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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948_08_25 Town Board Minutes REGULAR FETING OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOO N OF MAMARONECK HELD AUGUST 25, 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: Embury, Watson, Mills, McKeever Absent: None The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Gronberg, Town Attorney Delius amd Accountant Finson. A letter, dated August 8th, 1948, was received from Mr. Edward Eli Hoxie, requesting that a member of the Town Board be appointed to serve on a committee to study the idea of a community center. Upon recommendation of Supervisor Mandeville, Council- man Watson accepted the appointment to this Committee. The Town Clerk was instructed to notify the writer to this effect. The Town Clerk submitted an affidavit of publication and posting of Notice of Sale of property which property had been sold to Miss i,Airaim Grant. The following reports were received and ordered placed on file : Town Clerk's Report of July, 1948; Report of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for July, 1948; Report of County Transportation Co. , Inc . for six months ended June 30th, 1948 : Report of Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. Ju3y, 1948; Attendance Report for the Month of July, 1948; Statement of Bank balances as of August 1st, 1948; Summary of Receipts and Disbursements, January 1st to July 31st, 1948; Analysis of Budget Appropriation and Expenditures , January 1st to July 31, 1948; Analysis of Estimated Revenues, January 1st to July 31st, 1948. The Town Clerk inquired if the Board, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 75 of the Election Law, desired to publish Notice of Registration as has been done in years past. Upon motion made by Councilman Mills, seconded by Council- man Embury, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 75 of the Election Law, a notice be published in the Daily Times on September 20th, and September 27th, 1948, giving a list of the places of regis- tration within the Town of Mamaroneck, a statement of the days and hours of registration and a brief des- cription of the boundaries of each election district in the Town. _ Mr. Munn Brewer addressed the Board of behalf of his client Mr. Alan L. Carnoy of Carnoy Construction Corporation. Mr. Brewer informed the members of the Board that Mr. Carnoy would like to continue building in Larchmont Ridge but has met with some sales resistance because of the fact that the houses he is building, are located on a dead-end street. With that in mind, Mr. Brewer sub- mitted the following proposition to the Board: First, he would like the Town to do the paving as well as the sub- grading, and Second, he would like the water agreement to be changed so that the Town would pay for the installation of the water. It is his plan at present to build 8 houses. The Supervisor stated that in addition to the top-dressing Mr. Carnoy wants the Town to rough-grgde the street and install the water, and he offers to put up a surety bond, insuring the Town to the extent of its investment. The Supervisor stated that he had an estimate made by Mr. Foote, showing the cost of a 5 inch thick, 25 foot wide finished top, with gutters, to be $5,925, and an estimate from Mr. Thrasher of approxi- mately $3,088- for the installation of the water. The Supervisor stated that Mr. Foote had been unable at this time, to give an estimate of the rough grading and fine grading. Mr. Carnoy informed the members of the Board that he had an esti- mate from Dandry Brothers for this worn, in the amount of $3,300. Following discussion, the Supervisor informed Mr. Brewer that he would be notified of the Board ' s decision after the next Town Board meeting. Supervisor Mandeville informed the members of the Board that he had a request from Mr. Bernard Lancia relating to the extension of the street on which he has been building houses, south of Avon Road. He stated that Mr. Lancia would appreciate some indication that when these houses are completed, the Town will put on the top paving on this street. The Supervisor presented an estimate from Mr. A.J. Foote, Town Engineer, showing the cost of this paving to be approximately $2, 500. Following discussion, the members of the Board unanimously indicated their approval of this project. At this point, the meeting adjourned to the auditorium on the second floor of the Fire House. Mr. Mandeville addressed the group of people who had assembled here and said he assumed this gathering was in connection with the proposed moving of the Town offices, and informed them that the Board had, for the time, dispensed with its regular order of business . He then asked who would tally for the group. Mr. Charles Segal, 21 Dante Street, asked for details of the proposed move. Mr. Harry Lewis suggested that the petition, which had been sub- mitted to the Town Board Earlier, be read at this time. Mr. Mandeville read the petition. There then followed a question and answer period as follows : Mr. Segal : Is the fire district co-extensive with the Towne or is it smaller? Mr. Mandeville : It is smaller. Mr. Segal: Then is it right for these districts, not included, to use the fire district? Mr. Mandeville : They will pay rent. Mr. Segal: Who will arrange this? Mr. Mandeville : This will be arranged by the Fire Commissioners. Mr. John a. Clifford, 14 Edgewood_ Avenue : What right has the Fire Commissioners to rent the property of the Fire District? Mr. Mandeville : We feel we are protected by the Town Laws and have that power and discretion. Mr. Clifford: I