HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948_09_29 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE
HOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK, ON SEPTEMBER 29th, 1948.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Mandeville at 8 :15
o 'clock P.M. ( Eastern Standard Time)
There were PRESENT: Supervisor Mandeville
Councilmen Embury; Watson, Mills, and McKeever
ABSENT : None
Presence was also noted of Town Clerk Gronberg and Town Attorney
Delius.
The minutes of the meeting of August 25th, 1948, were approved as
presented.
A letter dated September 20th, 1948, was received from Mr. David
Butler, Sedretary of the Larchmont Gardens Association, thanking
Supervisor Mandeville for the excellent job done nn cleaning the
brook. The Town Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter
with thanks.
A letter, dated September 25th, 1948, was received from Mr. Oliver
Maggard, commending the Fire Department for the splendid work
done by the Department at a fire which occurred in his home at
20 Hillside Road, Larchmont. The Town Clerk was instructed to
acknowledge the letter with thanks.
A letter, dated September 23rd, 1948, was received from Mr. San-
tino Pittera, regarding an improved road at Lester Place. The
letter was ordered received and placed on file.
Town Clerk Gronberg read the following letter:
"Larchmont, New York
September 24, 1948
Mr. Owen A. Mandeville, Town Supervisor
Town Offices
158 West Boston Posit Road
Mamaroneck, N.Y,
Dear Mr. Mandeville :
'He very much appreciate the courtesy you extended
in calling to present your views on the proposed change in loca-
tion of the Town Offices, and as you requested we are happy to
give you our opinions on this matter.
It is understandable that on the part of the
Town Council there may be good and numerous reasons why this
change is desirable, and we are aware that the handling of the
authority to permit use of the Fire House auditorium could be
at time a matter of much annoyance. We further very much res-
pect and admire your presentation of the matter.
But the feeling of the undersigned and those
they represent, which numerically goes far beyond the number of
names on the recent petition, is that this move is not to our best
interests. From a large number of conversations we have had with
-- many citizens the principal objections offered have been that they
do not desire the Town Offices in the Weaver Street Fire House,
and further they do not wish to be deprived of the auditorium as
a Public Forum and gathering place.
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These statements could be greatly amplified and many
other forceful objections offered, but the essence of the feel-
ing is as stated.
We respectfully suggest -
1. That in the future full authority in the adminis-
tration of the auditorium be left in the hands of the Fire De-
partment.
2. To accomplish this an impartial committee of
representative citizens, four in number, from Fire District #fl,
should meet with the auditorium committee constituting three
members of the Fire Department for the purpose of drawing up a
set of rules and regulations to govern the use of the auditorium.
3. These rules and regulations once adopted would
not be subject to deviation or appeal except by revision by
both committees mentioned.
We trust you will see fit to bring the various
points of this letter before your Council for discussion when
you next meet on this matter.
Again may we thank you for the time you have spent
on this and assure you of our very sincere interest in the wet-
', fare of our community.
Very truly yours,
J. Woods Sweeney C.H. Greenall
Alex Walker J.F. Clifford
H.W. Lewis ThomasL. Lewis
W.V. Burgin A.M. Morris"
The Supervisor stated that it has come to a point where it is
unimportant where the Town Offices are located, but he is not
satisfied to leave the matter hanging and would like to recom-
mend the appointment of the following committee to study the
matter and make recommendations:
Mr. Andrew Wilson, III, President, The Elkan Park Association
Mr. John J. Goldsmith, President, Howell Park Association
Mr. George Schuler, President, Larchmont Gardens Association
Mr. Robert A. Seidel, President, Larchmont Ridge Association
Mr. J. Woods Sweeney, President, Maple Hills Association
Mr. George W. Burton, Fire Chief, Town of Mamaroneck Fire De-
partment.
The Supervisor also suggested that this Committee visit the
present Town Offices, and that they confer with Town Attorney
Delius who would advise them with regard to the legal aspects of
the use of the auditorium of the Weaver Street Fire House.
Councilman Embury suggested that they also confer with Police
Chief Yerick, concerning traffic hazards at the Weaver Street
Fire House.
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Upon motion/by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman
McKeever, it was unanimously
- - RESOLVED, that the following residents of the Unincor-
porated Section of the Town of Mamaroneck be and they
hereby are appointed a committee to study and make
recommendations concerning the location of the Town Offices
and to confer with Town Attorney Delius as to the
future use of the auditorium of the Weaver Street
Fire House, and with Police Chief Yerick with re-
gard totraffic hazards at the Weaver Street Fire
House :
Mr. Andrew Wilson, III, President, The Elkan Park Association
Mr. John J. Goldsmith, President, Howell Park Association
Mr. George Schuler, President, Larchmont Gardens Association
Mr. Robert A. Seidel, President, Larchmont Ridge Association
Mr. J. woods Sweeney, President, Maple Hills Association
Lair. George W. Burton, Fire Chief, Town of Mamaroneck De-
partment.
