HomeMy WebLinkAbout1931_06_18 Town Board Minutes (2) 10E^T G OF THE' TOGHT BOARD
Tv-'s11T OF T:IAlEAR017,aK, 11. Y.
held June 18th, 1831.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Burton at
11.15 P. Y.
Present,. Supervisor Burton
Justiees Boyd and Ifessersmith
Town Clerk Marvin
The presence was also noted of Counselor Gamble..
In accordance with the new system heretofore adopted by
the Board, on motion by Justice Messersmith, seconded by Justice
Boyd, the minutes of the meetings of April 22nd, 29th, May 6th,
20th2 26th,: were approved as printed.
A communication was received from the Garden Club of
Larchmont, Anna S. Hotland, Corresponding Secretary, calling
attention to the ponds of water lying along Fifth Avenue as
potential mosquito breeding places. The Clerk wad directed to reply
to this communication and explain what the Town was doing in this
section to drain the area.
A corvnunicati on was received f ro_m Larchmont Post #347 of
the American legion thanking the Board for its participation in the
Memorial Day services. The Clerk was directed to a.aknowledge this
letter with thanks.
A communication dated Uay 26th from Mrs. D. Hcffman,
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Chairman of Safety for the Chats-north Avenue School, containing a
suggested anti-fireworks ordinance , was received and ordered referred
to the Committee on Ordinances,
Justice Plessers_nith reported for the joint incinerator
conLnittee that the committee had met and had made very satisfactory
progress and would meet again on June 25th. He explaiined that three
sub-committees had o a L dd : ith a representative from each
mY�ial a
of the part icipatin7 on each sub-committee.
Justice Messersmith reported on behalf of the joint bus
caninittee that the committee had decided to request the County
Transportation Company to operate the Larchmont-Rye Beach line over
an alternate route pending the reconstruction of the Boston Post Road.
By resolution the Board unanimously approved the action of
the Bus Co=>nittee and the Clerk was directed so to inform tine County
Trans?,00rtation Company.
The Clerk presented a policy for lolunteer Firemenrs
Indemnity Insurance of the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
as prepared by agent George H. UcClelland, in accordance with instruct-
_ ions received from the Fire House Committee. A claim for X867.50,_
premium on this insurance accompanied the polio's.
on oration by Justice Messersmith seconded by Justice Boyd,
it was upon roll call unanimously
I'?'FSOLVF'D, that the above described policy be and
it hereby is approved and accepted for payment, and
be it further
RSSO=, that the c7ai.m for the preiniws of $867.50
be and it hereby is approved and ordered paid.
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The Clerk like�,ise presented a policy for automobile
liability insurance covering the apparatus of the Fire Company
against several kinds of losses. The matter -aas referred to
Counselor.
The Clerk, as Chairman of a special committee appointed
or, April 162, 1930 to consider the matter of fire protection of
_ Dillon bark, with particular reference to the Fire House in Dillon
Park, reminded the Board that the report of the committee had been
submitted in December, recommending the discontinuance of the use
--- of this Fire House and that no action had been taken thereon. He
suggested that the Board authorize the immediate discontinuance of
the use of this Fire House in order to save paying unnecessary
rent. therefor.
On motion by the Clerk seconded by Justice lessersr: ith,
it was upon roll call unanimously
H".SOLVED, that on the recommendation of a Special
Committee heretofore appointed for this purpose
the discontinuance of the use of the old Dillon
Park 'Fire House be and it is hereby approved and
authorized, same to take effect by June 30, 1931;
and be it further
RESOLVEDf that the matter of moving and disposing
of the ancient Fire Com-„any material in the building
be -referred to Superintendent. Coles with power, and
be it further
R2,SOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby is directed
to give notice to the owner of the Fire House of
the discontinuance of the use of the building and to
the effect also that the Town disclaims liability
for any further charges after July 1st.
The Supervisor referred to the fact that the Town is owner
of certain low lying lots which he said :could be suitable am a site
for a dog shelter. He suggested that the matter bf placing fill
on these lots be feferred to Superintendent Coles.
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On motion by the Clerk seconded by Justice Boyd it was
unanimously
ECTSOL7T_'D, that the matter of placing fill on
certain low lying lots owned by the Town be
and it hereby is 'referred to Superintendent Coles.
Upon motion duly made and seconded the Board unanimously
resolved to adjourn at 12:10 A. Y.