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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943_04_07 Town Board Minutes IM REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF MAMARONECK NEW YORK HELD APRIL 7, 1943 In the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Town of Mamaro- neck, New York. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Mandeville at 8:15 P. M. Present: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Embury, Keeler and Meighan Absent: Councilman Griffin The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne, Town Attorney Delius, Assessor Smith, Comptroller Orsino, Superintendent of Highways and Town Engineer Foote. Supervisor Mandeville announced that the regular order of business would be suspended in order to hear those present who wished to address the Board. Mr. Frank J. Zwick, accompanied by Mr. T. F. Smith, and re- presenting the County Transportation Company, addressed the Board re- garding the application of the County Transportation Company, received by the 'Town on March 20, 1943, for the consent of the Town of Mamaro- neck to operate motor buses over that portion of Palmer Avenue lying in the Town between the boundary line of the City of New Rochelle and the boundary line of the Village of Larchmont. He stated that he understood that no hearing had been called and inquired if the Town Board intended to call a hearing at which representatives of his com- pany could appear. Supervisor Mandeville explained that he had planned to present the application to the Board for their consideration at this meeting. He reported that a letter had been received from the Scarsdale Bus Com- Deny, who are operating a bus line from Larchmont Station to White Plains, advising that their company had made application to the Public Service Commission for a consent to operate their bus line over this same portion of Palmer Avenue as part of a direct route from white Plains to New Rochelle. Supervisor 'Mandeville read the notice of a hearing to be held on April 8, 1943, before the Public Service Commission on the applica- tion of the Scarsdale Bus Company', to operate directly from White Plains to New Rochelle via Larchmont, which according to the notice had the approval of the City of New Rochelle. Mr. Zwick pointed out that this was really a hearing before the Public Service Commission to determine whether there are adequate facilities to provide service for this section. Councilman Keeler inquired if the Scarsdale Bus Company would be operating in competition with the County Transportation Company. Mr. Zwick replied that the Scarsdale Bus Company would be operating a route parallel to the Boston Post Road route of the County Transportation Company until reaching New Rochelle where they would turd off at Huguenot Street and proceed to the railroad station. Supervisor Mandeville stated that he understood that the City of New Rochelle is anxious to establish some through route from New Rochelle to White Plains, avoiding the many changes that are necessary at the present time . He said that both the Countv Transportation Com- pany and the Scarsdale Bus Company are certainly to be recognized. Town Attorney Delius pointed out that before the Town Board could consider the County Transportation Company's application for a consent, a public hearing would have to be held. Supervisor Mandeville suggested that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting of the Board on April 21, 1943, at which those in favor of granting the consent to the County Transportation Com- pany and those for granting the consent to the Scarsdale. Bus Company could express themselves . On motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following notice be inserted in "The Daily Times", the official newspaper, on April 9, 1943 : NOTICE OF HEARING TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Tome Board of the Town of IGiamaroneck on the 21st day Of April, 1943, at 8 o'clock in the evening of that day, in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Fire House at Iveaver Street and Edgewood Avenue in the Town of Mamaro- neck, New York, for the purpose of considering the appli- cation of County Transportation Company, Inc . for the consent of the Town of ➢Mamaroneck, under the provisions of Sections 66 and 67 of the Transportation Corporations Law of the State of New York for the operation of motor buses or omnibuses for the transportation of passengers, and the property carried by said passengers, for hire, in, upon, along and across certain streets, avenues and highways in the 'Town of Mamaroneck, as follows: BEGINNING on Palmer Avenue at the boundary line of the City of New Rochelle and the Town. of Mamaroneck, easterly on Palmer Avenue to the westerly boundary line of the Village of Larch- mont and Town of Mamaroneck. Returning via the same route. Being an additional route for a part of the New Rochelle Stamford line over Stephenson Boulevard., New Rochelle and Palmer Avenue to Chatsworth Avenue in the Village of Larchmont. