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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943_03_03 Town Board Minutes REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK, HELD MARCH 3, 1943 In the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Town of Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Mandeville at 8:20 P. M. Present: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Griffin, Keeler and Meighan Absent: None The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne, Town Attorney Delius, Comptroller Orsino, Assessor Smith, Town Engineer and Superin- tendent of Highways Foote and Public Welfare Officer DeVinne. The minutes of the meetings of January 20 and February 3, 1943, were approved as presented. The Supervisor asked the Town Clerk to read the communications. The letter dated March 1, 1943, was received from James H. Comley, requesting permission from the Town Board to keep about twenty- five or thirty chickens on his property at 1 Rockridge Road, Larchmont, for the use of his immediate family. He said that he had obtained the approval of his neighbors . When asked by Councilman Keeler whether or not the Town had an ordinance pertaining to keeping chickens, Tomn Attorney Delius ex- plained that the Town has no power to adopt an ordinance preventing re- sidents of the unincorporated section of the Town from keeping chickens but that the Town could prohibit them from letting chickens run at large and becoming a nuisance. Supervisor Mandeville suggested that the Town Clerk be directed to inform Mr. Comley that the Town Board has no right to grant permission to keep chickens but on the other 'hand the Board does not object to it, provided none of his neighbors object to it. The Board agreed to this disposition of the matter. A letter dated March 2, '1943, was received from the Assessor reporting that his office has received numerous telephone inquiries regarding vacant land which residents wish to use for victory gardens. Councilman Keeler inquired whether all of the land is owned or controlled by the Town. Assessor Smith explained that some of it was tome-owned pro- perty but that the inquiries also 'pertained to vacant property not owned by the town and he asked the Board if they wished his office to give out over the tehphone the names and addresses of the owners of this vacant property. The Board saw no objection to furnishing this information upon request and agreed that he should do so. In connection with the various vacant properties owned by the town, Supervisor Mandeville stated that he anticipated many requests for permission to plant the land and suggested that the members of the Board express their wishes concerning the granting of such permission. Councilman Griffin stated that he saw no objection to plant- ing vacant property owned by the town. Town Attorney Delius pointed out that there would be no harm in granting permission provided those using the property do not dig any large holes into which people might fall, remove trees or put up ugly fences . He recalled that an application had been received last year for the use of property on Lafayette Road and in the resolution the Board provided that the work should be done under the direction of the Town Engineer. He suggested that the same policy be continued. Councilman Keeler suggested that it would be well for per- mission to be granted with the understanding that those using the land did so at their own risk should the property be sold. Supervisor Mandeville stated that some thought might be given to devising some sort of occupancy permit which might be obtained from the Building Inspector which would limit the use of the land for a cer- tain term. The Board decided to refer the matter to the Town Attorney and the Assessor, and the Town Attorney was directed to draw up a general resolution for the next meeting of the Board to be approved and adopted grating permission for the use of totijai-owned land for victory gardens . A letter dated February 4. 1943, was received from Joseph R. Paonessa informining the Board that he had enlisted in the United States ivlarire Corps and requesting that he be granted a leave of absence under the provisions of Section 246 of the Military Law. He also noti- fied the Board that he wished to retain his rights as a member of the Police Pension Fund by continuing his payments monthly to that Fund. On motion by Councilman Giffin, seconded by Councilman Keeler, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that leave of 'absence is hereby extended to Detective Joseph R. paonessa of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department, pursuant to Section 246 of the Military Law, while he is engaged in the per- formance of military duties. A letter dated February 24, 1943, was received from Clair V . Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners, advising the Town Board that the Police Commission had appointed Mrs. Bert C. McCulloch as part-time secretary of the Police Department at a salary of $400 per year. A letter dated March 2, ',1943 from Police Chief Yerick stating that Mrs . McCulloch had commenced her duties on February 15, 1943) was also received. On motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was upon roll call unanimously resolved WHEREAS, a letter has been received from Chief of Police Yerick stating that Marjorie V. McCulloch (Pdlrs . Bert C. McCulloch)! was employed on February 15, 1943, as stenographer of the Police Department; NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Marjorie V. McCulloch is hereby ap- pointed stenographer, Police Department, as of February 15th, at an annual salary of 0400. as shown in the budget for that position, such appoint- ment to be made as of February 15th, 1943, and the salary to be payable as of that day for the balance of the year 1943 . The Town Clerk reported that he had been in contact with Ames c Rollinson, engravers, with reference to the resolutions to be forwarded to the family of former Councilman Bates and that they had informed him that they would prepare the resolutions at once for the same price as the resolutions for the Luce family. The Town Clerk presented a request from Ingeborg Childs, Braxmar Drive, Harrison, N. Y. for permission to pay certain tax arrears at a reduced amount. On motion by Councilman', Griffin, seconded by Councilman Keeler, it was upon roll call unanimously E RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to accept payment of the following taxes on the following described property, the liens for which are held by the Town, at the face amount of the liens, provided payment is made within thirty days: Tax '' Sale Amount of Block Parcel Year Year Lien 819 198 1931 1932 12.06 819 215 1922 1923 1.22 1923 1924 1.60 1924 1925 1.66 1925 1926 1.68 1926 1927 1.69 1927 1928 1.63 1931 1932 1.57 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be and he hereby is authorized, em- powered and directed to sell by assignment to Ingeborg Childs, Braxmar Drive, Harrison, New York, the following tax liens ''held by the Town at the face amount of the liens: Tax ', Sale Amount of Block Parcel Year Year Lien 819 215 1929 1930 1.52 1930 1931 2.41 1932 1933 1.65 1933 1934 1. 57 1934 1935 3.91 1935! 1936 2.59 1936 1937 2.93 1937 1938 3.07 1938 1939 3.29 1939 1940 3.15 1940 1941 3.21 1941' 1942 3 .25 Councilman Griffin stated that some time ago the Town Board had adopted a resolution authorized the Receiver of Taxes to accept payment of all taxes prior to and including 1916 at the face amount of the liens without interest and without presenting each request to the Board for approval . He explained that because of the fact that all taxes prior to and including 1927 are now carried on the Comp- troller' s books as one lump sum, it would be of assistance to the Re- ceiver of Taxes if the power were' extended to cover taxes prior to and including 1927, sale of May 23, 1928. Town. Attorney Delius explained that the 1916 date was fixed heretofore because the records of tax arrears prior to 1916 were not good and from 1916, which is the effective date of the Westchester County Tax Act, to the present the tax liens were sold every year and the tax arrears records are good. He recommended that each appli- cation for interest to be waived on taxes subsequent to 1916 still be considered on its merit. Councilman Keeler stated', that he thought that it might be well to extend the time to 1927 as a general rule and then still consider and act on applications after that date. Following further discussion it was on motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Keeler, upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments be and he hereby is authorized to accept the face amount of tax liens held by the Town for taxes levied prior to and including 1927, sale of May 23, 1925 without interest and without obtaining from the Town Board specific authorization for each application; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that applications for a compromise on all other tax liens owned by the town for taxes sub- sequent to 1927 be made the Town Board. A letter dated February 10, 1943, and addressed to the Assessor, was received from William E. Thrasher, General Superintendent of West- chester Joint Water Uorks No. 1 pointing out that a duplicate tax bill recently received by the Water Works for their property on Lester Avenue was for a 1935 tax levied in error inasmuch as the municipalities parti- cipating in the Water Works had agreed not to tax property owned by the Water Works and used for V'iater Works purposes. He stated that the lot had been used for the storage of Water Works materials since its acqui- sition and was so used during the year 1935, and asked that the tax be cancelled. The Town Clerk read an extract from the minutes of the meeting of the Town Board held May 5, 1937 at which time a letter dated May 41 1937 had been received from Westester Joint Water Works No. 1 concern- ing the 1937 taxes on the above mentioned property, which was described as Section 5, Block 62, Lot 4. The 'Town Clerk at that meeting was directed to inform the Water Works that since the property was not being used for Water Works purposes, it would be subject to all taxes. The Assessor reported that when he inspected the property in 1937, there was nothing on the lot but after he assessed it, the Water Works used it for storing material. He recommended that the tax be can- celled. Councilman Griffin inquired how much the property is assessed for. Assessor Smith informed him that it was assessed for $1,000. Following the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the Assessor was directed to file a petition at the next meeting stating that the lot was assessed in error and requesting that the tax be cancelled. The following reports for the month of February, 1943, were received and filed: (1) Report of the Building Inspector; (2) Report of John J. Connor, Dog Wardeni and (3) Report of the Receiver of Taxes. The Supervisor suggested that the meeting proceed with the reports of committees . Councilman Griffin presented the report of the Public Welfare Department for the month of