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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1937_04_21 Town Board Minutes REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF MAMARONECK, N. Y. HELD APRIL 21, 1937 At the Town Offices, 158 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, N. Y. 8:20 P. M. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor McCulloch at Present: Supervisor McCulloch Councilmen Bates, Brennan, Griffin, Meginniss The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Marvin and Town Attorney Delius. Mr. C. S. McNulty addressed the Board to request permission to paint house numbers on curbs in the unincorporated section of the Town in accordance with the plan which he followed in painting such numbers several years ago. He stated that the work would be done by local unemployed laborers, that no charge would be made for it and that he would be compensated by soliciting contributions from such house- holders as cared to make them. He expressly stated that there would be no obligation on the part of the householders to contribute and that he would hold the Town free and clear of all liability in connection with the work. On motion by Mr. Brennan, seconded by Mr. Meginniss, (Mr. Bates not voting) , it was unanimously RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to Mr. C. S. McNulty to paint house numbers on the curbs or other suitable place in front of every house throughout the unincorporated section of the Town and to solicit compensation for doing the same from the house owners or occupants thereof on the express condition that Mr. McNulty guarantee to save the Town of Mamaroneck free from any and all damages or claims arising from the granting of this consent or from any work done thereunder and on the further condition that this permission is revokable at any time by the Town Board. Mr. Brennan reported on highway matters. He stated that Mr. Winant of the County Engineer' s Office and Highway Superintendent Foote have approved plans and construction of the bridge constructed over the east branch of Sheldrake River by Mr. John Baltz; that County Engineer Sells has stated that it will be proper for the Town to accept the offer of dedication of this bridge made by Mr. Baltz and that the Highway Superintendent recommends that the Town take title to this bridge. On motion by Mr. Brennan, seconded by Mr. Bates, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that on the recommendations set forth above, the Town hereby accepts the offer of dedication of the bridge constructed over the east branch of the Sheldrake River by Mr. John Baltz, said bridge being described as follows: a concrete deck bridge with wooden guard rails 14 feet clear span and 18 feet wide over the east branch of the Sheldrake River in Valley Stream Road, abutting lots 8 and 9 in block 432 on the map of Larchmont Gardens . Mr. Brennan reported on the request of the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce that Rockland Avenue be improved, which matter had been referred to him at the previous meeting. He stated that he and Mr. Foote had inspected the road and found it to be in good condition in need only of minor repairs. Mr. Brennan reported on the request of Mr. Sasse that the sidewalk in front of his property at 34 Orchard Road be repaired, which matter had been referred to him at the previous meeting. He stated that Mr. Foote was taking care of the matter. Mr. Brennan recommended that a street light be installed on Dole No. 5 in the rear of IJtr. Wm. J. Mallin' s house on Lansdowne Drive near Clover Street. The matter was laid over. Mr. Brennan recommended that additional parking space be obtained near the Larehmont railroad station and suggested that for this purpose the Town lease from the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company a plot about 51 x 110 feet lying between the rail- road tracks and the garage on Vine Street easterly of the present parking space, which plot would provide room for about twenty auto- mobiles. He stated that he believed the present lease made by the Town with the railroad company did not include this plot. On motion by Mr. Bates, seconded by Mr. Brennan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the recommendation of Mr. Brennan as above set forth be approved; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be directed to negotiate the lease for said property with the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company, at a nominal cost, provided the property is not covered by the present lease. Mr. Brennan reported that several complaints had been re- ceived from persons residing within the vicinity of the Weaver Street Police Station concerning the sign which has been installed over the police station, which sign states that the building is the Police Station of the Town of Mamaroneck. The Supervisor presented a tele- gram which he had received from Mae D. Wells, owner of property located at 7 Edgewood Avenue, protesting against this sign. The Clerk was directed to notify Mrs. Wells to get in touch with the Police Commission. Mr. Brennan reported that the Fire Department has prepared a new schedule of fire alarm numbers arranged by zones, these numbers referring to imaginary fire alarm boxes. Mr. Griffin reported on welfare matters. He stated that he had conferred with Welfare Officer DeVinne on the report made by the state auditors of the Town Welfare Office, as reported at the previous meeting of the Board and that there