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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARO-
NECK, HELD NOVEMBER 14, 1951, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET
FIRE HOUSE, TOWN OF MA'IARONECK.
Supervisor Mandeville called the meeting to order at 8: 15 P . M.
PRESENT: Supervisor Mandeville
Councilmen Embury, Watson, Waterman and McKeever
ABSENT: None
Presence was also noted of Town Clerk Gronberg and Town Accountant
Finson.
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Mr. Edward A. Pearson, 109 Griffen Avenue, appeared before the Board
to request permission to erect a fence, approximately 6 feet in height,
along the front boundary line of his property. This is desirable be-
cause the front of the house is constructed almost entirely of 8ldss
and in the winter, is open to the street. He said the fence would be
a very attractive one of Frence rustic, and it is his intention to
plant shrubbery in front of it.
The Supervisor informed Mr. Pearson that the Town Clerk would be in-
structed to write to his neighbors for their views on this matter,
and the Town Board would then make its decision at the next meeting
to be held December 5th.
Mr . John B. Clifford, 14 Edgewood Avenue, wished to know whether or not
the parking lot, located at the corner of Vine Street and Myrtle Boule-
vard, concerning which Mr. Arthur Mancini had appeared before this
Board at its last meeting, would be a permanent or temporary one and
he also wished to know whether the Town Board had jurisdiction over
the property in question.
The Supervisor stated that the property is owned by the Westchester
County Park Commission which will agree to lease it to an individual
or group of individuals, only upon the recommendation by the Town Board.
He went on to say that the Town Board, to date, has taken no action in
the matter.
Mr. Edward Roeder, Garden Road, said he wished to go on record that
he finds it impossible to locate a parking space for his car at the
station, and asked why parking is now prohibited on Myrtle Boulevard.
He said he would like to know what the Town Board proposed to do in
order to provide parking facilities for Town residents.
The Supervisor said that 20% of the people who park at the Larchmont
railroad Station do not reside in the Town of Mamaroneck. He also
stated that the matter of parking and policing the streets throughout
the Town is strictly a Police Commission matter.
Mr. Roeder thought that, perhaps, the answer to the parking problem
at the station might be parking meters.
The :Supervisor agreed that it might be the answer but he said that,
at present, the Board must keep in mind the building of the New England
Thruway. He then explained that the New Haven Railroad Comapny owns
most of the land presently being used for parking purposes and said
that Mr. John Wang, Chairman of the Town Park Commission, together
with Councilman Embury and himself, had had interviews with the New
Haven Railroad officials with a view to obtaining more land from the
Railroad Company to be used for parking purposes.
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At these interviews the use of parking meters was suggested to the
Railroad Company. Mr. Embury explained that the Park Department and
Town Board are both keenly aware of the situation. He said there is
a more or less permanent plan under consideration which will bring
relief but it must wait until there is some idea of the route to be
taken by the Thruway. It is expected that there will be a decision
on this very soon.
Mrs. Arthur Todhunter, 39 Myrtle Boulevard, asked, if any action is
-- to be taken on the leasing of this property to Mr. Arthur Mancini,
that the residents of the surrounding area be notified.
The Supervisor said nothing would be done without notice to the tax-
payers.
Mr. William Weinberg, 77 Myrtle Boulevard, said he commended Mr. Man-
cini, s enterprising spirit but he is afraid the parking lot might be
an entering wedge for commercial ventures on Myrtle Boulevard at the
Station.
As there was no one else who wished to speak on the parking situation,
the Supervisor asked those present who wished to register opposition
to the parking lot, to do so by a show of hands. Twelve persons
registered opposition. j
Mr. Richard Paul, Mr. Fred Marleton and Mr. Peter Bordas of the
Consolidated Edison Company appeared before the Board to request a
contract with the Town which would mean an increase to the Town in the
cost of the service of street lighting of approximately 95,000. Mr.
Bordas submitted charts and explained the two types of contracts to the
Board members.
The Supervisor informed the Board that some time ago it was the idea of
the Lighting Company to sell to the municipalities what they owned in
the nature of equipment which meant that the municipality became the
owner of the equipment and assumed the obligation of replacing and
maintaining it. He further stated that many municipalities took advan-
tage of the situation but the Town of Mamaroneck did not.
Councilman Waterman asked Mr. Bordas if this were a matter which could
be adjusted by the Public Service Commission. Mr. Bordas said that if
the Lighting Company could not come to an agreement with the Town of
Mamaroneck, this matter could be taken before the Public Service Com-
mission.
Mr. Bordas, in behalf of Consolidated Edison Company, thanked the Board
members for granting him the time to appear and explain the situation.
