HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944_03_01 Town Board Minutes PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD,
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK, HELD MARCH 1 , 1944
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: 15 p.m. (Eastern War Time) .
Present: Supervisor Mandeville
Councilmen Griffin, Stiner , Embury, Keeler
Absent: None
The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne , Attorney
Delius, Comptroller Orsino, Assessor Smith , Town Engineer and Superin-
tendent of Highways Foote and Accountant Finson.
The Supervisor announced that it would be in order to proceed
with the Public Hearing which had been called by Notice.
The Town Clerk read the affidavit of the publication of the
Notice which appeared in The Daily Times on February 18, 1944, stating
that a Public Hearing would be held to consider the application of the
Fordham Transit Co. Inc. , for consent to operate buses or omnibuses
through the Town along the Boston Post Road.
Mr.. Solomon Paseltiner , attorney, representing the Fordham
Transit Co. Inc. appeared before the Board requesting the approval of
the application.
In answer to several questions asked by the Supervisor in
connection with equipment, insurance and gasoline, the Attorney stated
that since no new equipment can be purchased at this time the buses are
not permitted to leave the terminal unless they are in good mechanical
condition. He added that each bus is thoroughly checked by the mechanics
and service men. Also , that the buses are covered with ample insurance.
He said that all of the bus companies have been cut from twenty to
forty per cent in their gasoline allowances.
Councilman Embury asked how often during the day the buses
would run and from what point. Mr. Paseltiner explained that the re-
gular daily schedule would be determined by the Public Service Commission.
He advised that ordinarily the buses would leave at half-hour intervals
from 171st St. , the Bronx, for through runs to Playland.
Supervisor Mandeville recalled that last year quite a lot
of criticism was expressed by the taxpayers of the Town, that while
they were waiting for transportation to take them to Playland they would
see any number of Fordham buses pass them half filled going one way and
completely empty going the other way.
Councilman Griffin stated that as long as Playland is open
and the patronage of these people is needed to maintain it , he thought
that they should be allowed this means of transportation.
Councilman Stiner agreed with Councilman Griffin.
Councilman Embury stated that he did appreciate the fact that
with conditions as they are today , with everybody doing two and three
times as much work as in the past , it is more or less important to have
facilities for recreation, but that he could not see 'why there is gasoline
available for joy riders from the Bronx, while local residents cannot
obtain sufficient gas for everyday needs let alone gas for recreation
or to take them to their clubs. He said that to his mind it is a
"ridiculous situation".
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The Supervisor inquired as to how many passengers had been
transported by this Company and the Attorney replied that approximately
67,000 individual fares were collected last year.
Councilman Keeler asked the Attorney if the Company would
pick up local passengers.
The Attorney replied that they would not be permitted to
under the application presented but that the Company would be quite
willing to talk over the matter with the members of the Board.
Mr. Edward J. Brown, Inspector , representing the County Tran-
sportation Co. Inc. stated that his Company would have no objection to
granting the franchise to the Fordham Co. providing no passengers are
picked up and that there is no direct competition. He added that the
Town has three means of transportation to Playland - the New Haven Rail-
road, the Stamford line , and a direct line from the Larchmont Station to
Playland.
The Attorney for the Fordham Transit Co. Inc. concluded by
saying that he appreciated the feelings of all the members of the Town
Board about the problem concerning the gasoline situation and that he
was frank to say it is discouraging but that out of physical necessity
the buses must operate to some degree.
He stated that the Company has been operating for many years ,
although the fact is that the OPA, through the ODT, has received juris-
diction over the matter and no one knows whidh buses shall operate or
what hours they will be permitted to operate. Since all of the buses
have been cut twenty to forty per cent in gasoline allowances , he called
to the attention of the members of the Board that they should not lose
sight of the fact that this Company has been operating for fifteen years
and that the ODT has permitted it to operate following their jurisdiction
over same.
He added that the type of people going to Playland are those
who do not own automobiles and that denial of this application is deny-
ing transportation to many people who depend only on this type of tran-
sportation for the little recreation that they can get.
