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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1942_07_15 Town Board Minutes REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF MAMAROIECK, NEW YORK HELD JULY 15, 1942 In the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Town of Mamaroneck, Nets York. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor McCulloch at 8 P. K. (Eastern Velar Time) . Present: Supervisor McCulloch Councilmen Bates, Brewer, Griffin, Mandeville Absent: None The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne, Town Attorney Delius, Assessor Smith, and Town Engineer and Superintendent of Highways Foote . The minutes of the meeting of June 17, 1942, were approved as presented. The Supervisor requested the Town Clerk to read the communi- cations . The Town Clerk read a memorandum from Police Commissioner Johnson, advising that the commissioners were ready to swear in the auxiliary policemen and suggested that the time and place be either Saturday, July 25, at g A. I. or Sunday, July 26, at the same hour, in the community hall of the Weaver Street Firehouse . Folio,ring some discussion it was decided that Saturday, July 25, at S A. M. was the most convenient time for all concerned and the Town Clerk was directed to advise commissioner Johnson. A letter dated July 10, 1942, was received from the Board -- of Education of Union Free School District No. 1, signed by K. G. Van L as re-a ointed E nn was 1p ,Yr David y Treasu, Secretary, advising t school year. The letter Treasurer of the School Board for the ensuing was ordered received and filed. A letter dated July 1, 1942, was received from Major C. Stewart Comeaux, thanking the Town Board for the copy of a resolution adopted upon his retirement from the Board of Park Commissioners, also extending his personal regards to the members of the Town Board. The letter was ordered received and filed. A letter dated July 14, 1942, was received from Mr. John A. Wang thanking the members of the Town Board for the appointment to the Board of Parr Commissioners . He said he already had had the pleasure of inspecting the toxin park system with Pars . Lawton and hr. Embury and that he was very much impressed with the fine work that had been done . He said that he was going to enjoy his work on the board. The letter was ordered received and filed. A letter dated July 14, 1942, wws received from Dunlap, Otto and McGovern, attorneys, advising the Board that Hr. Harry Davidson, attorney representing Sidney A. Olson, had entered the armed forces and that they are now handling Asir. Olson' s business . They asked the Board to consider settlement of certiorari proceedings brought to review the assessment for the year 1941, taxes of 1942, on Block 720, Parcel 37. Councilman Mandeville pointed out that Hr. Davidson had appeared before the Board at an earlier meeting with the same request and that the application was denied. He recommended that the same be done again. On motion by Councilman 'Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the application of Dunlap, Otto and McGovern on behalf of their client Sidney A. Olson be denied and that the Town Attorney be directed to advise them of the action of the Board. A letter dated July 2, 1942, was received from the Town' s insurance broker, Mr . Keeler, calling to the attention of the Board that the free blanket war damage insurance provided by the federal government expired on June 30, 1942 and that effective July 1, 1942, war damage insurance policies would be issued by the War Damage Cor- poration, an agency of the federal government,through insurance com- panies acting as representatives . He said that the annual cost of insurance based upon the present insured value of town property would be $197.93 . Councilman Brewer, chairman of insurance matters, stated that while he favored this protection, he wanted to be sure that the coverage was broad enough to take care of the needs of the town. On motion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that subject to the examination of the policy and its approval by Councilman Brewer the Town Board hereby approves of the purchase of war damage insurance, the premium charge of $197.93 to be apportioned and paid out of the budget items for insurance in the departments affected. The following monthly reports for the month of June, 1942, were received and filed: (1) Report of the Town Clerk; (2) Report of the Building Inspector; (3) Report of Tfiama.roneck Health Center. The Supervisor suggested that the meeting proceed with the reports of committees . Councilman Brewer stated that there was nothing to report for his department. Councilman Bates reported that the work in connection with the Fenimore Road W. P . A. project was getting along fairly well . Councilman Mandeville reported that John Donofrio, one of the workers in the Garbage Department, had been transferred to work at the garbage incineration plant, and that Dominico Liacomo had been employed to fill the vacancy. He asked the Board to approve of this action. On motion by Councilman Brewer, seconded by Councilman Bates, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the action of the Garbage Department in transferring John Donofrio to work at the garbage incineration plant and the employment of Dominico Liacomo to fill the vacancy left by tor. Donofrio, be and it hereby is approved. Councilman Mandeville reported that because of the shortage of fuel oil some consideration was being given to the possibility of additional cartage of refuse during the coming winter. He said that owners are going back to coal and