HomeMy WebLinkAbout1939_06_07 Town Board Minutes REGULAR MEETIiG OF THE TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NIE'N YORK
HELD JUNE 7, 1939
At the Town Offices, 156 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N . Y.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor McCulloch
at 8: 00 P. M.
Present; Supervisor McCulloch
Councilmen Bates, Griffin Mandeville , IEeginniss
Absent: None
The presence was also noted of 'To,,vn Clerk Payne, Town Attorney
Delius, Assessor Smith, Comptroller Luceno and Town Engineer Foote .
The minutes of the meetings of May 3 and May 13, 1939, were
approved as presented.
Councilman Bates reported that the Sewer Department had
started the construction of a sewer at Beresford Lane and Avon Road.
He stated that the work was being paid for by the owner.
Councilman Griffin reported that during the period January 1,
1939 to June 1, 1939, the following work has been done by the Park
Department in conjunction with the general maintenance and up-keep
of the various parks:
Pruned all trees in Station Parks .
Pruned approximately 200 street trees.
Removed eight large dangerous trees on Fenimore Road.
Cleaned snow off lake four times and erected signs for
skating.
Removed old sod, re-leveled and seeded one section of
park lawn in front of large parking space .
Top dressed and seeded all parks - five large and nine
small islands - used 4200 lbs. of commercial
fertilizer; 96 yds, top soil, 300 lbs, grass
seed.
Planted approximately 6 dozen pereuials in rock garden
at ,Station Pool.
Moved six evergreens at Sewer Plant taking one to the
Station Park.
Moved four evergreens at the corner of Weaver Street
and Garden Road taking three to Sevier Piaiit
and one to Gardens Lake .
Planted five dogwood, 2 bir&4, l willow and 3 cherry
at lake.
The report was ordered filed.
Mr. Griffin presented the regular monthly statements of the
Pubiic '',Welfare Department of the Town for the mont'n of May, 1939
and stated that although the report for May, 1938 was not at hand,
he did want to point out that the case load for Iviay 1939 was 296;
that the total amount expended for relief was 40,479; that medical
costs were $719.32 and that the average cost per individual per case
day was w.289.
Councilman Griffin presented a petition dated June 7, 1939,
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
Bates, upon roll call, the Following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
WVHEREAS, the Assessor has presented a petition dated
June 7, 1939, for the correction of the assessrrient
roll for the year 1938, taxes of 1939, 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;
NON, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1938,
taxes of 1939, which shows property now appearing on
the roll as follows:
Section Block Lot Owner Land. imp. Total
1 28 10 to 13 Luigia Lopreato $1,500 - $lA 500
be corrected as follows, in accordance with the
provisions of sub-division d of Section 33:
Section
Block
Lot
Owner
Land
1
28
10,11
Luria Lopreato
if
$ 750
1
28
12, 13
750
ImP. Total
750
750
nor. Griffin, acting on a committee with 1vlr.Meginniss, reported
that they nad completed the resolution of condolence for the family
of the late Henry D. Brennan, former Town councilman.
Councilman Griffin offered and Cour_cil-rr_an l: eginniss seconded
the following resolution:
Resolved that the members of the Town Board of Mamaroneck wish
to recora tnis expression of their profound sorrow at the death
of their former associate, ;vir. Henry D. Brennan .
His ability which was always at the service of others, his untir-
ing energy, and his unswerving sense of honor have greatly enaeared
him to us.
His clear judgment and wise counsel, together with his upright
character,commanded and held the unqualified respect of all those
associated with him, making his loss deeply felt and leaving a
high standard for all who came in contact with him.
A goon citizen, a considerate associate , and a genial, whole-
souled Christian gentleman has gone from among us.
The memory of his kindly nature and hign character will ever live
in the hearts of his friends.
And be it further
Resolved tnat live, the Town Board, extend to his family our heart-
felt sympathy in their bereavement and that a copy of th.is resolu-
tion be seat to them and also be spread upon the official records
of the 'Town.
