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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1940_02_07 Town Board Minutes W REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK HELD FEBRUARY 7, 1940 At the Town Offices, 158 West Boston Post Road., Mamaroneck, 1, a Y. 5: 00 P. M. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor McCulloch at Present ; Supervisor McCulloch Councilmen Bates, Griffin, Mandeville Absent: Councilman Meginniss The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne, Town Attorney Delius, Comptroller Luceno and Town Engineer Foote . The Supervisor suggested that if' there was no objection on the part of the other members of the Board, the regular order of business be suspended in order to hear those present who wished to address the Board. Mrs . Howard B. Nichols addressed the Board, stating that the Council of the Parent Teachers' Association desired the Board to adopt ordinances, requiring the licensing of bicycles and a test to ce given by the school authorities upon which the right to obtain such regis- tration would depend, Mr. Henry Mendes of the Traffic Committee also addressed the Board and stated that the Traffic Committee was in favor of an ordinance requiring registration or licensing of bicycles. The Town Attorney stated that at the present time, no authority existed. under State law for the adoption of such ordinances, but Senator Swartz of Erie County had introduced a bill, Senate int. 533, which would give towns the right to enact ordinances in relation to the registration, inspection and use of bicycles which, however, would not involve tae requirement suggested by the Council of the P. T. A. with regard to tests . After discussion by tine Board, the following resolution was moved by Councilman Bates aiia seconded by Councilman Griffin; WHEREAS, there has been introduced in the State Senate a bill (Serrate Irz . 533 Senator Swartz) which would amend Section 180 of the General Municipal Law and which is entitled "An Act to amend the General Municipal Law in relation to the registration, inspection and use of bicycles and repealing certain provisions cf, article nine thereof". which would Dive to this Board rower to ado-Qt ordinances regulating the registration a .0 inspection, as well as the use of bicycles in the Town of Mamaroneck outside incorporated villages; and WHEREAS, such an ordinance has been approved by the Traffic Committee of the Town of Lamaroneck and the adoption of such an ordinance is urged by the Mama- roneck-Larchmont P. T. A. Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves said bill and requests its representatives in the Senate and Assembly of the State of New York to use all honorable means to secure its passage and further urges the Governor to sign the same if the same be passed by the Senate and Assembly so that the same may become a law forthwith and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be directed to send a certified copy of this resolution to Assemblyman Theodore Hill, 2nd District, Westchester County, Senator Pliny Williamson, 25th District , New York, Honorable Herbert Lerman, governor of the State of New York, Senator Swartz, the introducer of the bill, and. the "Legislative Committee of the Board of Super- visors of Westchester County. Mr. Orson A. Raynor, attorney, appeared on behalf of the Fine Brook :Syndicate to request -permission to nay certain tax arrears on twelve parcels of land in the Sound Shore Section at a reduced amount . He stated that the company; had been the recipient in a re- cent award and that they now had a little money in the treasury arid, were anxious to make a settlement on the back taxes. He requested the Board to waive all penalties and interest and settle the +taxes at fifty per cent of the face amount. He saki that the combined taxes had run up to a tremendous amount and that the Village of Larch- mont would probably go along on the same basis for a settlement . also if such an arrangement could not be completed, the company may have to abandon the property. Following some discussion, Councilman Mandeville suggested that Mr. Raynor leave the list of taxes and such other papers ne- cessary, so that the Board could study the proposition. Mr. Raynor did so with the request tnat the Board give the matter consideration as soon as possible , The Supervisor suggested tnat the members of the Board hear the report of the Town mechanic, mr. Emilio Poccia, on the inspection of the trucks for which bid proposals were received at the