HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948_01_08 Town Board Minutes SPECIAL MEETING' OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF MAMARONECK
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FIELD JANUARY 8, 1948
In the. Council Room of the Weaver Street fire House, Town of
_ Mamaroneck, New York®
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Mandeville
at 8:15 P.M. ( Eastern Standard Time) .
Present - Supervisor Mandeville
Councilmen McKeever, Mills Watson, Embury
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Absent : None
The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Gronberg and Town
Accountant Finsonm
The minutes of December 3 , 1947, were approved with corrections ,
A letter dated December 31 , 19479 was received from Edward
F.N. Uthe , Fxect�tive Secretary of the Association of Towns , giving
notice that the annual meeting would be held in Albany , on February 18 ,
19 and 20 , 1948® Also enclosed was a Certificate of Designation for the
Town ' s voting delegate and alternate at this meeting.
On motion by Councilman 7atson, seconded by Councilman Embury ,
it was , upon roll call , unanimously
RESOLVED , that Town Attorney Delius , Town Accountant
Finson and Town Clerk Gronberg be and they hereby are
designated and authorized to represent the Town of
Mamaroneck at the Annual Meeting of the Association
of Towns of the State of New York to be held in the
City of Albany , N.Y. , on February 18, 19 and 20 , 1948;
FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Comptroller is hereby
authorized to audit their claims for the expenses of
the trip, said amounts to be paid out of the items in
the budget for traveling expenses , respectively.
A letter dated December 31 , 1947, was received from Mr. Willis
'Neils , President , for the Executive Committee of the Association of Towns ,
advising that legislation is being sponsored again to provide for a four-
year term for all elective town officers and requesting an expression
of the Town in this matter.
Following discussion, the following resolution was on motion
by Councilman Mills , seconded by Councilman 77atson, unanimously adopted®
WFLREAS , the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck has
received a communication from the Association of Towns
in regard to a four-year term for all elective town
officers;
- NOIAT 9 THEREFORE , BE IT
RESOLVED , that this Town Board is in favor of the
election of town officers for a four year term pro-
vided that such four-year term is duly approved by a
referendum of the duly qualified voters of the town.
The following letters were received and ordered placed on
file
January 5, 1948
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The Town of Mamaroneck
Department of Public works
Mamaroneck, New York
Attentions_ The Superintendent
Gentlemen:
- This is a letter of gratitude and appreciation to you and
your valiant staff of workers who, facing almost impossible
conditions , succeeded in freeing our community from being
completely snowbound , within twenty-four hours after the
snow had stopped falling.
I think this is a splendid record and certainly shows
wisdom and good judgment on the part of you and your
assistants in making adequate preparation.
I must admit it was a very cheering sight and sound to
hear that powerful bulldozer chugging its way up our street
in the middle of the following evening , and I am sure the
entire community joins me in expressing appreciation and
gratitude .
Yours very truly
/s/ Robert C. Greenwald
168 Rocky Road
Larchmont , N.Y.
-- January 5, 1948
Mr. A.J. Foote
Town Fngineer
14amaroneck, N.Y.
Dear Mr. Foote:
I want to thank you most sincerely for the help you gave
us during the recent snow storm when you plowed up Hommocks
Road and by doing so relieved the people of The Hommocks from
being snowed in after my poor jeep and snow plow broke down.
You will find enclosed a copy of a letter I wrote to the
Assistant Manager of the 'Hampshire Country Club , which is
self-explanatory.
Thanking you again for your good work, I am, with personal
regards
Cordially yours ,
/s/ A.E. Wullschleger
P.S. Also convey the thanks of the Hommocks people to
Supervisor Gwen A. Mandeville.
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January 4, 1948
The Supervisor
Town of Mamaroneck
Dear Sir :
A week has gone by since the storm. we from the La.rchmont
7,Voods section are still walking on the highway compelled
-- to dodge traffic and stumble along on an uncertain footway.
I refer to Chatsworth and Rockingstone Avenues.
Every year there are the same recalitrant few who will
not clear their sidewalks.
It is my suggestion that the police serve warning on
these selfish individuals.
Very truly yours ,
/s/ C.E. Dornbusch
14 Springdale Road
New Rochelle , N.Y.
December 22, 1947
Supervisor Owen 14andeville
and Town Board
--,, Town of TvTamaroneck, Mamaroneck, IT.Y.
