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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF MAMARONECK
HELD SEPTEMBER 4, 1946
In: the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire House, Town of
Mamaroneck, New York.
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The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Mandeville
at 8:15 P.M . ( Daylight Savings Time) .
Present: Supervisor Mandeville
Councilman Stiner, Mills, Watson, Embury
Absent: None
The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Gronberg, Town
Attorney Delius, Accountant Finson, Town Superintendent A.J. Foote,
and Assessor Smith.
The minutes of July 22, 1946, were approved as presented.
Councilman Watson presented the following petitions received
from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to
permit the apportionment of taxes. He advised that he had divided
the apportionments in two groups; ore , due to sales, and the other
taken by the Village of Mamaroneck In Rem foreclosures.
On motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman
Stiner, the following resolution was, upon roll call ® unanimously adopted:
HERE S, 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 cor-
rection of said assessment roll;
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NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED .., that the assessment roll for the year 1945 ,
taxes of 1946, and the assessment roll for the year
1946, taxes of 1947, which show property now appear-
ing on the rolls as follows:
Section Block Lot Ouvner Land Imp. Total
9 34 1A Joaquin Henriques $5,100 $5,100
(911-91) f
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro®
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
9 34 1A1 Joaquin Henriques $2,500 2,5 00
(911.-91)
9, 34 1.4 Antonio Galvao &, Ors. 2,600 2,600
( 911-101)
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FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll for the
near 1945, taxes of 1946, and the assessment roll
for the year 1946, taxes of 1947, which show pro-
perty now appearing on the roll as follows -
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp® Total
7 38 11 & 12
(716-455) 7 & 8 Waldo D. Barlow & Vd $9,000 $$5,200 814,200
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp® Total
7 38 11 & 12 VPa1do D. Barlow & W $4,800 $5,200 $107000
(716-455)
7 38 7 & 8 R. Channing Barlow 4,200 4,200
(716-477)
FURTFER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the
year 1945, taxes of 1946, and the assessment roll
for the year 1946, taxes of 1947, which show pro-
perty now appearing on the rolls as follows:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
8 76 1K Sheldrake Glen Builders ,Inc .j 1,650 X1,650
(801-320)
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision, 5 of Section 33;
Section Block Lot Owner Land imp. Total
8 76 1K1 Anthonv Testa 825 X825
(801-320)
8 76 1K2 Sheldrake Glen B1d.rs .Ino. 625 825
(801-328)
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the
year 1946, taxes of 1947, which shows property now
appearing on the roll as follovrs:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
1 24 59 to 64 Claude M. Twombley $6,500 $8,000 $4;149500
(114-322)
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Owner Land T_mp. Total
1 24 62 to 64 Claude M . Twombley $3,150 j?3,150
(114-322)
— 1 24 59 to 61 Genevieve Ercolano 3,350 $8,000 11,350
(114-330)
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the
bear 1945,. taxes of 1946, which shows property now
appearing on the roll as follows
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Section Block Lot Owner Land Im
p Total
1 24 59 to 64 Claude M. Twombley X60500 67,000 X13,500
(114-322)
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33®
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
1 24 62 to 64 Claude M . Twombley x3,150 ~;3,150
(114-322)
1 24 59 to 61 Genevieve Ercolano 3,350 ,?7,000 10,350
(114-330)
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the
year 1945, taxes of 1946, and the assessment roll
for the year 1946, taxes of 1947, which show pro-
perty now appearing on the rolls as follows:
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Section Block Lot Owner Land Only
1 5 6 Rockcliffe Estates x,.1,450
(104-52)
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Owner Land. Only
1 5 6B Lewis H. Pratt & IN $700
(104-56)
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1 5 6A Rockcliffe Estates Inc. 5750
(104-52)
FURTIiER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the
year 1945, taxes of 1946, and the assessment roll
for the year 1946, taxes of 1947, which show pro-
perty now appearing on the rolls as follows:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
2 13 33 to 36 Rose Stouter 82,000 1>3,000 ; 5,000
(223-400)
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Owner Land. Imp. Total
2 13 34 to 36 Rose Stouter ;x1,500 ¢3,000 ?4,500
(223-403)
2 13 33 G.K. Enright 500 500
(223-400)
FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll for the
