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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
MA ARONECK, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE NEAVER STREET FIRE
HOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK, ON FEBRUARY lst, 1950
Supervisor Mandeville called the meeting to order at 8: 15 P. M.
PRESENT2 Supervisor Mandeville
Councilmen Embury, Matson and Waterman
ABSENT: Councilman McKeever
Presence was also noted. of Town Clerk Gronoerg, Town Attorney Delius
and Town Accountant Finson.
The minutes of December 7th, 1949 were approved as corrected.
The Clerk presented a petition received from Mr. Frank Turco, re-
cuesting that property known as Block 126, Parcel 442 on the Tax
Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, be re-zoned for dsi-
ness use.
Following discussion, on :notion by Councilman Embury, seconded by
Councilman Watson, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized
to prepare the necessary notice, calling a public
hearing on March 15th, 1950, to consider a. change
in zoning in connection with property known as
Block 126, Parcel 442 on the Tax Assessment Map of
the Town of Mamaroneck, for business use.
The Clerk presented a letter From Mr. A. J. Foote, Building In-
spector, requesting permission to attend the first annual School
of the Eastern States Building Officials, to be held in the Hotel
Statleer, New York City, on February 10th and 11th, 1950 .
On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Taterman,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED that Arthur JP Foote, Building inspector,
be and he hereby is authorized to attend the first
annual School of the Eastern States Building Officials,
to be held at the Hotel Statler, New York City, on
February 13th and 11th.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the expense shall be paid by
the Town.
The Town Clerk presented letters of resignation as members of the
Zonfng Board of Appeals, from Messrs . J . C. Waterman and George D.
Lurchell.
On motion by Supervisor Mandeville, seconded. by Councilman hatson,
it was unanimous,
RESOLVED that the resignation of J. C . Waterman and
that of George D. E;;_rchell be and they hereby are
accepted_ with regret.
The Town Clerk was instructed to express the thanks of the Town �
Board to Messrs . Vaterman and Burchell .
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On motion by Councilman E.mbury, seconded by Councilman Waterman.
it was unanimously
RESOLVED that henry W. Butterfield be and he hereby
is appointed a member of the Board of Appeals for
Zoning to serve the unexpired term of George D.
Burchell, which term expires February 15th, 1951.
RT iR L . �_or_an J. u_' e, Jr. be a__
FIIte.HL+n RESOLVED that Morgan Burke, and
_ he hereby is appointed a member of the Board of
Appeals for Zoning for a tear of 5 years, which
term of offi:::e expires February 19th, 1955 •
The Supervisor stated that the TGhTn Board is recuired to al-point
the Chairman of the Board of Appeals for Zoning and he recommended
the appointnsent of Mr. C . J . q uinn.
On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman 1,q'atson, it
was unan ,Iously y
RESOLVED that C . J. Quinn be and he hereby is desig_
natedi Chairman of the Board of Apyseals for Zoning
for his teem, -which expires February 19th, 1953 .
Supervisor ?andevill re e � r
_ e D1 S nte:J_ .a letter recei- :T � f O r . William
H. Johnson, Village 'Ka.na.ger, tO�tet'�'_er , '.
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Mr. Henry Zeigef, suggesti'^.g the renewal Of his offer of ;1;4, 010. to
purchase the -;property On Tarry Avenue and Mama.ronec..s ivenue, in
accordance ?,Tit^ the pr04iSions Of the Original resolution with One
amendment thereto, which -;;0'ald provide that the tax exemption run
for the period Of the riortgage which _._ not to exceed 34 1(2 yea-_ S .
The Ori inai tax exemption was for 25 yea
tilt. Geiger -?:`l^, -,Tas . resent, addressed. the Board concerning this
project.
Supervisor Mandeville recommended the resolution with the pro-
posed a-7endnient.
On motion by Councilmen Embury, seconded by Councilman T-atermaan, the
folic-?ing _resolution was, a on roll call, -tinanirnusly adopted-
GTHEREAS, by letters dated September 281h, 1949 and January
27th, 1950, Henry E. Z eiger of o Hawthorn Road, Larchmont, New
York, made a. proposal to _-urchase from the Village Cf ilamaroneck,
ertail nropert4 _� kn O',TTl O n tale 'r'.s Sess ent ''Flap of the Vi11a cf
?amaorech as Section 8, Block 54, Lots 1r-11B, 10A, 11-12, 2A,
2B and 3, and knOS'n as Block 820, Parcel_ 85 On the Assessment
Map Of the Town Of MatTia=cnecii, and to pay therefor the sum Of Four
Thousand 04,000.00} Dollars, and which property is to be used for
the specific purpose Of constructing a VeteranTs Co-Operative .