A letter, dated September 10th, 1948, was received from Mr.
O.F. Gerlach, Superintendent of Sewers of the County of West-
chester, requesting an easement through lands of the Town of
Mamaroneck, as shown on drawing attached to said letter. The
letter was referred to the Town Attorney.
The Town Clerk presented a resolution received from the Village
of Larchmont, approving the sale of property known as Block 705,
Parcel 328, to Raymond A. O 'Brien. The resolution was ordered
received and filed.
The following reports were ordered received and filed:
Report of Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc. , for August,1948;
Summary of Receipts and Disbursements, Jan. 1st, 1948, to August
31st, 1948;
Analysis of Budget Appropriation and Expenditures, January 1st,
1948 to August 31st, 1948;
Analysis of Estimated Revenues, January 1st, 1948 to August 31st,
1948;
Councilman Embury reported on the condition of the Larchmont
Gardens Lake and suggested that perhaps the Members of the
Board might inspect it during the present dry spell. Council-
man Embury stated that the members of the Park Board are pre-
paring to in8lude money in the Budget this year, toward repair-
ing the banks of the Lake. The Supervisor said that Mr. Foote
is getting recommendations from various reputable engineers and
---- will submit these recommendations to the Park Board.
Councilman Embury- also reported that he had learned of the
death of h?rs. Lillian E. Uessersmith, wife of Judge Wesley M.
Ydssersmith, and suggested that flowers be sent in the name of
the Town Board. The Town Clerk was instructed to take care of
this matter.
The Carnoy matter was put over until the next meeting.
Upon motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman
Embury, it was unanimously decided to hold the next public
auction for the sale of property foreclosed by procedure In
Rem, on October 27th, 1948 at 8:15 o 'clock P.M. at the
Weaver Street Fire House.
The Supervisor reported that the total cost of snow removal for
the past season was $219232.30 and that after applying all
moneys in the budget and the amount received from the State of
New York, there was a present deficit of $12,632.82. Upon
resolution made by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman
Mills, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that there be transferred from 1BSurplus" the
amount of $12,632.82, to cover the deficit for the
cost of snow removal.
The Supervisor reported to the Board that there was available
from the collections of State, County and Town Taxes, for the
year 1948, the sum of $214,807.30 for the payment of the County
taxes, but in addition to this, $35,192.70 was required to make
up the deficit between the collection of the County taxes and
the amount actually due.
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Upon motion made by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman
147atson, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that there be appropriated from 01 Surplus"
the amount of $35,192.70 for the payment of the
County tax for the year 1948.
Supervisor Mandeville brought before the Board, the matter of
countersigning checks, during Mr. Orsino ' s vacation, at which
time he will not be available by mail. The Supervisor stated
that he had an opinion from Mr. Delius and that he would study
the matter further and have some recommendation to submit to
the Board at the next meeting.
Councilman McKeever stated that he had nothing to report for
his departments.
Councilman Mills presented a list of claims for Fire Department
expenditures and stated that he had checked the bills and
recommended their approval and payment. The Members of the
Town Board, sitting as the Board of Fire Commissioners, con-
sidered the claims and on motion by Councilman Mills, seconded
by Councilman McKeever, it was, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following claims be and they hereby
are approved and that the Supervisor and Comptroller
be and they hereby are authorized to pay the same out
of the budget of the Fire Department:
Raymond & Fealey 8P 7.14
A & A Automotive Co. 17.13
George Burton 12.69
Free Parking Service Station 53.62
Westchester Joint Water Works #1 18.70
Alpine Disinfecting Co. 12.50
Fred Zulch 100.00
G.17. Merrell 19.42
Genung 's, Inc. 11.12
Globe Motorists Supply Co. , Inc. 6.02
Harrison- Roofing and Tinning Co. 145.00
Mitchel Oil Corporation 81.00
Foley Hardware,Inc. 3.02
Village of Larchmont 80.00
Westchester Lighting Company 34.39
New York Telephone Company 8-10
$640.35
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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.
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On motion/by Councilman Watson, seconded by Council-
man Mills, the following resolution was, upon roll call,
unanimously adopted:
V,HEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the
correction of thr 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
WHEREAS, 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 and the Assessment roll of 1948, taxes
of 1949, which show property now appearing on the
roll as follows :
Section_Block®Lot Name Land Imp® Total
6 6 2 (601-427) D.L.&X.CoalCo.