was nothing in the re- port to cause concern to the Town Board. The report was thereupon ordered received and filed. Mr. Griffin reported on behalf of the special committee consisting of Mr. Bates and himself to which had been referred with power the matter of approving of application and license forms re- quired by the new Town Ordinances. He stated that the committee had approved these forms and had authorized publication of the ordinances in an inexpensive form with the thought that next year provision might be made in the budget for reprinting in more suitable form. The Board discussed at some length the proposed new Plumbing Code and directed the Town Attorney to insert a provision for reciprocal recognition of the results of examinations given to plumbers in the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck. Mr. Meginniss reported on finances. He stated that he had received from the Town auditors a copy of their audit for the six months ended December 31, 1936, but that the comments accompanying the report have not yet been received. Mr. Meginniss presented the Supervisor' s financial report for the three months ending March 31, 1937. The report was ordered filed. A report dated April 21, 1937, was received from the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments certifying that the sum of $100,680. remains uncollected as of April 21, 1937, of the total 1936 tax levy for Union Free School District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck of $800,194.75. The report was ordered filed. The Town Attorney stated that it would be in order for the Board to authorize the issuance of $95,000 certificates of indebtedness in anticipation of the uncollected taxes levied for school purposes, this sum being approximately 95 per cent of the balance of the un- collected school tax. Councilman Meginniss introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $95,000 CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS IN ANTICIPATION OF UNCOLLECTED TAXES LEVIED FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES. RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK IN THE COUNTY OF uVESTCHESTER, NEW YORK, as follows: Section 1. In anticipation of the receipt of taxes levied for school purposes and unpaid, in Union Free School District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1936 and ending June 30, 19371 the sum of $95,000 shall be borrowed on the credit of the Town, pursuant to Chapter 105 of the Laws of 1916_ of the State of New York, as amended, and a Certificate, or Certificates, of Indebtedness of the Town in said amount shall be issued to evidence said loan. Section 2. It is hereby determined and declared: (a) The total amount of taxes levied in said school district for school purposes for said fiscal year, is $800,194.75. (b) The total amount of said taxes outstanding and uncollected, is $100, 680.96. (c) The total amount heretofore borrowed and out- standing in anticipation of the collection of said taxes, is none. Section 3. The following matters in connection with said Certificates of Indebtedness are hereby determined: Interest Denomination: Date: Maturity: Number: Per Annu $95,000 April 26, 1937 June 15 1937 T. A. #3 1 1/4% Form: Substantially as provided in resolution adopted November 18, 1936, except that the purpose as set forth in the second paragraph of said form shall be stated as "for money borrowed in anti- cipation of the unpaid school taxes levied in said Town for Union Free School District No. 1 for the school fiscal year commencing July 1,1936t°. The Supervisor is hereby authorized to determine all matters in connection with said Certificates of Indebted- r_ess, the determination of which is not otherwise provided e 11 14 for by this or subsequent resolution, and his signature upon said Certificates of Indebtedness shall be conclusive as to such determinations. Said Certificates of Indebted- ness shall be signed by the Supervisor and countersigned by the Town Clerk, and shall have the seal of the Town affixed thereto. The Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sell said Certificates at private sale at not less than par, without advertisement or public bidding, and to deliver the same to the purchaser upon receipt of the purchase price, plus accrued interest from the date of the Certificates to the date of delivery. On motion of Mr. Nieginniss, seconded by Mr. Griffin, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Supervisor McCulloch Councilmen: Bates, Brennan, Griffin, Meginniss NAYS: None The Town Attorney stated that it would be in order for the Board to appropriate the sum of $56,000 to pay the Town' s share of the cost of highway rights-of-way heretofore charged to the Town by the County of Westchester in connection with the improvement of the Boston Post Road. The final determination of the amount to be paid by the Town for these rights-of-way had only recently been made, he stated. A resolution appropriating this sum and authorizing the issuance of bonds for that purpose would be subject to a permissive referendum and hence could not take effect until thirty days had elapsed, he added. Councilman Brennan introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $56,000 TO PAY THE TOWN' S SHARE OF THE COST OF HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR SAID PURPOSE. RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK, as follows: Section 1. The sum of $56,000.00 is hereby appro- priated to pay the Town' s share of the cost