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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1942_01_07 Town Board Minutes ORGANIZATION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF N1AIdARONECK, NEW YORK HELD JANUARY 7, 1942 At the Town Offices, 158 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N. Y. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor McCulloch at 8 P. M. Present: Supervisor McCulloch Councilmen Bates, Griffin, Brewer, Mandeville Absent: None The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne, Town Attorney Delius, Assessor Smith, Comptroller Luceno, Town Engineer and Superin- tendent of Highways Foote . The minutes of the meeting of December 30, 1941, were approved as presented. The Town Clerk reported that pursuant to Section 25 of the Town Law all elected officers had filed their oaths of office and undertakings . The Supervisor stated that it would be in order to consider the list of offices and positions to be filled. Councilman Mandeville asked if' the names of the eleven men in the Highway Department were to be included. It was pointed out that under the law the Superintendent of Highways had full power over the employment of help. Councilman Brewer stated that he wanted to ask a few questions . He asked if it was true that Comptroller Luceno made purchases and then audited the bills, and, if so, how extensive was this buying. The Supervisor asked Mr . Luceno to explain. Mr. Luceno stated that he made the purchases for the town offices and the 11. P . M. projects. He added that each claim was ap- proved by the department head before it was audited. The Supervisor pointed out that the police, fire, park and highway, departments did their own buying and that the claims were received and approved by them. Councilman Mandeville stated that for a while the lists of highway bills were given to him to go over before same were submitted to the Board. He added that this was stopped and that he had not seen them for some time, although he had asked to see them. The Supervisor explained that at the time the Highway Law required that such claims be approved by the Town Board. Mr. Luceno stated that there must have been some misunder- standing, as he did not realize that Mr. Mandeville wanted him to continue this practice . Councilman Mandeville asked about the two trucks which were purchased for W. P. A. work. Mr. Luceno stated that at first the trucks were on a rental basis for W. P. A. and later it was decided by the Supervisor that the purchase be made. Councilman Brewer stated that his criticism was not directed at Mr. Luceno but at the system. He said that the Comptroller should not have anything whatsoever to do with the purchasing and that the purpose of having a Comptroller is to relieve the Town Board of the duty of auditing bills . Councilman Mandeville stated that every department head should see and make his own purchases and that he should receive at least two bids for any large purchase . The Supervisor stated that he agreed that no man should buy and audit the same bill. He asked Councilman Mandeville if he wished to have the highway bills presented for approval before payment was made . Mr. Mandeville replied that as long as he was chairman of highway matters, he wanted this done. Mr. Luceno asked IVIr. Mandeville if he wished to have the lists of purchases for other departments and Mr. Mandeville replied that he did not . Mr. Mandeville pointed out that if, for instance, Mr. Dillon as head of his department wished to make a purchase, he should be in a position to do so . Mr. Luceno stated that he would be very happy to be relieved of the extra work and explained that the idea of the arrangement was to secure discounts wherever possible. Councilman Brewer stated that he did not think that the Board should go to the extreme on the matter but that he did believe that the present system was wrong. Councilman Mandeville asked what positions would be listed on the civil service list. The Supervisor explained that that would depend upon what was done in the county. He added that it would be some time before the arrangement would be completed. Councilman Mandevilie stated that if the Superintendent of Highways had complete charge of the Highway Department under the law, all of the names of the employees of that department should be left off the list of town employees, including the name of Mr. Merola. All agreed that this be done. All agreed that the following names be added to the list: Mrs. Eleanor U . Kay, executive secretary of the Town of Stiamaroneck Defense Council, to serve until April 1, 1942, at the pleasure of the Board at the rate of $100 a month. Miss Jane Holden, representing IvIamaroneck Health Center, Inc. , to serve at the pleasure of the Tom Board at the rate of 5780 a year. Miss Jean Lowder, representing the Larchmont Visiting Nurse Association, Inc . to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board at the rate of $750 a year, such appointment being subject to the approval of the New York