HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947_12_03 Town Board Minutes 86'7
REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BY AND BEFORE THE
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TOWN LAW, HELD DECEMBER 3, 1947
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. ( Egstern Standard Time) .
Present: Supervisor Mandeville
Councilmen Stiner, Mills, Watson, Embury
Absent: None
The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Gronberg, Town
Attorney Delius, and Accountant Finson.
The Town Clerk read the call of the meeting and stated that
the same had been duly advertised and posted.
Supervisor Mandeville then declared the meeting open for dis-
cussion of the budget.
Mr. George Schuler, President of the Larchmont Gardens
Association, introduced Pair. Lewis 11. Clarkson, Chairman of the Budget
Committee .
Mr. Clarkson stated that since the meeting of the Association
on the previous Monday, at which time Supervisor Mandeville was present
to discuss and explain the 1948 budget to the Gardens Association, the
Budget Committee had prepared the following statement which he would
read, and requested that it be made a part of the record of this hearing:
LARCIB ONT GARDENS CIVIC ASSOCIATION
The oroposed_Town Budget for 1948
To the Honorable Town Council:
The Taxpayers are alarmed by the continued increases in
the cost of salaries and wages, as reflected in the proposed
Budget for the year 1948, and the failure to apply all of next
year' s revenues and excess revenues collected in 1947 and pre-
vious years to substantially reduce the Net Levy for 1948.
The tax bills from the Town of Mamaroneck for the year
1947 amounted to $43 .03 Per thousand of valuation, segregated
as follows:
Town Tax $15.76
County Tax 10.63
School Tax 16.64
Total per M 43.03
No area can continue to grow when the taxes are as high as
they are in the Town of Mamaroneck. We cannot afford to continue
to drive prospective homebuilders to Connecticut, Long Island and
New Jersey by maintaining as high a rate of tax as is proposed in
_ the 1948 Town Budget.
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j This Association is of the opinion that the Town Tax for 1948
should not exceed $12 per thousand, and that the Town Government
could be operated efficiently and satisfactorily with a levy of
not more than this amount . It is not an easy task to suggest ways
and means of cutting a budget, but there is no escape from the fact
that if we cannot afford a de luxe Town Goverment it must be re-
duced to one we can afford. This Association can point out some
major and important items, but in the day to day operations only
the responsible officials within the Town administration can in-
dicate where and how the desired reduction to $12 per M can best
be effected.
-- The cost of debt service has been decreased year after year
making the succeeding year®s requirements less, the cost of public
welfare is no longer a Town Expense, delinquent tax collections and
revenues from property sales have been substantial, some new building`
has been added to the assessment rolls which should have the effect
of spreading taxes over a broader base, yet despite all this salaries
and wages and other expenses continue to increase and the rate con-
tinues excessive.
The following occupational designations, among others, as
proposed in the 1948 Budget, would receive increases and compensation
which exceeds 25% of that paid in 1943:
Position °m of Increase
Accountant 44
Senior Account Clerk 33
Town Assessor 33
Police Chief 37
Police Lieutenant 40
Garbage Collection Drivers 42
Park Foreman 37
Assistant Park Foreman 76
Town Engineer 41
- It is this Association!!6 considered opinion that in view of
the fact that taxpayers are going to have to face a depression be-
fore many months, all increases should be limited at this time to
25% of what was received for the respective positions in 1943, and
in no event should exceed the amount paid by the County of Westchester
for comparable services .
One needs only to note the tremendous increase in small loans
by banks to realize the seriousness of the situation. Taxpayers who
were previously laying aside savings for maintenance work on their
homes, long postponed due to the war; to pay life insurance premiums
to help their families in the event of death, to send a growing boy
or girl to college, have been forced to spend these savings and make
bank loans for taxes, insurance and current living expenses. If this
condition continues it will not be long before lending agencies will
have hundreds of houses on their hands again, as they did in the 1930Bs.
Conclusion:
Some suggestions pointing to a decrease in the tax levy to $12
per M are contained in the attached supplement . The responsibility
to reduce the tax rests with your Honorable Council. We submit that
it is the considered opinion of the taxpayers that the situation calls
for unhurried, serious consideration before your Honorable body accepts
this budget in its present form.
Respectfully submitted,
Larchmont Gardens Civic Association
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SUPPLEMENT
Compensation_ Salaries and Wages:
We are of the opinion that no increase should be granted where,
for that particular position, the increase would exceed by more than
25% the compensation paid for that position in the year 1943, and
in no case should such compensation exceed that paid by the County
of Westchester for comparable positions.
In this connection we point out that the Chief of Police of
the County Parkway Police will Super-
vision 79 patrolmen, 1 inspector,Tc4ilieuenantsh, 7rsergeantsuand other
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Budget for 1948 an annual salary of 4 800. He has under his Su er-
personnel. In the Town budget the Supevisor proposes to pay the
Chief of Police $5, 200 a year and he has under his supervision only
16 patrolmen, 3 sergeants, 1 lieutenant, a custodian and a stenographer
-- 22 persons in all, as compared with 93 persons for the Chief of
Police of the County Parkway Police .
Other salaries for comparable work are higher in the Town budget
than they are in the County budget, and we urge the Honorable Town
Council to give weight to these facts .
It is the general experience of taxpayers daily engaged in
commerce that the average pay received today in commerce is not more
than 25% of what was received in 1943 .
