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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943_02_10 Town Board Minutes i SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF MAMONECK, NEW YORK HELD FEBRUARY 10, 1913 At the Town Offices, 158 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N . Y. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Mandeville at 10: 15 A. al. Eastern War Time .', Present: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Griffin, Keeler and Meighan Absent: Councilman Bates The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne, Town Attor- ney Delius and Assessor Smith. Supervisor Mandeville stated that Assesscr Smith would like to secure permission from the Board to attend the Association of Totems meeting on February 17 and February 18, 1943 . Assessor Smith explained that he wished to attend the assessors ' school ovr.ich is part of the annual meeting of the Association and to talk to the State Tax Commission'' regarding the equalization table for franchise taxes. He said that the expenses of the trip would be about $25 or $30. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Meighan, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the Assessor be and he hereby is authorized to go to Albany, hew York, on Febru- ary 17 and February 18 on town business and that he be allowed for expenses a sum not exceeding $30.00 to be paid out of the item in the 1943 assessor 's budget for traveling expenses . Supervisor Mandeville asked the Tovvn Clerk to read the com- munications . Before reading the communications the Town Clerk called to the attention of the Board that at a previous meeting the Supervisor was designated to represent the Town at the Annual Meeting of the Asso- ciation of Towns and that while Supervisor Mandeville would be away on a business trip, a certificate of appointment should be filed for a- nother member of the Board. Following discussion Councilman Keeler was designated as the representative of the Torun. Board to attend the meeting and the Tov:m Clerk was directed to notify the Association of Toms . A letter dated February', 5, 1943, was received from A. Stirling Smith, Chairman of the Board of Appeals for Zoning, informing the Town Board that the tern of office of Orson A. Raynor as a member of the Board of Appeals would expire on February 19, 1943 . He recommended that Mr. Raynor be re-appointed. '', On motion by Councilman' Keeler, seconded by Councilman Meighan, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that Orson A. '' Ravnor be and he hereby is re-appointed as a member of the Board of Appeals for Zoning for a term of five years ending Febru- ary 19, 1048 . letter dated February', 9, 1943, was received from Henry R. Dillon, Receiver of '.Taxes, informing the Board that subject to its approval he wished to deputize 14r. Alexander Finson to receive tax money, give proper receipt therefor in the tax receiver' s name, enter same upon the records of the tax office and deposit the tax money in the bank as required by law. The Board discussed the necessity of bonding Mr. Finson for his work and following the recommendation of the Town Attorney it was agreed to authorize the issuance of a public official bond in the amount of $10,000. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Keeler, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the action of the Receiver of 'Taxes in deputizing Mr . Aiexander Finson to receive tax money, give proper receipt therefor in the tax receiver' s name, enter same upon the records of the tax office and deposit the tax money in the bank as redui red by lawn, be and it hereby is approved; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Finson be bonded for the sum of $10,000 the expense of the bond to be a town charge. A letter dated February 8, 1943, was received from Mrs . Marion tidesson, Chairman of the 'Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Council, request- ing that supplies, an itemized list of which had already been submitte to the Town Board, be purchased. out of the funds allocated to the Re- creation Council and that the order be placed as soon as possible. Following discussion the Town Clerk was directed to notify Mrs . Anna L. Brewer, Treasurer of the Recreation Council, that funds were available to be used at her discretion and when the claims for the equipment were presented to the town, they would be approved for payment. A letter dated February 8. 1943, was received from Town En- gineer and Superintendent of riighways Foote, reporting that the crews had completed the following work ', for the week ending February 6, 1943 : (a) Removed snow from business area, apartments and Murray Avenue School; (b) Stock-piled sand and salt; (c) Drained Rockridge Road and (d) Cleaned snow and ice from catcihbasins . The report was ordered filed. Supervisor Mandeville pointed out that each week Mr. Foote had always supplied him with a report and that he had asked all heads of departments in the Town Offices to supply similar weekly reports, which wrould be filed. in his office, in order that the members of the Board could inform themselves concerning the work of all departments . He said that he hoped that the Board would approve of the plan and find it helpful. Councilman Griffin stated that he would like to see a record kept of everything that happens in the office so that the members of the Town Board would be in a position to know what is going on and Councilman Keeler