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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF MANIAROUECY
HELD AUGUST 7, 1946
In the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire House; Town cf
Mamaroneck, New York
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Mandeville at
8:15 P.M. ( Daylight Savings Times
Present: Supervisor Mandeville
Councilmen Stiner, Mills, Watson, Embury
Absent: None
The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Gronberg Town
Attorney Delius, and Comptroller Orsino.
A letter dated July 27, 1946, was received from Mr . Edward Ely
Hoxie of 49 Edgewood Avenue , Larchmont, N.Y., calling attention to the
unsightly appearance of a piece of property at the end of Edgewood Avenue
The Supervisor informed the members of the Board that he had
discussed the matter with the Chief of Police and since the receipt of
this letter the matter had been taken care of and there is no indication
that any business is being carried on at this location.
A letter dated August 2, 1946, was received from Mr. Edward
Ely Hoxie on behalf of the "The Museum of Arts and Industrial Crafts"
outlining suggestions for a recreational program.
The letter was referred to Councilman v;atson.
A letter addressed to Councilman Stiner, dated August 6, 1946,
was received from Mr. Michael A. Merola, Assistant Supt. of Public Works
requesting a leave of absence from August 15, 1946 to August 318 1946.
Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Embury,
seconded by Courcilman ,Watson, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that Michael A. Merola, Assistant Superintendent
of Public Works, be granted a leave of absence from
August 15 to August 31, 1946: without pay.
The Town Clerk presented the affidavit of publication request
ing bids for the sale of three (3) International dump bodies and hoist
trucks.
The following bids were received:
Amount of bid for
three trucks
H.T. Blinn Motor Co.
16 Boston Post Road $1,350.00
Larchmont, New York
(Check Attached)
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Chulew Motor Sales
222 West Boston Post Road 2,407.50
Mamaroneck, New York
( Check Attached)
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BIDS ACCEPTED IN SECTION 8 (Continued)
Village
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103 1 823 439
19520,2k,22 West-Conn.Development Corp. 3,900 Ca &
23,24,25,26
27,28029 823 229
103 47,48 823 229 Louis G. Ferreri 250 Cash
109 11,12,13,14
15 ,16,17,18A1 026 178 Augusta Sansone 2,550 Cash
FURTHER RESOLVED, that in all cases where the consideration
is to be paid partly in cash and partly in mortgage and
where such consideration is more than $2,000. the mortgage
shall be for not more than 600 of the consideration, the
interest to be not less than 4-1/210 and the mortgage to
mature not later than five years from date .
FURTHER RESOLVED , that the offer of Harriet E. Green,
in the amount of 02,000 be accepted for property known
as Section 8, Block 81, Lot 26 on the tax assessment
map of to Village of Mamaroneck and known as Block
832, part parcel 294 on the tax assessment map of
the Town of Mamaroneck. Terms to be 50 / cash and 509
mortgage, the interest to be not less than 4-1/2 and
the mortgage to mature not later than fine years
from date .
The Supervisor stated that he had at hand a resolution from
the Village of Mamaroneck approving the sale Block 820, Parcels 330,
335 and 257, this offer being subject to a variance/granted by the
Zoning Board of Appeals. It was his recommendation that the offer be
accepted subject to the granting of this variance .
Following discussion and on motion by Councilman Watson, se-
conded by Councilman Embury, the following was unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck heretofore accepted
an offer from Barney Epstein on behalf of Century Cur-
tain Co. and Mohawk Curtain Co. , for the purchase of
property designated as Section 8, Block 57, Lots 2 to
11 inclusive and Section 8 Block 54, Lots 11 and 12 on
the Tax. Assessment Map of the Village of Mamaroneck,
and known and described as Block 830, Parcels 330, 335,
and 257 on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck,
which property the Village acquired in an In Rem fore-
closure proceeding; and
WHEREAS, such bid was made contingent upon and subject
to the granting of a variance by the Zoning Board of
Appeals to the Village of Mamaroneck, to allow the
erection of a building to be used for light manufacturing;
and
WHEREAS, the offer so made, was accepted by the Village
of Mamaroneck, subject to approval by the Town Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the offer as made to and accepted by
the Village of Mamaroneck, subject to the granting of
a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Vil-
lage, for the erection of a building to be used for
light manufacturing, is hereby approved.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proceeds of the sale, when
consumated, be divided and apportioned on the basis
of tax liens held by the Town and `tillage respectively
and in accordance with the agreement previously made
between the Town and Village of Mamaroneck, which an-
titles the Village to 49% of such proceeds and the
Town to 51% thereof, the TownTs share being $7,650.
