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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948_06_02 Town Board Minutes REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD JUNE 2, 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. ( Daylight Saving Time), Present: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen McKeever, Mills, Watson Absent Councilman Embury Town Attorney Delius The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Gronberg and Town Accountant Finson. The minutes of May 19, 1948, were approved with corrections. A letter dated May 19, 1948, was received from Mr. Edward F. N. Uthe, Executive Secretary of the Association of Towns advising that the Board of Trustees of the Town and County Officers Training School is sponsoring courses of training for various local officers during the month of June. Following dis cussion, it was on motion by Councilman Mills, seconded by Councilman Watson, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that Town Superintendent of Highways A.J. Foote, and his assistant, Thomas McEvoy, be and they hereby are authorized to attend the Train- ing School at Cornell University, Ithaca,N.Y. , on June 21 - 239 1948;. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the expenses shall be charged against the Town. A letter dated May 26, 1948, received from Alan L. Carnoy, President of Carnoy Construction Corporation, and pertaining to a school matter, was referred to Mr. T.J. Ahern, Superintendent of Schools for attention. A letter dated May 20, 1948, was received from Mr. C.DeWitt Rogers, regarding a parking matter. The letter was referred to Police Chief Paul A. Yerick. A letter dated May 27, 1948, was received from Comptroller Orsino requesting authorization to transfer $1,310. from the 1947 Park Dept. Surplus to the 1948 Park Department Budget, new item, Flag Pole. Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman McKeever, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that the 1948 Park Department Budget 11 Materials and Supplies" be increased in the amount of $1,310; FURTHER RESOLVED, that there is hereby transferred -- the sum of $1,310. from Park District #1 Surplus to the 1948 Park Department Budget, 11 Materials and Supplies': I The following reports were received and ordered placed on file : Attendance Reports for May, 1948. Town Clerk's Report.: for the month of May, 1948. Building Report for the month of May, 1948. Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for May, 1948. List of Claims Audited and Paid by the Comptroller from May 5, to June 2, 1948. Statement of Bank Balances as of June 1, 1948. Councilman Watson reported that the operation of the Incinerator is continously improving and that good temperatures are being maintained at all times. The Supervisor recommended that discussion on the proposal made by Elmcroft Corporation at the last meeting be postponed until a full Board was present. The Supervisor reported that the advertisement stating the intention of the Board to purchase certain highway equipment and dis- cussed by the members of the Board, had been published in the local newspaper. After discussion the following resolution was on motion by Councilman McKeever, seconded by Councilman Mills, upon roll call, unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways did on the 10th day of May, 1948, duly recommend the purchase of certain equipment pursuant to the provisions of Section 142 of the Highway Law, and a notice of such recommendation has been duly published as provided in such action; I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 142 of the Highway Law the Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized to purchase from The Four Wheel Drive Auto Co. , 175 E. 156th St. , New York,N.Y. , with the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways: One (1) "SU" Model FWD chassis, cab, dump body and hoist together with front mounted plow and frame and center plow, for a total price of $12,596.00, delivered at Mamaroneck, New York on or about November 1, 1948. Terms of payment will be as follows : Check drawn on Machinery Fund A112, 596. FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 142 of the Highway Law the Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized to purchase from Brockway Motor Co. Inc. , 420 Lexington Avenue, New York,N.Y. with the approval of the County Superintendent of Highways.. One (1) Model 152-T. Brockway truck, for a total price of $5,490. delivered at Mamaroneck, New York, on or about November 1, 1948. Terms of payment will be as follows: Check drawn on Machinery Fund, $5,490. i II 269 FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 142 of the Highway Law the Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized to purchase from Arthur D. Peterson Co. ,Inc. , 209 East 49th St. , New York, N.Y., with the approval of the County Superintendent of Highwayss One (1) Worthington Self Lift Ranger bower for a total price of $866.00. The terms of payment will be as follows : Check drawn on Machinery Fund, $866.00 The Supervisor presented a resolution approved by the Village Board of the Village of Mamaroneck, in connection with a parcel which had previously been approved for sale on a cash basis. It was now pro- posed that the terms be altered to include payment in part by a mortgage. Following discussion the following resolution was on motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman McKeever; upon roll call, unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, this Board by resolution dated November 7, 19469 approved the bid heretofore made to the Village of Mamaro- neck by David McDaniel Lodge through J.O. Hagans, its authorized agent, to pay the sum of $4,600. all cash for property known as Section 8, Block 82, Lots 8 to 11 in- clusive on the Village Assessment map; and WHEREAS, the Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck have now accepted an amendment of the said bid providing for payment of not less than 40% cash and the execution of a mortgage not to exceed 60% of the purchase price, to be amortized within five years on a monthly basis and to draw interest at the rate of 4 ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the amendment of the bid of David McDaniel_. Lodge for the purchase of