expressed his approval of the plan, provided the members of the Board made a point of referring to it. On motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded 'by Councilman Griffin, the following resolution vvas upon roll call unanimously adopted: WHEREAS certain duties are now being performed by Town Officers and employees, which are in addition to and beyond the duties properly performed by them, for which they receive compensation according to the tax budget of the Town of Mamaroneck as adopted; and WHEREAS their compensation on has, from time to time, been supplemented or augmented from other budget appropriations from departments to which such addi- tional services were rendered; and WHEREAS it is desired to rectify these situations as of February 1st, 1943 and to approve in all cases, a total fixed salary or compensation for such officers and employees; N04"" TI-EREFORE, BE _I'T RESOLVED, (1) That the Building and Plumbing I maroneck, be increased and that the additional of sa.lary is hereby app'. Department of Tcwn Asse .Went maps and cards" wrh. compensate the said Rut. in that depart.�ent; alary of Rutledge Rate, the Spector of the Town of Mfa- rorr 81,800 to 4,2,100 per annum sum of ?300 for such increase opriated from the item in the sor known as "Amending assess- ch additional salary is to edge Rate for services rendered (2) That the salary of Alexander Finson, the Clerk to the Supervisor and bookkeeper (P.T. ) of the 'Tov,,r of 1amaroneck, be increased from $2, 000 to 82, 500 per annum and that the additional sum of 4500 for such increase of salary- is hereby appropriated as follows : $250 from the Departnen (11iscellaneous) x`'250 from the Departmen Expense) (3) That there is hereb 1943, the position of S ment and the Town Board such Superintendent in at the pleasure of the made as of February lst tion for such 8unerinte hereby fixed at X700 . T, the item in the Budget Department entitled "Se ployees, SuUervision" a meat is hereby decrease compensation hereby fix of Highticays, Item #4 of Town Engineer (Office established as of February lst, perintend.ent in the Sep-ver Depart- hereby appoints A. J . Foote as I e Sever Department, to serve oard, such appointment being 1943; the salary or compensa- dent in the See,)er Department is ich said sum is appropri.a.ted from r Estimate of 1943 for the Sevver vices, Personal, Permanent Em- d such item in the Sever Depart- to the extent of such salary or d for the Superintendent. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of tiro motor equip- ment onera.tors and five sanitation men in the Garbage Collection Department (Garbage District No . 1) be in- creased from their present salaries as fixed in the reso- lu_ti on of the Tovn Board. adopted Dece,nber 2gth, 1942, as follows : Dllotor Equipment Operat Philip Librandi fro--Ti Paul Fortuna, IT Sanitation i,len (5) Dominic Loiaconi fro 4�illiari Persip " Anthony Cugliari " Emil lAirandi Nicholas Condro " and that the total addi _ increases of salary, is miscelia.neous items in (Garbage District No . 1 - "Garbage Disposal, �I.O "Se-,carate ksh Removal" s (2) X1,650 to �1,800 $1, 650 to q'i,800 X1, 500 to $!15800 15500 to 1,800 1, 500 to 1,800 1, 500 to 1,800 1, 500 to 1,800 onal sum of ni,800 for such hereby appropriated from the he Garbage Collection budget by eliminating the item 0" and decreasing the item y x)750. FURTHER !3ESOLVED that the resolution of _lay 6th,1942 with respect to extra or additional co_pensation for Alexander Finson for services rendered as therein stated, is superseded and rescinded as of February lst, 1943 • She Tcv:_n Clerk read a letter from Town Engineer and Superin- tendent of Highways A. J . Foote dated January 26, 1943, requesting that the cost of collecting tin cans for the 'Town of Mamaroneck Salvage Comntiittee at a net amount of x25 .66 be charged to and paid by the Sal- vage Committee of the tar Council.. In connection with the V brought up the question of appoint the place of Councilman Brener ant charging the Salvage Committee fox taken ur with ti_e tar Council by v vacancy. He recommended. that Mr. the Board in that capacity. On motion by Councilman it Was unanimously ar Council Supervisor Mandeville ing a member of the Toitin Board to take then suggested that the matter of the cost of collecting tin cans be Keever was appointed to fill the Keeler be designated to represent Ueighan, seconded by Councilman Griffin, RESOLVED, that Councilman reeler be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Torn of :fa7i:'roneck hoar Council to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. The letter of Ky . Foote with reference to the tin can collec- tion was referred to Councilman 'Beeler to discuss with the Yar Council . The Towo Clerk 'presented the annual report of the Supervisor for the fiscal year ended. December 31, 1942, as submitted to the State Comptroller. On motion by Councilaan'' Grif fin, seconded by Councilman Keeler, the report Pas ordered received and filed. A summary of receipts and disbursepents of the Supervisor for the neriod fl'o`g January 1 to January 31, 1943, was received and filed.. A letter dated February 3, 1943, was received from F. H. Bull, Jr. , 'Treasurer, Lear -rationing Board 2560-9, enclosing a, statement of receipts and disbursements in setting up the new Rationing Board head- quarters and a check for $16 . 