The resolution was approved by the members of the Board
standing* for a moment in silence .
The Board directed the Town Clerk to have the resolution
engrossed and forwarded to the Brennan family.
Mr. Griffin stated that at the last regular meeting of the
Board he had been appointed with Mr. laandeville to act as a special
committee to inspect and appraise property owned by the Town and
known as tax lien lots. He reported that they had considered the
matter throughly and recommend that the property be offered for sale
at a. price equal to the assessed valuation as it appears on the
latest assessment roll of the Town of Mamaroneck.
Pair. Mandeville suggested that the property should be offered
through all of the real estate brokers of the Town of Mamaroneck.
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Councilman wlandeville reported that all of the streets in
the unincorporated area were cleaned following the demonstration of
a street sweeper. He also reported that the Highway Department had
completed the surfacing of Colonial Avenue and that a seal coat had
been applied to Edgewood Avenue between North Chatsworth Avenue and
Weaver Street. He stated that all of the storm water catch basins
had been cleaned and that the highway' s were in very good condition.
He called to the attention of the Board the fact that the
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company had not completed
the work at the Larchmon" Station. He pointed out that the work
at the Pine Brook Station in I�Jew Rochelle was almost complete .
Supervisor D4cCulloch stated that he wished to compliment
Mr. Mandeville and Mr. Foote on the fine work being done by the
Highway Department, considering the small amount of funds available
for this work in the 1939 budget .
Councilman Meginniss presented the following financial
statements for the periods January 1, 1939 to April 30, 1939 and
January 1, 1939 to May 31, 1939: (1) Statement of Budget Appro-
priations and Expenditures; (2 ) Summary of Receipts and Disburse-
ments; (3) Statement of Estimated Revenues. The reports were
ordered filed.
wlr. iv:eginniss presented the annual financial statement for
the year 1938 -as prepared by Glick-Freedman, the Town auditors,
and stated that he expected to receive the comments which usually
accompany the report some time before the end of the week. He re-
commended that the members of the Board study the report so that it
may be discussed at the next regular meeting.
The Supervisor asked if there was any one present who wished
to address the Board.
Mrs. Kurt Simon appeared and stated that while she had
another matter in mind, she did think it important to call to the
attention of the Board a condition at the dueaver Street Fire House
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which she considered dangerous . She stated that while attending a
public hearing at the fire house, she left the meeting and upon
entering the ladies' rest room which was in darkness she fell four
steps to the floor of the room. She stated that she thought that
the arrangement was very bad and that something should be done about
it .
The members of the Board informed Mrs. Simon that a report
of the accident had been received and the matter was receiving
prompt attention.
Following a lengthy discussion concerning the zoning of the
property oti^rued by Mrs. Simon and also the protest entered by her
against the use of adjoining property for "stables or riding aca-
derplies", the members of the board infozmed_N!rs . Simon that they
would give the entire _matter complete consideration later during
the meeting.
Deputy Receiver of Taxes Crsino reported that a check in
the sum of $259.71 issued by the Larchmont Federal Savings & Loan
Association and drawn on the Trust Company of Larchmont to the
order of Tvlax Baltz, dated April 29, 1939, and numbered 3297, was
tendered to the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck in pay-
ment of taxes in the amount thereof but that lv!r. Baltz neglected to
endorse same . The check was nevertheless deposited by the Receiver
of Taxes in the Mamaroneck Branch of the County Trust Company which
in turn presented it to the Trust Company of Larchmont, the bank_ upon
which it was drawn, but this bank refused to honor it, certifying it
instead and returning it to he County Trust Company to obtain the
necessary endorsement . Thereafter the check was lost, the County
Trust Company claiming it was mailed to the Receiver of Taxes, who,
however, has not received. it . He stated that the Larchmont Federal
Savings and Loan Association had agreed to issue a second check for
a similar amount, providing the Town would by letter indemnify them
against loss .
