief Yerick, one for Detective-Sergeant Smith and one for Detective Paonessa. Mr. Embury next presented a letter, dated January 2, 1953, from Chief Yerick, giving the names of the 4 patrolmen who handled the incident of the Hutchings hold-up at Larchmont Gables on December 25th. 129 I, On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Patrolmen James J . O'Brien, John Rowan, James Knox and George Mulcahy be and they hereby are commended for promptness and efficiency in the handling of a dangerous situation, i.e. a hold-up which occurred at Larchmont Gables Apartments on December 28, 1952, and the Clerk is hereby authorized to write to each of these men and so inform them. The Highway Agreement for the year 1953 was presented and, on motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that the Highway Agreement as presented by the Superintendent of Highways for the year 1953, be and it hereby is approved. Councilman Embury presented a letter received from Mr. C . deWitt Rogers, Chatsworth Gardens Apartments, requesting that some action be taken to prevent noise caused by the slapping of a rope against the flagpole located in the Station Park. Mr. Embury said he would take this matter up with the Park Commission. Councilman' Kane had nothing to report. Councilman McKeever had nothing to report. __- The Supervisor submitted an offer to purchase in connection with Town-owned property and on motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the date for the next public auction of Town-owned property be and it hereby is set for January 21, 1953, at 8 P. P¢. , in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire House. The Supervisor presented his Annual Report of Highway moneys for the year 1952. On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Council- man Embury, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor' s Annual Report of Highway moneys for the year 1952, be and it hereby is approved. Supervisor Mandeville suggested that the Board proceed with the mat- ters of organization. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the salaries of all elected officials and appointed Town officers of the Town of Mamaro- neck for the year 1953 are to be the salaries stated and appropriated in the annual Budget or Estimate for the year 1953 as follows: i 131 Name Title Salary Owen A. Mandeville Supervisor $3,600 David A. Embury Councilman 1,200 Peter F. Kane, Jr. Councilman 12200 John T. McKeever Councilman 12200 Jeremiah C . Waterman Councilman 1,200 Henry R. Dillon Receiver of Taxes 62000 Charles J. Gronberg Town Clerk 6,000 Munn Brewer Justice of the Peace 2,800 Charles M. Baxter Justice of the Peace 21800 John L. Delius Town Attorney 72080 Frank O'Brien Supt. of Highways 4,480 Thomas J . McEvoy Assessor 52000 Leo N. Orsino Comptroller 11380 On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following positions shown in the Budget or Estimate, are hereby continued and the annual compensation for the same in the year 1953 is hereby fixed and shall be paid from the amounts appropriated in the annual Estimate or Budget for the year 1953, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay such annual com- pensation to be paid as of January 1, 1953: Civil Service Salary or Name Title of Position Classification Compensation Wilhelmina Schroeder Telephone Operator & Deputy Clerk Comp. $2,860 Jean Corbia Int. Acct. Clk. & Steno. " 3,260 Alexander Finson Town Accountant " 61000 Donna Wiedemann Int. Account Clerk " 3,120 Leo N. Orsino Senior Account Clerk " 4,620 -- Frances Riley Senior Typist 11 3, 260 Margaret Barnes Senior Stenographer 41 3,260 William Paonessa Jr. Engineering Aid " 31600 Charles Kane Assessment Clerk t1 3,160 Paul A. Yerick Police Chief " 61700 Francis Waterbury Police Lieutenant " 5,420 Philip Millheiser Sergeant " 42900 William Cunningham Sergeant " 42900 Eugene DeVeau Sergeant " 4,900 Chauncey Smith Det. Sergeant " 5,020 Joseph Paonessa Detective " 4,700 John Grenan Patrolman " 4,500 John Caputo Patrolman " 4, 500 James Knox Patrolman " 4,500 Lawrence McAllister Patrolman " 4, 500 Christopher Loveley Patrolman " 4,500 James Mancusi Patrolman " 41500 James Staropoli Patrolman " 4,500 George Mulcahy Patrolman " 4,500 John E. Rowan Patrolman 41 4,500 Louis Turco Patrolman " 42500 Edward Bakker Patrolman " 4,500 James O'Brien Patrolman " 42200 John M. Leonard Patrolman " 4,200 Richard Winckler Patrolman " 42200 David McClintock Patrolman TP 4,200 John J . Welsh Patrolman 0° 4,000 William Celestino Patrolman " 3,800 John Seufert Custodian " 2,860 Thomas M. Aitchison Park Foreman Non-Comp. 4, 500 Arthur Johnson Asst. Park Foreman Non-Comp. 3,660 Michael Gallagher Fire Lieutenant Comp. 4,100 Michael