21, representing the 'Toi;;n' s proportionate share of the unexpended surplus of 1910 funds appropriated for the Ration- ing Board. The letter and statement were ordered. filed.. The report of the Town Clerk for the month of January, 1943 was received- and filed. The report of Lia_.aroneck Health Center, Inc . for the month of January, 1943 was received and filed. Councilman Griffin ;resented the report of Glick-Freedman, the 'Town auditors, for the year elided December 313 1941. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman meighan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the annual report of Glick-Freedman, the 'Town auditors, for the year ended December 31, 191,1, be and hereby= is received and filed. The regular order of business was suspended at 11 A. M. in order to open bids received for the 9,000 Genera_ Bonds of 103, Series ?, of the Town of Mamaroneck. On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman '_feeler, the following preamble and resolution were presented: WHEREAS, the following certificate has been received from the Supervisor: "CERT1 I, OREN p i,ANDEVILLE Supervisor of the Town of Mamaro- neck, in the County of Westchester, New York_, HEREBY CERTIFY that the following sealed bids, and no others, were received by me to 11:00 opclock A. M. EASTERN WAR TIME on the day of February, 1943, for the $9,000 General Bonds of 1943, Series I, of the Town of Mamaroneck, New Town Offices. sold at said time at the Town Offices I FURTHER CERTIFY that all of the said bids were County Trust Company, said time and place and that Mamaroneck, N. Y. award said bonds bearing interest First National Bank of twenty-five one hundredths per centum (1.25%) per annum to The County Trust Company, Mamaroneck New York, the successful bidder, at the price of $9,002.70, and that all other bids for said bonds were rejected and the check which accompanied said bids were returned to and accepted by the other bidders for said bonds. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of February, 1943. OWEN A. MANDEVILLE Supervisor. " Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAIVIARONECK, IN THE COUNTY OF WESCHESTER, NEW YORK, as follows: INTEREST AMOUNT RATE BID 1.25% $9,002.70 N. Y.1.50% 9,007.00 1.90% 91009.90 ' Section 1. The award of the $9,000. General Bonds of 1943, Series I. of the 'Town of Mamaroneck, New York, to The County Trust Company, Mamaroneck, N. Y., at their bid of $9,002.70 is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed, and all of said bonds of said issue shall bear interest at the rate of one and twenty-five one hundredths per centum (1.25%) per annum. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Griffin, Keeler, Meighan NOES: None Councilman Griffin introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FORM OF $9,000. GENERAL BONDS OF 1943, SERIES I, OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK. RESOLVED BY THE THE BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The 9,000. General Bonds of 1943, Series I. authorized by virtue of a resolution entitled: "Resolution appropriating the sum of $9,000. to pay a portion of the cost of public improvement work relief projects in the Town and authorizing the issuance of $9,000. bonds of the Town of Mamaroneck for said purpose", adopted February 3, 1943, shall be in substantiaIly the following form: UNITED STATES AMERICA STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER TOWN OF MAMARONECK NO. GENERAL BOND OF 1943 SERIES I 1,000.00 The Town of Mamaroneck, in the County of Westchester, a municipal corporation of the State of New York, hereby acknow- ledges itself indebted and for value received promises to pay to the bearer of this bond, or if it be registered, to the person in whose name it is registered, on the 1st day of Septem- ber, 19 , the sum of One thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) , and to pay interest on such sum at the rate of per centum ( %) per annum, semi-annually on the first days of September and March in each year from the date of this bond until it matures upon presentation and surrender, as they severally mature, of the coupons therefor annexed hereto or, if this bond be regis- tered, to the registered holder. Both principal and interest of this bond will be paid in lawful money of the United States of America, at the office of the First National Bank of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon, New York, or, at the option of the holder, at the principal office of the Guaranty Trust Company of New York in the City, County and State of At the written request of the holder, this bond may be con- verted into a registered bond and such registration shall be entered on the books of the Town, kept in the office of the Town Clerk and the coupons annexed hereto cut off and destroyed and a certificate of such registry shall be endorsed upon this bond by such Town Clerk after which the principal and interest of this bond shall be payable only to the registered owner, his legal representatives, successors or assigns, and this bond shall be transferable only upon presentation to such 'Town Clerk with a written assignment duly acknowledged or proved. The name of the assignee shall be entered upon this bond and such books. This bond is one of an authorized issue, the aggregate prin- cipal amount of which is $9,000. , the bonds of which are of like tenor, except as to maturity, and are issued pursuant to the following laws of the State of New York, as amended: Chapter 782 of the Laws of 1933, the Town Law, constituting Chapter 62, and the General Municipal Law, constituting Chapter 24 of the Consoli- dated Laws, and by virtue of a resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck duly adopted on February 3, 1943 . The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck are hereby irrevocably pledged for the actual payment of the principal of and interest on this bond according to its terms. It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things required by the Constitution and statutes of the State of New York to exist, to have happened and to have been per- formed precedent to and in the issuance of this bond, exist, have happened and have been performed, and that the issue of bonds of which this is one, together with all other indebtedness of said Town is within every debt and other limit prescribed by the Con- stitution and laws of said State. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town of Mamaroneck, in the County of Westchester, has caused the bond to be signed by its Super-. visor and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its Town Clerk and the coupons hereto attached to be authenti- -- Gated by the facsimile signat of its Supervisor and this bond to be dated as of the first day of March, 1943. Supervisor. (Corporate Seal) ATTEST: Town Clerk. (FORM OF COUPON) No. On the first day o , 19 , the Town of Mamaroneck, in the County Of Westchester, a municipal corporation of the State of New York, will pay to the bearer the sum of ( ) Dollars ($ ) in lawful money of the United States of America, at the office of the First National Bank of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon, New York, or, at the option of the holder, at the principal office of the Guaranty Trust Company of New York, in the City, County and State of New York, being six months interest then due on its GENERAL BOND of 1943, SERIES 1, dated March 1st, 1943, and bearing Number Supervisor. (FORM OF ENDORSEMENT) CONVERSION CERTIFICATE WE HEREBY CERTIFY that upon the presentation of the within bond with a written request by the owner thereof for its conversion into a bond registered as to both principal and interest, we have this day cut off and destroyed coupons attached thereto, of the amount and value of Dollars ($ ) each, being all the coupons for interest on the within bond payable after the date of this certificate, and that the interest at the rate and on the dates stated in the within bond and as was provided by the coupons, as well as the principal, is to be paid to the registered owner, his legal representatives, successors or assigns at the place stated in the within bond and in the coupons. Dated: , 19 Supervisor Town Clerk REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE It is hereby certified that the within bond has been registered as follows: to (FORM OF ENDORSEMENT) The First Nation Bank of Boston hereby certifies that this is one of the bond referred to in the within-mentioned proceedings as authorized thereby, and that in the opinion of Messrs. Sullivan, Donovan & Heenehan, this issue is a valid obli- gation of the Municipality mentioned. The original papers relative to this issue may be inspect at our banking rooms. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON By Vice President 385 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Keeler, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Griffin, Keeler, Meighan NOES: None The regular order of business was resumed at 11:20 A. M. The Board thereupon instructed the Town Clerk to open the bids received for . the $6,923.77 Certificate of Indebtedness represent- ing the amount due the State Retirement Fund for the Town' s contribu- tion, a statement for which was received too late to include in the 1943 budget: The following bids were received: Interest Rate 1 The First National Bank of Mount Vernon .64% 2 The County Trust Company 1.15% 3 First National Bank of Boston 1.00% On motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve of the sale of this note at .64% interest per annum to The First National Bank of Mount Vernon. Supervisor Mandeville asked for reports of committees . Councilman Keeler read a letter from Comptroller Leo N. Orsino calling attention to the fact that the Fire Department had over-expended its 1942 budget by $171.86 according to the Comptroller' s records and also by $195 .27 for other purchases made in the latter part of 1942, claims for which had recently been audited and charged by him to the 1943 appropriation for that department. Mr. Keeler said that the Comp- troller had recommended that the matter be taken up by the Town toard d a resolution asked transferring the necessary amount from surplus and a resolution passed transferring the necessary amount from surplus in the 1942 budget to take care of the $171.86 over-expenditure. Supervisor Mandeville pointed out that the Fire Department has been working under strained conditions and stated that he thought they should be complimented on the remarkable job they have been doing. On motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the procedure re- commended by the Comptroller, the Supervisor and the Comptroller are hereby authorized to transfer from surplus funds remaining in the 1942 budget the amount of $171.86 to take care of the 1942 over-expenditure of the Fire Department. Councilman Keeler reported that pursuant to a resolution of the Town Board the bonds for Supervisor .McCulloch both for the General Fund and the Highway Fund had been cancelled as of the date Supervisor Mandeville came into office and