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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943_07_21 Town Board Minutes Lim REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK HELD JULY 21 , 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 Velar Time) . Present : Supervisor Mandeville Councilmen Stiner, Brewer and Griffin Absent: Councilman Keeler The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne , Town Attorney Delius , Comptroller Orsino, Assessor Smith, and Town Engineer and Superintendent of Highways Foote. The minutes of the meetings of June 24 and July 7, 1943 , were approved as presented. The Supervisor asked the members of the Board if it would be agreeable to change the routine of business to permit the Town Attorney to present his matters of business first so that he could leave at 9 o ' clock because of illness in his family. Attorney Delius called to the attention of the Board that it was drawing near to the time to submit to the Board of Elections the proposed form of submission on the question of establishing a Recreation Commission in the Town which is to be voted upon at the general election held on November 2 , 1943. He presented the form of resolution which embodied the pro- position as it would be submitted on the voting machines. There was some discussion on the question as to the amount of the funds to be set up for the operation of the system, if approved. Mr. Delius pointed out that the resolution was prepared leaving space for the amount of the funds in blank pending the decision of the Board. Following further discussion, the matter was referred to Councilman Brewer , Chairman on recreation matters , with a suggestion that he request the persons in charge of local recreation, to submit the budget estimate. . The Town Attorney referred to a question concerning tax records , and Councilman Griffin called to the attention of the Board that certain recommendations made by the Town' s auditors in their last report should be carried out. Councilman Griffin offered the following resolution which was seconded by Councilman Stiner , and it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the recommendations with respect to reconciliation of the record of unpaid taxes and assessments , made by Messrs. Glick-Freedman, Certified Public Accountants and Auditors , as contained in their audit of the books and accounts of the Town of Mamaro- neck, which is dated May 14, 1942 , be approved. FURTHER RESOLVED, that in pursuance of such re- commendations , the records in the office of the Supervisor of the Town', be reconciled with records kept in the office of the Receiver of Taxes , with regard to unpaid taxes', and assessments. The Town Attorney explained that in past years the Huguenot Trust Company had been designated as a depository of Town funds and that now it is desired to again include the Huguenot Trust Company in the list of depositories for the Town. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner , it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the Huguenot Trust Company of New Rochelle , N.Y. , be and it hereby is de- signated as a depository of the Town of Mamaroneck and/or the Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, provided that the amount on deposit in said Huguenot Trust Company shall not atany time, be in excess of the amount insured by the Federal Deposit In- surance Corporation. FURTHER RESOLVED, that all checks for the withdrawal of such funds as are on deposit in the Huguenot Trust Company , shall be signed by the Supervisor and counter-signed by the Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck. On motion by Councilman Brewer , seconded by Councilman Stiner , it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the amounts of withholding taxes held by the Town of Mamaroneck, in accordance with the Current Tax Payment Act of 1943 , shall be deposited with the Bank of Westchester , in return for deposit certificates as required by the terms of the above Act. Attorney Delius requested the Board to transfer the un- expended amount remaining in the Certiorari and Foreclosure Account in the 1942 Budget , to the 1943 Budget Account. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Brewer , it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the unexpended amount remaining from the appropriation in the 1942 Budget for tax lien foreclosure' costs and certiorari costs , i. e. , the sum of $642. 