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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1939_03_15 Town Board Minutes 0 REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF Mr' MARONE CK, NEW YORE HELD 'MARCH 15, 1939 At the mown Offices, 158 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N . Y. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor icCa11oon at 8: 00 P . M. Present : Supervisor McCulloch Councilmen Bates, Griffin, 14tandeville , Meginniss Absent : None The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne, Town Attor- ney Delius, Assessor Smith, Comptroller Luceno and 'sown Engineer Foote . The minutes of the meetings of February 15 and March 1 , 1939, were approved as presented.. 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 Mandeville stated that there was no report to make for the Highway Department, as everything is in perfect work- ing order. Councilman Bates reported that it would take about another week_ to complete the sewer construction work at Roxborough Road. Councilman Griffin reported that the Park Department was getting ready for the large amount of work necessary during the sprl_ng of the year. He presented the regular monthly statements of the 1Velfare Department for the month of February, 1939, and reported that the case load. in February, 1939 was 386 as compared with 368 in January, 1939; also that the total expended for relief in February, 1939, was x'15,895. 33, which included. t[13, 476. 5i for home relief and ,'2, 418.S2 for veteran relief as against X114, 699.43 for January, 1939 which included 812,329. 35 for home relief and J2, 370.08 for veteran relief. The average cost per individual was $.377 as against 5 . 339 in January, 1939 . He presented and read the annual report of the ':Welfare Department for the year 1938. Following some discussion it was upon motion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded. by Councilman Bates, unanimously RESOLVED that the annual report of the Welfare Department of the Town of 14amaroneck for the year 1938 be received and filed. Councilman Meginniss stated that there was nothing to report on finances . The Town Clerk presented the following reports which were received_ and filed: (1 ) The Building Inspector' s report for the month of February, 1939, (2 ) The 'Town Clerk' s report for the month of February, 1939; (3) The report of the Mamaroneck Health Center, Inc, for the month of February, 1939; (4) The report of the County of -Westchester Department of Health for the month of January, 1939. The Supervisor stated that in accordance with the action taken by the Board at its last meeting and in accordance with public notice duly given, it would be in order for the Board to receive bids for furnishing summer uniforms for the Police Deoa.rtment . He thereuaon invited Clair V. Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners and Chief Yerick, to sit in while the bids were being opened. The Town Clerk presented an affidavit of publication of a notice calling for bids, which was ordered filed. The Clerk reported that he had received four bids which the Supervisor thereupon opened. The bids showed as follows; Margoluis & Sons - 8568®00 ( sample submitted) - Chatsworth Valet - 590.25 ( sample submitted) Vender w Goldstein - 460.55 (sample submitted) Wender & Goldstein - 552.40 ( sample submitted) On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Bates, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the bids and samplesof cloth for the summer uniforms for the Police Department be referred to the Board of Police Commissioners for study and recommendation. The Supervisor asked if there was any one present who wished to ad-dress the Board. Mr. Thomas Tyler appeared on behalf of the New York Good Humor, Inc , to request that the general ordinances of the Town of Mamaroneck be amended so as to allow for the purchase of venders' licenses in the name of the company rather than in the name of the individual employees . He explained that employees are transferred and sometimes dismissed and that in each case it becomes necessary to purchase a new license . Town Attorney Delius reported that he had conferred with Yr. Tyler. He pointed out to the members of the Board that the ordinance in its present form requires that the individual be examined and approved before the license is issued. He advised that the Town may lose the opportunity of investigating individual salesmen if licenses of this type are issued to the companies . He referred to the other sections of the ordinance which require indi- vidual licenses an d explained that these licenses are subject to the approval of the Police Department . Mr.Clair V. Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Police Com- missioners, stated that he would like to have the salesmen examined by the Police Department . He added that the Town should regulate the number of salesmen by charging the high fee and that the next thing in importance is to find out who the man is before issuing the license . Following further discussion the Board decided to refer the matter to Town Attorney Delius and the Police Commission for study and recommendation. Mr. Hurlbert McAndrew, attorney, appeared on behalf of ➢ erwyn J. Jamieson to request that the Board reconsider the offer presented by him for an arrangement to settle certiorari proceed- ings on property known as Section 6, Block 28, Lots 8B and 9, Tuba McAndrew was granted the privilege of submitting additional in- formation for consideration and following a lengthy discussion the Su-pervisor inquired as to the wishes of the members of the Board. The Board decided upon no change to the action taken at the previous meeting. ➢ors. Albert B. Liptak appeared before the Board to request that the Board -reconsider the application for the payment of cer- tain taxes in the face amount of the lien on property known as Section 6, Block 26D, Lots 153B and 154. The Supervisor reviewed the action taken by the Board. Councilman Griffin advised Fibs. Liptak that he had inspected the property, that he had also conferred with Mr . Liptak and that ,sir. Liptak could not offer any definite word as to when the taxes would be paid. 0 Mrs. Liptak stated that she was prepared to make arrange- ments to pay $761.40, which amount is the face amount of the liens . Following some discussion, the Supervisor advised wars. Liptak that the request would be considered during the executive session of the meeting and that the Board would advise her by mail. The Town Clerk read a letter dated March 15, 1939, received from Henry R. Dillon, Receiver of Taxes, requesting that the Boara authorize by resolution, as has been customary, the collection of the state, county, town and district taxes on April 1 , 1939, in fifty per cent payments. On motion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was upon roll call 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 1939 State, County, Town and District taxes, assessments for street and sidewalk improvements and water rents which become a lie April 1, 1939, 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 Assessments is authorized, and empowered to receive such partial payments or instalments of taxes, assess- ments and water rents at any time prior to the sale of tax liens but subject to the same penalties as are specified and provided 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 1939 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 porters shall remain in full force and effect to enforce the collection of the unpaid balances of such taxes, assessments and water rents together with interest, penalties and other lawful charges. The Town Attorney stated that it would be in order for the Town Board to designate the newspaper in which the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments should publish the notice of the collection of the State, County, Town and District Taxes, Special Assessments and Water Rents, which levies become due and payable on April 1, 1939. On motion duly made and seconded, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 26 of the Westchester County Tax Act, The Daily Times, the official newspaper published in the Village and Town of Mamaroneck, be and it hereby is designated as the newspaper in which the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments shall publish the notice of the collection of State, County, Town and District taxes, Special .assessments and water rents; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that said publication be made on March 21, 1939; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 26 of the Westchester County Tax Act, the Town Board do and it hereby does direct the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments to mail to each taxpayer of the Town of Mamaroneck, whose address is known to said Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, a tax bill for all taxes, assessments and water rents, the expense thereof to be a town charge. ME The Town Clerk read a letter dated March 155 19391 received from Henry R. Dillon, Receiver of Taxes, requesting that the Town Board adopt a resolution recommending to the Receiver of Taxes that all receipts for taxes paid by check other than certified checks , banker' s checks or money= orders, be held for five days after the check has been deposited.. Following some discussion it was upon motion by Councilman 1,.'a.ndeville, seconded by Councilman Bates, unanimously RESOLVED, that it be aiid hereby is recommended that on and after April 1, 1939, the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck shall hold for a period of five days after the deposit of the check all receipts for taxes paid by check other than certified checks, banker° s checks and. money orders. The Town Clerk read a letter dated. Il--larch 15, 1939, received from Henry R. Dillon, Receiver of Taxes, recommending that a heavy