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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1951_05_02 Town Board Regular Minutes 515 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAIJIAROtvECK, HELD MAY 2nd, 1951, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE HOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. Supervisor Mandeville called the meeting to order at S: i5 P. M. PRESENT: Supervisor Mandeville - Councilmen Embury, Watson and McKeever I ABSENT: Councilman Waterman Presence was also noted of Town Clerk Gronberg, Town Attorney Delius and Town Accountant Finson. The Supervisor announced that the Board would dispense with the regular order of business in order to hear from the residents of the Bonnie Way section who had come to this meeting to hear a report on their drainage problem. Mr. R. C . Dalton, 21 Bonnie Way said that he had been pleasantly surprised at the activity on Briar Close, namely the installation of a curb. The Supervisor explained that the curb was being constructed of concrete as, while it might not be as attractive as native stone, it will make a better job. Mr. William G . McLaughlin, 1 Bonnie Way, asked whether it would be possible to put the same sort of curb on the other side of the street, in front of his house. The Supervisor asked the Board' s opinion on this. Councilman Watson remarked that he believed them might be other places in the Town where the need for this sort of thing was more urgent. The Supervisor, however, thought that if the job is to be done, it should be done while the men are there. The Supervisor informed Mr. Eugene N . West that two new catch basins have been installed in Weaver Street, leading into the Sheldrake River, and two more will be installed in Bonnie Way, leading into the brook in the rear of Dr. haralambie' s house . Councilman McKeever submitted profile drawings of the property in back. of the residences on the north side of Bonnie Way. He said he had gone, with Mr. Foote, to inspect this area and they found that there is an approximate drop of 2 1/2 feet over a distance of 700 feet. It is the plan of the Town, he said;- to clean out and deepen that part of the creek located in Town property near Weaver Street. He believed that the creek or ditch, which runs through property of residents on the north side of Bonnie Way, should be straightened and cleaned but as this is on private property, the Town would be unable to do it. Mr. West believed that the entire condition should be corrected by the Town. Mr. Harry Rubenoff, 26 Bonnie Way, asked if the Town would clean out that portion of the creek located in back of the home of Dr. Haralambie. Following further discussion, it was agreed that that portion of the creek located on Town property in the vicinity of Weaver Street would be cleaned out and deepened and two new catch basins would be installed in Bonnie Way. 17 � i The Board resumed the usual order of business. The minutes of April loth were approved as presented. The Clerk presented and read a letter dated April 28th, received from the Fire Department of the Town of Mamaroneck, inviting the Board to participate in the Annual Memorial Day Services which will be held at Headquarters on May 30t1i, at 9: 30 A. M. The members of the Board :Wade note of this date. The following reports were received and ordered filed: Town Clerkts Report for April, 1951 Fire Report for April, 1951 Building Report for April, 1951 Statement of Bank Balances as of May lst, 1951 List of Claims Audited and Paid by the Comptroller, April 4 to May 2, 1951 Summary of Receipts and Disbursements from January 1 to March 31, 1951 Analysis of Budget Appropriations and Expenditures from January 1 to March 31, 1951 Analysis of Estimated Revenues from January i to March 31, 1951 Councilman Watson presented the following petitions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to -cermit 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 correc- tion of the Assessment Roll for certain years, pursuant to the pro- visions 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 oni.� 121 697 Um. R. Geary W. $4 100 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 12l 703 Mansell MacLean & W 1,000 121 697 Wm. R. Geary & W 31100 RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1950, taxes of 1951, which shows propert:}r now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land only 206 348 Carl Guglielmo 3,000 206 357 ve n 3,000 519 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 206 348 Carl Guglielmo 61,000 206 352 B. M. Heede 2,000 206 357 B . M . Heede 11800 206 363 Carl Guglielmo 1,200 RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1950, taxes of 1951, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Block Parcel Name Land Imp. Total 213 175 Julius Alexander 17,100 1,500 18,600 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Bloch Parcel Name Land Imro. Total 213 552 Anthony De Cicco 1,100 12100 213 562 ++ ++ 750 1, 500 2,250 213 622 ^ n 600 600 213 610 ++ IT 750 750 213 175 Julius Alexander 13,900 13,900 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 213 380 Anthony De Cicco 12300 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 213 505 Samuel K almanash 600 213 515 Jacob Brechner & W 700 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 213 610 Anthony De Cicco 750 be corrected as follows in accordance with the — provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Land only 213 620 A. De Cicco (Stein) 150 213 610 IT IT 600 RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1950, taxes of 1951, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: i 521 F Block Parcel Name Land onl.� 414 262 Post Road Bldg . Corp. 3,000 be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557: Block Parcel Name Lard only 414 262 Post Road Bldg. Corp . 