Following some discussion, it was on motion by Councilman
Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Bates, unanimously
RESOLVED. that in the event that the check is not
found, in a reasonable length of time , the Supervisor
and Town Attorney be authorized to draft such a
letter and forward same to the Larchmont Federal
Savings and Loan Association and the Trust Company of
Larchmont .
Th.e Deputy Receiver of Taxes presented to the Board a request
of Plessrs . Clark, Gagliardi, Cunningham & Bailey, attorneys for
IZrs. Restituta Filancia, owner of premises known as Section 8, Block
95, Lot 5 on the tax assessment map, for a correction of the tax
arrears records which now show that a lien upon this property was
sold on May 2bth, 1921 and is now held_ by the Atlantic Municipal
Corporation.
This request, which is in the form of a letter from the
attorneys mentioned, dated May 20th., 1939, states that they have
investigated the matter and find that on November 13th, 1924, this
tax was paid together with other taxes on property owned by Restituta
Filancia, to Harry T. 114cGivney- then Receiver- of Taxes, and that the
receipt therefor was sent to Abraham Levine, Esq. , an attorney then
having an office in the First National Bank Building, Mount Vernon,
N. Y. , who represented. Jeremiah Toomey and Joseph Dimando , Inc . ,
from whom Mrs. Filancia purchased the property at or about that time .
The Deputy Receiver of Taxes stated that no address for
Abraham Levine could be founds he apparently had died. An exam-
ination of the old records seemed to substantiate the contention
that this tax was paid on November 15th, 1924. It appeared also
that the lien for '30.16 covering the property described, was ori-
ginally sold to the Town and assigned to Atlantic ivlunicipal Corp-
oration within the last few months.
Upon motion made by Councilman_ Griffin, seconded by Council-
man Bates, it was
RESOLVED, that the records of arrears of taxes be
corrected so as to show payment of the lien sold
to the Town on May 25th, 1921 and thereafter assigned
to Atlantic Municipal Corporation, upon property
known as Section S. Block 9b, Lot 5 on the Tax Iv!ap
in the amount of ;;30.16, and that there be refunded
to Atlantic Municipal Corporation, the amount of this
lien with interest .
Mr. Sidney Posner appeared on behalf of Civic Investors,
Inc. and presented to the Board a claim for refund of the tax lien
sold to his client, Civic Investors, Inc. at the 1937 tax lien sale,
which is in the amount of �1, b76.42 with interest at 12,E and covers
Section 1, Block 861 Lot 14A. He argued that inasmuch as this lien
included 1;1, 013.21 the adjusted amount of special assessments ori-
ginally due prior to 1936 when these were levied pursuant to Chapter
620 of the Laws of 1935, the owners of prior liens on the same pro-
perty might object on the ground that the 1937 lien obtained an
illegal or invalid preference over the liens sold in prior years
which. did not include the special assessments.
After hearing 'Mr. Posner and discussing the matter, it was
upon motion made by Councilman Bates, seconded by Councilman Griffin,
RESOLVED, that the claim of Civic Investors, Inc .
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or the refund of lien sold at the 1937 tax lien
sale to Civic Investors, Inc . , covering Section 1,
Block B6, Lot 14A, in the amount of w1,576.42, on
the ground that said lien is invalid, is denied.
Dr. William H. Mills, Chairman of the Adult Activities and
Recreation Council, appeared before the Board to request thatfL.nd.s
be made available for the purchase of supplies and equipment ne-
cessary to carry on the '% P . A. Recreation Project Ma-54.
Following a lengthy discussion, the Board referred the matter
to the Supervisor with power to act in the event that there is some
way of providing funds for the purchase of supplies and equipment .
The Supervisor asked if there was any one else to be heard.
There being no one , the Board proceeded with the regular
order of business .
The Assessor presented a corrected map prepared by the
Engineer in accordance with data obtained from the Register' s office,
the filing of maps, recording of deeds, etc. The correction con-
sists of a new map or page to be inserted in the assessment book,
covering Section 9, proposed new Block 939, present Block 84 and 88,
present lot numbers 1 to 20, proposed new lot numbers 1 to 21.