Harrington Fire Lieutenant " 4,100 Louis Testa Fire Lieutenant 10 4,100 Eugene Agnessa.nto Patrolman 'Q 4,000 133 I Civil Service Salary or Name Title of Position Classification Compensation Joseph Miller Fire Truck Driver Non-Comp. $3,960 Alfred Moll Fire Truck Driver Non-Comp. 35960 Earl Mellor Fire Truck Driver Non-Comp. 35960 Edward Muller Fire Truck Driver Non-Comp. 31960 Nicholas Soriano Fire Truck Driver Non-Comp. 3,390 George Osborne General Repairman Non-Comp. 35700 Winifred 0 . Taylor Pub. Health Nurse, P .T. Comp. 1,830 FURTHER RESOLVED that the employment of the last named persons in the aforesaid positions, is in accordance with the classifications made by the County Personnel Officer, under the provisions of the Civil Service Law of the State and any vacancies which now exist or which may, from time to time, occur in said positions, are to be filled at salaries set in accordance with the pro- visions of the salary scale adopted by the Town Board and in conformity with the Civil Service Rules and amendments thereto, for towns, villages and special districts in Westchester County, New York. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following persons are hereby appointed to positions classified as exempt under the Civil Ser- vice Law, such appointments to be made as of January 1, 1953 and to continue at the pleasure of the Town Board, at the annual salary or rate of compensation hereinafter stated, which is to be paid from amounts appropriated in the annual Budget or Estimate for the year 1953, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay the salary or compensation as hereby fixed: Name of Incumbent Title of Position Salary or Compensation Paul Fortuna Motor Eqpt. Operator $3,260 Curtiss Major Sanitation Man 3,260 Anthony Cugliari Sanitation Man 31260 Matthew Halley Sanitation Man 3,260 David Lyde Sanitation Man 32260 Roscoe Paysoure Sanitation Man 31260 Dominick Loiaconi Sanitation Man 3,260 Charles Rawlings Sanitation Man 3,260 George W. Burton Fire Inspector 960 Marjorie V. McCulloch Int. Stenographer, P . T. 750 Pearl E. deGrau Clerk, P . T. 750 Thomas J. McEvoy Bldg. & Plbg. Insp. P. T. 12000 On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that a bond be required for the faithful per- formance of the duties of the following officials in the amount stated, with sufficient surety to be approved by this Board and the form to be approved by the Town Attorney. Building and Plumbing Inspector - $ 1,000 for 1 year Senior Account Clerk - 10,000 for 1 year (Tax Office) Accountant - 10,000 for 1 year (Tax Office) 135 On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the salaries of all officers, elected and appointed, and all employees, be paid semi-monthly on the first and fifteenth days of each month. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the compensation for part time employees is as follows: Title Hourly rate Labor Foreman $1.85 - 2.00 Motor Equipment Operator 1.30 - 1.50 Laborer 1.00 - 1.45 Sewer Maintenance Man 1..00-- 1.45 Road Maintainer 1.00 - 1.45 Laborer (Park Department) 1.10 - 1.40 FURTHER RESOLVED that these resolutions are effective as of January lst, 1953• The following letters were received: December 30, 1952 Honorable Town Board Town of Mamaroneck, N. Y. Gentlemen: Subject to your approval, I desire to deputize Mr. Leo N . Orsino, Senior Account Clerk in my office, to perform any and all of the duties of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, including thereamong, the duty of receiving tax money, giving proper receipt therefor in his name, and entering same upon the records and depositing the tax money in the bank as required by law. Very truly yours, Henry R. Dillon /s HRD/ws Receiver of Taxes December 30, 1952 Honorable Town Board Town of Mamaroneck, N. Y. Gentlemen: Subject to your approval, I desire to deputize Mr. Alexander Finson, Accountant of the Town, to receive tax money, give proper receipt --- therefor in my name and enter same upon the records and deposit the tax money in the bank as required by law. Very truly yours, Henry R. Dillon /s HRD/ws Receiver of Taxes _ J 137 APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY TOWN CLERKS STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ss: TOWN OF MAMARONECK Pursuant to subdivision 10 of Section 30 of the Town Law, State of New York, I hereby appoint Miss Wilhelmina Schroeder and Mrs . Margaret Barnes as Deputy Town Clerks of the Town of Mamaroneck for the term of office ending December 31, 1953 . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck, this 30th day of December, 1952. Charles J. Gronberg /s Sworn to before me this 30th day of December, 1952 Leo N . Orsino Notary Public in the State of New York Appointed for Westchester County Commission expires March 30, 1954 On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that, in accordance with a rer,uest received from Henry R. Dillon, Receiver of Taxes, this Board hereby approves of his appointment of Leo N. Orsino, Senior Accounty Clerk, as Deputy Receiver of Taxes, and his designation of Alexander Finson, Accountant, as a person authorized to receive tax money, give proper receipt therefor in his name, enter such payments upon the records and deposit tax money in the bank for the year ending December 31, 1953• On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the appointment by the Town Clerk of Miss Wilhelmina Schroeder and Mrs. Margaret Barnes, as Deputy Town Clerks, in accordance with his certificate, dated December 30th, 1952, and this day presented to the Board, is hereby approved. On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the regular meetings of this Board be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 8:15 P . M. , in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire House. The Supervisor recommended the appointment of the following com- mittees for the year 1953: Councilman David A. Embury Legislation Police Pension Fund Parks Councilman Peter F. Kane, Jr. Incineration Veterans' Service Councilman Jeremiah C . Waterman Recreation Civilian Defense Water Supply Councilman John T . McKeever Assessments Drainage Sewers 239 The Board unanimously approved the foregoing appointments. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the "Daily Times" of Mamaroneck, be and - it hereby is designated as the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing notices. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the firm of Glick-Freedman, Certified Public Accountants of New Rochelle, New York, be and it hereby is appointed to audit the records of the Town for the year 1952. FURTHER RESOLVED that the compensation for this service be in the amount of $2,000. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following be and they hereby are appointed constables to serve for the term beginning January 1, 1953 and ending December 31, 1953, without salary: Rocco V. Migliaccio, 243 Knollwood Avenue, Mamaroneck, N. Y. Thomas Faillace, 601 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, N. Y. FURTHER RESOLVED that the appointed constables, Rocco V. Migliaccio and Thomas Faillace, each file a bond in the sum of $2,500 for the faith- ful performance of their duties, said bond to be for one year and approved by the Town Attorney; and the premium for same to be paid out of Town funds. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following be and they hereby are re-appointed as members of the Board of Police Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board Loren Dodson Cecil W. Borton Cornelius J . Quinn On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was, (Councilman Embury not voting) unanimously RESOLVED that Town Councilman, David A. Embury, be and he hereby is appointed as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund for the term beginning January 1, 1953 and ending December 31, 1953 On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Julian Cargill be and he hereby is re-appointed a member of the Board of Park Com- missioners of Park District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, to serve for the term be- ginning January 1, 1953 and expiring December 31, 1955 . The Supervisor, in accordance with Article 2, Section 12 of the Plumbing Code of the Town of Mamaroneck, appointed to the Examining Board of Plumbers, to serve until the expiration date shown after each appointee' s name, the following: Mr. William K. Fordyce, - December 31, 1953 Mr. Victor Kriss, - December 31, 1954 On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following Banks and Trust Com- panies are hereby designated as depositories of funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1953, and the escrow agreements between these Banks and the Town of Mamaroneck, which are presently in effect, shall be continued: County Trust Company, Larchmont Branch MariaronecK Branch 124 Chatsworth Avenue 242 Mamaroneck Avenue Larchmont, N. Y. IJlarynroneck Net4 York First National Bank of Mount Vernon 22 West First Street Mount Vernon, N. Y. Chase National Bank 18 Pine Street New York City, N. Y. 1 FURTHER RESOLVED that the following Banks are here- by designated as depositories of funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1953, up to the maximum amount of insurance as secured by the Federal De- posit Insurance Corporation: I3uguenot Trust Company 310 North Avenue New Rochelle, N. Y. First