The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-10


the Chair.
All the members we're present except
Messrs. Dangler, Russell and Truscott.
Readings of the minutes of the preceding
meeting dispensed with.
PETITIONS.
OF Patrick McGrath and others, lRborerS
on the streets, in relation to the reduction
of wages. Board City Improvements.
of David Morrison, asking the refunding
of S78 O6, taxes paid by him in grading
Columbus Street. Board City Improve
ments.
REPORTS.
Of Board of City improvements, submit
ting the proposal of James Howell Co.,
for grading Main and Pearl Streets, and
recommending that the work be deferred
while on account of the ruling high wages.
Adopted.
OF same on the petition of f. F. Young
and others, adversely to improving st. Clair
Street, below Wood and Erie Streets, at the
present time. Filed.
OF game with reference TO the proposal of
southworth and Williams, 70 construct st.
Clair Street branch sewer, No. 1, stating
that said firm hold said job in accordance
with prices mentioned in the contract, and
recommending that the bid be referred
back to said Board. 30 referred.
COMMUNICATIONS.
From Board of City improvements, sub
hitting bids for constructing a branch
sewer in st. Clair street. Filed.
From U. 8. Telegraph Company with
reference to erecting telegraph poles.-
Filed.
From Board of City improvements, rec
ommending that the ordinance for grading
Kentucky street from Detroit to Division
streets, be referred back 70 said Board
Leave granted.
Of Charles Thomas, Weigher of Hay
Of R. B. Dennis, City Attorney. Ap-
proved.
Ofs. Stein, Gas Inspector. Approved.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES.
Of Isaac sturtevant, Sc, Ss7 80, for da-
mages from obstruotions to navigation st
Seneca street bridge. Board of City I'm
provements and City Attorney.
Of Arnold Krutz, $50, for damages from
grading Franklin street. Board of City
improvements.
RESOLUTIONS.
Bv Mr.. Jones, That the o. 8, Telegraph
Company be allowed TO place telegraph
pole in front of their office in the Atwster
Block, at the foot of Superior street.
Adopted.
BT Mr.. Jones, That the Board of City
ImDrovements be authorised 70 contract
with southworth and Williams for building
st. Clair street branch sewer No, l, in ac-
cordance with their bid this evening sub
mitted. Adopted.
By Mr.. Roberts, That the Finance Com
mittee be authorized TO borrow, on the
credit Of the city, the sum Of $40, 900, the
same to be used for the purpose of paying
the current expenses of the city. Adopted.
By Mr., Jones, That the Board of City
improvements be authorized TO enter into
a contract with Southworth and Williams
for paving st. Clair street hill, in accord
ance with their bid, subject 10 the accept
ancs of this Council. Adopted.
By Mr. Jones, WHEEEAs, The law author
izinr the City Council to appoint COM
mittee TO act as an Equalizing Board on
the special assessment made by the Board
of Cltv improvements for opening the
streets, makes it the duty of the City Coun-
ell to fix a day for the meeting of said
committee, therefore
Resolued, That the Committee appointed
by this Council on the goth inst. 70 equal
ize the assessment for opening and extend
ing Super ior street, east of Erie street, be
required to meet on Thursday, May 18th,
at ten o'clock, at the room Of the Board of
City improvements, to hear and determine
upon the objections fled against said assess
msnt Adopted.
By Mr.. willard, That the Board of City
improvements be requested TO repair the
sewer crossing on Superior street, between
Tilden street and Wilson avenue, immedi-
ateiy. Board City improvements.
By Mr.. Rogers, That the Board of City
improvements be requested to cause the
catch basin connection pipe at the corner
of Seneca and Superior streets to be taken
up and relsid with pipes large enough to
carry off the water that accumuiatss there.
Board of City Improvements.
By Mr.. Townsend, That the Board of
City improvements be requested to exam
inc that portion of Superior street, lying
between Water and MerWin streets, and
known as Superior street hill, also Union
Lane, running from Superior to 81. Clair
streets, and if found in bad condition, they
are authorized to take immediate steps TO
have all necessary repairs made. Board Of
City Improvements.
By Mr.. hOberts, That hereafter, when
the Board of City Improvements contract
for the tagging or repairs Of sidewalks they
shall stipulste with the contractor, and that
no bills shall be paid by the city for said
work until the taxes for the same have been
paid by the property owners. Adopted.
By Mr.. Martin, That the Board of City
improvements be instructed 70 notify the
A. 4 G. W. Railroad Company, to plank |
the space between their tracks and between !
the railgOf that part of their road running
through West River street.
By Mr.. sturges, That the Board of City |
be requested to pave, with, |
out further delay, all improved portions Of |
the sidewalks on Wilson street and on the |
sast side of BroWnsll, commonly called
Clinton street, and assess the cost ppon