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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953_08_05 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD AUGUST 5, 1953, IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE MFMARONECK TOWN POLICE HEADQUARTERS, 11 EDGEWOOD AVENUE, TOWN. PRESENT: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Embury, Kane, Waterman, and McKeever ABSENT: None Presence was also noted of the Town Clerk, Mr. Gronberg. The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 5: 15 P . M. Mr. George R. Bishop appeared to regtiwst acceptance by the Town of dedication by his company of 1,000 feet of street, extending from Griffin Avenue through Murdock Road into Split Tree Road, complete with sewer, water, gas, electricity, etc. and finished according to specifications, and approved by Councilman McKeever. Mr. Bishop said he is anxious to transfer one of his completed houses on August 12th, and cannot obtain a Certificate of Occupancy until the road has been accepted by the Town. It was decided that Mr. Bishop could obtain a temporary C . 0 . sub- ject to approval of the deed, title search, etc . by Mr. Delius who is away on vacation. Mr. Harry Alpiar appeared to request a decision on the matter of the proposed swimming pool. He suggested that the Town Board contact the Village Board and discuss having such a proposition put on the ballot in the next election. -- Mr. Mandeville suggested that Mr. Van Hook, who was present at the meeting, might give his ideas about a swimming pool. Mr. Van Hook believes the general sentiment is against a pool. Mr. O'Donnell was then asked for his opinion and he said ( speaking as an individual) it would seem to him that if enough money could be found to have a survey made and brought before the Board, it might solve the problem. Mr. Topping (also representing only himself) feels if it is an economically sound and self-sustaining thing, it should be under- taken by private interests. He does not think such a thing should be put on the tax rolls. The Supervisor believes a swimming pool might be popular because of the condition of Long Island Sound. He suggested that the Board would consider the matter and inasmuch as the Town has a location for a pool if the people want one, it was decided to put $2,000 in next yearls budget to have a survey made of the situation, after which consideration will be given to putting some sort of a proposition on the ballot, if the results of the survey warrant this. Mr. Steve Hartley reported that the local office of Civil Defense had been host to the County and the meeting had been very successful. The County Department feels the local office is in good shape. The Supervisor complimented Mr. Hartley on his job. Mr. George Hamilton appeared to ask that his father be reinstated with the Town where he had been emoloyed for the past 15 years with the Highway Department. He was discharged about 4 months ago and his son asked the Board to "please reconsider this" . 351 Mr. Bernard Lancia a ,peared to inquire about refunds which he claims are due him from the Water Company. The Clerk read a memorandum, dated July 28, 1953, submitted by the Town Attorney. After dis cussion, the Supervisor announced that the matter would be taken up with Mr. Forbes, who was attorney for the Water Company at the time this situation arose, and Mr. Delius. The Supervisor stated that, although Judge Close had rendered an opinion in the matter of the application to re-zone 65 Palmer Avenue, he believed the Board should take no action until Mr. Delius returns from his vacation. The matter was put over until September 1. Mrs. Winton L . Miller, Jr. , 125 Weaver Street, appeased to inquire concerning property at the corner of Murray Avenue and Cleaver Street. She had been under the impression that it might be used as a park. The Supervisor stated that he did not so understand it and in any event,he feels there are enough parks in the Town. The Town Clerk submitted a request from Mr. Louis Zingesser, attorney for Mrs . Hansen, that discussion of her application for a dance hall license be adjourned because of illness of her son. The reauest was granted. The Clerk presented a letter, dated June 28, 1953, from Mr. Gil Allen, Secretary and Treasurer of the Mamaroneck Independent Soft Ball League, requesting financial assistance. On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town purchase soft ball equipment in an amount not to exceed $300 from the appropria- tion in the 1953 Budget ^General Town, Miscellaneous Recreation!', and FURTHER RESOLVED that this equipment be placed at the disposal of the Soft Ball Leagues of the Village of Larchmont and Village of Mamaroneck. The Clerk presented a Certificate of Appointment of Election In- spectors for the election year beginning July 15, 1953, signed by Supervisor Owen A. Mandeville on July 3, 1953, in accordance with the recommendation of the Chairmen of the two major political parties. The Town Clerk presented a list of polling places for the purpose of designating a place in each election district of the Town in which a meeting for the registration of voters, election and pri- maries, shall be held in the year following the ensuing lst day of October. On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED that, in accordance with the provisions of Section 66 of the Election Law, being Chapter 17 of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York as amended, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby designates a place for each election district in the Town at which a meeting for the registration of voters, election and primaries, shall be held in the year following the ensuing lst day of October, as follows: I DISTRICT NO . 1 Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, N. Y. DISTRICT NO . 2 Jeryco Plastics Corp. Bldg . , [+31 Fayette Street, Mamaroneck, N. Y. DISTRICT NO . 