Application of Resources_and Revenues :
We are informed that as of the end of the fiscal period the
Town will have the following resources and estimated revenues:
Cash $3989000
Estimated amount of back taxes which
will be collected in 1948 1009000
Estimated proceeds from sale of Town
held property in 1948 _401.000
Total $5389000
In our opinion, the ways and means of applying a substantial
amount of this $538,000 to reduce the Net Levy for 1948 have not
been exhausted and we present this important item to the Town
Council for their proper study and unhurried action.
In this respect we wish to particularly call your attention
to the failure to include in Page 5 of the Budget additional revenues
known and capable of being estimated now.
In addition to the limitation on salary increases as previously
indicated, we suggest the following decreases in the proposed budget;
Page 9 Compensation, Elections $ 900
Page 12 Legal Assistance 500
Page 16 Office & Engineering Expense 250
Page 18 Miscellaneous 19000
Page 19 Emergency Relief 500
Page 22 A/c Highways 10,000
Page 23 10% on other expenses 1, 797
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Page 24 - Care of animals $500
Shade Tree Fund 500
Dog Enumerator (1) 210
(1) in New Rochelle this work
is done by the Police
Page 25 - Dump Maintenance 500
Page 26 - Incinerator 1,000
by tighter supervision
Page 27 - New fire inspector $700 and
new clerk $100 800
( It appears this work could be
done efficiently by present
staff)
In addition we recommend that in in future budgets there be
included the following essential informations
1. Payroll showing total compensation and other usual
payroll information.
2. Adequate and exact information from the records on
cash receipts and disbursements and balance; in funds.
3. Estimated revenues from all sources .
4. Operating results of affiliated interests showing surpluses.
5. A preface statement showing all major increases and de-
creases .
6. A statement of taxes to tie in with the tax bill received
by the taxpayer from the Town.
Following the reading of the above statement, the Supervisor
announced that after the budget had been reviewed page by page he would
discuss the items contained therein.
In review of the budget, page 5, Mrs F.Warren Green asked
- if a report was ever made by the Joint Committee on Recreation.
The Supervisor replied that no report has come through and
pointed out that the item of recreation was not included in the 1948 bud-
get.
Page 9. Department of Elections. Pars. Green stated that with
the 1948 Presidential Election there might be need for two additional
voting machines, and if that were the case there should be an extra one
on hand.
The Supervisor replied that this matter has been discussed and
it is planned to rent a machine.
Page 9. Inspectors & Poll Clerks . Mr. David T. May asked for
an explanation of this item.
The Supervisor explained that there are 16 Elections Districts
and 4 Inspectors in each District . He further explained that the increase
in the Election Budget is to provide for the Spring primary which has been
estimated to cost $700. The Supervisor further explained that it is
difficult to get people to work on a part time basis and the rate of pay
for these workers has been increased to $1.00 per hour.
Page 13 . Justice of the Peace. Rent. The question was asked
why this item was increased.
The Supervisor explained that the Town had been paying a
nominal fee to the Village of Mamaroneck on a month-tomonth basis for
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Judge Baxter's Court Room, He explained that recently the building was
sold by the Village to a private operator who insisted on a lease at an
increased rental.
Page 19. Mrs. Green asked who is filling the position of
Towns Service Officer. Some one asked what his duties are.
The Supervisor stated that Mr. Charles D. DeVinne is the
Town' s Service officer. He explained the duties of a Service Officer.
Page 23 . Compensation. Police Chief. Mr. Ced_i1 W. Borton
stated that as a point of interest he wished to read a 'few comparable
figures as to what is being paid the Police Chief by nearby localities.
He said the Town of Harrison will pay its Chief, $5250; Scarsdale is
paying $5143¢ Village of Rye, $5175: Village of Pelham Yanor, $5265.
Page 28. On the item, Rental of Fire Hydrants, the Supervisor
explained that the hydrants are used by the Fire Department throughout
the Town and paid for on a rental basis per unit to the Westchester
Joint Water works No. 1.
At the completion of the review of the budget, the Supervisor
asked if there was any one who wished to ask any questions .
It was asked who makes up the "Recommended" column.
The Supervisor replied, that the recomlrendations are made by
him to the members of the Board for their consideration.
The Supervisor then referred to the prepared statement read
by Mr. Clarkson. He stated that the recommendation for a reduction of
$10,000, in so far as Highways is concerned, is a ridiculous figure.
He recalled that it was the consensus of opinion in the last three years,
the majority of the people felt there was never enough appropriated for
Highways . He advised that over $8,000. had been spent this year for
resurfacing Station Drive and other areas in the Town where it was felt
that the work should be done .
Referring to the recommendation that the Incinerator item
be decreased $1,000, . the Supervisor explained in detail what the ex-
penses are in connection with the operation of the Plant. He said if
$1,000. were to be deducted, the Incinerator could not be operated with
what was left . He further explained that twice as much garbage is being
incinerated than ever before.
Mr. Clarkson made reference to a statement that he had received
from the Supervisor on the operation of the Incinerator showing that the
month of August 1947 indicated that twice as much oil was being burned.
From his observation, Yr. Clarkson said a saving in the consumption of
oil could be effected in the operation of the Incinerator.
The Supervisor replied that less oil is being used now to
incinerate considerably more garbage than had been true in years past.
Mr. Clarkson said that from the statement he had before him
these were not the facts as the statement indicates that more oil had
- I been burned in August 1947 than for the dame period last year.
Both Councilman Watson and the Supervisor explained that one month's
-- figures were of no value as various factors could alter the situation
in regard to oil consumption as far as any one month is concerned,
and that the proper way to determine this increase or decrease was
over a longer period of time.
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Discussion was held on the miscellaneous items, such as,
Care of Animals, Shade Tree Fund, and Dog Enumerator.