The map covers the property on Orien.ta Point in the Village
of Y;amaroneck bounded on the north by Rushmore Avenue, on the east
by Seney Avenue, on the west by Bleeker Avenue and on the south by
il'dalton Avenue .
Upon motion made by Councilman Rian.deville, seconded by
Councilman Bates, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the correction of the assessment map
so far as it applies to Section 9, proposed new
Block 939, present Block 84 and 88, is approved in
accordance with the provisions of Section 6 of the
Westchester County Tax Act, so as to show the new
lot numbers 1 to 21 in Block 88 as indicated on
said map.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1939 assessment roll for
the tax of the vear 1940 and other records of the
Assessor of the Town of Mamaroneck be corrected
and amended in accordance with the correction of
the map as approved by this resolution.
The Town Attorney stated that he recommended the settlement
of the certiorari proceeding instituted by G. Richard Davis to re-
view the assessment upon a parcel of property in the Village of
Larchmont known as Section 6, Block 66. Lots 2 and 3 on the basis
of a reduction in the assessment from 12,500 to $10,000 for the
year 1938.
Upon motion made by Councilman Mandeville and seconded by
Councilman Griffin, the following resolution was adopted:
VrHEREAS, heretofore and on or about the 22nd day of
September, 1938, a writ of certiorari was obtained by
G. Richard Davis , owner of Section 6 , Block 66, Lots 2
and 3, to review the assessments upon the premises owned by
him;and
WHEREAS, a return to such writ was duly filed by the
Assessor and Board of Review on or about the 15th davv
of November, 1938, and no further proceedings have been
taken; and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney and Assessor recommend to
this Board that the proceedings be settled and dis-
continued upon the reduction of the assessment from
$ 12,500. to $10, 000;
N0+'I, =EREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the assessment for the year 1938 upon
property known as Section 6, Block 66, Lots 2 and 3,
assessed for w12,500. be reduced. to $10, 000. provided
the certiorari proceeding now pending in the name of
G. Richard Davis be discontinued without costs.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Attorney is hereby
authorized and directed to sign the necessary stipu-
lation to obtain an order of the Supreme Court pro-
viding for such reduction and refund of any excess
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taxes pad..
The Town Atto ney stated that he recommended the settlement
of the certiorari proceeding instituted. by Margaret G. Schultz to
review the assessment upon a parcel of property in the Village of
Larchmont known as Section 6, Block 65, Lots 50 and bOA, on the basis
of a reduction in the assessment from FD14 300 to $12 ,000 for the year
1938.
Upon motion made by Councilman Mandeville and seconded by
Councilman Griffin, the following resolution was adopted:
NHEREAS, heretofore and on or about the 22nd day of
September, 1938, a writ of certiorari was obtained
by Margaret G. Schultz, owner of Section 6, Block 65,
—" Lots 50 and bOA, to review the assessment upon the
premises owned by her; and
WHEREAS, a return to such writ was duly filed by the
Assessor and Board of Review on or about the 15th day
of November, 1938, and no further proceedings have
been taken; and
V' BiEWREAS, the Town Attorney and Assessor recommend to
this Board that the proceedings be settled and dis-
continued upon the reduction of the assessments from
$,14, 300 to $12,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE Iii
RESOLVED, that the assessment for the year 1938 upon
property known as Section 6, Block 65, Lots bO and bOA,
assessed for '141300 be reduced to ~,12, 000 provided
the certiorari proceeding now pending in the name of
Margaret G. Schultz, be discontinued without costs.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Attorney is hereby
authorized and directed to sign the necessary stipu-
lation to obtain an order of the Supreme Court pro-
viding for such reduction and refund of any excess
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taxes paid..
The Town Attorney stated that he recommended the settlement
of the certiorari proceedings instituted by the Larchmont Shore Club,
Inc. to review the assessment upon a parcel of property in the
Village of Larchmont known as Section 7, Block 81, Lot 8A, on the
basis of a reduction in the assessment from $200,000 to vF196, 000 for
the year 1938.
