HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948_07_28 Town Board Minutes REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF MAMARONECK
HELD JULY 289 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
Councilman McKeever,Mills, Watson, Embury
Absent: None
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The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Gronberg, Town
Attorney Delius, and Town Assessor Smith.
Judge Wesley M. Messersmith appeared on behalf-- of his client,
Miss Miriam Grant, requesting the Town to sell that portion of land
which adjoins the rear of her property on 71eaver Street.
Following a lengthy discussion, it was on motion by Councilman
Embury, seconded by Councilman Pdills, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following Notice be published in
the Daily Times:.
PUBLIC NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck at a regular meeting duly held July 28, 1948, adopted
the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that -this Board, upon receipt of the sum
of $350. convey to Miriam Grant, certain property now
owned by the Toren of Mamaroneck, and bounded and des-
cribed as follows :
All that lot, plot or parcel of land in the Town
of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, known
by and as Parcel "A"' as shown on "Map of parcel
of land on the easterly side of Weaver Street in
the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, N.Y.",
said lot, plot, or parcel of land being more parti-
cularly bounded and described as follows :
BEGINNING at a point in the common boundary line be-
tween lands of the Town of Mama oneck and lands of
Miriam Grant, which point isNlV 301 47" E. 40. 41
feet from a point in the northeasterly line of Weaver
Street; thence running the following courses and dis-
tances through the lands of the Town of Mamaroneck;
N. 450031 20B1 E. 86.70 feet to a corner; thence con-
tinuing through the lands of the Town of Mamaroneck,
S. 440561 40" E. 83 .03 feet; thence in a general
northwesterly direction by a curve deflecting to the
right with a radius of 27 feet, a distance along the
are of 25.09 feet to a point of reverse curve; thence
by a curve deflecting to the left with a radius of
56 feet, a distance along the arc of 44.63 feet to a
point of compound curve; thence by a curve deflecting
to the left with a radius of 103 .50 feet a distance
along the arc of 62.16 feet to the point or place of
beginning.
SUBJECT TO :
(1) Sewer easement or pipes, if any, belonging to
the Town of Mamaroneck'
(2) Any state of facts an accurate survey or in-
spection of the premises will show.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to
a permissive referendum as provided in Section 64,
Subsection 2 of the Town Law, and that the Town Clerk
is authorized and directed to give notice of the adoption
of this resolution as provided in Section 90 of the Town
Law.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that subject to a permissive referendum,
such conveyance be made by a bargain and sale deed, and
that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized to prepare
all necessary papers including a deed for the purposes
stated in this resolution.
BY ORDER OF THE TWIN BOARD. CHARLES J. GROITTBERG
Dated, August 10, 1948. Town Clerk
The Supervisor requested that the Town Clerk read the affidavit
of publication in the matter of the application of the Scarsdale Bus
Corporation to operate a bus route through the Town of Mamaroneck,
from the Tuckahoe Railroad Station, to the bus terminal in Playland Park.
A letter was received from Police Chief Yerick, in this con-
nection, reporting that a traffic check had been made, from 10 a .m. to
10 p.m. on July 22, and it was found that approximately 4000 cars passed
over Weaver Street just north of Althea Lane. The Police Department did
not feel the buses which the Scarsdale Bus Corporation desires to run
through the Town will in any way interfere with the flow of traffic on
Weaver Street.
the Supervisor asked if there was any one present who wished
to be heard.
It was noted that there was no one present representing the
Scarsdale Bus Corporation.
Mr. Frank J. Zwick, representing the County Transportation Co.
appeared and stated that his Company had no objections to the application
provided that the Scarsdale Bus Corp. was not allowed to pick up or dis-
charge passengers in the Town.
on motion by Councilman McKKeever, seconded by Councilman Mills,
the following resolution was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted:
MiEREAS, application has been made to the Town Board of the
Town of Mamaroneck by SCARSDALE BUS CORPORATION for the operation of
omnibuses over certain streets, avenues and highways in said Town, and
WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held on said
application to the said Town Board, orb the 23th day of July, 1943: at
8:15 o 'clock P.M.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,
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hereinafter called the Board, pursuant to the pro-
visions of Sections 66 and 67 of the Transportation
Corporations Law, consents that the said Scarsdale
Bus Corp. , hereinafter called the Company, subject to
the provisions, conditions, requirements and limitations
hereinafter set forth, may maintain and operate motor-
buses and omnibuses for the transportation of passengers
and property in, upon and along and across the following
named streets, avenues, highways or portions thereof, in
the Town of Mamaroneck as follows, to wit:
From the boundary line between the Village of Scarsdale
and the Town of Mamaroneck, along the weaver Street to the
Boston Post Road, thence along the Boston Post Road to
the Village of Mamaroneck.
