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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1940_06_11 Town Board Minutes SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK HELD JUNE 11, 1940 At the Town Offices, 158 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N. Y. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor McCulloch at 3 P. M. Present: Supervisor McCulloch Councilmen Griffin, Mandeville and Meginniss Absent : Councilman Bates The minutes of the following meetings of the Town Board with certain corrections were approved as presented; special meeting held April 27, 1940 and regular meetings held May 1 and May 15, 1940. The Supervisor requested the Town Clerk to read the communications . A letter dated May 20, 1940, was received from Clarence DeWitt Rogers, Jr. , expressing his appreciation to the members of the Board upon their action in appointing him a member of the Board of Appeals for Zoning of the Town . The letter was ordered received and filed. A letter dated June 3; 1940, was received from Mamaroneck Lodge 1457, B. P . O . E . , signed by Mr. B.J. Santoro, Chairman, extending an invitation to the members of the Board to participate in the Flag Day services to be held June Mamaroneck, New York. The members of the Board expressed their desire to take part in the services and the Town Clerk was directed to furnish each member with a copy of the letter. A letter dated May 28, 1940, was received from the Realty Mortgagee Corporation, signed by Francis F. Kenney, offering for sale to the Town the property known as 426 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Village of Mamaroneck. Following some discussion the members of the Board directed the Town Clerk to advise Mr. Kenney that they could not consider the proposal. A letter dated June 1, 1940 was received from Edith -Webster Hoffer, requesting permission to pay certain tax arrears at a reduced amount. She stated that a tax search had been made several years ago and that they were told that there were no open taxes. Recently it was discovered that the 1919 taxes were not paid. Following some discussion, on motion by Councilman TAeginniss, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to accept payment of taxes for the following years on the following described property, the liens for which are held by the Town, in the face amount of the lien, provided payment is made within thirty days: Tax Sale Amount of Sec. Blk. Lot Year Year Lien 1 14 1 1919 1920 2 .41 2 1919 1920 1. 99 3 1919 1920 1. 99 A letter dated June 4, 1940, was received from Margaret A. Merola, requesting permission to pay certain tax arrears at a reduced rate of interest . On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Mandeville, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and. Assessments be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to accept payment of taxes for the following years on Section 8, Block 58, Lot 23, the liens for which are held by the Town, in the face amount of the lien plus interest computed at the rate of 6 per cent per annum, provided payment is made within thirty days: Tax Sale Amount of Year Year Lien 1931 1932 49.81 1932 1933 54.35 1934 1935 95. 29 1935 1936 56. 01 1937 1938 64.49 1935 1939 70. 01 1939 1940 60.55 A letter dated June 4, 1940, signed by Lillie T. Chayer and Alexander Meffert for Meffert & Co. , Inc. , requesting permission to pay tax arrears at a reduced rate of interest was received. On motion by Councilman Meginniss, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed - to accept payment of taxes for the following years on the following described property, the liens for which are held by the Town, in the face amount of the liens plus interest computed at the rate of 6 per cent per annum, provided payment is made within thirty days : Tax Sale Amount of Sec. Blk. Lot Year Year Lien 1 37B 2193220 1934 1935 64.20 1935 1936 145. 02 1936 1937 336.38 1 37B 219 to 221 1938 1939 27.23 1939 1940 234.02 1 37B 222 1939 1940 65.18 A letter dated June 1, 1940, was received from the Larchmont Federal Savings and Loan Association, signed by Mr. J. Ross Collins, requesting permission to pay certain tax arrears at a reduced amount . On motion by Councilman Meginniss, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to accept payment of the following taxes on property described as Section 5 , Block 18, Lot 11A, the liens for which are held by the Town, in the face amount of the liens plus interest computed at the rate of 6 per cent per annum, provided payment is made within thirty days: Tax Sale Amount of Year Year Lien 1930 1931 8.16 1931 1932 8.19 Tax Sale Amount of Year Year Lien 1932 1933 8.74 1933 1934 7.77 1934 1935 10.85 1935 1936 8. 62 1936 1937 12.29 1937 1938 13. 07 1938 1939 14.47 1939 1940 14. 