State Department of Health. The Supervisor asked if there were any other changes and,, if not, what was the pleasure of the Board. Councilman Bates moved to approve the list as it stood without changes . Councilman Brewer suggested that the designation of the Town insurance broker be arranged in a separate resolution. He said that he did not think that it should appear in the list of employees . Councilman Griffin stated that he would second the motion to approve the list. Councilman Mandeville stated that he would vote for the resolution with the exception of voting for the position held by Mr . Luceno . He said that it should be a part-time job or discontinued. He offered as an amendment that the position be made a part-time position and that this position be filled by the Deputy Receiver of Taxes, Leo N. Orsino, with an additional compensation of $500. The Supervisor: -stated that he did not think that this could be done . Town Attorney Delius stated that there is a resolution in the records creating the position. He said that he would, however, look up the TOwvn Law on the question. Mr. Luceno explained that he had made it known throughout the office for some time that he had prospects of a new position and that he believed that definite word would be received before the first of February, 1942 Mr. Delius said that there was such a thing as a hold-over until appointments were made but that if 11r. Luceno' s name appeared on the list of appointments, the Town would have to pay him. He added that he thought that the position was mandatory. Councilman Mandeville stated that he wanted to save the money. He asked the members of the Board if they wanted to spend $3,000 which they did not have to spend. Mr. Delius reported that he had looked up the law and that the office could. be abolished. Councilman Griffin stated that 111r. Luceno was the most valuable man in the office and that he would be sorry to see him leave the Town. He said that whenever the members of the Board wanted to know anything about the finances of the Town, they could always go to Mr . Luceno. He pointed out that in addition to all of the other work, Mr. Luceno prepared all of the financial statements submitted to the Board. Mr. Mandeville withdrew his amendment to the resolution. Councilman Bates moved the following resolution which was seconded by Councilman Griffin and upon roll call unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that in accordance with the schedule set forth below the following toiin officers and employees be and they hereby are appointed for the term and at the salary set forth respectively after their names and that they supply the bonds or official undertakings as provided by Section 25 of the Towm Law and respectively set forth after their names and that these bonds or official undertakings as stated shall be approved as to form by the Town Board and that the suretyof such bonds or official undertakings as stated shall be approved as to form by the Town Board and that the surety of such bonds or official undertakings shall be a surety company authorized to transact business in the State of New York and that the expense of such bonds or official under- takings be a charge against the Town as follows: Salary Bond Office Name Department Qer annum Term Required Janitor Telephone Operator & 1?sst.to Town Clerk General Office Secretary Bookkeeper and Clerk Ruben Catoe Jean Ingham Town Offices Town Offices and Town Clerk Alice Wheelock Town Offices Alexander Finson Supervisor Receiver of Taxes $ 900 Pleasure of None 900 Board n r. 1, 500 " n 1,300) 500) In Salary Bond Office Name Department per annum Term Required Comptroller Vito F.- Luceno Comptroller $ 3,000 Jan.1,1942 to $1,000 Dec-31,194-3 Clerk. Jean Corbia Comptroller 1,320 Pleasure of Bd. None Asst.Receiver Leo N . Orsixlo Receiver of 2,700 " " " $10,000 of Taxes Taxes Assessor James U. Smith Assessor 3,600 Jan.1,1942 to None Dec .31,1943 Asst, to Frederic P. Assessor 21400 Pleasure of Bd. - Assessor Simonds IT Clerk Frances Riley Assessor 1,200 Attorney John L. Delius Attorney 6,000 Jan.1,1942 to -- Dec .31,1943 Stenographer Margaret Barnes Attorney 1550 Pleasure of Bd. Supt. of Highways A. J. Foote Highways Jan.1,1942 to 2,600 Dec .31,1943 1,000 Engineer A. J . Foote Engineer 1,200 IT IT None Public Wel_ fare C. D. DeVinne Publice Welfare 2,000 Pleasure of Bd. $ 1,000 S.ledical Dr. Ellsworth Public Advisor Smith Welfare 1,200 it IT None Stenographer Eleanor Warren " 1,040 Stenographer Eleanor Stevens " 1,040 Stenographer Dorothy DeBonis " 1,040 Janitor Thomas Blake " 720 Supervising - " 1,800 Case Worker Svlyra K. Neumann No . 1 Case Worker Frances Paiitchell " 1, 500 No . 2 Case -1,%Torker Catherine Gaul 19500 No . 3 Case -Worker , Anthony V. Rapolla 11 1, 500 " ° 11 " No . 4 Case Vi'orker Lorna L. marts IT 1, 500 " It 11 IT No . 1 Clerk Ethel Ehrichs " 1,144 It it 11 11 ' ,No . 2 Clerk Charles Engelmann ° 15144 " " 11 It Clerk to Board of 71dae 'Toomey Board of Appeals Appeals s Park, Police & 1,320 IT Park, Police Bldg. Depts. Bldg. Depts . 