Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-17
TROLLEY co.
WANTS TIME.
Borough Council Met Last Night
and Transacted Business of
Importance.

The regular meeting of the Borough
Council was held in Borough Hall,
Tuesday evening, June 16.
Present-Mayor Muirhead, Council
men Hillman, Haines, Gordon, CALI
CHER & Kerr, Counselor Pearse and
John A. Coan, acting as clerk in place
of William Birmingham.
The Mayor stated that there was a
vacancy in the Board of Health as DR..
Haines term had run out. He then
read communication from the mem
bers of the Board of Health in the
form of request. asking for the re-
appointment of DR.. E. E. Haines, as
he had rendered such valuable service
during his term. The Mavor then
appointed him for four years. The
Mayor then appointed S. J. Mason as
borough engineer. Upon motion the
appointment was confirmed by the
Council.
A communication from Independent
Engine Co. stating that f. I. Stults
had been suspended from the company
and that Mr.. Kelley had been ap-
pointed in his place, was read. Mo-
tion that the action of the company
be confirmed, was carried.
Applications for renewal of license
of Frank Mikel, E. J. O'Connor and
Harry Ferguson, upon motion, was
referred to Committee on Licenses.
Counselor Pearse in regard to the
M. & 8. Traction Go. received a tele
phone message from Counselor Voor-
hees stating that he thought that the
matter could be adjusted satisfactor-
lily to both parties and asked that the
borough give him little time to look
the matter up.
Councilman Kerr said that they
could not afford to wait any longer
that something should be done and
done at once. He moved that the
borough counselor communicate with
the parties and have it settled as soon
as possible Motion carried.
The mayor stated that the Central
New Jersey Telephone Company re-
presentatives were to meet the bor-
ough council tonight. He asked if
there was anyone persent OF represent
the company. Receiving no reply the
matter was dropped and no action
taken.
Resolution by councilman Kerr that
the borough borrow 1000 from the
sinking fund at the regular 6 per cent
interest, adopted.
Councilman Gordon said that the
residents of Church street wanted to
grade and pave the sidewalks, and he
would like to have some information
regarding how to go at it.
Councilman Gallagher said he had
a communication from the Chief of
the Fire Department saying that they
would like to have some new hose.
Resolution by Gallagher that 200
feet of hose be purchased, adopted.
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No. fire house was in very bad con
dition and they would like to have
another one before the 4th of July.
The mayor said he would guarantee
to have one before the 4th.
The bill of the State Board of Guar
dians for the care of the Abbott chill
dren, was referred to the borough
counselor. Bonds of G.. M. Church,
Charles Grover and William Maxfeld
upon motion were accepted.
The borough clerk stated that he
had $3.50 license fees in his possession.
Upon motion it was turned over to
the collector.
Ex Councilman g. Straub then made
a few remarks regarding the ourbing
and grading of Church street. He
said they wanted to do it at once.
Upon motion the Committee on Ordi-
nance was ordered to draft an ordi-
nance for the grading and curbing of
Church street.
Moved by Councilman Haines that
the clerk write to Mr.. Fiigen and tell
him that a check would be very
acceptable from him.
Upon motion the council adjourned
to meet Thursday evening, at $50 at
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