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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946_05_01 Town Board Minutes 313 REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF MAtARONECK HELD MAY 1, 1946 In the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire House , Town of Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Mandeville at 8:15 P.M. ( Daylight Savings Time) . Present: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Stiner, Mills , Watson Embury Absent: None The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Gronberg, Town Attorney Delius, Assessor Smith, and Comptroller Orsino. The minutes of April 17, 1946, were approved as corrected. The Supervisor requested the Town Clerk to read the communi- cations . A letter dated April 19, 1946, was received from the Board of Police Commissioners, formally notifying the Town Board of the death of Commissioner Victor H. Stempf on April 18, 1946 . The letter was received with regret and it was the opinion of the members of the Board that a suitable resolution be prepared to be presented to the family of the late Victor H. ,Stempf. Councilman Embury was asked to prepare this resolution. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Uoimcilman Watson, the. following memorial to the late Victor H. Stempf was unanimously adopted and ordered spread upon the minutes and a copy was ordered sent to Mr. Stempf' s family: VICTOR H. STDIFF, our fellow townsman and Secretary of the Police Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck, departed from this life April 18, 1946, Mr. Stempf was appointed to the Police Commission at the time of the reorganization of that body, January 1, 1934, and served continuously as a member up to the time of his death, the longest term of service of any member of the Police Commission in the history of the Town of Mamaroneck. His work of placing the Police Department on a sound basis from the financial as well as from the adminis- trative point of view was outstanding. Not only in connection with the Police Department but in all his activities for the benefit of the community, he was generous, courageous, and untiring. We, the members of the Town Council of the Town of Mamaroneck, do hereby record our deep sorrow over the loss of a true friend and a loyal and capable co-worker for the welfare of our community, and we -_ extend to the members of his family our profound sympathy in their bereavement. The Town Clerk was authorized to order the resolution en- grossed at a cost of 650.00. 115 A letter dated April 22, 1946, was received from the Board of Police Commissioners recommending the appointment of Mr. Cecil W. Borton of 10 Woody Lane , Larchmont, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Commissioner Stempf. Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman. Stiner, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that Mr. Cecil W. Borton be and he hereby is appdnted a member of the Board of Police Com- missioners of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Commissioner Victor H. Stmpf and to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. A letter dated April 22, 1946, was received from the Board of Police Commissioners, stating that at a meeting held April 18, 1946, the Police Commission appointed James V. Staropoli, 22 Baldwin Avenue , Larchmont, George C . Mulcahy, 172 Myrtle Boulevard, Larchmont, and Robert L. Ingham, 740 Forest Avenue , Larchmont, to fill the vacancies created by the resignations of Officers Anthony Faillace , Harry Dworak and Leslie Lund. The letter also stated that Mr. Staropoli and Mr. Mulcahy were certified by the Civil Service Commission and that Mr. Ingham was also on the same Civil Service list. Recommendation was made by the Police Commission that the starting salary be at the rate of $2350 per annum instead of the present salary of $2250 per annum. This matter was referred to Councilman Embury for report later in the meeting. The Town Clerk reported that the Board of education had requested the use of one voting machine for the annual School Election on May 8, 1946. On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, Union Free School District #1, is hereby granted the use of one voting machine owned by the Town for their annual election to be held on May 81 1946; FURTHER RESOLVED, that this is done with the under- standing that the Board of Education shall be respon- sible for the cost of transportation and repair of damage to the machine, if any. The report of the Westchester County Dog Protective Association for the month of April, 1946, was ordered placed on file . The Supervisor suggested that the meeting proceed with the reports of committees. Councilman Watson presented the following petition received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes. I On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Mills, the following was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented a petition 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 i x.17 WHEREAS, after due consideration this Board finds it desirable to grant said petitions for the cor- rection of said assessment roll; NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment Roll for the year 1945, taxes of 1946, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Section Block Lot Owner Land Only 8 109 1, 20 to (826-178) 