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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1951_01_17 Town Board Regular Minutes 403 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARO- NECK, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE HOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK, ON JANUARY 17th, 1951. Supervisor Mandeville called the meeting to order at S : 15 P . ,T. PRESENT: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen EEmbury, Watson and Waterman ABSENT: Councilman McKeever Mr. Goldberg, the attorney for Queen City Bus Company, appeared and said that since his last appearance before the Board, his client had re- ceived a certified copy of the resolution of the Village of Larchmont in connection with that Village' s approval of the proposed extension. In addition, he submitted two recent photographs of the busses the Company is using. These, he said, would give the Board a clearer idea of the condition of the busses. The Company is ready and willing to bring the busses for inspection by the Town Board at any time. He said that the only time the old Mack busses are used is when the Fords are required to be inspected by the Public Service Commission and are, therefore, unavailable. After satisfactory inspection, they bear the so-called "sticker" of the Public Service Commission, without which they are not allowed to be operated. Mr. Goldberg further said he wished to repeat that this Company is servicing an area which is not served by any other bus. At the hearing before the Larchmont Board there were about 100 people present to urge the granting of the consent. Councilman Watson said he would like to be sure that the Company used only the 1945 Ford busses or something better. Mr. Goldberg said his Company is even now negotiating to try to work out the purchase of new busses at a cost of $10,378. each. Councilman Embury said these busses are operating primarily in the Village and if the people in the Village want them, he does not believe the Town should take a "dog in the manger11 attitude about them. Councilman Watson said it seems to him it would be better to have this service than no service. Supervisor Mandeville announced that he is only concerned with the safety of the people the Board has the honor of serving. After some further discussion, on motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, application has been made to the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, by Queen City Bus Co., Inc., hereinafter referred to as "the Company" for the operation of motor busses and omnibuses over cer- tain streets, avenues and highways in the Town; and i WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held on said appli- cation to the Town Board, on the 27th day of December, 1950, and duly adjourned to the 3rd day of January, 1951, and duly adjourned to the 17th day of January, 1951, NOW, TiEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, hereinafter called "the Board" , pursuant to the provisions of Sections 66 and 67 of the Transportation Corporation_ Law, consents that the Company, subject to the provisions, conditions, requirements and limitations hereinafter set forth, may maintain and operate motor busses and omni- buses for the transportation of passengers and property i i 4a in, upon and along the following named streets, avenues, highways or portions thereof, in the Town of Mamaroneck, to wit: BEGINNING at the boundary line of the City of New Rochelle and the Town of Mamaroneck on Palmer Avenue; thence along Palmer Avenue to the boundary line of the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont, and return over the same route to the point or puce of beginning. The above being parts of a through route between the City of New Rochelle, the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this consent is subject to the following terms, conditions, requirements and limita.tionsa (1) All busses shall be operated at a rate of speed to comply with the traffic laws of the State of New York and local ordinances; (2) Unless operation of the busses contemplated by this consent is commenced on or before 180 days from the date of this resolution, pursuant to a certificate of convenience and necessity issued by the Public Service Commission, this consent shall lapse and become null and void; (3) Nothing in this consent shall be deemed to grant or authorize any exclusive right; (4) This consent shall not be assigned or transferred, either in whole or in part, nor leased sublet, nor mortgaged in any manner, nor shall title thereto, either legal or equitable nor any right, interest or property therein, pass to, or vest in any other person or corpora- tion whatsoever, either by the act of the company or by operation of --- law, whether under the provisions of the statutes relating to the con- solidation or merger of corporations or otherwise, without the consent of the Town evidenced by an instrument, under seal, anything herein contained to the contrary thereof in any wise notwithstanding; and the granting, giving or waiving of any one or more of such consents shall not render unnecessary any subsequent consent or consents, and no assignment, lease, sublease or mortgage of this consent, or of any part thereof