Upon motion made by Councilman Bates and seconded by Council-
man Griffin the following resolution was adopted:
WIEREAS, heretofore and on or about the 23rd day of
September, 1938, a writ of certiorari was obtained
by Larchmont Shore Club, Inc. , owner of Section 7,
Block 81, Lot 8A, to review the assessments upon the
premises owned by it; and
VW EREAS, a return to such writ was duly filed by the
Assessor and Board of Review on or about the 15th day
of November, 1938, and no furt'ner• proceedings have
been taken; and
WHEREI_S, the Town Attorney and Assessor recommend to
this �3oard that the proceedings be settled and dis-
continued upon the reduction of the assessments from
$,200, 000 to 9,i96' 000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the assessment for the year 1938 upon
property known as Section 7, Block 81 , Lot 8A, assessed
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or $200, 000 be reduced. to $196 000 provided the
certiorari proceeding now pending in the name of the
Larcb,mont Shore Club be discontinued without costs .
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FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Town Attorney= is hereby
authorized and directed to sign the necessary stipu-
lation to obtain an order of the Supreme Court pro-
viding for such reduction and refund of any excess
taxes paid..
The Supervisor reported that at a meeting and conference
held at the Scarsdale Village Hall, at which were present the Chief"
of the Scarsdale Fire Department, Deputy Chief of the Town of Mama-
roneck Fire Department, Councilman E. B. Leginniss, the Town Attor-
ney for the Town of Mamaroneck, and himself, an arrangement had been
made to extend the present agreement between the Town and Village for
the use of fire hydrants on Griffen Avenue so as to include two ad-
ditional hydrants required for the protection of houses built on
Griffen Avenue which are in the Town of Mamaroneck. The Town Attor-
ney stated he had prepared a new agreement to supersede the present
agreement so as to carry this arrangement into effect .
Upon motion made by Councilman Mandeville and seconded by
Councilman Bates, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board (the Village Board of the
Village of Scarsdale adopting a similar resolution )
agree with the Village of Scarsdale for the use of
water from two additional fire hydrants on Griffen
Avenue , one being 1400 feet southwesterly from the
corner of Mamaroneck Road, (Old White Plains Road)
and the other 2100 feet southwesterly from the corner
of Mamaroneck Road, (Old White Plains Road) for the
sum of x$33.50 per hydrant to be paid on August 1st,
1939, and annually thereafter as long as such agree-
ment shall remain in force and effect .
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby
authorized and directed to sign the agreement as
prepared by the Town Attorney and forward the same
to the Mayor of the Village of Scarsdale .
Upon motion made by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Council-
man Bates, it was unanimously
RESOLVED that the Huguenot Trust Company of New
Rochelle be and it hereby is designated as a
depository of the Town of Mamaroneck and/or the
Supervisor of the Torn of Mamaroneck_, provided
that the amount on deposit in said Huguenot Trust
Company shall not at any time be in excess of the
amount insured by the Federal Deposit insurance
Corporation.
FURTHER RESOLVED that all checks for the withdrawal
of such funds as are on deposit in the Huguenot
Trust Company, shall be signed by the Supervisor and
counter-signed by the Comptroller of the Town of
Mamaroneck.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Huguenot Trust Company
be and it hereby is designated for the deposit of the
following funds:
Tax Certificate Fund
The Supervisor stated that the most recent application of
the Yonkers Bus, Inc. for permission to operate a bus in the Town
of Mamaroneck as part of a through route from New Rochelle to Jhhite
Plains through Murray Avenue and Weaver Street, was still on the
table and no action had been taken and suggested that although this
application is for the operation of a bus along the same route as
the previous application upon which the Board held a public hearing
on June 1st , 1938, pursuant to notice duly published and which
application was after such public hearing denied., be considered it
advisable to again deny the application and notify the Public Ser-
vice Commission.