34 Village of Mamaroneck $6,000 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro- visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot Owner Land Only 8 109 20 to 26 (826-178) & pt. 1 Village of Mamaroneck 2,750 8 109 27 to 34 (826-208) & pt. 1 0 Poccia 3,250 on Recreation, Councilman Watson reported that recently a meeting was held which was attended by the Supervisor, the Mayors of the Village of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, at which it was agreed to appoint a joint fact-finding committee to study the recreation situation throughout the township and to make a report of their findings to the committee. This committee is to be comprised of two members from each of the two villages and two members from the unincorporated section. He explained that the Supervisor had asked him to study the matter and to make some suggestions regarding the members from the unincor- porated section. He said that he has been working on this and as some of the people to be considered are out of town he asked that the Board defer action until the next meeting, if it was agreeable. The Supervisor suggested that the Board approve the appoint- ment of two people and that Councilman Watson bring in the names at the next meeting. Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Mills, seconded by Councilman Embury, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that two residents from the unincorporated section be appointed to a joint fact-finding committee to study the recreation situation throughout the town- ship. These names to be suggested by Councilman Matson for approval . Councilman Embury stated that he was ready to move the .appoint- meat of the police patrolman and added that although there has been an increase in living costs he was very much worried about the inflationary spiral and added that he did not feel he really knew how the work of the new appointees will compare with that of the other men in the De- partment. The Supervisor suggested that Mr. Embury have a further talk with the Police Commissioners . It was agreed to make the appointments for the present at a salary of $2250 per annum. i On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Stiner it was, upon roll call, unanimously l RESOLVED, that George C. Mulcahy and James V. Staropoli j be and they hereby are appointed as permanent police patrolmen of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department at an annual salary of `$2,250 effective as of May 1, 1946; FURTHER RESOLVED, that Robert L. Ingham be and he hereby is appointed as provisional police patrolman of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department, effective as of May lst, 1946, at an annual salary of $2,250 .00. For the Park Department, Councilman Embury reported that an engineer from the Railroad Company had met with Mr. Wang, Chairman of the Park Commission, Mr. Aitchison, Park Foreman, and Town Engineer Foote and discussed plans for some work to be done at the Station which would be of little cost to the town. He said that the Park Commission is trying to get the Railroad Company to extend the parking space easterly. ' Two alternates were suggested d, one opposite to Mood Street and one opposite to Cabot Road. He also stated that the State THRUWAY would not effect this work as it was his understanding that the State would have to restore the parking space . i Councilman Stiner reported that a conference had been held with Mr. John Watson, Engineer for the Prince Willows proposed develop- ment, Mr. Foote', and himself and an agreement had been reached on some Of the differences previously discussed. He said that Mr. Matson is drawing up a new plan to be submitted to Mr. Foote . Councilman Stiner also informed the members of the Board that the property may be resold. The Supervisor said that the property is up for sale now. i Councilman Mills reporting on the proposed veterans housing project, stated that at a meeting held recently at the Fire House, at least thirty interested veterans attended. He explained the features of this housing project and said that if the land can be purchased from t, C Mr. Edward Petigor the homes to be constructed would cost in one neighbor- hood of $8500 . This would cost each owner approximately $63. per month which would include amortization and interest. He also stated that the builder' s profit on this: construction would be limited to five per cent. He said that the problem now is to find an: individual to put up the money without charging too much interest, or for the men to form a corporation to purchase the land if Mr. Petigor is willing. The Supervisor stated that he had at hand several tax lien offers: five, on the basis of the face amount of the liens plus six per cent; two, on a compromise basis;also, an offer of $6500 ( which was increased from $5,000) for the purchase of liens totaling about $19,000. He stated that in his opinion the passing of these offers at the present time .is very questionable . He said that in the past an opinion was had from the Town Attorney allowing the Town to compromise these liens pending an amendment to the Westchester County Tax Act. Since the Governor has vetoed the bill which would have clarified the power of the Town to compromise tax liens, the Supervisor stated that he did not believe the Town Board was justified in accepting these