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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943_06_02 Town Board Minutes REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF P,7A ARONECK, NEW YORK HELD JUNE 21 1943 In the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse, Town of Mamaro- neck, N . Y. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Mandeville at S P. M. Eastern War Time. Present: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Griffin, Embury, Stiner and Brewer Absent: None The presence was also noted of Town Clerk, Payne, Town Attor- ney Delius, Assessor Smith, Comptroller Orsinc, and Town Engineer and Superintendent of Highways Foote. The minutes of the meeting of May 19, 1943, were approved as presented. The Supervisor asked the Town Clerk to read the communica- tions. The Town Clerk stated that the following notice had been re- ceived for the files of tha Town and that a copy of same had been placed on file in the County Clerkts office at White Plains: "STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ss . : Munn Brewer, being', duly sworn, deposes and says: In pursuance of the provisions of Chapter 26 of the laws of 1943, 1 do hereby state that my military duty has terminated by honorable discharge from the Army of the United States on April 30, 1943, and that I do hereby elect to and resume the office of Town Councilman of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York. (signed) Munn Brewer Sworn to before me this 2nd day of June, 1943. (Signed) Vivian Karls Keller Notary Public, Westchester County" The members of the Board welcomed Councilman Breyer and com- mented on his fine physical appearance. Councilman Breyer recalled some of his experiences and thanked the members of the Board for their kind remarks. A letter dated May 22, 1943, was received from Frank Arthur Johnson informing the Supervisor that as of June 1, 1943, he was leav- ing the employ of the Park Department for military service in the armed forces of the United States. Councilman Embury stated that Mr . Johnson had been a very capable worker in the Park Department and recommended that he be granted a leave of absence . On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a leave of absence is hereby extended to Frank Arthur Johnson of the Town of Mamaroneck Park Department, pursuant to Sec- tion 246 of the military Law, while he is en- gaged in the performance of military duties . 0 A request was received from Reubin Sirlin, 211 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, to purchase by assignment the tax lien held by the Town for the sale of 1942, taxes of 1941, on Bloch 906, Parcel 106, at the face amount of the lien plus 6 per cent interest. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments be and he hereby its authorized, empowered and directed to sell by 'assignment the tax lien held by the Town for the sale of 1942, taxes of 1941, on Block 906, Parcel 106, at the face amount of the lien, namely, $251.32 plus interest computed at 6 per `-" cent per annum to Reubin Sirlin, 211 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck. A request was received from James S. Valentine, 2518 Webb Avenue, New York City, for permission to pay certain tax arrears on Block 116, Parcel 258 at a reduced amount. On motion by Councilman Stiner, seconded by Councilman Griffin, 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 the following described property, the liens for which are held by the Town, at the face amount of the liens, provided payment is made with- in thirty days : Block Parcel 116 258 Tax' Year 1938 1939 1940 1941 A request was received from P. Martabano for permission to pay certain tax arrears on Block 221, Parcel 15 at a reduced amount. Sale Amount of Year Lien 1939 $ 88 .09 1940 85 .13 1941 85.79 1942 85. 52 $ 344. 53 On motion by Councilman', Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner, 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 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 221 1 1939 1940 186.76 1940 1941 36.33 1941 1942 119 .03 1 342.12 A letter dated June 1, 1943, was received from James Civettini, 203 Fenimore Road, asking permission to purchase by assign- ment certain tax liens on Block 830, Parcel 107 at the face amount of the liens plus interest at 6 per cent per annum. On notion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to sell by assignment the following tax liens held by the Town, at the face amount of the liens plus interest computed at 6 per cent per annum, to James Civettini, 203 Fenimore Road, I64ama- roneck, N. Y. : Tax Sale Amount of Block Parcel Year Year Lien 830 107 1941 1942 $140.65 1942 1943 146.83 The Town Clerk reported that Francis P. McGeough, a plumber licensed by the Town of Mamaroneck, through an oversight had failed to renew his Chaster Plumberls license within the thirty-day period allowed for the renewal of such license before the expiration date of Decem- ber 31. He explained that before the could issue the renewal of this license, it would be necessary for the Board to waive the thirty-day requirement of the Plumbing Code. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that for the purpose of issuing the renewal of the license of Francis P. McGeough for the year 1942, the time limit as given in the Plumbing Code for the renewal of licenses be and it hereby is waived and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to issue such renewal of license. A letter dated May 20, 1943, was received from Mrs . Edna M. Whiting, thanking the Board for their resolution adopted in memory of Captain Kenneth Whiting. A letter dated May 25, 1943, was received from Supervisor Mandeville thanking the Board for 'their kind thoughts expressed in memory of his mother. The Board also received !a letter of appreciation from Mr. Thomas Mandeville for the resolution adopted in remembrance of his wife, Matilda Mandeville . An invitation dated Lay 27, 1943, was received by the Board to attend the annual Flag Day Services on June 14 to be held by Mamaroneck Lodge, he. 1157, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, at their club house on Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck. The members of the Board indicated that they would make every effort to be present. A letter dated June 1, 1943, was received from Comptroller Orsinc requesting authorization to transfer certain funds within the 1942 budget to adjust the accounts and clear the books for 1942. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, there are certain unencumbered balances and over-expenditures in the 1942 budget; and WHEREAS, the Comptroller has requested the follow- ing transfers within the 1942 budget to adjust accounts to the end of the calendar year 1942; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Comptroller and the Supervisor be and they hereby are directed to make the follow- ing transfers within the 1942 budget as of Decem- ber 31, 1942; TRANSFERS FROI:.1 OTHER APPROPRIATION P_CCOUNTS GENERAL TOWN From To Department of Town Offices $ 70.10 Department of Town Clerk 3 . 50 Department of Comptroller 2. 59 Department of Receiver of Taxes 64.01 Department of Elections 201.90 Department of Law 201.90 OUTSIDE OF VILLAGES Plumbing Department 7.14 Board. of Appeals 7.11, GARBAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 Garbage Incineration & Disposal 400.45 Garbage Collection 400.45 FIRE LIGHTING & 'WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT Hydrant Rental 151.86 Fire Department 151.86 A letter dated June 1, 1943, was received from Comptroller Orsino, requesting authorization to transfer funds within the Town Clerkfs budget for 1943 to pay travelling expenses of the Tovn Clerk. The Town Clerk explained that on December 29, 191,2, the Board had approved of an allowance for mileage to the Town Clerk for the use I.., , of his personal car on torm business, which was after the adoption of the 1943 budget and too late to include such an item in the Town Clerkts -- budget. He said that a claim for mileage for the first three months had been filed with the Comptroller and that this was the Ccmptrollerys request for authorization to transfer funds in order to pay claims for this purpose for the year 1943 . On motion by Councilman 'Griffin, seconded by Councilman Embury, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Comptroller and the Supervisor be and they hereby are directed to make the follow- ing transfer within the ,1943 budget of the Depart- ment of Tovm Clerk: From: Materials and supplies $40.00 To: Travelling expenses 140.00 The following reports for the month of May, 1943 were re- ceived and ordered filed: (1) Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments; (2) Report of the Plumbing Inspector; (3) Report of the Building Inspector; and (4) Report of the Dog Warden. Councilman Stiner reported that ➢Michael Merola of the High- way Department is improving and expects to be back working in another week. Councilman Stiner read a letter received from the New York State Department of Audit and Control which had been sent to the Town Attorney me , in reply to his inquiry as to whether or not it would be legally possible for the Town to pay George Osborne an annual salary in accordance writh the action of the Board at their last meeting. He said that the letter explained that under the present law it Urould be impossible for the Town to fix an annual salary for Mr. Osborne as yard foreman until a new budget is adopted. The Board agreed to give consideration to the matter in the preparation of next year' s budget. ➢Mr. Stiner reported that he had made a survey of practically the vihole to,tvn and that seventy-five per cent of the catch basins are cleaned out and that by the following week all of that work would be completed. In connection with the incinerator he discussed with the Board the problem of disposing of the garbage of Larchmont Acres, which is only partially consumed by the apartment house incinerator. The residue can not be burned at the joint incinerator but has to be dumped and for that purpose the Town is going to require additional dumping space, he explained. Following discussion the Board laid over until the next meeting the matter of deciding upon a nevvldump for the Garbage Department, and the Supervisor stated that he and Town Engineer Foote would call upon the manager of Larchmont Acres concerning the garbage situation there. Councilman Griffin read the report of the Public welfare De- partment for the month of lay, 1943, which showed a case load of 53 or 133 individuals, a monthly expenditure of $1,972. 