HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943_08_18 Town Board Minutes 637
REGULAR MEETNG OF THE TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
HELD AUGUST 18, 1943
In the Council Room of the Weaver street Firehouse Town of
Mamaroneck, N.Y.
The meeting was called to order bv supervisor Mandeville
at 8 p.m. (Eastern War Time)
Present: Supervisor Mandeville
Councilmen stirrer , Brewer and Griffin
Absent: Councilman Keeler
The presence was also noted of Town Clerk Payne , Town
Attorney Delius Comptroller Orsino and Town Engineer and Super-
intendent of Highways Foote.
The minutes of the meeting of August 4, 1943 were approved
as presented.
'The Town Clock presented a notice which he said was handed
to him by the Assessor which notice was received fron the Comm, soer
of Jurors calling attention to the requirements of the Westchester
County Jury Law to the effect that a meeting of the Town Board must
be held on the first Tuesday of September , 1943 to proceed to select ,
make and verify a Grand and Trial Jury list for the two siacceeding
jury calendar years.
Councilman Griffin pointed out that September 7, 1943 would
be the first Tuesday and the meeting date.
The Town Clerk stated that he would prepare the notices. July ,
The Town Clerk presented his report for the month of
1943 which was ordere d received and filed
Councilman Griffin stated that there was nothing to report
'or the Park Department other than that the Department was carrying
on the work usual at this time of year.
He presented and read the following reports for the month
of July , 1943 which were ordered filed : 1) summary of Receipts and
Disbursements from January 1 to July 31, 1943 2) Analysis of u -
ge Appropriations and Expenditures from January 1 to JULY 31 , 1943
(3') Analysis of Estimated Revenues fron January I to July 31, 1943;
(4) Claims audited and paid by the Comptroller from August 4 to Aug-
ust 18 , 1943.
He read a statement of the Bank Balances as of 9 o' clock,
Aug-ust 18, 1943, showing a total balanae of $252,582.10 in all funds
It was on motion by Councilman Griffin seconded by Council-
man ever , upon roll call, unanimously resolved
`WHEREAS ., the Assessor has presented a petition
for the correction of the Assessment R911 for
639
SOLVED , that the assessment roll for the
year 1942 , school tax of 1943 and the assess
ment roll of 1943 taxes of 1944, is shows
property now appearing on the roll as follows.
Section Block Lot Owner Land
1 5 7-10 to -
(132-1) 14-1.6 to 9 Town of Mamaroneck $3 250
;
be corrected as follows , in accordance with
ti
- _. the provisions of subdivision 5 of Section 33
Section Block o t Owner Land On
12-13
art 16 Town of Mamaroneck
1
.,
(132-,-21) -1 -19
part 16 Joseph S cacao 1,9700
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment o1
for the year 1943 taxes of 1944, which .shows
property now appearing on the roll as follows
Section Owner Land
1 51 7 0 to
.'(132-1) . 16 to 19 Town Qf Mamaroneck 2 t 2 5
be.- corrected as follows.: accordance -with -
the rxovi o s of subdivision 5.- ''of section :31:
Section oo Lot owner Land Ong :.
ry 12-,1.3-14 Town of a aroneck 1 25
(132-33) part
1 51 7 10 11
(132-1) 1 ,18,19
art 16 Joseph Scaao & W. 19500
Councilman informed the Board that co f'ere ce was
held on e proposed recreation program and that Mr. Moy a an!, ch-air-
man . the Board of Education, Tu"ayor Goeckler of the village of arch
were se t
moat Ya a e o . so
The points covered, he
advised, were the. questions on the following*
The amount of the appropriation, the kind of program
which would suit both villages and the town, and the possibility of
having the school system direct the program. stated it was a very
interesting meeting and that everybody .s co-operative , although to
were some questions put by Mayor Goeckler of Larchmont He advised
that he believed that the school system viould operate the program and
that if this was finally decided it would be placed before the voters
in this light, Further, that it was intended to place the full plan
bofo.re the people.
