HomeMy WebLinkAbout1938_11_02 Town Board MinutesREGULARa7FTING OF THE TO.Yv BOARD
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
HELD NOVEi;1BER 2, 1938
At the Town Offices, 158 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N. Y.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor McCulloch
at S:00 P. M.
Present: Supervisor McCulloch
Councilmen Bates, Griffin, Mandeville,
Meginniss
Absent: None
The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne, Town
Attorney Delius, Assessor Smith, Town Engineer Foote and Comptroller
Luceno.
The Supervisor asked if there was any one present who
wished to address the Board.
There being no one the Board proceeded with the regular
order of business.
Councilman Bates and Town Engineer Foote presented the
plan and profile of the proposed sewer extension connecting existing
sewers in Knollwood Drive and Bonnie Way. Councilman Bates pointed
out that this extension will eliminate the costly and troublesome
sewage relift station at Knollwood Drive. He recommended that the
Supervisor be authorized to sign a W. P. A. project proposal for
this work.
Supervisor McCulloch advised the Board that the Rockliffe
Estates, Inc. would share in the sponsor's contribution for the com-
pletion of this work.
On motion by Councilman Bates, seconded by Councilman
Griffin, it was upon roll call unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby
is authorized to sign a i. P. A. Project pro-
posal for the construction of a sewer extension
to connect existing sewers in Knollwood Drive
and Bonnie Way.
Councilman Bates reported that the sewer department was
making repairs to the sewer on Hurray Avenue near IViaplewood Street.
He stated that the 15 -inch vitrified pipe which was broken was being
replaced with iron pipe of the same size.
Councilman Griffin reported that the Park Commission had
prepared the tentative budget for 1939 for that department and that
it is not in excess of the amount granted for 1938.
The Supervisor suggested that individual taxpayers, the
Taxpayers' League of Larchmont and Mamaroneck and other similar
groups be invited to attend the annual preliminary conferences on
the tentative budgets of various departments of the Town. He
added that a special invitation should be extended to the Taxpayers'
League of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, as they are now engaged in making
a survey of the operating costs in the Town and it may be helpful to
them to interview with the Board the department heads when they pre-
sent their annual estimates.
The Board went on record as approving the Supervisor's
proposal and decided to inform the taxpayers by public notice and
to send an invitation to the Taxpayers' League of Larchmont and
Mamaroneck.
Councilman Griffin presented the monthly reports of the
Welfare Department for the month of October, 1938, namely: (1)
Monthly Report on Case Status of All Home Relief Cases, (2) Monthly
Report of Obligations incurred for Home Relief; and (3) Analysis of
Home Relief Expenditures.
He pointed out that while the case load was virtually the
same for the month of October as it was for the month of September,
the expenses were trimmed by approximately $1,000..: The case load
in October fas 291 as against 299 the previous month, while expendi-
tures were $10,981 in October as compared -with $11,759 the previous
month. The number of individuals receiving relief was 1, 197 in
October and 1,194 in September. The average cost per case was
trimmed from approximately 39 cents per individual per day in Sep-
tember to approximately 37 cents in October.
He stated that the medical costs.increased from $N467.04
in September to $589.58 in October.
The reports were received and filed.
Councilman Griffin presented a petition dated November 2,
1938, 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
Bates, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented a petition dated
November 2, 1938, for the correction of the assessment
roll for the year 1937, taxes of 1938, 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 petition for the correction
of said assessment roll;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1937,
taxes of 1938, which shows property now appearing
on the rolls as follows:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
7 9 12y,13 Henry Greenberg $4,000 $62000 $¢10,000
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of Subdivision 5 of Section 33:
Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total
7 9 12 Henry Greenberg $2,000 - $ 2,000
13 Louise Fatton 2,000 $6,000 8,000
Councilman Meginniss reported that he had extended the
time for the filing of departmental budget requests from the first
of November to the tenth of November. He stated that the estimates
would be considered following that date.
He presented a letter dated October 31, 1938, received
from Victor H. Stempf, Secretary of the Board of Police Commissioners
of the Town. Mr. Stempf attached a copy of a letter dated October 20,
1938, from Fire Chief McCarthy to Comptroller Luceno and a copy of
a letter dated October 25, 1938, from Comptroller Luceno to Police
Chief Yerick, all concerning the proposed installation of a control
on the traffic light at Weaver Street and Boston Post Road.