wire partiition be installed in the tax office, so as to afford ad- ditional protection in handling the business of the office . Following some discussion during vahich the members of the Board expressed their approval, the matter was referred to Supervisor PJlcCulloch and Comptroller Luceno to arrange for the expenditure ne- cessary and to report back at the next meeting of the Board. The Town Attorney stated that he was prepared to make a report on the matter concerning the request of the attorney repre- senting Louise Fatton for the cancellation of the 1925 school tax, sale of 1926, in the amount of ;112.56 on property known as Sec- tion r , Block 9, Lot 13. He read an affidavit received from the attorney and displayed original memoranda from the files of the attorney. Following a lengthy discussion during which the. members of _ the Board examined the affidavit and papers submitted, it was upon _ motion by Councilman i:-andeville , seconded by Councilman Bates, upon -roll call ( Councilman 1�t1eginniss not voting) unanimously RESOLVED, that satisfactory* evidence having been produced that the 1925 school tax on property owned by Louise Fatten and known as Section %, Block 9, Lot 13, have been paid, said taxes be and they hereby are cancelled; and be it FURTPLR RESOLVED that the Receiver of Taxes be and he hereby is authorized to cancel all such taxes and that copies of this resolution be furnished the Receiver of Taxes, the Comptroller and the property owner or his representatives. Comptroller Luceno informed the Board that Public Welfare Commissioner DeVinne had inquired. about the salary to be paid. Lester C. Short for his services as veteran relief officer. On motion by Councilman Bates, seconded. by Councilman Griffin, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the salary for the year 1939 of Veteran Relief Officer Lester C. Short be fixed at the sum. of !s60. 00 a month, payable monthly commencing with the first day of March, 1939. The following escrow agreement was presented. by Comptroller Lu.cenoe THIS AGREEMENT, made this 15th day of March, 1939, by and between THE COUNTY TRUST COIVPANY, a domestic banking corporation, having its principal place of business at No. 169 Main Street, '1`hite Plains, Westchester County, New York, party of the first part, and TOW-IN OF MA117ARONECK, a municipal corporation having its principal place of business in the Village of Mamaroneck, V'Vestchester County, New York, party of the second part, NIITYIESSETH- RESOLVED that contingent liability policy No. CL32116 of the Hartford Accident &:, Indemnity Company coverin the Town of Mamaroneck against loss on claims for pub- lic liability and property damage on '01. F. A. projects be and it hereby is approved, and that same be turned over to the Town Clerk to be filed. The Board thereupon went into executive session. The Board decided to reconsider the application of Mr. and Mirs. Albert B. Liptak for permission to pay certain tax liens at the face amount . Following a lengthy discussion during which the members of the Board considered among other things the fact that I',Irs. Liptak had made a definite proposal for the payment of the taxes, it was upon motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Mandeville, 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 the follow- ing described property, the liens for which are held by the Town, in the face amount of the liens, provided payment is made within thirty days- Amount of Section Block Lot Year of Tax Year of Sale Lien 6 26D 153E 1927 1928 k 9.25 154 1927 1928 17075 154 1928 1929 79. 99 154 1929 1930 62.06 153E & 1930 1931 67. 45 154 1931 1932 66,16 1932 1933 72,23 1933 1934 65.25 1934 1935 110. 75 1935 1936 71.10 1936 1937 67. 43 1937 1938 71. 98 Following the executive session the Board resumed the regular order of business . Councilman ,7eginniss reported that he had presented a re- presentative of the New York State Retirement System to the employees of the Town at a meeting held Iviarch 7, 1939. He explained the plan in detail to the members of the Board and advised that he had re- ceived a. petition from the employees expressing their willingness to enter the system. The members of the Board_ commended Mir. Neginniss upon the able report presented and it was upon motion by Councilman Mandeville , seconded. by Councilman Bates, unanimously RESOLVED, that the Committee appointed to study the Ne•rr York State Retirement System as it would apply to the Town of Mamaroneck be discharged with thanks . The Board decided not to enter the State Retirement System at this time because of the effect that the large contribution as the To-n' s share would have upon the tax rate. Councilman Mandeville recommended that Tol,^in Attorney Delius be requested to look into the law to see if there is some other method providing for pensions . The Board requested Pr. Delius to do SO. At 11; 15 P. M. the Board unanimously resolved to adjourn. y v Town Clerk