of the acquisition of rights-of-way for highways heretofore charged to the Town by the County of Westchester, and not otherwise provided for, pursuant to the Highway Law and Chapter 707 of the Laws of 1936, including the payment of certificates of indebtedness issued for said purpose. Section 2. To meet said appropriation, bonds of the Town of Mamaroneck shall be issued in the aggregate principal amount of $56,000.00. Section 3. The probable life of the improvement for which said bonds are issued is at least t,�^renty (20) years. Section 4. Said bonds shall bear such date, shall mature at such time or times, shall be numbered, shall be in such form and denomination, shall bear such rate of interest not exceeding six per centum ( 6f) per annum, payable semi-annually, shall be payable at such place or places, in lawful money of the United States of America, shall be sold at public sale in such manner and on such terms, but for not less than their par value, as shall hereafter be determined by resolution or resolutions of this Board. Section 5. The full faith and credit of the Town of Mamaroneck are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of principal and interest of said bonds, and there M shall be raised annually by tax on all the taxable property in the Town, a sum sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same shall become due. Section 6. This resolution shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption unless within thirty (30) days after its adoption there shall be filed with the Town Clerk, in accordance with Article VII of the Town Law, a petition subscribed and acknowledged by electors of the Town of the number required by law, qualified to vote upon a proposition to raise and expend money, protesting against this resolution and requesting that it be submitted to the qualified electors of the Town for their approval or dis- approval, in which case this resolution shall take effect when approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the Town voting upon such proposition for its approval at a referendum held in accordance with the Town Law. Councilman Brennan introduced the following resolution: RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK, as follows: Section 1. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed within ten days after the adoption of a resolu- tion of the Town Board, entitled: "Resolution appropriating the sum of $56,000.00 to pay the Town' s share of the cost of highway rights-of-way and authorizing the issuance of bonds for said purpose", to post and publish a notice; which shall set forth the date of adoption of said resolu- tion and contain an abstract of said resolution concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, in the same manner as is provided for notice of a special election, to wit: by publishing said notice in "The Daily Times", a newspaper published in the Town, which is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the Town and by posting copies of said notice in at least five (5) conspicuous places in said Town. Section 2. Said notice shall be in substantially the following form: THE TOWN OF MAIaRONECK, NEW YORK PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 21st day of April, 1937, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, in the County of Westchester, New York, adopted a resolution, an abstract of which resolution concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof is as follows: FIRST: PROVIDING for the appropriation of the sum of X56,000.00 to pay the Town' s share of the cost of the acquisition of rights-of-way for highways heretofore charged to the Town by the County of Westchester, and not otherwise provided for, pursuant to the Highway Law and Chapter 707 of the Laws of 1936, including the payment of certificates of indebtedness issued for said purpose, and the issuance of bonds of the Town of Mamaroneck in the maximum principal amount of $56,000.00 to meet said appro- priation. SECOND: PROVIDING that the probable life of the improvement for which said bonds are issued is at least twenty (20) years. THIRD: PROVIDING that said bonds shall bear such date, shall mature at such time or times, shall be numbered, shall be in such form and denomination, shall bear such rate of interest not exceeding six per centum (5°%) per A r7 vote: annum, payable semi-annually, shall be payable at such place or places, in lawful money of the United States of America, shall be sold at public sale in such manner and on such terms, but for not less than their par value, as shall hereafter be determined by resolution or resolutions of this Board. FOURTH: PROVIDING that the full faith and credit of the Town are irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of principal and interest of said bonds, and there shall be raised annually by tax on all the taxable property in the Town, a sum sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same shall become due. FIFTH: PROVIDING that said resolution shall take effect thirty- 30 days after its adoption, unless within thirty (30) days after its adoption there shall be filed with the Town Clerk, in accordance with Article VII of the Town Law, a petition subscribed and acknowledged by electors of the Town of the number required by law, quali- fied to vote on a proposition to raise and expend money, protesting against said resolution and requesting that it be submitted to the electors of the Town for their approval or disapproval, in which case this resolution