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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943_07_07 Town Board Minutes REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK HELD JULY 7, 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 P.M. Eastern War Time. Present: Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Griffin, Peeler , Stiner and Brewer Absent: None The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne , Town Attorney Delius , Assessor Smith,', Comptroller Orsino, and Town Engineer and Superintendent of Highways Foote. The minutes of the meeting of June 16, 1943 were approved with corrections. The Supervisor asked the Town Clerk to proceed with the reading of the communications. A letter dated June 22, 1943 , was received from William H. Johnson, Village Manager , of the Village of Mamaroneck, New York, in which Mr. Johnson expressed appreciation on behalf of the of- ficials of the Village of Mamaroneck, and its residents , for the cooperation of the officials and the Fire Department of the Town of Mamaroneck, for the assistance given during the large fire which occurred in the industrial section of Mamaroneck, on Sunday, June 20, 1943. The letter was ordered received and filed. A letter dated June 17,, 1943 , with a certified copy of resolution adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Mamaroneck, on June 14, 1943, was received from Treasurer-Clerk F.H. Bull , Jr. , cancelling the 1943 village tax in the surd of $78.48, on property known as Section 8, Block 75, Lot 1. The letter and the copy of the resolution were ordered referred to the Comptroller' s Department for the correction of the records. A copy of a letter was read dated June 2 , 1943 , signed by the Supervisor and addressed to the Village of Larchmont concerning the cancellation of the 1943 Village of Larchmont Tax on property known as Block 615, Parcel 19 Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck and owned by the Town of Mamaroneck. The Supervisor stated that the request was made and that he was given some assurance this tax would be cancelled, although no word had been received to date. He said he would again write a letter to the Board of Trustees of the Village of Larchmont. A letter dated June 28, 1943 was received from Paul A. Yerick, Chief of the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department in which he advised the Board that temporary Patrolman Robert Ingham was to be inducted in- to the armed forces of the United States oh July 2 , 1943 Also, at a meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners held June 26 , 1943 , the following three temporary patrolmen were appointed for the duration of the war to fill the vacancies of permanent members of the Department now in service. The appointments to take place as of July 11 1943: Aloysius T. Tighe, Edward Westfall, and Fred L. Bernabie. The Chief also advised that Patrolman Michael G. Ryan who had been a member of the Department for the past sixteen years had passed away in sudden death, on June 27, 1943. The Supervisor advised that he had declared an emergency when he attended the Inspection held Saturday , June 5, 1943. It was upon Lotion by 'Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner, unanimously i RESOLVED, that the appointment by the Police Commission, pursuant to Chapter 47 of the Laws of 1943 , amending the New York State War Emer- gency Act by the addition of a new section, Section 34b, "Temporary Patrolmen and Firemen" , is hereby approved and that salaries are appro- priated for said temporary patrolmen from the Budget heretofore adopted for the Police Depart- ment , as follows: Aloysius T. Tighe, temporary sub- stitute for Eugene DeVeau $2,100 Fred L. Bernabie if If Joseph Paonessa 2,100 Edward Westfall If It Christopher Love- 2,100 ley and first substitute, Robert Ingham A letter dated June 25, 1943 was received from Mr. Henry E. Mendes , Chairman of the Town of Mamaroneck War Council , in which he praised Mr. Frank J. Pickett of 162 West Brookside Drive, Larchmont, for his untiring efforts in teaching first aid throughout the un- incorporated area since the inauguration of civilian protection activities. Fie further stated that in accordance with the policy of the Town of Mamaroneck War Council to recognize meritorious service of citizens in connection with civilian protection, he deemed it a pleasure to nominate , in behalf of the Council , Mr. Pickett for membership thereon. The Supervisor and the members of the Board being familiar with Mr. Pickett ' s work expressed their appreciation for his very fine cooperation. On motion by Councilman Keeler , seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mr. Frank J. Pickett , 162 west Brookside Drive , Larchmont , N.Y. , be