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It was explained that the Humane Society/answered approxi-
mately 700 calls per year. That the Shade Tree Fund covers the spraying,
pruning and removal of Elms afflicted with Dutch Elm disease which were
condemned by the State Department of Agriculture . That the fees of Dog
Enumerator which are set by law are better performed by a man who is
presently engaged and has been for the past several years, instead of
employing a policeman, that would be expensive.
Councilman Embury asked the Town Clerk approximately how much
was collected in dog license fees.
The Town Clerk replied that approximately $1$00. is collected
per year.
Councilman Embury pointed out that this more than compensates
the Town for the cost of a dog enumerator.
Mr. Schuler stated that as far as the Larchmont Gardens
Association is concerned it is interested in a decrease in taxes. He
said the Town Board knows best where it can effect the decrease and all
the Association wants is decreased taxes .
The Supervisor stated that the taxpayers have been getting a
reduction over a period of years and there is a decrease provided for
in the present proposed budget .
In answer to questions regarding the surplus, the Supervisor
stated that he had already informed the Larchmont Gardens Association
the sources from which the surplus had been derived, which primarily
came from the adjustment of taxes, some of which date back to 1907;
from the sale of Town and Village owned properties acquired by foreclosure,
and from a carry over of surplus of prior years derived from similar .
- sources and other savings.
Indiscussing the proposal of the Larchmont Gardens Association,
in regard to salaries, the Supervisor stated that in the opinion of the
Board these salaries are reasonable and comparable . He said that the
salary increases as to percentages have no particular bearing unless
the base that is being used is a fair one, and that certainly is not
true for the Town employees in 1943, or as a matter of fact, up until now.
Referring to the comparison of the salary of the County Parkway
Chief to that of the Police Chief of the Town, the Supervisor stated that
the problems differed in that primarily the duties of the County Parkway
Chief are of a traffic nature and did not compare with the local police
problems of taking care of 20,000 people, their homes and their schools,
and keeping the efficient state of law and order that we enjoy in this
Town,
Police Chief Yerick explained in detail the difference in the
working hours, and the condition of the local Department, as compared
to those of the County Parkway police .
Mr. Louis C . Smith, Jr. asked if it would be possible, inasmuch
as this surplus is available, to use it to reduce the outstanding bonds
rather than pay interest on these bonds.
- The Supervisor explained that unfortunately the Town of
Mamaroneck bonds were not callable and the people who own them refuse
to relinquish them.
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The Supervisor recalled that some time ago the Town was ad-
vised by the Attorney General of the State of New York that there was
no way in which the Town could force the redemption of these bonds and
that if the Town did not make provision for the payment of these bonds
and interest as they mature, a Receiver could be appointed to enforce
all collections to meet these obligations.
He further stated that the State of New York was one of the
biggest holders of the Town' s bonds and they use this interest to pay
the interest on their own bonds .
The Supervisor said that if it would have been possible to
redeem any of the outstanding bonds, this would have been done years
ago. He said it is a known fact that one could refinance today at
much lower interest costs and thereby effect a saving of at least
one-third of the interest charges . He said the Town has exhausted every
possible effort t%,�£€ect a reduction in the costs of these bonds and
nothing can be done,�o meet the obligation as it occurs.
The question was then asked if the Town Board has the power
to reduce salaries in the event of a depression.
The Supervisor replied that the salaries were just beginning
to approach those paid by the Town in 1930. He explained that the Town
Board has certain restrictions which are prescribed by the Civil Service
Law.
Mr. Clarkson stated that the Estimated Revenues should include
an estimate of the revenues expected from the collection of tax arrears
and the sale of Town owned properties; also, the amount paid to the Town
by the County of Westchester for snow removal.
The Supervisor explained that the bulk of the salable property
will be sold in 1947 and the amount to be derived from such sales here-
after would be minor. That the tax arrears had now been liquidated,
because of adjustments and foreclosures, to such a point that the
anticipated revenues from such arrears would be practically nothing .
As for the money received from the County for snow removal on State
Roads, the Supervisor explained that this amount is a refund of the costs,
He further explained that the cost of removing snow from the State roads
is not included in the $4,000. item in the Highway Budget, which is to
cover snow removal on Town and County highways only.
The Supervisor again repeated the sources from which the
surplus was derived, namely;
Sale of Village properties 1947 $ 61, 275.55
Sale of Town properties 1947 24, 509.04
Tax Arrears Collections 103,391.47
Prior years' surplus, savings
tax arrears collections and sale
of Town & Village properties 20 X13_
$39$9331.19
Mr. Clarkson then stated there was $113,000. of interest charges
included in the 1948 budget and that it is his understanding that the
district bonds in the event of a default* are guaranteed by the full
faith and credit of the Town, and in the event of such default the
General Town funds could then be used to pay these district debts.
* The Supervisor interrupted and asked him how such a
default could occur.
Mr. Clarkson then stated by taking a hypothetical case, for
example, it was his understanding that district bonds, although he had
not read the covenant contained in the bond issue, would be general town
obligations in the event of a default by the districts. In that case the
surplus of the general town could then be used to pay these district bonds .
The Supervisor replied that this would be illegal. That there
- was no possibility of a default;rat the default of any Town obligation:
could just about ruin the credit an tanding of the Town of Mamaroneck.
Mr. Clarkson then stated as it stands now unless some of the
general surplus could be used to reduce the tax levy the taxpayers would
be paying taxes this year which could be eliminated by the use of this
surplus.