He stated that Village Manager Johnson had suggested the
He advised that Mr. Ahern was of the opinion that $12,000 was necessary and that Mr.Moyanahan
also agreed with Mr. Ahern. He pointed out that the WPA Program was not much of guide and that
nothing could be gained from this experience because it was a limited project. Further, that there
was no accurate method of telling at this time how many time people would make use of these facilities
until a survey was made after opening of the schools. He advised that the summer program during
vacations was being operated by the school system at a cost of $3,500
That since the schools open in September Mr. Ahern has planned to make a survey among the children
so as to determine proper estimates and said that he believed that this would be completed with a proposed
plan by September 27 1943
He said that it was indicated that the school system would not undertake the program unless they could
maintain high standards. He called to the attention of the Board that a good may communities are coming
around to the point where recreation is reorganized as a definite part of the responsibility of the municipality
The members of the Board discussed the amount necessary to be placed in the proposal and the budget
to carry out the plan and after discussion it was on motion by Councilman Brewer seconded by Councilman
Brewer seconded by Councilman Stiner
WHEREAS this Board has received requests that it consider the establishment of a recreation system in the town
of Mamaroneck and that it appropriate certain sums of money for the maintenance of such a system and
WHEREAS in response to such requests this Board is willing to submit a proposition for the maintenance
of a recreation system to the voters at the next general election
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that there be submitted to the electors of the Town of Mamaroneck at a general election to be held
on the 2nd day of November 1943 the following proposition:
"Shall the Town of Mamaroneck establish a recreation system and annually levy and appropriate for the maintenance
of such system not les than $10,000"
FURTHER RESOLVED that such proposition be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 244C
of the General Municipal Law and voted upon as provided in the Town law.
Councilman Stiner reported that the Board of Review had completed its work in reviewing
409 applications for reductions in assessments and that after the survey of the Town's properties
which
He reported that the vertical stone wall in the bank of the
Sheldrake River along Brookside Drive has been completed. Also,
that the 'rip-rap wall along the side of Valley Stream Road was well
under way and should be completed within a very short times
He informed the Board that he and Engineer Foote had spent
all of the morning of the day of, this meeting in Greenwich examining
the incineration plant there
He said that Mr. Bush . the manager of the plant , was erg
kind o them and had furnished them with valuable information. He ;
said that a more detailed report would be filed by Mr. Foote after
ad rechecked his oes He advised that Mr. Bosh had also of-
fered to spend part of his vacation Mamaroneck make a s tudy
of our plant and submit suggestions. He said that he thought that
this was a very nice gesture on the part of Mr. Bush,
The Supervisor resented and recommended the following
resolution which was on motion by Councilman Griffins seconded by
Councilman Seiner , upon roll calf., unanimously
RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 96A to Chapter
62 of the Laws of 1909 , as amended, the Town
Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does -hereby
authorize and empower the Receiver of Taxes of
the Town of Mamaroneck to collect the 1943 school
taxes for Union Free School District NO. 1 the
Town of Mamaroneck, and School District No.2 Town
of Scarsdale , New York, which, under the provisions
of Chapter 105 of the Laws of 1916 as amended, known
as the Westchester County Tax Law, become a lien and
are payable on September 1 , 1943 in two partial pay-
ments each amounting o fifty per cent ('50%) of any
such school tax as levied;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes of
the Town o f Mamaroneck is authorized and empowered
o receive the a me rat o sty h par gal payments or
instalments o the 1943 school taxes for Union Free
School District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, and
School 'District Town 2, Town of Scarsdale, New York,
at any time but subject to the same penalties as are
specified and provided in Section 18 of Chapter 105
of the Laws of 1916 for the neglect to pay the total
amount of the school taxes after the levy thereof.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the acceptance of any such
partial or instalment payment of the 194 school
awes for Union Free School District No. 1 in the
Town o f Ma aroneck and School District NOe 2t
Town of Scarsdale , New York, shall not be deemed
to affect in any manner any right of the -Town of
Mamaroneck under any general or special Act , tO
enforce collection of the unpaid balances of such
taxes as may remain due and owing to said 'o ne
but such rights and powers shall remain in full
force and effect to enforce collection o f the u.n
aid balance of such school taxes , together with
interestq penalties and other lawful charges.
ing resolution
On motion duly made and seconded the following resolution
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with the _
provisions o section 26 of the Westchester
County Tax Act, the Town Board do and it hereby
does direct the Receiver of axe and Assessments
to mail to each taxpayer of the Town of Mamaroneck
whose address is known to said Receiver of Taxes
and Assessments, a tax blirll for 1943 school axe s
the expense thereof to be a Town charge
The Supervisor informed the Board that some time ago claims
had been received from J.Dinolfo & Co. Inc. giving charges for
additional premiums due to audits in connection with insurance for
WPA word such audits covering the final period during which as
operations
He said that the charges covered two projects - one the
Fenimore Road project which was wholly within the unincorporated area; --.
the other project covering work which was done in the Larchmont Village
Garage area.
