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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1923_09_05 Town Board Minutes Meeting of the Town Board TOWN OF MAMARONECK held September 5th, 1923. The meeting woo called to order b7 E-nervisor B-rto,, at 10 P.M. PRESENT: Supervisor Burton Justices Boyd, Collins, Dudley Town Clerk Sherman Counsellor Gamble. Upon motion, duly seconded, it was VOTED that the minutes of meetings of June 11th, June 13th, and July 18th, 1923 be approved as printed. A communication was received from Mr. L. Harold Bayly, who also appeared before the Board, in relation to erroneous ass- essment made upon his property, said assessment being made before the property was improved. The communication was ordered, received, placed on file, and the matter was referred to Counsellor Gamble for the necessary resolution. Mr. Henry Harlach of the Building Commission appeared before the Board in relation to the fining of plans and the action of the Board of Appeals upon plans awaiting their decision. The matter was referred to Counsellor Gamble to take up with the Board of Appeals with the view that thr entire matter be cleared up and expedited. Mr. Harlach also spoke in relation to the viola- tion of the Building Code by John McLoughlin on Hillcrest Avenue, and it was VOTED that the matter be referred to Counsellor Gamble and the Building Commission for proper action. The officers of the Weaver Street Fire Company appeared before the Board requesting an expenditure to take care of the lighting and draping of the auditorium stage of the Weaver Street Fire Company's building. Upon motion by Clerk Sherman, seconded by Justice Boyd, it was RESOLVED that the request of the officers of the Weaver Street Fire Company for additional lighting and draping of the stage in the audi- torium of the new Weaver Street Fire House be referred to the Fire House Committee of this Board for their recommendation and report; and be it furhter RESOLVED that Counsellor Gamble be requested to submit to this Board an opinion as to the legal expenditure in relation to same. A communication was received from Charles M. Baxter Jr. requesting the cancellation of taxes due to an error in the Town records of March 3rd, 1873, affecting Section 8, Block 87, Lot 13, which is now owned by Michael Merola, and upon the recommendation of Counsellor Gamble, the following resolution was, upon ROLL CALL unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Michael Merola, the present owner of lot 13 in block 87, section 8, on assess- ment map of the Town of Mamaroneck, and for- merly known as old lot No. 79 Map of Washing- tonville, Village of Mamaroneck, has brought to he attention of this Board that it appears from the records of the Treasurer of the County of Westchester that the aforesaid lot was sold March 3, 1973 for taxes of 1871 to the Town of Mamaroneck, for a term of 1000 years for the sum of $13.27; and WHEREAS, the Receiver of Taxes reports that the original assessment rolls and the Col- lector's books of record for said years are not on file in his office; and that he is therefore unable for this reason to correct- ly check and determine the payment of said tax; and WHEREAS, from the evidence submitted it would appear that said tax had been paid and never so marked, due to an error in the Town records as of that date; and it seems equitable that said matter should be adjusted in the inter- ests of both parties, THEREFORE, upon the recommendation of the Receiver of Taxes, be it RESOLVED that the Receiver of Taxes be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and di- rected to accept the flat amount tax due, to wit. $13.27, as appears from the records of the Treasurer of the County of Westchester on the aforesaid lot for said year, plus the cost of sale, and to waive and cancel penal- ties and interest thereon; and it is further RESOLVED that the Receiver of Taxes upon the receipt of the aforesaid tax of $13.27, plus the cost of the sale, be and he hereby is authorized and empowered to mark his records paid and cancelled and to issue to and file with the Treasurer of the County of West- chester the necessary cancellation certifi- cate in due form of law; and it is further RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and empowered to execute and deliver certified copies of the aforesaid resolution. The Clerk brought to the attention of the Board the matter of vacancies in Inspectors of Election offices, and upon motion, duly seconded, it was VOTED that the matter be referred to the Clerk to take up with the officers of the political parties with authority to make such appointments as are necessary. The Clerk also presented the matter of changing polling places in one or two districts, and the matter was referred to him with autjority to make such changes as are to the best interests of the Town. The Counsel reported that the Board of Sewer Commissioners Sewer District No. 1, Town of Mamaroneck, ad heretofore purchased for use in connection with the sewer system in said sewer dis- trict, from various owners, lots 21, 22, 67 and 68 in block 57 section 1, and lot 3 in block 61, section 1, as shown on the ass- essment map of the Town of Mamaroneck, and that there were unpaid against the aforesaid lots, and recommends said taxes on the afore- said property be marked cancelled. Upon motion duly seconded, it was RESOLVED that it be and hereby is author- ized and empowered to cancel the State, County and Town and School taxes for the year 1922 and lots 21, 22, 67 and 68 in block 57 section 1, and lot 3 in block 61 section 1 as shown on the assessment map of the Town of Mamaroneck; and it was further RESOLVED that the Supervisor be authorized and empowered to direct the Receiver of Taxes to note the aforesaid cancellation of taxes upon his books of record and to direct the Board of Assessors to not the aforesaid change of ownership on their assessment book. Counsel reported in connection with the construction of the new Weaver Street Fire House the Town had acquired by purchase from various owners for said purpose, the following property, to wit: Lots 38, 39, 42, 43, 44, 73, 74, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, and 85 in Block 50, section 1 as shown on the Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck, and that there were outstanding against said lots unpaid State, County, and Town taxes and School taxes for the year 1922, which should be cancelled of record and which he recommended being done. Upon motion, duly seconded, it was RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and empowered to cancel State, County, Town and School taxes for the year 1922 on the following property to wit: Lots 38, 39, 42, 43, 44, 73, 74, 80 as shown on the assessment map of the Town of Mamaroneck, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and empowered to cancel School taxes for the year 1922 on Lots 78 and 79, Block 50, section 1 as shown on the assessment map of the Town of Mamaroneck: and it was further RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and empowered to direct the Receiver of Taxes to note the aforesaid cancellation on his Tax records and to direct the Board of Ass- essors to note the change of ownership on their books of record. The Committee appointed by the Supervisor in connection with the furnishing of the new Weaver Street Fire House reported that they had gone into the matter thoroughly and had authorized the purchase of such furniture and fixtures as in their judgement was proper, and asked the approval of the Board of the expenditures so made by them. Upon motion, duly seconded, it was RESOLVED that the report of the Committee appointed in connection with the furnishing of the new Weaver Street Fire House be re- ceived, and that the action of the Committee in making the necessary purchases in connect- ion with the same be and the same hereby is approved; and it was futher RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to make payment for the expenditures so made by the Committee when proper Town vouchers approved by said Committee are presented; and it was further RESOLVED that the amounts so expended by the Supervisor be refunded by the issuance of a certificate of indebtedness in said amount which said certificate of indebtedness shall be a propert Town charge against Fire, Lighting and Water Supply District No. 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck. Upon motion the meeting adjourned at 11.40 P.M. Frederick M. Sherman Town Clerk.