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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1942_11_18 Town Board Minutes REGULAR AND ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Held November 18, 1942 In the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Town of Mamaroneck, Nev; York. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor McCulloch at 8 P. M. (Eastern War Time) . Present: Supervisor McCulloch Councilmen Brewer, Griffin, Mandeville Absent: Councilman Bates The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne, Town Attor- ney Delius, Assessor Smith, Comptroller Luceno, and Town Engineer and Superintendent of Highways Foote.' The minutes of the meeting of October 16 and October 21, 1942 were approved as presented. The Supervisor suggested that the regular order of business be suspended to hear those present Mr. Silas S. Clark, attorney for the relator, appeared before the Board and requested consideration of an offer to compromise the assessments for two years, i.e. the assessments of 1940 and 1941 (taxes of 1941 and 1942 respectively) upon property in the Town of Ma- maroneck owned by PAL-MAM REALTY CORP. and known on the assessment map of the Town of (!Mamaroneck as Block 907, Parcel 140 (old numbers Sec- tion 9, Block 15, Lot 16) . - There was some discussion with Mr. Clark who agreed to imme- diately pay the taxes if the assessments were reduced to a total of $27, 500 for both years . The Town Attorney and Assessor both recom- mended that the settlement be made. Councilman Mandeville introduced the following resolution which was seconded by Councilman Griffin: WHEREAS, heretofore writs of certiorari were obtained by PAL-MAM REALTY CORP. 'owner of property described on the assessment map and assessment roll of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 907, Parcel 140 (old numbers Section 9, Block 18, Lot 16) ; and WHEREAS, the Assessor and Board of Review of the Tovin of Mamaroneck duly filed returns to said writs, and no further proceedings have been taken; and WHEREAS, the 'Town Attorney and Assessor recommend to this Board that the proceedings be settled and dis- continued upon the reduction in the assessments as follows: '.. 1 Block Parcel Land 907 140 $22, 500 (old numbers Section 9, Block TO 907 140 $201000 (old numbers Section 90 Block Improvements Total $13, 500 $36,000 18, Lot 16) $ 75500 p27, 50C 1S, Lot 16) va of 1 Block Parcel Land Improvements Total 907 140 $20,000 $135500 033, 500 TO 907 140 x$,'201000 0 7, 500 0275500 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the assessments for the years 1940 and 1941 (taxes of 1941 and 1942, respectively) upon pro- perty owned by Pal-Mam Realty Corp. and described upon the assessment map and assessment roll of the Torun of Mamaroneck as Block 907, Parcel 140 (old num- bers Section 9, Block 18 Lot 16) be reduced as follows: For the year 1940 (tai: of 1941) From $36,000 to 027, 500 For the year 1941 '(tax of 1942) From 033, 500 to X627, 500' provided that all procedings for the years 1940 and 1941 be discontinued without costs to the Town of Mamaroneck. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lowe Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to sign the necessary stipu- lation to obtain orders of the Supreme Court provid- ing for such reductions,', and refund of excess taxes paid, if any. The vote on the resolution was as follows : AYES: Supervisor McCulloch Councilmen Griffin and Handeville NOES: None NOT VOTING: Councilman Brewer Before action was taken by the Board Councilman Brewer ex- plained that he felt that he was disqualified and could not vote on the matter by reason of the fact that he had a client in the imme- diate neighborhood of this property. The Supervisor asked if there was any one else who wished to appear before the Board. There being no one he suggested that the meeting proceed with the regular order of business . Councilman :Mandeville reported that the streets, gutters and sidewalks throughout' the town were in verb good. condition. He added that the equipment of the Highway Department was being cleaned and painted. Councilman Griffin reported that the honor roll structure was nearing completion and that the Park Commission was preparing plans for the dedication ceremonies which would be held on a Sunday afternoon. He said that Mr. David. A. Embury, Chairman of the Board of Park Commissioners, would be master of ceremonies and that members of the clergy, officers and members of local organizations, and the officials of the village of Larchmont and the town of Mamaroneck would be invited to take part. M_' He presented the report or the Department of 'Welfare for the month of October, 1942, 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 