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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944_12_29 Town Board Minutes STATUTORY AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF MAMAROFECK, NEW YORK HELD DECEMBER 29, 1944 In the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse , Town of Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Mandeville at 8:15 P.M. (Eastern War Time) . Present: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Griffin, Embury, Stiner Absent : Councilman Keeler The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne , Town Attorney Delius , Town Engineer and Superintendent of Highways Foote , Comptroller Orsino , and Accountant Finson. The minutes of the meeting of December 1 , 1944, were approved as presented. The Supervisor stated that there were some papers before him which might be considered at this time . He presented the pro- posed agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Westchester County Dog Protective Association, Inc. to act as agents for the seizure and impounding of all dogs found unlicensed or untagged or running at large , in violation of the provisions of the Agriculture and Markets Lars of the State. Following some discussion , it was on motion by Councilman Embury , seconded by Councilman Stiner , unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Westchester County Dog Pro- tective Association, Inc. , which contract is sub- ject to final approval by the New York State De- partment of Agriculture and Markets. The Supervisor presented the proposed agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck, Village of Larchmont , and the Larchmont Public Library, which provides for an adjustment as allowed in the Town' s budget for the year 1945. Following some discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Griffin, upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck, Village of Larchmont , and the Larch- mont Public Library, which agreement amends the original agreement dated Sept. 15, 1930 , with modifications on Feb. 2, 1937 and Feb. 5, 1941. The Supervisor reported that some time ago the matter con- cerning the strip of property in front of 103 Murray Avenue and owned by Mrs. Katherine Kennedy was referred to him to try to effect a — settlement on an encroachment by the Town for sidewalk purposes. He informed the Board that he had negotiated with Mrs. Kennedy and had finally obtained a signed option for the purchase of the strip , for the sum of $225.00. Following discussion, the matter was referred to the Town Attorney to obtain the necessary search and prepare papers for tran- sfer of the strip to the Town. The Supervisor recommended the following resolution, which was on motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Stiner , upon roll call , unanimously adopted: WHEREAS , on October 16, 1944 , the Town Board of the Torn of Lamaroneck passed a resolution accepting the offer of Gunn Brothers Oil Company , Inc. to purchase the property designated on the assessment roll of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 901 , Parcel 126 , for the sum of $7,500 , upon the following terms: 40% of which is to be in cash , and 60% of which is to be represented by a Purchase Money mortgage , which mortgage shall run for a term of five (5) years bearing interest at the rate of five rer cent ( 5% ) per annum and is to be amortized at the rate of four per cent (4%) per annum. Both interest and amortization shall be payable in quarterly in- stalments and the principal sum remaining shall become due and payable at the termination of five years from the date of the signing of said mort- gage; WHEREAS , on October 17, 1944, the Village Board of the Village of Hamaroneck , by resolution duly approved said offer of sale; and WHEREAS , on the 27th day of December , 1944, title was conveyed to said Gunn Brothers Oil Company, Inc. , and Salvatore Amico; and WHEREAS , the receipts and disbursements in connection with said property are as follows: Feceipts: Town Village Rents Insurance refund 53 ,545.00 125.32 Cash payment on Sale 3 ,000.00 1944 School Tax Apportionment 131.35 Town Attorney - Fee for drawing Yortgage .CO 3670.32 Less: Credits Allowed 4 days' rent ($42.50) 5.62 Unpaid later Bill 4.95 56 ,806. 10 Disbursements: Water 215.97 Electricity 53.69 Commission on Rents 173.09 Insurance 254.03 Search and Policy 93.00 5.00 Repairs , Labor & ITaterials 706.96 Legal Services & Expenses 150.00 120.14 Commission on Sale 375.00 Advertising 62.95 Stamps on Referee ' s Deed 26.40 Referee ' s Fees 20.00 Recording Deed & Entering Judgment 5.80 Military Investigation 2.00 1944 School Tax 2,`9.29, Total Disbursements 931.49 1751.83 2683.32 TOTAL RECEIPTS $4,122.7 I 15 showing the net receipts to be apportioned between the Town and Village of Mamaroneck to be $4,122.78, and WHEREAS , the amount of unpaid taxes and percentage due the Village and Town are as follows: Unpaid Taxes & Interest Distribution Town $ 5,870.73 24.01 $ 989.88 Village 188M,l4 Df,99 8132. 