and he hereby is appointed al member of the Town of Mamaroneck War Council, and that Mr. Henry E. Mendes , Chairman of the Town of Mamaroneck War Council be so advised. The following reports for the month of June, 1943 , were read and ordered received and 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. The Supervisor asked if there was anyone in the room who wished to address the Board. The Supervisor stated that he wished to take the privilege of going over some matters and communications before the reports of Committees were received. He presented a letter dated July 1 , 1943 received from A.W. Barnhart , of the A.W. Barnhart Co. , in which Mr. Barnhart offered to settle certain tax arrears on property known as Block 824, Parcel 76 , on the Town Assessment Map at a reduced amount. A check of 81725.00 accompanied the letter. Following a lengthy discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner, uron roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board accept the sum of $1760.72 in payment of taxes and/or tax liens now due and/or owned by the Town of Mamaroneck, upon the property known and described on the tax assessment map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 824, Parcel '76 (old numbers, Section 80 Block 112, Lots 15,16919 ,20921 and 22) which said taxes or tax liens are as follows: Block 824, Parcel 76 Old Numbers Year of Tax Year of Sale Amount of Lien Sec. 8, Block 112, ) Lots 15,16 ,19,20,21) 1934 1935 $161.35 Sec. 8, Block 112, ) Lots 15,16 ,19 ;20,21) 1935 1936 95. 85 Sec. 8, Block 112, ) Lots 15,16,19,20,21) 1936 1937 112.90 Sec. 8, Block 112, Lot 22 1934 1935 63.78 Sec. 8, Block 112, Lot 22 1935 1936 37. 59 Sec. 8, Block 112 , Lot 22 1936 1937 44.40 Sec. 8, Block 112) Lots 15,16 ,19 ,20,) 21,22 ) 1937 1938 375.74 Sec. 8 , Block 112) Lots 15,16,19,20,} 21 ,22 ) 1938 1939 327.67 Sec. 8, Block 112)- Lots 15,16,19 ,20,) 21 ,22 ) 1939 1940 311.20 Sec. 8, Block 112) Lots 15,16,19,20,) 21 ,22 ) 194C 1941 321.15 -! Sec. 8, Block 112) Lots 15,16 ,19,20,) 21 ,22 } 1941 1942 354. 86 The Supervisor read a' letter received from T. Roosevelt Allen, submitting an offer on behalf of Joseph Scarano , 616 Fifth Avenue , Town of Mamaroneck, in the sum of $300.00 for vacant land owned by the Town and adjoining Mr. Scarano ' s property. A check in the amount mentioned accompanied the letter. During the discussion which followed some of the members of the Board decided that they would like to have the opportunity to view the property before a decision was made. Town Assessor Smith was asked to furnish the members of the Board with a tracing of the plot. The matter was laid over for the following meeting. The Supervisor called to the attention of the Board the serious condition which exists along the side of the Sheldrake River bed, that West galley Stream Road and infest Brookside Drive are being undermined by the flow of water'. He informed the Board that he and Town Engineer Foote had examined the area affected and decided that something should be done. Councilman Stiner said that he had inspected the location and the condition. The Supervisor informed the Board that there are two sec- tions where walls are needed, and that the Town Engineer had estimated the cost at $900.00, for walls to correct the condition. After further discussion it was agreed that something should be done immediately. Councilman Brewer recommended that before any- thing was done , an engineer ' s sketch, or some survey, be made of the existing condition, for the Town' s records. The Supervisor suggested that some large sized photographs be taken and placed in the records of the Town. Town Engineer Foote was directed to secure them. On motion by Councilman Stiner , seconded by Councilman Keeler , upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer is hereby authorized to construct a retaining wall along the west bank of the Sheldrake River , for the purpose of protecting', and maintaining the road- ways known as West Brookside Drive and Wiest Val- ley Stream Road, as indicated on the sketch sub- mitted by him, at a cost not to exceed $900.00. FURTHER RESOLVED, that there is hereby appro- priated from the item in the 1943 Budget , en- titled, "Engineering Expenses for Flood Control Survey, $2,000 ," the sum of $900.00 for this purpose. The Supervisor stated that it would facilitate matters if, in pursuance to Section 86 of the Social Welfare Law, the Welfare Officer of the Town could be authorized, without a co-signor , to sign checks drawn on the Public Assistance Fund , on deposit in the County Trust Company, Mamaroneck Branch. There was some discussion as to the amount of funds on deposit and also as to the amount of the Public Officials ' bond for the position of Public Welfare Officer , and it was