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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK, HELD APRIL 153 19532 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER
STREET FIRE HOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8: 15 P . M.
PRESENT: Supervisor Mandeville
-- Councilmen Embury, Kane, Waterman, and McKeever
ABSENT: None
Presence was also noted of Mr. Gronberg, Town Clerk and Mr. Delius,
Town Attorney.
The Clerk read a letter, dated April 71 1953, from the Superintendent
of Highways, stating that he had investigated the request of Mrs.
Janes M. Ryan, 11 Overlook Terrace, for the installation of an
additional street light in front of her home and, as, in his
opinion, there is sufficient light on the street, he recommends
that the request be denied.
The Clerk read a letter, dated April 14, 1953, from Mr. Frank E.
Booth, addressed to Supervisor Mandeville, congratulating and
thanking him for the prompt and thorough attention given to work
on the walk and curb in front of Mr. Boothcs house by Mr. O°Brien,
Superintendent of Highways, and his men.
The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter with thanks.
-- The :Clerk submitted an estimate, dated April 10, 1953, from the
Superintendent of Highways, in the amount of $3,823.40 for sur-
facing Murdock Road.
Councilman McKeever reported that he, together with Mr. OfBrien,
had looked into this and it was his understanding that the minutes
of this Board showed that Mr. Bishop would pay all costs.
Mr. Erwin Oster was present and stated that Mr. Bishop had not
anticipated installing the sewer.
The Supervisor announced that there is no money in the budget for
this project.
The Clerk submitted an estimate from the Westchester Joint Water
Works, dated April 10, 1953, which had been obtained, as requested,
by Mr. 0°Brien, giving the estimated cost of installing water in
01d White Plains Road from Waned Foot Drava to the Mamaroneck
Village line,in the amount of $23, 216.55.
The Clerk noted that there were three letters on record, presented
at the last Board meeting, requesting this installation.
The Supervisor stated that there had been previous requests for the
installation of this water main from individuals who had in mind
the development of this property and he feels it would be aban-
doning a precedent of long standing with builders in this community
if the Town installed this line. In addition, there is no money
in the Budget for items of this sort.
The Clerk read a letter, dated April 2, 1953, from Mr. E. F. Reading,
saying that he has made a study of the .proposal to build an apart-
ment house on property at 65 Palmer Avenue and, feeling that
there is a great deal at stake for the residents of the area, he
respectfully requests a public hearing.
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The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge this letter with thanks.
The -Supervisor asked the opinion of the Board members with regard
to a public hearing on this matter.
Councilman Kane said he had made a study of it with Mr. Delius and
suggested that he would be happy to meet with the presidents of
the various organizations of the community to discuss the matter.
Councilman McKeever believes there should be a public hearing or
nothing.
Councilman Embury feels the only people who have any interest in
the situation are those who live next to it. He is against a
public hearing.
Councilman Waterman agreed with Mr. Embury.
The Supervisor said he is inclined to be influenced by the legal
view of the matter. He does not believe in yielding to pressure
if it is not in good faith or in line with the legal position.
However, he feels that, regardless of how many people gather, be
believes the Board should listen.
Mr. Kane asked if the Board would object to his meeting with Mr.
B all and Mr. Topping to learn their feelings.s.
The Supervisor said there would be no objection to such a meeting
but he felt it might, perhaps, resolve itself into an untenable
position for Mr. Kane.
Mr. Price Topping, President of the Howell Park Association, was
present and stated that he would be very pleased to meet with Mr.
Kane or any member of the Board, at any time, to discuss the
matter . He requested a public hearing.