$18915o $5,550. $23,700.
6 4 1to4 & 7A
to 10A
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Name Land Imp. Total
6 4 1 to 4 Intercity Service
(601-427) Sta, $12,150. $5,550. $179700.
6 4 7A to 10A
6 6 2 (601-444) D.L.& W. 6,000. 6,000.
Coal Co.
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 Name Land Only_
9 84 12 (939-63 ) Mamaroneck $29230.
Homes, Inc.
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Name_ Land Only
9 84 12B (939 add Sigmond T.
to 57) Terry & W $745.
9 84 12A (939 add
to 71) Mamaroneck
Homes, Inc. 1,485.
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 Name_ Land Imn. Total
9 77 2 to 7
(929-11) John McCarthy $309000. $1,900. $31,900.
be: corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Black Lot Name Land Imn. Total
9 77 2 to 5 & Bethmarine Inc . 26,000. 19900. 27,900.
6A & 7A (929-11)
9 77 6B & 7B John McCarthy 4,000. 40000.
(929-31)
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 Name Land IMR. Total
9 67 82 (922-234)
John McCarthy 7, 500. 2,000. 99500.
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
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Section Block Lot Name Land Imn® Total
9 67 82B (922-234)
John McCarthy $ 250. $250.
9 67 82A(922-235)
Bethmarine,Inc 7,250. 20000. 98250•
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 Name Land Imn. Total
8 70 4A,4B Silvio Rainaldi & 2,000. 29000.
5A,&5B ors.
(821-444)
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Name Land Imo. Total
8 70 5A&5B Silvio Rainaldi & 1,000. 19000.
-- (821-444) ors.
8 70 4A&4B Angelo Cimaglia 1,000. 1,000.
(821-449)
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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 Name Land Only
6 48A 26A
(1 to 10) Pher Const.Corp. $13,200.
(617-121)
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Name Land Only
6 48A 9(617-304) William R. Reilly $19000.
6 48A pt.8(617-303 ) " " 150.
6 48A 26A
(1 to 7,pt.8 & 10) Pher Const.Corp. 12,050.
(617-121)
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1948
taxes of 1949, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows :
Section Block Lot Name Land Only
6 48A 8(617-298) Pher Const. Corp. $2, 500.
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 6 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Name Land Only
6 48A 8B(617-303) William R. Reilly $ 3700 j
6 48A 8A(617-298) Pher Const.Corp. 2,130.
FURTHER 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 Name Land Imy. Total_
1 6 12(107-48) E.B. « A.E. $4,000. $15,000. $199000.
Wheelock
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section_ Block_Lot Name Land _Im R. Total_
1 6 12A(107-48) Rocklddge $250. $250•
Holding Corp.
1 6 12(102-102) E.B. & A.E. 3,750. 15,000• 18:750•
Wheelock
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1947, School
taxes of 1948, and the assessment roll of 1948® taxes
of 1949, which show property now appearing on the roll i
as follows :
Section Block Lot Name Land Imp. Total
2 47 39 to 42 Jos. P. Schaffer $3:800. $697004109500,
(217-572)
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Name _Land _;m2. Total
2 47 39 to 41 C. Travis Brown & W . 2,850• 6,700. 9, 550•
(21'7-572)
2 47(217-580) Jos . P. Schaffer 950• 950•
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 Name Land Imp. Total
4 23B plot Valentine J. Kraft 3,500. 3,000. 6, 500.
(407-341)
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
5ection Block Lot Name Land_ Imp. Total_
- 4 23C 59x107' Lawrence H. Austin 1,000 10000.
(407-341)
4 23C plot Valentine J. Kraft 2,500. 3,000. 5,500®
(407-347)
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 dame Land Only
9 104 1(956- Edmund La Voie $30,000.
112 & 175)
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section BiQ,_QLot Name_ Land_Onl�v
9 104 13(956-112) Alvin Finger & W. $ 29300•
9 104 11(956-134) Charles Pindyck 1, 700.
9 104 1 to 10 Edmund La Voie 26,000.
&12(956-123&175)
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of
1937, School tax of 1948, which shows property
appearing on the roll as follows :
Section 10-2AI Lot Name Land Only-
1 19 1, 2,4, 5:
16 to 19 Town of Mamaroneck $159000.
(107-602)
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Name Land Only
1 19 4(107-623 ) Edward R. Holt 2,600.
1 19 5(107-631) Milton Van Slyck & W 2,600.
1 19 16(107-750) Edw.A.W.Hubbard & W 10500.