The Supervisor stated that it was his opinion that the matter
required further thought and careful consideration and suggested that if
there was time that the matter be laid on the table for further consider-
ation.
Attorney Delius informed the Board that the ninety-day period
for the consideration of the application had not expired and that the
matter could be decided at the next regular meeting.
On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Keeler ,
it was unanimously agreed that the application be ordered laid on the
table.
The Supervisor announced that it would be in order to proceed
with the regular meeting.
The minutes of the meeting of February 2, 1944 were approved
as presented.
The Supervisor requested the Town Clerk to read the com-
munications.
The following letter was read:
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February 7, 1944
Honorable Town Board
Town of Mamaroneck
158 Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, N.Y.
Gentlemen:
This is to inform you that I have been inducted
into the Service and, therefore , I hereby apply for
leave of absence under the provisions of the Military
Law of the State of New York, for the period of my
military service.
Respectfully,
(signed) Thomas M. Aitchison, Jr.
Foreman, Park Department
Upon the recommendation of Councilman Embury, Chairman of
Park Matters , the following resolution was moved by Councilman Griffin,
seconded by Councilman Keeler , and duly adopted:
RESOLVED, that leave of absence is hereby granted
to Thomas M Aitchison, Jr. , Park Foreman, pursuant
to Section 246 of the Military Law, he having entered
the military service of the United States , such leave
of absence to continue during the period of such ser-
vice as provided by Law.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Thomas Aitchison, Sr. is hereby
appointed to fill the temporary vacancy in the position
of Park Foreman, occasioned by the leave of absence of
Thomas M. Aitchison, Jr.
FURTHER, that this appointment is effective as of
March 1, 1944, and that the salary for this temporary
position be at a rate based on an annual salary of
$2,400.00.
A letter dated February 4, 1944, was received from the County
Transportation Co. Inc. , with a report, in accordance with the terms of
the consent granted to them by the Town. A check in the amount of $322. 57
was attached to the report covering the amount due the Town for the year
ending December 31, 1943.
The check was ordered deposited and the report was ordered
received and filed.
A letter dated February 15, 1944, was received from Charles
M. Baxter, Jr. , President of The Old Town of Mamaroneck Historical Society,
concerning the old bench in the Town Hall.
He stated that the Society would be very glad to either take
title or take possession of the old piece of furniture and preserve same
with other historic relics of the Town. He added if there are other ob-
jects , such as books , papers or furniture , that the Society will be very
glad to preserve same along with the collection at the Mamaroneck Free
Library.
It was on motioh by Councilman Stiner , seconded by Councilman
Embury, upon roll call , unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby
is directed to turn over to The Old Town of
Mamaroneck Historical Society, the old bench
in the Town Hall , described as being part of
the original furniture of the building.
FURTHER, that it is understood that title of same
is given to The Old Town of Mamaroneck Historical
Society for the permanent possession of same , and
that it shall be placed with the collection of the
properties of such nature in the Mamaroneck Free
Library.
A letter dated February 18, 1944, was received from Henry
R. Dillon, Receiver of Taxes , requesting that the Town Board adopt a
resolution authorizing the Receiver of Taxes to accept State , County,
Town and District taxes due April 11 1944, in fifty (50%) per cent
instalments.
On motion by Councilman Embury, seconded by Councilman Keeler ,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 96A of Chapter 60
of the Consolidated Laws as amended, known as the Tax
Law, the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments of the Town
of Mamaroneck is authorized to collect the 1944 State ,
County, Town and District taxes , assessments for street
and sidewalk improvements and water rents which become
a lien April 1, 1944, in two partial payments each
amounting to fifty per cent of the total of said taxes,
assessments and water rents;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assess-
ments is authorized and empowered to receive such partial
payments or instalments of taxes', assessments and water
rents at any time prior to the sale of tax liens but
subject to the same penalties as are specified and pro-
vided in Section 18 of Chapter 105 of the Laws of 1916
as amended, for the neglect to pay the total amount of
said taxes , assessments and water rents;
FURTHER RESOLVED , that the acceptance of any such partial
payment or instalment of the 1944 taxes , assessments and
water rents , shall not be deemed to affect in any manner
any right of the Town of Mamaroneck under any General or
Special Law to enforce collection of any unpaid balance
of such taxes , assessments and water rents as may remain
due and owing to the Town of Mamaroneck but such rights
and powers shall remain in full force and effect to en-
force the collection of the unpaid balances of such taxes ,
assessments and water rents, together with interest,
penalties and other lawful charges.