50, be transferred and added to the appropriation for certiorari costs as contained in the Budget for the year 1943. Attorney Delius presented a letter received from Mr. William E. Thrasher , General Superintendent of the Westchester Joint 'eater Works No. 1, regarding an incorrect item in the certification of water arrears for the year 1942 , and recommended the correction. On motion by Councilman Brewer , seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the amount levied by resolution of the Board, December 15, 1942 , for unpaid water charges against Block 106 , Parcel 490 , in the sum of $1.66 ,', be cancelled since it appears that the same was in error and should have been charged against Block 106, Parcel 516. Attorney Delius handed to Councilman Griffin a memorandum concerning laws effecting the use of Park areas , which information was requested by the Park Department. Councilman Griffin stated that he would go over the matter with the Park: Commission at their next meeting. Supervisor Yandeville informed the Board that some of the Councilmen had reported that they had inspected the property adjoining the residence of Yr. Joseph Scarano at 616 5th Avenue. Also, that following negotiations he had received through Yr. T. Roosevelt Allen a check in the amount of $400 which represented an increase of $100 over the amount first offered by hr. Scarano for the purchase of the property. Following some discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner, unanimously resolved WHEREAS , an offer has been received from Joseph Scarano , 616 5th Avenue , Town of Mamaroneck to purchase a parcel of property heretofore acquired by the Town in proceed- ings of foreclosure of tax liens , and which is a part of Block 132 , Parcel 1 , formerly known as Section ,1, Block 51, Lots 7 , 10 , 11 , 19 , 18, 17 , 18, and a part of Lot 16 , adjoining the northerly portion of Lot 17, for the sum of $400; ', and WHEREAS , the amount offered appears to this Board to be the fair and reasonable value thereof, for the purpose of sale , NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute and deliver a deed to the said Joseph Scarano, upon receipt of the sum of $400; FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer is - -_ hereby directed to prepare a metes and bounds description of the property so to be sold , and the Town Attorney is authorized and directed — to prepare the necessary deed for the conveyance of said property to Joseph Scarano. Councilman Brewer recommended that a policy be set up for the handling of all such sales in the future whereby a public notice will be given for bidders , and if an offer is first placed with the Town before the property has been advertised for sale , that such public notice carry a statement that the property is being offered subject to the offer on file in the Town Offices. Following some discussion the Town Clerk was requested to receive offers for the purchase of Town-owned property and that he give notice as referred to by Councilman Brewer. The Supervisor informed the Board that early in June he attended a conference held with the Supervisor of the Town of Harrison, the Village Yanager of Mamaroneck, the Mayor of Larchmont , and Yr. John Baum, Chairman of the local Ration Board, and that many matters were discussed. Of these , the most important being the need of additional space to house the personnel of the Ration Board. It was decided to utilize the space on the first floor of the former First National Bank building , but he advised that since then, every consideration was given to this arrangement and it was proven that it would be less expensive to secure additional space in the building where the Ration Board is now located. He reported that the cost of additional equipment and additional rent would result in an added amount of $390.00 , over and above the present budget. The cost to the Town, based on previous pro rata arrange- ments , would result in a charge of $85. 