The Supervisor explained that the day of large surpluses is
over. That in the future, because of the liquidation of properties and
tax arrears, it will be impossible to accumulate a large cash surplus
and that the judicious use of the present surplus would be passed on to
the taxpayers in the years to come .
The Supervisor further stated that the opinion of the present
Board is to reduce the surplus to about $150,000. which should be kept
as a reserve to eliminate as mumh as possible the borrowing of funds
from outside sources. He stated that the surplus in the future would
be primarily. derived from savings of estirr_ated expenditures and revenues
and that the amounts each year would be negligible compared to the amount
to be used to eliminate or reduce- the General Town Tax.
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The Supervisor stated that the Town Board is doing a job which
represents the best it can do and feels they have prepared a budget that
meets with the satisfaction of the majority of the taxpayers.
Mr. Herbert Baum stated that they have a great deal of respect
for the Supervisor and Town Council and the only reason they attend these
public hearings is to prevent them from becoming a farce.
The Supervisor replied that the Town Board is trying to serve
the best interests of the taxpayers in the Town and the recommendations
contained in the prepared statement can be very misleading and are un-
reasonable. He added that if anybody can take $10,000. out of the Highway
Budget and make it work, he would be the first to want to see it.
At the completion of the discussion of the budget, the Supervisor
thanked everyone present for appearing at this hearing.
The following resolution was made by Councilman Embury:
WHEREAS, this Board has heretofore made, compiled and
filed with the Town Clerk, a preliminary tax budget con-
taining the estimated probable revenues and estimated ex-
penditures for the several departments, offices and other
town and special district purposes for the year 1948; and i
AREAS, notice of the completion and filing of said tax
budget and calling a public hearing thereon has been duly
published on November 22, and November 29, 1947, in the
-- Daily Times, Mamaroneck, and posted in the manner required
by law; and
" WHEREAS, a public hearing upon said tax budget was duly
held this day in accordance with the notice so published;
and
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WHEREAS, all persons present were afforded an opportunity
to be heard; and
WHEREAS, this Board has reviewed the items in said pre-
liminary tax budget as required by Section 113 of the Town
Law
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the final estimates, as completed by the
--- Town Board and filed in the office of the Town Clerk,
be and the same hereby are adopted as the budget for the
year 1948, pursuant to the provisions of the Town Law,
and that said estimates, as so adopted, be entered in
detail in the minutes of the Board as follows:
(Insert Copy of Budget)
and it is further
RESOLVED, that the annual budget estimates of the expen-
ditures of the Town of Mamaroneck for the fiscal year 1948,
be adopted and confirmed and that the Town Clerk be and he
hereby is directed to enter the same upon the minutes; and
that the sums of money hereinafter stated are hereby appro-
priated from the current revenues, as provided by Law, for
the offices, departments, boards, commissions and purposes
hereinafter enumerated for expenditure in the manner directed
by law, to wit :
(1) GENERAL T077N PURPOSES
Town Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 15,460.00
Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,375.00
Town Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59840.00
Comptroller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,300.00
Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 656.Oo
Receiver of Taxes . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109220.00
Assessor . . . . . . . . .,.. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 8,780®00
Law . . . . . . . . . . . . $, 920:00
Foreclosure•&Certiorari Costs . . . . . . 19500.00
Justices of Peace . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 852.00
Contributions & Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,600.00
Board of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425.00
Engineer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69620.00
Building & Plumbing Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 710.00
Highway -General Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,600000
Public Welfare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 700.00
Miscellaneous Expenditures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,350.00
Debt Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ®773_00
Total. . . . . . . . . . . $207,_281.00
( 2) FOR PURPOSES IN TOWN OUTSIDE OF VILLAGES
Highway Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 550.00
Debt Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 531.50
Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939515-00
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,3820.00
Total. . . . . . . . . . $190,416 .50
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(3) GARBAGE DISTRICT NO. 1
Garbage Collection $ 25, 275.00
Garbage Incineration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 200.00
Debt Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . __6 89. 0
Total. . .. . . . . . . . . . . $ 409864.50
(4) FIRE DISTRICT No. 1
Fire Department 34,935.00
Hydrant Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 449435.00
( 5) LIGHTING DISTRICT N0.1
Street Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 16,000.00
(6) WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO.1
Debt Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 449059.00
(7) PARK DISTRICT NO.1
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,120.00
Debt Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 82® 0
Total. . . . . . . . . . . $ 379502.50
(8) SEWER DISTRICT:-NO. L
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129485.00
Debt Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 1596.82_
Total. . . . . . . . . . . $ 1299081.87
GRAND TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . $__LQ2 640.