11 Janitor Robert Donohue Police 1,200 It 11 Driver Patrick Nolan Fire 2,400 " 11 Driver Michael Fire 2,400 Harrington Driver i++Iichael Fire 2,400 +1 n n Gallagher Driver Joseph }Miller Fire 2,040 Driver Earl Mellor Fire 1,860 Driver Louis Testa Fire 1,860 6 17 11 Driver Alfred Moll Fire 1,860 " 11 11 " Foreman Thos .Aitchison Park 2,100 " " IT " Asst.Foreman Arthur Johnson Park 1,300 Nurse Jane Holden 780 1r Nurse Jean Lowder 780 " " " $1,000 Constable V'Jm. J. Yarmy None Plumbing & Building Rutledge Rate Plumbing & 1,800 " " " 500 Inspector Building Examining Victor J. Kriss) ) 50 Jan.131942 to -' Board of F. P. McGeough ) 11 50 Dec.31,19L;2 None Plumbers Dr. Wm.G.LeFurgy) 50 Collector John Donofrio Garbage 1,380 Pleasure of Bd. Collector Emile Mirandi " 15380 " 11 if " Collector John Cullen " s3800 11 it 18 n IT Collector Anthony Cugliari " ,3 ° " " if Driver Thomas Leddy " 1, 500 " 11 " Driver Anthony Carriero " 'Kay Defense $100 1, 500 " 11 " per mo.to April 1,1942 " Executive Eleanor FURTHER RESOLVED, that all appointments are effective as of January 1, 1942 and that all bonds required in connection with the appointment of officers or employees appointed by this Board other than the Comptroller and the Superintendent of Highways, which bonds shall be for the term of appointment of the Comptroller and the Super- intendent of Highways respectively, be approved by the Town Attorney and the Town Board and be on the basis of an annual penalty in the amount set opposite their respective names . The Tovan Attorney approved and presented the surety bonds required for the offices of Superintendent of Highways, Comptroller, Assistant Receiver of Taxes, Public Welfare Officer, Building and Plumbing Inspector and Town Constable. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Bates, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the surety bonds covering the above mentioned positions be approved. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Mandeville, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the three (3) present Police Commissioners, namely, Victor H, Stempf, Clair V. Johnson and John Vi. Luce, be and. they hereby are re-appointed to succeed themselves as members of the Police Commission of the Town of Mamaro- neck to serve at the pleasure of the Board. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Bates, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mrs. Elizabeth Lawton be and she hereby is appointed a member of the Board of Park Commissioners of Park District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck to ` succeed herself for the term of office ending December 31, - 1944• On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman RMandeville, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Town Councilman Brewer be and hereby is appointed a member of the Board of 'Trustees of the Police Pension Fund for the terra of office beginning January 1, 1942 and expiring December 31, 1942. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Bates, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Town Councilman 'Mandeville be and 'hereby is appointed a member of the Examining Board of Plumbers of the Town of Mamaroneck as provided for in the Plumb- ing Code. On motion by Councilman Griffin and seconded by Councilman 11andeville, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Town Engineer A. J. Foote be and he hereby is appointed a member of the Examining Board of Plumbers . The Town Clerk announced that pursuant to Subdivision 10 of Section 30 of the Tovrn Law of the State of New York, he had appointed Miss Alice E. Wheelock as Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Mamaroneck for the term of office ending December 31, 1942. The Board unanimously approved of the action of the Town Clerk. A letter dated December 29, 1941 was received from the Receiver of Taxes and Assessraents stating that subject to the approval of the Townn Board he had deputized Mr . Leo N. Orsino as his assistant to perform any and all of the duties of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, including thereamong the duty of receiving tax money, giving proper receipt therefor in his name and entering same upon the records and depositing the tax money in the bank as required by law. The Board unanimously approved of the action of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments . A letter dated December 30, 1941 signed by Charles D.DeVinne, Public Welfare Officer, including a list of the employees of his de- partment recommended for the positions set forth was received. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Bates, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with Chapter 465 of the Laws of 1935, which amends subdivision 1 of Section 102 of the Town Law, the Town Board of the Town of .Mamaroneck hereby determines to allow and pay the following town officers or employees in the amount not to exceed six (66) cents per mile for the use of his oven automobile for each mile actually and necessarily traveled by him in the performance of the duties of his office or position, provided suffi- cient insurance covering the interests of the Town is filed by the individuals and approved by the Town Attorney: Bert C. OcCulloch Vito Luceno Myra K. Neumann Frances H. Mitchell James M. Smith Anthony V. Rapolla A. J. Foote Catherine Gaul Lorna L. Marts Rutledge Rate On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Mandeville, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the meetings of the Town Board be held at 8 o'clock P. M. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, unless such day be a holiday and then on the next succeeding day and that the place of the meetings be designated as the Town Office in the Village of Mamaroneck. Or, motion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Griffin. it was unanimously RESOLVED, that "The Daily Times" of Ielamaroneck be designated as the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing notices . On motion by Councilman Bates, seconded by Councilman Brewer, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following banks and trust companies in which the funds of the Town of Mamaroneck and its various districts and departments are now deposited shall continue to be the depositories of such funds for the year 1942 upon the same terms and conditions as now obtain, including security deposits now in effect: County Trust Company Bank of Westchester First National Bank of Mount Vernon Chase National Bank of New York City Supervisor McCulloch informed the Board that the Bank of Westchester, formerly the Trust Company of Larchmont, desired to substitute the Manufacturers Trust Company of New York in place of the Marine Midland Trust Company of New York as the holder of bonds under a certain escrow agreement. Following some discussion it was upon motion by Councilman Bates, seconded by Councilman Brewer, unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign an escrow agreement between the Bank of Westchester, formerly the Trust Company of Larchmont, Town of Mamaroneck and Manufacturers Trust Company of New York, designating the Manufacturers Trust Company instead of the Marine Midland Trust Company as the holder of bonds in the amount of $25,000 for the protection of funds of the Town of Iamaroneck deposited in the Bank of Westchester. On motion by Councilman Brewer, seconded by Councilman :Sates it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town of Iamaroneck continue its membership in the Association of Towns of the State of New York for the year 1942 and that the annual dues of $103 .00 be paid. Following some discussion upon a letter dated January 6, 1942 received from J . Joseph Rossbottom, Fred T. Wilson and Robert H. Goffe, Jr. , asking to be considered for a share of the Town insurance business, it was recommended by Councilman Mandeville that the Supervisor take the matter up with the parties interested. Or, motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Bates, , it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mr. Edward A. Keeler be and he hereby is designated as the broker for the Town of Mamaroneck on all insurance matters to serve at the pleasure of the Board from January 1, 1942. On motion by Councilman Bates, seconded by Councilman Brewer, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, Robert D. Payne, be and he hereby is appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics as required by Section 373, Article Ya of the Public Health Law; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Deputy Town Clerk, Alice E. Wheelock,be and she hereby is appointed Deputy Regis- trar of Vital Statistics as required by Section 373, Article XX of the Public Health Law; On motion by Councilman Pliandeville, seconded by Councilman Brewer, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is directed to request the trustees or owners of the Toian Office building to change the location of a radiator in the Town Clerks office to the bay window in the front of the office and to inform said trustees that it is the wish of the Board that this be done. A certified copy of a resolution adopted by the Westchester Joint Water Works, No. I at its meeting held December 18, 1941, was read. The Supervisor explained that the auxiliary ; water supply im rovement project from Rye Lake with its appurtenances had cost in excess of the amount set aside to cover the project, leaving a deficiency of $8, 650.20. He said that the resolution provided that each of the three municipalities interested were to be charged with their respective apportioned shares and that the amount to be paid by the Town of Mamaroneck was $2,496.79 . He asked that he be authori- zed to pay this amount out of the surplus of Water District No . 1 Fund.. BI- On motion by Councilman Bates, seconded. by Councilman Griffin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to pay out of the surplus of Water District No . 