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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1951_01_03 Town Board Regular Minutes 375 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARO- NECK, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE IATEAVER STREET FIRE HOUSE, TOWN OF MAIIAROiuECK, NEW YORK, ON JANUARY 3rd, 1951. Supervisor Mandeville called the meeting to order at 8: 15 P. M. PRESENT: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Embury, Watson, McKeever and Waterman ABSENT: None Presence was also noted of Town Clerk Gronberg and Town Accountant Finson. The Clerk presented and read a letter, dated December 29th, 1950, received from Mr. Frank D. Gironda, stating that the residents of Cabot Road were disappointed that the Board did not approve their recommenda- tions for needed improvements on Cabot Road. The letter was ordered received and filed. The Clerk presented and read a letter, dated December 30th, 1950, received from the Association of Towns of the State of New York, giving notice of the Annual Meeting to be held at the Hotel Statler, Buffalo, N. Y. , on February 6, 7 and 8, 1951. Also attached was a Cer- tificate of Designation of Delegate and Alternate to the Annual Meeting. On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Mr. McKeever, Mr. Delius, Mr. Finson, Mr. Gronberg and Mr. McEvoy 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 in Buffalo, N. Y. , on February 6th, 7th and 8th, 1951. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Comptroller is hereby authorized to audit their claims for the expenses of the trip, said expenses to be paid out of the respec- tive items in the Budget for travelling expenses. i The Clerk presented and read a letter, dated December 27th, 1950, received from Mr. Austin K. Griffin, requesting the cancellation of a tax in the amount of $3 .04 against property known as Block 831, Parcel 943 which appears in the office of the Commissioner of Finance but does not appear on the records in the Town Office. The Clerk stated that the Town Attorney had approved the cancellation of this tax. On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Embury, the following resolution was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, it appears that the records of the Commissioner of Finance of the County of Westchester, indicate a tax lien or lease owned by the Town of Mamaroneck, dated October 6th, 1914, which affects property known as Lots 113, 114,115 Waverly Subdivision of Grand Park, designated on the Tax Map as Block 831, Parcel 94; and krHEREAS, no record of such tax lease or lien appears in the tax or tax arrears records of the Town of Mamaroneck; and 377 WHEREAS, the owners of the said property have requested this Board to indicate its approval of the correction of the records in the office of the County Commissioner of Finance and/or the cancella- tion of the said tax_ lien or lease which appears to be owned by the Town of Mamaroneck, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board authorizes and approves the cancellation of the tax lien or lease now appearing on the records of the County Commissioner of Finance as follows: October 6, 19111. $3.04 on property described as Block 831, Parcel 94 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck and known as Lots 113, 114,115 Waverly Subdivision of Grand Park, and requests the County Commissioner of Finance to correct his records accordingly. The Clerk presented a public notice prepared by the Town Attorney, calling for a public hearing to consider the amendment of Article VI, Section_ 2 of the General Ordinances and Article I. of the Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Waterman, the Town Clerk was authorized to publish the following notice of public hearing in the Mamaroneck Daily Times: PUBLIC NOTICE - I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public rearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law, on January 17, 1951, at 8: 15 P . M. , in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire Mouse, for the purpose of considering an amendment to Article VI, Section 2 of the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck as last amended by resolution of this Board adopted November 5, 1941, so as to provide that any application for opening a street or highway made to the Superintendent of Highways must be accompanied by a fee of $5.00 for such application. And for the further purpose of considering amendments to Article I of the Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck so as to provide that no person shall obtain a permit for the removal or demolition of any structure without first furnishing an indemnity bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of New York, the form of which bond is to be approved by the Town Attorney, and in such amount as shall be deemed adequate by the Building Inspector, but in no event less than $100,000.00 for injury, including wrongful death, to one person and subject to the same limit for each person in an amount not less than $300,000.00 on account of one accident and for property damage in an amount not less than $20,000.00 for damage on account of one accident or $ 100,000.00 for all accidents, or in lieu thereof, public liability _ insurance in such form and in such company as the Town Attorney shall approve and in an amount to be approved by the Building Inspector, subject to the same limitations as above stated. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons appearing at the time and place aforesaid, will be given an opportunity to be heard. Dated: January 3, 1951 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD CHARLES J. GRONBERG Town Clerk 379 The following reports were ordered received and placed on file: Building Report, December, 1950 Town Clerk' s Report, December, 1950 Report of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, December, 1950 Fire Report, December, 1950 - List of Claims Audited and Paid by the Comptroller, December 6, 1950 to January 3, 1951 Statement of Bank Balances as of January 1st, 1951 Councilman Watson reviewed the November Report of the Westchester County Department of Health. Councilman Watson 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 Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury, the following resolution was unani- mously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the ccrrec- tion of the assessment roll for certain years, pursuant to the provi- sions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County Adminis- trative Code, known as the Westchester County Tax Law; and 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 1950, taxes of 1951, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imn. Total 340 190 Robert M. Stopford & W $7,800 16,200 24,000 f be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imn. Total 340 190 Eunice D. Willis 1,000 31200 4,200 340 204 Robert M. Stopford & W 6,800 13,000 19,800 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1950, taxes of 1951, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imn. Total 833 36 Dominick Maida 2,200 2,000 4,200 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 833 36 Frank Maida & W 11000 11000 833 41 Dominick Maida 1,200 21000 3,200 i 81 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1950, j taxes of 1951, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land ImD . Total 930 35 Ralph M. Blood $5,500 I,000 62500 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land Im7. Total 930 46 David H. Carpenter & W 3,500 1,000 4, 500 930 35 Ralph M. Blood 23000 21000 Councilman Watson reported on the emergency generator to be used by the Police Department. He said he had received bids from 3 different companies and had witnessed a demonstration of the one sold by the Homelite Corporation on Saturday past . It was his recommendation that the Town purchase the Homelite generator at a cost of $505 . plus $20. for shielding and $45. for installation. On motion by Councilman Watson seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the purchase, from Homelite Corporation, of one Model 24A, 115-2, 115/230V generator with shields installed, at a total cost not to exceed $570. , to be paid out of the Civilian Defense Budget. Councilman Embury stated he had nothing to report for his Departments. The Supervisor presented his Annual Report of Highway moneys for the -- year 1950. On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor' s Annuai Report of Highway moneys for the year 1950 be and it hereby is approved. Supervisor Mandeville requested a resolution amending Section 2nd of the present Fire Service Contract between the New Rochelle Water Com- pany and the Town of Mamaroneck, which would increase the annual rental cost of each hydrant from $70. to $75. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign an amended contract with the New Rochelle Water Company, increasing the annual rental cost of each hydrant from $70. to $75. The Town Clerk presented the resignation of James M. Smith as Assessor of the Town of Mamaroneck. Mr. Smith said he wished to thank the Members of the Board and all those making up the organization of the Town for pleasant associations and their cooperation in connection with his duties. The resignation was accepted with regret. _ - The Supervisor also presented a letter from the New York State Employees? Retirement System, advising that, because of Mr. Smith' s age, he must retire as of January 1st, 1951. The Supervisor informed the Board that Mr. Smith could be retained in an advisory capacity at a salary not to exceed $750. per annum. The Supervisor went on to say that he believed the position of Assessor and Building and Plumbing Inspector should be consolidated. I Councilman Watson said that during Mr. Smith' s illness, Mr. McEvoy had carried on the job . of Assessor and because of their association during that time, he believed Mr. McEvoy understood the job thoroughly. Following discussion and on motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that Thomas J . McEvoy be and he hereby is appointed Assessor and Building and Plumbing In- spector for the Town of Mamaroneck at an annual salary of x$5,190. Supervisor Mandeville reported a surplus in the Police Department salary Budget for 1950 in the amount of $4,955 .43 which amount will be paid to the Police Pension Fund. The Town Clerk presented a recommendation from Mr. A. J . Foote, Super- intendent of Highways for the purchase of one Austin-Western street sweeper and also an affidavit of the publication of such