90 $24,450.27 100.00 849122.78 Cash Distribution Town Village Receipts $3 ,135.78 3 ,670.32 Less: Disbursements 931.49 Cash on Hand $2 ,204.29 $1 ,918.49 Due to Village 1821441 18214441 $ 989.88 $3 ,132.90 NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the percentages above set forth that there be paid to the Village of Mamaroneck 75.99% of the net receipts of $4,122.78, less the sum of $1 ,918.49 which is already in their possession, or the net sum of $1 ,214.41. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to distribute the interest and amortization payments on the above mentioned Purchase Money mortgage when received, to the Town and to the Village in the same ratio as indicated in the above distribution statement. FURTHER RESOLVED, that these disbursements be made from the receipts of the aforementioned transaction. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the commission due Barney Epstein, Inc. , broker , who brought about the sale , in the amount of $375.00, be approved. Said payment to be made from the proceeds of the sale of this pro- perty. On motion by Councilman Embury , seconded by Councilman Stiner , it was , upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that the sum of $4,134.00 be accepted by the Town of Mamaroneck as representing its share of the purchase price of the premises known as Section 9 , Block 11 , Lot 20Al and Section 9 , Block 11 , Lots 20A2- 21B-20B-21A on the Village of Mamaroneck assessment roll and known as Block 901 , Parcels 87 and 92 on the Town of Mamaroneck assessment roll , and that said sum be applied first to the payment of 1944 state , town, county and school taxes unpaid and that the balance of $3 ,472.33 be applied to the payment of the following tax liens outstanding on Block 901 , Parcel 87 and 92 , which tax liens are hereby cancelled. BLOCK 501 . PARCEL 87 Year of Tax Year of Sale Amount of Lien 1938 1939 $ 684.77 1939 1940 594.75 1940 1941 483.67 1941 1942 437.93 1942 1943 457. 28 1943 1944 376.23 - BLOCK 901 . PARCEL 92 1938 1939 465.68 1939 1940 386.66 1940 1941 331.43 1941 1942 313.03 1942 1943 326.82 1943 1944 280.76 On motion by Councilman Stiner , seconded by Councilman Embury, the following resolution was , upon roll call , unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS IN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $160,000. OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, FEW YORK, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE RECEIPT OF TAXES LEVIED FOR TOWN PURPOSES. RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK, as follows: Section 1. To provide a fund to be expended for any of the purposes for which funds are appropriated in the annual estimate of the Town for the fiscal year — beginning January 1 , 1945, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to borrow a sum not exceeding $160 ,000. at one time , or from time to time as the money may be needed , on the credit of the Town, in anticipation of the receipt of taxes for said fiscal year applicable to such purposes. The Supervisor shall issue a certi- ficate , or certificates , of indebtedness in the name of the Town in the principal amount of such loan or loans pursuant to section 117 of the Town Law , con- stituting Chapter 62 of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York, as amended. Section 2. It is hereby determined and declared: (a) The total amount of taxes to be levied in said Town for Town purposes for said fiscal year, as provided in the annual budget adopted the ist day of December , 1944, is $650 ,328. 23 (exclusive of Judicial , Military', County and Mamaroneck Valley Sewer Levies) . (b) The total amount of said taxes outstanding and uncollected , is $650.328.23• (c) The total amount heretofore borrowed and -- outstanding in anticipation of the collection of said -- taxes , is none. Section 3. The following matters in connection with said Certificates of Indebtedness are hereby de- termined: Date : January 15, 1945 Maturity: May 1 , 1945 Denomination: To be determined by the Supervisor Interest Rate : To be determined by the Supervisor , but not exceeding five per centum (50) per annum. Numbers: To be determined by the Supervisor Form: Substantially in accordance with resolution adopted January 4, 1939. Said Certificates of Indebtedness shall be signed by the Supervisor , contersigned by the Town Clerk and