pointed out that both were in the amount of $1,000. Councilman Griffin recommended and offered the following resolution which was seconded by Councilman Keeler: RESOLVED, that pursuant to subdivision 1A, Section 86 of the Social Welfare Law of the State of New York, as added by Chapter 518 of the Laws of 1943 , the Supervisor is hereby authorized to pay over to the Town Welfare Officer , an amount sufficient for use as' a revolving fund, not ex- ceeding , however , the greatest amount of home relief expenditures in any two months during the year 1942 and that the Public Welfare Of- ficer is hereby authorized to withdraw said funds by checks for home relief purposes in accordance with the plan established by re- solution of this Board adopted May 19 , 1943. FURTHER RESOLVED`, that the bond heretofore filed by the Public Welfare Officer of the Town shall be considered sufficient security for the payment and withdrawal of said funds. The Supervisor informed the Board that the portable bus shelter had been placed near the intersection of Bonnie Briar Lane and Weaver Street, for the use of residents in that section, and advised that it was a structure' which could be readily picked up and moved from one location to 'another , if necessary. He stated that the objection entered by one of the residents in the neighborhood was not as strong as in the past , and that he had talked with the residents and if later there was any real objection, it would be easy enough to move the shelter to a different location. He added that the residents in favor of the shelter had contributed the materials for its con- struction. A request was made by Manager Johnson of the Village of Mamaroneck regarding the old Legion property located on Fenimore Road in the Village of Mamaroneck. On motion by Councilman Keeler , seconded by Councilman Stiner , the following resolution was upon roll call unanimously adopted: WHEREAS , the Town of Mamaroneck heretofore obtained title to certain property formerly described on the assessment map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Section 9 , Block 40 , Lots 5, 6B, 7, 8, 9 , and 12 to 17 inclusive , new numbers , Block 914, Parcel 1 , and which is located on the northwest corner of Boston Post Road and Fenimore Road , with a frontage of 307 feet on Boston Post Road and a depth of 289 i feet on Fenimore Road, by deed from Helene Mr. wullschleger, in lieu of all State , County, Town and School taxes unpaid and ac- crued up to December 31 , 1942; and WHEREAS , such conveyance was made subject to certain unpaid taxes and/or assessments due and payable to the Village of 11amaroneck which now amount to approximately $4,688.02; and WHEREAS , there is upon the property a house or dwelling not now used and which should be con- demned and demolished in the interest of the health and safety of the community; and WHEREAS , this Board desires to convey this property to the Village of Mamaroneck in lieu of unpaid Village taxes or assessments and upon condition that the Village demolish the build- ing upon the premises, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute and deliver a deed in lieu of taxes to the Village of Mamaroneck for the aforesaid property subject to any taxes now due for State , County and Town taxes which have accrued since January 1, 1943 , upon con- dition that the Village cancel all taxes and/ or assessments due and payable to it , upon said premises and further that they demolish the building upon the premises within 90 days from the date of said deed. The Supervisor announced that it was in order to proceed with the reports of Committees. ' As Chairman of the Board. of Review, Councilman Stiner re- ported there were 404 complaints filed with the Board of Review this year. He said that he was pleased to inform that this was the lowest number of protests received since he has been on the Board. He re- called that there were 963 filed two years ago. He stated that Sec- tions 1 and 2 had been completed and that it would require approx- imately a month to complete the balance. On drainage matters , he reported that a new drain had been installed across Rockridge Road, and that drains on Villa Road and Forest Avenue had been checked and cleaned. On sanitation, he stated that the use of a location at Lester Place off Madison Street as a dump had been started, and re- ported that he had inspected the Incinerator. He reported on miscellaneous matters stating that the grass had been mowed at the rear of the Firehouse; that the weeds were cut along the main thoroughfares; that street signs were repaired and straightened, and that the sidewalks at Revere , Emerson and Kenmare Roads were repaired; that a new curb had been installed at Copley Road and Kenmare Road, and several other items were mentioned. 