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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1945_10_17 Town Board Minutes 75 REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD OCTOBER 17, 1945 In the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire House , Town of Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Mandeville at 8:15 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time) . Present : Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Keeler, Stiner , Embury , Watson The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne , Town Attorney Delius and Accountant Finson. The Town Clerk reported that the minutes of October 3 , 1945 were not ready for distribution. The Supervisor requested the Town Clerk to read the communi- cations. A letter was received from Walter T. Brinkerhoff of 340 Weaver Street , advising that an Advertisement appeared in the Real Estate section of last Sunday ' s New York TIMES referring to 395 Weaver Street as a two-family dwelling. He entered a protest against this use in Residential A district. The Supervisor informed the members of the Board that a similar complaint had been received from Mr. Richard M. Page and that a reply had been sent to Mr . Page which explained that the use was non-conforming , as it had been a two-family house before the zoning was put into effect. The Supervisor said that he would send a similar letter to Mr. Brinckerhoff. The following reports for the month of September , 1945, were received and ordered filed Report of the Town Clerk; Report of the Mamaroneck Health Nurses. The Supervisor suggested that with the permission of the members of the Board , he would like to deviate from the usual order of business to make his reports. He said that he had at hand a certified check from i'r, Neal R. Andrews , payable to the Town, in the sum of ($20 ,463.38 for the tax arrears on the properties in the Edgewater Point Section, which tax arrears were approved for settlement at the last meeting of the Board. The check was ordered to be turned over to Accountant Finson for proper distribution. The Supervisor advised that a certified check in the amount of $7 ,000 had been received from Mr. Richard Mood. He. pointed out that $6 ,882.04 is the face amount of all the tax liens on the pro- perty owned by the Rockcliffe Estates. Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Stiner , seconded by Councilman Watson , upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments be and he hereby is authorized , empowered and directed to accept the sum of $6 ,882 .04 and to sell by assignment to Ida H. Wood , 4208 Chesa- peake St . N.W. Washington, D.C. , the face amount 7 of the tax liens , without interest from the date of sale , owned by the Town of Mamaroneck on the follow- ing described properties: Block Parcel Year of Taxes Total Lien 104 40 1940 to 1944 Inclusive S 125.29 44 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 233 . 51 52 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 245. 85 68 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 264. 33 84 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 264.31 92 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 256.42 105 418 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 135.45 435 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 135.45 442 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 125.33 444 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 155. 65 453 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 155.65 461 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 155.65 471 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 173 .62 490 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 165.74 498 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 165. 74 511 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 145. 56 527 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 125. 33 535 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 105.10 106 490 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 248. 54 507 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 290.91 52.5 1940 to 1944 inclusive 209.35 540 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 52.3 ) 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 52.32 544 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 52.33 546 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 777. 50 579 1940 to 1944 Inclusive 135.44 1-87-1 1935 295.63 1936 308. 56 1937 329.38 1938 427.27 1939 412. 81 6 ,M.04 The Supervisor stated that he had at hand a check for x,2 ,488.24 from Nick Garito, representing the face amount of the tar, liens on property known as Block 402 , Parcel 53. He said that the propert- is approximately 22 acres and is assessed by the Town for $9 ,000, (Land $8,000 Supervisor also inforned the members of the Board that this was formerly the Burton property and that about a month ago , when he had called Yx. Burton in on another tax matter , reference was made to this property but no action was taken. Following discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Embury , seconded by Councilman Watson, 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 to Vick Garito , the following tar, liens on property known on the tax assessment map of the Towm as Brock 402 , Parcel 53 , at the face amount of the tax liens: Year of Tax 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 Year of Sale 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 Total Tax Lien $ 510.98 409.67 404.45 418.69 366.96 377.49 $2,488.24 The SuiDervisor stated that he had at hand a check for $1 ,200. from Mrs. Anna R. Tower offering to buy Town-owned property known as Block 208, Parcel 406. Conforming with previous action on such offers of this kind , it was on motion bit Councilman Keeler , seconded by Councilman Stiner , upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that the following notice be published in the Daily Times , the official neluspaper of the Town: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck will accept bids for the purchase of a parcel of property located on Larchmont Ridge , which was acquired by the Town in tax lien foreclosure proceedings and which is described as follows: Lot No. 38 on map of Larchmont Ridge , property of Fenimore Cooper Estates , Inc . , Town of Yamaroneck, Westchester