that this means an increase of ashes . The 'Town Engineer, he said, proposed that trailer wagons be built and used for this purpose, also that same could be used for removing leaves -- in the fail and for clean-up cheek in the spring. Councilman Mandeville stated that he favored the purchase of a new truck if the town could get the approval of the federal War production Board. He said that the last application had been turned dovo but that it might be well to file a new one. Following some discussion, it was on notion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Bates, unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to make a study of all equipment available, such equipment to be of a year or model of 1941 or later . Councilman Griffin presented and read the report of the Department of Public Welfare for the month of June, 191,2, which showed as follows: Case Load Individuals Case Days Total Relief Expended Average Cost Per Case Average Cost Per Individual Average Cost Per Case Day Average Cost Per Individual Per Day Department. June 1941 226 847 6592 $8,622.87 38.15 10.18 1.31 .349 June 1942 128 450 3330 $5,285 .79 41.30 11.75 1.59 .452 He stated that there was nothing to report for the Park Councilman Griffin presented three petitions dated July 15, 1942, received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes . On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Mandeville, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions dated July 15, 1942, for the correction of the assessment roll for the years 1941 and 1942, pursuant to the provisions of Section 33 of Chapter 105 of the Lays of 1916, as amended, known as the Westchester County Tax Act; and yHEREAS, 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 roll for the year 1941, taxes of 1942, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Section Block Lot 3 4 1,3 (304-1) Owner Johnethel Realty Corp Land 225,400 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner 3 4 1,3 Johnethel Realty Corp. (301r-1) 3 4 plot Stanley Rubin (304-872) 3 4 plot Sidney Winkel (304-850) 3 4 plot Jeanette H. Cowan (304-835) yild:red Hammel Land 220,900 1, 500 1, 500 1, 500 M Imp. Total $25,400 Imo. Total 220,900 1, 500 1, 500 1, 500 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1941, school tax of 1942, vinich shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Section Block Lot Owner Land IMP- 9 41A(921-274) Estate of Eugene Humphrey $10,000 11200 9 41E Union Free School 00 District 110 . 1 13, 500 FURTHER 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 9 81 14B515 C. Belle Salmon to 18 -- (931-282) Land Imp. 5,625 Total 11,200 13, 500 Total 5,625 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 9 81 14B to C. Belie Salmon 3,750 3,750 17A 1 875 17B,18 E. B. Dooley 1,875 , (931-297) FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment rolls for the years 1941 and 1942, taxes of 1942 and 1943, which skiotis property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imn. Total 9 81 pt 17,18 E. B. Dooley 15875 1,875 (931-297) be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 9 81 18A,17B Luther Nelson 1,075 1,075 (931-297) 9 81 18B,17C E. B. Dooley 800 800 (931-323) Attorney Delius reported that he had that day attended the public hearing before the Public Service Commission on the application of the Scarsdale Bus Company to operate buses on a proposed route through the unincorporated area of the Torn of Mamaroneck. He revievied Section Block_ Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 9 41A(921-274) Estate of Eugene Humphrey $24,000 1,200 25,200 be corrected as £olloz,,,s, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 9 , 41A(921-274) Estate of Eugene Humphrey $10,250 1,200 11,450 9 41E Union Free School District No . 1 13,750 13,750 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1942, taxes of 1943, Which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Section Block Lot Oimer Land Imp. Total 9 4iA(921-274) Estate of Eugene Humphrey +523, 500 1,200 2J„700 be corrected as foilolas, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 0£ Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land IMP- 9 41A(921-274) Estate of Eugene Humphrey $10,000 11200 9 41E Union Free School 00 District 110 . 1 13, 500 FURTHER 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 9 81 14B515 C. Belle Salmon to 18 -- (931-282) Land Imp. 5,625 Total 11,200 13, 500 Total 5,625 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 9 81 14B to C. Belie Salmon 3,750 3,750 17A 1 875 17B,18 E. B. Dooley 1,875 , (931-297) FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment rolls for the years 1941 and 1942, taxes of 1942 and 1943, which skiotis property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imn. Total 9 81 pt 17,18 E. B. Dooley 15875 1,875 (931-297) be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 9 81 18A,17B Luther Nelson 1,075 1,075 (931-297) 9 81 18B,17C E. B. Dooley 800 800 (931-323) Attorney Delius reported that he had that day attended the public hearing before the Public Service Commission on the application of the Scarsdale Bus Company to operate buses on a proposed route through the unincorporated area of the Torn of Mamaroneck. He revievied the proceedings for the day and informed the Board that the attorneys representing the applicant had asked that the Supervisor appear to testify at the proceedings on the following Friday. The Supervisor said that he would. do so and the members of the Board agreed to his appearance at the hearing. The Town Attorney reported that he had .received the data necessary for