On motion by Mr. Waterman, seconded by Mr. Embury, it was unani-
mously
RESOLVED that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized
to publish a notice of public hearing, pursuant to §264
of the Town Law as follows:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the
Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, pursuant to §26y, of the Town
Law in the auditorium of the Weaver Street Fire House, at the
. corner of Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue in the Town of Mamaro-
neck, on May 6, 1953, at 5:15 P . M. , to consider an amendment to
the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town by changing the
map accompanying and forming part of said Ordinance so as to show
the following described property to be in an "All Residence Zone in-
stead of a "B-211 Residence Zone, which is the present zoning:
BEGINNING at a point on the northwesterly side of Palmer
Avenue where the same is intersected by the boundary
line between the Village of Larchmont and the Town of
Mamaroneck; thence running northwesterly along the boun-
dary line between the Village of Larchmont and the Town
of Mamaroneck, 392.7 feet to a point Tfnich is the north-
westerly corner of the parcel herein described; thence
running northeasterly along the boundary line between
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lands of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Company and lands now or formerly of Smith, 241.65 feet
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to the northeasterly corner of the parcel herein des-
cribed; thence running southeasterly along the boundary
line between lands of Foote and Smith, 388 feet to a
point on the northwesterly side of Palmer Avenue; thence
running southwesterly along the northwesterly side of
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beginning; said parcel being known as Block .401 Parcel
1 on the assessment map of the Town of Mamaroneck and
owned by Douglas Smith.
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TABS punTRER NOTICt9 that all persons interested Mil have an opportunity`
to be heard at the abcve stated time and place.
Dated: April 24th, 1463.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN HOARD.
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The Supervisor stated that he wished to make it clear that there would
be no decision on this matter until the first meeting in June, inas-
much as it is expected that Mr. Vaterman will be out of Town during
the month of May and Mr. Mandeville believes the entire Board should
be present when a vote is taken on this matter.
The Clerk read a letter, dated April 10, 1953, from Barry R. Lundy,
Commander of the Larchmont Post 347 American Legion, inviting the Town
Councilmen to be guests of the Larchmont Post on Tuesday evening,
April 21, to hear Colonel Ben C . Limb, Foreign 4 Minister of South
Korea and Delegate to the United Nations. The Board members made
note of the date.
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The Clerk submitted a Certificate of Revival of Existence of Mamaro
Hose Co. #1 of Mamaroneck and Rye Neck, requiring approval by the Town
Board.
Mr. Delius explained the situation and said its approval would not
obligate the Board in any way.
Upon motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Kane,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Mamaro Hose Co. #1 of Mamaroneck and Rye Neck, a
membership corporation, has requested this Board to approve a Cer-
tificate of Revival of Existence to be filed pursuant to Section
49 of the General Corporations Law of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, such Certificate cannot be filed except with the
consent of this Board,
NOW; THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves such Certi-
ficate of Revival of Existence of Mamaro Hose Co. #1
of Mamaroneck and Rye Neck, the existence of which
corporation expired on March 3, 1941•
The Clerk submitted the following reports:
The Clerk' s Report, March, 1953
Report of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, March, 1953
Building Report, March, 1953
Attendance Report, March, 1953
Report of Westchester Shore Humane Society, March, 1953
Statement of Bank Balances as of April 1, 1953
Summary of Receipts and Disbursements, January 1 to February 282 1953
Analysis of Budget Appropriations and Expenditures, January 1 to
February 28, 1953
Analysis of Estimated Revenues, January 1 to February 28, 1953
List of Claims Audited and Paid by the Comptroller, March 1 to April
1, 1953
For the record, the Clerk presented an affidavit of publication and
posting of the resolution adopted by this Board on March 18, 1953,
amending the Zoning Ordinance (correction of typographical error) .
For the record, the Clerk presented an affidavit of publication
and posting of a notice of adoption of a resolution amending and
correcting the zoning map in connection with the Dietz property on
the Boston Post Road.
Councilman Kane had nothing to report.
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Councilman Embury presented a letter, dated March 3 , 953, from
Chief Yerick, advising that the Board of Police Commissioners, at
its meeting of March 25th, had appointed Vincent Mazza, In.terway
Street, Purdyes Station, N . Y. , to the position of patrolman in the
Mamaroneck Town Police Department.
On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it
- was unanimously
RESOLVED that this Board hereby approves the appoint-
ment of Vincent Mazza to the position of patrolman in
the Police Department of the Town of Mamaroneck,
effective as of April 16, 1953.