last Board meeting. Mr. Poccia reported that he had inspected all models but the lack International, which was not available. He explained. the construction of each truck and the use that may be required in Town work. Following some discussion Councilman Mandeville suggested that Mr. Poccia request the representatives of the firms submitting bids to have the trucks ready for the inspection of the Torn Board in front of the Town Office building at 11:30 A. M. Saturday, Feb- ruary 10, 1940. He also suggested that Town Engineer Foote and. Mr. Poccia be present . The members of the Board agreed upon this arrangement . The Town Clerk read a letter dated January 23, 1940, re- ceived from the Howell Park Association, signed by Mr. G. Y. Fenton, President, petitioning the Town Board to refrain from the passage of any ordinance changing the zoning regulations covering the pro- perty known as the former Sackett Estate and requesting that they be kept informed of the dates upon which the subject matter may come up before a meeting of the Town Board or be th.e subject of any public hearing. The letter was ordered received and filed. A letter dated January 19, 1940, was received from Mr. C . C . Merritt, requesting that he be advised as to the filing of formal applications, dates of hearing, et cetera, in connection with the modification or re-zoning of the former Sackett property. The letter was ordered received and filed. A letter dated February 1 , 1940, was received from the Village of Mamaroneck, signed by William H. Johnson, Village Manager, enclosing a purchase order in the amount of $85. 00 for the rental of nine ( 9) voting machines for the annual village election. The Town Clerk called to the attention of the 'Board treat in past years before a new election district was added in the village, the rental of machines was on the basis of $10.00 per machine; also that the Village of Larcbmont has been renting machines at the rate mentioned. a On motion by Councilman Bates, seconded by Councilman Griffin, on roll call, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the rental of nine ( 9) voting machines and other equipment owned by the Town of Mamaroneck necessary for the registration and the election of the Village of Mamaroneck at a rental charge of $10. 00 per machine or a total of $90. 00; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Mamaroneck will arrange for the removal of the equipment and for the necessary help in setting up the polling places. A letter dated January 25. 1940, was received from the County Transportation Company, Inc. , with the report prepared in accordance with the terms of the consent granted by the Town of Mamaroneck as prescribed in the twenty-fifth paragraph of the agree- ment . The report was ordered received and filed. The Town Clerk stated that upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Public Works of the County of Westchester and the approval of the Town Attorney a certificate of the Globe Indemnity Company had been issued, certifying that the bond of Bert C. McCulloch as Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, Bond No. A304163, in the sum of $46, 000, which became effective January 1, 1940, is reduced to the sum of $39, 000 for the period beginning January 1, 1940, and for the remainder of his two-year term of office . On motion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the certificate from the Globe Indemnity Company be received., that the Town Clerk be instructed to file copies with the proper authorities and that the reduction of the bond of :Bert C. McCulloch, as Supervisor to $39,000 for the period commencing January 1 1940 and. ending December 31, 1941, is hereby approved. The Town Clerk presented the surety bonds reouired for the offices of deputy town clerk, deputy receiver of taxes and assess- ments, public welfare officer and. building inspector . On raction bar Councilman lEandeville , seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the surety bonds covering the above mentioned positions be approved; and be it FURT1ER RESOLVED, that the following bonds of said Turin employees and/or officers be canceled as to any liability or claim accruing subsequent to January 1, 1940: (1 ) Deputy town clerk - Globe Indemnity Company Bond. No. 295216 (2 ) Deputy receiver of taxes and assessments - Globe indemnity Company Bond No. 292853 (3 ) Public Nelfare officer - Globe Indemnity Company Bond No. 299901 ( 4) Building inspector - Globe Indemnity Company Bond no. 29521" The Town Clerk called