Upon motion duly made by Councilman Griffin,zeconded by
Councilman Bates, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, after a public hearing held June ist, 1938,
upon application of the Yonkers Bus, Inc. , for a route
through Murray Avenue and Weaver Street in the Town of
Mamaroneck, this Board denied the application for per-
mission to operate buses over Murra7 Avenue and Weaver
Street in the Town of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS, a further application has been made by the
Yorkers Sus, Inc . for permission to operate buses over
the same route, which application is dated March 29,
1939;
NOR, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board again disapproves of the route
proposed by the Yonkers Bus, Inc. in their application
dated March 29, 1939 and declines to order a new hearing
upon such application upon the ground that hearing was
duly held and thereafter the application denied.
FURTHER RESOLVED that copy of this resolution be sent
to the Public ,Service Commission of the State of New
York and to the attorney for the Yonkers Bus, Inc. ,
Mr. Sheldon Pollock, Yonkers, 0, Y.
The Supervisor informed the Board that Mrs . E. R. Van Sickle ,
President of the Westchester Shore Humane Society, Inc . , had called
and requested assistance in the continuance of the work of the
society and that while they are prepared to purchase property on
which to build a shelter, they can not find a site . He stated that
proposed sites have been selected but adjoining property owners have
objected because of the noise made by dogs. He informed the Board
that the society serves the Village of Larchmont, Village of Mama-
roneck, Town of Mamaroneck, Town of Harrison and Village of Rye and
that he had volunteered his services in writinS the officials of the
above mentioned communities, asking them to appoint representatives
to meet with officials of the society to discuss the problem. He
stated that through a combined effort they should be able to find a
location for the proposed. shelter.
The members of the Board expressed their approval of the
action taken by the Supervisor and requested him to act as the re-
presentative of the Town of Mamaroneck.
Town Engineer Foote reported on the work being done in con-
nection with W. P. A. project 9 Ma-133 known as the underground sur-
vey. He recommended that the work be continued and that the Super-
visor be authorized to sign a proposal supplementing this project.
On motion by Councilman Mandeville , seconded by Councilman
Bates, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the W. P. A. project proposal above
described be and it hereby is approved; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he
hereby is authorized to sign said project proposal
which is known as a supplement to 9 Pula-133.
The Supervisor called to the attention of the Board the fact
that the Board of Review would soon begin its work of reviewing
grievances against the Town of Mamaroneck assessment roil. He sug-
gested that a substantial saving to the 'taxpayers could be effected
by having two members of the Town Board serve on the Board of Review
without additional compensation. He pointed out that the saving
would amount to the sum of ;` 1, 000 annually.
Following some discussion it was upon motion by Councilman
Bates, seconded by Councilman Griffin, unanimously
vote:
RESOLVED that the policy in appointing the members
of the Board of Review be changed and that the Super-
visor be authorized to appoint two members of the
Town Board to serve without additional compensation
and one member of the original Board of Review to serve
with compensation at the rate or amount set forth in
the 1939 budget .
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
AYES: Supervisor McCulloch
Councilmen Bates, Griffin, Mandeville,
Meginniss
NOES: None
The Supervisor appointed Mr. Munroe Stiner, former Chairman
of the Board of Review, Councilman Mandeville and Councilman
Meginniss to act as the Board of Review for the year 1939.
The Supervisor advised the Board that it would be necessary
to hold a special meeting later during the month in order to make
arrangements to provide for the payment of the balance due on a
series of tax revenue notes issued by the Town on November 1st, 1938
upon which there was still due the sum of 11)'47, 907.07 on July 1, 1939
and also the sum of $34,092. 93 being the balance of the school tax
levy for the year 1938 still remaining unpaid.
The Comptroller presented to the Board a claim from Bonded
S,'Iunicipal Corporation for the refund of the amount of the lien pur-
chased by it from the Town at the sale of tax liens helo. in May,
1938 covering unpaid school tax upon property known as Section 9,
Block 39, Lot 3. It appeared, he stated, that the amount of the
lien was paid to the Receiver of Taxes by the owner of this property,
on May 21st , 1938 but for some reason the proper record was not made
and the lien was included in the sale for that year.
