HomeMy WebLinkAbout1942_07_01 Town Board Minutes REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
HELD JULY 1, 1942
In the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Town of
Mamaroneck, New York.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor McCulloch
at S P . M. (Eastern War Time) .
Present: Supervisor McCulloch
Councilmen Griffin, Mandeville and Brewer
Absent: Councilman Bates
The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne, Town
Attorney Delius, Assessor Smith, Public Welfare Officer DeVinne and
Superintendent of Highways and Town Engineer Foote.
The minutes of the meetings of May 20, June 3 and June 12,
1942, were approved with corrections .
The Supervisor suggested that the meeting proceed with
reports of committees.
Councilman Griffin stated that it was too early to expect
the June report of the Welfare Department. He gave the following
figures as a preliminary report and stated that the full report would
be presented at the next meeting: Case Load - 128; Total Relief
Expended - $5,285.79 . He said that the total expended for the six
months of 1942 was about $3,000 under the budget estimate for the same
period. He pointed out that the expenditures for the first six months
of last year were about $18,000 over the budget estimate for that period.
He added that he thought that there would be less W. P. A. work, as the
newspapers reported that federal appropriations for this purpose had been
cut down.
On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman
Mandeville, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented a petition dated
July 1, 1942, 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 correction
of said assessment roll;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the assessment rolls for
the years
1941 and 1942, taxes of 1942 and 1943,
which show
property now appearing on the rolls as
follows:
Section
Block Lot Owner
Land Imp.
Total
4
41A 17 Estate of Vdm. T. Wood
$ 1,100
$ 1,100
(412-175)
be corrected as follows, in accordance
with the
provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33:
Section
Block Lot Owner
Land Imp.
Total
4
41A pt. 17 Estate of Wm. T. Wood
$ 550
550
(412-175)
4
41A pt. 17 Felix W. Smith & Wife
550
550
(412-179)
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Councilman Griffin stated that at an earlier meeting the
Town Board accepted Mr. C. Stewart Comeaux' s letter of resignation
and adopted a resolution which, he said, he thought was very nice,
thinking Mr. Comeaux for his many years of service to the Town. The
other two members of the Board of Park Commissioners, he reported,
were recommending the appointment of Mr. John A. Wang to fill the
unexpired term left by Mr. Comeaux' s resignation. He said that he
thought that Mr. Wang was an outstanding citizen and exceptionally
fine fellow, for this appointment.
He recommended and offered the following resolution which
was seconded by Councilman Mandeville:
WHEREAS, Mr. John A. Kiang has been recommended by
the Board of Park Commissioners to fill the vacancy
left by the resignation of Mr. C. Stewart Comeaux;
NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that Mr. John A. Wang be and he hereby is
appointed a member of the Board of Park Commissioners
of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, to serve the
term expiring December 31, 1942.
Councilman Brevaer reported that three sirens had been
installed but not hooked up to the electricity. He said that a
private contract had been given for the vwiring and that the electrician
would go ahead with the work the following day. He added that tests
similar to the other tests would be made .
Councilman Mandeville reported that a thorough job of clean-
ing the catch basins had been done by the Highway Department; also
that some sidewalk repair work had been done .
He informed the Board that Mr. Emil Zvirin had completed
a contract for the sale of a dwelling facing Sackett Circle and the
Federal Housing Administration was asking for a letter from the Town
to the effect that all services of the Town are extended to the
property.
Following some discussion and upon advice of counsel that
it was all right to give such a letter, it was on motion duly made
and seconded unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is
authorized to smite a letter to the Federal Housing
Administration stating that all services of the Town
are extended to the residents of Sackett Circle of
the Town of Mamaroneck, New York.