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Councilman Embury presented a letter, dated March 31, 1953, from
Mr. C . J. Quinn, Secretary of the Board of Police Commissioners,
enclosing minutes of the Commission' s meeting, held March 25th,
and requesting approval by the Town Board, of the Police Commission' s
recommendations with regard to the following:
Street paint (part of item to be re-billed to the Park Department)
Summer Shirts
- Summer Uniforms
Proposed 5 day - L+0 hour work schedule
Appointment of new patrolman
All bids for street paint, summer shirts and uniforms were enclosed
with the letter.
Mr. Embury asked for comment on the work schedule.
Mr . McKeever said he would be in favor of it if it could be operated
with the present men.
The Supervisor reported that only one extra man is being taken on
as provided in the Budget.
Mr. Kane said. perhaps this might be put into effect for other de-
partments of the Town.
The Supervisor suggested that between now and the lst of June, this
might be given some study. He also suggested that Mr. Waterman
study the matter of the Fire Department situation.
Mr. Waterman said he would like to see a study made of the entire
Town staff.
Supervisor Mandeville requested a resolution authorizing an increase
in salary for Patrolman Celestino.
On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED that the annual compensation of William
Celestino be and it hereby is fixed at $L+, 000,
effective as of April 15, 1953, in accordance
with the regular increment schedule allowed.
With regard to the letter from the Police Commission, Councilman
Embury suggested that the Board approve the recommendation of the
Commission which, in each instance, is the low bid.
On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Waterman,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the Police Department be and it hereby
is authorized to purchase from The Burray Corp., New
York, N. Y . , 75 gallons of Traffic White paint at a
price of $2.50 per gallon.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Police Department be and
_._ it hereby is authorized to purchase from Brooks
Uniform Co. , New York, N. Y., 104 Blue shirts
at $38.40 per dozen.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Police Department be and
it hereby is authorized to purchase from Caleb V. Smith
& Son. , New York, N. Y. , summer uniforms for a total
price of $8/49.715 .
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FURTHER RESOLVED that the Police Department be and
it hereby is authorized to purchase from H. 7.
Margoluis Sons, Inc., Mamaroneck, N. Y. , one summer
suit each for the Chief, the Detective Sergeant and
Detective at $55 . each.
Councilman Embury reported that the Park Department had received a
lawn power mower which was sent back and the one which was pre-
viously ordered on a cash basis and not delivered because the check
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required 2 signatures (the Supervisor being y) w' ll now be
delivered.
The Supervisor requested a resolution authorizing the borrowing
from Surplus, of an amount, not exceeding $18,885.983 which repre-
sents the outstanding balance due School Districts 1 and 2 on
1952 School levies.
Councilman McKeever introduced the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX ANTICIPATION
NOTE OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK IN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING
$18,885.98 IN ANTICIPATION OF THE COLLECTION OF UNPAID
SCHOOL TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 11 1952, TO
JUNE 30, 1953.
RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, IN
THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, STATE OF NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. In anticipation of the receipt of unpaid
school taxes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1952
and ending June 30, 1953 and for the purpose of providing
moneys to pay to the Treasurers of Union Free School
District No. 1 and School District No. 2, the amount of
unpaid school taxes, the Supervisor is hereby authorized
and directed to issue a Tax Anticipation Note of the
Town in a total principal amount not exceeding $18,885 .98
pursuant to Section 555 of Chapter 852 of the Laws of
1948 of the State of New York, and pursuant to Section
24.00 of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York.
Section 2. It is hereby determined and declared:
(a) The total amount of school taxes levied in said Town
for said fiscal year is:
School District No. 1 $1,630,229.40
School District No. 2 33,342.96
(b) The total amount of said taxes due and unpaid is:
School District No. 1 18,671.91
School District No. 2 478.11
( c) The total amount heretofore borrowed and outstanding
in anticipation of the collection of said taxes is none.