The Town Clerk was requested to read a letter received from the Larch-
mont Gardens Civic Association, opposing any proposal which would in-
volve rezoning to the category of "business property" the vacant corner
at Vine Street and Myrtle Boulevard. Mr. Philip M. Dean, Secretary
of the Association, was present at the meeting.
Supervisor Mandeville brought up the matter of the request made by Fire
Chief Thomsen to send a piece of fire equipment to New York City, to
take part in the Civil Defense drill being held this evening. In con-
nection with this, the Supervisor read an opinion by the Town Attorney,
dated November 10, 1951, stating that if participation in this event
in New York City is a result of an invitation from New York City or
anything other than a formal directive or order from the Civil Defense
Director, none of the insurance policies carried by the Town will cover
the situation.
The Supervisor said that he had requested Chief Thomsen not to send any
of the apparatus until the Board could discuss the matter. When informed
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that the apparatus had been sent to New York, the Supervisor requested
that Chief Thomsen be asked to appear before the Board. The Chief
appeared and informed the Board members that the Town Fire Department
is a member of the Fire Chiefst Emergency Plan and at 7- 1/a this evening,
an order had been received to send the apparatus to New York City.
The Chief admitted that he had talked with Supervisor Mandeville re-
garding the situation and that the Supervisor had told him he would
take this matter up with the Town Board. The members of the Board
agreed to investigate this matter further.
Messrs Ricardi and NacCallum who were present to address the Board,
decided to appear at a later date.
The Clerk informed the Board that a tentative date for a meeting with
the officials of the Village of Mamaroneck had been set for December 3rd.
The Clerk presented a letter dated November 5th, received from Mrs.
Mildred Leggette, 34 Rockland Avenue, Larchmont, asking that the Town
Board assist the Chatsworth Garage in its generous offer to build
additional parking space and to set aside sufficient area for residents
and make certain that it is used by residents only. The letter was re-
ceived and filed.
The Clerk presented two letters from Mr. A. J. Foote, one addressed to
the Supervisor and the other to the Town Board, stating that for reasons
of health, he wished to retire from his Towns jobs at the end of the
current year.
On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Watson, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted-
WHEREAS, A. J. Foote, who has been known to his numberless
friends as 1tJim Foote" , has indicated his desire to retire as Super-
intendent of Highways and Town Engineer, as of December 31st, 1951; and
WHEREAS; ever since 1925, he has been called upon by the Town of
Mamaroneck and its taxpayers for professional help in the capacity of
Engineering Consultant to the former Sewer Commissioners, to the Park
Board, and in many other instances where engineering services were re-
quired in connection with municipal projects and improvements; and
WHEREAS, from 1936 to date, Jim Foote has functioned as Town
Superintendent of Highways, Town Engineer and at one time Building
Inspector of the Town, applying his professional skill, his knowledge
of 'Local conditions and his experience in municipal engineering to the
job, far in excess of the monetary compensation which he has received;
and
WHEREAS, for his work and effort so greatly deserving, he has
won the regard, friendship and gratitude of all those who, over this
period of service, made contacts with him, and of his co-workers,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that this Board hereby expresses its heart-
felt thanks and gratitude to Jim Foote for a job
well done and, though regretting his retirement
from municipal service, extends its best wishes for
a successful future in his profession, and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he
hereby is instructed to send a certified copy
of this resolution to Jim Foote.