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the purpose of said public hearing is to consider the granting of such consent for the use of the above described portions of streets or highways in the Town of Mamaroneck to County Transporta- tion Company, Inc . , and that at said public hearing all persons interested will ', be given an opportunity to be heard, this notice being given pursuant to Section 6L„ Paragraph 7, of Chapter 62 of the Consolidated Law, known as the Town Law, and Sections 66 and 67 of Chapter 63 of the Consolidated Laws, known as the Transportation Corporations Law of the State of New York. The representatives of the County Transportation Company departed with the statement that they would appear at the hearing. Councilman Meighan announced that he was submitting a letter of resignation as a member of the Town Board and that he was happy to note that in the room was a gentleman whose name had been respectfully suggested to take his place, so that there would be a gap of only a few minutes in filling the vacancy. He told the Board that he had enjoyed his service on the Board and that his brief stay had permitted him to get a view of affairs that he might not have had no matter how much he had talked with various members of the Board. Supervisor Mandeville stated that he as supervisor appreciated the thoughts of Mr. Meighan and the reason for his resignation, which was accepted with regret. "I do not believe that the citizens of the community realize the civic service that has been performed by Mr. Meighan," he said. The Supervisor explained that at the time that Mr. Meighan was called in to fill a vacancy on the Board, the Board was up against a technicality whereby it could not function without filling the vacancy, and that when Mr. Meighan was located and asked to accept the position, he did so with the request that it be on a temporary basis and until such time as a permanent appointment could be made. Supplementing what the Supervisor had said, Councilman Keeler commented, "In my own opinion this Board is indebted to Mr. 1tieighan for coming in and giving us his valuable assistance. I think it is indica- tive of his local spirit. " On motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Embury, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that the resignation of Burton C. Meighan, Jr. be and it hereby is accepted with regret. A vote on the foregoing resolution resulted as follows: AYES: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Embury and Keeler NOES: None At the request of Supervisor Mandeville Mr. Meighan then introduced Mr. Munroe Stiner as the candidate suggested- by the Mama- roneck Republican Town Committee for consideration by the Board for appointment to fill the vacancy now existing. He stated that when it came to suggesting a representative from the Village of Mamaroneck the choice of .Mr. Stiner was an easy one to make. "I should say that he is one of the rare residents of the town who could certainly be truly • town resident. He started in the Village of Larchmont; he paused for • few years in the unincorporated section; and he has been residing for some years in the Village of Mamaroneck. " he commented. On motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Embury, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that Munroe Stiner be and he hereby is appointed as a councilman of the Torun of Iamaroneck to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Burton C. Meighan, Jr. A vote on the foregoing 'resolution resulted as follows: AYES: Supervisor Mandevilie Councilmen Embury and Keeler NOES: None In welcoming Mr. Stiner Supervisor Mandeville expressed his great pleasure at having Mr. Stiner join the Board and stated that he was sure that his feelings were shared by the other members of the Board and that Mr. Stiner with his long experience with municipal affairs would be an asset to the Board. . Mr. Stiner stated that he considered it a great honor to be able to sit with the members of the Board and assured them that he would work for the best interests of the whole Town of Mamaroneck. The Town Clerk administered the oath of office and Mr. Stiner took his place as a member of the Town Board. Supervisor Mandeville informed the Board that with their approval he wished to appoint Mr. :ieighan as a committee of one to form his own committee which will act in the capacity of an advisory committee to study the present financial condition of the town. He said that Mr. Meighan would make a study of the present financial pic- ture and submit to the Board recommendations as to how the position can be improved. He cited Mr. Meighan' s long experience with financial matters and said that he was sure that the study would be of great value to the taxpayers and to the Town !Board. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Keeler, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints Burton C. Meighan, Jr. as a committee of one to form his own committee to act in the 'capacity of an advisory com- mittee to study the present financial condition of the Town. Mr. Meighan assured the 'Board that he did not wish to become the author of any scheme regarding the finances of the Town. He said that he would first assemble some data in order to make easy its study by certain reputable persons in the town and then he would present a plan to the Board after some preliminary work had been done. Supervisor Mandeville stated that it would be necessary to take action on the salaries of Councilman Embury and Councilman Stiner. On motion by Supervisor Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Keeler, the following resolution ', was offered: RESOLVED, that the salary of Councilman David A. Embury be and it hereby', is fixed at the rate per annum as set forth in the 1943 budget, namely, $1,200, payment to commence as of the date of his appointment, March 17, 1943 . A vote on the foregoing', resolution resulted as follows: AYES: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Keeler and Stiner NOES: None NOT VOTING: Councilman Embury On motion by