Housing; Develop-lent of approximately 5C dwelling units and
?!sHER.EAS, certain conditions -,.ere contained in said ;roposal
as follows:
(1) The sale was to be subject- to the purchaser proceeding
with the n ma ll 'pr
„��h dispatch for h� ere.,tio of a multiple d.we_ � of not
-- less than 5'."), dialling units as a ?Teteran� s co-Operative hcusing
develop-lent u_nd.er and pursuant to the rules and regulations of
the State Housing i'uthor.ity and the Federal thous ing A-dministr'ation.
(2) The sale was to be subject to the State Housing
.lutlnority a--roving the site, plans and ,-e='.,'if lcalions and other
details.
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(3) The sale was to be subject to the, approval of the
Federal Hous_n adninistration of the site, plans, specifications
and development Operation under and pursuant to the National
Housing Act, as amended, and the rules and regulations attendant
thereto.
(4) The sale was to be subject to the develoNers obtaining
5O veterans who 'ri111 purchase apartments in this rental housing
development prior to the commiencemert of construction by and with
the approval of the State Housing reutherity and the F. H. 'A
(5) The sale was to be subject to the approval of the
mirnicipai authorities having jurisdiction thereof to grant ta-
e,rempTion for the improvements to be 'lads On the land for a period
of not less than 33 nor more than 3u, -rears G months; and
WrERESS, after due consideration of the proposal above set
forth, it is deemed to be in the best interests of the To.an and
village that the same be accepted, subject however, to certain
modifications and ado Itional cond.it ions hereinafter enLLmerated,
!`dOGd, THEREFORE,E, =E 1'1
RESOLVED that this Board approves the sale to 'oe
made by the Tillage of Ma;-a ro_^_eck to Henry B. Zeiger
Of the property _inOF-_n and described as Section d, Block
52„ Lots 1A-113, 10a, 111-12, 2k, 2B and 3 on the Assess-
�!P_ent a-p of the Village Of Mamaroneck, and as BlOCYi 820
Parcel 05 on the assessment Map of the To,°:r of Mamaro-
neck, for the sum of N$4,000. subject tO h.,e g
� followin
r-BS ;,rac fauns and cOnC i'�iOi?s:
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(1) That the property be used for the sole purpose of con-
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struc u�ting a. Veterangs Go-operative Housing Development of approxi-
mately 50 dwelling units under and pursuant to the Rules and Regu-
lations of the State Housin Authority and the Federal rousing A-'_
=nistration.
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(2) Apnroval of the site, clans and specifications and
Other details by the utate Housing authorit',i.
(3j Approval by the Federal H=sin„ Administration o" the
site, ';flans, specifications and development operatioi^i Under and
pursuant to the National Housing Act, as amended, and the rules and
regulations attendant thereto,
(4) That preference ir. the 'purchase of the dwelling units
be given as follows: First - 75% of 11=ld 'oar II Veterans residing
in the To,,7n Of `iamarOnecK and Village of Mamaroneck, to be followed
by non-veteran residents Of the Towi? end Village. These to be
followed by non-resident Veterans, and thereafter non-residents.
(5) That the dwelling units shall consist of 3 1/2, y 1/2
or 5 1/2 roams.
(6) That the cast to purchasers shall be a down payment Of
�'25�. per room, and 'apOn going into possession, the rurchase
rental shall be not less than 8�14. ner more than w15. per room per
:month (depending on construction) , which amount shall include all
purchase rental, interest, amortization, taxes, heat, light, water,
insa ance and. Other construction expenses and mainteilance costs .
(7) That +ithin the development, adequate provision shall
be made to house 25 automobiles in enclosed garages, and to park
25 automobiles in open parking areas on the site.
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(8) That the resident dwellings and enclosed garages shall
not occupy more than 30% of the area of the property being sold.
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(9) That the purchaser within four months of the passage of
this resolution Obtain an approval Of the project by Sta+� �S O'as®
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_. ing Authority, the Federal Housing Administration, and obtain 50
Veterans or non-Veterans, in the order hereiicbefore set forth, whr
will purchase apartments in this rental housing development prior to
the commencement of construction y ' it approval o e
vnSt_ �1C ti On b and '�4 h t�'].e �_ th
State Housing Authority and the F. H. A.