year 1945, taxes of 1946, and the assessment roll
for the year 1946, taxes of 1947, which show pro-
perty now appearing on the rolls as follows
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Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
8 8 35 to 38
(810-20 & 80) 43 to 44 Louis Savone :ZP000 84,000 $73000
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33
Section Block_ Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
8 8 36 to 38,
(810-20 &c 82) 43 & 44 Louis Savone u2,500 4,000 $6,500
8 8 35 Louis Giancola & 'IT 500 500
(810-80)
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for
the year 1945, taxes of 1946, and the assessment
roll for the year 1946, taxes of 1947, which show
property now appearing on the rolls as follows:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Only
8 56 10, 13 & 14 Broad Avenue Realty Co. 45,800
( 817-456)
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Owner Land: Only
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8 56 13 & 14 Broad Avenue Realty Co. A5,000
(817-456)
- 8 56 10 Eugene Riviere 800'
(817-476)
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the
year 1945, taxes of 1946, and the assessment roll
for the year 1946, taxes of 1947, which show pro-
perty now appearing on the rolls as follows:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Only
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8 100 5,6 &, 7 Happiness Holding Corp. (82,250
(826-445)
be corrected a s follows, in accordance with the
provisions of s bdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Owner Land On
8 100 6 & 7 Happiness Holding Corp. 4)1,500
(826-445)
8 100 5 Anthony Brondoli 750
(826-450)
On motion by Councilman Matson, seconded by Councilman Mills,
the following was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for
the correction of the assessment -roll for certain
nears, 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 for the year 1945,
taxes of 1946, and the assessment roll for the year
1946, taxes of 1947, which shod property now appearing
on the roll as follows :
-- Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp® Total
9 10 2 to 11 , 14
(902-497) 158, 16-17
18A, 20 to 25 Louis Bender ? 10,000 ,90000 119,000
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
9 10 2 to 11, pt. of
14, 15B , 16, 17
(902-497) 1HA, 20 to 25 Louis Bender X9,900 9,000 18,900
9 10 Pt . of 14 Village of _Jamgk. 100 100
(902-523)
FIIRTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the
year 1945, taxes of 1946, and the assessment roll for
the year 1946, taxes of 1947, which show property now
appearing on the rolls as follows:
Section Block Lot. Owner Land Imp. Total
-- 8 76 7 to 10 `,'ailbur F. Palmer $1,500 ''10200 1;"2,700
(801-284}
be corrected, as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision 5 of Section 33e
Section Block Lot Owner Land Lmp. Total
8 76 9 Village of Ma:iimroneck 375 a?375
( 801-287)
8 76 7 8 Ptilbur 7. Palmer 750 $1,200 ,$1 ,950
I (801-289) ,
8 76 10 ifiilbur F. Palmer 375 375
(801-284)
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the
year 1945, taxes of 1946, and the assessment roll for
the year. 1946, taxes of 1947, which show property now
appearing on the rolls as follows,
Section Bloc'_ Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
8 77 10 Lr 11 WM. ( Vittina) Gironda y1,200 ` 1,400 ;;2,600
(831-339) R- Uv
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Section_ Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
8 77 10 7m (Vittina) Gironda & 1`1 c,p600 p13400 23000
( 831-33:x)
8 77 11 Village of Mama'k 600 600
( °31-341)
- FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the
Tear 1945, taxes of 1946, and the assessment roll
-.-- for the year 1946, taxes of 1947 , which shore pro-
perty now appearing on the rolls as follows:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Only
8 100 3 ?- 4 Susie Orrico 1,500
( 626®453)
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
visions f Section 33:
visions of subdivision 0
Section Mock Lot Owner Land Only
8 100 3 Village of Mamaroneck x750
(826-453)
8 100 4 Susie Orrico 0750
( 826-455)
F-URTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the
-tear 1945, taxes of 19463 and the assessment roll
for the gear 1946, taxes of 1947, which show pro-
perty now appearing on the rolls as follows:
Section Block Lot owner Land Irtp. Total
8 54 8, 2B u
(020-80) right of way Albert Puller $5,000 °$1,500 °;;:6,500
be corrected as follows , in accordance with th.e pro-
visions of subdivision of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Orvner Land Imp. Total
8 54 Pt . of Lot 8
( 820-211) Meadow Ave . Albert ➢4iller $2,800 8200 ;3,000
50x75
8 54 Pt . 8, 2B &
( 820-80) right of way Village of D4 ,mlkm 82,200 41,300 X3,500
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment -roll for the
year 1945, taxes of 1946, and the assessment roll
ar the ;ear 1946, taxes of 1947, which show pro-
perty now appearing on the rolls as follows:
Section Block Lot® 0vungr Land Onl?