and it is further
RESOLVED, that as the Estimated Revenues and Cash on Hand
equal the Estimated Expenditures for the General Town pur-
poses, there be no General Town Tax levied for the year
1948; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that for the fiscal year 1948, the sum
hereinafter set forth and for the purposes listed below,
be levied, assessed and collected upon the taxible pro-
perties in the Town of Mamaroneck outside of the Villages
of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, the properties of the several
districts specified below and the several parcels of taxable
property, franchise assessments and persons within the Town
and within such special districts be extended on the Tax
Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck against each of the several
parcels affected by such assessments, or parts thereof, to
wit :
For Purposes in Town Outside of Villages
as mentioned and described in the fore-
__ going hudget. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 190,416®50
Less : Estimated Revenues. . . . . . . . . . . 2.LaLl1®49
Total Levy for Purposes in Town
Outside of Villages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1889065.01
DISTRICT LEVIES
GARBAGE DISTRICT NO.1
Garbage Collection $259275.00
Garbage Incineration 9,200.00
Debt Service e 0
Less: Estimated Revenues
Total Levy, Garbage District No. 1 $ 409837.32
FIRE DISTRICT NO.1
Fire Department 34,935.00
Hydrant Rental _Dsj00.Q0 449435.00
Total Levy, Fire District No. 1
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
Total Levy, Street Lights 169000.00
WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 1
Debt Service $44,059.00
Less: Estimated Revenues 44.0n.00
Total Levy, Water Supply District No. 1 none
PARK DISTRICT NO. 1
Operating $159120.00
Debt Service 22, 2. o
T37, 02. 0
Less: Estimated Revenues
Total Levy, Park District No.1 379502.50
SEWER DISTRICT NO. 1
Operating $12,485.00
Debt Service 116. 596.87
Less: Estimated Revenues 129,0 �; 7
1,000.00 128,081.87
Total Levy, Sewer District No.l
GRAND TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . $ 4549921.70
and it is further
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
654 of the Laws of 1927 as amended and the provisions
of Article 12 of Chapter 61 of the Consolidated Laws,
known as the Town Law as amended, there be levied against
the several lots and parcels of land contained upon the
statement hereto annexed and marked Exhibit "All the several
sums set opposite each such parcel or lot of land on such
statement as and for unpaid water charges due upon said
lots or parcels, which said sums shall be placed in a
separate column of the Tax Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck,
under the name ®' Water Rents" ; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is auth-
orized and directed to deliver to the Supervisor a copy
of said tax budget and a transcript of the minutes of
- this meeting, duly certified and to transmit to the
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Westchester County,
duplicate copy of said tax budget and transcript of the
minutes of this meeting, also certified, as provided by
Section 116 of the Town Law.
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After being seconded by Councilman Mills, a vote was taken
upon the foregoing resolutions and after roll call the vote was announced
as follows:
AYES: Supervisor Mandeville
Councilmen Stiner, Mills
Watson, Embury
NOES: None
The Supervisor asked if there was any one else who wished to
present matters before the Board before proceeding with the regular order
of business.
Mr. Louis C. Smith, Jr, of 39 Barnum Road, appeared to ask if
something could be done about the present water main on Barnum Road. He
said there are now twelve houses serviced by the same pipe including his
residence which is near the end of the pipe line on Barnum Road, and when
several of the residents are drawing water at the same time the pressure
drops considerably. He added that the street should have adequate fire
protection and a fire hydrant installed.
The Supervisor stated that he would take the matter up with
Mr. Thrasher of the Westchester Joint eater Works, and that something
will be done about it. He said it is „a question as to whether a 4B1 pipe
is adequate, inasmuch as it might be advisable to have a hydrant installed
at the end of the street.
Mr. George Quinby of 30 Lansdowne Drive, appeared to ask that
the Town reimburse him for the expenses he has incurred in connecting his
house to the sewer line. He thought all the while his house was getting
the benefit of the sewer and found that it was not connected at all. He
said he has been a resident of the Town for 21 years .
The Supervisor advised Mr. Quinby that when he has the complete
figures on the cost of the job to present them to Mr. Foote . At that
time in the event there is any remedy which the Town can legally give
him, the matter will then be considered.
The minutes of November 5, 1947, were approved with corrections .
The minutes of November 10, 1947, were approved as presented.
A letter dated November 25, 1947, was received from 1-r. Sol
Paseltiner, Attorney for the Fordham Transit Co. , Inc., for permission to
operate buses in the Town of Mamaroneck as a part of a bus line between
the Town and the City of New York. The Communication: requested that the
Town Board set a date for a public hearing and arrange for the publication
of a notice of said public hearing.
The Board members discussed the time and date for the next
Board meeting and it was decided to hold its statutory meeting, as required
by Law, on December 29, 1947, at which time the public hearing could be
held on the application of the Fordham Transit Co. ,Inc .
On motion by Councilman Stiner, seconded by Councilman Embury,
it was, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following Notice be published in
the Daily Times, on December 19, 1947:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the
Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on the 29th day of
December, 1947 at 8:15 o'clock in the evening of that day in
the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire House, Weaver Street
in the Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of considering the
application of the Fordham Transit Co. , Inc . for the consent of
the Town of Mamaroneck, under the provisions of Sections 66
and 67 of the Transportation Corporations Law of the State
of New York, for the operation of motor buses or omnibuses
for transportation of passengers and property carried by
said passengers for hire, in, upon, along and across certain
streets, avenues and highways in the Town of Mamaroneck,
along the following routes:
BEGINNING at the westerly boundary line of the
Town of Mamaroneck and the easterly boundary line
of the city of New Rochelle on the Boston Post Road;
thence easterly on the said Boston Post Road approxi-
mately 1300 feet to the westerly boundary line of
the Village of Larchmont (at or about Deane Place)
and return to the point or place of beginning.
BEGINNING at the Easterly boundary line of the
Village of Larchmont on the Boston Post Road, at
or near Nassau Road; thence easterly approximately
2690 feet along the said Boston Post Road to the
westerly boundary line of the Village of Mamaroneck
and return to the point or place of beginning.
The above being parts of a through route between
the Town of Mamaroneck and the City of New York'
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the purpose of said public
hearing is to consider the granting of such consent for the
use of the above described portions of streets or highways
in the Town of Mamaroneck, to Fordham Transit Co. , Inc . and
that a said public hearing, all persons interested will be
given an opportunity to be heard, this notice being given ,
pursuant to Section 64, Paragraph 7 of Chapter 62 of the
Consolidated Laws, known as the Town Law and Sections 66
and 67 of Chapter 63 of the Consolidated Laws, known as the
Transportation Corporations Law of the State of New York.