property known as Section 8, Block 82, Lots to 11 in- elusive on the Village Assessment map, so as to provide for payment of not less than 49% cask and the execution of a mortgage not to exceed 60p of t e purchase price, to be amortized within five years on a monthly basis and to draw interest at the rate of 4 . The Supervisor reported that there were sufficient offers on hand to hold another. Town property auction. He recommended that July 1, 1948 be set as the date. On motion by Councilman Mills, seconded by Councilman Watson, it was, unanimously RESOLVED,; , THAT THE NEXT Toun auction be held on July 1, 1948 at 8:15 P.M. at the Weaver Street Fire House. The Supervisor called attention to the very serious problem confronting the Town regarding the collection of rubbish and debris. He said that if the demands upon the Garbage Department continue at their present rate the cost could be as much as $10,000. and there is no pro- vision in the Garbage District budget for such expenditure. 27f The Supervisor stated that in his opinion the Garbage Department ''. was serving approximately ten per cent of the entire Town taxpayers or residents, at the expense of the other ninety per cent, in the collection of rubbish and debris. He recalled that some time in the past he had made the suggestion that there be available the names of three or four truckmen to whom these requests could be referred to, but the plan never materialized. He also pointed out that under the law Town employees are - not supposed to enter on private property to remove any refuse. The Supervisor stated that the Town Board should consider the situation and suggested that perhaps the policy of the Town should be (1) either that nothing in the line of rubbish and debris will be picked up, except for the two cleanup weeks during the year, or (2) making arrangements and effecting payment to the Town for such collections, preferably on a ticket basis. Councilman Watson stated that in the event such a system were carried out, he would be in favor of making a charge that would cover the cost of making such a call. CR Gilman McKeever stated. that he felt an ordinance prohibiting ®3 the placing /debris and rubbish on the curb line would have to be passed at the same time the Board might effect a change in the present system of collection. The Supervisor ended the discussion by suggesting that the members of the Board give consideration to this matter and discuss it further at the next meeting. He also stated that the Town Attorney would be present to advise the Board as to the legal limitations on the plan suggested. Councilman McKeever stated that he had nothing to report for his Departments, Councilman Mills presented a list of claims from the Fire De- partment totaling $245.62. He said he had checked the bills and re- commended their approval. The members of the Board sitting as the Board of Fire Comp- missioners considered the claims, and on motion by Councilman Mills, _ seconded by Councilman Watson, it was, upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the following described claims be and they hereby are approved and the Supervisor and Comp- troller be and they hereby are authorized to pay same out of the budget for the Fire Department: George Burton $ 97.75 Globe Motorist Supply Co. 55.12 Raymond & Fealey 5.50 Globe Motorist Supply Co. 11.99 Albert Shires 40.00 West Side Equipment Co. ,Inc. 4.95 Sirlin®s 2.25 New York Telephone Company 4.05 New York Telephone Company 1.75 New York Telephone Company ®22.26 $245.62 Councilman Mills presented the following report: I I FIRE REPORT FOR MAY 1948 May 2 Box 151 7:10 P.M. 7:22 P.M. Still Alarm Oak Haven Apts. Oil Burner, no damage. Engine 3. Fireman Muller May 6 Box 334 1:35 A.M. 1:52 A.M. Full Alarm. Mendez, 24 Glen Eagles Drive. Mangle machine on fire, no damage. Engine 29 Truck 2 and Patrol. Chief Burton. May 10 Box 362 12:40 P.M. 1:10 P.M. Minor Alarm. Mrs. Shepard,Bonnie Briar Lane, Engine 3. Fireman Muller. Brush Fire. May 10 Box 363 4:56 P.M. 5:08 P.M. Oakdale Rd. & Bonnie Briar Lane. Still Alarm. Chief Burton responded with Engine 3. Brush. May 19 Box 431 6:13 P.M. 6:45 P.M. Minor Alarm. old White Plains Rd. Village Line. Call from Mamaroneck Police. Engine 3. Fireman Schmidt. Brush Fire. May 30 Box 362 ® 10:20 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Still Alarm. Sheppard . 43 Bonnie Briar Lane. Sizzling in the oven. Engine 3 Fireman Mellor. No damage. Totals for month: 3 Still Alarms 2 Minor Alarms 1 Full Alarm No damage Respectfully submitted, Chief George Burton The Supervisor stated that it was fittin g and roper that this P � Board go on record by passing a resolution thanking Mr. Julian Cargill and all his Committees for the splendid job done in connection with the War Memorial. Upon motion by Councilman Mills seconded by Councilman Watson, it was unan imously: RESOLVED, that this Board, in appreciation of the splendid gnd imposing Memorial Day program, dedicating the War Memorial at Larchmont Memorial Park, hereby expresses its thanks to the following : JULIAN CARGILL; Chairman of the Honor Roll Committee and the other members of his Committee, who planned and conceived the idea which created this Memorial and dedicated it to the people of the Larchmont Postal District. HAROLD BOZELL, Chairman of the Committee appointed by E. Spencer Greason, then Mayor of the Village of Larchmont, and the other members of the Committee through whose efforts the Village 's participation was secured and without whose services, the Memorial would have been impossible. 2"a I HON. E. SPENCER GREASON, ex-Mayor of the Village of Larchmont and his administration, during those term of office the Memorial was planned and became a reality, and HON.WALTER B.C. WASHBURN, present Mayor and his administration who helped carry the plans to completion. DAVID EMBURY and the COIDAISSIONERS of Park District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck who so ably and effectively supported the work of their member, Julian Cargill. BENEDICT F. MCGRATH, COMMANDER BLUMGOLD, OFFICERS and MEMBERS of American Legion Post No. 347 of Larchmont, whose assistance contributed immeasurably to the services of dedication on Memorial Day. At 9:10 P.M. the Board unanimously resolved to adjourn to meet on June 30th, 1948. Town er