The following reports were received and filed:
Town Clerkes Report, October, 1951
Building Report, October, 1951
Report of Westchester Shore Humane Society, October, 1951
Attendance Report, October, 1951
Fire Report, October, 1951
Statement of Bank Balances as of November 1, 1951
Councilman Watson presented the following petitions received from
the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to per-
mit 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
provisions of Section 557, Article 16 of the Westchester County
Administrative Code, known as the Westchester County Tax Law; and
WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds it desir-
able to grant said petitions for the correction of said assessment
roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1951, taxes
of 1952, which shows property now appearing on the
roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land Improvement Total
133 52 Hendrick Wolter & W $12500 11500
-- be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land Improvement Total
133 52 Warner F. Apt & W 500 500
133 57 Hendrick Wolter & W 12000 1,000
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1951,
taxes of 1952, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land Improvement Total
204 156 Wilfred R. Kahn 65,500 8,000 14,500
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land Improvement Total
204 156 Gaetano Protano 21600 2,600
204 174 Wilfred R. Kahn 3,900 8,000 11,900
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1951,
- taxes of 1952, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
206 208 James B. Morris & W 81175
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be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land on!y
206 500 Chas. G . Williams 125
206 208 James B. Morris & W. 8,050
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1951,
taxes of 1952, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
304 1 Johnethel Realty Corp. 51,100
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land only
304 1 Johnethel Realty Corp. !91000
304 5 Elizabeth Pearson 21100
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1951,
taxes of 1952, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
609 84 Wright, D. H. &
Springmeyer, H. D. 500
--- be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land only
609 84 David H. Wright 350
608 89 Harold D. Springmeyer 150
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1950,
taxes of 1951 and the assessment roll of 1951, taxes
of 1952, which show property now appearing on the
roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
701 53 Rudolph W. Weecamp 13,750
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land only
701 68 Carl Renner & W. 875
701 53 Rudolph W. Weecamp 875
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1951,
taxes of 1952, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name L2DL only
812 260 Thomas Dionisio & W. 2,500
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be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name Land only
812 260 Thomas Dionisio & W. $1,250
812 373 Peter Dionisio & W. 12250
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1951,
taxes of 1952, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
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Block Parcel Name Land only
962 338 Satan' s Toe, Inc. 122350
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
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962 338 Satan' s Toe, Inc . 8,700
962 419 Hilde Roland 3,650
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll of 1950,
School taxes of 1951, and the assessment roll of
1951, taxes of 1952, which show property now appear-
ing on the roll as follows:
Block Parcel Name Land only
921 47 Marguerite Schrenkeisen 2,625
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 557:
Block Parcel Name "Land only
921 47 Gilda Lancia 1025
921 54 Marguerite Schrenkeisen 11300
Supervisor Mandeville informed the Board that Councilman Embury and Mr.
Foote have been working on a. plan to relieve traffic congestion at the
Larchmont Railroad Station. It is an excellent plan, he said, will be
a great asset to the community, and some money has been included in
the budget for it.
Councilman McKeever said he had nothing to report for his departments.
Councilman Waterman submitted the Fire Department claims, approved by
Chief Thomsen and audited by the Comptroller.
The members of the Town Board, sitting as the Board of Fire Commissioners,
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. $46. 53
Joe and Patsy' s Garage 19.00
G . W. Merrell 1 1.15
Merson Clothes, Inc. 149.00
New York Telephone Company 29.05
N . Y. , N. H . & H . RR Company 30.00
Total $274.73
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The Board members discussed the request of the Lighting Company and it
was decided that, inasmuch as the representative had stated that the
Public Service Commission would have jurisdiction in this matter, the
request should be directed to that Commission,
The Supervisor presented a resolution received from the Village of
Mamaroneck with a request for approval of their sale of property acquired
by their foreclosure proceeding in rem.
Upon motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Waterman, the
following resolution was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck, through the institution of
an action in the County Court of Westchester 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 Delinquent Taxes for 1945" has become and now is the owner
of a number of parcels of real estate situate in the Village of
Mamaroneck and Town of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS, both the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaro-
neck held tax liens on said parcels of real property; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 165H of the Tax Law, an agreement
was entered into between the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town
of Mamaroneck, which, among other things, set forth the interests
of said municipalities in the properties being foreclosed, the
manner of the sale of said properties, and the manner of the dis-
tribution of the proceeds received from said sales; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck has, pursuant to an agree-
ment had with the Town of Mamaroneck, advertised for and has here-
tofore 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 bids hereinafter listed as to price and terms
therein set forth; and
WHEREAS, since receipt of said bids, this Board has given
consideration thereto, and after due deliberation, it is
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RESOLVED that the bids hereinafter listed be accepted
at the price and terms therein set forth:
LIST OF BIDS ACCEPTED IN SECTION 8
Total
Town Village Assessed
Blkm Pare Sec. Blk® Lot Bidder Amount Valuation Terms
815 275 8 30 36 to Joseph Trimboli $ 510 1,700 Cash
40 inc. (Broker - Jas. M.
Smith)
The Supervisor presented a letter dated October 19th, 1951, received
from Mr® James C . Harding, Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester
County, advising that the County has extended for another year, its con-
tract with the State Department of Public Works for the removal of ice
and snow from the State highways in Westchester County.
Upon motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Embury, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted:
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WHEREAS, Section 12 of the Highway Law as amended by Chapter 305 of
the Laws of 1946, provides that if the removal of snow and ice from the
State highways is taken over by the County, the County can arrange with
the Town Superintendents of the various towns in the County of Westchester
and/or the villages therein for the removal of the snow from such State
highways as are within their municipal boundaries, and the entire cost of
such work will be reimbursed by the State; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck under date of November 8, 1946,
-- entered into a contract with the County of Westchester for the removal
of snow and ice from the State Highways within this Town, including the
Villages of Mamaroneck and Larchmont, in accordance with the provisions
of Section 12 of the Highway Law as amended, and under date of November
15, 1950, extended this contract for the season 1950-1951,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town of Mamaroneck extend the above
mentioned contract with the County of Westchester for
an additional year, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution
be forwarded to the Westchester County Commissioner of
Public Works.
