Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-30
RESOLUTIONS,

lots be notlhed 10 NIL pools OF Stagnant water
which are unhealthy. Adopted.
By Mr.. Russell, That the Committee on
Gas be empowered to contract with the CleYe-
land Gas Light and Coke Company for gas
for the use of the city at price not to ex-
ceed 81, 80 per thousand feet.
I'd. That the above company be requested
to furnish gas to all the inhabitants of the city
at price not to exceed $2.25 per thousand
feet.
Sd. If the contracts cannot be made with
this company, then the Committee to report
to the Conncil the cost Of the erection of a
city gas works.
Mr.. Ballard moved TO amend the ordinance
passed on the establishment of the Gas
Works.
Mr.. Russell said that no ordinance was bind
ing upon the Gas Company, which was an
independent one. 1- O.
Mr.. Ballard then offered a resolution for
entering into contract with the Gas Compa-
nv for the ensuing FIVE years, fixing the price
of gas to the city at Sl.50 instead of $1.76,
and $l5 per lamp instead Of Sl7 80 as at pres
ent. This amendment was carried Some
misunderstanding arising, a motion was
made TO reconsider, which was carried.
Mr.. Russell moved to refer the whole mat
ter to the City Attorney.
Mr.. Palmer being upon the floor expressed
his opinion that the Council had no right to
prescribe the price of the gas furnished by
the Gas Company. sa.-.i.
The amendment of Mr.. Ballard was then
lost.
Mr.. Russells resolution, amended to read
1925 instead of $500, was adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS. 80
From the Board of City Improvements
relative to the rseaazity Of raaairs Iif1an the
abutments Of the Center street bridge. as
From Samuel Starkweather, setting forth
damage that will be sustained by him,
amounting to 81 900, in the grading of Water
street. Referred to the Board Of City Inn
provements. r-.-.
A similar claim was received from Levi
johnson, amounting to $4,000.
Same for Sc, 900 from Urius Adams.
The official bond of John Ball, as Inspect
or of Fish, was received and filed and OF
Sheldon H Hopkins, Weigher Of Hay.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. Thomas, That the abutment at the
west end of Centre street bridge be repaired
Immediately. Passed.
By Mr.. Dixon, That $50 be paid to D. H
| Boyd and James Logan for serving as assist
ant engineer. Adopted.
By Mr.. Sabin, That $500 be paid the c. G
& C. R. R. Co., as payment in full for an ad-
dition to the West Side Cemetery, to be PAID
from the Cemetery fund. Adopted.
By the same, That steps be taken to pro
tect the grass in the Public Square by tenn
porary ratings and posted notices, to keel
| persons on the walks. Lost.
By Mr.. Dixon, That proposals be received
/ for grading the additions to the West Sid'
| Cemetery Referred to Committee on Pub
lie Grounds.
By Mr.. Christian, That 81 per week b.
| paid A. Barkdale for sprinkling the street
! in front of the Post Office. Lost.
Bv Mr.. Russell, That the Mayor strictly
1 enforce the peddling ordinance. Adopted.
By Mr.. Marshall that the Committee ol
Markets befempowered to procure lOcalit,
for the hay scales on the West side of the riv
er where they can be kept free. from rent
Adopted. -E
| By Mr.. Quayle, that the City Civil Engin
eer be authorized 70 make survey of ou
harbor from its mouth to the Columbus stree
bridge and estimate the expense of securing
y foot channel between those points
Adopted.
| By Mr.. Lewis, That $4OO be drawn fron
the money in favor of E. & 7. Simms. Re
ferred to Committee on Harbors and WharveS
By Mr.. Quayle, That the City Marshall en-
force the market ordinance. Adopted.
By Mr.. Ballard, That if the Committee ap
pointed this evening, are unable to cOntrac
with the Gas Company, they report whethe
there are reponsible parties to establish aneY
company. Adopted. 1f-
| By Mr.. Russell, That copies of the genera
ordinances and those now in force be furnishei
to the members of the Council. Adopted.
By Mr.. Ballard, That the Mayor make ap
plication to the Probate Judge for impan
neling jury to inquire and assess damage
sustained by property owners on Water-st
by the grading Of that street. Adopted.
BY Mr.. Russell, That the Police Commit
tee, the Mayor, Police Judge, &c, report a
as early day as practicable the estinatel
cost of House of Refuge, House Of Correct
ion, &c. Adopted.
| By Mr.. Marshall, That the City Attorne.
settle with j. Shadbolt, weigher of hay
Adopted.