understand you have a letter which is political. I am a republican and do not wish to represent this as a political matter. I have two objections - 1. it is not legal, the property does not belong to the Town and it is in a residential section and it is contrary to the zoning ordinance and it would be a public nuisance. Mr. Mandeville : I assume you have given consideration to the fact that .the employment of these offices would be approximately on a 5 day week from 9 to 5 and the place would be mostly used for the housing of employees and records of the Town. I would like to divorce from your idea that there would be any great activity at any time. There would probably not be more than 2 or 3 automobiles at any time. Mr. Clifford: I hope that will be a fact if it goes through but I don' t think it will be. Mr. Mandeville : The greatest traffic to the Town Office is for the Receiver of Taxes and the Town Clerk for taxes and marriage licenses and dog licenses. this is the greatest amount of traffic and only between 9 and 5 for 5 or 5 1/2 days. Mr. Clifford : Except at meetings like tonight, Mr. Mandeville : Meetings take place downstairs. Mr. Clifford : The Town offices have been in the Village of Mamaro- neck for the last 75 or 100 years . What is the compelling reason for the change at this time? What is the pressure . Mr. Mandeville : There is no pressure. I feel ( and I say "I" be- cause I do not wish in any way to commit the other members of the Board) that the Unincorporated Section is entitled to better housing than we have at the present time. The administrative group which administers the Town's affairs should have better housing and facili- ties and the taxpayers throughout the Town are entitled to have a more convenient place to carry on whatever business they have in the Town Office . -- Mr. Clifford: I do not believe the Town Board should usurp the property of the Fire Department. 355 f Mr. Mandeville . I respect your views but in that respect I think this building will serve everyone in the Unincarporated Section for the contemplated purpose and the welfare of the adjacent property owners. I think their position will be better and if it happens, I feel that everyone will be satisfied it was a good move. We experience some confusion as we are in the Village of Mamaroneck where they have a building, and people from the Un- incorporated Section, inquiring about, taxes, dog licenses, marriage licenses and assessments, if they go to the Village office and finally get to the Town office, they feel they have been put to some trouble. Mr. Clifford: There will still be the same confusion. Mr. Mandeville: Perhaps you know there has been some acti- vity in Mamaroneck, to create a city there. If that happens, we would naturally be in an embarrassing position. I think the taxpayers throughout the Town would be in a better position if the Town Offices are in the TNeaver Street Fire House. Mr. Clifford:: I object to this most strenuously and don' t know how others feel. Mr. Jasper _.Roland, 9 Maple Hill Drive : When I heard you say there probably would only be about two cars and then later talk about everyone in the Town doing business here, the two things clashed until suddenly I realized that people only stop for a few minutes and the traffic will be heavy. We have children and this move will bring in traffic from other parts of the Town which probably should not be compared :with-.this. Mr. Mandeville: What do you mean? --- Mr. Roland: There are certain sections of the Town which are probably way above our standards . 'Ile are about average. Some other homes in other parts of the Town where we wouldn' t settle. That would bring these people here for the purpose of marriage licenses , etc . I also understand you have about 40 employees who would be using this building regularly, creating additional traffic . Granted you would have more prestige but personally I would rather you stay where you are now. Mr. McKeever: Were you referring to the Village of Mamaroneck? Mr. Mandeville : I think when you insinuate that people visit the Town Office who might need an apology, you are out of order. With regard to the 40 employees, there are about 12 and I can assure you that anyone who transacts business in the Town office will stand as to character, reputation and so forth, as well as anyone you know. Mr. Roland: I will withdraw that. Mr. Mandeville : I think you should. Mr. Charles H. Greenal, 67 Hillcrest Avenue : I have noticed with interest your plans in the paper. As Mr. Clifford indicated I am not a democrat. I am only interested in my community. My home is ajacent to the fire house. In the last 22 years, I have met many people connected with the Town, including Mr. Burton. He always pointed out that this auditorium was for the use of the Fire Department. Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance will make this clear. About 8 years ago, many things happened in this community. The war started. Up to that time, this auditorium was fairly continuously used by the community. I was chairman of the committee who alloted this auditorium to the various organizations. I mr. Grek�,:nal . ( Continued) The war came and these functions ceased during this period and I think you are forgetting that our community has changed but we hope it will become a real community group again® I think you should consider that and not take it over for the use as Town offices . I feel it is a violation and I know as taxpayers , we will have additional parking space in the rear. I object and I known Mr. Clifford objects . Our Supervisor in the past assured us this would be a residential community. I think it is a violation of the zoning ordinance and this move on your part will tend to bring in business . There are 140 names gathered over a period of 3 days and at least 300 or 400 would have signed if vie had more time . But there are enough there for you to consider the desires of the people who put you in office. Mr. Mandeville : I will answer with regard to the parking space . There is more than ample space now. I4r . Greenal® No . In front of Mr. Shaffer ' s driveway there is a foreign car right now. Mr. Mandeville : ( continuing his answering of Mr.Greenales former remarks ) There are many functions here which brought more cars than the Town offices . with regard to its being a residential area - ypu can drive through Bronxville and find the administra- tive buildings are in the height of a residential area. If you think this will depreciate the value of your property, the meet- ings taking place here now are much more of a hazard than if it were used for Town offices . The space here is deteriorating be- cause of want of use. Mr. Greenal: In the past eight years, civic organizations have not had a chance to use it. Te used to have the boy scouts and girl scouts. We had these meetings and we enjoyed them and we think we should continue to have them rather than take itawav;- which I think is illegal. I think you should consider that you are the servant of the people of this co-.Launity and not the boss. Mr. I,iandeville : I resent that and I think I appreciate my position as far as the people are concerned. Mr. Zeiger : Be-fore any more people get up and say they are not democrats, I want to assure the Board there is a democrat here. I tk:ink it is a proper function of a political group to express itself on matters of this sort . I want to bring out one point. Your plan is essentially destructive. You take away something many people cherish, the right to meet here for many civic organi- zations , like the A. A. who are doing a splendid job, and many others . Your plan is destructive in my opinion, in that it is small and unimaginative. 'his Town needs good Town offices but you haven' t given the Town better offices by depriving us of what we have here and producing a cheap job for the Town. Rye was able to put up -- very nice Town offices out of current cash. There are many places in this Town more convenient; land is vacant ; and I think there is enough building talent around to put up good offices. There is plenty of building material and labor. For some reason, current building activity is low and we would like to recommend more discussion, - that you consider this carefully. I would like to recommend this. Mr. Mandeville . The possibility of a new building at this time would be out of the question because of the cost. Rye has just - gone through this and while they are under way, I don't think the irate citizens are very happy. However, that' s their business. Mr. Segal: I want to go back to the legality. Is it correct that the bond issue for this building stated its purpose to be for the use of the fire department, including the upper story? If that is true, by what right is the fire house turned into Town offices? 35 9 Mr. Mandetille : I will ask Mr. Delius, our Town Counsel to answer that. Mr.Delius . There is no doubt that the present fire house was conceived and built as a fire district improvement and for the use as a fire house, under the provisions of a special act of the Legis- lature, which gave the Town Board authority to do so. It was pro- vided in the law that the amount necessary to pay the principal and interest on the bonds which provided the money for this fire house, should be levied upon and paid by the residents of the fire district; This , so far as I know, was done . The old fire district had no fire commissioners and in 1934, the new Town Law provided that in fire districts, where there had previously existed no fire commissioners , the Town Board should constitute the Board of Fire Commissioners . This Board of Commissionem has charge of all the property of the fire district, including)?ire house, and ` if any part of it is no longer used for fire purposes, they would have the right to sell it, lease it, or otherwise dispose of it. These are the provisions of the Town Law with respect to fire districts and the powers of fire district commissioners. Under these circumstances, the Town Board, acting as Fire Commissioners, could make a lease of this space for an adequate and proper rental. So far as the Zoning Ordinance is concerned, it is my recollection that the provisions in Residence A. area:: permit libraries, schools, public museums, railroad stations, etc . Mr. Clifford: There must have been an authorizing resolution. 'Mr. Delius : The bonds would be issued pursuant to law, Chapter something of the Laws of 1921 or 2, 1 don' t just recall it now, but if you will come to my office, I can show it to you) . Mr. Clifford: But what about the provision that this was to be for the use of the community. Mr. Delius : There would be no provision such as that. The bonds would be issued after obtaining a legal opinion but there would be no such provision. Mr. Segal: This room is two stories high. You will be wasting half the space. I think any alteration you make would be temporary, until such time as you could build a proper Town house. Mr. Mandeville ; So far as construction here, or any place else is concerned, it would be made up of 75% movable steel and glass partitions. We do not plan to make any permanent structural changes . Mr. Segal: You intend to make makeshift offices . You will be destroying its use to create a makeshift job. The time may arise when you will want sleeping quarters for your fire: department and you won't have it. Mr. Mandeville : So far as space goes, the use involved amounts to nothing. The question of using it for Town offices would be a benefit. It may be that some day in the Unincorporated Section, you will have a new streamlined fire house. Vie feel that at the present time, the equipment here will taste care of the community. 