The Supervisor stated that he had at hand a resolution from
the Village of Mamaroneck approving the sale to Ridgeside Holding,
Inc . ,, for property known as Block 928, Parcel 200.
Following discussion and on motion by Councilman Stiner, se-
conded by Councilman Embury, the following was presented:
WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck has submitted to
this Board for approval, an offer of Ridgeside Hold-
ing, Inc. to purchase a parcel of property, title to
which was acquired by the Village in the In Rem fore-
closure proceeding, and which is known as Block 928,
Parcel. 200 on the Tax Assessment Maa of the Town of
Mamaroneck, which offer is in the sum of 616,000. all
cash
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board accept the offer of Ridge-
side Holding, Inc. , in the sum of $16,000. all cash,
— for property known as Block 928, Parcel 200, on the
Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck.
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The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES; Councilmen Stiner, Mills Watson,
Embury
NOT VOTING: Supervisor Mandeville
The Supervisor stated that he had at hand a resolution from
the Village of Larchmont approving the sale of certain properties
offered at a public auction held on July 22, 1946.
On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman
Embury, the following resolution was presented:
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 Delinquent Taxes for 1946)" , has become and now is the
owner of a number of parcels of Real Estate situate in
the Village of Larchmont and Town of Mamaroneck by virtues.
-- of a judgment 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
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WHEREAS, both the Village of Larchmont and Town of
Mamaroneck held tax liens for unpaid taxes on said
parcels of real property; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 165-a of the Tax Law an
- agreement dated May 20, 1946 was entered into between
the Village of Larchmont and the Town of Mamaroneck.,
which among other things set forth the interests of
said municipalities in the properties being foreclosed,
the disposition of said tax liens and unpaid taxes, the
manner of the sale of said parcels of real property and
the manner of the distribution of the proceeds received
from said sales; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Larchmont has, pursuant to said
agreement with the Town of Mamaroneck advertised on
July 18, 1946 and held on July 22, 1946 a public auction
and received bids on certain of said parcels of-real es-
tate now owned by the Village of Larchmont, such bids,
however, being received subject to approval by the Board
of Trustees of the Village of Larchmont and by the Town
Board of the Town of Pamaroneck, and subject to upset
prices and terms of sale as advertised; and
WYFREAS, the highest bids received at the aforesaid pub-
lic auction of July 22, 1946, for the respective properties
so offered at the public auction, are listed with the name
of the highest bidder as follows:
Auction Village
TAX MAP Highest upset Sale Assess-
Block Parcel Bidder Price Price Bid ment
(All Cash)
601 495 Anthony Sganga 82,000 y? , 2,750
604 592 Bertil Gustring 850 850 850
607 742 Clara Greenbaum 3,500 3,610 4,000
609 84 David H. 'Uright
Harold D. Springmeyer 200 200 425
609 ((332
(335 Elizabeth Richards 600 600 650
609 510 Murray J. Tuller 1,000 1,100 1,075
521 Fred C . Fisher 1,300 12550 1,300
535 Charles Lateiner 1,400 1,400 1,400
611 562 Bertha Brodley 100 100 100
615 37 Arthur Dunn, Jr. Agt.2,500 2,500 4,500
96 Arthur Dunn, Jr. Agt. 500 500 700
616 320 Charles Lateiner 1,000 1,500 1,000
330 James A. Isbister 1,000 1,525 1,000
340 John Donald Peterson 10000 1,625 10000
345 Jacob Ackerman 1,000 1,525 1,000
703 480 Frank Corey 15500 10600 1,700
712 375 Donald B=Coaum 1,500 1,500 2,200
489 Jeanne Jay 30000 3,800 3,800
602 Leo Sternberg 500 500 1,000
BE IT RESOLVED, that the sales prices bid for par-
cels of real property listed above are hereby approved,
and that all consents and approval by the Town Board
of the Town of Mamaroneck for the sale of the aforesaid
parcels of real property by the Village of Larchmont
required under the provisions of the aforesaid agreement
between the Village of Larchmont and Town of Mamaroneck
dated May 20, 1946, are hereby granted and allowed.