Supervisor', Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Keeler, the following resolution was offered: RESOLVED, that the salary of Councilman Munroe Stiner be and it hereby is fixed at the rate per annum as set forth in the 1943 budget, namely, $1,200, payment to continence as of the date of his appointment, April 7, 1943 . A vote on the foregoing resolution resulted as follows: AYES: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Keeler and Embury NOES: None NOT VOTING: Councilman Stiner Supervisor Mandeville stated that he had already indicated to the members of the Board that because of present conditions and the additional work the department heads and councilmen are assuming in the operation of the town, he wished to have his salary reduced to $3,600 and that he would be very happy to serve for that amount. Councilman Keeler expressed the opinion that the Supervisor had placed entirely too low a value on the services he has rendered but that the Supervisor had been so insistent in his feelings that the salary should be commensurate with the time that is necessary to spend at the office that there was very little the Board could do about it. He moved that the salary of the Supervisor be fixed at '$3,600 per annum. In seconding the motion Councilman Embury stated that he had remonstrated a little with the Supervisor about his idea and had told him that the job he will do was greatly out of proportion to any such return. He said that while he 'felt ' that it was a very commendable thought of the Supervisor in a general attempt to keep the expenses of the town down, he did agree with Mr. Keeler that the salary is entirely inadecuate for the work that is being done. He stated that he would secona} the resolution with that feeling. The following resolution was thereupon put to a vote: RESOLVED, that the salary of Supervisor Owen A. Mandeville be and it hereby is fixed at $3,600 per annum, payment to commence as of February 16, 1943 and to be payable on and after February 28, 19!3 . The vote resulted as follows: AYES: Councilmen Stiner, Embury and Keeler NOES: None NOT VOTING: Supervisor Mandeville Councilman Embury stated that at the time of his appointment as councilman he wished to resign as a member of the Board of Park Commissioners but that before doing so he had wanted to wait until the other park commissioners had found some one to take his place. He reported that they favored Frank M. Brown of 125 Murray Avenue, Town, whom he knew very well and was pleased to recommend to the Board. Mr. Embury then tendered his resignation and proposed the name of Frank M. Brown to succeed him as a member of the Board of Park Commissioners. On motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was upon roll call, Councilman Embury not voting, RESOLVED, that the resignation of David A. Embury as a member of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck be and it hereby is accepted. On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Frank M. Brown be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck for the term of office expiring December 31, 1943 . Supervisor Mandeville asked if there were any committee reports. Councilman Keeler discussed with the Board the possibility and advisability of establishing some policy with respect to the pay- ment of wages to injured town employees for lost time during the short waiting period between the time the injury is sustained and the time when the worker becomes eligible for workmen' s compensation. He said that during that period the Comptroller is bothered with requests for wages. He recommended that the town extend to town employees the same policy as private companies have and that the Comptroller be authorized to pay the salary during the waiting period but not beyond the date when compensation begins. Councilman Stiner inquired what the waiting period was and Councilman Keeler informed him that it was about two weeks . Town Attorney Delius advised the Board that he did not believe that there was any authority to pay per diem employees during this waiting period, unless the Board cared to adopt a vacation policy, which had been previously considered by the Board and laid on the table, where- by a man is allowed so much vacation time in proportion to the time he works each year. He said that an opinion had been received from the Bureau of Municipal Audit and Control of the State of New York in which they ruled that the town could not pay wages to per diem employees when injured and that the only protection the town had been able to furnish was workmen' s compensation insurance. Supervisor Mandeville explained that some difficulty had been encountered in regard to vacations for employees in the highway and sewer departments. He said that the town had been givingthese men ; five days vacation a year, then the men presented a petition to the Board for additional vacation and upon reviewing the law the Board found that it had no right to grant them any vacation. lar. Delius inquired of Ir. Keeler whether there was any way of securing any type of compensation insurance of group insurance that would not have this waiting period. Mr. Keeler replied that there was only a form of accident insurance which would be expensive and that group insurance would also be expensive. Supervisor Mandeville suggested that next year consideration might be given to employing these men on the basis of an annual salary, although looking at the problem from the town angle he had always thought that they should be on a per diem basis in order to get the greatest amount of work for the town. Following