3 Mamaro Fire House, Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, N. Y. DISTRICT NO . L Central School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N. Y. DISTRICT NO . 5 Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, N. Y. DISTRICT NO . 6 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NO . 7 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT N0 . 8 St. Augustine° s School, Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NO .__2 Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NO. 10 325 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NO . 11 Chatsworth Gardens Apts. , 14 N. Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NO . 12 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NO . 13 Murray Avenue School, Daymon Terrace, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NO . lµ Weaver Street Fire House, Weaver Street, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NO . 15 School of Saints John & Paul, Weaver Street, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NO . 16 Fenimore Cooper House, Larchmont Acres, Larchmont, N. Y. DISTRICT NO . 17 Central School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N. Y. I 355 The Clerk submitted the following reports: Town Clerk' s Report, July, 1953 Building Report, July, 1953 Attendance Report, June, 1953 Attendance Report, July, 1953 Report of Westchester Shore Humane Society, June, 1953 Report of Receiver of Taxes, July, 1953 Statement of Bank Balances as of August 1, 1953 Claims audited and paid by the Comptroller from July 1 to August 1, 1953 Summary of Receipts and Disbursements, January 1 to June 30, 1953, Analysis of Budget Appropriations and Expenditures, January 1 to June 30, 1953 Analysis of Estimated Revenues, January 1 to June 30, 1953 The Clerk submitted the Report of the State Commission of Correc- tion, approving the Town Lockup, dated May 5, 1953. For the record, the Clerk submitted affidavit of publication and posting of notice of amendment to Area District Map which is part of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck as amended, so as to show the following described property in Use, Area, and Height District AA (Residence) : ALL that plot or area bounded on the North by the Town of Scarsdale-Town of Mamaroneck boundary line; on the East by Weaver Street; on the South by the southerly boundary line of lands acouired by the Westchester County Park Commission for the Cross County Parkway; and on the West by the Town of Mamaroreck-City of New Rochelle boundary line. Councilman McKeever had nothing to report for his departments. Councilman Embury reported that he had received a letter from Mr. Rufus K. Allerton, Jr., g Leafy Lane, stating that the paving of Leafy Lane is completed and is a very fine job. Councilman McKeever said that Mr. L . J. Venerose, 10 Leafy Lane, is also very much pleased with the paving. The Supervisor stated that this road had been built by private contract at a lower cost than would have been possible had the Town done the job. The Supervisor requested a resolution appointing Patrolman Mazza, who has served this three-month probationary period, to permanent status as a Patrolman in the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department. Upon motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Kane, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Vincent Mazza, Jr., whose period of probationary service terminated on July 16, 1953, be and he hereby is appointed as permanent Patrol- man at an annual salary of $3,600 effective July 16, 1953 . The Supervisor requested a resolution authorizing an increase in salary for Patrolmen Eugene Agnessanto and John Infelsh and Fire Truck Driver Nicholas Soriano. Upon motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the annual compensation of Eugene Agnessanto, Police Patrolman, be and it hereby is fixed at $$+,200, effective September 1, 1953, and that of John Welsh, Police Patrolman, be and it hereby is fixed at $4, 200, effective September 1, 1953, in accordance with the regular increment schedule allowed. FURTHER RESOLVED that the annual compenstion of Nicholas Soriano, Fire Truck Driver, be and it hereby is fixed at $3, 510, effective August 1, 1953, in accordance with the regular increment schedule allowed. A letter from Village Manager Johnson, dated July 15, 1953, was sub- mitted, stating that Mrs. Winifred Taylor had returned to work at the Health Center, after a leave of absence, and had been returned to the payroll as of July 1st, with an annual salary (from the Village$ of $1,930. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Winifred 0 . Taylor be and she hereby is re-appointed Public Health Nurse (P . T .) for the Town of Mamaroneck at an annual salary of $1,930, effective July 1, 1953, funds for which are provided in the 1953 Budget. The Supervisor requested a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $294.24 from the Village of Mamaroneck as its share of the proceeds of sale of Block 902 Parcel 487 and authorization to cancel 1952 and prior years? taxes in the amount of $387.06. On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Waterman, the following resolution was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck heretofore has sold the premises known as Block 902 Parcel 487 which were acquired by the Village in its foreclosure proceeding in rem; and WHEREAS, this Board heretofore approved the sale of said premises by the Village for the sum of $575 by resolution adopted November 5, 1952; and i WHEREAS, a computation has been made of the division of the proceeds of said sale showing the Town to be entitled to $294.