80. He recommended the pay- ment of the Town' s share to the Ration Board. Councilman Brewer ,stated that he understood that it was more or less an emergency measure , and that while he is in favor of providing the citizens of the community with the proper facilities , he did not feel that the Town had the right legally to make these contributions. The Supervisor pointed out that the same question had been raised at different times and no opinion had been handed down covering the subject. Also , that in order for the communities to provide the facilities , it has been necessary for them to appropriate such funds and added that these funds are used to horse and equip volunteer workers , and not to pay salaries for Federal employees. Councilman Bremer suggested that if the communities were to get together , it might be possible to get the Federal Government to assume these expenses , as these local offices were nothing more than a branch of the Federal Government. Attorney Delius reported that he has been waiting months to receive an opinion on the matter from the Attorney General and that nothing had been received to date. Councilman Stiner suggested that the Town' s contribution be made but that a protest be filed with the proper authorities. Councilman Brewer agreed. Supervisor Mandeville stated that he was not sure as to whether the protest should be made by the Town, or by the Chairman of the local Ration Board. He explained that Mr. Baum, the Chairman, had been endeavoring to get the Government to pay all of the expenses , and stated that he would be willing to write the letter for the Town, but would not do so until he had had a talk with Mr. Baum. On motion. by Councilman Stiner , seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to audit the claim pre- sented by the War Pride and Rationing Board, 2560-9 , in the amount of $85. 80 , and the Supervisor is hereby authorized to pay same out of the budget for War Council activities for the year 19433 and FURTHER, that it is understood that the above amount represents the share of the Town of Mamaroneck based on the pro rata arrangement used previously for the payment of such ex- penses of the local Ration Board. , the expenses being assumed by the Town of Harrison, Village of Mamaroneck, Village of Larchmort , and Town of Mamaroneck. Mr. Victor J. Hopkins, Chairman of the Democratic party of the Town appeared at the meeting and the Supervisor asked him if he had any matters to place before the Board. hr. Hopkins stated that he had brought in a certified copy of the list of election inspectors being submitted by the Democratic party. He said that he wished to file same with the Town Clerk. Town Clerk Payne advised the Board that he had also received a certified copy of the list of election inspectors recommended by the Republican party, signed by Chairman Burton C. Meighan. The Supervisor stated that it was in order to make the appointments and submitted the lists to the members of the Board for consideration. On motion by Councilman Stiner , seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was upon roll call unanimously Y' '^ RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 of the Election Laws of the State of New York, the fol- lowing persons shall be and they hereby are appointed election inspectors in the sixteen election districts of the Town of Mamaroneck for the period beginning August 1, 1943 : DISTRICT NO. 1 Rep. Adelaide Grippo, 911 Mamaroneck Avenue , Mamaroneck, N.Y. Mrs. Margaret Alfisio , 110 Sheldrake Place , Mamaroneck, N.Y. Dem. Charles Lanza, 934 Lester Place , Mamaroneck, N.Y. Mrs. Theresa Rainaldi , 911 Lester Avenue, Mamaroneck, N.Y. DISTRICT NO. 2 Rep. Marion A. Palmieri , 222 Washington Street , Mamaroneck, N.Y. Mrs. Stella Pisani , 147 Waverly Avenue , Mamaroneck, N.Y. Dem. Mrs. Carmella Brescia , 121 Washington Street , Mamaroneck, N.Y. Thomas Vitti , 246 Washington Street , Mamaroneck, N.Y. DISTRICT NO 3 Rep. Norma Corti , 138 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N.Y. Judith Kuritzky, 121 Mamaroneck Avenue , Mamaroneck, N.Y. Dem. Mrs. Florence Dressel , 314 Livingston Street , Mamaroneck, N.Y. Mrs. Margaret Hunter Hogan , 143 Prospect Avenue , Mamaroneck, N.Y. DISTRICT NO` 4 Rep. John H. Murray, 122 Rockland Avenue, Mamaroneck, N.Y. Bessie Charters , 118 Rockland Avenue , Mamaroneck, N.Y. Dem. Miss Mae Lombard , 723 Prospect Avenue , Famaroneck, N.Y. ,Michael Walsh, 418 West Post Road, Mamaroneck, N.Y. DISTTRICT NO. 5 Rep. Horace G. Folin , 1603 James Street , Mamaroneck, N.Y. Julia Shongut , 205 Travers Avenue , Mamaroneck, N.Y. Dem. Mrs. Helen McDonough, 1412 Girard Street , Mamaroneck, N.Y. Mrs. Helen Dahn, Warren Avenue , Mamaroneck, N.Y. DISTRICT N0. 