further discussion it was agreed that Councilman Keeler would discuss the matter with Town Attorney Delius. Councilman Keeler reported that he had nothing in particular to tell the Board concerning the Fire Department except that they have been very busy with a good many brush fires . He said that there was nothing new on insurance matters extent that from time to time checks would be received for the savings reported some time ago. Supervisor Mandeville inquired if Mr. Keeler had any report to make concerning the compensation plan proposed by the County for towns, villages and cities of Westchester County in connection with the extension of civil service under the Fite Law. Mr. Keeler reported that he had given it some study but that he was not ready to make a report to the Board. The Supervisor suggested that the matter be laid over until the next meeting. Supervisor Mandeville informed the Board that the Village of Mamaroneck had prepared a map showing the areas along the Sheldrake and Mamaroneck Rivers affected by floods and presented a, similar map prepared by the Town Engineer for the purpose of studying a proposed plan to give some relief on the assessments on properties affected by the flooding of these two rivers. He asked Town Engineer Foote to explain the map to the Board. Town Engineer Foote pointed out that the total area outlined on the map was 8,040, 511 sq. ft. of which 818,805 sq. ft. represent the flooded area. He stated that the assessed value of the total area amounts to $1, 557,010, the amount of the land alone $758,710, and that the proposed reduction would be 15 per cent on the land alone. Councilman Embury inquired what the reaction was going to be in other areas where cellars are flooded which are farther away from the brook if a 15 per cent reduction is granted only on properties along the brook. Supervisor Mandeville said that in this plan only property affected by the overflow of the brook had been considered. Informally the members of the Board expressed themselves in favor of some plan of granting the owners of property affected by the flooding of these rivers some adjustment and decided to give fur- ther study to the plan proposed by the Village of Mamaroneck. Supervisor Mandeville pointed out that the Board could merely recommend a reduction to the assessor, with whom the power lies to grant or deny the reduction, R Al Supervisor Mandeville reported that after several years of labor on his part and on the part of the 'Trustees of the Hommocks Country Club, during which time approximately $60,000 in taxes had been paid, the Trustees had found it impossible to carry on. He explained that the Village of Mamaroneck had started foreclosure proceedings and had been asking for the deed of the property for some time and that re- cently the Village had been put in possession of the club in order to avoid expense and possible destruction to the equipment valued at ap- proximately $11,000 while the building is vacant. He said that there was some question as to what the courts were going to decide concerning the property but that he had talked with Village Manager Johnson and had suggested that two members of the Town Board meet with the members of the Village Board on Friday, April 9, 1943, in order to see if some arrange- ment could be worked out for the property. Councilman Keeler, Councilman Stiner, Town Attorney Delius and Assessor Smith were appointed to represent the Town at the conference and bring back a report with recommendations to the Board. The Supervisor read a letter dated April 6, 1943, from Marion A. 1IVesson, Chairman of the Recreation Council of the Town of Mamaroneck, outlining and urging the adoption of a recreation program for the town involving an expenditure of $2,300 during the summer and $5,125 during the winter. He explained that this matter had been taken up with the School Board and that they had turned "somewhat of a deaf ear" to the program. He said that he personally felt that the Board of Education should be in charge of recreation but in order to get the program on a working basis he thought that both villages should contribute something toward it as well as the town. He commended the Recreation Council for the marvelous job they have been doing with so few funds. Councilman Keeler inquired whether the Town Board had the right to appropriate money for this particular purpose. Town Attorney Delius advised him that the town did not with- out first holding a referendum on the question. Supervisor Mandeville stated that he was in favor of a recrea- tion program and that he thought that some position should be taken both for now and the future. Following further discussion during which Town Attorney Delius suggested that the question be voted upon at the general election in the fall in order to avoid the additional expense of a special elec- tion, it was decided that the Recreation Council should be notified that because the law does not permit the Town Board to appropriate money for recreation, nothing can be done about their request at the present time but the Board is agreeable to having a referendum on the question at the general election in the fall. The Board expressed approval of a recreation program if the people are in favor of it. The Board directed the Town Clerk to note on his calendar that a referendum on the question of recreation would be held at the next general election. Supervisor Mandeville reported that a used Brockway 3-ton truck had been purchased from H. T. Flinn Motors, Inc. and that the company is preparing to have the body