1 Fund the amount of $2,496.79, cover- ing the deficit in the cost of the auxiliary water supply system, representing the Town' s share as required in the resolution adopted by the Westchester Joint Neater Works, No . 1, dated December 18, 1941. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Mandeville, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board pursuant to Section 119 of the Agriculture & Markets Law does hereby create the position of dog warden as of January 1, 1942 and does hereby appoint Jack Connors as dog warden for the Town of Mamaroneck to serve at the pleasure of the Board; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary shall be at the rate of 075 .00 per month, such salary to start as of January 1, 1942 and to be in lieu of all fees as provided in Section 123 of the Agriculture & Markets Law. Mr. Griffin. introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF x$275,000.00 CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE RECEIPT OF TAXES LEVIED FOR TOWN PURPOSES. RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MIu11ARONECK, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK, as follows : Section 1. To provide a fund to be expended for any of the purposes for which funds are appropriated in the annual estimate of the Town for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1942, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of $275,000. at one time, or from time to time, as the money may be needed on the credit of the 'Tcwn in anticipation of the receipt of taxes for said fiscal year applicable to such purposes. The Supervisor shall issue a certificate, or certificates, of indebtedness in the name of the Toga in the principal amount of such loan or loans pursuant to section 117 of the Town Law, con- stituting Chapter 62 of the Consolidated Lavers of the State- of New York, as amended. Section 2 . It is hereby determined and declared: (a) The total amount of taxes estimatej to be levied in said Town for 'Town purposes for said fiscal year is $731,909.29 . (b) The total amount of said taxes outstanding and uncollected, is $731,909 .29. (c) The total amount heretofore borrowed and outstand- ing in anticipation of the collection of said taxes, is none. Section 3 . The following matters in connection with said Certificates of Indebtedness are hereby determined: Date: January 8, 1942 Maturity: May S, 1942 Denomination: To be determined by the Supervisor . Interest rate: To be determined by the Supervisor, but not exceeding six percentum per annum. Numbers: To be determined by the Supervisor . Form: Substantially in accordance with resolution adopted January 4, 1939 . Said certificates 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 connec- tion therewith not determined by this or subsequent resolu- tion, and to sell said Certificates 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 Certificates of Indebtedness to the date of delivery. Section G . The faith and credit of the Town of Mamaroneck are hereby pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said Certificates of Indebtedness, and, unless otherwise paid, or payment pro- vided for, taxes shall be levied on all the taxable pro- perty in said. Toren in an amount sufficient to pay said principal and interest. On motion of Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Brewer, the fore- going resolution was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Supervisor McCulloch Councilmen: Bates, Brewer, Griffin and Mandeville. NOES: None The Town Clerk reported that all of the new insurance policies for the year 1942 had been received from the Town's broker and filed in the Town Clerkts office. Councilman Mandeville reported that a separator placed in one of the garbage trucks had caused considerable savings for the Town . He stated that with the approval of the Board he wished to direct the installation of another in a second truck, the cost being $100. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Bates, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Councilman Mandeville be and he hereby is authorized to direct the Garbage Depart- ment to install a separator in a second truck of the department, at a cost estimated to be $100, the same to be charged against the budget for this department. Councilman Griffin presented and read the report of the Department of Public Welfare for the month of December, 1941, which showed as follows: December December 19G0 1941 Case Load 273 203 Individuals 1033 743 Case Days 7975 5879 Total Relief Expended $12,405 .07 $9, 510.37 Average Cost Per Case 45 .44 46.80 Average Cost Per Individual 12.01 12.80 Average Cost Per Case Day 1. 55 1.62 Average Cost Per Individual Per Day .410 .443 Councilman Griffin presented four petitions dated January 7, 1942, received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of taxes . On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Mandeville, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented petitions dated January 7, 194.2. 