14r. Rothenberg, Maple Hill Drive : What is the rent? Mr. Mandeville : $2,160. Mr. Rothenberg : What will it cost to put this in order? mr. S:Zandeville : Between $12,000 and $15,000. There will be $5, 000 or $6,000 allocated for new furniture . Steel partitions cost $20. 2 foot. The partitions and painting will probably run into the neighborhood of $7,000. and this balance will be for lino- leum or tiletexed floors. Mr. Rothenberg : Don' t you think that it will be more like $15,000 or $20,000? Mr. Mandeville: No Mr. Rothenberg : Then why waste money? Mr. Mandeville: We think it a necessity and a good deal. Mr. Rothenberg : We don' t thin'_, it necessary. Mr. Joe Sweeney, Maple Hill Drive :: The heating sys" er in this fire house is no Zood, If you move in here and don't figure on/adequate heating system ----- What was the recommendation of the majority of the fire department to this suggested move? Were they unanimously in favor of it? Mr. Mandeville : I met with them and explained it to them. I have heard that several were not in favor of it. Mr. Greenal: I think you put some words in our mouths which I would like to object to. You made a statement that we feel here that this move is a step in the right direction. 771e do not. Mrs . Nichols, 28 Dante Avenue : I think the question of the legality has not been answered. I feel we have been shut off. Mr. Mandeville : There was no intention to pass you by on that question but let me assure you that the legality is adequately set by law and no one would entertain a move of this kind if it were not proper. Under no circumstances, would it be done if it were not legal. Mr. Greenal: I would like to know whether it would be possible to call Mr. Raynor who was a member of the original Zoning Board, to ask his opinion. He feels it is a violation and is definitely against it. I feel you should call him and ask his opinion. Mr. Mandeville : We have a Town Counsel whose judgment we respect and he has advised us that it is legal, and we feel he knows his business. Pur. Clifford: I don' t think he knows his business, I know he 'anows his business . Mr. Sweeney: Is there any reason why you have to move . Is your lease expired? Do you pay the same rent? Tdr. Thomas Lewis , 29 Maple Hill Drive: Is there any reason why this cannot be put over for further discussion with the rest of the residents . I feel something is being railroaded through. I feel we are entitled to strengthen our point. Does the decision have to be made tonight? dr. James Forbes ( upon being asked) at this point stated that news of the proposed :Hove had been in the paper since the last part of !Zay. x g� Mr. Clifford: I would like to know how many are in favor of it. How many do you have in favor of it? Mr. Mandeville : The publicity has reached most of the tax- payers Mr. Lewis : Has anybody called a public meeting on this? In all fairness to everyone, wouldn't this justify a public meeting? �'Veaver Street is very narrow. Have all thin g s been considered? Mr. Zeiger : On May 20, the Larchmont Gardens Association unanimously passed a resolution against it. On May 24th, the Howell Park Association did the same thing. I':Rr. Mandeville : The Larchmont Gardens Association indicated that they were against it until they had some further information. Their opposition has been, to a great degree, removed. Mr. Greenal: We have 140 signatures indicating that they are against it. How man do you have who have indicated that they are ag y ., in favor of it? Can you answer that? I would like to know . how many of the Fire Department are in favor of this move. Mr. George Burton, Chief of the Fire Department was asked to answer this and he stated as follows : 18This had all been discussed officially and unofficially by the fire department for some two months. Finally we had the Supervisor come down to the department meeting and give us his information He did this and the meeting lasted for 2 1/2 hours and we submitted the chief objections of the firemen with regard to this proposal. It seemed, in the final analysis, the majority of the fire-department, their chief concern was whether or not, if the Town Board came in, they would trespass on the rights of the firemen in the club room. I think the Supervisor ( and we have 5 or 6 men present here who can correct me ) , I believe the Supervisor gave them definite assurance that the Town Board had no idea of doing anything detrimental to the the Volunteer o f Department in this community. Also h P future welfare that if the Tovin Board took over this space, the council room which the Town Board now uses, would also be given back to the Department and the .Town's activities would be confined up here. And it was my impression that, having given them assurance, that they felt the pro- impression move would be agreeable to most of them and the opposition diminished a great deal. At the next meeting of the Fire Department, the matter wasn' t even discussed. If I am wrong, correct me. ( this was addressed to the other firemen_ present) After looking into the act which created the building which was drawn by Ralph Gamble, it seemed to be the opinion that the Town Board, acting as the Board of