00 The attorney representing the owners of the following described property appeared and requested permission to pay the tax arrears on same at a reduced amount. On motion by Councilman Mandeville, 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 taxes for the following years on the following described property, the liens for which are held by the Town, in the face amount of the lien, provided payment is made within thirty days: Sec. Blk. Lot 4 40A 3A 4 40A 3A) 4 41A 3B) Tax Sale S. C.T . School 2. 90 27. 06 Year Year Taxes Taxes Penalty Total 1932 1933 8.40 4.43 1.54 $14.37 1933 1934 7.51 3.71 1. 34 12. 56 1935 1936 6 .20 3.15 1.12 10.47 1936 1937 8. 64 4.20 1.53 14. 37 1937 1938 7.88 4.42 1.45 13.75 1938 1939 10. 96 4.47 1.85 17 .28 1939 1940 30. 92 12.89 6. 01 49.82 4 40A 4 1932 1933 15.82 8.34 2. 90 27. 06 1933 1934 14.15 6. 98 2.53 23.66 1935 1936 10. 02 5. 09 1.81 16. 92 1936 1937 16.27 7. 91 2. 90 27.08 1937 1938 14.84 6. 32 2.78 25. 94 1938 1939 20.62 8.42 3.48 32. 52 1939 1940 27 .21 11 .34 5.38 43. 93 The Supervisor reported that he had received from the Board of Education of Union Free School District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck a certified copy of the budget of the school district for the ensuing school year. The budget was ordered entered in the minutes as follows; BUDGET The following is a statement of the sums necessary to be raised by tax for Teachers' Wages and other necessary expenses of the Schools: GENERAL CONTROL Salaries, Superintendent of Schools, Assistant to the Superintendent of -- Schools, Treasurer, Clerk, Clerk to Superintendent , Clerk to the Assistant to the Superintendent, Attendance Officer Treasurer' s Bond District Meetings and School Elections Clerk' s Postage and Stationery Superintendent ' s and Assistant to the Superintendent' s Office Expenses 20, 901. 00 300. 00 450.00 250. 00 400. 00 Mi Transportation, School Census Auditing Legal Expense Cards, Reports, Attendance Officer etc. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES Salaries, Teachers, Supervisors, Principals and Principals' Clerks Evening School Text Books Stationery and Teaching Supplies -- Commencement, Music, etc. Record Forms, etc Expenses of Principals' Offices OPERATION OF PLANT Janitors' Fuel Water Light and Janitors' Telephone Trucking Wages Power Supplies and 'Window . Cleaning MAINTTENANCE OF PLANT Upkeep of Grounds, Repair of Buildings, Repair of Heaters, Repair of Furniture , Other Repairs and Replacements Mechanics Plaster Mechanic FIXED CHARGES Pension Funds Insurance Taxes and Assessments DEBT SERVICE Bonds Interest on Bonds Collection Charges Short Term Interest CAPITAL OUTLAY Improvement of Grounds and Buildings New Furniture Instructional Apparatus and Other Equipment Library Books Alterations Required by Insurance Companies Senior High School Locker Rooms Including Equipment AUXILIARY AGENCIES Salaries, Librarians, Medical Inspector , Nurses, Dentist and Dental Hygienist Library Expense Nurses Supplies, Dental Supplies and Glasses Bus, Milk and Lunches Recreation and Athletic Supplies Less Estimated State School ItIoney Less Cash Available TOTAL NET BUDGET 300. 00 500. 00 500. 00 1,600. 00 500. 00 493,700.00 5,200. 00 7,500. 00 12, 000.00 500. 00 800. 00 200. 00 49, 600. 00 16, 500. 00 3,000. 00 8, 500.00 6, 000.00 2, 100. 00 2,400. 00 30, 500.00 5, 600. 00 3,700. 00 36, 000. 00 8,600. 00 11, 500. 00 137, 000. 00 125,266.25 273.75 600. 00 4,300. 00 1, 500.00 2,000. 00 2,800. 00 1,000. 00 18, 000. 00 16,320. 00 200. 00 400. 00 2,250. 00 3. 650. 00 01,045,161. 00 160, 000.00 885,161. 00 150. 000. 00 870,161.00 M The Supervisor reported that he had received from the Board of Education of Scarsdale School District No. 2, a part of which is within the Town of Mamaroneck, a certified copy of the budget of the school district for the ensuing school year. The budget was ordered entered in the minutes as follows; TAX BUDGET School District No. 2 School Year - July 1, 1940 to June 30, 1941 Town of Scarsdale County of Westchester To Mr. Bert C . McCulloch Supervisor of the town of Mamaroneck I.B.M. Seymour, Trustee of School District Number 2 of the Town of Scarsdale, do hereby certify that at the annual meeting held Tuesday evening, May 7, 1940, Harold L. Smith was elected Trustee , Alice J. Kerr was elected Treasurer, and Lillian K. Storm was elected Clerk; and that the total tax voted by such meeting was Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) and that such tax was voted for the purposes and in the amounts indicated in this report. BUSINESS ADIMINISTRATION ( signed) B. LI. Seymour ITEMS TOTAL School Elections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. 00 Clerk' s office - salaries and expenses. . . . . . . 140. 00 Treasurer' s office - salaries and expenses. . . 450. 00 Other expenses of business control. . . . . . . . . . . 100. 00 $ 700. 00 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Enforcement of compulsory education. . . . . . . . . . 25. 00 Census enumeration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75. 