6 Rep. Edmond Morey, 1815 Palmer Avenue , Larchmont , N.Y. Vera H. Buck, 1880 Palmer Avenue , Larchmont , N.Y. Dem. Mrs. Merle Hirschman, 58 Chatsworth Avenue , Larchmont , N.Y. Mrs. Beatrice Keim, Park Plaza Apts. , Larchmont , N.Y. DISTRICT NO 7 Rep. Mrs. Hazel Corson, 7 East Avenue, Park Plaza Apts. , Larchmont, N.Y. Dorothy Goeschel , Park Plaza Apts. , Larchmont , N.Y. Dem. Mrs. Mildred Beltaire , 235 Larchmont .avenue , Larchmont , N.Y. Mrs. Ann Hopkins , Wendt Avenue , Larchmont , N.Y. DISTRICT NO. 8 Rep. Mrs. George Mahaney , 3 Carleon Avenue , Larchmont , N.Y. Marjorie Williams , Albee Court Apts. , Larchmont , N.Y. Dem. Miss Katherine McCahill , 14 Clark Court , Larchmont , N.Y. Mrs. Margaret Ferrall Stone , 5 Maple Avenue , Larchmont , N.Y. DISTRICT NO. 9 Rep. Amelia Ernst , 149 Beach Avenue , Larchmont , N.Y. Ethel Hoag, 5 Shadow Lane , Larchmont, N.Y. Dem. As. Claude Seixas , 12 Center Avenue , Larchmont , N.Y. Mrs. Ruth Green, 9 Cliff flay , Larchmont , N.Y. '.. DISTRICT 110. 10 Rep. Mrs. Dorothy Kip, 12 Kane Avenue , Larchmont , N.Y. Elizabeth MacIntosh, 69 Chester Place , New Rochelle , N.Y. Dem. Mrs. Katherine Hogan, 19 Willow Road, Larchmont , N.Y. Miss Adelaide McCahill, 14 Clark Court , Larchmont , N.Y. DISTRICT NO. 11 Rep. Mrs. Mildred Runk, 172 Myrtle Boulevard, Larchmont, N.Y. Mrs. Lillian Gerety , Chatsworth Gardens Apts. , Larchmont , N.Y. Dem. Mrs. Henry Ruiz, Park Plaza Apts. , Larchmont , N.Y. Mrs. Erna Valle , 175 Myrtle Boulevard, Larchmont, N.Y. DISTRICT NO. 12 Rep. Herman Lampe , 6 Vine Road, Larchmont , N.Y. Gladys Wilson, 6 Vine Road, Larchmont, N.Y. Dem. Mrs. George McElroy , 75 Briar Cliff Drive , Larchmont , N.Y. Robert Von Stein, 29 Forest Park Avenue , Larchmont , N.Y. DISTRICT 110. la Rep. Dorothy Leavitt , 19 Spruce Road, Larchmont , N.Y. Charles F. Weller , 214 Rockingstone Avenue, Larchmont , N.Y. Dem. Miss Mabel F. Cumiskey, 181 Larchmont Avenue , Larchmont , N.Y. Liss Elsie Ruken, 84 Chatsworth Avenue , Larchmont , N.Y. DISTRICT NO. 14 Rep. Adele Bibas , 124 Palmer Avenue , Larchmont , N.Y. Bernard LeVino, 385 Weaver Street , Larchmont, N.Y. Dem. Mrs. Charlotte Roth, Gables Apartments , Larchmont , N.Y. Charles H. Fisher , 20 Plymouth Road, Larchmont , N.Y. DISTRICT_NO._15 Rep. Pearl E. deGrau, 46 Lansdowne Drive , Larchmont , N.Y. C. Howard Gore , Seton Road, Larchmont , N.Y. Dem. Ethlwyn Rice , 27 Orchard Road , Larchmont , N.Y. Mrs. Frank McGeough, 506 Prospect Avenue , Mamaroneck, N.Y. DISTRICT NO. 16 Rep. Irene. B. Mills , 26 Forest Park Avenue , Larchmont , N.Y. William Horne, Larchmont Acres , Larchmont, N.Y. Mrs. Evelyn Harris , Carolyn Court Apts. , Mamaroneck, N.Y. The Town Clerk presented the following list of polling places for the year 1943 which were discussed by the members of the Board. The Town Clerk advised that Mr. Meighan, Chairman of the Republican party had approved of the list. Mr. Hopkins was asked if the Democratic party approved of the list of polling places presented. He stated that the list did meet with the approval of his Party. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Stiner , it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 66 of the Election Law, being Chapter 17 of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York, as amended, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby designates the place in each election district in the Town at which the meeting for the registration of voters and elections and primaries shall be held in the year following the ensuing first day of October : DISTRICT NO. 1, Mamaroneck Avenue School, Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, N.Y. DISTRICT N0O. 2 Mahlstedt Office Building, 560 Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck, N.Y. DISTRICT RTO. 3 MamaM Fire House , Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, N.Y. DISTRICT NO. 4 Central School, Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N.Y. DISTRICTT ITO. 5 Westchester Joint Prater Works , No. 1, Mamaroneck Ave. , Mamaroneck, N.Y. DISTRICT NO. 6 New Building, Chatsworth Avenue School , Forest dark Ave . , Larchmont DISTRICT NO 7 New Building, Chatsworth Avenue School , Forest Park Ave. , Larchmont DISTRICT NO 8 Larchmont Village Hall, Boston Post Road, Larchmont , N.Y. DISTRICT NO. 9 1967A Palmer Avenue , Larchmont, N.Y. DISTRICT NO. 10 325 Boston Post Road , Larchmont, N.Y. DISTRICT NO. 11 Chatsworth Gardens Apartments , 14 N.Chatsworth Ave. , Town of Mamk DISTRICT N0. 