the draft of proposed changes to the ordinances of the Town. The Board directed the attorney to Prepare the draft and present same at the next meeting of the Board so that a date could be set for a public hearing. - Mr . T. Roosevelt Allen, President of the Vuestchester Shore Humane Society, appeared with Pair . John Conner, Dog Warden of the Town Mr . Allen asl.ed the Board to give careful consideration to the request of Mr. Conner for an increase in the monthly allowance for the wardens work. He Pointed out the rising costs for the operation of the shelter, also that a gas chamber had been installed at considerable expense. Following a lengthy discussion the members of the Board advised ivlr. Allen that they would make a study of the request and consider same at the next meeting. The SuPervisor presented the following financial statements for the period from January I to June 30, 1942, which were ordered filed- (1) Analysis of Budget Appropriations and Expenditures; (2) Analysis of Estimated Revenues; and (3) Statement of Receipts and Dis- bursements . He informed the Board that the two members of the Rationing Board, Mr. H. E. Baily and Mr. Charles King, had expressed their desire to resign on August 15 1942; also that since Port Chester and part of the Tolrn of Rye are now in a neva area, the offices of the board are no longer centrally located. He said that a conference was held by the - mayors of the villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, the supervisors of the tovms of Harrison and Mamaroneck and. the village manager of I'Jlamar0- neck and that it was decided to locate the offices of the Rationing - Board in the village of Mamaroneck at 430-432 Mamaroneck Avenue. He said that the owners had offered the store without rent and that plans were being made to put the space into proper condition. Councilman Mandeville stated that he did not think that it was advisable to accept the space rent free. He asked if there was some space in a public building for this use . The Supervisor stated that a survey had been made of all the property around the village and that this was most suitable; also that this offer ,°could save about $200 or $300 of the budge,t. Councilman Brewer stated that a nominal rent such as $1.00 a year could be paid, but that after, all any arrangement would be termporary until the county or federal government assumed the responsi- bility for financing the Rationing Board. He said that he thought that it was quite fortunate to receive the use of the store. The Supervisor stated that he vaas only reporting to the Town Board, as there were otliers to be considered; also that as far as the resignations were concerned he did not know who could. accept them. He said. that they were federal appointments and that he thought that they would have to be handed in at the district office at jjount Vernon. The Supervisor stated that he had received a letter from Councilman LIandeville on the matter of providing money for the continua- tion of the Adult Activities and Recreation Council, He said that he had taken the matter up t.ith the Town Attorney and that the l.avr requires a permissive referendum for the establishment of a recreation commission and the expenditure of money to carry out its ti°aork. He said that the present recreation council had functioned with the support of V1. P . A. funds . Councilman ;Mandeville asked if it vrould not be possible to have the Welfare Department finance this work. He said that he had been impressed. by the activities of the council and that the work 7;cas of great benefit to the comtmunity. It was recalled that a committee of citizens had gained the approval of a sum of money placed in the school budget to take care of the expenses of the Recreation Council should the W. P . A. be dis- continued. This item was carried in the school budget for years and then dropped The Supervisor stated that Mrs . Anna L. Brewer was going to ask the School Board by what authority did they leave this item out of the budget. Following some discussion it vaas agreed that the Supervisor would appear and ask the School Board at their next ,meeting to support the Recreation Council. The members of the Board decided that a special meeting a, ould be held in the early part of August to consider and discuss the annual report of the Towns auditors, Glick-Freedman, The assessor reported to the Board a request from the owners of Lot 105 B Block 8A Section 2 which is a small 16.18 foot strip adjoining and now part of Lot 104' , Block 8A Section 2 to cancel the arrears of taxes for the year 1936 (sale of 1937) amounting to $16.76. He explained that after carefully investigating the matter and conferr- ing with the Title Guarantee and Trust Company and the Town Attorney he vaas convinced that the tax for the year 1936 strip, had been illegally assessed. This, he stated, i,as due to the fact that this strip had been apportioned from Lot 105 and was not shove on the map for that year but was later included with Lot 101;.. It appeared that the lien of this tax, together with expenses and penalties to the date of sale, was sold to Mr . M. C . Pollack at the tax lien sale held in 1937 for a total of $19 .52 and that Mr. Pollack demanded that he be reimbursed for the amount of this lien. Upon motion duly made by Councilman Brewer, seconded by Councilman Bates, it was RESOLVED, that the tax lien of 1937, covering Section 2, Block 8A, Lot 105b, for -19 -525 sold to Mr . M. C. Pollack, be cancelled; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to reimburse Mr. MC. Pollack, the purchaser of the lien, in the amount of 4019.52.