County , New York, portion of Section No. 4, dated January 12 , 1929 and filed in the County Clerk' s office , Westchester County as Map Vol. 68, page 67 which lot is also known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1938 as Section 2 , Block: 8A, Lot 38 and on the present Assessment Map as Block- 208, Parcel 406. The property is to be sold subject to: Any state of facts an accurate survey or in- spection of the premises will show; Covenants , restrictions , easements of record and rights of way over streets , roads , or avenues show on filed. maps; Rights to the natural flow of the brook, if any , ,which may flow through the premises. All bids must be received by the Town Clerk on Nov- ember 13th, 1945, at the Town Clerk' s office , 158 West Boston Post Road., in the Village and Town of Mamaroneck from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. and from 7:45 P.M. to 8:15 P.M at the Council Room in the Weaver Street Fire House , in the Town of Mamaroneck. All bids must be accompanied by a. certified check for 10% of the amount bid and in the event the bid is rejected, such check will be returned to the unsuccess- ful bidder. All bids should be contained in a sealed envelope addressed to the Town Clerk, Town of Mamaroneck and should be plainly marked "Bid for Property" . The right to reject any or all bids is reserved by the Town Board. Dated , October , 1945 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Robert D. Payne , Town Clerk n The Supervisor presented the following letter : TOWN OF MAMARONECK WAR COUNCIL 11 Edgpwood Avenue Larchmont , N.Y. October 15, 1945 Hon. Owen A. Mandeville Supervisor , Town of Mamaroneck, 158 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York. Dear Mr. Mandeville : Now that the wars are over , and all con-unities throughout the nation are getting back gradually to peacetime pursuits , there does not seem to be any ne- cessity for continuing in eistence the Town of Liamaro- neck War Council . All divisions or subsidiary organi- zations either have been disbanded or are dormant , and no occasion for holding a formal meeting of the Council has presented itself in over a year. Therefore , as Chairman of the Council , I take the liberty of suggesting that the Town Board give consideration to taking such action as may be required by the Statutes , and compatible therewith , to dissolve the Council at an early date . Respectfully submitted, L:M:A /s/ Henry E . Mendes , Chairman The Supervisor recalled the many services rendered the community by the War Council and stated that the activities of the - Council did bolster the morale of the people and helped to cause a sense of security. He recomrended that letters be sent to Mr. Ilendes and the members of his staff in appreciation for their valuable ser- vices. Following further discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Keeler , seconded by Councilman Stiner , unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck War Council be dissolved and that proper notice be given to the government authorities. FURTHER THAT , the Town Clerk be directed to give notice to all the branches of the local War Council and to thank each member of the same on behalf of the Town Board and the citizens of the community. The Supervisor presented the following letter : October 16 , 1945 Mr. Owen A. Mandeville , Supervisor , Town of Mamaroneck Mamaroneck, N.Y. — Dear Owen: As you know, I am not at present a property owner in the town of Mamaroneck, and therefore not quali- fied to continue as a member of the Zoning Board. Please submit my resignation to the Town Board , and oblige. Yours very truly, /s/ Fred G. Smith F7 The members of the Board recalled the many years of service that Mr. Smith had given to the Town, as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals , and it was with regret that the resignation was accepted. The Town Clerk was requested to send a letter of appreciation on behalf of the members of the Board and the citizens of the community , for the fifteen years of service given by Mr. Smith , in this connection. The Supervisor handed to each member of the Board a copy of the 1946 budget , for their study and comments . He said that a meet- ing should be held , according to law, between the tenth and fifteenth of November to adopt the preliminary budget. After discussion, it was decided to hold the next regular meeting of the Town Board , on November 13 : at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Room of the Fire House. The Supervisor read a letter dated October 5, 1945, received from James C. Harding , Commissioner of Public Works , County of West- chester , attaching copy of a. resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors at their meeting on October 1st , concerning snow removal on State Highways. A copy of the agreement for this purpose was also attached. It was on motion by Councilman Stiner , seconded by Council- man Keeler , upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED , that Town Superintendent of Highways A.J. Foote, be and he hereby is authorized to sign the agreement for the removal of snow on State Highways within the township of the Town of Mamaroneck. The Supervisor informed the members of the Board that pro- vision was made for the salary of Michael Hannan, temporary fire truck driver , up to November 1 , 1945. He asked the members of the - Board their wishes in continuing Mr. Hannan for the balance of the year. He pointed out that the 1946 Fire Department budget estimate provides for an additional man. He suggested that it might be well to have Yr. Hannan serve out the remainder of this year , with funds being transferred to cover this expenditure. It was on motion by Councilman Embury , seconded by Council- man Stiner , upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that temporary fire truck driver , Michael Hannan, be and he hereby is appointed to fill out the months of November and December , 1945, in the said position. FURTHER, that the Supervisor and the Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to transfer funds within the Fire Department budget for the expenditure necessary to pay the salary for this position for the term above mentioned. The Supervisor called to the attention of the members of the Board the need for the appointment of two men in the Department of Sanitation. Following some discussion., it was on motion by Councilman Stiner , seconded by Councilman Embury , upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that the following be appointed to the position of sanitation man, to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board , for a salary at the rate of $160. per month: F7 `3 _ Alfred Johnson, commencing as of Oct. 5, 1945 Richard Albert , commencing as of Oct . 