53 and 18 hospital cases at Grasslands at a cost of $11815 . He pointed out that last year for the same month there were 138 cases or 493 individuals and an expenditure of $5,424.02. This represents a very great saving, he said, and is working in the right direction. Councilman Griffin presented a statement of the claims audited and paid by the Comptroller from May 19 to June 2, 1943, which was ordered filed. He presented and read a ' statement of the bank balances as of 9 A.M. June 2, 1943, showing a total on deposit in all funds of $430,263 . 59 . He also presented a statement of the 1942 tax collections and a comparative statement of unpaid certificates of indebtedness for the years 1942 and 1943 . Both statements were ordered filed. Councilman Griffin presented a petition received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the - apportionment of taxes. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS. the Assessor has presented a petition 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 ccrrec- tion of said assessment' roll; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment rolls for the year 1942 and 1943, taxes of 1943 ', and 1944, respectively, which shovv property nova appearing on the rolls as follows: Section block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 9 48 4B, 5,6A Federal Deposit Insurance $5,300 14,700 20,000 (908-23) Corp. be corrected as follows in accordance provisions of sub-division 5 of Section Section Block Lot Owner 9 48 Pt. 5-6A Federal Deposit Insurance (908-30) Corp. ' 9 48 Pt- 5-4B (908-23 with the 33: Land Imp. Total $2,000 6,200 8,200 3,300 8, 500 11,800 Councilman Embury reported that the honor roll had been com- pleted for Memorial Day with the exception of the names which could not be placed in alphabetical order in time for the holiday. He commended the Park Department for the excellent job it had done and said that he would secure from. Torn Engineer Foote and Park Superintendent Aitchison the final figures of the itemized cost of the additions to the roll with the apportionment of these costs between. the Town and the Village of Larchmont and send a report to the Supervisor and Mayor Goeckler of Larchmont. He also reported that the committee in charge of the names for the honor roll, of which Mr. Frank Brown, Town of Mamaroneck Park Comiaissicner, is chairman, had done a complete analysis on the names with the assitance of the American Legion, the D. A. R. and other or- ganizations. Councilman Embury then stated that at the time he had been appointed as councilman it had been with some reluctance that he had accepted because of additional work at his office and the state of his health and that it had been the understanding that if and when Mr. Breyer should return, his term should be deemed to expire at that time. He submitted a formal resignation with the statement that he had enjoyed his service on the Board and the spirit of cooperation which prevails among the members of the Board and that he was leaving with regret and with the wish that every resident of the Town might understand how the Board operates . Supervisor Mandeville expressed his appreciation of Mr. Embury's helpfulness on the Board and thanked him for his cooperation. He said that the Town needs Mr. Embury' s services and that he hoped that he would return soon as a member of the official family. Councilman Griffin stated that the Board had been very fortu- nate in having Mr. Embury as a member and also expressed the hope that the Town would not lose his fine services . On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner, the following resolution was offered: RESOLVED, that the resignation of David A. Embury as councilmen of the Town of Mamaroneck be and it hereby is accepted with 'regret. A vote taken on the foregoing resolution resulted as follows : AYES: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Griffin, Stiner and Brewer NOES: None The Supervisor explained that some of those present might have been puzzled by the fact that Mr. Keeler was not sitting at the Board table and advised that when 'Mr. Brewerts notice was received, it automatically effected the retirement of Mr. Keeler from the Board, Mr. Keeler having filled the vacancy left by Mr. Brewer' s leave of ab- sence under the military law. The Supervisor stated that a vacancy now, exists on the Board because of the resignation of Mr . Embury and suggested the nomination of Mr . Keeler to fill that vacancy. He added that if nominated, Mr. Keeler would probably be the only man in the history of the Toren to receive the nomination for councilman twice in one year. On motion by Councilman ',Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner, the following resolution was offered: RESOLVED, that Edward A Keeler be and he hereby is appointed to fill the vacancy in the office of councilman created by the resignation of David A. Embury. A vote taken on the foregoing resolution resulted as follows: AYES: Supervisor Councilmen NOES: None Mandeville Griffin, Stiner and Brewer The Town Clerk thereupon administered the oath of office to Mr . Keeler. Councilman Keeler discussed with the Board the difficulties that had arisen in connection with insurance to cover the removal of the one-story, frame building at the corner of Fenimore Road and Winged Foot Drive, the bid for which had been awarded to Angelo Belli Colli for $25 .00. He said that Mr . Delli Colli had found that it would cost him between $35 .00 and $50,00 for insurance to cover the Town and that he had been trying to work out some method of complying with the provisions of the bid by some cheaper means. Following further discussion and upon the suggestion of the Supervisor the Board decided to let the building stand and adopted the following resolution which was offered by Councilman Stiner and seconded by Councilman Keeler: RESOLVED, that due to the failure of the bidder, Angelo Delli Colli, to meet the requirements of the conditions for the sale and removal of the one-story, frame building otined by the Town and located at the corner of Fenimore Road and Winfed Foot Drive, the 'Town Clerk be and he hereby is directed to return the check in the amount of $25.00 which accompanied the bid, to Mr. Delli Colli; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer be and he hereby is directed to close the openings in the above described building with boards . Councilman heeler reported that in connection with the Memorial Day parade the Fire Department had paid out $50.00 for the band from Mount St. Michael' s Academy, in addition to the customary expenses of the parade and were asking the Town Board to pay this amount for them. He commended the department for the very fine Memorial Day services and recommended that the Board approve of this payment if the funds are available . On motion by Councilman Keeler, seconded by Councilman Stiner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board allow, if available, funds to defray the additional expenses, amounting to $50.00, of the Fire Department for the Memorial Day services . Supervisor Mandeville assigned to Councilman Brewer the committee appointments held by Mr. Embury, namely, legislation and police pension fund, with the exception of parks which was assigned to Councilman Griffin because of his previous interest in and work with the Park Department prior to Mr. Embury' s appointment to the 'Town Board. In addition to these committees the Supervisor asked Council- man Brewer to work with the Adult Activities and Recreation Council until the referendum on the question of recreation is held in the fall. Town Attorney Delius discussed with the Board the certiorari proceedings pending on certain apartment houses in the Town and he was authorized to secure appraisals from Albert W. Lockyer of White Plains on Albee Court and Larchmont Acres . Following discussion Councilman Griffin introduced the follow- ing resolution which was seconded by Councilman Stiner: RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney proceed with the trial- of the certiorari proceedings affecting Alden Apartments, Inc and that Ivan Flood of White Plains and B. J. Santoro of Pdiamaroneck be retained as experts to testify in behalf of the Town. A vote taken on the foregoing resolution resulted as follows: AYES: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen ',Stiner, Griffin and Keeler NOES: None NOT VOTING: Councilman Breyer The Supervisor explained that in order to consummate the purchase of the 1941 Brockway chassis, which matter he had discussed previously with the members of the Board, a resolution would be re- quired authorizing the Superintendent of Highways to make the purchase . On motion by Councilman Stiner, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the following resolution was offered: RESOLVED, that the Town Superintendent of High- ways of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby authorized to purchase under Section 142 of the Highway Law from Paul Solares, 166 Eastern Boulevard, Bronx, New York, with the approval of the County Superin- tendent of Highways, the following described truck for a total price of $1,250.00: 1 Model 83-10 Chassis, ,- 22541 Motor #25B7394 year 1941 Brockway Deiux Cab, Booster, Spare Tire, Signal Lights, ', Reserve Air Tank. A vote taken on the foregoing resolution resulted as follows: AYES: Supervisor' Mandeville Councilmen Stiner, Keeler, Brewer and Griffin NOES: Alone Councilman Stiner discussed With the Board the problems facing the assessor and the Board of Review in connection with the assessment roll and the Board agreed with him that equalization should be the chief consideration in reviewing assessments. At 10:40 P. a. the Board unanimously resolved to adjourn. Town Clerk