12 Murray Avenue School , Town of Mamaroneck, N.Y. DISTRICT NO. 13 Murray Avenue School , Town of Mamaroneck, N.Y. DISTRICT NO. 14 Second Floor , Weaver Street Fire- House , Weaver St. , Town of I:Iamk DISTRICT NO. 1 First Floor , Weaver St. Fire House, weaver St. , Town of Hamk DISTRICT NO. 16 Tompkins House , Larchmont Acres , Richbell Rd. , Town of Mamaroneck The Supervisor suggested that the meeting proceed with the reading of communications. A letter dated July 12 , 1943 was received from Mr. Henry E. Mendes, Chairman of the Town of Mamaroneck Tar Council , in which he thanked the members of the Board for their letter covering the accom- plishments of the War Council. The letter was ordered received and filed. A letter dated July 20, 1943 was received from P:layor B.J. Santoro of the Village of Mamaroneck in which he referred to a con- versation with the Supervisor concerning a proposed joint meeting of the Town and Village Boards to cover certain items of mutual in- terest. He suggested that a meeting be held during the week of July 26. Following discussion, it was decided that the meeting be arranged for Tuesday evening, July 27, at 8:30 , in the Council Room of the Weaver Street Firehouse. The Town Clerk was requested to advise Mayor Santoro of the wishes of the Town Board. A letter dated July 9 , 1943 was received from Harvey Tao. Manss , President of the Bonnie Briar Civic Association, thanking the members of the Board on behalf of the residents of the Bonnie Briar Section for the added comfort and convenience of having a bus shelter at the entrance on Bonnie Briar Lane near Weaver Street. The letter was ordered received and filed. A letter dated July 12, 1943 was received from Yrs. Kenneth Proctor Phelps , requesting permission to keep chickens on her premises at 21 Howell Avenue, Town. The application was dis- cussed and there was a question about the ordinances , also, as to whether or not the deed restrictions of Howell Park prohibited the keeping of chickens. The letter was referred to the Town Attorney for reply. A letter dated July 19 , 1943 was received from Leo N. Orsino, Comptroller of the Town in which he requested authorization to make the following transfers within the 1943 Budget: Department of Town Engineer From To Office Expenses - $150.00 Engineering Expenses - $150.00 On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Brewer , it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to transfer from the item of Office Expenses of the Department of Town Engineer in the 1943 Budget , the sum of $150.00 to the item of Engineering Expenses in the same Department and within the same Budget. The Town Clerk presented a copy of a letter dated July 14, 1943 , addressed to Mr. Evans ward , Director of the Westchester County Park Commission and signed by Supervisor Mandeville. The letter referred to grievances and complaints of citizens of the communities who are unable to get transportation facilities to and from Playland , while out of County vehicles are permitted by the WPA to operate. The copy of the letter was ordered placed in the Town' s files. The report of the Town Clerk for the month of June , 1943 and the report of the Mamaroneck Health Center were received and ordered filed. Councilman Griffin reported that the Park Department was very much satisfied with the work done on the Honor Roll and referred to the expenditures provided for by the Town. Councilman Griffin advised that he had attended a meeting of the Park Department the night before and the question arose as to the money the Park Department had spent out of their budget for the new addition to the Honor Roll. Comptroller Orsino reported that the sum of 845.90 was charged direct to the payroll of the Park Department and Mr. Griffin stated that the Park Department would like to have their budget credited for that amount. Comptroller Orsino suggested that Mr. rung, Chairman of the Park Commission submit a claim for $45.90 against the donor Roll which in turn will be credited back to the pay roll account of the Park Department. Councilman Griffin stated that the secretary to the Board of Park Commissioners had been requested to send a letter to Mr. Otto Eggers , who designed the Honor Roll, thanking him for his assistance and said that he felt that the Town Board should also write a letter to Mr. Eggers thanking him for his great personal interest for his valuable time spent in designing this beautiful structure , and the fine spirit in which he contributed his services to the Community without cost. The Town Clerk was requested to write a letter to Mr. Eggers expressing the feelings of the Board. Councilman Griffin presented the following reports which were ordered filed: (1) Summary of Receipts and Disbursements from January 1 to June 30 , 1943; (2) Analysis of Budget Approrpriations and Expenditures from January 1 to June 30 , 1943; (3) Analysis of Estimated Revenues from January 1 to June 30 , 1943; (4) Claims audited and paid by the Comptroller from July 7 to July 21 , 1943. He read a statement of the bank balances as of 9 o 'clock, July 21, 1943 , showing a total balance of $253 ,376.23 in all funds. Councilman Griffin presented the following petitions re- ceived 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 Brewer , the following resolution was upon roll call 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 cor- rection of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1942 , taxes of 1943 , and the assessment roll of 1943 , taxes of 1944, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Section Block Lot Owner Land 9 31 1B-2-3-4-5 Susan D. Hunter 11 ,000 7,500 (907-281) 13B-14B-15B be corrected as follows , in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Section. Blocky Lot (907-289) 9 31 3-4-5-15B Thos. (907-291) 9 31 1B-2-13B-14B Susan 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 J. Hunter D. Hunter Land Imp. 6 ,500 7,500 4, 500 Total 18,500 Total 14,000 4, 500 Owner Land Imp. Total 9 47 1 to 4 Village of Idamaroneck 7,600 119000 18,600 (915-198) be corrected as follows , in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Section, Block. Lot Owner Land Imp. Total (9915-198) 9 47 1 & 2 Margaret B. McNamara 3 ,800 11,000 14,800 (915-208) 9 47 3 & 4 Village of Mamaroneck 3 ,800 3 ,800 The Supervisor inquired if there were any committee reports. Councilman Stiner reported that the Board of Review had completed reviewing assessments for the first six sections and that at the present time they were working on Section 7. `On drainage , he reported that work had been started on the construction of the rataining wall along Sheldrake River and that some of the work had been completed. He added that the men had been re- tarded somewhat in their work because of the heavy storm which occurred during the morning of the day of this meeting , but that no damage was done to that part of the wall which had already been erected. He also reported that he and Town Engineer Foote had discussed with Mr. Cummings , resident manager of Larchmont Acres , the question about full incineration of the garbage at the Larchmont Acres. He stated that for a while the incineration of the garbage was not being incinerated properly. He informed the Board that a warning had been given to Mr. Cummings that they would have to do a good job of it or else another plan would be put into effect. Councilman Stiner advised that the difficulty is that re- sidue of half burned garbage coming from Larchmont Acres cannot be incinerated properly at the Joint Incinerator plant and that the amount of oil used in an effort to incinerate this material would run into a considerable cost. Councilman Brewer presented to the Board an inventory and estimate of value of equipment which was purchased by the Town for the WPA project for Recreation, which inventory and estimate had been sent to him by Mr. Ahern and prepared by Earl A. Fisher. Councilman Brewer pointed out that the operations of the WPA have ceased and that now that the school system is carrying on the Recreation Program that Mr. Ahern has offered to purchase some of the equipment for use in their program. He stated that there were certain items which they did not have use for and presented a sheet showing the items which would be taken by the school system. Following some discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Brewer , seconded by Councilman Griffin, upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the following described equipment be and it hereby is approved for sale by the Town of Mamaroneck, to the Union Free School District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck, for the amounts set forth. The check to be made payable to the Supervisor of the Town and deposited with the Town funds. LIST N0. 1 SALE PRICE Quantity Item Each Total NEW EQUIPMENT 22 Softballs 1.16 25. 52 12 Pick-Up Sticks .25 3.00 1 Softball Bat .90 .90 1 Softball Bat 1.10 1.10 500 Sheets of Drawing Paper 1.35 200 Sheets of Construction Paper . 80 5 Prang Colors .27 1.35 30 Softballs , Rubber Covered 13.80 Doz. 34. 50 6 Softball-Scorebooks .30 1.80 10 lb. Clay 2.40 6 Bat Tennis Bats .95 5.70 (List of equipment , continued) Quantity Item Each Total 5 Softballs 1.10 5.50 34 Rolls of Adhesive Tape . 