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The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmen Stiner, Bills
,,5atson, Embury
NOT VOTING: Supervisor Mandeville
The request of Assessor Smith, contained in his letter of
July 19, 1946 and presented at a previous meeting, asking to cancel
taxes on Block 718, Parcel 500, which covers two small islands known
as Great Knob and Little 'Knob, and laid over from the last meeting
was discussed by the members of the Board,
It was decided to refer the matter to the Town Attorney and
notices to redeem be sent to the owners of this property.
Councilman Watson presented the following petitions re-
ceived from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll
so as to permit the apportionment of taxes.
On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Stiner,
the following was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for
the correction of the assessment roll for certain
years pursuant to the provisions of Section 33 of
Chapter 105 of the Laws of 1916 as amended, known
as the Westchester County Tax Act; and
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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 of 1945, taxes
of 1946, which shows property now appearing on the
roll as follows:
Section Block Lot. Owner LaRL Only
1 2 Village of Larchmont 010,250
(101-29)
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Only
I 2A Don-Rae Holding Corp. $1,000
(101-26)
1 2B Leon Eitingson 8,000
(101-29)
1 2C Village of Larchmont 1,250
(101-76)
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1946,
taxes of 1947, which shows property now appearing on
the roll as follows:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Only
1 2B Village of Larchmont $9,000
(101-291
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be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Owner Land Only
1 2B Leon Eitingson $5,000
(101-29)
1 20 Village of Larchmont 10000
(101-76)
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1945,
taxes of 1946, and the assessment roll of 1946, taxes
of 1947, which show property now appearing on the rolls
as follows:
Section Block Lot Owner LML Only
1 29 30-31-32 E. La V oie 3,000
(120-260)
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be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Only
1 29 30,31,32A E. La Voie 2,900
(120-260)
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1 29 32B Paul B. Kayser 100
(120-95)
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1945,
taxes of 1946, and the assessment roll of 1946,
-- taxes of 1947, which show property now appearing
on the rolls as follows:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
2 42 25 to 34 Helen F. Sands- $10,000 $6,000 $16,000
(214-36)
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 :
Section Block Lot Owner Land Ima. Total
2 42 25 to 29 & 30A
- (214-36) Helen F. Sands 65,400 5;5,400
2 42 30B, 31 to 34
(214-50) Robert T . Combs 4,600 6,000 10,600 -
FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1945,
taxes of 1946, which shows property now appearing
on the roll as follows:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
-- 2 55 1 to 10 Louella Van Buren
(215-20) X6,000 Q6,000 x12,000
be corrected- as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
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Section Block Lot Owner Land Iup® T 3tal
2 55 lA to 5A K®L. M. Corp. 52,400 52,4C0
( 215-22j
2 55 1B to 5B L.-M. Van Buren 3,600 65000 9,600
( 215-30) 6 to 10
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1945,
school tax of 1946, and the assessment roll of 1946,
-: taxes of 1947, which show property now appearing on
the rolls as follows:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp® Total
7 21A 10 John J. YIurdock 2;'4,600 6,500 111,100
(711-220)-
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. total
7 21A 1CA Robert E.L. Avaunt 54,100 $6,500 410,600
(711-220)
(711-213) 21A 10B John J. Murdock 500 500
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of 1945,
School Tax of 1946, and assessment roll of 1946
taxes of 1947 , which show property now appearing on
the rolls as follows:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
9 67 & 81B Hulda Fox $2,150 56,250 58,400
(922-224);
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
9 67 80A Emil Sill & w 51,600 $5,250 56,850
(922-224)
9 67 BOB & 81B Hulda Fox 550 1,000 1,550
(922-325)
Councilman Embury presented the report of the Department of
Public Welfare for the month of July, 1946, which showed as follows:
Year Cases Individuals Amount
1945 19 28 `_$770.61
1946 16 27 683.94
The Supervisor informed the members of the Board that Mr. Ruben
Catoe had resigned a s caretaker of the Town Offices effective June 30,
1946 . He also advised that due to the moving of the Department of Public
Welfare to the Town Offices, which was necessitated by the sale of the
Town Hall to the Village of Mamaroneck, that the position of custodian of
the .Welfare Department was no longer needed.