(10) That the purchaser shall tare title within four .months
from the passage of this resolution and i _ y e Tillage
is approval b the �
Board of the Village of Mamaroneck.
(11) That the purchase is conditioned upon the granting of
tax, exemption on the improve-,'tents to be made, by the municipal
authorities having jurisdiction thereof, insofar as such exemptions
are authorized by existing laws.
(12) That in the event the purchaser fails to make reason-
able and diligent efforts to obtain the necessary approvals from
the .State and Federal Authorities above mentioned, and 50 purchasers
for the contemplated units, within the four months' period above
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referred to, this resolution shall be null and void and of no effect,
and the $400. deposited with the bid herein shall be forfeited.
FU.THER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall super-
sede the Resolution heretofore adopted by this Board
October 5th, 1949 ,
The Clerk presented a letter received from Mr . Janes K. Eagan, Jr. ,
l Woody Lane, Larchmzont, together with a petition signed by le reel-
--- dents of Woody Lane, requesting the installation of a light or lights
in said Woody Lane, in order to ade.cuately light this public street.
This petition was referred to Hr. A. Y . Foote, Town Engineer, for
study and recommendation.
The following reports were ordered received and placed on files
Statement of Bank Balances as of February let, 1950
Summary of Receipts and Disbursements, Jan. 1 to Dec . 31, 1949
Analysis of Budget Appropriations and Expenditures, Jan. 1. stto .
December 31St, 1949
A nalysis of Estimated Revenues, January ist to December 31st, 1949
List of Claims Audited and Paid by Comptroller from December 28th,
1949 to February let, 1950 a
The Clerk presented the following bids for the ,purchase of a des'_:,
7 chairs and a table, for the Justice of the Peace Court:
Olson & Gordon, Inc . $329= 50
E. M. Olmstead & Co. 405 .00
General Fireproofing Co. 401.46
Clark & Gibby, Inc . 332.39
Following discussion and on motion. by Councilman Watson, seconded
by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the estimate of Olson & Gordon, Inc.
dated January 7th, 19505 for the purchase of steel
office furniture for the Justices' Court, in the
amount of $329. 50 be and it hereby is accepted.
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The Clerk presented a letter of recommendation and the affidavit
of publication of notice requesting bids for the purchase of a
2 l/ 2 ton dump truck. The following bids were received:
Allowance for 1940
Brockway & 1945
Price Ford Net Bid
Luby Chevrolet Co . , Inc, X3, 500.00 8 900. 12,600.00
Flinn Motor Co . 3,376.83 730. 2, 676.83
Bose & Parker Motor Corp . 3, 692095 700. 2,992 .95
Brockway Motor Co . , Inc . 3, 297.00 5250 2,772.00
Following discussion and on motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by
Councilman Embury, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Torn Superintendent of Highways did, on the 18th
of January, 1950, duly recommend the purchase of certain equipment
pursuant to the provisions of Section 142 of the Highway Law, notice
of such recommendation having been duly published as provided in
such section,
NOW, THEREFORE, B E IT
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 142 of the Highway
Law, the Tower Superintendent of Highways is hereby
authorized to purchase from Luby Chevrolet Co. , Inc . ,
with the approval of the County Superintendent of
Highways, one 1950 Chevrolet, 2 1/2 tan dump truck,
for a total price of ~3, 500.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Toun Superintendent of
Highways is hereby authorized, subject to the
approval of the County Superintendent of Highways,
to surrender to the above named vendor-, one 1940
Brockway truck for the, sum of $400. as part pay-
ment for the above.
FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board authorizes the
Town Superintendent of Highways to surrender to the
above named vendor, one 1945 Ford pick-up truck for the
sum of $500. as part payment for the above.
The Supervisor presented the fallowing bids for the _purchase of a
truck for the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Com-
mission:
Allowance 1942
Bidder Price Brockway Net
Luby Chevrolet Co. , Inc . $3, 500-. 00 $825 .00 $2, 675 .00
Flinn Motor Corp. 3,348.98 650.00 2, 69"x .98
Bose & Parker Motor Corp . 3, 553.65 200<00 3,353 .65
Brockway Motor Co . , Inc . 3, 385 .00 500.30 22835 .00
Following discussion and on motion by Councilman Watson, seconded
by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously
- RESOLVED that this Board recommends to the Larchmont-
Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission, the
-,purchase of a Chevrolet truck in the amount of
02,675 . from Luby Chevrolet Co. , Inc .