compromises. He said that this is a matter for the Board to discuss now and a policy should be adopted as to the exact manner in which these liens are going to be handled in the future . Councilman Embury stated that he had hoped that the bill .would go through but in the face of the veto of this proposed law, it was made perfectly clear that the Board could not go ahead with the compromise of taxes . I '1 121 Councilman Watson recalled that the purpose for submitting this bill was because the State Auditors in examining the Town' s re- cords made an issue of these compromises. He said that upon the re- commendation of the State Tax Commission the Governor vetoed the bill . Following discussion, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that from the date of this resolution the Town of Mamaroneck will not accept in payment of current taxes or tax liens owned by the Town and acquired at Tax Lien Sales held by the Supervisor pursuant to the provisions of the Westchester County 'Tax Act ( Chapter 105 of the Laws of 1916) , any amount less than the amount of such liens and the penalties and interest accrued to the date of payment of such liens except as specifically provided by Statute . FURTHER RESOLVED, that this shall include an offers to purchase or take by assignment any such tax liens owned by the Town, The Supervisor stated that he had an offer of $700.00 received from Patsy M . Giacomo for the purchase of property known as Block 133, parcel 148. A check for $70. accompanied the bid representing ten per cent of the offer. Following discussion the members of the Board decided to advertise the property, and on motion by Councilman Stiner, seconded by Councilman Embury, the following notice was authorized for pub- lication in the Daily Times: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck will accept bids for the purchase of a parcel of property located in the Town of Mamaroneck; acquired in tax liens foreclosure proceedings. Following is the description of the said parcel: ALL those ,certain lots of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Mamaroneck, County of Westchester and State of New York, known and designated as Lots Nos. 4,5,6,7, and S. Block 7, on a certain map entitled: " amended Map of Sub® divisions A and B. Larchmont Heights, the Property of the Rushmore Realty Corporation, situate near Larchmont Manor Station in the Town of Mamaroneck, N .Y. " , made by J.A . Kirby & Son, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, July 30, 1914: and filed in the office of the Register of Westchester County on July 31, 1914, as Map No. 2070; which said lots were also known as Lots Nos. 37,38,39,40 and 41, Block No® 59, Section No.1 on the Tax Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, in the year 1937 and now known as Block 133, Parcel 148® SUBJECT TO: ( 1) Any state of facts, including changes in street -lines, which an accurate survey or inspection of the premises would show; (2) Restrictive covenants contained in former deeds or instruments of record; 123 (3) Rights and easement to use and maintain wires upon or across the premises; (4) Building and Zoning Ordinances of the Town! of Mamaroneck. All bids must be accompanied by a certified check for 10% of the amount of the bid and in the event the bid is rejected, such check will be returned to the unsuccess- ful bidder. -- All bids should be contained in an envelope addressed to the Town Clerk of the Town of Mamaroneck and should be plainly marked " Bid for Property" Bids must be received by the Town Clerk on or before 5 o' clock P. M . on June 3rd, 1946, at the Town. Clerk' s office , 158 West Boston Post Road in the Village and Town of Mamaro- neck, and thereafter, from 7:45 o' clock P.M.. until 8:15 o' clock P.M . on June 3rd, 1946, at the Council Room in the Weaver Street Fire House, in the Town of Mamaroneck. The rights to reject any or all ,bids is reserved by the Town Board. Dated, May 21, 1946. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Charles J. Gronberg Town Clerk j The Supervisor stated that he had at hand a letter dated April 17, 1946, received from Village Manager Wm.H. Johnson, together with copies of bids received in response to their advertisement in the Daily Times. He stated that the Village Board had passed favorably on all but one bid. Certified copies of the resolutions were attached. The Supervisor displayed a drawing showing the proposed garden type apartment building to be erected on the parcel known as the 1P old Legion Property." The members of the Board were well a cquainted with these properties being known as the "Williams" , "OCallaghan" , and "Old Legion Property" , and discussed the bids at length. i On motion by Councilman M ills, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was, upon roll call, unanimously resolved WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck has heretofore acquired by referee ' s deed or deed in lieu of foreclosure: :proper by known as section 9, Block 77, Lots 10 to 16 inclusive On the tax assessment map of the Village of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Town. of Mamaroneck owns certain tax liens upon the same property which is known upon the tax assessment map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 929, Parcel 51, representing arrears of taxes due it which were heretofore levied against