A letter dated February 24, 1944, was received from Leo N.
Orsino, Comptroller , requesting authorization to transfer certain funds
within the 1943 Budget.
It was on motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman
Stiner, upon roll call, unanimously resolved
WHEREAS , the Comptroller has requested the following
transfer within the 1943 budget
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Comptroller and the Supervisor
be and they hereby are directed to make the follow-
ing transfer within the 1943 budget , as follows :
GARBAGE DISTRICT NO. 1
From: Clean-up Week $208.00
Toe Garbage Disposal $208.60
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A letter dated February 25, 1944, was received from Frederick
G. Smith, temporary chairman of the Board of Appeals for Zoning, stating
that a special meeting of the Board of Appeals had been held on February
24, 1944, and that Mr. C. DeWitt Rogers , Jr. had received the recommen-
dation of the Board for designation to the position of permanent chair-
man.
On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Embury,
upon roll call, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Mr. C. DeWitt Rogers , Jr. be and
he hereby is designated chairman of the Board of
Appeals for Zoning in the unincorporated section
of the Town of Mamaroneck, for the term expiring
February 19 , 1945.
A letter dated February 25, 1944, was received from Mr. A.
Stirling Smith, with inventory attached of the furniture and supplies
of the Board of Appeals for Zoning as of the date of his retirement
from the position of chairman of such Board.
The Town Clerk was directed to file the report and acknowledge
the receipt of same with thanks.
A letter dated February 11, 1944, was received from Edward
Arcuri complaining that the snow plows turn the show over onto the
driveway of his business place. Fie asked that something be done in
the future so that he would not have the trouble and cost of removing
same.
The matter was referred to Town Engineer Foote and the Town
Clerk was directed to advise Mr. Arcuri that the matter had been taken
up at the Board meeting and given careful consideration.
The following reports were received and ordered filed:
Report of the Receiver of Taxes for the month of February, 1944.
Report of the Town Clerk for the month of January, 1944.
Report of the Mamaroneck Health Center for the month of January, 1944.
Councilman Stiner reported that on February 17, 1944, he and
Town Engineer Foote met with State Superintendent of Public Works , Charles
Sells , at his office in White Plains , N.Y. , to discuss Post War Projects
and Mr. Foote presented his plans and schedules for the work.
He stated that Mr. Sells said that up to this point the plans
were in order for filing at Albany and should be followed by detailed
plans and specifications sufficient to let a contract.
Councilman Stiner advised that Town Engineer Foote is of the
opinion that a consulting engineer should be employed on this work and
that this was also talked over with Mr. Sells. He stated that Mr. Sells
said that the State would be willing to pay its promised share for the
services of a consulting engineer providing that the consulting engineer
assisted with the plans and specifications.
Councilman Stiner also reported that they had talked about the
proposed alternate route for the through highway and thet hr. Sells ad-
vised that he was not ready to discuss it in any way as he was waiting
for the preliminary survey and report by Mr. Bixby which has already
been started and which would take two or three weeks to complete.
He reported that the drain at Edgewater Place in Dillon Park
was almost finished.
Regarding the recent accident of Domenico Loiaconi , he in-
formed. the Board that Loiaconi returned to wort: on February 17, 1944,
and the amount of wages paid him from the time of his accident to the
date of his return to work was $258.00. Also, that there had been re-
ceived from the New York State Insurance Fund, for the period December
21 , 1943 to February 14, 1944, the sun of $180.96, to reimburse the
Town for compensation due under the policy. He recalled that the Town
Board had previously authorized payment of Loiaconi ' s salary for a
period of sixty days from the date of the accident.