Fire Commissioners, could make whatever disposition they wished of this building. I have seen the opinion which the Fire Department got from Mr. Schramek and it coincides with that. Mr. Sweeney: Was a vote taken on it? Mr. Burton: As I recall it, a vote was taken as to whether the Fire Department should get a legal opinion. A legal opinion was to be gotten from Mr. Schramek and the Fire Department would be guided by that. All the men had a chance to express themselves and their main objection seemed to be that they would get less income from their annual ball. LZr. Mandeville here stated that he had been able to convince the firemen that their main income had been from the sale of tickets and that only about 1/4 of those who bought tickets would come, and they would come anyway whether the ball was held upstairs or downstairs . Mr. Clifford: Is the Town Council in favor of it? Mr. Mandeville . I dontt know. If there are no further questions, we will get on with our regular business meeting. -- Yr. Clifford: How many people have indicated to you that they are in favor of this move? Mr. (Mandeville : Between 50 and 60. Mr. Thygessen, ?Maple Hill Drive: why should we spend $12,000. to $15,000 to leave a perfectly good place where you can renew your lease. Perhaps later you can condemn a piece of property and erect . a Town Hall. Mr. (Mandeville : The Unincorporated Section has a right to have a plcae in its own area. The community as it is now served� , from an inconvenient location insofar as the Unincorporated area is concerned. There are many complaints from people who pay taxes and have business reasons for visiting the place. The location which has been there for quite a few years and is adjacent to another municipality building which causes a certain amount of confusion to those who visit it. The people of this community have a right to expect something better than they have and there are certain inconveniences which interfere with the exercise of their duties. The new furniture will have to be bought anyway. We have your views in mind and they will be respected when the matter is discussed and - you may be sure nothing you have said will be overlooked. Mr. Lewis : I was hoping this Board wanted to do what the people of the Town want. I think in view of that, it is up to you to find out what we want. We get the impression that you want to go ahead with this . I think it is up to your Board to make sure you are doing what the people want. Is it not possible for the Board to call a public hearing before doing anything on this? I request a public hearing. Mr. Mandeville: We will consider this. Mr. (Mandeville then thanked the gruup for their interest, and the meeting adjourned to the council room. Supervisor Mandeville read a letter from Mr. Edward Ely Hoxie, dates April 29th, 1948, offering to buy 7 lots known as Block 125, Parcel 60 on the Tax Assessment (Map for the sum of $700. and enclosing his check in the amount of $140. as a deposit on this offer. The Supervisor recommended that the offer be accepted and upon roll call the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS the Town 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 Town of Mamaroneck, List of Delinquent Taxes for 194714, has become and now is the owner of a number of parcels of real estate situate in the Unincorporated Section of the Town of Mamaroneckq and WHEREAS the Town of Mamaroneck has received an offer to purchase one of said parcels of real estate now owned by the Town of Mamaroneck, known as Block 125, Parcel 60, on the Tax Assessment Map, for the sum of $700. ; and WHEREAS since the receipt of said offer, this Board has given careful consideration thereto, after due deliberation it is RESOLVED, that the offer submitted by Edward Ely Hoxie, to purchase property known as Block 1259 Parcel 60, on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town -- of Mamaroneck for the sum of $700. be and the same hereby is accepted. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized to prepare all necessary papers including a deed for the purposes stated in this resolution. The Supervisor stated that it would be necessary to transfer the suit of $2,138.76 to pay the cost of the water exten- sion on Barnum Zioad, Cabot Road and Highland Avenue. Upon motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Council- man Watson, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to transfer the sum of $2,188.76 the from Plater District surplus t o h Ca p ital Fund to pay water distribution extension costs as follows : Balance on Barnum Road $ 119.15 Balance on Cabot Road 1,931.91 Balance on Highland Avenue 137.70 The Supervisor presented sales which have been approved by the Trustees of the Village of Larchmont, covering property acquired by that Village in its foreclosure proceeding In rem. On motion by Councilman Watson seconded by Councilman Mills , the following upon roll call, unanimously g resolution was, adopted: WHEREAS, the Village of Larchmont, through the insti- tution of an action begun on February 13, 1946, in the County Court of Westchester County, and entitled B° In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens Pursuant to Article Seven-A, Title 3 of the Lax Law by the Village List of Delinquent Village Larchmont C of L Taxes for 1946 )" , has become and now is the owner of a number of parcels of real estate situate in the Village of Larchmont and Town of Mamaroneck by virtue of a judgment in said foreclo- sure action made and entered i n pursuance of said judgment; and ' , p WHEREAS, both the Village of Larchmont and Town of Mamaroneck held tax liens for unpaid taxes on said parcels of real property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 165-a of the Tax Law, an agreement dated May 20, 1946, was entered into between the Village of Larchmont and the Town of Mamaroneck, which, among other t things, set forth the interests of said municipalities in the properties being foreclosed, the disposition of said tax liens and unpaid taxes and the manner of the distribution of the proceeds received from said sales ; and I, 3C9 WHEREAS, the Village Treasurer, pursuant to authori- zation of the Village Board of the Village of Larchmont, on March 1, 1948, accepted the following offers of the upset prices on said properties : Upset Price Village Bloch Parcel Purchaser Price Accepted .kssmt. 