or interest therein or of the route or routes mentioned herein, or of any part thereof, shall be valid or effective for any purpose unless the said assignment, lease, sublease or mortgage shall contain a covenant on the part of the assignee, lessee or mortgagee that the same is subject to all the provisions, conditions and limitations of this consent, and that the assignee, lessee or mortgagee assumes and will be bound by all of said provisions, conditions and limitations, anything in any statute or in the charter of such assignee or lessee to the contrary notwithstanding, and that the said. assignee, lessee, or mortgagee waives any more favorable conditions created by such statute or its charter, and that it will not claim by reason thereof, or otherwise, exemption from liability to perform each and all of the conditions of this consent; (5) a) The Company at all times during the term of this consent shall operate over the route herein described, either 1945 Ford passen- ger busses or busses of later manufacture and shall comply with all the requirements provided by law, or by the Rules and Regulations of the - .Public Service Commission of the State of New York, or of any other Board, Commission or Body having jurisdiction; b) Ail vehicles which may be operated pursuant to this con- sent shall be propelled by power generated or contained within the vehicle itself or by storage battery, but no power shall be used which will, in its generation or use, produce smoke or noxious odors suffi- cient, in the opinion of the Town Board of the Town to constitute a nuisance; I 407 c) Before any bus or omnibus of a different type from the busses provided under Section " (5-a) " above, is put in service, it must be submitted to the Town Board for approval; (6) All vehicles which may be operated pursuant to this consent shall be so constructed that oil and grease cannot drop on the roadway. The maximum width shall not exceed eight feet over all. No double deck vehicle shall be operated without the consent of the To,,-7n. Each omnibus shall be equipped at all times with a nand chemical fire extinguisher in good working condition and accessible and ready for use at all times . They shall be equipped with pneumatic tires, all other types, kinds and forms of tires being prohibited. All busses must be fitted with brakes capable of stopping and holding the same under all conditions; (7) A 11 vehicles operated pursuant to this consent shall conform in all particulars with the requirements herein contained and shall be maintained in good and safe repair and in a. manner which will, in all ways and at all times, render the vehicles fit for public service. The company shall permit the Town Board to inspect, at all reasonable times, any or ail the vehicles used by the company or upon order of the Town Board, shall submit any such vehicle to the Town Board for inspec- tion. If, upon inspection, any vehicle shall be unfit for public ser- vice, then the company shall, upon notice, immediately withdraw such vehicle from service and shall cause it to conform with the requirements of the Town Board or shall remedy the defect before such vehicle shall be restored to service: All. employees of the company, while in service on any motor- bus or omnibus, shall be in uniform and neat and tidy in appearance; All busses must be kept at all times well painted, neat and clean; The driver of a bus must not operate a bus to which a trailer is attached; The company shall not allow its operators to smoke or light a match while in or upon a bus, nor to drink intoxicating liquors while on duty; (S) All laws and ordinances affecting the operation of motor- buses or omnibuses and all traffic regulations applicable thereto now in force or which may be in force in. the Town during the term of this consent shall be complied with by the company. The company shall also comply with and enforce the carrying out of any orders or regulations which may be issued by the Town designed for the protection and safety of persons or property or for the comfort, health or convenience of the public; i (9) In case of any violation or breach or failure to comply with any of the provisions, conditions or limitations herein contained, or with any orders of the Town Board, acting under the powers granted by law or herein reserved, this consent may be declared cancelled and revoked by said Town Board; provided, however, that such action by the Town Board shall not be taken until it shall give notice to the company to appear before it on a certain day not less than ten days after the date of such notice, to show cause why this consent shall not be cancelled and revoked. After such notice and opportunity to be heard, even in case the company shall fail to appear, action may be taken by the Town forthwith; (10) The company agrees that it shall not acquire or claim any vested right hereunder but that the foregoing instrument shall be con- strued as a` consent under the provisions of Sections 66 and 67 of the Transportation Corporations Law of the State of New York and revocable by the Town according to the terms and conditions herein expressed, and this consent is given by the Town of Mamaroneck and is accepted by 409 i the company with the further distinct understanding