Councilman Stiner informed the Board that following his sug-
gestion, Accountant Finson had prepared a written report on matters
brought before the Association of Towns, during Mr. Finson' s attendance
at the Annual Meeting. The copies were distributed to the members of
the Board.
Councilman Keeler reported that heretofore at this time of
the year the Fire Department submitted an annual report and that due
to the Fire Chief' s recent accident the report for 1943 had been de-
layed. He said that he believed that it would be ready some time with-
in the next two or three weeks.
He said that from information received he was very happy to
report that the Fire Department had had a very successful year in 1943
and that fire losses in the Township amounted to approximately $775.00.
This , he added, was a very good record.
He presented and read a letter dated February 22, 1944, re-
ceived from the Fire Department and signed by Theodore F. Tuck, se-
cretary, which letter advised the result of the election of officers
held February 21, 1944. He recommended that the action of the Fire
Department be approved.
On motion by Councilman Keeler , seconded by Councilman Stiner,
it was , upon roll call , unanimously
RESOLVED, that the action of the Fire Department
in its election of officers on February 21, 1944,
be and it hereby is ratified.
FURTHER, that it is recognized that the following
are the officers of the Fire Department of the Town
of Mamaroneck for the current year:
Chief
First Deputy Chief
Second Deputy Chief
Treasurer-Collector
Secretary
Surgeon
George Burton
Charles Conti
Augustus Funck
Henry Yalloy
Theodore Tuck
Dr. Charles Weller , Jr.
Councilman Keeler recalled that about two years ago a resolution
was passed including under protection of `Workmen' s Compensation insurance
the elected and appointed officers of the Town Board. He stated that the
State Fund is preparing for the renewal of the policy in March and that
it may be required that another and similar resolution be adopted to
keep the records up to date .
He said that he discussed the matter with Attorney Delius and
that he advised that the resolution already in the record is sufficient ,
but that if the State required a new one at this time it would be all
right to adopt same at a later meeting.
He reported that he attended, with Assessor Smith and Town
Attorney Delius, the hearings held by the Joint Legislative Committee
on Interstate Cooperation of the State of New York, at the Fiotel Roose-
velt in New York City, on the subject of legislation to permit local
taxation of real estate owned by the federal government.
He stated that it was very interesting to hear the reports
of other towns and cities as to the effect that tax exempt property as
federal owned property imposes upon such communities. He pointed out that
in some cases large areas had been removed as tax exempt property from the
assessment rolls because of federal ownership for war needs. He said
that the Town of Mamaroneck is in no way affected by this problem.
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Councilman Griffin presented and read the following:
Statement of Bank Balances as of 9 a.m. , March 1, 1944; Claims audited
and paid by the Comptroller from February 2 to March 1, 1944; Report
of the Supervisor for the month of January, 1944.
Total
Year Case Load Individuals Expenditures Cases Amovrt
1944 32 71 $ 1,593.86 17 $1,951.23
1943 78 219 3,131.78 27 310.00
Councilman Griffin presented three petitions received from
the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit
the apportionment of taxes.
On motion by Councilman Keeler , seconded by Councilman Embury,
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 rolls for the years
1943 , taxes of 1944, which show property now ap-
pearing on the rolls as follows:
Section Block, Lot Name Land Only
(709-302)23 8,9 Anthony Judge & V1. 950
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Fume Land Only
7 23 6,7,
(709-302) 8k & 9 Anthony Judge & W. $ 900
7 23 8B Joseph B. Cowley 50
(709-412)
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the
year 1943 , taxes of 1944, which shows property now
appearing on the roll as follows:
Section Block Lot Name Land Only
1 66 79 to 83 Town of Mamaroneck $1,600
(124-413)
be corrected as follows , in accordance with the
provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33'
Section Block Lot Name Land Only
1 55 81,82 Molly Moss $ 800
(124-419)
1 65 79,80 Town of Mamaroneck 800
(124-413)
He also presented the report of the Department of
Public Welfare for the month of January , which showed as follows:
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the
year 1943 taxes of 1944 which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows:
Section Block Lot Name Land Imp. Total
9 47 3 ,4 Village of Mamaroneck $3,800 $3,800
(915 - 208)
be corrected as follows in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of section 33:
Section Block Lot Name Land Imp. Total
9 47 3B ,4 Louis Deverich $2,850 $2,850
(915 - 211)
9 47 3A Margaret B. McNamara 950 950
(915 - 1988)
Councilman Embury reported that there were two meetings of
the Park Commissioners since the last meeting of the Town Board. That
one was for business purposes and that the other, partly social, was held
at the home of Mr. John A. Fang. He stated. that Mr. Thomas Aitchison, Jr.