February, pointing out that the total num- ber of cases during the month was '74 (41 family cases with 103 indivi- duals and 33 non-family cases) and that a total amount of 43,093 .92 had been expended for the following items: 1. Food 41,177.04 2. Shelter 1,260.30 3 Fuel 214.44 4. Light, Gas & Water 57.72 5 . Clothing 49 .59 6. Medical Services 299.03 7. Other 5.50 $3,093.92 Mr. Griffin read a report from Public Welfare Officer DeVinne concerning three cases admitted to Grasslands Hospital, the hospital expenses for which will be charged to the town if the patients are un- able to pay the bills themselves. He explained that before any of these Grasslands bills are paid, they are very thoroughly checked by the Public Welfare Department as to settlement and ability to pay. Mr . Griffin also reported that Public Welfare Officer DeVinne is working on his report concerning cash relief and will send copies to the supervisor and councilmen when it is completed. ,t Councilman Griffin inquired how much the honor roll had cost. He said that Mr. Embury, Chairman, of the Park Commission, was somewhat exercised because they are always adding names and it costs twenty-five cents to add each name. Town Engineer Foote stated that a report of the costs in con- nection with the honor roll had been sent to the Park Department that week. Councilman Griffin reported that formerly Miss I'dae Toomey had acted as secretary for the Park Department, Police Department and Board of Appeals for Zoning and that since she had resigned the Park Depart- ment had been in need of a stenographer. He said that Margaret Barnes, secretary to Town Attorney Delius, would be very willing and glad to do the work for the compensation provided in the budget and recommended that she be appointed to the position.' Supervisor Mandeville said that he was happy to say that she would do the job well and suggested that she also take care of the secretarial work for the Board of Appeals for Zoning and then there would be no more part-time positions to be filled. He said that Mr. A. Stirling Smith, Chairman of the Board of Appeals, is perfectly willing that she do their work. Keeler, it On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that Margarett Barnes is hereby assigned as stenographer, part time, to the Board of Appeals and stenographer, Department of Parks, in addition to her other duties and that her salary be increased from the amount heretofore appropriated on the basis of the annual salary of $250. as shown in the budget for the position of stenographer (P.T.) . Board of Appeals, and the salary of $170. as stenographer, Department of Parks, such additional duties to commence as of March 1st, 1943 and the salary to be payable as of that date for the balance of the year 1943. Councilman Griffin presented three petitions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment rolls . On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Meighan, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions 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 roll for the year 1941, taxes of 1942, which snows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Section Block Lot Owner 9 12 4, 5 901-355) Les 9 12 3 901-365) Lor be corrected as follow provisions of sub-divi Section Block Lot Land 0. Johnson $15,675 H. Conger,Inc. 7,525 in accordance with the n 5 of Section 33: Land Imp. Total 5, 500 21,175 7,825 Imp. Total 9 12 4, 5 (901-355) Village of Mamaroneck $15,675 5, 500 21,175 9 12 3 (901-365) Village of Mamaroneck 7,825 71825 FURTHER 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 Owner Land Imp. Total 9 12 14,15 (901-280) Lester 0.. Johnson $35000 3,000 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions oI' sub -division 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total - 9 12 14,15 (901-355) Village of Mamaroneck $3,000 3,000 FURTHER 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 Owner Land Imp. Total 9 12 11112,13 Loren', H. Conger, Inc . $5, 500 5, 500 (901-265) be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub -division 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 9 12 13 (901-355) Village of Mamaroneck $1, 500 11500 9 12 11,12(901-265) Loren, H. Conger, Inc. 4,000 41000 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 Owner Land Imp. Total 9 12 11,12,13 Loren H. Conger, Inc. $5,250 5,250 (901-265) be corrected as follovesl, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 9 12 11,12)901-265) Loren H. Conger $4,000 4,000 9 12 13 (901-355) Village of Mamaroneck 1,250 1,250 Councilman Keeler reported that the surety bond for Alexander Finson in the sum of x10,000 had been taken out and that the bond should be received shortly by the Town Clerk. He also reported that the Town is going to save money on its compensation insurance this year 'because of a new rate promulgated by the State Insurance Fund effective March 1, 1943, which would result in a saving of 31.44% to the Town. He stated that by reason of the Rat- ing Bureau' s new experience rate modification certain return premiums on the automobile fleet policy in the sum of $190.39 had been received and allocated among the various departments . He also reported that effective as of February 10, 1943, the Rating Bureau had given a 20 per cent reduction in rates on commercial vehicles, which reduction is in line with the new rates on automobile insurance because of the war em- ergency. He said that this would result in a return premium of $'101.88 to the Town on its automobile fleet policy. He added that the Town' s insurance costs should be about $500 less