Welfare Officer DeVinne reported that a new State law had
been adopted, effective July 1, 1942, authorizing small work relief
projects . He advised that under the law local authorities could
provide home relief in the form of wages for work relief on projects
administered by local units of government. He said that there had
been drastic cuts in federal funds for the forks Progress Administra-
tion and that workers who have been unable to get employment in
modern industry because of age or disability will have to go back to
home relief. He said that with the new law it will be possible for
the workers to give some return to the community; also that the State
would refund forty per cent of the expenditures for the projects .
Following some discussion it was on motion of Councilman
Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Brewer, unanimously
RESOLVED, that Supervisor McCulloch, Welfare Officer
DeVinne and. Town Engineer Foote be and they hereby
are appointed a committee to study the new law and
report back at the next meeting.
The Supervisor asked the Town Clerk to read the communi-
cations.
to sell said motes at public sale or arivate sale at not
less than par and to fix the interest rate thereof at
not exceeding six per centum, and to deliver same to the
purchaser upon receipt of the purchase price, plus accrued
interest from the date of the Notes to the date of delivery.
Section 3 . Any instrument issued pursuant to this
resolution shall be a general obligation of the Town of
Miamaroneck, and the faith and credit of the Town are hereby
pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and
interest on said obligations, and unless otherwise paid or
payment provided for, a tax sufficient to provide for the
payment thereof shall be levied and collected.
Section This resolution shall take effect imme-
diately.
The Town Attorney reported that a hearing by the State
Tax Cot nission on the appeal of the Town on the 1941 tax equalization
table of the County would be held July 22, 1942, in the County Office
Building at White Plains . He said that an attempt might be mde to
have the State 'Tax Commission throw out the Town's appeal on the
grounds that it is technically faulty. The claim is that it was not filed
in time . He read off the dates and requirements of the lave and
stated that he was satisfied as to the validity of the appeal .
The Town Attorney stated that he recormended settlement of
the certiorari proceedings instituted by W. Roy Idlanny, to review
assessments for four years, i.e. the assessments of 1935, 1939, 1940
and 1941 (taxes of 1939, 1940, 1941 and 1942 respectively) upon -pro-
perty in the Town of Mamaroneck which is owned by Mr. Manny, on the
basis of reductions in the assessments which he believed were agree-
able to the relator.
Councilman Mandeville introduced the following resolution
which was seconded by Councilman Griffin:
WHEREAS, heretofore writs of certiorari were obtained
by W . Roy Manny, owner of property described on the
assessment map and assessment roll of the Town of
Marlaroneck as Section 73 Block 79, Lots 4C, 5B15C,6B,6C,
6D,7,8A,8B,9,11A,13A,13B,12,14 and 15, and Section 7,
Block 71, Lot 3 (new numbers Block 728, Parcel 102 and
Block 728, Parcel 276) ; and
WHEREAS, the Assessor and Board of Review, of the Town
of lamaroneck duly filed returns to said writs and a
referee was duly appointed to take proof in the pro-
ceedings to review the 1938 assessment (tax of 1939)
and another referee was duly appointed to take proof
in the proceedings to review the 1939 assessment (tax
of 1940) and no further proceedings have been taken
with regard to any of the aforesaid proceedings to
review all of the above assessments; and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney and Assessor recommend to
this Board that the proceedings be settled and discon-
tinued upon the reduction of the various assessments
for the years covered by the proceedings as above