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Councilman Tatson reported that he had reviewed the November, 1949
monthly report of the Department of Health of Westchester County
which had been sent to him by Supervisor Mandeville .
Councilman Natson reported that he had a fey apportionments which
he would prefer to hold over until the next meeting in order
that he might study them further.
Councilman Embury reported that he had discussed the bid received
in connection with work to be done on the island in Larc mont Gardens
Lake, with the Park Department and Mr. Foote, and it was agreed
that the bid received from Barber and Coccola was acceptable.
Supervisor Mandeville presented a resolution received from the
Village of Mamaroneck for the sale of property accuired by the
Village of Mamaroneck through its foreclosure proceeding in rem,
and recommended its approval.
On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Waterman,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted.
?WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck, through- the institution
of an action in the County Court of Idestchester County, entitled
"In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens pursuant to Article
VII-A, Title 3 of the Tax Law by the Village of Mamaroneck, List of
as
Delinquent Taxes for 19 5" h `e
q µ, come and now is the owner of a
number of parcels of real estate situate in the Village of Mamaroneck
and Toren of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS;r1EREAti, 'ISO tri_ the Village of '"'?a.':1arOneck and the Town Of
Mamaroneck hold tax liens on said parcels of real property; and
VHEREAS, pursuant to Section 165H of the Tax Law, an. agree-
ment was entered into between the Village of Mamaroneck and the
- Town of Mamaroneck which, among other things, set forth the :.rater- I
ests 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
agreement had with the Town of Mamaroneck, advertised for and has
heretofore 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 'aids hereinafter listed as to price and terms therein set forth;
and
NHEREAS, since receipt of said bids, this Board has given
consideration thereto, and after due deliberation, it is
RESOLVED that the bids hereinafter listed, be
accepted at the price and terms therein set forth:
LIST OF BIDS ACCEPTED IN SECTION 8
Total Assessed
-- Block Parcel Block Lot Bidder Amount Valuation Terms
Part of
817 683 511 55 Sarah and 0,90000 $300.00 cash
Joseph Jackson
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Supervisor Mandeville read a letter received from the Department
of Udater Supply of the City of New York, which contained restric-
tions to be applicable when buying water from the City of New York.
Following discussion and on motion by Councilman Watson, seconded
by Counncilman Embury, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that this Hoard approves the regulations and
restrictions contained in letter- from the Department of
-- Water Supply of the City of New York to County Executive
Gerlach, referring to orders issued December Sth, 22nd,
and January 5th, which apply when water is being pur-
chased by the 17estchester Joint 4later ITorks No. 1, from
the City of Ner York.
The members of the Board discussed the possible adoption of an ordin-
ance which would restrict the use of water under certain conditions .
The Town Attorney was instructed to -erepare such an ordinance for
study by the Town. Board, making the Na.ter Board. or Chairman of
the same, the a.uthoritjr for enforcing this ordinance.
The Supervisor recuested a resolution authorizing the issuance of
a budget note on behalf of Sewer District No. 1 in an amount not
e:,ceeding µr4,000 . for the repair and reconstruction Of a. sewer
pumping station at the corner of Murray and Colonial Avenues, the
eXpenditure for which no provision is made in the annual estimate
for Sewer District No. 1.
On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Embury,
the f resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TSSUA",T E OF A BUDGET NOTE OF
THE TOVN OF MAMAEONECK ON BEHALF OF SE1j7ER DISTRICT rl IN
A 71 AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING 94, 000. 30 FOR THE REPAIR AND
RECONSTRUCTION OF A SET,, PUIiPaPdG STATION AT THE COF4dER
OF _iURRAY AVENUE 'T'D -OLONT L ' 1; T., E PET T F
e�4 F ,ETujn, A_T t 1 DI_UR FOR
UHICH NO PROVISION IS MADE IN T'HE NJTJAL ESTIMATE FOR
SET=?ER DISTRICT NO . 1 .
RESOLVED BY THE TOWN B01"'D OF THE TOT,:N OF i LMA R02TECK TI\?
THE COLT= OF i:IESTCHESTER STATE OF id 7 .1 - c ri,r.