shall take effect when approved at a referendum held in accordance with the Town Law. By Order of the Town Board, DATED: APRIL 21st, 1937. WALTER R. MARVIN Town Clerk The foregoing resolutions were adopted by the following AYES: Supervisor McCulloch Councilmen: Bates, Brennan, Griffin, Meginniss NAYS: None The Town Attorney reported on the matter of the proposed extension to Sewer District No. 1, which matter was heretofore consider by the Board. He stated that the situation in respect to this proposed extension of said Sewer District is now different from what it was when the matter was first broached, by reason of the changes made in the law regarding the payment of costs incurred in constructing trunk and later al sewers. He said that Chapter 60 of the Laws of 1937 which became effective March 15, 1937, authorizes the Town Board to assess all pro- perty in Sewer District No. 1 ad valorem for the purpose of providing for the payment of the amount due for principal and interest on bonds issued in connection with Sewer District No. 1 and for the expense of constructing trunk and lateral sewers in said district, which provision are in lieu of the provisions contained in Sections 202, 202-a and 202- of the Town Law which provide that the costs of sewer extensions as finally ascertained be borne by local assessment upon the property bene fited. He recommended that the Board authorize the circulation of the necessary petitions to provide for the inclusion of the proposed ex- tension of Sewer District No. 1 within said district. On motion by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Bates, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the matter of circulating the necessary petitions for the proposed extension to Sewer District No. 1 be and it hereby is referred to the Town Attorney with power. The Town Attorney recommended to the Board that the resolu- tion adopted on October 21, 1936, be rescinded insofar as it provides 0 for the assessment of the cost of a certain sewer extension in Carleon Avenue upon the property benefited and that the cost of said extension be levied and assessed ad valorem upon all the property in Sewer District No. 1, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 60 of the Laws of 1937, as above described. He said that the extension in Carleo: Avenue was the only one authorized by the Town Board in accordance with Sections 202, 202-a and 202-b, which sections are now superseded by the provisions of Chapter 60 of the Laws of 1937, and that it would be un- just and inequitable to the owners of the property on Carleon Avenue affected thereby to be the only property owners in Sewer District No. 1 subject to such special assessment. On motion by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Bates, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, ilrHEREAS this Board heretofore by resolution adopted October 14th, 1936, provided that a lateral sewer should be constructed in Carleon Avenue for a distance of 100 feet from the present sewer manhole in Carleon Avenue, easterly toward Weaver Street, which sewer has since been constructed at a cost of approximately $700; and WHEREAS such sewer extension was made pursuant to petition signed by owners of property abutting upon said Carleon Avenue as provided in Section 199 of the Town Law; and WHEREAS this Board by resolution adopted October 21st, 1936, directed the Town Engineer to purchase materials and employ labor necessary for the construction of said sewer extension, such cost, when finally ascertained, to be borne by local assessment upon the several lots and parcels of land which the Board would thereafter determine to be specifically benefited by the construction of such lateral sewer extension and authorized the issuance and sale of a certificate of indebtedness for the amount of such cost, in anticipation of the collection of said assess- ments, which said certificate is now held in the Special Fund of Sewer District #1, in the sum of $700; and WHEREAS the provisions of Chapter 60 of the Laws of 1937, which became effective March 15th, 1937, authorize this Board to assess all property in Sewer District #1, ad valorem, for the purpose of providing for the payment of the amount due for principal and interest on bonds issued in connection with Sewer District #1 and for the expense of constructing trunk and lateral sewers in said District, which provisions are in lieu of the provisions contained in Sections 202, 202-a and 202-b of the Town Law; RESOLVED that the resolution heretofore adopted by this Board on the 21st of October, 1936, is rescinded, insofar as it provides for the assessment of the cost of said sewer extension locally upon the several lots and parcels benefited; FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of such sewer extension and the amount heretofore borrowed in anticipation of the collection of local assessments, be levied and assessed upon the value of all property in Sewer District #1, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 60 of the Laws of 1937. The Town Attorney reported that the Wood Estate, owner of property located along the Boston Post Road in the neighborhood of the so-called Red Lion Inn, desired the installation of water mains in part of its property in connection with the opening of a new road through it. He said that the owners agreed to put up the money for the cost of the construction of the main, provided they be reimbursed out of the revenues received therefrom. In other words, he