this year than last. Mr. Keeler stated that at the last meeting of the Board he was requested to find out what it would cost to pay for the insurance necessary to demolish the building on the former Wullschleger property, now owned by the Town, at the corner of Fenimore Road and Boston Post Road. He reported that the cost would be $202.53 . Supervisor Mandeville pointed out that this would cover both liability and property damage and that the rate was very low for the size of the building. Mr. Keeler pointed out that the insurance would cover the Town or any one who does the demolition work. Following further discussion as to whether or not the Town should demolish the building, the 'matter was laid over. Councilman Keeler reported that the question as to whether or not there was adequate insurance on the apparatus of the Fire Department had been considered by Mr. Brewer 'before he left for the armed services . He reported that the matter had been taken up with the Chief of the Fire Department before Parr. Brewer left and that the insurance on the various pieces of apparatus had been increased to a total of $41,475. Mr. Keeler presented a letter dated March 2, 1943, from Chief George Burton of the Fire Department notifying the Board that the follow- ing officers were elected to serve for the year 1943: George Burton Chief Charles Conte 1st Deputy Chief Arthur Johnson 2nd Deputy Chief Henry Malloy Treasurer-Collector Theodore Tuck Secretary Dr. Charles Weller, Jr. Surgeon On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Meighan it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the action of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department in selecting the above mentioned officers for the year 1943 be and it hereby is rati- fied. Mr. Keeler also reported that he had attended the installation of the officers of the Fire Department at a dinner on February 20, 1943, which Councilman Griffin, former Supervisor McCulloch and Town Attorney Delius also had attended. Mr. Keeler read a letter dated March 3, 1943 from Chief Burton with which was enclosed the annual report of the Fire Department for the year ending February 19, 1943 . In his letter Chief Burton listed two factors which have been important in attaining the high efficiency of the department: (1) the great' improvement in the morale and coopera- tion of the paid personnel and (2) the repair and modernization of equip- ment and apparatus. The Board directed the Town Clerk to express to Chief Burton their appreciation of the highly efficient manner in which the Fire Department is operated and to state that the Board is very much pleased with the work of the department. Councilman Keeler read the following resolution adopted by The Howell Park Association relative to the "Chapel Property" at the corner of Palmer Avenue and Weaver Street: RESOLUTION Whereas, the Howell Park Association, in accordance with the purposes for which it was formed, has for many years actively devoted the greater part of its efforts and funds to the continued improvement as a home community, of both its local area and the town of Mamaroneck, and "Whereas, under war conditions, this and other civic associations as well as the Town authorities have generally and properly suspended further public improvement projects to devote themselves to the war effort, and M "Whereas, one of the projects thus suspended, which this Association has promoted for several years, is that of bringing about the creation of a public Dark on the site of the so-called Chapel property at the cor- ner of Palmer Avenue and Weaver Street, and "Whereas, as the result of steps taken by the Town Board,substantial progress has been made toward this end with the understanding that this Association planned to cooperate with the Town Board in the final landscaping and maintenance of the proposed park area, "Now, Therefore, be it resolved that, in order to indicate to the 'Town Board its desire and intent to con- summate this plan when conditions permit, and in order to create a fund to be used for this purpose, the Treasurer of this Association is hereby authorized and directed to set aside the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) in the form of War Bonds, to be known as the H. P. A. Chapel Pro- perty Improvement Fund and to be increased from time to time as the finances of the Association permit." And, be it further resolved that the Secretary be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Town Board." The Board expressed approval of the action of the Howell Park Association and Supervisor Mandeville pointed out that when the landscaping work is done, it should be taken up with the Park Depart- ment. Town Attorney Delius made a report concerning the establish- ment of the northerly boundary line between the towns of Mamaroneck and Scarsdale, reviewing for the Board the developments that had taken place on his recent trip to Albany when he had talked to Senator Williamson, Assemblyman Hill and the State Drafting Commission. He recommended the following resolution, which was on motion by Councilman Meighan, seconded by Councilman Griffin, upon roll call unanimously adopted: WHEREAS it is considered desirable to obtain an act of the Legislature establishing and confirming the northerly boundary line between the towns of Mamaro- neck and Scarsdale, as shown on a certain map which has been made and approved by the Engineers of the Town of Scarsdale and the Town of Mamaroneck, and which establishes such boundary as it has been common- ly understood to exist for the purposes of assessing