installed upon it at the Brock- way Motors plant. He asked the Board to approve this purchase. Councilman Keeler asked', what disposition had been made of the other trucks which had been advertised for sale and bids for which had been received. The Supervisor stated that they had been sold to the highest bidder. Upon motion made by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was RESOLVED, that there is hereby appropriated from the surplus of idercantile and Talanufacturing Tax, as estimated in the budget for 1942, the amount of $1,974.15, which said surplus is appropriated for Garbage District No. 1 of the Town; FURTHER RESOLVED, that the purchase of a used Brock- way truck for the use of Garbage District No. 1, in the total sum of $1,739.07 for the truck, body and accessories be approved, said amount to be expended from the Garbage District budget as supplemented by the transfer of surplus ', as provided in this resolution. Town Attorney Delius reported that several months ago after consultation with Public Welfare Officer DeVinne he had instituted a suit against Frank Forlano to recover funds expended by the Town for hospital care, foster home care, clothing and so forth furnished to Mr. Forlano as a recipient of public welfare in the Town of Mamaroneck. He explained that Mr. Forlano had been in an accident in which he had lost a leg and since receiving assistance from the Welfare Department had received $6,000 from a damage suit brought after the accident. He said that Mr. Forlano' s attorney', had offered to settle the suit brought by the 'Town for $250 and inasmuch as it was a difficult case Mr. DeVinne recommended settlement of the suit. Supervisor viandeville and Town Attorney Delius recommended the settlement of the case for $250, and on motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Stiner, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS an action was heretofore brought in the Supreme Court and is now pending in the name of Charles D. DeVinne as Public Welfare Officer of the Town of Mama- roneck, against Frank Forlano, to recover the sum of $1,102.14 for hospitalization ($211.68) , foster home care ($765 .25) , and clothing, wearing apparel, etc ., ($125 .21) furnished to said Frank Forlano as a reci- pient of public welfare having a settlement in the Town of Mamaroneck; and WHEREAS the Town Attorney has received an offer from the attorney representing the defendant, Frank Forlano, to pay $250. in full settlement of the claim and for the discontinuance of the said action; and WHEREAS the Town Attorney and the Public Welfare Officer both recommend the acceptance of such offer; RESOLVED, that the Town', Attorney be authorized to enter into a stipulation accordingly to settle and discontinue the above action in the name of Charles D. DeVinne upon payment of said sum of $250. and that the Supervisor and/ or Public Welfare Officer be authorized to execute and deliver to Frank Forlano, a general release upon payment of said sum. Town Attorney Delius discussed with the Board the matter of securing appraisals on certain apartment houses in the town on which certiorari proceedings have been instituted by the owners for a re- view of the assessments. On motion by Councilman' Stiner, seconded by Councilman Keeler, it was unanimously RESOLVED that Albert W.' Lockyer of the real estate firm of Prince & Ripley, Inc. is hereby authorized to appraise the following properties, the assessed valuations of which are presently under review in certiorari proceedings,', and that he is to be paid for such appraisals, the sums indicated: Alden House (People ex rel Alden Apartments, Inc. v. Smith) $200.00 Larchmont Gables (People ex rel The New York Trust Company v. Smith) 150.00 Jy a :", Albee Court (People ex rel Aibee Court Cor- poration v. Smith) $200.00 Town Attorney Delius again referred to the notice of the Pub- lic Service Commission of the hearing on April 8, 1943, relative to the application of the Scarsdale Bus Company to operate a bus line from New Rochelle to White Plains and inquired whether the Board wished him to attend the hearing. He explained that the resolution originally adopted by the Town Board granted permission to the Scarsdale Bus Company to operate on Weaver Street and Myrtle Boulevard to the Larchmont Station and also on that part of Palmer Avenue located in the tovin between the boundaries of the Village of Larchmont and the City of New Rochelle, provided the bus line was put into operation by October 1st of last year. He said that they did start the route on Weaver Street to the Larchmont Station but never operated on Palmer Avenue because they were not granted the franchise by the Public Service Commission to operate a direct route be- tween White Plains and New Rochelle. He reported that the attorney for the Scarsdale Bus Company had asked him if he was going to appear at the hearing. He said that if the Board wished him to attend the hearing he would testify that the 'Town has no objection to either company operating a bus line on Palmer Avenue; that the Board granted permission to the Scarsdale Bus Company to operate on Palmer Avenue but because of the restriction in the resolution the time had elapsed for them to exercise this right; and that the Board has not yet granted the request of the County Trans- portation Company for consent to run buses on this street. The Board authorized the Town Attorney to appear at the hear- ing and state that the Town Board would hold a hearing on the request of the County Transportation Company on April 21, 1943. Town Attorney Delius