4 40B & 41B (412-1) C. Belle Salmon 99200 be corrected as follows , in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Section Block Name Land_On1y 4 40B & 41B (412-1) C. ,Belle Salmon 7,000 4 41B Roy E. Hallberg 2 ,200 (412-612-620-627- 633) Councilman Beeler presented and read a letter dated July 7, 1943 received from the Fire Department in which it was ad- vised that Mr. Harold 0. Thomsen had successfully qualified as an emergency driver , and recommended his appointment. It was on motion by Councilman Keeler , seconded by Councilman Griffin, unanimously RESOLVED, that Mr. Harold 0. Thomsen be and hereby is appointed emergency driver of the Fire Department of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve without pay at the pleasure of the Town Board and the Fire De- partment. Councilman Keeler informed the Board that he was continuing his study of the insurance question concerning Town owned properties and that at the present time all that he could report was progress , since it is a large task. On defense matters he reported that the air raid warning test given on June 29 , 1943 occurred as follows: 1: 55 A.M. , yellow signal; 2:24 A.M. , blue signal; 2:42 A.M. , red signal; 2:52 A.IT. , blue signal; 2: 59 A.M. white signal. He also stated that ', from reports all stations were manned in very good order and that no incidents were reported. The Supervisor commended the local Organization for its very fine work. He stated that within ten minutes notice of the alarm, all posts were fully manned. He recommended that the Town Clerk be directed to write a letter to the officers of the Mar Council ex- pressing the appreciation of the Town Board for the very fine work being done in this Community. ', A motion duly made by Councilman Keeler , seconded by Councilman Griffin, the Town Clerk was directed to write such a letter. RESOLVED, that Mr. Harold 0. Thomsen be and hereby is appointed emergency driver of the Fire Department of the Town of Mamaroneck, to serve without pay at the pleasure of the Town Board and the Fire De- partment. follows: Section Block Name Land_Only 4 40B & 41B (412-1) C. Belle Salmon 99200 be corrected as follows , in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Section Block Name Land_On1y 4 40B & 41B (412-1) C. ,Belle Salmon 7,000 4 41B Roy E. Hallberg 2 ,200 (412-612-620-627- 633) 597 Councilman Keeler called to the attention of the Board that there had been some discussion at the Village Board meeting of Larchmont concerning out of town busses which are operating in and to Playland, while such service could not be had for the re- sidents of our towns and villages within the County. There was some discussion as to the operations of the W.P.A. outside the local community , and the Supervisor informed the Board that he would be very glad to take up the matter concerning the County Park with the County officials. He said that Ile would report back at the next meeting. Councilman Stiner stated that there was one other thing which he wished to discuss with the members of the Board , and that was that Mr. Moody had requested an inspection and the correction of the sewer condition along Althea Lane. Town Engineer Foote displayed a map shoeing the section. Following discussion, the question was referred to Town Attorney Delius and. the Town Engineer for a report at the next meeting. Mr. T. Roosevelt Allen appeared at the meeting and dis- cussed with the members of the Board the advantage of signing a con- tract with the Westchester County Dog Protective Association, Inc. , to carry out the requirements of the Agriculture and Markets Law of the State. He suggested that the services of the dog garden be dis- continued as of July 15, 1943 and that the new contract be effective as of the same date. He added that the same person acting as dog warden would be employed to carry out part of the work called for under the agreement. Following some discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner , upon roll call , unanimously RESOLVED , that the services of John J. Conner , as dog warden of the Town of Mamaroneck, be discontinued as of July 15, 1943. FURTHER, that the position of dog warden be discontinued. Following further discussion, it was on motion by Council- man Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner RESOLVED , that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the follow- ing agreement which shall be subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Agri- culture and Tvlarkets of the State of New York. THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 15th day of July , 1943 , by and between the TOWN OF MAMARONECK, a municipal corporation in the County of 'Testchester and State of New York, party of the first part , and