And returning over the same streets, avenues and high-
ways to the point or place of beginning, the same being
part of a through route from the Tuckahoe Railroad Sta-
tion in the Village of Tuckahoe to the Westchester County
Park Reservation known as PB Playland" .
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this consent is subject to the
following terms, conditions, requirements and limitations;
1. Nothing in this consent shall be deemed to grant
or authorize any exclusive right.
2. The Company shall obtain a certificate of con-
venience and necessity from the Public Service
Commission of the State of New York.
3 . Nothing therein contained shall be construed- as
permitting the Company to take or discharge
passengers within the Town of Mamaroneck at any
point along the route as hereinabove described,
4. This consent shall not be assigned or transferred,
either in whole or in part, or leased, sublet, or
mortgaged in any manner, nor shall title thereto,
either legal or equitable, or any right, interest
or property therein, pass to, or vest in any other
person or corporation 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,m rger of corporations or otherwise,
without the consent of the Town evidenced by an in-
strument 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 unneccessary
any subsequent consent or consents, and no assign-
ment, 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 limi-
tations of the consent, and that the assignee, lessee
or mortgagee assumes and will be bound by all of said
provisions, conditions and limitations and especially
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said conditions prohibiting the taking or dis-
charging of passengers in the Town of Mamaroneck,
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 therof, or otherwise, exemption
from liability to perform each and all of the con-
ditions of this consent.
5. The company shall at all times during the term of
this consent, operate over the routes herein des-
cribed, only the highest type of modern city buses
which shall be equally as good as those now in op-
eration under existing consents.
6. All vehicles which may be operated pursuant to this
consent, 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
sufficient, in the opinion of the Town Board of the
Town, to constitute a nuisance, and no motor bus or
omnibus shall be put in service unless it conforms
to the specifications, rules and regulations of the
Public Service Commission of the State of New York
and unless it is authorized by the provisions of
the Public Service Law or the Transportation Cor-
porations Law of the State.
7. 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 Town. Each omnibus shall be equipped
at all times with a hand:.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 buses must be fitted
with brakes capable of stopping and holding the same
under all conditions. The distribution of the weight
on axles, length of wheel base and other features of
design shall be such as to avoid skidding as far as
possible and shall be such as to permit easy steer-
ing and control. The gasoline tank shall be located
entirely outside the body of the bus with an inlet
for filling, which shall permit filling from the
outside exclusively. The outlet of the exhaust shall
be located beyond the rear line of tile body of the
bus. Each bus shall have an emergency exit door lo-
cated at the opposite end of the bus body from the
regularly used entrance and exit, which emergency
door shall be securely fastened in a maiuier which
will prevent it being opened except when opened for
emergency purposes.
8. All vehicles operated pursuant to this consent shall
conform in all particulars with the requirements here-
in contained and shall be maintained in good and safe
repair and in a manner which will in all ways and at
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all times render the vehicles fit for public ser-
vice. The company shall permit the Town Board to
inspect at all reasonable times, any or all the
vehicles used by the company or upon order of the
Town Board, shall submit any such vehicle to the
Town Board for inspection. If, upon inspection,
any vehicle shall be unfit for public service, then
the company shall, upon notice, immediately withdraw
such vehicle from service and shall cause it to con-
form with the requirements of the Town Board or shall
remedy the defect before such vehicle shall be re-
stored to service.
All employees of the company while in service on
any motor bus or omnibus, shall be uniform and
neat and tidy in appearance.
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All buses 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, or to drink
intoxicating liquors while on duty.
No person shall operate any motor bus under this con-
sent unless he shall be duly licensed under the laws
of the State of New York to operate the same. No
person shall operate a bus who has, to the knowledge
of the company, been convicted of a felony or who has
been convicted more than twice of any charge of reck-
less driving or violation of the Highway Law, or the
vehicle and Traffic Law or the ordinance of the Town,
or who is not of good moral character.
9. 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.
10. 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 com-
pany 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 should 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.
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11. The company shall assume all liability for damage
to persons or property occasioned by reason of the
operation or maintenance of the motor bus or omni-
bus route or routes herein mentioned, and it is a
condition of this consent that the Town shall be
under no liability whatsoever either to persons or
property on account of the same, 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 any acts or de-
faults of the company.