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Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Embury,
seconded by Councilman Stiner, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the resignation of Ruben Catoe as
caretaker of the Town Offices, effective June 30,
1946 be accepted.
On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Stiner
it was, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the position of custodian of the Wel-
fare Department be and it hereby is abolished as of
June 30, 1946.
On motion by Councilman Stiner, seconded by Councilman fiatson,
it was , upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that Mrs . Earriot Price be appointed to
the position of caretaker of the Town Offices ef-
fective July 1, 1946, at the annual salary of b90O.
The Supervisor stated that Mr. C .W. Moody of Rouken Glen
Properties, Inc . , had made an offer to settle tax arrears on Block
222, Parcels 48 and 30; Block 224, Parcel 714, for the face amount
of the liens ( sale Nears 1942 through 1946) plus interest at six per
cent.
Following discussion the Supervisor stated that he would in-
form Mr, Moody of the Board's willingness to accept payment in the amount
of $1,711.16 providing same is made prior to Augist 31, 1946.
The Supervisor stated that he had at hand a check for $408.57
received from C .L. Norris, to settle tax arrears on Block 112, Parcel
608 for the sale years 1930 to 1945 inclusive .
-- Follow ing discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Stiner,
seconded by Councilman Embury, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes is hereby authorized
to accept the sum of $408.57 for the sale years 1930 to
1945 inclusive, upon property known as Block 112, Parcel
6080 which represents the face amount of the tax liens
for the years 1929-1941 and the taxes plus penalties
and interest for the years 1942-1944.
The Supervisor stated he had at hand a check for $125.65
received from Angelo Fraioli representing the face amount of the tax
liens on property known as Block 819, Parcel 467 for the sale years
1941 and 1942.
Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Stiner,
seconded by Councilman Watson, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes is hereby authorized
to accept the sum of 1125.65 representing payment of tax
Bens for the sale years 1941 and 1942 at the face amount
of property known as Block 819, Parcel 467.
The Supervisor stated that he had at hand a check for $1,878.41
received from Carmelo Santoro 2: Son for the settle went of tax arrears
on property known as Block 831, Parcel 20; Block 831, Parcel 113, Block.
222, Parcel 81 .
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Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Embury,
seconded by Councilman Watson, Upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED , that the offer of Carmelo Santoro 9: Son to
settle and a the tax liens s representing taxes levied
prior to April 15 1941 and including State, County and Town
taxes which became due April, 1941, upon premises
known as Block 831, Parcel 26; Block 831, Parcel 113;
Block 222, Parcel 81 on the Tax Map of the Town of
Mamaroneck, be accepted;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes is hereby
authorized to accept payment of all taxes levied for
State, County, Town, Town District and School Districts
purposes up to and including the tax levied for State ,
County and Town purposes for the year 1941 and which
became due April 1, 1941, without penalties or interest
as authorized by Chapter 917 of the Law of 1934 as
amended;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the acceptance of aforesaid sum
in payment of taxes levied prior to April 1, 1941,is
conditioned upon payment of all subsequent taxes and or
tax liens with penalties and interest to date of payment
The Supervisor stated that he had at hand a letter from
Assessor Smith requesting that certain tax arrears placed against the
wrong property be transferred to the proper parcel, as had been re-
quested by Mr. Martin E . King.
Following discussion and on motion by Councilman 1, Watson, se-
conded by Councilman Embury, the following was, upon roll call, unani-
mously adopted-
WHEREAS, request has been made by Mr. Martin E . King,
representing JOHNETHEL REALTY CORPORATION, for the
correction of the records of the tax arrears of the
Tovvm, with respect to property known as Block 802,
Parcel 500 and Block 803, Parcel 159, with regard to
the sale of tax liens or leases for the year 1912,
to the Town, for $9.99' , and in the sale of tax liens
or leases for the year 1904, to J. Carroll, for $2.83
and in ' the sale of tax liens or leases for the year
1901, to J. Carroll, for $3.53; and
WHEREAS, the Assessor has certified to this Board
that these tax arrears were erroneously placed against
Block 802, Parcel 500 and Block 803, Parcel 159, and
that said such arrears are actually against property
now known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of
Mamaroneck as Block 802, Parcel 184 and should have
been so posted,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that all officers having charge of the re-
cords of the Town, are hereby authorized and directed
to correct the record of tax arrears and/or tax liens
or leases, so as to show the following:
Sale Year Sold to Amount
1912 Town X9.99
1904 J. Carroll 2.83
1901 J. Carroll 3.53
to be liens against Block 8020 Parcel 184.