National Bank of New Rochelle 491 Main Street New Rochelle, N. Y. Marine Midland Trust Company of New York 120 Broadway New York City, N. Y. FURTHER RESOLVED that all withdrawals from the above mentioned accounts shall be upon the signa- ture of the Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, and the countersignature of the Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck. The Supervisor submitted the renewal of the contract between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Westchester County Dog Protective Association, Inc., for the year 1953. -- On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the contract between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Westchester County Dog Pro- tective Association, Inc ., for the year 1953, for the sum of $ 1,500 as provided for in the 1953 Budget. i The Supervisor presented the renewal of contract between the Town of Mamaroneck, the Village of Larchmont, and the Larchmont Public Library. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the contract between the Town of Mamaroneck, the Village of Larchmont, and the Larchmont Public Library, in the sum of $15,050 for the year 1953, which amount is provided for in the 1953 Budget. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that' the salary scale of Civil Service employees of the Town of Mamaroneck, adopted January 8, 1952, is hereby amended as follows- Minimum Maximum Telephone Operator $22000 $3,000 Intermediate Account Clerk & Stenographer 21400 3, 260 Town Accountant 4,600 61000 Intermediate Account Clerk 2,200 3,160 Senior Account Clerk (Tax Department) 3,600 42620 Senior Typist (Assessor' s Department) 2,400 3,260 Senior Stenographer 23400 31260 Junior Engineering Aid 2,400 31600 Police Chief 5,000 6, 700 Police Lieutenant 4,500 5,020 Sergeant 45500 4,900 Detective 31400 4,700 Patrolman 31400 4,500 Custodian 21000 3,000 Park Foreman 3,400 41500 Assistant Park Foreman 22900 3,660 Fire Lieutenant 3,300 4,100 Fire Truck Driver 33100 3,900 Automotive Mechanic 31000 4,100 General Repairman 3,000 31700 Public Health Nurse (P . T.) 11500 21000 Deputy Superintendent Public Works 3,600 41600 Motor Equipment Operator (Garbage Department) 21600 31260 Labor Foreman (Highway Department) 1.50 2.00 per hour Motor Equipment Operator (Highway Department) 1.00 1. 50 per hour Road Maintainer (Highway Department) 1.00 1.50 per hour Sewer Maintenance Man 1.00 1.50 per hour Fire Inspector (P . T.) 700 1,000 Building & Plumbing Inspector (P. T.) 700 11200 I FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect as of January 1, 1953 . A claim in the amount of $119, representing the annual membership dues of the Town for the year 1953, in the Association of Towns of the State of New York, was submitted for approval. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck continue its membership in the Association of Towns of the State of New York for the year 1953, and that the annual dues in the amount of $119 be paid out of the item set aside for this purpose in the 1953 Budget. i 145 After discussion, and upon recommendation by Mr. Delius, upon motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Waterman, the following resolution was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Frank De Luca, the owner of premises known as Block 609 Parcel 39, has submitted proof by affidavit that a certain tax lien, purchased by Bonded Municipal Corporation, covering said Block 609 Parcel 39, has been lost and cannot, with due diligence be found, together with a satisfaction of said lien, signed and executed by Bonded Municipal Corporation, and an indeminty agree- ment pursuant to provisions of the Westchester County Administra- tive Code, Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948, Section 582, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that duplicate lien covering premises known as Block 609 Parcel 39 -on the Tax Assess- ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, sold to Bonded Municipal Corporation on June 19, 1935, in the amount of $83.24, for State, County, Town and School taxes for the year 1934, may be issued to Bonded Municipal Corporation, pursuant to pro- visions of the Westchester County Administrative Code, Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948, Section 582, in order that this duplicate lien. may be surrendered to the Receiver of Taxes, together with a satisfaction, so that the same may be cancelled of record. I The Town Attorney stated that a letter had been received from Mr. Andrew Wilson, Jr., requesting the Town Board to accept a deed to premises known as Block 407 Parcel 82, which is a piece of property originally purchased from the Town by Mr. Wilson