reported that Edna M. Barry, owner of Block 404, Parcel 613, 69 Carleon Avenue, on which there is pending certiorari proceedings to review the assessment of 1941, taxes of 1942, was willing to settle the proceeding for a reduction in the assessment from $18,900 to $17,900. Following discussion the Board declined to settle the certiorari proceeding for this reduction. Councilman Embury ,presented the Public Welfare Department report for the month of March, 1943, showing the following comparisons for 1942 and 1943: March March 1942 1943 Case Load 205 73 Individuals 796 208 Total Expenditures $9,494.01 3,081.05 Grasslands Hospital Cases ', 26 31 Hospitalization Expenditures 2,910.00 23600.00 The minutes of the meeting of March 17, 1943, were approved as presented. A letter dated April 1, 1943, was received from Town Engineer Foote suggesting that the week commencing April 26 be designated as "Clean-Up Week" in order to coincide with the salvage drive also scheduled for that week. On motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the week commencing April 26, 1943 be and it hereby is designated as "Clean-Up Week" for the unincorporated section of the Town of Mama- roneck. A request dated March 29, 1943 was received from the West- chester Countv Children' s Association, Inc. for permission to carry A} i on in the Toun of Mamaroneck the customary coin box collection during the week of May 1 to Ia'lay 8, 1943 .' On motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Westchester County Children' s Association, Inc. is hereby granted permission to carry on its coin box collection during the week of May 1 to May 8,' 1943 in the unincorporated section of the Town of Mamaroneck. A letter dated March 27, 1943 was received from Jerome A. Barry, Commanding Officer and Area Supervisor, Post #559-A, Ground Observer Corps, New York Air Defense Ling, Mamaroneck, thanking the Town for the check in the amount of $130.00 to be used for the opera- tion of the observation tower on top of the Municipal Building of the Village of Mamaroneck. The letter was ordered filed. A letter dated March 17, 1943 was received from Mrs . John W. Luce, expressing her deep appreciation for the engrossed copy of the resolution adopted by the Board in memory of her late husband and for- mer Police Commissioners, John " . Luce. The Town Clerk presented for the approval of the Board an ap- plication of Mollie Waller for a 'dance Ball license for Post Lodge . He said that the application had been approved by the Fire inspector, Building Inspector and Chief of Police. On motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the application of Mollie Waller for a dance hall license for the Post Lodge, Boston Post Road, Town of Mamaroneck, be and it hereby is approved. The Town Clerk presented a record of taxes from 1933 to 1941 on vacant property described as Block 818, Parcel 15, owned by B. Fraioli and wife, received from the Receiver of Taxes with the request that the Board approve payment of these tax arrears at the face amount of the liens . On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Keeler, it was unanimously 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 Block 818, Parcel 15, the liens for which are held by the Town, at the face amount of the liens, provided payment is made within thirty days: Year of Year of Amount of Sale Levy Lien 1934 1933 1 6.38 1935 1934 17.26 1936 1935 10.70 1937 1936 12.40 1938 1937 12.34 1939 1938 13 .34 1940 1939 12.70 1941 1940 13 .09 1942 1941 13 .2,4 111.45 The following reports for the month of March, 1943, were re- ceived and ordered filed_: (1) Report of the Dog harden; (2) Report of Mamaroneck Health Center, Inc. ; (3) Report of the Town Clerk; (4) Re- port of the Receiver of 'faxes and Assessnents; and (5) Report of the Building Inspector. A statement of the claims audited by the Comptroller from March 17 to April 7, 1943, was received and filed. Councilman Embury reported that the honor roll, which was originally designed by Otto Eggers for the names of those residents of the unincorporated area serving in the armed forces and later used to include names of residents of the Village of Larchmont, is almost full and now has to be enlarged. He said that John. Wang, Chairman of the special committee in charge of the honor roll, is taking the matter up with Mr. Eggers . Pair. Embury said that he hoped that the $300 included in the Park Department budget for 1943 will be sufficient to take care of this work and stated that some plan would be submitted by Mr. Eggers . On motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously :RESOLVED, that the salary of Alice Wheelock, Senior Stenographer, Department of Town Offices, is hereby increased from the amount appropriated in the budget for the year 1943, i.e.', $1, 500 to $1,620 per annum, effective in the payroll of April 15, 1943, for the period covering April 1 to April 15, 1943; FURTHER RESOLVED, that the additional amount of such salary is hereby appropriated from surplus arising from the unexpended salaries chargeable to the general town budget. There was some discussion on committees and the Supervisor rec!u.ested the 'Town Clerk to take record of the following appointments: Councilman Griffin. . . . . .Public Welfare, Assessments, MR Clerk Finance Councilman Keeler. . . . . . . . . Insurance, Fire Protection, Home Defense Councilman Embury. . . . . . . . . Legislation, Police Pension Fund, Parks Councilman Stiner . . . . . . . . . Personnel, Drainage, Sanitation At 11:45 P. H. the Board un.aninously/resolved to adjcyony MR Clerk