to the attention of the Board that the term of office of Mr. Charles F. Blink as a mer ger of the Board. of Appeals for Zoning would expire February 19, 1940. The members of the Board, decided to lay the matter on the table until the next regular meeting in order to allow time to contact Mr. Mink. A letter dated February 2, 1940, was received fron D'r. H. S. Duncombe, Jr. , attorney, requesting on behalf of the Barkers Trust Company and John W. Ruef, executors of the Last Will and Testament of J. Clifton Edgar, deceased, permission to pay cer- tain tax arrears on Section 7, Block 15; Lots 5, 6, 7A at a reduced rate of interest . On motion by Councilman Bates, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was unanimously RE SOLVED, 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 following described property, ttie liens for which are held by the 'Town, in the face amount of the liens plus interest computed at 6 per cent per annum, provided payment is made within thirty days: Tax Sale Amount of Section Block Lot Year Year Lien 7 15 5 1934 1935 $138.23 1935 1936 88.69 1936 1937 96,02 15 6-7A 1934 1935 206. 98 1935 1936 132. 66 1936 193'7 143.64 7 15 5-6-7A 1937 1938 178.84 1938 1939 196. 39 The following applications for dance hall licenses were placed before the Board for its approval, namely, Winged Foot Golf Club, Bonnie Briar Country Club and Larchmont Sports Club. On motion by Councilman Mandeville , seconded by Councilman Bates, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the above applications for dance hall licenses be approved. Mr. Charles P. Collins, attorney, -representing ';i . Valentine A. Lily appeared and stated that on more mature reflection they had. decided to return to the Town Board and ask for the re-zoning of the property known as the former Sackett Lstate and to withdraw their application for a variance pending before the Board of Appeals for Zonins. The Supervisor asked if he would explain the reason for the chance of procedure . Collins stated that they thought that if the Board of Appeals for Zoning rendered an adverse decision on their application for a variance, it would prejudice their chance before the Town board for a change in zoning; also that they thought that they had better legal grounds to stand on in applying for re-zoning. He continued by stating that this time his client was interested only in the re-zoning, of the Sackett property. He asked the Board to treat the oral presentation as a formal application for the change of zoning and stated that he would file a written request within a fey days. The Supervisor advised that it was before the Board and asked the councilmen as to their wishes concerning a date for a public hearing, also if the hearing should be on the proposed re- zoning of the Sackett property alone or should it be for the re- zoning of both sides of Palmer Avenue or just one side of Palmer Avenue between Weaver Street and the Village of Mamaroneck boundary line . He pointed out that there were several problems in connec- tion with zoning and suggested that it might be well to clear all at one time: also that the Board of Appeals for Zoning should be consulted on the arrangements for the hearing, as they have worked diligently for the past two years on a plan for zoning; for the entire anincorporated section. 789 Following some discussion it was decided that the Board of Appeals for 'Zoning be contacted and that a special meeting of the Town Board be held in the near future to discuss the matters Town Attorney Delius presented a letter dated January 26, 1940, received from Edward D. Loughman, Receiver of the Larchmont National Bank and Trust Company, stating that since 1925 the bark held a mortgage on the premises owned by Irvin Granowitz and Gertrude ➢ , Granowitz and known as Section 6 , Block 25, Lots 43B,44345,46A and that in order to convey title of the property to the bank during the year 1939. On entering into negotiations they discovered a tax lien for 1928, sale of 1929, in the sum of $168.02 which appeared to be sold to the Town. He offered, sub ect to the approval of the Comptroller of the Currency, to settle the tax in the face amount . Following some discussion, on motion by Councilman Bates, seconded by Councilman Griffin, upon roll Call , it was unanimously RESOLVED. that the Receiver of Taxes and Assess- ments be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to accept payment of the following taxes on Section b, Block 25 . Lots 43B, 44, 45 and 46A, the lien for which is held by the