property in the Town of Scarsdale and the Town of Mama- roneck; and WHEREAS in order to carry out such plans the Town Attorney has drafted and presented to this Board, en- abling legislation which has been submitted to Assembly- man Hill for introduction in the Assembly and to Senator Williamson for introduction in the Senate, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT - , RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby approve the follow- ing bill so presented and in the form drafted by the Town Attorney and respectfully requests the Legislature of the State of New York to enact the same and further respect- fully requests the Governor of the State to approve the same when so enacted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board consents to amendments being made by the Legislature provided the same do not substantially or materially alter the provisions thereof: IM AN ACT to alter, establish and confirm the dividing line between the tovm of Scarsdale and the town of Mama- roneck in the county of Westchester and to make provision for the taxable status of certain real property and other matters incidental to the alteration and establishment of said dividing line between said towns. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: Section 1. All that part of the town of Scarsdale in the county of Westchester, lying and being northerly of the dividing line between the town of Scarsdale and the Town of Mamaroneck, hereinafter described, is hereby transferred from the town of Scarsdale to the town of Mamaroneck, and the dividing line between the torn of Scarsdale and the town of Mamaroneck is hereby altered, established and confirmed in conformity therewith, as follows: Beginning at a surveyors ' monument set in the ground at a point known as "Richbell Rock, " which point is on the easterly line of the city of New Rochelle and marks the southwest corner of the town of Scarsdale and the north- west corner of the town' of Mamaroneck as shown on a map made by Charles Webb, dated 1774 and filed in the office of the State Engineer and Surveyor in the city of Albany, New York as map number 432; thence in a northeasterly direction along the original boundary line as shown on the Webb map, north 390 11' 15' east a distance of 3,817.39 feet; thence leaving said original boundary line at right angles and running in a northwesterly direction, north 50' 48" 45" west a distance of 63 .09 feet to the center line of Griffen avenue; thence generally following the center line of Griffen avenue in a northeasterly direction the following courses and distances: north 37' 55' 04" east a distance of 1,5).9.96 feet to a point; north 40 391 34" east a distance of 1849.96 feet to a point; north 41' 18' 42" east a distance of 1,176.27 feet; thence leav- ing said Griffen avenue in a southeasterly direction on a line at right angles to the original boundary line as shown on the Webb map, south 50' 48" 45" east a distance of 26.00 feet to a surveyors ' monument set in the ground on the original boundary line as shown on the Webb map, at or near the intersection of the southerly line of Griffen avenue with the westerly line of Mamaroneck road (Old ni ite Plains road in Mamaroneck) ; thence continuing northeasterly along the original boundary line as shown on the Webb map, north 39' 11" 15" east a distance of 3,850.675 feet to a surveyors monument set in the ground, which monument is offset at right angles to the original boundary line as shown on the Webb map, in a southeasterly direction a distance of 1.195 feet; thence still continuing along the said original boundary line north 39' 11" 15" east a distance of 225 .81 feet more or "less to the center line of the Mamaroneck river which marks the southeast corner of the town of Scarsdale and the northeast corner of the town of Mamaroneck as shown on the Webb map, being a combination of the old boundary line as shown on a map made by Charles Webb dated 1774 and filed in the office of the state engineer and surveyor in the city of Albany, New York, as map number 432 and a new line shown on map entitled "Map of the boundary line between the towns of Scarsdale and Mamaroneck, Gestchester county, N. Y." made December 2, 1941 by the engineering department of the town! of Scarsdale and filed with the town clerks of both towns. Section 2. The freeholders and inhabitants of the territory transferred hereby from the town of Scarsdale to the town of Mamaroneck having been assessed and taxed for many years as part of the town of Mamaroneck, shall, unless exempted pursuant to general law, continue to be assessed and taxed in said town of Mamaroneck for general and local town or public district purposes, including bonded debt, and shall not be subject to future assessment and taxation for either general or local purposes by the town of Scars- dale, but taxes and local assessments, if any, heretofore assessed upon any such property by the town of Scarsdale shall be levied and collected in the same manner and with the same force and effect as though this act had not been passed. Section 3 . Nothing herein shall be construed to alter the boundaries of the village of Scarsdale, nor oper- ate to relieve from taxation for village purposes, any taxable real property in said village. Each parcel of taxable real property transferred by this act to the town of Idlamaroneck shall remain a part of the school district wherein it is located at the time this act takes effect and shall continue to be liable for school taxes raised and to be raised therein until transferred to or consoli- dated with