Grasslands Patients: 26 cases 819 hospital days @ $5 .00 Councilman Griffin presented two petitions 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: 0 October October 1941 1942 186 102 712 320 5473 2883 $7,822.97 $4,039.91 42.06 39.66 10.99 12.63 1.43 1.1;,0 Per Day .373 446 per day - $4,095 .00 WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for 1942, taxes of 1943, pursuant to the provisions of Sec- tion 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 roll for the year 1942, taxes of 1943, which shows us property now appearing on the roll as follows: Section Block Lot Land Imp. Total 1 28 31 to 34 Lillian ''Kollanse $15500 3,000 4, 500 (112-638) be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33: Section Bloc. Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 1 28 31,32 Lillian Kollanse $ 750 750 (112-643) 1 28 33534 Mary Wetter 750 3,000 3,750 (112-638) FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1942, taxes of 1943, which shoves property now - appearing on the roll as follows '. Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 8 54A 9A Ivy Heid $1, 500 5, 500 71000 (820-406) be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33: I I Section Block Lot Owner 5 54A 9A Domenico (820-406) 8 54A 9C Ivy Reid Councilman Brewer stated that there was nothing to report for his departments only that the Town Clerk had handed to him a few minutes before the meeting a letter from the town' s insurance broker referring to the compensation insurance. He said that there was a question about the extension of coverage to include elected and a.p- pointed officials and that he would go over the matter with the broker before making a recommendation. The Supervisor requestethe Town Clerk to read the communi- cations. A letter dated November 12, 1942, was received from Fire Chief George Burton stating that Mr. Charles Weller had been elected a member of the Fire Department. He recommended that the action be approved. On motion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the action of the Fire Department of the Town of Mamaroneck in appointing Dr. Charles Teller as a member of department be and it hereby is approved. Land. Imp. Total 750 5, 500 6,250 750 750 A letter dated November 5, 1942, was received from Fire Chief George Burton stating that he and Town Engineer Foote had completed a survey of fire hydrant locations in the tovai fire district and that they recommended the elimination of seven (7) fire hydrants . It was on motion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Griffin, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that the Westchester Joint Water Works No. 1 be requested to discontinue as of November 30, 1942, the following fire hydrants: Hydrant No. 221 on Eton Road Hydrant No. 84 on Nohegan Road Hydrant No. 169 on Fenimore Road Hydrant No. 142 on Fenimore Road Hydrant No . 143 on Fenimore Road Hydrant No. 170 on Fenimore Road Hydrant No. 139 on Fenimore Road A letter dated November 10, 1942 was received from Peter C. Doern, Inc . asking if the town intended to renew its lease for the town offices at 155 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York, for the year 1943 • Following some discussion it was decided that it might be well to have inserted in the new lease a clause permitting the Town Board to discontinue the lease following sixty days ' notice. The matter was referred to the Town Attorney. A letter dated November 10, 1942, was received from Clair V. Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners, in which he advised that the commissioners recommended a leave of ab- sence for Officer Christopher Lovely. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Brewer, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that leave of absence is hereby extended to Officer Christopher Lovely of the Weaver Street Police Department of the Town of Mamaroneck, pur- suant to Section 246 of the Military Lave, while he is engaged in the performance of military duties . The following letter was read: Town of Mamaroneck, Supervisor' s Office, -- Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N. Y. 292 Madison Avenue, New York November 2nd, 1942. Re: John Moll' s Greenhouse v. Township of Mamaroneck Gentlemen: We have been retained by Mr. John Doll of Weaver Street, Larchmort, to represent his claim for damages caused to his Greenhouse on December 19th, 1941, by blasting done by the Township of Mamaroneck on the street adjoining his Greenhouse. Mr. Moll advises us that he had had numerous conferences with your office and with Mr. Foote but no concrete action was taken by your office, although he had been promised on several occasions that action would be taken. Mr. Moll submitted to you an esti- mate of the