HomeMy WebLinkAbout1918_11_01 Town Board Minutes Minutes of a Meeting of the Joint Town Board, Town of
Mamaroneck, held November 1st, 1918, at 9:36 P.M.
Supervisor Burton called the meeting to order.
The Clerk reported the following present: Supervisor
Burton, Justices Collins, Boyd, and Dudley; John Hickey, Superinten-
dent of Highways, J.C. Fairchild, Town Clerk, Ralph A. Gamble,
counsel.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, it was
RESOLVED, that the reading of the minutes not yet approved
be dispensed with.
Mr. McKinley, Counsel to the Westchester Street Railroad
Company was present, and asked to be heard in regard to extending the
time of the Railroad's right to charge the increased fare.
On motion duly made, seconded and carried, it was
RESOLVED, that the regular order of business be dispensed
with, and that Mr. McKinley be heard forthwith.
Mr. McKinley then outlined the report made by Mr. Barnes,
the Engineer of the Public Service Commission, which had been com-
pleted and submitted and asked that the Board grant the Railroad
1919 during which time the final adjustment of the entire fare
matter could be concluded.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, it was
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoint a Committee of Five
to confer with the Village Trustees of Larchmont and Mamaroneck
regarding the Railroad's petition for an increase in fare.
Superintendent Hickey asked that he be given authority to
have five (5) lights installed in the Woods of Larchmont at points
to be designed by him.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, such authority
was granted.
The meeting adjourned at 11:25 P.M.
Town Clerk.