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 iHEREAS, after due consideration this Board finds it desirable to grant said petitions for the correction of said assessment roll; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1941, taxes of 1942, which shoes property now appearing on the roll as follows: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 3 4 1 (304 -1) Johnethel Realty Co . $142,440 3,400 145,840 3 3 1 & 3 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp Total 3 4 1 (304-1) Johnethel Realty Co . $139,440 3,4.00 142,540 3 3 1 & 3 3 4 5B H. J . Kennedy 0 35000 year 1941, taxes of 1942, which shows (304.-759) appearing on the roll as follows: FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the Total year 19/41, taxes of 1942; which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows : Section Block Lot Owner Land 7 43A 4 H. (715,320) J . Kennedy $ 6,000 Total be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub -division 5 of Section 33 : 7 Section Block Lot Owner Land 7 43A 4B D. Robertson & Wife rolls for the 3,000 (715-326) show property now appearing on the rolls 7 43A 4A H. J . Kennedy 3,000 (715-320) 3,000 Imp. Total 6,000 Imp. Total $ 3,000 3,000 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1941, taxes of 1942, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 7 58 4A-4B K. Watkins Corp. $ 65,000 205000 85,000 (720-1) be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33 : Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 7 58 4A-AB K. Watkins Corp. 57,000 20,000 77,000 (720-1) 7 55 4C-4D G. Innecken & Wife 8,000 8,000 (720-274.) FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment rolls for the years 1940 and 1941, taxes of 194.1 and 1942, which show property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp• Total 9 87 11A,12A Home Title Insurance Co. $ 3,100 - 0,100 18,19 (94' 0-265) be corrected as follows., in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 9 87 11A,12A Home Title Insurance Co. 100 $ 100 (940-525) 9 87 18,19 Sound Shore Building Corp. 3,000 3,000 -- (940-265) The Supervisor informed the Board that the old Federal truck had been revamped and that the Town was in a position to purchase a set of new tires for same at a cost of $125 .06. He said that it was not necessary to obtain approval of the new automobile tire rationing board, as the contract had been made before rationing was put into effect. He stated that the truck was equipped with a wench, that there was nothing like it in the Town for heavy duty and that in case of an emergency in defense work, it could be put to a number of uses . He sug- gested that the tires be purchased under the heading of civilian defense. Following some discussion it was on motion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Bates, unanimously RESOLVED, that Superintendent of Highways A. J. Foote be and he hereby is authorized to purchase a set of tires for the revamped Federal truck at a cost of 8125 .00, this amount to be paid out of the Machinery Fund and later reimbursed by the Defense Council. Councilman Brewer asked the Supervisor what the policy would be on purchasing in the future. The Supervisor replied that he would make all purchases after consulting with the department heads . Councilman Brewer moved the following resolution which was seconded by Councilman IvIandeville and unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Comptroller shall not participate in any waT with the purchasing of items for other departments of the Tovm. Town Attorney Delius called to the attention of the members of the Board that a conference of attorneys of the Association of Towns would be held in Albany, New York, on January 12, 1942. On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Bates, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to attend the conference of attorneys of the Association of Towns to be held in Albany, New York, on January 12, 1942, his expenses to be paid out of the item for travling in the Law Depart- ment budget.. On motion by Councilman Bates, seconded by Councilman Brewer, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the elected officials of the Town shall serve and perform their duties for the salaries as shown in the budget for the year 1942. On motion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Town Engineer Foote be directed to proceed with that part of W. P. A. project Ma-139 (Fenimore Road) which includes excavation, retaining walls, rip-rapping along stream, et cetera, the cost to the Town not to exceed $4,000. The following reports were received and ordered filed: (1) Report of the Examining Board of Plumbers for the Year 1941; (2) Report of the Receiver of Taxes for the Month of December, 1941; (3) Report of the Building Inspector for the dlonth of December, 1961; (4) Report of the Plumping Inspector for the Month of December, 1941; (5) Reports of the Westchester Shore Humane Society for the Months of October, November and December, 1941; and (6) Report of Westchester County- Health Department for the Month of November, 1941. At 10:45 P. M. the Board unianimously resolved to adjourn. Town Clerk