Section 3. The note issued under this resolution shall
be dated April 1, 1953 and shall mature on September 11
1953, and the date of maturity of such note or any renewal
extend beyond the close of the appli-
cable shall not exte y PP li
cable period provided in Section 24.00 of the Local
Finance Law of the State of New York for the maturity
of such notes.
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Supervisor is hereby authorized to deter-
mine . The Su er a
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in connection
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herewith not determined by this or subsequent resolu-
tion and his signature upon said note shall be conclusive
as to such determination. The note issued hereunder shall
be substantially in the form of "Model Form of Note Pay-
able to Borrower" set forth in Schedule B of the Local
Finance Law of the State of New York and shall be signed
---- by the Supervisor and countersigned by the Town Clerk
and shall have the seal of the Town affixed thereto.
Section 5 . The Supervisor is hereby further authorized
to issue said note and to borrow the principal amount
thereof as hereby determined from the reserve fund re-
sulting from moneys received from the redemption of
transfers of tax liens as provided in Section 556 of
Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948 as amended.
Section 6. The faith and credit of the Town of Mamaro-
neck are hereby pledged for the punctual payment of the
of and interest on
said note and unless other-
wise principal paid or payment provided for, taxes shall be levied
on all of the taxable property in said Town in an
amount sufficient to pay said principal and interest.
The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilman Embury and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisor Mandeville
Councilmen Embury, Kane, Waterman, and McKeever
NOES: None
- The Town Clerk presented affidavit of publication of notice of
recommendation by the Superintendent of Highways to purchase a
brush grinder at a cost not to exceed $3,000.
The Supervisor submitted a bid from Mitts & Merrill, Saginaw, Michi-
gan, for a Portable Brush Grinder, in the amount of $2,700 plus
transportation charges of $117,64-
On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman Waterman, the
following resolution was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways did, on April ist,.
1953, duly recommend the purchase of certain equipment, pursuant to
the provisions of §142 of the Highway Law and notice of such recom-
mendation has been duly published as provided in such section,
NOW' THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that, pursuant to §142 of the Highway Law, the
Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized to
purchase from Mitts & Merrill, with the approval of the
County Superintendent of Highways, one Portable Brush
Grinder at a price of $2,700 plus transportation charges
of $117.64.
The Supervisor presented a resolution received from the Village of
I.amaroneck with a request for approval of their sale of property
acquired by their foreclosure proceeding in rem.
On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Embury, the
following resolution was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted:
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WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck, through the institution of
foreclosure proceedings in rem, has become and now is the owner of a
number of parcels of real estate situate in the Village of Mamaroneck
and Town of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS, both the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaro-
neck 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 Mamaroneck and the Town of
Mamaroneck which, among other things, set forth the interests of
said municipalities in the properties being foreclosed, the manner
of the sale of said properties, and the manner of the distribution
of the proceeds received from said sales; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck has, pursuant to an agree-
ment had with the Town of Mamaroneck, advertised for and has here-
tofore received bids on certain properties owned by the Town of
Mamaroneck as well as on certain properties owned by the Village
of Mamaroneck in the Town of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck has
given consideration thereto and after due deliberation, accepted the
bid hereinafter listed as to price and terms therein set forth; and
WHEREAS, since receipt of said bid, 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 IN SECTION 8
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Town Village Assessed
Elk. tar. Sec. Blk. Lit Bidder
al ation Terms
Amount V u
832 800 8 78 1+1A Angelo Firimonte t 76 125 Cash
(adjoining property owner)
The Supervisor submitted an offer to purchase in connection with
Town-owned property and on motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded
by Councilman Kane, it was, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED that the date for the next public auction
of Town-owned property be and it hereby is set for
May 6, 1953, at 8 P . M. , in the Council room of
the Weaver Street Fire House.
