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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1923_06_13 Town Board Minutes (2) Meeting of the Town Board TOWN OF MAMARONECK held June 13, 1923. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Burton at 9 P.M. PRESENT: Supervisor Burton Justices, Boyd, Collins, Dudley and Schaefer. Town Clerk Sherman Counsellor Gamble. Upon motion duly seconded it was VOTED that the minutes of the meeting of May 2nd and of May 16th be approved as printed. A communication was received from the Receiver of Taxes with letter attached from Mr. Samuel Swinburne in relation to erro- neous tax assessment covering Lot 59 on Map of Chatsworth, tax of 1884 and Lot 60 on Map of Chatsworth, tax of 1884. The matter was referred to Counsellor Gamble for his report and the Clerk was re- quested to acknowledge the communication. A communication from the Larchmont Gardens Association was received and read in relation to the inspector to be employed by the Town to take care of the construction of new streets and the enforcement of the Building Code. Also the matter of re- filling the excavations across highways and putting them back into proper shape. The Communication was ordered received and filed and the Clerk was directed to acknowledge same, stating that the utters would receive due consideration. A communication was received from Mr. R. C. Heather and Co., enclosing a list of the size and type of lamps required with the fixtures at the new Weaver Street Fire House. Upon motion duly seconded it was upon ROLL CALL RESOLVED that the installation of bulbs at the Weaver Street Fire House be left with Mr. Heather to complete. A communication from the Mamaroneck Lodge of Elks #1457 was received and read, inviting the Town Board to participate in their Flag Day services to be held June 14th. The invitation was accepted with thanks and the members present vrere asked to endeavor to be present. A communication from Mr. Willard Fisher was received and read in relation to the tar matter of Ada Bird which was presented to a previous meeting of this Board. The Clerk was requested to reply to same and state that the natter had been referred to Coun- sellor Gamble for his investigation and report. A communication from Geo. J. Mulcahey was received and read relating to the condition of premises opposite his residence on Palmer Avenue. The communication was ordered placed on file and the matter referred to the Health Officer for his attention. A communciation from Mr. P. M. Brinch was received and read relation to the condition of an unfinished garage adjoining his property. Same was ordered placed on file and the matter re- ferred to the Building Cormission. A communication from Mr. Geo. P. forbes was received and read asking whether the Town would care to sell some of the furniture which was used in Justice Schaefer's office. the Clerk was requested to reply, stating that same could not be done at this time. The Clerk reported that the bulletin boards throughout the Town needed repairing and the matter was left in his hands to take care of the same. The Supervisor stated that the dedication and laying of the corner stone of the new Weaver Street Fire House would take place on July 4th, 1923, and upon motion, duly seconded, it was VOTED that invitations be extended to the Village Boards of Mamaroneck and Larchmont and to Chief Jones of New Rochelle, Chief Gypsum of Mount Vernon and Chief Griffen of White Plains and Chief Mulcahey of Yonkers to participate at this dedication. The matter of the purchase of new hooks and ladder was considered and upon motion duly seconded, it was RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and empmowered to draw up speci- fications and advertise in accordance with law for the purchase of a hook and ladder automobile apparatus. The Supervisor stated that there had been some extra, costs in the construction of the Weaver Street Building, such as ceiling work, corner store, side walls excavation and wiring, and it was upon motion duly seconded, upon ROLL CALL RESOLVED that the expense for the extra costs in the construction of the New Weaver Street Building be and the same hereby is approved. Upon irotion the meeting adjourned at 10.15 P.M. Frederick M. Sherman Town Clerk.