The company 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, at
least $501100,000 for each bus, or provide self
insurance or bonds or other assurance, in such
amount and in such form as may be fixed or approved
by the Public Service Commission or other public
body upon which the power to regulate and prescribe
in respect thereto it at present or may hereafter
be conferred by the laws of the State of New York,
and 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 buses.
Policies evidencing such insurance shall be exhibited
to the Town on demand andcertlficates thereof shall
be filed with the Town Clerk,
12. The company promises, convenants and agrees on its
part and behalf, to conform to and abide by and per-
form all of the terms, conditions and requirements
in this consent fixed and contained and the company
hereby expressly waives any and all objections as to
the reasonableness or legality of any of the provisions
of this consent or any part thereof or as to any legal
right or authority of the Town to impose any terms and
conditions herein contained, and the company will not
at any future time set up as against the Town, the
claim that any of the provisions of this consent are
ultra vires, unreasonable or void.
13.The company agrees that it shall not acquire or claim
any vested right hereunder but that the foregoing
instrument shall be construed as a consent under the
provisions of Sections 66 and 67 of the Transportation
Corporations Law of the State of New York, and revo-
cable by the Town according to the terms and conditions
herein expressed.
14. This consent shall become operative only in the event
that similar consents are obtained from all other
municipalities whose consent is required in order to
operate a through route from Tuckahoe to the West-
chester County mark Reservation known as "Playiand" .
The minutes of June 30, 1948, were approved as presented.
A letter dated July 27, 1948, was received from Carpenters ®
-- Local Union No. 543, inviting the members of the Town Board to attend
the "open houset8 of their new building at 421 vYard Avenue, Mamaroneck,
New York, on August 14, 1948 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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The members of 'the Board noted the date.
A letter dated July 2, 1948, was received from Harold V. Bozell
thanking the Board for the expression of appreciation in the resolution
passed on June 2, 1948, in reference to the War Memorial.
The letter was ordered received and placed on file.
A letter dated July 8, 1948, was received from Julian Cargill,
expressing his appreciation to the Town Council for its thoughtful action,
as indicated in the resolution adopted on June 2, 1948. The letter was
ordered received and placed on file.
A letter dated July 8, 1948, was received from the Village of
Larchmont, acknowledging with sincere thanks copy of resolution in con-
nection with the War Memorial, adopted at the meeting held June 2, 1948,
The letter was ordered received and placed on file.
A letter dated July 1, 1948, was received from Frank D. Gironda,
requesting the Town to fill in a strip from Hommocks Road to the barge .
in Hommocks Creek to make it more accessible for children to swim there.
Following discussion, the members of the Board decided to give
this matter further study.
A letter dated July 14, 1948, was received from R.M.McLaughlin,
Director, Division of Sanitation, Westchester County Department of Health,
concerning the problem of pollution abatement on Long Island Sound and a
question of jurisdiction over boats on tidal waters.
The letter was referred to Town Attorney Delius for reply.
A letter dated July 22, 1948, was received from Fire Chief
Burton, expressing sincere gratitude for the time devoted to the Fire
Department °zednesday evening by Supervisor Mandeville in connection with
the contemplated change of the Town Offices to the Auditorium of the Weaver
Street Fire House .
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The letter was ordered/placed on file .
A letter dated July 21, 1948, was received from L.R. Dodson,
Secretary, of the Board of Police Commissioners, advising that John J.
Welsh, Jr. of 8 Locust Terrace , New Rochelle, N.Y. was appointed a tem-
porary patrolman, effective August 1, 1948, at a salary of $2,700® per
year.
On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson,
it was, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that John J. Welsh, Jr. be and he hereby
is appointed to the position of patrolman, temporary
at an annual salary of $2,700. , effective August 1,
1948.
The Town Clerk presented and read a notice received from the
Westchester County Department of Planning, relative to planning study
courses to be held during 1948-1949. The notice was ordered placed on
file .
The Town Clerk reported that a meeting of the Examining Board
of Plumbers was held at the Town Garage on June 26, 1948, as reported
by A.J. Foote , Secretary.
The Town Clerk read a petition received from the Assessor
requesting the approval of a number of pages of the Assessment ;caps,
showing corrections made by the Town Engineer as of June 1, 1948; such
corrections being due to the sale or transfer of lots and/or plots,
filing of maps in the Department of Land Records in White Plains, and
so forth.