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The Supervisor stated that he had at hand a check for $298.81
received from Miss Violet Stellah offering to settle tax arrears on
property known as Block 610 Parcel 228 and Block 126, Parcel 499.
Following discussion it was on motion by Councilman Stiner,
seconded by Councilman Mills, upon roll call., unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes is hereby authorized
to accept the sum of $298.81 representing payment of tax
arrears for the sale years of 1941 to 1946 inclusive on
Block 610, Parcel 228; and the sale years 1941 and
1943 on Block 126, Parcel 499, with penalties, etc. , of $7.04.
The Supervisor recommended the following., which was on motion
by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson, upon roll call,
unanimously
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RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 96A to Chapter 62
of the Laws of 19092 as amended, the Town Board of the
Town of Mamaroneck does hereby authorize and empower
the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck to
collect the 1946 school taxes for Union Free School
District No. 2 Town of Scarsdale, New York., which,
under the provisions of Chapter 105 of the Laws of
1916, as amended, known as the Westchester County Tax
Law, become a lien and are payable on September 19 1946,
in two partial payments each amounting to fifty per
cent (50%) of any such school tax as levied;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes of the
Town of Mamaroneck is authorized and empowered to re-
ceive the payment of such partial payments of instal-
ments of the 1946, school taxes for Union Free School.
District No. 1 in the Town of I.iamaroneck, and school
District No. 2, Town of Scarsdale, New York, at any time
- but subject to the same penalties as are specified and
provided in Section 18 of Chapter 105 of the Laws of
1916 for the neglect to pay the total amount of the
school taxes after the levy thereof:
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the acceptance of any such
partial or instalment payment of the .1946 school taxes
for union Free School District No.1 in the Town of
Mamaroneck, and School District No. 2 Town of Sears-
dale, New York, shall not be deemed to effect in any
manner any right of the Town of Mamaroneck under any
general or special Act, to enforce collection of the
unpaid balances of such taxes as may remain due and
owing to said Town., but such rights and pourers shall
remain in full force and effect to enforce collection
of the unpaid balance of such school taxes, together
with interest., penalties and other lawful charges.
On motion duly made and seconded the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that this Board do and it hereby does desig-
nate "The Daily Times" , a daily newspaper published in
the Village and Town of Mamaroneck, for the purpose of
publishing the notice of the collection of the 1946 school
__ taxes as required by law; and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that said notice be published in
"The Daily Times" on Tuesday, August 20, 1946; and
be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with the pro-
visions of .Section 26 of the Westchester County Tax
Act, the Town Board do and it hereby does direct the
Receiver of Taxes and Assessments to mail to each
taxpayer of the Toms of Mamaroneck, whose address
is known to said Receiver of Taxes and Assessments.,
a tax bill for 1946 school taxes, the expense thereof
to be a Town charge
Councilman Stiner stated that he had nothing to report for
his Departments.
Councilman Hills stated that he had at hand a number of bills
from the Fire Department totaling 4224.43, which he had checked. He
recommended the approval of the bills as presented.
The members of the Tarn Board sitting as the Board of 'Fire
- Commissioners considered the claims , and it was on motion by Councilman
Mills, seconded by Councilman Embury, upon roll call, uvanimouslui
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 Company $2.50
New York Telephone Company 6.75
Nev. York Telephone Company 10.65
New York Telephone Company 2.75
New York Telephone Company 2.50
New York Telephone Company 2.75
Goldies Army Stores, Inc. 23.94
Thos, B. Buhler, Agent 8.34
Albert Shires 84.00
Eric S. Turner 80.25
Total . . . $224.43
Councilman Mills asked the Town Attorney if the New York Board
of Fire Underwriters had been notified of the violations existing in the
Alden house Apartments.