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to accept as the Town' s share of the proceeds of sale of -remises mown as Block 902 Parcel 487 (V � (Village No. - Section 9, Block 9, Lot 3) to Bernard uericia the sum of $294.24 - FURTHER RESOLVED that the tax on above premises for 1952 and prior years in the amount of $387.06 be and it hereby is cancelled and that the Receiver of Taxes is hereby directed to mark his records accordingly. C The Supervisor reauested a resolution transferring $106.02 from Surplus of Sewer District to Capital Fund on account of the Feni- more Road Pumping Plant. i On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Ernbury, the following resolution was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Town heretofore has appropriated, either from budget or sale of certificate of indebtedness, the sma of $61,000 for construction of a sewer pumping plant and force main in Fenimore Road, which funds are a charge against Sewer District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck: and WHEREAS, it now appears that the total cost of completing such project is $61,106.02 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that there is hereby transferred $106.02 from Surplus now in the Sewer District Budget, to the Capital Fund for the purpose of paying for the construction of the sewer pumping plant and force main. The Supervisor requested a resolution authorizing the Receiver of Taxes to accept payment of School taxes in two installments . Upon motion made by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 96A of Chapter 62 of the Laws of 1909 as amended, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby authorize and empower the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck, to collect the 1953 School taxes for Union Free School District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck and School District No. 2, Town of Scarsdale, New York, which, under the provisions of the Westchester County Tax Law, being Article 16 of the Westchester County Administrative Code, become a lien and are payable on September lst, 1953, in two partial payments, each amounting to fifty per cent (50%) of any such school tax as levied. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck is authorized and empowered to receive the payment of such partial payments or in- stalments of the 1953 School taxes for Union Free School District No. 1 in the Tom of Mamaroneck, and School District No. 2, Town of Scarsdale, New York, at any time, but subject to the same penalties as are specified and provided in Section 5/+2 of the Westchester County Administrative Code, for neglect to pay the total amount of the School taxes after the levy thereof. FURTHER RESOLVED that the acceptance of any such partial or instalment payment of the 1953 School taxes for Union Free School District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, and School District No. 2, Town of Scars- dale, New York, shall not be deemed to affect, in any manner, any right of the Town of Mamaroneck under any general or special act, to enforce collection of the unpaid balances of such taxes as may remain due and owing to said Town, but such rights and powers shall remain in full force and effect to enforce collection of the unpaid balance of such school taxes, together with interest, penalties and other lawful charges. 361 i On motion made by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby designates "The Daily Times" , a daily newspaper published in the Village and Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of publish- ing the notice of the collection of the 1953 School taxes as required by law; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that,in accordance with the provisions of Section 550 of the Westchester County Administrative Code, the Town Board do and hereby does direct the Re- ceiver of Taxes and Assessments, to mail to each taxpayer of the Town of -Mamaroneck, whose address is known to said Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, a, tax_ bill for 1953 School taxes, the expense thereof to be a Town charge. The Supervisor requested a resolution setting a date for the next public auction of the Town-o-vmmed property. On motion by Councilman Kane, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the date for the next public auction of Town-owned property be and it hereby is set for September 1, 1953, at 8 P. M. , in the Court Room at Police Headquarters, 11 Edgewood Avenue, Town of Mamaroneck. The Supervisor submitted a claim from Close, McCarthy & Gaynor for services rendered in connection with 65 Palmer Avenue, involving attendance at two meetings and a legal opinion by Judge Close. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Yaterr.-an, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to retain the Honorable Frederick P . Close as Special Counsel for the Town of Mamaroneck in connection with the petition of various property owners in Howell Park and other portions of the Town for the re-zoning of premises on Palmer Avenue known as 65 Palmer Avenue and also Down as Block 401 Parcel 1, owned by Douglas Smith. FURTHER RESOLVED that there is hereby appropriated the sum of $500 for the purpose of paying the fee or com- pensation of Close, McCarthy & Gaynor, Esgs. , in this matter. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it ad- journed at 9: 55 P . M. and immediately reconvened as the Board of Fire Commissioners . Mr. Waterman submitted the Fire Inspectorts Report for June, 1953, together with the Fire Report for July, 1953, and also the claims of the Fire Department which had been approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller. 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: I 363 M. A. Bruder & Sons, Inc . 8.60 Consolidated Edison Co. 33.17 Halprin Supply Co. 60.27 Henigson' s Lumber Co. 24.17 George P . Lahm 75 .00 McGuire Eros. , Inc. 5 . 00 G . W. Merrell, Inc. 53 .87 Merson Clothes, Inc. 182.62 Mitchell Oil Corporation 52.75 New York Telephone Company 76.40 Ronconi Lawn Mower Service 16.00 The State Insurance Fund 1, 552.00 Richard Thorburn 105 .00 Westchester Joint .dater Works 14. 23 Hydrant Rentals: New Rochelle Water Company 56. 25 Village of Scarsdale 401.34 Westchester Joint Water Works 2,310.00 Total $5,020.73 There being no further business to come before the meeting, it ad- journed at 10 P . M. to meet again on September lst. All To Clerk/