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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947_08_13 Town Board Minutes 739 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD AUGUST 13th, 19479 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIRE HOUSE, TOWN OF RAMARONECK, NEW YORK. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Mandeville at 8:15 o'clock P.M. ( Eastern Standard Time) . —' PRESENT: Supervisor Mandeville Councilman Stiner, Embury, Mills and Watson ABSENT: None Presence was also noted of Town Clerk Gronberg and Town accoun- tant Finson. The Town Clerk presented an affidavit of publication of a notice requesting bids covering the construction of the War Memorial. The bids, which had been received, were then opened and are as follows: M.E . Maloney Construction Co. All work, except rock excavation $24,360 Rock Excavation 360 Total 2!720 Marcello Mezz_ullo.,_Inc. All work, except rock excavation $21, 600 Rock excavation 240 Total Fusillo Construction Co. All work, except rock excavation $21, 586 Rock excavation 300 Total _211886 Councilman Embury stated that, in view of the prices bid, some revision of the design would be necessary, as the bids were in excess of the appropriation for the construction of the Memorial. Supervisor Mandeville suggested that the bids be laid on the table and referred to Town Engineer Foote and Mr. John A. Wang, Chairman of the Board of Park Commissioners, for study and recommendation. Upon motion made by Councilman Mills, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be instructed to return the checks to the bidders. The minutes of the meetings of June 24th, 1947 and July 9th, 1947, respectively, were approved as presented. The Town Clerk read a letter dated July 11th, 1947, from the Board of Police Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck, en- closing application of Officer John J. Gilfoy for retirement effective August lst, 1947, under the provisions of the laws governing the Police Pension Fund. The application was ordered and regret was expressed at the loss of i e ° and filed a P received g Officer Gilfoy from the Police Force . 741 A letter dated July 15th, 1947, was received from the Board of Police Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck recommending that a map of all of the areas of the town and a request for 11 area zoning" at thirty miles per hour for the entire unincorporated area of the township of Mamaroneck, be submitted to the State Traffic Commission. It was pointed out that this is now per- missive since the amendment of Section 95-C of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Upon motion by Councilman_ Mills, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a map of all of the areas of the town and a request for "Area Zoning" at thirty miles per hour for the entire unincorporated area of the Township of Mamaroneck, be submitted to the State Traffic Commission, addressed to the Director of the New York State Traffic Commission. A letter was received from the American Legion Post No. 347, express- ing thanks to the Supervisor for the cooperation which he and the Town Board had extended to that Post in connection with the recent convention of the Westchester County American Legion. With the letter was enclosed a copy of a resolution, adopted at the convention by the members of the Westchester County American Legion, expressing the gratitude of those members. A letter dated July 12th, 1947, was received from Mamaroneck Post No. 90 ( American Legion) submitting two claims for $200. each representing maintenance of meeting rooms for the years 1945 and 1946, for consideration and approval by the Town Board. After consideration and discussion, the Town Clerk was instructed to notify the Post No. 90 that no money is available in the Budget and that these claims cannot be approved. -- The following reports for the month of July 1947, were ordered placed on file: Report of the Receiver of Taxes ; The Report of the Town Clerk ; The Report of the Building Inspector; The Report of the Westchester County Dog Protective Association for June and July; The report of the County Transportation Company, covering the 6 month period which ended June 30th, 1947; Statement of Bank Balances as of August 1st, 1947; and List of claims audited and paid by the Comptroller during the period from July 9th, 1947 to August 13th, 1947. The Town Clerk presented copies of the list of polling places for the purpose of designating the place in each election district in the Town at which the meeting for the registration of voters and ffiecti elections and primaries shall be held in the year following the ensuing first day of October. He stated that the chairman of both majo political groups had approved the same . The members of the Board examined the list and upon motion made by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 66 of the Election Law, being Chapter 17 of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York as amended, the Town Board of the Town of tiamaroneck hereby designates the place in each Election District in the Town at which the meetings for the registration of voters and elections and primaries shall be held in the year following the ensuing first day of October: l 74 DISTRICT NO . 