new bonds had been issued covering Supervisor Mandeville. He said that there would be a return premium for the unexpired portion of the bonds covering Supervisor McCulloch and there would be charges for that same period covering Supervisor Mandeville, but that it would be arranged so that the credit would off- set the charge. Mr. Keeler stated that at the last meeting of the Board, following a discussion on the question of carrying insurance on a Ford pick-up truck loaned to the Town for use of the decontamination squad, he had been requested to find out what the cost would be to add this to the 'Town' s policy for limits of $50/100,000 for public liability and property damage of $5,000. He reported that it would cost $12.66 per annum or $11.61 from February 1 to the end of the year. He said that the matter had been reported to the Comptroller and that he pre- sumed that the funds would be found to take care of the cost of the in- surance. On motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that the above described insurance protection be provided or the Ford pick-up truck loaned to the Town for use of the decon- tamination squad of the civilian protection services. Councilman Meighan brought up the matter concerning the old First National Bank building and stated that if there was some means of salvaging and restoring the building to some useful function to the Village and Town, it would be of reat benefit to both communities. There was full discussion and the matter was referred to the Town Attorney to try to work out an agreement in resolution form with the Village of Mamaroneck. Supervisor Mandeville explained to the Board that under the New York State War Emergency Act the Supervisor of the Torun is Deputy County Director of Civilian Protection or he can at his discretion ap- point a deputy county director to act for him. He said that he was very anxious to have a deupty appointed. He pointed out that the posi- tion is one of great responsibility and that Chief of Police Yerick, Fire Chief Burton, Chief Warden Jennings and Mr. DeVinne were familiar with the requirements of the posiion. He asked the Board for sugges- tions as to who should be appointed. Following discussion Supervisor Mandeville stated that he would appoint Chief of Police Paul A. Yerick as Deputy County Director of Civilian Protection and the Board expressed approval of his action. Supervisor Mandeville also explained that the vacancy left on the War Council by the death of John V. Luce had not been filled and recommended that Clair V. Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners be appointed to fill the vacancy. On motion by Councilman! Griffin, seconded by Councilman Keeler, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that Clair V. Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners, be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Town of Mamaroneck War Council to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. Supervisor Mandeville reported that he had attended a meeting of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Incinerator Commission on February 9, 1943, and that everything seemed to be in good condition. He stated that it looked as though the proportionate share of the operating costs would be about 48 per cent for the Town and 52 per cent for the Village of Larchmont. He also reported that he had attended the Board of Supervisors meeting on February S, 1943, and while in White Plains had talked with Mr. George S. Haight, General Superintendent of the County Park Com- mission, about re-routing trucks on the proposed Pelham-Port Chester Parkway around Mamaroneck. He said that he thought something might be worked out. Mr. Mandeville informed the Board that Town Engineer Foote had reported to him that there is $950 unexpended in the 1942 sewer depart- ment budget and had suggested that this sum be used to make a survey of the houses in the Glen Road, Chatsworth Avenue, Murray Avenue and Colonial Avenue area, where the drainage situation has been very* trouble- some, to see what dwellings are emptying their storm water drains into the sewer, which DIr. Foote feels had caused trouble. He stated that bir. Foote would like to have Ir. Owen Cunningham assist hire in making the investigation.. Councilman Keeler commented that the Town should do what it could to see what is causing the backing up of these drains . Following further discussion it was on motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Griffin, unanimously RESOLVED, that Town Engineer Foote be and he hereby is authorized to proceed with a survey of the dwell- ings in the Glen Road, Chatsworth Avenue, Murray Avenue and Colonial Avenue area to check on illegal house connections, with the understanding that the expenses shall not exceed the funds available in the 1942 sewer department budget of approximately $950; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer be authorized to employ Owen Cunningham to assist in taking notes and data for the survey. Supervisor Mandeville informed the Board that he was going away for a short time and that during his absence he would like to have Councilman Griffin take care of the office. The Town Clerk inquired whether or not notices should be sent for a meeting on February 17 and the Board agreed that no meet- ing would be held on that date unless Councilman Griffin decided that there was sufficient business for the Board to consider. At 12:10 P. M. the Board unanimously resolved to adjourn.