Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-04-14

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All the members present.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
PETITIONS.
OF Isase sturtsvant, claiming damages to
the smount Of S258S, on account Of obstruc-
ton to the navigation of the river by the
Seneca street bridge.-City Attorney.
Of Otis & Co., and others, asking the sp-
pointment Of 7. D. Masters, as tender of
Willow street bridge.-Filed.
OF Henry Wick and others, asking that's.
b. Morley be granted the privilege Of max
ing an addition to his frame building on Su-
periSr street-Filsd.
Of VIM. Walter and others. asking the i'm
provement Of Dare street-Filed.
OF Erastus Smith, asking the appointment
of himself to take care Of Clinton Park
Filed.
ooHHUEIoATIoEs.
FFom the Mayor, recommending the ap-
poiutmeut of John Whitslsv as City Civil
Engineer; james Hill as City Fire Engi-
neer; G. Folsom as Superintendent Of Mar
kets.
From Philip Strictinger, Julia Long, Mar
tin Strictlinger, claiming damages by grade
of Michigan street-Referred to the Board
of City Inspectors.
ELECTIONS.
The Council then proceeded to the election
OF City Civil Engineer. John Whitelav re-
ceived Is votes, and was declared elected.
James Hill received 1e votes as Fire En-
Rineer, and was declared elected.
Gilman Folsom received 20 votes as Su-
psrintsndent of Markets, and WAS declared
elected.
REPeRTs.
Inhrmary report for the fourth quarter,
ending March 31st, 1854.
Of Board of City Improvements in relation
to the names of streets at street-crossings.
Filed.
Of the MilitsIy Committee on the petition
of John Goodman and others. Filed.
Annual reports of City Physician and
Health officer. Filed.
Of the Fire Engineer, in relation to the
Engine House on Erie street. Filed.
OF the City Attorney, in relation to renting
the Market Stalls. Filed.
The City Engineer submitted his annual
report, which was received and filed.
Annual Report Of the Proceedings
Proceedings Of the Police Court. Received
and filed.
Annual Report of the Board of City I'm
Of the Weigher of Hay for West Side, for
March. Filed.
Of the Superintendent of Markets, for
March. Filed.
Report of Outdoor Relief. for the fourth
quarter, ending March 81, 1854. Filed.
Of City Attorney, in relation to the re-
monstrance of L. B. Wamelink and others
against the laying down of a street railroad
on Lorain street.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. Sturgess, That the firing Of can
non on the Public Square be and the same is
hereby prohibited. Adopted.
By Mr.. Vantassel, That the new steam
fire engine now being built for this city be
called the Nathan P. Payne, No. 5. and that
the Committee on Fire arc Water be direct
ed to have the above name place on the
same in plated letters. Adopted.
By Mr. TeataszAl. That the Committee on
Health and Cleanliness, and the COMMITTEES
on Water Works, be instructed to examine
and report to this Council whether in their
Judgment the glue factory on the west side
of the river in any way affects the water in
the City Reservoir, aud if so, what steps are
necessary to sbste the nuisance. Adopted.
By Mr.. Thomas, That the prayer of ]. II.
Morly for sddings wood building on Su-
perior Street, presented to the Council this
evening be granted. Adopted.
By Mr. Vantassel, That the Committee on
Fire and Water, in connection with the chief
Engineer, be and are hereby instructed to
pat in repair Engine House No. l, for the
reception of the new steam fire engine now
building for this city, and that tho Fire and
Water Committee be instructed to abandon
the purchase of lot for the purpose of build
ing new engine house. Adopted.
By Mr.. Stevens, Whereas, by the act Of
the Legislature, passed April 5, 1856, il
is required that the Mayor, President
of the Council and the City Attorney
shall constitute Board Of Revision to ex-
anime into all claims and accounts against
the city, and report upon them to the Council.
therefore, be it
ResoIved, That the Revisory Committee, sS
laid down in the statute Of Ohio, be estab-
lished, consisting of the Mayor, President oi
the Council and City Attorney, whose duty
if will be to examine all accounts, claims and
matters of general interest pertaining to the
city, for its better protection. Adopted.
By Mr.. Huntington, That the Board OF
City Improvementg, be and are hereby di-
rectsd to properly grade the sidewalks in
front of the block known as tho "HsWitt
Block" situated on MerHin street, and col
Iect the cost of the property holders. Adopted
Ry Mr.. Buhrer, That the Committee on
Parks and Public Grounds be and they are
hereby instructed to have good sized shade
trees set out in front of Hicks Street School
and also in the yard Of the same, if they, in
their Judgment, consider it to be necessary,
without delay. Committee on Schools.
By Mr.. Vantasssl, That Charles Thomas
be appointed to take charge Of Franklin
| Circle, West Side, at the same compensation
as last year. Adopted.
By Mr. Roberts, That the Committee on
! Fire and Water be directed to present to this
Council an estimate Of the expense of put
ting Engine House No. 1 in proper con-
dition for the reception and use Of the new
Steam Fire Engine, before making any ex-
enditures.-Adopted.
By Mr.. Roberts, That Allen 7. Brinsmade
be and he is hereby appointed Assistant City
Attorney for the current year, and that his
salary be fixed at $6OO-Adopted.
By Mr.. Payne, That VIM. Lancaster be
appointed to take charge of Clinton Park, al
the same compeRsation as last year. Adopted
By Mr.. Payne, That the attention of the
Bosre of City Improvements is hereby called
to the condition Of West River street, north
of Main street, and that the acting Street
Commissioner is hereby authorized to repair
the same forthwith.-Bosrd of City improve.
ments.
By Mr.. Rogers, That the Committee OF
Public Grounds, be instructed to advertise
for ten dsys, to lease for ten or twenty year.
the land that lies at the junction of Ontario
and Pittsburgh streets, North of Huron
street-City Attorney.
By Mr.. Huntington, That the Marke
Clerk be, and he is hereby directed to rem
thr Stalls in the Market House, with the
right of the street front, to the highest bid.
der. Adopted.
By Mr.. Palmer, That on and after Apri
1st, 1854, the pay to drivers and hremen be
longing to the City Steam Fire Engines, b,
$40 per month instead of S35. Adopted.
By Mr.. Payne, That Michael Davis bs
appointed to attend to Monumental Park
at salary Of 81 S71z per day. Adopted.