Upon motion by Councilman Mills, seconded by Councilman Watson,
it was, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Board approves of the changes in
the Assessment Maps of the Town of Irdamaroneck as of
June 1, 1948, and the said maps are hereby corrected
and rectified as of June 1, 19489 in the following
places
Page 101 120 205 325 501
102 121 206 333 503
103 122 207 504
104 123 210 #4 Index 505
lob 124 211 #4 Filed Map 507
107 125 212 402 508
111 128 217 404
112 129 219 405 #6 Index
113 130 220 410 #6 Filed Map
114 133 221 411 601 607 615
116 223 412 603 609 616
117 203 225 604 610 617
118 204 606 613
Page 703 727 815 831 91 934 963
706 729 816 832 91 937
707 730 817 833 915 939
708 318 916 940
709 801 819 901 917 941
712 802 820 903 920 943
- 713 803 821 904 921 945
71-4 804 823 905 926. 944
715 809 824 906 92-7 949
718 811 825 907 9?8: 950
720 812 826 908 929 955
721 814 830 909 9311 956
The following reports for the month of June, 19489 were
ordered placed on files
Building Report
Attendance Reports
Town Clerk' s Report
Report of the Receiver of Taxes
Report of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc .
Summary of Receipts & Disbursements ; Analysis of Budget Appro-
Statement and B xpenalances'as Analysis July 1, i948mated Revenues
iations The Town Clerk presented the list of Polling Places for the
Fall Primary Election and stated that the chairman of both major political
groups had approved the same.
The members of the Board examined the list and on motion by
Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman 4Yatson, it was, unanimously
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of
Section 66 of the Election Law, being Chapter 17 of
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the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York, as
amended, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
hereby designates the place in each Election District
in the Town at which the meeting for the registration
of voters and elections and primaries shall be held
in the year following :
DISTRICT N0 . 1
Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York
DISTRICT N0 . 2
Mamaroneck Lumber Co. ' s Office, 560 Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck, New York
DISTRICT NO ._j
Mamaro Fire House, Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York
DISTRICT NO . 4_
Central School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York
DISTRICTNO .__�
Hillcrest Apartments, Warren Avenue, Entrance, Mamaroneck, New York
DISTRICT N0 . 6
New Building, Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Ave. , Larchmont, New York'
DISTRICT NO._
New Building, Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Ave. , Larchmont, N.Y.
DISTRICT N0. 8
Larchmont Village Hall, Boston Post Road, Larchmont, New York
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DISTRICT Raj 9
New Building, Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Ave . , Larchmont, N.Y.
DISTRICT NO®_TO
325 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, New York
DISTRICT NO . 11
Chatsworth Gardens Apartment, 14 N. Chatsworth Ave. , Town of Mamaroneck,NY
DISTRICT NO. 12
Murray Avenue School, Town of Mamaroneck, New York
DISTRICT NO. 13
Murray Avenue School, Town of Mamaroneck., New York
_._ DISTRICT NO. 14
NY
Second Floor, Weaver Street Fire House, Weaver St. Town of Mamaroneck,
DISTRICT NO ._l�
First Floor, Weaver Street Fire House, Weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck,NY j
DISTRICT NO. 16
Fenimore Cooper House, Lare mont Acres, Richbell Rd. Town of Mamaroneck,NY
O .a motion by Councilman Mills, seconded by Councilman McKeever,
it was, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the rate of pay for the Election In-
spectors on Primary Day shall be at the rate of $9.00
per day.
On motion by Councilman Eipbury, seconded by Councilman McKeever,
it was, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is
authorized to publish the usual Primary Notice in
the Daily Times on August 23, 1943.
The Town Clerk reported that five (5) bids were received for
the sale of two (2) Air Compressors, as follows :
J. & A. Scrap Iron Dealers $101.05
George Valentine 100.00
Donohue Brothers 75.00
Morris 2irolnik 50.00
Cervoni Brothers 65.00
After discussing the bids, it was on motion by Councilman Mills,
seconded by Councilman Embury, upon roll calls unanimously
RESOLVED, that the bid of J & A Scrap Iron Dealers,
for the sum of $101.05, for two (2) Air Compressors
be and it hereby is accepted.
The Supervisor advised the members of the Board that the Town
is attempting to purchase some equipment from the War Assets Admin-
istration.
the Councilman Watson presented the following petitions received
from,/Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit
the Apportionment of taxes.