damages, on January 27th, 1942. We shall greatly appreciate your advising us as to the present status of this matter, so that we may accordingly inform our client. Very truly yours, BLUM & JOLLES JJ:RH Following some discussion the letter was referred to the Town Attorney. i A letter dated October 25, 1942, was received from Miss Erma Bernheimer, in which she stated that the basement of her house at No. 37 Myrtle Boulevard was over-run with water during the floods and as a result of this she had to receive treatments at the New Rochelle Hospital . She enclosed the hospital bill for $3 .00 and asked that th.e Town pay same . The letter was referred. to the Totivn Attorney. A letter dated October 29, 1942, was received from William J. Yarmy, town constable, in which he advised that lie had entered the United States Navy and would. serve for the duration of the war. He requested a leave of absence. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Brewer, upon roll call, it was unannimously RESOLVED, that town constable, William J. Yarmy, be and he hereby is granted a leave of absence while he is engaged in the per- formance of duty in the armed forces of the United States of America. ME J '.r' l-:. .< A letter dated October 30, 1942, was received from Max Hirsch, of 170 Myrtle Boulevard, town, in which he made application to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Yarmy, It was announced that Mr . Leonard J. Grosso of 156 West Post Road, Mamaroneck, also had applied for the position. Following some discussion it was on motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Brewer, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that Mr. Leonard J. Grosso be and he hereby is appointed constable of the town of Mamaroneck, New York, to serve writhout pay at the pleasure of the Board; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that he civalifyr by filing the necessary bond which shall be approved by the Town Attorney, also that he file the statutory oath of office . A letter dated November 11, 1942, was received from Washington Camp No. 53, Patriotic Order, Sons of America, signed by David G. Cuyter, President, inviting the Town Board to attend. a patriotic vic- tort' rally to be held on the first anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1942, at the Junior High School The Supervisor asked the members of the Board to take note and the 'Town Clerk was directed to send copies of the letter to the members of the Board and also to thank the organization for the in- vitation. A letter dated October 27, 1942, was received from Charles and Ei na Karl, in which they asked permission to pay certain old tax arrears at a reduced amount. Following some discuss it was on motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Mandeville, RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments be and he hereby authorized, empowered and directed to accept payment of the following taxes on Block 221, Parcel 78, the liens for which are held by the Town, at the face amount of the lien, provided payment made within thirty days: Tax Sale Year Year 1934 1935 1935 1936 The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows: AYES: Supervisor McCulloch Councilmen Griffin and Mandeville NOES: Councilman Brewer . Amount of Lien $ 8.47 8.94 A letter dated November 10, 1942, was received from the State of New York Commission of Correction, klbany, New York, in which they advised that the report of the inspection of the town lock-up dated October 15, 1942, was approved. ' The report was ordered received and. filed. The follo? =ing reports for the month of October, 1942, were received and ordered filed: (1) Report of the Receiver of Taxes; (2) Report of the Building Inspector; (3) Re ort of the Plumbing In- spector; (G) Report of the Town Clerk and (5 Report of Mamaroneck Health. Center, Inc . Comptroller Luceno presented the follov,,ing wYiich had been received from Frederick. H. Bull, Jr . , Treasurer-Clem of the Village of Mamaroneck: TREASURER'S REPORT VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK F. H. BULL, Jr. TREAS - CLERK PROPERTY ACCOUNT As at October 31, 1942 lTa me One Depot Plaza 662 Old White Plains Road 435 Mamaroneck Avenue 951 Winfield Avenue 239 Union Avenue - Rye 1127 West Boston Post Road 654 Old White Plains Road 525 Cortland Avenue Jensen & Keeler Avenues - Rye Rushmore Avenue 610 Fenimore Road Halstead & Wagner Avenues - Rye Halstead Avenue & Hunter Street Fenimore Road & Fayette Street 131 Halstead Avenue TOTALS 942 N. Y. -CLERK mots Di es $3,420.00 2, 512.15 907.55 550.00 223.66 626.34 11671.1x9 474. 50 11196.99 11760.00 11725.05 31.95 4,254. 55 260.13 4,024.42 315.00 114.23 200.77 235 .00 91.67 143 .33 49.13 1.36 3 .23 6.50 75 .00 75 .00 Rye 60.00 .65 60.00 40.00 40.00 X12 711.04 5 465. 