00 100. 00 EXPENSES OF INSTRUCTION Salaries of principals and teachers. . . . . . . . . . 8,000. 00 Textbooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150.00 Other supplies used in instruction. . . . . . . . . . . 200. 00 Other expenses of instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100. 00 8,450. 00 OPERATION OF SCHOOL PLANT Wages of janitors and other employees. . . . . . . . 1,100. 00 Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350. 00 Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15. 00 Light and power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150. 00 Janitor supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150. 00 General care of grounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. 00 11775. 00 MAIITTENANCE OF SCHOOL PLANT Upkeep of grounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150.00 Repairs and replacements of buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250.00 of heating, lighting, and plumbing. . . . . . . . . 40.00 of furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 460.00 AUXILIARY AGENCIES AND S-LTNDR71 ACTIVITIES Medical inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150.00 Nurse service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250. 00 Other expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25. 00 Transportation of resident pupils To your own schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .700.00 To outside schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .850. 00 1975. 00 FIXED CHARGES Pensions - State Retirement System. . . . . . . . . . . . Insurance on buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on transportation to your own schools . . . . . . . other insuranoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DEBT SERVICE ITEMS 500.00 150. 00 . 150. 00 50. 00 Redemption of bonds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000.00 Payment of interest on bonds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700. 00 EXPENDITURES IN CAPITAL OUTLAY Improvement of grounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200. 00 New apparatus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400. 00 Transportation - new buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130. 00 TOTAL BUDGET Less surplus balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700.00 Less tuition receipts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600.00 Less pensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440.00 NET BUDGET TO BE RAISED BY TAX TOTAL 850. 00 1,700. 00 730.00 $16,740. 00 1.740. 00 $15,000.00 The Town Clerk stated that Mr. Fred Beckley had stopped at the T&wn Offices to request that the Town Board waive the require- ments of Section 36 of the Plumbing Code so as to permit the renewal of a license . He added that Mr. Beckley had failed to renew his license within the time specified in the code . Following some discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Meginniss, upon roll call, unanimously RESOLVED, that the requirements of Section 36 of the Plumbing Code of the Town of Mamaroneck with reference to the renewal of licenses be waived so as to permit the issuance of renewal of license No. 24 in the name of Fred Beckley doing business at 145 Larchmont Avenue, Larchrnon; New York; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be directed to issue such renewal of license upon receipt of the proper bond and renewal fee. The Supervisor asked if there was any one present who wished to address the Board. Mr . Frank Guadagnola appeared and requested the approval of a building permit for the erection of a one-story taxi office building on property owned by the County of Westchester at the corner of Vine Street and Myrtle Boulevard. He stated that he had completed negotiations with the County for a lease on the property. Following some discussion during which it was pointed out that 'the site was opposite the Station Park it was suggested that Mr. Guadagnola first appear before the Board of Park Commissioners of the Town for approval of the plan. Councilman Griffin advised Mr. Guadagnola that a meeting of the Board of Park Cormnissioners was to be held that evening at 11 Edgewood Avenue, Town. The Supervisor asked if there was any one else who wished to address the Board. There being no one, he suggested that the meeting continue with reports of committees. Councilman Mandeville reported that he had made a complete inspection of the roads throughout the Maple Hills Section and that he found same to be getting into a bad condition. He pointed out that while the residents of the section object to patching with asphalt, there was not enough money in the highway budget to patch with concrete . He added that it would cost quite a large sum of money to do the work throughout the section with concrete. The Supervisor stated that there was some