Gentlemen:
Two weeks ago during a trial at Special Term of the
Supreme Court before Honorable Frederick G. Schmidt it was
necessary for counsel concerned , including myself, to pro-
cure records which were in the office of the Town Clerk of
the Town of Mamaroneck. Judge Schmidt suggested that I
call and ask the Town Clerk of the Town of Mamaroneck to
bring certain papers for exhibition to the court. I thought
this an unusual request but respectfully followed the suggestion
of the court. The Town Clerk courteously acknowledged my
request and stated that he would personally produce the
papers requested. 7-iithin a half hour PjTr. Charles J. Gronberg ,
the Town Clerk of Mamaroneck, was in the court room and
properly and graciously presented the records concerned
to the court.
I send this letter to you so that you will officially bb
advised of this fine public service and will know that such
courtesy and gracious conduct in public office does not go
unnoticed. This extension of public attention was beyond
the acceptable and reasonable requirements of full attention
to public duty. I congratulate your Town and your adminis-
tration for having such a good public servant.
I extend to your members and to your official family every
best wish for a continued successful administration.
Very truly yours ,
/s/ Alfred F. Sulla, Jr.
Harrison, New York.
A letter dated January 6 , 1948 , was received from FZr. L.C.
Smith , Jr. enclosing a statement signed by the residents of Barnum Road,
describing the nature of the water service on that street.
The Supervisor pointed out that a resolution was passed at
the last meeting of the Board in connection with this matter.
- The following reports were ordered placed on file-
Report of the Building Inspector for the month of December , 1947.
Report of the Town Clerk for the month of December , 1947.
— Report of the Receiver of Taxes for the month of December , 1947.
Report of the Westchester County Dog Protective Association for the
month of November and December , 1947.
Councilman 7,latson stated that he had nothing to report for
his Departments.
Councilman Embury had no reports for his Departments.
The Supervisor asked if there was any one in the room who :
wished to be heard.
Yr. Clemeth Banks of 616 Fifth Avenue appeared and informed
the Board about the snow condition in front of his home. He said that
each time he shoveled out his driveway the plow came by and backfilled
it making it impossible to get through. Fie also informed the members
of the Board that cars speed along this street endangering the lives
of the many children who live there.
The Supervisor said this condition would be watched more
carefully in the future.
Referring to the condition of the Town caused by the recent
heavy snow storm, the Supervisor stated that in the past three days
he had covered the entire Town at least four or five times and he feels
that there is no place in the Town that anybody can complain about . Fie
said that he and Jim Ward had spent the evening previous to the meeting
making a survey of every street that should be taken care of.
The Supervisor stated that he would like to move and recommend
the salaries for all Town officials and employees and to appoint officers
and employees for the year 1948 including that of the Fire Inspector.
He made exception to the salaries of the paid personnel of the Fire
Department until some clarification is made about a matter which he
said he had discussed with Councilman Mills and Fire Chief Burton.
Fire Chief Burton appeared and said he had discussed the
sentiments of the Supervisor with the men. He explained to them what
is to be expected during the coming year. He said he realized thAt one
or two of the paid personnel created a source of annoyance but he had
;their assurance they all want to cooperate and there would be no more
discord.
Chief Burton P ointed out that the past two weeks had been
very hectic and it is his belief that almost everyone agrees that the
Fire Department did an excellent job during the snow storm and , in fact ,
took over some of the duties of the Police Department.
The Supervisor remarked that he can not say too many nice
things about the volunteer and paid firemen, and what he had in mind
did not apply to all of the men. He said he did not want to hear any
more complaints; all he wanted was more work and more harmony in the
Department.
Chief Burton replied that the men appreciate the fact that
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the Department received unprecedented help and consideration from the
Town Board this past year. He asked that the Supervisor reconsider the
matter and approve the salaries as proposed in the 1948 budget and
assured the Board they would get the desired results.
On the basis of assurance given by Chief Burton, the
Supervisor recommended approval of the salaries.
The Supervisor complimented Chief Burton on becoming the
first Fire Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck. He said there is no
' - doubt that he will do a good job and this appointment will make him
more or less directly responsible to the Town Board.
The Fire Chief replied that it will be an honor and privilege
to serve in this capacity. He called attention to the members of the
Town Board of his two competent deputies , namely , Louis Turco and
Leonard Ericson. He said they are two of the finest assistants that
any Chief could desire.
Chief Burton also called attention that the American LaFrance
Co. has started the work of installing the new motor in the Aerial Truck.