Town, in the face amount of the lien plus interest com- puted at 6 per cent per annum, provided payment is made within thirty days - Amount of Tax Year Sale Year Lien 1928 1929 4 168® 02 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney notify Mr. Edward D. Loughman, Receiver of the Larc'rmont National Bank and Trust Company, as to the action of the Board. The Town Attorney stated that he recommended the settlement of the certiorari proceedin`s instituted by Hazel moods laerritt., to review the assessment upon a parcel of property in the Village of Laraaroneck, known as Section 9, Mock 11, Lots 5 and 6, on the basis of a reduction in the assessment from $43,750 to $32 500 for the year 1938, and from $40, 000 to $32, 500 for the year 1939 . Councilman Bates introduced the following resolution which was seconded by Councilman Griffin- WHEREAS heretofore and on or about the 26th day of September, 1938, a writ of certiorari ,was ob- tained by Hazel JVcoda Merritt, owner of Section 9, Block 11, Lots 5 and 6, to review the assessment for the year 1938, upon the premises owned by her, and a similar writ was obtained on the 12th day of September, 1939, to review the assessment for the year 1939, on the same property; and WHEREAS, a return to the 1938 'writ was duly riled by the Assessor and Board of Review on or about the 15th- of November, 1938, and no further proceedings have been taken, and a return to the 1939 writ was duly filed by the Assessor and Board of Review on or about lfovember 15th, 1939, and no further pro- ceedinws have been taken with the exception of an order of reference having been entered by the Supreme Court; and. WHEREAS, the Town Attorney and Assessor recommend to this Board- that the proceeaings be settled and discontinued upon the -reduction of the assessrrient from $43, 750 to $32, 500 for the year 1938, and from, ($40, 000 to $32, 500 for the year 1969, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ( insert ) to effect a. settlement Or the miortgage indebtedness, tie owners arranged ■ RESOLVED, that the assessment for the gears 1038 and 1939' upon property known as Section 9, Block 11, Lots 5 and 6, assessed for $43,750 and $40,000 rem spective be reduced to $32,500 for both Nears, provided. the certiorari proceedins now pending in the name of Hazel Woods Merritt, be discontinued without costs to the Town of Mamaroneck and that the relator pay the referee's fee if any, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized- and directed to sign the necessary Sti- pulations to obtain orders of the Supreme Court providing for sucks reductions and refund of any excess taxes paid. On motion of Councilman Bates, seconded by councilman Griffin, the resolution was adopted by the following vote AYES: Supervisor McCulloch Councilman bates , Griffin, Mandeville NOES None Councilman Mandeville reported that work on the garage at the Town Yard and was complete, also that the Highway Department had done Good work in sanding all dangerous crossings and hills during the storms. Councilman Mandeville presented certain highway claims approval. On motion made by Councillman Mandeville, seconded by Councilman Griffin, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the following claims filed with the Comptroller, other than payroll, which are chargeable against the Highway Budget of 1940, are audited and payment thereof approved-- ✓w V _. Item. i o, warrant 1 o, Claimant Amount 3 11 W. P A. Fund 21 New Rochelle Autoparts 13. 02 22 Maurice used Auto Parts 4 00 23 Walter H. Baxter Co . , Inc. 1(.218 24 Westchester Lighting Co. 25 Mamaroneck Plumbing Supply 2.4c- 4 10 Postmaster. Mamaroneck 6. 00 12 Payroll i3 14 " 15 Capital Restaurant 6. 00 16 international Salt Co. , Inc. 79. 00 17 Traffic & Street Sign Co. 26. 86 18 „ 11.22 19 Max Goldman, Inc . 10.72 20 G. Zaffino Iron works 6, OG 21 Acorn Shade Conpany 1.25 22 General Plan Service, Inc. 15. 30 - 23 The New Haven Trap Rock Co. 23. 35 24 Henigson'S, Inc . 153. 03 25 General San & Stone Corporation 308.70 28 Henigsons, Inc. 34.35 27 Walter M. Baxter Co. , Inc. -5. 50 28; Max Goldman, Inc. 3. 61 29 A. J. Foote 158 . 