pointed out, instead of the Town' s paying the cost of the main and collecting the money from the water revenues, the estate would do so, thus saving the Town this expense. On motion by Mr. Brennan, seconded by Mr. Bates, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED that the Supervisor be authorized to execute an agreement with the Wood Estate providing for the installation of water mains in property owned by said estate lying along the Boston Post Road near the so- called Red Lion Inn, on the condition that the estate pay for the cost of the installation of these mains, the estate to be reimbursed out of receipts therefrom. The Town Attorney reported that the Westchester County Park Commission desired the remission of interest and penalties on certain unpaid taxes on property owned by the Commission. The matter was re- ferred to the Supervisor. The Town Attorney reported that a hearing would be held on Monday, April 26, 1937, in the United States District Court, New Haven, Conn. , before Judge Carroll C. Hincks in regard to the proposed abandon ment of the New York, Westchester & Boston Railway. Mr. Meginniss was authorized to represent the Town at this hearing for the purpose of observing what takes place. The Supervisor stated that in accordance with. the action to 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 Department. 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 three bids which he thereupon opened. The bids showed as follows: H. W. Margoluis Sons, Inc. Chatsworth Gardens Valet Sachs Bros. - $636.80 ( sample submitted) - 625:00 (sample submitted) - 706.60 (no sample submitted) On motion by Mr. Bates, seconded by Mr. Brennan, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that the bid of Chatsworth Gardens Valet as above set forth for furnishing summer uniforms for the Police Department be and it hereby is accepted and the contract awarded to them. A letter dated April 21, 1937, was received from the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments concerning the request of M. J. Keefer that she be permitted to pay without interest and without the advertising cost of 1.75 per lot a tax of 1905 in the amount of $.09 on each of lots l to 51 block 6, section 5. On motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously RESOLVED that the request of M. J. Keefer, as above set forth, for permission to pay the tax of 1905 without the advertising cost be denied; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that she be permitted to pay the face amount of the liens held by the Town on pro- perty known as lots 1 to 5, block 6, section 5, provided payment be made within thirty days. A petition dated April 21, 1937, was received from the Assessor requesting the correction of the assessment rolls for the year 1936, tax of 1937, as more fully set forth below. On motion by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Bates, it was unanimously RESOLVED, WHEREAS the Assessor has presented a petition dated April 21, 1937, for the correction of the assess- ment rolls for certain years, pursuant to the provisions of Section 33 of Chapter 105 of the Laws of 1916, as amended, known as the Westchester County Tax Act; and WHEREAS after due consideration this Board finds it desirable to grant said petition for the correction of said assessment rolls; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the assessment roll for the year 1936, taxes of 1937, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Sec. Blk. Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 8 30 17,18,34, 35 New Paltz Savings Bank `2,500 $5,500 $8,000 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Sec, Blk. Lot Owner Land- ImA. Total 8 30 17118 New Paltz Savings Bank $11500 $5,500 $72000 8 30 34135 et tt it tt 1,000 - 13000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll for the year 1936, taxes of 1937, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Sec. Blk. Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 8 112 8 to 12, Sophie Mahlstedt $86,250 $23,000 $109,250 23 to 55 56B2 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Sec. Blk. Lot Owner Land Imo. Total 8 112 10 to 12 Sophie Mahlstedt $81,250 $21,000 $1021250 23 to 55 56B2 8 112 8, 9 tt it 5,000 2,000 7,000 FUR^1 EHR RESOLVED that the assessment roll for the year 1936, taxes of 1937, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Sec. Blk. Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 1 24 17BIlBB,19 Estelle Meyer 6,000 $ 90000 $152000 20A,21,22,23A - be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Sec. Blk. Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 1 24 17B, 18B,19, Estelle Meyer $ 2,600 9,000 $110600 20A 1 24 2OA,21,22, ta. ra 35400 31400 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll for the year 1936, taxes of 1937, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Sec. Blk. Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 9 16 1, 2B,3B,7 Mary E. Morse $32650 $7,000 $10,650 be corrected as follows, in accordance with the -- provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Sec. Blk. Lot_ Owner Land Imp. Total 9 16 122B13B Mary E. Morse $$2;000 $7,000 $ 9;000 9 16 7 °� ft cc 1, 650 - 1S650 FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll for the year 1936, taxes of 1937, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Sec. Blk. Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 1 44E 39 to 44 New Rochelle Realty Co.