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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1920_10_06 Town Board Minutes Minutes of m eeting of the Town Board TOWN OF MAMARONECK held October 6th. 1920. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Burton at 9.15 P.M PRESENT: Supervisor Burton, Justices, Boyd, Collins, Dudley and Shafer. Deputy Clerk Sherman, Counsellor Gamble. The minutes of the meetings of September 10th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 20th. 22nd , 24th, and 28th, 1920 were read and upon motion approved. Counsellor Gamble presented the lease of the Larchmont Park, Inc. and the Town of Mamaroneck in relation to the polling place at the Sixth Districts.. Upon motion duly seconded it was Voted that the Supervisor and the Towns Clerk be authorized and dir- ected to execute the lease for the Polling Booth in the 6th District. The following resolution was offered by Justice Boyd and second- ed by Justice Shafer. WHEREAS, It has been brought to the attention of this Board that taxes for the year 1907 on lot No. 102 on Map of Waverly Subdivision of Grand Park, Town of Mamaroneck, were paid October 21, 1908, veidenced by a re- ceinted tax bill signed by John H. McArdle, Supervisors and WHEREAS, Said taxes were again err- oneously paid on May 21st ,1920; and WHEREAS, The Receiver of Taxes has made an examination of has books and finds but one record of payment of taxes on said lot No.102 for the year 1907, which was made on May 21, 1920; therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes be, and he hereby is authorized and empowered to mark on his records the payment of taxes for the year 1907 against lot No. 102 on map of Waverly Subdivision of Grand Park Town of Mamaroneck, as having been paid and cancelled on October 21, 1948 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and empowered to refund to the owner of the aforesaid lot No. 102, the amount of taxes to wit, $9.66, erroneously paid on May 21 , 1920. Upon roll call all members present voted, in the affirmative and the resolution was declared adopted. The following resolution was offered by Justice Dudley and seconfed by Justice Collins. WHEREAS, this Board has received from the Receiver of Taxes of this Town, under the the provisions of section 28 of the West- chester County Tax law, a verified account of unpaid State, County and Town taxes, aggragating the sum of $21,354.70; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the Westchester Covnty Tax Law, the Sup- ervisor be and he hereby is is authorized and empowered to borrow upon the credit of the Town of Mamaroneck a sum of not more than $21,354.70 for which sum he shall iss- ue in the name and under the seal of the Town, against uncollected State, County & Town taxes one or more certificates of in- debtedness, each of such a denomination as the Supervisor may determine. Said certif- icate shall be signed by the Supervisor, countersigned by the Town Clerk , shall bear interest at a rate of not more than 6% per annum and shall be made payable at such time as the Supervisor may fix; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and empowered to dispose of said certificates for not less than the par value thereof. Upon ROLL CAIL all members present voted in the affirmative and the resolution was declared adopted. The following resolution was offered by Justice Shafer and seconded by Justice Boyd, WHEREAS, this Board has received from the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaro- neck, under provisions of Section 28 of the Westchester County Tax Law, a verified statement of unpaid School taxes for the year 1919 aggregating the sum of $22.918.98; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the Westchester County Tax Law, the Sup- ervisor be and he hereby is authorized and empowered to borrow upon the credit of the Town of Mamaroneck a sum od not more than $22,918.98 for which sum he shall issue in the name and under the seal of said Town , against uncollected 1919 School taxes of Union Free District No.1, Town of Mamaro- neck, one or more certificates of indebted- ness, each of such a denomination as the Supervisor may determine, Said certifiactes shall be signed by the Supervisor, counter- signed by the Town Clerk, shall bear interest at a rate of not more than 6% per annum and shall be made payable at such time as the Supervisor may fix; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he here- by is authorized and empowered to dispose of said certificates for not less than par value thereof. Upon ROLL CALL all members present voted in the affirmative and the Supervisor declared the resolution adopted. A communication from Mr.M.D. Robinett was received and read in relation to the repairing of the flooring in the basement of the Town Hall quoting a sum of $97.00 for furnishing material and fixing same. Upon notion, duly seconded, it was VOTED, that the work of repairing the flooring of the Town Hall be given to Mr. Robinett and that he be instructed to go ahead with the nec- essary repairs. Upon POLL CALL the following members voted in the affirmative, Messrs. Burton, Boyd, Collins, Dudley; Shafer and Sherman. Negative, None. The Supervisor theretpon declared the motion carried. A communication from the Board of Elections designating the the Custodian of Voting Machines for the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1920 was received, read, ordered spread upon the minutes and is as follows: Board of Elections, County of Westchester. October 1st, 1920. Mr. Frederick M. Sherman, Mamaroneck, New York, Dear Sir: We beg to advise you that you were designated by this Board to act as Custodian of Voting Machines of the Town of Mamaro- neck N.Y. for the year 1920. Enclosed herewith is a form of oath which you will please fill out and acknowledge and return to us as soon as possible. Respectfully yours, Board of Elections. County of Westchester. John B. Cortright. George S.Bailie. Commissioners. Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Justice Dudley and seconded by Justice Shafer. WHEREAS, Frederick M. Sherman was heretofore and on October 1st, 1920, duly appointed by the Commissioners of Election of Westchester County, custodian of voting machines for the Town of Mamaroneck under the provisions of Section 400 of the Election Laws there- fore be it RESOLVED, that the compensation of said Cus- todian for the year 1920 be and the same hereby is fixed at the sum of $250.00 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he here- by is authorized and empowered to pay the aforesaid sum of $250.00 upon presentation of a proper voucher therefor after the same shall have been duly audited. Upon ROLL CALL the following voted in the affirmative, Messrs. Burton, Boyd, Collins, Dudley and Shafer Negative, None. The Deputy Clerk not voting. The Supervisor thereupon declared the resolution adopted. The following resolution was offered by Justice Collins and seconded. by Justice Shafer. WHEREAS, by an ordinance heretofore adopted by thid Board it was ordained, among other things , that a Building Commission to be constituted by three citizens, residing within the unincorp- carated section of the Town of Mamaroneck, and to serve without compensation shall be appionted by this Board, now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that Supervisor George W. Burton, Harry J. Brever and J.G.H. Harlach be and each of them hereby is appointed Building Commissioner; be it further RESOLVED, that the said Commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of this Board and without compensation. Upon Roll Call, all members present voted in the affirmative and the Supervisor declared the resolution adopted. The Supervisor suggested that the voting machines should be insured against any loss or damage and it was thereupon VOTED, that the Clerk be instructed to have the voting machines secured for the full value, ie, $7,500.00. Upon ROLL CALL all members voted in the affirmative and the Supervisor declared the motion carried. Upon motion, duly seconded, it was RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and empowered to make any necessary repairs to the flag poll and to purchase two new flags for same. Upon ROLL CALL all members voted in the affirmative and the Supervsiror declared the resolution adopted. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11.30 P.M. John C. Fairchild Town Clerk. Deputy Clerk.