The Supervisor informed the members of the Board that due to
an error the previous list which had been presented to them showedthe
salaries of Patrolmen blancusi , Staropoli and Mulcahy as X2 ,940. each
and that the salaries for each should be S3 ,440.for Patrolman Mancu.si ,
and Patrolman Staropoli and S:-Tulcahy , $3 ,040 each.
Supervisor Mandeville moved the adoption of a resolution to
approve the salaries for all Town Officials and. employees and to ap-
point officers and employees for the year 1948. This motion being
duly seconded by Councilman 17atson, it was duly adopted as follows
RESOLVED-
Section 1. That the salaries of all elected officials
of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1948 are to be
the salaries stated and appropriated in the annual
Budget or Estimate for the year 1948;
Section 2. That the following persons are hereby ap-
pointed as Town Officers as of January 1 , 1948 in
accordance with the provisions of the Town Law and
for the respective terms and at an annual salary or
rate of compensation hereinafter stated , such annual
salary or compensation to be paid from the amounts
appropriated in the annual Estimate or Budget for the
year 1948 or so much thereof as shall be sufficient
to pay the salary or compensation as hereby fixed:
Title Name Salarx Term
Town Attorney John L. Delius e,6 ,600. 1/1/48 to 12/31/49
Superintendent
of Highways A.J. Foote 3 ,000. 1/1/48 to 12/31/49
Town Engineer
Including services
to Sevier District A.J. Foote 21440. 1/1/48 to 12/31/49
Assessor James M. Smith 40800. 1/1/48 to 12/31/49
Comptroller Leo id. Orsino 1 ,000. 1/1/48 to 12/31/49
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Section 3. That a bond be required for the faithful
performance of the duties of each of the following
officials in the amounts stated , with sufficient
sureties to be approved by this Board and the form
to be approved by the Town Attorney :
Comptroller - $1,000. for 1 year
Superintendent of Highways - $1 ,000. for 1 year
Section 4. That the following positions shown in the
Budget or Estimate are hereby continued and the annual
compensation for the same in the year 1948 is hereby
fixed and shall be paid from the amounts appropriated
- in the annual Estimate or Budget for the year 1948 or
so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay such
annual compensation to be paid as of January 19 1948:
Title of Name of Civil Service
Position Incumbent Classification Compensation !.
Telephone Operator (In
cluding services to
Town Clerk) Wilhelmina Schroeder Comp. $2080.
Int . Acct. Clk & Steno. Jean Corbia " 2340.
Accountant Alexander Finson 11 4600.
Int. Account Clerk. Donna Wiedemann 10 1980.
Senior Account Clerk Leo N. Orsino It 3600.
Senior Typist Francis Riley t1 2340.
Senior Stenographer Margaret Barnes i° 2340.
Asst Town Engineer (P.T.) James ward it 1600.
Asst Bldg. & Plb. Insp. (P.T. ) James "lard " 2200.
Senior Engineering Aid Edward Proch " 2780.
Public Health Nurse (P.T. ) Vacant " 1290.
Police Chief Paul A. Yerick '! 5200.
Police Lieutenant Paul Euiler °f 4600.
Police Sergeant Louis Boivin p' 3840.
Police Sergeant Francis Waterbury " 3840.
Police Sergeant Vacant '° 3840.
Police Patrolman (Det.) Chauncey Smith t1 3640.
Police Patrolman (Det. ) Joseph Paonessa " 3640.
Police Patrolman George Blenniss It 3440.
Police Patrolman John Grenan t1 3440.
Police Patrolman 7 illiam Cunningham " 3440.
Police Patrolman John Caputo " 3440.
Police Patrolman Lawrence McAllister " 3440.
Police Patrolman Philip Millheiser 3440.
Police Patrolman Christopher Loveley °' 3440.
Police Patrolman James P,nox " 3440.
Police Patrolman Eugene DeVeau " 3440.
Police Patrolman James Yancusi " 3440.
Police Patrolman James Staropoli " 3040.
Police Patrolman George Mulcahy " 3040.
Police Patrolman Edward A. Bakker , Jr. " 2700.
Police Patrolman Louis Turco 2700.
Custodian John Potts " 1500.
Park Foreman Thos. 14. Aitchison, Jr. Non Comp. 3300.
Asst Park Foreman Arthur Johnson t0 17 2640.
Fire Lieutenant Patrick Nolan comp. 2920.