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He referred to correspondence between his oiff ice and Mro
Arthur Richards , Village Engineer. He stated that in the final letter
Mr. Richards advised that he and Mayor Goeckler were of the opinion
that there was no obligation on the part of the Village because the
insurance estimates did not include these charges
Following some discussion, and because of the fact that the
insurance policies are made out in the name of the Town of Mamaroneck,
it was agreed that the total amount of the claims , namely, $159. 57 be
paid out of the Insurance Item under "Miscellaneous Expenditures.",
The Supervisor informed the members of the Board that certain
supplies , such as gas masks , helmets , firemen's coats trailer pumps
etc . , were being obtained from the Office of Civlan Defense and that
it was necessary to sign an agreement for the loan of same ,
it was also necessary to designate a Local Property Officer who is to
be bonded and who is to act as custodian of this equipment.
He recommended that Gallagher, chief engineer of the
Fire Department be named as Local property Officer; further, that his
bond be paid for out of own funds.
It was on motion by Coundilman Stiner , seconded by Council-
man Griffin, upon roll call , unanimously
:.
RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby
is authorized to sign the agreement between the
Office of Civilian Defense .and the Town of Yamaro-
neck, for the use of equipment furnished to the
Town by this Federal agency
FURTHER that Michael Gallagher be and he hereby
is designated or appointed Local Property Officer
and that the premium of his bond in the principal
sum of $5,000 be and' it hereby is authorized paid
out of Town funds
The Supervisor presented a letter dated August 13 1943 re-
ceived from William H. Johnson, Village Manager concerning proposals
for the auctioning of the old First National Bank Building.
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RESOLVED, that this Board approves the. suggestion
made the Village aage and Board o Trustees
the Village o aaroc to sell at auction the
building formorl occupied by the First National Bank
of ronec at the corner of Boston Post Road and
aro eck .venue t and non and deser .bed o tie .
assessment map a8 Block. 9139 Parcel 2279 and recommenas
that such sale by conducted by Joseph '. Day,
The Town Clerk was requested t o t; y the Village Mara e r.
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resented letter dated August 1 943 ,
The sup e rvi or d or
With copies ached o c previous 'correspondence from Edward y
._ i the parking situation along c -
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arc o t s Estates . Inc c oncer
bell Roads He said he had been informed that all the members of the
hoard .d received letter with attachments and that no doubt
all were familiar with the contents@
e had conferred r Ictor
He reported that recently
.Stemp-4 acting or Clair V, Johnson Chairman o the Board o Police
for e ell-Us , on the subject
Commissioners , o .
Following a lengthy discussion it was decided that upon Mr.
Johnson' s return
from his vacation he be invited with Chief of Police
Yerick, to attend the next meeting of the Board to discuss the matters
own a
directed t write to both o the gentlemen*
in-formed the Board that are offer had been
The super .s or ..
o Philp Gu iie o ar the purchase o p operl known as
received p part o
section Block 51, part hots 12 1 1 and pa
presented He a bank. money order nade to the Tom of Mamaroneck than
in the amount o $25C.00, s a i d that this amount was ue nor e
Gu e mo and resulted from his e
the original amount Bred y
-- tr e t the best possible pr is e for the own. :.
forts in
oo some scuso was motion d made a nd
- following ice
v seoded ordered that the Town Clerk publish the _
PUBLIC 17 ICE -
TAKE NOTICE that' the Town Board of the
Town of a .aro ne k vrill receive bids for the
following identified read, estate& Block 1329
Parcel 3 (formerly described as. section ,519 o :. . , 1 and part o 16 ,
dimensions of sic are approximatelY 75x145.
Bids de pursuant- to this Not ice t o
be delivered to the Town C. erk at the Town
Of-
f West Boston Post Roadq Yamaroneck,
New York not later than 10 a.m. , Wednesdavf
August 2 943 , acdompanied by a certified
check for the full Amount of the bid a
IS
The right to reject any or all bids
reserved by the Town Board*
RESOLVED that the bid of Margaret B. Ec Tamara
to Purchase the westerly half of section 9 ,. Block 47, Lot 3
for the sum of $200. cash be and the s e ere is accepted;
That the bid of Louis Deverich to purchase the
easterly half of section 9 , 'Block 47 Lot. 3 and all of Section
9, Block 47, Lot 4 for the sum of $500. cash be and the Same
hereby is accepted;
That the bid of Leon Steinman to purchase - property
designated as Section 9 , Brook 56 , Lot 2B for the sum of $1250.-
. cash be and the same hereby is accepted
Each of the bids above set forth is accepted subject ,
however , to the approval of such bids by the Town Board of the
Town of Maaroneck .
