The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1869-03-31
City Water Works.
ENGINEERS OFFICE, /
CANTON, OHIO,

CANTON, ONO,
To The City Council Of Canton:
GENTLEMEN-I wish to remind
yOur honorable body that prOflles OF
| the principal streets of this city, with
| trial grade lines upon them, have been
| open to public inspection for several
| months, in which time many persons
interested have examined them, and
so far as l know, are satisfied. be-
lieve that in most cases these trial
lines will be found suitable, yet on a
more careful examination, the Coun-
ell may find changes desirable.
AS the season for beginning public
and private improvements is at hand,
many citizens are calling at the Engi-
neer's Office, to learn what the estab-
lished grades are near their respective
properties, as they wish TO improve
sidewalks, fences and buildings, plant
trees, make drains and other improve
ments, all depending, in greater or
less degree, upon the established grade;
and they cannot safely proceed one
step until that grade is definitely
known. 1t therefore seems of the
highest Importance that measures be
at once taken to establish the general
grade of the city, that citizens may
proceed with their improvements un-
derstandingly, and avoid inconyeni
ence and expenses.
1t is also desira BILE that the Engi-
neer and Street Commissioner may
know precisely where material is, in
excess or deficiency, that 2 balancing
of excavation and embankment may
be made, and citizens allowed to take
surplus earth from the streets, or de-
posit surplus earth of their own In de-
Walo kNr n n nf
to this point the city can save large
amount of grading money, at the
same time this balancing will show
the exact quantities of earth-work on
any street or sub division. It is also
desirable, even absolutely unavOida-
Bile, that the water pipes and fire hy-
drants may be set placed at the prop
er depth and place.
! have so prepared the grade lines
on the city profiles, that the Council
can treat the subject as whole, and
see precisely what the effect of these
grades will have upon the present |
and future sewerage system.
l will also state, that permanent |
Bench Marks, bearing relation to the |
City Bench Mark in the Court House |
wall, have been made at every street |
crossing, and at other proper points, |
and a record of them presented in |
book form as well as on the prOfiles, /
1t is desirable, as soon as the grades
are established, to have copies of all
these profiles made for record, keep
ing the originals for use in the Engi'
neer's Office. would respectfully
suggest that the Council would, as
body, pass over and view these streets
with the profiles in their hands, they
could readily determine what was
proper or Objectionable, and but
short time would be required TO de-
.ermine most of the street grades
ALI of which is respectfully submit
ed.
J. l.. PILLsBURY, Engineer.
On motion, Council visit, with En-
,ineer, on Saturday, the streets of city,
nd determine grades.
On motion, the Water Works Com
nittee be authorized to issue $50, 900
Bonds, to be signed by the President
nd Clerk of the Council,
On motion, the Water Works Com
nittee take legal advice as to electing ;
'rusteeS.
On motion, f w. Hack Is to get
35 month as lamp lighter.
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