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Section 1. For the ;urpose of re-oairing and reconstructing
a sewer Du:a1p .n7 Station at t'Y'ie corner of Murray Ave11ue and
Colonial Avenue in the Town of iviamaroneck, which work is
necessary for the health and safety of the inhabitants of
the Town and _ or- which no provision was made in the annual
estimate of Sewer District +1 for the year 1950, the
Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to issue a
budget note of the Town in a total principal amount not
exceeding $4,000.00, oursuant to Section 29, Subdivision i.
of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York.
Section 2. It is hereby determined and declared.
(a) The specific object or purpose for which this note is
issued iS for the repair and reconstruction of a sewer
pumping station at tlhe corner of Murray Avenue and Colonial
Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck.
(b) The amount of the budget note to be issued for such
specific object or pur_nose is 4,000.00.
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(c) The note issued under this resolution shall be dated
February 1, 1950 and shall mature on May 1, 1951 and the
date of matti.rity of such note or any renewal thereof, shall
not extend beyond the close of the fiscal year 1951 as
provided in Section 40-C-4 of the Local Finance Law of the
,State of Ne7 York.
ctc . The S sor Sei - is hereby authorized to determine
the interest rate and all other matters in connection here-
ith not date-7 w ed by this or subsequent resolution and his
signature upon said note shall be conclusive as to such
determination. The note issued hereunder shall be substan-
tially an the form of "Model Form of No e -Payable t0
BCrrOwer4` set forth_ in Schedule B of the iOcal_ Finance La-v
of the State of I e?_r York and Shall be signed by the Super-
visor and coun-tersig,ned by the Town Clerk and shall have the !
seal of the Town affixed_ thereto..
Section 4. The faith and credit of the To°.TMs of M_,mareneck
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are hereby pledged for the _unct'aai avment of the urncy_al
of anr{ interest on said note and i'.''''Mess other?T_-" se paid: or
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pa.-jz:! nt provided for, tales Shall be levied on a' ! of the
taxable prop-erty in said Town in an amount suffi 7.Ent t0
pay said principal and interest.
The above resolution was unanimously adopted and the Supervisor
authorized to issue the note to the General Town_ Fund. for X4,000,
ith interest at 0o per annum.
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The Supervisor presented a. letter dated January 26th, 1950, received
from ?sir. 5J 11iar H. Johnson, Village Manager, in which it was stated
that cormmencing February 1St, 1950,, Mrs . Winifred 0 . Taylor, 609
Third Street, Mamaronec'!, N. Y. , a registered nurse, mould be e'inployed
at the Mamaroneck Health Center on a part tine 'oasis, i.e 5 days
— each week,and will receive $,6. a day for her services. She will net
be paid for holidays .
On mt:Dn by Councilman Emb-Liry, seconded by Councilman ?,datscr_, it
*a s unanimously
RESOLVED that Winifred C . Taylor be and she hereby
is aD-,o I2ted as '.IUblic Health Nurse, P . T. , for the
of Mamaroneck at the rate of 16. er day.
Su''cervisor Mandeville presented_ his annual report. II
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0n motion by Councilman Vatson, seconded by Councilman Vaterman,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the annual Re_,,ort of the Slapervi sor
for the year 1949 be published in the Daily Times ,
The Supervisoi reported that the To;.n, of Ma_r aroneck has a rating
of 95% in the Vestchester County Ecu_alization Table for 1949 .
The Supervisor
Underttheapres entoseteup,othEhTownsreceivern 12, 524.
and under the new proposal the Town receives $00F973 .42. However,
the two Villages will gain because their present allocation is
-- $19, 632. and under the new proposal they will receive $4.5, 510.
Supervisor Mandeville distributed to the members of the Board,
a booklet iorea_ ared by Kenned5T Associates which is the Fourths
Annual Report of the Village of Rockville Center. He suggested
that something on this order might be -prepared by the Town and
said he would like an expression of opinion from the members of
the Board at a future meeting.