By order of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, New
York.
Dated, Mamaroneck, N.Y.
December 19, 1947. Charles J. Gronberg,Town Clerk
A letter dated November 20, 1947, was received from Mr. R.C .
Georger, Director of the State Traffic Commission, regarding speed re-
strictions within the Unincorporated area of the Town.
The correspondence was referred to the Police Department for
recommendation.
The following reports were ordered placed on file:
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Building Report - November, 1947,
Town Clerk' s Report - October, 1947.
Report of the Receiver of Taxes - November, 1947.
List of Claims audited and paid by the Comptroller from November 5 to
December 3, 1947.
Statement of Bank Balances as of December 1, 1947.
Summary of Receipts and Disbursements from January 1 to September 30, 1947;
and January 1, 1947 to October 31, 1947.
Analysis of Budget Appropriations & Expenditures from January 1, 1947 to
September 30, 1947; and January 1, 1947 to October 31, 1947.
Analysis of Estimated Revenues from January 1, 1947 to September 30, 1947;
and January 1, 1947 to October 31, 1947.
Councilman Watson presented petitions received from the Assessor
for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment
of taxes .
On motion by Councilman Tatson seconded by Councilman Stiner,
the following resolution was presented:
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
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, taxes of
19489 which shows property now appearing on the roll
as follows:
Section Block Lot Name Land Only
1 37B 1 to 12
(120-311) Bert A. Bernheim $5,000.
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Name Land Only
1 37B 12
(120-311) Blanche T. Kaufman & Hus. $ 500.
1 3789 8B, 9
(120-313) to 11 Bert A. Bernheim 1, 500.
1 37B 8A94B9 5
(120-320) 6, 7 Bert A. Bernheim 19600.
1 37B 11 to 3 & 4A
(120-328) Bert A. Bernheim 19400.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1946
School tax of 1947, and the assessment roll. of 1947,
taxes of 1948, which show property now appearing on
- the roll as follows :
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Section Block Lot _Name Lana Only
1 73 22 to 25
(125-484) Pota Bakes $ 1,900.
be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot _Name Land Only
1 73 24 & 25
(125-484) Carmine Carolei $ 950•
1 73 22 & 23
(125-4-89) Luigi Bilotta $ 950•
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1947, taxes
of 1948, which shows property now appearing on the roll
as follows :
Section Block Lot Name Land Imp. Total
2 17 10.76 Ac .
(210-789)
(211-333) Highridge Realty Co. $21, 250. $159250. $369500.
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Name Land Imp., Total
2 17 .27 Ac .
(211-592) Cornelius Van Buren & W. $2,850. $2,850.
2 17 10.49 Ac .
(211-789)
210-33) Highridge Realty Co. $18,400. $15, 250. $33,650.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1947, taxes
of 1948, which shows property now appearing on the roll
as follows :
Section Block Lot Name Land Only
3 19 Plot (325-81) Helen R. Lee $ 89500.
be corrected as follows in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Name Land Only-
3 19 .11 Ac .
(325-121) Allen Lipton & W. $ 200:
3 19 4.59 Ac .
(325-81) Helen R. Lee $ 8,300.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1947, taxes
of 1948, which shows property now appearing on the roll
as follows :
- Section Block Lot Name Land IMp. Total
8 41 B Plot
(804-529) Helen R. Lee $109750• $99750. $209500.
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be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot_ Name Land Imp. Total
8 41B .622 Ac .
(804-656) Allen Lipton & W. x, 550. $89000. $ 99550•
8 41B 4.748 Ac
(804-529) Helen R. Lee $ 9, 200. $1,750. 109950.
- FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1947
taxes of 1948, which shows property now appearing on
the roll as follows:
Section Block Lot Name Land Only
7 63 7B, 8
9, 16B
(721-234) 17 & 18 Mamaroneck Developments, Inc . $120000.
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Name Land Only
(721-234) 63 1188 ,179 Peter J. Sinnott, Jr. $ 69800.
7 63 7B, 8, 9
(721-2621 Mamaroneck Developments, Inc . 5, 200.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1947,
taxes of 1948, which shows property now appearing on
the roll as follows:
Section Block Lot Name Land Imp. Total
9 62 5B Angelina A. Lurault $1,000 $3, 500. $4, 500.
(927-87)
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33.
Section Block Lot Name Land_ Imp. Total
9 62 5C
(927-87) Angelina A. Lurault $ 500. $500.
9 62 5B
(927-114) William W. White 500. $3, 500. $4,000.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows :
AYES: Councilmen Stiner, Mills
Watson, Embury
NOT VOTING: Supervisor Mandeville
Councilman_ Embury reported that construction of the War Memorial
is under way.
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The Supervisor stated that he had at hand resolutions from both
the Village of Larchmont and the Village of Mamaroneck, approving the sales
of certain In Rem properties. He recommended that these be approved.
Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Watson,
seconded by Councilman Embury, upon roll call, unanimously resolved:
WHEREAS, the Village of Larchmont, through the institution
of an action begun on February 13, 1946, in the County Court
of Westchester County, and entitled "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 De-
__ linquent 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 judgement
in said foreclosure action made and entered on June 19, 1946
and conveyances to the Village by the Village Treasurer made
in pursuance of said judgment ; and
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 agree-
ment dated May 20, 1946 was entered into between the Village
of Larchmont and the Town of Mamaroneck, which among other
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 dis-
tribution of the proceeds received from said sales ; and
WHEREAS, the highest bid received by the Village Treasurer
pursuant to authorization of the Village Board of the Village
of Larchmont on July 28, 1947 accepted the following offer
of the upset price on said property:
Upset Price Ac- Village
--- Block Parcel Purchaser Price cepted® Assessment
609 241 Charles Lateiner $400. $400. $500-
NOW, BE IT 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 pro-
perty by the Village of Larchmont required under the provisions
of the aforesaid agreement between the Village of Larchmont
and Town of Mamaroneck, dated May 20, 1946, are hereby granted
and allowed.