1 Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York DISTRICT NO. 2 Mamaroneck Lumber Company° s; Office, 560 Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck,N.Y. DISTRICT NO.R Mamaro Fire House, Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York DISTRICT NO. 4 Central School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York DISTRICT NO. Hillcrest Apartments, 'Marren Avenue Entrance, Mamaroneck, N.Y. DISTRICT NO. -6 New Building, Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, New York. DISTRICT N0. 7 New Building, Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, New York DISTRICT NO. 8 Larchmont village Hall, Boston Post Road, Larchmont, New York DISTRICT NO.�N New Building, Chatsworth Avenue School, Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, New York DISTRICT N0. 10 325 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, New York DISTRICT NO. 11 Chatsworth Gardens Apartment, 14 North Chatsworth Avenue, Town of Mamaroneck. DISTRICT NO . 12 Murray Avenue School, Town of Mamaroneck, New York DISTRICT—NO. 13 Murray Avenue School, Town of Mamaroneck, New York DISTRICT NO. 14 Second Floor, Weaver Street Fire House, Weaver St . Town of 1-1amaroneck DISTRICT NO. 15 First Floor, Weaver Street Fire House, weaver Street, Town of Mamaroneck DISTRICT NO. 16 Fenimore Cooper House, Larchmont Acres, Richbell Road, Town of Mamaroneck 745 Councilman Watson presented petitions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll, sd as to permit the appor- tionment of taxes . Upon motion made by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Ezbury, the following resolution 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 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 1946, school taxes of 1947, and the assessment roll for the year 1947, taxes of 1948, which show property now appear- ing on the rolls as follows: Section Block Lot. Owner Land Imp.1 Total. 9 84 1 to 21 West Conn. Development (939-1) Corp. $29, 550 $299550. be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 Section Block Lot Owner Land® Yma Total 9 84 6 Patsy Baselice $29700. $2,700® (939-1) 9 84 7 Patsy Baselice $2,650. $2, 650• (939-10) 9 84 8 Patsy Baselice 2, 650. 2, 650. (939-19) 9 84 9 Patsy Bas slice 2,700® 29700® (939-28) 9 84 11 to 15 1 to 4 West Conn Development Corp. 18, 850. 189850 (939-57, 63, 71 79, 100, 108 129,137, 144) FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1946, taxes of 1947, and the 'a"ssessmeht roll for the year 1947, taxes of 19489 which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows : Section Block Lot _Owner Land ®Imp_ Total - 8 103 13 & 14 Village of Mamaroneck (823-374) In Rem $ 2,650 $ 2,650° 47 be corrected as follow;, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot Owner® Land _Imo Total 8 103 14 & pt . of 13 West Conn Development (823-374) Corp. $19590. $19590• 8 103 pt 13 (823-380) Sam Paonessa 1,060. 19060. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1947, taxes of 1948, which shows pro- perty now appearing on the roll as follows: Section Block Lot owner_ Land Imp._ Total 9 86 394A, 1 & 2 (937®1) Walter E . Dietrich, Jr.$6.600. $4,400. $11,000. be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot, Owner _Land Imp- Total 9 86 1 & 2 (937-1) Walter E . Dietrich Jr. $3, 200 $4,400. $79600. & W 9 86 3 & 4A (937-12) Dorella Z. Dietrich 39400 - 3,400 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1946, school taxes of 1947, and the assessment roll for the year 1947, taxes of 1948 which show pro- perty now appearing on the rolls as follows : Section Bloc',c Lot Owner Land Ism . Total 8 53 35 to 39 Vito Paonessa & Ors . $29000 $2,000 (816-232) be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 8 53 35 to 38 & (816-232) pt. 39 Vito Paonessa & ors . $19865 - $19865. 8 53 pt. 39 Francesco Viola 135 135 (816-400) FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1946, school taxes of 1947, and the assessment roll for the year 1947, taxes of 19489 which show property now appearing on the roll as follows : Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total -- 8 64 2689 279 28 (833-12) & 29B Panfilio Santangelo $3,450 $7, 150 $109600 749 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 8 64 29B & 28A (933-12) Victor Salvador $19000 $21000. $3,000 8 64 28B9 27 & 26B (833-17) Panfilio Santangelo 2,450 5,150 79600 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1946, school taxes of 1947, and the assessment roll for the yearl947, taxes of 1948, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imps Total 8 93 37 & 38 (830-181) Pietro Abbato & W $1, 500 $2,000 $3, 500 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imo Total 8 93 pt. 37 & 38 (830-181) Peter Buzak $1,410 $29000 $3,410 8 93 pt. 37 & 38 (add to #17) Pietro Abbato & W 90 - 90 - FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1946, school taxes of 1947, and the assessment roll for the year 1947, taxes of 1948, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total_ 7 16C 234 to 239 (712-563) Benedict Ginsberg $7,000 - $7,000 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Let Owner Land Imp. Total 7 16C pt 235, all of 236 ( 712-565 237, 238 & pt 239-Theodore Zeiler $59100 - $59100 7 16C pt 239 (712 add to 575) Benedict Ginsberg & w 950 - 950 7 16C pt 235 & all 234 (712 add to 550) Minnie Salomon 950 - 950 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1946, school taxes of 1947, and the assessment roll for the year 1947, taxes of 1948, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp® Total 1 37B 242 to 247 (121-84) Bert A. Bernheim $19650 - $19650 751 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp• Total 1 37B 242, 243 & (121-84) pt 244 Harold M. Stark $750 - $750 1 37B pt 244, 245 to 247 - (121-89) Bert A. Bernheim 900 goo FURTHER RESOLVED,' that the assessment roll for the year 1946, taxes of 1947, and the assessment _ roll for the year 1947, taxes of1948, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows : Section Block Lot Owner Land Imo. Total 6 4 11A to 14A Chatsworth Coal & (601-454) Supply Co. , Inc. $189800 - $189800 6 6 1 (601-454) be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp• Total 6 6 pt lot 1 (601-477) 85x93 .irreg Paul Orrico $5,000 - $59000 6 6 pt® lot 1 (601-454) 225xllO irreg. Chatsworth Coal & Supply Co. , Inc® 13, 800 139800 the The Town Clerk read a petition received from/Assessor, requesting the approval of a number of pages of the Assessment maps, showing the corrections made by the Town Engineer as of June lst, 1947, such corrections being due to the sale or transfer of lots or plots, filing of the maps in the Department of Land Record in White Plains, and so forth. Upon motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Board approves of the changes in the assessment maps of the Town of Yamaroneck as of June 1, 1947, and the said maps are hereby corrected and rectified as of June 1, 19479 in the following places: Page 1 Index 101 112 126 214 313 405 104 113 132 218 320 407 105 114 201 222 333 408 106 115 205 223 340 410 107 121 206 224 341 411 124 213 225 401 412 416 753 I Councilman Embury. stated that he had nothing to report for his departments. Supervisor Mandeville informed the members of the Board that the Personnel Officer of the County of Westchester, had advised that Edward Proch is now eligible for a permanent appointment as Senior Engineering Aide to the Town of Mamaroneck, having passed the required examination and being the only Mamaroneck resident on this register® Upon motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that Edward Proch be and he hereby is appointed to the position of Senior Engineering Aide to the Town of Mamaroneck, at an annual salary of $2, 600, effective September 1st, 1947® The Supervisor presented two sales which had been approved by the Trustees of the Village of Larchmont, covering properties acquired by that Village in its foreclosure proceeding In Rem® Upon motion by Councilman Watson, seconded by Councilman Mills, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, the Village of Larchmont, through the institution of an action begun on February 13, 1946 in the County Court 98 � 'J ® the County, and entitled In the Matter f e of Westchester C a Y8 Foreclosure of Tax Liens pursuant to Article Seven-A, Title 3 of the Tax Law by the Village of Larchmont ( List of Delin- quent Taxes for 1946)B° , had become and now is the owner of a number of parcels of real estate situate in the Village of Larchmont and the Town of Mamaroneck by virtue 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 WHEREAS, both the Village of Larchmont and the Town of Mamaroneck held tax liens for unpaid taxes on said par- cels of real property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 165-a of the Tax Law, and agree- ment dated May 20, 1946, was entered into between the Village of Larchmont and the Town of Mamaroneck, which among other things, set forth the interests of said municipalties 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 pro- ceeds received from said sales; and WHEREAS, the Village of Larchmont hasp pursuant to said agreement with the Town of Mamaroneck, advertised on June 12th, 1947 and held on June 17, 1947, a public auction and received bids on certain of said parcels of real estate 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 Mamaroneck, and subject to upset prices and terms of sale as advertised; and WHEREAS, the highest bids received at the aforesaid public auction of June 17, 1947 for the respective properties so offered at the public auction, are listed, with the name of the highest bidder, as follows : 755 Auction Sale Village Tax trap Highest Upset Price Bid Assessment