59 7,245 .45 NOTE: This memorandum shows only the cash transactions in connection v;itn receipts and disbursements in the fund designated as "Property Account" . The column headed "Receipts" are the total receipts, but the column headed "Disbursements" shows only the disbursements paid from the "Pro- perty Account" and do not include other expenditures made fromm "Budget" funds. These expenditures being picked up at the time settlement is made with the tovais after the closing of a sale . ', The report was ordered placed on record. WAR PRICE RATIONING BOARD NO. 55-0-9 Budget Expenditures to November 1, 1912. Compensation Account No. 1 $360.00 Account No. 2 142. 50 Furnishings & Equipment Account No. 3 75.70 Stationery & Printing Account No . 4 59.71 Light Account No. 5 3 .64 Telephone 32.15 Account No. 6 V`datar Account No. 7 Stamps and Office Expense Account No . 5 4.34 Unpaid Bills, Stationery ''& Supplies Account No. 9 65.92 u- 746.96 Budget Appropriation 1,256.06 Balance of -Appropriation `w 539.10 (signed) F. H. Bull, Jr ., Treas . 11/4'/42 r•, nrice 7at K a c Gr_0_o The report was ordered placed on record. The following petition was received from the Assessor: IN THE MATTER of the correction of errors in the Assessment Roll for 1941-1942 of the TOWN OF MAMARONECK TO THE HONORABLE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAHARONECK: I, the undersigned, Assessor of the Town of Mamaroneck, do hereby respectfully petition, pursuant to Section 33 of Chapter 105 of the Laws of 1916 as amended, for the correction of the Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck, for 1941-1942, as follows: FIRST: Property known as Block 315, Parcel 1, owned by Johnethel Realty Company, has been erroneously included in Sewer Distrct No . 1 of the Town of Mamaro- neck, upon the Assessment Roll of the Town of Mamaroneck for. the year 1941, tax of 1942 . The boundaries of said district indicate that the property is not actually in- eluded in the Sewer District; SECOND: The Assessment Roll for 1941 (tax of 1942) should, therefore, be corrected in this respect, pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph "fourth" of Section 33 of the Westchester County Tax Act. (Chapter 105 of the Laws of 1916 as amended) . WHEREFORE, your petitioner requests the Town Board to correct the Assessment Roll accordingly. Dated, November 9th, 1942 (signed) Jas . M. Smith Assessor, Town of Mamaroneck Following some discuss it was on notion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Brewer, upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED that the foregoing petition received from the Assessor be and it hereby is granted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Assessor is hereby directed to make the correction on the assess- ment roll for 1941 (tax of 1942) so as to show the above described property as not included in Sewer District No. 1. The Town Attorney presented the annual lease between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Westchester County Park Commission for the use of Parcel 45 and part of Parcel 1B, Sheet 9, Pelham-Port Chester Parkway by the Towan of Mamaroneck Park Commission for nursery purposes On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Mandeville, it was upon roll call, the Supervisor not voting, RESOLVED) that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign above mentioned lease . The Assessor presented petition dated and verified Novem- ber 4th, 1942, pursuant to Section 33 of the Westchester County Tax Act, requesting the Board to add to the current assessment roll of 1942-1943, certain station installations and apparatus, as well as private branch exchanges owned by the New York Telephone Company in- stalled on property privately owned and not belonging to the New York Telephone Company. The petition states in detail the number of such installations and exchanges in th e various Tax Districts in the Town, as well as in the Villages of Larch to a decision of the Appellate Divi Department, entitled "In the mutter Telephone Company against William ment of the City of Syracuse" . Thi on July lst, 1912 and holds that su perty and may be taxed as such. After further discussio seconded by Councilman -Mandeville RESOLVED that the petit notice of a public hear - Section 33 of the 1estc. given to the New York T such hearing to be held Board to be held on Nov Weaver Street Fire Hous The Town Attorney repor with Hodge and Hammond, Inc . , he Lieutenant Colonel L. R. Talbot, Army, advising that the compresso under agreetaent dated September 5 and Hamr:7ond, Inc . , for the use of Point and as soon as the Quarter satisfactorily, they had exercise chase it and also that he had rec photostatic copy of