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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1937_12_29 Town Board Minutes PUBLIC HEARING BY AND BEFORE THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK IN ACCORDAYCE WITH SECTION 113 OF THE TOWN LAW HELD DECEMBER 29, 1937 At the Mamaroneck Senior nigh School, Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, N. Y. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor icCulloch at 8:30 P. w7. Present: Supervisor McCulloch Councilmen Bates, Brennan, Griffin, Meginniss Absent: None The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Marvin, Town Attorney Delius, Town Comptroller Luceno, Town Engineer Foote, Public Welfare Officer DeVinne, Park Commissioner Embury, Highway Foreman derola, Police Commissioner King, Fire Chief LeVino and A. Stirling Smith, Chairman of the Board of Appeals. The Supervisor stated that the meeting was called pursuant to the provisions of Article 8 of the Town Law and that all persons present who were interested would be given an opportunity to be heard with respect to the Annual Estimate or Tax Budget under consideration or any part or item thereof. The Town Clerk presented the call of the meeting and the affidavit of publication of the public notice in relation thereto, in accordance with the provisions of Section 113 of the Town Law. The affidavit was unanimously approved and ordered filed. The Supervisor commented in general on the budget, pointing out that the total of the appropriations requested for operating expenses were lower than last year, although the total net budget would be greater than last year, an increase which he explained. He then inquired if there was anyone present who desired to speak concerning the budget or any part or item thereof. Mr. Walter M. Franklin, President of the Larchmont Civic Association, Inc. , presented a letter dated December 29, 1937, signed by him as president, commenting on the budget and allied matters. Miss Helen Eklund inquired concerning the bonded debt of the Town. Comptroller Luceno gave her the desired information. Mr. Embury of the Park Commission replied to comments on the Town parks contained in the letter of Mr. Franklin. Mr. Albert Albelli asked about the appropriation of $500 for the publicity fund. The Supervisor explained the matter to him. Miss Helen Eklund asked about the appropriation for interest on loans which was explained to her by the Supervisor. Mr. C. C. Merritt spoke in general terms of the need for _- tax relief for real estate owners. The Supervisor agreed that the burden of taxation on real estate was heavy and that relief should be sought. Others who requested information concerning the budget or who spoke concerning the budget, the Town government, the county tax levy, the matter of real estate assessments, the need for economy, FWA Lou and the welfare costs, among other topics, were Edward A. Keeler, Charles W. Hagelston, Thomas B. Sutton, 'fflm. Harvey Smith, Richard I. Land, Charles B. King, Martin E. King, Mrs. C. C. Merritt and Mrs. Albert Albelli. The Supervisor inquired if there was anyone else who desired to speak concerning the budget . No one else indicated a desire to speak. On motion duly made and seconded the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10: 45 P. N. Town Clerk