that it may be re- voked by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, at any time, on 30 days, notice addressed to Queen City Bus Co. , Inc . , 80 Dunwoodie Street, Yonkers, New York; (11) The Company shall obtain a certificate of convenience and necessity from the Public Service Commission of the State of New York, but if, for any reason, such certificate of convenience and necessity be not granted within 180 days from the date of this resolution, this consent shall lapse and become null and void; (12) The rates of fare shall be from any point in the Town of Mamaroneck to any point in the Village of Larchmont or the City of New Rochelle, 10 cents; and from any point in the Village of Larchmont and the City of New Rochelle to any point in the Town of Mamaroneck, 10 cents; from any point in the Village of Larchmont to the City of New Rochelle, 15 cents; and from any point in the City of New Rochelle to any point in the .Village of Larchmont, 15 cents; (13) The company shall operate a bus from 6: 30 A. M. to 9: 00 P . M. , every 20 minutes and from 9:00 P . M. to Midnight, every one-half hour, daily except Sundays and holidays, and on Sundays and holidays, every 30 minutes from 9; A. M. to Midnight; (14) No advertising matter of any kind shall be put or carried upon the outside of the bus; (15) This consent shall not be effective until and when consent has been given by the Town, City or Village whose consent is rer_.uired for the operation of the through route from King' s Highway and Boston Post Road in the City of New Rochelle to Palmer and Franklin Avenues in the Village of Larchmont; (16) The company shall assume all liability for damage to persons or property occasioned by reason of the negligence of the operator or other employees in the operation or maintenance of the motor bus or omnibus route, and the company shall fully indemnify and repay to the Town, any damages, costs, and/or expenses which the Town shall be compelled to pay by reason of the negligent acts or de- faults of the operator and shall take out and at all times during the term of this consent, maintain in full force and effect, public liability insurance, satisfactory to the Town Board as to form and sufficiency, in limits of at least $500,000 for one accident on the omnibuses operated by it, and this requirement shall supersede the requirements for any other insurance, bonds, or public liability insurance as may be fixed or approved by the Public Service Commis- sion or other public body upon which the power to regulate and pres- cribe in respect thereto, is at present or hereafter may be conferred by the Laws of the State of New York, and such policy or policies shall be conditioned for the payment of all judgments that may be recovered by any person or persons on account of the operation by the company of its omnibuses . The policies evidencing such insurance shall be exhibited to the Town on demand and certificates thereof shall be filed with the Town Clerk. Councilman Embury submitted a letter dated January 16th, 1951, from Chief Yerick, advising the Board that the Police Commission had re- ceived from the Personnel Officer .in White Plains, a revised certified list of eligibles for the position of Police Sergeant in the Town of Mamaroneck. The letter further stated that the Police Commission is desirous of creating a new position of Sergeant in the Police Depart- ment and recommends the appointment of Chauncey E. Smith to such position, effective February 1st, 1951. i Following discussion, on motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Supervisor Mandeville, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby creates a new position of Sergeant in the Police Department of the Town of Mamaroneck, increasing the number of positions of Sergeants from three to four, and thereby creating a vacancy. FURTHER RESOLVED that Chauncey E. Smith be and he hereby is appointed to such vacancy in the Police Department of the Town of Mamaroneck at an annual salary of $4,350. effective February lst, 1951. Councilman Embury submitted a letter dated January 16th, 1951, re- ceived from Mr. C. J . Quinn, Secretary of the Board of Police Commis- sioners, advising the Town Board that, at a meeting held January 15th, the Police Commission had agreed to recommend for the Town Board' s approval, the appointment of Dr. Seymour H. Fine to serve as Police Surgeon. The letter further stated that the Commission also wishes to recommend the establishment of a fee of $10. for each time the Police Surgeon or other doctor is called in connection with an exam- ination involved in a case of drunken driving and in addition, if a subsequent appearance in Court is necessary on the part of the Police Surgeon or other doctor, an additional fee of $10. should be charged. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Supervisor Mandeville, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Dr. Seymour H _ Fine be and he hereby is appointed Police Surgeon for the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Supervisor Mandeville, -- it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby authorizes the payment of a fee of $10. each time the Police Surgeon or other doctor is called in connection with an examination involved in a case of a drunken driving and a further fee of $10. for any subsequent appearance in Court on the part of the doctor called. The Town Clerk presented and read a letter dated January 15th, 1951, received from the State Traffic Commission of the State of New York, advising the Board that, at the reauest of Chief Yerick and in accordance with a subsequent survey made by their Department, it is their opinion that parking and no U turn regulations are desirable on Route U. S . 1, immediately west of the Village of Mamaroneck, and orders to that effect have been issued by the Department. The letter also requested the cooperation of the Town in obtaining compliance with the signs. Following discussion, on motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that this Board hereby instructs the Police De- partment to enforce the new parking and no U turn regu- lations immediately west of the Village of Mamaroneck, on — Route U. S. 1, as set forth in the State Traffic Com- mission' s Orders of January 15th, 1951. Councilman Embury said he would like to see the matter of parking on the west side of Chatsworth Avenue investigated. He suggested parallel parking rather than rear end parking which is now in effect. C 1 Supervisor Mandeville suggested that Chief Yerick take this matter up with the Police Commission. The Town Clerk presented and read a letter dated January 16th, 1951, addressed to Mr. A. J . Foote by Chief Yerick, recuesting the removal of two large trees which are in the street outside the curb line opposite No. 77 on Cooper Lane. The letter further went on that they are an ever-increasing traffic hazard, standing as they do in the street, on a curve,at the bottom of a hill. The Clerk also presented a letter, dated January 16th, 1951, from Mr. Foote, Superintendent of Highways, recommending the removal of these two trees. The Supervisor suggested that the letters be referred to the Park Com- mission. He also suggested that the Membe=^s of the Board might in- spect these two trees and the Clerk was instructed to have Mr. OlBrien of the Town Highway Department, visit the residents in the neighbor- hood to learn their feeling regarding the matter. Mr. Philip M. Dean, 137 West Brookside Drive, who was present, said he feels very strongly against taking down such landmarks of beauty in the Town. The Clerk presented and read a letter dated January 16th, 1951, received from Mr. C . J . Quinn, Secretary of the Board of Police Commissioners, advising the Town Board that consideration had been given to a peti- tion from the residents of Baldwin Avenue and vicinity, and it had been decided that parking should be prohibited on Baldwin Avenue and that the "No Parking" sign on the south side of Myrtle Boulevard should be moved approximately 50 feet nearer Vine Street. The letter was received with thanks and ordered placed on file. Chief Burton appeared before the Board and recommended the purchase --- of a Homeiite generator at a cost of $505 . On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that Chief Burton be and he hereby is authorized to purchase for the Fire Department, one Homelite Generator at a total cost of $505. i Chief Burton submitted three bids for the purchase of six uniforms for the paid personnel of the Fire Department and recommended that the bid of Merson Clothes, Inc. , in the amount of $255 . , be accepted. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Chief Burton be and he hereby is authorized to purchase from Merson Clothes, Inc ., six uniforms for the paid personnel of the Fire Department, at a total cost of $255. Chief Burton reported that there are seven sirens ready for use in the Air Raid System and he feels that there should be a service man to service these sirens which have a tendency to go out of order. He suggested that Mr. Louis Preston be employed to care for the sirens as well as the oil burner, at an annual salary of $175 . Supervisor Mandeville said he did not wish to create another posi- tion and suggested that the Chief look into the matter of employing Mr. Preston on a contract basis. Town Accountant Finson was instructed to check the cost of the maintenance of the present oil burner. I i X15 � Mr. Philip M. Dean, 137 West Brookside Drive, representing the Larch- mont Gardens Civic Association appeared before the Board and said that his organization is concerned about the parking problem at the Larch- mont Station. He said he had attended several meetings of the Larch- mont Village Board and believed that the decision of that Board will aggravate the parking problem on the Town side. He went on to say that the Association had been under the imaression that the area on the north side of the Station was also under the jurisdiction of the Village. The Supervisor informed Mr. Dean that the area in question is owned by the New Haven Railroad Company, leased to the Town of Mamaroneck, and that the Park Department of the Town is now negotia- ting with the Railroad Company to enlarge the present parking area. Mr. Dean quoted figures from a survey made by the Village of Larchmont. Councilman Embury informed Mr. Dean that the Town had also had a survey made and that the Park Department has the entire parking situation under advisement. Mr. Dean also asked if there is anything new concerning the Thruway. Supervisor Mandeville informed him that, as far as the Town of Mamaroneck is concerned, nothing has been done, no money has been pro- vided and there is nothing in the Budget for it. Mr. Anthony Gagliardi addressed the Board with regard to comprehensive insurance. He said it would entail an additional cost of approxi- mately $1,700 annually. The Town is now paying $976 annually. He said comprehensive insurance would insure the Town against any and all risk, such as accidents resulting from holes in roads, defective bridges, defenctive sidewalks or accidents occurring on Town-owned properties. The Supervisor asked Mr. Delius for his opinion. Mr. Delius said he is in favor of the plan. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Waterman, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED that Anthony Gagliardi be and he hereby is authorized to write a comprehensive insurance plan for the Town of Mamaroneck, at the same time keeping in force the present liability policies. FURTHER RESOLVED that this policy be submitted to the Town Attorney for his approval. The Clerk presented and read an affidavit of publication of notice of a public hearing to consider an amendment to Article VI, Section 2 of the General Ordinances and Article I of the Building Code. On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Article VI of Section 2 of the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck, as Last amended. by resolution of this Board adopted November 5, 1941, is hereby further amended so as to contain the follow- ing additional sentence: A1All applications for permits must be accompanied by a fee of 95 .00 for such application, payable to the Super- intendent of Highways." FURTHER RESOLVED that Article 1, Section 3 of the Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck, originally adopted April 27, 1937, is hereby amended by adding to said Section 3, a new subdivision to be known as Section 4, to read as follows: 417 � "y . Applications for permits for the removal or demolition of any structure must be accompanied by an indemnity bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of New York, protecting the Town and its Building Inspector against all liability or expenses of whatsoever kind or nature by reason of any act or omission on the part of the -- person applying for such permits or of any municipal board or body, the form of which bond is to be approved by the Town Attorney and the amount of which will be such as is deemed adequate by the Building In s p ector s b ut in no event less than $100,000 for injury including wrongful death to one person and subject to the same limit for eacn person, in an amount not less than $300,000 on account of one accident, and for property damage in an amount not less than $20,000 for damage on account of one accident or $100,000 for all accidents, or in lieu thereof application for such permits shall be accompanied by policies of 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." FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk publish the aforesaid amendments to the General Ordinance and Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck in the Mamaroneck Daily Times, the official newspaper heretofore designated, and post printed copies thereof in at least three public places of the Town as provided in Section 133 of the Town Law, and that an affidavit of the publishing and posting thereof be filed with the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk presented and read a report, dated January 8th, 1951, received from Mr. Henry R. Dillon, Receiver of Taxes, snowing the tax arrears by years at the close of business, December 31st, 1950. The -- report was ordered received and placed on file. The Clerk presented and read a letter, dated January 8th, 1951, addressed to Mr. Delius, by Mr. Raymond Harris, Deputy Superintendent and Counsel of the New York State Insurance Department, advising Mr. Delius that the Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company is authorized to write non-assessable policies. The letter was received and ordered placed on file. The Clerk presented and read a letter dated January 13th, 1951, re- ceived from Mr. Henry W. Butterfield, advising the Board that, because of a change of business which necessitates his moving to Vermont, it is necessary for him to resign as a member of the Board of Appeals . On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the resignation of Henry W. Butterfield as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck be and it hereby is accepted with regret. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is instructed to convey the thanks and appreciation of this Board to Mr. Butterfield for his many services to the Town. . The Town Clerk submitted for the record, affidavit of publication and affidavit of posting of the amendments to Chapter IV of the General Ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck. The following reports were received and ordered placed on file: Attendance Report, December, 1950 Report of Westchester Snore humane Society, Inc. , December, 1950 Summary of Receipts and Disbursements, January 1 to December 31, 1950 Analysis of Budget Appropriations and Expenditures, January 1 - to December 31, 1950 Analysis of Estimated Revenues, January 1 to December 31, 1950 I 419 The Clerk presented a list of claims for Fire Department expenditures and announced that they had been checked by Chief Burton and audited by the Comptroller. The members of the Town Board, sitting as the Board of Fire Commis- sioners, considered the claims 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. $ 14.05 R. G . Brewer, Inc. 2.03 Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co. , Inc. 146.75 Kohlenberg Buick, Inc . 