Mr. Meginniss explained that the purpose of the control
was to facilitate the passage of fire apparatus through the inter-
section. He stated that the Police Commission concurs in the re-
commendation made by the Fire Department and the Comptroller, and
requests the approval of the Town Board that the cost for the in-
stallation, namely, $70.00 be charged against the traffic light
account of the Police Department. He added that the operating
costs of a traffic light at the intersection are paid by the State
Traffic Commission and that they had given tentative approval for
the change.
Upon motion by Councilman Meginniss, seconded by Council-
man Mandeville, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the cost of the installation of
a control to facilitate the passage of fire
apparatus through the intersection of Weaver
Street and Boston Post Road, namely, $70.00
be charged against the traffic light account
of the Police Department.
Supervisor McCulloch informed the Board that the final
payment on the full amount due the County for the year 1938 had
been made.
Councilman Mandeville presented an agreement with the
County Engineer for the purpose of securing for the Town a State
contribution for the removal of snow from State highways. He re-
commended that the Town authorize the Superintendent of Highways
to enter into -the agreement, as was done last year.
On motion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded by Council-
man Bates, it was upon roll call unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Superintendent of Highways
be and he hereby is authorized to enter into an
agreement with the County Engineer for the purpose
of securing to the Town the benefit of the State
contribution for the removal of snow from State
highways.
Councilman Mandeville reported that the work in connection
with the re -surfacing of hyrtle Boulevard was progressing quite
rapidly and that the men were doing a very fine job.
On motion by Councilman Meginniss, seconded by Councilman
Griffin, the following resolution was upon roll call unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS in foreclosure proceedings instituted by
the Town against Charles M. Brown, et. al., the
referee, duly appointed for• that purpose by order
of the Supreme Court, sold to the Town of Mamaro-
neck; property described as Section 1, Block 26,
Lot 74, on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mama-
roneck; and
WHEREAS the said referee has applied to the payment
of certain taxes, assessments and tax liens owned
by and due to the Town of Mamaroneck, together with
interest and penalties thereon to the date of sale,
the sum of $520.13 which taxes, assessments and tax
liens are required to be cancelled by the provisions
of Section 54 of the Westchester County Tax Act;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the following taxes, assessments and
tax liens are hereby cancelled
Section 1 Block 26, Lot 74
187
Year of
Amount of
Interest to
Sale
Lien
Oct. 20,1938
Total
1921
3.89
8.12
x¢12.01
1922
5.97
11.74
17.71
1925
9.63
15.48
25.11
1926
11.14
16.57
27.71
1927
17.95
24.55
42.50
1929
25.60
29.11
54.91
1930
23.37
23.55
46.92
1931
25.15
22.31
47.46
1932
24.74
18.99
43.73
1934
22.90
12.09
34.99
1935
32.10
12.78
44.88
1936
25.32
7.28
32.60
1937
26.41
4.42
30.83
1938
28.13
1.35
29.48
1936
S.C.T. 19.32
1.93
21.25
1938
School 7.88
.16
8.04
The Town Attorney presented an affidavit executed by
Erich Domschein, 1 Stonelea Place, New Rochelle, New York, setting
forth that the Westchester Foundation, Inc, had purchased transfers
of school tax liens affecting premises described as Section 6,
Block 13, Lots 33 and 34, being Liens Nos. 83 and 84 of the sale of
May 23rd, 1928 in the amount of $3.01 each, and had lost them.
Erich Domschein requested that a duplicate tax lien be issued to
him in accordance with the provisions of Section 54 of the West-
chester County Tax Law.
On motion by Councilman Bates, seconded by Councilman
Mandeville, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby
is authorized to issue a duplicate of said
liens to the end that the same may be surrendered
to the Receiver of Taxes, together with satis-
faction and affidavit of Westchester Foundation,
Inc., and cancelled.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Receiver of Taxes,
upon receipt of such duplicate liens, satis-
faction and affidavit, shall cancel the liens
upon his records.
Mr. Joseph Perrnetta of New Rochelle appeared before
the Board to make application for the payment of certain tax
liens at a reduced rate of interest. He was requested to file
a written application and a check for the payment of these liens.
He was informed that his application would be considered at the
next Board meeting.
The report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for
the month of October was received and filed.
The report of the County Health Department for the month
of September was received and filed.
The reports of Miss M. Me Tian, R. N. of the Larchmont
Public Health Association, Inc., for the months of July, August and
September were received and filed.
The report of the Building Inspector for the month of
October was received and filed.
The report of the Plumbing Inspector for the month of
October was received and filed.
Following some discussion the Board decided to change the
date of the next regular meeting from November 16 to November 15, 1938.
At 8:50 P. M. the Board unanimously resolved to adjourn.
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