shall have the Town seal affixed thereto. The Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to determine all matters in. con- nection therewith not determined by this or subsequent resolution, and to sell said Certificates of Indebtedness at private sale at not less than par , without advertisement or public bidding , and to deliver the same to the purchaser upon receipt of the purchase price , plus accrued interest from the date of the Certificates of Indebtedness to the date of delivery. Section 4. The faith and credit of the Town of Mamaroneck are hereby pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said Certificates of Indebtedness and, unless otherwise paid, or payment provided for , taxes shall be levied on all the taxable property in said Town in an amount sufficient to pay said principal and interest. On motion of Mr. Stiner, seconded by Mr . Embury , the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote : AYES : Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Griffin, Embury , Stiner NOES : None The Supervisor announced that the sum of $15,000 had been paid on tax lien certificates which becomes due on July 1 , 1945, effect- ing a. savings in interest costs of $46. 51. He added that the balance of tax lien certificates now owing are $135,000 as against $188 ,000 on December 31 , 1944. The Supervisor presented a letter from Mr. William Brill , attorney of the office of Messrs. Meighan & Necarsulmer , attorneys for Mr . Thomas Vidile , with an offer for the settlement of certain tax arrears on Block 815, Parcel 350. Following some discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Embury , seconded by Councilman Stiner , upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be and he hereby is authorized , empowered and directed to accept the sum of $519. 55 in payment of the follow- ing taxes and/or tax liens now due and/or owned by the Town of Mamaroneck, upon the rroperty known and desig- nated on the tax assessment map of the Town of iamaroneck as Block 815, Parcel 350: Tax Liens for the sales of 1935 to 1941 inclusive , years of levy 1934 to 1940 inclusive , for the face amount of the taxes waiving penalties and interest in the amount of $283.49. 821 Tax Liens for the sales of 1942-1944 inclusive , years of levy 1941 to 1943 inclusive , for the face amount of the liens plus 12% interest in the amount of $184.67, plus the current 1944 Town tax with penalties in the amount of 826.17 and the 1944 school tax plus penalties in the amount of $25.22. The Supervisor presented a letter from Mr. Reuben R. Sirlin attorney , representing Mr. Abe Chulew, offering to purchase liens on Block 901 , Parcel 350 , at a reduced amount. Following some discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Stiner , seconded by Councilman Embury , upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments be and he hereby is authorized , empowered and directed to sell by assignment the following tax liens held by the Town at the face amount of the liens plus interest computed at six per cent per annum, to Mr. Abe Chulew, 222 Tlest post Road, hramaroneck, N.Y. Tax Sale Amount of Interest Year Year Lien at 6% Total 1941 1942 $ 98.27 15. 28 $113. 55 1942 1943 222.49 21.13 243.62 1943 1944 178.94 6.26 185.20 The Supervisor presented a letter received from Mamaroneck Federal Savings & Loan Association , in which they referred to an old tax lien for the year 1935 which had been discovered open on Block 825, Parcel 291. They requested permission to pay the lien at a reduced amount. Following some discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Embury , seconded by Councilman Stiner , upon roll call , unanimously RESOL7ED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be and he hereby is authorized, em-nowered and directed to accept the face amount of the liens plus interest at the rate of six per cent from the date of sale , in payment of the following tax lien, on Block 825, Par- cel 291 , provided payment is made within thirty days: Tax Sale Amount of Interest Year Year Lien 6% 1935 1936 37. 58 $19,36 856.94 The Town Clerk reported that all of the insurance policies for the year 1945 had been received from the Town's insurance broker and that a representative of Councilman Keeler ' s office had checked the policies and that everything conforms with the requirements set up in the insurance estimate by Councilman Keeler for the year 1945. A letter dated December 29 , 1944, was received from Comptroller Orsino in which he requested authorization to make certain transfers within the 1944 Budget. It was on motion by Councilman Embury , seconded by Council- man Stiner , upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and the Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to make the fol- lowing transfers within the 1944 Budget: 323 APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS 1. FROM: Comptroller - Office Supplies $ 90.00 Miscellaneous - insurance 105.00 TO: Town Offices - Light $ 70.00 Town Offices - Supplies 125.00 2. FROLLT: Comptroller - Office Supplies 15.00 TO: Town Clerk - Office Supplies 15.00 3 , FROLR: Assessor - Assessment Clerk 274. 