said property; and WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck, by resolution duly adopted April 10, 1946, accepted an offer from JAMES P. DIFORIO for the purchase of the property in the amount of $3,000.00 whic'r, acceptance, however, is conditioned upon similar action being taken by the Town Board of the Town of IiIamaroneck; and WHEREAS, this Board considers it to the best interest of the Town of Mamaroneck to approve such offer and to author- ize the sale to the end that the property may be sold free and clear of all taxes and the proceeds of sale, if any, divided, 125 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this offer be approved by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck and that the proceeds of such sale be apportioned as follows: (a) that the net proceeds less commission and other necessary expenses connected with the sale, be applied first to the payment of taxes due both the Town and Vil- lage from the date of acquisition of this property, which have been legally assessed against the property, (b) That the balance of the proceeds be divided between the Town and Village on the basis of taxes outstanding as of the date of acquisition by the Village, On motion by Councilman Mills, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was, upon roll call , unanimously resolved WHEREAS, THE Village of Mamaroneck has heretofore ac- quired by referee' s deed or deed in lieu of foreclosure property know as Section 9, Block 69, Plot, on the tax assessment map of the Village of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck owns certain tax liens upon the same property which is known upon the tax assessment map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 926 , parcel 43, representing arrears of taxes due it which were heretofore levied against said property; and WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck, by resolution duly adopted April 10, 1946, accepted an offer from ABLE ADLER . for the purchase of the property in the amount of $9,200.00 which acceptance , however, is conditioned upon similar action being taken by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, this Board considers it to be the best interest of the Town of Mamaroneck to approve such offer and to author- ize the sale to the end that the property may be sold free and clear of all taxes and the proceeds of sale, if any, divided, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this offer be approved by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck and that the proceed of such sale be apportioned as follows: (a) That the net proceeds less commission and other necessary expenses in connection with the sale, be applied first to the payment of taxes due both the Town and Vil- lage from the date of acquisition of this property, which have been legally assessed against the property, (b) That the balance of the proceeds be divided between the Town and Village on the basis of taxes outstanding as of the date of acquisition by the Village On motion by Councilman Mills , seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was, upon roll call, unanimously resolved 12 WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck heretofore and on or about January 1 , 1943, conveyed to the Village of Mamaroneck property described as Block 914, Parcel 1, on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck and described as Section 9, Block 40, Lots 5 to 9 inclusive and 12 to 17 inclusive , on the Assessment Map of the Village of Mamaroneck free and clear of all taxes and assessments upon condition that the Village accept such conveyance in payment of said taxes upon the further condition that such taxes be cancelled; and WHEREAS, the Village has requested the Town to approve a sale of this property for $26,000.00, which offer has been approved by resolution of the Village Board of Trustees . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this offer be approved by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck and that the proceeds of such sale be apportioned as follows : (a) That the net proceeds less commission and other necessary expenses connected with the sale, be applied first to the payment of taxes due both the Town and Vil- lage from the date of acquisition of this property, which have been legally assessed against the property, with pen- alties and interest accrued thereon to the date of payments (b) That the balance of the proceeds be divided be- tween the gown and Village on the basis of taxes outstared- ing as of the date of acquisition by the Village . The Supervisor informed the members of the Board that he had at hand an offer of $50. for the Lour cylinder LeRoi gasoline engine owned by the Town. He said that he had taken the matter up with Town Enginner Foote who advised that this gasoline motor was formerly used on the con- veyor but since they have shifted over to an electric motor there has been no further use for this. He asked the members of the Board what they wished to do in the matter, Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Highways be and he hereby is authorized to sell for $50.00, one LeRoi gasoline engine , Model WP7 Size 2 3/4 X 3-1/2, Motor $120930. The regular order of business was suspended in order to hear those persons who wished to address the Board, A delegation from the Fire Department appeared to