8 51 37B to 41B Ralph Gironda $1,320
( 818-85) be corrected as follows, in accordance with the pro-
--- visions of subdivision of Section 33s
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Section Block Lot Owner Land 017,
8 51 Pt . 37B Ralph Gironda 85
( 818-85}
8 51 Pt. 37B,
( 818-94) 36 to 41 Village of Mamaroneck , 1,235
-_-- FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the
year 1945, taxes of 1946, and the assessment roll
for the year 1946, taxes of 1947: which show pro-
perty now appearing on the rolls as follows :
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
8 76 2 to 6 Wilbur F. Palmer $1,875 $1,000 Q2,875
(601-294)
be corrected as follows , in accordance with the pro-
visions of subdivision of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
8 76 2 & 3 Wilbur F. Palmer $750 $1,000 $13750
(801-301)
8 76 4 f: 5 Village of Mamaroneck 750 750
(801®297) j
8 76 6 Wilbur F. Palmer $?375 A375
(801-294)
The Town Clerk presented and read the affidavit of publication
— for the bids on property known as Block 913, Parcel 260. Bids received
are as follows:
John E . Freeland, 111 Valley Road $6,200
Larchmont, New York
(Cheek in amount of $2620, attached)
J. Dinolfo & Co. Inc . $39335
(Check in the amount of `?333.50 attached)
Barney Epstein, Inc. $4,855 cash
(Check for $575. attached) $52355 Cash & Mtg.
Charles L. Daymon $x4,250
The Supervisor asked if there was any one present who wished to
make a bid. There being no one , the bidding was considered closed.
Following discussion, it was on motion by Supervisor Mandeville , `
seconded by Councilman Stiner, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board accepts the offer of John E .
Freeland, 111 Valley Road, Larchmont, New York, in the
stem SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED ($ 6,200.00) DOLLARS, all
cash, to purchase the property known as Block 913,
Parcel 260, on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of
Mamaroneck;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he
hereby is instructed to draw the necessary contract for
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the sale of property in accordance with the terms
of the offer and acceptance , and that the Supervisor
be and he hereby is authorized to acknowledge and
deliver the deed accordingly,
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the acceptance of this offer
is subject to the approval by the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Mamaroneck in view of their interest
as owners and holders of tax liens due the Village
of Mamaroneck upon the premises .
The Town Clerk was directed to return the deposit checks
of the unsucessful bidders .
The Town Clerk presented the affidavit of publication covering
the purchase of a new truck reconnended by Mr.A.J. Foote , Superintendent
of Highways.
The following bids were receivedt
Mack-Intl Motor Truck Corp. $4,995.24
Brockway Motor Company, Inc. 5,490.00
Following discussion, the bids were referred to Town Superin-
tendent A.J. Foote for study and recommendation.
The Supervisor requested the Town Clerk to read the Communications.;
A letter dated September 2, 1946, was received from K. Kenneth-
Smith, in which he requested the Torn Board to accept his check in the
amount of . 106.86 in full payment of the 1946 Town and County Taxes .