8, 1945 The Supervisor suggested that the meeting proceed with the reports of committees . Councilman Watson reported that he had no apportionment requests from the Assessor. On Incineration, he reported that as a result of the work that has been going on at the Plant , and with the services of Consulting Engineer Taylor , there has now been drafted a set of in- structions for the operation and maintenance of the Plant. He added that as far as he knew, this was the first time that instructions had been prepared.. The set of rules and regulations are to be submitted to the Incinerator Commission for approval. The matter of the allocation of the pumping costs of the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 was brought up by Councilman Watson who said that he had made an investigation of the prorosed distribution and had gone over the matter with Mr. Thrasher , General Superintendent of the Water Works . He said that he would make a re- port at a later meeting. Councilman Embury reported that a meeting of the Park De- partment was held last evening and that Mr. Julian Cargill , who has taken over the duties of the Honor Roll Committee , commented very well upon the beautiful shape Mr. Brown had left the records. Be said that there is room for 40 names on the Honor Roll and that in this connection the Park Department is now working on details to take care of future needs. Councilman Stiner reported that since the last meeting he has been around with Town Engineer Foote on various inspections. He said that collection service in connection with garbage is in- proving very rapidly. Councilman Kepler stated that he had at hand a number of bills from the Fire Department totaling $892.01 , which he had checked and recommended their approval. The members of the Town Board sitting as the Board of Fire Commissioners considered the claims , and it was on motion by Council- man Keeler , seconded by Councilman Embury , upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that the following described claims be and they hereby are approved , and that the Supervisor and Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to pay sane out of the budget for the Fire Department, Beck Automotive , Inc. 5 4.00 Globe Motorists Supply Co. Inc . 5.42 Goldie ' s Cut Rate Store , Inc. 13.90 L. Earl Miller , Inc . 6 :00 New York Telephone Co. 25.32 Plaza Pharmacy 8. 50 Westchester Lighting Co. 29.11 Wesco Paint & Glass Co. 17.26 $109. 51 The New Rochelle Water Company 52. 50 west . Joint Water Works No. 1 , Hydrant Rentals Total ;892.01 Jv The Town Attorney reported that he had negotiated the terns of a contract for the sale of eight ( 8) parcels of property for which a bid was received from Westchester Land & Homes Company , at the last meeting and presented to the Board a scheme for incor- porating certain release clauses from the mortgage for 60% of the purchase price , which was approved by the Board.. On motion by Councilman Embury , seconded by Councilman Watson, it eras , upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED, that the contract as negotiated by the Town Attorney is hereby approved and the Supervisor authorized to sign the same , and that the Town At- torney proceed to take all steps necessary to close title in accordance with the terms of the contract , the same to be upon the following terms: $30,000 for all eight parcels: 40%,or $12 ,000 in cash of which $3 ,000 had been received as de- posit . Balance of $18 ,000 on a first purchase money mortgage payable for three years with in- terest at 6%, and with the following release clauses: Parcel 1 - $800. per acre , or any fraction thereof, except such part of this parcel as is included in Lots 144, 144A, 159 , 160 , 162 , 163 , 164 on Register ' s Office Map No. 3762 , for which $1 ,000 an acre , or any fraction thereof shall be paid for release. Parcel 2 - $800. per acre , or any fraction thereof, Parcel 3 & 4 - $1 ,000 per acre , or any fraction thereof. Parcel 5 - $800. per acre , or any fraction thereof. Parcel 6 and 8 - ° 500, per acre , or any fraction thereof. — Parcel 7 - $600. per acre , or any fraction thereof. The Town Attorney recommended the following: WHEREAS , heretofore a writ of certiori was obtained by JOHNFTHEL REALTY CORPORATION, owner of property described on the assessment map and assessment roll of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 315, Parcel 1; Block 320 , Parcel 1; Block 325, Parcel 21 , Block 804, Parcel 605; Block 326 , Parcel 1; Block 346 , Par- cel 1 ; Block 802 , Parcel 500; Block, 803 , Parcel 159: and Block 304, Pa cel 1 , to review the assessments for the year 1945 (tax of 1946) ; and WHEREAS , it is recommended to this Board that the pro- ceedings be settled and discontinued upon the reduction of the assessment , NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , that the assessment for the year 1945 (tax of 1946) upon property owned by Johnethel Realty Cor- poration, be reduced as follows: FROM Block Parcel Land Building Total 315 1 $35,00C -- 5351000 320 1 31 ,500 -- 31 , 500 325 21 13 ,800 -- 134800 804 605 2 ,800 -- 2 ,800 326 1 8,000 -- 8,000 ' 46 1 13 ,640 -- 13 ,640 802 500 3 ,800 -- 3 ,800 803 159 400 -- 400 304 1 126 ,750 2 ,000 128 ,750 TO Block Parcel Land Building Total 315 1 18 ,889 -- 18 , 889 320 1 14,275 -- 14,275 325 21 7,730 7 ,73C 804 6o5 1 ,600 -- 1 ,600 326 1 4,060 4 ,060 346 1 99660 -- 9 ,660 802 500 1,730 -- 1 ,730 803 159 185 185 304 1 59 ,400 2 ,000 61 ,400 I provided the certiorari proceeding , now pending in the name of Johnethel Realty Corporation, for the year 1945 (taxes of 1946 be discontinued without costs against the Town of Mamaroneck. FURTHER RFSOLVED, 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. The foregoing resolution eras , upon roll call , adopted by the following vote: Ayes= Councilmen Embury , Watson, Stiner Not Voting- Supervisor Mandeville , Councilman Keeler The meeting adjourned. at 9-05 P. M. Town Clerk