find out what the decision was in reference to their request for salary increases . Pointing out that he was speaking for himself, the Supervisor stated that when the 1946 budget was prepared he believed, in his opinion more consideration was given to the Fire Department requests than any other Department requests submitted . The salaries , in his opinion, are in keeping with the salaries of the other employees throughout the Town and added that these salaries are no different from those paid anyone else. He said it was his feeling that the paid men are being corlpensated in keeping with the work they dog and that he and the members of the Town Board are not unmindful of the services which they render, which is particularly true of the three top men. t i 127 WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck heretofore and on or about January 1, 1943, conveyed to the Village of Mamaroneck property described as Block 914, Parcel 1, on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck and described as Section 9, Block 40, Lots 5 to 9 inclusive and 12 to 17 inclusive, on the Assessment Map of the Village of Mamaroneck free and clear of all taxes and assessments upon condition that the Village accept such conveyance in payment of said taxes upon the further condition that such taxes be cancelled; and WEREAS, the Village has requested the Town to approve a sale of this property for 4p26,000.00, which offer has been approved by resolution of the Village Board of Trustees . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this offer be approved by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck and that the proceeds of such sale be apportioned as follows : (a) That the net proceeds less commission and other necessary expenses connected with the sale, be applied first to the payment of taxes due both the Town and Vil- lage from the date of acquisition of this property, which have been legally assessed against the property, with pen- alties and interest acnrued thereon to the date of payment, i (b) That the balance of the proceeds be divided be- tween the Town and Village on the basis of taxes outstand- ing as of the date of acquisition by the Village . The Supervisor informed the members of the Board that he had at hand an offer of $50. for the Four cylinder LeRoi gasoline engine owned j by the Town. He said that he had taken the matter up with Town Enginner Foote who advised that this gasoline motor was formerly used on the con- veyor but since they have shifted over to an electric motor there has been no further use for this. He asked the members of the Board what they wished to do in the matter, Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Embury, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED. that the Superintendent of Highways be and he hereby is authorized to sell for $50.00, one LeRoi gasoline engine, Model WP7, Size 2 3/4 X 3-1/2, Motor #120930 . The regular order of business was suspended in order to hear those persons who wished to address the Board. A delegation from the Fire Department appeared to find out what the decision was in reference to their request for salary increases . Pointing out that he was speaking for himself, the Supervisor stated that when the 1946 budget was prepared he believed, in his opinion more consideration was given to the Fire Department requests than any other Department requests submitted. The salaries , in his opinion, are in keeping with the salaries of the other employees throughout the Torn and added that these salaries are no different from those paid anyone else . He said it was his feeling that the paid men are being compensated in. keeping with the work they dog and that he and the members of the Town Board are not unmindful of the services which they render, which is particularly true of the three top men. 229 The Supervisor stated that in so far as the salaries are concerned, it would be his recommendation not to increase them. Fire Chief Burton stated that the complaint seems to be that the paid men do not consider 472600 a living wage in view of the increase in the cost of living. In comparison to the policemen and firemen of neighboring communities similar to this, their pay does not compare favorable. The Supervisor replied that it is difficult for everyone to get along today. And in attempting to make a comparison of the paid firemen and the paid policemen, he said that a statement of that kind could only lead to a vicious circle . The Supervisor stated that the Chief had a right to his opinion, but he believed that after ob- serving the duties of both he thought it is ridiculous to even attempt to compare their duties and responsibilities . The Supervisor pointed out that when a fireman goes out on • call he is greeted with open arms, but when a police officer goes to • scene it is either to arrest an individual or lock somebody up. Said the Supervisor, " if you can compare anyone one of your paid firemen answering a call once in a while, with the duties of a motorcycle man policing all day long subject to almost any type of call, then I' ll be giad to listen to you." He stated on the other hand, both jabs are important and the duties performed by all the Departments are just as important . "After all , the Departments all put together work as a teamY! Councilman Mills stated that on a comparative basis of risk the