On motion by Councilman Stiner, seconded by Councilman Mills,
the following was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck through the institution
of an action in the County Court of Westchester County
entitles 11 In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens
Pursuant to Article Vll-A, Title 3 of the Tax Law by the
Village of Mamaroneck, List of Delinquent Taxes for 194501,
has become and now is the owner of a number of .parcels ^f
Real Estate situate in the Village of Mamaroneck and Town
of Mamaroneck; and
--
WHEREAS, both the Village of Mamaroneck and Town of Mamaro-
neck hold tax liens on said parcels of real property; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 165H of the Tax Law an agree-
ment was entered into between the Village of Mamaroneck and
the Town of Mamaroneck, which among other things set forth
the interests of said municipalities 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 Town 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 bids hereinafter listed as to price and terms
therein set forth; and
WHEREAS, since receipt of said bids this Board has given
consideration thereto, and after due deliberation, it is
RESOLVED, that the bids hereinafter listed be accepted at
the price and terms therein set forth:.
LIST OF BIDS ACCEPTED IN SECTION 8:
Total
Village Town Assessed
Block Lot Block Parcel Bidder Amount Valuation Terms
87 18 832 189 Vito Barbieri
(Frank J.Macri,Broker) $240. $800. Cash
51C 85, 86 817 193 Pietro Fraioli
(Edward J.Payne,Broker)$125. $600. Cash
LIST OF BIDS ACCEPTED IN SECTION
86 9 937 41 Jack Berger $1000. $2500. Cash
(Broker, Arthur Dunn,Jr.)
The Supervisor presented the following resolution, which was
on motion by Councilman Stiner, seconded by Councilman Embury, upon roll
call, unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, there is now due and owing to Union Free School
District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck, a balance of
$17, 354.26 for school taxes levied by the Town of Mamaro-
neck for said Union Free School District; and
WHEREAS, said amount consists of either tax liens purchased
for the Town of Mamaroneck by the Supervisor at annual tax
sales held pursuant to the Westchester County Tax Act, or
taxes canceled either in lieu of foreclosure or upon pro-
perties foreclosed by the Town of Mamaroneck, or the Vil-
lages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, where such properties
remain unsold and which cancellations were made pursuant
to agreements with the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck
-- under the provisions of the Tax Law of the State of New
York
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is
authorized to pay from available surplus, the sum of
$17,354.26 to the Treasurer of Union Free School Dis-
trict No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck, in full and
Complete liquidation of all sums due and owing the said
School District from the Town of Mamaroneck, for us-
collected taxes to date .
The Supervisor recommended the following resolution, which was
on motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson, upon roll
call, unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1
be authorized to install a 2" pipe from the point at
which the 6" main terminates on Senate Place, Town,
at a cost not to exceed $170.00.
The Supervisor reported that a .le.tter had been received from
the Post Road Securities Corporation requesting that they be allowed to
pay the 1943 _taxes, liens of 1944, at 6% interest. It was explained
that this Corporation had been liquidating these tax arrears on certain
property located on the Post Road in Larchmont, and that the Town had
previously received approximately $7,000. on these properties.
The Supervisor explained that because of the deed restrictions
that were in effect on this property, it was almost impossible to sell
it, and the best interests of the Town would be served by allowing them
to liquidate the taxes rather than the Town to obtain possession of the
property by foreclosure .
Following discussion, the Town Attorney was requested to
write to Post Road Securities Corporation and requesting them to forward
their check for the face amount of the tax liens together with interest
at 6%. Upon receipt of same, action would be taken by the Town Board.
The Supervisor stated that he had at hand a letter dated
November 28, 1947, received from C .L. Bearley, Purchasing Agent of the
County of Westches,.ter, and enclosing an inventory of the files taken over
by the County Welfare Department from the Town and requesting that these
files be sold to the County Department of Welfare for $86 .00.
Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Mills,
seconded by Councilman Stiner, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is
authorized to sell to the County Department of Welfare
the used filing cabinets, formerly in the Town Welfare
Department office, for the sum of $86.00.
The Supervisor reported that there were sufficient offers on
hand to hold another Town property auction.
Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Embury,
seconded by Councilman Watson, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the next Town auction be held on
January 15, 1948 at 8:15 P.M. at the Weaver Street
Fire House, bids to be received up to 12 o 'clock
January 5, 1948.
The Supervisor recommended the following resolution, which
was on motion by Councilman Tatson, seconded by Councilman Stiner, upon
roll call, unanimously adopted:
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RESOLVED, that the resolution heretofore adopted
June 18, 1947, advancing funds from General Town
Surplus in the amount of $12, 750. for sewer con-
struction at Elksn Park, be amended so as to read
that the amount to be advanced is $7,700.
The Supervisor requested that the matter of the Christmas
lighting in the Unincorporated area of the Town be held in abeyance until
the bill is received in connection with the same.
The Supervisor reported that it would be necessary at this time
to advance the sum of $1,000. from the 1948 Budget to the Larchmont-Mamaro-
neck Joint Garbage Commission, to meet the operating costs for December, 1947.
Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Mills,
seconded by Councilman Watson, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,000. be paid by the Supervisor,
to the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Commission, re-
presenting a deficit in the operating budget of said Joint
Garbage Commission chargeable to the Town of Mamaroneck,
which said sum of 1,000. has been included in the 1948
Garbage District Budget ( Town's share of garbage incineration) .
Councilman Stiner stated that he had nothing to report for
his departments .
Councilman Mills presented the Fire Report for the month of
November, 1947, which shows as follows:
Nov. 1. Still Alarm Brush fire at Bonnie Briar Lane, Box 324
2. Two Rounds Brush fire at Lafayette Rd. & Madison -Blvd.
Box 163
2. Special drill held at Town Yard at 2P.M.
Deputy Chief Turco responded with Engine 1,
Schmidt with H. & L. 2, Mellor laid all hose
off Engine 1, Recall at 5 P.M.
7. Still Alarm Leaves burning in South Dr. Box 332
10. Two Rounds Brush fire on Avon Road.
12. Four Alarm Awning fire at 10 East Dr. P. Rosen
17. Four Alarm Hot-Water tank overheated, Mrs . Brinckling.
398 Weaver St. Box 117.
17. Still Alarm Tree burning at Weaver St. and Bonnie Way.
Box 316
18 . Two Rounds Brush on fire at N. Chatsworth Ave.
18. Still Alarm Brush on fire at Harrison Drive Box 733
18. Still Alarm Brush fire in back of Loyal Inn. Box 712
18. Two Alarms Dept. drill held at Winged Foot Club.
19. Still Alarm Mrs. Nesbitt, Old White Plains Rd. Reported
smoke odor in house .
20. Two Rounds Call from #2 Cottage Circle . Brush burning near
home . Box 733
21. Two Rounds North Brook Road.
23. Four Rounds 126 Carleon Ave . Henry Roth. Smoke in cellar.
Oil Burner smoke flue stopped.
27. Two Rounds Brush on fire. Leafy Lane & Murray Ave.
27. Still Alarm Brush on fire along Weaver Street . Bonnie Briar
Club. Box 120.
28. Two Alarms Call from Police Dept . Brush on fire in back
of Incinerator.
7 Still Alarms
7 Two Rounds
3 Four Rounds
1 Special Drill
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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 Com-
missioners considered the claims, and on motion by Councilman Mills,
seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following described claims be and they
hereby are approved and that the Supervisor and Comptroller
be and they hereby are authorized to pay same out of the
budget for the Fire Department.
New York Telephone Co. $ 36.16
Westchester Lighting Co. 22.70
L. Earl biller, Inc. 11.60
Raymond & Fealey 41.70
Plaza Pharmacy 9.15
Chatsworth Oil & Heating Co. , Inc. 60.12
Foley Hardware Inc . 4.92
Russell Uniform Co. 40.25
Mamaroneck Stone Corp. 10.60
Frank Valle 50.00
Eureka Fire Hose-Div. U.S. Rubber Co. 375.00
Maxim Motor Co. Eqpt . Sales Division 17.50
Goldie Cut Ri4te Store 28.75
Sirlin's 3 .47
New York, N.H. & H. R.R.Co. 16.00
Richard Thorburn 10.00
Alpine Disinfecting Co. 12.50
Gunn Brothers Oil Co.Inc. 56.50
Castor Oil Products, Inc. 13 .50
G.W. Merrell 41.41
Fairfield Oxygen & Ambulance Service 8.70_ 870.53
Westchester Joint Water Works #1
Hydrant Rental rZ36`66
Grand Total $1, 607.19
The Town Attorney recommended the following resolution, which
was on motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Mills, upon
roll call, unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, this Board on the 15th of October, 1947,
adopted a resolution for the conveyance of certain
property now owned by the Town, to Merrill J. Bunnell,
which property is more particularly described in
said resolution; and
WHEREAS, said resolution was adopted subject to a per-
missive referendum, as provided in Section 64, sub-
section 2 of the Town Law, and the Town Clerk was
authorized to give notice of the adoption of the re-
solution, as provided in Section 90 of the Town Law,
and
WHEREAS, such notice has been given by publication,
proof of which is on file with the Town Clerk,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is
authorized to execute and deliver to Merrill J. Bunnell,
a deed to the property described in the resolution of
October 15, 1947, upon receipt from said Merrill J. Bunnell,
of the sum of $350. together with the costs and expenses
of publishing the resolution first adopted.
The Town Attorney presented an affidavit of Claude W. Moody,
verified November 21, 1947, stating that Tax Lien No. 93-A, sold at the
1939 sale to C .W. Moody, representing taxes for the year 1938 upon property
_ known and described as Block 222, Parcel 30 on the Assessment Map of the
Town of Mamaroneck, in the total amount of $73 .74 had been lost and that
in spite of diligent effort to locate the same, he had been unable to
find the tax lien, and further stating that the said tax lien had not,
at any time, been assigned or transferred and that he, the said Claude
W. Moody, was still the owner and holder thereof, and further stating
that he would forever indemnify the Town of Mamaroneck against loss or
damage arising out of any claim by any other person or corporation who
may seek to enforce collection of said tax lien.
On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury,
it was, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that duplicate transfer of tax lien No. 93-A,
sale of 1939, Block 222, Parcel 30, in the amount of
$73 .74, be issued and delivered to Claude W. Moody,
and that upon the issuance of such duplicate tax lien,
the same, together with a satisfaction thereof, be re-
ceived by the Receiver of Taxes so that the lien may
be cancelled.
There being no further business, the Board unanimously adjourned
at 10:30 P.M.
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