50 Elections - Spring Primary 48.00 " Insurance 45.00 " Special Election 50.00 °P Publishing Notices 75,00 TO: Election - Compensation, Fall Primary 8.00 °' Compensation, Election 128.00 " Rent 70.00 -- " Transportation 203. 50 °' Equipment 83.00 -- 4. FROM: Assessor - Assessment Clerk 200.00 TO: Assessor - Deed & Mortgage Abstracts 200.00 5. FROM: Unestimated Revenues - Post War Plans Refund 200.00 TO: Engineer - Engineering & Office Expense 200.00 6 . FROM: 11iscellaneous - Insurance 54.14 TO: Miscellaneous - Publishing Notices 27.39 01 Reports , Surveys & Travelling 26,75 7. FROM: Miscellaneous - Outside of Villages , Civilian Protection 22.35 325 TO: Miscellaneous - Outside of Villages , Shade Tree Fund 22.35 8. FROM: Building & Plumbing - Travelling 10.00 TO Building & Plumbing - Publishing Notices 10.00 9. FROM: Police - Traffic Signals 300.00 Insurance 400.00 TO: Police- Repairs to cars 400.00 " Fuel Oil 50.00 Supplies 175.00 Radio I7aintenance 50.00 P' Repairs to Headquarters 25.00 10. FROM : Garbage - Care of Dump 200.00 °' Insurance 350.00 Clean-up Week 200.00 TO: Garbage - Repairs 550.00 " Ash Removal 200.00 11. FROM: Park - Insurance 102.00 T0 : Park - Office Supplies 2.00 " Materials 100.00 12. FROM Hydrant Rental 25.00 TO: Street Lighting 25.00 13. FROM: Sevier - Insurance 73.16 11 Gas & Oil 120.00 Materials 212.61 B1 Clothing 25.00 Repairs , etc . 100.00 TO: Sewer - Maintenance men 535.77 327 Public Welfare Officer DeVinne reported that he had re- ceived four bids for redecorating the interior of the Welfare Offices , of which the lowest bid was $210.00 by Samuel McAndless . He recommended that this bid be accepted and the contract awarded to Mr. McAndless. Following some discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Embury , seconded by Councilman Stiner , upon roll. call , unanimously RESOLVED, that the contract for redecorating the offices of the Department of Public Welfare in the old Town Hall , be awarded to Samuel McAndless and that the work be placed under the supervision of Mr. Rutledge H. Rate , Building Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck. Public Welfare Officer Dellinne requested that a transfer of funds be made within the 1944 Budget for his Department to cover the cost of the painting authorized in the foregoing resolution. It was on motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Embury, upon, roll call , unanimously RESOLVED , that the Supervisor and the Comptroller be and they hereby, are authorized to make the fol- lowing transfer within the 1944 Budget DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE From Junior Typist - $210.00 Toa Repairs to Building - $210.00 Public Welfare Officer DeVinne called to the attention of the Board that he had experienced difficulty in collecting funds for a burial which had been authorized by his Department. fie informed the Board that after authorization had been given , it was discovered that the deceased was credited with a bank account in an Elmsford Bank. He said that he had approached the officials of the bank and they had refused payment. Also that he had taken it up with the Public Admin- istrator of the County and that to date approval had not been given. In the meantime , the funeral director was holding the Town responsible as authorization had been given for the burial. Following some discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Stiner , upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that Public Welfare OfficerDeVinne be and he hereby is authorized to pay Silleck & Meech Funeral Home the sum of $76.74, and obtain, at the same time , an assignment of their claim against the estate of the deceased which assign- ment shall be turned over to the Town Attorney for collection. The Town Attorney made his report in reference to the cer- tiorari proceedings brought by the Chelsea Fireproof Storage Ware- houses , Inc . , which matter was discussed with the Board. Regarding Larchmont Manor Park Society certiorari , the Town Attorney reported that the Appellate Division had affirmed without opinion the decision of Hon. J. Addison Young , Official Re- feree. 