On motion made by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman
Bates, it was
RESOLVED that the lien be cancelled and the Town
refund to Bonded Municipal Corporation, the amount
of the lien $88.03 with interest from the date of
the sale, at the rate of 5%.
The mown Clerk read a letter dated May 15, 1939, received
from Edward D. Loughman, Receiver of the Larchmont National Bank
and Trust Company, concerning the 1928 tax on property known as
Section 6, Block 25, Lots 438, 441 45 and 46A, which tax remains
open on the roils, and it is claimed that same has been paid. The
letter was referred to Town Attorney Delius.
A letter dated May 29, 1939, received from George D. Burchell,
Secretary of the Larchmont Gardens Association, was read. He ad-
vised that the association had passed a resolution favoring the
x;22, 000 bond issue for the purchase of equipment for the Town of Ivla-
maroneck Fire Department to be voted upon June 8, 1939, and that the
association wished to urge the Town Board to arrange the amortiza-
tion of the bonds as rapidly as possible at a term even less than
five years if practicable . The letter was ordered filed.
The Town_ Clerk read a letter dated May 29, 1939, received
from B. J. Santoro, Chairman of the Flag Day exercises of B. P . 0 . E.
N.amaroneck Lodge No. 1457, extending an invitation to the Board to
participate in the exercises to be held June 14, 1939. The Town
Clerk was requested to advise 'vr. Santoro that the members of the
Board will make every effort to attend.
A letter dated iviay 16 , 1939, received from Harry T . Byrne ,
President of the Maple Hill Association, was read. He called to
the attention of the Board the condition of certain portions of the
curbing, sidewalks and streets in the Illaple Hill Section. The
letter was referred to Councilman Mandeville and Town Engineer Foote .
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The Town Clerk read a letter dated lay 4, 1939, received
from K. G. Van Sciver, Clerk of the Board of Education of the Town
of Mamaroneck. The letter was in accordance with Section 250 of the
Education Law which requires that the Clerk of the Board of Education
should notify the Town Board of the results of the school election.
The following named were elected to the office of trustee to serve
for full terms of three years beginning the first 'Tuesday in July,
1939:
Mrs. Helen J. Scofield
It4r. Philip O.Moyfnahan
The Supervisor reported that he had received from the Board
of Education of Scarsdale School District No. 21 a part of which
lies in the 'Town of Mamaroneck, a 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, 1939 to June 30, 1940.
Town of Scarsdale, N. Y. , County of Westchester
To Mr. Bert C. McCulloch
Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, N. Y.
I, B. M. Seymour, Trustee of School District Number 2
of the Town of Scarsdale , N. Y. , do hereby certify that at the
annual meeting held Tuesday evening, May 2, 1939, Mr. B. M. Seymour
was elected 'Trustee, and Alice J. Kerr was elected Clerk; and that
the total tax voted by such meeting was Thirteen Thousand, One
Hundred Eighty-five dollars Q 13,185.UO) and that such tax was voted
for the purposes and in the amounts indicated in this report.
( Signed) B. M. Seymour
Items Totals
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
School Elections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .° 10. 00
Clerk' s office - salaries and expenses. . . . . . . . 440. 00
Other expenses of business control. . . . . . . . . . . . 200.00 650.00
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Enforcement of compulsory ed.ucation. . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
Census enumeration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 .00 95.00
EXPENSES OF INSTRUCTION
Salaries of principals and teachers . . . . . . . . . . .$6, 500. 00
Textbooks. . 200. 00
Other supplies used in fistruction. . . . . . . . . . . . 700. 00 $ 71400.00
OPERATION OF SCHOOL PLANT
Wages of janitors and other employees. . . . . . . . .V 080. 00
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bu.00
Water a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Light and power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150.00
Janitor supplies. . . . . . 150.00
Other expenses of operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _50.00
MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL PLANT
Upkeep of grounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gp 120. 00
—
Repairs and Replacements
of buildings. . . . . 100.00
of apparatus used in instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
of other equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20. 00
Other expenses of maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50. 00
AUXILIARY AGENCIES AND SUNDRY ACTIVITIES
Books - repairs and replacements. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$', 50.00
Medical inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150.00
Nurse service . . . 2uu.00
Transportation of resident pupils
To your own schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1140u. uu
Other auxiliary agencies and sundry activities 250. 00
w 1,830. 00
8 300.00
V 2, 080.00
■
Councilman Mandeville referred to the review of the Town
Police Department which was held Inlay i3, 1939, and stated that the
department should be complimented on the efficient service being
rendered to the community. He suggested that the Supervisor write
a letter to the Commissioners and the department expressing the
appreciation of the members of the 'Town Board.