11500 414 278 11 it at 11 1,500 301 312 Councilman Embury said he had nothing to report for his departments. Supervisor Mandeville reported that Chief Yerick had received the fol- lowing bids for a 1949 Chevrolet car which had been used as the detec- tives' car in the Police Department: Cook and Sanford, Inc. $1,025 .00 Rice' s 1,050.00 Flinn Motor Corp. 1,055 .00 On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the bid of Flinn Motor Corp. for the purchase of a 1949 Chevrolet, Engine No. GAM 4663 for the sum of $1,055 . be and it hereby is accepted. The Supervisor requested a resolution creating the position of General Foreman which position was previously classified as Assistant Super- intendent of Public Works. This has been approved by the Personnel Office of the County of Westchester. On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Watson, it was unanimously RESOLVED that there be and hereby is created the posi- tion of General Foreman which position is to be in the non-competitive class of the classified Civil Service. FURTHER RESOLVED that Francis O'Brien be and he hereby is appointed General Foreman. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Compensation Plan of the Town of Mamaroneck be and it hereby is amended as follows: Minimum Maximum General Foreman $3,600 $h42600 Supervisor Mandeville requested a resolution transferring fro;r Water Fund to Capital Fund, the sum of $628.81 to pay for water meter in- stailation in 1950 by the Westchester Joint Water Works, No. 1. On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to transfer the sum of $628.81 from Water Fund to Capital Fund to pay for water meter installation in 1950 by Westchester Joint Water j Works, No. 1. Supervisor Mandeville requested a resolution appointing Roscoe Paysoure as Sanitation Man. 523 On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Roscoe Paysoure be and he hereby is appointed Sanitation Man, effective May 1, 1951, at an annual salary of $2,780 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Alfred Johnson. I Supervisor Mandeville rec_uested a resolution increasing the salary of -- Miss Winifred Taylor, Public Health Nurse, On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the salary of Winifred Taylor, Public Health Nurse, P . T . be and it hereby is increased from $1,545 to 41,670 per annum, effective March let, 1951. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Compensation Plan of the Town of Mamaroneck be and it hereby is amended as follows: Minimum Maximum j Public Health Nurse, P . T. $1, 500 1,11800 On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the Town Office will be closed on Saturdays from June 2nd, 1951 to September 1, 1951, both inclusive. Councilman McKeever stated he had nothing to report for his departments . The Board was unanimous in its opinion that the curbing should be in- stalled on the east side of Briar Close. The Supervisor informed the Board that he had received a check in the amount of X1,155 .46 from Mr. Henry M. Leslie in payment of sewer costs . Town Attorney Delius reported that it would be necessary to amend our present Dog Ordinance in accordance with the new law recently passed. This will require a public hearing . On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following notice be published in the Mamaroneck Daily Times; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, 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 May 17th, 1951, at 8: 15 P . M. , in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire House, for the purpose of considering an amendment to certain sections of Chapter V of the General Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck providing substantially: That no unmuzzled dogs shall be allowed upon the streets, sidewalks or public places of the Town of Mamaroneck between the first day of May and. October in any year unless held on a leash; and That no unmuzzled dog shall be allowed to run at large on any private property other than the property of the owner or other person consenting thereto; and I 525 That in addition to the above provisions, any unmuzzied dogs (unless held on a leash) running at large, may be im- pounded by the Police Department pursuant to the Agriculture and Markets Law of the State of New York and if the owner does not claim such dog and pay a penalty of _10.00 for violation, together with the ex_:penses of impounding such dog, then such dog may be disposed of by sale or killing, proceeds of such sale to be for the use of the Town. TAKE FURTi= NOTICE that all persons appearing at the time and place aforesaid, will be given an opportunity to be heard. Dated: May 3rd, 1951 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD CHARLES J. GRONBERG Town Clerk Mr. Delius also reported that the Police Commission wished to have the Auxiliary Police who have finished their course of study, given some field training including target practice and patrol work and before this is done, the Commission wants to be sure that the men will be protected by insurance in case of injury. Mr. Delius is in- vestigating to learn whether these men would come under the provisions of the Workmen� s Compensation Law and if so, whether the Town Board would be agreeable to such an arrangement. The Board expressed approval of this procedure . Mr. Delius is to appear before the Police Commission on Thursday night, May 10th. The Town Clerk, on behalf of Councilman Waterman, presented a list of claims for Fire Department expenditures which had been checked. by Chief Thomsen 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 McKeever, 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: Excelsior Auto Repair & Machine N orks $17.50 Free Parking Gas Station 32.70 G . W. Merrell 3.25 G . W. Merrell 33.23 Sidney S . Vogel 15.00 The C . G . Braxir,ar Co. , Inc. 58.87 McGuire Eros. , Inc . 5. 00 McGuire Bros. , Inc. 5.00 Merson Clothes, Inc . 29.00 — Total $199 . 55 There being no further business to come before the meeting, it ad- - journed at 10: 05 P . M. to meet again on May 17th. ^1 m Cie k I I