He explained in his letter that this check was made out on April 6 and
mailed from New York City but had never been cancelled and the fact that
these taxes remained unpaid was brought to his attention by the Bowery
Savings Sank.
Mr. Kenneth-Smith, who was present at the meeting offered to
show the members of the Board his bank statements to verify the statements
.made in his letter.
The Supervisor informed Mr. Kenneth-Smith that it was not
necessary to do this as his standing in the community was of the highest,
and advised him that the matter would be taken under consideration.
A letter dated August 13, 1946, was received from Mr. 'N.E.
Thrasher, General Superintendent of the Westchester Joint Water 'Works No.
1, advising that the Board of Trustees of the Water Works have felt that
the Mamaroneck Pumping Plant has been inadequately manned and supervised..
In view of this the Board of Trustees had authorized the employment of an
Assistant Superintendent and two or three more employees -
The Supervisor explained that the position of Assistant Super-
intendent was not a new position but one left vacant by the death of
Mr, Nordmarn. He explained that numerous repairs were being made at
the Plant and asked d the members of the Board to visit the same at their
convenience.
The Town Clerk read a petition signed by the residents of
Thompson Street, requesting that a street light be installed at the end of carried t p
the street nearest the Railroad. The petition carried the approval of
Police Chief Paul A. Yerick.
The Supervisor stated that he had taken this matter up with
the Police Chief who advised that the street light was necessary.
The matter was referred to Town Superintendent A.J. Foote ®
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Application for dance hall license for the year 1946 was re-
ceived from Gaetano Nani of Nani' s Restaurant . The Town Clerk Advised
that the application had been approved by the Building Inspector, Police
Department and Fire Department.
On motion by Councilman Stiner, seconded by Councilman Watson,
it was , upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the application for dancehall license
received from Nani' s Restaurant be approved and the
Town Clerk be and he hereby is directed to issue the
license .
The Town Clerk inquired if the Board, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 75 of the Election Law, desired to publish notice
of registration as has been done in the years past.
On motion by Councilman hills, seconded by Councilman Watson,,
it was, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that in accordacce with Section 75 of the
Election Law a notice be published in the "Daily Times"
on September 27 and October 4, 1946, giving a list
of the places of registration within the Town of
Mamaroneck, a statement of the days and hours of
registration and a brief description of the boundaries
of each election district in the Town.
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The Town Clerk read a petition received from,/Assessor re-
questing the approval of a number of pages of the Assessment Maps,
showing corrections made by the Town Engineer as of June 1, 1946 and
covering corrected lines of School District No. 2, which corrections
have been approved by the Board of Education.
On motion by Councilman Matson, seconded by Coucilman Stiner,
it was, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Board approves of the changes in
the assessment Maps of the Town of Mamaroneck as of
the first of June, 1946, and the said maps are here-
by corrected and rectified as of June 1, 1946, in
the following places:
Pages 301, 302, 304, 305, 306,
329, 340, 341, 3443 347
The following reports for the month of August, 1946, were
ordered placed on filet Report of the Receiver of Taxes; Report of the
Westchester County Dog Protective Association; Report ort of the Building
inspector.
The Supervisor asked if there was any one in the room who
wished to be heard.
Mr . Arthur H. Motley, a resident of the Town, appeared on be-
half of the Steffi Nossen School for dancing, requesting permission for
the use of the auditorium of the Iffeaver Street Fire House to conduct
dancing classes . He explained that as one of the parents of the many
cnildren who attend these classes, these instructions have been of
great value . He urged that consideration be given Mrs . Nossen' s request
as a search was made for a place to hold classes and no place was
available to accomodate all of the students .
Fire Chief Burton, who was also present, informed Mr. Motley
thatl Mrs . Steffi Nossen had been invited to the meeting of the Fire
Council on Friday evening when this matter would be given consideration.