329 After some discussion, he was instructed to move for permission to appeal to the Court of Appeals. The Totem Attorney presented the following resolution: WHEREAS , heretofore a writ of certiorari was obtained by Winged Foot Holding Corporation, owner of property - , described on the assessment map and assessment roll of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 347, Parcel 1 , for the year 1944 (taxes of 1945) ; and WHEREAS , the Assessor and Board of Review of the Town of Mamaroneck, duly filed a return to said writ and no further proceedings have been had; and WHEREAS , the Town Attorney and Assessor recommend to this Board that the proceedings be settled and dis- continued upon the reduction of the assessment from $750 ,000 to $700 ,000, NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment for the year 1944 (tax of 1945) upon property owned by Winged Foot Holding Corporation and described upon the assessment map and assessment roll of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 347 , Parcel 1 , be reduced as follows: FR 0M Section Block Land Improvements Total 347 1 $650 ,000 $100 ,000 $750 ,COO TO 347 1 $600 ,000 $100,000 $700 ,000 provided the certiorari proceeding, now pending in the name of "Dinged Foot Holding Corporation, for the year 1944 (tax of 1945) be discontinued without costs against the Town of Mamaroneck. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to sign the necessary sti- pulation to obtain an order of the Supreme Court providing for such reduction. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Stiner , the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote : AYES : Councilman Griffin, Embury , Stiner NOT VOTING: Supervisor Mandeville The Town Attorney reported that he had completed some pro- posed amendments to the Building Code and offered same to the council- men for study. The papers were referred to Councilman Stiner. — The Supervisor presented his annual report of highway moneys for the year 1944. It was on motion by Councilman Embury , seconded by Council- man Stiner , upon roll call, unanimously 331 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor ' s annual report of highway moneys for the year 1944 be and it hereby is approved. The Supervisor presented the Town Highway Superintendent ' s estimate for highway purposes for the year 1945 showing the following amounts : _ HIGHWAY FUND (Item I) Expenditures: General Repairs 522 ,500.00 Total Expenditures $22,500.00 Revenues: State Aid 900.00 Total Revenues 900.00 Amount to be Raised by Tax for Highway Fund (Item I) °$'21 ,600.00 BRIDGE FUND ( ITEM I2) Ex Pnditures° Labor and team work 350.00 Materials for repair & maintenance 150.00 Total Expenditures 500.00 Revenues - Amount to be Raised by Tax for Bridge Fund (Item II) 500.00 MACHITIERY FUND (ITEM lII) Expenditures: Purchase of machinery , tool and implements 1 ,200.00 Repair of machinery , tools and implements 3400.00 Storage of machinery , tools and implements 400.00 Gasoline or oil for machinery 1 ,000.00 Total Expenditures 6 ,300.00 Revenues: Miscellaneous revenues : Refund from Other Departments 1 ,000.00 Unexpended Balance none Amount to be Raised by Tax for machinery Fund (Item III) 5,300.00 0 RESOLTn'D, that the Supervisor ' s annual report of highway moneys for the year 1944 be and it hereby is approved. The Supervisor presented the Torn Hghway Superintendent ' s estimate for highway purposes for the year 1945 showing the following amounts: HIGHWAY FUND (Item I) Ex penditures: General Repairs 822 ,500.00 Total Expenditures Revenues: State Aid Total Revenues 900.00 $22,500.00 900,00 Amount to be Raised by Tax for Highway Fund (Item I) 21 ,600.00 BRIDGE FUND (ITEM II) Lax exnditures ° Labor and team work 350.00 IRaterials for repair & maintenance 150.00 Total Expenditures Revenues : 500.00 Amount to be Raised by Tax for Bridge Fund (Item II) MACHINERY FUND (ITEM III) Expenditures : Purchase of machinery , tool and implements 1,200.00 Repair of machinery , tools and implements 3 ,700.00 Storage of machinery, tools and implements 400.00 Gasoline or oil for machinery 1 ,000.00 Total Expenditures 6 ,300.00 Revenues: Miscellaneous revenues : Refund from Other Departments 1 ,000.00 Unexpended Balance none 500.00 Amount to be Raised by Tax for Machinery Fund (Item III) 5,300.00 ON SNOW AND MISCELLANEOUS FUND (ITEM IV) Expenditures : Salary of Town Superintendent 52 ,600.00 Removing obstructions caused by snow 3, 500.00 Cutting and removing noxious weeds , and brush 1,100.00 Other miscellaneous purposes 2 ,000.00 Total Expenditures $9 ,200.00 Revenues* Unexpended balance none Amount to be Raised by Tax for Snow and Iiisc . Fund (Item IV) 59,200.00 Dated: December 29, 1944 (Signed) A.J. Foote Superintendent of Highways On motion by Councilman Embury , seconded by Councilman