who was about to leave for the armed services was present and that motion
pictures of the ceremonies upon the completion of the Honor Roll were
shown.
He stated that word had been received from the County regarding
some proposed repair work to be done to one of the bridges at the entrance
of the Larchmont Gardens Lake and that it would be necessary to lower
the water 18" in the Lake to permit head room to do work underneath the
bridge.
He said that there was a problem as to how the water would be
lowered because the sluice gates were not installed at the time con-
structioh work was done at the outlet of the Lake but that this problem
has been overcome by the engineer.
He said that there was some concern about the swans as they
needed water in which to live. He pointed out that they require a wet
diet and could not swallow food without washing it down. He said that
some provision would be made to care for them temporarily until the work
was completed.
The Supervisor presented and read the following letter received
from the State of New York, Department of Audit and Control:
Re:
February 24, 1944 CODE 3.0054
Dear Sir:
Your Town is a participant in the New York State Employees '
Retirement System as provided by Chapter 591 of the Laws
of 1922 , as amended by Chapter 708 of the Laws of 1923,
and/or Chapter 259 of the Laws of 1935• You are referred
to Section 78 thereof.
Applying to your payroll basis of 5108,227.00 as of
June 30 , 1943 , the rates determined by the a.cturary as
a result of the annual valuation required by law, we
arrive at the following:
RATE CONTRIBUTION
Spl. Deficiency .0249947 $3,027.53
Normal .0361691 3,914.47
Administration .002118147 229.24
Prior service searching to 6/30/43 .09
Actuarial Work
For those in defense work -(Sec. 53-3)
$7,171-33
Section 3. Pursuant to said Section 78 of the Civil
Service Law there shall be included in the next annual bud-
get of the Town of Mamaroneck an item in the sum of .$7,171.33,
the proceeds where-of shall be applied to the payment of the
certificate of indebtedness hereinabove authorized.
Section 4. The following matters in connection with
said Certificate of Indebtedness are hereby determined:
Date : March 27, 1944
Maturity: January 15, 1945
Denomination: $7,171.33
Interest rate : To be determined by the Supervisor,
but not exceeding six percentum per
annum.
Numbers: To be determined by Supervisor
Form: Substantially in accordance with resolution
adopted January 4, 1939.
Said certificate of Indebtedness shall be signed by the
Supervisor, countersigned by the Town Clerk and shall have
the Town seal affixed thereto. The Supervisor is hereby
Authorized and directed to determine all matters in con-
nection therewith not determined by this or subsequent xxx
resolution, and to sell said Certificate of Indebtedness
at private sale at not less than par, without advertisement
or public bidding, and to deliver the same to the purchaser
upon receipt of the purchase price , plus accrued interest
from the date of the Certificate of Indebtedness to the
date of delivery. ,
Section 5. The faith and credit of the Town of
Mamaroneck are hereby pledged for the punctual payment
of the principal of and interest on said Certificate of
Indebtedness , and, unless otherwise paid, or payment
-- provided for , taxes shall be levied on all the taxable
property in said Town in an amount sufficient to pay
said principal and interest.
Section 6. Said sum of $79171.33 is hereby appro-
priated out of the proceeds of said certificate for the
purpose of paying to the State Comptroller the said amount
certified by him and the Supervisor is directed to make
such payment.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote :
AYES: Councilmen Keeler , Embury, Griffin and Stiner.
NOES: None
Supervisor Mandeville not voting.