Fire Lieutenant Michael Gallagher 2920.
Fire Lieutenant Michael Harrington " 2920.
Fire Truck Driver Joseph Miller Non Comp. ' 2780.
Fire Truck Driver Alfred 1Ioll 17 " 2780•
Fire Truck Driver Eatl Mellor It " 2780.
Fire Truck Driver Louis Testa It " 2780.
Fire Truck Driver Edward Muller It " 2570.
Motor Equipment Oper. (Garb.) Paul Fortuna It It 2350.
General Repairman George Osborne " It 2800.
It 2800.
Automotive Mechanic Joseph Donohue 11
Section 5. That the employment of the last named
persons to the aforesaid positions , is in accordance
with the classifications made by the County Personnel
Officer , under the provisions of the Civil Service Law
of the State and any vacancies which now exist or which
may, from time to time, occur in said positions , are
to be filled at salaries set in accordance with the
provisions of the salary scale adopted by the Town
Board and in conformity with the Civil Service Rules
and amendments thereto, for towns , villages and special
districts in Westchester County , New York.
Section 6. That a bond be required for the faithful
performance of the duties of each of the following
employees in the amounts stated , with sufficient
sureties to be approved by this Board and in the
form approved by the Town Attorneys
Senior Account Clerk, in the Office
of Receiver of Taxes $10,000. for 1 year
Accountant , Office of Receiver of
Taxes $10 ,000. for 1 year
Section. 7. That the following persons are hereby
appointed to positions classified as exempt under the
Civil Service Law, such appointments to be made as of
January 1, 1948 and to continue at the pleasure of the
Town Board , at the annual salary or rate of compensation
hereinafter stated, which is to be paid from amouhts
appropriated in the annual Budget or Estimate for the
year 1948, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient
to pay the salary or compensation as hereby fixed:
Salary or
Title Name COMensation
Service Officer Charles D. DeVlnne 81 ,200.
Sanitation Man Curtiss Major 2 ,350.
Sanitation Man Anthony Cugliari 29350.
Sanitation Man Matthew Halley 2,350.
Sanitation Ilan David Lyde 2,350.
Stenographer (P.T.) Marjorie V. I.4cCulloc'h 600.
Bldg. & Plbg. Insp. (P.T. ) A.J. Foote 300.
Section 8. That a bond be required for the faithful
performance of the duties of the following official
in the amount stated , with sufficient surety to be
approved by this Board and the form to be approved
by the Town Attorneys
Building & Plumbing Inspector - 81 ,000. for 1 year
Section 9. That there is hereby appropriated from
the amount levied in the annual Budget or Estimate
for 1948 for "Department of Police , Patrolman" the
sum of $2 ,700. to be paid as salary or compensation
to the following names temporary patrolman now serving
as such by virtue of an appointment pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 47 of the Laws of 1943 , as long
as the period of his appointment shall continue :
Edward Westfall - $2,700.00
Section 10. RESOLVED, that George W. Burton is hereby
designated as Inspector of the Fire Department; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $700. is hereby
appropriated for the purpose of paying said George 1,13.
Burton, for services in making such inspections as
provided for in the Fire Prevention Code or Ordinance
of the Town of Mamaroneck.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall remain
in full force and effect until further resolution of
this Board;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the payments to be made to
George IN. Burton as aforesaid, shall be from the
budget of Fire District Teo. 1, "Fire Department ,
Fire Inspector , part time , $700."
Section 11. That the salaries of all officers , elected
and appointed, and all employees , be paid semi-monthly
on the first and fifteenth days of each month.
Section 12. That there is hereby appropriated from
the item in the annual Estimate or Budget for the
year 1948 for the Department of Highways , Item 1 ,
the sum of $2,000. and from the Sewer Department ,
Maintenance Man, the sum of $800. as the annual salary
and compensation. of Edwin George Osborne , General Re-
pairman, for services in the Departments of Highway
and Sewer.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution becomes ef-
fective as of January 1, 1948.
It was on motion by Councilman Mills , seconded by Councilman
Watson, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED , that the following bonds for elected officials
are hereby required pursuant to the Town Law and approved
as follows:
Bond, Owen A. Mandeville , as Supervisor of the Town
of Mamaroneck, conditioned for the faithful performance
of his duties including the payment of all school moneys ,
pursuant to Section 25 of the Town Law, upon which the
National Surety Corporation is surety in the penal sum
of $25,000. for a term of two years.