Stiner , it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the foregoing town Highlvay Super- intendent ' s estimate for Highway purposes for the year 1945 be and it hereby is approved. Councilman Embury moved the adoption of a resolution to approve the salaries for all Town officials and employees and to ap- point officers and employees for the year 1945. This motion being duly seconded by Councilman Stiner , it iwas duly adopted as follows: RESOLVED: Section 1. That the salaries of all elected and appointed officers of the Town of Llamaroneck for the year 1945 are to be the salaries stated and appropriated in the annual Budget or Estimate for the year 1945 and all such salaries are to be paid as of January 1st , 1945; Section 2. That a bond be required for the faith- ful performance of the duties of each of the follow- ing officers in the amounts stated, with sufficient sureties to be approved by this Board and the form to be approved by the Town Attorney: Comptroller $1 ,000.00 Superintendent of Highways 1,000.00 Section 3. That the following positions shown in the Budget or Estimate are hereby continued and the annual compensation fDr the same in the year 1945 is hereby fixed and shall be paid from the amounts appropriated in the annual Estimate or Budget for the year 1945 or so much thereof as shall be suf- ficient to pay such annual compensation as hereby fixed. , all such salaries and compensation to be paid as of January 1st , 1945: Title of Position Caretaker Telephone Operator Int. Acct. Clk. & Steno. Accountant Junior Stenographer Senior Account Clerk Senior Typist Senior Stenographer Intermediate Steno. P.T. Custodian So. Case Work Supr. Int . Account Clerk Pub. Health Nurse , P.T. Pub. Health Nurse , P.T. Bldg. & Plbg. Insp. & Assm' t Clerk, P.T. Police Chief Police Lieutenant Police Sergeant Police Sergeant Patrolman (Detective) Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Patrolman Custodian Park Foreman (Mil.Sub. ) Fire Lieutenant Fire Lieutenant Fire Lieutenant Fire Truck Driver Fire Truck Driver Fire Truck Driver Fire Truck Driver Motor Equip. Operator Motor Equip. Operator Asst. Supt . Public Works Police Sergeant Asst. Park Foreman Name of Incumbent Ruben Catoe Wilhelmina Schroeder Jean Corbia Alexander Finson Connie S. Mondello Leo N. Orsino Frances Riley Margaret Barnes Elsie 7ilbert Harriet Price Myra Y. Neumann Ethel Ehrichs Mary A. Peck Charlotte D. Heinrichs Rutledge 11. Rate Paul A. Yerick Paul Eu.iler Louis Boivin Francis '":'aterbury Chauncey Smith George Blenniss John Gilfoy John Grenan Leslie Lund Anthony Faillace John Caputo Harry Dtiorak William Cunningham James Knox Lawrence McAllister James Mancusi Robert Donohoe Thos. M. Aitchison, Patrick Nolan Michael Gallagher Michael Harrington Joseph Miller Alfred Loll Earl Miller Louis Testa Paul Fortuna Philip Librandi Michael A. LTerola Vacant Vacant Civil Service Classy._ Non Comp. Comp. 11 it It It It if it It a1 tt H 41 P9 B£ 11 aP li 9t 91 II 41 99 at u vv n ti P1 u Sr. Non Comp. Comp. It Non Comp. II 11 BI !1 91 W'7 n n t9 tt Com_n. tl Non Comp. Salary, or Compen- sation 900 1440 1800 3600 1100 2800 1860 1920 650 720 2160 1500 780 780 2650 4250 3650 3250 3250 3000 2850 2850 2850 2850 2850 2850 2650 2850 2850 2850 2 550 1200 2400 2600 2600 260C 2400 2400 2400 2400 1800 1800 2700 none none Section 4. That the employment of the last named persons to the aforesaid positions , is in accordance with the classifications made by the County Personnel Officer , under the provisions of the Civil Service Lary of the State and any vacancies which notw exist or which nay , from time to time , occur in said positions , are to be filled at salaries set in accordance with the provi- sions of the salary scale adopted by the Town Board and in conformity with the Civil Service Rules and amendments thereto, for towns , villages and special districts in Westchester County, New York. Section 5. That a bond be required for the faithful performance of the duties of each of the following em- ployees in the amounts stated , with sufficient sureties to be approved by this Board and in the form approved by the Town Attorney: MM Senior Account Clerk, in the office of Receiver of Taxes $10 ,000 Building & Plumbing Inspector 1,000 Accountant , Office of Re- ceiver of Taxes 10,000 Section 6. That the following persons are hereby appointed to positions classified as exempt under the Civil Service Law such appointment to be made as of January 1st , 1945 and to continue at the plea- sure of the Town Board , at the annual salary or rate of compensation hereinafter stated , which is to be paid from the amounts appropriated in the annual Bud- get or Estimate for the year 