The members of the Board discussed the question concerning
the Simon property at length and decided to refer the matter to the
Town Attorney.
The Supervisor suggested that the Board. of Appeals for
Zoning be invited to meet with the Town Board for the purpose of
discussing the proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance throughout
the unincorporated area. The members of the Board approved of such
a meeting.
On motion by Councilman Bates, seconded_ by Councilman
Mandeville, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following shall be the office
hours of the Town of Mamaroneck offices during
the period June 1 to September 2, 3939;
Weekdays - 9 A. M. to 4 P . M.
Saturdays - 9 A. M. to 12 Noon
The following reports were received and filed: (1) Report
of the Receiver of Taxes for the months of April and May; (2 ) Re-
port of the Building Inspector for the month of May; ( 3) Report of
the Plumbing Inspector for the months of April and May; (4) Report
of the Town Clerk for the month of April; (5) Report of the Mama-
roneck Health Center for the month of April; and (6) Report of the
County Department of Health for the month of April.
At 11:10 P . E. the Board unanimously resolved_ to adjourn.
To*+n Clerk
Items
Totals
FIIED CHARGE'S
Pensions - State Retirement System. . . . . . . . . . . . .
390. 00
Insurance
on buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
150 .00
on transportation to your own schools. . . . . . . .
132.00
otherinsurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18.00
T axes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50.00
740.00
DEBT SERVICE
Redemption of bonds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,000.00
Payment of interest on bonds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suu.uo
sv 1,800.00
EXPENDITURES IN CAPITAL OUTLAY
Improvement of grounds . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
500.00
Old Buildings and Equipment
new apparatus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50.00
other capital outlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
300.00
library books (not replacements ) . . . . . . . . . . . .
lbu.u0
µ 10000.00
TOTAL BUDGET
4155865®00
Less all state money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9y
650. 00
Less surplus balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2, 030® 00
4i 2,680.00
NET BUDGET TO BE RAISED BY TAX
$13118b. 00
Councilman Mandeville referred to the review of the Town
Police Department which was held Inlay i3, 1939, and stated that the
department should be complimented on the efficient service being
rendered to the community. He suggested that the Supervisor write
a letter to the Commissioners and the department expressing the
appreciation of the members of the 'Town Board.
The members of the Board discussed the question concerning
the Simon property at length and decided to refer the matter to the
Town Attorney.
The Supervisor suggested that the Board. of Appeals for
Zoning be invited to meet with the Town Board for the purpose of
discussing the proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance throughout
the unincorporated area. The members of the Board approved of such
a meeting.
On motion by Councilman Bates, seconded_ by Councilman
Mandeville, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the following shall be the office
hours of the Town of Mamaroneck offices during
the period June 1 to September 2, 3939;
Weekdays - 9 A. M. to 4 P . M.
Saturdays - 9 A. M. to 12 Noon
The following reports were received and filed: (1) Report
of the Receiver of Taxes for the months of April and May; (2 ) Re-
port of the Building Inspector for the month of May; ( 3) Report of
the Plumbing Inspector for the months of April and May; (4) Report
of the Town Clerk for the month of April; (5) Report of the Mama-
roneck Health Center for the month of April; and (6) Report of the
County Department of Health for the month of April.
At 11:10 P . E. the Board unanimously resolved_ to adjourn.
To*+n Clerk