Block Parcel Bidder Price ( A11_Cash _ 712 186 Anne H. Bear $19750 $2, 200® $2,000® 713 26 Anne H. Bear 2, 500 2, 500 2, 500® BE IT RESOLVED, that the sales prices bid for the 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 par- cels of real property ')y the Village of Larchmont required under the provisions of the aforesaid agreement between the Village of Larchtnorzd and Town of Mamaroneck, dated May 20, 1946, are hereby granted and allowed® The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Supervisor Mandeville Councilman Embury, Stiner, Watson and Mills NOES: None The Supervisor presented requests from the Village of Mamaroneck for Town Board approval of the sales of properties acquired by the Village of Mamaroneck in its foreclosure proceeding in rem® Following discussion and upon m�tjgrl �jr;�j by Councilman Stiner, seconded by Councilman Embury, the following/was, upon roll call, unani- mously adopted: WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck, through the Institution of an action in the County Court. of Westchester County, entitled 41 In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens Pursuant to Article Vll-A, Title 3 of the Tax Law, by the Village of Mamaroneck, ---- List of Delinquent Taxes for 1945 11, has become and now is the owner of a nurber of parcels of real estate situate in the Village of Mamaroneck and Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, both the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck hold tax liens on said parcels of real property; and `NHEREAS, pursuant to Section 165H of the Tax Law, an agreement was entered into between the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck which, among other things, set forth the interest of -said municipalties in the properties being foreclosed, the manner of the sale of said properties, and the manner of the dis- tribution of the proceeds received from said sales , and WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck has, pursuant to an agreement had with the Town of Mamaroneck, adver- tised for and received bids on certain properties owned by the Town of Mamaroneck, as well as on certain properties owned by the Village of Mamaroneck in the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mam- aroneck have given consideration thereto and after due deliberation, accepted the bids herinafter listed as to price and terms therein set forth; and WHEREAS, since receipt of said bids, this Board has given consideration thereto, and after due delibera- tion, it is RESOLVED, that the bids hereinafter listed, be accepted at the price and terms therein set forth: Total Section Block Lot _Bidder Amount Assessed Valuation Terms 8 69 10 Nicholas Acampora $270. $8000 cash ( J.S. Faillace,Broker) 8 69 11A, 11B Onofrio Cervellino $270. $800, cash (J.S . Faillace, Broker) 8 87 16 Domenico Capuano $240. $800. cash Upon motion made by Councilman Stiner, seconded by Councilman Embury, the following resolution was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted: WHEAREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck, through the institution of an action in the County Court of Westchester County, entitled 11 In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens Pursuant to Article Vll-A, Title 3 of the Tax Law, by the Village of Mamaroneck. List of Delinquent Taxes for 194511 , has become and now is the owner of a number of c is of real estate situate in the Village of ar e p g Mamaroneck and Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, both the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck hold tax liens on said parcels of real property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 165H of the Tax Law, an agreement was entered into between the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck which, among other things, set forth the interests of said municipalities in the properties being fore- closed, the manner of the sale of said propertiep, and the manner of the distribution of the proceeds received from said sales ; and WHEREAS, the Village of Mamaroneck has, pursuant to an agreement had with the Town of Mamaroneck, adver- tised for and received bids on certain properties owned by the Town of Mamaroneck, as well as on certain properties owned by the Village of Mamaroneck in the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck have given consideration thereto and after due deliberation, accepted the bids hereinafter list- ed as to price and terms therein set forth; and WHEREAS, since receipt of said bids, this Board has given consideration thereto, and after due delibera- tion, it is RESOLVED, that the bids hereinafter listed, be accepted at the price and terms therein set forth: Total Section Block Lot Bidder Amount Assessed Valuation Terms 8 76 part of Joseph W. Palmer $150 $700 cash 17B ( Everett T. Houghton broker) 9 8 3 Sam Verrassi $150 $900 Cash 1 753 Upon motion by Councilman Stiner, seconded by Councilman Embury, the following resolution