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Mr. R.F. wood, appearing on behalf of Rockcliffe Estates ,Ine.
appeared to slake a request for the return of a portion of land in the
bed of Briar Close which had been deeded to the Town several years J.
He explained the return is desired because of a change in lot lines in
connection with a house he is about to build on the property.
Town Engineer Foote advised the members of the Board he could
see no objection to deeding this piece of property back to Mr. Wood.
Following discussion, the matter was referred to the Town
Attorney.
Mr. O'Neill, a resident of the Town, appeared before the Board
in reference to some cottages being built by Ackerman A Baltz, Builders,
on Harrison Drive .
The Supervisor informed Mr. O. Neill that after a conference
between the Builders and our Building Inspector, the construction of
these cottages at the present time has been abandoned. He also in-
formed Dr. O'Neill that if in the future these plans were resubmitted
he would be very glad to notify him..
The Supervisor suggested that the meeting proceed with the
reports if committees.
Councilman Watson. reported that at the last meeting a letter
from Mr. Edward Ely Hoxie was referred to him concerning suggestions
for a recrea .ional program. Mr. Watson advised that he had acknowledEed
Mr. Hoxieos letter and thanked him for it. He referred the matter to
the Town Recreation Committee for their study of recreation facilities
and needs for the entire Township including this area.
Councilman Embury presented and read the Welfare Report for
the month of August, 1946, which showed as follows:
-- Year Case Load Individuals Amount
1945 19 26 x,770.61
1946 15 22 654.43
Councilman Embury informed the members of the Board that he
had delivered the memorial to Mrs . Victor Stempf and had received the
following letter from her:
15 Park Avenue
New York 16, New York
August 8, 1946
Dear Dave,
Please . extend my thanks to the Town
Council for its beautiful tribute to Victor.
It is a great comfort to know how much Victor' s
efforts were appreciated by his friends and
associates .
The scroll will always be one of may
treasured possessions.
Sincerely yours..
Dorothy
Councilman Stiner reported that the Engineering Department
had completed its work on the Post 71ar Program and the plans and speci-
fications had been sent to Albany.
He also reported that the Board of Review had completed its
work and he would send out a report, in this connection, to the
members of the Board.
Councilman Mills stated that he wished to recommend to the
Town Board, as the Board of Fire Commissioners, approval of Fire De-
partment claims totaling $1,251 .22.
The members ofthe Board examined the claims and it was on
motion by Councilman Mills, seconded by Councilman !Uatson, upon roll
call; unanimously f
RESOLVED, that the following described claims be and
they hereby are approved and the Supervisor and. Comp-
troller be and they hereby are authorized to pay same
out of the budget for the Fire Department:
New York Telephone Company x38.39
Westchester Lighting Company 27 .20
G.I.V. Merrell 21 .18
Mamaroneck Plumbing Supply Co. 22.11
A .B- A. Autotive Co. 4.43
Eureka Hose Div. U.S. Rubber Co. 60.80
American-LaFrance Foamite Cora. 12.11 4186.22
Westchester Joint Plater Tjor,',Ts
Hydrant Rental 730.00
Scarsdale Plater Department
Hydrant Rental 335.00
Grand Total 4¢1,251.22
Councilman Mills reported that Lt. Michael F. Gallagher of
the Fire Department had made the following inspections daring the
months of July and August, 1946'
July 12, 1946
1 . Smith Property, 65 Palmer Avenue
( Residence reconverted into apartments for Veteranse
housing) - Bare electric wires strung fro°a basement
ceiling. Light switches and sockets on upper floors
in poor condition. Fire escape on second floor blocked.
Old furniture and boxes stored in basement consti
toting a fire hazard.
Ordered leases to remove violations and to install one
fire extinguisher on each floor.
Reinspected August 22, 1946 - Extinguishers not in-
stalled . Fire escape on second floor blocked. Switches
and sockets in poor condition. Basement in good
order and fire hazard eliminated.
Took positive stand and ordered violations removed
immediately. Will inspect again at an early date .