Councilman McKeever presented the following petitions received from
the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to
permit the apportionment of taxes, and on motion by Councilman
McKeever, seconded by Councilman Embury, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the cor-
rection of the Assessment Roll for certain years, pursuant to
the provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester
County Administrative Code, known as the Westchester County Tax
Law; and
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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 1952, tares
of 1953, which shows property now appearing on the
roil as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land Improvement Total
213 175 & 235 Anthony De Cicco $11,350 10,000 21,350
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land Improvement Total
213 175 & 253 Anthony De Cicco 12960 11960
213 177 A. Poccia & Son 2,540 21540
213 235 Josephine De Cicco 12000 10,000 112000
213 316 L . Apt 32350 32350
213 572 Metz 2,500 2,500
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1952,
taxes of 1953, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
120 210 Briarcliff Const. Corp. 1,800
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land only
120 210 Margaret F . Manning 400
120 212 Harold C . Bott 1,400
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 19522
taxes of 1953, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel blame Land Improvement Total
133 652 W. Harris & A. Farfn 92000 72,500 813500
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land Improvement Total
133 652 Rogowsk_y Bros. 7,500 722500 80,000
133 707 W. Harris & A. Farin 11500 11500
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1952,
taxes of 1953, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel name Land Improvement Total
301 62 Lewis P . Stanton 91000 25,400 342400
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be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557
Block Parcel Name Land Improvement Total
301 62 Maury P. Medwick $1,700 1,700
301 89 Lewis P. Stanton 71300 25,400 32,700
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1952,
taxes of 1953, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
333 324 Bush, I. & Weiss, S . 26,000
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land only
333 324 Bush, I . & Weiss, S . 23,000
333 547 Griffin Development Corp.3,000
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1952,
taxes of 1953, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
609 447 Angela R. Mazzeo 3,100
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land only
609 447 F . W. Foote & A. H . Munter 1,600
609 455 Angela R. Mazzeo 11500
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1952,
taxes of 1953, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
826 233 Harry Pritts & W. 100
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land only
826 233 Alisa Poccia 60
826 00 Harr Pritts & W. 0
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FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1952)
taxes of 1953, which shows property now appearing
on the roil as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
942 405 Jules M. Gorlitz 13,500
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be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land onl
942 405 Jules M. Gorlitz ° 10
942 406 Rocco Dellaporta 42490
942 419 Frank Casciaro 92000
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1952,
taxes of 1953, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land Improvement Total
944 1 Henry J . Curry 7,000 52000 122000
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land Improvement Total
944 1 Henry J . Curry 42000 51000 9,000
944 32 Geo. L. Cumming s YZ W. 3,000 3,000
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1952,
taxes of 1953, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
946 44 Allen Stanley Corp. 233900
---- be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land only
946 44 Frederick G . Apt 32500
946 54 Allen Stanley Corp. 20,400
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1952,
taxes of 1953, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
962 338 Village of Mamaroneck 82700
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land only
962 338 C . Edward Paxson 12500
962 378 Archie 0 . Joslin 32300
962 366 Jane S . Hagedon 33900
Councilman McKeever brought up the subject of a permit for Mr. Paul
Rigano who is desirous of building a house on Blossom Terrace and
cannot obtain a permit until the Building Inspector is satisfied that
there is access to the property.
Mr. Delius will report on this at the next meeting .
The Supervisor reported that the Colonial Avenue pumping station was
the dryest spot in Town during the recent rain storms.
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The Supervisor brought up the matter of installing a water line in
Laurel Avenue and Mr. Delius presented an affidavit of Chief Yerick
relative to the use of said street.
After discussion, on motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by
Councilman Waterman, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been made to appear by affidavit of Paul A., Yerick,
residing at 100 Laurel Avenue, verified April 7, 1953, that the street
-- now known as Laurel Avenue as now used and improved, has been so
used for a period of more than 25 years; and
WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways is desirous of
accepting said street in accordance with the provisions of 5189 of
the Highway Law, and paving the same,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that this Board accepts the portion of Laurel
Avenue as shown on "Map of 428 Lots" filed in the
Office of the County Clerk, Division of Land Records,
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which portion of
Westchester County, as M p N 33,
said street is bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point formed by the intersection of the
southerly line of Laurel Avenue with the westerly line of
Weaver Street as shown on said "Map of 428 Lots" ; thence
southwesterly along the southerly line of Laurel Avenue,
450 feet to a point; thence northwesterly across Laurel
Avenue, 50 feet to the southwesterly corner of Lot 369 on
said map; thence northeasterly along the northerly side of
Laurel Avenue, as shown on said map, 455 feet to a. point;
thence running southwesterly across Laurel Avenue, 50 feet
to the point or place of beginning .