40 Councilman Bates stated that there was nothing to report for the department of drains and seviers. Councilman griffin stated that he had expected to present the regular monthly report of the Public Welfare Department but that for some unknown reason it was not received. Councilman 'griffin presented a petition dated February 7, 1940, received from the Assessor for the correction of the assessment roll so as to permit the apportionment of tapes . On motion by Councilman Griffin, seconded. by Councilman Bates, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Assessor has presented a petition dated. February 7, 1940, for the correction of the assessment roll for the year 1939, taxes of 1940, restaurant to the provisions of Section 33 of Charter 105 of the Laws of 1916, as amended, known as the Zestchester Coun.ty Tax Act; and WHEREAS, after due- consideration this Board finds it desirable to -rant said petition for the correction of said assessment roll NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1939, taxes of 1940, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows: Section 'Block Lot Owner Lard Imp. Total 6 31 40 to 43 Ferdinand Rollini $5, 400 $11,600 $17, 000 16B to 17A be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33e Section Block Lot Owner Lard Tr om Total 6 31 40 to 43 Ferdinand Rollini $4,300 ;=.11, 600 :k15 ,900 6 31 16B to 17A " 1, 100 - 15100 FTiRmTR RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1939, taxes of 1940, which shows pro perty now appearing on the roll as follows; Section Bloch, Lot Owrner Land 11pa Total 2 BA 4B,5 Fenimore Good Wife 6, 000 U171000 423, 000 be corrected as follows, in accordance ,with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33; Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp, Total 2 03 4R Fenimore Good Wife 15450 - w 1,450 2 8A 5 " " 4, 550 v?17 000 , 21 550 FURTHER RESOLVED,,=, that the assessment 'roll for the year 1939, taxes of 19403 which shovers prom perty now appearing on the roll as follows : Section Block. Lot 0*!jlrner Land. Tmp, Total 6 65 50, 50A Jason Randin X12, 000 - -12, 000 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33: Section Block "Lot Owner Land. Imp® Total 6 65 50 Jason Radding 6,256 6, 250 6 65 50.4 „ 5,750 5,'750 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1939, taxes of 1940, which snows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 4 16 20,21922B Frances L. Nye `;5, 550 r9,000 fl4R850 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot Owner Land Trap. 4 15 20,21 Frances 11. Nye f,N5,350 49,000 4 16 22B it 500 - 103 2 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the 8 year 1939, taxes of 1940, wi,)ich shows property now 200 appearing on the roll as follows : that the assessment Section Block Lot Owner Land Ina. 8 103 1 to 4 Sophia &1ahlstedt X5,250 ;'•3,200 appear== on the roll as follows-, $"6," 50 Archibald M. Iiorris FURTUHER RESOLVED, be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot Owner Land T--no. 1 8 103 1 Sophia Tdahlstedt X1,000 - be corrected 103 2 IT IF 19250 $ 3, 000 8 103 394 " 3, 000 200 Bleck Lot FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll for the 43 9,10 year 1939, taxes of 19409 which shows property- no*rr 43 11,12 appear== on the roll as follows-, $"6," 50 Archibald M. Iiorris Section Block Lot O Tiner Land I-To. 1 43 9 to 12 Dorothy S. harvey $4,750 a,69750 with the be corrected as follows, in accordance urith the of sub- division 5 of Section provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33: Block Section Bleck Lot Owner Land Tmo. 1 43 9,10 Dorothy S. Harvelr x'29400 - 1 43 11,12 Joseph G. Weir 2350 $"6," 50 Archibald M. Iiorris FURTUi ,R RESOLVED, that the assessment ro11 for the year 1939, tares of 1940, which shows property now appearing-; on the roll as follows • ction Bloc? Lot 0 ivne r Total X514,350 500 Total "r 8, 450 Total F 1, 000 4,25 0 39200 Total X119500 Total 2 2=400 9,100 Land T-np. Total 1 37B 320 to 331 Gaetano ,Gainr_etti `N9, 500 "79500 `' 179000 83, 300 be corrected as follovrs, in accordance with the provisions of sub- division 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot Owner Land Tmo. Total 1 37B 320 to 327A Gaetano G'iannetti • 6, 315 - dl 69315 1 37B 327B to 331 Archibald M. Iiorris 3, 185 X7,500 10,685 & V1ife FURTFER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1939, taxes of 1940, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows : Section Block Lot 1 65 25,26, 77,78 Owner Land Imp. Total Anna C . Longfellow 84,400 83, 300 IY59500 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 6 of Section 33: to, Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 1 65 25,26 Joseph W. Wheeler $1, 400 '1-13, 300 $4,°700 1 65 77,78 Anna C. Longfellow 800 - 800 FURTHERR RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1939, taxes of 19409 which shows property now Section appearing on the roll as follows : Imp. Total 4 :Section Block Lot Owner Land_ Imp` ^1ota1 4 41.A 14 Vra. T® -'flood Estate 141,100 sl 19100 9 105 30, 31, 32 Neal A. Andrews & 'dlife, 389000 $56, 000 94, 000 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the FURTHER RESOLVED, provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33: roll for the Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 4 41A 14A Wm. T. Wood Estate s 900 900 4 41A 14B " 200 200 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1939, taxes of 1940 which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows : Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 6 41 49B,50B Salvatore Albanese 1,500 4h49500 x369000 50D,2C be corrected as follows , in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot Owner Land lm-o. Total 6 41 49B Salvatore Albanese $ 750 92,250 `;3,000 6 41 50B,50D, " " 750 2,250 3, 000 2C FURTP.yR RESOLVED, that the assessment roil for the year 1939 taxes of 1940,which snows property now ' appearing on the roll as follows® Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 8 94 14915, Carmelo Santoro 112 500 50 8'2,550 32,33 be corrected- as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot 01,uner Land Imp. Total 8 94 14,15 Battista J. Santoro 1_,000 50 ;$1, 050 8 94 32933 Carinelo Santoro 19500 1,500 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1939, taxes of 19401 which snots property now appearing on the roil as follows: Section Block Lot Owner Land_ Imp. Total 9 105 27,27A Deal R. Andrews. 'Nife $74, 000 yh5b, 000 " 1309000 28 to 32 be corrected- as follows, in accordance with the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 9 105 27,27A, Neal R. Andrews c'clNife X36,000 - 36, 000 28,29 9 105 30, 31, 32 Neal A. Andrews & 'dlife, 389000 $56, 000 94, 000 rJRT= RESOLVED, that the assessment roll for the year 1939, tapes of 1940, which shows property now appearing on the roll as follows : Section Block Lot Owner Land Imp. total 1 10 49B,50 to 53 95th Street Realty Corp. , 3, 000 13,500 ib,500 be corrected as follow, in accordance witn the provisions of sub-division 5 of Section 33: Section Block Lot 1 10 49B550B 1 10 SOA,51 to 53 'he Supervisor it would be necessary to in order to carry on the Owner Land Imp. Total 95th Street Realty Corp. $ 250 - 250 Schenectauy Savings Bank 2,750 $,13,500 15, 250 called to the attention of the Board tnat proviae funds for the rental of equipment project knoaT as the undergrounc! survey. Following some discussion, it was on motion by Councilman Mandeville, seconded by Co'unci 2an Bates, upon roll call, uLianimously RESOLVED, that the ComptroIler be and he hereby is authorized to transfer from surplus funds the sum. of '11150.00 to pay for the rental of equipment necessary to carry on the project known as the "undereground Survey" The Supervisor stated tYiat it would be in order to consider the application made by i.r. Orson A. Raynor earlier in. the evening of behalf of the Pinebrook Syndicate . Following a lengthy discussion, it was decided that the verbal application made by I'iir. Raynor on behalf of the Pinebrook Syndicate for permission to pa;: certain tax arrears on holdin .s of the company in the Torun on the basis of fifty per cent of the face amount of the tar_ be denied and that the Town Clerk be directed to advise Pdr. Raynor as to the action of the Board by letter. The Supervisor re erred to the number o requests for settlement of tax arrears and suggested that the question concern- ing, all unpaid taxes be discussed at length at ai early meeting. He offered to have a complete list of such taxes prepared zor the meet- ing. The meribers of the Hoard were very mucn in favor of the sug- gestion of the Supervisor. The Town Attorney called the attention of the Board to the fact tnai Constitutional amendments adopted by the Convention of 1938 would creaue a contract as of July lst, 1940 between all members of the Town Police Department and the Town, with regard to benefit :. and allowances provided for by Chanter 791 of the Lajas of 1928, as amended, entitled "An act to authorize the establishment of a police pension fund and the appointment of trustees in towns within certain counties adjoining cities of the first class having a population of 1, 000,000 and upwards and to define the powers and duties of such trustees of said police pension fund", pursuant to which the members of the police department are required to co-tribute 30 of their salary annually, which may eventually result in the Torn being re- quired to raise funds