stated, as follows:
ks se s sment
1938 FROM
Tax 1939 Section Block Lots Land Improvement Total
7 79 4C, 5B, 5C, 6B, $50,000 $6,000 $56,000
6C, 6D,718A,
8B,9,11A,13A,
138,12,14,15
TO
7
79 4,5B, 5C,6B,
6C,6D,7,8A,
8B,9511A,13A,
13B,12,14,15
Assessment
1939 FROM
Tax 1940
Section Block Lots
7 79 4C, 5B, 5C, 6B
6C,6D,7,819,
11A,12 to 15
Land
Improvement
Total
$38,000
$
11000
$39,000
Land Improvement Total
$50,000 - $50,000
TO
7 79 4C, 5B, 5C,6B, $38,000 - $38,000
6C,6D,7,8,9,
11A,12 to 15
Assessment
19 0 FRWA
Tax 1941
Section Block Lots Land Improvement Total
7 71 3 $51,000 $18,500 $69, 500
(new number Block 728,Parcel 276)
7 79 4C, 5B, 5C,6B,
6C,6D,7 to 9,
11A, 12 to 15 $50,000 - $505000
(new number Block 728, Parcel 102)
_. TO
_ 7 71 3 643, 500 $18, 500 $62,000
(nev, number Block 728, Parcel 276)
7 79 4C, 5B, 5C, 6B, $38,000 $38,000
6C,6D,7 to 9,
11A,12 to 15
(new number Block 728, Parcel 102)
Assessment
19 1 FROM
Tax 1942
Block Parcel Land Improvement Total
728 102 8503000 - 0450,000
728 276 46, 500 $18, 500 65,000
TO
728 102 $38,000 $18 38,
728 276 43, 5 9 500 9 000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the assessments for the years 1938,
1939, 1940 and 1941 (taxes of 1939, 1940, 1941 and
— 1942 respectively) upon the property owned by
W . Roy idanny and described upon the assessment map
and assessment roll of the Tom of Mamaroneck as
Section 7 9 Block 79, Lots 4C, 5B, 5C,6B,6C,6D,7,8 ,
SB,9,11A,13A,13B,12,14,15 and Section 7, Block 71,
Lot 3 (new numbers Block 728, Parcel 102 and Block 728,
Parcel 276) be reduced as follows'
For the year 1938 (tax 1939) from $56,000 to $39,000
For the year 1939 (tax 1940) from $50,000 to $38,000
For the year 1940 (tax 1941) from $69, 500 to $62,000 and
from $50,000 to $38,000
For the year 1941 (tax 1942) from ; 65,000 to $62,000 and
from $50,000 to 08,000
provided that all proceedings for the years 1938, 1939,
1940 and 1941 (tax of 1939, 1940, 1941 and 1942 respec-
tively) be discontinued without costs to the Town of
Mamaroneck, except that the Town of Mamaroneck pay to
the referee, in the 1938 (tax of 1939) proceeding, the
reasonable fees or allowance, if any, for his services
to date in these proceedings .
FURTHER RESOLVED that the 'Town Attorney is hereby
authorized and directed to sign the necessary stipulation
to obtain orders of the Supreme Court providing for such
reductions, the refund of any excess taxes paid and the
payment of the referee' s fee, if any.
The 'Town Attorney recommended the following resolution
which was on motion by Councilman Brewer, seconded by Councilman
Griffin, upon roll call, unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, this Board heretofore and on the 18th day
of Karch, 1942, appointed certain persons auxiliary
volunteer firemen to serve in the Fire Department of
the Town of Mamaroneck, for the period of the present
emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State has enacted
Chapter 455 of the Laws of 1942 which was amended
by Chapter 544 of the Laws of 1942, is known as the
"New York State War Emergency Act" and which as so
amended, became a law with the approval of the
Governor, April 27th, 1942, and became effective on
May lst, 1942; and
WHEREAS, Section 34 of said Act contains provisions for
the appointment of "Temporary Volunteer Firemen"
RESOLVED that the resolution of March 18th, 1942, is
hereby modified so as to provide for the appointment
of the persons therein designated "Auxiliary Firemen"
as Temporary Firemen" pursuant to Section 34 of the
New York State tar Emergency Act; and it is further
RESOLVED that nothing herein contained shall be
construed to affect the rights and privileges of said
persons as Volunteer Firemen by virtue of their prior
appointment by this Board on March 18th, 1942.
The following monthly reports for the month of June were
received and ordered filed: (1) Report of the receiver of Taxes and
(2) Report of the Plumbing inspector .
At 9: 55 P . M. the Board