authorization Quarter i,iaster at Viest Point, New pressor from Hodge and Hammond, I. sale from the 'Tcivn to the United pressor, for signature by the Sup Councilman Mandeville, seconded b call, the Supervisor not voting, mont and Mamaroneck and has reference sion of the Supreme Court, Fourth of the application of the New York Canough, as Commissioner of Assess- s decision was rendered by that Court ch telephone equipment is real pro and upon motion of Councilman Brewer, it was on roll call unanimously on be filed and that ng thereon, pursuant to ester County Tax Act be lephone Company by mail, at a meeting of the Town mber 30th, 1942, at the ed that after further correspondence ad been furnished with a letter from uartermaster Corps, United. States leased to Hodge and Hammond, Inc . , h, 1942, had been obtained by Hodge the United States Government at West aster there had found it to operate their option to recapture or pur- ived from Hodge and Hammond, Inc. , dated October 27th, 1942, to the York, for the acceptance of the com- c. He further presented a bill of tates Government covering the com- rvisor and thereupon on motion of Councilman Brewer, it was upon roll RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is directed to execute and deliver the bill of sale for the compressor 'to .the United. States Government. The Supervisor presente ber 7, 1942, received from Mir. Ed Estates, Inc . , which read in part parked solidly along our entire f of 1100 feet. So solidly parked past summer, in taking up prospec find parking space throughout the was unable to have therefore, dir property. " The Supervisor presente received from Donald Jones, Vice- representing the owners of Larchm interested- in purchasing land fro purposes . The Supervisor stated t tion to advise Mr. Petigor that s parking situation. Following some discussi Supervisor to take the matter up with a vier towards removing the Supervisor was also authorized to his real estate broker, Mir. Arthu ing against the holdings of Larch there about the letter from 1l m. A. The Supervisor submitte drafted_.by a joint conference of villages of Pelham and adopted by to the Board a letter dated Novem- ard Petigor, President of Larchmont as follows : "The cars are still ontage on Richbell Road for a distance hat on two separate occasions this ive purchasers, I was not able to entire 1100 feet of our frontage, and ct access to the center of our own a letter dated November 10, 1942, resident of Wm. A. V1,ite & Sons, nt Acres, stating that they were ting on Richbell Road for parking t he would like to be in the pcsi- ething was being done about the n it was decided to authorize the ith the Board of Police Commissioners ondition within thirty days . The confer with Mr. Edward Petigor and Dunn, about the tax liens outstand- ont Estates, Inc . also to inform White & Sons. a copy of a resolution which was lie village attorneys of the three two of the villages, petitioning the County Board of Supervisors for the establishment and prosecution of a comprehensive plan for the solution of sanitary and storm drain- age problems of the communities Westchester County. M Councilman Brewer recommended that in view of the fact that the Town was being sued because of alleged damage from flood waters no expression be given at this time and that the petition be tabled. On motion duly made and seconded it was so ordered. The Supervisor informed the members of the Board that copies of the survey of flood conditions made by Mr. L. E. Van Etten, con- sulting engineer, would be delivered to them within a week. The Supervisor reported to the members of the Board that he had received a letter from hr. F. Finsthwait, a new owner at 11 Emer- son Place, and that the owner complained about the condition of the DeBartolo property at the corner of Murray Avenue and Emerson Place . The Supervisor asked if all members of the Board had read the proposed letter to be mailed to the residents in that vicinity. Councilman Brewer offered a suggestion and then the members of the Board authorized the Supervisor to mail copies of the letter to all of the residents who signed the petition and those who sent separate letters complaining about the DeBartolo property. The Supervisor presented the statement of machinery and tools owned by the Town for highway purposes as submitted by the Superintendent of Highways pursuant to the highway lays . He informed the Board that Dr. Charles Weller and Charles D. DeVinne were accepted by the Town of Mamaroneck War Council as members and recommended the appointments . on motion by Councilman Brewer, seconded by Councilman Mandeville, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following named gentlemen be and they hereby are appointed members of the