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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1920_03_31 Town Board Minutes (2) Minutes of a meeting of the JOINT TOWN BOARD of the Town of Mamaroneck held, March 31st,1920. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Burton at 11.15 P.M. PRESENT: Supervisor Burton, Justices, Boyd, Dudley and Shafer Superintendent of Highways Anthes, Deputy Clerk Sherman, Counsellor Gamble. Upon motion, duly seconded the minutes of the meeting of Feb- ruary 16th,1920 were read, and approved. Superintendent of Highways Anthes submitted his report for the period of February 1st, 1920 to February 29th, 1920 Upon motion,duly seconded, it was VOTED, that the same be filed, and is as follows: Office of Superintendent of Highways Town of Mamaroneck N.Y. To the Honorable Board, March 1st,1920 Town of Mamaroneck, Mamaroneck, N.Y. Gentlemen: I herewith respectfully submit my report as Superintendent of Highways for work performed in this Department for the period extending from February 1st to February 29th,1920 as follows, Draining ditch between Chatsworth Avenue and Murray Avenue. Removing snow and ice from culverts and sidewalks on Murray Avenue, Chatswoth Avenue, Myrtle Avenue, Weaver Street, and Boston Post Road. Also from Larchmont Gardens, Woods of Larchmont , Howell Park and Dillon Park. Removing snow drifts on Old White Plains Road and Fenimore Road. Respectfully submitted, Sgn Fred'k A. Anthes Superintendent of Highways. A petition from the residents of Chetnut Avenue asking the Board to change the name of the street to Hillcrest avenue was received, read, and Upon the recommendation of Supt. Anthes, on motion duly seconded it was VOTED, that the street known as Chestnut Avenue be changed to Hillcrest Avenue as per the pet- ition of the property owners and FURTER, that the Superintendent of Highways be authorized and directed to procure the necessary sign and have same erected. A petition from the residents of Caerleon Ave. requesting that the Town Board accept the street as a Town Highway was received, read and Upon the recomendation of Superintendent Anthes, It was moved and seconded that Counsel be authorized and dir- ected to prepare the necessary papers and secure the releases in connection with the petition for the acceptance and taking over of Caerleon Avenue as a Public Highway. The Clerk called the Roll. Voting in the affirmative, Burton, Boyd, Dudley Shafer and Clerk. Negative, None. The Supervisor thereupon declared the motion carried. The Supervisor spoke in reference to the bill of the New York Inter Urban Water Company, and Upon motion, duly seconded, it was VOTED, that Counsellor Gamble in- vestigate the claim of the New York Inter Urban Water Co. insofar as it affects the Town of Mamaroneck. The Superintendent of Highways reported that the men working on the Highways requested an increase in wages. Upon motion, duly seconded it was VOTED, in consideration of the report of Superintendent Anthes in relation to the wage scale that the matter be left to his discretion. The Superintendent recommended that the safety light at the junction of Chatworth and Myrtle Avenues hereafter be taken care of by the Constables, and Upon motion, duly seconded, it was VOTED, that the Superintendents recommendation be complied with and that the Supervisor be directed to notify the Constables to that effect and to also notify Mr. Stevens the present caretaker of the action of this Board. Upon motion, duly seconded, it was VOTED, that the Superintendent of Highways be authorized and direct- ed to procure quotations on stone, cinders tarvia and road oil. Upon motion, the meeting adjourned at 11.45 P.M. Town Clerk Deputy.