sufficient to place suet a fund on an actuarial basis with only a 3o contribution from the me r_'Jers of said police department . He stated further twat bills had been introc_uced by Senator Seelye, Senate Int. 483, and Assemblyman Babcock, Assembly Int. 525.1 which would_ allow the Town hoard to close the said pension fund to new members and re-organize the pension fund upon the basis of a contribution by the members of the police department of not less than 45% of the amount required to place tre same upon an actuarial basis . He urged the Board to approve these bills and indicate to its representatives in the Senate and assembly of this State , its approval of these bills . Hpon motion duly made by Councilman Griffin, and seconded by Councilman Bates , the following resolution was adopted; uHLlLTliS, pursuant to Article 5, Section 7 of the State Constitution, membership in any pension or retirement system of the State or any civil division thereof becomes a contractual relationship after ■ July 1st, 1940, benefits of which shall not be diminished. or impaired: and WHEREAS, Chapter 791 of the Laws of 1928 as amended, has established in the Town of ivama- roneck, a police pension fund which requires the members thereof to contribute 30 of the monthly pay, salary or compensation of its members and makes mandatory certain benefits or allowances in case of retirement on account of superannuation, disability or death u,rt-ich benefits are by the terms of such statute, payable to its members and/or their widows and minor children; and WHEREAS, the State Pension Fund has been found to be not on an actuarial basis in view of the contributions required by said law and other amounts payable thereto; and WHEREAS, there have been introduced certain bills in the Senate and Assembly of the State , known as Senate Int. 483 ( Senator Seelye) and Assembly Tnt . 525 (Assemblyman Babcock) both entitled "An act to provide for the reorganization of municipal pension and retirement systems and funds which are not maintained on an actuarial contributory re- serve basis"; and WHEREAS , the Town Attorney has stated to this Board that the passage of the se bills and the si mature thereof by the Governor, would assist this Board in placing its police pension fund upon an actuarial basis in accordance with the provisions of Article 5, Section 7 of the State Constitution; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves said bills and urges its representatives in Senate and Assembly ( Senator Williamson, 25th District, New York and Assemblyman Hill, 2nd District, Westchester County ) to use all honorable means to secure their passage and also urges the Governor to sign the same, if passed, so they may become a law forthwith; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be directed to send certified copies of this resolution to Senator Williamson, Assemblyman Hill, Senator Seelye, Assemblyman Babcock, the Honorable herbert H. Lehman, Governor of the State of hew York, as well as to the Association of Towns of the State of New York (Frank 0. tioore, Esq. , Executive Secretary) ; and BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk send copies of this resolution to the Supervisors of the Towns of Greenburgh, Harrison, Eastchester and to the Legislative Committee of the Board of Supervisors of the Cocanty of Westchester. The Supervisor presented the following financial statements of Westchester point Water works , No, 1, which were ordered filed: (1) Revised Summary Statement of Estimated Operating Revenues and Expenses Distributed. to Member L-unicipalities Compared with the Debt Service Requirements on Their water ponds for the Year 1940; (2 ) Re- vised Statement of Estimated Operating Revenues for the Year 1940 Compared with Estimates. Operating Revenues for the Year 1939 and the Actual Operating Revenues for the Year 1939; ( 3) Revised Comparative Statement of Estimated Cost of Operating the Joint Plater Uorks (Ex- clusive of Debt Service Requirements) for the Years 1940 and 1939 Compared with the Actual Costs Thereof for the Year 1939, 803 The following monthly reports for January were received and filed: (li Report of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments; ( 2) Report of the Building Inspector; (3 ) Report of the Plumping Inspector; (4 ) Report of Mamaroneck Health Center, Inc. The report of the County of Westchester Department of Health for the month of December, 1939, was received and filed. At 10: 30 P . M. the Board unanimously resolved to adi"ourn.