was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, this Board by resolution dated July 22, 1946 approved the bid heretofore made to the Village of mamaro- neck, by Henry Stansbury, to pay the sum of $2,010, all cash, for property known as Section 9, Block 86, Lot 9, on the Village Assessment Map, and WHEREAS, the Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck have - now accepted an amendment of the said bid, providing for payment of 40% cash and the execution of a 60% five-year mortgage with 4e° interest to be amortized at the rate of 20% per year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the amendment of the bid of Henry Stansbury for the purchase of pro- perty known as Section 9, Block 86, Lot 9, on the Village Assessment Map, providing for payment of 40% cash and the execution of a 60% five-year mortgage with 41-% interest, to be laid amortized at the rate of 20% per year. Upon motion by Councilman Stiner, seconded by Councilman Embury, the following resolution was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, this Board by resolution dated August 7, 1946, approved the bid heretofore made to the Village of Mamaro- neck, by Anthony Walker to pay the sum of $1, 500. all cash, for property known as Section 8, Block 749 Lots 2A and 2B on the Village Assessment map; and WHEREAS, the Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck have now accepted an amendment of the said bid., providing for payment of 40% cash and the execution of a 60% five-year mortgage with 4z% interest, to be amortized at the rate of 20% per year . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board approves the amendment of the bid of Anthony Walker for the purchase of property known as Section 8, Block 74, Lots 2 A and 2B on the Village Assessment Map, providing for payment of 40% cash and the execution of a 60% five-year . mortgage with 4* % interest, to be amortized at the rate of 20% per year. The Supervisor presented a new lease between the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, acting as the Board of Fire Commissioners, and Steffi Nossen, for the use of the Fire House Auditorium between the hours of 10 and 11 A.M. and 3 and 6:30 P.M. on Fridays, and between the hours of 3 and 6:30 P .M. on Wednesdays, from October 1st, 1947 to May 31st, 1948 at an annual rental of $600. Upon aoticn made by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Mills, it was upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign and execute the lease between Steffi Nossen and the Town Board of the flown of Mamaroneck, acting as the Board of Fire Commis- sioners, for the use of the Fire House Auditorium between the hours of 10 and 11 A.M. and 3 and 6:30 P.M. on Fridays, and between the hours of 3 qnd 6:30 P.M. on Wednesdays, from October lst, 1947 to May 31st, 1948, at an annual rental of $600. 761 The Supervisor explained to the members of the Board that after considerable negoiations, the American-LaFrance-Foamite Corporation had agreed to replace the motor in the aerial truck for the sum of $500. with the understanding that , of course, the old motor would be returned to them. The Supervisor stated that originally the American-LaFrance° Foamite Corporation had quoted a price of $3, 200. for a 204 hp engine and that the $500. charge for 204hp motor represented a magnificent deal for the Town inasmuch as it would cost considerably more to overhaul the old motor which was 190hp. Upon motion by Councilman Mills, seconded by Councilman Embury, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck purchase from the American-LaFrance-Foamite Corporation a new 204hp engine for the aerial truck, register No. L1253, at a cost of $500. FOB Elmira. FURTHER RESOLVED that the old motor be returned to the American-LaFrance-Foamite Corporation. The Supervisor further stated that it was planned to place the cost of the new motor in the 1948 Budget . The Supervisor requested a resolution approving the payment to James H. Potter, of the amount of, $:; 50. and to Lincoln Mezzotti, of the amount of $14., covering damages to their vehicles, caused by Town motor were the a mounts which the Town was that these er. vehicles. He explained obligated to pay under the $50. deductible policy and that a Court order, authorizing such payments had been received. Upon motion by Councilman Stiner, seconded by Councilman Mills, it was upon roll call unanimously 9 P , RESOLVED, that the Comptroller and the Super- Visor be and they hereby are authorized to make payment in the sum of $50. to James H. - Potter covering damages to his motor vehicle, not covered by the Town of Mamaroneck pro- perty damage policy. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Comptroller and the Super- visor be and they hereby are authorized to make pay- ment in the sum of $14. to Lincoln Mazzotti, covering b damages to his motor vehicle, not c overed y the Town of Mamaroneck property damage policy. The Supervisor requested that the Board approve the transfer of $17, 575.71 from surplus, in order to complete the payment of the #32,000 note which falls due on September 1st, 1947. He reminded the members of the Board that this note was borrowed from the Tax Reserve Fund in order to make payment to the School Board of the: balance of 1946 school levy and pending further collection of school taxes for that year . He stated that there has been collected to date, $14,424.29 and the amount re- quested to be transferred will be sufficient to re-pay the Tax Reserve Fund, the entire $32,000. Upon motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Mills, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED THat the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to pay to the Tax Reserve Fund, the sum of $32,000, - $14,424.29 from the school Fund representing collection since the issuance of the note and $17, 525-71 of General Town Surplus . The Supervisor stated- that the Torn Attorney had requested a resolution authorizing the cancellation of the 1947 and prior years ' State, County and Town taxes on those parcels to which the Town had acquired title in its foreclosure proceeding in rem, with the exception to s c e o e ' o i e 4 m , n act' ac�eY aigeeer segnrt� eueee o age ofl :"amok regar g e 3sposa o proper ies ac ire i c o o ceeding in rem, within the Village of Mamaroneck. Upon motion made by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman. Watson, it was, upon roll call, unanimously 70 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and Receiver of Taxes ®� �OwTA O, be and they hereby are authorized to cancel 19476 F,a,�` and prior years ' State, County and Town Taxescia those parcels to which the Town has acquired title in its foreclosure proceeding in rem with the exception of the following: Block 817, Parcel 635; —Block 818 Parcel 20 to 901 - at 265 h to 13,69ot to 290 to 901 to .355 ` Bo Q�3 ° 1 eo 922 ot 110 °° 922 — It 193 to 923 it 1 n ,° 923 to 30 The Supervisor presented a deed from the Town of Mamaroneck to the Village of Mamaroneck, covering the ten parcels which the Town had agreed to deed back to the Village, under agreement between the Town and Village, regarding the disposal of properties of the Village of Mamaroneck acquired in the Town' s foreclosure proceeding in rem. Upon motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he: hereby is authorized to execute and deliver a deed to the Village of Mamaroneck, of the following parcels of property acquired by the Town in its foreclosure proceeding in rem, and which, by agreement, are to be deeded back to the Village of Mamaroneck: Block 817, Parcel 635 Block 818 Parcel 20 to 901 1t 265 of 216 q®t to 290 It 901 it 355 to 922 to 110 to 922 to 193 tt 923 of 1 to 923 to 30. -- The Supervisor recommended the following, which, upon by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Watson , was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 96A of Chapter 62 of the Laws of 1909 as amended, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby authorize and empower the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaro- neck to collect the 1947 school taxes for Union Free School District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck and School District No. 2 Town of Scarsdale, which under the provisions of Chapter 105 of the Laws of 1916 as amended, known as Westchester County Tax Law, become a lien and are payable on September lst, 1947, 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 or instal- meets of the 1947 school taxes for Union Free School District No.1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, and School District No. 2, Town of Scarsdale, New York, at any time but subject to the same penalties as are speci- fied and provided in Section 18 of Chapter 105 of the - - Laws of 1916, for neglect to pay the total amount of the school taxes after , the levey thereof. 765 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the acceptance of any such partial or instalment payment of the 1947 school taxes for Union Free School District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, and School District No. 2, Town of Scarsdale, New York, shall not be deemed to affect, in any manner any right of the Town of Mamaroneck under any general or special act, to enforce collec- tion of the unpaid balances of such taxes as may re- main due and owing to said Town, but such rights and powers 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, upon roll call, unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that this Board hereby designates" 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 1947 school taxes as required by law; and be it FURTHER .RESOLVED, that such notice be published in "The Daily Times" on Wednesday, August 20, 1947; and be it I FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with the pro- visions of Section 26 of the Westchester County Tax Act, the Town Board do and hereby does direct the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments to mail