Mr. Delius presented an affidavit of Mary Sganga in connection with
Leafy Lane, and after discussion, on motion by Councilman McKeever,
h following seconded by Councilman Waterman, the g resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been made to appear by affidavit of Mary Sganga,
residing at 69 Murray Avenue, verified April 4, 1953, that the
street now known as Leafy Lane as now used and improved, has been
so used for a period of more than 25 years; and
WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways is desirous of
accepting said street in accordance with the provisions of §189
of the Highway Law, and paving the same,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that this Board accepts the portion of Leafy Lane
as shown on "Map of a Portion of Chatsworth Park at Larchmont
in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester Co. , N. Y. , comprising
p the state of Luc C . Goodnow, deceased, and
properties of v e E y s
Sarah J . Taylor, made by Walter A. Miles, Surveyor" , dated
May 4, 1908, and filed in the Office of the County Clerk,
Division of Land Records, Westchester County, as Map No.
1800, which portion of said street is bounded and des-
cribed as follows:
BEGINNING at a poi_^t on the easterly side of Murray Avenue
as widened and now iai
d out where the same is intersected
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by the southerly line of a lot designated as Lot 156 on a
certain map entitled, "Map of a Portion of Chatsworth
Park at Larchmont, in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester
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Co. , N. Y. , comprising properties of the Estate of
Lucy C . Goodnow, deceased and Sarah J . Taylor", made
by Walter A. Miles, Surveyor, dated May 4, 1908
and filed in the Office of the County Clerk,
Division of Land Records, formerly Register' s
Office, Westchester County, N. Y., on May 11, 1908
as Map No. 1800; thence running along the southerly
line of Lots 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162,
163, 164, 165, and 166, on said map, North 710
05' East 353.28 feet to the southwest corner of
Lot 167 on said map; thence running South 180 55'
West 40 feet to the northerly line of Lot 118 on
said map; thence running along the northerly line
of Lots 118, 119, 120, 1211 122, 123, 124, 125,
126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 130A, 130B, and 130C on
said map, South 710 05' West 365 .13 feet to the
easterly side of Murray Avenue as widened and now
laid out; thence running along said easterly side of
Murray Avenue as widened and now Laid out, North 20 24 r
50" West 41.72 feet to the point of beginning.
The Town Attorney stated that he had obtained the necessary deed
from Andrew Wilson, in accordance with authority contained in
resolution of this Board adopted January 7, 1953 .
On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Kane, the
following resolution was, upon roil call, unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, this Board, on January 7, 1953, adopted a resolution
providing for acceptance of a deed from Andrew Wilson, Jr. , of
property known as Block 407, Parcel 82, on the Tax_ Assessment Map
of the Town of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS, a deed has now been obtained sufficient to convey
this property to the Town,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that this deed be accepted in lieu of
taxes now due upon said property and that said
taxes be cancelled..