On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury,
the following was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted :
WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the
correction of the assessment roll for certain years ,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 33 of Chapter
105 of the Laws of 1916 as amended, known as the
Westchester County Tax Act; and
WIT EREAS, 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 1947, School Tax
of 1948, which shows property now appearing or, the roll
as followsm
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Section Block Lot Owner Land Only
1 37B 375 to
(122-462) 330 Retuol, Inc . $49500.
be corredted as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Owner Land Only
-- 1 37B 375 to
(122-462) 377 Chas® N. Hadley $2,250.
1 37B 378 to
(122-468) 380 Retuol, Inc . $29250.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1947,
School tax of 1948, and the assessment roll of 1948,
taxes of 1949, which show property now appearing on
the roll as follows :
Section Block Lot Owner Land_Only
2 8 16A, 179
(206-208) 20C & 20A Larchmont Fenimore Corp. $9,300.
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :.
Section Block Lot _Owner Land Only
2 8 20C
(206-257) Stephen rtd. Dunwell & IN $1,125.
2 8 16A, 17
(206-208) & 20A Larchmont Fenimore Corp. $8,175®
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment" roll of 1947,
School tax of 1948, and the assessment roll of 1948s
taxes of 1949, which show property now appearing on
the roll as follows :
Section Block Lot _Owner Land _Imb. _Total
2 8A 47 & 43A
(211-445) Dorothy Woodruff $59140. $14,000. $19,140®
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :.
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
2 8A 47 & 48A
(211-445) Dorothy Woodruff $59075. $14,000, $19.075°
2 3A 48C
(211-add to 500) Geo. Yd. Tower $65. $65.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 19479
School tax of 1943, and the assessment roll of 1948,
taxes of 1949, which show property now appearing on
the roll as follows :
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Section Block Lot Owner Land LMR. TetaL_
6 17 5 to 13
(606-279) Paul A. Terry $8,200. $5,100. $13,300.
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Owner Land _In. Total
6 17 12 to 5
(606-232) Paul A. Terry $7,300. $59100. $12,400®
6 17 13
(606-add to 260): Paul A. Terry 900. 900.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1947,
School tax of 1948, and the assessment roll of 1943,
taxes of 1949, which show property now appegring on
the roll as follows;
Section Block Lot Owner Land Onlv .
7 16C 269 to
(712-654) 273 George Sicard $4,000.
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Owner Land Only
7 16c 273A
(712-662) Alice L. Severin $ 600®
7 16C 269 to
-- (712-654) 272 & 273B George Sicard $3 ,400.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1947,
School tax of 1948, which shows property now appear-
ing on the roll as follows :
Section Block Lot Owner Land 1212.L Total_
7 22 7B & 10A
(712-71) Edwards,Everitt & Lee $9,600. $9,600®
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Owner Land _I � Total
7 22 10A & 7C
(712-71) Edwards.Everitt & Lee $4,800. $4,800.
(712-124)22 7B Hans M.F. Schulman $4,800. $4,800.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1948,
taxes of 1949, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows :
Section Block Lot Owner Land_ Imp. Total
7 22 7B &
(712-71) 10A Edwards, Everitt & Lee $9,550. $2,200. $11,750®
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
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visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :.
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
7 22 10A
(712-71) 7C Edwards, Everitt & Lee $4,750. $4,750.
7 22 7B Hans M.F. Schulman 49800. $2,200. $7,000.
(712-124)
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1947,
School tax of 1948, and the assessment roll of 1943,
taxes of 19499 which show property now appearing on
the roll as follows :
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imps Total
(719-301)57 18A Maneely Inc . $59750• $7,250. $13,000
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of, subdivision 5 of Section 33 :,
Section Block-Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
7 57 18A
(719-301) Maneely Inc. $4,750. $7,250. $129000.
7 57 18C
(719-323 ) B.C. Meighan & W $19000. $19000.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 19479
School tax of 1948, and the assess-ment roll of 1948,
taxes of 1949, which show property now appearing on
_. the roll as follows :
Section_Block aLot Owner Land Im . Total
7 57 18B &
(719-292) 19A B.C. Meighan & W $10,000. $9,500• $19, 500. ',
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
7 57 18B &
(719-292) 19A B.C. ideighan & w $9,000. $9, 500. $18,500.
7 57 19B $1,000.
(719-293) Maneely, Inc . $1,000.
The apportionment of property known as Section 20 Block 479
Lots 39 to 42 ( Block 217, Parcel 572) was referred back to the Assessor.
Councilman Matson reported that he had received several complaints
due to the burning of rubbish that had been collected on July 1st and 15th.