615 26 Joseph Ginsberg $433 .34 $483 .34 $1,450. 609 pt.62 Fred DelDuca & wife 333 °34 333.34 1,000. BE IT RESOLVED, that the sales price bid for the parcels of real property listed above are hereby approved and all consents and approval by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck for the sale of the aforesaid parcels of real property by the Village of Larchmont required under the provisions of the aforesaid agreement between the Village of Larchmont and Town of Mamaroneck dated Inay 20, 1946, are hereby granted and allowed. The Supervisor read a letter from the Clerk of the Village of Larchmont, enclosing a form of proposed resolution of September 13th. This resolution approved the sale of property acquired by the Village of Larchmont in the foreclosure proceeding In Rem, '_mown as Block 705, Parcel 328 ( bid made by Raymond A. O 'Brien for $4, 500. ) The Supervisor stated that at the meeting held July 28th, 1943, this Board discussed a previous offer of $3,050, and declinded to approve this offer, with recommendation that it could be increased. Upon motion by Councilman `t7atson, seconded by Councilman 11ilis, the following resolution was presented: WHEREAS, the Village of Larchmont, through the insti- tution of an action begun on February 13, 19469 in the County Court of 'lestchester County, and entitled 11 In the matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens Pursuant to Article Seven -A, Title 3 of the Tax Law by the Village of Larchmont ( List of Delinquent Taxes for 1946) 11 , has become and now is the owner of a number of parcels of real estate situate in the Village of Larchmont and Town of Mamaroneck by virtue of a judgment is said fore- closure action made and entered in pursuance of said judgment' and WHEREAS, both the Village of Larchmont and Town of NYamaroneck held tax liens for unpaid taxes on said parcels of real property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 165-a of the Tax Law, an agreement dated May 20, 1946, was entered into between the Village of Larchmont and the Town of .Mamaroneck, which, among otter things, set forth the interests of said municipalitites in the properties being fore- closed, the disposition of said tax liens and unpaid taxes and the manner of the distribution of the proceeds received from said sales; and WHEREAS, this Board is advised by the Village Clerk that the Village Board will approve the following sale at a meeting to be held September 13, 1948. Block Parcel Purchaser Upset Price Village Price Accepted Assessment 705 328 Raymond A. O 'Brien $39050. $4, 500. $9,150. RESOLVED, that the sales price bid for the parcel of real property listed above is hereby approved and that all consents and approval by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck for the sale of the aforesaid parcel of real property by the Village of Larchmont, required under the provisions of the aforesaid agreement between 371 the Village of Larchmont and the Town of Mamaro- neck, dated May 20, 1946, are hereby granted and allowed; subject, however, to the approval of the sales price bid for said parcel of property by the Village Board of the Village of Larchmont. The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows : Ayes :: Councilmen McKeever Mills, Embury, Watson Not voting : Supervisor Mandeville Supervisor Mandeville reported that the matter of recreation had been brought to the attention of the Board at a previous meeting and it had been thought advisable to bring it to the attention of the voters in the November election. He stated that he had attended a joint meeting of the Villages and Town some time ago but nothing has happened since. Councilman 'Matson stated that there had been no indication of interest in the .Village of Larchmont. Following discussi6n, it was decided that no action would be taken at this time. The Supervisor presented a letter received from Mr. A.J. Foote, listing the streets which had been sealcoated. Fire Chief Burton again entered the meeting to state that Mr. Greenal reported that some of the members of the Fire Department had not expressed their opinion as they had been intimidated. Mr. Greenal informed the members of the Board that a vote had been taken on the advisability of moving the Town office and there had been 35 against, 3 for, and 9 not voting. Town Attorney Delius submitted to the Board, amend- ments to the Building Code and the Fire Prevention Ordinance. The members of the Board discussed at length the amendment to the Fire Prevention Ordinance and it was referred to douncil- man Watson. The members of the Board discussed the amendment to the Building Code and on motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Hills, it was, upon roll call, unani- mously RrSOLVED, that the following notice be published in the Daily Times : PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, will hold a public