The Supervisor presented a letter dated February 21, 1944,
Received from Walter Haeger , Real Estate Broker , in which he
offered on behalf of a client of his office, the sum of $300.00
for property known on the assessment map of the Town as Block
942, Parcels 20A and 22B, and owned by the Town.
There was some discussion following which the Town Clerk was
directed to advise Mr. Haeger that the offer is much too low and that
some higher price within reason might be considered at the next meeting
of the Board.
The Supervisor presented and read the following letter :
VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK
Mamaroneck, N.Y.
February 15, 1944
Town Board of Mamaroneck
Mamaroneck, N.Y.
Attention: Supervisor O.A. Mandeville
Gentlemen;
In response to advertisements in the Daily Times for the
sale of premises known as Section 9 , Block 11, Lots 20A,
21B and 20B, 21A, in the Village of Mamaroneck, we re-
ceived four bids , copies of which are attached.
You will note that the highest bid of $4,000 was made by
the Ralod Realty Company, through the office of Barney
Epstein. This bid was accepted by the Mayor and Board
of Trustees of the Village at the Board meeting last eve-
ning, and certified copy of resolution to this effect is
herewith attached.
If this bid is also acceptable to the Town Board of Mamaroneck,
we would appreciate receiving such notification and certified
copy of your resolution accepting same.
Very truly yours ,
( signed) William H. Johnson
Village Managet
The members of the Board examined the attached papers and
following a lengthy discussion it was decided that the offer was too
low for the sale of the property described.
The Town Clerk was directed to write a letter to Manager
Johnson advising that it was the unanimous opinion of the members of
the Town Board that the sale value of the property referred to is more
than $6,000.00.
The Supervisor presented and read a letter dated February 299
1944, received from John J. Sweedler , on behalf of a client of his office
offering $750.00 for the purchase by assignment all tax liens for, the
fiscal years 1940, 1941 and 1942 on property known as Block 121, Parcel
404 on the assessment map of the Town of Mamaroneck. -
Following some discussion, it was on motion by Councilman
Embury, seconded by Councilman Griffin, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED , that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments
be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed
to transfer by assignment, the following described liens
to Mrs. Rose wolf residing at 3521 DeKalb Avenue , New
York City;
FURTHER, that he be authorized to accept the sum of
Seven Hundred Fifty ($750) Dollars in payment of same.
Year of State,Town Special Interest Total
Block_ Parcel Tax & County, Assn!t School & Pen. Lien
212 404 1940 $ 92.72 151.39 29.72 34.81 $318.64
1941 93.61 146.34 38.42 34.15 312. 52
1942 9E 141.32 9.Z9 ,34402 X11.20
Total $282.85 439.05 117.93 103.03 942.86
The Supervisor presented for approval claims received from
Attorney Delius , Assessor Smith and Accountant Firson, for traveling ex-
penses while representing the Town. The purpose and the amountswere as
follows:
M
Attorney John L. Delius , attendance at the con-
vention of Association of Towns of the State of
New York, February 159 16, 17; total expenses. . . . $38. 51
Attorney John D. Delius , attendance on February
29 , 1944, Public Hearing by the Legislative Com-
mittee (Bewley Committee) on bills effecting the
towns to establish a State Board of Review of
Local Assessments; total expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15. 58
Assessor James T.T. Smith, attending on February
4, 1944 a congressional hearing on assessments ,
at Hotel Roosevelt, New York City. . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 50
Trip to Albany on February 9 , 1944 to confer
with secretary of Tax Commission, total expenses. 18.95
Accountant Alexander Finson, attendance at the
convention of Association of Towns of the State
of New York, February 15, 16 and 17, total exp. . . 37.01
It was on motion by Councilman Stiner, seconded by Councilman
Griffin, upon roll call , unanimously
RESOLVED, that the above described claims be and
they hereby are approved for payment out of funds
set aside in the budget for traveling expenses.
The Supervisor presented a claim in the amount of Thirty
($30.00) Dollars dated February 24, 1944, received from Filippo Germano
of 106 Chatsworth Avenue , Larchmont , for repairs to a. 1941 Plymouth
automobile which was damaged by one of the Town-owned Highway Department
trucks.