to each taxpayer of the Town of Mamaroneck, whose address is known to said Receiver .of Taxes and Assessments, a tax bill for 1947 school taxes, the expense thereof to be a Town charge . The Town Attorney requested permission to institute suit against Anthony Hvizdos and/or Caroline Hvizdos for damages sustained to a Town police car in an accident in May, 1947. The Supervisor stated the damage was in the vicinity of $600. and that no effort had been m«de by Mr. Hvizdos to effect a settlement with the Town. Upon motion by Councilman Mills, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to institutesuit against Anthony and/ or Caroline Hvizdos for damages to Atown of Mamaro- neck police car, sustained in an accident which occurred in May, 1947. The Supervisor stated that he believed the Zoning Ordinance should be amended to permit the Town to send notices to owners of vacant property, to cut weeds and clean debris, and if, after a certain time this notice were not complied with,i�guig_�ein on the property, clean it up and bill the owner for the charge/in doing this work. Upon motion by Councilman Mills, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby -- is authorized to investigate and prepare a pro- posed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would permit the Town, after notice to the owner, to enter upon private property, clean debris, cut weeds, and bill the owner for so doing. i 7d Councilman Stiner stated he had nothing to report for his Committees . Councilman Mills presented the fire report for the month of June, 1947, which is as follows: June 10, Still alarm, Box 235,Mrs . Gaillick, 19 Barnum Rd. Locked out. June 11, Still alarm, Box 142 - Oakhaven Apartments Oil burner June 13, Full ', alarm, Box 561 - Larchmont Acres Building #7 false alarm June 23, Still alarm, Box 561 - Larchmont Acres Building #3 baby locked in bathroom June 24, Full alarm, Box 158 - Mrs. Kurtz, 240 Rockingstone Ave. oil burner June 25, Minor alarm, Box 113 - Mrs. Allen, 9 Edgewood Ave . Chimney fire Total - 3 still alarm ; 2 full alarms; 1 minor alarm halls Councilman/presented inspections made during the month of June which were as follows: i Apartments and multiple dwellings Oakhaven Larchmont Hills ) Stonecrest } Arcade } Larchmont Acres } Alden knxxgff House) Leone Apartments ) no violations Avonmore Apartments, Hopper doors for incinerator not closing properly in several apartments. Notified superintendents to have same corrected. Larchmont Gables, received word from Pessers . Posner and Posner Mount Vernon, N.Y., building managers, that contract to recharge 17 ex- tinguishers had been given to Fyr-Fyter Co. , N.Y. Word from this Company stated that extinguishers would be recharged by July 15th. This removes violation issued in May, 1947. Chatsworth Gardens, nozzle missing from house hose line in IIBII building . Notified superintendent to have replacement immediately. Smith residence ( Veterans ' Housing) , checked fuse box in cellar and found 30 amp fuses being used. Also discovered short circuit in box. Notified superintendent to replace 30 amp. fuses with 15 amp. fuses to prevent over-loading and possibility of fire . Also ordered short circuit repaired imrediately by an electrician. Public garages Bose and Parker ) Myrtle ) Hillside Service Station ) Yyrtle Boulevard } no violations Stores Plaza Pharmacy, previous violation from May, 1947, removed. 769 I I I Stores Continued- Gristede Brothers ? Chatsworth Valet Helmer 's Delicatessen } Lindman' s Stationery ) Margo® s Beauty Salon } Chinese Laundry ) no violations Clubs and Taverns Sagamore Inn } Tinged Foot � Bonnie Briar ) Johnson® s Restaurant } Post Lodge } Tally-Ho Loyal Inn 7 no violations Alden Lounge, ordered proprietor to install extinguisher in kitchen. In addition to the above inspections, an, inspection is made each Saturday night to places of public assembly, to check on exits, lighting, overcrowding, parking and other safety measures for the pro- tection of the public. Councilman Mills presented a list of claims for the Fire Department expenditures and stated he had checked the bills and re- commended approval and payment. The members of the Town Board sitting as the Board of Fire Com- missioners, considered the claims, and it was on motion by Councilman Mills, seconded by Councilman Em.bury, upon roll call, unanimously I -- RESOLVED, that the following described claims be and they hereby are approved and that the Super- visor and Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to pa,y same out of the budget for the Fire Department: Westchester Lighting Company $ 25.32 New York Telephone Company 25.25 L. Earl ?Tiller, Inc . 10.68 G.G . Braxmar Co. Inc. 26.54 Merson Clothiers Inc . 44.25 G .W. Yerrela .97 Raymond & Feeley 21.13 Burton & Fenton, Inc . 20.84 Myrtle Garage, Inc . 1 .2- 190.23 Westchester Joint Water Works #1 _7J6.66 Grand Total $ 926.89 There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 9 P .M. to meet on September 3, 1947® TT o i C