Bond, Charles J. Gronberg , as Clerk of the Town of
Mamaroneck, conditioned for the faithful performance
of his duties including the depositing of all funds
or moneys of the Town, received by him, pursuant to
Section 25 of the Towr. Law, upon, which the National
Surety Corporation is surety in the penal sum of
$1 ,000. for a term of two years.
Bond, Charles F;i. Baxter , Jr. , Justice of the Peace
of the Town of Mamaroneck , conditioned for the faith-
ful performance of his duties including the depositing
of all funds or moneys of the Town, received by him,
pursuant to Section 25 of the Town Lava, upon which
the Sun Indemnity Company is surety in the penal
sum of $1,000. , for a term of four years.
The following letters were received:
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January 2 , 1948
Honorable Town Board
Town of Hamaroneck
New York
Gentlemen:
Subject to your approval I desire to deputize
Mr. Leo N. Orsino as my Senior Account Clerk to perform
any and all duties of the Receiver of Taxes and Assess-
ments , including thereamong the duty of receiving tax
money , giving proper receipt therefor in his name , and
entering same upon the records and depositing the tax
money in the bank as required by law.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Henry R. Dillon
Receiver of Taxes
January 2, 1948
Honorable Town Board
Town of Mamaroneck
New York
Gentlemen:
Subject to your approval I desire to deputize
Mr. Alexander Finson, Accountant of the Town, to receive
tax money, give proper receipt therefor in my name and
enter same upon the records and deposit the tax money
in the bank as required by law.
Yours very truly,
Js/ Henry R. Dillon
Receiver of Taxes
On motion by Councilman McKeever , seconded by Councilman
Mills , it was , unanimously
RESOLVED , that in accordance with a request received
from Henry R. Dillon, Receiver of Taxes , this Board
hereby approves of his appointment of Leo K. Orsino,
Senior Account Clerk, as Deputy Receiver of Taxes ,
and his designation of Alexander Finson, Accountant,
as a person authorized to receive tax money, give
proper receipt therefor in his name , enter such pay-
ments upon the records and deposit tax money in the
bank.
On motion by Councilman McKeever , seconded by Councilman
Yills , it was , unanimously
_i RESOLVED, that the appointment by the Town Clerk of
P.-iiss 17ilhelmina Schroeder as Deputy Town Clerk, in
accordance with his certificate dated January 2 , 1948,
and this day presented to the Board, is hereby approved.
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On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson,
it was, unanimously
RESOLVED: that Charles J. Gronberg, be and he hereby
is appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics of the
Town of Mamaroneck for the term1beginning January 1,
1948 and ending December 31, 1949;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he
hereby is authorized to sign the Certificate of
Appointment of the Registrar of Vital Statistics
to be filed with the New York State Department of
Health.
The Supervisor asked the members of the Board their wishes
insofar as the dates of the Town meetings are concerned.
On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of this Board
be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each
month at 8:15 P.M. in the Council Room of the Weaver
Street Fire House .
The Supervisor recommended the appointment of the following
Committees for the year 1948 :
Councilman David A. Erabury - Legislation
Police Pension Fund
Parks
Councilman Edward F. Watson - Assessments
Incineration
Recreation
Councilman George E . liills,Jr.- Fire Protection
Veterans ' Service
Councilman John T. McKeever - Drainage
Sewers
Garbage Collection
The Board unanimously approved the foregoing appointments .
On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Mills,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the " Daily Times" of the Mamaroneck be
designated the official newspaper of the Town of
Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing notices .
The Supervisor stated that it would be in order to appoint
the auditors to examine the Town' s records for the year 1947.
On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury,
it was, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the firm of Glick-Freedman, Certified
Public Accountants of New Rochelle, New York, be ap-
pointed to audit the records of the Town for the
year 1947;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the compensation for this
service be in the amount of $19200.00.
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On motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman
Watson, it was, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following be and they hereby are
appointed constables to serve for the term beginning
January 1, 1948 and ending December 31, 19489 with-
out salary:
Rocco V. Migliaccio - 243 Knollwood Ave . , Mamaroneck, N.Y.
Thomas Faillace 601 Yamaroneck Ave . , Mamaroneck, N.Y.