1945, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay the annual salary or compensation as hereby fixed: Section 7. That a bond be required for the faithful performance of the duties of the following official in the amount stated , with sufficient surety to be approved by this Board and the form to be approved by the Town Attorney: Welfare Officer $1,000 Section 8. That there is hereby appropriated from the amount levied in the annual Budget or Estimate for 1945 for Department of Police , Patrolmen, the sum of $6 ,750 to be paid as salary or compensation to the following named temporary patrolmen now serving as such by virtue of an appointment pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 47 of the Laws of 1943 , as long as the period of their appointment shall continue : Edward Westfall $2 ,250 Louis Combree 2 ,250 Thomas Kennedy 2 ,250 Section 9. That the salaries of all officers, elected and appointed , and of all employees , be paid semi- monthly on the 1st and 15th days of each month. Section 10. That there is hereby appropriated from the item in the annual Estimate or Budget for the year 1945 for the Department of Highways , Item 1, the sum of 81 ,500 and from the Seaver Department , Supervising foreman (P.T. ) the sum of $1 ,200 as the annual salary and compensation of Michael A. Yerola , Assistant Superintendent of Public Works for services as foreman in the Department of High- Ways and Sewer. Salary or Title Name Conrensation Welfare Officer Charles D. DeVinne $2 ,000 Int. Steno. (P.T. ) Marjorie V. T:IcCulloch 400 Sanitation I-Jan Anthony Cugliari 1 ,800 Sanitation Tian Emil Mirandi 1 ,800 Sanitation Man Domenico Loiaconi 1 ,800 Sanitation Loan Charles Cantalanto 1 ,500 Sanitation Loan Elliot G. Persip 1 ,800 ME The following letters were received: December 29, 1944 Honorable Town Board Town of Mamaroneck New York Gentlemen: Subject to your approval I desire to deputize Mr. Leo N. Orsino as my Senior Account Clerk to perform any and all of the duties of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments , including there- among the duty of receiving tax money, giving pro- per receipt therefore in his name , and entering same upon, the records and depositing the tax money in the bane: as required. by law. Yours very truly , ( signed) Henry R. Dillon Receiver of Taxes December 29 , 1944 Honorable Town Board Town of Mameroneck New York Gentlemen: Subject to your approval I desire to deputize I!r. Alexander Finson, Accountant of the Town to receive tax money , give proper receipt there- for in my name and enter same upon the records and deposit the tax money in the bank as required by Law. Yours very truly , (signed) Henry R. Dillon Receiver of Taxes On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with a request received from Henry R. Dillon, Receiver of Taxes , this Board hereby approves of his appointment of Leo TT. Orsino, Senior Account Clerk, as Deputy Receiver of Taxes , and his designation of Alexander Finson, Accountant , as a person authorized to receive tax money, give prorer re- ceipt therefor in his name , enter such payments upon the records and deposit tax money in the bank. The Town Clerk reported that pursuant to Subdivision 10 of Section 30 of the Town Law of the State of New York, he had appointed Miss Wilhelmina Schroeder as Deputy Town Clerk for the term of office ending December 31 , 1945. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner , it was , upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that the appointment by the Town Clerk of Miss Wilhelmina Schroeder as Deputy, Town Clerk in accordance with his certificate dated December 29 , 1944 , and this day presented to the Board , is hereby approved. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stirrer , upon roll call , it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of this Board be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 8:15 o'clock P.M. in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse. The Supervisor asked the members of the Board if they were satisfied with the arrangements of committees for the rest year , and if so, he wished to appoint the same committees for the year 1945. All agreed to the arrangements and the Supervisor announced the following appointments: Councilman Edgard C. Griffin - Public Welfare Assessments Finance Councilman David A. Embury Councilman Munroe Stiner - Legislation Police Pension Fund Parks - Personnel Drainage Sanitation Councilman Edward A. Keeler - Insurance Fire Protection Home Defense The Supervisor stated that it was in order to appoint three members of the Police Commission, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund, and one member of the Board of Park