The Supervisor explained that it was probably caused by the fact
--- that the wind was blowing that pa-rticular way on the dates mentioned, and
also because of the amount of rubbish that had accumulated. It was his
feeling they would experience no more trouble and that the amount of
rubbish collected in the future would be cut in half.
Councilman Embury reported that sines the last meetin g
consider-
able able improvement has been noticed in connection with the parking situation
at the Station. He said that large signs have been posted and that no
cars have been entering through the exit road.
Councilman Embury also reported that he had attended the recent
meeting of the Larchmont Legion at which colored pictures of the Memorial
Day Parade and dedication were shown. He thanked the members o% the
Board for the copy of the resolution which had been sent to him and added
that the Legion reported it has received a copy and expressed their ap-
preciation.
The k turned over to the Board a framed picture of the Velar
Memorial which hg e was presented by Mr. William Horn of Commonwealth
Studios,
The Board Accepted the picture with thanks and decided to hang
it in the Council Room of the Fire House.
Councilman I+dcKeever reported that Mr. Foote has been receiving
very few garbage complaints. He added that the Department was receiving
very good cooperation from the people.
Councilman Mi11s reported that the dire Chief Burton, an RCA tele-
vision engineer, Joseph Strauss of the Plaza Radio Shop, and himself had
met to discuss the situation confronting the Fire Department in regard
to the proper installation of television antennae on the roofs of the
various apartments throughout the Town.
Following A_ lengthy discussion, the matter was referred to
the Town Attorney who will confer with the Fire Chief to determine in
what way the Town can legally regulate the installations of all television
antennae .
Councilman Mills presented the following report^
FIRE INSPECTOR'S RFPORT FOR JUNE-121L
Larchmont Gables Baskets ordered removed from attic. Clothes lines
ordered removed from fire escapes. Extinguishers
being refilled.
Larchmont Hills Radio and television aerials poorly installed and
maintained on roof. Recommendations in this report.
Alden House Personal discussion with owner, Mr. Petchers. Co-
operation assured. All recommendations completed.
Luby Chevrolet Construction in compliance with regulations, including
future installation of two gasoline storage tanks.
App. capacity 1500 gal. each.
West Color Corp. Discussed with Mgr. Mr. Cole installation of direct
alarm system to operate in connuction with Fire
alarm circuit. Had Mr. Spader of Gamewell Co. make
survey and submit estimate app. $425. for installation.
Stonecrest Apt. Conditions excellent.
Winged Foot Conditions excellent.
(FIRE INSPECTOR'S REPORT FOR JUNE 1948 - Continued)
Bonnie Briar Conditions good. Information being obtained on
which to base recommendations for installation of
sprinkler system.
Larchmont Acres Conditions good.
Smith Apt® Conditions improved.
Elkan Park Conditions excellent.
The installation of television antennae ha:s become a problem
which must be considered and controlled. A letter to apartment owners and
Superintendents has curtailed such installations up to the present. . There
are now 38 antennae installed upon the various apartments in the township.
Request are increasing and in some cases installations are made without
notification or permission. Recent inspections divulge . that approxi
mately 500 of the installations are not in compliance with accepted
safety standards.
After considerable study and deliberation, I feel the following
recommendations should receive immediate consideration:
1. Designate outside walls of apartments for such installations.
2. Prohibit installations in any other areas.
3. Make applicants obtain a permit and ;be granted a certificate
upon proper compliance.
4. Retain right to revoke such permission when and if Master
Antennae are developed to efficient operation and become
obtainable at nominal cost.
5. Retain right to demolish antennane for safety or other reasons.
6. Insist that all installations comply with requirements established
by this Department.
Respectfully submitted,
George Burton, Inspector
Councilman Mills stated that he wished to recommend to the
Town Board, as the Board of Fire Commissioners, approval of Fire Depart-
ment claims totaling $2, 554.72•
The members of the Board examined the claims, and on motion by
Councilman pulls, seconded by Councilman Embury, 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:
R.G. Brewer, Inc . $ 12.33
Foley Hardware, Inc. 17.10
G.WJ. Ferrell 15.07
L. Earl Filler, Inc. 1.35
Ronconi ' s Service Station 3.50
State Insurance Fund 19367.56
-- New 'York 'Telephone Cp. 39.38
Westchester Lighting Co. 26.77
Hydrant Rental
Westchester Joint Water Works #1 736.66
Scarsdale Eater Company X35®OQ® $ 2, 554.72
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The Supervisor recommended that the Town engage the Services
of Mr. Charles F. Mink as Special Building Inspector of the Town of
Mamaroneck, to supervisor that part of the construction of the apartment
house that lies within the unincorporated section, which is presently
being built on Richbell Road.