hearing at 8:15 o 'clock P.M. on September 8th, 1948, in the Council Room of the Gdeaver Street Fire House on Weaver Street in the Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering amend- ments to the Building Code or Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck, as follows : FIRST: Paragraph 4, Section 23, Article 7, is to be amended so as to read as follows : 4. Mutiple Dwellings. (a) In mutiple dwellings, every apartment that has no direct exit to a street or yard, or to a court opening on a street, shall have access to at least one additional exit separate from and independent of the primary interior stairway. VL-'6 t�F l (b) Every multiple dwelling of two or more stories in height, other than multiple dwellings of fireproof construction, hereafter erected and to be occupied by two or more families on any floor, shall have one means of egress extending from the ground floor to the roof. Such means of egress shall be a stairway constructed and arranged as provided in this Article. Such a stairway shall have no entrance from cellar or basement. All enclosure wails and floors shall be constructed of fireproof materials. All doors and their frames to apartrcents entering into said means of egress, shall be constructed of fireproof material. SECOND : Paragraph 1, subdivision (a) , Section 27, Article 7, is to be amended so as to read as follows : Section 27. Interior Stairs 1. Construction (a ) Required Stairways shawl be constructed of materials materals throughout, except in buildings of frame construction, and in buildings of ordinary construction not exceeding thirty feet in height and occupied by or arranged for theaccozmodation of not more than twenty persons above or below the first story. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that all persons appearing at time and place aforesaid will be given an opportunity tam s the p to be heard. Dated, August 26th, 1948 BY ORDER OF THE TO7•IN BOARD Charles J. Gronberg, Town Clerk With regard to the removal of the Town offices to the ;'leaver Street Fire House, the Board Members decided to hold a public hearing on September 8th, 1948. Upon motion iaade by Councilman E mbur° , seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was, upon ,� roll call, unanimously w 'n RESOLVED, that the following g notice be published on three occasions in the Daily Times : PUBS NOTICv The Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck will hold a public hearing at the Weaver Street Fire House on the 8th, of September, 1948, at 8:30 o 'clock P.M. on the question of whether or not the Town Board shall move the Town Offices from their present location to the second floor of the - Weaver Street Fire House. The Town Board is considering the advisability of renting this space from the Fire bistrict, at an annual rental of $2,160. and to spend not exceeding $15,000. for alterations, reaaode3ing, furniture and equipment. At this hearing, all persons appearing, will be given an opportunity to be heard. T 48 I August 2oth ated A u s 19 D , u b BY ORDER OF THE TOis'Id BOARD Charles J. Gronberg, Town Clerk I Chief Burton gave a report on the fire at the Addi- son apartments in Larchmont Village . He said the aerial had failed because they had known of its condition for some two months and had tried to get in touch with the La France Company to have them remedy the condition but because of lack of help, the Company had been unable to do anything about it. Councilman Watson presented the following petitions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll, so as to permit the apportionment of taxes. On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Tiills, the following resolution was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the corrections 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 17HEREAS, after due consideration this Board finds it desirable to grant said petitions for the cor- rections of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assessment Roll of 1947, School tax of 1948 and the Assessment Roll of 1948, taxes of 1949, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows : Section Block Lot Owner Land Imn Tntal :3 12A (340-125) Stanley W. Duhig & V1 $299950. $349050. $64,000 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land I2p.1 Total_ 3 12B (340-360) Duncan H. Haymes & wife 75 Lookout Circle Larchmont, N.Y. $7,600 ---- $79600. 3 12A (340-125) Stanley ?N. Duhig & wife 22,350• $349050 ;56,400. Section—Block Lot_ Owner Land Only 4 23A 4 (407-300) Colin B. Campbell $2,000® be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot owner Land Only 4 23A 4 (407-300) Colin B. Campbell $19750• 4 23A 4A(407 add to 329) A. J. Frey & wife 250• 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 : e 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 Ong 6 35 5,6, 7,14B & 15B (609-590) Frank S. Levi & W $2,400. be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land Oflly 6 35 6 & 7 (609-590) Frank S. Levi & W $1,650. 6 35 5, 14B &, 15B (609-595) W.G. Screlker & VI 750® 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 imp—. Total_ 8 95 (T2'3 2 -514 be corrected Recchia $1, 250. $10500. $2, 750. orrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 8 95 29B (823-515) Achille J. Recchia $1,150. $1, 500. $2,650. 8 95 29A (823- add to 511) Forte C. & Porto $100. 100. A.Y. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1947, School tax of 1.948 and the assessment roll of 1948, taxes of 1949, which show property now appearing on the roll as follovas : Section -. Block Lot_ Owner Land IMR.L Total 8 95 30 (823-509) Domenico Recchia $1,250. $7: 750• $9,000. be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5, of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land_ Imp. Total 8 95 30A (823-509) Patrick P<. Recchia $500. $2,000. $2, 500. 