Upon examination it was discovered that the wrong bureau of
the Diem York Board of Underwriters had been notified. Following dis-
cussion, it was on motion by Councilman Mills, seconded by Councilman
Watson, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be authorized to take
whatever action is necessary to correct the violations
existing at the Alden House Apartments.
The Town Attorney stated that he had received an application
from Alfred H. Schaffer, Esq. , the owner of premises known as Block 813,
Parcel 293, formerly Section 8, Block 15, Lots 5c, 6a, 7a and 8a on the
Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck and also known as Lots Nos.
544 to 547 on Second Map of Harbor Heights on the Sound, made by Fletcher
Herdt, dated January 20, 1905 and filed in the Clerk' s office of West-
chester County on March 29, 19050 as Map No. 1482, in which it is stated
that certain tax liens sold at the sale held by the Supervisor of the
Town of Mamaroneck in the year 1926, for the taxes of 1925, had been
lost, and requesting the issuance of duplicates, pursuant to the pro-
visions of the Westchester County Tax Act.
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The Attorney stated that an affidavit of one Lillian Barker
is submitted with this application, showing that, while the liens were
originally sold to Bonded Municipal Corporation, she purchased these
liens by assignment, on July 28, 1936, and is still the owner of said
tax liens and that due and diligent effort has been made to 'locate
these tax liens but the same have been lost and cannot be found, Also
submitted with the application of Alfred H. Schaffer, is an indemity
agreement executed and acknowledged by the said Alfred H. Schaffer,
agreeing to hold the Town of Mamaroneck harmless for any loss or
damage by reason of the production of these liens.
The Town Attorney further stated that the purpose of issuing
the duplicate liens was to surrender thew and have them cancelled by
Lillian Barker, vuno is to receive, or has received payment therefor,
from Alfred H. Schaffer.
Upon motion rude by Councilman Embury, seconded by Courcilman
Watson, it was, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes be and he hereby
is authorized and directed to issue duplicate liens
covering the sale for the year 1926 for the taxes of
1925, for the following:
Lien No.
Section S. Block 15 , Lot 5c x;52.26
8 " 15 6a 5.44
° 8 " 15 " 7a 5.44
tv 8 rr 15 f° 8a 5 .44
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The Supervisor read a letter from William S. Brill, requesting
correction of the arrears record, with regard to Block 908, Parcel 404,
formerly Section 9, Block 29, Lot 16, also known as Lot No. 39 on Map
of Grand Park First Subdivision, filed in the Register' s Office as
Map No. 459.
The letter stated that the Town records show that this aarcel
is encumbered by a tax lease sold on October 25, 1876 to John W. Revere
for 90 years and that the sale was made for arrears of taxes amounting
to $6.52. The letter further stated that there is a notation upon the
record indicating redemption of this November 15, 1876, by H.R. Sprague .
The .Supervisor stated that the Assessor had looked into the
matter and believed that this indicated payment of the 'amount secured
by this lease.
Upon advice of the Town Attorney, the following resolution
was moved by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Stiner, and
unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that all persons having charge and custody
of the records of the Town of Mamaroneck are hereby
authorized and directed to correct the record of tax
arrears so far as they pertain to Block 908, Parcel
404, formerly Section 9, Block 29, Lot 16, also known
as Lot No. 39 on Map of Grand Park First Subdivision,
filed in the Register' s office as Map No. 459, so as
to show redemption or payment of a certain lease
covering Lot 39, sold October 25, 1876 to John N.
Revere , for $6.52, this being a tax lease for 90 years .
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The Town Attorney discussed with members of the Board the
matter of "In Rem" foreclosures effecting property in the Town. of Mamaro-
neck with tax arrears that are four years old or more . The Towm Attorney
explained that it would be necessary to hire additional temporary help
to perform the clerical detail work necessary for this type of fore-
closure .
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Following discussion the members of the Board agreed that
"In Rem" foreclosures in the Town should be started and that the
additional temporary help required be employed at once .
The following reports were ordered placed on file: List of
claims audited and paid by the Comptroller from July 22 to August
70 1946; Bank balances as of August 1. 1946. .
at 10:15 P.M .. The Board unanimously decided to adjourn.
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