firemen far surpass the policemen. He said that in his opinion the firemen do just as much in the way of risking their lives as do the policemen . The Supervisor replied that Councilman Mills may be right on that score but the statistics do not prove it that way. The Supervisor said that he believed that there is a certain ceiling that one can put on everything. He said he believed that the paid firemen working for the Town not only have a good job but are being compensated in keeping with the job and their salaries well compare with those of firemen of surrounding conriunities. The Fire Chief said that losing the men on the staff would mean a drop in efficiency of the Fire Deparmtnet . He added that the same would apply to the Police Department and the Town Offices if we should continue losing the present personnel . 1:4r. Henry Malloy, a member of the Fire Council, said he thought the Town should be willing to pay more than it did in 1941. He made a comparison of the union rates which the Town would have to meet if the firemen were unionized and added that the men had been approached . The Supervisor replied that he believed practically every one had been asked to join a union. Mr . C.C . Merritt stated that in his opinion he really thought these firemen are entitled to a 'raise in pay. He explained that the net cheeks the men take home are not sufficient to live on. He said that although he was in favor of keeping the taxes down he did not think the firemen are being treated fairly. II Councilman Embury declared that if the !firemen' s salaries were going to be increased from $2400 to $2600, he was going to ask for an increse for the Assistant Park Foreman from $1880 to $3000, and a proportionate amount for the Superintendent. i Mr. Merritt remarked that it was not human to ask a man to live on $1800 and by all means he should get an increase . He was informed by Councilman Embury that no objection was made to that amount. The Fire Chief said that the firemen should be brought on a comparable basis with the policemen. He said that the men will have more peace of mind if they were at least brought up on par with the police, otherwise he thought the efficiency in the Department would drop. The Supervisor stated his chief concern was for the best interest of the Town. He said he was put here to use his best judg- ment and in using his best judgment his recommendations are to leave the salaries as they are . The Fire Chief replied that every one has the best interests of the mown at heart. He stated that the main complaint of the men seems to be that the Larchmont firemen are getting more money for do- ing less work. He said that they do not cut the grass, care for the buildings or do painting and maintenance work as the Town firemen do. Comparing the salaries he said that their paid firemen get $2700, Lieu- tenants $3000 and Captains $3480. It was pointed out that Larchmont had six men and the Town had eight. The Supervisor said that in all probability other communities - pay more than the Town does but the working conditions of that particular community should be taken into consideration. - Mr. Joseph Torre asked Councilman Watson and Stiner would they recommend cutting, the firemen' s salaries if they were back on the Larch- mont Board.. Councilman Watson replied that he did not think he would and stated his reasons . He explained that Larchmont has a scale which it follows, from firemen, police , and all the other officers, right down to the laborers, and any adjustment, in all fairness , .would have to be a general one, affecting all the employees. The Supervisor inquired if anyone present knew what the annual payroll was for the Town. He advised that it amounted to $185,000 and stated that if the salaries of these men were increased the amount that has been suggested would be a little more than ten per cent. If these men received an increase then everybody in the Town would be entitled to one and that would mean an increase of $18,500 to the payroll. He said that at various times requests have been made for increases and there have been cases that really merited an increase but when the situation was explained no comment was made . He said these people had no pressure groups fronting for them. Councilman Stiner stated that he had gone over the Budget item by item and was unable to figure out how an increase could be given at this time . He suggested that a little more time be given to study the matter, The Supervisor said that enough time had been spent on this a lready and suggested that the decision be made now. r 1 133 The Fire Chief pointed out that the pay received by the firemen does not compare favorably with the rest of the paid personnel in the j Town. He said that if the additional work done by the firemen was to be given out on contract it would cost the Town more than the increase the men are asking for. He said it has reached a point where the men feel that as long as they are not receiving additional compensation they will not do this work any longer. The Supervisor replied that he did not think we have that -- type of men here. He said he wanted them to know that he respected them for wanting more money and added that everybody likes more but when it comes to the point of not doing an odd job cause the individual did not get a raise then it was time to get rid of him. He said he did not