for the Elkan Park Association. Since the purchase of this property from the Town, portions of it have been sold to various owners but the re- maining portion is no longer usable for the purposes of the Associa- tion_ As it adjoins the Town Yard, Mr. Wilson desires to re-convey it to the Town in lieu of payment of taxes . Upon motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that the Town accept a deed from Andrew Wilson, Jr. , for property known as Block 407 Par- cel 82 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town, and the Town Attorney is hereby instructed to prepare the necessary papers and record the deed. The Town Attorney reported on the matter of the Weaver Street side- walk and stated that it had been impossible to reach any agreement with Bernard Miller who is not willing to transfer to the Town, the portion of his property necessary to construct a sidewalk at the intersection of Weaver Street and Heather Lane, as shown on the map which had been furnished to Mr. Miller with an offer. The Town Attorney was instructed to write to Mr. Miller, stating that the Town Board will not consider the matter further but in- sists that this property, as shown on the map, be acquired for sidewalk purposes. After some discussion, upon motion by Mr. Embury, seconded by Mr. McKeever, it was unanimously I 147 i RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaro- neck hereby adopts the following amendments to the General Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck, ori- ginally adopted February 17,1937: (A) Chapter III - LICENSES, FEES, REGULATIONS, Section 6, as last amended May 3, 1939, is hereby amended to read as follows: -- Section 6. Operator' s Permit. (1) No person shall operate a taxicab for hire upon the streets of the Town of Mamaroneck, outside of incorporated villages unless the driver has first obtained a taxicab driver' s license. (2) Applications for such taxicab driver' s license shall be filed with the Town Clerk on forms provided by him and such application shall be verified under oath and contain the follow- ing information: (a) The names and addresses of four (4) residents of the Town of Mamaroneck who have known the appli- cant for a period of five (5) years and who will vouch for the sobriety, honesty and general good character of the applicant; (b) The experience of the applicant in the transpor- tation of passengers; ( c) A history of his employment; (d) A statement as to whether or not applicant has ever been convicted of any felony or mis- demeanor. (3) The Police Department shall conduct an investigation of each applicant for a taxicab driver' s license and a report of such investigation and a - copy of the traffic and police record of the applicant, if any, shall be attached to the application for the consideration of the Town Clerk. (4) Upon approval of the application for a taxicab driver' s license, the Town Clerk shall issue a license to the applicant which shall bear the name, address, color, age, signature, and photograph of the applicant. Such license shall be in effect for the remainder of the calendar year and a license for every calendar year thereafter shall issue to the applicant unless the license for the preceding year has been revoked. (5) Every driver licensed, shall post his taxicab driver' s license in such a place as to be in full view of all passengers while such driver is operating a taxicab. (B) Chapter IX - DANCE HALLS AND DANCES, Sections 1, 2, L+, 5, and 11 are hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1 of said Chapter is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1. The term "public dance" or"public ball", as used in this Ordinance, shall be taken to mean any dance or ball to which admission can be had by payment of a fee, or by the purchase, possession or presenta- tion of a ticket or token, or in which a charge is made for caring for clothing or other property; Or any other puce where dancing is permitted to which the public generally may gain admission with or without the payment of a fee, including dancing in hotels, restaurants and/or places licensed to sell alcoholic beverages under the provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law of the State of 149 New York. The term "public dance hall" as used in this Ordinance, shall be taken to mean any room, place or space in which a public dance or public ball may be held, and any hall or academy in which classes in dancing are held or instruction in dancing is given for compen- sation or hire, including any premises where space for dancing is provided in connection with the sale of food and/or drink. The term "private homes" as used in this Ordinance, shall be taken to mean