8 95 30B (823-511) Forte,0.& Porto A.M.750• 5, 750. 6, 500. -- FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1947, School tax of 1948 and the assessment roll of 1948, taxes of 19498 which show property now appearing on the roll as follows : Section Block Lot Owner Land_ Imp. Total_ 8 93 27B(830-66) Helen Hayden $1, 500. $2, 500. $4,000. be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 : Section Blocs; Lot Owner Land Imp. Total_ 8 93 25B a 26 Adeline Desaine $750. $28250• $3,000. (830-66) 8 93 27 (830-69) E®len Hayden 750. 250. 1,000. 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 9 87 15, 16& 17 (940-275) Merolle & Sons $5,200. $5,200 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land Only 9 87 15B,16 & 17 (940-275) Merolle & Sons $4,150. 9 7 15A(940-237) 8 Patricia H. Ross 11050. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 19479 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 9 92 C & D (944-43 ) George C. Mitchell $8,000. be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 : Section�Block_Lot Owner Land Only 9 92 C(944-43) Iialcolm V. Clark &-W $4,000. 9 92 D (944-60) James Picker 4,000. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1947 School tax of 1948 which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows : Section_Block Lot Owner Land Total 9 79 15,16, 17A & 7A (930-292) Gunnar Andersen & w $5,000. $3,000. $8,00 0. be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 : be corrected as follows , in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land_ Imp. Total 9 79 15A,16A & 17C (930-292) L.F. Cunningham $2, 500. $2,000. $4, 500. 9 79 17Ap( & 930-315) Gunnar Andersen 2. 500. 1,000. 3, 500. L & w FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll Of 1943, taxes of 1949 which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows : Sectiora_Block Lot Name Land Imp_ Total- 9 79 15,16, 17A & 7A (930-292) Gunnar Andersen & W.S79300. $700. $8,000. be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 : Section BlockLot Name Land Imn. Totald 9 79& 15, 16A(930-292) L.F. Cunningham $39970 Sp 700. a4,67U. 9 79 15B,16B, 17A9 & 7A Gunnar Andersen 3 .330 39330• (930-315) & w Councilman Mills presented the following report : FIRE INSPECTOR1S REPORT_F3R_JULY, 124 Luby® Chevrolet Installation of two 1500 gal. gas tanks inspected. Contractor ordered to place 6 inch bottom of 1 1/211 stone in pits. Myrtle Garage Installation of 1500 gal. gas tank tested and approved. Hillside Arcade Jumber wire removed from master switch box. Lighting Co . notified to check circuits for overload. Bonnie Briar Complete inspection with emphasis on stand- pipes. Gauges showing static pressure of 67 pounds . Hose recently installed, con- ditions excellent. Emmerson Furniture Co. Conditions satisfactory Terrace Lounge Conditions satisfactory Larchmont Gables Rubbish removed from attic , Agent, 14r. Posner notified to refill extinguishers reluctant to comply with this request. Larchmont Hills Conditions satisfactory with exception of antennae situation. Town Incinerator Volatiles used to start furnaces, poorly stored. Recommendation forthcoming. Harris Apt. Inspection made to study construction re- garding fire walls, ventilation of roof, means of egress,etc . Inspection of Carnoy development on Durham Road. 'idater Company notified to install new hydrant approximately 500 feet --- in from Fenimore Road. Trip to Forest Hills with Commissioner Mills to inspect television antenna . Device will provide for 6 to 8 sets satisfactorily. Respectfully submitted /s/ George Burton Inspector I FIRE; RF;PORT FOR JULY 1948 July 9, 9:27 9 :45 A.M. Box 142, Full Alarm, Chatsworth Gardens Apartments, stoppage in incinerator flue causing smoke to back up in building . Engines 2 and 3, Truck 1 Patrol, no damage Chief Burton. July 13, 10:50 11:05 P.i,II. Box 146, London #119 Echo Lane, Still alarm, ammonia leaking from refrigerator. Defective unit removed, Engine 3, Chief Burton. July 15, 12:10, 12:25 P.P . Box 146, #90 Echo Lane. Broken faucet in bath room shut off. Engine 3, Fireman Muller. July 19, 11:10, 11:30 A.M. Box 5129 Minor alarm Post Road and Weaver Street, motor of gasoline roller on fire. No damage, Engine 3, Mellor. July 29, 8:50, 9:20 A.M. Box 245, Hinor alarm, Rockland Avenue, Body of 1929 model A Ford pickup truck entirely destroyed. Approximate damage $125. Engine 3, Chief Burton. Totals 1 Full Alarm 2 Minor Alarms 2 Still Alarms No injuries or fatalties. Estimated Fire damage X$125. Respectfully submitted, George Burton Chief Councilman Mills presented a list of claims for Fire Department expenditures and stated that he had checked the bills and recommended approval and payment. The members of the Town Board sitting as the Board of Fire Commissioners, considered the claims and on motion by Councilman Mills; seconded by Councilman McKeever, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that the following described claims be and they hereby are approved and the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to pay same out of the budget for the Fire Department. A.& A. Automotive Co. $ 5.43 L. Earl Miller, Inc. 19.40 1 .� "v . Merrell 5 --5 G.e Peter tricAvoy & Son Inc . 32.00 Westchester Lighting Co. 28..90 New York Telephone Company 39.10 Westchester Joint V'Tater 'storks #1 2;:229.50 ( Hydrant Rental; — - _ $29369.58 at 11:20 P.M. the Board unanimously resolved to adjourn to meet on September 8th. — __ n C erk