On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury,
it was, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 465 of the Laws of 3,935, which amends sub-
diYision 1 of Section 102 of the Town Law, the Town
Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby determines
to allow and pay the following Town Officer in an
amount not to exceed six cents per mile for the use
of his own automobile for each mile actually and
necessarily traveled by him in the performace of
his duties as the -Assessor for the Town of Mamaroneck:
Assessor - James M. Smith
On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson,
it was, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following be and they hereby are
reappointed as members of the Board of Police Com-
missioners of the Town of hiamaroneck, New York, to
serve at the pleasure of the Town Board:
Clair V. Johnson
Loren R Dodson
Cecil 17. Borton
Supervisor Mandeville commended this Board by saying that
not only the tax payers but all of the residents of this community are
certainly fortunate in having these three fine gentlemen serve on the
Board of Police Commissioners in the Town of Mamaroneck.
On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Mills,
the following was adopted, Councilman Embury not voting :
RESOLVED, that Town Councilman David A. Embury be
and he hereby is appointed a member of the Board
of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund for the term
beginning January 1, 1948 and ending December 31, 1948.
On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson,
it was, unanimously
RESOLVED, that Mrs. W.C . Lawton be and she hereby is
reappointed as a member of the Board of Park Commissioners
of Park District No.1 of the Town of Mamaroneck, New
York, to serve for the term beginning January 1, 1948
and expiring December 31, 1950-
On motion by Councilman Mills, seconded by Councilman Embury,
it was, unanimously
RESOLVED, that Clifford W. Cross be and he hereby is
appointed as a member of the Board of Appeals for
Zoning to serve for the ter%, effective February 19,
1947 and expiring February 19, 1952.
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On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury,
the following resolution was adopted, Councilman McKeever not voting :
RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article 2, Sec-
tion 12 of the Plumbing Code of tie Town of Mamaroneck,
the following be appointed to the Examining Board of
Plumbers, to serve for the term January 1, 1948 and
ending December 31, 1948:
Councilman John T. 11cKeever
Town Engineer A.J. Foote
Dr. Ellsworth J. Smith
Mr. Francis McGeough
Mr . Victor Kriss
On motion by Councilman Matson, seconded by Councilman Mills,
it was, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following banks and trust companies
in which the funds of the Town of Mamaroneck and its
various districts and departments are now deposited
shall continue to be the depositories of such funds
for the year 1948 upon the same terms and conditions
as now obtain, including security deposits now in
effect :
County Trust Corlpany; Mamaroneck Branch, Mamaroneck,N.Y.
County Trust Company,Larchmont Branch, Larchmont, N.Y.
First National Bank, Mount Vernon, New York
Chase National Bank of New York City
Huguenot Trust Company of New Rochelle, N.Y.
The Supervisor reported that he had at hand the renewal of
the contract between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Westchester County
Dog Protective Association for the year 1948 in the sum of $19500.
It was on motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman
Watson, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is
authorized to sign the contract for the sum of
$1, 500. between the Town of Mararoneck and the
Westchester County Dog Protective Association for
the year 1948, which is provided for in the 1948
Budget .
The Supervisor reported that he had at hand the renewal of
the contract between the Town of Llamaroneck, the Village of Larchmont
and the Larchmont Public Library, in the sum of $9, 770 . which is provided
for in the 1948 budget .
On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury,
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 $9,770 for the year 1948,
which amount is provided for in the 1948 Budget .
The Town Clerk presented the lease for one year covering the
- rental of the premises at 178 West Boston Post Road used for the Town
Offices .
It was on motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman
Mills„upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is
authorized to sign the lease for the rental of the
premises used as the Town offices at 158 West Boston
Post Road, Village of Iiamaroneck, the lease being for
the sum of $2, 160. , for the year 1948, which amount
is provided for in the 1948 budget .
On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson,
it was, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the brokers listed below are authorized
to issue the following policies covering the Town of
Mamaroneck and should be renewed during the year 1948:
Goffe & Griswold Public Officials ' Bonds
Turnbull Agency, Inc . General Liability - Fire House
and Police Station
Employees ' Non-ownership Fire &
Police
General Liability- Town Office
Burbank & Levin General Liability - Highway &
Park Departments
Auto Non-ownership
Thomas B. Sutton Corp. Fire - Highway Tools & Equipment
Fire - Police Station
Fire - Sewer Tools & Equipment
Fire - Town Office Contents
Public Officials Bond - C .M. Baxter
Anthony Gagliardi Auto Public Liability & Property
damage
Thomas Buhler Auto. Fire and Theft
Photo Equipment Fire and Theft
Fire - Election Equipment
Joseph Dinolfo Contractors Public Liability
and Property damage
State Insurance Fund Compensation
On motion by Councilman McKeever and seconded by Councilman
Watson, the following was , unanimously
RESOLVED, that the appointed Constables , Rocco V.