$19,300 $3, 500 $22,800 46 to 48 53 to 81 44F 1 to 25A 58 1 to 6A be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Sec. Blk. Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 1 44E 39 to 41, T. Roosevelt Allen $ 935 - $ 935 42A 1 44E 42B4344 T. Roosevelt Allen 565 - 565 1 44E 46 to 48, 53 to 81 ) New Rochelle Realty Co.17,800 3,500 21,300 1 44F 1 to 25A ) 1 58 1 to 6A } FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment roll for the year 1936, taxes of 1937, which shows property now appearing on the rolls as follows: Sec. Blk. Lot Owner Land Imn. Total 4 46 } Arthur Wuhlschleger $25,000 $202000 $$45,000 47 } be corrected as follows, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33: Sec. Blk. Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 4 46 HeleneWuhlschleger 15; 000 $20,000 4$35;000 4 47 Arthur Wuhlschleger 10,000 - 10, 000 FURTHER RESOLVED that the year 1936, taxes of 1937, appearing on the rolls as Sec. Blk. Lot Owner 7 28 9,21,22 Jacob Ernst be corrected as follows, provisions of subdivision assessment roll for the which shows property now follows: Land Imp. Total $$ 55500 $$ - 4$ 51500 Ln accordance with the 5 of Section 33: M M Sec. Blk. Lot Owner Land Imp. Total 7 28 9 Jacob Ernst $1;500 - $1;500 7 28 21 John E. King, Jr. & W 2;000 - 2;000 7 28 22 Jacob Ernst 22000 - 21000 Comptroller Luceno on behalf of Highway Superintendent Foote presented to the Board the annual Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys for the Year 1937. The expenditures as agreed upon are as follows: Average per mile, $600. 35 for 24.72 miles. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . $149841.5 Total special improvements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - Reserve fund. . . a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,892.7 Payment of orders Nos. 1 to13inclusive ) for expenses incurred and paid from ) 42986.7 the 1st day of January to date of this) agreement. Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211720.9 A letter dated March 26, 1937, addressed to the Supervisor was received from Mr. Rufus K. Allerton on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Larchmont Public Library, inquiring whether the Town would be willing to increase its contribution to the Larchmont Public Library in the sum of approximately $200 per annum to pay part of the cost to the library of allowing the employees of the library to join the New York State Employees' Retirement System on a contributory basis, thereby providing them with pensions. After discussion the Clerk was directed to reply to Mr. Allerton that in the opinion of the Board the employees of the Larchmont Public Library should be con sidered as village employees and, therefore, the Town would have no right to pay part of the cost of putting them in the State Employees' Retirement System. A letter dated April 7, 1937; was received from Susan D. Hunter, 29 Prospect Avenue, Mamaroneck, requesting the waiving of the tax penalty on lot 1B, block 31, section 9 on the grounds that she had not received a bill therefor. The request was denied. The Clerk submitted to the Board, in accordance with the action taken at its meeting on April 7, 1937, a list of Town official or employees who use automobiles owned by them on Town business and which in the opinion of the heads of the respective departments shoul be insured so as to protect the interests of the Town. The Board unanimously authorized the purchase of the necessary insurance on these cars to protect the interests of the Town, provided the respec- tive departmental budgets contain the necessary funds, the Comptrolle to determine this fact . The Supervisor reported that in accordance with the action taken by the Board at its meeting on November 18, 1936, he had made arrangements with Westchester Joint Water Works, No. 1 to inspect regularly all fire hydrants in the unincorporated section of the Town the expense thereof to be borne by the Water Works. The Supervisor stated that it would be in order for the Board to designate the newspaper for the publication of the notice of the annual sale of tax liens. On motion by Mr. Brennan, seconded by Mr. Bates, it was upon roll call unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 34 of the Westchester County Tax Act a notice of the sale of tax liens, which sale shall be held on May 26, 1937, be and it hereby is ordered published once in each week for three weeks consecu- tively commencing on Wednesday, May 5, 1937, in The Daily Times, a newspaper published in the Town of Mamaroneck; and be it M FURTHER RESOLVED, that the matter of attending to the publication of this notice of sale be and it hereby is referred to the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that said notice shall have appended thereto a particular and detailed statement of the property, the tax lien on which is to be sold, giving the section, block and lot numbers together with the name of the owner thereof as set forth in the records of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments. Mr. Griffin reported that he had been informed that the Town could sell for $600 in cash the lots owned by it at the corner of Murray Avenue and Leafy Lane approximately 351 x 100' known as section 1, block 62, lots 16 and 17. The proposed purchaser, he said. desired to erect thereon a small house. The matter was referred to Mr. Griffin and Mr. Meginniss to examine the plans for the proposed house and endeavor to obtain a price of more than ¢600. At 11: 30 P . M. the Board unanimously resolved to adjourn. Town Clerk