The Supervisor pointed out that the property damage clause in
the insurance policies of the Town carry a $50 deductible , therefore ,
some provision should be made for the payment of this claim. He pointed
out that the accident had been properly investigated. That a written
statement had been received and that a general release had been pre-
pared.
It was on motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman
Keeler, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Highways be
and he hereby is authorized to sign an order for
the payment by the Supervisor of the claim dated
February 24, 1944 filed by Filippo Germano for
repairs to his 1941 Plymouth automobile , Lidense
No. 9T7176.
FURTHER, that the Comptroller be authorized to
audit said claim and the Supervisor be directed
to draw the check for payment of same.
The Supervisor presented and read a letter dated February 15,
1944, received from Mrs. Bause , Clerk of the Board of Supervisors , with
a certificate) attached showing the levy against the Mamaroneck Valley
Sanitary Sewer District for the fiscal year 1944.
There was also enclosed the following warrant:
STATE OF NEW YORK )
) SS :
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER )
I , Robert B. Stewart , Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Westchester , do hereby certify that the following is
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a correct statement of taxes and assessments that have been
duly apportioned, levied and assessed by the Board of Super-
visors of the County of Westchester against the taxable pro-
perty in the Town o£ Mamaroneck at the annual session of said
Board for the year 1943:
Certified copies of the Acts of the Board of Supervisors
making such levies are attached hereto.
N.Y. State Judicial Tax $ 6,246.78
County Budget 387,371.63
Apportionable Welfare Costs
(Sects. 70 and 72 ,
Social Welfare Law) 38,639.71
Old Age Assistance District 159706 ,97
Public 7elfare District 39053.77
Public Health District 12 ,163.39
Supervisory School District 809.77
1% Share of Bronx 'Parkway
Debt Service
(Ch. 594, Laws of 1907) -
Acquisition of Land
(Ch. 707 Laws of 1936) -
Tax Refunds (Sect. 296,Tax Law) 831. 56
Forest Fires (Sub.3 ,Sect.53 ,
Conservation Law) -
P .Y. State 7jar Emergency Act
(Chap. 544, laws of 19421 -
TOTAL COUNTY AND DISTRICT TAXES
(excluding sewer districts) $458,576.80
Mamaroneck Valley Sanitary
Sewer, District 12949.83
TOTAL SEWER DISTRICT TAX 125.1
TOTAL ALL TAXES 90.Llla.41
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors has attested the same and affixed thereto
the seal of the said Board of Supervisors this 14th day of February,
1944:
( signed) Robert B. Stewart
Chairman, Board of Supervisors , County
(Seal) of Westchester
Attest:
(signed)Florence A. Bause
Clerk, Board sf supervisors ,
County of Westchester
On motion by Councilman Stiner , seconded by Councilman Keeler ,
the following resolution was, upon roll call, unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the members of the uniformed police
force of the Torn of Mamaroneck, including temporary
patrolmen, are to receive in addition to their regular
salaries, temporary war emergency compensation at the
rate of five (50) per cent of their several salaries
up to and including the salary and compensation for
the month of May, 1944, and there is hereby appro-
priated from the item in the 1944 Budget, DEPARTIMNT
OF POLICE , Sergeants , $435.64; and from the item Pur-
chase of new cars , $217.82; for the purpose of paying
such emergency compensation.
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Attorney Delius requested the transfer of certain unexpended
balances within the 1943 budget of foreclosure costs and certiorari costs.
It was on motion by Councilman Embury , seconded by Councilman
Griffin, upon roll call, unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and the Comptroller be
and they hereby are authorized to transfer the sum of
$2 ,675 from the unexpended balance in the 1943 Budget
-; for the item, Certiorari Costs, to the item known as
Certiorari Costs in the 1944 Budget;
FURTHER, that the unexpended balance in the 1943 budget
for the item, Tax Lien Foreclosure Costs in the amount
of $175.00 be transfered to the item, Tax Lien Fore-
closure Costs in the 1944 Budget.
At 1030 p.m. the Board unanimously resolved to adjourn.
Town Clerk