WESTCHESTER COUNTY PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION. INC., a cor- poration created and existing under the Membership Corporations Lava of the State of New York, having its principal office at 40 Depot Plaza in the City of White Plains , New York, party of the second part WITNESSETH: the party of the second part in consideration of the payment to it by the party of the first part , of the sum of money agreed to be paid , in the manner and at the times hereinafter particularly described, hereby covenants and agrees for itself and its successors that 1. It will undertake , through its duly appointed agents , the seizure and impounding of all dogs found unlicensed or untagged and running at large in the Town of Lamaroneck in violation of the pro- visions of Article 7 of the Agriculture and Larkets Lava, constituting Chapter 69 of the Consolidated Laws , as amended , and that it gill also provide for the maintenance of a shelter or pound for unlicensed or untagged dogs or for lost , strayed or homeless dogs and for the de- struction or other disposition of seized dogs not redeemed , as pro- vided by law. 599 2. This agreement shall commence on July 15th , 1943 and shall continue to July 15th, 1944. i 3. In consideration of the faithft:.l and complete performance by the party of the second part of the terms of this agreement , the party of the first part , pursuant to the provisions of Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, as amended , hereb17 agrees to pay to the party of the second part , the sum of X1 ,200 in equal mop hlv n men s o $100 ach the irst ,rr��o th i 1_ e t g�f' l0 ug � b i n nl � eta n �/ �c ear l ve fir. hePIa�ter until July 15th , 1944 , provided , however , that the total compen- sation to be paid by the party of the first part to the party of the second part shall not exceed the amount payable to the party of the first part under the provisions of Article 7 of the Agri- culture and 11arkets Law during the year for which this contract is made. I IT 71TITNESS 7THHE'REOF, the parties hereto have caused this agree- ment to be executed by their respective duly constituted officers and their respective corporate seals to be hereunto of-`ixed as of the day and year first above written. TO','JTi OF 11 L'IARCITM By Supervisor Attest: Town Clerk --- — P!TE'STCHESTER COUNTY DOG PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION, INC. By--------- -------- -- President Attest: Secretary Commissioner of Agriculture and h!arkets _- By Dated : Assistant Commissioner The Supervisor asked if there was anyone present who wished to appear before the Board. There being no one , the Board continued with the order of business. On motion bvv Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner , the following resolution was upon roll call , unanimously adopted VIHEREAS , because of resignations from positions in the Tovan Offices , and more particularly in the Supervisor ' s and Comptroller' s Department , duties formerly performed by employees who have resigned their positions , are now being performed by others , thus causing an increase in the taork which they are called upon to perform NOhT, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, that the salaries of the following employees of the Town, as of July 1 , 1943 , be fixed as follows and that the amount of the increase of such salaries as indicated for the balance of the year 1943 , be appropriated from other unexpended salaries allowed in the Budget for 1943 , which are payable from General Town taxes or levy: Salary Increase Name Title Per annum foor_194� Alexander Finson Senior Account Clerk $3 ,000 4250 Jean Corbia Intermediate Account 1 ,620 100 Clerk and Stenographer Frances Riley Intermediate Typist 1 , 500 60 . . - '- Follovaing further discussion on requirements for help at the Town Offices , it was reported by Town Clerk Payne that Miss Sally Barrett had been, subject to the approval of the Town Board , employed as a relief telephone operator and typist for the vacation period. On motion by Councilman Stiner , seconded by Councilman Griffin, unanimously RESOLVED, that Sally Barrett is employed as temporary relief telephone operator , for a period not to exceed six weeks , to commence as of June 28, 1943 , at a Weekly salary of $16. 5o. On motion by Councilman Breer , seconded by Councilman Peeler , it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board approve payment of claim of $96.00 , to the A.B. Owens De- tective Agency , submitted by the Police Department , and appropriates for the pay- ment of such claim the said sum from the amount appropriated in the Budget of the Department of Police , under Miscellaneous , $600.00, At 10:45 p.m. , the Board unanimously resolved to adjonrn. Town' Clerk i