Migliaccio and Thomas Faillace , each file a bond
in the sum of $2 ,500. for the faithful perfornance
of their duties. Said bond to be for one year and
be approved by the Town Attorney and the premium
for same be paid out of Town Funds.
FURTHER RESOLVED , that the salary scale of Civil Ser-
vice employees of the Town of Mamaroneck, adopted
January 5, 1944, is hereby amended as follows:
Minimum Maximum
Accountant $3 ,500. $4,600.
Senior Account Clerk (Tax Dept. ) 29500. 3 ,600.
Police Chief 49000. 5,200.
Police Lieutenant 3 ,500. 4,600.
Assistant Park Foreman 1 ,800. 2,640.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take
effect as of January 1 , 1948.
The Supervisor reported that he had talked with Town Attorney
Delius over the telephone , who is at home recovering from a cold relapse.
He recommended that the two matters which are pending , the application
of Fordham Transit Co. and the Town Attorney ' s report of In Rem pro-
perties be deferred until Iulr. Delius ' return.
The Supervisor presented the following statements to the
members of the Board:
Statement of Bank Balances as of January 1 , 1948.
List of Claims Audited and Paid by the Comptroller from December 3 , 1947,
to January 1 , 1948.
Summary of Receipts and Disbursements from January 1 to December. 31, 1947.
Analysis of Budget Appropriations and Expenditures from January 1 to
December 31, 1947.
Analvsis of Estimated Revenues from January 1 to December 31 , 1947.
The Supervisor referred to his report to the Board on the
operations of the Town for 1947.
There was general discussion on a part of the report and the
Supervisor advised that there was no immediate necessity for action on
the part of the Board members.
In the matter of setting up a policy for sick leave and vacation
leave , for the Town, as suggested by Supervisor Mandeville, it was de-
cided that a copy of the Rules and Regulations be sent to the employees
while further study and recommendations are made by the Town Board.
The Supervisor reported that the tentative estimate of the
cost of snow removal from December 26, 1947 to January 8, 1948, will be
approximately $7,906.26.
The Supervisor reported that the cost of the Christmas lighting
on Piorth Chatsworth Avenue , Town, amounted to $41. 71. He said that funds
are available in the regular street light district budget for the payment
of same.
The Board unanimously approved .the payment of this bill.
Councilman Mills presented the Fire Report for December , 1947 ,
as follows:
Dec. 4. Two rounds. Brush fire at Gedney Rd. & 'Winfield Ave . Box 113.
13. Still Alarm. Gas leak. Box 158. Mr. Van Law. 3 Glen Rd.
18. Two rounds. Brush fire back of Loyal Inn. Box 712.
21. Two rounds . Car fire at Murray Ave. & Chatsworth Ave. Box 142.
22. Still Alarm. Brush fire at Garden Rd. East. Box 243.
25. Four rounds. Oil burner fire . 30 Lansdowne Dr . Box 216.
26. Four rounds. Fire at Town garage. Box 543•
2 Still alarms.
3 Two rounds.
2 Four rounds.
Councilman Mills presented and read the following
letter:
January 8, 1948
The Honorable Owen A. Mandeville
Councilmen
Gentlemen:
IJ[y wife has been in poor health for the past year since
giving birth to my baby Gerard Harrington. Iffy oldest
boy , John Harrington, has been suffering from asthma
for the past six years. He has been under constant treatment
during this time with various doctors. Some time ago
he was given diagnosis and treatments for six weeks at
Grasslands Hospital. Consensus of the doctors opinion
seems to be that a change of climate might prove very
beneficial to himo
I therefor urgently request a leave of absence for ap-
proximately four and one half months , starting 11ay 15,
1948. 1 hope you gentlemen will give this request your
utmost consideration, in order that I mat= have the op-
portunity to provide every possible means of recovery
for my wife and son' s.
I am enclosing a letter from my physician, Dr. wm. A.
Barrett which is self explanatory.
Very truly yours ,
/s/ Michael J. Harrington
Following discussion, the matter was referred back to
Councilman Mills for further information.
There being no further business , the meeting adjourned at
10 :30 P.M. to meet on January 21 ,1948.
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