July 18 . 1946
1. Larchmont Gables Apartments, Post Road and Alden Road.
No violations found.
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The Supervisor informed the members of the Board that it has
been the custom for the Town to borrow on revenue certificates the un-
collected taxes levied for 1946 State County and Town taxes in order
to pay the County of Westchester the balance due it on the 1946 State
and County levy.
He stated that in the 1946 Budget provisions was made of an
amount of ` 67,000 for the payment of tax lien certificates maturing in
1946, which certificates represented the balance of the borrowing for
the uncollected portion of the 1945 State, County, Town and School taxes .
He further stated that due to the sale of Town-owned properties and the
collection of tax arrears in the past fesv months had netted sufficient
funds to enable the Town to liquidate these tax lien certificates . In
this way the X67,004 becomes available to pay the County and for the
first time since the Town has been on a budget system it will be un-
necessary to borrow on the uncollected 1946 taxes.
The Supervisor stated that he had at hand a check for $794.72
from Mr. Alex Codino to settle tax arrears on property known as Block
125, Parcel 427.
Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Embury,
seconded by Councilman Watson, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the offer of Alex Codino to settle
and pay the tax liens representing taxes levied
prior to April 1, 1941 and including State.. County
and Town taxes which became due April, 1941, upon
premises known as Block 125, Parcel 427, 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 Laws 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;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above liens are to be
assigned to Florence Mussachio, 75 Murray Avenue,
Larchmont, N.Y.
The Supervisor reported that the Ford truck which was authorized
for purchase on February 6, 1946, had been delivered with additional equip-
ment, amounting to $558.26 for there would be an extra charge .
The Supervisor stated that he had at hand a letter received
from Mr. W.E. Thrasher, General Superintendent of the Westchester joint
'Water Works, regarding the installation of fire hydrants by the Village
of Scarsdale, in the Griffen Avenue area of the Town.
Following discussion, the Town Attorney was instructed to
- prepare the necessary agreement.
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The Town kttorney reported that a petition had been received
by Garrison R. Corwin and Thomas R. Fisher, Jr. , and others, for per-
mission to transfer to Scarsdale Bus Corp. a certain consent to operate
buses in the Town of Mamaroneck.
Following discussion, the Town Attorney presented the following,
which was on motion by Councilman 'Matson, seconded by Councilman Embury,
upon roll call, unanimously adopted:
'WHEREAS this Board heretofore granted a permit under
Sections 66 and 67 of the Transportation Corporations
Law, by resolution duly adopted June 12, 1942, to
Garrison R. Corwin and Thomas R. Fisher, Jrs. , co-
partners and doing business under the firm name and
style of Scarsdale Bus Company, to operate buses from
Larchmont Station, along Myrtle Boulevard and Weaver
Street to the Mamaroneck-Scarsdale boundary line, as
part of a through route from Larchmont Railroad Station
to the Scarsdale Railroad Station; and
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WHEREAS, petition has been filed by Garrison R. Corwin
and Thomas R. Fisher as co-partners, and Scarsdale Bus
Corporation, a corporation incorporated under the laws
of the State of New York, requesting approval of the
transfer of this permit to the Scarsdale Bus Corporation,
a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State
of New York,
RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted for the
transfer of the consent or permit granted on June 12,
1942, to Garrison R. Corwin and Thomas R. Fisher to
operate buses from Larchmont Station, along Myrtle
Boulevard and Weaver Street to the Mamaroneck-Scarsdale
boundary line, as part of a through route from Larchmont
Railroad Station to the Scarsdale Railroad Station, to
Scarsdale Bus Corporation.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that such transfer is conditioned and
made subject to all of the provisions, terms and con-
ditions set forth in the resolution of this Board,
adopted June 12, 1942.
The members of the Board discussed the matter of Mr. K.
Kenneth-Smith, and it was decided that the Town Attorney write a letter
explaining that granting Mr. Smith' s reugest would mean setting a
precedent in other cases.
At 10:15 P.M. the Board unanimously resolved to adjourn
Town Clerk