Town of Mamaroneck War Council the appoint- ments to become effective as of the dates set forth: Dr. Charles Weller as of October 20, 1942 Tilt . Charles D. DeVinne as of November 11, 1942 The Supervisor presented a letter dated November 12, 1942) received from Village Manager Johnson of the Village of Mamaroneck, stating that the Village Board thought that it would be a good idea to get together to discuss problems of mutual interest. The members of the Town Board expressed their pleasure in agreeing to this plan and authorized the Supervisor to complete arrangements for a conference to be held some time early in January, 1943 . The Supervisor suggested that if there was no further busi- ness, the Board proceed with the preparation of the Annual Estimate for the year 1943, which study had been started at the special meet- ing held. on November 12, 1942. Following a lengthy discussion the Board prepared the following itemized statement in writing of the estimated revenues and expenditures of the Town for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 1943, which statement is known as the Annual Estimate: ESTIMATED GEEERAL TOWN 1. Town Offices . . . . . 2. Supervisor. . . . . . . ESTIMATE DISBURSEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 63550.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,345 .00 3 . Town Clerk. . . . . . 4. Elections.. . . . . . 5 . Comptroller. . . . 6 . Receiver of Taxe 7 . Assessor. . . . . . . . S. Law. . . . . . . . 9 . Foreclosures and 10. Justices of the 11. Highways . . . . . . . . 12. Engineer. . . . . . . . 13 . Contributions an 14. Public Welfare- 15 . Miscellaneous . . . 16. Debt Service. . . . OUTSIDE OF VILLAGES 17. Board of Appeals 18 . Building and Plu 19. Highvaays . . . . . . . . 20. Police. . . . . . . . 21. Garbage District 22. Miscellaneous . . . 23 . Debt Service (Hi FIRE 24, Street Lighting. . 25 . Fire Department. . 26 . Hydrant Rental. . . 27 . Water District Nc PARK DISTRICT NO. 1 28. Maintenance. . . . . 29. Debt Service . . . . . S=R DISTRICT NO. 1 30. Maintenance 31. Debt Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certiorari Costs . . . . eace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sing Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vo. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aways and Drains) . . . 3,670.00 4,846.00 2,436 .00 8,890.00 9,630.00 9,200.00 5,750.00 5,082.00 15,000.00 4i 700.00 500.00 85,728 .00 17, 579.25 242,841.75 825 .00 2,125.00 20,000.00 69,319 .00 31,302.00 21,002.87 58,309.00 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,000.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,219 .00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 500.00 . 1 - Debt Service . . . 48,996. 50 32. Debt Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SERVICE 9,420.00 24,903 .75 5,925 .00 129,230.62 21, 595 .00 33 . Maple Hill - Part I - Street Improve- ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 540.00 34. MapleHill - Part II -Street Improve- ment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51743 .75 35 . Myrtle and Madison Avenue Street Im- provement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,360.00 Grand Total, including Special Assessments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,940,064.49 GENERAL TOWIN Interest and Penalties ', on Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 20,000.00 Justices ' Fines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500.00 Justices ' Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900.00 Income Tax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45,000.00 Beverage Tax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,000.00 Home Relief Refunds 1943 . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,200.00 Welfare Administrative Refunds - 1943 . . . . . . 4,100.00 Town Clerk' s Earnings . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000.00 Sale of Refunding Bonds (subject to the approval of the New' York State Comptrol- ler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,000.00 Sale of Compressor to United States . . . . . . . . 3,352. 50 OUTSIDE OF VILLAGES Dog Licenses . . . . . . . . Building Permits . . . . . . Franchise Tax. . . . . . . . . Pliercantile and. Manufac' Mortgage 'Tax. . . . . . . . . Plumbing Permits. . . . . . . State Highway Aid. . . . . I.I . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ wring Tax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,300.00 200.00 400.00 2,000.00 3, 500.00 150.00 500.00 Water Revenues . . . . . . . x.5 ,996. 