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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1921_05_15 Town Board Minutes Meeting of the Town Board TOWN OF MAMARONECK held, May 15th, 1921 The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Burton at 9.00 P.M. PRESENT: Supervisor Burton, Justices, Boyd, Collins, Dudley and Shafer Deputy Clerk Sherman, Councellor Gamble. The minutes of the meetings of April 14th and 29th, 1921 were read and upon motion approved. The report of the Receiver of Taxes for the month of April, 1921 was raceived, read, ordered placed on file and is as follows; May 1st, 1921. Sir: Pursuant to Section 23 of the Westchester County Tax Law I hereby respectfully report the amount of State, County, Town, School, Highway and Special District taxes together with the int- erest and penalties thereon, collected by me during the month of 1921 1921 1919 1918 1917 Arrears Total State & County. 22,689.89 539.82 23,229.71 Town 12,586.33 351.80 12,938.13 Highway 3,442.01 43.63 3,465.64 School Dist. 1 1,228.04 1,228.04 School Dist. 2 7.10 7.10 Arrears 223.78 156.25 174.88 808.33 1,363.29 Int. & Pentys. 256.15 28.97 33.93 69.21 522.77 911.03 Total, $43,142.94 Deposited with 1st Nat'l bank, Mamaroneck, $43,142.94 Respectfully submitted, Sgnd, T. Palmer Howell, Receiver of Taxes. The report of the Town Clerk for the month of April, 1921 was received, read, ordered placed on file and is as follows: May 2nd, 1921. Hon. George W. Burton, Supervisor, Town of Mamaroneck, Mamaroneck, New York. Dear Sir: I herewith report the amount of fees collected in this office of the Town Clerk for the month of April, 1921, as follows: Dog licenses issued 13 $3.25 xxxxxxxxx " 5 2.50 Non Resident licenses " Marriage " " 3 3.00 Chattels filed 24 2.88 Total $11.63 Respectfully submitted, Sgnd, John C. Fairchild. Town Clerk. by Frederick M. Sherman Deputy Clerk. The Police report for the month of April, 1921 was received and read, showing 26 arrests and total fines amounting to $420.00 was ordered noted in the minutes and placed on file. The report of the Supervisor for the month ending April 30th, 1921, to, wt: Balance on hand on April 1st, 1921 $20,908.32 Deposited by Receiver of Taxes, $43,142.94 Rec'd from F. P. Shafer, fines 70.00 " " P.H. Collins, " 220.00 " " W. A. Boyd, " 182.50 " " County Treasurer, 317.26 " " Sam Aloisi, street opening, 15.00 " " Town Clerk, fees, 16.72 43,964.42 Total amount received, 64,872.74 PAYMENTS. Audited claims, $6,413.98 Bond account, 1,000.00 Garbage contract, Dist. #1 250.00 " " " #2 66.66 Highway fund, Spec'l Improv't "B" 589.65 " " " " "D" 542.25 " " Item #1 1,220.05 " " " #4 576.33 Interest account, 125.00 Salary account, 2,452.15 13,236.07 Balance on hand this day, $ 51,636.67 Respectfully submitted, Sgnd, Geo. W. Burton. Supervisor. The receipt of the policy in relation to the auto truck being used by the Superintendent of Highways was ordered noted in the minutes and filed with the Town Clerk upon the approval of Counsel Justice Shafer presented a communication from the American Legion Post of Larchmont, quoting Chapter 360 of the Laws of 1920 and Chapter 136 of the Laws of 1921, in relation to Memorial day appropriations to American Legions,; Upon motion, duly seconded, it was RESOLVED, that there be appropriated a sum not exceeding $100.00 under the provisions of Section 136 of the Town Law for the purposes of defraying the expenses for the proper observance of Memorial Day, which amount shall be assessed, levied and collected in the same manner as other expenses of said Town are assessed, levied and collect- ed, and it is FURHTER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is directed to notify the commanders of the posts of the American Legion in the Town of Mamaroneck, that under the provisions of said Section 136, Commanders and Quartermasters of the aforesaid posts or camps, by Concurr- ent action, shall direct the Supervis- or of the Town, what proportion of such money so raised, shall be expend- ed by each of said posts or camps, which proportion shall be paid by the Supervisor upon the order or orders of the Commanders or Quartermaster of each of said posts. The question being taken upon the foregoing resolution same was upon ROLL CALL, unanimously carried. Mr. H. M. Whitaker was present and addressed the Board in relation to granting an increasein salary to the Firemen stationed at Weaver Street Fire House. Upon motion by Justice Dudley, seconded by Justice Shafer, it was VOTED, that the application for an increase in salary for the Firemen stationed at the Weaver Street Fire House be dissapproved, same not being justified at this time. The question being taken upon the foregoing motion same was declared adopted. Mr. H. J. Brewer, Secretary of the Building Commission addressed the Board in relation to the hiring of a Clerk for said Commission, and presented a resolution adopted at a meet- ing of the Commission on May 4th, 1921 which is as follows. RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, be and it hereby is requested to authorize and empower the Building Commission to hire a Clerk, to perform such duties as may be required by them and appropriate the necessary funds for such purpose. Upon motion by Justice Collins, seconded by Justice Boyd, it was RESOLVED, that the sum of $180.00 be levied, assessed and collected against the taxable property of the Town of Mamaroneck lying outside of the in- corporated limits of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck for the pur- pose of paying the salary in equal monthly installments, of a Clerk to the Building commission, to be here- after appointed. Be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Commission be requested to recommend to this Board, the name of a person to be appointed Clerk and Asisstant to said Building commission; such Clark nd Assistant to pz2form such services as may be assigned to him. The question being taken upon the foregoing resolution, same was upon ROLL CALL unanimously adopted. Mr. Brewer, Secretary of the Building Commission, appeared in person and recommend Frederick M. Sherman, for the appointment of Clerk and Assistant to said Building Commission, whereupon on Motion by Justice Collins, seconded by Justice Shafer the follow- ing resolution was duly adopted: RESOLVED, that Frederick M. Sherman be and hereby is appointed Clerk and Assist- and to the Building commission to per- form such duties as may be required at a salary of $180 per year from May 1st, 1921, to be paid in equal monthly in- stallments, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is to pay to said Fred- erick M. Sherman or his successor, the said monthly salary upon the presentation of proper vouchers therefore. The question being taken upon the foregoing resolution, same was upon ROLL CALL, unanimously carried. Mr. Gamble took up various Sewer matters in detail and the Board voted to hold a special meeting in relation to same on May 25th, 1921. Upon motion, the meeting adjourned 11.30 P.M. John C. Fairchild. Town Clerk. Deputy Clerk.