The Supervisor presented an agreement with the County of Westchester
for removal of snow on County roads for the winter season of 1951-1952
at a flat rate of $200. per mile.
On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized
to sign the agreement with the County of Westchester for
the removal of snow from County roads within the Unincor-
porated Section of the Town of Mamaroneck at a flat rate
of $200. per mile.
Councilman Watson stated with regard to the Fire Department, that he feels
the Westchester Fire Chiefs@ Emergency Plan is a good one and that the
Town can mutually benefit from it. He also said he is in sympathy with
the Civil Defense idea and feels the Town should go along with the West-
chester Emergency Plan for Civil Defense but that the Town must also be
sure that no insurance is invalidated.
Councilman Waterman suggested a resolution restricting the Fire Equipment
to the immediate area or district except in the case of fire or actual
emergency, in which case the Fire Chiefsr Emergency Plan could be
fyl Qn,Tedpp it w?_5 de ided be� the '�.+&rd that no rescl, ` or, � cml- be ragsse
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uC "�._c Boar°, are notn. .
The members of the Board discussed the preliminary budget, page by page,
and prepared the following itemized statement of the estimated revenues
and expenditures of the Town for the fiscal year commencing January 1,
1952, which statement is known as the Annual Estimate:
PRELIMINARY BUDGET
ESTIMATED .DISBURSEMENTS
General Town
1. Town Offices $17,780.00
2. Supervisor 3,600.00
3. Comptroller 1,250.00
4. Town Clerk $1120.00
5 . Elections 92261.00
6 . Receiver of Taxes and Assessments 12,110.00
7. Assessor 132420.00
8. Law 81815 .00
9 . Justices of the Peace 62942.00
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10. Contributions and Donations 12600.00
11. Board of Appeals 640.00
12. Engineer 72410.00
13. Building & Plumbing Department 12750.00
14. Highway - General Town 403280.00
15 . Miscellaneous Expenditures 28020.00
16. Debt Service 54,351.75
OUTSIDE OF VILLAGES .
17. Debt Service 6,702.50
18. Police Department 1402381.14
19. Miscellaneous Expenditures 22,475.00
HIGHWAY DISTRICT
20. Highway Department 832000.00
GARBAGE DISTRICT NO. I
21. Garbage Collection 45,369.00
22. Garbage Incineration 14,000.00
FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1
23. Fire Department 47,837.63
24. Hydrant Rental 91945 .00
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO . 1
25. Street Lights 172550.00
WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO . 1
26. Debt Service 41,041.50
27. Capital Construction & Equipment 52000.00
PARK DISTRICT NO . 1
28. Park Department 262222.00
29. Debt Service 202410.50
SEWER DISTRICT NO. 1
30. Sewer Department 61025 .00
31. Debt Service 108,752.37
Grand Total $810,361.39
ESTIMATED REVEDUES
GENERAL TOWN
Interest and Penalties on Taxes 10,000.00
Justicesl Fines and Fees 33000.00
Town Clerk' s Fees 1,200.00
Mortgage Tax 72000.00
Cash Available 94x599.75
Building and Plumbing Fees 11500.00
Per Capita Assistance for Support of Local Government 972000.00
Rental Town Property 1,200.00
Miscellaneous Fees 150.00
OUTSIDE OF VILLAGES . .
Dog Licenses 1,600.00
Franchise Payments 700.00
WATER DISTRICT NO . 1
Water Revenues 41.041.50
Total Revenues $2582991.25
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On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was,
upon roll call, unanimously
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RESOLVED that the foregoing Preliminary Estimate or
Tax Budget of the Town of Mamaroneck as prepared by
this Board for the year 1952 be and it hereby is
approved, and be it
-- FURTHER RESOLVED that the said original estimate or
budget be filed in the office of the Town Clerk where
it will be available for inspection by any interested
persons at all reasonable hours, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Hearing thereon as
required by Section 113 of the Town Law be held by and
before this Tom Board on Wednesday, December 5th, 1951
at 8:15 P. M. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street
Fire House, Town of Mamaroneck.
On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk give notice of said Public
Hearing as required by Section 113 of the Town Law in
"The Daily Times", the official newspaper published in
the Town of Mamaroneck, in its issues of November 2L+th
and December 1st, 1951.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11® 20 P . M. , to
meet again on December 5th, 1951.
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