objection by the residents to patching the concrete roads with asphalt, but that he would write a letter to them explaining that the budget this year would not permit any other construction. Mr. Mandeville continued his report by stating that the Highway Department had improved several catchbasins. He presented an up-to-date inventory of the tools and equipment of the Highway Department, which he had requested Engineer Foote to prepare , and suggested that the Supervisor be authorized to dispose of two old trucks owned by the Town. He said that they had served their pur- pose and were beyond repair. On motion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Griffin, upon roll call, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to dispose of the following described equipment in whatever way he deems best : 1928 Ford Truck, 1 ton, motor No. MAA144609 1931 Ford Truck, 1 ton, M4293909 Councilman Griffin stated that there was nothing to report for the Park Department other than that the regular work was being done and that the Board of Park Commissioners would meet that evening. Councilman Griffin presented and read the report of the Department of Public Welfare for the month of Nay, 1940, which showed as follows: Case Load Individuals Case Days Total Relief Expended Average Cost Per Case Average Cost Per Individual Average Cost Per Case Day Average Cost Per Individual May, 1939 298 1220 8859 $10,479.21 35.17 8.59 1.16 Per Day .289 Nay, 1940 348 1465 9471 $14,204.30 40. 82 9.69 1.50 .356 Mr. Griffin presented a letter dated June 10, 1940 received from Public Welfare Officer DeVinne, recommending that Harry Conlon be appointed to the position of storekeeper in the Welfare Department of the Town in place of Frank Lynch to take effect June 17, 1940 . On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Meginniss, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the recommendation of Welfare- Officer DeVinne be approved and that Harry Conlon be appointed to the position of storekeeper in the Welfare Depart- ment of the Town in place of Frank Lynch, the appoint- ment to take effect June 17, 1940, the salary to be at the rate set forth in the 1940 budget and the term of office to be at the pleasure of the Board. Councilman Meginniss called to the attention of the Board' the fact that the expenditures of the Welfare Department of the Town for the first five months of this year had exceeded the amount for the same period last year. He said that a deficit appeared to be certain and suggested that the Department make every effort to economize. CounciLnan Griffin informed the Board that under a new State ruling the recipients were required to sign an oath. Councilman Griffin presented two petitions received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to per- mit the apportionment of taxes. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Mandeville the following resolution was unanimously adopted: V PREAS the Assessor has presented petitions for the correction of the assessment roll for the year 1939, taxes of 1940, 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 correction of said assessment roll; N0W, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1939 taxes of 1940, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows; Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp, Total 8 21 14 to 17 Isabelle Goldman $3, 000 p65000 s,95000 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of Section 33 Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 6 21 14,15 Isabelle Goldman $1,500 - $1,500 8 21 16,17 Jiyra S. DeLiebing 1 500 $6, 000 7, 500 FURTHER RESOLVED . that the assessment roll for the year 1939, taxes of 1940, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows; Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 7 62 5A,6A Estate of Geo. Towle '5 000 X9, 500 ki " 500 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of Section 33: Section Block Lot Owner Land. Imp, Total 7 62 5A, 6A Estate of Geo. Towle 4, 950 $9,500 $14, 450 7 62 5C, 6C Donald K. Dobbs 50 50 Councilman Meginniss presented the following financial reports of the Supervisor for the period. January 1 to .flay 31, 1940 ; (1 ) Sum-nary of Receipts and Disbursements; (2 ) Statement of Budget Appropriations and Expenditures; (3) Statement of Estimated. Revenues . The reports were ordered filed. On motion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, there are certain unencumbered balances and over-expenditures in the 1939 budget; and WHEREAS, the Comet roll er has requested the following transfers within the 1939 budget to adjust accounts to the end. of the calendar year 1939; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Comptroller and the Supervisor be and they hereby; are directed to make the following transfers within the 1939 budget as of December 31, 1939; TRANSFERS FROM OTHER APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS GENERAL TOWN From: Debit Credit Department of 'Elections $2S.S5 To Department of Town Clerke28.85 From: Department of Town Offices 27.70 To: Deoa.rtment of Receiver of Taxes 27.70 FIRS LIGHTING & WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT#1 From: Hydrant Rental appropriation 321.09 To; Street Lighting appropriation 321.09 Town Attorney Delius suggested- that a date be set for the meeting to authorize the sale of bonds to finance the Town' s share of the cost of public improvement work relief projects; also the supplemental appropriation for home relief for the year 1939 . The members of the Board decided to hold the meeting on June 19, 1940, at 8 P. M. for this and such other business that might come before the Board. The Supervisor informed the Board that Assessor James M. Smith had expressed his desire to attend the conference of assessors of the State of New York to be held in Rochester. New York, that the estimate for expenses was $30. 00 and that the Comptroller stated that the budget of the assessor' s department could provide this amount. He asked what the pleasure of the Board was in the matter. All members were in favor of the assessor' s attending; the conference. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Meginniss, upon roll call, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Assessor Smith be and he hereby is authorized to attend the conference of assessors of New York State at Rochester, New York, and that he be reimbursed for his expenses for the trip to the amount of $30.00 from Town funds. The Supervisor asked what the rleasure of the Board was on the usual summer schedule of office hours . On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Meginniss it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following shall be the off ice hours of the Town of Mamaroneck offices during the period June 1 to August 31, 1940: Week days - 9 A. M. to 4 P.M. Saturdays - 9 A.M. to 12 noon It was decided that the regular meetings of the Board for July, August and September be held on the third Wednesday of each month at the usual hour and place . The following letter was received from the Comptroller and ordered entered in the minutes; June 11, 1940 Town Board Town of Mamaroneck, New York Gentlemen: Some difficulty has been experienced in connection with carrying out the resolution adopted. January 3 , 1940, in regard to the employment of Mr. James Dirnando. The resolution provides that his rate of pay out of W. P. A. funds for work performed by him shall be at the rate of 10.00 a day 'when project is working, the charge to be made against the project where work is performed.. ' As a practical matter, however, the Town Engineer under whose supervision the 7. P.M. projects are carried on, has availed himself of Mr. Dimand.o' s services in connection with this W. P . A. work which has in some cases been carried on where the projects themselves have actually not been working because of weather condi- tions or the fact that the aaninistration of these projects is generally controlled by the federal government. Mr. Dimand has functioned as a sort of contact man between the Town and the W. P. A. not only with regard to the employment of laborers but also in con- nection with the requisition of materials and according to the Town Engineer his services are valuable and necessary in this connection. In order that further difficulty may be avoided and to aid in the proper allowance of Mr. Dimando' s claims for reirabursement, it would be my suggestion that the resolution be modified so as to provide that his employment be specified. to be at the rate of a. definite per week compensation, such sum to be paid out of W. P. A. --- moneys but to be fixed by resolution of your Board. Mr. Foote informs me that the projects now approved and upon which work has been commenced, are such as to require Mr. Dimando' s employment for some time to cone . His employment would at any rate be at the peasure of the Board. Respectfully yours VFL-AW ( signed) Vito F. Lueeno Comptroller Following a lengthy discussion, it was upon motion by Councilman Sates, seconded by Councilman Griffin, unanimously RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to change the arrangement for the payment of the salary of James Dimando from the $10. 00 per day basis to a fired salary at the rate of $2,340 per fear, paymerts to be made on the epal semi monthly arrangement for all employees , efiectrve June 22, 1940. , The follow in-, monthly reports were received and ordered filed; (i) Report of the Receiver of Taxes for the month of Play, (2 ) Report of the Town Clerk for the month of May- (3 ) Report of the Building Tnspector for the month of May (4) Report of the Mamaroneck Health Center for the month of May and ( 5) Report of the County of Westchester Department of Health for the month of April. AL 5:45 P.M. the Board unaninonsly esolved to adjourn Town Clerk