think we had that kind of person here as the job the firemen are doing is an excellent one . He said at times they might feel their efforts are not appreciated and it was up to the Chief to assure them this is not so. Deputy Chief Ericson stated that he did not believe the men were dissatisfied because they were not making big salaries by because they do not have enough to buy the necessities of life . The Supervisor recalled that at any time an extra man was needed, or a position open in the Department, the job did not go granting= He said these men know exactly what the job has to offer and they can not have big salaries and the security that goes with the job. Councilman Mills stated that he did not think the taxpayers would begrudge the firemen raises, which request amounts to $2400. The Supervisor replied that it was not a matter of $2400 but of $18,500. He said these men are not privileged characters anti. if they get a raise then everybody :else in the Town is entitled to one . He added that it is easy to acquiesce to pressure and it is easy --- to, give away what belongs to somebody else. He said that if in his opnion these men were entitled to more and the Town could afford to pay it, he would be the first to make the recommendation and added that he did not hink they are . Mr. Richard Murphy stated that $2400 is a pretty low salary and $2600 for the men with fifteen years service is also pretty low. He said it is a recognized fact that the cost of living has jumped from thirty to thirty-five per cent and added that the galling feature of the whole thing is that the men in Larchmont are getting more money for doing less work. Mr. Malloy said that he could not see the fairness in pay- ing the policemen a higher rate than the firemen. He said this was most unfair on the part of the Town Board. Councilman Embury said that if we granted this raise, we would have the policemen in here the very next day asking for an in- crease . When asked why the police should get more than the firemen, Councilman Embury replied that the firemen take risks but as far as arduous work is concerned there is no comparison with what the police- men do. - The Fire Chief pointed out that a policemen rides around in a car for eight hours while a fireman works on a fourteen hour shift. It was suggested that one of the paid firemen come in to present his case . Mr. Louis Testa appeared and stated that when he was through with his fourteen hours he had to do outside work, such as 13 cutting grass or pick and shovel work in order to get enough money to support his family. Following further discussion the Supervisor announced that enough time was spent on the matter. He asked the views of the other members of the Board. Councilman Stiner stated that he favored giving a little increse if anything could be found in the Budget, Councilman Mills stated that he was in favor of the raise. Councilman Watson stated that he felt that there are other people on the Town payroll who are in the same position as the firemen, and under the conditions that now exist, he would like to see a number of people on the Town payroll get an increase ,but he did not see how it could be done on the Budget we have to work with. His feeling was that the matter should stand as it is . Councilman Embury stated that Mr. Matson had expressed his views better than he could express them himself. The Supervisor added, "Mine, too." 1 I The Supervisor asked if there was any one else present who wished to address the Board. Mr . Martin E . King appeared before the Board, representing the Johnethel Realty Corporation, and stated that his client desired now to pay the arrears in taxes on the remaining parcels of property which it owns in the Town. These parcels are Block 314, Parcel 1; Block 320, Parcel 1; Block 802, Parcel 500; and Block 803, Parcel 159 . He explained to .the Board that these properties had been, or would be sold in the near future, and he desired to obtain the same sort of settlement with the Town as had been authorized by previous re- solutions affecting these and other properties which were on the basis of payment of taxes upon assessed valuations at reduced amounts , and as agreed upon in stipulations and orders settling certiorari proceed- ings with penalties and interest on the reduced amounts . Following discussion, the Town Attorney recommended the follow- ing resolution: RESOLVED, that the tax lien now held by the Town of Mamaroneck for the State, County Torn and School taxes for the year 1941 ; sale of 1942 upon premises known as Block 315, Parcel 1, on the Tax Assessment Map -of the Town of Mamaroneck, be compro-mised at $643.45 plus in- terest at 12% per annum from the date of sale to July 1, 1946, and that upon receipt of such amount on or before July 1, 1946, the Receiver of Taxes be and he hereby is authorized to issue a receipt in full for said tax lien and to cancel the same upon his records. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments be and he hereby is authorized to receive and col- lect the taxes upon property; known and described upon the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 315, Parcel 1, owned by the Johnethel Realty Cor- poration, by payment on or before July 1, 1946, of the face amount of the State, County, Town and School taxes as originally levied, plus penalties and interest as fol- lows: i i Tax Year Sale Year Penalties Interest 1942 1943 $72.18 $253.63 1943 1944 72.11 173.38 1944 1945 74.44 96.40 1945 1946 74.24 13.69 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the acceptance of the penalties and interest upon the 1945 taxes which are to be sold at the sale :of tax liens held May 22, 1946, is conditioned upon the Town of Mamaroneck's acquiring such liens at the sale, as provided by law, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon receipt of the face amount of the above taxes with penalties and interest, the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments is authorized and directed to furnish the Johnethel Realty Corporation or any other person paying the taxes, a receipt show- ing payment as above specified. i On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Stiner, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Stindr, Mills Watson, Embury NOT VOTING : Supervisor' Mandeville RESOLVED, that the tax lien now held by the Town of Mamaroneck for the State, County Town Town and School taxes for the year 1941 ( sale of 19423 upon the premises known as Block 320, Parcel 1, on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, be compromised at 9498.35 plus interest at 12% per annum from the date of sale to July 11 1946, and that upon receipt of such amount on or before July 1, 1946: the Receiver of Taxes be and he hereby is authorized to issue a receipt in full for said tax lien and to cancel the same upon his records, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments be and he hereby is authorized to receive and col- lect the taxes upon property known and described upon the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 320, Parcel 1, owned by Johnethel Realty Corpor- ation, by payment on or before July 1 , 1946, of the face amount of theState , County, Town and School taxes as originally levied, plus penalties and interest as follows: Tax Year Sale Year Penalties Interest 1942 1943 956.01 9'196 .28 1943 1944 55.96 134.18 1944 1945 57 .72 74.55 1945 1946 57.62 10.58 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the acceptance of the penalties and interest upon the 1945 taxes which are to be sold at the sale of tax liens held May 22, 1946, is con- ditioned upon the Town of Mamaroneck's acquiring such --. liens at the sale , as provided by law; and FURTTER RESOLVED, that upon teceipt of the face amount of the above taxes with penalties-Iand in- terest, the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments is authorized an directed to furnish the Johnethel Realty Corporation or any other person paying the taxes, a receipt showing payment as above specified. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Stiner, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following votes AYES: Councilman Stiner, Mills Watson, Embury NOT VOTING Supervisor Mandeville RESOLVED, that the tax lien now held by the Town of Mamaroneck for the State, County, Town and School taxes for the year 1941 ( sale 1942) upon premises known as Block 802, Parcel 500 and Block 603, Par-.. eel 159 , on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, be compromised at 448.60 plus interest at 12% per annurn from the date of sale to July 1, 1946, and that upon -receipt of such amount on or before July 1, 1946, the Receiver of Taxes be and he hereby is authorized to issue a receipt in full for said tax lien and to cancel the same upon his records . URTFE R RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be and he hereby is authorized to receive and collect the taxes upon the property known and described upon the tax assessment map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 802, Parcel 500 and Block 803, Parcel 159 owned by Johnethel Realty Corporation, by payment onor before July 1, 1946, of the face amount of the State , County, Town and School taxes as originally levied, plus penalties and interest as follows* Tax Year Sale Year Penalties Interest 1942 1943 $6.09 $19.22 1943 1944 6 .22 12 .93 1944 1945 6.44 7.25 1945 1946 6.38 1 .02 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the acceptance of the penalties and interest upon the 1945 taxes which are to be sold at the sale of tax liens held iMav 22, 1946, is con- ditioned upon the Town of Mamaroneck' s acquiring such liens at the sale, as provided by law; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon/the receipt of amount of the above taxes with penalties and interest, the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments is authorized and directed to furnish the Johnethel Realty Corporation or any other person paying the taxes, a receipt show- ing payment as above specified. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Stiner, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote : AYES; Councilman Stiner, Mills Watson, Embury NOT VOTING: Supervisor Mandeville The following people were present and heard the new policy adopted by the Town Board in regard to compromise of tax liens: Mr. Ubriaco, Mr. Testa and Mr. Wood, The mown Attorney discussed the Mirabelli case with the members of the Board and it was decided that Mr. Delius should try to settle the case for $350.00 -- A list of the claims audited and paid by the Comptroller from April 17 to May 1, 1946, was placed on file At 11 P.M. the Board unanimously resolved to adjourn. Town Clerk j l I