Following discussions it was on motion by Councilman Mills,
seconded by Councilman Embury, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that Charles F. Mink be and he hereby is
employed as Special Building Inspector of the Town
of Mamaroneck, at a fee not to exceed $750. for his
services .
Councilman McKeever pointed out that it was his understanding
that Mr. Mink is requiring the builder, J. Harris Holding Corp. , to comply
with certain restrictions, which in his opinion are not contained in the
present building code. He brought this matter to the attention of the
Board to ascertain whether it is necessary at this time to make some
changes in the Building Code.
Following discussion, the matter was referred to the Town
Attorney.
The Supervisor stated that he had at hand a resolution from the
Village of Mamaroneck approving the sale of property acquired by the
Village in its foreclosure proceeding In Rem. It was his recommendation
that the sale be approved.
on motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson,
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 11 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" s
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 Town of
Mamaroneck hold 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 minuci®
palities in the properties being foreclosed; the manner
of the sale of said properties; and the manner of the
distribution of the proceeds received from said sales ;
and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck, has pursuant to an
agreement had with the Town of Mamaroneck advertised for
and has heretofore received bids on certain properties
owned by the Totem 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
-- have given consideration thereto and after due deliberation
accepted the bid hereinafter listed as to price and terms
therein set forth; and
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WHEREAS, since receipt of said bid this Board has given
consideration thereto, and after due deliberation, it is
RESOLVED, that the bid hereinafter listed be accepted at
the price and terms therein set forth®
LIST OF BIDS ACCEPTED_IN_SECTION 9
Total
Village Town Assessed
Block Lot Block Parcel Bidder Amount Valuation Terms
87 11B, 12B 940 525 Sophie Zack $33.35 $100.00 Cash
The Supervisor presented a resolution received from the Village
of Larchmont for the sale of Block 705, Parcel 3289 to D. Lloyd Bensley
for the sum of $3,050•
The Supervisor advised the members of the Board that inasmuch
as the County Trust Company is going to take over the former bank building
that this property would probably bring a better price if it were read-
vertised and sold at public auction.
Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Mills,
seconded by Councilman Embury, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the sale of Block 705, Parcel 328, by
the Village-. of Larchmont, be and it hereby is returned
with the recommendation that this property be readver-
tised and sold at public auction.
The Supervisor reported that he had been requested to call a
meeting inviting church representatives and charitable organizations to
discuss the plan for adopting a French or Italian Village by the Larch-
mont Postal District. it was decided at this meeting that those present
should report to .their own organizations and inform Mayor Washburn or
the Supervisor of the result.
The Supervisor stated that since this meeting he had received
two letters, one from Rev. Francis J.H. Coffin of St® John's Church, and
the other from Rt. Rev. Monsignor Thos. J. Deegan of St. Augustinaas-Church,
which he read to the members of the Board.
The Supervisor presented a list of Town-owned properties that
were recently sold, and on motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by
Councilman McKeever, it was upon roll call, unanimously resolved
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, through the institution
of an action in the County Court of Westchester County,
entitled It In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens,
pursuant to Article VIZ-A, Title 3 of the Tax Law by the
Town of Mamaroneck, List of Delinquent Taxes for 19471° ,
has become and now is the owner of a number of parcels
of real estate situate in the unincorporated section of
the Town of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS, the Town of blamaroneck advertised for and held
on July 1, 1948, a public auction and received bids on
certain of said parcels of real estate now owned by the
Town of Mamaroneck;
-- 'WHEREAS, since the receipt of said bids this Board has
given careful consideration thereto, and after due de-
liberation, it is
RESOLVED, that the bids hereinafter listed be accepted
at the price and terms therein set forth:
LIST OF BIDS ACCEPTED IN
SECTIONS 1-to 5 (INCLUSIVE Final
Sales
Block Parcel Purchaser Price Terms.
Lot 4-107 602 Edward R. Holt $866.70 Cash
Lot 5-107 602 Milton L. Van Slyck 867.00 Cash
Lot 16®107 602 Edward A.W. Hubbard 500®00 Cash
133 24 Helen E. Haviland 116.68 Cash_
133 42 Riveredge Warehouse Corp. 500.00 Cash
133 57 Riveredge Warehouse Corp. 333.33 Cash
214 368 Ann H. Hartman 833 .33 Cash
221 341 Paul Euiler 334.00 Cash
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized and
directed to execute and deliver deeds to those parcels
in accordance with the terms and contract of sale and
the Town Attorney is authorized to take all steps ne-
cessary to complete the sales and transfer these parcels.