recommenda- tion as provided by Section 142 of the Highway Law. The Clerk presented a bid from Tyler-Preusser, Inc. for one Austin- Western Model 40 Sweeper, together with all-steel cab and windshield and leaf broom attachment, for a total price of W8,401. The bid also stated that an allowance of $350. would be given for the sweeper presently owned by the Town. On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman McKeever, the following resolution was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways did on the 26th day of December, 1950, duly recommend the purchase of certain equipment, pursuant to the provisions of Section 142 of the Highway Law, and notice of such recommendation has been duly published as provided in such section, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 142 of the Highway Law, the Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized to purchase from Tyler-Preusser, Inc. with the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways, one Austin-Western, Model 40 Motor Sweeper, with all- steel cab and windshield and leaf broom attachment, for a total price of $8,401. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Superintendent of High- ways is hereby authorized, subject to the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways, to surrender to the above named vendor, one Elgin Sweeper, Serial No. 1043, for the sum of $350. as part payment for the above. The Board next proceeded with matters of organization and appointments and salaries were discussed.. The Board' s attention was drawn by the Supervisor to the fact that in fixing the salaries and the appoint- ments, there was no provision made for additional secretarial held for the Town Counsel, inasmuch as there is ample and efficient per- sonnel now in the Town Office to complete any necessary Town legal work. Councilman Embury moved the adoption of a resolution to approve the salaries of all Town officials and employees and to appoint officers and employees for the year 1951. This motion, being seconded by Councilman Watson, was, upon roll call, duly adopted as follows: 393 The Supervisor re-appointed the following committees for 1951: Councilman David A. Embury Legislation Police Pension Fund Parks i Councilman Edward F. Watson Assessments Incineration Councilman J . Thomas McKeever Drainage Sewers Veterans+ Service Councilman J . C . Waterman Recreation Civilian Defense Water Supply On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that the "Daily Times" of Mamaroneck, be designated the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing notices . On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that the firm of Glick-Freedman, Certified Public Accountants of New Rochelle, New York, be appointed to audit the records of the Town for the year 1950. i FURTHER RESOLVED that the compensation for this service be in the amount of $1,500. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that the following be and they hereby are appointed constables to serve for the term beginning January 1, 1951 and ending December 31, 1951, 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. I On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that the following be and they hereby are re- appointed as members of the Board of Police Commis- - sioners of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board.. Loren Dodson Cecil W. Borton Cornelius J . Guinn On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman McKeever, the following was, upon roll call, adopted, Councilman Embury not voting: RESOLVED that Town Councilman David A. Embury be and he hereby is appointed as a member of the 397' RESOLVED that the following flanks and Trust Companies are hereby designated as depositories of funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1951, and the escrow agreements between these Banks and the Town of Mamaro- neck, which are presently in effect, shall be con- tinued: County Trust Company, Larchmont Branch, 124 Chatsworth Avenue Larchmont, N. Y. Mamaroneck Branch, 242 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, N. Y. First National Bank of Mount Vernon, 22 West lst Street Mount Vernon, N. Y. Chase National Bank, 18 Pine Street, New York City FURTHER RESOLVED that the following Banks are hereby designated as depositories of funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1951 up to the maximum amount of insurance as secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: Huguenot 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 Co. of New York, 120 Broadway, New York City 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 counter-signature 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 Associa- tion, Inc. , for the year 1951. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson, it was, upon roll call, 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 Protective Association, Inc . , for the year 1951, for the sum of $1,500. as provided for in the 1951 Budget. 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 Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson, it was, upon roll call, 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 $14,000. for the year 1951, which amount is provided for in the 1951 Budget. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson, it was, upon roll call, unanimously 399 RESOLVED that the salary scale of Civil Service employees of the Town of Mamaroneck, adopted January 18th, 1950, is hereby amended as follows: Minimum Maximum Telephone Operator $2,000 $2,700 Int. Account Clerk & Stenographer 21000 21800 Town Accountant 41200 5,200 Intermediate Account Clerk 21000 2,700 Senior Account Clerk (Tax Dept.) 3,000 42200 Senior Typist (AssessorTs Dept.) 2, )00 2,800 Senior Stenographer 21000 2,800 Junior Engineering Aid 21000 27800 Police Chief 4,700 61000 Police Lieutenant 4,300 41800 Sergeant 3,900 4,400 Detective 3 ,250 4,200 Patrolman 2, 880 4,000 Custodian 2,000 21800 Park Foreman 3,050 4,000 Assistant Park Foreman 21400 31200 Fire Lieutenant 3,000 3,600 Fire Truck Driver 2,630 3,450 Automotive Mechanic 21850 3,800 General Repairman 2, 500 3,250 Public Health Nurse (P . T .) 1,300 11700 Deputy Supt. Public Works 32600 4,600 Motor Ecuipment Operator (Garbage Dept,) 21000 2, 800 Labor Foreman (Highway Dept.) 1.40 1.60 per hr. Motor Equipment Operator (Highway Dept.) 1.10 1.30 " " Road Maintainer (Highway Dept.) 1.00 1.30 °P " Sewer Maint. Man 1.00 1.30 Asst. Supt. Highways, (P . T .) 400 700 Fire Inspector (P . T.) 700 880 Bldg. & Plbg, Inspector (P . T .) 550 11200 Sanitation Man 2,200 2,800 FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect as of January 1, 1951. Councilman Watson suggested the preparation of a resolution of appreciation for services rendered by Mr. James M. Smith, during his term of office as Assessor of the Town. The Town Clerk was instructed to prepare such a resolution and present it at the next meeting. The Supervisor called to the attention of the Board the fact that Mayor Santoro of the Village of Mamaroneck had resigned. Mr. Mandeville said that, having had the pleasure of working with him, he could say that the Mayor had been an outstanding public servant, a real gentleman, unselfish in all his ways and thoughtful at all times of the people he served. The Supervisor said further that he would like to see a resolution included in the Town Board minutes, noting the resignation with regret and commending the Mayor on the service he had rendered to the Village of Mamaroneck. On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Embury, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, on January 1st, 1951, the Honorable Battista J. Santoro did resign his office as Mayor of the Village of Mamaroneck due to illness and because of the demands of his personal business which requires all of his time; and WHEREAS, during his term of office both as Trustee and Mayor of the Village of Mamaroneck, he has been an outstanding public servant, a .gentleman, unselfish in all his ways and thoughtful at all times of the welfare of his Village; and 401 WHEREAS, he did mucl to further the friendship and cooperation between the Town and Village of Mamaroneck, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby expresses its regret over the termination of the public service of a man widely known and respected for his untiring work on be- half of the people he served; and FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is instructed to send a copy of this resolution to the Honorable Battista J . Santoro. The Town Clerk presented a claim in the amount of $109 . representing the annual membership dues for the Town for the year 1951 in the Association of Towns of the State of New York. i On motion of Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck continue its membership in the Association of Towns of the State of New York for the year 1951 and that the annual dues in the amount of $109. be paid out of the item set aside for this purpose in the 1951 Budget, Councilman McKeever had nothing to report for his departments. Councilman Waterman gave a report on his investigation into the matter of a generator for the Fire Department. He said that Chief Burton recommended the purchase from the Homelite Corporation of a unit, 21500 W. 115 V. for the sum of $/+85 . After discussion, it was sug- gested that Chief Burton be asked to attend the next meeting of the Town Board. Munn Brewer, Esc . representing Mr. Alan Carnoy, appeared before the Board and submitted a sketch of approximately 7 acres known on the Tax Map of the Town as Block ?209 Parcel 1, which Mr. Carnoy is desirous of purchasing from the Town for $500. subject to certain conditions. The matter was fully discussed and it was suggested that Mr. Brewer, Mr. Foote and Mr. Carnoy prepare a tentative subdivision map and that an auction for the sale of the above mentioned property be held on February 5th, 1951. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that an auction for the sale of Parzel 1, Block 226 be held on February 5th, 1951 in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire House at 8: 15 P . M. The Town Board then discussed the fact that several of the policies insuring the Town had been written by a Mutual Company. Town Clerk Gronberg reported that Town Attorney Delius had written to the Super- intendent of Insurance of the State of New York, to learn whether the Mutual Company was an assessable one. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it ad- journed at 10: 55 P . M. to meet again on January 17th, 1951. own lerk