Commissioners. It was on motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Council- -- man Embury, upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED , that the following be and they hereby are reappointed as members of the Board. of Police Com- missioners of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York , to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board: Clair V. Johnson Victor H. Stemnf Loren R. Dodson On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner , the following was adopted , Councilman Embury not voting: RESOLVED, that Town Councilman David A. Embury be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Board. of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund for the term ending December 31 , 1945. On motion by Councilman Embury , seconded by Councilman Stiner , it was, upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that Mrs. Elizabeth Lawton be and she hereby is reappointed as a member of the Board of Park Commissioners of Park District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, to serve for the term expiring December 31 , 1947. On motion by Councilman Stiner , seconded by Councilman Embury , it was , upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that Mr . C. DeWitt Rogers be and he hereby is reappointed as a member of the Board of Appeals for Zoning , to serve for the term end- ing February 19 , 1950. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Embury, the following was adopted , Councilman Stiner not voting: RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article 2 , Section 12 of the Plumbing Code of the Town of Mamaroneck, that the following be appointed to the Examining Board of Plumbers , to serve for the term ending December 31 , 1945: Councilman Munroe Stiner Town Engineer A.J. Foote Dr. Ellsworth J. Smith Mr. Victor Kriss Mr . Frank P. EnGeough On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the War Council of the Town of Mamaroneck shall continue as now constituted with Mr. Henry E. Mendes as Chairman. The Supervisor stated that it would be in order to appoint the auditors to examine the Town' s records for the year 1944. It was on motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Council- man Stiner , upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that the firm of Glick-Freedman , Certi- fied Public Accountants of New Rochelle , New York, be appointed to audit the records of the Town for the year 1944. FURTHER , that the compensation for this service be in the amount of $1200.00. On motion. by Councilman Stiner , seconded by Councilman Embury , it was, upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of 46 Chapter 5 of the Laws of 1935, which amends sub- division 1 of Section 102 of the Town Law, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby determines to allow and pay the following Town Officers and em- ployees in an amount not to exceed six cents per mile for the use of their own automobiles for each mil actually and necessarily travelled by them in the per- formance of the duties of their several offices or position: Assessor James N. Smith Building and Plumbing Inspector Rutledge H. Rate Social Case Work Supervisor Myra Y. Neumann On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner , it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following banks and trust companies in which the funds of the Town of Mamaroneck and its various districts and departments are now deposited shall continue to be the depositories of such funds for the year 1945 upon the same terms and conditions as now obtained , including security deposits now in effect: County Trust Company Banff; of-Westchester First National Bank of Mount Vernon Chase National Bank of New York City Huguenot Trust Company of New Rochelle On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Stiner , it was unanimously RESOLVED , that "The Daily Times" of Mamaroneck be designated as the official newspaper of the town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing notices. The Town Clerk presented the lease for one year covering the rental of the premises at 158 West Boston Post Road used for the Town Offices. He reported that it was in the amount set aside in the Budget for the rental and that it provided for painting the walls , ceilings and woodwork of the first floor. It was on motion by Councilman Stiner , seconded by Councilman, Embuury, upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the lease for the rental of the premises used as the Town Offices , at 158 'lest Boston Post Road , Village of Mamaroneck, which rental agreement is provided for in the 1945 Budget. At 9:35 P.M. the Board unAmously resolved to adjourn.