50 Total Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 249,399.00 On motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED, that the foregoing Annual Estimate or Tax Budget of the Town of Mamaroneck as prepared by this Board for the year 1943 be and it hereby is approved; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that said original estimate or budget be filed in the office of the Town Clerk where it will be available for inspection by any interested persons at all reasonable hours; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing thereon as required by Section 113 of the Tom Law be held by and before this Town Board on Thursday, December 10, 1942, at 5:15 P. M. in the auditorium of the Senior High School on Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck. The vote on the foregoing resolution resulted AYES: Supervisor McCulloch Councilman Brewer and Griffin NOES: None NOT VOTING: Councilman Mandeville On motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk give notice of said Public Hearing as required by Section 113 of the Town Law in "The Daily Times", the official news paper, published in the Town of Mamaroneck, in its issues of November 30 and December 7, 1912; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Comptroller have prepared one hundred and twenty'-five (125) copies of said Annual Estimate or Tax Budget for the use of the public. With reference to the discussion concerning the budget and particularly in regard to the possibility of refunding $60,000 of General Toe, bonds, the Town Attorney stated that it would be necessary to obtain the approval and consent of the Comptroller of the State as provided in Section 8 of the General Municipal Lave. He suggested that this consent should be obtained before the statu- tort' notice of the public hearin on the budget is published and because of the fact that this notice should be published not later than November 30th, 1942, he recommended that the Supervisor and he go to Albany at once and present the matter to the State Comptroller for approval. Reference was mad to the forms of petition furnished by the State Comptroller' s offic for such refunding and upon. motion made by Councilman Brewer, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the follow ing resolution was adopted: MW .- F RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE STATE COMPTROLLER FOR. APPROVAL OF THE REFUNDING OF A PORTION OF ITS BONDED DEBT The Town Board of the Tone of Mamaroneck hereby resolves as follows: Section 1. The Supervisor of the Town of Pdamaro- neck is hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the Town to cause a petition in substantially the form annexed 'hereto to be presented to the State Comptroller requesting the approval of the refunding of a portion of its bonded debt contracted before January 1, 1939, pursuant to Article VII of the Constitution and Sec- tion S of the General Municipai Law. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. The foregoing resolution was upon roll call adopted by the following vote: AYES: Supervisor McCulloch Councilmen Brewer and Griffin NOES: None NOT VOTING: Councilman Mandeville Councilman Mandeville called to the attention of the Board that a notice had been given in the Association of Towns bulletin in connection with the filing of claims against the State for the differ- ence-between the full amount of state aid payable to the towns under Section 279 of the Highway Law and the amount actually received by the towns . He stated that in the notice it was mentioned that George R. Fearon was representing many of the towns throughout the State. He also called: to the attention of the Board that Mr. Fearon had repre- sented the Town of Mamaroneck in filing the claim for 1941 and that although nothing had been collected, it might be well to have him file a claim for the year 1942• He stated that he had been advised by the Superintendent of Highways that bile the retainer fee would. remain the same as last year, namely, $10.00, Mr. Fearon is now asking 25 per cent of the amount recovered for 1942 as against 5 per cent for 1941. Following some discuss it was on motion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Griffin on roll call, the Super- visor not voting, RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute on behalf of this town the claim and such other papers, instruments and proceedings as may be necessary for the preparation, filing and prosecution of the claim for the difference between the full amount of State aid payable to the Town. of Mam- aroneck pursuant to Section 279 of the Highway Law and the amount actually received by the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the forms for such filing be obtained from the office of Costello, Cooney and Fearon of Syracuse, New York, and that said - firm be employed to prosecute this claim. At 12:00 midnight the Board unanimously resolved to adjourn. Town Clerk