Ayes: Dooley , Kuhn, Jackson
Meigan, Santoro
Nayes None
The letter advised that the bads were received in response
to an advertisement in the "Daily Times" Copies of the sealed bids
were attached and the letter requested the consideration of the Town
Board.
Following discussion which was held on the matter of each . . .
bid offered, gas on motion by Councilman Grifiin seconded by ;
Councilman Stiner unanimously resolved
WHEREAS the Village of Mamaroneck has hereto-
fore acquired by deed in lieu of foreclosure
property known as Section 9 Block 47 Lots 3
and 4 on the assessment map of the Village of
Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS the Town of Mamaroneck owns certain
tax liens upon the same property which is part
of the parcel known upon the Town assessment
map as Block 915, Parcel 208 , representing
arrears of taxes due it , which were heretofore
levied against the property; and
WHEREAS the village of Mamaroneck by re-
solution duly adopted August 9, 1943 accepted
an offer from Margaret Bo. McNamara for the
purchase of one-half of Lot 3 , .(representing
approximately 25 feet front by 125 feet deep.)
for the sum of $200, which acceptance, however
is conditioned upon similar actio n being taken .
by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS this Board considers it to the best
interest of the 'Town of Mamaroneck to approve
such offer and to authorize the sale , to the
end that the property may be sold free and
clear of all taxes , and the proceeds of sale ,
if any , divided,
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On motion by Councilman Griffin,. seconded by Councilman
Stirrer, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS the Village of Mamaroneck has hereto
fore acquired by deed in lieu of Foreclosure
property known as Section 9, Block 47, Lots 3
and 4 on the assessment map of the Village of
Mamaroneck and
WHEREAS the town of Mamaroneck owns certain
lien upon the same property which is known
upon the Town Assessment map as Block 915, Parcel 208
eel 208, representing arrears of taxes due it ,
which were heretofore levied against the pro-
pe ter; and
WHEREAS the Village of Mamaroneck bv resolution
duly adopted August 9, 1943 , accepted an offer
from Louis Deverich for the purchase of all' of
Lot 4 and one- half of Lot 3 , as shown on the
Village assessment maps t for the sum of $ 00,
which acceptance , however , s conditioned upon,
similar action being taken by the Town Board
of the Town of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS, this Board considers it to the best
interest of the Town of Mamaroneck to approve
such offer and to authorize the sale to the
end that the property may be sod free and clear
of all taxes and the proceeds of sale if any,
divided,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck agrees that the property above dew
scribed, which property is pant of Parcel 2089
Block 915, as described on the Town assessment
map be sold for $500
FURTHER RESOLVED. that the net proceeds of such
sale together with any balance of rentals or
income received by the Village of Mamaroneck during
the period of its ownership, shall be divided be-
tween the Town axid Village of Manaroneck proportion-
ately to the amount due each as of the date of such
sale
On motion bar Councilman Griffin, seconded - Councilman -.
Stiner, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS the Village of Mamaroneck has heretofore
acquired by deed in lieu of foreclosure , property
known as Section 9 , Block 56, Lot 2B on the assess-
meat map of the Village of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS.- the Town of Mamaroneck owns certain tax
liens upon the same property which is known upon
the Town assesment map as Block 928, Parcel 348,
representing arrears of taxes due it which were
NOW THERE FOR , BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck agrees that the property described on
the Town assessment map as Block 928 , Parcel 348,
be sold nor $1250
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the net proceeds of such
sale together with any balance of rentals or
sale ,income received by the village of Mamaroneck iek
during the period of its ownership , shall be
- divided between. the Town and village of Mamaroneck
proportionately to the amount due each as of the
date of such sale
The Supervisor submitted the following report of tax arrears
collected from January 1 to July 31, 1943 and Town property sold since
he had become Supervisor of the Town:
TOWN OF MAMARONECK TAX ARREARS COLLECTED
FROM JANUARY 1 to JULY 31, 1943
Year of Tax State, Town & County Tax School Tax Total
1942 $62,244.53 56,169.06 $118,413.59
1941 1,463.99 742.01 2,206.00
1940 311.79 316.41 628.20
1939 342.59 257.26 599.85
1938 285.99 272.08 558.07
1937 171.84 173.33 345.17
1936 77.58 73.67 151.25
1935 46.68 66.80 113.48
1934 172.81 79.54 252.35
1933 .29 4.80 5.09
1932 .28 26.60 26.88
1931 3.02 6.47 9.49
1930 .48 1.00 1.48
1929 .25 .44 .69
1927 & Prior years 57.13 57.13
Total $65,179.25 58,189.47 $123,367.72
Town Owned Property Sold