11 3. 74 9 Paddle Tennis Balls . 10 .90 4 First did Cabinets 5.00 20.00 1 Roll Athletic Tape 2.00 2.00 14 Rolls Bicycle Tape .12 1.68 USED EQUIPMENT 3 Play Balls .30 .90 1 Play Ball .35 .35 1 Play Ball .40 .40 Set 1 Junior Horseshoes . 50 . 50 Sets 2 Adult Horseshoes 1.00 2.00 Total m116.39 Councilman Brewer recommended that the balance of the equipment be held over until such time as a decision could be made either by the school officials or by the Town following the referendum for recreation purposes which will be placed before the voters at the fall election. The Supervisor informed the Board that he had visited Councilman Keeler at the New Rochelle Hospital during the day, and that he found Mr. Keeler was resting very comfortably. He stated that it was expected. that Mr. Keeler would improve with careful treatment , and a lot of time and patience. The members expressed their best wishes for Mr. Keeler. Supervisor Mandeville stated that in the absence of Council- man Keeler he wished to refer to the letter and report made by Mr. Keeler on the question of the exchange of road rollers. He stated that it was Mr. Keeler ' s recommendation that the exchange be made. The Supervisor stated that he had inspected the road roller which was offered in exchange for the Town's road roller and that he recommended approval of the deal. He asked Town Engineer Foote to be sure that the roller was delivered in good condition. On motion by Councilman Brewer , seconded by Councilman Griffir, the following resolution was upon roll call unanimously adopted: WHEREAS , the Town Superintendent of Highways has recommended that the Town purchase a six- ton Buffalo Springfield tandem roller , Serial number 15114, and has secured from Hodge and Hammond, Inc. , an offer to furnish such a rol- ler at a price of $3 ,103 , and in connection with such purchase they have agreed to buy from the Town or the Town Superintendent of Highways , a 10-ton 3 wheel Austin-Western roller , Serial number 78704, which is owned by the Town,for the sum of $3 ,103; NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, that the purchase and sale of the above mentioned rollers , by the Town Super- intendent of Highways , for the sum of $3 ,103 is hereby approved as required by Chapter 142 of the Highway Law, subject to approval by the Commissioner of Public Works of Westchester County. For Councilman Keeler , the Supervisor presented a statement of the balances in the Fire Department Budget. The Supervisor stated that at the last meeting the question concerning the installation of a sewer line along Althea Lane was re- ferred to the Town Attorney and the Town Engineer and that Attorney Delius had mailed a copy of his report to the members of the Board. He referred to the report and asked what the Board 's wishes were in the matter. Following some discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Brewer , seconded by Councilman Stiner , upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney obtain the proper easement for laying the sewer along Althea Lane. Said easement to be approved by Town Engineer Foote so that it will be proper for the con- struction of the sewer. The Supervisor advised that the Town Clerk had reported that Miss Sally Barrett had decided to leave the temporary position with the Town, on July 12 , 1943• Councilman Griffin raised the question as to the needs of the Town for gasoline supply to carry out the work of the several departments , such as highway , garbage , police and fire departments. The Supervisor stated that he thought that the Town could get along all right because certain savings had been effected by adjustments in the equipment and the minimum use of same. He asked Town Engineer Foote to bring in a report at the next meeting showing the amount of gasoline saved by the efforts of the departments , as compared to last year. The Supervisor asked if there was anyone present who wished to appear before the Board. Assessor Smith stated that he wished to report that he had received certified copies from the Department of Taxation and Finance , of the set-up in the final special franchise valuation by the Department mentioned, and submitted a copy for the inspection of the members of the Board. The Supervisor again asked if there was anyone who wished to appear before the Board. The Board unanimously resoly to adjourn at 9:55 P.M. Town Clerk