The Supervisor stated that at the last Board meeting he was
authorized to purchase a Ford pickup truck which he had indicated to the
Board would be an 8-cylinder unit. When the unit was delivered it
was discovered that it was a. 6-cylinder unit instead, which the Supervisor
refused to accept.
- -- Following discussion, the Board unanimously agreed to keep the
present truck which could be used by the Police Department and to accept
the 6-cylinder unit.
The Supervisor reported on the progress of the seal coating of
streets throughout the Town.
Fire Chief Burton appeared to explain that the Fire Department
had voted to hold a bazaar for one week for the purpose of defraying ex-
penses and would like to be permitted to use that section of Station Park
which adjoins Vine Street opposite Mancini 's Garage. He said the Depart-
ment merely intends to have temporary booths erected and if the desired
permission is forthcoming they would take utmost care of the premises and
leave it in good condition.
The Supervisor said that he was in favor of granting this request
but that permission should first be asked of the Park Commission.
Chief Burton said that he would get in touch with Chairman 17ang
immediately for the necessary permission.
Mr. Louis R. Tolve, Business Agent of the Carpenters ' Local
- Union No . 543, appeared to. make a request for the reduction of the assess-
ment on their new building which has just been completed and which is now
assessed for $109000. He pointed out that although the building is rented
out to fraternal organizations, the income derived from this source is
very small. He also explained that the Local is conducting a school for
32 GI ° s in training them as apprentice carpenters. Mr. Tolve further
explained that it has taken the members 43 years to have a home of their
own and it tas not their wishes to lose it.
Mr. Jesse Griffen, who accompanied Ir. Tolve, said that ap-
plication had been ;wade to the Board of Review in which a reduction to
$7, 500. was requested.
The members of the Board agreed to give this matter their
consideration.
The Supervisor read a letter from Wm. H. Johnson, Village
Manager, regarding sewer connections at the new apartment house develop-
ment on Richbell Road, in which he requested that the Town agree .with the
Village that the units of these apartments which are wholly and partly in
the Village of Mamaroneck be connected with the Town sanitary sewer in
Richbell Road wherever these units could not be served by the present
Village sanitary sewer line.
On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson®
it was, upon roll call; unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is
authorized to enter into such a= greement and the Town
Attorney is instructed to prepare such agreement with
the assistance of the Town Engineer.
The Town Attorney reported to the Board that the Intersate
Commerce Commission had entertained a petition of the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad Co . under Section 13 of the Intersate Commerce
Commission Act, stating that it had been discriminated against and un-
fairly treated by the State Public Service Commission in its refusal to
approve a rate increase for intra-state commutation fares from New York
City to the Connecticut line and that the Chairman of the Public Service
Commission had called a meeting of commuter groups and municipal attorneys
for the purpose of sounding out their views with regard to opposing this
application, hiring experts and contributing to the cost.
He stated further that other municipalities along the Railroad
had expressed their willingness to share in the expense and that the
County Attor ne y tentatively
had recommended to th e County Board an ap-
propriation of $2, 500. with the idea that other municipalities would
make up a balance of approximately $100000. , dividing this on the basis
of some fair and equitable formula, which would be later worked out.
The Town Attorney was instructed to continuehis attendance
at the hearings the first of which was held July 26, and advised that
this Board would favorably consider participation in the expenses of
hiring experts, if necessary.
The Town Attorney reported to the Board that Leslie A. Jacobson
and his wife, Marjorie R. Jacobson had filed suit against the Town, West-
chester Lighting Company and Elizabeth Quinn for damages resulting from
an accident occurring August 17, 1947, at the intersection of Murray Avenue
and Forest Avenue. He reminded the Board that he had previously advised
them that a claim had been filed pursuant to Section 50-E of the General
Municipal Law and he stated further that the suit originally was against
Quinn only, but the claim recently was amended by order of the Court to
include the Town and the Lighting Company.
After some discussions a suggestion to incorporate in the
answer a counter-complaint against Quinn was approved, and the Town At-
torney was instructed to proceed accordingly.
At 11:35 P-M. the Board unanimously resolved to adjourn to
meet on August 25, 1948.
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