only such buildings - as are used exclusively for private dwelling purposes. i Section 2 of said Chapter is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2. No public dance, public ball or classes in dancing for compensation or hire shall be held or conducted in any hall or academy within the Town of Mamaroneck until the hall or room in which the same is to be held shall first have been duly licensed for such purpose, pursuant to the provi- sions of this Ordinance. Such licenses shall be issued by the Town Clerk as provided in Section 137 of the Town Law, and posted in a conspicuous place near the main entrance of the licensed premises and such license shall expire on the 31st day of December next following its issuance. Section 4 of said Chapter is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4. No dance hall or dance license shall be - issued until it shall be found that the premises comply with and conform to all regulations for the protection of public health and safety of buildings - and for the protection of the public from fire; that they are properly ventilated and supplied with sufficient toilet conveniences and that they are a safe and proper place for the purpose for which they are used. The Police Department, the Fire Department, and the Building Inspector shall conduct an investigation of any application filed with the Town Clerk and report of such investigation shall be attached to the application for the consideration of the Town Clerk. Section 5 of said Chapter is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 5 . The Town Clerk may refuse to issue any dance or dance hall license for the reasons stated in Section 137 of the Town Law, and the applicant may apply to the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck after such refusal, all as provided in Section 137 of the Town Law, and any license issued pursuant to this Ordinance may be revoked after a hearing as provided in Section 137 of the Town Law. Section 11 of said Chapter is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 11. No building shall be constructed, re- modled or altered for dance hall purposes except with the approval of the Building Inspector and upon proof that there has been compliance with all laws and regu- lations of the State of New York, County of Westchester and the Building Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck applicable to the premises. i I I 151 !, (C) Chapter V - ANIMALS, Sections 4 and 5 as last amended June 6, 1951, are hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4 of said. Chapter is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4. No unmuzzled dogs shall be allowed upon the streets, highways and public places in the Town of Mamaroneck, unless held on a. leash. This section shall not apply to places, parks, parkways, squares, circles or concourses set apart and accepted as such and under the jurisdiction of the Board of Park Commissioners of Park District No. 1. Section 5 o said Chapter is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 5. Except as provided in Section 4, no animal except cats or muzzled dogs, and no fowl, shall be allowed to run at large in the Town of Mamaroneck except upon the premises of the person who owns, keeps, harbors, or otherwise has the care or custody of such animal or fowl, or except upon the premises of another person with the knowledge and consent of such other person. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it ad- journed at 9:45 P. M., to meet again on January 21st, and immediately re-convened as the Board of Fire Commissioners. Councilman Waterman submitted a letter from the Chief of the Fire Department relative to the fire siren at Madison Avenue which has become corroded and useless. As the Chief considers this an emer- gency, he would like to purchase a new siren and dispense with the custom of obtaining informal bids from 3 suppliers. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Fire Chief be and he hereby is authorized to purchase a new siren at a price not exceeding $235. Councilman Waterman presented the Fire Department claims which had been approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller, and on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following described claims be and they hereby are approved and that the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out of the budget for the Fire Department: 0 Mueller, Inc. $ 3.96 Westchester Joint Water Works, No. 1 4.95 Wesco Fire Equipment and Service 55 .40 Total $ 64.31 Councilman Waterman presented the Fire Report for December, 1952. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9: 50 P . M. , to meet again on January 21st. T3 wn C1 k