another school 1 district pursuant to law. Section 4. Nothin herein shall be construed to affect or impair the jurisdiction of any court with re- spect to actions or proceedings pending at the time this act takes effect, nor with respect to the prosecution of crimes committed prior hereto, and all such courts shall have and retain jurisdiction of such actions, proceedings and prosecutions the same as though this act had not be- come a law. Section 5 . This act shall take effect immediately. Town Attorney Delius reorted that a public hearing had been held by the County Board of Superisors on February 25, 1943, regard- ing proposed legislation to correct the storm water drainage situation in the county and that Town Engineer Foote and Sylvan Schwartzreich had attended. The day following the hearing he said that Anthony Sansone, Village of Mamaroneck Corporation Counsel, had called him up to urge the totivn to send a letter to the Board of Supervisors approving of the proposed bill and urging that it be sent to the State legislature. He stated that he had informed Mr. Sansone that he would discuss it with the Board. Supervisor Mandeville explained that several additions had been made to the proposed bill because of certain objections of the cities in the county and that the matter had been laid over until the meeting of the Board of Supervisors on March 8, 1943 . He said that whatever letter the Town Attorney wished to write to the county would be appreciated and should be addressed to Supervisor Horan. Town. Attorney Delius discussed with the Board certain de- velopments in connection with certiorari proceedings instituted to review the assessments on The Alden House and Larchmont Gables. Following considerable discussion concerning assessments on apartment houses throughout the town the Town Attorney was authorized to secure appraisals from Albert W. Lockyer of White Plains on The Alden House and Larchmont Gables and of obtain an estimate from him for appraisals of the Colony Apartments, Larchmont Acres, Albee Court and Orients. Apartments . At the suggestion of Supervisor Mandeville consideration of the certiorari proceedings on The Alden House and Larchmont Gables was laid over until the next meeting of the Board. Assessor Smith reported that on his trip to Albany on February 17 and February 18, 1943, his expenses had amounted to $40.00 instead of the $30.00 allowed him at the meeting on February 10 and asked that he be reimbursed for the additional amount of $10.00. On motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted by the Town Board on February 10, 1943, authorizing the Assessor to go to Albany, New York, on February 17 and February 18 on Town business be and it hereby is amended in order to allow for his expenses the sum of $40.00 instead of $30.00 as provided in the original resolution. Supervisor Mandeville presented a letter dated February 9, 1943, received from the Assistant Director, Division of Municipal Accounts of the State of New York' Department of Audit and Control, congratulating the town on the condition of the annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1942. The letter was ordered filed. He submitted a statement of all bank balances as of Idarch 3, 1943, in the several banks used by the town, showing a total of all funds on hand of $126.154.47. He presented a statement of the claims audited and paid by the Comptroller from February 3 to March 3, 1943 . He reported that the Highway Department owns three trucks which are of very little use to the town and recommended that the town superintendent of highways be authorized to offer them for sale at public auction. He said that he thought that there would be a lot of salvage in the trucks and that the town would get something for them. Councilman Keeler inquired if the town could buy new trucks. The Supervisor informed him that it could not and that they would have to replace them with equipment as new as possible. On motion by Councilman! Keeler, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was upon roll call unanimously ' RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Highways be and he hereby is directed to prepare specifi- cations upon which an advertisement will be inserted in "The Daily Times" calling for proposals for the purchase of three trucks owned by the Highway Depart- ment, provided permission is secured from the County Commissioner of Public Works . Supervisor :Mandeville submitted a statement of unpaid taxes from 1927 and prior years to 1942 showing a grand total of $830,229 .925 including all state, county and town taxes, school taxes, water arrears and special assessments. Supervisor Mandeville pointed out that the largest problem confronting the Board is hoer to collect the unpaid taxes and suggested that at the next meeting perhaps the members of the Board would be in a better position to talk about the matter. He stated that an analysis of the taxes is being given to each member of the Board. Comptroller Orsino reported that the tax warrant had been re- ceived from the county for the 1943 taxes and that the rates were as follows: Unincorporated section $25.6436 Village of Larchmont 9.4984 Village of Mamaroneck 12.0417 Supervisor Mandeville presented a sketch prepared by the Town Engineer' s office of the suggested shelter for Dillon Park to be located at the corner of Boston Post Road and Dillon Road. He explained that the structure could be removed at any time. Following discussion Board agreed that Town Engineer Foote should go ahead with the work. At 11 P. :M. the Board unanimosuly resolved to adjourn