Mr. Delius reported on the Weaver Street sidewalk project, and
after discussion, on motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by
Councilman McKeever, the following resolution was, upon roll
tail, unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, heretofore, in connection with the Weaver Street
Sidewalk Improvement in the Weaver Street Sidewalk District, estab-
lished by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck in accordance with
the provisions of §250 et sec, of Chapter 63 of the Laws of 1909 as
amended, proceedings were taken by the Town Board to acquire property
and construct sidewalks along Weaver Street from Palmer Avenue to
Forest Avenue; and
WHEREAS, in such proceedings and pursuant to provisions of the
old Town Law, taking maps and surveys were made, showing certain
parcels of property to be acquired for the construction of a side-
walk along Weaver Street in said district, among them being two
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parcels of property ert on the east side of Weaver Street between
Heather Lane and West Garden Road, more particularly described
in certain surveys made by the A. J . Foote Engineering Corpora-
tion, one of which is entitled "Property of Samuel L. Mass, area
of taking, 709.13 square feet" , dated March 1, 1929, and the
other entitled "Property of Jean R. Higgins, area of taking,
509.59 square £eet11, dated March 6, 1929; and
WHEREAS, the Weaver Street Sidewalk District, as established
by 5250 et seq of the old Town Law, was dissolved by Chapter SO)+
of the Laws of 1945, which Chapter, nevertheless, provided that
all sidewalks and sidewalk property become the property of the Town
by reason of which the Town became liable for the care and main-
tenance of such sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, this Board, heretofore and on November 19, 1952, by
resolution then adopted, authorized the acquisition of certain pro-
perty on the east side of Weaver Street between Garden Road and
Heather Lane, consisting of two portions or strips, one being part
of Block 237 Parcel 117 on the Assessment Map of the Town of
Mamaroneck, owned by Jean R. Higgins for $1,250, and the other, part
of Bloc k 217 Parcel I 34 on t he Assessment r
a P, owned by
Bernard L .
Miller and Hilda Miller (formerly Samuel L. Mass) for $1,650,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that there is hereby appropriated a sum not
exceeding x$3,000 to pay for the acquisition of the por-
tions of property of Higgins and Miller as shown on above
mentioned surveys made by the A. J. Foote Engineering
Corporation, said money to be applied as follows:
To Jean R. Higgins, for acquisition of property $12250
To Bernard L . Miller 19 it " " 1, 650
For title search, attorney' s fees (Meighan
and Necarsulmer) for preparing release of
- mortgage, and recording necessary instruments 100
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Highways is
hereby authorized and instructed to proceed with the
construction of the sidewalk, such sidewalk to be in all
respects similar to other sections of sidewalk along
Weaver Street between Myrtle Boulevard and Forest
Avenue.
Mr. John P . Gilgut appeared and asked concerning the water line in
Old White Plains Road.
The Supervisor informed him this had been decided earlier in the
meeting and went on to explain the absence of funds in the budget
for large, projects of this nature and also stressing the desire not
to break with established precedent. He said this had all been
thoroughly explained to Mr. Norman Tishman, who had sunk a well
in his property.
Mr. George A. Greenburg, also present, said he hopes to build in
that area this Spring, and mentioned others who, together with him-
self, will bring the total to approximately 13 who hope to build
homes of a substantial nature in that area. It, therefore, is his
feeling that the cost would be repaid to the Town in the way of real
estate taxes in a very short time.
The Supervisor explained the usual practice of developers who
install water mains, paying the original cost and then collecting
90% of the revenues from water supplied, for a period of not more
than 10 years.
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There being no further business to come before the meeting, it
adjourned at 9: 55 P . M. to meet again on May 6th, and immediately
re-convened as the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Councilman Waterman presented the Fire Inspector' s Report and the
Fire Report for the month of March, 1953•
Councilman Waterman presented the Fire Department claims which had
been audited by the Comptroller and approved by the Fire Chief 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:
A & A Automotive Co. 1.96
The C . & G. Baraxmar Co. , Inc. 21.22
The Consolidated Edison Company of N. Y. , Inc. 113.10
Foley Hardware, Inc. 33.20
Homelite Corporation 9.35
Joe and Patsy' s Garage 95 .40
Librandi Bros. 14.50
McGuire Bros. , Inc . 6. 00
G . W. Merrell 22®22
Mitchell Oil Corporation 67.05
New York Telephone Company 49. 50
Sound Tire & Supply Co. 86.70
Sidney S . Vogel 22 . 50
Westchester Joint Water Works, No. 1 5 .65
Hydrant Rental:
The New Rochelle Water Company 56.25
Westchester Joint Water Works, No. 1 2. 350.00
$2,959.60
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it
adjourned at 10 P . M. , to meet again on May 6th.
T Clerk