1 19 1,2 17,18 & Town of Mamaroneck 8,300.
19(107-602)
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of
1947, School tax of 1948 and the assessment
roll of 1948, taxes of 1949 which show pro-
perty appearing on the roll as follows :
Section Block Lot Name Land® Imp. Total
1 27 1.58 ac Rose C . Bulkley $9,000. $3,000. $12,000.
(112-423 )
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Name Land Imp_ Total
1 27 5x74(112-437) Alfred Klein $ 125. $125•
1 27 42x155 ir. 1,500®
(112-444) " " 1,500®
1 27 1.42 ac.
(112-423) Rose C. Bulkley 7,375• 3,000. 10,375•
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of
1947,School tax of 1948, which shows property
appearing on the roll as follows:
Section Block Lot Name Land Only
g 84 13(939-71) Mamaroneck Homes Inc . $2,030.
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33®
Section BlockmLot Name Land Only
9 84 13A(939-71) Mamaroneck Homes, Inc . $111355•
9 84 13B(939-76) Mamaroneck Homes,Inc. 675•
(sold)
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of
1947, taxes of 1948, which shows property
appearing on the roll as follows :
Section Blook_L®t Name Land im. Total
1 29 32Bs33 to 57 Estate of
1 33 plot(120-95) Paul B. Kayser $329600. $9,000. $419600.
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section: 33 ;
Section-Block Lot Name Land Imn. Total
1 29 32B,33 to 46 Estate of
1 33 33A(120-95) Paul B. Kayser $15,600. $ 500. $16,100.
1 29 47 to 57 Alice D. Cooper 17,000. 6, 500. 258500.
1 33 33B(120-145)
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of
1948, taxes of 1949, which shows property
appearing on the roll as follows :
Section Block Lot Name Land Imn. Total
1 29 32Bs33 to 57 Estate of
1 33 (120-95) Paul B. Kayser $32,600. $109000. $42,600.
be corrected as follows in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 ®
Section Block Lot Name Land ImB. Total
1 29 32B'33 to 46 Estate of
1 33 33A(120-95) Paul B. Kayser $15,600. $1,000. $16,600.
1 29 47 to 7
1 33 33B(120-145) Alice D. Cooper 17,000- 9,000. 26,000.
The Town Attorney presented a lease for the court room space at 100
Mamaroneck Avenue, used by the Justice of the Peace. Following dis-
cussion, it was, upon motion by Councilman Mills, seconded by
Councilman Embury, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby
is authorized to execute a lease between Burton
C . Meighan, Jr. and Hunter Meighan and the Town
of Mamaroneck, for the period commencing October
1st, 1948 and ending December 31st, 1949, at a
monthly rental of $40. for the space used as the
justice.° s court room, at 100 Mamaroneck Avenue,
Mamaroneck, New York.
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The Town Attorney stgted that the Town Engineer had requested
an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance with relation to detached
garages.
Following discussion, it was suggested that a public hearing be
held and upon motion made by Councilman McKeever, seconded by
Councilman Embury, it was, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following notice be insetted in
the Daily Times, the official newspaper of the Towns
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 October 20th, 1948, in the Council room of the
Weaver Street Fire House on Weaver Street in the Town of
Mamaroneck, for the purpose .of considering amendments to
the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck as follows*
(1) Article II, Section 6, Subsection 3, is to be
corrected to read as follows :
3 . Any non-conforming use of land or structureathat have
not been used as such for a period of three or more years,
shall be deemed to be abandoned and shall not be continued
or used for any non-conforming use without the consent of
the Board of Appeals.
(2) Article II, Section 79 ( the first paragraph)
is to be amended to read as follows:
In residence districts AA, and Amt, a private garage for not
more than three automobiles owned and used exclusively by an
individual resident of the unincorporated part of the Town of
Mamaroneck for his private use, shall be permitted in resi-
dential districts, if erected at least 75 feet from the
front property line,
and least 1
feet from tLe rear and
side property line, unless said garage is made part of the
main dwelling or in case of severe topographical conditions,
or where a lot is less than 100 feet in depth, the distance
may be less than 75 feet upon the consent of the Board of
Appeals. On corner lots, a garage shall
also be set back
at least 30 feet from a side street unless, upon the consent
of the Board of Appeals, a less set-back restriction be
permitted.
TAIM FURTHER NOTICE that all persons appearing at
the time and place aforesaid; will be given an opportunity
to be heard.
Dated, September 23rd, 1948
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
s J. Gronber
Charles g, Town Clerk
At 8 :50 P.M. the Board unanimously resolved to adjourn to meet
on October 20th.
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