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Chief Burton presented the Fire report for January as follows:
FIRE REPORT FOR -r= RY4 10,70
January 1, 1: 30 P . M. 1:46 P . M. , still alarm, Box 313, Sackett
Circle, Brush, no damage, Engine 3, Mellor
January 1, 6: 55 P . M. 7: 25 P . M. , still alarm, Box 432, Old 7.'hite
Plains Road, brush, no damage, Engine 3, Muller
January 7, 9: 50 P. A?. 10:10 P . MA , still alarm, Box 146, Bishop
x`99 ATor th Ia.tS7,or"-1 Avenue smoke _from d.2f2Ct1P2 Oii turner,
no damage, Truck 2; Chief Pr,.�.rton
January 9, 9. 55 .-_. M. 10: 15 A. M. still alarm, Box 344, 69 Rock-
land Avenue, owner lcc'_.zed out; Truck 2, Mellor
January 9, 5 . 00 P . M. 5: 30 P . M. , still alarm, Box 413, Fer! pore
and Avon Roads, brush, Engine 3, Mellor
January 12, 9: 07 A. M. 9:40 Art. , still alarm, Box 712, dump
near Loyal Inn, no damage, Engine 3, Chief Burton
January 17, 12. 25 P . M' . 12:40 P . M. 7 still alarm, Bcx 3340, Crush,
Glen Eagles Drive, no damage, Engine 3, Mioll
January 17, 12. 27 P . M. 12:45 still alarm, Box 552, Sobel,
53 Carlson Avenue, oven fire, no damage, Truck 2, miller
January 20, 3 : 20 r. M. 3 : 2^, P . 2?. , still alarm, Box 142, Larch-
mont Hills f.partments, rubbish On sidewalk, no damage, Engine 3,
Burton
January 20, 6: 00 Pm M. 6: 20 P . M. , still alarm, Box 413, Avon and
-- Fenimore Roads, brush, no damage, Engine 3, Moll
January 20, 7:05 P . M. 7: 25 P. '�I. , still alarm, Box_ 413, A v c n and
Fenimore Roads, large area of brush sa=ne vicinity
January 20, 7:45 P . M, 8.40 P . M. , call from Mr. Guinn regard
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S a'?_�e fire, totally ext ing L!isheC' , Engine 3, Chiefs Burton nnCi.
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January 22, 11: 55 P. M. 12.04 A, M - car _fire rear Of Fare Douse,
no damage
January 28, 12x11 Pm Art. 12: 30 P. Arts , full alarm, Box 426, Sandgrcund,
241 Griffen Avenue, faulty combustion oven of gas stove, Engine
2, Truck 2, Patrol, no damage, Chief Burton
Totals - 13 still alarms
1 _Full alarm
no injuries or loss by fire
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Respectfully submitted,
_..-.. Geo. Burton /s
Chief
Chief Burton presented a - expen-
ditures__. a. list of cl€..ims for Fire Department i
and stated that he had checked: the bills .
The members of the Town Board, sitting as the Board of Fire Com-
missioners, consideered the clo.ims and On motion by Councilman
Tvaterman, seconded by Councilman Enbury, it as, upon roll call
unani:mcusly
RESOLVED that the following described claims be
and the- hereby are approved and that the Super-
visor and Comptroller be and they hereby are
authorized to pay the same out of the budget for
the Fire Department:
Joe & Patsycs Garage Fdlo .3C
Frank D. Gi_ronda 35 . 5C
George Burton 7.25
George Burton 25.50
Richard Thorburn 40.00
Chats7,,*orth Oil a Heat Co. 49014
0 . Mueller, Inc. 4. 08
The Game-well Co. 11.86
N. Y. Telephone Co. 1.89
N. Y. Telephone Co. 33 .03
Mamaroneck Plumbing Sup_cly, Inc. 58.21
Total $"279.49
Fire Chief Burton appeared before the Board and stated that he
had obtained a purchaser for two pieces of equipment no longer
needed by the Department, which are as follows:
Engine No. 1, 500 gallon pumper, #10E3453, 1917
Truck No. 2, City Service Ladder Truck 02E3400, 1924
He stated that the Stone; Hill Vol=.ter Hire Co.-.I�any, Inc . was
willing to pay &:1 ,0013. for these two Nieces of ecui.pment and asked.
the Town Board to authorize the sale on these terms which were to
be cash on delivery.
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After discussion and upon motion by Councilman Uaterman, seconded.
by Councilman Watson, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that, subject to approval by the Fire Council,
this Board, acting as Fire Commissioners of Fire Dis-
trict No. 1, hereby authorizes the sale of Engine No. 1,
500 gallon pumper, #10E3453, 1911 an,-,. Truck No. 2, City
Service Ladder Truck, 2E34'OO, 1924, to the Stoney Hill
Volunteer Fire Ccm^any; Inc . for yn;l, 330. said. Trice
being a lump sum for both pieces of eTuipment, said
sale, however, to be on the following conditions,
{1) That the purchaser take delivery of both pieces i
of eeuipment at the Weaver Street Fire House and pay
the full consideration at the t17e of delivery;
X2) That the purchaser obtain such insurance and I
sign such other and further documents as the Town
Attorney may consider necessary for the protection
of the Town and its Fire Department.