10.07 Reginald Jubb Garage 15 .00 Lott-Merlin, Inc. 30.35 G . W. Merrell 32.35 M . & N. Nirenberg 42.35 New York Telephone Company 54.96 Plaza Pharmacy 9.52 Roberts 5.85 Signal Engineering & Mfg . Co. 44.65 Tyson Mack Distributors Corp. 10.23 Wesco Fire Ec.uipment & Service 2,127.52 Westchester Joint Water Works #1 6.64 Westchester Lighting Company 45.98 Star Overall Dry Cleaning Laundry Co. 81.00 Hydrant Rental Westchester Joint Water Works #1 21240.00 New Rochelle Water Company 52.50 -- Total $42972.30 Councilman Watson presented the following petition 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 a petition for the correc- tion of the assessment 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 petition 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 only 728 132 Roy W. Manny $25,800 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 728 155 Allen A. Sylvane & W 93000 728 132 &) 165 ) Roy W. Manny 16,800 427. a The following resolution, moved by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury, was unanimously adopted: S;HERE4S, J"D1ES M. SMITH has served the Town of Mamaroneck as Assessor for 15 years, ably and efficiently; and WHEREAS, his service was terminated on January 1, 1951, by reason of his retirement under the regulations of the New York State Employees' Retirement Fund; and WHEREAS, he has, during this term of office, earned the respect of the Taxpayers of the Town of Mamaroneck and of the Town Assessors in the County of Westchester, OTd, 7 EREFORE, BE IT RESOD,= that this Board expresses its regret over the termination of his public service and tenders its thanks to hi_m for this service so fairly and conscientiously done. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby instructed to send to James M. Smith, a copy of this resolution. Councilman Embury reported to the Board upon the presentation of the i engrossed resolution to Mrs. La",+ton at the recent 'meeting of the Pork Commission and then proceeded to read a letter of thanks addressed. to the Board by Mrs . Lawton. Supervisor 74andeville requested a, resolution for the renewa-I of the lease with Westchester County park Commission for property located at Baldwin and Maple Streets and Myrtle Boulevard, for parr purposes . On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson, it was unanimously RESOLED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign an extension of the lease with the Westchester County Park CoTumisSion, dated February 13th, 1948, covering the use of vacant land on Sheet 9, Pelham.-Port Chester Park- way, for a period of one year, e-.ding December 31, 1951, at an annual rental of $1. On motion by Councilman Waterman, seconded by Councilman Watson, it was unanimously RESOLVED that C . Benjamin Brush, Jr. be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Zo ino Board of Appeals to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Cornelis J . Quinn whose term expires February 19th, 1953• FURTHER RESOLVED that Joseph Rigano be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Zoning Board of sppeals to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Charles F . Mink whose term expires February 19th, 1954. --.- Councilman Waterman reported on the progress made by the Civil Defense Program, naming the Assistants to the Deputy Director, John Forrest, and also the Division Chairmen. Mr. Delius submitted a letter forwarded by the County Director of Civil Defense. He hopes that the State Legislature will clarify the situation as far as the voj_unteer workers in the Defense Program are concerned, and recommended that the Police Training Program should be continued. The Board was unanimous in its opinion treat the training program should go ahead. I i i 423 i On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to publish the following notice in the Mamaroneck Daily Times: PUBLIC 140TICE PLEASE TAKE AOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law on February 7, 1951, at 8: 15 P . M. in the Council Room of the weaver Street Fire House, for the purpose of considering an amendment to Article 19, Section 96 of the Building Code of the Town of Mamaroneck so as to provide that a wall sign, the dimensions of which do not exceed one (l; square foot in area, advertising the sale and/or rental of premises upon which it is maintained, shall be exempt from the provisions of said Article 19, which provides that no sign shall be erected without a permit. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons appearing at the time and place aforesaid, will be given an opportunity to be heard. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it ad- journed at 10:15 P . M. to meet again on February 7th, 1951. Town Jerk { I i I i