Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-11
BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHoLDERs.

Present, Messrs. Clark, Files, Hub
bard, Miller, PARCEL, Ross, Russell,
Sayre, Scudder, Thebaud and Warne.
The minutes of the last regular meet
ing, also the minutes of the special
meeting held May 30, 1869 were read
and approved.
Mr. Francis Sayre, member elect to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the death
of Mr.. Quinn, member from the city
of Elizabeth appeared and took his seat.
REPORTS.
The Committee to procure warrant
book, reported by producing the same.
Which was received.
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr.. Scudder:
Resolved, That in the building or re-
pairing of bridges in the county, one
Freebooter be empowered to spend an
amount not to exceed one hundred dol.
lars.
Which was adopted.
By Mr.. Ross:
Resolved, That committee of five Of
which the Director shall be one, be ap-
pointed to examine and report the ne
cessity of building q bridge over Peach
Orchard brook on the Edgar turnpike
near the Winans Town School House
in Linden township.
Which was adopted.
Messrs Ross, Scudder, Springer and
PARCEL were appointed committee.
By Mr.. Clark:
Resolved, That each warrant on the
County Collector shall be accompanied
by detailed statement of the work
done, or article furnished duly receipt
ed, which bills shall be placed on file
by theClerk of this Board.
Which was adopted.
By Mr.. Clark:
Resolved, That Mr.. Thebaud be adj
ded to the Committee on Bridge near
Mr.. Dewitt G. Jones', New Providence
Township.
Which was adopted.
By Mr.. Springer:
Resolved, That committee be ap-
pointed with power to extend two
small bridges near the residence of Jo-
seph W. Savage the width of the street.
On motion the blank was filled with
the words " if now and the resolution
as amended adopted.
Messrs. Springer, Miller and Ross
were appointed committee.
by Mr.. Scudder:
Resolved, That the Attorney for this
Board, VIM. J. Magic Esq, be empow-
cred to procure such additional counsel
as he may deem necessary to assist in
defending the county in the suit now
pending between the city and county,
in reference to the city of Elizabeth
Aims House.
Which was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes Messrs. Clark, Hubbard, Miller,
PARCEL, Ross, Russell, Scudder, Smith,
Springer, Thebaud-10.
Noes Messrs. Sayre, Filler. Warne-3.
By Mr.. Eller:
Resolved, That the Clerk of this
Board be directed to have the minutes
of this Board published in the first
newspaper published after the meeting
of this Board.
Which was referred to the Committee
on Printing.
By Mr.. PARCEL:
Resolved, That the County Collector
is hereby requested to make u supple,
mentary report of the expenses of the
county up to the end of this fiscal year.
in order that the Clerk may be able to
give full account of the expenses for
the year ending May II, 1869.
Which was adopted.
By Mr.. PARCEL:
Resolved, That the Attorney and the
Collector of the county be requested to
notify the several townships and cities
of their Indebtedness to the same, and
demand payment. And the Attorney
to commence proceedings against such
as fail to respond to said notice.
Mr. Clark moved to strike out the
last clause.
Which was adopted.
A communication from Justus Nor
ris, desiring that Mr.. Sayre beappoint-
ed chairman of the committees on
Grand street, Jersey street, and Chiffon
street in his stead
Which was received, resignation ac-
cepted, and the recommendation adopt
ed.
The Director announced that he had
appointed Mr.. Sayre on the following
standing committees, viz: To audit
accounts, and on Finance, and also on
Bridge at the mouth of Elizabeth
creek.
By Mr.. Scudder
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