Town Attorney Delius reported that Mr. A. J. Foote had suggested
an amendment to the Fire Prevention Ordinance which would make
it mandatory for contractors to obtain a permit for each :,lasting
Job, thus e_rabling the Building Department to maintain a closer
and more complete check on each blasting operation within the
Town. Under the present crovisions a contractor need obtain
only one permit during the year.
Following discussion and on motion by Councilman Embur-y, seconded
by Councilman Watson, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the following notice of public hearing
with relation to an amendment to the Fire Prevention
Ordinance be published in the Daily Tunes:
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PLEASE TAKE .NOTICE that a Pudic Hearing will be held by the
Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck at a regular meeting to be
held on the 15th day of February, 1950, in the Council Room of
the Veaver Street Fire House at 5: 15 P . M. , to consider an
amendment to Article II, of the Fire Prevention Code with regard
to permits for blasting in. the Town of I11arna'roneck which will
provide in substance as follows:
(1) That no =,-erson or corporation shall blast or carry on
any blasting operation in the Town of Mamaroneck outside
of the incorporated villages without first having obtained
a permit from the Building Inspector, which permit shall
not be granted by him unless such person or corporation has
qualified as a licensed blaster and is the holder of a certi-
ficate from the State of New York for the handlinE and
transportation of dyramite and detonators .
(2) That all -persons and all corporations be required, �
be'f'ore obtaining a -:Permit to blast, to file with the Build-
ing Inspector a bond executed by a surety company authorized
to do business in the State of New York, to be approved
by the Town Attorney in such amount as shall be deemed
adequate by the Building Inspector, but in no event to be
less than 610,000.00, such bonds to be for a period of one
year from the date they are issued and filed.
(3) That all persons and all corporations who have
qualified in (1) and (2) above, be required before pro-
ceeding with any blasting operations, to obtain a perr!it for
the specific work to be done and make application I or such
_ perm.L by reciting tYle name, rEviG.e nee a'1C'. ?J 1acC- Of r17S1-
ness of the applicant and the nature of the site where the
work is to be -Performed and the intended location of the
- magazine and the quantity and kind of enplosives or detona-
tors to be kept therein and used therefrom or to be trans-
ported to or from said site and pay to the Building In-
spector the sum of ' 5 .00 for each such permit.,
{4) That the Building Inspector, before issuing any permit
under (3) above, may rec wire an additional "ond before
issuing such permit .
Tr-KE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons appearing at the time and
place aforesaid, will be given an opportunity to be heard-.
Dated, February 2nd, 1950
BY ORDER OF THE 7_01wN BOARD
CH LEE J. GRONBERG
Town Clerk
The Tow=n Attorney was instructed to investigate the De Giacomo
situation.
The Town Attorney reported that there had been much opposition
to the Turco application when it came before the Zoning Board
of ''appeals and he felt that the Town. Clerk should notify all
those people who opposed the application, whose names are known.
The Tel-m Attorney read a letter from ire Edward J. Eagan, re-
cuestion the Town Board to take some action in connection with
taxes which become due in April for State, Cownty and Town pur-
poses and in September for School purposes against property on
Weaver Street, recently purchased by the Parish of St. John
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and St . Paul. The Attorney explained to the Board in cor_nec-
ticn with this letter, that this is the first time a: rec;uest of
this sort has been received, in connection with property purchased
for church purposes and that generally, property is assessed as '..
of the date of taxable status which is June 1st in any year, and.
that the status of the property on that date ,-nether exempt or
taxable) holds for the year following.
pf ter di Scuss on, upon YROticn by Councilmaerl jTaterman, seconded. ',..
by Councilman Embury, it was, upon roll call, unan3rously
RESOLVED that this Board cancel the State, County,
Tour. and School taxes for the year 1950, assessable
against the property of the Parish of St. John and
St. Paul, known on the Tax Assessment Rap of the
Town of Mamaroneck as Block 217, Parcel 1.
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Supervisor Mandeville appointed Councilman Watson Acting Supervisor.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10: 07 P . M.
to meet again on February 15th, 1950°
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